Shooting – The Basics

z A custom white balance setting (p. 78) cannot be set in / mode. To use a custom white balance setting, first set it in another shooting mode.

z The settings in place for the first image are locked in and cannot be changed for subsequent shots.

z A TV cannot be used as the monitor for shooting in this mode.

See page 138 for settings that can be changed in this mode.

Special Scene Mode

Shooting Mode

By simply selecting one of the following 8 modes, you can shoot the image with the most appropriate settings for the scene.

Use this mode when you want the

Portrait subject to appear sharp and the background to blur.

Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of an

Night Scene evening sky or night scene. Not only the subject, but also the

backdrop can be captured with accurate exposure.

Appropriate for shooting images

Foliage with flowers, leaves or trees to

enhance color.

Appropriate for shooting the subject against the backdrop of

Snow snowy mountains while preventing dark subjects and bluish backgrounds.

Appropriate for shooting scenes

Beach by the sea or on sunlit sandy beaches while preventing dark

subjects.

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