Rewinding the Film. KONICA Dynax 404Si, Maxxum ST Si

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Portrait Mode

Portraits have the greatest impact when a shallow depth-of-field* is used to separate the subject from the background. In Portrait mode, the necessary settings are made automatically, leaving you free to capture the perfect expression.

* Depth-of-field is the area in front of and behind the point you focused on that appears sharp (p41).

Press the subject-program button until the subject-program pointer is under .

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Landscape Mode

Landscape photography requires a large depth-of-field to make sure everything is in focus. In

Landscape mode, the camera is set to obtain the greatest depthof-field possible, while maintaining a shutter speed fast enough to prevent blur due to camera shake.

Press the subject-program button until the subject-program pointer is under .

Tips

• For best results use a mid-telephoto lens with a large aperture.

• Use flash when your subject is backlit or there are strong shadows across the face (p26).

• Lock focus on your subject’s eyes and be ready to capture the perfect expression.

Tips

• For best results zoom to a wide view or use a wide angle lens and include a foreground subject or detail to create a feeling of depth in the picture.

• Use flash when a subject in the foreground is backlit or has strong shadows across the face. If there is no subject in the foreground, do not use flash.

• Use a tripod, especially at slower shutter speeds.

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Close-Up Mode

Set Close-Up mode when photographing small objects like flowers or jewelry. In Close-Up mode, the camera automatically sets the best possible aperture and shutter speed for the picture you are taking.

Press the subject-program button until the subject-program pointer is under .

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Sports Mode

Fast shutter speeds are needed to stop action. In Sports mode, the camera will set the fastest possible shutter speed and continually adjust the focus to track fastmoving subjects.

Press the subject-program button until the subject-program pointer is under .

Tips

• For best results use a macro lens or a macro capable zoom lens.

• Do not use the built-in flash if your subject is closer than 1.0m

(3.3 ft.). The lens may block the flash, creating a shadow at the bottom of your image (lens shadowing).

• Use a tripod to reduce camera shake.

Tips

• The built-in flash is only effective when your subject is within the flash range.

• Use fast film and keep the focus frame on your subject.

• Mount the camera on a tripod when using telephoto lenses.

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