Nikon 13216 “Point-and-Shoot” Photography i and j Modes, Turn the camera on, Select i or j mode

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes)

This section describes how to take photographs in i and j modes, automatic “point-and-shoot” modes in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions.

1Turn the camera on.

Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. The information display will appear in the monitor.

2 Select i or j mode. Mode dial

To shoot where use of a flash is prohibited, photograph infants, or capture natural lighting under low light, select auto (flash off) mode by rotating the mode dial to j. Otherwise, rotate the dial to i (auto).

3Ready the camera.

When framing photographs in the

viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your

torso for support and place one foot

half a pace ahead of the other to keep your upper body stable. When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the camera as shown at right.

In jmode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor; use of a tripod is recommended.

4Frame the photograph.

Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in the AF area brackets.

AF area brackets

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