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... Function 72 Adjusting the ISO Speed 74 Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting (Auto ISO Shift) 75 Shooting Using the Mode Dial 77 Mode Dial 77 Easy Shooting (Easy Mode 78 Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes 79 Program AE 82 Setting the Shutter Speed 83 Setting the Aperture 85... Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture . . . 87 Movie Shooting 89 Various Shooting Methods 93 Continuous Shooting 93 Setting the Flash 95 ...
... Function 72 Adjusting the ISO Speed 74 Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting (Auto ISO Shift) 75 Shooting Using the Mode Dial 77 Mode Dial 77 Easy Shooting (Easy Mode 78 Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes 79 Program AE 82 Setting the Shutter Speed 83 Setting the Aperture 85... Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture . . . 87 Movie Shooting 89 Various Shooting Methods 93 Continuous Shooting 93 Setting the Flash 95 ...
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menu item (p. 46) • Selecting the shutter speed and the aperture value (pp. 83, 85) • Adjusting the focus in manual focus mode (p. 108) • Program Shift (p. 111) • Adjusting the exposure (p. 113) &#...
menu item (p. 46) • Selecting the shutter speed and the aperture value (pp. 83, 85) • Adjusting the focus in manual focus mode (p. 108) • Program Shift (p. 111) • Adjusting the exposure (p. 113) &#...
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... Folder ( ) ) MENU button (Rec. 48 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus Shooting Mode cd Available Shooting Modes fh eg p. 222 b a Camera Shake ( (p. 166) ) Shutter Speed, Aperture Value l nm k i Spot AE Point Frame/ j AF Frame Exposure Level Indicator (p. 87) Recordable Shots (Stills)/ Remaining Time/Elapsed Time (Movies) Information Displayed Setting Method...
... Folder ( ) ) MENU button (Rec. 48 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus Shooting Mode cd Available Shooting Modes fh eg p. 222 b a Camera Shake ( (p. 166) ) Shutter Speed, Aperture Value l nm k i Spot AE Point Frame/ j AF Frame Exposure Level Indicator (p. 87) Recordable Shots (Stills)/ Remaining Time/Elapsed Time (Movies) Information Displayed Setting Method...
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... low, the following methods to select a setting other device If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon ( ) displays, this indicates that a slow shutter speed may have been selected due to replace with new batteries. Attach the camera to any setting other than (p. 65) - "Change the batteries" The batteries are...
... low, the following methods to select a setting other device If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon ( ) displays, this indicates that a slow shutter speed may have been selected due to replace with new batteries. Attach the camera to any setting other than (p. 65) - "Change the batteries" The batteries are...
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... zoom is fixed at the selected zoom 46.8 - 468 mm factor, and the focal length shifts to 40x with [Standard] or [Off]. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than a shot 79.2 - 792 mm taken at zoom factors of view with digital and optical zoom combined. 36 - 360...
... zoom is fixed at the selected zoom 46.8 - 468 mm factor, and the focal length shifts to 40x with [Standard] or [Off]. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than a shot 79.2 - 792 mm taken at zoom factors of view with digital and optical zoom combined. 36 - 360...
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... Shift (p. 75), or fix the camera using a tripod to select the image stabilizer settings. 2. z Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with the camera attached to a tripod, we recommend you set [IS Mode] to [Continuous]. z Hold the camera horizontally while [Panning] (stabilization does not...
... Shift (p. 75), or fix the camera using a tripod to select the image stabilizer settings. 2. z Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with the camera attached to a tripod, we recommend you set [IS Mode] to [Continuous]. z Hold the camera horizontally while [Panning] (stabilization does not...
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...blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. 1 Adjust the ISO Speed. 1. z You can set by subject movement will be raised in dark places, shutter speed will automatically be reduced even more than when shooting the same scene in AUTO. * Noise may increase ...; When you shoot at or , the ISO speed automatically set the ISO speed to (p. 81). Press the button. 2. z If the camera is set at a high ISO speed. 74 Adjusting the ISO Speed Available Shooting Modes p. 222 Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you select (Auto) or (High ISO Auto...
...blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. 1 Adjust the ISO Speed. 1. z You can set by subject movement will be raised in dark places, shutter speed will automatically be reduced even more than when shooting the same scene in AUTO. * Noise may increase ...; When you shoot at or , the ISO speed automatically set the ISO speed to (p. 81). Press the button. 2. z If the camera is set at a high ISO speed. 74 Adjusting the ISO Speed Available Shooting Modes p. 222 Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you select (Auto) or (High ISO Auto...
