Nikon COOLPIXP300BK user manual Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene Mode

Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode)

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Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range.

•The macro mode (A38) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position to the subject where the camera can shoot.

•The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. When the zoom is at a position where Fand the zoom indicator light in green (to the left of G), the camera can focus on subjects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.) from the lens. At the maximum wide-angle position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) from the lens.

•AF area mode is set to Manual to enable the focus area to be chosen (A83). Press the kbutton, and then rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, Jor Kto move the

focus area.

To adjust the following settings, press the kbutton to temporarily cancel focus area selection, and then adjust each setting.

-Flash mode or self-timer

-Exposure compensation

•The camera continuously focuses using autofocus until you press the shutter-release button halfway to lock the focus.

•As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction (A150) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.

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1Other settings can be selected. Note that when shooting with the flash, the flash may be unable

to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).

2The self-timer is available.

3Other settings can be selected.

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