Selecting The Appropriate Capture Mode; Taking Pictures; Scene Modes - Pentax Q7 Operating Manual

Selecting the Appropriate
Capture Mode
Select the capture mode that suits the subject and shooting
conditions.
The following capture modes are available on this camera.
Capture
Mode
The camera automatically selects the
R
optimal capture mode from
(Auto
(Portrait),
b c
Picture
(Night Scene Portrait),
f
modes)
h (Blue Sky) or
S You can choose the capture mode

(Scene modes)

from various scene modes.
Enables you to create a picture that
looks as if it was taken with a wide-
U
open aperture and shallow depth of
(Blur Control
field, by shooting multiple images with
mode)
different focus positions and merging
them into a single image.
G/I/J/L
Changes the shutter speed and
(Exposure
aperture value.
modes)
C
Records a movie.
(Movie mode)
tMemo
• The functions that can be set vary depending on the capture
mode. Refer to "Restrictions on Each Capture Mode" (p.69)
for details.
Application Page
a (Standard),
(Landscape), (Macro), p.27
d
(Sunset),
g
i (Forest).
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Scene Modes
1
Set the mode dial to S.
The Scene mode selection screen appears.
2
Use ABCD to select a
scene mode and press E.
For capturing portraits. Reproduces a
Portrait
b
healthy and bright skin tone.
For capturing landscape views. Reproduces
c Landscape
the vivid green of trees.
For capturing tiny objects at close focus
d Macro
range like flowers, coins, jewelry, and more.
Moving Object For capturing images of fast moving subjects.
e
Night Scene For capturing images of people in low light
f
Portrait conditions, such as dusk or at night.
For capturing sunrises or sunsets in
g Sunset
beautiful, vivid color.
For capturing images of blue sky. Produces a
h Blue Sky
more impressive deep blue.
Enhances colors of trees and sunbeams through
i Forest
foliage and produces a vivid color image.
Night Scene Used for shooting at night.
j
Takes three consecutive images at three
Night Scene
k different exposure levels to create a single
HDR
composite image with them.
Night Snap For taking snapshots in poorly lit place.
l
Captures 3 images to generate a single HDR
HDR
r
image and provides a wider dynamic range.
Portrait Portrait
3
For capturing portraits. For capturing portraits.
Reproduces a healthy Reproduces a healthy
and bright skin tone and bright skin tone
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