Advanced (Recording pictures)43VQT1J82Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]menu and select a scene mode. (P41)Select this to take pictures of yourself.∫ Technique for Self portrait modePress the shutter button halfway to focus.The self-timer indicator lights up when youare brought into focus. Making sure youhold the camera still, press the shutterbutton fully to take the picture.• The subject is not focused when theself-timer indicator is blinking. Make sureto press the shutter button halfway againto focus.• The recorded picture automaticallyappears on the LCD monitor for reviewing.Refer to P28 for information about usingthe review function.• If the picture is blurry due to the slowshutter speed, we recommend using the2 second self-timer.• The focus range is about 30 cm (0.98 feet)to 70 cm (2.30 feet).• You can take a picture of yourself withaudio (P61). If you do this, the self-timerindicator will light up while recording theaudio.• When you select [SELF PORTRAIT], thezoom magnification is automaticallymoved to Wide (1k).• The self-timer can only be set to off or2 seconds. If it is set to 2 seconds, thissetting will remain until the camera isturned off, the scene mode is changed orthe mode dial is rotated.• The stabilizer function mode is fixed to[MODE2]. (P63)• The setting on the AF assist lamp isdisabled.• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]menu and select a scene mode. (P41)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. (P41)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.• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, andmaximum ISO sensitivity level becomes[ISO800], in [SPORTS].• You cannot use the following functions.– [D.ZOOM]– [SLOW SHUTTER]Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]menu and select a scene mode. (P41)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 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[SELF PORTRAIT]/SETMENU[SCENERY][SPORTS][NIGHT PORTRAIT]/SETMENU/SETMENU/SETMENU