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PORTRAIT
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a
healthier appearance in bright daylight
conditions.
• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
(face detection).
Tips
• Stand as close as possible to subject.
• Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)

SOFT

SKIN

Smooths skin colours in bright, outdoor
daylight conditions (portraits from chest
upwards).
• Clarity of effect may vary
depending on brightness.
• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
(face detection).
Tips
• Stand as close as possible to subject.
• Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)

SELF

PORTRAIT
Take pictures of yourself. • To take pictures with audio (P.63)
(self-timer indicator illuminated
during recording)
• Main fixed settings
STABILIZER: MODE2
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
SELFTIMER: OFF/2SEC.
ZOOM RESUME: OFF
• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
(face detection).
Tips
• Press shutter button halfway → self-timer
indicator illuminates → press shutter button
fully → review
(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not
correctly aligned)
• Focus: 30 - 70 cm (Max. W)
• Do not use zoom (harder to focus).
(Zoom moved to max. W automatically)
• 2-second self-timer (P.42) recommended.

SCENERY

Take clear pictures of wide, distant subjects. • Main fixed settings
FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
Tips
• Stand at least 5 m away.

SPORTS

Take pictures of scenes with fast movement,
e.g. sports. • Main fixed setting
INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX800
• Digital zoom: Cannot be set
Tips
• Stand at least 5 m away.
Scene Uses, Tips Notes
Applications
(Record) 7 Taking pictures according to
the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)
How to select a scene (P.44)
Using flash in scene modes (P.39)

NIGHT

PORTRAIT
Take pictures of people and nightscapes with
close to actual brightness. • Interference may be noticeable
with dark scenes.
• Shutter may remain closed for 1
second after taking picture.
• Main fixed setting
CONTINUOUS AF: OFF
• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
(face detection).
Tips
• Subject should not move for at least 1 second.
(Shutter speed: max. 1 sec.)
• Use flash.
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
• Stand 1.2 - 5 m (Max. W (wide-angle), 1.5 m
recommended) away.

NIGHT

SCENERY

Take clear pictures of night scenes. • Interference may be noticeable
with dark scenes.
• Shutter may remain closed for up
to 8 seconds after taking picture.
• Main fixed settings
FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF
CONTINUOUS AF: OFF
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
SENSITIVITY: ISO100-800
Tips
• Stand at least 5 m away.
• Do not move for 8 seconds.
(Shutter speed: max. 8 sec. if little jitter, or
using tripod, or optical image stabilizer is
‘OFF’)
• Tripod, self-timer recommended

FOOD

Take natural-looking pictures of food.
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Tips
• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above
Max. T : 1 m and above
(2 m unless max.T)

PART Y

Brighten subjects and background in
pictures of indoor events, such as weddings. • ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
(face detection).
Tips
• Stand approx. 1.5 m away.
• Zoom: Wide (W side)
• Use flash.
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

CANDLE

LIGHT

Bring out the atmosphere of a candlelit room. • ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
(face detection).
Tips
• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above
Max. T : 1 m and above
(2 m unless max.T)
• Do not use flash.
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
(Shutter speed: max. 1 sec.)
Scene Uses, Tips Notes