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......11 Command Dial ...11 Multi Selector ...12 d (Menu) Button...13 Switching Between Tabs in the Menu Screen 13 Using Camera Menus...14 Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way 15 x (Monitor) Button ...16 s (Display) Button ...17 First Steps ...18 Inserting the Battery...18 Removing the Battery...19 Charging the...
......11 Command Dial ...11 Multi Selector ...12 d (Menu) Button...13 Switching Between Tabs in the Menu Screen 13 Using Camera Menus...14 Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way 15 x (Monitor) Button ...16 s (Display) Button ...17 First Steps ...18 Inserting the Battery...18 Removing the Battery...19 Charging the...
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... 44 5 Microphone (stereo 142, 157 6 Flash 36 7 m (flash pop-up) button 7, 36 8 Power connector cover (for connection with an optional AC Adapter 213 12 9 Shutter-release button 15, 32 Zoom control 31 f : Wide 31 10 g : Tele 31 h: Thumbnail playback 115 i : Playback zoom 118 j : Help 45 11 Self-timer lamp 39 AF...
... 44 5 Microphone (stereo 142, 157 6 Flash 36 7 m (flash pop-up) button 7, 36 8 Power connector cover (for connection with an optional AC Adapter 213 12 9 Shutter-release button 15, 32 Zoom control 31 f : Wide 31 10 g : Tele 31 h: Thumbnail playback 115 i : Playback zoom 118 j : Help 45 11 Self-timer lamp 39 AF...
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...in camera shake and blurred images. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in this position, release the shutter and take a picture by pressing the shutter-release button the rest of the way focus and exposure. Focus and exposure remain ...locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) are set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. down...
...in camera shake and blurred images. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in this position, release the shutter and take a picture by pressing the shutter-release button the rest of the way focus and exposure. Focus and exposure remain ...locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) are set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. down...
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... the camera on ). The camera turns off when the standby mode continues for about one of the following operations. - Press the power switch, the shutter-release button, the c button or the b (e movie-record) button. - The power-on lamp (green) lights, and then the monitor is turned on (the poweron lamp is...
... the camera on ). The camera turns off when the standby mode continues for about one of the following operations. - Press the power switch, the shutter-release button, the c button or the b (e movie-record) button. - The power-on lamp (green) lights, and then the monitor is turned on (the poweron lamp is...
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... to save power (the power-on lamp is not displayed and pictures are recorded to raise the flash (A37). Press the power switch, the shutter-release button, the c button or the b (e movie- When a memory card is inserted, C is blinking) (A199), turn on the Flash When the flash is lowered, the flash...
... to save power (the power-on lamp is not displayed and pictures are recorded to raise the flash (A37). Press the power switch, the shutter-release button, the c button or the b (e movie- When a memory card is inserted, C is blinking) (A199), turn on the Flash When the flash is lowered, the flash...
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...and the focus area is not displayed. When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator (A8) lights in green. • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and the focus area or the focus indicator blinks red, the camera is recorded to the Camera If the camera cannot... and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • When the shutter-release button is in effect, the camera focuses on the subject in the center focus area. B When the Subject Is Close to the...
...and the focus area is not displayed. When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator (A8) lights in green. • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and the focus area or the focus indicator blinks red, the camera is recorded to the Camera If the camera cannot... and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • When the shutter-release button is in effect, the camera focuses on the subject in the center focus area. B When the Subject Is Close to the...
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..., the exposure is moving rapidly In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject and use focus lock. shutter-release release button button the rest halfway and of the way recompose the down the shutter- Do... area lights in green. 1/250 F5.6 Continue holding Press the down to the camera or card. B Autofocus Autofocus may light when the shutter-release button is very dark • Objects of similarly shaped windows) • Subject is locked. 1/250 F5.6 32 Position the subject at different ...
..., the exposure is moving rapidly In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject and use focus lock. shutter-release release button button the rest halfway and of the way recompose the down the shutter- Do... area lights in green. 1/250 F5.6 Continue holding Press the down to the camera or card. B Autofocus Autofocus may light when the shutter-release button is very dark • Objects of similarly shaped windows) • Subject is locked. 1/250 F5.6 32 Position the subject at different ...
