LEVEL II

Now that you are comfortable with the operation of the camera, take more control of the creative process by telling the camera what kind of picture you want to take.

The subject program modes let you take more control without leaving the program exposure mode. In each of the subject program modes, the camera will automatically set the best possible shutter speed and aperture for the type of picture you are taking.

This section also lets you explore the use of the Self- timer and Continuous Advance modes.

Subject Program Selection

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Portrait Mode

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Landscape Mode

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Close-Up Mode

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Sports Mode

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Night Portrait Mode

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Photographing Night Scenes

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Drive Mode

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Self-Timer

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Continuous Advance

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Each of these functions can be explored independently after Level I has been mastered.

•Press the program-reset button to return the camera to Full- Auto operation.

SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION

Portrait Mode

Portraits have the greatest impact when a shallow depth-of-field* is used to separate the subject from the background. In Portrait mode, the necessary settings are made automatically, leaving you free to capture the perfect expression.

*Depth-of-field is the area in front of and behind the point you focused on that appears sharp (p42).

Press the subject-program button until the subject-program

pointer is under .

Tips

•For best results use a mid-telephoto lens with a large aperture.

•Use fill flash (p27) when your subject is backlit or has strong shadows across the face.

•Lock focus on your subject’s eyes and be ready to capture the perfect expression.

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