Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes, Close-up a | Nikon 26397

Shooting Features

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

When one of the following scenes is selected using the mode dial or the scene menu, images are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene.

X Night landscape (A37), cLandscape (A38),

R Backlighting (A38)

Rotate the mode dial to X, c or R and take pictures.

y(Scene)

Press the dbutton to display the scene menu and choose one of the following shooting scenes.

x Scene auto selector (default setting) (A 39)	k Close-up (A 41)
b Portrait (A39)	u Food (A42)
d Sports (A40)	l Museum (A42)
e Night portrait (A40)	m Fireworks show (A42)
f Party/indoor (A40)	n Black and white copy (A42)
Z Beach (A40)	p Panorama (A43)
z Snow (A40)	O Pet portrait (A44)
h Sunset (A41)	s 3D photography (A45)
i Dusk/dawn (A41)
	Scene menu
	Scene auto selector
	Portrait
	Sports
	Night portrait
	Party/indoor
	Beach
	Snow

Viewing a Description (Help Information) of Each Scene

Select the desired scene from the scene menu and rotate the zoom control (A1) toward g(j) to view a description of that scene. To return to the original screen, rotate the zoom control toward g(j) again.

CMore Information

See “Basic Menu Operations“ (A 10) for more information.

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Nikon 26397, P520 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes, Viewing a Description Help Information of Each Scene, Close-up a

