Basics
Snapshot mode
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Automatic Scene Detection
When set to this mode, the camera recognizes several typical subjects/scenes, and
makes optimum settings automatically.
The icon of the type of
scene detected
Recognizes people
Recognizes children
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1
Recognizes landscapes
Recognizes sunsets
Recognizes night scenes and people in them
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2
(Only when
is selected)
Recognizes night scenes
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2
Recognizes night scenes to be taken without a tripod.
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3
Recognizes close-ups
Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when the scene does
not correspond to any of the above.
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When children (registered in the camera with Face Recognition mode) under 3 years old are
recognized.
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2
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
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When [iHandheld Nite Shot] is [ON].
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Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for the
same subject.
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If the desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the
appropriate scene mode.
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When , or is detected, Face Detection mode is activated, and focus and
exposure are adjusted for the recognized faces.
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About Backlight Compensation
Backlight compensation is automatically activated in [Snapshot Mode]. Backlight is a
situation in which the main subject is comparatively small and located in front of a bright
background. In such situations a normal exposure would render such subjects too dark.
When the camera detects backlight, is displayed on the monitor. (Depending on the
conditions, backlighting may not be detected correctly.)