÷Using various functions for recording

Using the PROGRAM AE function

You can select one of six PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting situation, referring to the following.

Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.

aSoft Portrait mode

Creates a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers, and faithfully reproduces skin color.

ASports Lesson mode

For recording fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf games.

Beach & Ski mode

For people or faces in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.

Sunset & Moon mode

For recording subjects in dark environments such as sunsets, fireworks, neon signs, or general night views.

Landscape mode

For distant subjects such as mountains or when recording a subject behind an obstacle such as a window or screen.

Panfocus mode

For recording close or distant subjects quickly and simply. Or, for recording with flash in a dark place where it is hard to bring the camera into focus.

To cancel PROGRAM AE

Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until the indicator on the LCD screen goes out.

Notes on focus settings

•You cannot take close-ups in Sports Lesson and Beach & Ski modes.

•You can focus only on distance subjects in Sunset & Moon and Landscape modes.

•In Panfocus mode, the zoom position and focus are fixed.

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