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Advanced Features
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NPROGRAMMED AUTO

PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS
Set the Mode dial to “N” (Programmed).
This is an automatic mode to specify the settings
except for the shutter speed and aperture setting.
This is a simple way to take pictures the same as
the Shutter-priority Auto and Aperture-priority Auto
modes (Program shift).

Program shift

Press “a” or “b” to select different shutter speed
and aperture setting combinations without changing
the exposure setting. The shutter speed and
aperture setting appear in yellow when the camera
is in Program shift mode.
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Any of the following cancels Program shift:
iChanging the Mode dial setting
iPopping the flash up
iSetting the camera to Playback mode
iTurning the camera off
The shutter speed and aperture setting display
When the brightness of the subject is outside the
camera’s brightness metering range, “---” appears as
the shutter speed and aperture setting on the LCD
monitor.
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Set the Mode dial to “B”.
This is the easiest mode to use and can be used
for most types of shots.
Set the Mode dial to “m”.
This is the most suitable for shooting portraits. Skin
tones are shown beautifully and the overall tone is
soft.
Set the Mode dial to “,”.
This mode is the best for shooting scenery in
daylight and provides crisp, clear shots of scenery
such as buildings and mountains.
Set the Mode dial to “.”.
This is the most suitable for shooting sporting
events. The priority to faster shutter speeds is
given.
Set the Mode dial to “/”.
This mode is the best for shooting evening and
night scene. The priority to slow shutter speeds (up
to 2 seconds) is given. To avoid camera shake,
always use a tripod.
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The camera selects the “100” sensitivity setting. Choose the
sensitivity setting that best suits the conditions.
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See P.31 for information on available flashes.
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See P.31 for information on available flashes.
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The camera selects the “100” sensitivity setting. Choose the
sensitivity setting that best suits the conditions.
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Flash not available. When the flash is popped up, “v
appears.
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The camera selects the “200” sensitivity setting. Choose the
sensitivity setting that best suits the conditions.
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See P.31 for information on available flashes.
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The camera selects the “200” sensitivity setting. Choose the
sensitivity setting that best suits the conditions.
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See P.31 for information on available flashes.

BAUTO

mPORTRAIT

,LANDSCAPE

.SPORTS

/NIGHT SCENE

BAUTO / mPORTRAIT /

,LANDSCAPE / .SPORTS / /NIGHT SCENE

PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS