Nikon E5900 Manual

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28Scene ModeScene ModeAssist and Scene ModesYour Nikon digital camera offers a choice of four “assist” and twelve “scene”modes. In these modes, camera settings are automatically optimized for the se-lected subject type, sparing you the necessity of adjusting settings one-by-one.Assist ModesAssist modes are chosen by rotating the Mode Dial to the desired mode.Framing assist options are available to help you compose your shots.Scene ModesScene modes are selected by rotating the Mode Dial to and pressing theButton.Mode DescriptionPortrait assist Use for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearlywhile background details are softened. 31Landscape assistUse to enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in skyscapes, for-ests, and other landscape shots, or to take portraits that feature alandmark in the background.33Sports assist Use for sports shots that freeze motion in rapidly-moving subjects. 34Night portrait assist Use for portraits taken against a dimly-lit backdrop. 35Mode DescriptionPARTY/INDOOR Use to capture background details or the effects of candlelightand other indoor lighting. 37BEACH/SNOW Use for bright subjects such as snowfields, beaches, and sunlitexpanses of water. 37SUNSET Use to preserve the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. 37DUSK/DAWN Use to preserve the colors seen in the weak natural light beforesunrise and after sunset. 38NIGHT LAND-SCAPE Use when taking landscape shots at night. 38CLOSE UP Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers, insects,and other small objects. 39MUSEUM Use where flash photography is prohibited. 39FIREWORKSSHOW Use to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. 40COPY Use to copy text and line drawings. 40BACK LIGHT Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwingtheir features into shadow. 40PANORAMAASSISTUse when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined toform a single scene. 41UNDERWATER Use when taking underwater photographs using the water-proofcase (WP-CP4). 41