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5. Useful Shooting Functions 49
a Power the camera in
Shooting
mode
(p. 21).
The [ (Rec.)] menu appears.
b
Turn the shooting mode dial and set it to
the desired function as shown above.
c Use the zoom button to achieve the
desired composition (relative to
subject size).
d Press the shutter button halfway to
lock the focus, then press all the way
to shoot the image.
b
a
d
c
zShooting procedures are the same as for the
mode (p. 30).
See page 174 for settings that can be changed
in each shooting mode.
Important points for each function are
shown below.
You can achieve a better blurring effect of the
background by making sure the upper half of your
subject fills the entire LCD monitor or viewfinder.
You can enhance the blurring effect of the
background even more by setting the lens to its
telephoto end setting.
The camera shake warning icon may appear on
the LCD monitor since slower shutter speeds are
frequently used in this mode. If this happens, affix
the camera to a tripod.
The shutter speed slows down. Even if you use the
flash, tell your subjects not to move for a few
moments.
If the Night Scene mode is used to shoot mid-day
shots, the same effects as with the mode can
be obtained.
The slow synchro option automatically turns on.
Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
Noise in the image may be more apparent with dark
subjects.
Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake.