Nikon Digital Camera user manual Creative Photography Scene Modes, KPortrait

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Creative Photography (Scene Modes)

The camera offers a choice of “scene” modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on pages 12–14.

The following scenes can be selected with the mode Mode dial dial:

kPortrait

Use for portraits with soft, natural-looking skin tones. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is used, background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense of depth.

lLandscape

Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor.

pChild

Use for snapshots of children. Clothing and background details are vividly rendered, while skin tones remain soft and natural.

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Contents Digital Camera Camera Settings Product DocumentationHelp DigitutorPackage Contents Table of Contents Live View For Your Safety AKeep the sun out of the frameD3200 Disposing of Data Storage Devices Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Servicing the Camera and AccessoriesBefore Taking Important Pictures Life-Long LearningXIntroduction Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body Power Switch Microphone and SpeakerMode Dial Viewfinder ViewfinderInformation Display PbuttonCharge the battery Insert the batteryFirst Steps Attach the strapAutofocus is available with AF-S lenses. When using Insert a memory card available separatelyAttach a lens Turn the camera onChoose a language and set the camera clock Focus the viewfinderDuring Charging Charging the Battery Removing the BatteryFormatting Memory Cards Memory CardsWrite Protect Switch Adjusting Viewfinder FocusSetup Menu Removing Memory CardsBattery Level and Card Capacity Turn the camera on Check the battery levelSBasic Photography Check the number of exposures remainingSelect i or j Mode When framing photographsPoint-and-Shoot Photography i and j Modes Ready the cameraCheck the indicators in the viewfinder When the focus operation is complete,Press the shutter-release button halfway ShootStandby Timer Shutter-Release ButtonBuilt-in Flash Creative Photography Scene Modes KPortraitMSports IPlayback and Deletion Viewing PhotographsDisplay pictures Press the K buttonPress K. Once deleted, photographs can not be Recovered Deleting PicturesThumbnail Playback Calendar PlaybackGuide Mode Shoot View/delete Set up Take picturesChange camera settings Guide Mode Menus More SettingsShoot Start ShootingSet Up Image quality Output settings Image sizeGuide Mode View/DeleteUsing the Guide UseRelease Mode Choose a release modeZMore on Photography Press IE/#Continuous Release Mode Memory BufferBuffer Size Information DisplaySelf-Timer and Remote Control Modes Select a release modeRest of the way down. The self-timer lamp will Mount the camera on a tripodBefore Using the Remote Control Using the Built-in FlashCover the Viewfinder See AlsoFocus Mode Choose a focus modeFocus Place the cursor in the information displayPredictive Focus Tracking Continuous-servo AutofocusGetting Good Results with Autofocus AF-Area Mode Display AF-area mode optionsChoose an AF-area mode Option Description Single-point AFImage Quality and Size Image QualityDisplay image quality options Choose a file typeImage Size Display image size optionsChoose an image size Using the Built-in Flash Using the Built-in Flash i, k, p, n, and oModesUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Choose a flash mode 0 Take picturesFlash Mode Display flash mode optionsChoose a flash mode Flash modes available vary with shooting modeMode Shutter speed Flash ModesShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash N, P, aMode ISO sensitivity ISO SensitivityDisplay ISO sensitivity options Choose an ISO sensitivityMode P Programmed Auto TP, S, A, and M ModesShutter Speed and Aperture Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto Mode a Aperture-Priority AutoMode M Manual Exposure IndicatorXLive View Framing Photographs in the MonitorFocusing in Live View Choosing a Focus ModeDisplay focus options Choose a focus optionChoosing an AF-Area Mode Display AF-area modesChoosing the Focus Point Subject TrackingLive View Display Live View/Movie Recording Display Options Automatic Scene Selection Scene Auto SelectorAuto flash off listed above Exposure Shooting in Live View Mode Count Down DisplayUsing Autofocus in Live View Movies can be recorded in live view mode Recording MoviesStart recording 0IconEnd recording Taking Photographs During Movie RecordingMaximum Length Recording MoviesMovie Settings Adjustments to shutter speed and ISO sensitivity whenCamera is in mode M. Shutter speed can be set to values as Fast as 1/4,000 s the slowest speed available varies withSelect Movie settings Using an External MicrophoneChoose movie options Count-Down DisplayViewing Movies Following operations can be performed2Icon Setup To display the on-screen guide, rotate the mode dial to g 0UMenu Guide Menu Guide Using Camera Menus Display the menusHighlight the icon for the current menu Select a menuPosition the cursor in the selected menu Highlight a menu itemDisplay options Highlight an optionInstalling ViewNX Start the computer and insert the installer CDStart the installer QViewNXExit the installer Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM driveSystem Requirements Using ViewNX Copy Pictures to the ComputerChoose how pictures will be copied to the computer Start Nikon TransferView Pictures Retouching PhotographsEditing Movies Printing PicturesNTechnical Notes Compatible LensesIdentifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses IX Nikkor LensesOther Accessories PowerSources FiltersApproved Memory Cards Cleaning Caring for the CameraStorage LensCaring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Caring for the CameraCaring for the Battery Page Error Messages No Bulb in S mode Flash errorLocked Format card?Representative Metering error Button againCool With NEF RAW processingSpecifications Nikon D3200 Digital CameraRelease Release mode Self-timerMatrix or center-weighted metering 0-20 EV Shutter TypeFlash mode Accessory shoeFocus Autofocus Detection rangeLive view Lens servo Manual focus MFAutomatic scene Selection Movie MeteringPower source Battery Dimensions/weightWeight TemperatureMH-24 battery charger EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion batteryAF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens Battery Life Trademark InformationPage SB2C0111