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1 Mastering the E-400
The mode dial allows you to change the camera settings
easily according to the subject. Some of these settings can
also be changed according to the shooting environment.
Easy shooting modes
• Select according to the shooting scene. The camera sets the appropriate shooting conditions
automatically.
• When rotating the mode dial or turning off the power in the easy shooting modes, functions
with changes made to their settings are restored to the factory default settings.
Advanced shooting modes
• For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and
shutter speed.
• The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is turned
off.
How to use the mode dial
AUTO
AUTO
Allows you to shoot using an optimum aperture and shutter speed that the
camera sets. The built-in flash pops up automatically in low-light conditions.
i
PORTRAIT
Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person.
l
LANDSCAPE Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes.
&
MACRO
Suitable for taking close-up pictures (macro shooting).
j
SPORT
Suitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring.
/
NIGHT+
PORTRAIT
Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background at night.
g
Scene mode 19 different scene modes are available to suit a wide range of shooting
situations. (
g
P. 25)
P
Program shooting
Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the
camera sets. (
g
P. 25)
A
Aperture priority shooting
Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the
shutter speed automatically. (
g
P. 26)
S
Shutter priority shooting
Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the
aperture automatically. (
g
P. 27)
M
Manual shooting
Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually.
(
g
P. 28)
Mastering the E-400
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