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Taking 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.

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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 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. (1p.77)

•The number of recorded pixels is set at 1280×960 in xmode.

•You can assign the ymode to the Capture Mode Palette if it does not appear there already. (1p.57)

•The sensitivity is set at 50 in ymode.

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