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How to select a scene (P.51)
Using flash in scene modes (P.44)
Taking pictures according to the scene
‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)

Mode:

Scene Uses, Tips Notes

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 8
second after taking picture.
• Main fixed setting
PRE AF: OFF
• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
(face detection).
Tips
• Use flash.
• Subject should not move.
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
• Stand at least 1.5 m (4.93 feet) away at the
Wide end (wide-angle)
• Focus: Max. W: 80 cm (2.63 feet)
Max. T: 1.2 m (3.94 feet) - 5 m (16.4 feet)

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
PRE AF: OFF
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
SENSITIVITY: ISO80 - 800
Tips
• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
• Do not move for 8 seconds.
(Shutter speed: max. 8 sec. if there is a 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: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(2 m (6.57 feet) and above
unless max.T)

PARTY

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 (4.93 feet) 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: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(2 m (6.57 feet) and above
unless max.T)
• Do not use flash.
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
(Shutter speed: max. 1 sec.)

BABY

Uses weak flash to bring out skin colours. • Age and name will be displayed
for approx. 5 seconds after setting
this mode.
• Age display format depends on
LANGUAGE setting.
• ‘AGE’ and ‘NAME’ print setting
can be made on your computer
using the supplied CD-ROM
(PHOTOfunSTUDIO). Text may
also be stamped onto the picture
using ‘TEXT STAMP’ (P.90).
• Date of birth will be displayed as
‘0 month 0 day’.
• Main fixed setting
INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX1600
• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
(face detection).
• Digital zoom: Cannot be set
• Name cannot be recorded when
‘LOCATION’ is set in ‘TRAVEL
DATE’.
• To record age and name
(‘BABY1’ and ‘BABY2’ can be set separately.)
Select ‘AGE’ or ‘NAME’ with ▲▼, press ►,
and select ‘SET’.
Set the birthday and name.
AGE: Set birthday with ▲▼◄►.
NAME: (See ‘Text input method’: P.89)
Press ‘MENU/SET’.
Tips
• Make sure ‘AGE’ and ‘NAME’ are ‘ON’ before
taking a picture.
• To reset: Select ‘RESET’ from SETUP menu.
• Focus: Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(2 m (6.57 feet) and above
unless max.T)

PET

Record pet’s age and name when taking
pictures. • Main fixed setting
INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX1600
• Default settings are as follows.
AF MODE: (AF tracking)
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
• Refer to ‘BABY’ (above) for other
notes and fixed functions.
Tips
• Same as for ‘BABY’

SUNSET

Take clear pictures of scenes such as
sunsets. • Main fixed settings
FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
Scene Uses, Tips Notes