Advanced (Recording pictures)45VQT1B86• The stabilizer function mode is fixed to[MODE2]. (P63)• The AF mode is fixed to [ ]. (P62)• The setting on the AF assist lamp isdisabled.Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]menu and select a scene mode. (P43)This allows you to take pictures of a widelandscape.• The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF[ ].• The setting on the AF assist lamp isdisabled.• The white balance cannot be set.Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]menu and select a scene mode. (P43)Set here when you want to take pictures ofsports scenes or other fast-moving events.• This mode is suitable for taking pictures ofsubjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) ormore.• If you take pictures of a fast-movingsubject indoors, the ISO sensitivitybecomes the same as when intelligentISO sensitivity mode [ ] is set to ahighest ISO sensitivity of [ISO800]. (P41)• You cannot use the following functions.– [D.ZOOM]– [SLOW SHUTTER]Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]menu and select a scene mode. (P43)This allows you to take pictures of a personand the background with near real-lifebrightness.∫ Technique for Night portrait mode• Use the flash.• Since the shutter speed becomes slower,we recommend using a tripod and theself-timer (P38) for taking pictures.• Keep the subject still for about 1 secondafter taking the picture.• We recommend rotating the zoom lever toWide (1k) and being about 1.5 m(4.92 feet) from the subject when taking apicture.• The focus range is 1.2 m (3.94 feet) to5 m (16.4 feet). (Refer to P36 for theavailable flash range to take pictures.)• The shutter may remain closed (max.about 1 sec.) after taking the picturebecause of signal processing. This is nota malfunction.• Noise may become visible when you takepictures in dark places.• When using the flash, Slow sync./Red-eyereduction [ ] is selected and theflash is activated every time.• The white balance cannot be set.Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]menu and select a scene mode. (P43)This allows you to take vivid pictures of thenightscape.∫ Technique for Night scenery mode• Since the shutter speed becomes slower(up to about 8 sec.) use a tripod. We alsorecommend using the self-timer (P38) fortaking pictures.[SCENERY][SPORTS]/SETMENU/SETMENU[NIGHT PORTRAIT][NIGHT SCENERY]/SETMENU/SETMENU