Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)

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Choosing a Scene and Shooting (Scene Mode Types and Characteristics)

The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X: flash mode when

the flash is raised (A28); n: self-timer (A31); p: macro mode (A51); o: exposure compensation (A32).

bPortrait

Use this mode for portraits.

•If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face. See “Face Detection” (A24) for more information.

•If more than one face is detected, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.

•If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

•Digital zoom is not available.

m

V*

n

Off*

p

Off

o

0.0*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Default setting can be modified.

cLandscape

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

•Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A8) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

•The AF-assist illuminator (A115) does not light.

m

W

n

Off*

p

Off

o

0.0*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Default setting can be modified.

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction

36(A113) to Off when using a tripod.