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3Auto
This is the simplest mode to use and has a wide
range of applications. (➡P.24)

7Portrait

This mode is for shots of people. It shows skin
tones beautifully and gives a softer image.
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Macro photography cannot be used in this mode.
6Landscape
This mode is for shots of scenery during the day.
It gives clear, sharp images of scenery such as
buildings and mountains.
●White balance
The setting used is for outdoor lighting.
●Flash
The flash will automatically be disabled and
cannot be enabled manually.
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Macro photography cannot be used in this mode.
You can select from 7 photography modes to
suit the type of shot. Select the mode by turning
the Photography Mode dial.
The “7” (Portrait), “6” (Landscape) and “8”
(Night Scene) modes are tailored to particular
types of scene.
AUTO 7PORTRAIT 6LANDSCAPE
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE 8NIGHT SCENE
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
8Night Scene
The best mode for shots taken in the evening or
at night. This mode tends to use slower shutter
speeds than Auto mode photography.
●Shutter speed
This is a slow shutter mode with a maximum
time of 3 seconds.
●White balance
The setting used is for outdoor lighting.
●Flash
Forced Flash, red-eye reduction only.
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Because a slow shutter speed is used, a tripod should
be used to prevent camera shake.
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Macro photography cannot be used in this mode.
When you press the flash pop-up button to use
the flash for clear and detailed shots of people
against a night or evening background, this
mode makes it possible to use the flash with a
slow shutter speed (slow-synchro).
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If you do not want to use the flash, press the flash
back down to close it.
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See P.59-62 for more information on flash
photography.