Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

T IMAGE QUALITY

Choose how much image files are compressed. Select FINE (low compression) for higher image quality, NORMAL (high compression) to increase the number of pictures that can be stored.

U DYNAMIC RANGE

Control contrast. Higher values are recommended for scenes that include both sunlight and deep shade or for increased contrast when photographing such subjects as sunlight on water, brightly-lit autumn leaves, and portraits taken against a blue sky; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at higher values. If AUTO is selected, the camera will automatically select values between 100% and 400% in response to shooting conditions.

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D 800% is available only when U DYNAMIC RANGE is selected in O mode and an option other than d Velvia/VIVID or e ASTIA/SOFT is selected for W FILM SIMULATION.

C WHITE BALANCE

For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source (for an explanation of “white balance,” see the Glossary on page 108).

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AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.

QMeasure a value for white balance. p For subjects in direct sunlight. q For subjects in the shade.

s Use under “daylight” fluorescent lights. t Use under “warm white” fluorescent lights. u Use under “cool white” fluorescent lights. r Use under incandescent lighting.

If AUTO does not produce the desired results (for example, when taking close-ups), select Q and measure a value for white balance or choose the option that matches the light source.

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