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There are 24 available shooting modes.
• In shooting modes other than
R
,
A
,
C
,
4
,
F
,
and
Y
,
saturation, contrast, sharpness, white balance, etc. are
automatically set to the optimal settings for the selected mode.
• Some functions may not be available or may not function fully
depending on the selected shooting mode. For details, refer to
“Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.218 - p.221).
• You can turn off the shooting mode guide on the Capture Mode
Palette. (p.207)
Item
Description
Page
b
Auto Picture
Automatically selects the best capture mode.
R
Program
Used for basic shooting. Various functions can
also be set with this mode.
A
Night Scene
Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to
prevent image shake.
C
Movie
For capturing movies. Sound is also recorded.
Underwater
For capturing images under water.
Underwater Movie Use this mode for taking underwater movie.
q
Landscape
For capturing landscape views. The camera
focuses on a wide range.
—
Flower
For capturing flowers. Reproduces the outline of
the flower softly.
—
Portrait
For capturing portraits. Makes the skin tone
brighter and look healthy.
Digital Wide
Composites two images to capture a wider area.
Surf & Snow
For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds,
snowy scenes or beaches.
—
4
Digital SR
(Blur Reduction)
Higher sensitivity reduces blur.
Kids
For capturing moving kids. Reproduces healthy
and bright skin tone.
Pet
For capturing pets in motion. Select the color of
the pet's coat.
Half-length
Portrait
For portraits with proper framing by automatic
zoom. Fixed at
h
pixels.
\
Sport
For fast moving subjects. Keeps the camera in
focus until the shutter release.
—
y
Fireworks
For capturing fireworks. Use a tripod, etc. to
prevent image shake.