Shooting in Scene Mode

mFireworks show

O

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

•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.

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Off

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Off

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Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print.

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

•Use macro mode (A35) to focus at short ranges.

•Colored text and drawings may not show up well.

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Off*

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Off*

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* Other settings can be selected.

oBacklight

Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing features or details in shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows.

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

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Off*

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* Other settings can be selected.

Scene the for Suited Shooting

O: Indicates a tripod is recommended when using this scene mode. Turn Vibration reduction (A125) to Off when using a tripod.

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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