Shooting Basics - Olympus Stylus 300 Digital Basic Manual

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SHOOTING MODES
This camera has 7 shooting modes to choose from depending on the
shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve.
1
Open the lens barrier fully.
• The lens extends and the monitor turns on.
2
Press (
• The screen for selecting the shooting
mode (virtual dial) is displayed.
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3
Select the mode best suited to your
purpose from the following.
• Press
4
Press
• The virtual dial screen will disappear. It will disappear after a while
even if the
PROGRAM AUTO (Factory default setting)
Used for regular photography. The camera automatically makes the settings
for natural color balance. Other functions, such as the flash mode and
metering, can be adjusted manually.
PORTRAIT
Suitable for taking a portrait-style shot of a person. Importance is placed on
reproducing skin texture. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting
conditions.
LANDSCAPE + PORTRAIT
Suitable for taking photos of both your subject and the landscape. The
camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.
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SHOOTING BASICS

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to select the mode.
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PROGRAM AUtO
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Virtual dial screen