Advice on using Nikon P950 (1 Viewer)

[MartinBennett]

Hello all. I have recently purchased a Nikon Coolpix P950. I have used it in a couple of outings, but to date I have only taken pictures in Bird mode. However I am keen to use the camera in the manual modes, my preference being aperture priority mode. Are there any members out there that own a P950 that could offer me some advice on how best to set the camera up. I am keen to improve that quality of the pictures I take.

 

[PaulCountyDurham]

Hello all. I have recently purchased a Nikon Coolpix P950. I have used it in a couple of outings, but to date I have only taken pictures in Bird mode. However I am keen to use the camera in the manual modes, my preference being aperture priority mode. Are there any members out there that own a P950 that could offer me some advice on how best to set the camera up. I am keen to improve that quality of the pictures I take.

I have the P950.

When you say 'keen to improve the quality', in what sense?

Can you post an example of the type of picture you're hoping to achieve? Otherwise it's not a tailored response but rather a load of words lacking context.

 

[Missy_MT_AK]

I just bought a P900 for $400 USA. That is about the maximum price for my budget.
I'm just learning to use the camera. I shoot from a tripod, usually using the 2 second timer, and morning light.
Here is a Cinnamon Teal (cropped) from Montana I shot on my hike yesterday morning.
The duck was about 80 meters away. Shutter speed 1/400sec, ISO400, f/6.5