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 control of

 

camera settings such as exposure

 

compensation, white balance, and ISO

 

sensitivity. The mode automatically sets

 

both shutter speed and lens aperture

A(MOVIE): Record movies with sound

(pg. 19).

(pg. 43).

SRC(SCENE RECOGNITION): Select forD/E(SCENE POSITION): Choose a

scene suited to the subject or shooting

letting the camera automatically adjust

conditions and let the camera do the rest

settings to suit the scene (pg. 13).

(pg. 20).

 

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. 19).

flash can not be used (pg. 20).

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. 19).

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