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... set). • When images captured with the continuous shooting feature are displayed. Press I , J or K to shooting mode, press the c button again or press the shutter-release button or b (e movie-record) button. • C is displayed when pictures stored in the internal memory are displayed, each series of images is treated as a group...
... set). • When images captured with the continuous shooting feature are displayed. Press I , J or K to shooting mode, press the c button again or press the shutter-release button or b (e movie-record) button. • C is displayed when pictures stored in the internal memory are displayed, each series of images is treated as a group...
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...to reduce red-eye before the main flash, reducing the red-eye effect. C Flash Indicator The flash indicator shows the flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway down. • On: Flash fires when picture is shot. • Blinks: Flash is shot. Note the following when taking... these reflections, set the flash to W (Off), or shoot pictures with a tripod, set to Pre-flash off, the shutter is released immediately when the shutter-release button is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of a tripod is pressed all the way. 38 B Note on...
...to reduce red-eye before the main flash, reducing the red-eye effect. C Flash Indicator The flash indicator shows the flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway down. • On: Flash fires when picture is shot. • Blinks: Flash is shot. Note the following when taking... these reflections, set the flash to W (Off), or shoot pictures with a tripod, set to Pre-flash off, the shutter is released immediately when the shutter-release button is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of a tripod is pressed all the way. 38 B Note on...
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... the Self-Timer The self-timer is suitable for the self-timer is displayed. • If the k button is pressed. Self-timer 4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of a tripod is displayed. When using a tripod to choose 10s or 2s and press the k button. • 10s (ten seconds): suitable for...pictures • 2s (two seconds): suitable for preventing camera shake • The mode selected for taking group pictures and reducing the vibration when the shutter-release button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter...
... the Self-Timer The self-timer is suitable for the self-timer is displayed. • If the k button is pressed. Self-timer 4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of a tripod is displayed. When using a tripod to choose 10s or 2s and press the k button. • 10s (ten seconds): suitable for...pictures • 2s (two seconds): suitable for preventing camera shake • The mode selected for taking group pictures and reducing the vibration when the shutter-release button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter...
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... position, the camera can focus on subjects as about 1 cm (0.4 in the camera's memory even after the camera is set to subject. When the shutter-release button is three increments from the lens. Focus Modes Available in green. C The Focus Mode Setting • For shooting modes j, k, l and m, the changed focus mode...
... position, the camera can focus on subjects as about 1 cm (0.4 in the camera's memory even after the camera is set to subject. When the shutter-release button is three increments from the lens. Focus Modes Available in green. C The Focus Mode Setting • For shooting modes j, k, l and m, the changed focus mode...
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... a setting is turned on the screen. 41 C Infinity If you set to Full-time AF, the camera will continually focus until you press the shutter-release button halfway and the focus locks. Setting the Focus Mode 1 Press p (focus mode) on the multi selector. • The focus mode menu is displayed. 2 Press...
... a setting is turned on the screen. 41 C Infinity If you set to Full-time AF, the camera will continually focus until you press the shutter-release button halfway and the focus locks. Setting the Focus Mode 1 Press p (focus mode) on the multi selector. • The focus mode menu is displayed. 2 Press...
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... focus mode. • Use the multi selector to choose E (manual focus) and press the k button. • W is not available. 42 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the picture are displayed at the right of H or I to take the picture. 1/250 F5.6 3 Press the k button. • The... set focus is near subjects. • Press the shutter-release button halfway to check the composition. Select a shooting mode with the gauge at the same time. 2 Adjust the focus. • Use the multi selector to...
... focus mode. • Use the multi selector to choose E (manual focus) and press the k button. • W is not available. 42 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the picture are displayed at the right of H or I to take the picture. 1/250 F5.6 3 Press the k button. • The... set focus is near subjects. • Press the shutter-release button halfway to check the composition. Select a shooting mode with the gauge at the same time. 2 Adjust the focus. • Use the multi selector to...
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... make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation. • To make images brighter or darker. 1 Press o (exposure compensation) on 32 the monitor. 4 Press the shutter-release button to take a picture. • To cancel the exposure compensation setting, return to step 1 and change the value C to 0.0. D Using the Histogram A histogram is a graph...
