Basic operations, The mode dial – Nikon Coolpix P50 User Manual
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Basic Operations
The Mode Dial
Align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode
dial.
b Portrait,
c Landscape,
e Night portrait,
y Scene
Choose this mode for
automatic adjustment of
settings to suit the
selected subject type, or
use the voice recording
option to record sound
only.
P, M
Adjust shooting menu
settings such as white
balance and ISO
sensitivity, as well as the
continuous shooting
mode for P (programmed
auto) or M (manual) mode.
A Auto
Choose this simple “point-
and-shoot” mode, suited
to first-time users of digital
cameras, in which the
camera automatically
adjusts settings.
B High sensitivity (A 40)
Choose this mode to
reduce blur when the
subject is poorly lit.
D Movie
(
Choose this mode to shoot
movies.
z Setup
Display the setup menu,
where you can perform
such tasks as setting the
camera clock and
adjusting monitor
brightness.