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... 3 Changing the Compression (Still Images 65 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function 66 Adjusting the ISO Speed 68 Shooting Using the Mode Dial 69 Mode Dial 69 Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes 70 Program AE 73 Setting the Shutter Speed 74 Setting the Aperture 76 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and...Advanced Shooting Functions 84 Continuous Shooting 84 Setting the Flash 86 Checking the Focus and Peoples' Expressions 88 Selecting an AF Frame Mode 92 Selecting a Subject to Focus On (Face Select and Track 94 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, Manual Focus,...
... 3 Changing the Compression (Still Images 65 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function 66 Adjusting the ISO Speed 68 Shooting Using the Mode Dial 69 Mode Dial 69 Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes 70 Program AE 73 Setting the Shutter Speed 74 Setting the Aperture 76 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and...Advanced Shooting Functions 84 Continuous Shooting 84 Setting the Flash 86 Checking the Focus and Peoples' Expressions 88 Selecting an AF Frame Mode 92 Selecting a Subject to Focus On (Face Select and Track 94 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, Manual Focus,...
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Set the mode switch to focus. • When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights. Press the power button. • The start-up sound will ... monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. 2. Using a tripod is also effective. 4. Getting Started Shooting Still Images ( Shooting Still Images 15 Mode) Power Button Shutter Button Mode Dial Mode Switch Indicators Button 1. Aim the camera at the subject. Press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to (shooting). 2. Select a shooting...
Set the mode switch to focus. • When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights. Press the power button. • The start-up sound will ... monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. 2. Using a tripod is also effective. 4. Getting Started Shooting Still Images ( Shooting Still Images 15 Mode) Power Button Shutter Button Mode Dial Mode Switch Indicators Button 1. Aim the camera at the subject. Press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to (shooting). 2. Select a shooting...
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... press the MENU or FUNC./SET button, no menu will display. Getting Started Shooting Still Images 17 Shooting in Easy mode. This mode is prohibited. 1. Set the mode dial to focus. 4. Press the shutter button fully to take images even where flash photography is ideal for first time camera... users, or users who do not make many settings. You can be made in Easy Mode This camera features a shooting mode, Easy mode, that automatically selects...
... press the MENU or FUNC./SET button, no menu will display. Getting Started Shooting Still Images 17 Shooting in Easy mode. This mode is prohibited. 1. Set the mode dial to focus. 4. Press the shutter button fully to take images even where flash photography is ideal for first time camera... users, or users who do not make many settings. You can be made in Easy Mode This camera features a shooting mode, Easy mode, that automatically selects...
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... make this setting in the Image Data This section explains how to (shooting). 2. Set the mode dial to Fine (appropriate for printing L-size or postcard-size prints.) Buttons Mode Dial Mode Switch Button Button 1. Press the power button. 2. Set the mode switch to embed date information on images as they are recorded (Date Stamp). • The...
... make this setting in the Image Data This section explains how to (shooting). 2. Set the mode dial to Fine (appropriate for printing L-size or postcard-size prints.) Buttons Mode Dial Mode Switch Button Button 1. Press the power button. 2. Set the mode switch to embed date information on images as they are recorded (Date Stamp). • The...
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Set the mode dial to (shooting). 2. The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie. Getting Started 24 Shooting Movies Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode) Power Button Shutter Button Mode Switch Mode Dial Indicators Buttons 1. Set the mode switch to (Movie). 3. z Do not touch the microphone while recording. Select a shooting mode. 1. Aim the camera at the subject. z Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. Press the power button. 2. Use the or button to select (Standard). 3. Microphone
Set the mode dial to (shooting). 2. The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie. Getting Started 24 Shooting Movies Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode) Power Button Shutter Button Mode Switch Mode Dial Indicators Buttons 1. Set the mode switch to (Movie). 3. z Do not touch the microphone while recording. Select a shooting mode. 1. Aim the camera at the subject. z Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. Press the power button. 2. Use the or button to select (Standard). 3. Microphone
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42 Controls a Indicators (p. 43) b Power Button (p. 15) c Mode Dial (pp. 15, 69) d Zoom Lever (pp. 56, 110) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) e Shutter Button (p. 15) f Mode Switch (p. 18) g (Exposure)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (pp. 19, 99) h (Print/Share) Button (pp. 20, 31, 108) i FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 44) j MENU Button (p. 45) k DISP. (Display) Button (p. 54) l Button m (Jump)/ (Flash)/ Button (pp. 60, 114) n Button o (Macro)/ (Manual Focus)/ Button (pp. 61, 96)
42 Controls a Indicators (p. 43) b Power Button (p. 15) c Mode Dial (pp. 15, 69) d Zoom Lever (pp. 56, 110) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) e Shutter Button (p. 15) f Mode Switch (p. 18) g (Exposure)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (pp. 19, 99) h (Print/Share) Button (pp. 20, 31, 108) i FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 44) j MENU Button (p. 45) k DISP. (Display) Button (p. 54) l Button m (Jump)/ (Flash)/ Button (pp. 60, 114) n Button o (Macro)/ (Manual Focus)/ Button (pp. 61, 96)
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...0x)/Digital Zoom Factor/ Safety Zoom ( ) d Flash ( ) MENU button (Rec. 46 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus Available Shooting Modes p. 206 Shooting Mode b c e df a Camera Shake ( ) (p. 152) Shutter Speed, Aperture Value kj g Spot AE Point Frame/ h AF Frame Exposure Level...) Information Displayed Setting Method a ISO Speed or Recording Pixels, etc. menu) button e Red-Eye Corr. ( ) f Auto Rotate ( ) g Shooting Mode MENU button ([Flash Settings] menu in the Rec. menu) MENU button (Rec. menu) MENU button (Setup menu) Macro ( ) j Manual Focus ( ...
