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The selected capture mode is displayed for 3 seconds on the monitor (guide display).
You can set the camera to not display the guides in [LCD Display] of the
[R Set-up 1] menu. (p.212)
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Auto Picture Modes
When set to n (Auto Picture) mode, the camera automatically selects the optimal mode from the following capture modes for the subject.
Mode Characteristics
U Standard This mode is selected when none of the following modes apply.
c Portrait
For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone.
s Landscape For capturing landscape views. Increases color saturation b
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Macro
Moving
Object
Night
Scene
Portrait
K Sunset d
Blue Sky x
Forest
For capturing tiny objects at close focus range like flowers, coins, jewelry, and more.
For capturing images of fast moving subjects, such as at sporting events.
For capturing images of people in low light conditions, such as dusk or at night.
Even though the flash is used, the camera will use slow shutter speeds so the background areas beyond the flash reach will also appear correctly exposed in the picture (Slow-speed Sync
(p.242)). To prevent camera shake, either turn on the Shake
Reduction function, or mount the camera on a tripod.
For capturing sunrises or sunsets in beautiful, vivid color.
For capturing images of blue sky. Produces a more impressive deep blue.
Enhances colors of trees and sunbeams through foliage and produces a vivid color image.
The autofocus mode is fixed to f when shooting with the viewfinder.
(p.104) If the camera determines that \ is the optimal mode, the autofocus
mode is fixed to k, while l is used for all other modes.
