Advanced Functions
: Special Scene Recording Programs
Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program. For details about the available options, refer to the sidebar on
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POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch: 
FUNC.
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FUNC.
[
PROGRAM AE] 
Desired recording program 
FUNC.
NOTES
•Do not set the mode switch to 
during the actual recording of a scene; the brightness of the picture may change abruptly.
•[ 
PORTRAIT]/[ 
SPORTS]/ [ 
BEACH]/[ 
SNOW]
-The picture may not appear smooth during playback.
•[ 
PORTRAIT]
-The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (T).
•[ 
NIGHT]
-Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.
-Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.
-White points may appear on the screen.
-Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.
•[ 
SNOW]/[ 
BEACH]
-The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen.
•[ 
FIREWORKS]
-To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod.
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