Scene mode, F2.9, F2.6 – Nikon 8400 User Manual

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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:

Select scene mode (default is ).

Display scene menu.

Select highlighted scene and return to
shooting mode. Selected scene shown
by icon in monitor or electronic view-
fi nder.

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

1/60

ISO

126

Portrait

Back

Set

F2.6

126

1/60