Nikon 8400 - Manual (Page 36)

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Scene Mode
Scene mode offers a menu of fi fteen “scenes,” each corresponding to a
common situation, such as a backlit subject, sunset, or interior shot. Camera
settings are automatically adjusted to suit the selected scene, sparing the user
the necessity of adjusting each setting separately. To select a scene:
1
Select scene mode (default is ).
2
Display scene menu.
4
Select highlighted scene and return to
shooting mode. Selected scene shown
by icon in monitor or electronic view-
fi nder.
3
Highlight scene (scene can also be
highlighted by rotating command dial).
Highlighted scene shown by large icon
and caption. To exit without changing
current selection, press
.
Depending on the scene selected, restrictions may apply to fl ash mode
( ;
37) or focus mode ( ; 40). These restrictions are noted on the
pages that follow.
Scene Mode
Depending on your subject, scene mode may not always produce the desired results. If
results are not satisfactory, choose
(auto), P, S, A, or M mode and try again.
Selecting a Scene
To select a scene without leaving shooting mode, press
the
button and rotate the command dial. Selected
scene is shown in control panel as – .
Scene Mode
Party/Indoor
Back Set
F2.9 F2.9 F2.9 1/60 60 1/60
8M 8M 8M
ISO ISO ISO
126 126 126
Portrait
Back Set
F2.6 F2.6 F2.6
8M 8M 8M
126 126 126 1/60 60 1/60