M (User Setting Modes) - Nikon COOLPIX P520 Reference Manual

M (User Setting Modes)

Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (User settings) can be
saved in M. Shooting is possible in j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority
auto), l (Aperture-priority auto) or m (Manual).
Rotate the mode dial to M to retrieve the settings
saved in Save user settings.
See "Saving Settings in M Mode" (A54) for more
information.
• Frame the subject and shoot with these settings, or
change the settings as required.
• The setting combinations that are retrieved when the mode dial is rotated to M
can be changed as many times as you want in Save user settings.
The following settings can be stored in M.
General setup
• Shooting mode j, k, l or m (A49)
• Zoom position (A29)
• Flash mode (A56)
• Self-timer (A59)
Shooting menu
• Image quality (A72)
• Image size (A73)
• Picture Control (A68)
• Custom Picture Control (A68)
• White balance (A68)
• Metering (A68)
• Continuous (A68)
• ISO sensitivity (A69)
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Choose the standard shooting mode. The current flexible program (when set to j), shutter
speed (when set to k or m) or aperture value (when set to l or m) settings will also be
saved.
2
The current zoom position will also be saved. Startup zoom position (A69) cannot be
set.
3
The current focus distance will also be saved when set to E (manual focus).
4
The preset value for preset manual applies commonly to j, k, l, m and M shooting
modes.
5
The current focus area position is saved when AF area mode is set to Manual.
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• Focus mode (A62)
• Exposure compensation (A64)
• Fn button (A71)
• Exposure bracketing (A69)
• AF area mode (A69)
• Autofocus mode (A69)
• Flash exp. comp. (A69)
• Noise reduction filter (A69)
• Active D-Lighting (A69)
• Zoom memory (A69)
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