...0x)/Digital Zoom Factor/ Safety Zoom ( ) d Flash ( ) MENU button (Rec. 46 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus Available Shooting Modes p. 206 Shooting Mode b c e df a Camera Shake ( ) (p. 152) Shutter Speed, Aperture Value kj g Spot AE Point Frame/ h AF Frame Exposure Level...) Information Displayed Setting Method a ISO Speed or Recording Pixels, etc. menu) button e Red-Eye Corr. ( ) f Auto Rotate ( ) g Shooting Mode MENU button ([Flash Settings] menu in the Rec. menu) MENU button (Rec. menu) MENU button (Setup menu) Macro ( ) j Manual Focus ( ...
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69 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Mode Dial Creative Zone Shooting Using the Mode Dial Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings. : Auto (p. 15) : Easy (p. 17) Image Zone When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting. : Portrait : Landscape : Night Snapshot : Kids&Pets : Indoor : Special Scene (p. 70) : ...
69 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Mode Dial Creative Zone Shooting Using the Mode Dial Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings. : Auto (p. 15) : Easy (p. 17) Image Zone When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting. : Portrait : Landscape : Night Snapshot : Kids&Pets : Indoor : Special Scene (p. 70) : ...
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Portrait Produces a soft effect when photographing people. Landscape Optimized for optimal shooting. , , , , or (Special Scene) 1 Set the mode dial to select the scene mode. Use the or to , or . ,, , : 1. 70 Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes Available Shooting Modes p. 206 When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for shooting landscape scenes which contain both near and far subjects.
Portrait Produces a soft effect when photographing people. Landscape Optimized for optimal shooting. , , , , or (Special Scene) 1 Set the mode dial to select the scene mode. Use the or to , or . ,, , : 1. 70 Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes Available Shooting Modes p. 206 When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for shooting landscape scenes which contain both near and far subjects.
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... you to take snapshots of people against the backdrop of camera shake when firmly holding the camera, even without missing photo opportunities. Shooting Using the Mode Dial 71 Night Snapshot Allows you to shoot sunsets in vivid colors.
... you to take snapshots of people against the backdrop of camera shake when firmly holding the camera, even without missing photo opportunities. Shooting Using the Mode Dial 71 Night Snapshot Allows you to shoot sunsets in vivid colors.
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... the flash (p. 60) - Adjust the ISO Speed (p. 68) - You can set the ISO speed, exposure compensation and white balance. 1 Set the mode dial to match the brightness of the scene. Use the following shooting methods to obtain the correct exposure and make them show in red on the .... Change the metering method (p. 100) z When a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture values are shown in white. - Shooting Using the Mode Dial 73 Program AE Available Shooting Modes p. 206 The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to . 2 Shoot.
... the flash (p. 60) - Adjust the ISO Speed (p. 68) - You can set the ISO speed, exposure compensation and white balance. 1 Set the mode dial to match the brightness of the scene. Use the following shooting methods to obtain the correct exposure and make them show in red on the .... Change the metering method (p. 100) z When a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture values are shown in white. - Shooting Using the Mode Dial 73 Program AE Available Shooting Modes p. 206 The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to . 2 Shoot.
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...a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to . 2 Set the shutter speed. 1. 74 Setting the Shutter Speed Available Shooting Modes p. 206 When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to images shot at slow shutter speeds. Use the or button... to adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value shows in dark areas. 1 Set the mode dial to shoot without a flash in white. The nature of processing time may be required before the next image can be shot). Use the or...
...a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to . 2 Set the shutter speed. 1. 74 Setting the Shutter Speed Available Shooting Modes p. 206 When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to images shot at slow shutter speeds. Use the or button... to adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value shows in dark areas. 1 Set the mode dial to shoot without a flash in white. The nature of processing time may be required before the next image can be shot). Use the or...
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... is 1/500 second. Shutter Speed Display z The numbers in the table below indicate the shutter speed in flash synchronization is selected. 75 Shooting Using the Mode Dial z The aperture value and shutter speed change according to 1/2000 z The fastest shutter speed for built-in seconds. 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. Aperture Value Shutter...
