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COOLPIX8400Scene Mode
How to Use Scene Mode

Types and Characteristics
Panorama Assist Mode
Portrait

Portrait
Party/Indoor
Night portrait
Beach/Snow
Landscape
Sunset
Night landscape
Museum
Fireworks show
Close up
Copy
Back light
Panorama assist
Sports
Dusk/Dawn

Use for portraits. Main subject stands out clearly against softened background details, lending composition enhanced sense of depth.
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Degree of softening depends on amount of light available.
Use multi selector to select among nine focus areas.
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Modes to be selected automatically
Flash modeAuto with red-eye reductionOther modes can be selected.Focus ModeAuto
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