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■List of functions available in each modeWhen the camera does not obtain the correct exposure.When the image is too brightLower the ûsensitivity setting.When the image is too darkRaise the ûsensitivity setting.Use flash.
✽1 AUTO only
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Specify the camera settings for taking pictures to get the best result. A generalguide is given below.
1Select the Photography mode (➡P.34-43).
BAuto Specifies all settings other than Quality, Sensitivity andFinePix COLOR on the camera.À/?Selects the best Scene position setting for the scene beingshot.sManual Sets the “Exposure compensation”, “Photometry”, “Whitebalance” and “AF mode” to manual to easily control yourself.M/<Changes the aperture or shutter speed setting so that theaction is frozen, the flow of the motion is conveyed, or thebackground is out of focus.
2Specify the photography settings (➡P.44-46).
eMacro Used for close-up shots.dFlash Used for shots in dark locations or for backlit subjects, etc.
3Take the pictures (check the exposure and focus ➡adjust
the shot composition ➡press the shutter button down fully).
★You can use the menus for more detailed settings (➡P.48-62).
The table below provides a number of sample settings. Use the settings effectively.Natural light/Scene position

TAKING PICTURES — SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS

PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS
3Advanced
Features
To achieve this result Sample settings
To express the motion of the subject Set the Photography mode to “M” and select a slow shutter
speed. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
To freeze the subject’s movement Set the Photography mode to “M” and select a fast shutter
speed.
To make the subject stand out by having the area in front
of and behind the subject out of focus
Set the Photography mode to “<” and select a wide aperture
setting.
To get a very large depth of focus Set the Photography mode to “<” and select a narrow aperture
setting.
Use a tripod to prevent camera shake because shutter speed
decreases.
To prevent the image from having a red or blue cast
due to the light source
Change the “White balance” setting in the photography menu.
To avoid missing snapshot opportunities Take pictures in AUTO mode (see “Using the Camera”).
Shoot with HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING.
To prevent the subject from being overexposed or
underexposed and to show the substance and textures
of the subject clearly
Use exposure compensation.
Select (+) if the background is pale and (–) if the background is
dark.