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Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 39
To change the shooting mode, press the MODE button on the
back of the camera until the desired shooting mode appears
on the Image Display. The following table describes each of the
shooting mode settings on the camera.
Setting Description
Auto
Mode
The camera automatically selects the best F-number
(aperture) and shutter speed for the scene. Auto
mode works well for most shots in normal situations.
This mode is also useful when you need to take a
good shot quickly, and do not have time to select a
special shooting mode on the camera.
Macro
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of
subjects less than 0.5 m (20 in) away. In this mode,
auto focus has a distance range of 0.1 to 0.5 m (4 to
20 in), and the camera will not take a picture if it
cannot find focus (see Focusing the Camera on
page 32).
NOTE It is recommended that you not use zoom
while in the Macro shooting mode.
Fast Shot
The camera uses a fixed focus instead of auto focus,
allowing you to take pictures very quickly. Use this
mode in bright light conditions when the subject is
moderate to long distances away.
Action
The camera uses fast shutter speeds and higher ISO
speeds to stop motion. Use Action mode to capture
sporting events, moving cars, or any scene where you
want to stop the action.
Portrait
The camera combines a smaller F-number to blur the
background, with lower sharpness for a more natural
effect. Use Portrait mode for pictures that have one or
more people as their primary focal point.