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Pentax Optio E30 User Manual

Pentax Optio E30
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Taking Pictures
A y
You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes,
such as nightscapes.
1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select A
(Night Scene) or y (Fireworks).
3 Press the 4 button.
The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
4 Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.
5 Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes
(Night Scene/Fireworks Mode)
A
Use this mode when taking pictures of night views.
y
Use this mode to take spectacular pictures of fireworks.
The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes.
The continuous shooting function is not available in A mode and
y mode.
To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and the self-timer function.
(p.62)
The sensitivity is set at 80, the focus mode is set to s, and the
flash mode is set to a in y mode. In addition, the shutter speed
is set at 4 sec. and the aperture is left open, and EV compensation
is not available.
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Pentax Optio E30 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel7.1 MP
Sensor typeCCD
Image sensor size1/2.5 \
Still image resolution(s)640 x 480, 1024 x 768, 1600 x 1200, 2048 x 1536, 2304 x 1728, 2592 x 1944, 3072 x 2304
Digital zoom4 x
Focal length range6 - 18 mm
InterfaceUSB
Digital SLRNo
Built-in flashYes
Camera shutter speed4 - 1/2000 s
Effective sensor resolution7380000 pixels
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)36 - 108 mm
Focus adjustmentAuto
Manual focusing range (wide)0.15-0.6 m
Auto Mode focusing range (tele)0.35- ∞ m
Auto Mode focusing range (wide)0.15- ∞ m
Light meteringSpot
ISO sensitivity80, 160, 320, 400, Auto
Flash modesauto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction
Flash range (tele)0.6 - 2.5 m
Flash range (wide)0.5 - 4.4 m
Internal memory11 MB
Compatible memory cardssd
Motion JPEG frame rate28 fps
Video formats supportedAVI
Maximum video resolution640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal2.4 \
Display resolution (numeric)110000 pixels
Scene modesbeach, Fireworks, Portrait, self-portrait, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
White balanceauto, daylight, Fluorescent, manual, Shade, Tungsten
Self-timer delay2, 10 s
Product colorSilver
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth35.4 mm
Width94.5 mm
Height61.5 mm
Weight137.5 g

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