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Taking Pictures
1
Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select B, A,
c, S or U.
3
Press the 4 button.
The B, A, c, S or U mode is selected and the camera returns to
capture status.
When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function
is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.72).
4
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.
5
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
c
Digital SR
Higher sensitivity reduces blur. The sensitivity is
automatically set to AUTO and the number of recorded
pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944).
S
Fireworks
For capturing fireworks. Use of a tripod or other support
is suggested. The shutter speed is fixed at 4 sec. and
the sensitivity is fixed at the minimum value.
U
Candlelight For capturing scenes in candlelight.
• The shutter speed tends to be slower when taking pictures of dark
scenes.
• To prevent camera shake, set the Shake Reduction function (p.118) or
use a tripod and/or remote control (optional) (p.95), or the self-timer
function (p.92).
Shutter release
button
Four-way controller
4 button