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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:

[HIGH

SENS.]

Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor
conditions.
Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with
▲▼ and press [MENU/SET].
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 ∞)
• Pictures may appear slightly
grainy due to high sensitivity.
• Main fixed settings:
[QUALITY]: (Standard)
[SENSITIVITY]: ISO1600 - 6400
[I.RESOLUTION]: [ON]
• The following functions cannot
be used:
Extra Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL
ZOOM]/[MULTI ASPECT]

[HI-SPEED

BURST]
Takes pictures of rapid movement or a
decisive moment.
Use ▲▼ to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE
PRIORITY], and press [MENU/SET] to set.
Select the aspect ratio and the picture size
with ▲▼and press [MENU/SET].
Take pictures. (Hold shutter button)
Still pictures are taken continuously while the
shutter button is pressed fully.
Maximum
speed∗
[SPEED
PRIORITY]
Approx. 10 pictures/
sec
[IMAGE
PRIORITY]
Approx. 6 pictures/sec
Number of
recordable
pictures∗
Built-in
memory Approx. 15 or more
Card Approx. 15 to 100
(The maximum is 100).
∗ The burst speed and number of recordable
pictures change according to the recording
conditions or types of cards.
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 ∞)
• The number of burst recording
pictures increases immediately
after formatting.
• The picture quality becomes
slightly lower.
• Main fixed settings:
[FLASH]: [FORCED FLASH
OFF]
[QUALITY]: (Standard)
[SENSITIVITY]:
Speed priority ISO200 - 1600
Image priority ISO500 - 800
[I.RESOLUTION]: [ON]
• The focus, zoom, exposure,
White Balance, shutter speed
and ISO Sensitivity are fixed to
the settings for the first picture.
• The following functions cannot
be used:
Extra Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL
ZOOM]/[AUTO BRACKET]/
[MULTI ASPECT]/[SELFTIMER]/
[AUDIO REC.]/[BURST]
• If recording is repeated,
depending on the usage
conditions, there may be a delay
before the camera takes pictures
again.
Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes

[FLASH

BURST]
Enables continuous recording in dim
locations.
Use ▲▼to select the picture size and aspect
ratio, and press [MENU/SET] to set.
Take pictures (Hold shutter button).
Still pictures are taken continuously while the
shutter button is held down.
Number of continuous shots: Max. 5
Tips
• Use within the effective range of the flash.
(→48)
• 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 ∞)
• The picture quality becomes
slightly lower.
• Main fixed settings:
[FLASH]: [FORCED FLASH
ON]
[QUALITY]: (Standard)
[INTELLIGENT ISO]:
ISOMAX 3200
[I.RESOLUTION]: [OFF]
• The focus, zoom, Exposure
Compensation, shutter speed,
and ISO Sensitivity are all fixed at
the setting for the first picture.
• Shutter speed is 1/30 - 1/2000
second.
• The following functions cannot
be used:
Extra Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL
ZOOM]/[AUTO BRACKET]/
[MULTI ASPECT]/[BURST]/
[AUDIO REC.]
• For details about flash (→48)

[STARRY

SKY]

Takes clear pictures of starry skies or dark
subjects.
• Shutter speed settings
Select with ▲▼, and press [MENU/SET].
• The number of
seconds can be
changed with Quick
menu. (→112)
Press shutter button.
Countdown begins
Tips
• Set longer shutter speeds for darker
conditions.
• Always use a tripod.
• Self-timer recommended.
• Do not move the camera until the countdown
(above) has ended.
(Countdown for processing is redisplayed
afterwards)
• Main fixed settings:
[FLASH]: [FORCED FLASH
OFF]
[SENSITIVITY]: ISO80
[PRE AF]: [OFF]
[STABILIZER]: [OFF]
• The following functions cannot
be used:
[EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/
[MULTI ASPECT]/[BURST]/
[AUDIO REC.]