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We recommend using "BSS (Best Shot Selector)" when it is difficult to get sharp images due to camera shake, and "Exposure BSS" when it is difficult to adjust exposure in cases of underexposure or overexposure.

Option

Description

When to use it

BSS OFF

BSS off.

BSS ON

Camera takes shots while shutter-release button is pressed, to a maximum of ten. These images are then compared and sharpest picture (picture with highest level of detail) saved to memory card.

Flash turns off automatically and focus, exposure, and auto white balance for all photos are determined by the first picture in each series.

-When the camera is zoomed in.
-When macro close-up is in effect.
-When lighting is poor and the flash cannot be used.

BSS OFF		BSS ON

Exposure BSS

Camera takes five shots each time shutter-release button is pressed. These images are then compared and picture that best meets selected criterion saved to memory card.

Flash turns off automatically and focus and auto white balance for all photos are determined by the first picture in each series.

Highlight BSS:
Picture with smallest area of overexposure is selected.

Shadow BSS:
Picture with smallest area of underexposure is selected.

Histogram BSS:
Of pictures with least under- and over-exposure, camera chooses picture with overall exposure closest to optimum.

-When it is difficult to set exposure correctly with subjects containing areas of high contrast.

AE-BSS OFF		AE-BSS ON