Olympus X-300 EN - Manual (Page 42)

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Shooting mode
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5
Press to select SCENE
SELECT, and press .
• The green frame moves to the selected
item.
6
Press to select PROGRAM
AUTO, , , or depending
on the shooting conditions and the
effect you want to achieve.
7
Press .
• Press again to exit the menu.
(Still picture)
Lets you take a still picture. You can select one of the five shooting modes
depending on the situation.
(Movie)
Selected from the shooting mode top menu. "Types of menus" (P.31)
Lets you record movies. The camera maintains the correct focus and
exposure even if your subject moves. You cannot record movies with sound.
"Recording movies" (P.53)
Shooting modes for still pictures
PROGRAM AUTO (Factory default setting)
Used for regular photography. The camera automatically makes the
settings for natural color balance. Other functions, such as the flash
mode and metering, can be adjusted manually.
(Portrait)
Suitable for taking a portrait-style shot of a person. The camera
automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.
(Landscape)
Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. The
camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.