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Chapter 2
Picture-Taking Modes
Use this mode
For
Auto
General picture-taking. Automatically sets exposure,
focus, and flash.
Sport
Subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast.
Night
Night scenes or low-light conditions. Place the camera
on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Due to slow
shutter speeds, advise people to stay still for a few
seconds after flash fires.
Landscape
Distant subjects. Flash does not fire unless you turn it
on. Auto focus framing marks (
page 16
) are not
available in Landscape.
Close-up
Close subjects 5.1-27.6 in. (13-70 cm) from the lens
in Wide Angle; 8.7-27.6 in.(22-70 cm) in Telephoto.
Use available light instead of flash if possible. Use the
camera screen to frame the subject.
Video
Capture video with sound. See
Taking Videos, page 31
.
For the best possible pictures,
choose the mode that suits
your conditions.