How to select a scene (P.44) Using flash in scene modes (P.39)

Scene

Uses, Tips

Notes

 

 

 

Take pictures of people and nightscapes with

• Interference may be noticeable

 

 

 

close to actual brightness.

with dark scenes.

 

 

 

Tips

• Shutter may remain closed for 1

 

 

 

second after taking picture.

 

 

 

• Subject should not move for at least 1 second.

• Main fixed setting

 

NIGHT

(Shutter speed: max. 1 sec.)

CONTINUOUS AF: OFF

 

• Use flash.

 

• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is

 

PORTRAIT • Tripod, self-timer recommended.

 

(face detection).

 

 

 

• Stand 1.2 - 5 m (3.94 - 16.4 feet) (Max. W

 

 

 

 

 

 

(wide-angle), 1.5 m (4.92 feet) recommended)

 

 

 

 

 

 

away.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take clear pictures of night scenes.

• Interference may be noticeable

 

 

 

Tips

with dark scenes.

 

 

 

• Shutter may remain closed for up

 

 

 

• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.

 

 

 

to 8 seconds after taking picture.

 

 

 

• Do not move for 8 seconds.

• Main fixed settings

 

NIGHT

(Shutter speed: max. 8 sec. if little jitter, or

FLASH:

 

FORCED FLASH OFF

 

 

 

using tripod, or optical image stabilizer is

CONTINUOUS AF: OFF

 

SCENERY

‘OFF’)

 

AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF

 

 

 

• Tripod, self-timer recommended

SENSITIVITY: ISO100-800

Take natural-looking pictures of food.

 

 

 

Tips

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm (0.17 feet) and above

−

 

FOOD

 

Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above

 

 

 

 

(2 m (6.57 feet) and above

 

 

 

 

unless max.T)

 

 

 

 

Brighten subjects and background in

• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is

 

 

 

pictures of indoor events, such as weddings.

(face detection).

 

 

 

Tips

 

 

PARTY

• Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away.

 

 

• Zoom: Wide (W side)

 

•Use flash.

•Tripod, self-timer recommended.

 

 

Bring out the atmosphere of a candlelit room. • ‘AF MODE’ default setting is

 

 

Tips

(face detection).

 

 

• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm (0.17 feet) and above

 

 

 

 

 

 

Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above

 

 

 

 

CANDLE

(2 m (6.57 feet) and above

 

LIGHT

unless max.T)

 

• Do not use flash.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

 

 

 

(Shutter speed: max. 1 sec.)

 

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