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How to select a scene (ĺ53)
Using flash in Scene Modes (ĺ41)
Taking pictures according to the scene
[Scene Mode]
(Continued)
Recording Mode:
Scene Uses, Tips Notes
[Food]
Takes natural-looking pictures of food.
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[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.
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[Candle
Light]
Brings out the atmosphere of a candlelit
room.
Tips
• Do not use flash.
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
• Shutter speed may slow down up
to 1 second.
[Baby]
Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors.
• To record age and name
([Baby1] and [Baby2] can be set separately.)
Select [Age] or [Name] with Ÿź, press
[MENU/SET], select [SET], and press
[MENU/SET].
Set the birthday and name.
Age: Set birthday with ŸźŻŹ, and press
[MENU/SET].
Name: (See “Entering Text”: (ĺ84))
Select [Exit] with Ÿź, and then press
[MENU/SET].
Tips
• Make sure [Age] and [Name] are [ON] before
taking a picture.
• 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].
[Pet]
Records pet’s age and name when taking
pictures.
Tips
• Same as for [Baby]
• Refer to [Baby] for other tips and
notes.
[Sunset]
Takes clear pictures of scenes such as
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[High
Sens.]
Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor
conditions.
Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with
Ÿź and press [MENU/SET].
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Scene Uses, Tips Notes
[Hi-Speed
Burst]
Takes pictures of rapid movement or a
decisive moment.
Use Ÿź to select [Speed Priority] or [Image
Priority], and press [MENU/SET] to set.
Select the aspect ratio and the picture size
with Ÿźand 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. 5.5 pictures/
sec.
Number of
recordable
picturesApprox. 15 to 100
The burst speed and number of recordable
pictures change according to the recording
conditions or types of cards.
• The number of burst recording
pictures increases immediately
after formatting.
• The focus, zoom, exposure,
White Balance, shutter speed
and ISO Sensitivity are fixed to
the settings for the first picture.
• If recording is repeated,
depending on the usage
conditions, there may be a delay
before the camera takes pictures
again.
[Flash
Burst]
Enables continuous recording in dim
locations.
Use Ÿźto 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
• The focus, zoom, Exposure
Compensation, shutter speed,
and ISO Sensitivity are all fixed at
the setting for the first picture.
• When [Selftimer] is set, 5 pictures
are taken.
[Starry
Sky]
Takes clear pictures of starry skies or dark
subjects.
• Shutter speed settings
Select with Ÿź, and press [MENU/SET].
Press shutter button.
Countdown begins.
Tips
• Always use a tripod.
• Self-timer recommended.
• Do not move the camera until the countdown
has ended.
(Countdown for processing is redisplayed
afterwards)
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