Nikon 8800 - Manual (Page 37)

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Use tripod
Hold camera steady
* Other modes can be selected.
Auto
Auto
Auto †
†
— *
Party / Indoor ( )
Use for shots that include details of the background, or
to capture the effects of candlelight and other indoor
background lighting.
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
Night portrait ( )
Use for shots that provide natural balance between main
subject and background when shooting portraits under
low light.
• Noise reduction (
109) turns on automatically at slow
shutter speeds.
• Focus area can be selected using multi selector ( 100). If center focus
area is selected, AF-assist illuminator will activate when lighting is poor.
Portrait ( )
Use for portraits. Main subject stands out clearly while
background details are softened, lending composition
sense of depth.
• Degree of softening depends on amount of light avail-
able.
• Focus area can be selected using multi selector ( 100). If center focus
area is selected, AF-assist illuminator will activate when lighting is poor.
Scene Mode
† Auto mode can be selected.
When Lighting Is Poor
An ISO icon may be displayed when lighting is poor ( 39).
Camera Shake ( )
In some scenes, slow shutter speeds may result in blurred pictures. The precautions
appropriate for avoiding blur are indicated as shown below:
Hold camera steady: Hold camera in both hands and brace elbows against body
Use tripod: Use tripod or rest camera on fl at, level surface
Vibration reduction (VR) can be used to reduce blur and to reduce shake in the shooting
display (
45). Turn VR off when using a tripod.