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Basi
c shooti
ng functions
Selecting a scene according to the situation (Shooting button)
Selecting a scene according to the
situation (
m
)
Press the
m
button to switch between the normal shooting mode
(
P
: program auto) and the scene selection screen.
(P
(Program auto)
Suitable for general situations. Simply press the shutter button, and the camera
determines optimum conditions and takes the picture. The camera automatically
sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed for the brightness of the subject
(Program auto).
(
f
mode
This function allows you to select a
f
from 25 shooting conditions.
When you select a scene according to the situation or conditions, the camera
automatically selects the optimal settings.
B
Portrait
Suitable for taking portrait pictures. This mode accentuates the skin texture of the
portrait subject.
F
Landscape
Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. Blues and
greens are vividly reproduced.
D
Lan Portrait
Suitable for taking pictures of your subject against a distant background. Blues,
greens, and skin tones are vividly reproduced.
G
Night Scene*
Suitable for taking pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower
shutter speed than is used in normal shooting.
U
Night + Portrait*
Suitable for taking pictures of your subject against a distant night scene. The camera
sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting.
C
Sports
Suitable for capturing fast-moving action. Even fast-moving subjects appear to be
stationary.