29More on Photography
Shooting Mode
SCENE POSITION
The camera o ers a choice of “scenes,” each adapted to particular
shooting conditions or a speci c type of subject. Use the A SCENE
POSITION option in the shooting menu to choose the scene as-
signed to the SP position on the mode dial.
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The camera takes two shots: one without the ash and one with.
NATURAL LIGHT
Capture natural lighting under low-light conditions.
PORTRAIT
Choose for portraits.
ENHANCER
Choose for a smooth skin e ect when shooting portraits.
DOG
Choose when photographing dogs.
CAT
Choose when photographing cats.
LANDSCAPE
Choose for daylight shots of buildings and landscapes.
SPORT
Choose when photographing moving subjects.
NIGHT
Choose this mode for poorly lit twilight or night scenes.
NIGHT (TRIPOD)
Choose this mode for slow shutter speeds when shooting at night.
FIREWORKS
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from
a rework.
SUNSET
Choose this mode to record the vivid colors in sunrises and sunsets.
SNOW
Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of scenes dominat-
ed by shining white snow.
BEACH
Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of sunlit beaches.
UNDERWATER
Choose for when using an optional waterproof case to take photographs
underwater.
PARTY
Capture indoor background lighting under low-light conditions.