• Taking Photographs
• Choosing a Shooting Mode

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Modes [P], [S], [A], and [M] can be selected via adjustments to shutter speed and/or aperture. In auto mode ([AUTO]), you can let the camera automatically recognize the scene and the subject to adjust settings, or you can choose the scene yourself.

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• Y ([AUTO])
• Mode [P]: Program AE
• Mode [S]: Shutter-Priority AE
• Mode [A]: Aperture-Priority AE
• Mode [M]: Manual Exposure

Y ([AUTO])

The camera automatically detects the subject and adjusts focus and chooses a scene mode appropriately.

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Icon	Description
Scene	C : [LANDSCAPE] d : [NIGHT] h : [NIGHT (TRIPOD)] e : [MACRO] Q : [SUNSET] x : [SKY] y : [GREENERY] h : [PORTRAIT] g : [BACKLIT PORTRAIT] c : [MOVING OBJECT] a : [PORTRAIT&MOTION] b : [BACKLIT PORTRAIT&MOTION]
Subject	gu : [PORTRAIT] E : [ANIMAL] F : [BIRD] G : [AUTOMOBILE] H : [MOTORCYCLE&BIKE] I : [AIRPLANE] J : [TRAIN]

Choosing a Scene Mode

After rotating the auto mode selector lever to [AUTO], you can rotate the front command dial to choose from the scene modes listed below, optimizing camera settings for the selected subject type.

Scene	Description
Y[AUTO]	The camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the scene and subject.
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.

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.

1. Rotate the auto mode selector lever to z.

   

2. Slide the lens aperture mode switch to [A].

   

3. Rotate the shutter speed dial to [A].

   

   

   [P] will appear in the display.

   

Mode [S]: Shutter-Priority AE

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

1. Rotate the auto mode selector lever to z.

   

2. Slide the lens aperture mode switch to [A].

   

3. Rotate the shutter speed dial to select a shutter speed.

   

   

   [S] will appear in the display.

   

Time ([T])

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

1. Set shutter speed 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])

Choose 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. Set shutter speed 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.
   • Releasing the shutter button closes the shutter, ending the exposure. Processing will begin, and the camera will display the processing time remaining.

Mode [A]: Aperture-Priority AE

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

1. Rotate the auto mode selector lever to z.

   

2. Rotate the shutter speed dial to [A].

   

3. Slide the lens aperture mode switch to Z.

   

   

   [A] will appear in the display.

   

4. Rotate the lens aperture ring to choose an aperture.

   If the lens is not equipped with an aperture ring, aperture can be adjusted using the front command dial on the camera.

   If the lens is not equipped with an aperture ring or if the aperture ring is in the [A] position, aperture can be adjusted by rotating the front command dial.

   The roles played by the front command dial can be changed using D[BUTTON/DIAL SETTING] > [COMMAND DIAL SETTING].

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.

1. Rotate the auto mode selector lever to z.

   

2. Slide the lens aperture mode switch to Z.

   

3. Rotate the shutter speed dial to select a shutter speed other than [A].

   

   

   [M] will appear in the display.

   

4. Rotate the shutter speed dial to choose a shutter speed and the lens aperture ring to choose an aperture.

   The manual exposure display includes an exposure indicator that shows the amount the picture would be under- or over-exposed at current settings.

   If the lens is not equipped with an aperture ring, aperture can be adjusted using the front command dial on the camera.

   If the lens is not equipped with an aperture ring or if the aperture ring is in the [A] position, aperture can be adjusted by rotating the front command dial.

   The roles played by the front command dial can be changed using D[BUTTON/DIAL SETTING] > [COMMAND DIAL SETTING].