Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)

More on Shooting

uFood

Use when taking pictures of food.

•The camera focused on the subject at the center of the frame.

The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 34) or touch AF/AE (A 37).

•Macro mode (A45) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

•The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. The camera can focus at the shortest distances when Fand the zoom indicator glow green with the zoom indicator positioned to the left (wider angle) of G. At the zoom position one step to the right (telephoto) of the maximum wide-angle zoom position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 8 cm (3.2 in.) to the lens. At the maximum wide- angle zoom position and Gzoom position, the camera can focus at a distance of 20 cm (8 in.).

•Hue can be adjusted with the slider displayed at bottom in

the monitor. Drag the slider to right to make the image more

 

reddish, or left to make it more bluish. The selected hue

 

adjustment setting is stored in the camera’s memory even

 

after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time

 

food scene mode is selected.

 

• The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by

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pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

 

•As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily.

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Off*

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On

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Default setting can be modified.

lMuseum

Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash.

•Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 34) or touch AF/AE (A 37).

•BSS (best shot selector) can be enabled (A 53).

•As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily.

•AF-assist illuminator (A 147) does not light.

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W

n

Off*

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Off*

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Default setting can be modified.

66Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated.

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Nikon s4000, COOLPIXS4000PLUM, COOLPIXS4000MDKIT, COOLPIXS4000CS Hue can be adjusted with the slider displayed at bottom
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COOLPIXS4000PLUM, COOLPIXS4000CS, COOLPIXS4000MDKIT, coolpix, s4000 specifications

The Nikon S4000, a part of the popular Coolpix series, is a compact digital camera that combines user-friendly features and advanced technology to cater to both amateur and intermediate photographers. This model stands out with its sleek design and impressive functionality, making it a go-to choice for capturing everyday moments with style and precision.

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