Nikon Coolpix L5 Coolpix L5 User's Manual - Page 43

Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode Scene Mode The camera offers a choice of "assist" and "scene" modes. In these mode, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. Scene Assist Modes (four types) Scene assist modes offer framing assist options to help you compose your shots. B Portrait Use for portraits. The main subject stands out clearly while the background details are softened, lending a sense of depth to the composition. E Landscape Use for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in such subjects as skyscapes and forests. P Sports Fast shutter speeds freeze fast-moving subjects for dynamic sports scenes. D Night portrait Use for a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits shot taken at night. Scene Modes (eleven types) Scene modes allow you to take pictures optimized for a particular subject type by simply choosing a scene mode and pressing the shutter-release button. C Party/indoor G Night landscape O Copy H Beach/snow M Close up L Back light I Sunset N Museum F Panorama assist J Dusk/dawn K Fireworks show l Image Mode The [Z Image mode] (c 73) can be set in the assist menu of the scene assist modes or in the scene menu. Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes. Portrait Portrait figure Image mode MENU Exit ? 31