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... 77 Customizing the Self-Timer 78 Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 79 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 79 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 81 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 82 Changing the AF Frame Position and Size 83 Magnifying the Focal... Point 84 Shooting with the AF Lock 85 Shooting with Servo AF 85 Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select 86 Changing the Metering Mode.......... 87 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode .... 88 Focus Bracketing (Focus...
... 77 Customizing the Self-Timer 78 Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 79 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 79 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 81 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 82 Changing the AF Frame Position and Size 83 Magnifying the Focal... Point 84 Shooting with the AF Lock 85 Shooting with Servo AF 85 Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select 86 Changing the Metering Mode.......... 87 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode .... 88 Focus Bracketing (Focus...
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...the subject is set to the viewfinder. Raise the flash manually to the screen. 25 Press the l button several times to restore the display to shoot. X The camera will automatically fire. What if... • a flashing appears? X When the camera focuses, it is detected, and you keep the shutter button...the shutter sound and shoot. X The indicator will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. X The image will appear on the camera? Attach the camera to shoot with the flash. Taking Pictures AF Frames Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to the memory card....
...the subject is set to the viewfinder. Raise the flash manually to the screen. 25 Press the l button several times to restore the display to shoot. X The camera will automatically fire. What if... • a flashing appears? X When the camera focuses, it is detected, and you keep the shutter button...the shutter sound and shoot. X The indicator will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. X The image will appear on the camera? Attach the camera to shoot with the flash. Taking Pictures AF Frames Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to the memory card....
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...this button to perform operations such as choosing items or switching images. 1 Button When the lens is retracted, you to turn the camera on and off in Playback mode. 43 Components Guide Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 18, 44) c (Direct Print) (p....Image Erase) Button (p. 28) DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 157) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) DIGITAL Terminal HDMI Terminal Memory Card Slot Cover (p. 16) n (Menu) Button (p. 49) Indicator (p. 47) l (Display) Button (p. 46) e (Macro) (p. 72) / q Button f (Manual Focus) (p. 88) / o Button ISO (p. 73) / r Button m FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p....
...this button to perform operations such as choosing items or switching images. 1 Button When the lens is retracted, you to turn the camera on and off in Playback mode. 43 Components Guide Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 18, 44) c (Direct Print) (p....Image Erase) Button (p. 28) DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 157) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) DIGITAL Terminal HDMI Terminal Memory Card Slot Cover (p. 16) n (Menu) Button (p. 49) Indicator (p. 47) l (Display) Button (p. 46) e (Macro) (p. 72) / q Button f (Manual Focus) (p. 88) / o Button ISO (p. 73) / r Button m FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p....
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...65, 66, 77, 78) Recording Pixels (Movies) (p. 108) Remaining Time / Elapsed Time (p. 32) Digital Zoom Magnification (p. 62) / Digital Tele-Converter (p. 63) Focus Bracketing (p. 89) Macro (p. 72), Super Macro (p. 72), Manual Focus (p. 88) Shooting Mode Flash Mode (pp. 25, 69, 92) Red-Eye Correction (p. 97) Flash ...Indicator (p. 95) MF Indicator (p. 88) Buffer Warning Time Zone (p. 143) * : Standard, : Held vertically When shooting, the camera detects if it will display on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) The same information will automatically rotate images for the best shot.
...65, 66, 77, 78) Recording Pixels (Movies) (p. 108) Remaining Time / Elapsed Time (p. 32) Digital Zoom Magnification (p. 62) / Digital Tele-Converter (p. 63) Focus Bracketing (p. 89) Macro (p. 72), Super Macro (p. 72), Manual Focus (p. 88) Shooting Mode Flash Mode (pp. 25, 69, 92) Red-Eye Correction (p. 97) Flash ...Indicator (p. 95) MF Indicator (p. 88) Buffer Warning Time Zone (p. 143) * : Standard, : Held vertically When shooting, the camera detects if it will display on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) The same information will automatically rotate images for the best shot.
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... number of images Shutter Speed Aperture Value, Image Quality (Movies) (p. 108) i-Contrast (pp. 96, 135) Flash (p. 69), Exposure Compensation (p. 98) Macro (p. 72), Super Macro (p. 72), Manual Focus (p. 88) File Size (p. 70) Still Images: Recording Pixels (p. 70) Movies: Movie Length (p. 108) Protect (p. 124) My Colors (pp. 76, 134) Red-Eye Correction (pp. 97...
... number of images Shutter Speed Aperture Value, Image Quality (Movies) (p. 108) i-Contrast (pp. 96, 135) Flash (p. 69), Exposure Compensation (p. 98) Macro (p. 72), Super Macro (p. 72), Manual Focus (p. 88) File Size (p. 70) Still Images: Recording Pixels (p. 70) Movies: Movie Length (p. 108) Protect (p. 124) My Colors (pp. 76, 134) Red-Eye Correction (pp. 97...
