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

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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

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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

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Press /to highlight the desired composition type

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2272

1/250

F2.8

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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.

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Creative

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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Nikon 4300 manual Getting Creative Select Scene Mode, Slow