Nikon COOLPIX P4 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Selecting Scene Mode
Available Scene Modes
Note on Using a Tripod
Turn Vibration reduction (P.48) off when using a tripod.
A PORTRAIT (FACE AF)
Use for portraits (from the waist up) of up to three people. When
the camera recognizes human faces, a square focus area is dis-
played and the subject is in focus (Face-priority AF).
See page 39 for more information on how to take pictures with this
function.
Effect 1: Skin tones appears brighter, causing faces to stand out.
Effect 2: Softens the overall image.
Digital zoom is not available.
B PORTRAIT
Use for portraits. The main subject stands out clearly while the back-
ground details are softened, lending a sense of depth to the com-
position.
Effect 1: Skin tones appears brighter, causing faces to stand out.
Effect 2: Softens the overall image.
Digital zoom is not available.
C PARTY/INDOOR
Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background
lighting.
In dimly lit surroundings, turn Vibration reduction (P.48) on and
hold the camera steady to prevent camera shake.
D NIGHT PORTRAIT
Use for a natural balance between the main subject and back-
ground lighting in portraits shot at night.
Effect 1: The subject and background are captured more vividly.
Effect 2: Point sources of light radiate out and cause the night-
scape to stand out.
Noise reduction turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds
and it will take longer than usual to store the picture.
Digital zoom is not available.
To prevent blurring, mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a flat, level surface.
For more information, see “Settings for Scene Mode” (P.122).