Pentax W30 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Taking Pictures
A 4 y
You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes,
such as nightscapes.
1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select A
(Night Scene), 4 (Digital SR (Blur Reduction)) or y
(Fireworks).
3 Press the 4 button.
The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
4 Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.
5 Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes
(Night Scene/Digital SR (Blur Reduction)/
Fireworks Mode)
A
Use this mode when taking pictures of night views.
4
Use this mode to take pictures indoors or in low light conditions.
y
Use this mode to take spectacular pictures of fireworks.
The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes.
To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and the self-timer function.
(p.76)
•In 4 mode, ISO sensitivity is automatically set to auto (64 to
3200). (p.96)
The ISO sensitivity is set at 64, the focus mode is set to s, and
the flash mode is set to a in y mode. In addition, the shutter
speed is set at 4 sec., the aperture is left open and EV
compensation is not available.
In
y
mode, AE metering is set to multi-segment metering.
4, 5
1, 2
3