Selecting A Scene Mode According To The Subject (Scene Select) - Olympus IR-500 Basic Manual

Selecting a scene mode according to the subject (SCENE SELECT)

Selecting a scene mode according to the
subject (SCENE SELECT)
This camera is preset with 17 types of scene mode selections. Settings such as tone, brightness,
and shutter speed are pre-determined for each type of scene, which allows for easy shooting with
just one press of the shutter button. For details, see "Selecting a scene mode according to the
subject (SCENE SELECT)" (g page 57) of the Reference Manual (CD-ROM).
LANDSCAPE (L)
For shooting landscapes. Vivid reproduction
of blues and greens.
LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT (K)
For shooting both main subject and
background. Vivid reproduction of blues and
greens.
NIGHT SCENE (m) (Can also be
selected by turning the mode dial to
n.)
For shooting illuminated scenes in evening or
at night. Uses a slower shutter speed than in
normal shooting.
NIGHT+PORTRAIT (8)
For shooting both main subject and
illuminated background in evening or at
night. Uses a slower shutter speed than in
normal shooting.
INDOOR (H)
For shooting both main subject and
background indoors.
Background is reproduced clearly.
FIREWORKS (y)
Suitable for shooting fireworks at night.
Uses a slower shutter speed than in normal
shooting.
SUNSET (S)
For shooting setting/rising sun.
Vivid reproduction of reds and yellows.
PORTRAIT (I) (Can also be selected
by turning the mode dial to i.)
For taking a portrait-style shot.
SELF PORTRAIT (o) (Can also be
selected by turning the mode dial to
o.)
Let you take a picture of yourself while
holding the camera.
CUISINE (G)
For still life photography. Vividly reproduces
colors of fruit, vegetables, flowers, etc.
DOCUMENTS (d)
For shooting documents, etc. Increases
contrast between letters and background.
SPORT (J)
Captures fast-moving action without
blurring.
BEACH & SNOW (F)
For shooting snow-capped mountains,
landscapes, white sand sea-scapes, etc.
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