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More on Photography
Shooting Mode
SP1/SP2: SCENE POSITION
The camera offers a choice of “scenes,” each adapted to particular shooting conditions or
a specific type of subject. Use the A SCENE POSITION option in the shooting menu to
choose the scene assigned to the SP1/SP2 position on the mode dial.
Scene Description
CNATURAL & N
The camera takes two shots: one without the flash and one with.
DNATURAL LIGHT
Capture natural lighting under low-light conditions.
LPORTRAIT
Choose for portraits.
ZPORTRAIT ENHANCER
Choose for a smooth skin effect when shooting portraits.
lDOG
Choose when photographing dogs.
mCAT
Choose when photographing cats.
MLANDSCAPE
Choose for daylight shots of buildings and landscapes.
NSPORT
Choose when photographing moving subjects.
ONIGHT
Choose this mode for poorly lit twilight or night scenes.
HNIGHT (TRIPOD)
Choose this mode for slow shutter speeds when shooting at night.
UFIREWORKS
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework.
QSUNSET
Choose this mode to record the vivid colors in sunrises and sunsets.
RSNOW
Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of scenes dominated by shining white snow.
VBEACH
Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of sunlit beaches.
UPARTY
Capture indoor background lighting under low-light conditions.
VFLOWER
Choose for vivid close-ups of flowers.
WTEXT
Take clear pictures of text or drawings in print.