Digital Cameras for Teachers
Menu Settings - Advanced Scene Modes
Advanced Scene Modes
With the main knob on "Scene", and when the "Menu" button is pushed, the LCD screen will bring up more options that can help in picture taking. These can include the following:
Bright back light can mean your figures end up in silhouette. You can use flash for front fill, or lock your shutter on the bright sky and then snap the picture the rest of the way while focused on your figures. Beach and snow can also be problems for bright lights, deep shadows, and overexposure. This mode helps compensate. Macro, or closeup modes, are best for bringing in small objects and should preferably be viewed through the LCD screen, not the viewfinder. Use to copy text and line drawings. Use to preserve colors seen in weak natural light. It's best to use a tripod for fireworks! Museum mode is made for indoor lighting where flash photography is prohibited. Sunset means slow shutter speed without a flash. This mode also would benefit from using a tripod. The examples above are typical but no means exhaustive when it comes to menu settings and scene modes available on modern digital cameras. Don't be afraid to experiment! Explore what your digital camera can do.
Digital Cameras for Teachers
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