Shooting Modes

Shooting Moving Objects

This mode selects servo autofocus. which keeps moving objects in focus, and the continuous shooting function.

• In low light or backlit conditions, the flash fires automatically.
• You may not be able to focus on subjects moving rapidly.
• The red-eye reduction function can not be set.
• The green lamp does not light.
• No camera shake warning is given.
• The camera continues to adjust the focus for 40 seconds while the shutter button is held down halfway.
• Even if set. the Real-time Release Custom Function (CF1) will not operate.

Shooting against Dark Backgrounds

Use this mode when you are taking pictures of people against a sunset or nighttime background.

The flash illuminates the subject and the slow shutter speed captures the background, allowing you to take beautiful pictures.

• Follow the steps in autoflash mode to take a picture.
• The red-eye reduction function will operate,
• You cannot change the flash mode.
• No camera shake warning is given. Because of the slow shutter speeds !up to 2 seconds). you must use a tripod to keep the camera steady. You should also ensure that the subject does not move in the moment after the flash fires.

Shooting Portraits

Use this mode when you want to lessen the impact of the background and highlight the subject.

The camera automatically zooms in. to a range of t to 2.2 m/3.3 to 7.2 ft. for the 90u, and 1 to 2 m13.3 to 6.6 ft. for the 80u, to frame from the waist up of the subject and fires the flash for every shot to produce highlights in the subject's eyes.

• Follow the steps in autoflash mode to take a picture.
• The red-eye reduction function will operate.

Shooting Close-up

Use this mode when you want to take close-up pictures of flowers and insects.

You can get as close to 45 cm/1.5 ft. to the subject to take a picture. The shooting distance range is between 0.45 m/1.5 ft. to infinity.

• Refer to Close-up Photography for the procedure to shoot in close-up.
• The lens automatically zooms and locks into position. You cannot operate the zoom.

Spot: Shooting Very Bright or Very Dark Subjects

Use this mode to take very beautiful pictures of your subjects in shots with high contrast, such as a person illuminated by a spot light or on a ski slope.

This mode requires you to set the focus and exposure for the center of the viewfinder.

Follow the steps in AUTO to take a picture.

The automatic flash and exposure compensation normally used for backlit subjects are not used in this mode.