Application (Record)Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]- 78 - VQT4J11• How to select a scene (→75)[Sports]Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports.Tips• Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away.Notes• Sports mode requires adequate lighting, to enable the higher shutter speedto be used. This mode may not product acceptable results when shootingindoors, under limited lighting.• Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.[Night Portrait]Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness.Tips• Use flash.• Subject should not move.• Tripod, self-timer recommended.Notes• Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.• After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to process thesignal. This is not a malfunction.[NightScenery]Takes clear pictures of night scenes.Tips• Tripod, self-timer recommended.Notes• Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.• After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to process thesignal. This is not a malfunction.[HandheldNight Shot]Takes clear still pictures of night scenes with less jitter and less noise bycombining a burst of still pictures.Tips• After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during theburst operation.Notes• Since a burst of still pictures are combined after they have been recorded, itwill be a few moments before you will be able to record another picture.