Nikon S6400 manual Available Shooting Modes, Changing the Shooting Settings

Available Shooting Modes

A Auto mode A38

Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A69) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.

C Scene A40

Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. When using scene auto selector (d), the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture, making it even easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene.

•To select a scene, tap the icon of the desired scene mode in the shooting mode selection menu.

R Special effects A52

Effects can be applied to images during shooting. 11 different effects are available.

•To select an effect, tap the icon of the desired effect in the shooting mode selection menu.

F Smart portrait A54

When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). You can also use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces.

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

C Changing the Shooting Settings

• See “Using the Flash (Flash Modes)” (A58) for more information.

• See “Using the Self-timer” (A61) for more information.

• See “Using Macro Mode” (A63) for more information.

• See “Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)” (A65) for more information.

• See “Features That Can Be Set with F (Shooting Menu)” (A68) for more information.

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