Camera with IA mode ( Intelligent Auto)?

[Emilio]

Whats does this IA (Intelligent Auto) mean?
What does it do?
What camera has this kind of mode?
Anyone who can share? Just want to know about it

[Constantine]

Hi Emilio,

IA (Intelligent Auto) mode is for clear, attractive images in any situation. Intelligent Exposure ensures that exposure is well balanced across an image and detail maintained. Generally, changes to exposure affect the entire picture. However, Intelligent Exposure is designed to prevent under or over-exposure in different sectors of an image.

For example, if the sky is very bright, aperture and shutter speed are adjusted to slightly underexpose the image and prevent image wash-out. At the same time ISO is adjusted in darker areas. This is achieved by changing ISO settings only in specific regions of the sensor. Or, if the background of an indoor portrait has insufficient flash, ISO sensitivity is raised only in the low-lit area to make it brighter without causing graininess in the subject’s face.

The latest camera that offers this kind of mode are the Panasonic’s latest models, the DMC-TZ15 and DMC-TZ11.

[Constantine]

FEATURES INCLUDES:

‘Intelligent Auto’ (iA) mode for clear, attractive images in any situation. They are fully equipped for any shooting opportunity on that world trip or weekend away - with a 10x zoom in a compact body, a 28mm wid -angle Leica lens, and optional marine cases.

These new models now offer Panasonic’s Intelligent Auto Mode, which activates simultaneous automatic features for mistake-free photography; and introduce the new iA modes of ‘Intelligent Exposure’ and ‘Digital Red-Eye Correction’.

For more info, just visit Panasonic Australia

[tamia]

Here's the key feature of IA modes

Intelligent Auto Mode is a significant evolution from standard auto modes, making complex decisions for the user so they don’t have to change settings every time shooting conditions change. Once iA is selected from the menu, it operates automatically every time a picture is taken, incorporating features that work collectively to produce great photographs. Photographers can concentrate on composition rather than spending time checking that they have set the correct manual controls – making it easier to capture those spontaneous moments.

I found this feature really helpful. I myself have a hard time adjusting settings as to what is the best mode to use in different locations. Well, with this IA mode, one does not need to manually adjust the mode, it automatically adjust itself which is really a good and helpful feature. ^_______^