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P.60) – Pentax OPTIO M10 User Manual

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You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes,

such as nightscapes.

1

Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select A
(Night Scene) or
y (Fireworks).

3

Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture
status.

4

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in
focus.

5

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes
(Night Scene/Fireworks Mode)

A

Use this mode when taking pictures of night views.

y

Use this mode to take spectacular pictures of fireworks.

• The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes.
• To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and the self-timer function.

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• The sensitivity is set at 64, the focus mode is set to s, and the

flash mode is set to a in y mode. In addition, the shutter speed
is set at 4 sec. and the aperture is left open, and EV compensation
is not available.

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