The mode dial – Nikon 4200 User Manual
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The Mode Dial
Using the mode dial, you can select from seven shooting modes and the set-
up mode. Choose a shooting mode according to shooting conditions.
To select a mode, align the mode icon with the
“
” mark next to the mode dial.
Auto (
A simple “point-and-shoot” mode
in which the majority of camera
settings are controlled by the cam-
era. You can choose from thirteen
shooting menus to achieve the de-
sired effect.
Scene (
Choose from eleven “scenes”
suited to different subjects or
shooting conditions and let the
camera do the rest.
Movie (
Choose from three movie modes.
You can make movies with sound.
Setup (
Choose this mode to display the
setup menu, where you can per-
form such tasks as setting the
camera clock and adjusting moni-
tor brightness.
Portrait Assist
Landscape Assist
Sports Assist
Night Portrait Assist
Use framing assist to help com-
pose pictures suited to a particu-
lar type of subject (