In photography and digital photography, night mode is a function of the digital camera that is used when you are taking photos in low-light situations — or at night time. When taking photos in night mode, the digital camera uses a long shutter speed to capture scene details and also fires the camera’s flash to illuminate the subject or foreground of the shot.
Other digital camera settings and shooting modes include:
See also “The Digital Camera Picture” in Webopedia’s Quick Reference section.