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The scene modes are not apparent when viewing the shot. The scene modes adjust the exposure to help give you the results that particular scene is designed for. For example, the man running is to stop motion. The sets a fast shutter speed for you to help stop the action. You can’t see that happen before you take the picture. The portrait mode sets an open aperture to help blur the background. Etc.
Where you place the horizon in the shot affects what exactly is emphasized. to indicate the land, use a high horizon. To show the sky, use a low horizon.
look for Details
A shot of an entire sequoia ranking just looks like a tree. But a shot of simply the tree's wide base, with a person for scale, is greater robust.
Use Proportion
think the frame divided into thirds, both horizontally and vertically, as getting Tic-Tac-Toe board. Always centering your subject can get dull. Use the Rule of Thirds to add variety and interest. Add Depth
Add tips that could guide the eye. If your subject is a distant mountain, add a person or a tree in the foreground. A wide angle lens can exaggerate this perspective. Consider Variety
involve landscapes and folks shots, close ups and broad angles, better weather and bad weather. Take personal shots that remember the ? friends which you meet, your hotel/campsite, transportation, street or hiking signposts Include People Photographs solely of landscape and rocks are enjoyable to take but often dull to look at. If there's no one around, include yourself using the self-timer
Set the Scene Mode for the appropriate Night landscape or Night protrait setting. If you are just taking in a view, then use Night landscape at nighttime (objects in the foreground could be out of focus in this mode). If you are photographing any number of people, animals, &/or objects at night, then use Night portrait (digital zoom would be unavailable in this mode).
In order to set the Scene Mode…
1. Enter scene mode: MODE in shooting mode --> SCENE (use the multi selector) --> OK.
2. Enter scene menu: MENU --> choose desired scene --> OK.
3. Frame the subject & shoot.
DON'T MOVE!! Nikon USA: "Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes."
You might have the camera set to an inappropriate 'scene' mode. If you
are using 'landscape' or 'snow' for an indoor or night shot for
example, the camera will select a slow shutter speed which will
increase the chance of blur - hence the warning.
If you keep the selector switch all the way to the left (auto mode) you
should be fine in most situations. Only use the 'scene' modes for
specific purposes.
You might have the camera set to an inappropriate 'scene' mode. If you
are using 'landscape' or 'snow' for an indoor or night shot for
example, the camera will select a slow shutter speed which will
increase the chance of blur - hence the warning.
If you keep the selector switch all the way to the left (auto mode) you
should be fine in most situations. Only use the 'scene' modes for
specific purposes.
go under scenes on your camera
&& there should be a list saying in exact oreder
-auto
-P-mode
-portrait
-night portrait
-landscape
-sport
-night landscape
-backlight
-museum
-snow
-sunset
-fireworks
-party
-beach
-copy
-video
you have selected video
so whe you press the pic button it starts to record right?
well go under scene && click on auto
I was just out yesterday taking pictures in very hazy conditions, and some of my shots were facing south at about noon. I was actually expecting the sky to be overexposed, so I took two pictures of everything, one on auto, and one on manual with the exposure set to -0.6. Well, it turned out that even the ones on Auto were dark, so the ones on the manual settings were even worse!
As it turns out, I had the same problem you had, and should have boosted the exposure. Reading the manual, it does say that you should use positive compensation for very bright scenes or pictures of mostly sky. Try it next time and see how that works.
I'm new to this too, but I'll get the hang of it sooner or later... ;)
The Shooting modes are as follows:
PROGRAM (P)/AUTO Modes
Used for general photography. The camera automatically makes the settings for natural color balance.
In PROGRAM (P) the brightness (exposure compensation) can be adjusted.
In AUTO mode you cannot use exposure compensation or panorama features.
Portrait
Suitable for taking a portrait-style shot of a person. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.
Sports
Suitable for capturing fast moving action without blurring. Even a fast moving object will appear to be stationary.
Landscape
Suitable for taking photos of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.
Night scene
Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. If you take a picture of a street at night in any other mode, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with only dots of light showing. In this mode, the true appearance of the street is captured. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. If you use the flash, you can take pictures of both the subject and the background.
Nightscene + Portrait
Suitable for taking photos of your subject in the evening or at night. This setting employs a slow shutter speed, the camera should be stabilized to avoid camera shake resulting in a blurred picture.
Landscape + Portrait
Suitable for taking photos of both your subject and the landscape. This setting allows for both the foreground subject and background landscape to be in focus. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.
Self Portrait
Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Point the lens towards yourself and the focus will be locked on you. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. The zoom is locked to wide-angle and cannot be changed.
Indoor
Optimum settings for taking pictures of family gatherings and groups of friends. This mode reproduces the background clearly capturing the atmosphere.
Beach
Suitable for taking photos at the beach under a bright blue sky. Colors of the sky, the beach and people are reproduced vividly.
Snow
Optimun settings for taking pictures where backgrounds are snow fields. Settings are similar to Beach settings and colors of the sky, the greenery and people are reproduced vividly.
Fireworks
Optimum settings for capturing fireworks in the night sky. Since this setting employs a slow shutter speed , the camera should be stabilized to avoid camera shake resulting in a blurred picture.
Sunset
Optimum settings for capturing pictures of the setting sun. This mode reproduces reds and yellows vibrantly. Again, this setting employs a slow shutter speed , the camera should be stabilized to avoid camera shake resulting in a blurred picture.
The Shooting modes are as follows:
PROGRAM (P)/AUTO Modes
Used for general photography. The camera automatically makes the settings for natural color balance.
In PROGRAM (P) the brightness (exposure compensation) can be adjusted.
In AUTO mode you cannot use exposure compensation or panorama features.
Portrait
Suitable for taking a portrait-style shot of a person. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.
Sports
Suitable for capturing fast moving action without blurring. Even a fast moving object will appear to be stationary.
Landscape
Suitable for taking photos of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.
Night scene
Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. If you take a picture of a street at night in any other mode, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with only dots of light showing. In this mode, the true appearance of the street is captured. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. If you use the flash, you can take pictures of both the subject and the background.
Nightscene + Portrait Suitable for taking photos of your subject in the evening or at night. This setting employs a slow shutter speed, the camera should be stabilized to avoid camera shake resulting in a blurred picture.
Landscape + Portrait Suitable for taking photos of both your subject and the landscape This setting allows for both the foreground subject and background landscape to be in focus. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.
Self Portrait
Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Point the lens towards yourself and the focus will be locked on you. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. The zoom is locked to wide-angle and cannot be changed.
Indoor
Optimum settings for taking pictures of family gatherings and groups of friends. This mode reproduces the background clearly capturing the atmosphere.
Beach
Suitable for taking photos at the beach under a bright blue sky. Colors of the sky, the beach and people are reproduced vividly.
Snow
Optimun settings for taking pictures where backgrounds are snow fields. Settings are similar to Beach settings and colors of the sky, the greenery and people are reproduced vividly.
Fireworks
Optimum settings for capturing fireworks in the night sky. Since this setting employs a slow shutter speed , the camera should be stabilized to avoid camera shake resulting in a blurred picture.
Sunset
Optimum settings for capturing pictures of the setting sun. This mode reproduces reds and yellows vibrantly. Again, this setting employs a slow shutter speed, the camera should be stabilized to avoid camera shake resulting in a blurred picture.
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