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Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)
More on Shooting
Choosing a Scene and Shooting (Scene Mode Types and
Characteristics)
The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X: flash mode when
the flash is raised (A 28); n: self-timer (A 31); p: macro mode (A 51); o:
exposure compensation (A 32).
* Default setting can be modified.
* Default setting can be modified.
b Portrait
Use this mode for portraits.
• If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face. See “Face
Detection” (A 24) for more information.
• If more than one face is detected, the camera focuses on
the face closest to the camera.
• If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject
in the center of the frame.
• Digital zoom is not available.
m V* n Off* p Off o 0.0*
c Landscape
Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.
• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator
(A 8) always glows green when the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the
foreground may not always be in focus.
• The AF-assist illuminator (A 115) does not light.
m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*
O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction
(A 113) to Off when using a tripod.