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i
+
button
Pressing the information (i
+
) button changes the monitor display. The display cycles among the stan-
dard display, real-time histogram, and live image only.
Standard display
Real-time histogram
The real-time histogram shows the approximate luminance
distribution of the live image. This histogram cannot show
the affect of flash illumination. The histogram of a recorded
image may not show the same distribution as the real-time
histogram.
Adjusting monitor brightness
The monitor image can be made lighter or darker. The
brightness level can be set individually for viewfinder
and direct viewing. Turn the mode switch to the
appropriate position. Press and hold the information
(i
+
) button to open the LCD brightness screen.
Use the left/right keys of the controller to adjust the
brightness; the monitor image changes accordingly.
Press the center of the controller or the menu button
to set the brightness level.
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Live image only
Information button
Set LCD brightness
Low
High
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Digital subject programs
Digital subject programs optimize the cam-
era's exposure, white-balance, and image-
processing systems for specific conditions
and subjects. Simply turn the exposure
mode dial to select the appropriate subject
program; the active subject program is dis-
played in the bottom left corner of the mon-
itor
Portrait - optimized to reproduce warm, soft skin tones and a slight defocusing of the
background. Most portraits look best at a telephoto setting; the longer focal length does
not exaggerate facial features and the shallower depth of field softens the background. Use
the built-in flash with strong direct sunlight or backlight to reduce harsh shadows.
Sports action - used to capture action by maximizing shutter speeds. The AF system con-
tinuously focuses; see page 21. When using flash, the subject must be within the flash
range (p. 27). A monopod is more flexible and compact than a tripod when shooting
events.
Landscape - optimized to produce sharp, colorful landscapes. Used with bright outdoor
scenery.
Sunset - optimized to reproduce rich, warm sunsets. When the sun is above the horizon,
do not point the camera toward the sun for prolonged periods of time. The intensity of the
sun could damage the CCD. Between exposures, turn off the camera or cover the lens.
Night portrait - for deep, subtle night scenes. The use of a tripod is recommended. When
used with flash, the subject and background exposures are balanced. The flash can only
be used with close subjects such as with a portrait of a person. When using the flash, ask
your subjects not to move after the burst; the shutter will still be open for the background
exposure.
Subject program indicator
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