Nikon COOLPIX P950 Reference Manual - Page 61

Selecting a shooting mode (mode dial) You can rotate the mode dial to align the desired shooting mode with the indicator mark on the camera body. Shooting mode (Auto) mode , , , and modes (User settings) mode (Creative) mode (Movie manual) mode , , and modes Description Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. Select these modes for greater control over shutter speed and f‑number. The frequently used settings in , , , and modes can be saved. To shoot with the saved settings, rotate the mode dial to . Apply effects to images during shooting. You can record movies with the exposure mode set to aperturepriority auto or manual. Still images cannot be captured. Select any one of scene modes based on the shooting conditions, and you can take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions. • (bird-watching): Use this mode when capturing images of birds in a telephoto position. • (moon): Use this mode when capturing images of the moon in a telephoto position. • (scene): Press the button and select a scene mode. 61 Shooting features Selecting a shooting mode (mode dial)