Epson L500V Reference Guide - Page 32

Selecting the Scene Mode In addition to the normal mode for taking pictures, special scene modes are pre-programmed in the camera to give you the best image capture settings for portraits, landscapes, and night shots: ❏ Landscape mode This mode is best for capturing landscapes more clearly. The flash is turned off automatically, but you can turn it on if necessary. In low light, the shutter speed is slower so you can take scenes at dusk. For best results, use a tripod with this scene mode. ❏ Portrait mode The depth of field is reduced to 3 to 10 feet (1 to 3 m). When you use the fill-in flash in dark settings, the slow synchro shutter feature is enabled, allowing you to take shots with a brighter background. For best results, use a tripod with this scene mode. ❏ Normal mode This mode is best for most shooting. The flash works automatically based on the available light on the subject. The shutter speed is also selected to minimize blurring. ❏ Night View mode This mode is best for shooting night scenes. The flash is turned off automatically, but you can turn it on if necessary. For best results, use a tripod with this scene mode. ❏ Night Portrait mode This mode is best for shooting portraits in the dark. The flash is set to Slow Synchro automatically, but you can change the setting if necessary. For best results, use a tripod with this scene mode. Taking Photos and Videos 32