Nikon S6100 Manuel D’Utilisation

Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)

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A 62) for more information on scene auto selector.

b Portrait

Use this mode for portraits.
• When the camera detects a human face, that face will be 

framed by a yellow double border (focus area). See “Face 
Detection” (

A 42) for more information.

• If more than one face is detected, the face nearest to the 

camera will be framed by a yellow double border (focus 
area) and the other faces will be framed by a single border. Tap the face framed by a 
single border to change the focus area to that face (

A 47, 52).

• The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening 

function before saving images (

• If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera 

focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

• Digital zoom is not available.
• The default setting for flash mode is 

b Auto with red-eye reduction.

• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (

A 61) to adjust image brightness.

c Landscape

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.
• The camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus 

indicator (

A 30) always glows green when the shutter-

release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that 
objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

• Flash is disabled.
• AF-assist illuminator (

A 160) does not light.

• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (

A 61) to adjust image saturation.

Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which 

O is indicated. Set Vibration 

reduction (

A 158) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.