Camera Q & A

 

 

 

Taking Pictures

 

 

Question

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How many pictures can I take?

Memory capacity

118

Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots?

Bmode

16

How can I avoid blurred pictures?

Dual IS mode

18

How can I make good portraits?

Intelligent Face Detection

22

Can I choose my own settings for different scenes?

SP (scene position)

44

Can the camera automatically adjust settings for different scenes?

Rmode

42

Can I choose between clarity, reduced noise, and dynamic range?

S, T, and Umodes

42

How do I shoot close-ups?

Close-ups (macro mode)

27

How do I keep the fl ash from fi ring?

 

 

How do I stop my subjects’ eyes glowing red when I use the fl ash?

Flash mode

28

How do I “fi ll-in” shadows on back-lit subjects?

 

 

How do I take a series of pictures in a single burst?

Continuous shooting mode

32

How do I turn off the lamp on the front of the camera?

AF-assist illuminator

25

How do I take a group portrait that includes the photographer?

Self-timer mode

30

Is there a remote shutter release for this camera?

Remote shutter release

103

(available separately)

 

 

How do I frame pictures with the subject off to one side?

Focus lock

24

Can I take pictures using saved settings?

C1 and C2 modes

51

Can I choose shutter speed and aperture?

P, S, A, and M modes

47–50

How do I adjust exposure?

Exposure compensation

34

How do I simulate the effects of different types of fi lm?

Film simulation

79

How do I shoot movies?

Recording movies

59

How do I frame pictures in the viewfi nder?

EVF/LCD button

4

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