Using the MODE (Mode) button
Use the MODE (Mode) button to select a shooting mode according to the subject and purpose of shooting.
- Press the MODE button, use the control wheel to select the desired shooting mode, and then press the center of the control wheel.
Shooting mode details
The shooting modes are divided into still image shooting modes, movie recording modes, and registration recall modes.
(A) Still image shooting modes
(B) Movie recording modes
(C) Registration recall modes
Hint
- The menu items displayed vary depending on the shooting mode.
(A) Still image shooting modes
The shooting mode you select determines how to adjust the aperture (F value) and shutter speed.
| Icon | Shooting mode | Description |
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 (Intelligent Auto)
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Intelligent Auto | The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition. |
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Program Auto | Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). You can set shooting functions such as [ ISO]. |
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Aperture Priority | The aperture value is given priority and the shutter speed is adjusted automatically. Select this when you want to blur the background or focus on the entire screen. |
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Shutter Priority | The shutter speed is given priority and the aperture value is adjusted automatically. Select this when you want to shoot a fast-moving subject without blurring, or when you want to shoot a water or light trail. |
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Manual Exposure | Manually adjust both the aperture value and shutter speed. You can shoot with your favorite exposure. |
(B) Movie recording modes
| Icon | Shooting mode | Description |
|---|---|---|
 (Movie) |
Movie | You can set the exposure mode for movie shooting. |
| S&Q | S&Q Motion | You can set the exposure mode for S&Q Motion shooting. |
The method for setting the exposure in the movie recording modes depends on the MENU → 
(Shooting) → [Shooting Mode] → [Exposure Ctrl Type] setting.
When [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to [P/A/S/M Mode]:
MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Mode] → [Exposure Mode] or [
Exposure Mode] → Select the desired exposure mode from among P/A/S/M.
When [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to [Flexible Exp. Mode]:
The aperture value, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity can be switched between the automatic setting and manual setting by holding down the IRIS (Iris) button / SHUTTER (Shutter) button / ISO (ISO sensitivity) button. If you select the manual setting, turn the front/rear dial or the control wheel and set the desired value.
In the manual setting mode, values can be locked by pressing the IRIS button / SHUTTER button / ISO button. You can use this function to prevent the values from being unintentionally changed.
(C) Registration recall modes
| Icon | Shooting mode | Description |
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| MR1 / MR2 / MR3 |
 Recall Camera Setting
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You can call up frequently used modes and numerical value settings that have been registered* in advance then shoot the images.
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