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a c b d aTurn the mode lever to the left to set the camera to Shooting mode. bTurn the mode dial and set it to the desired function as shown above. cUse the zoom lever to achieve the desired composition (relative to subject size). dPress the shutter button halfway to lock the focus, then press all the way to shoot the image. 46 5. Useful Shooting Functions z Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 27). Š See page 162 for settings that can be changed in this mode. Š Use the following shooting procedures according to the selected function. You can achieve a better blurring effect of the background by making sure the upper half of your subject fills the entire LCD monitor (or viewfinder). You can enhance the blurring effect of the background even more by setting the lens to its telephoto end setting. The camera shake warning icon may appear on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) since slower shutter speeds are frequently used in this mode. If this happens, affix the camera to a tripod. The shutter speed slows down. Even if you use the flash, tell your subjects not to move for a few moments. If the Night Scene mode is used to shoot mid-day shots, the same effects as with the mode can be obtained. The slow synchro option automatically turns on. Noise in the image may be more apparent with dark subjects. Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

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5.
Useful Shooting Functions
a
Turn the mode lever to the left to set
the camera to Shooting mode.
b
Turn the mode dial and set it to the
desired function as shown above.
c
Use the zoom lever to achieve the
desired composition (relative to
subject size).
d
Press the shutter button halfway to
lock the focus, then press all the way
to shoot the image.
a
b
c
d
Shooting procedures are the same as for the
mode (p. 27).
See page 162 for settings that can be changed
in this mode.
Use the following shooting procedures
according to the selected function.
You can achieve a better blurring effect of the
background by making sure the upper half of your
subject fills the entire LCD monitor (or viewfinder).
You can enhance the blurring effect of the
background even more by setting the lens to its
telephoto end setting.
The camera shake warning icon
may appear on
the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) since slower shutter
speeds are frequently used in this mode. If this
happens, affix the camera to a tripod.
The shutter speed slows down. Even if you use the
flash, tell your subjects not to move for a few
moments.
If the Night Scene mode is used to shoot mid-day
shots, the same effects as with the
mode can
be obtained.
The slow synchro option automatically turns on.
Noise in the image may be more apparent with dark
subjects.
Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake.