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AxyTaking Pictures of Dark Scenes(Night Scene/Candlelight/Fireworks Mode)

You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes.

AUse this mode when taking pictures of night views.

x This mode is ideal for capturing a candlelit atmosphere.

y Use this mode to take spectacular pictures of fireworks.

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select A (Night Scene), x(Candlelight) or y(Fireworks).

3 Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes.

• To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and the self-timer function. (p.76)

In xmode, the sensitivity is automatically adjusted to between 64 and 800 when set to [Auto]. (p.96)

The sensitivity is set at 64, the focus mode is set to s, and the flash mode is set to a in ymode. In addition, the shutter speed is set at 4 sec. and the aperture is left open, and EV compensation is not available.

In A, xor ymode, AE metering is set to multi-segment metering.

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