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Advanced
Features
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NPROGRAMMED AUTO
STILL IMAGE MODE
Set the Mode dial to “N”.
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).

Program Shift

This function allows you to change the combination
of shutter speed and aperture without changing the
exposure setting, simply by pressing the “f”. The
shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in
yellow when the camera is in Program Shift mode.
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Program Shift is automatically cancelled in the following
situations:
iWhen the photography mode is changed
iWhen you switch to playback mode
iWhen the camera is switched off.

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 scene.
You can choose from 4 types of scene (m, ,, .
or /).
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In “?” photography mode, the focus is set to “AF(CENTER)”.
1
Choose from 4 scenes on the LCD monitor and
then press “f” to set your selection.
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
,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.
n, c
BAUTO ?SCENE POSITION
STILL IMAGE MODE