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How to select a scene (61)
Using flash in Scene Modes (48)
Taking pictures according to the scene
[SCENE MODE] (Continued)
Recording Mode:
[PORTRAIT]
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a
healthier appearance in bright daylight
conditions.
Tips
Stand as close as possible to subject.
Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
[AF MODE] default setting is
(Face Detection).
[SOFT
SKIN]
Smoothes skin colours in bright, outdoor
daylight conditions (portraits from chest
upwards).
Tips
Stand as close as possible to subject.
Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
Clarity of effect may vary
depending on brightness.
[AF MODE] default setting is
(Face Detection).
If a part of the background etc. is
a colour close to skin colour, this
part is also smoothed.
[TRANSFORM]
Changes the appearance of the subject by
stretching the length or width.
Use ▲▼ to select the Transform level, and
press [MENU/SET] to set.
The settings can also
be changed in the
Quick menu. (112)
Take the picture.
Notes
This function can be used for personal use
only, and is not to be used for unauthorized
commercial purposes or commercial gain,
which would represent a copyright issue.
Do not use in ways that violate public order
and decency or defame or slander others.
Do not use in ways that harm the subject.
When taking a picture, a process
is performed that improves the
skin appearance.
The picture quality becomes
slightly lower.
[PICTURE SIZE] will be fixed
according to the [ASPECT
RATIO] setting, as detailed below.
: 3 M
: 2.5 M
: 2 M
The following function is fixed:
[QUALITY]:
(Standard)
[AF MODE] default setting is
(Face Detection).
Face Detection may not work
as effectively when using [SLIM
HIGH] or [STRETCH HIGH].
The following functions cannot
be used:
Extra Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL
ZOOM]/[AUTO BRACKET]/
[MULTI ASPECT]/[BURST]
[SELF
PORTRAIT]
Take pictures of yourself.
Tips
Press shutter button halfway self-timer
indicator illuminates press shutter button
fully review
(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not
correctly aligned)
Focus: 30 cm - 1.2 m (0.99 - 3.94 feet)
(Max. W)
Do not use zoom (harder to focus).
(Zoom moved to max. W automatically)
2-second self-timer recommended.
To take pictures with audio (106)
(self-timer indicator illuminated
during recording)
Main fixed settings:
[ZOOM RESUME]: [OFF]
[SELFTIMER]: [OFF]/[2SEC.]
[STABILIZER]: [MODE 2]
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]
[AF MODE] default setting is
(Face Detection).
Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes
[SCENERY]
Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.
Tips
Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
Main fixed settings:
[FLASH]:
[FORCED FLASH
OFF]
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]
[PANORAMA
ASSIST]
Use the supplied software to join multiple
pictures into a single panorama picture.
Use ▲▼ to select the recording direction, and
press [MENU/SET] to set.
Special panorama guidelines will be displayed.
Take the picture.
Select [NEXT], and press [MENU/SET] to set.
Alternatively, press the
shutter button.
You can take pictures
again by selecting
[RETAKE].
Change the composition and take the picture
so that a part of the picture overlaps with the
previous picture.
To take more pictures,
select [NEXT] and
repeat steps
and .
Section of picture that was taken last time
After you finish taking pictures, select [EXIT],
and press [MENU/SET] to set.
Tips
Do not change your recording location.
Use a tripod.
When it is dark, use the self-timer to record
pictures.
The focus, zoom, Exposure
Compensation, White Balance,
shutter speed, and ISO
Sensitivity are all fixed at the
setting for the first picture.
When the camera is set to
[STABILIZER] and there is very
little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is
set to [OFF], shutter speed may
slow down up to 8 seconds.
Interference may be noticeable
with dark scenes.
Shutter may remain closed for up
to 8 seconds after taking picture.
Main fixed settings:
[FLASH]:
[FORCED FLASH
OFF]
[SENSITIVITY]: ISO80 - 800
Panorama picture stitching
cannot be performed by this
camera. Use the software
on the supplied CD-ROM
‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ to make
the pictures you record into a
panorama still picture with your
computer.
The following functions cannot
be used:
[AUTO BRACKET]/[MULTI
ASPECT]/[AUDIO REC.]/
[BURST]
[SPORTS]
Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement,
e.g. sports.
Tips
Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
When the camera is set to
[STABILIZER] and there is very
little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is
set to [OFF], shutter speed may
slow down up to 1 second.
Main fixed setting:
[INTELLIGENT ISO]:
ISOMAX1600
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