Nikon CoolPix S10 User Manual

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21Basic Photography and PlaybackFace-Priority AFThe camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or notthe subject is facing the camera. The camera may be unable to detect faces that are hiddenby sunglasses or other obstructions or that take up too much or too little of the frame. If noface is detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera will focus onthe center of the frame.The camera will focus continuously until a face detected. If the double border flashes yellowwhen the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera is unable to focus; release thebutton and try again.2Frame picture using icon as guide.*1Press button. icon is displayed.* When camera detects face, will change to double yellow border. If camera detects mul-tiple faces, it will focus on closest subject; other subjects are indicated by single border. Ifcamera can no longer detect subject (for example, because subject has looked away fromcamera), borders will no longer be displayed; return to Step 2.3Set focus and exposure.Double border turns green.4Take picture.One-Touch Portrait ModeFor portrait shots, press the button when the camera is in shooting mode. Thiswill automatically activate the following features:• Portrait: The portrait subject stands out clearly.• Face-priority AF: The camera automatically detects and focuses on faces.• Advanced red-eye reduction: Reduces “red-eye” caused by the flash ( 17).Macro close-up is not available in one touch portrait mode. To return to the previ-ously selected shooting mode, press the button again.