Pentax A10 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Taking Pictures
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You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. There
are nine available modes in Picture mode.
1
Press the four-way controller (
3
) in
Capture mode.
The Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (
2345
)
to choose the desired mode.
For example, select H (Landscape mode).
3
Press the OK button.
4
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will
light green when the camera is in focus.
5
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
Selecting the Picture Mode According to the
Shooting Scene (Picture Mode)
H
Landscape
Lets you capture the natural colors of landscape views.
I
Flower
Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures.
Portrait
Lets you take portraits with spatial effect, by emphasizing the person.
x
Candlelight
Ideal for capturing a candlelit atmosphere.
L
Surf & Snow
Lets you take photos against dazzling backgrounds like beaches or
snow-covered mountains.
Sport
Lets you take clear pictures of moving subjects with a high shutter speed.
E Pet
Lets you take clear pictures of pets to fit the hair color.
Text
Lets you take clear pictures of text or writing. Also lets you turn
colored text black/white or reverse color.
K
Food
Lets you take appetizing pictures of prepared food.
Shutter release button
Four-way controller
OK button
Auto Picture
OKMENU
OK
Cancel
Landscape
OKMENU
OK
Cancel
Picture mode