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wTechnique for Party mode
•Since the shutter speed b ecomes slower,
we recommend using a tripod and the
self-timer (P43) for taking pictures.
•We recommend rotating the zoom lever to
Wide (1M) and being about 1.5 m
(4.92 feet) from the subject when taking
pictures.
•The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction [ ].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENEMODE]
menu and select a scene mode. (P49)
This mode allows you to take pictures with
a candle-lit atmosphere.
wTechnique for Candle light mode
•If you make the most of the candle light,
you can take successful pictures without
using the flash.
•We recommend using a tr ipod and the
self-timer (P43) for taking pictures.
•The focus range becomes the same as
macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to c]
•The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction [ ].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]
menu and select a scene mode. (P49)
This mode allows you to take beautiful
pictures of fireworks exploding in the night
sky.
wTechnique for Fireworks mode
•Since the shutter speed becomes slower,
we recommend using a tripod.
•This mode is most effective when the
subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.
•The shutter speed becomes 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. (P37)
•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.
•You cannot set the slow shutter.
•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
[CANDLE LIGHT]
/SET
MENU
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[FIREWORKS]
/SET
MENU
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