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...increased. 1 Select [Auto ISO Shift]. 1. z Depending on shooting conditions, the camera shake warning icon ( ) may continue to shoot at a shutter speed which minimizes the effects of camera shake by pressing the button. Commonly Used Shooting Functions 75 Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting (Auto ISO Shift) Available... Shooting Modes p. 222 When the camera shake warning icon ( ) appears during shooting, this function allows you to increase ISO speed and to display even if the ISO speed is displayed, the button lights in blue. z In , or mode, it will not function when the flash fires.
...increased. 1 Select [Auto ISO Shift]. 1. z Depending on shooting conditions, the camera shake warning icon ( ) may continue to shoot at a shutter speed which minimizes the effects of camera shake by pressing the button. Commonly Used Shooting Functions 75 Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting (Auto ISO Shift) Available... Shooting Modes p. 222 When the camera shake warning icon ( ) appears during shooting, this function allows you to increase ISO speed and to display even if the ISO speed is displayed, the button lights in blue. z In , or mode, it will not function when the flash fires.
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... Scene : Foliage : Beach : Aquarium : Sunset : Snow : Fireworks : ISO 3200 : Movie (pp. 24, 89) „ Creative Zone You can freely select camera settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value to suit your shooting purposes. : Program AE (p. 82) : Setting the...
... Scene : Foliage : Beach : Aquarium : Sunset : Snow : Fireworks : ISO 3200 : Movie (pp. 24, 89) „ Creative Zone You can freely select camera settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value to suit your shooting purposes. : Program AE (p. 82) : Setting the...
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... of an evening sky or night scene. Sunset Allows you to shoot sunsets in vivid colors. The flash is directed at the person and the shutter speed is slow, so both the person and the background can be beautifully shot. Foliage Shoots trees and leaves - in vivid colors. such as children and...
... of an evening sky or night scene. Sunset Allows you to shoot sunsets in vivid colors. The flash is directed at the person and the shutter speed is slow, so both the person and the background can be beautifully shot. Foliage Shoots trees and leaves - in vivid colors. such as children and...
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... be prominent. Fireworks Captures fireworks in an indoor aquarium. ISO 3200 Selects the highest possible ISO speed (3200, twice the ISO 1600 speed) and increases the shutter speed to capture fish and other items in the sky sharply and at (1600 × 1200). Always use a tripod to avoid camera... shot. Recording pixels are fixed at optimal exposure. z With , image noise may increase and cause noise in or mode. z The shutter speed is strong. Shooting Using the Mode Dial 81 Snow Shoots without a blue tinge and without making people appear dark against a snowy background.
... be prominent. Fireworks Captures fireworks in an indoor aquarium. ISO 3200 Selects the highest possible ISO speed (3200, twice the ISO 1600 speed) and increases the shutter speed to capture fish and other items in the sky sharply and at (1600 × 1200). Always use a tripod to avoid camera... shot. Recording pixels are fixed at optimal exposure. z With , image noise may increase and cause noise in or mode. z The shutter speed is strong. Shooting Using the Mode Dial 81 Snow Shoots without a blue tinge and without making people appear dark against a snowy background.
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... the flash (p. 65) - Adjust the ISO Speed (p. 74) - Change the metering method (p. 114) z You can set the ISO speed, exposure compensation and white balance. 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Shoot. z When a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture values are shown in white. - ...82 Program AE Available Shooting Modes p. 222 The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to obtain the correct exposure and make them show in red...
... the flash (p. 65) - Adjust the ISO Speed (p. 74) - Change the metering method (p. 114) z You can set the ISO speed, exposure compensation and white balance. 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Shoot. z When a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture values are shown in white. - ...82 Program AE Available Shooting Modes p. 222 The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to obtain the correct exposure and make them show in red...
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... light) or overexposed (too much light). This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at slow shutter speeds. Shooting Using the Mode Dial 83 Setting the Shutter Speed Available Shooting Modes p. 222 When you to shoot without a flash in dark areas. 1 Set the mode dial...may be required before the next image can be shot.) Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to eliminate the noise,...
... light) or overexposed (too much light). This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at slow shutter speeds. Shooting Using the Mode Dial 83 Setting the Shutter Speed Available Shooting Modes p. 222 When you to shoot without a flash in dark areas. 1 Set the mode dial...may be required before the next image can be shot.) Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to eliminate the noise,...
