Shooting in Scene Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scenes

m Fireworks show

O

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 area or focus indicator (A8) always lights green; however, focus may not be set for nearby subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.

Digital zoom is not available.

Motion detection (A144) is disabled.

AF-assist illuminator does not light regardless of the AF assist (A145) setting.

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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 p(macro close-up) mode (A36) in focus mode with this mode to shoot pictures at close distances.

Colored text and drawings may not show up well.

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*1 Other settings can be selected.

*2 Self-timer is available.

*3 D(macro close-up) can be selected.

oBacklight

Use when light is coming from behind your 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.

Shoot pictures with the built-in flash raised.

Motion detection (A144) is disabled.

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*1 Self-timer is available.

*2 Other settings can be selected.

O: For scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration reduction (A143) off when using a tripod.

Q: Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing Q are processed automatically to reduce noise and

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therefore take a longer time to record.

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Optima Batteries P90 manual Fireworks show, Off Copy