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Shooting mode setting — Mode dial, Full-auto shooting, Portrait shooting

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Chapter 4 Shooting mode setting - Mode dial Set the mode dial to any of the following positions and open the lens barrier. Shooting mode: , , , , , , P, A/S/M, , ● The camera turns on and the lens automatically extends. ● When the camera mode is set to A/S/M, or , the monitor turns on automatically. Full-auto shooting Allows you to take still pictures using NO special functions or manual adjustments. The camera sets optimal focusing and exposure. Suitable for simple shooting. Portrait shooting Suitable for shooting a portrait-style shot of a person. This mode features an in-focus subject against a blurred background. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. Landscape-Portrait shooting For example, if you want to take a picture with a beautiful background, you will want to have both your subject and the background in focus. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. Landscape-Scene shooting Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes landscape. The camera focuses on a distant subject (tree, mountain, etc.) and the picture comes out clear. Since blues and greens are reproduced vividly in this mode, the Landscape-Scene mode is excellent for shooting natural scenery. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. 61

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Chapter 4
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial
Set the mode dial to any of the following positions and open the lens
barrier.
Shooting mode:
,
,
,
,
,
, P, A/S/M,
,
The camera turns on and the lens automatically
extends.
When the camera mode is set to
A/S/M,
or
,
the monitor turns on automatically.
Full-auto shooting
Allows you to take still pictures using NO special functions or manual
adjustments.
The camera sets optimal focusing and exposure. Suitable for
simple shooting.
Portrait shooting
Suitable for shooting a portrait-style shot of a person. This mode features an
in-focus subject against a blurred background. The camera automatically sets
the optimal shooting conditions.
Landscape-Portrait shooting
For example, if you want to take a picture with a beautiful background, you
will want to have both your subject and the background in focus. The camera
automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.
Landscape-Scene shooting
Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes
landscape. The camera focuses on a distant subject (tree, mountain, etc.)
and the picture comes out clear. Since blues and greens are reproduced
vividly in this mode, the Landscape-Scene mode is excellent for shooting
natural scenery. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting
conditions.