Scene Select Function

You can select from stored settings you have completed for specific shooting conditions. Also, you can set your custom shooting conditions and then store them.

Selecting from stored shooting settings

Select from stored shooting settings. The following settings (preset settings) are already stored in the digital camera for specific shooting conditions.

Possible preset settings
Still image	Sequential shot	Setting features
shooting mode	shooting mode
Sports		For shooting running and jumping, fast-moving subjects.
Night scene	—	For amusement park and fireworks displays at night, produces a good
Night scene	—	balance between the bright lights and the dark background.
		balance between the bright lights and the dark background.
Portrait		Focussed subject at the center, softened background for beautiful effect.
Auto		Returns various shooting settings to the initialized settings.

1 Set to a shooting mode, and press the MODE button for at least 2 seconds to display the Information Screen (see page 42).

œThe current shooting settings are shown on the information screen.

2 Turn the jog dial.

œThe stored shooting settings will appear on the LCD monitor. Turn the jog dial to display the desired shooting setting in the LCD monitor.

3 Press the SET button.

œThe shooting settings shown in the LCD monitor are set.

SPORTS

œAn icon showing the shooting mode appears in the upper left corner of the LCD monitor.

F: Sports

G: Night scene

H: Portrait

B: No indication (Ito Jare for your custom settings [page 94].)

NOTE

About the preset settings

œWhen selecting a stored shooting setting, the Program AE mode is effective. Consequently, the following settings are fixed.

Exposure control : ÏSuitable program AE for each preset setting

ISO sensitivity : B

Furthermore, when sports is selected, spot focus is on; when night scene is selected, the noise reduction on is set.

œWhen capturing images using the night scene Gsetting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.

To return to normal shooting

œDisplay the Information Screen, turn the jog dial to select “AUTO”, and press the SET button.

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VPC-AZ1, VPC-AZ1E specifications

The Sanyo VPC-AZ1E and VPC-AZ1 are compact digital cameras designed to cater to photographers who seek high-quality imaging in a small, portable form. The AZ1E model, in particular, stands out for its robustness and versatility, which makes it an ideal companion for both casual photographers and travel enthusiasts.

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Sanyo VPC-AZ1E Scene Select Function, Selecting from stored shooting settings

Models: VPC-AZ1 VPC-AZ1E