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Shooting in Scene Mode
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Features
The following icons are used for descriptions in this section:
X
= flash mode
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n
= self-timer (
p
= macro mode (
o
= exposure
compensation (
1 The camera automatically chooses the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has
selected.
W
(off) can be selected.
2 Other settings can be selected.
3 Changes to On when the camera selects close-up scene mode.
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
Q
: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and
therefore may take more time to save.
x
Scene auto selector
By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode.
See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” (
for more information.
X
U
1
n
Off
2
p
Off
3
o
0.0
2
b
Portrait
Use this mode for taking portraits in which the main subject
stands out clearly.
•
If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face (Shooting
with Face Priority
➝
•
If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on
the face closest to the camera.
•
The skin softening feature can make the subject’s (up to three people) skin appear
smoother, then record the image (
•
If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame.
•
Digital zoom is not available.
X
V
*
n
Off*
p
Off
o
0.0*
c
Landscape
Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.
•
Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (
always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near
subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.
•
AF-assist illuminator (
127) does not light.
X
W
n
Off*
p
Off
o
0.0*
Q
Q
Q