Selecting a Shooting Mode
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By selecting the shooting mode according to the shooting situation, you
can easily take pictures with the appropriate settings. The shooting
modes for taking pictures are as shown below.
Selecting a Shooting Mode
Selecting the Shooting Mode in the Capture Palette
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Shooting
Mode
Description
Functions Not
Available
b
Auto
Picture
The camera automatically selects the
appropriate Capture Mode for taking pictures.
Cont. Shooting,
Auto Bracket,
White Balance,
AE Metering, EV
Compensation,
Focusing Area
A
Program
The camera automatically adjusts the shutter
speed and aperture for taking still pictures. You
can set other shooting functions such as the
flash mode or continuous shooting mode.
None
A
Night
Scene
The camera decreases the shutter speed for
beautiful pictures of night views. To prevent
camera shake, use a tripod or rest the camera on
a flat surface when taking pictures with this
mode. Use the flash if people are included (p.48).
Flash Mode:
Auto, Auto +
Red-eye
Drive Mode:
Cont. Shooting
I
Portrait
Gives your subject a bright, natural look.
Cont. Shooting,
Auto B
other functions
not available in
Picture Modes
q
Land-
scape
The camera sets the focus to keep both near
and far objects as sharp as possible.
White Balance,
Sharpness,
Saturation,
Contrast, AE
Metering
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Flower
Flowers are captured with soft outlines.
C
Kids
For taking pictures of children who move
around a lot.
i
Surf &
Snow
For taking pictures under extremely bright
conditions such as beach and snow scenes.
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Sport
Suitable for photographing fast moving
subjects. The focus stays on the moving subject
until the shutter opens.
E
Pet
The camera takes into account the color of the
pet’s fur for proper exposure (p.49).
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