Contents

Reference Manual EMovie A92 Coolpix P520 Recommended FeaturesA104 A98Page Read This First Introduction Read This First About This ManualIii Other Information Life-Long Learning Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important Pictures Disposing of Data Storage Devices Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Handle the camera strap with care For Your SafetyTurn off in the event of malfunction Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Vii For Your SafetyObserve caution when handling the battery Do not immerse in or expose to water Viii Modifications Interface Cables Walt Whitman Road Defects or other reproductive harmNikon Inc Melville, New York BLocation name data of this camera BUsing the camera overseasImportant Notes on GPS BGPS Functions Table of Contents Table of Contents Xiii Xiv 103 E33 E30 White Balance Adjusting Hue E31E26 E34 Xvi 104 Camera BodyFlash raised Lens Camera Body Principle Functions of the Controls For Shooting For Playback Continuous or Vibration reductionZoom control Play back movies Return to shooting mode Emovie-record buttonFull-frame Selection Attach the strap at two places Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens CapLens Cap Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor More Information Using the Viewfinder Diopter adjustment control Viewfinder Photo information Switching the Monitor Screen sButtonHistogram and Framing Grid Displays for Shooting See A15 for more information on tone level information Press the dbutton Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changedBasic Menu Operations Use the multi selector to select a menu item Tab Types Switching Among Menu TabsBasic Menu Operations Tabs Monitor Screen 250 F5.6 106, E80 Eye-Fi communication indicator45, E7 102 Monitor Screen Tone level information display1 A9 132 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover Inserting the Battery Correctly Removing the Battery Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Understanding the Charge Lamp Charging Using Computer or Battery ChargerAC Power Source Operating the Camera During Charging Inserting the Memory Card Correctly Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInsert the memory card Formatting a Memory Card Removing Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory CardsApproved Memory Cards Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Turn the Camera On Press the power switch to turn on the cameraCheck the battery level and number of exposures remaining Open the monitor and remove the lens cap Turn the Camera On Power Saving Function Auto OffTurning the Camera On and Off Monitor Display Press Hor Ito choose the date display order Setting the Display Language, Date, and TimePress Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button Press the kbutton or K Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Clock BatteryChanging the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting Order D day M month Y year hour minute Select a Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting modeSee Monitor Screen A12 for more information User settings mode A53 Select a Shooting ModeChanging the Settings When Shooting Available Shooting Modes Ready the camera Using a TripodFrame a Picture Frame the picture Frame a Picture Using the ZoomAssign side zoom control in the setup menu A103 Digital Zoom and Interpolation To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot Focus and ShootAF-assist Illuminator See Focus and Exposure A31 for more information Focus areas that are in focus up to 9 areas light in green Focus and ExposureFocus and Shoot Subject Is Too Close to the Camera Use the multi selector to view previous or next images Play Back ImagesPress the cplayback button Viewing Pictures Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeDelete Unwanted Images Current image Only the current image is deleted Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Delete Unwanted Images AAuto Mode Changing AAuto Mode SettingsShooting Features Viewing a Description Help Information of Each Scene Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesScene auto selector default setting a Close-up a Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Characteristics of Each SceneChanging Scene Mode Settings Night landscape Landscape Camera focuses at the center area of the frame Digital zoom is not available Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes YMhSunsetYMiDusk/dawn YMmFireworks show YMuFood Focus mode A62 setting is changed to pmacroEven after the camera is turned off Close-up and the zoom is automatically set at a position YMpPanorama Focus Area Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet DetectionPet Portrait Auto Release Digital zoom is not available Cancel Skin softening can also be applied to saved images A84 Using Skin SofteningViewing 3D Photography It may take more time to save images Camera focuses at the center area of the frame Changing Special Effects Mode Settings Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When ShootingSpecial Effects Mode Settings L, mModes Setting the Exposure for Shooting L, m Modes Setting the Exposure for Shooting Adjusting the Shutter SpeedAdjusting the Aperture Value User settings Mode Shutter-priority auto Mark a is displayed next to the mode indicator jProgrammed auto Aperture-priority auto Changing j, k, l, m Modes Following settings can be stored in M User Setting ModesGeneral setup Flash mode a Fn button a User Setting Modes Saving Settings in M ModeRotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode Resetting for User Settings DFocus mode A62 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorSelf-timer A59/ Smile timer A60 Flash mode A56 Press the mflash pop-up button to raise Flash Using the Flash Flash ModesFeatures That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Frame the subject and take a picture Available Flash Modes Lowering the FlashEffective Range of the Flash Flash Mode Setting Auto with Red-eye Reduction Set the focus and exposure Using the Self-timerPress the shutter-release button all the