Sony DSC-M1 Operating Instructions - Page 67

Shooting according to scene conditions PHOTO / MOVIE - Scene Selection You can shoot more effectively by selecting the appropriate mode. Magnifying glass mode The subject appears on the LCD screen magnified by up to 3.3×. This lets you see details that would otherwise be difficult to confirm with the naked eye. Distance to the subject Magnification scale 1 cm (13/32 inch) 3.3× 2 cm (13/16 inch) 2.1× 5 cm (2 inches) 1.0× 10 cm (4 inches) 0.5× 20 cm (7 7/8 inches) 0.3× • The focal distance to a subject is approx. 1 cm to 20 cm (13/32 inch to 7 7/8 inches) • The optical zoom is locked to the W side and cannot be used. • When you slide the zoom lever, the image is enlarged using the digital zoom. 1.1 Twilight mode Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. • The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended. Twilight portrait mode 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. • The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended. Landscape mode Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot landscapes, etc. Advanced shooting 67