Basi
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Mode dial
This camera features a shooting mode and a playback mode. The modes are
selected using the mode dial. Shooting mode is divided into a further 7 modes.
Select the mode you want, then turn the power switch to turn the camera on.
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About the mode dial
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P
The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and
shutter speed for the brightness of the subject. Using the program
shift function allows you to change the combination of the
aperture value and shutter speed while maintaining the exposure.
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A
This function allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera
sets the shutter speed automatically.
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S
This function allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The
camera sets the aperture automatically.
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M
This function allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed
manually.
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r
This function allows you to set your own shooting parameters and
register them as your original mode.
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n
This function allows you to record movies with sound.
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f
This function allows you to select from 7 situation-related modes
set to the shooting conditions.
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Playback
mode
q
This function allows you to play back still pictures or movies. You
can also play back sound.
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TIPS
• Direct button functions and menu contents vary depending on the position of the
mode dial.
“Direct buttons” (P. 16), “Menus” (P. 23), “Menu list” (P. 197)
• You can change the mode before and after turning the camera on.
Shooting mode
Set the mode dial to
one of these
positions to take
pictures or movies.
Playback mode
Set the mode dial to this position
to view pictures or movies.
