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How to select a scene (→61)
Using flash in Scene Modes (→48)
Taking pictures according to the scene
[SCENE MODE] (Continued)

Recording Mode:

[NIGHT

PORTRAIT]
Takes pictures of people and nightscapes
with close to actual brightness.
Tips
• Use flash.
• Subject should not move.
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
• Stand at least 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away at the
Wide end (wide-angle)
• Focus:
Max. W: 60 cm (1.97 feet) - 5 m (16.4 feet)
Max. T: 1.2 m (3.94 feet) - 5 m (16.4 feet)
• When the camera is set to
[STABILIZER] and there is very
little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is
set to [OFF], shutter speed may
slow down up to 1 second (or up
to 8 seconds if flash is set to
(Forced Flash Off)).
• Interference may be noticeable
with dark scenes.
• Shutter may remain closed for 8
seconds after taking picture.
• Main fixed setting:
[PRE AF]: [OFF]
• [AF MODE] default setting is
(Face Detection).

[NIGHT

SCENERY]

Takes clear pictures of night scenes.
Tips
• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
• Tripod, self-timer recommended
• When the camera is set to
[STABILIZER] and there is very
little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is
set to [OFF], shutter speed may
slow down up to 8 seconds.
• 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]
[SENSITIVITY]: ISO80 - 800
[PRE AF]: [OFF]
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]

[FOOD]

Takes natural-looking pictures of food.
Tips
• Focus (same as macro recording)
Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(5 × to 8 × is 2 m to ∞)
−

[PARTY]

Brighten subjects and background in
pictures of indoor events, such as weddings.
Tips
• Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away.
• Zoom: Wide (W side)
• Use flash.
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
• [AF MODE] default setting is
(Face Detection).
Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes

[CANDLE

LIGHT]

Brings out the atmosphere of a candlelit
room.
Tips
• Focus (same as macro recording)
Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(5 × to 8 × is 2 m to ∞)
• Do not use flash.
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
• When the camera is set to
[STABILIZER] and there is very
little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is
set to [OFF], shutter speed may
slow down up to 1 second.
• [AF MODE] default setting is
(Face Detection).

[BABY]

Uses weak flash to bring out skin colours.
• To record age and name
([BABY1] and [BABY2] can be set separately.)
Select [AGE] or [NAME] with ▲▼, press ►,
select [SET], and press [MENU/SET].
Set the birthday and name.
Age: Set birthday with ▲▼◄►, and press
[MENU/SET].
Name: (See ‘Entering Text’: (→113))
Press [MENU/SET].
Tips
• Make sure [AGE] and [NAME] are [ON] before
taking a picture.
• To reset: Select [RESET] from [SETUP] menu.
• Focus (same as macro recording)
Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(5 × to 8 × is 2 m to ∞)
• Age and name will be displayed
for approx. 5 seconds after
setting this mode.
• When the camera is set to
[STABILIZER] and there is very
little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is
set to [OFF], shutter speed may
slow down up to 1 second.
• 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 still
picture using [TEXT STAMP]
(→128).
• Date of birth will be displayed as
[0 month 0 day].
• Main fixed setting:
[INTELLIGENT ISO]:
ISOMAX1600
• [AF MODE] default setting is
(Face Detection).

[PET]

Records pet’s age and name when taking
pictures.
Tips
• Same as for [BABY]
• When the camera is set to
[STABILIZER] and there is very
little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is
set to [OFF], shutter speed may
slow down up to 1 second.
• Default settings are as follows.
[AF MODE]: (AF Tracking)
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]
• Refer to [BABY] for other notes
and fixed functions.

[SUNSET]

Takes clear pictures of scenes such as
sunsets. • Main fixed settings:
[FLASH]: [FORCED FLASH
OFF]
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]