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Shooting Modes
M
MANUAL
Choose this mode for complete control
of shooting settings, including exposure
compensation (pg. 58) and white balance (pg.
59).
G
SCENE RECOGNITION
Simply by pointing the camera to the subject,
the camera automatically analyzes and selects
the most appropriate setting using scene
recognition.
The camera analyzes a
subject based on scene
recognition, then an icon
appears in the bottom
left of the monitor (The
illustration shows when the
camera analyzed subject(s) in portrait.).
Subject
Icon
Description
PORTRAIT
H
For soft-toned portraits with
natural skin tones.
LANDSCAPE
I
For crisp, clear daylight shots of
buildings and landscapes.
NIGHT
J
For night and twilight scenes, a
using high sensitivity setting to
minimize blurring.
MACRO
K
For clear close-ups of flowers,
etc.
BACKLIT
PORTRAIT
T
For a subject backlit against the
sun, preventing the background
from becoming dim.
NIGHT
PORTRAIT
Z
For a subject in a dim place,
reducing blur.
B
Tip
When a subject can not be analyzed by the camera,
L AUTO mode will be set.
A Notes
• B Intelligent Face Detection is turned on
automatically.
• The camera continuously adjusts focus on a face, or
the center area of the monitor.
• Continuous auto focus will be audible and will
increase battery drain.
• Macro mode is set when K is set.
a Shooting Mode
