Mode dial, About the mode dial – Olympus Stylus 800 Digital User Manual
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Mode dial
This camera features shooting modes and playback modes. Use the mode
dial to make settings. Set the desired mode and turn the camera on.
(About the mode dial
Shooting
modes
K
Suitable for general situations. Simply press the shutter button,
and the camera determines optimum conditions and shoots the
picture. The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture
value and shutter speed for the brightness of the subject (P:
Program auto).
h
This function reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject or
camera movement when taking pictures.
using image blur reduction” (P. 46)
f
This function allows you to select from 19 situation-related
modes set to the shooting conditions.
S
This function allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The
camera sets the aperture automatically.
shutter speed for shooting pictures” (P. 47)
A
This function allows you to set the aperture manually. The
camera sets the shutter speed automatically.
aperture value for shooting pictures” (P. 48)
n
This function lets you record movies. Audio is recorded with the
movie.
Playback
modes
q This function allows you to play back still pictures or movies. You
can also play back sound.
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You can play back still pictures or movies saved in an album.
Playback modes
Set the mode dial to these
positions to view pictures
or movies.
Shooting modes
Set the mode dial to
one of these
positions to take
pictures or movies.