Using Basic modes

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Close-up photos of colorful subjects

Camera is stabilized on a tripod and the subject is not moving for a certain period of time. (when shooting in the dark)

Actively moving subjects

Fireworks (when using a tripod)

4Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

5Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

•If the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode, it uses the default settings for Smart Auto mode.

•Even if it detects a face, the camera may not select a portrait mode depending on the subject's position or lighting.

•The camera may not select the correct scene depending on the shooting conditions, such as camera shake, lighting, or distance to the subject.

• Even if you use a tripod, the camera may not detect the mode if the subject is moving.

•The camera consumes more battery power, because it changes settings often to select appropriate scenes.

Using the Program mode

In Program mode, you can set most options, except the shutter speed and aperture value, which the camera sets automatically.

1On the Home screen, scroll to <Basic>.

2Select .

3Set the desired options.

• For a list of options, refer to "Shooting options". (p. 57)

4Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus.

5Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

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