Shooting Suited for the Scene

gBeach/snow

Q

Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.

The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

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X

U*

n

Off*

p

A

o

0.0*

*Other settings can be selected.

hSunset

OQ

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

X

W*

n

 

Off*

p

A

o

0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

iDusk/dawn

 

 

 

 

OQ

 

 

 

 

Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.

Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A8) always lights green; however, objects in the foreground may not always appear in focus.

AF-assist illuminator (A163) does not light.

X

W

n

Off*

p

B

o

0.0*

*Other settings can be selected.

O: Indicates a tripod is recommended when using this scene mode. Turn Vibration reduction (A160) to Off when using a tripod.

Q: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and

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therefore may take more time to save.