22sCreative Photography (Scene Modes)The camera offers a choice of “scene” modes. Choosing a scenemode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene,making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framinga picture, and shooting as described on pages 17–21.❚❚ The Mode DialThe following scenes can be selected with the modedial:❚❚ Scene ModesModek Portraitl Landscapep Childm Sportsn Close upo Night portraitMode dialkPortraitUse for portraits with soft, natural-looking skin tones. If the subject is farfrom the background or a telephoto lensis used, background details will besoftened to lend the composition asense of depth.lLandscapeUse for vivid landscape shots in daylight.The built-in flash and AF-assistilluminator turn off; use of a tripod isrecommended to prevent blur whenlighting is poor.