Features, A 38 – Nikon S640 User Manual
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Shooting in Scene Mode
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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 (
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: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and
therefore may take more time to save.
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)” (
for more information.
X
U
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.
• If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face (Shooting
➝ 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 (
• 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 (
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*
Q
Q
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