Owner's Manual

Shooting Mode

SCENE POSITION

The camera offers a choice of “scenes,” each adapted to partic-

ular shooting conditions or a specific type of subject. Use the

A SCENE POSITION option in the shooting menu to choose

the scene assigned to the SP1/SP2 position on the mode dial.

Scene

Description

h PORTRAIT Choose this mode for soft-toned portraits with natural skin tones.

D BABY MODE

Choose for natural skin tones when taking portraits of infants. The flash turns off automatically.

M LANDSCAPE Choose this mode for crisp, clear daylight shots of buildings and landscapes.

N SPORT Choose this mode when photographing moving subjects. Priority is given to faster shutter speeds.

O NIGHT

Choose this mode for poorly lit twilight or night scenes. Sensitivity is automatically raised to reduce

blur caused by camera shake.

H NIGHT (TRIPOD) Choose this mode for slow shutter speeds when shooting at night. Use a tripod to prevent blur.

p FIREWORKS

Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. Press the selec-

tor up (d) to display a shutter-speed selection dialog and press the selector up and down to choose

a shutter speed.

Q SUNSET Choose this mode to record the vivid colors in sunrises and sunsets.

R SNOW Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of scenes dominated by shining white snow.

s BEACH Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of sunlit beaches.

U PARTY Capture indoor background lighting under low-light conditions.

V FLOWER Choose for vivid close-ups of flowers. The camera focuses in the macro range.

W TEXT Take clear pictures of text or drawings in print. The camera focuses in the macro range.