Minolta 2084401, 2163-910, 9222-2163-11 SUBJECT-PROGRAM Selection, Portrait, Landscape

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SUBJECT-PROGRAM SELECTION

Portrait

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 subject that appears sharp (p. 52).

Press the subject-program

button until the subject-

program indicator points to

.

Landscape

Landscape photography requires a large depth-of-field to make sure the subject and background are in focus. In landscape mode, the camera is set to obtain the greatest depth-of-field possible, while maintaining a shutter speed fast enough to prevent blurring from camera shake.

SUBJECT / DRIVE

Press the subject-program

button until the subject-

program indicator points to

.

•For best results use the telephoto setting of the lens.

•Use fill flash (p. 37) when your subject is backlit or has strong shadows across the face.

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

•Use night portrait mode (p.44) with subjects at night.

•For best results zoom to a wide angle setting or use a wide angle lens. Include a foreground subject or detail to create a feeling of depth in the picture.

•Use flash when a subject in the foreground is backlit or has strong shadows across the face. Without a foreground subject, the flash will have no effect on the landscape. Please see page 36 for the camera’s flash range.

•For best results, use a tripod.

•Use night portrait mode (p.44) with subjects or scenery at night.

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