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There is more to it than just pressing the shutter button. Exposure Overview

Auto

Select this mode for simple point and shoot photography Exposure Mode Dial Overview

Special Scene Mode Shoot with optimal settings for specific scenes

Portraits/Smooth skin Handheld Night shooting Underwater (w/ waterproof case) Fireworks Snow Exposure Mode Dial Overview

Creative Filters Mode Adds a variety of effects to images when shooting. Some examples are:

Fisheye Miniature effect Nostalgic effect (faded colors) Sepia Black and white HDR - High Dynamic Range Posterized shots The exposure mode dial is one of the most important controls on the camera Exposure Mode Dial Overview

P, TV, AV, M, and C1, C2 modes

Select these modes for full control over the camera exposure settings. We will be using these settings the most during the year.

P - Programmed Auto TV - Shutter Priority - (Time Value) AV - Priority - (Aperture Value) M - Manual Exposure Mode Dial Overview

P Mode - Program Auto Exposure

Camera chooses a reasonable combination of F-number and , With a single dial you can simultaneously change both of them in opposition, such that the total exposure stays constant.If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. To obtain adequate exposure, try adjusting the following settings. - Activate the - Change the ISO speed Exposure Mode Dial Overview

TV -Time Value - or “Shutter Priority”

In TV mode, YOU choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically chooses the aperture.

Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring the moving subject. Use fast shutter speeds to freeze the motion Best Use for TV or “Shutter Priority”

Any photography where the motion of the subject is important Exposure Mode Dial Overview

AV- Aperture Value “ Aperture - size of the opening made by the iris in the lens Set your preferred aperture value before shooting. The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value.

1 Enter mode. Set the mode dial to . 2 To Set the aperture value: Turn the dial to set the aperture value. What is APERTURE? AV Aperture Value or “Aperture Priority Orange display of shutter speeds when you press the shutter button halfway indicates that the settings deviate from standard exposure. Adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed is displayed in white, or use safety shift

WHAT IS SAFETY SHIFT? Avoids exposure problems in and modes, The camera automatically adjust the shutter speed or aperture value, even when standard exposure cannot otherwise be obtained. Press the button and set [Safety Shift] on the [Camera] tab to [On]. However, safety shift is disabled when the flash fires. http://www.exposureguide.com/exposure.ht m