Pentax Digital Camera Optio WP - Manual (Page 68)

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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), x (Candlelight) 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 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/Candlelight/Fireworks Mode)
A Use this mode when taking pictures of night views.
x This mode is ideal for capturing a candlelit atmosphere.
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 number of recorded pixels is set at 1280×960 in x mode.
• You can assign the y mode to the Capture Mode Palette if it does
not appear there already. (1p.57)
• The sensitivity is set at 50 in y mode.
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