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front of a cluttered, complex background that may
distract attention from the subject. Move the
camera, or the subject, when these conditions
cannot be met. Move the camera closer to the object
to take clearer portraits.
Depth
When shooting landscapes and sceneries, add
depth to your pictures by placing objects in the
foreground. If the foreground object is too close to
the camera, it may be blurred.
Lighting conditions
Changing the source, amount, and direction of light
can change photographs dramatically. Here are
some typical lighting conditions:
Light source behind the subject. Avoid placing
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your subject in front of a strong light source. If
the light source is behind the subject or visible in
the display, the resulting picture may have weak
contrast, may be too dark, and may contain
unwanted light effects.
Sidelit subject. Strong side light gives a dramatic
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effect but may be too harsh, resulting in too
much contrast.
Light source in front of the subject. Harsh
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sunlight may cause the subjects to squint their
eyes. The contrast may also be too high.
Optimal lighting is found in situations where
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there is plenty of diffused, soft light available, for
example, on a bright, partially cloudy day or on
a sunny day in the shadow of trees.
Video recording
To activate the main camera, press and hold the
capture key, or press
, and select
Camera.
Video capture indicators
The video viewfinder displays the following:
1
— Capture mode indicator
2
— Audio mute on indicator
3
— Active toolbar. The toolbar is not displayed
during recording.
See "Active toolbar", p. 66.
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