HP R817 manual Using the Shooting Modes

Using the Shooting Modes

Shooting modes allow you to optimize ISO speed, F-number (aperture), and shutter speed. Some shooting modes (such as Action, Landscape, and Sunset) predefine these settings for certain types of scenes, allowing you to take pictures quickly when you do not have the time to specify the settings yourself. Others (such as Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual) let you specify settings, allowing you complete control for difficult scenes or for special effects.

To select a shooting mode, press , use the buttons to highlight the desired shooting mode, then press .

Setting Description

Auto Mode (Default) Use this mode when you need to take a good shot quickly, and do not have time to select a special shooting mode. Auto Mode works well for most shots in normal situations. The camera automatically selects the best F-number (aperture), ISO speed, and shutter speed for the scene.

Landscape Use this mode for scenes with deep perspective, such as mountains or city skylines, so that the foreground and background are in focus. The camera combines a higher F-number for better depth of field with higher saturation for a more vivid effect.

Portrait Use this mode for pictures that have one or more people as their primary subject. The camera combines a smaller F-number to blur the background, with lower sharpness for a more natural effect.

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