Using Face Detection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

camera detects more than one face, a double border is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

displayed around the face that the camera will focus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on, and single borders are displayed around the other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29m 0s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

faces.

 

 

 

1 1 4 0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shooting mode

Number of faces that

 

Focus area (double border)

can be detected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When AF area mode (A40) in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A (auto) mode is set to Face

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

priority.

Up to 12

The face closest to the camera

Scene auto selector, Portrait,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or Night portrait scene mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(A41)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Smart portrait mode (A53)

Up to 3

The face closest to the center of

the frame

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*For more information about face detection while using subject tracking mode, see “Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject)” (A57).

•When using A (auto) mode, if you press the shutter-release button halfway while no faces are detected or while framing a shot with no faces in it, the camera selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest to the camera.

•When Scene auto selector is selected, the focus area changes depending on which scene the camera selects.

•If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in Portrait and Night portrait scene modes or in smart portrait mode, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame.

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S6300 specifications

The Nikon S6300 is a compact digital camera that seamlessly combines advanced technology with user-friendly features, making it an excellent choice for photography enthusiasts and novices alike. Released as part of Nikon's Coolpix line, the S6300 garnered attention for its impressive capabilities in a sleek design.

At the heart of the S6300 is a 16-megapixel CMOS sensor, which allows for vibrant and clear image capture even in challenging lighting conditions. This sensor size is substantial for a compact camera, providing greater depth and detail in photographs. Coupled with an EXPEED C2 image processor, the S6300 excels in reducing noise and enhancing overall image quality, resulting in sharp, high-resolution photos.

One of the standout features of the S6300 is its versatile NIKKOR lens with a 10x optical zoom. This lens ranges from a wide-angle 25mm to a telephoto 250mm, enabling users to capture a variety of scenes, from expansive landscapes to detailed close-ups. The lens is complemented by optical image stabilization (VR), which minimizes blurriness caused by camera shake, allowing for steady shots even at full zoom or in low light.

The S6300 also boasts a 3-inch LCD screen with 921,000 dots, providing clear and vibrant playback and easy navigation through menus. This screen is particularly beneficial for reviewing images and adjusting settings on the fly. The camera features a range of automatic shooting modes, including Smart Portrait and Scene Selection, which take the guesswork out of photography. With these modes, users can quickly select settings that best fit specific situations, from portraits to night scenes.

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