18 _RECORDING
Starting the recording mode
Use the menu to easily confi gure optimal set-
tings for a variety of shooting situations.
1. Select the Scene mode by rotating the
Mode dial. (p.48)
2. Point the camera towards the subject and
compose the image by using the LCD moni-
tor.
3. Press the shutter button to capture an im-
age.
How to use the Scene modes ( ) The scene modes are listed below.
[Children] (
) : To take a picture of fast moving objects,
for example, children.
[Landscape] (
) : To take pictures of distant scenery.
[Close Up] (
) : Close-up shooting for small objects such as
plants and insects.
[Text] (
) : Use this mode to shoot a document.
[Sunset] (
) : For taking pictures of sunsets.
[Dawn] (
) : Daybreak scenes.
[Backlight] (
) : Portrait without shadows caused by backlight.
[Firework] (
) : Firework scenes.
[Beach & Snow] ( ) : For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape
scenes.
[Self Shot] (
„ ) : Use when the photographer would also like to
appear in the image.
[Food] (
… ) : For taking delicious looking food.
[Cafe] (
ˆ ) : For taking pictures in cafes and restaurants.