Starting the recording mode

How to use the PROGRAM mode ( ) Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the aperture value and shutter speed. Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode.

5.Select the PROGRAM mode by rotating the mode dial.

6.Press the menu button to configure advanced functions such as image size (p.49), quality (p.50), metering (p.51), continuous shooting (p.52) , picture effects (p.53) and special effects (p.54).

7.Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

8.Press the shutter button to capture an image.

How to use the APERTURE PRIORITY mode ( ) Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for AUTO mode.

5.Select the APERTURE PRIORITY mode by rotating the mode dial.

6.Select the desired aperture value by rotating the jog dial.

7.Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using either the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

8.Press the shutter button to capture an image.

*Smaller Aperture values make the object sharp but blur the background. Larger Aperture values make both the object and background sharp.

[ PROGRAM mode ]

[ Aperture priority mode ]

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