Sony DSC S30 Operating Instructions - Page 42

Using the PROGRAM AE function, MOVIE or STILL.

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Using the PROGRAM AE function 1 +/- 2 1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. 2 Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. Aperture priority mode Makes the subject stand out against an unclear background or makes both the subject and the background stand out clearly. Press +/- repeatedly to select an aperture value in 9 steps from F2.8 to F11. Shutter speed priority mode Records a sharp picture of a fastmoving subject or the flow of motion of a moving subject. Press +/- repeatedly to select a shutter speed in 18 steps from 8" to 1/725 when recording a still image and in 12 steps from 1/8 to 1/725 when recording a moving image. Twilight mode Suppresses the washed-out color of a bright subject in a dark place so that you can record the subject without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Twilight plus mode Increases the effectiveness of the twilight mode function. Landscape mode Focuses only on a distant subject to record landscapes, etc. 42 Panfocus mode Changes the focus quickly and simply from a close subject to a distant subject. Spot light-metering mode Select this mode when there is backlight or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, etc. Position the point you want to record on the spot light-metering cross hair. LCD screen Spot light-metering cross hair To cancel PROGRAM AE Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until the indicator on the LCD screen goes out. Notes • You cannot select F2.8 in aperture priority mode, and the indication may differ from the actual aperture value when the zoom is set to the T side. • You can focus only on distant subjects in Landscape mode. • In Panfocus mode, the zoom position and focus are fixed. • When you record in the Twilight plus mode, we recommend that you use a tripod to prevent shaking. • Set the forced flash when you use the flash in the following modes: -Twilight mode -Twilight plus mode -Landscape mode • You cannot use the PROGRAM AE function when [REC MODE] is set to [TEXT]. • If the setting is not appropriate in aperture priority mode and shutter priority mode, the setting value indicator on the LCD screen flashes when you press the shutter button. In this case, reset the value. • If you set a slow shutter speed in twilight plus mode and shutter speed priority mode, the noise may increase.

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42
Using the PROGRAM
AE function
1
Set the MODE selector to
MOVIE or STILL.
2
Press PROGRAM AE
repeatedly to select the
desired PROGRAM AE mode.
Aperture priority mode
Makes the subject stand out
against an unclear background or
makes both the subject and the
background stand out clearly.
Press +/– repeatedly to select an
aperture value in 9 steps from F2.8
to F11.
Shutter speed priority
mode
Records a sharp picture of a fast-
moving subject or the flow of
motion of a moving subject.
Press +/– repeatedly to select a
shutter speed in 18 steps from 8”
to 1/725 when recording a still
image and in 12 steps from 1/8 to
1/725 when recording a moving
image.
Twilight mode
Suppresses the washed-out color
of a bright subject in a dark place
so that you can record the subject
without losing the dark
atmosphere of the surroundings.
Twilight plus mode
Increases the effectiveness of the
twilight mode function.
Landscape mode
Focuses only on a distant subject
to record landscapes, etc.
2
1
+/–
Panfocus mode
Changes the focus quickly and
simply from a close subject to a
distant subject.
Spot light-metering mode
Select this mode when there is
backlight or when there is strong
contrast between the subject and
the background, etc. Position the
point you want to record on the
spot light-metering cross hair.
To cancel PROGRAM AE
Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until
the indicator on the LCD screen goes
out.
Notes
•
You cannot select F2.8 in aperture priority
mode, and the indication may differ from
the actual aperture value when the zoom is
set to the T side.
•
You can focus only on distant subjects in
Landscape mode.
•
In Panfocus mode, the zoom position and
focus are fixed.
•
When you record in the Twilight plus
mode, we recommend that you use a tripod
to prevent shaking.
•
Set the forced flash
when you use the
flash in the following modes:
–
Twilight mode
–
Twilight plus mode
–
Landscape mode
•
You cannot use the PROGRAM AE
function when [REC MODE] is set to
[TEXT].
•
If the setting is not appropriate in aperture
priority mode and shutter priority mode,
the setting value indicator on the LCD
screen flashes when you press the shutter
button. In this case, reset the value.
•
If you set a slow shutter speed in twilight
plus mode and shutter speed priority mode,
the noise may increase.
LCD screen
Spot light-metering
cross hair