Digital Still Camera DSC-HX400/HX400V

List of mode dial functions

You can select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial.

Available functions

(Intelligent Auto):
Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically.

(Superior Auto):
Allows you to shoot still images in higher quality than with Intelligent Auto mode.

P (Program Auto):
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value (F value)). Also you can select various settings using the menu.

A (Aperture Priority):
Allows you to adjust the aperture and shoot when you want to blur the background, etc.

S (Shutter Priority):
Allows you to shoot fast-moving subjects etc., by manually adjusting the shutter speed.

M (Manual Exposure):
Allows you to shoot still images with the desired exposure by adjusting the shutter speed and the aperture value.

1/2 (Memory recall):
Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or numeric settings registered in advance.

(Movie):
Allows you to change the setting for movie recording.

(iSweep Panorama):
Allows you to shoot a panoramic image by compositing the images.

SCN (Scene Selection):
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.