Nikon L5 - Manual (Page 43)

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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.
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 but-
ton.
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.
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.
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
MENU Exit ?
Portrait
Portrait figure
Image mode