Nikon 4500 - Manual (Page 52)

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Beyond Point-and-Shoot—Shooting-Mode Selection
The shooting modes available with the COOLPIX4500 range from simple
“point-and-shoot” modes (
and scene) to modes such as programmed
auto and manual that put you in control of all or most camera settings. The
options available in the shooting menu depend on the mode selected.
Shooting-Mode Selection
Shooting and Exposure Modes
Auto mode
( 19)
A full auto, “point-and-shoot” mode
suited to snapshots or other occasions
on which you want to take a quick shot
without worrying about camera set-
tings. Pressing MENU
button displays
i m a g e q u a l i t y
and size menu
(
101).
Scene mode
( 44)
The COOLPIX4500 offers a choice of six-
teen “scene” modes for common sub-
jects and shooting situations.
Scene menu con-
trols scene selec-
tion and image
quality and size
(
101).
Menu Mode Description
P
Programmed
auto
( 52)
Camera sets shutter speed and aperture
for best exposure. Flexible program (
52) and exposure compensation (
69)
offer a degree of control over exposure
settings.
S
Shutter-
priority auto
( 53)
You control shutter speed; camera sets
aperture automatically for best results.
You control both shutter speed and ap-
erture.
M
Manual
( 55)
A
Aperture-
priority auto
( 54)
You control aperture; camera sets shut-
ter speed automatically for best results.
In these modes,
you have access
to all settings in
t h e s h o o t i n g
and setup menus
(
88). Chang-
es to menu set-
tings apply to all
four modes.