Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Fireworks Mode) - Pentax Optio E30 Operating Manual

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes
(Night Scene/Fireworks Mode)
You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes,
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such as nightscapes.
A Use this mode when taking pictures of night views.
y
Use this mode to take spectacular pictures of fireworks.
1
Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select A
(Night Scene) or y (Fireworks).
3
Press the 4 button.
The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
4
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.
5
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
• The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes.
• The continuous shooting function is not available in A mode and
y mode.
• To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and the self-timer function.
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• The sensitivity is set at 80, the focus mode is set to s, and the
flash mode is set to a in y mode. In addition, the shutter speed
is set at 4 sec. and the aperture is left open, and EV compensation
is not available.
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1, 2
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A y