Selecting a Shooting Mode

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Pictures Taking

Taking Pictures in Dimly Lit Locations

When taking pictures under low light conditions, such as during twilight or at night, the camera shutter must be opened longer to allow more light in. This camera comes with a special mode A (Night Scene) for taking pictures when light levels are low. In Night Scene mode, the camera decreases the shutter speed for optimal exposure to capture beautiful pictures at night. You can also use this mode to take portraits with night scenes in the background as the camera will automatically select a long shutter speed even when using the flash.

Memo

•When pictures are taken in dimly lit locations, the shutter must stay open longer which contributes to camera shake. When using a shutter speed at which camera shake is likely to occur, f(camera shake warning) appears on the LCD monitor. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and the self- timer or remote control function.

•You can also increase the ISO sensitivity setting to take pictures in dimly lit locations without using the flash. When the sensitivity is increased, the shutter speed also increases, making it easier to prevent camera shake and blurring of the subject. However, noise, which appears as a grainy pattern, may appear in the picture (p.67).

Taking Pictures of Your Pet

In Pet mode (E), choose the appropriate icon depending on whether your pet is dark, light, or in between. The exposure will automatically be adjusted to produce the best picture. Choosing either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture. Choose whichever you prefer.

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