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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
Features
The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X = flash mode
(A 28), n = self-timer (A 30), p = macro mode (A 31), o = exposure
compensation (A 32).
1
The camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it
has selected. Can be changed to W (off).
2
Other settings can be selected.
3
Changed to On when the camera selects Close-up scene mode.
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
Q: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and
therefore may take more time to save.
x Scene auto selector
By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode.
See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” (A 41)
for more information.
m U
1
n Off
2
p Off
3
o 0.0
2
b Portrait
Use this mode for taking portraits in which the main subject
stands out clearly.
• If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face. See “Face
Priority” (A 103) for more information.
• If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face
nearest to the camera.
• The skin softening feature can make the subject’s (up to
three people) skin appear smoother, then record the image
(A 48).
• If no faces are recognized, focus will be on the center of the
screen.
• Digital zoom is not available.
m V* n Off* p Off o 0.0*
c Landscape
Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.
• The camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus
indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that
objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.
• AF-assist illuminator (A 123) does not light.
m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*
Q