Shooting According To Scene Conditions - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-12 Operating Instructions Manual

Shooting according to scene conditions

You can shoot more effectively by selecting
the appropriate mode and then pressing the
shutter button.
Twilight mode
Allows you to shoot night scenes at far
distance without losing the dark atmosphere
of the surroundings. The shutter speed
becomes slower, so using a tripod is
recommended.
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Twilight portrait mode
Suitable for shooting portraits in dark
places. Allows you to shoot sharp images of
people in dark places without losing the
dark atmosphere of the surroundings. The
shutter speed becomes slower, so using a
tripod is recommended.
Candle mode
You can record parties, candle services and
other candlelit scenes without spoiling the
candlelight atmosphere. The shutter speed
becomes slower, so using a tripod is
recommended.
Landscape mode
Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot
landscapes, etc.
Beach mode
When shooting seaside or lakeside scenes,
the blue of the water is clearly recorded.