Features Shooting

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Scene Mode and Features

xScene auto selector

The camera simplifies shooting by automatically selecting the optimum scene mode as shown below when the shot is framed.

e: Portrait, f: Landscape, h: Night portrait, g: Night landscape, i: Close-up, j:

Backlighting, d: Other scenes

•When the camera selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon displayed in the shooting screen changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled.

•The area of the frame that the camera focuses on (AF area) depends on the composition of the picture. When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face (A64).

•Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should this occur, switch to A(auto) mode (A24) or select the desired scene mode manually (A39).

•Digital zoom is not available.

bPortrait

Use this mode for portraits.

•The camera detects a human face and focuses on it (A64).

•The camera smoothes skin tones by applying the skin softening function (A66).

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

•Digital zoom is not available.

cLandscape

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

•When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus areas or the focus indicator (A6) always glows green.

40O: Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes indicated with O.