Shooting in Scene Mode

Scene the for Suited Shooting

Features

The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X= flash mode (A32), n= self-timer (A34), p= macro mode (A35), o= exposure compensation (A36).

xScene auto selector

Q

By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode. See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” (A45) for more information.

X

U1

n

Off2

p

Off3

o

0.02

1The camera automatically chooses the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected. W(off) can be selected.

2 Other settings can be selected.

3 Changes to On when the camera selects close-up scene mode.

bPortrait

Q

Use this mode for taking portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly.

•If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face (Shooting with Face Priority ➝ A106).

•If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.

•The skin softening feature can make the subject’s (up to three people) skin appear smoother, then record the image (A52).

•If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame.

•Digital zoom is not available.

X

V*

n

 

Off*

p

Off

o

0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cLandscape

 

 

Q

 

 

 

 

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

•Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A6) always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.

•AF-assist illuminator (A127) does not light.

X

W

n

Off*

p

Off

o

0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

Q: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and therefore may take more time to save.

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