DIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAMS

Automatic selection

Portrait

Sports Action

Landscape

Sunset

Night Portrait

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Super Macro Auto recording

(off)

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

Set the mode switch to the Digital subject Program posi- tion. Simply press the left and right keys of the controller to select the appropriate subject program; the active subject program is displayed at the top of the monitor. For more on Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection, see page 25.

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.

Sports action - used to capture action by maximizing shutter speeds. When using flash, the subject must be within the flash range (p. 29). 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. When the sun is above the horizon, do not point the camera toward the sun for prolonged periods of time. The intensity of the sun could damage the CCD. Between exposures, turn off the camera or cover the lens.

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