Canon PowerShot A400 User Manual page 50

Shooting - The Basics ]
'_ See page 138 for settings that can be
changed in this mode.
SCNSpecial Scene Mode
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By simply selecting one of the following 8
modes, you can shoot the image with the
most appropriate settings for the scene.
Use this mode when you want the
[] Portrait subject to appear sharp and the
background to blur.
Use this mode to capture human
subjects against the backdrop of an
_Night Scene evening sky or night scene. Not
only the subject, but also the
backdrop can be captured with
accurate exposure.
Appropriate for shooting images
Foliage with flowers, leaves or trees to
enhance color.
Appropriate for shooting the
subject against the backdrop of
U--'Snow snowy mountains while preventing
dark subjects and bluish
backgrounds.
Appropriate for shooting scenes
[_ Beach by the sea or on sunlit sandy
beaches while preventing dark
subjects.
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