Nikon L5 User Guide

Scene Assist Modes

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E

Use this mode for vivid landscapes, cityscapes, and
portraits featuring a landmark in the background.

* Focus indicator (c 22) is always displayed in green when the shutter-release button 

is pressed halfway; note, however, that objects in foreground may not always be in 

focus.

E

Landscape

Camera focuses at infinity. No guides are displayed.*

S

Scenic view

Use to photograph distant skylines. Camera focuses at infinity.* Align top of 

skyline with the wavy framing guide displayed to determine the composition.

U

Architecture

Use to photograph buildings. Camera focuses at infinity.* A grid is
displayed in the monitor to help keep verticals and horizontals
aligned with the frame.

V

Group right

Use to compose portraits with portrait subjects to right and landmark or other 

objects in background at left of frame.

W

Group left

Use to compose portraits with portrait subjects to left and landmark or other 

objects in background at right of frame.

J

 Flash:

[Landscape], [Scenic view], [Architecture]: B (Off) 

[Group right], [Group left]: Changeable 

(Default: z (Auto))

H

 Self-timer:

Available

L

 Macro close-up:

Off

I

 Exposure compensation: Available