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More on Photography
Shooting Mode
SP
SP
SCENE POSITION
SCENE POSITION
The camera off ers a choice of “scenes,” each adapted to particular
shooting conditions or a specifi c type of subject. Use the
A
SCENE
POSITION
option to choose the scene assigned to the
SP
position
on the mode dial.
Scene
Scene
Description
Description
C
C
NATURAL &
NATURAL &
N
N
The camera takes two shots: one without the fl ash and one with.
h
h
PORTRAIT
PORTRAIT
Choose for portraits.
Z
Z
PORTRAIT
PORTRAIT
ENHANCER
ENHANCER
Choose for a smooth skin eff ect when shooting portraits.
M
M
LANDSCAPE
LANDSCAPE
Choose for daylight shots of buildings and landscapes.
N
N
SPORT
SPORT
Choose when photographing moving subjects.
O
O
NIGHT
NIGHT
Choose this mode for poorly lit twilight or night scenes.
H
H
NIGHT (TRIPOD)
NIGHT (TRIPOD)
Choose this mode for slow shutter speeds when shooting at night.
p
p
FIREWORKS
FIREWORKS
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from
a fi rework.
Q
Q
SUNSET
SUNSET
Choose this mode to record the vivid colors in sunrises and sunsets.
R
R
SNOW
SNOW
Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of scenes dominat-
ed by shining white snow.
s
s
BEACH
BEACH
Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of sunlit beaches.
f
f
UNDERWATER
UNDERWATER
Reduces the blue cast typically associated with underwater lighting.
U
U
PARTY
PARTY
Capture indoor background lighting under low-light conditions.
V
V
FLOWER
FLOWER
Choose for vivid close-ups of fl owers.
W
W
TEXT
TEXT
Take clear pictures of text or drawings in print.