Shooting Mode

SP SCENE POSITION

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

Scene

Description

h PORTRAIT

Choose for portraits.

ZPORTRAIT

Choose for a smooth skin effect when shooting portraits.

ENHANCER

 

MLANDSCAPE

Choose for daylight shots of buildings and landscapes.

NSPORT

Choose when photographing moving subjects.

ONIGHT

Choose this mode for poorly lit twilight or night scenes.

HNIGHT (TRIPOD) Choose this mode for slow shutter speeds when shooting at night.

p FIREWORKS

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

a fi rework.

 

QSUNSET

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

RSNOW

Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of scenes dominat-

ed by shining white snow.

 

sBEACH

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

fUNDERWATER

Reduces the blue cast typically associated with underwater lighting.

UPARTY

Capture indoor background lighting under low-light conditions.

V FLOWER

Choose for vivid close-ups of fl owers.

WTEXT

Take clear pictures of text or drawings in print.

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