Olympus Stylus 720 SW User Manual download pdf (Page 60)

Getting to know your camera better

• The reason why there are differences between the colors in a picture and the

actual colors taken and the actual color is the light source illuminating the

subject. [WB] is the function that allows the camera to determine the correct

colors. Normally, the [AUTO] setting provides the optimal white balance, but

depending on the subject, it may be better to experiment with changing the

[WB] setting.

• When the subject is in the shade on a sunny day

• When the subject is illuminated by both natural light and indoor lighting,

such as when near a window

• When there is no white in the center of the frame

g “WB Adjusting the color of a picture” (P. 19)

• Take pictures with K in s mode. Suitable for taking pictures on a sunny

day at the beach or in the snow.

g “s (Scene) Shooting pictures by selecting a scene according to the

situation” (P. 18)

• Often, bright subjects (such as snow) turn out darker than their natural colors.

Adjust [F] toward [+] to make these subjects closer to their real shades.

Conversely, when you are shooting dark subjects, it can be effective to adjust

toward the [–]. Sometimes, using the flash may not produce the brightness

(exposure) that was intended.

g “1F button Changing picture brightness” (P. 12)

• With [ESP/n] set to [n], the picture can be taken based on the brightness

at the center of the monitor without being affected by the light in the

background.

g “ESP/n Changing the area for measuring the brightness of a subject” (P. 20)

• Set the flash to [#] to activate fill-in-flash. You can shoot a subject against

backlight without the face of the subject appearing dark. [#] is effective for

shooting against backlight and under fluorescent and other artificial lightening.

g “3# button Flash shooting” (P. 12)

Taking pictures with the correct color

Taking pictures of a white beach or snow scene

Taking pictures of a subject against backlight

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Olympus Stylus 720 SW User Manual Page 60