Recording

Applicable modes: ¿

Taking Pictures that match the Scene being

recorded (Scene Mode)

If you select a Scene Mode to suit the subject and recording conditions, the camera will set optimal exposure, color, and focus, allowing you to record in a manner appropriate to the scene.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode.

Description of the selected mode is displayed when [DISP.] is pressed.

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Note

To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET] and select again with [ ] in the selected state.

The following items cannot be set in Scene Mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting.

[SENSITIVITY]/Items other than [STANDARD] and

[MONOCHROME] in [PHOTO STYLE]/[METERING MODE]/ [FLASH SYNCHRO]¢/[I.RESOLUTION]/[I.DYNAMIC]/

[ISO LIMIT SET]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]

¢Can be set only when [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] is set.

[PORTRAIT]

When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode allows you to improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier.

Technique for Portrait Mode

To make this mode more effective:

1 Rotate the zoom ring as far as possible to Tele. (when a lens with a zoom function is used)

2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.

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