Shooting Mode

SP SCENE POSITION

The camera offers a choice of “scenes,” each adapted to particular shooting conditions or a specific type of subject. Use the ASCENE POSITION option in the shooting menu to choose the scene assigned to the SP position on the mode dial.

Scene

Description

C NATURAL & N

The camera takes two shots: one without the flash and one with.

D NATURAL LIGHT

Capture natural lighting under low-light conditions.

L PORTRAIT

Choose for portraits.
Z PORTRAIT ENHANCER Choose for a smooth skin effect when shooting portraits.

M LANDSCAPE

Choose for daylight shots of buildings and landscapes.

N SPORT

Choose when photographing moving subjects.

O NIGHT

Choose this mode for poorly lit twilight or night scenes.

HNIGHT (TRIPOD)

Choose this mode for slow shutter speeds when shooting at night.

U FIREWORKS

Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework.

Q SUNSET

Choose this mode to record the vivid colors in sunrises and sunsets.

R SNOW

Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of scenes dominated by shining white snow.

VBEACH

Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of sunlit beaches.

f UNDERWATER

Reduces the blue cast typically associated with underwater lighting.

U PARTY

Capture indoor background lighting under low-light conditions.

V FLOWER

Choose for vivid close-ups of flowers.

WTEXT

Take clear pictures of text or drawings in print.

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