Features - Nikon CoolPix S620 User Manual

Shooting in Scene Mode

Features

x Scene auto selector
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)" (A42) for
more information.
X U
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
Use this mode for taking portraits in which the main subject
stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-
looking skin tones.
• The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the
camera (see "Shooting with Face Priority" (A101) for more
information).
• If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on
the face closest to the camera.
• If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject
in the center of the frame.
• Digital zoom is not available.
V*
X
* Other settings can be selected.
c Landscape
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 (A6)
always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near
subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.
• AF-assist illuminator does not light regardless of the AF assist
(A121) setting.
X W
* Other settings can be selected.
Q: Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing Q are processed automatically to reduce noise and
therefore take a longer time to record.
C
Icons Used for Descriptions
The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X (flash mode) (A30); n (self-timer)
(A32); p (macro mode) (A33); o (exposure compensation) (A34).
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n
Off
n
Off*
n
Off*
2
p
Off
Q
p
Off
Q
p
Off
3
o
0.0
o
0.0*
o
0.0*
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