Advanced (Recording pictures)
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Press [ ] to display the [SCENEMODE]
menu and select a scene mode. (P43)
This mode allows you to take beautiful
pictures of fireworks exploding in the night
sky.
∫Technique for Fireworks mode
•Since the shutter speed b ecomes slower,
we recommend using a tripod.
•This mode is most ef fective when the
subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.
•The shutter speed become s the following.
–When [OFF] is set on the optical image
stabilizer function: Fixed to 2 seconds
–When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on
the optical image stabilizer function:
1/4th of a second or 2 seconds (The
shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only
when the camera has determined that
there is little jitter such as when using a
tripod etc.)
•Histograms are always displayed in
orange. (P32)
•The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF
[].
•You cannot set the AF mode.
•The AF area is not displayed.
•The setting on the AF assist lamp is
disabled.
•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
•You cannot set the slow shutter.
•The white balance cannot be s et.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]
menu and select a scene mode. (P43)
This allows you to take even more vivid
pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky
etc. It also prevents under exposure of
people under strong sunlight.
•Do not touch the camera with wet hands.
•Sand or seawater will cause the camera to
malfunction. Make sure that sand or
seawater does not get into the lens or the
terminals.
•Problems caused by sand or seawater are
not covered by the product warranty.
•The white balance cannot be s et.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]
menu and select a scene mode. (P43)
This allows you to take pictures that show
the snow as white as possible at a ski
resort or a snow-covered mountain.
•The white balance cannot be s et.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]
menu and select a scene mode. (P43)
This mode allows you to take pictures
through an airplane window.
∫Technique for Aerial photo mode
•We recommend using this technique if it is
difficult to focus when taking pictures of
clouds etc. Aim the camera at something
with high contrast, press the shutter
button halfway to fix the focus and then
aim the camera at the subject and press
the shutter button fully to take the picture.
•Turn the camera off when taking off or
landing.
•When using the camera, follow all
instructions from the cabin crew.
•Be careful about the reflection from the
window.
•The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF
[].
[FIREWORKS][BEACH]/SET
MENU
/SET
MENU
[SNOW][AERIAL PHOTO] /SET
MENU
/SET
MENU