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Pentax Optio M50 User Manual

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There are 17 available shooting modes.

• In shooting modes other than R, A, C, O, 4 and F,

saturation, contrast, sharpness, white balance, etc. are
automatically set to the optimal settings for the selected mode.

• Some functions may not be available or may not function fully

depending on the selected shooting mode. For details, refer to
“Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.186).

• You can turn off the shooting mode guide on the Capture Mode

Palette. (p.177)

Item

Description

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b

Auto Picture

Automatically select the best capture mode.

p.61

R

Program

The basic mode for capturing images. Various
functions can also be set with this mode.

p.62

A

Night Scene

Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to
reduce shaking and use a flash for portraits.

p.65

C

Movie

For capturing movies. Sound is also recorded.

p.108

O

Voice Recording

For recording sound only. Be careful not to cover
the microphone with your hands.

p.157

q

Landscape

For capturing landscape views. The camera
focuses on a wide range.

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Flower

For capturing brightly colored flowers.
Reproduces the outline of the flower softly.

z

Natural Skin Tone

Adjusts color and brightness to reproduce skin
more beautifully than Portrait.

p.68

e

Portrait

For capturing portraits. The skin tone will be
brighter to make the person look healthy.

p.68

i

Surf & Snow

For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds,
such as beaches or snowy mountains.

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Sport

For subjects in fast motion. Keeps the camera in
focus until the shutter is released.

4

Digital SR (Blur
Reduction)

Higher sensitivity reduces blur from both subject
and camera movement.

p.65

E

Pet

For capturing images of pets in motion. A setting
suitable for the pet’s coat can be set.

p.70

H

Kids

For capturing moving kids. Reproduces healthy
and bright skin tone.

p.72