Introduction

The Mode Dial

To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial.

P (PROGRAM AE): Select for full control over

M (MANUAL): Select for full control over

camera settings, including shutter speed

all camera settings except shutter speed

and aperture (pg. 27).

(pg. 28). Choose between program and

 

aperture-priority AE.

A(MOVIE): Record movies with sound

O: Improve clarity, reduce noise,

(pg. 48).

 

increase dynamic range, or let the camera

SP (SCENE POSITION): Choose a scene suited

automatically adjust settings to suit the

to the subject or shooting conditions and

scene (pg. 21).

let the camera do the rest (pg. 23).

k(AUTO): A simple “point-and-shoot”

B(NATURAL LIGHT): Capture natural light

mode recommended for first-time users

indoors, under low light, or where the

of digital cameras (pg. 21).

flash can not be used (pg. 23).

A(NATURAL & K): Helps ensure good results in situations with difficult lighting. Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes two shots: one shot without the flash to preserve natural lighting, followed immediately by a second shot with the flash (pg. 22).

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