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 SP1/SP2 position on the mode dial.

Scene

Description

h PORTRAIT

Choose this mode for soft-toned portraits with natural skin tones.

D BABY MODE

Choose for natural skin tones when taking portraits of infants. The flash turns off automatically.

M LANDSCAPE

Choose this mode for crisp, clear daylight shots of buildings and landscapes.

N SPORT

Choose this mode when photographing moving subjects. Priority is given to faster shutter speeds.

O NIGHT

Choose this mode for poorly lit twilight or night scenes. Sensitivity is automatically raised to reduce

blur caused by camera shake.

 

HNIGHT (TRIPOD)

Choose this mode for slow shutter speeds when shooting at night. Use a tripod to prevent blur.

p FIREWORKS

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

tor up (d) to display a shutter-speed selection dialog and press the selector up and down to choose

 

a shutter speed.

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.

sBEACH

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

U PARTY

Capture indoor background lighting under low-light conditions.

V FLOWER

Choose for vivid close-ups of flowers. The camera focuses in the macro range.

WTEXT

Take clear pictures of text or drawings in print. The camera focuses in the macro range.

 

 

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