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4. Recording Modes
Depth of field properties
¢1 Recording conditions
¢ 2 Example: When you want to take a picture with a blurred background etc.
¢ 3 Example: When you want to take a picture with everything in focus including the background 
etc.
•It is possible to record while in Preview Mode.
•Range for shutter speed effect check is 8 seconds to 1/1000th of a second.
¢1
Aperture valueSmallLarge
Focus length of the lensTe leWide
Distance to the subjectNearDistant
Depth of field (effective focus range)...

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4. Recording Modes
Applicable modes: 
When the exposure setting is too bright or too dark, you can use one push AE to achieve a 
suitable exposure setting.•
The exposure meter is displayed, and the aperture and shutter speed are changed to give 
a suitable exposure.
•In the following cases, suitable exposure cannot be set.
–When the subject is extremely dark and it is not possible to achieve adequate exposure 
by changing the aperture value or shutter speed
–When recording using the flash
–In Preview...

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4. Recording Modes
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being 
recorded
 (Scene Guide Mode)
Recording Mode: 
If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the 
example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, color, and focus, allowing you to 
record in a manner appropriate to the scene.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Press 2/1  to select the scene.
•The scene can also be selected by dragging an example 
image or the slide bar.
3Press [MENU/SET] to set.
∫...

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4. Recording Modes
•To change the Scene Guide Mode, select the [ ] tab on the menu screen, select [Scene 
Switch] , and then press [MENU/SET]. You can return to step
2 on P93 .
•The following items cannot be set in Scene Guide Mode because the camera automatically 
adjusts them to the optimal setting.
–Items other than the picture quality adjustment in [Photo Style]
–[Sensitivity]–[Metering Mode]
–[HDR]
–[Multi Exp.]–[Digital Zoom]
•Although White Balance is fixed to [AWB] for certain types of scene,...

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4. Recording Modes
For details on “Scene Guide Mode” settings, refer to P93.
[Clear Portrait] The brightness of the face is adjusted and the background is 
defocused to create a clear portrait.Ti ps
•
If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance 
the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the 
distance between the camera and the subject.
[Silky Skin]
Brighter face and softer skin color creates a healthy younger 
look.Ti ps
•
If you are using a lens with the zoom...

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4. Recording Modes
[Relaxing Tone]The warm color tone creates an image with a relaxing mood.
[Sweet Childs Face] Moderate background defocusing and skin tone highlighted 
draws attention to the child’s face.
Touch the face.
•
A still picture is recorded with the focus and exposure set for the 
touched location.
Ti ps
•If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance 
the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the 
distance between the camera and the subject.
[Distinct...

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4. Recording Modes
[Bright Blue Sky]On a sunny day, the overall screen brightness is increased to 
create a vibrant image of the blue sky.
[Romantic Sunset Glow] The enhanced purple tone creates a romantic image of the 
sky just after sunset.
[Vivid Sunset Glow] Red is enhanced to create a vivid image of the sunset. 

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4. Recording Modes
[Glistening Water]The glisten of the water is enhanced to look brighter and 
slightly bluish.
•
Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual 
and the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
•Star filter used in this mode may cause glistening effects on the 
objects other than water surface.
[Clear Nightscape]
Color saturation of the night light is increased to accentuate 
the nightscape.Ti ps
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
•The shutter may...

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4. Recording Modes
[Warm Glowing Nightscape]The warm color tone creates a warm image of the 
nightscape.Ti ps
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
•The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is 
due to signal processing and is not a malfunction.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark 
places.
[Artistic Nightscape]
A slow shutter speed captures light trails that can creates an 
artistic nightscape.Ti ps
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer....

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4. Recording Modes
[Handheld Night Shot]Capture multiple images and combine the data to minimize 
blur and noise for hand-held shooting with night scenery.Ti ps
•
Do not move the unit during the continuous shooting after 
pressing the shutter button.
•The angle of view will be slightly narrower.
[Clear Night Portrait]
Fill flash and a longer exposure capture better portraits 
against the nightscape.Ti ps
•
Open the flash. (You can set to [ ].)
•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•When...
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