Pentax Optio RX18, Operating Manual

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3
Ta
king
Pict
ures
1
Press the four-way controller (
3
) in
A
mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (
2345
) to select \ or
Q
.
3
Press the 4 button.
The \ or
Q
mode is selected and the
camera returns to capture status.
When the camera detects a person’s face,
the Face Detection function is activated and
the face detection frame appears (p.72).
4
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.
When the
\ mode is selected, the focus frame follows the subject
while the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
5
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
Taking Pictures of Sports and Leisure Activities
(Sport/Surf & Snow Mode)
\
Sport
For a fast moving subject. Tracks the subject until the picture
is taken.
Q
Surf & Snow
For bright images such as sand or snow. Accurately meters for
bright scenes.
Shutter release
button
Four-way controller
4 button
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