Nikon Coolpix S3 User Manual - Page 36

Sports Assist (sports assist) mode is used for dynamic action shots that capture moving objects. The options in the assist menu can be used to freeze the action in a single shot or record motion in a series of pictures. Off Off SPORTS: While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are recorded at rate of about 1.6 frames per second (fps) until icon is displayed. Camera focuses continuously until shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock focus. Sport spectator: Shutter-release button can be pressed in one motion without pausing halfway to check focus. Camera focuses at about 4.5 m (14 ft. 9 in.) to infinity at widest angle, 6 m (20 ft.) to infinity at maximum zoom; AF indicator lights whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway. While shutter-release button is fully pressed, pictures will be taken at rate of about 1.6 fps until icon is displayed. Sport composite: Each time shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 16 shots in about 2 seconds and arranges them in 4 rows to form single picture 1600 × 1200 pixels in size. Camera focuses continuously until shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock focus. Scene Mode Focus, Exposure, and White Balance In sports assist mode, focus, exposure, and white balance for all pictures are determined by the first shot in each series. 26