Nikon S3500 Webcam User Manual


 
69
Shooting Features
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 or
Night portrait scene mode or smart portrait mode, the camera focuses on the subject at
the center of the frame.
In Pet portrait scene mode, the camera focuses on a pet face if one is detected. If no pet
faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
B Notes About Face Detection Function
The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including the direction in
which the faces are looking. The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:
- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed
- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame
When the frame includes more than one face, the faces detected by the camera and the face on
which the camera focuses depend on a variety of factors, including the direction in which the
faces are looking.
In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows
green (A71). Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode and set AF area mode to Manual or
Center. Try refocusing on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the
actual portrait subject (A70).