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Using the mode dial, P.104), G mode. (p.104 – Pentax DS2 User Manual

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Using the Mode Dial

You can switch the Shooting mode by setting the icons on the mode dial
to the dial indicator.

Item

Function

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I (Auto Picture)

Selects automatically from Normal, Portrait,
Landscape, Macro, and Moving Object Modes.

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U

(Normal)

The basic picture-taking mode.

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(Portrait)

Optimal for capturing portraits.

s

(Landscape)

Deepens the focus range, emphasizes contour
and saturation of trees and the sky, and
produces a bright image.

q

(Macro)

Lets you take vibrant pictures of flowers or
other small subjects at short distances.

\

(Moving Object)

Lets you take sharp pictures of a quickly
moving subject, such as a sporting event.

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(Night Scene Portrait)

Lets you capture people against a night view or
dusk.

a

(Flash OFF)

Deactivates the flash. Other settings are the
same as U (Normal).

For . (Night Scene Portrait), the shutter speed becomes slower in dark
places, even if the built-in flash is used. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake.

Dial indicator