There were several modes that we had to try, including portrait, landscape, action, night, and macro. Portrait mode makes the subject very clear and it brings out the details in the subject as well, while sofening the background. Next, landscape mode programs the camera to make the scenery extremely detailed. Action mode, with its increased shutter speed, makes the moving subject clear. Night portrait mode has a slower shutter speed and allows in more light and it brings more attention to the subject by blurring the background. Finall, macro mode brings out details in the small subject matter and makes the background blurry.