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## Superior Auto

The camera combines Scene Recognition and high-quality image technology to automatically shoot the images with the optimal settings.

1. Set the mode switch to (Still Image).

1. Turn the control wheel to select (Superior Auto). [Details]

1. Shoot with the shutter button.

The camera shoots burst images when needed and overlays the multiple images. By overlaying the images, the camera records an image with less subject blur and noises.
What is the difference between Superior Auto mode and Intelligent Auto mode?
In Superior Auto mode, the camera shoots burst images based on the recognized scene, then creates a composite of the burst images (Overlay shooting).
The camera automatically corrects the backlight and reduces the noise by overlaying images, so a higher-quality image results than in Intelligent Auto mode.
: Scene Recognition
Twilight
Twilight Portrait
Backlight
Backlight Portrait
Landscape
Macro
Portrait
Infant
Spotlight
Low Light
Tripod
Move
: Overlaying processing
Hand-held Twilight
Anti Motion Blur
Backlight Correction HDR

- The camera automatically selects an overlaying mode based on the recognized scene, and the (overlay) appears on the LCD screen.

Notes

- When the camera overlays the images, it takes more time to record an image.

- In low light conditions such as night scenes, set [Flash] to [Off] to achieve the optimal effect of the overlaid images.

- The effect of reduced noise is less effective in the following situations:

- Subjects are moving

- Subjects are too close to the camera

- Images with little contrast, such as sky, sandy beach or lawn

- Images with constant changes, such as waves or waterfalls

- You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details]

Related Topic
Scene Recognition
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