Extended functions 50Using the Panorama modeUsing the Action Panorama modeIn Action Panorama mode, you can capture and combine a seriesof photos of a moving subject. Shooting example1 Rotate the mode dial to R.2 Press [m].3 Select a Panorama Action Panorama.4 Press [m] to return to Shooting mode.5 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press[Shutter] to focus.• Align the camera with the far left or the far right side of thescene you want to capture.6 Press and hold [Shutter] to start shooting.7 With [Shutter] pressed, slowly move the camera in thedirection that will let it capture the rest of the panorama.• If there is more than one moving subject, the camera may notrecognize the correct subject.• If subjects are outside of the guide frame while capturing, thecamera does not capture the movement of the subjects.8 When you are finished, release [Shutter].• The camera automatically combines the shots into one photo.• For best results when capturing panoramic photos, avoid thefollowing:- moving the camera too quickly or too slowly- moving the camera too little to capture the next image- moving the camera at irregular speeds- shaking the camera- changing the camera direction while capturing a photo- shooting in dark places- capturing moving subjects nearby- shooting conditions where the brightness or color of light ischanging• The camera may take time to save panoramic photos.• In Action Panorama mode, some shooting options are not available.