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... back Control dial on back • Shooting modes and on which they appear or which they resemble. • The following camera buttons and controls are indicated in brackets. • : Important information you should know • : Notes and tips for expert camera use ... are represented by icons. Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Microphone Lamp Lens Zoom lever Shooting: / Playback: / Strap mount Shutter button Power button Mode dial Flash Speaker Date/time battery holder Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover Lock release switch DC coupler cable port • In...
... back Control dial on back • Shooting modes and on which they appear or which they resemble. • The following camera buttons and controls are indicated in brackets. • : Important information you should know • : Notes and tips for expert camera use ... are represented by icons. Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Microphone Lamp Lens Zoom lever Shooting: / Playback: / Strap mount Shutter button Power button Mode dial Flash Speaker Date/time battery holder Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover Lock release switch DC coupler cable port • In...
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... and Continuous Shooting...84 Shooting Range and Focusing.....90 Flash 98 Other Settings 101 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode............103 Specific Shutter Speeds ( Mode 104 Specific Aperture Values ( Mode 105 Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ( Mode).....106 6 Playback Mode 109 Viewing 110 Browsing and Filtering Images 114 Image Viewing Options 117 Menu... 13 Initial Preparations 14 Trying the Camera Out 20 Included Software, PDF Manuals 25 Accessories 32 Advanced Guide 33 1 Camera Basics 33 On/Off 34 Shutter Button 35 Shooting Modes 36 Shooting Display Options 36 FUNC.
... and Continuous Shooting...84 Shooting Range and Focusing.....90 Flash 98 Other Settings 101 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode............103 Specific Shutter Speeds ( Mode 104 Specific Aperture Values ( Mode 105 Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ( Mode).....106 6 Playback Mode 109 Viewing 110 Browsing and Filtering Images 114 Image Viewing Options 117 Menu... 13 Initial Preparations 14 Trying the Camera Out 20 Included Software, PDF Manuals 25 Accessories 32 Advanced Guide 33 1 Camera Basics 33 On/Off 34 Shutter Button 35 Shooting Modes 36 Shooting Display Options 36 FUNC.
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If you can take another shot by pressing the shutter button again. 21 Shoot. zzKeep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and green frames are displayed to indicate image areas in low-light conditions, the flash fires...prefer not to raise the flash. XXYour shot remains displayed on the screen, press the button to use the flash, push it down with your finger, into the camera. zzPress the shutter button all the way down . zzPress the shutter button lightly, halfway down . zzIf [Raise the flash] appears on the screen for about...
If you can take another shot by pressing the shutter button again. 21 Shoot. zzKeep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and green frames are displayed to indicate image areas in low-light conditions, the flash fires...prefer not to raise the flash. XXYour shot remains displayed on the screen, press the button to use the flash, push it down with your finger, into the camera. zzPress the shutter button all the way down . zzPress the shutter button lightly, halfway down . zzIf [Raise the flash] appears on the screen for about...
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...at once (=124). 24 zzPress the button. Trying the Camera Out Volume 3 Play movies. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. 1 Choose an image to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose [Cancel...], and then press the button. • You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. zzTo cancel erasure, press...
...at once (=124). 24 zzPress the button. Trying the Camera Out Volume 3 Play movies. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. 1 Choose an image to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose [Cancel...], and then press the button. • You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. zzTo cancel erasure, press...
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...(= 149). • Power saving is not active while the camera is still out, press the shutter button halfway (=35). Power Saving in Playback mode. On/Off Shooting Mode zzPress the power button to turn the camera on and view your shots. You can turn the camera off . Power-...turns itself off after about one minute once the camera is retracted by pressing the button. zzTo turn the camera off , press the button again. • To switch to Playback mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway (=35). • The lens will be retracted after a specific period of...
...(= 149). • Power saving is not active while the camera is still out, press the shutter button halfway (=35). Power Saving in Playback mode. On/Off Shooting Mode zzPress the power button to turn the camera on and view your shots. You can turn the camera off . Power-...turns itself off after about one minute once the camera is retracted by pressing the button. zzTo turn the camera off , press the button again. • To switch to Playback mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway (=35). • The lens will be retracted after a specific period of...
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... Press halfway. (Press lightly to focus.) zzPress the shutter button halfway. Shutter Button To ensure your shots are in focus, press the button all the way down to shoot. The camera beeps twice, and AF frames are described as pressing the button halfway or all the way down . (From the ...halfway position, press fully to shoot.) XXThe camera shoots, as a shutter sound is in focus, always press the shutter button lightly (halfway) initially. It may be blurry if you shoot without initially pressing the shutter button halfway. • Length of focus if you move the camera (or the...
... Press halfway. (Press lightly to focus.) zzPress the shutter button halfway. Shutter Button To ensure your shots are in focus, press the button all the way down to shoot. The camera beeps twice, and AF frames are described as pressing the button halfway or all the way down . (From the ...halfway position, press fully to shoot.) XXThe camera shoots, as a shutter sound is in focus, always press the shutter button lightly (halfway) initially. It may be blurry if you shoot without initially pressing the shutter button halfway. • Length of focus if you move the camera (or the...
