Nikon L820 - Manual (Page 45)

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Available Shooting Modes
G Easy auto mode (A 36)
The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when
you frame a picture.
b Scene (A 37)
Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you
select.
• To select a scene, first display the shooting-mode selection
menu and then press the multi selector K. Select the desired
scene by pressing H, I, J, or K, and then press the k button.
D Special effects (A 47)
Effects can be applied to images when shooting. Six different
effects are available.
• To select an effect, first display the shooting-mode selection
menu and then press the multi selector K. Select the desired
effect by pressing H, I, J, or K, and then press the k button.
F Smart portrait (A 49)
When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture
automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile
timer). You can also use the skin softening option to smooth the
skin tones in people’s faces.
A Auto mode (A 52)
Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting
menu (
A 64) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of
picture you want to take.
C
Changing Settings When Shooting
• Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector ➝ A 53
- Using the flash
➝ A 54
- Using the self-timer
➝ A 57
- Using macro mode
➝ A 59
- Adjusting brightness (exposure compensation)
➝ A 61
• Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Shooting Menu) ➝ A 64
• Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Setup Menu) ➝ A 96