38
Taking Photographs
The chart below shows the basic order for adjusting settings when taking
photographs. Before proceeding, be sure to read “Using Camera Menus”
( 39) for information on menu operations.
Image Quality and Size..........................................................
41–47
Choosing a Shooting Mode ..................................................
70–71
Focus....................................................................................
72–83
Exposure: Metering...............................................................
84
Exposure: Exposure Mode......................................................
85–94
Exposure: Exposure Compensation ........................................
97
Exposure: Bracketing.............................................................
98–105
How important is background lighting to the photograph?
Image Adjustment ................................................................
65–69
Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)...................................................
48–50
White Balance.......................................................................
51–64
Interval Timer Photography ...................................................
118–122
Self-Timer Mode ...................................................................
123
Flash Photography ................................................................
106–117
Will I need a fl ash?
Is the subject very bright, very dark, or high contrast?
What is more important, shutter speed or aperture?
What is the subject, and how will I compose the photography?
Will this be a single photo, or a series of photos?
How will this photograph be used?
What lighting is available?
How do I want to control the shutter?