Basic Photography

Step 1 - Select PMode

This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in P(auto) mode. In this automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode, the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, producing optimal results in most situations.

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Rotate the mode dial to P

Turn the camera on

•The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will display a welcome screen (Q 97). The camera is ready to shoot when the monitor shows the view through the camera lens.

Shooting mode/scene mode

Pindicates auto mode.

Image mode

Choose from six options depending on how you plan to use the picture (Q79). The default setting is Q.

Memory/memory card

When the camera contains a memory card, / is displayed, and when there is no card in the camera, } is displayed.

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Flash mode

Choose from five modes depending on lighting and your creative intent (Q 24). The default setting is !#(auto).

Number of exposures remaining

The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the memory or memory card and the option chosen for Image mode (Q79).

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