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Advanced
Features
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Set the Mode dial to “s”.
1
The “s” manual photography mode changes each
time the “T” button is pressed.
2

NProgrammed Auto

➡P.40

This is an automatic mode that allows you to
specify any of the settings other than the
shutter speed and aperture. This allows you to
take shots relatively simply in the same way
as the Shutter-priority Auto and Aperture-
priority Auto modes (program shift).

MShutter-Priority Auto

➡P.41

This is an automatic mode that allows you to
set the shutter speed. You can use this mode
for shots where you want to freeze a moving
subject (fast shutter speed) or convey the
impression of movement (slow shutter speed).
hShutter speed settings
3 sec. to 1/1000 sec. in 1/3 EV steps

<Aperture-Priority Auto

➡P.42

This is an automatic mode that allows you to
set the aperture.
This mode can be used to take shots where
the background is out of focus (wide aperture)
or where the focus remains sharp even over
long distances (narrow aperture).
hAperture settings
F2.8 to F8 in 1/3 EV steps (wide-angle)

>Manual

➡P.43

Manual mode allows you to set any shutter
speed and aperture setting.
hShutter speed settings
3 sec. to 1/2000 sec. in 1/3 EV steps
hAperture settings
F2.8 to F8 in 1/3 EV steps (wide-angle)

BAUTO

Set the Mode dial to “B”.
This is the easiest mode to use and can be used
for most types of shot.

?SCENE POSITION

Set the Mode dial to “?”.
This mode provides options tailored to different
types of scenes.
You can choose from 4 types of scenes (m, ,, .
or /).
1
The scene position photography mode changes
each time the “T” button is pressed.
2
Macro mode cannot be used with any of the “?”
modes.
Explanation Available flash modes
mPortrait This is the best mode for shooting portraits. Skin tones are
shown beautifully and the overall tone is soft. x, b, d, c, n
,Landscape
This is the best mode for shooting scenery in daylight and
provides crisp, clear shots of scenery such as buildings and
mountains.
Flash not available.
.Sports This is the best mode for shooting sporting events. This mode
gives priority to faster shutter speeds. x, d
/Night Scene
This is the best mode for evening and night scenes. This mode
allows you to take shots where priority is given to slow shutter
speeds of up to 3 seconds. To prevent camera shake, always
use a tripod.
c, n
BAUTO/?SCENE POSITION
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS
sMANUAL
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS