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You can shoot with the following preset settings according to the scene.
• You can change any of the settings except [Color/DEC] (page 49).
Portrait
Landscape
Macro
Sports action
Sunset
Scene Selection
P A S M
Shoots with backgrounds blur away, and the subject is sharpened.
• To blur the background more, using the telephoto position of the lens is more
effective.
• It is recommended that you use the flash when the subject is backlit. Also, when
you do not use the flash, it is recommended that you use the lens hood to prevent
unnecessary light from seeping into the lens.
Shoots scenery with vivid and sharp colors.
• It is recommended that you push down the flash not to fire the flash.
• The shutter speed becomes slower when the subject is dark. If appears in
the viewfinder, be careful about camera shake or use a tripod. The Super
SteadyShot function is also effective.
Shoots close subjects such as flowers, insects.
You can achieve clear and sharp focus.
• When shooting with the built-in flash within the range of 1 m (39 3/8 inches),
shadows may appear on the lower part of the image. Do not use with the built-in
flash.
Shoots moving subjects outdoors or in bright places.
• The AF mode is set to (Continuous AF) (page 53). The camera continues to
focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down.
• The drive mode is set to Continuous (page 61). The camera shoots the image
continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
• Do not use the flash if the subject is out of the flash range (Push the built-in flash
back down). Flash range
t step 5 in “Read This First”
Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully.