Setting Description

Action The camera uses fast shutter speeds and higher ISO

speeds to stop motion. Use Action mode to capture sporting events, moving cars, or any scene where you want to stop the action.

Portrait The camera combines a smaller F-number to blur the

background, with lower sharpness for a more natural

effect. Use Portrait mode for pictures that have one or more people as their primary focal point.

Landscape The camera combines a higher F-number for better depth of field with higher sharpness for a more vivid effect. Use Landscape mode to capture mountain scenes or any shots with a deep perspective.

Beach & This mode allows you to capture bright outdoor Snow scenes and balance out harsh lighting.

If the shooting mode setting is anything other than the default Auto Mode setting, the icon for the setting (in the previous table) will appear in the Live View screen. The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off. The shooting mode setting resets to the default Auto setting when you turn the camera off.

NOTE To restore the shooting mode setting to what it was when you last turned the camera off, hold down the Menu/OK button as you turn the camera back on.

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