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Using a tripod when shooting a night scene gives the best results.
However, the <
F
> (Handheld Night Scene) mode enables you to shoot
night scenes even while handholding the camera. In this shooting
mode, four shots are taken consecutively for each picture, and the
resulting one image with reduced camera shake is recorded.
Hold the camera firmly.
During shooting, hold the camera firmly and steadily. In this mode,
four shots are aligned and merged into a single image. However, if
there is significant misalignment in any of the four shots due to
camera shake, they may not align properly in the final image.
For shots including people, fire the flash.
If you want to include people in the night scene shot, press the <
Q
>
button to set <
D
> (Built-in flash on). To take a nice portrait, the first
shot will use flash. Tell the subject not to move until all four
consecutive shots are taken.
F
Shooting Night Scenes (Handheld)
Shooting Tips
Compared to other shooting modes, the shooting range will be smaller.
See the cautions on pages 103-104.
