• iAUTO (Intelligent Auto)
  By simply pointing the camera at the subject, the camera automatically sets the shooting mode best suited for the scene. As the shooting conditions change, the camera reevaluates the scene and dynamically selects a new shooting mode if appropriate. Available modes are Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night+Portrait, and Landscape.
  [Camera Menu] settings such as white balance and ISO sensitivity cannot be changed.
  
  
• P (Program Auto)
  The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture and shutter speed based on the lighting conditions.
  Unlike "iAUTO" mode, [Camera Menu] settings such as white balance and ISO sensitivity can be changed.
  
  
• BEAUTY (Beauty mode)
  This mode enables you to track your subject's face in a frame and smooth persons' complexion.
  
  Both the original and retouched pictures will be saved. Depending on the subject, the frame may not appear or take time to track your subjects' face. Also, the editing may not produce the desired effect. Image size for the retouched pictures are restricted to 2M or less.
  
  
• SCN (SCENE)
  The camera offers 14 scene modes for shooting in various conditions.
  
  
  1. PORTRAIT
     For taking a portrait-style shot.
     The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions to produce natural skin tones.
     
     
  2. LANDSCAPE
     This mode is suitable for taking pictures of landscapes.
     It vividly reproduces blues and greens.
     
     
     
  3. NIGHT SCENE
     For shooting illuminated scenes in the evening or at night.
     The camera sets a slower shutter speed than in normal shooting.
     For the best results, use a tripod so your camera remains steady when shooting.
     
     
  4. NIGHT+ PORTRAIT
     For shooting both a foreground subject and an illuminated background in the evening or at night.
     The camera sets a slower shutter speed than in normal shooting.
     
     
  5. SPORT
     Captures fast-moving action without blurring.
     
     
  6. INDOOR
     For shooting both main subject and background indoors (e.g. at a party).
     The background is reproduced clearly.
     
     
  7. CANDLE
     This mode is ideal for shooting under candlelight.
     Warm colors are reproduced.
     Image quality is restricted to [3M] (2048x1536) or less.
     
     
  8. SELF PORTRAIT
     Lets you take a picture of yourself while holding the camera.
     
     
  9. SUNSET
     For shooting the setting or rising sun. Vividly reproduces reds and yellows.
     
     
  10. FIREWORKS
      Suitable for shooting fireworks at night.
      The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting.
      For the best results, use a tripod so your camera remains steady when shooting.
      
      
  11. CUISINE
      For still life photography.
      Vividly reproduces colors of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
      
      
      
  12. DOCUMENTS
      For shooting paper documents.
      Increases contrast between letters and background.
      
      
      
  13. BEACH & SNOW
      This mode is ideal for shooting white sand on the seaside or snow-capped mountains.
      The colors of the sky, greenery and people are reproduced clearly.
      
      
  14. PRE-CAPTURE MOVIE
      This mode is useful for recording a short movie even before the moments you want to capture.
      The camera captures a 7-second movie, including the 2 seconds before the shutter is fully depressed.
      Image size can be selected from VGA (640x480) or QVGA (320x240).
      Frame rate can be selected from 30fps or 15fps.
      
      
• MOVIE
  The camera records video with sound.

By default, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set, ranging from ISO 64 to ISO 1600.
Adjusting ISO sensitivity enables you to take crisp and clear pictures in different shooting situations.

With high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds, you can capture sharp, blur-free images
in low-light situations and when the camera or your subject is moving.

You may see more noise or grain in your pictures when you use high ISO sensitivity.

If you use a lower ISO sensitivity, you can reduce the noise but the shutter speed will also become slower.
It is advised that you use a tripod so your camera remains steady when shooting.

Yes, you can set the operation sounds (shutter, alarm, etc.) to OFF or change their volume.

Press the [MENU] button, and then select SETUP.
In the SOUND SETTINGS menu, select the appropriate setting.

Sub menu Sound & Volume Selection Operation BEEP SOUND TYPE 1 / 2 Lets you select the operation sounds and volume of the camera buttons ( except the shutter button ) . VOLUME OFF( No sound ) / LOW / HIGH SHUTTER SOUND SOUND TYPE 1 / 2 / 3 Lets you select the operation sound and volume of the shutter button. VOLUME OFF( No sound ) / LOW / HIGH ALARM SOUND OFF ( No sound ) / LOW / HIGH Lets you adjust the volume of the alarm sound. VOLUME OFF ( No sound ) / LOW / HIGH Lets you adjust the playback sound volume.

Click here to view a list of microSD and microSDHC cards that can be used with the MASD-1 card adapter. This page will be updated as additional cards are evaluated.
" Compatible microSD card Tables "

The art editing features of the xD Pack plug-in for OLYMPUS Master 2 do not support images recorded to microSD/SDHC cards. To use these features, use Olympus brand xD-Picture Card™ media.