Advanced-Shooting

Refer to P46 for details on selecting a scene menu.

TPortrait mode

The background is blurred and the person stands out with a healthier complexion.

Technique to make this mode more effective:

1� Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible.

2� Move close to the subject.

Suitable for outdoors in the daytime.

ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

eSoft skin mode

The camera detects the face or skin area to achieve a smoother appearance than portrait mode. Use when taking portraits from the chest up.

Technique to make this mode more effective:

1� Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible.

2� Move close to the subject.

Suitable for daylight shooting.

Other flesh-coloured elements are also softened.

The effect may not be as obvious if there isn’t enough light.

ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

The subject is not focused when the self-timer indicator is blinking. Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to focus.

The recorded picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor for reviewing (for 10 seconds).

If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we recommend using the 2 second self-timer. (P43)

The focus range is about 30 cm to 70 cm (Wide).

When you select [SELF PORTRAIT], the zoom magnification is automatically moved to Wide.

The self-timer can only be set to [OFF] or [2SEC.]. If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will remain until the camera is turned off, the scene mode is changed or the camera is switched to the playback mode.

The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

Optical image stabilizer is fixed to [MODE2].

Self portrait mode

For taking pictures of yourself easily.

Technique for self portrait mode

• Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

VScenery mode

The camera focuses on distant subjects to allow you to take pictures of wide landscapes.

The focus range is 5 m to Z.

The flash setting is fixed to Forced Flash

OFF [v].

The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

You cannot change the white balance setting.

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