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Shooting Mode

Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial.

P: Automatic mode with pro-

M, A, S: Select for full control over camera settings

(P35), including aperture (M and A) and/or shutter

grammed setting (P36).

speed (M and S).

 

E: Improve clarity, reduce

 

noise, increase dynamic range,

 

or let the camera automatically

 

adjust settings to suit the scene

SP (SCENE POSITION): Choose a

(P23).

scene suited to the subject or

 

shooting conditions and let the

B (AUTO): A simple “point-and-

camera do the rest (P33).

shoot” mode recommended for

 

first-time users of digital cameras.

Adv. (ADVANCED): Sophisticated techniques made easy

 

(P25).

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