way Scene mode, Ypet portrait auto release is displayed Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically Smile Timer Press J n self-timer on the multi selectorFinish shooting When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes See Autofocus A81 for more information Shooting FeaturesReleasing the Shutter Manually Choose a focus mode according to the desired scene Using Focus ModePress Ipfocus mode on the multi selector Few seconds even if monitor indicators a 9 are Turned on Macro Close-up Focus Mode SettingAvailable Focus Modes Autofocus Press the kbutton Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationPress K o exposure compensation on the multi selector Press the shutter-release button to take a Picture List of the Default Settings Using the HistogramFeatures Not Available in Combination A38 Flash mode1 Self-timer Focus mode Exposure A56 A59 A62A37 A39 Available functions differ according to the shooting mode Function L, m, M Image quality A72 Image size A73 Standard When Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shootingOptions Available in the Shooting Menu If Continuous H 120 fps, Continuous H 60 fps or Auto or Fixed range auto is selected Autofocus to Face priority A80, Auto, ManualTarget finding AF A79 This function cannot be set when using M mode Then, select the desired function from Functions That Can Be Set Using the Fn Function ButtonUse the multi selector to select the menu Displayed menu Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Image Quality SettingSetting Compression ratio of about Image Quality Image Size Setting Image SizeChanging the Image Quality and Image Size Number of Exposures Remaining Printing Images of SizeImage size Image quality Features Not Available in Combination Exposure bracketing is reset to Off when Features Not Available in CombinationMetering is reset to Matrix when Active D Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting Active D-Lighting is not available 40003 to 1 s up to 1/2 s when ISO Control Range of the Shutter Speed j, k, l, m Modes Features Focusing on SubjectUsing the Target Finding AF Shooting Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection Using Face DetectionFocusing on Subject Area mode A69 in j, k, l Focus Lock Camera can also focus using manual focus A62, E2Frame Subject to be Focused on Using Camera Autofocus Playback Zoom Operations During Playback Zoom Operations During Thumbnail Playback and Calendar Display Available Playback Menus Vignette Pictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography Press Hor Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies Using the Screen for Selecting ImagesSetup menu Selected images in Copy E57 Press the kbutton to apply the image selection USB/Audio video connector Hdmi mini connector Type C Compatible Operating Systems Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX Windows Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Start the installerUsing ViewNX Download the software Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows Transferring Images to the Computer Terminate the connection Viewing ImagesTransfer images to the computer Start ViewNX Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording Recording MoviesTurn on the camera and display the shooting screen Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording Pausing Movie Recording Focus and Exposure During Movie RecordingRecording Movies Is displayed Countdown indicator B10s appears on the monitor, and thenFunctions Available in Movie Recording Then use it Saving Still Pictures While Recording Movies Recording HS High Speed Movies Features That Can Be Set Using the dMenu Button Movie Menu Available Movie Menus25p Adjusting the Volume Playing Back MoviesOperations Available During Movie Playback Turn the GPS Functions On Default setting is OffStarting GPS Data Recording Select On and press the kbutton Battery Drain While Recording GPS Data Starting GPS Data Recording GPS reception 100Pictures with Recorded Position Information Location name information POI information Options Available in the GPS Options Menu 101 Button 102Create log Synchronize Panorama assist or 3D photography Setup Menu103 Fps or Continuous H 60 fps is selected for Setup Menu 104Conditions, set Vibration reduction to Active 105 106 E19 E10E17 E24 Taking Pictures With Manual Focus Press the multi selector Ip focus modeAdjust the focus EManual Focus Select VEasy panorama and press the k button Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backTaking Pictures with Easy Panorama WNormal Example of Moving the Camera Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backWhen the guide showing the shooting point reaches Iicons showing the panorama direction are displayed Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll Using Panorama Assist Select UPanorama assist and press the k buttonShoot the next picture RExposure Lock Indicator Press the kbutton when shooting is completedUsing Panorama Assist Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker Changing Key Picture in Sequence Playing Images in a SequenceSequence Display Options Sequence display Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence Deleting Images in a Sequence E10 Editing FeaturesEditing Still Images Original Pictures and Edited Copies E11 Editing Still ImagesRestrictions on Image Editing E12 KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Select a picture A32 Mdbutton A10 MkQuick retouch Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose Setting level, and press the kbuttonESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones Confirm the results and press the kbutton Check the effect and press the kbutton Adjust the effect and press the kbuttonPFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects E14 E15 GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an ImageChoose Yes and press the kbutton Select a picture A32 Mdbutton A10 MgSmall picture E16 ACrop Creating a Cropped CopyUse the multi selector to choose Yes and press Kbutton Image Size When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TVE17 Using