Pentax 30 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
Setting the Shooting Functions
Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing
back or deleting images.
To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the
Q Playback button.
To change from Playback mode to Capture mode, press the
Q Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway or
fully.
Display the virtual mode dial to select Capture mode. There are 12
modes to choose from.
Changing the Mode
Switching Between Capture Mode and Playback Mode
Selecting the Capture Mode
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Program mode
The camera automatically sets the shutter
speed and aperture for taking still pictures.
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H
Picture mode
Landscape mode
Lets you take landscape photos with bright
colors.
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A
Night-Scene mode
Lets you take dark scenes such as night
views.
B
Night-Scene Portrait
Lets
you take portraits in dark conditions.
J
Portrait mode
Lets you take portraits with spatial effect, by
emphasizing the person.
L
Surf & Snow mode
Lets you take clear photos at dazzling places
like beaches and snow covered mountains.
I
Flower mode Lets you take flower photos bright in color.
C
Party mode
Lets you take pictures of a party while
capturing the background.
K
Food mode
Lets you take vivid pictures of prepared food
that will whet your appetite.
E
Pet mode
Lets you take pictures of your pet that
beautifully capture the color of your pet’s coat.
C
Movie Picture mode Lets you take movie pictures. p.62
F
Panorama Assist mode
Lets you take pictures to create panoramic
images using the povided software.
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