Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

Available Shooting Modes

A Auto mode

A38

 

 

Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A39) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.

C Scene

A41

 

 

When a shooting scene is selected, the camera settings are optimized to take pictures of that type of scene.

•To select a scene mode, tap the icon of the desired scene mode in the shooting mode selection menu.

R Special effects

A50

 

 

Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Six different effects are available.

•To select an effect, first display the shooting mode menu and then tap the desired effect icon.

F Smart portrait

A51

 

 

When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). The skin softening option can be used to make skin tones of human faces appear smoother.

CFeatures That Are Available in Each Shooting Mode

•You can change the settings for the flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and exposure compensation. See “Basic Shooting Settings” (A54) for more information.

•When using shooting mode, tap the dtab (A11) to display the menu options for the selected mode. See “Shooting Features” (A37) for information about the menu options available for the current shooting mode.

Playback and Shooting for Steps Basic

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