the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TVWhen Nothing Appears on the TV E18 Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintConnecting the Camera to a Printer Camera is automatically turned on Choose Start print and press the kbutton Printing Individual ImagesSet the number of copies and paper size Printing starts Dpof printing and press the kbutton Printing Multiple ImagesChoose Print selection, Print all images or E21 E22 Print all imagesCurrent print/total number of prints Printing Pictures E23Paper Size See Printing Images of Size 11 A74 for more information Press Hor Ito choose Kchoose end point Editing MoviesExtracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie E24 Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture E25Editing Movies Picture Control Coolpix Picture Control Shooting Menu j, k, l or m ModeImage Quality and Image Size E26 E27 Shooting Menu j, k, l or m ModeAbove procedure is displayed, the contrast View Grid of Coolpix Picture Control Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust E28Neutral and 4 for Vivid E29 Options that Can Be Adjusted in Custom 1 and CustomPress Jor Kto adjust the saturation Contrast, Saturation and a Auto Choose the registration destination and press Custom Picture Control Coolpix Custom Picture ControlCreating Coolpix Custom Picture Controls E30 White Balance Adjusting Hue E31 Choose Measure Using Preset ManualBPreset manual, then press the k button E32 Metering E33Metering Area Continuous Shooting E34 Pixels Intvl timerE35 Shooting Interval E36 Shooting for the Continuous setting, and then Interval Timer ShootingUse the multi selector to select XIntvl timer E36 Choose the interval between each shot and press the kbutton E37 ISO Sensitivity E38 Exposure Bracketing E39 AF Area Mode E40You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus Center of the frame Manual To adjust the following settingsE41 Take a picture E42 Using Subject Tracking Press the kbutton to cancel the registration of the subjectE43 E44 Autofocus ModeAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording Choose how the camera focuses Flash Exp. Comp Noise Reduction FilterE45 E46 Save User Settings/Reset User SettingsActive D-Lighting Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting E47 Zoom MemoryStartup Zoom Position 600 mm, 800 mm and 1000 mm Normal Speed Movies Movie MenuMovie Options E48 HS Movie E49Movie Menu Maximum Movie Length E50 Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie When a movie is recorded at h/uHS 480/4×When a movie is recorded at j/xHS 1080/0.5× E51 Use the multi selector to choose Select Playback MenuAPrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order Images, and press the kbutton E53 Choose whether or not to also print shootingDate and shooting information Deleting All Print Orders Choose End or Restart BSlide ShowSlide show begins E54 E55 ProtectFRotate Image Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion Playing Voice Memos EVoice MemoRecording Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos Select a copy option and press the k button Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A10 MhCopyHCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card E57 E58 CSequence Display OptionsXChoose Key Picture Message Memory contains no images Updating the A-GPS File GPS Options MenuGPS Options E59 E60 GPS Options MenuPOI Display Log in Create log in the GPS options menu When log recording is completed, select EndCreate Log Record the Log of Moving Information Select Save log, and press the kbutton E62 To Erase Log Data To Erase Log Data View LogSynchronize E63 Welcome Screen E64O1920×1080 , I4896×3264 or H3672×3672 Hour minute Time Zone and DateE65 Year/Month/Day , Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneChoose xTravel destination and press the kbutton E66 Monitor Settings E67 Print Date and Print Order Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on PicturesE68 Press the dbutton Mztab A10 MPrint date Vibration Reduction E69 Reduction burst in Close-up,Fireworks show, Easy Motion DetectionE70 Monochrome Digital Zoom Enable or disable the digital zoomAF Assist E71 Assign Side Zoom Control E72 Auto Off Sound SettingsAuto Off Setting E73 Formatting the Internal Memory Format Memory/Format CardLanguage Formatting Memory Cards TV Settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TVE75 Charge by Computer E76 E77 Charge Lamp Reset File Numbering Toggle Av/Tv SelectionE78 Blink Warning Did someone blink? ScreenE79 Press the dbutton Mztab A10 MReverse indicators Reverse IndicatorsEye-Fi Communication Indicator Eye-Fi Upload Reset All E81 Movie Menu E82Shooting Menu GPS Options Menu Function Menu Setup MenuE83 Others Displays the current camera firmware version Firmware VersionE84 Press the dbutton Mztab A10 MFirmware version Error Messages Display Cause/SolutionE85 Error Messages E86 Error Messages Display Cause/Solution E87 Events have been saved for one day E88Card Check the following items Or replace the memory card with a new one Reference Section E89 File and Folder Names E90 E91 File and Folder NamesGPS Log Data Saved on Memory Cards Optional Accessories E92 Caring for the Products TroubleshootingSpecifications Caring for the Camera Caring for the Products Camera Battery Caring for the Products Charging AC Adapter Memory Cards Caring for the Camera CleaningCloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner Storage See Error Messages E85 for more information TroubleshootingPower, Display, Settings Issues Problem Cause/Solution Troubleshooting Shooting Issues F10 F11 Playback Issues F12 F13 F14 F15 Terms and Conditions F16 Governing Law. The above termsContractor Manufacturer/ Supplier Name F17 F18 Specifications F19Nikon Coolpix P520 Digital Camera Specifications F20 F21 Supported Standards Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5Specifications Charging AC Adapter EH-69P AVC Patent Portfolio License F23 Index SymbolsBattery-chamber/memory card slot cover 16 Beach Z40 Numerics F25 Portrait b 39 Power 22, 23 F26 Switching between tabs 11 Synchronize 102, E63 F27 FX3A0311