Pentax K200D - Manual (Page 34)

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Before Using Your Camera
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Using the Mode Dial
You can switch the Capture mode by setting the icons on the mode dial to
the dial indicator.
Mode Characteristics Page
I (Auto Picture)
The optimal capture mode is automatically
selected from Portrait, Landscape, Macro and
Moving Object modes or standard settings
(Normal mode).
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(Portrait) Optimal for capturing portraits.
s
(Landscape)
Deepens the focus range, emphasizes
contour and saturation of trees and the sky,
and produces a bright image.
q
(Macro)
Lets you take vibrant pictures of flowers or
other small subjects at short distances.
\
(Moving Object)
Lets you take sharp pictures of a quickly
moving subject, such as a sporting event.
.
(Night Scene Portrait)
Lets you capture people against a night view
or at dusk.
a
(Flash OFF)
The built-in flash is deactivated. Other settings
are the same as the Normal mode in
I.
H (Scene)
Selects from 8 situations depending on the
shooting conditions.
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. (Night Scene Portrait), the shutter speed becomes slower in dark
places, even if the built-in flash is used. To prevent camera shake, either use
the Shake Reduction function or mount the camera on a tripod.
Dial indicator