Pentax M40 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Common Operations
There are 15 available shooting modes.
Capture Mode Palette
In shooting modes other than R, A, O, c and Y, the flash,
focus mode, saturation, contrast, sharpness, white balance, etc.
are automatically set to the optimal settings for each mode.
Some functions may not be available or may not function fully
depending on the shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions
Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.170).
The Capture Mode Palette does not appear even if you press the
four-way controller (3) when Focus Mode is set to \ and focus
position is being adjusted (p.80).
Item Description Page
b
Auto Picture Selects the best capture mode. p.60
R
Program
The basic picture-taking mode. You can let the
camera set the functions or choose various
functions yourself.
p.62
A
Night Scene
Ideal for taking night views. It is best to use a
tripod in this mode. Use the flash if including
people in your picture.
p.68
d
Movie
Use this mode for taking movies. Sound is
recorded at the same time.
p.99
O
Voice Recording
Use this mode to record sound files. Be careful
not to cover the microphone with your hand.
p.143
q
Landscape
Use this mode for taking landscape views. The
depth of field encompasses a wide area.
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Flower
Use this mode for taking bright, colorful pictures
of flowers with soft outlines.
z
Natural Skin Tone
Sets color and brightness so that skin tone
appears more natural than in Portrait mode.
p.64
e
Portrait
Use this mode for taking pictures of people.
Gives your subject a bright, healthy look.
p.64
i
Surf & Snow
For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds,
such as beaches or snowy mountains.
\
Sport
Ideal for taking fast-moving action shots. The
camera keeps the moving subject in focus until
the shutter release button is pressed.
c
Digital SR
(Blur reduction)
Uses higher sensitivity to reduce blur when
taking pictures.
p.63