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Selecting a shooting mode
(Landscape) Shoots the entire range of scenery in
sharp focus with vivid colors.
• To accentuate the openness of the
scenery, set the lens to wide angle.
(Sunset) Shoots the red of the sunrise or sunset
beautifully.
(Night Scene) Shoots night scenes at a distance
without losing the dark atmosphere of
the surroundings.
• The shutter speed is slower, so using
a tripod is recommended.
• The picture may not be taken
properly when shooting a night scene in total darkness.
(Hand-held
Twilight)
Shoots night scenes with less noise and
blur without using a tripod. A burst of
shots are taken, and image processing
is applied to reduce subject blur,
camera shake, and noise.
• Reducing blur is less effective even
in [Hand-held Twilight] when shooting:
– Subjects with erratic movement
– Subjects too close to the camera
– Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles, and
subjects with little contrast such as sky, sandy beach, or
lawn
– Subjects with constant change such as waves or water
falls
• In the case of [Hand-held Twilight], block noise may occur
when using a light source that flickers, such as fluorescent
lighting.
(Night Portrait) Shoots portraits in night scenes. Attach
and fire the flash.
• The shutter speed is slower, so using
a tripod is recommended.