A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)

Changing A, B, C, D Modes

•See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A59) for more information on flash mode (A60), self-timer (A63)/smile timer (A64), focus mode (A66) and exposure compensation (A68).

•See “Options Available in the Shooting Menu” (below) for more information on functions that can be set using the dbutton.

Options Available in the Shooting Menu

In the A, B, C, D mode, the following option settings can be changed.

Shooting menu

Image quality

Image size

Picture Control

Custom Picture Control

White balance

Metering

Continuous

Shooting Features

Select A, B, C, D mode Mdbutton MA, B, C, D tab (A11)

Option

Description

A

 

Set the image quality to be recorded (compression ratio)

 

Image quality

(A72). The default setting of image quality is Normal.

72

This setting is also applied to other shooting modes

 

(except for shooting mode i or scene mode Easy

 

 

panorama or 3D photography).

 

 

Set the image size to be recorded (A73). The default

 

Image size 1

setting is i4608×3456. This setting is also applied to

73

 

other shooting modes (except for shooting mode i or

 

 

scene mode Easy panorama or 3D photography).

 

Picture Control 1

Change the settings for image recording according to the

 

(COOLPIX Picture

shooting scene or your preferences. The default setting is

E34

Control)

Standard.

 

Custom Picture

Allow you to store the customized settings based in

 

Control

COOLPIX Picture Control, which can set picture editing

E38

(COOLPIX Custom

options for recording images according to the shooting

Picture Control)

scene or your preferences.

 

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P310 specifications

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Another notable characteristic of the P310 is its high-resolution 3-inch LCD screen, which provides excellent visibility and vibrant color reproduction. The screen is also helpful for composing shots and reviewing images, making it easier to navigate the camera's settings and features.

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