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Shooting in Scene Mode
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Features
1 The camera automatically chooses the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has
selected.
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(Off ) can be selected.
2 Other settings can be selected.
3 Changes to On when the camera selects close-up scene mode.
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
Q
: Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing
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are processed automatically to reduce noise and
therefore take a longer time to record.
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Icons Used for Descriptions
The following icons are used for descriptions in this section:
X
(flash mode) (
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30);
n
(self-timer)
(
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32);
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(macro mode) (
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33);
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(exposure compensation) (
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34).
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Scene auto selector
By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode.
See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” (
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42) for
more information.
X
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Off
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p
Off
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0.0
2
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Portrait
Use this mode for taking portraits in which the main subject
stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-
looking skin tones.
•
The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the
camera (see “Shooting with Face Priority” (
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101) for more
information).
•
If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on
the face closest to the camera.
•
If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject
in the center of the frame.
•
Digital zoom is not available.
X
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*
n
Off*
p
Off
o
0.0*
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Landscape
Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.
•
Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (
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6)
always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near
subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.
•
AF-assist illuminator does not light regardless of the AF assist
(
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121) setting.
X
W
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Off*
p
Off
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0.0*
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