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Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation
The function allows you to select the scene settings stored in the camera according
to the shooting conditions. Each scene mode features preset settings such as white
balance, exposure, and shutter speed, letting you take pictures just by pressing the
shutter button.
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Scene modes
P
PROGRAM AUTO
Suitable for general situations. The camera automatically uses settings that captures
the scene in its natural colors. You can set other functions such as exposure
compensation as desired.
i
PORTRAIT
Suitable for taking a portrait-style shot of a person. This mode is optimum for
reproducing silky skin tones.
h
INDOOR
Optimum for taking pictures of gatherings. This mode reproduces the background
clearly capturing the atmosphere. Record mode (
K
) can only be set to [SQ1] and
[SQ2].
k
LAPORTRAIT
Suitable for taking pictures of both your subject and the landscape. The picture is
taken with the background as well as the subject in the foreground in focus. You can
take pictures of your subject against a beautiful sky or landscape.
l
LANDSCAPE
Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. Both the
foreground and the background are in focus. Since blues and greens are vividly
reproduced in this mode, it is excellent for shooting natural scenery.
j
SPORT
Suitable for capturing fast-moving action (such as sports) without blurring. Even fast-
moving subjects appear to be stationary.
Selecting scene modes by subject (
SCENE
)
