Starting the recording mode
How to use the ASR mode
This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get a
1. Select the ASR mode by rotating the Mode dial.
2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
3. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
Things to watch out for using the ASR mode
-The digital zoom will not operate in the ASR mode.
-If the lighting condition is brighter than fluorescent lighting conditions, the ASR will not activate.
-If the lighting condition is darker than in fluorescent lighting conditions,
camera shake warning indicator ( 
) will display. For best results only take pictures in situations where the camera shake warning
indicator ( 
) is not displayed.
-If the subject is moving, the captured image may be blurred.
-Avoid moving the camera while the [Capturing!] message is displayed to achieve a better result.
-As the ASR uses the camera's digital signal processor, it may take a little longer for the camera to process and save the images.
-L830 : If the image size is
or 
, the ASR mode can't be selected.
-L730 : If the image size is
or 
, the ASR mode can't be selected.
How to use the MANUAL mode
You can manually configure all functions aperture value and shutter speed.
1. Select the MANUAL mode by rotating the mode dial.
2. Press the Fn button and menu for the shutter speed and aperture value will display.
Up / Down button : changes aperture value
Left / Right button : changes shutter speed.
3. Press the Fn button twice and take an image.
Smaller Aperture values make the object sharp but blur the background. Larger Aperture values make both the object and background sharp.
High Shutter speeds can capture a moving object in a still image as if the object is not moving. Low Shutter speeds can capture a moving object with an ‘active’ effect.
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