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Taking Photographs
The Shooting Menu............................................................... 132–134
The chart below shows the basic order for adjusting settings when taking photographs. Before proceeding, be sure to read “Using Camera Menus” ( 39) for information on menu operations. Image Quality and Size........................................................... 41–45
Choosing a Shooting Mode................................................... 62–63
Focus..................................................................................... 64–74
Exposure: Metering................................................................ 75
Exposure: Exposure Mode....................................................... 76–83
Exposure: Exposure Compensation......................................... 86
Exposure: Bracketing.............................................................. 87–93
How important is background lighting to the photograph?
Optimizing Images................................................................. 56–61
Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency).................................................... 46–47
White Balance........................................................................ 48–55
Self-Timer Mode.................................................................... 105–106
Using a Remote Control......................................................... 107–110
Flash Photography................................................................. 94–104
Will I need a fl ash?
Is the subject very bright, very dark, or high contrast?
What is more important, shutter speed or aperture?
What is the subject, and how will I compose the photograph?
Will this be a single photo, or a series of photos?
How will this photograph be used?
What lighting is available?
How do I want to control the shutter?
Optional Accessories: Optional Speedlights............................ 186–189