Operation Manual

Taking Pictures 2-13
Using Programmed Subject Settings
The Program user mode provides four programmed settings
that let you choose the type of shot you’re taking. The
camera automatically assigns the optimum exposure,
metering method, and sensitivity for your subject.
To use programmed subject settings:
1
Remove the lens cap and press the
POWER
button to
turn on the camera.
2
Set the camera to Program user mode. (See page 1-10.)
3
To take a picture with the
LCD screen, turn the camera
dial to
. You see the View
menu.
To take a picture with the
viewfinder, turn the camera
dial to . Then press the
MENU
button. You see the
Viewfinder menu.
4
Press the button under the
Program
setting to cycle
through the four subject settings.
5
Take your picture. (See page 2-1 or 2-3 for details.)
Normal
Appropriate for most photographs.
Settings: auto exposure and matrix
metering.
Sports
Recommended for action photographs.
Settings: high shutter speed, automatic
sensitivity, and matrix metering.
Portrait
Recommended for portraits. Settings:
spot metering and a wide aperture
setting.
Landscape
Recommended for landscapes or
scenery. Settings: matrix metering and
automatic aperture priority (set by
camera).
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