• Taking Photographs
• Choosing a Shooting Mode

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For control over shutter speed and aperture ([P], [S], [A], and [M] modes), rotate the auto mode selector lever to z. Rotate the lever to [AUTO] to choose from modes suited to specific subject types, or select S [ADVANCED SR AUTO] to let the camera automatically match the mode to the subject.

• Mode [P]: Program AE
• Mode [S]: Shutter-Priority AE
• Mode [A]: Aperture-Priority AE
• Mode [M]: Manual Exposure
• Auto Mode

Mode [P]: Program AE

Let the camera choose shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Other values that produce the same exposure can be selected with program shift.

Mode [S]: Shutter-Priority AE

Choose a shutter speed and let the camera adjust aperture for optimal exposure.

Time ([T])

Rotate the shutter speed dial to [T] (time) to choose slow shutter speeds for long time-exposures. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the camera moving during the exposure.

1. Rotate the shutter speed dial to [T].

   

2. Rotate the rear command dial to choose a shutter speed.

   

3. Press the shutter button all the way down to take a picture at the selected shutter speed. At speeds of 1 s or slower, a count-down timer will be displayed while the exposure is in progress.

Bulb ([B])

Select a shutter speed of [B] (bulb) for long time-exposures in which you open and close the shutter manually. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the camera moving during the exposure.

1. Rotate the shutter speed dial to [B].

   

2. Press the shutter button all the way down. The shutter will remain open for up to 60 minutes while the shutter button is pressed; the display shows the time elapsed since the exposure started.

Mode [A]: Aperture-Priority AE

Choose an aperture and let the camera adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure.

Mode [M]: Manual Exposure

In manual mode, the user controls both shutter speed and aperture. Shots can be deliberately overexposed (brighter) or underexposed (darker), opening the door for a variety of individual creative expression. The amount the picture would be under- or over-exposed at current settings is shown by the exposure indicator; adjust shutter speed and aperture until the desired exposure is reached.

Auto Mode

Auto mode offers options suited to particular subject types.

Choose from the following options:

Option	Description
S [ADVANCED SR AUTO]	The camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the scene.
h [PORTRAIT]	Choose for portraits.
Z [PORTRAIT ENHANCER]	Processes portraits to give the subject a smooth, natural-looking complexion.
M [LANDSCAPE]	Choose for daylight shots of buildings and landscapes.
N [SPORT]	Choose when photographing moving subjects.
O [NIGHT]	Choose for poorly lit twilight or night scenes.
H [NIGHT (TRIPOD)]	Choose this mode for slow shutter speeds when shooting at night.
p [FIREWORKS]	Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework.
Q [SUNSET]	Choose this mode to record the vivid colors in sunrises and sunsets.
R [SNOW]	Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of scenes dominated by shining white snow.
s [BEACH]	Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of sunlit beaches.
f [UNDERWATER]	Reduces the blue cast typically associated with underwater lighting.
U [PARTY]	Capture indoor background lighting under low-light conditions.
V [FLOWER]	Effective for taking more vivid shots of flowers.
W [TEXT]	Take clear pictures of text or drawings in print.

S [ADVANCED SR AUTO]