37Advanced Function: Special Scene Recording ProgramsRecording in a very bright ski resort orcapturing the full colors of a sunset or afireworks display becomes as easy asselecting a Special Scene recordingprogram. For details about the availableoptions, refer to the sidebar onpage 38.POINTS TO CHECKMode switch:[ PROGRAM AE]Desired recording programNOTES• Do not set the mode switch toduring the actual recording of a scene;the brightness of the picture maychange abruptly.• [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/[ BEACH]/[ SNOW]- The picture may not appear smoothduring playback.• [ PORTRAIT]- The blur effect of the backgroundincreases the more you zoom in (T).• [ NIGHT]- Moving subjects may leave a trailingafterimage.- Picture quality may not be as good asin other modes.- White points may appear on thescreen.- Autofocus may not work as well as inother modes. In such case, adjust thefocus manually.• [ SNOW]/[ BEACH]- The subject may becomeoverexposed on cloudy days or inshaded places. Check the image onthe screen.• [ FIREWORKS]- To avoid camcorder shake, werecommend using a tripod.Advanced Functions( 21)FUNC.( 22)FUNC.FUNC.