L30 Camera Initial Camera Settings
- Press the button and set the shooting mode to Auto Mode, not
Easy Auto, Scene Modes or Smart Portrait.
- Set Flash to “Fill Flash.”
- Preset the following functions in the Menu Settings:
Set Image Mode to “20m.”
Set White Balance to “Auto.” For more accurate colors, we
recommend setting manual white balance underwater using a
white slate, white sandy bottom or your hand. Manual white
balance should be reset for each working depth due to color
absorption caused by the water. When adding a UR-Pro color
filter, reset manual white balance.
Set Continuous to “S” Single.
Set Color Options to V1 “Vivid Color.”
- Preset the following functions in the Menu Settings:
Set Autofocus Mode to “AF-S.”
- Preset the following functions in the Menu Settings:
Set Time Zone and Date.
Set Electronic VR to “Auto.
Set AF assist to “OFF.” A strobe focusing light is recommended to
assist AF underwater.
Set Auto off to “5m” and Sleep mode to “OFF.”
Insert and format a SD or SDHC memory card.
Note:
Enable Macro mode when shooting close-up subjects. If
overexposure occurs, back away from the subject and zoom in. If
overexposure continues, use “-” exposure compensation.
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