Nikon 4300 manual Getting Creative Select Scene Mode, Slow

Getting Creative: Select Scene Mode

The COOLPIX4300 offers a choice of twelve “scene” modes for common subjects and shooting situations.

To choose a scene:

Depending on the scene selected, restrictions may apply to flash (p. 48) and focus mode (p. 41). 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:

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Set mode dial to SCENE and turn camera on

2		SCENE 1
	Portrait
	Party/Indoor
	Night Portrait
	Beach/Snow
	Landscapena
	Sunset
	OFF	SELECT	DONE

Press the MENU button to display the SCENE mode menu

Icon	Flash mode (3)
None	Auto

PFlash Cancel

#Auto with red-eye reduction

OAnytime Flash (fill flash)

SLOW Slow sync

Icon	Focus mode (2)
None	Autofocus (Auto)

0Self-timer

@Infinity

™Macro Close-up

0™ Macro close-up+ self-timer

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	SCENE 1
Portrait
Party/Indoor
Night Portrait
Beach/Snow
Landscape
Sunset
OFF	SELECT	DONE

SCENE 2

Night Landscape
Museum
Fireworks Show
Close Up
Copy
Back Light
OFF	SELECT	DONE

In scenes in which the flash turns off (P) automatically, shutter speeds slow and
pictures may be blurred by inadvertent camera movement (“camera shake”). While	Getting
use of a tripod is recommended, other methods that may be successful in
preventing blurring are indicated by the “camera shake” rating:
*torso.Support the camera steadily in both hands with your elbows against your	Started

Press ≤/≥ to highlight the desired composition type

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		2272
1/250	F2.8	16

Press > to make the selection and return to shooting mode

•The selected scene mode icon is displayed on the monitor.

•Image quality and size can be adjusted from the SETUP menu (p. 80).

When you press the MENU button to display the SCENE mode menu, the most-recently selected setting will be highlighted. Press the MENU button a second time to exit the menu.

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**Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat, level surface such as a wall or table.	—Getting
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Note on SCENE mode

•Depending on the subject, SCENE mode setting may not always produce the

desired results. If you are dissatisfied with the results in SCENE mode, try using a mode instead.

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