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Chapter 4
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)
Shooting modes
Full-auto shooting
Allows you to take still pictures using NO special functions or manual
adjustments.
The camera sets optimal focus and exposure. This is the
simplest of all shooting modes.
Portrait shooting
Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person. This mode features an
in-focus subject against a blurred background. The camera automatically sets
the optimal shooting settings.
Sports shooting
Suitable for capturing fast-moving action (such as sports) without blurring. The
camera automatically sets the optimal shooting settings.
Landscape-Portrait shooting
Suitable for taking photos of both your subject and the background. The
picture is taken with the background as well as the subject in the foreground
in focus. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting settings.
Landscape-Scene shooting
Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. Both the
foreground and the background are in focus. Blues and greens are
reproduced vividly in this mode, the Landscape-Scene mode is excellent for
shooting natural scenery. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting
settings.