Selecting a Still Image Shooting Mode

You can take an optimal picture simply by selecting the appropriate shooting mode.

Turn the Mode Dial to the desired shooting mode and shoot the image. Below is a table of the shooting modes that are available.

For Shooting in the SCN or modes.

1. With the camera mode switch set to SCN, or modes. Press the <FUNC./SET> button.
   
   
   
2. Use the or buttons to select a Shooting Mode. You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily.
   
3. Press the <FUNC./SET> button to complete the setting.
   
   
4. The display will return to the shooting screen and the icon of the selected shooting mode will appear on the LCD monitor.
   

   	Auto	Leaves almost all of the settings choices up to the camera.
   	Easy	Simple choice free shooting, the camera makes all of the shooting decisions.
   	Portrait	Produces a soft effect when photographing people.
   	Landscape	Optimized for shooting landscape scenes which contain near and far subjects.
   	Night Snapshot	Use this to take snapshots of people against twilight or night backgrounds to reduce the effects of camera shake even without using a tripod.
   	Kids&Pets	Allows you to capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities.
   	Indoor	Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject's true color when shooting under florescent or tungsten lightning. The exposure is regulated so as to avoid the use of flash as much as possible.
   SCN	Face Self-Timer*	The camera will take the picture after it recognizes a new face in the image. Useful for when you want to be in the image. The picture will be taken 2 seconds after you enter the shot.
   	Low Light*	Depending on the scene, the ISO speed will be set higher and the shutter speed faster than in AUTO mode so that you can shoot in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur. Recommended for shooting in candlelight or similarly dark scenes. The recording pixekls will be fixed at 1600 x 1200.
   	Super Vivid*	Lets you take images with vivid, intense colors.
   	Poster Effect*	Lets you take shots that look like an old poster or illustration.
   	Beach*	Shoots without making people appear dark near water or sand where reflected sunlight is strong.
   	Foliage*	Shoots trees and leaves - such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms - in vivid colors.
   	Snow*	Shoots without a blue tinge and without making people appear dark against a snowy background.
   	Fireworks*	Captures fireworks in the sky sharply and at optimal exposure.
   	Long Shutter*	Allows images to be taken at long shutter speeds, a tripod is recommended to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image.
   	Movie	Shoots a movie when you press the shutter button. Apart from [Standard] mode, you can also select [Compact] which is convenient for email attachments.
   	P	You can freely select camera settings such as the exposure compensation and white balance value to suit your shooting purposes.

   The slow shutter speed in the (Fireworks) mode makes it necessary to use a tripod to avoid camera shake. In , , , modes, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image. In mode , shoot with the subject 1 - 4 m (39 in. - 3.3 ft.) (telephoto range zoom settings)/1 m (39 in.) - infinity (non-telephoto range zoom settings) from the end of the lens.

   Results may vary depending on the subject. In mode, you are recommended to use the LCD monitor to shoot.