Nikon Coolpix 4300 - Manual (Page 21)

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This section describes when to use each of the shooting modes. To
choose a shooting mode, turn the mode dial to the appropriate
position.
Shooting-Mode Selection
Beyond Point-and-Shoot—Shooting Mode Selection/Focus Mode
Mode Page
a
Auto
24
i
SCENE
34
å
Manual
96
m
Movie
50
When to Use It
An automatic mode for simple, “point-and-shoot”
photography. Use for snapshots.
a mode is also
recommended for pictures that will later be retouched on a
computer.
In this mode, most camera settings are automatically
adjusted to suit the chosen scene.
Various setting can be adjusted one-by-one to suit the
composition.
Record silent movies 320 x 240 pixels in size (QVGA).
Recording starts at rate of about 15 fps when shutter
release button is pressed, ends after 40 sec. or when
shutter release button is pressed again.
The table below illustrates when to use each of the shooting modes.
Choose a focus mode according to your subject and composition.
Setting
No icon
Autofocus
0
Autofocus +
self-timer
@
Infinity
™
Macro close-up
0™
Macro close-up +
self-timer
Description
Camera automatically adjusts focus according to
distance to subject. Use with subjects 30 cm (1 ft.) <at
widest angle>, 60 cm (2 ft.) <at telephoto> or more from
lens.
Combines autofocus with self-timer duration of 10 or 3
sec. Use for self-portrait or prevent pictures from
blurring when shutter release button is pressed.
Focus is fixed at infinity, allowing camera to focus on
distant scenes through foreground objects such as a
window. Flash is disabled.
In widest zoom range, ™ icon in monitor turns yellow
and camera can focus on objects as close as 4 cm (1.6
in.), measured from the lens. Use for close-ups.
Combines macro close-up with shutter-release delay of
10 or 3 sec. Use for close-ups to prevent pictures from
blurring when shutter release button is pressed.
Focus Mode
The 2 Button
To choose a focus mode, press the 2 button repeatedly until the
desired setting is displayed in the monitor
F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 1/250 1/250 1/250
2272 2272 2272
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