Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 - Manual (Page 32)

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Shooting still images (Scene Selection)
Scene Selection modes
The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions.
* When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode, the shutter
speed is slower. To prevent a blurring, use of a tripod is recommended.
Modes selected from the mode dial
High Sensitivity
Allows you to shoot images
without a flash under low light
conditions, reducing blur.
Portrait
Shoots with backgrounds blur
away, and the subject is
sharpened.
Advanced Sports
Shooting
Suitable for shooting scenes with
fast movements such as sports.
• While the shutter is pressed
halfway down, the movement of
the subject is predicted and the
focus will be adjusted.
Twilight Portrait*
Suitable for shooting portraits in
dark places. Allows you to shoot
sharp images of people in dark
places without losing the dark
atmosphere of the surroundings.
Landscape
Focuses only on a distant subject
to shoot landscapes, etc.
Modes selected from the menu screen
Twilight*
Allows you to shoot night scenes
at far distance without losing the
dark atmosphere of the
surroundings.
Beach
When shooting seaside or
lakeside scenes, the blue of the
water is clearly recorded.
Snow
When shooting snowy scenes or
other places where the whole
screen appears white, use this
mode to prevent sunken colors
and record clear images.
Fireworks*
Allows you to record fireworks in
all their splendor.