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.... The camera beeps twice after focusing, and green frames are in focus. If you can take another shot by pressing the shutter button again. 43 zzKeep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. Shoot. zzEven while the shot is played, and in low-light conditions when you have raised the flash, it...
.... The camera beeps twice after focusing, and green frames are in focus. If you can take another shot by pressing the shutter button again. 43 zzKeep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. Shoot. zzEven while the shot is played, and in low-light conditions when you have raised the flash, it...
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... the lamp may cause the recording to be blurred by the camera will be recorded. • Audio is ready, so either press the shutter button all the way down and wait, or release it and press it again. Blocking the microphone may prevent audio from the microphone while shooting ... be activated when shooting in low-light conditions. • A blinking [h] icon displayed with the message [Charging the flash] when you press the shutter button halfway. Movies Microphone • Keep your shots are more likely to sound muffled. • Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie...
... the lamp may cause the recording to be blurred by the camera will be recorded. • Audio is ready, so either press the shutter button all the way down and wait, or release it and press it again. Blocking the microphone may prevent audio from the microphone while shooting ... be activated when shooting in low-light conditions. • A blinking [h] icon displayed with the message [Charging the flash] when you press the shutter button halfway. Movies Microphone • Keep your shots are more likely to sound muffled. • Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie...
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Shooting (Smart Auto) Still Images Movies On-Screen Frames A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera detects subject movement, a blue frame is displayed around other detected faces. Frames follow moving subjects within a certain range to keep them ...
Shooting (Smart Auto) Still Images Movies On-Screen Frames A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera detects subject movement, a blue frame is displayed around other detected faces. Frames follow moving subjects within a certain range to keep them ...
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zzFor Still Images: Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, and then press it all the way down. Common, Convenient Features Still Images Movies Using the Self-Timer With ... after you have triggered the self-timer, press the button. zzFor Movies: Press the movie button. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. 1 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose []] (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the button. XXOnce the setting is complete, []] is displayed. 2 Shoot...
zzFor Still Images: Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, and then press it all the way down. Common, Convenient Features Still Images Movies Using the Self-Timer With ... after you have triggered the self-timer, press the button. zzFor Movies: Press the movie button. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. 1 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose []] (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the button. XXOnce the setting is complete, []] is displayed. 2 Shoot...
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.... Common, Convenient Features Still Images Movies Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you are pressing the shutter button, it will not affect your shot. Configure the setting. zzFollow step 2 on =50 to shoot....to shoot. 51 zzFollow step 1 on =50, choose [$] and press the button immediately. 2 Configure the setting. zzFollowing step 1 on =50 and choose [[]. If the camera is unsteady while you have pressed the shutter button. Still Images Movies Customizing the Self-Timer You can specify the delay (0 ...
.... Common, Convenient Features Still Images Movies Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you are pressing the shutter button, it will not affect your shot. Configure the setting. zzFollow step 2 on =50 to shoot....to shoot. 51 zzFollow step 1 on =50, choose [$] and press the button immediately. 2 Configure the setting. zzFollowing step 1 on =50 and choose [[]. If the camera is unsteady while you have pressed the shutter button. Still Images Movies Customizing the Self-Timer You can specify the delay (0 ...
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... the Software Guide (=25). - zzAim the camera so that of the screen. 2 Choose a subject to shoot. zzPress the shutter button all the way down to focus on. Use camera DPOF print settings (=173) to print Still Images Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Shoot... software to print For details, refer to cancel Tracking AF. • Tracking may cause it to focus on the desired subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. Common, Convenient Features • Date stamps cannot be edited or removed. • Shots taken without adding a date stamp can be printed with one ...
... the Software Guide (=25). - zzAim the camera so that of the screen. 2 Choose a subject to shoot. zzPress the shutter button all the way down to focus on. Use camera DPOF print settings (=173) to print Still Images Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Shoot... software to print For details, refer to cancel Tracking AF. • Tracking may cause it to focus on the desired subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. Common, Convenient Features • Date stamps cannot be edited or removed. • Shots taken without adding a date stamp can be printed with one ...
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.... 1 Configure the setting. zzTo restore the original setting, choose [Off] in step 1. • The area in focus will not be magnified when you press the shutter button halfway if a face was not detected, if the person is too close to the camera and their face is now magnified. zzPress the... button, choose [AF-Point Zoom] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (=38). 2 Check the focus. zzPress the shutter button halfway. The face detected as the main subject is too large for the screen, or if...
.... 1 Configure the setting. zzTo restore the original setting, choose [Off] in step 1. • The area in focus will not be magnified when you press the shutter button halfway if a face was not detected, if the person is too close to the camera and their face is now magnified. zzPress the... button, choose [AF-Point Zoom] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (=38). 2 Check the focus. zzPress the shutter button halfway. The face detected as the main subject is too large for the screen, or if...
