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Digital subject programs
Sports action - used to capture action by maximizing shutter speeds. The AF system con-
tinuously focuses; see page 25. When using flash, the subject must be within the flash range
(p. 27). A monopod is more flexible and compact than a tripod when shooting events.
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.
Night portrait - for deep, subtle night scenes. The use of a tripod is recommended. When
used with flash, the subject and background exposures are balanced. The flash can only be
used with close subjects such as with a portrait of a person. When using the flash, ask your
subjects not to move after the burst; the shutter will still be open for the background expo-
sure.
Landscape - optimized to produce sharp, colorful landscapes. Used with bright outdoor
scenery.
Digital subject programs optimize the cam-
era’s exposure, white-balance, and image-
processing systems for specific conditions
and subjects. Simply turn the exposure
mode dial to select the appropriate subject
program; the active subject program is dis-
played in the bottom left corner of the moni-
tor
Portrait - optimized to reproduce warm, soft skin tones and a slight defocusing of the back-
ground. Most portraits look best at a telephoto setting; the longer focal length does not exag-
gerate facial features and the shallower depth of field softens the background. Use the built-
in flash with strong direct sunlight or backlight to reduce harsh shadows.
Exposure-mode indicator
