Nikon COOLPIX picture modes ( 2 )

Museum
Museums are full of interesting object to photograph; however the use of indoor flash photography is usually prohibited. This mode is useful in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. The camera turns on automatically the Best Shot Selector, which captures several images and only records the correctly exposed and sharpest image from the several images taken. Photography may be prohibited altogether in some settings. Be sure to obtain permission first.

Settings used:
Flash- off, Shutter speeds- fast to avoid camera shake, Aperture -auto, BSS-on

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Multiple Exposures
Two successive exposures are combined to form a single image, to create special effects in camera. Take the first exposure normally. The shot will appear in the monitor superimposed on the view through the lens. Use this as a guide to compose a multiple exposure, and then press the shutter- release button to record the picture. Ideal for creating virtual twin photographs as below.

Settings used:
Flash- off (can be turn on) Shutter speeds- auto, Aperture-auto, Focus -normal

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Copy
Because most cameras base their exposures on metering from an 18% grey card, photographing a white object like a sheet of paper can produce disappointing results. Using the Copy scene mode provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board, business card, or printed matter using exposure compensation to provide the correct exposure. Colored text and drawings may not show up well in the final picture.

Settings used:
Flash- off, shutter speeds- auto, Aperture -auto, Exposure compensation-on, Focus -macro

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Back Light Auto
Use when your subject is lit from behind and their features are in shadow, or when your subject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit. This mode is also very handy for photographing people wearing hats as the flash will fire automatically to \"fill in\" (illuminate) shadows so you are able to see the subjects face more clearly.

Settings used:
Flash- on, shutter speeds- auto, Aperture -fast aperture, Focus-normal,

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Sports
This mode is useful for photographing fast moving objects with cameras, which do not feature manual exposure modes, or inexperienced users. The camera will use a fast shutter speed to freeze the action to produce dynamic sport shots.

Settings used:
Flash -off, Shutter speed- fast, Aperture-auto.

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Dusk/Dawn
This mode will provide the correct exposure to capture the weak natural light just before sunrise or after sunset. The camera will use long exposures to capture these scenes. Noise reduction will be turned on to reduce any digital noise, which may affect the image due to the long exposures.

Settings used:
Flash-off, Shutter speed- slow, Aperture-auto, Focus- set to infinity