Taking pictures according to the scene
(Continued)
[Scene Mode]
Recording Mode:
Scene
Uses, Tips
Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night
sky.
Tips
[Fireworks]
• Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away.
• Tripod recommended.
Brings out the clear blues of the sky and the
sea without darkening subject.
[Beach]
Brings out the natural color of snow in ski
slope and mountain scenes.
[Snow]
Takes pictures of the view from aircraft
windows.
[Aerial
Photo]
Darkens the area around the screen for a
retro effect.
[Pin Hole]
Produces black and white pictures with a
grainy texture.
[Film
Grain]
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Notes
• Shutter speed is fixed to 1/4 or
2 seconds. (Setting of shutter
speed changes if Exposure
Compensation is operated)
• Do not touch camera with wet
hands.
• Beware of sand and sea water.
−
• Turn the camera off when
taking off or landing.
−
−
How to select a scene (→53)
Using flash in Scene Modes (→41)
Scene
Uses, Tips
Reduces over- and underexposure when
recording into the light and in night scenes.
Use ▲▼ to select the effect and press
[MENU/SET].
[STD.] Natural coloring effect
[High
An impressionistic effect emphasizing
Dynamic]
[ART]
contrast and color
[B&W] Monochrome effect
A frame is superimposed over the image.
Press ◄► to select the frame, and then press
[Photo
[MENU/SET].
Frame]
Achieve natural colors under water.
Tips
• For fast moving subjects, align with the AF
area and press ◄ (AF Lock).
(Press ◄ again to release.)
• If the zoom is operated after AF Lock is set,
the AF Lock setting will be canceled and must
[Underwater]
be set again.
• AF Lock cannot be set if [AF Mode] is set to
.
• Adjust red and blue levels with "White Balance
fine adjustment" (→73).
Notes
• Shutter speed may slow down up
to 8 seconds.
• After recording, the shutter may
stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to
process the signal. This is not a
malfunction.
• The recording pixel level is 2 M
(
).
• Guide lines cannot be displayed.
• Always use marine case
(optional).
[AF Lock]
(focus fixed)
AF area
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