Pentax 15936 Optio S1 Black Optio S-1 - Page 78

Taking Pictures 3 4 35 Press the 4 button. The A, B, c, S or U mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a person's face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69). Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. • The shutter speed tends to be slower when taking pictures of dark scenes. • To prevent camera shake, set [Shake Reduction] (p.102) to O (On), or use a tripod and/or the self-timer function (p.84). Taking Pictures of People (Portrait/Natural Skin Tone Mode) The c (Portrait) and d (Natural Skin Tone) modes are suitable for taking pictures of people. [Face Detection] (p.69) is automatically set to [On] for each shooting mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject's face when taking pictures. c Portrait d Natural Skin Tone For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone. For images of people. Enhances skin tones while smoothing blemishes. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select c or d. 76