54Basic RecordingAUTO ModeWhen the shooting mode is set to N, the following automatic func-tions will be activated so you can enjoy shooting video and photos let-ting the camcorder take care of choosing the optimal settings.• Smart AUTO (A 54): The camcorder will automatically detect thescene and subject and apply the most appropriate settings.• Intelligent IS (A 56): The camcorder will select the best image sta-bilization (IS) mode for the shooting conditions.• Face detection (A 100): The camcorder will keep the subject infocus and correctly exposed and track it as it moves.• Automatic tele macro (A 112): Just bring the camcorder close to asmall subject at full telephoto and you will be able to focus a subjectas close as 50 cm (1.6 ft.).■ Smart AUTOIn N mode, the camcorder will automatically detect certain charac-teristics of the subject, background, lighting conditions, etc. It will thenadjust various settings (focus, exposure, color, image stabilization,image quality, among others), selecting the best settings for the sceneyou want to shoot. The icon in the shooting mode button will automati-cally change to one of the following Smart AUTO icons.N † ƒ ’ y }PlaybackShooting mode
