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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
* Other settings can be selected.
1 Fixed to slow sync with red-eye reduction.
2 Other settings can be selected.
O: Indicates a tripod is recommended when using this scene mode. Turn Vibration reduction 
(A125) to Off when using a tripod.
dSports
Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action 
in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures. With 
continuous shooting, instantaneous movements in moving 
subjects can be captured clearly.
•The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the 
frame. The camera focuses continuously until focus is 
locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
•While the shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at rate of up to about 
0.8 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to I Normal (4000). Shooting 
ends when the shutter-release button is released, or ten shots have been taken with the 
shutter-release button held down.
•Focus, exposure compensation, and white balance are fixed at the values determined 
with the first shot in each series.
•AF-assist illuminator (A127) does not light.
•The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary, depending upon the 
current image mode and the type of memory card used.
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eNight portrait
Use this mode for portraits of a human subject shot in front of 
background lighting at night. Flash is used to illuminate the 
subject while maintaining the mood of the background.
•If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face (Shooting 
with Face Priority ➝ A106).
•If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on 
the face closest to the camera.
•The skin softening feature can make the subject’s (up to three people) skin appear 
smoother, then record the image (A52).
•If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame.
•Digital zoom is not available.
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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
1 Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.
2 Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
O: Indicates a tripod is recommended when using this scene mode. Turn Vibration reduction 
(A125) to Off when using a tripod.
Q: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and 
therefore may take more time to save.
fParty/indoor
Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of 
candlelight and other indoor background lighting.
•The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the 
frame.
•Hold the camera steadily as pictures are easily affected by 
camera shake. When shooting under low lighting, use of a 
tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A125) to Off when using a tripod 
to stabilize the camera during shooting.
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gBeach/snow
Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, 
beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.
•The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the 
frame.
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hSunset
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
•Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is 
pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A6) 
always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near 
subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.
•AF-assist illuminator (A127) does not light.
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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
O: Indicates a tripod is recommended when using this scene mode. Turn Vibration reduction 
(A125) to Off when using a tripod.
Q: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and 
therefore may take more time to save.
iDusk/dawn
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before 
sunrise or after sunset.
•Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is 
pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A6) 
always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near 
subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.
•AF-assist illuminator (A127) does not light.
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jNight landscape
Use this mode to capture night landscapes. Slow shutter 
speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes.
•Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button 
is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A6) 
always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near 
subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.
•AF-assist illuminator (A127) does not light.
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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
* Other settings can be selected. Note that when shooting with the flash, the flash may be unable 
to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 7 in.).
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
Q: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and 
therefore may take more time to save.
kClose-up
Use to photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at 
close range.
•Macro mode (A35) will be turned on and the camera 
automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance 
at which the camera can focus.
•The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies 
depending on the zoom position. At the zoom position (wide angle position before the 
G icon) where the F icon and zoom display glow green, the camera can focus on 
subjects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.) from the lens. At the wide-most zoom position, the 
camera can focus on subjects as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.) from the lens.
•AF area mode is set to Manual. Press the k button to choose the focus area in which 
focus is acquired. (A104).
•The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release 
button halfway.
•As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction 
(A125) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.
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uFood
Use this mode when taking pictures of food. See “Taking 
Pictures in Food Mode” (A47) for more information.
•AF area mode is set to Manual. Press the k button to 
choose the focus area in which focus is acquired (A104).
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lMuseum
Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for 
example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in 
which you do not want to use the flash.
•Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
•BSS (Best Shot Selector) (A101) is used when shooting.
•As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that 
Vibration reduction (A125) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.
•AF-assist illuminator (A127) does not light.
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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
O: Indicates a tripod is recommended when using this scene mode. Turn Vibration reduction 
(A125) to Off when using a tripod.
Q: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and 
therefore may take more time to save.
mFireworks show
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of 
light from fireworks.
•Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is 
pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A6) 
always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near 
subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.
•AF-assist illuminator (A127) does not light.
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nCopy
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or 
in print.
•The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the 
frame.
•Use macro mode (A35) to focus at short ranges.
