Scene Mode (Shooting Suited To Scenes) - Nikon COOLPIX S4400 Reference Manual

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

x Scene auto selector
The camera simplifies shooting by automatically selecting the optimum scene mode as
shown below when the shot is framed.
e : Portrait, f: Landscape, h: Night portrait, g: Night landscape, i: Close-up,
j: Backlighting, d: Other scenes
• When the camera automatically selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon displayed
in the shooting screen changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled.
• The area of the frame that the camera focuses on (AF area) depends on the composition
of the image. When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See "Face
Detection" (A68) for more information.
• Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene
mode. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A38) or select the desired scene
mode manually.
• Digital zoom is not available.
b Portrait
Use this mode for portraits.
• The camera detects a human face and focuses on it (A68).
• The camera smoothes skin tones by applying the skin softening function (A70).
• If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera
focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
• Digital zoom is not available.
c Landscape
Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.
• The focus area or focus indicator (A30) always glows green when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A42) to adjust image saturation.
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