Basics

Snapshot mode

Automatic Scene Detection

When set to this mode, the camera recognizes several typical subjects/scenes, and makes optimum settings automatically.

The icon of the type of scene detected

Recognizes people

Recognizes children∗1

Recognizes landscapes

Recognizes sunsets

Recognizes night scenes and people in them∗2

(Only when is selected)

Recognizes night scenes∗2

Recognizes night scenes to be taken without a tripod.∗3

Recognizes close-ups

Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when the scene does not correspond to any of the above.

∗1 When children (registered in the camera with Face Recognition mode) under 3 years old are recognized.

∗2 We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. ∗3 When [iHandheld Nite Shot] is [ON].

●●Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for the same subject.

●●If the desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the appropriate scene mode.

●●When , or is detected, Face Detection mode is activated, and focus and exposure are adjusted for the recognized faces.

■■About Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation is automatically activated in [Snapshot Mode]. Backlight is a situation in which the main subject is comparatively small and located in front of a bright background. In such situations a normal exposure would render such subjects too dark. When the camera detects backlight, is displayed on the monitor. (Depending on the conditions, backlighting may not be detected correctly.)

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