Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode) - Pentax Optio A10 Operating Manual

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes
(Night Scene Mode)
You can take pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes, with the
4
appropriate settings.
1
Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.
The Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select
Scene mode).
3
Press the OK button.
4
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera
is in focus.
5
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
Total recording time will be longer when the picture is taken at
slower shutter speed (approximately 1/4 second or slower),
because the noise reduction activates to reduce noise.
The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes.
To prevent camera shake, use the shake reduction function or
secure the camera on a tripod or other stable surface. (1p.52)
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(Night-
A
Shutter release button
Four-way controller
OK button
Night Scene
Cancel
MENU OK
OK