Sony DSC-F77A User Manual
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Shooting according to scene conditions
(scene selection)
(scene selection)
When shooting night scenes, shooting
people at night, shooting landscapes, or
shooting portraits, use the modes listed
below to increase the quality of your
images.
people at night, shooting landscapes, or
shooting portraits, use the modes listed
below to increase the quality of your
images.
Twilight mode
Under dark lighting conditions, you can
shoot using the Twilight mode, and still get
good images. However, because the shutter
speed is slower under these conditions, we
recommend you use a tripod.
shoot using the Twilight mode, and still get
good images. However, because the shutter
speed is slower under these conditions, we
recommend you use a tripod.
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The flash cannot be used.
Twilight portrait mode
Use this mode when shooting people in the
foreground at night.
Because the shutter speed is slow, it is
recommended that you use a tripod.
foreground at night.
Because the shutter speed is slow, it is
recommended that you use a tripod.
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Allows you to shoot images of people in the
foreground with distinct outlines without losing
the feeling that you are shooting at night.
foreground with distinct outlines without losing
the feeling that you are shooting at night.
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The flash forcely strobes.
Landscape mode
Focuses on images far away, so is
convenient for shooting landscapes at a
distance.
convenient for shooting landscapes at a
distance.
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You cannot shoot in Macro mode.
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The flash auto mode cannot be selected.
Soft snap mode
The soft snap mode lets you shoot skin
colors in brighter and warmer tones for
more beautiful pictures. In addition, the soft
focus effect creates a gentle atmosphere for
portraits of people, flowers, etc.
colors in brighter and warmer tones for
more beautiful pictures. In addition, the soft
focus effect creates a gentle atmosphere for
portraits of people, flowers, etc.
Twilight mode
Twilight portrait mode
Landscape mode
Soft snap mode