For example, if the user is taking a photo of a mountain range, Smart Auto will automatically select the Landscape scene mode.

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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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Select "speed" for maximum power when multi-tasking, "stamina" to conserve energy or "auto" to have the unit select the appropriate computing usage for you.

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The camera also features Canon's Smart AUTO mode that analyzes each scene to intelligently select camera settings based on 32 predefined shooting scenarios to help capture stunning images with ease.

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Auto-scan and save your favorite FM Radio stations and select your chosen station from the station logo at the touch of a button, or use the multi-source in-app media player to choose the soundtrack to your wake-up from your iTunes, Spotify account or network music.

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Starting with Cheryl Tiegs in the 1970s, and then followed by Christie Brinkley, Elle Macpherson, and Kathy Ireland, dozens of companies ranging from the beauty, auto, and clothing industries have seen their profiles enhanced by hitching their wagons to a select group of stunning women.

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The X-5 lets the user quickly and effortlessly select the desired shooting mode - from a total of 10 modes including the hands-off Auto Picture, Scene, Program, Manual, Landscape, and Handheld Night Snap - with a single turn of the mode dial, without having to access the on-screen menu.

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