Intelligent Auto Mode

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The [iA] mode (Intelligent Auto mode) can record images using settings automatically selected by the camera.

The camera detects the scene to set the optimal recording settings automatically to match the subject and recording conditions.

Set the mode dial to [iA].

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Aim the camera at the subject.

When the camera detects the scene, the recording mode icon changes.

(Automatic Scene Detection)

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Adjust the focus.

Press the shutter button halfway.

Once the subject is in focus, the focus icon lights.

(When the subject is not in focus, the indication blinks.)

[ icon_auto-af ] of the AF mode works and the AF area is displayed aligned to any humans.

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Start recording.

Press the shutter button fully.

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Backlight compensation operates automatically to prevent subjects from appearing dark when there is a backlight.

character_diamond Types of Automatic Scene Detection

icon_scen-detect-photo : Scenes detected during picture taking

icon_scen-detect-movie : Scenes detected during video recording

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icon_scen-detect-photo icon_scen-detect-movie : i-Portrait

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icon_scen-detect-photo icon_scen-detect-movie : i-Portrait & Animal character_asterisk 1

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icon_scen-detect-photo icon_scen-detect-movie : i-Scenery

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icon_scen-detect-photo icon_scen-detect-movie : i-Macro

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icon_scen-detect-photo : i-Night Portrait character_asterisk 2

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icon_scen-detect-photo : i-Night Scenery

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icon_scen-detect-photo : i-Food

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icon_scen-detect-photo : i-Sunset

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icon_scen-detect-movie : i-Low Light

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icon_scen-detect-photo icon_scen-detect-movie : icon_ia-mode-touch-ia

Detected when animal detection is enabled.

Detected when using an external flash.

If none of the scenes are applicable, recording is with [ icon_ia-mode-touch-ia ] (standard setting).

Different scene types may be selected for the same subject depending on the recording conditions.

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Changing the AF mode.

Each press of [ button_af-mode_s ] changes the AF mode.

[ icon_auto-af ]/[ icon_face-detect-ani ] ([Human Detect AF]/[Human/Animal Detect AF])

The camera detects a person’s face, eyes, and body (entire body, upper half of the body, or head) and adjusts the focus.

When animal detection is enabled, animals, such as birds, canines (including wolves), and felines (including lions) will also be detected.

Each press of button_joy-stick-push_s switches the person, animal or eye to be brought into focus. It cannot be switched by touching.

Animal detection will maintain the enable/disable setting selected during other than [iA] mode.

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[ icon_af-tracking_blue ] ([Tracking])

When the focus mode is set to [AFC], the AF area follows the movement of the subject, maintaining focusing.

Aim the AF area over the subject and then press and hold the shutter button halfway.

The camera will track the subject while the shutter button is pressed halfway or fully.

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For information about AF modes ( character_reference [Human Detect AF]/[Human/Animal Detect AF], [Tracking])

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When recording using a flash, the camera switches to the appropriate flash mode for the recording conditions.

When Slow Sync. ([ icon_i-d-slow-sync-red-eye ], [ icon_i-slow-sync ]), be careful with regard to camera shake because the shutter speed becomes slow.

For information about external flashes ( character_reference Using an External Flash (Optional))