Nikon S620 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
Features
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.
* Other settings can be selected.
* 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).
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.
XU
1
n Off
2
p Off
3
o 0.0
2
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.
X
V*
n Off* p Off o 0.0*
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.
XWn Off* p Off o 0.0*
Q
Q