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Advanced
Features
NPROGRAMMED AUTO
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS
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

By turning the Command dial, this mode allows you
to select different shutter speed and aperture
setting combinations without changing the
exposure setting. 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 the flash is popped up
iWhen “∞” EXTERNAL FLASH in the main menu is set to
“ON”
iWhen the Playback mode is selected
iWhen the camera is turned 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.
Choose from 4 types of scene (m, ,, .or /).
1
Turn the Command dial to select the setting.
2
Macro mode cannot be used with any of the “?”
modes.
Explanation Available flash modes
mPortrait This is the best mode for shooting portrait. 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.
When the flash is popped up,
“v” appears.
.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 scene. 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
◆The shutter speed and aperture setting display ◆
When the brightness of the subject is outside the
camera’s brightness metering range, “---” appears as
the shutter speed and aperture setting on the screen.
BAUTO /?SCENE POSITION
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS