DISPLAY BUTTON - RECORDING MODE

DIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAMS

The display button controls the LCD monitor display. The display switches between full display and live image only each time the button is pressed. If auto reset (p. 76) is active, the display resets to full when the camera is turned off. If the display button is pressed and held, Hibright LCD activates, see page 52.

Full display

Live image only

CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING

If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be hand held safely, the camera-shake warning indicator appears on the monitor. Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion and is more pronounced at the telephoto position of the lens than at the wide-angle position. Although the warning appears, the shutter can still be released. If the warning appears, place the camera on a tripod or use the built-in flash.

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Portrait

Super Macro

Landscape

Sunset

Night View

Night Portrait

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Digital subject programs optimize the camera’s exposure, white-balance, and image-processing systems for specific conditions and subjects.

Set the recording-mode switch to the Digital Subject Program position. Simply press the left and right keys of the controller to select the appropriate subject program; the subject program indicator is enlarged when selected. Press the center button of the controller to enter the set- ting.

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

Super Macro - for close-up photographs down to 5cm (2 in.). When selected, the lens zooms automatically to the Super Macro position; the zoom position cannot be changed. At close object distances, the flash may cause overexposure or uneven illumination, set the flash mode to flash cancel (p. 28). The use of a tripod is recom- mended.

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

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Recording - basic operation

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