Digital Subject Programs - Konica Minolta DiMAGE X50 Instruction Manual

DIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAMS

Automatic
selection
Portrait
Sports Action
Landscape
Sunset
Night Portrait
Text
Super Macro
Auto recording
(off)
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ECORDING BASIC OPERATION
Digital subject programs optimize the camera's
exposure, white-balance, and image-processing
systems for specific conditions and subjects.
Set the mode switch to the Digital subject Program
position. Simply press the left and right keys of the
controller to select the appropriate subject
program; the active subject program is displayed at
the top of the monitor. For more on Automatic
Digital Subject Program Selection, see page 25.
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 fill flash with strong direct
sunlight or backlight to reduce harsh shadows.
Sports action - used to capture action by maximizing shutter
speeds. When using flash, the subject must be within the
flash range (p. 29). 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.