Instruction manual

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SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION
Press the subject-program
button until the subject-program
pointer is under .
Portrait Mode
Portraits have the greatest impact
when a shallow depth-of-field* is
used to separate the subject from
the background. In Portrait mode,
the necessary settings are made
automatically, leaving you free to
capture the perfect expression.
* Depth-of-field is the area in front of
and behind the point you focused
on that appears sharp (p41).
Tips
• For best results use a mid-telephoto lens with a large aperture.
• Use flash when your subject is backlit or there are strong
shadows across the face (p26).
• Lock focus on your subject’s eyes and be ready to capture the
perfect expression.
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SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION
Press the subject-program
button until the subject-program
pointer is under .
Landscape photography requires
a large depth-of-field to make
sure everything is in focus. In
Landscape mode, the camera is
set to obtain the greatest depth-
of-field possible, while
maintaining a shutter speed fast
enough to prevent blur due to
camera shake.
Tips
• For best results zoom to a wide view or use a wide angle lens
and include a foreground subject or detail to create a feeling of
depth in the picture.
• Use flash when a subject in the foreground is backlit or has
strong shadows across the face. If there is no subject in the
foreground, do not use flash.
• Use a tripod, especially at slower shutter speeds.
Landscape Mode