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...Assist Beam Still Images You can deactivate the red-eye reduction lamp that normally lights up to help you focus when you press the shutter button halfway in low-light shots. 1 Access the [Flash Settings] screen. Configure the setting. Still Images Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction ... this process but choose [On]. Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the [4] tab, and then choose [Off] (=38). zzPress the button, choose [AF-assist Beam] on the [4] tab of the menu as follows. zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [On...
...Assist Beam Still Images You can deactivate the red-eye reduction lamp that normally lights up to help you focus when you press the shutter button halfway in low-light shots. 1 Access the [Flash Settings] screen. Configure the setting. Still Images Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction ... this process but choose [On]. Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the [4] tab, and then choose [Off] (=38). zzPress the button, choose [AF-assist Beam] on the [4] tab of the menu as follows. zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [On...
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Configure the setting. Quick 2 - 10 sec. Customizing Camera Operation Still Images Changing the Image Display Period After Shots Change how long images are displayed after shots. 63 No image display after shots as follows. zzPress the button, choose [Review] on the [4] tab, and then choose the desired option (=38). Displays images until you press the shutter button halfway. zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [2 sec.]. Hold Off Displays images only until you can shoot again. Displays images for the specified time.
Configure the setting. Quick 2 - 10 sec. Customizing Camera Operation Still Images Changing the Image Display Period After Shots Change how long images are displayed after shots. 63 No image display after shots as follows. zzPress the button, choose [Review] on the [4] tab, and then choose the desired option (=38). Displays images until you press the shutter button halfway. zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [2 sec.]. Hold Off Displays images only until you can shoot again. Displays images for the specified time.
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zzFollow steps 1 - 2 on and white frames around other faces. 3 Press the shutter button all the way down ] is displayed around the face you have triggered the self-timer, press the button. 69 XXThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound is useful when including yourself in the shooting area and ... two seconds later, the camera will shoot about two seconds after you focus on =67 and choose [ ]. 2 Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. XXThe camera now enters shooting standby mode, and [Look straight at the camera. This is played. 4 Join the subjects in group photos or...
zzFollow steps 1 - 2 on and white frames around other faces. 3 Press the shutter button all the way down ] is displayed around the face you have triggered the self-timer, press the button. 69 XXThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound is useful when including yourself in the shooting area and ... two seconds later, the camera will shoot about two seconds after you focus on =67 and choose [ ]. 2 Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. XXThe camera now enters shooting standby mode, and [Look straight at the camera. This is played. 4 Join the subjects in group photos or...
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... the settings to +2. 1 Lock the exposure. Movies Locking or Changing Image Brightness Before Shooting Before shooting, you watch the screen. 3 Shoot. 77 zzAfter releasing the shutter button, press the button to . zzSet the mode dial to lock the exposure. Movies Shooting Various Movies Shooting Movies in 1/3-stop movie recording, press the movie...
... the settings to +2. 1 Lock the exposure. Movies Locking or Changing Image Brightness Before Shooting Before shooting, you watch the screen. 3 Shoot. 77 zzAfter releasing the shutter button, press the button to . zzSet the mode dial to lock the exposure. Movies Shooting Various Movies Shooting Movies in 1/3-stop movie recording, press the movie...
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... speed (=82) • Movies can customize many function settings to . 2 Customize the settings as well, by pressing the movie button. However, some and settings may be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. zzSet the mode dial to suit your preferred shooting style. 1 Enter...
... speed (=82) • Movies can customize many function settings to . 2 Customize the settings as well, by pressing the movie button. However, some and settings may be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. zzSet the mode dial to suit your preferred shooting style. 1 Enter...
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...-2 to +2. zzTo unlock AE, release the shutter button and press the button again. Still Images Locking Image Brightness/Exposure (AE Lock) Before shooting, you can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of shutter speed and aperture value by the camera can lock...shot, AE is unlocked and [ ] is no longer displayed. 2 Compose the shot and shoot. zzPress the button. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the button. Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Movies Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) The standard exposure set by ...
...-2 to +2. zzTo unlock AE, release the shutter button and press the button again. Still Images Locking Image Brightness/Exposure (AE Lock) Before shooting, you can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of shutter speed and aperture value by the camera can lock...shot, AE is unlocked and [ ] is no longer displayed. 2 Compose the shot and shoot. zzPress the button. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the button. Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Movies Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) The standard exposure set by ...
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zzPress the button, choose [i-Contrast] on the [4] tab, and then choose [Auto] (=38). Low For shooting outdoors in cloudy conditions, or at twilight. Insufficient overall image contrast can ..., which may be detected and automatically adjusted to suit the shooting mode and conditions. However, shots may be automatically corrected before shooting to [ ], press the shutter button halfway. • Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may reduce subject blurriness and increase the flash range. Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation...
zzPress the button, choose [i-Contrast] on the [4] tab, and then choose [Auto] (=38). Low For shooting outdoors in cloudy conditions, or at twilight. Insufficient overall image contrast can ..., which may be detected and automatically adjusted to suit the shooting mode and conditions. However, shots may be automatically corrected before shooting to [ ], press the shutter button halfway. • Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may reduce subject blurriness and increase the flash range. Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation...