Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation
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This function allows you to select from 10 situation-related modes set to the shooting
conditions.
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“Selecting scene modes by subject (SCENE SELECT)” (P. 37)
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Movie
Records movies. As the focus and zoom are locked while recording, be sure to keep
the distance between the camera and subject constant to avoid losing focus. Sound
is recorded with the movie.
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“Recording movies” (P. 50)
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Manual
This function allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually.
g
“Setting the aperture and shutter speed (manual shooting)” (P. 46)
* Noise reduction is automatically enabled when the subject is dark. Processing
time between shots is doubled and you cannot take pictures during this time. Also,
the picture is slightly larger than normal.
1
Set the mode dial to the desired
icon:
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,
h
,
i
,
k
,
l
,
z
,
j
, or
f
.
• When the mode dial is set to a mode, the
explanation and a sample scene of that
mode is displayed momentarily on the
monitor.
2
Take the picture.
TIPS
• The settings that can be made vary according to each mode.
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“Modes and
shooting functions” (P. 146)
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PROGRAM AUTO
For auto shooting
with adjustable control
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F2.8
F2.8
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1/1000