Pentax M40 User Manual
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There are 15 available shooting modes.
Capture Mode Palette
• In shooting modes other than R, A, O,
c and Y, the flash,
focus mode, saturation, contrast, sharpness, white balance, etc.
are automatically set to the optimal settings for each mode.
• Some functions may not be available or may not function fully
depending on the shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions
Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.170).
• The Capture Mode Palette does not appear even if you press the
four-way controller (3) when Focus Mode is set to \ and focus
position is being adjusted (p.80).
Item
Description
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b
Auto Picture
Selects the best capture mode.
R
Program
The basic picture-taking mode. You can let the
camera set the functions or choose various
functions yourself.
A
Night Scene
Ideal for taking night views. It is best to use a
tripod in this mode. Use the flash if including
people in your picture.
d
Movie
Use this mode for taking movies. Sound is
recorded at the same time.
O
Voice Recording
Use this mode to record sound files. Be careful
not to cover the microphone with your hand.
q
Landscape
Use this mode for taking landscape views. The
depth of field encompasses a wide area.
<
Flower
Use this mode for taking bright, colorful pictures
of flowers with soft outlines.
z
Natural Skin Tone
Sets color and brightness so that skin tone
appears more natural than in Portrait mode.
e
Portrait
Use this mode for taking pictures of people.
Gives your subject a bright, healthy look.
i
Surf & Snow
For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds,
such as beaches or snowy mountains.
\
Sport
Ideal for taking fast-moving action shots. The
camera keeps the moving subject in focus until
the shutter release button is pressed.
c
Digital SR
(Blur reduction)
Uses higher sensitivity to reduce blur when
taking pictures.