The Auto record mode is a simple "Point-n-Shoot" mode. The line of info across the top starts on the left with a red box saying "auto" which is the symbol for Auto Record mode. The "9M" represents image resolution of 9 megapixels, the "F" indicates Fine compression (quality), and "197" represents the number of frames that can be recorded at the current image size. The yellow and gray brackets in the center show the autofocus target area.

Half-pressing the shutter releases locks the autofocus, flash setting and exposure.

Press the DISPlay button to toggle to other display modes, like the grid overlay and displaying no information.

AUTO record MENU options:

 

ISO - Auto, 100, 200 or 400


QUALITY - Choose image size/quality; 7M Fine, 7M Normal, 3:2 (7M mode for 4x6" prints), 4M, 2M, 0.3M

SETUP - Enter setup menu

This is the Manual record screen (Shown with grids on). The only real difference between Auto an Manual mode, is you have access to White Balance and Exposure Compensation options. When these options are used, an Icon representing the selected WB will be displayed next to the "M", and the EV compensation will be displayed in the bottom middle (not shown).

SCENE POSITION - Choose Manual, Landscape, Sport, Night, Natural Light, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Sunset, Underwater, Flower, Party, Museum, Text


ISO - Auto, 100, 200 or 400

QUALITY - Choose image size/quality; 7M Fine, 7M Normal, 3:2 (7M mode for 4x6" prints), 4M, 2M, 0.3M

EXPOSURE VALUE ±2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps

WHITE BALANCE - Auto, Daylight, Shade, "Daylight" Fluorescent, "Warm White" Fluorescent, "cool white" Fluorescent, Incandescent

SETUP - Enter setup menu

Auto - automatic settings based on shooting conditions


Baby Mode - Suitable for babies, natural skin tone without a flash


Picture Stabilization - Reduces camera shake and motion blur


Red Eye Reduction - Minimize subject red eye


Digital Zoom - 3x digital zoom


Portrait - Soft overall tone, with beautiful skin tones


Manual - Automatic mode with several manual overrides


Movie - Movie recording with sound

The Macro focus mode can be enabled in Auto or Manual shooting mode and allows you to focus from 3.9 inches to 2.6 feet. The optical zoom can be used in macro mode.

The Movie record mode display. The top info line indicates the movie recording size is 320x240 followed by the remaining recording time (25m33s) at this quality setting. The A900 records motion video with audio at a resolution of 320x240. Since audio is recorded, the optical zoom is locked during movie recording.