As mentioned in the previous page, the PIC mode is a refined version of the proven Intelligent Program AE mode. How is it different from the Program mode? Each of the PIC mode's variations is programmed with the required settings needed to ensure the novice enthusiast gets the desire photographic effects. Portrait Variation Portrait mode set as shown in the dial   In this mode, the camera sets a larger aperture to throw the background out of focus, which is usually the requirement for most portraiture. If the light level is low or the subject is backlit, the camera's built-in flash (available in most EOS models) will pop-up and shoot on an automatic basis. The shutter speed selected will be fastest allowed, based on the selected aperture, lighting condition, lens and the ISO film speed in use. To shoot portraiture in low-light conditions for creative effects without triggering the built-in flash, just attach an external Canon Speedlite on the camera's hot shoe without switching it on. External Canon Speedlites can also be used in this PIC mode whenever you want to use bounce flash for a softer lighting effect on your portraiture subjects. This variation of the PIC mode can also be used to shoot non-portraiture subject matter as well, like still-life or whenever you like to have shallow depth-of-field in the images. One Shot AF is selected in this PIC variation mode.   << Back to Main . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 .