Nikon S640 S640 User's Manual - Page 50

Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in Scene Mode Features The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X = flash mode (A 32), n = self-timer (A 34), p = macro mode (A 35), o = exposure compensation (A 36). x Scene auto selector Q By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode. See "Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)" (A 45) for more information. X U1 n Off2 p Off3 o 0.02 1 The camera automatically chooses the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected. W (off) can be selected. 2 Other settings can be selected. 3 Changes to On when the camera selects close-up scene mode. b Portrait Q Use this mode for taking portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. • If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face (Shooting with Face Priority ➝ A 106). • If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera. • The skin softening feature can make the subject's (up to three people) skin appear smoother, then record the image (A 52). • If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom is not available. X V* n Off* p Off o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. c Landscape Q Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity. • AF-assist illuminator (A 127) does not light. X W n Off* p Off o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. Q: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and therefore may take more time to save. 38