Pentax Optio 450 - Manual (Page 51)

49
T
aking Pictures
Setting the Sensitivity
You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
b
Sensitivity
Auto The camera sets the speed automatically.
100
200
400
z
Select [Sensitivity] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu.
x
Use the four-way controller (
̇̈
)
to change the Sensitivity.
c
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
[Auto] cannot be selected in manual exposure mode.
Saving the Sensitivity
☞
p.86
z
c
x
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3 Exit MENU Ok OK
2288 1712
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2288 1712 Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3 Exit MENU Ok OK
• As the lower sensitivity produces sharp images with little or no noise,
but the shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.
• As the higher sensitivity uses faster shutter speed in low light
conditions to reduce camera shake.
memo