Nikon COOLPIX P90 P90 User's Manual - Page 58

Shooting Suited for the Scenes Shooting in Scene Mode m Fireworks show O Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A8) always lights green; however, focus may not be set for nearby subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity. • Digital zoom is not available. • Motion detection (A144) is disabled. • AF-assist illuminator does not light regardless of the AF assist (A145) setting. X W n Off p B o 0.0 n Copy Q Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Use p (macro close-up) mode (A36) in focus mode with this mode to shoot pictures at close distances. • Colored text and drawings may not show up well. X W*1 n Off*2 p A*3 o 0.0*1 *1 Other settings can be selected. *2 Self-timer is available. *3 D (macro close-up) can be selected. o Backlight Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details in shadow. The flash fires automatically to "fill in" (illuminate) shadows. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Shoot pictures with the built-in flash raised. • Motion detection (A144) is disabled. X X n Off*1 p *1 Self-timer is available. *2 Other settings can be selected. A o 0.0*2 O: For scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration reduction (A143) off when using a tripod. Q: Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing Q are processed automatically to reduce noise and 46 therefore take a longer time to record.