Recording pictures (advanced)
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Select this mode when you want to take 
pictures at wedding receptions, indoor 
parties, etc.
Both the people and the background can 
be recorded with brightness in real life by 
using the flash and slowing down the 
shutter speed.
n Technique for Party mode
• Open the flash. (P40)
• Due to the slow shutter speed, use a 
tripod and the self-timer (P44) for best 
results.
• We recommend taking pictures by rotating 
the zoom lever to Wide (1×), and being at 
a distance about 4.92 feet (1.5 m) from 
the subject.
• The flash mode can be set to Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction [q] or Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction [u].
• The ISO sensitivity is automatically 
adjusted to the optimal value.
 
This mode allows you to take beautiful 
pictures of fireworks exploding in the night 
sky. The shutter speed or the exposure is 
automatically adjusted for taking pictures of 
fireworks.
n Technique for Fireworks mode
• We recommend using a tripod.
• This mode is most effective on subjects 
that are 32.8 feet (10 m) or more from the 
camera.
• The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[v].
• The settings on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
• You cannot change the AF mode setting.
• The ISO sensitivity is automatically 
adjusted to the optimal value.
• You cannot use [CONT.AF] while in this 
mode.
Party mode
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Fireworks mode
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