52
SQW0740
Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings  (Intelligent Auto Mode) 
Automatic Scene Detection
When taking pictures
[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro]
[i-Night Portrait]
*
1
[i-Night Scenery]
[i-Handheld Night 
Shot]
*
2
[i-Food]
[i-Baby]
*
3
[i-Sunset] When scene does not correspond to any of the above
*
1
  Displayed only when using flash.
*
2
   When  [iHandheld Night Shot] is [ON]. (→53)
*
3
  When children (that are registered in the camera with Face Recognition) under 3 years old are 
recognised.
 • When the camera identifies [   ] as the optimal scene and if the camera determines 
that jitter is reduced by the use of a tripod or by other means, a shutter speed that 
is slower than usual is selected. After pressing the shutter button, do not move the 
camera while recording.
 • When recording 4K photos or when recording using [Post Focus], Scene Detection 
works the same way as when recording motion pictures.
When recording motion pictures
[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Low Light] [i-Macro]
When scene does not correspond to any of the above
 ●
Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for the same 
subject.
About Backlight Compensation
Backlight compensation is automatically activated in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto 
Mode. Backlight is a condition where a light shines from behind a subject. When there is a backlight, 
the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically attempt to correct it by increasing the 
brightness of the picture.