Pentax PENTAX Q-S1 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Shooting
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Select the capture mode that suits the subject and shooting
conditions.
The following capture modes are available on this camera.
tMemo
The functions that can be set vary depending on the capture
mode. Refer to “Restrictions on Each Capture Mode” (p.71)
for details.
1 Set the mode dial to S.
The scene mode selection screen appears.
2 Use ABCD to select a
scene mode.
Selecting the Appropriate
Capture Mode
Capture Mode Application Page
R
(Auto Picture
modes)
Automatically selects the optimal
capture mode from a (Standard),
b (Portrait), c (Landscape),
d (Macro), f (Night Scene
Portrait), g (Sunset), h (Blue Sky)
or i (Forest).
p.28
S
(Scene modes)
Offers you various scene modes to
choose from.
p.30
U
(Blur Control
mode)
Enables you to create a picture that
looks as if it was taken with a wide-
open aperture and shallow depth of
field, by shooting multiple images with
different focus positions and merging
them into a single image.
p.31
G/I/J/L
(Exposure
modes)
Changes the shutter speed and
aperture value.
p.32
C
(Movie mode)
Records a movie. p.34
Scene Modes
b Portrait
For capturing portraits. Reproduces a
healthy and bright skin tone.
c Landscape
For capturing landscape views.
Reproduces the vivid green of trees.
d Macro
For capturing tiny objects at close focus
range like flowers, coins, jewelry, and
more.
e Moving Object
For capturing images of fast moving
subjects.
f
Night Scene
Portrait
For capturing images of people in low
light conditions, such as dusk or at night.
g Sunset
For capturing sunrises or sunsets in
beautiful, vivid color.
h Blue Sky
For capturing images of blue sky.
Produces a more impressive deep blue.
i Forest
Enhances colors of trees and sunbeams
through foliage and produces a vivid color
image.
j Night Scene Used for shooting at night.
k
Night Scene
HDR
Takes three consecutive images at three
different exposure levels to create a
single composite image with them.
l Night Snap For taking snapshots in poorly lit place.
Portrait
Portrait
For capturing portraits.
For capturing portraits.
Reproduces a healthy
Reproduces a healthy
and bright skin tone
and bright skin tone
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