The Detroit that Mr. Snow describes was so rich with the creative chaos of hundreds of would-be auto entrepreneurs, from the Dodge brothers to James Ward Packard, that it reminds us of Silicon Valley in the early days of the personal computer.

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It also features a mode dial for swift, effortless setting of 10 different shooting modes - ranging from the hands-off Auto Picture and the all-purpose Programmed AE, to the more creative Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE and Metered Manual.

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Capture HD video using Auto, Manual, Aperture-priority or Custom Movie Mode and enjoy several creative options also available for still shooting, including COOLPIX Picture Control and noise reduction while flexibly adjusting ISO sensitivity, shutter speed and white balance.

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