10-Sep-2010
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) button.
Operate the <directional buttons> up or down to select [Portrait] (
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Turn the <Control Dial> or operate the <directional buttons> left or right to select [Shooting mode] (The [Kids&Pets] (
) setting is selected in the image shown above).).| Scene | Shooting mode | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Take portraits |  ) | Produces a soft effect when photographing people. |
| Take landscapes |  ) | Lets you shoot majestic landscapes with a real sense of depth. |
| Take shots of kids and pets |  ) | Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. You will be able to focus on subjects that are approximately 1 meter (3.3 ft.) or more away from the end of the lens. |
| Take shots of moving subjects |  ) | Shoots continuous images while focusing automatically. At maximum wide angle setting you will be able to focus on subjects that are approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away from the end of the lens, and at maximum telephoto setting you will be able to focus on subjects that are approximately 2 m (6.6 ft.) or more away from the end of the lens. |
| Take shots of people at the beach |  ) | Lets you take shots of brightly lit people on sandy beaches where the reflected sunlight is strong. |
| Shoot underwater |  ) | Lets you take natural-colored shots of aquatic life and underwater scenery when used with Waterproof Case [WP-DC34] (sold separately). |
| Take shots of foliage |  ) | Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors. |
| Take shots of people in snow |  ) | Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. |
| Take shots of fireworks |  ) | Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. |
| Shoot images with vivid colors |  ) | Lets you take shots with vivid, intense colors. |
| Take posterized shots |  ) | Lets you take shots that look like an old poster or illustration. |
| Take shots in low light conditions |  )* | You can shoot in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur. |
| You never miss a photo opportunity |  )* | Use the viewfinder to shoot. The camera continuously adjusts the focus and exposure on the subject in the viewfinder, so you never miss a photo opportunity. |
), [Quick Shot] () modes, turn the mode dial to choose the desired [Shooting mode]. ) mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod.), [Underwater] () or [Sports] () mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed is increased to match the shooting conditions.) and [Poster Effect] (), try taking some test shots first.) Mode
) will appear, and the image will be fixed at 1824 x 1368 pixels. 
), depending on the scene, a high ISO speed will be automatically set. ) Mode) mode, the camera is continuously adjusting focus and exposure, rapidly depleting the battery. The approximate number of shots that can be taken is 310.