Shooting Mode

Shooting Mode Options

Mode

Description

QSCENE RECOGNITION

The camera automatically analyzes the composition and selects a scene

 

according to shooting conditions and the type of subject.

B AUTO

Choose for crisp, clear snapshots. This mode is recommended in most

situations.

 

P PROGRAM AE

The camera sets exposure automatically.

j PRO LOW-LIGHT

Choose when photographing stationary subjects under low light or with

the camera zoomed in (P28).

 

 

Choose when photographing high-contrast scenes. The camera varies

k HDR

exposure over a series of shots and blends the results to preserve details

 

in highlights and shadows (P29).

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.

M LANDSCAPE

Choose for daylight shots of buildings and landscapes.

Y ADVANCED FILTER

Take photos with filter effects (P30).

r MOTION PANORAMA

Pan the camera to record a series of shots that are joined together to form

360

a panorama (P31).

N SPORT

Choose when photographing moving subjects.

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