Six preset scene modes can also be accessed with the Mode Dial on top of the camera to overcome many common shooting challenges.

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At the top of the camera, there's a power toggle, a dial to select from auto, standard and movie modes, and a shutter release.

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The flash adds a bit too, but that'll lay dormant until you pop it out via the devoted switch just to the left of the bump, on top of the camera.

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