Advanced (Recording pictures)

When set to Intelligent Auto Mode

When Intelligent Auto Mode is selected in step 2, motion picture recording matching to the subject or recording situation can be performed.

Scene detection

When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.

¦> [i-PORTRAIT]

[i-SCENERY]

[i-LOW LIGHT]

[i-MACRO]

[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.

When [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face detection) (P137)

Note

Refer to P46 for settings in Intelligent Auto Mode.

Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same subject.

Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, The size of the subject, The distance to the subject, The contrast of the subject, When the subject is moving

Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Under low brightness conditions, When the camera is shaken, When zoom is used

To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate recording mode.

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