Set the Shooting mode

The procedure for setting [Scene] () is explained below. [Creative Filter] () mode can be set using a similar procedure.

3. Set the mode dial to [ ].

Press the [ ] button to choose [ ] in the menu. (If the default settings have not been changed, ] will be displayed.)

5. Press the [ ], [ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to choose an option.

([Portrait] () has been selected in the example image above).

Various Shooting Modes

Mode dial	Scene		Shooting mode	Effect
	Enjoying a Variety of Images from Each Shot		[Creative Shot] ( )	The camera determines the subject and shooting conditions, automatically applying special effects and recomposing the shot to emphasize the subject. Six still images are recorded for each shot. You can capture multiple still images with effects using camera-determined settings.
	Moving Subjects		[Sports] ( )	Shoot continuously as the camera focuses on moving subjects.
	Shooting in Various Conditions	Shoot portraits	[Portrait] ( )	Take shots of people with a softeningeffect.
		Auto Shooting After Face Detection	[Smart Shutter] ( )	The camera can be set to shoot after detecting a smile [Smile Detection] ( ), wink [Wink Self-Timer] ( ), or the face of another person after they have entered the shooting area [Face Self-Timer] ( ).
		Shooting Starry Skies	[Star] ( )	You can shoot night scenes under starry skies [Star Nightscape], star trails [Star Trails], or shoot movies of star movement [Star Time-Lapse Movie].
		Shoot evening scenes without using a tripod	[Handheld NightScene] ( )	Beautiful shots of evening scenes or portraits with evening scenery in the background, without the need to hold the camera very still (as with a tripod). A single image is created by combining consecutive shots, reducing camera shake and image noise.
		Shoot with snowy backgrounds	[Snow] ( )	Bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds.
		Shoot fireworks	[Fireworks] ( )	Vivid shots of fireworks.
	Applying Special Effects	Shooting High-Contrast Scenes	[High Dynamic Range] ( )	Three consecutive images are captured at different brightness levels each time you shoot, and the camera combines image areas with optimal brightness to create a single image. This mode can reduce the washed-out highlights and loss of detail in shadows that tend to occur in high contrast shots.
		Shooting with Faded Colors	[Nostalgic] ( )	This effect makes colors look faded and images look weathered, as in old photographs. Choose from five effect levels.
		Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect	[Fish-eye Effect] ( )	Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.
		Shots Resembling Miniature Models	[Miniature Effect] ( )	Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and below your selected area.
		Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect	[Toy Camera Effect] ( )	This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.
		Making Subjects Stand Out	[Background Defocus] ( )	You can shoot subjects so that they stand out from the background. Two consecutive images are captured with settings optimized for background defocus. The background is defocused through lens effects and subjectand scene-based image processing.
		Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect	[Soft Focus] ( )	This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter were attached to the camera. You can adjust the effect level as desired.
		Shooting in Monochrome	[Monochrome] ( )	Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white.
		Shoot in vivid colors	[Super Vivid] ( )	Shots in rich, vivid colors.
		Posterized shots	[Poster Effect] ( )	Shots that resemble an old poster or illustration.
	Shooting Various Movies	Standard movie shooting	[Standard] ( )	You can shoot movies with smoother motion, or lock or change the image brightness.
		Recording Movies in Short Clip Mode	[Short Clip Mode] ( )	Apply playback effects to brief clips of a few seconds, such as fast motion, slow motion, or replay. Clips recorded in this mode may be included in Story Highlights albums.
		Recording Movies at Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values	[Manual] ( )	Set your preferred shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed.
		Shooting iFrame Movies	iFrame Movies ( )	Shoot movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or devices.

NOTE

Please review the additional information for the shooting modes listed below.

Additionally, try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results.

[Creative Shot)] ( )

• Shooting will take some time when the flash fires, but hold the camera steady until the shutter sound is played three times.
• The six images are managed together as a group

[Sports] ( )

• In [ ] mode, shots may look grainy because the ISO speed is increased to suit the shooting conditions.
• For details on the shooting range in [ ] mode, see "Shooting Range" in the cameras instruction manual.
• There may be a delay after continuous shooting before you can shoot again. Note that some types of memory cards may delay your next shot even longer.
• Shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position.

[Handheld NightScene] ( )

• Subjects appear larger in [ ] mode compared to other modes.
• In [ ] mode, shots may look grainy because the ISO speed is increased to suit the shooting conditions.
• Because the camera will shoot continuously in [ ] mode, hold it steady while shooting.
• In [ ] mode, excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent you from obtaining the desired results.

[Fireworks] ()

• In [ ] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera.
• In [ ] mode, although no frames are displayed when you press the shutter button halfway, optimal focus is still determined.

[Nostalgic] ()

• Colors will look faded on the shooting screen, but the image aging effect is not shown. Review the image in Playback mode to see the effect.
• The image aging effect is not shown in movies.

[Miniature Effect] ( )

• The zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set the zoom before shooting.

[Background Defocus] ()

Excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent you from obtaining the desired results.

• For the best results with this effect, try shooting close to the subject, and ensure ample distance between the subject and background.
• There may be a delay after shooting before you can shoot again.
• To adjust the effect level, turn the [ ] dial.

[Smile Detection] ( )

• Switch to another mode when you finish shooting, or the camera will continue shooting each time a smile is detected.

[Manual] ()

• Some shutter speeds may cause flickering on the screen when recording under fluorescent or LED lighting, which may be recorded.
• In [ AUTO ] mode, you can also adjust the exposure before recording by turning the exposure compensation dial.
• When the ISO speed is fixed, an exposure level mark based on your specified value is shown on the exposure level indicator for comparison to the standard exposure level. The exposure level mark is shown as [ ] or [ ] when the difference from standard exposure exceeds 3 stops.
• You can check the ISO speed in [ AUTO ] mode by pressing the shutter button halfway. If standard exposure cannot be obtained with your specified shutter speed and aperture value, the ISO speed is displayed in orange.

[iFrame] ()

• iFrame is a video format developed by Apple Inc.
• The movie quality is [ ] (for NTSC) or [ ] (for PAL) and cannot be changed.