Nikon S220 - S225 - Manual (Page 58)

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Shooting in Smile Mode
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Blink Proof Function
The blink proof function is available in smile mode.
Each time a picture is taken, the camera automatically takes two consecutive
shots. Of the two shots, the shot in which the subject’s eyes are open takes priority
and is saved.
• If the camera detects that it has saved a picture in
which the subject’s eyes may have closed, the
warning shown at right is displayed for a few
seconds.
• To enable or disable the blink proof function, press
the d button in smile mode to display the smile
menu and select Blink proof.
• The current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6).
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Operation of Shutter-Release Button
Press the shutter-release button to take pictures.
• When the Face priority takes effect, the shutter can be released with the focus locked on the
recognized face even before the camera detects the subject is smiling.
• When the Face priority doesn’t take effect, the camera focuses on subject in the center of the
frame.
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Functions Available in Smile Mode
• Flash is disabled when On is selected for the Blink proof option. When Off is selected for the
Blink proof option, flash mode ( A 28) is set to U (auto). Other flash modes can be selected.
• Exposure compensation (A 32) is available.
• Digital zoom is not available.
• When the d button is pressed, the smile menu is displayed and Image mode (A 93) can be
adjusted. Change made to the image mode setting applies to all shooting modes (except the
movie menu).
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Auto Power Off in Smile Mode
In smile mode, the auto power off function ( A 122) is activated and the camera turns off when
either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.
• The camera does not recognize any faces
• The camera recognized the face but cannot detect a smiling face
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More Information
See “Autofocus” ( A 25) for more information.
One or more subjects may have
closed their eyes.