SCENE MODES
The use of “scene modes” helps a beginning photographer to
understand camera settings by using pre-programmed P H O TZ Y. C O M
information.
Perfect to print A5 size
14cm x 21cm / 5.83” x 8.27”
MODE DESCRIPTION USES
This mode compensates the exposure based on the premise that For scenes with a lot of
the scene should be primarily light tones, and brightly lit, with white or light colors in it.
BEACH / SNOW highly-reflective surfaces.
The camera self-adjusts the ISO to a medium-high setting. It also For night scenes without
turns the flash off and sets a slow shutter speed, while exposing a central subject that
NIGHT SCENE to preserve the highlights, and keeping the shadows detailed. needs special lighting.
This mode behaves just Night Scene mode, except it usually turns For night scenes with a
NIGHT PORTRAIT on the electronic flash, red-eye detection, and in some cameras- particular central subject
face detection. that needs additional light.
This is very similar to Night Scene mode, but it sets an even Fireworks or moving lights
FIREWORKS slower shutter speed to catch the trails of light from the fireworks. with a dark background.
In order to get as much of the scene in focus as possible, the Daylight or very well-lit
camera will set the focal length to a relatively wide angle (if the landscapes or cityscapes.
LANDSCAPE* camera has zoom control), with a small aperture, and will set
the focus to infinity.
MACRO/ Either mode allows close focusing with a large aperture Small subjects and
PORTRAIT* to blur the background. The camera sets the ISO as necessary. portraits.
This mode is a variation of Night Scene, but usually disables the Low-light scene in with a
flash to preserve the ambiance of the light, and adjusts the white subject illuminated by a
CANDLELIGHT** balance toward the warm end of the light spectrum. soft, non-global light source.
These two modes bump up the contrast and saturation settings, Dawn or dusk scenes or
SUNSET & and usually lowers the ISO while setting a faster shutter speed. scenes where it’s important
FOLIAGE The saturation increase only affects the .jpg files. to emphasize the colors.
To freeze fast-moving subjects, the camera will bump the shutter Daylight or well-lit sporting
speed as high as possible, therefore raising ISO sensitivity to events, fast-moving
achieve a proper exposure. Many models might shift the camera subjects, kids, and pets in
SPORTS to continuous drive and focus tracking. movement.
The camera turns off the flash, sets a relatively higher ISO, and Indoor scenes where the
a slow shutter speed. use of flash is not allowed.
MUSEUM
Combines Macro and Night Portrait mode settings, and may also Indoor close-ups
FOOD* bump the saturation to bring up the colors of the food.
* This mode is not recommended, since results are not guaranteed. Instead, try Aperture Priority Mode.
** This mode is not recomended. Instead, try Auto ISO and Shutter Priority Mode
BASIC CAMERA OPERATION
