Pentax 19231 T30 Operating Manual - Page 45

Selecting a Shooting Mode Taking Pictures Picture Mode Selecting a Shooting Mode Selecting the Shooting Mode in the Capture Palette By selecting the shooting mode according to the shooting situation, you can easily take pictures with the appropriate settings. The shooting modes for taking pictures are as shown below. Icon Shooting Mode Description Functions Not Available Cont. Shooting, b Auto Picture The camera automatically selects the appropriate Capture Mode for taking pictures. Auto Bracket, White Balance, AE Metering, EV 3 Compensation, Focusing Area The camera automatically adjusts the shutter A Program speed and aperture for taking still pictures. You can set other shooting functions such as the flash mode or continuous shooting mode. None The camera decreases the shutter speed for Flash Mode: A Night Scene beautiful pictures of night views. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod or rest the camera on a flat surface when taking pictures with this Auto, Auto + Red-eye Drive Mode: mode. Use the flash if people are included (p.48). Cont. Shooting I Portrait Gives your subject a bright, natural look. Cont. Shooting, Auto Bracket + other functions not available in Picture Modes q Landscape The camera sets the focus to keep both near and far objects as sharp as possible. < Flower Flowers are captured with soft outlines. C Kids i Surf & Snow \ Sport For taking pictures of children who move around a lot. For taking pictures under extremely bright conditions such as beach and snow scenes. Suitable for photographing fast moving subjects. The focus stays on the moving subject until the shutter opens. White Balance, Sharpness, Saturation, Contrast, AE Metering E Pet The camera takes into account the color of the pet's fur for proper exposure (p.49). 43