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... - 5.6 Maximum Telephoto f/6.3 - 8.0 15 - 1/1600 15 - 1/2000 z The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is automatically adjusted for the correct exposure when it cannot be set. 1/160 indicates 1/ 160 second. Shutter Speed Display z The following relationship. Safety Shift With and modes, if [Safety Shift] is turned... [On] (p. 53) in the menu, the shutter speed or aperture value is 1/500 second. Also, ...
... - 5.6 Maximum Telephoto f/6.3 - 8.0 15 - 1/1600 15 - 1/2000 z The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is automatically adjusted for the correct exposure when it cannot be set. 1/160 indicates 1/ 160 second. Shutter Speed Display z The following relationship. Safety Shift With and modes, if [Safety Shift] is turned... [On] (p. 53) in the menu, the shutter speed or aperture value is 1/500 second. Also, ...
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...The larger the aperture value, the greater the range of light entering through the lens. Aperture value 3 Shoot. • If the shutter speed is underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you set the... aperture value, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Use the control dial to background into clear focus. 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Configure the aperture...
...The larger the aperture value, the greater the range of light entering through the lens. Aperture value 3 Shoot. • If the shutter speed is underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you set the... aperture value, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Use the control dial to background into clear focus. 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Configure the aperture...
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Aperture Value Display z The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens opening, allowing less light to match the synchronized flash speed. F2.8 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.3 F4.5 F5.0 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0 z You can change the combinations of aperture values and shutter speeds without altering the exposure (p. 111). Therefore, even if an aperture value is 1/500 seconds. 86 z The maximum shutter speed with synchronized flash is preset, the aperture value may automatically be reset to enter the camera.
Aperture Value Display z The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens opening, allowing less light to match the synchronized flash speed. F2.8 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.3 F4.5 F5.0 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0 z You can change the combinations of aperture values and shutter speeds without altering the exposure (p. 111). Therefore, even if an aperture value is 1/500 seconds. 86 z The maximum shutter speed with synchronized flash is preset, the aperture value may automatically be reset to enter the camera.
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...appears in red on the LCD monitor. 87 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Available Shooting Modes p. 222 You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. 1 Set the mode dial to change the shutter speed or aperture value. 3 Shoot. Correct Exposure Level Exposure Level ...Indicator • When you press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the ...
...appears in red on the LCD monitor. 87 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Available Shooting Modes p. 222 You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. 1 Set the mode dial to change the shutter speed or aperture value. 3 Shoot. Correct Exposure Level Exposure Level ...Indicator • When you press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the ...
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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. 84). z The brightness of the LCD monitor matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value. 88 z If the zoom is adjusted after these values are set the flash to (Flash on) to make the LCD monitor display bright.
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. 84). z The brightness of the LCD monitor matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value. 88 z If the zoom is adjusted after these values are set the flash to (Flash on) to make the LCD monitor display bright.
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... the flash fires [Flash Mode] to [Auto] to avoid overexposing and blowing in advance. Safety FE The camera automatically In and changes the shutter speed or shooting modes, set [Flash Mode] to [Manual] in advance. Automatically searches for camera shake. Flash Output The flash output can make ...p. 222 You can be adjusted in the range of a tripod is scene or an interior shot is adjusted to slow Using Slow Synchro shutter speeds. control the flash output in the or shooting modes. Flash Exp. Slow Synchro The flash timing is taken. This reduces the increases the...
... the flash fires [Flash Mode] to [Auto] to avoid overexposing and blowing in advance. Safety FE The camera automatically In and changes the shutter speed or shooting modes, set [Flash Mode] to [Manual] in advance. Automatically searches for camera shake. Flash Output The flash output can make ...p. 222 You can be adjusted in the range of a tripod is scene or an interior shot is adjusted to slow Using Slow Synchro shutter speeds. control the flash output in the or shooting modes. Flash Exp. Slow Synchro The flash timing is taken. This reduces the increases the...
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... that can be set with the control dial as a shooting guideline only. Use them as follows: , , , , , Exposure compensation/ mode/Exposure compensation/ mode/ Shutter speed/Exposure compensation/ Aperture value/Exposure compensation/ Shutter speed/Aperture value/ 2 Use the control dial and adjust the focus. • The MF indicator shows approximate figures. 108 Shooting in Manual Focus...
... that can be set with the control dial as a shooting guideline only. Use them as follows: , , , , , Exposure compensation/ mode/Exposure compensation/ mode/ Shutter speed/Exposure compensation/ Aperture value/Exposure compensation/ Shutter speed/Aperture value/ 2 Use the control dial and adjust the focus. • The MF indicator shows approximate figures. 108 Shooting in Manual Focus...
