Shooting modes

Take photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.

Using the Smart Auto mode

In this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on a defected type of scene. It will be helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.

1 Rotate the mode dial to S.

2 Align your subject in the frame.

￿￿The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate mode icon will appear at the top left of the screen.

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Appears when taking photos of landscapes.

Appears when taking photos of bright white backgrounds.

Appears when taking photos of landscapes at night.

This is available only when the flash is off.

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Appears when taking portraits at night.

Appears when taking photos of landscapes with backlighting.

Appears when taking portraits with backlighting.

Appears when taking portraits.

Appears when taking close-up photos of objects.

Appears when taking close-up photos of text.

Appears when taking photos of sunsets.

Appears when taking photos of clear skies.

Appears when taking photos of forested areas.

Appears when taking close-up photos of colorful subjects.

Appears when taking close-up portraits of people.

Appears when the camera and subject are stable for a while. This is available only when you are shooting in the dark.

Appears when taking photos of actively moving subjects.

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