... is 1/500 second. Shutter Speed Display z The numbers in the table below indicate the shutter speed in flash synchronization is selected. 75 Shooting Using the Mode Dial z The aperture value and shutter speed change according to 1/2000 z The fastest shutter speed for built-in seconds. 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. Aperture Value Shutter...
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... background and create a beautiful portrait. Use the or button to change the aperture value. 3 Shoot. • If you to background into clear focus. 1 Set the mode dial to match the brightness. 76 Setting the Aperture Available Shooting Modes p. 206 The aperture adjusts the amount of the image brought into focus.
... background and create a beautiful portrait. Use the or button to change the aperture value. 3 Shoot. • If you to background into clear focus. 1 Set the mode dial to match the brightness. 76 Setting the Aperture Available Shooting Modes p. 206 The aperture adjusts the amount of the image brought into focus.
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Aperture Value Display z The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens aperture. Even if an aperture value was previously set, the camera may automatically change that value to match the synchronized flash shutter speed. F2.6 F2.8 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F5.0 F5.5 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0 Shooting Using the Mode Dial 77 z The fastest shutter speed for built-in flash synchronization is 1/500 second.
Aperture Value Display z The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens aperture. Even if an aperture value was previously set, the camera may automatically change that value to match the synchronized flash shutter speed. F2.6 F2.8 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F5.0 F5.5 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0 Shooting Using the Mode Dial 77 z The fastest shutter speed for built-in flash synchronization is 1/500 second.
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...monitor in the center on the right side of the indicator. You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. 1 Set the mode dial to the selected metering method. If the difference is calculated by measuring the brightness according to . 2 Set the shutter speed and aperture value. 1.... 3 Shoot. Use the or button to select the shutter speed or aperture value. 2. 78 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Available Shooting Modes p. 206 You can check the difference between the correct exposure* and the current exposure level appears on the LCD monitor.
...monitor in the center on the right side of the indicator. You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. 1 Set the mode dial to the selected metering method. If the difference is calculated by measuring the brightness according to . 2 Set the shutter speed and aperture value. 1.... 3 Shoot. Use the or button to select the shutter speed or aperture value. 2. 78 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Available Shooting Modes p. 206 You can check the difference between the correct exposure* and the current exposure level appears on the LCD monitor.
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When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject that appears dark, set , the aperture value or the shutter speed may change in accordance with the zoom position (p. 75). Shooting Using the Mode Dial 79 z If the zoom is adjusted after these values are set the flash to (Flash on) to make the LCD monitor display bright. z The brightness of the LCD monitor matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value.
When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject that appears dark, set , the aperture value or the shutter speed may change in accordance with the zoom position (p. 75). Shooting Using the Mode Dial 79 z If the zoom is adjusted after these values are set the flash to (Flash on) to make the LCD monitor display bright. z The brightness of the LCD monitor matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value.
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...8226; Maximum Clip Length: 3 minutes *1 When a super high-speed memory card is used (p. 193). The recording time will differ according to select a movie mode. Use the or button to the memory card used , such as the recommended SDC512MSH. *2 Even if the file size has not reached 4 GB, the ...zoom can select the recording pixels and record until the memory card is stopped when the recording time reaches one hour. 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Select a movie mode. 1. Depending on memory card capacity and data write speed, recording may stop before the file size reaches 4 GB or the recording...
...8226; Maximum Clip Length: 3 minutes *1 When a super high-speed memory card is used (p. 193). The recording time will differ according to select a movie mode. Use the or button to the memory card used , such as the recommended SDC512MSH. *2 Even if the file size has not reached 4 GB, the ...zoom can select the recording pixels and record until the memory card is stopped when the recording time reaches one hour. 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Select a movie mode. 1. Depending on memory card capacity and data write speed, recording may stop before the file size reaches 4 GB or the recording...
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... the movie. - Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The camera will stop automatically under the following while recording. - Shooting Using the Mode Dial 81 3 Shoot. • Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings. • Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording...
... the movie. - Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The camera will stop automatically under the following while recording. - Shooting Using the Mode Dial 81 3 Shoot. • Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings. • Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording...
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Shooting Using the Mode Dial Movie Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of motion....83 Changing Movie Recording Pixels/Frame Rates You can shoot for twice as long in this mode compared to a file of the same size shot in the other modes. You can change the recording pixels. 3. Standard *1 640 × 480 recording pixels...pixels, 20 frames/sec. The frame rate can be set to change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is on the recording pixels. 1 Select the recording pixels. 1. z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 193) Use...
Shooting Using the Mode Dial Movie Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of motion....83 Changing Movie Recording Pixels/Frame Rates You can shoot for twice as long in this mode compared to a file of the same size shot in the other modes. You can change the recording pixels. 3. Standard *1 640 × 480 recording pixels...pixels, 20 frames/sec. The frame rate can be set to change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is on the recording pixels. 1 Select the recording pixels. 1. z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 193) Use...