Sony DSC-HX400V - Manual (Page 42)

How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode
List of mode dial functions
You can select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial.
Available functions
(Intelligent Auto):
Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically.
(Superior Auto):
Allows you to shoot still images in higher quality than with Intelligent Auto mode.
P (Program Auto):
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the
aperture value (F value)). Also you can select various settings using the menu.
A (Aperture Priority):
Allows you to adjust the aperture and shoot when you want to blur the background, etc.
S (Shutter Priority):
Allows you to shoot fast-moving subjects etc., by manually adjusting the shutter speed.
M (Manual Exposure):
Allows you to shoot still images with the desired exposure by adjusting the shutter speed and
the aperture value.
1/2 (Memory recall):
Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or numeric settings registered in
advance.
(Movie):
Allows you to change the setting for movie recording.
(iSweep Panorama):
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