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Assist and Scene Modes

Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of four “assist” and twelve “scene”

modes. In these modes, camera settings are automatically optimized for the se-

lected subject type, sparing you the necessity of adjusting settings one-by-one.

Assist Modes

Assist modes are chosen by rotating the mode dial to the desired mode. Framing

assist options are available to help you compose your shots.

Scene Modes

Scene modes are selected by rotating the mode dial to e and sele cting the de-

sired scene from a menu.

Assist and Scene Modes

Depending on your subject, assist and scene modes may not always produce the desired results. If
results are not to your satisfaction, choose P (auto) and try again.
Mode Description Q
iPortrait assist Use for portraits in which the main subject stands out
clearly while background details are softened. 30
NLandscape assist
Use to enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in sky-
scapes, forests, and other landscape shots, or to take
portraits that feature a landmark in the background.
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jSports assist
Use for sports shots that freeze motion in rapidly-moving subjects.
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mNight portrait assist Use for portraits taken against a dimly-lit backdrop. 34
Mode Description Q
BPARTY/INDOOR
Use to capture background details or the effects of can-
dlelight and other indoor lighting.
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CBEACH/SNOW Use for bright subjects such as snowfields, beaches, and
sunlit expanses of water. 36
DSUNSET
Use to preserve the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
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EDUSK/DAWN Use to preserve the colors seen in the weak natural light
before sunrise and after sunset. 37
FNIGHT LANDSCAPE Use when taking landscape shots at night. 37
ACLOSE UP
Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers,
insects, and other small objects.
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GMUSEUM Use where flash photography is prohibited. 38
HFIREWORKS SHOW
Use to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework.
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ICOPY Use to copy text and line drawings. 38
JBACK LIGHT Use when light is coming from behind your subject,
throwing their features into shadow. 39
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PANORAMA ASSIST
Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be
joined to form a single scene. 40
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VOICE RECORDING
Use when recording sound only. 42