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Recording pictures (basic)
Taking Pictures
∫The Mode Dial
This camera has a mode dial to suit for recording of many kinds of scenes. Select the desired mode and enjoy the variety of recording.
Rotate the mode dial slowly and securely.
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: Programme AE mode (P30)
The exposure is automatically adjusted by the camera.
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The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
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The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
: Manual exposure (P51)
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.
: Macro mode (P54)
This mode allows you to take a picture closely focusing on the subject.
2 SCN
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SCN
SCN1 : Scene mode 1
SCN2 : Scene mode 2 (P56)
This mode allows you to take pictures depending on the recording scenes.
This mode also allows you to set [SCENE MENU] (P25) on the [SETUP] menu to [OFF] and set the scene modes which are frequently used to [ SCN1 ] and [ SCN2 ] on the mode dial.
It is convenient because you can select the scene mode quickly and minimise the operation.
: Playback mode (P44)
This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures.
: Motion image mode (P54)
This mode allows you to record motion images with audio.
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