What does my digital camera's "beach mode" do?

What does my digital camera's "beach mode" do?

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The "beach mode" on your digital camera is just like the "snow mode." The camera is adjusting for a bright background. So normally, without this mode engaged on the camera, the subject would be a silhouette, because the background's so bright. So by turning on the "beach" or the "snow" mode, the camera's going to lighten the picture. Your background may be too light, but your subject will be properly exposed in beach mode.