Land Mode: If you are taking land pictures, set the camera to Land Mode. Now the camera is automatically programmed to take great land pictures. The camera evaluates light conditions through the lens. If it’s too dark, the camera uses the built-in flash to fire a pre-flash (to test the picture quality) and a primary flash for taking a properly exposed picture. If you like, you can override the camera’s fully automatic functions. In many cases you might actually take a better picture without flash, such as in longer shooting distances in low light or indoor, and you can select “no flash.” In other cases, even in bright light, you might select “fill-flash” to brighten up shadows and avoid dark areas. Sometimes pictures can be “grainy” if you do not have enough light and do not use the flash. No matter how dark it is, even if it becomes impossible for any camera to take a sharp picture, the camera will still try to take a picture. If that happens, get closer to the subject and use a flash or another good light source. In general, the closer you are to your subject and the brighter the light conditions are, the better the picture results will be. With a little experimenting you will quickly be on your way towards great digital pictures to share with your friends and family.
Your computer
It’s easy to connect the camera to your computer, to download pictures, edit pictures and print or email pictures.
Download – The USB connection will quickly transfer pictures from your camera to your computer. Please refer to the detailed instructions on page 29 on how to connect your camera to the computer.
Editing – You will enjoy picture editing with MGI Photo Suite®, but you can also use your own picture-publishing program that you are familiar with. First take pictures in the highest quality setting. Then you can make adjustments to the image on your computer, like cropping, adjusting the picture size or some really creative special effects.
Printing – For photo-like 5” x 7” prints, set the printer on the highest resolu- tion and use high-quality glossy photo paper. You will discover that creating a vacation trip report on Word® with your best pictures is an impressive way to save and share your memories. You are also able to make enlargements up to 11” x 17”.
There are many great books and websites dedicated to the world of digital photography. Please visit our website: www.sealife-cameras.com for links to the best website and other suggestions on how to learn more about digital photography.