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Shooting Functions
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The selected capture mode is displayed
on the monitor (guide display).
When set to n (Auto Picture) mode, the camera automatically selects
the optimal mode from the following capture modes for the subject.
• You can set the camera to not display the guides in [LCD Display] of the
[R Set-up 1] menu. (p.192)
• The Scene Mode selection screen appears when the mode dial is set to H.
(p.77)
Auto Picture Modes
Mode Characteristics
U Standard
This mode is selected when none of the following modes apply.
c
Portrait
For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin
tone.
s
Landscape
For capturing landscape views. Increases color saturation and
produces a vivid color image.
b
Macro
For capturing tiny objects at close focus range like flowers,
coins, jewelry, and more.
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Moving
Object
For capturing images of fast moving subjects, such as at
sporting events.
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Night
Scene
Portrait
For capturing images of people in low light conditions, such as
dusk or at night.
Even though the flash is used, the camera will use slow shutter
speeds so the background areas beyond the flash reach will also
appear correctly exposed in the picture (Slow-speed Sync
(p.216)). To prevent camera shake, either set [Shake Reduction]
(p.100) to Q (On) or mount the camera on a tripod.
K Sunset For capturing sunrises or sunsets in beautiful, vivid color.
d Blue Sky
For capturing images of blue sky. Produces a more impressive
deep blue.
x
Forest
Enhances colors of trees and sunbeams through foliage and
produces a vivid color image.
Program
Program
Automatic Exposure
Automatic Exposure