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Shooting in scene modes

Shooting in scene modes

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Shooting in scene modes

- If you'd like to take more control but still have the camera do most of the thinking for you, explore, scene modes. The exact number of modes and type that you have may vary from camera to camera. First up, take a look at your mode button and press it and turn it to scene mode. Just seek the word, scene, and it will line up. Some cameras may also have some icons on the dial depending upon the model that take you also to scene modes. Now you'll notice an icon in the upper left corner. As I turn the back dial here, it changes modes. And different cameras have different choices. But you'll notice here, for example, how the different settings come into play. Lo key, for example, makes darker backgrounds. Portrait would make softer skin and soften details. For example, with portrait setting here, the flash comes on and let's make the shot. (camera shutter clicks) Now let's review the image by pressing the playback button and zoom in a bit. Notice how some of the finer details and texture…

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