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VQT1P98
VQT1P98
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PORTRAIT
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a
healthier appearance in bright daylight
conditions.
• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
(face detection).
Tips
• Stand as close as possible to subject.
• Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
SOFT
SKIN
Smooths skin colours in bright, outdoor
daylight conditions (portraits from chest
upwards).
• Clarity of effect may vary
depending on brightness.
• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
(face detection).
Tips
• Stand as close as possible to subject.
• Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
SELF
PORTRAIT
Take pictures of yourself.
• To take pictures with audio (P.63)
(self-timer indicator illuminated
during recording)
• Main fixed settings
STABILIZER: MODE2
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
SELFTIMER: OFF/2SEC.
ZOOM RESUME: OFF
• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
(face detection).
Tips
• Press shutter button halfway
→
self-timer
indicator illuminates
→
press shutter button
fully
→
review
(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not
correctly aligned)
• Focus: 30 - 70 cm (Max. W)
• Do not use zoom (harder to focus).
(Zoom moved to max. W automatically)
• 2-second self-timer (P.42) recommended.
SCENERY
Take clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.
• Main fixed settings
FLASH:
FORCED FLASH OFF
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
Tips
• Stand at least 5 m away.
SPORTS
Take pictures of scenes with fast movement,
e.g. sports.
• Main fixed setting
INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX800
• Digital zoom: Cannot be set
Tips
• Stand at least 5 m away.
Scene
Uses, Tips
Notes
Applications
(Record)
7
Taking pictures according to
the scene
‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)
How to select a scene (P.44)
Using flash in scene modes (P.39)
NIGHT
PORTRAIT
Take pictures of people and nightscapes with
close to actual brightness.
• Interference may be noticeable
with dark scenes.
• Shutter may remain closed for 1
second after taking picture.
• Main fixed setting
CONTINUOUS
AF: OFF
• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
(face detection).
Tips
• Subject should not move for at least 1 second.
(Shutter speed: max. 1 sec.)
• Use flash.
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
• Stand 1.2 - 5 m (Max. W (wide-angle), 1.5 m
recommended) away.
NIGHT
SCENERY
Take clear pictures of night scenes.
• Interference may be noticeable
with dark scenes.
• Shutter may remain closed for up
to 8 seconds after taking picture.
• Main fixed settings
FLASH:
FORCED FLASH OFF
CONTINUOUS
AF: OFF
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
SENSITIVITY: ISO100-800
Tips
• Stand at least 5 m away.
• Do not move for 8 seconds.
(Shutter speed: max. 8 sec. if little jitter, or
using tripod, or optical image stabilizer is
‘OFF’
)
• Tripod, self-timer recommended
FOOD
Take natural-looking pictures of food.
−
Tips
• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above
Max. T : 1 m and above
(2 m unless max.T)
PARTY
Brighten subjects and background in
pictures of indoor events, such as weddings.
• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
(face detection).
Tips
• Stand approx. 1.5 m away.
• Zoom: Wide (W side)
• Use flash.
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
CANDLE
LIGHT
Bring out the atmosphere of a candlelit room.
• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
(face detection).
Tips
• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above
Max. T : 1 m and above
(2 m unless max.T)
• Do not use flash.
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
(Shutter speed: max. 1 sec.)
Scene
Uses, Tips
Notes
