Choosing a camera mode

Choose from the camera modes described below.

Full Auto

Allows you to take photos without having to make complex settings. The available settings include:

Flash, including auto, red-eye reduction, forced, and off

Self timer

Image quality

Optical zoom

Digital zoom

(when using the LCD monitor)

Macro, panorama or normal (when using the LCD monitor)

Quick playback of photos and messages (when using the LCD monitor)

Program

For users who want a moderate amount of control over the camera’s features. Available settings include:

All of the settings that are available in the Full Auto camera mode

Slow synchro flash

Sensitivity

Predefined exposure

Fine exposure adjustment (in increments of 0.5 EV)

Auto, custom, or fixed white balance

Manual

For experienced users who want complete control over the camera’s wide array of features. Available settings include:

All of the settings that are available in the Full Auto camera mode

Slow synchro flash

Sensitivity

Fine exposure adjustment (in increments of 0.2 EV)

Manual exposure adjustment using the auto exposure, manual exposure, aperture priority, and fixed settings features

Manual focus features

Spot and divided brightness metering systems

Auto, custom, or fixed white balance

4-6Making Settings