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...The [AF Frame] is pressed halfway. X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will change to . 75 The camera shoots continuously and focuses. The camera shoots continuously with the focus locked to choose W or , then press the m button. Drive Mode Continuous Continuous Shooting AF Continuous ... increases, the shooting intervals may take longer. • If the flash fires, shooting intervals may take longer. • When in t or manual focus (p. 88) modes, will shoot successive images. Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to the ...
...The [AF Frame] is pressed halfway. X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will change to . 75 The camera shoots continuously and focuses. The camera shoots continuously with the focus locked to choose W or , then press the m button. Drive Mode Continuous Continuous Shooting AF Continuous ... increases, the shooting intervals may take longer. • If the flash fires, shooting intervals may take longer. • When in t or manual focus (p. 88) modes, will shoot successive images. Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to the ...
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.... 88 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode You can fine tune the focus. If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel Manual focus mode first. • In order to focus accurately, you are recommended to fix the camera to a tripod. • Magnified display cannot be used with the Digital Zoom (p. 62), the Digital Tele-Converter (p. 63...
.... 88 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode You can fine tune the focus. If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel Manual focus mode first. • In order to focus accurately, you are recommended to fix the camera to a tripod. • Magnified display cannot be used with the Digital Zoom (p. 62), the Digital Tele-Converter (p. 63...
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...will narrow the interval. The three shots are taken at the manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset farther and nearer. Choose . ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . The camera will be shot. • Continuous shooting (p. 75) cannot ... interval as continuous shooting (p. 75). The focus adjustment can be set ). • If the flash fires, a single, normal image will focus on the spot nearest the center (where the focus is set in 3 levels. Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) The camera automatically takes three shots in this mode....
...will narrow the interval. The three shots are taken at the manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset farther and nearer. Choose . ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . The camera will be shot. • Continuous shooting (p. 75) cannot ... interval as continuous shooting (p. 75). The focus adjustment can be set ). • If the flash fires, a single, normal image will focus on the spot nearest the center (where the focus is set in 3 levels. Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) The camera automatically takes three shots in this mode....
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... will be Registered • Shooting modes (G, M, B or D) • Items set in G, M, B or D (pp. 69 - 95) • Items in the shooting menu • Zoom position • Manual focus position (p. 88) • My Menu items (p. 150) Enter the Shooting mode you want to make the settings. Choose [Save Settings]. ● Press the n button, choose...
... will be Registered • Shooting modes (G, M, B or D) • Items set in G, M, B or D (pp. 69 - 95) • Items in the shooting menu • Zoom position • Manual focus position (p. 88) • My Menu items (p. 150) Enter the Shooting mode you want to make the settings. Choose [Save Settings]. ● Press the n button, choose...
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..., AE Lock/Exposure Shift (p. 111) settings will return to those of the movie recording mode. • AE Lock/Exposure Shift (p. 111), AF Lock (p. 85), and Manual Focus (p. 88) cannot be set before shooting. and Rec. 6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the "Shooting Movies" and...
..., AE Lock/Exposure Shift (p. 111) settings will return to those of the movie recording mode. • AE Lock/Exposure Shift (p. 111), AF Lock (p. 85), and Manual Focus (p. 88) cannot be set before shooting. and Rec. 6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the "Shooting Movies" and...
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...an Image (My Colors) (p. 76) • Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer (p. 77) • Shooting Using a TV Monitor (p. 79) • Shooting in Manual Focus Mode (p. 88) • Shooting with the AE Lock (p. 90) • Turning off the AF Assist Beam (p. 146) • Customizing Display Information (p. 148) •... (p. 149) You can be used in More Closely On Subjects The optical and digital zoom (p. 62) are available. • Using the Self-Timer (p. 65) • Shooting Close-ups (Super Macro) (p. 72) In , focusing is possible up for still images. • Zooming in the same way as ...
...an Image (My Colors) (p. 76) • Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer (p. 77) • Shooting Using a TV Monitor (p. 79) • Shooting in Manual Focus Mode (p. 88) • Shooting with the AE Lock (p. 90) • Turning off the AF Assist Beam (p. 146) • Customizing Display Information (p. 148) •... (p. 149) You can be used in More Closely On Subjects The optical and digital zoom (p. 62) are available. • Using the Self-Timer (p. 65) • Shooting Close-ups (Super Macro) (p. 72) In , focusing is possible up for still images. • Zooming in the same way as ...
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... modes D BM G Exposure Compensation (p. 69)/Exposure Shift (p. 111) *1 - { { { ISO Speed (p. 73) *1 - { { { *1 { { { { Self-Timer (pp. 65, 66, 77, 78) ÒÎ " $ *1 { { { { *1 { { { { *1 { { { { *1 - - - { Flash (pp. 25, 69, 92)*3 h *1 { { { { *1 - { - { ! *1 - - - - Manual Focus *1 { { { { Changing AF Frame Position and Size *1 { { { { Face Selection (p. 86) *1 { { { { White Balance (p. 74) My Colors (p. 76) Func.
