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Shooting Features
Changing Scene Mode Settings
• Depending on the scene, the multi selector H (X), I (p), J (n), and K (o) can be used
to set the corresponding features. ➝ “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector”
(A50), “Default Settings” (A 60)
• Features that can be set by pressing the d button ➝ Image mode, which is the
combination of image size and image quality (A 62)
Characteristics of Each Scene
b Portrait
Use this mode for portraits.
• When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face
(A65).
• You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones
in human faces (A47).
• If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in
the center of the frame.
• Digital zoom cannot be used.
c Landscape
Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.
• The focus area or focus indicator (A7) always glows green
when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
O: Use of a tripod is recommended when using scene modes indicated with O. Set Vibration
reduction to Off in the setup menu (A 88) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during
shooting.