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The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what
you want to record.
*1
In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2
In Still Picture Recording Mode only
Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.
In the Portrait, Spotlight, or Low light mode, the face will be surrounded by a white frame
when detected. In the Portrait mode, a subject that is bigger and close to center of the
screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. (
F
64)
Using a tripod is recommended in Night Portrait and Night Scenery Mode.
Basic
Intelligent Auto Mode
Mode
Scene
Effect
Portrait
When the object is a
person
Faces are detected and focused
automatically, and the brightness is
adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
Scenery
Recording outdoors
The whole landscape will be recorded
vividly without whiting out the background
sky, which may be very bright.
*1
Spotlight
Under a spotlight
Very bright object is recorded clearly.
*1
Low light
Dark room or twilight
It can record very clearly even in a dark
room or twilight.
*2
Night portrait Recording night
portrait
A subject and the background are
recorded with near real-life brightness.
*2
Night scenery Recording night
scenery
You can record night scenery vividly by
slowing the shutter speed.
*2
Macro
Recording zooming in
on a flower etc.
This allows recording at very close
proximity to the object of recording.
*1
*2
Normal
Other situations
Contrast is adjusted automatically for
clear images.
/MANUAL
Intelligent auto/Manual button
Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto
Mode/Manual Mode.
Please refer to page 73 for details about
Manual Mode.
