Pentax 17116 - Optio M50 8MP Digital Camera, Operating Manual

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There are 17 available shooting modes.
• In shooting modes other than R , A ,
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saturation, contrast, sharpness, white balance, etc. are
automatically set to the optimal settings for the selected mode.
• Some functions may not be available or may not function fully
depending on the selected shooting mode. For details, refer to
“Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.186).
• You can turn off the shooting mode guide on the Capture Mode
Palette. (p.177)
Item Description Page
b
Auto Picture Automatically select the best capture mode. p.61
R
Program
The basic mode for capturing images. Various
functions can also be set with this mode.
p.62
A
Night Scene
Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to
reduce shaking and use a flash for portraits.
p.65
C Movie For capturing movies. Sound is also recorded. p.108
O Voice Recording
For recording sound only. Be careful not to cover
the microphone with your hands.
p.157
q
Landscape
For capturing landscape views. The camera
focuses on a wide range.
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Flower
For capturing brightly colored flowers.
Reproduces the outline of the flower softly.
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Natural Skin Tone
Adjusts color and brightness to reproduce skin
more beautifully than Portrait.
p.68
e Portrait
For capturing portraits. The skin tone will be
brighter to make the person look healthy.
p.68
i
Surf & Snow
For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds,
such as beaches or snowy mountains.
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Sport
For subjects in fast motion. Keeps the camera in
focus until the shutter is released.
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4
Digital SR (Blur
Reduction) Higher sensitivity reduces blur from both subject
and camera movement.
p.65
E
Pet
For capturing images of pets in motion. A setting
suitable for the pet’s coat can be set.
p.70
H
Kids
For capturing moving kids. Reproduces healthy
and bright skin tone.
p.72