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4
T
aking
Pictu
res
A
4
y
You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes,
such as nightscapes.
1
Press the four-way controller (
3
) in
A
mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (
2345
) to select
A
(Night Scene),
4
(Digital SR (Blur Reduction)) or
y
(Fireworks).
3
Press the
4
button.
The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
4
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.
5
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes
(Night Scene/Digital SR (Blur Reduction)/
Fireworks Mode)
A
Use this mode when taking pictures of night views.
4
Use this mode to take pictures indoors or in low light conditions.
y
Use this mode to take spectacular pictures of fireworks.
• The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes.
• To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and the self-timer function.
• In
4
mode, ISO sensitivity is automatically set to auto (64 to
3200). (p.96)
• The ISO sensitivity is set at 64, the focus mode is set to
s
, and
the flash mode is set to
a
in
y
mode. In addition, the shutter
speed is set at 4 sec., the aperture is left open and EV
compensation is not available.
• In
y
mode, AE metering is set to multi-segment metering.
4, 5
1, 2
3