Nikon COOLPIX 4500 Manual page 55

Depending on the scene selected, restrictions may apply to flash (
focus mode ( 57). The table of scene choices on the pages that follow lists
the flash and focus mode settings possible in each scene. If in doubt about
the meanings of the icons used, consult the following table:
Icon Flash mode (
None
Flash Cancel (off)
Auto with red-eye reduction
Anytime Flash (fill flash)
In scenes in which the flash turns off ( ) automatically, shutter speeds slow
and pictures may be blurred by inadvertent camera movement ("camera
shake"). At shutter speeds of
pears in the monitor. While use of a tripod is recommended, other methods
that may be successful in preventing blurring are indicated by the "Blur" rating:
Support the camera steadily in both hands with your elbows against
your torso.
Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat, level surface such as a wall or
table.
Scene
Use for portraits. Main
subject stands out clear-
ly while background de-
tails are softened, lend-
ing the composition a sense of depth.
Portrait • Degree to which background details
are softened depends on the amount
of light available
• Focus area can be selected manually
using multi selector (
)
Auto
Slow sync
1 / s or slower, a
30
Description
Icon Focus mode (
None Autofocus (Auto)
Macro close-up
(camera shake) icon ap-
(
Any
110).
64) and
)
Infinity
Self-timer
Blur
64) ( 57)
Auto,
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