In this lesson we will describe the Mavica's special pre-programmed setting options.  

This will be presented in one video segment. 

Part I - 2:45 minutes

 
The following effects and presets are available by pressing the "program" button or the "picture effects" button on the back of the camera.  Each time you push the button it will "cycle" through the choices available and will show a corresponding icon on the LCD screen.  When you want to return to "no" special effect or special program settings, then push the button (toggle through) until the "special" icons disappear. 

Program Button Presets 

• Portrait - This presets the exposure, balance, and focus for the best color rendering and softens the background for close up pictures of people.  Icon is represented in upper left of LCD view screen as a silhouette of people.

• Action - Provides the settings needed to help negate the blurring effect caused by motion of the subject.  Icon is a "golf swing".

• Bright Light - This setting is for bright light conditions, such as, ski slopes, light sandy beaches, and similar.  Its icon is a "palm tree" and "sun".

 

• Low Light - This preset helps to negate the effect of low light conditions.  This would include sun set, dawn, moon light, and similar.  Icon is a view of "sunset".

• Landscape - Provides the settings needed for even focus for wide area shots.  Mountain range, canyons, scenic shots, and similar, would be included.  Icon is a silhouette of "mountain ranges".

Picture Effect Choices

• Pastel - This effect softens all colors and provides a "posterizing" look to the picture.  The word "pastel" will appear in the upper left of the LCD view screen when it is activated.

• Negative - This effect reverses the color values and contrasts of your subject.  Darks become lights and vice versa.  It is similar to an "X-ray" effect.  The words "neg. art" will appear on screen when active.

• Sepia - This mode provides an antique look to your picture by applying a color palette of brown tones.  This is similar to the look of photographs and newsprint from years ago.  It provides a quick way to give a fun and "different" look to your images.

• Black and White - This picture effect is obvious and is still the preferred mode for many professional photographers.  Pictures in shades of black and white give many subjects more texture and character since they draw more attention to the subject themselves.