Owner's Manual

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Taking Photographs
P, S, A, and M Modes
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Shutter speed can be adjusted while the shutter button is pressed
halfway.
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Press the button to which SHOOTING MODE is assigned (at default
settings, the Fn2 button) to switch between shutter speeds of auto
and User-selected (manually selected shutter speed). This function
can be assigned to a di erent button if desired (P 259).
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Shutter speed can be locked by pressing and holding the button to
which SHOOTING MODE is assigned. To unlock shutter speed, press
the button again.
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At shutter speeds slower than 1 second, a count-down timer will be
displayed while the exposure is in progress.
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To reduce “noise” (mottling) in long time-exposures, select ON for
H IMAGE QUALITY SETTING> LONG EXPOSURE NR. Note that
this may increase the time needed to record images after shooting.
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The picture will go out of focus if the camera is moved during a long
time-exposure; use of a tripod is recommended.