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Shooting
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Select the capture mode that suits the subject and shooting 
conditions.
The following capture modes are available on this camera.
t Memo
• The functions that can be set vary depending on the capture 
mode. Refer to “Restrictions on Each Capture Mode” (p.110) 
for details.
• You can save frequently used exposure modes and capture 
settings as USER modes to O t o Q and replace the preset 
settings with them. (p.103)
1 Set the mode dial to S. 
The scene mode selection screen appears.
2 Select a scene mode.
Taking Still Pictures
Capture Mode Function Page
R
(Auto Picture 
modes)
Automatically selects the optimal 
capture mode from 
a
 (Standard), 
b
 (Portrait), 
c
 (Landscape), 
d
 
(Macro), 
e
 (Moving Object), 
f
 
(Night Scene Portrait), 
g
(Sunset), 
h
 (Blue Sky), or 
i
 (Forest).
p.45
S
(Scene modes)
Offers you various scene modes 
to choose from.
p.50
G, H, I, J, 
K, L, M
(Exposure modes)
Allows you to change the shutter 
speed, aperture value, and 
sensitivity.
p.51
O
(CLEAR TONE)
Creates a clear and bright 
atmosphere in pictures.
–
P
(HDR LANDSCAPE)
Gives a bold and dramatic look to 
landscape shots.
Q
(ASTROPHOTO)
Adjusts the background black 
level and reproduces the colors 
of stars faithfully.
Scene Modes
b
Portrait
For capturing portraits. Reproduces a 
healthy and bright skin tone.
c
Landscape
For capturing landscape views. 
Reproduces the vivid green of trees.
d
Macro
For capturing tiny objects at close 
focus range like flowers, coins, 
jewelry, and more.
e
Moving 
Object
For capturing images of fast moving 
subjects.
f
Night 
Scene 
Portrait
For capturing images of people in low 
light conditions, such as dusk or at 
night.
g
Sunset
For capturing sunrises or sunsets in 
beautiful, vivid color.
h
Blue Sky
For capturing images of blue sky. 
Produces a more impressive deep blue.
i
Forest
Enhances colors of trees and 
sunbeams through foliage and 
produces a vivid color image.
Portrait
For capturing portraits.
Reproduces a healthy
and bright skin tone
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