... modes D BM G Exposure Compensation (p. 69)/Exposure Shift (p. 111) *1 - { { { ISO Speed (p. 73) *1 - { { { *1 { { { { Self-Timer (pp. 65, 66, 77, 78) ÒÎ " $ *1 { { { { *1 { { { { *1 { { { { *1 - - - { Flash (pp. 25, 69, 92)*3 h *1 { { { { *1 - { - { ! *1 - - - - Manual Focus *1 { { { { Changing AF Frame Position and Size *1 { { { { Face Selection (p. 86) *1 { { { { White Balance (p. 74) My Colors (p. 76) Func.
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...Face Detect *1 { { { { AF Frame (p. 82) FlexiZone *1 { { { { Center *1 - - - - Standard *1 { { { { Digital Zoom (p. 62) Off *1 { { { { Digital Tele-Converter (1.5x/2.0x) *1 { { { { AF-Point Zoom (p. 84) On/Off *1 { { { { Servo AF (p. 85) On/Off ... Sync. 1st-curtain/2nd-curtain *1 { { { { Red-Eye Corr. Movie Audio (p. 110) Mic Level (Auto/Manual*3), Wind Filter *1 { { { { Review (p. 147) Off/2 - 10 sec./Hold *1 { { { { Review Info (p. 147) Off/Detailed/Focus Check *1 { { { { Blink Detection (p. 101) On/Off *1 { { { { Shooting Info *1 { { { { Custom Display*2 Grid Lines...
...Face Detect *1 { { { { AF Frame (p. 82) FlexiZone *1 { { { { Center *1 - - - - Standard *1 { { { { Digital Zoom (p. 62) Off *1 { { { { Digital Tele-Converter (1.5x/2.0x) *1 { { { { AF-Point Zoom (p. 84) On/Off *1 { { { { Servo AF (p. 85) On/Off ... Sync. 1st-curtain/2nd-curtain *1 { { { { Red-Eye Corr. Movie Audio (p. 110) Mic Level (Auto/Manual*3), Wind Filter *1 { { { { Review (p. 147) Off/2 - 10 sec./Hold *1 { { { { Review Info (p. 147) Off/Detailed/Focus Check *1 { { { { Blink Detection (p. 101) On/Off *1 { { { { Shooting Info *1 { { { { Custom Display*2 Grid Lines...
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Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 million Image Sensor 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of lens) . . . . infinity (W)/ 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) - infinity (W)/1.0 m (3.3 ft.) - infinity (W)/ 4.0 m (13 ft...FE settings available Built-in .) - infinity (T) Normal: 50 cm (1.6 ft.) - Continuous Shooting LV: Approx. 0.7 images/sec. 173 f/5.7 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 80x in .) - Continuous Shooting AF: Approx. 0.7 images/sec. infinity (T) Manual Focus: 10 cm (3.9 in Flash Range 50 cm - 6.8 m (1.6 - 22 ft.) (W)/ 1.0 - 3.7 m (3.3 - 12 ft.) (T) Terminals...
Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 million Image Sensor 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of lens) . . . . infinity (W)/ 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) - infinity (W)/1.0 m (3.3 ft.) - infinity (W)/ 4.0 m (13 ft...FE settings available Built-in .) - infinity (T) Normal: 50 cm (1.6 ft.) - Continuous Shooting LV: Approx. 0.7 images/sec. 173 f/5.7 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 80x in .) - Continuous Shooting AF: Approx. 0.7 images/sec. infinity (T) Manual Focus: 10 cm (3.9 in Flash Range 50 cm - 6.8 m (1.6 - 22 ft.) (W)/ 1.0 - 3.7 m (3.3 - 12 ft.) (T) Terminals...
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... Cable 2, 29, 35 ISO 3200 (Scene Mode 61 ISO Speed 73 L Lamp 42, 65, 146, 147 Landscape (Scene Mode 58 LCD monitor J Screen M Macro 72 Manual Focus 88 Memory Cards 17 Available Shots 17, 71 Formatting 22, 53 Menu Basic Operations 49 List 168 Metering Mode 87 Mode Dial 42 Movie Editing... Printing 29 Program AE 68 Protect 124 R Recording Pixels (Image Size 70 Red-Eye Auto Correction 97 177 Index Face Selection 86 Servo AF 85 Focus Bracketing 89 Focus Check 120 Focus Lock 79 Format J Memory Card, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card 22, 53 FUNC.
... Cable 2, 29, 35 ISO 3200 (Scene Mode 61 ISO Speed 73 L Lamp 42, 65, 146, 147 Landscape (Scene Mode 58 LCD monitor J Screen M Macro 72 Manual Focus 88 Memory Cards 17 Available Shots 17, 71 Formatting 22, 53 Menu Basic Operations 49 List 168 Metering Mode 87 Mode Dial 42 Movie Editing... Printing 29 Program AE 68 Protect 124 R Recording Pixels (Image Size 70 Red-Eye Auto Correction 97 177 Index Face Selection 86 Servo AF 85 Focus Bracketing 89 Focus Check 120 Focus Lock 79 Format J Memory Card, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card 22, 53 FUNC.