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A guide to functions for different subjects
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Using live view
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You may not be able to select a good angle while looking at the viewfinder. As the
LCD monitor of this device is a full-angle view, using the live view function
together with the LCD monitor makes it easier to view and take pictures instead of
the viewfinder.
Changing lenses
When the blooming flowers are few and sparse, set the lens to extender to
take the picture. A picture taken with extender will appear as though the
flowers are blooming thickly and the distance seen is closer. Using telescopic
feature of the zoom lens also achieves the same effect but it is easier to
achieve the effect when the focus distance is longer such as 150 mm or 200
mm, rather than 54 mm.
: Aperture priority shooting” (P. 30), “Live view” (P. 36), “Preview
function” (P. 38), “Exposure compensation
brightness” (P. 75), “White balance
Adjusting the color tone” (P. 79)
Taking night scene pictures
There are different types of night scenes, ranging from the afterglow of a
sunset to city lights at night. Sunset and fireworks sceneries are also a type of
night scene.
Using a tripod
A tripod is a must when shooting night scenes as
the shutter speed is slow due to the darkness.
Even when a tripod is not available, you should
also place the camera on a stable ground such
that it does not shake. Even when the camera is
secured, you may also move the camera when
pressing the shutter button. Hence, use the
remote control or self timer to activate the shutter
as far as possible.
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