Nikon COOLPIX P950 Digital Camera - Manual (Page 96)

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Shooting features
Scene mode (shooting suited to the shooting conditions)
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After capturing the desired composite image, press the
button to end shooting.
• If you continue shooting, details in the composited areas may be lost.
• For [ Nightscape + light trails ]:
- When 50 shots are taken, the camera automatically stops shooting.
- For every 10 shots taken, one composite image with trails overlapped from the
start of shooting is automatically saved.
• For [ Star trails ]:
- Shots are taken at a shutter speed of 25 seconds, with an interval of approximately
5 seconds between the shots. When 300 shots are taken, the camera
automatically stops shooting.
- For every 30 shots taken, one composite image with trails overlapped from the
start of shooting is automatically saved.
• For [ Fireworks ]:
- When 30 shots are taken, the camera automatically stops shooting.
- For every shot taken, one composite image is automatically saved.
Notes about [Multiple exp. Lighten]
• Use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.
• Do not rotate the mode dial or remove the memory card until shooting ends.
• Use of a tripod is recommended. When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during
shooting, select the setup menu [
Vibration reduction ] [ Off ]. See “ Using a
tripod (page 51)” when using a tripod.
• The auto off function is disabled during shooting.
• Exposure compensation cannot be used.
Focusing in [Nightscape + light trails]
• During autofocus, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. You can set
the focus mode to
[ Autofocus ] (default setting) or [ Infinity ].
• When shooting distant subjects, it is recommended that you select [ Infinity ] or use
manual focus.
Focusing in [Star trails]
During autofocus, the setting is fixed to [ Infinity ] and the focus area is not displayed.
To adjust the focus, switch to manual focus.
Using manual focus (page 113)
Focusing in [Fireworks]
• You can set the focus mode during autofocus to [ Infinity ] (default setting) or
[ Infinity ]. The focus area is not displayed during [ Infinity ]. During [ Infinity ],
the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.