Nikon 26277 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Available Shooting Modes
A Auto mode A 36
Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A37)
to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.
x Scene mode A 39
Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. When using
scene auto selector, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode
when you frame a picture, making it even easier to take pictures using settings that
suit the scene.
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 during shooting. Six different effects are available.
To select an effect, first display the shooting mode 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 human faces.
s Subject tracking A 51
Ideal for focusing on moving subjects.
C Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode
The multi selector H (X), I (p), J (n), and K (o) can be used to set the corresponding
features. See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A 55) for more information.
Press the d button to display the menu for the selected shooting mode. See “Shooting
Features” (A35) for information about the settings available in the menu for the current
shooting mode.