Shooting in Scene Modes

Mode Scene

M Close up

Photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close range.

•The camera can focus at distances as close as 10 cm (3.9 in.).

•The camera can be zoomed when the zoom indicator is between [W] and F positions.

•While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked.

•Macro close-up shooting (c 31) can be used for this option.

•Hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake.

C

z*

H

Off*

F

On

I

0*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Other settings can be selected.

NMuseum

Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash.

•Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

•BSS (c 90) turns on automatically.

•Hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake.

C

B

H

Off*

F

Off*

I

0*

* Other settings can be selected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

K Fireworks show

 

 

 

Q

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

•Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (c 24) always lights; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.

C

B

H

Off

F

Off

I

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q: For those scene modes with Q, use of a tripod is recommended.

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