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Using the Menus: Shooting Mode
T
T
IMAGE QUALITY
IMAGE QUALITY
Choose how much image files are compressed.
Select
FINE
(low compression) for higher image
quality,
NORMAL
(high compression) to increase
the number of pictures that can be stored.
U
U
DYNAMIC RANGE
DYNAMIC RANGE
Control contrast. Higher values are
recommended for scenes that include both
sunlight and deep shade or for increased
contrast when photographing such subjects as
sunlight on water, brightly-lit autumn leaves, and
portraits taken against a blue sky; note, however,
that mottling may appear in pictures taken at
higher values. If
AUTO
is selected, the camera
will automatically select values between 100%
and 400% in response to shooting conditions.
A
Note
D
800%
is available only when
U
DYNAMIC
RANGE
is selected in
O
mode and an option
other than
d
Velvia/VIVID
or
e
ASTIA/SOFT
is
selected for
W
FILM SIMULATION
.
C
C
WHITE BALANCE
WHITE BALANCE
For natural colors, choose a setting that matches
the light source (for an explanation of “white
balance,” see the Glossary on page 118).
Option
Option
Description
Description
AUTO
White balance adjusted automatically.
Q
Measure a value for white balance.
p
For subjects in direct sunlight.
q
For subjects in the shade.
s
Use under “daylight” fluorescent lights.
t
Use under “warm white” fluorescent lights.
u
Use under “cool white” fluorescent lights.
r
Use under incandescent lighting.
g
For underwater photography.
If
AUTO
does not produce the desired results (for
example, when taking close-ups), select
Q
and
measure a value for white balance or choose the
option that matches the light source.
