DIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAMS

Digital subject programs optimize the camera’s exposure, white-balance, and image-processing systems for specific conditions and subjects. Simply turn the exposure mode dial to select the appropriate subject program.

Portrait - optimized to reproduce warm, soft skin tones and a slight defocusing of the background. Most portraits look best with telephoto lenses; the longer focal length does not exaggerate facial features and the shallower depth of field softens the background. Use the built-in flash with strong direct sunlight or backlight to reduce harsh shadows.

Sports action - used to capture fast action by maximizing shutter speeds. When using a flash, make sure the subject is within the flash range (p. 55). Continuous autofocus (p. 58) and continuous-advance drive mode (p. 50) are active. A monopod is more flexible and compact than a tripod when shooting events.

Landscape - optimized to produce sharp, colorful landscapes. Used with bright outdoor scenery.

Sunset - optimized to reproduce rich, warm sunsets. Take care not to look directly at the sun when it is above the horizon; your eyesight could be damaged permanently.

Night portrait - for deep, subtle night scenes. When used with flash, the subject and background exposures are balanced. Use a tripod to eliminate blurring from camera shake. The flash can only be used with close subjects such as with a portrait of a person. When using the flash, ask your subjects not to move after the burst; long shutter speeds can be used for the background exposure.

Not all recording functions, such as the color mode and Digital Effects Control can be changed when using Digital Subject Programs. The use of auto white balance (AWB) is recommended when using Digital Subject Programs (p. 64).

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