Nikon COOLPIX-P100 - Manual (Page 54)

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Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial)
When the mode dial is rotated next to the mark, the camera switches to the
corresponding shooting mode shown below.
Auto mode
A Auto mode (A26)
Choose this simple mode,
an automatic, “point-and-
shoot” mode
recommended for first-
time users of digital
cameras.
A, B, C, D (A66)
Choose these modes
for greater control over
shutter speed and
aperture.
y Scene (A45)
Choose this mode for
automatic adjustment of
settings to suit the
selected subject type.
x Scene auto selector
(
A43)
By simply framing a
picture, the camera
automatically selects the
optimum scene mode for
simpler shooting.
d Sport continuous
(
A62)
Continuous shooting of
pictures is done at high
speeds.
M User settings (A98)
Save the settings made in
shooting modes
A, B, C
and D. Once the settings
are saved, you can shoot
with the settings that are
more frequently used by
just changing over to this
mode.
s Subject tracking (A59)
Choose this mode to shoot
moving subjects. Once you
register a subject to be
focused on, the focus area
moves and follows the
subject.
F Smart portrait (A55)
The camera detects
smiling faces using face
priority and releases the
shutter automatically. The
skin softening function
makes a human subject's
skin appear smoother.