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w Technique for Party mode
• Since the shutter speed becomes slower,
we recommend using a tripod and the
self-timer (P43) for taking pictures.
• We recommend rotating the zoom lever to
Wide (1M) and being about 1.5 m
(4.92 feet) from the subject when taking
pictures.
• The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction [ ].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]
menu and select a scene mode. (P49)
This mode allows you to take pictures with
a candle-lit atmosphere.
w Technique for Candle light mode
• If you make the most of the candle light,
you can take successful pictures without
using the flash.
• We recommend using a tripod and the
self-timer (P43) for taking pictures.
• The focus range becomes the same as
macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to c]
• The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction [ ].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]
menu and select a scene mode. (P49)
This mode allows you to take beautiful
pictures of fireworks exploding in the night
sky.
w Technique for Fireworks mode
• Since the shutter speed becomes slower,
we recommend using a tripod.
• This mode is most effective when the
subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.
• The shutter speed becomes the following.
– When [OFF] is set on the optical image
stabilizer function: Fixed to 2 seconds
– When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on
the optical image stabilizer function:
1/4th of a second or 2 seconds (The
shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only
when the camera has determined that
there is little jitter such as when using a
tripod etc.)
• Histograms are always displayed in
orange. (P37)
• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF
[].
• You cannot set the AF mode.
• The AF area is not displayed.
• The setting on the AF assist lamp is
disabled.
• You cannot set the slow shutter.
• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
[CANDLE LIGHT]
/SET
MENU
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[FIREWORKS]
/SET
MENU
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