•Colored text and drawings may not show up well.
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oBacklight
Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing 
features or details in shadow. The flash fires automatically to 
“fill in” (illuminate) shadows.
•The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the 
frame.
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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected.
Q: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and 
therefore may take more time to save.
pPanorama assist
Use to take a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the 
supplied Panorama Maker software. See “Taking Pictures for a Panorama” (A49) for more 
information.
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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera 
(Scene Auto Selector)
By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene 
mode for simpler shooting. When the camera is aimed at a subject in x scene 
auto selector, the camera automatically selects one of the following scene modes.
1Display the shooting-mode 
selection menu by pressing the A 
button in shooting mode, and use 
the rotary multi selector to choose 
xScene auto selector (A37).
•Scene auto selector will be enabled.
2Frame the subject and take the picture.
•When the camera automatically selects a scene mode, 
the shooting mode icon changes to that for the scene 
mode currently enabled.
•Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. When the subject 
is in focus, the active focus area glows green.
•Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.
•Auto mode (typical photography)•Portrait (A38)
•Landscape (A38)•Night portrait (A39)
•Night landscape (A41)•Close-up (A42)
•Backlight (A43)
d: Auto modeg: Night landscape
e: Portraiti: Close-up
f: Landscapej: Backlight
h: Night portrait
Scene auto selector
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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
BNote on Scene Auto Selector Mode
Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the expected scene mode. Should 
this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A24) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A37).
CFocusing When Using Scene Auto Selector Mode
•When using scene auto selector mode, if the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face 
(Shooting with Face Priority ➝ A106).
•When the shooting mode icon is d or i (Close-up), just as when AF area mode (A104) is 
set to Auto, the camera automatically selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the 
subject closest to the camera.
CFlash Mode in Scene Auto Selector Mode
U (auto) (default setting) and W (off) flash mode settings (A32) can be applied.
•When U (auto) is applied, the camera automatically chooses the optimum flash mode setting 
for the scene mode it has selected.
•When W (off) is applied, the flash does not fire, regardless of shooting conditions.
CFunctions Restricted in Scene Auto Selector Mode
•Digital zoom is not available.
•The macro mode button on the rotary multi selector cannot be used (A10, 35).
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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
Taking Pictures in Food Mode
Use this mode when taking pictures of food.
1Display the shooting-mode 
selection menu by pressing the A 
button in shooting mode, and use 
the rotary multi selector to choose 
uFood (A37).
•Macro mode (A35) will be turned on 
and the camera automatically zooms to 
the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus.
2Press the rotary multi selector H or I to 
choose white balance.
•Press H to increase the amount of red, or I to 
increase the amount of blue.
3Frame the picture.
•The closest distance at which the camera can focus 
varies depending on the zoom position. At the zoom 
position (wide angle position before the G icon) 
where the F icon and zoom display glow green, the 
camera can focus on subjects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.) 
from the lens. At the wide-most zoom position, the 
camera can focus on subjects as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.) 
from the lens.
•AF area mode is set to Manual (A104). 
Press the k button to move the focus area. Rotate the 
rotary multi selector or press H, I, J or K to move 
the focus area to the desired position. Press the k 
button again to lock the selected focus area.
•Self-timer (A34) and exposure compensation 
(A36) settings can be adjusted while the focus area is 
locked.
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Shooting in Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
4Press the shutter-release button to 
take the picture.
•Focus is locked when the shutter-release 
button is pressed halfway, and a picture is 
taken when the shutter-release button is 
pressed the rest of the way down.
•When the camera is unable to focus, the 
focus area blinks red. Change the 
composition and press the shutter-release 
button halfway again.
BNote on Food Mode
•Flash mode is disabled. Macro mode setting (A35) is set to ON and cannot be changed.
•As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction (A125) is 
enabled and hold the camera steadily.
CWhite Balance Setting in Food Mode
•Increasing the amount of red or blue decreases the effects of lighting conditions.
•Adjusting the white balance setting while using food mode does not change the White balance 
setting in the shooting menu (A98).
•The white balance setting applied in food mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the 
camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time food mode is selected.
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