... make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation. • To make images brighter or darker. 1 Press o (exposure compensation) on 32 the monitor. 4 Press the shutter-release button to take a picture. • To cancel the exposure compensation setting, return to step 1 and change the value C to 0.0. D Using the Histogram A histogram is a graph...
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... evening or night view. Scene mode (A45) Shoot with a slow shutter speed. F Smart portrait mode (A65) The camera detects smiling faces using face priority and releases the shutter automatically. The Skin softening function makes a human subject's skin appear smoother. More on Shooting j, k, l, m mode (A69) Choose these modes for greater control over...
... evening or night view. Scene mode (A45) Shoot with a slow shutter speed. F Smart portrait mode (A65) The camera detects smiling faces using face priority and releases the shutter automatically. The Skin softening function makes a human subject's skin appear smoother. More on Shooting j, k, l, m mode (A69) Choose these modes for greater control over...
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More on Shooting Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Shooting in green. • Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to set the focus and exposure. Scene menu Scene auto selector Portrait Landscape Sports Party/indoor Beach Snow 1/... • i: Close-up ) button to raise the flash. 3 Frame the subject and take the picture. • The shooting mode icon changes. • Press the shutter-release button halfway to take the picture.
More on Shooting Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Shooting in green. • Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to set the focus and exposure. Scene menu Scene auto selector Portrait Landscape Sports Party/indoor Beach Snow 1/... • i: Close-up ) button to raise the flash. 3 Frame the subject and take the picture. • The shooting mode icon changes. • Press the shutter-release button halfway to take the picture.
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... be combined into a single image and saved. - After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to record. Press the shutter-release button all the way to focus on nearby objects. • The digital zoom is displayed on the shooting screen. - X W n Off* p B o 0.0*... regardless of the applied option in Night landscape. • Hand-held or Tripod in the setup menu (A185). - When the shutter-release button is automatically set to capture the ambience of shooting. • Tripod: Select this mode when the camera is performed for pictures shot...
... be combined into a single image and saved. - After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to record. Press the shutter-release button all the way to focus on nearby objects. • The digital zoom is displayed on the shooting screen. - X W n Off* p B o 0.0*... regardless of the applied option in Night landscape. • Hand-held or Tripod in the setup menu (A185). - When the shutter-release button is automatically set to capture the ambience of shooting. • Tripod: Select this mode when the camera is performed for pictures shot...
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... to Scenes (Scene Mode) e Night portrait Q Use this mode when the camera is stabilized, such as with a tripod. - Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way to shoot a single picture at slow shutter speeds. • Shoot pictures with the flash raised. • The digital...camera is displayed. The Z icon is displayed on a face (see "Shooting with Face Priority" (A97) for more information). - Press the shutter-release button all the way, hold the camera steady without moving it until a still picture is shooting continuously, the image may take longer to Off regardless...
... to Scenes (Scene Mode) e Night portrait Q Use this mode when the camera is stabilized, such as with a tripod. - Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way to shoot a single picture at slow shutter speeds. • Shoot pictures with the flash raised. • The digital...camera is displayed. The Z icon is displayed on a face (see "Shooting with Face Priority" (A97) for more information). - Press the shutter-release button all the way, hold the camera steady without moving it until a still picture is shooting continuously, the image may take longer to Off regardless...
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...is pressed all the way, the camera shoots pictures continuously with the flash raised. - HDR composite image (the effects of shooting - When the shutter-release button is fixed at the time of over-exposure and under-exposure are very bright areas and very dark areas in the frame, the o icon... HDR (high dynamic range) composite settings in shadow. - Shoot pictures with a high shutter speed, and saves the following two images. - Press the shutter-release button all the way, hold the camera steady without moving it takes some time to the shooting screen. - Once the shutter...
...is pressed all the way, the camera shoots pictures continuously with the flash raised. - HDR composite image (the effects of shooting - When the shutter-release button is fixed at the time of over-exposure and under-exposure are very bright areas and very dark areas in the frame, the o icon... HDR (high dynamic range) composite settings in shadow. - Shoot pictures with a high shutter speed, and saves the following two images. - Press the shutter-release button all the way, hold the camera steady without moving it takes some time to the shooting screen. - Once the shutter...
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... digital zoom is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A8) always lights in green. X W n Off* p B o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. When the shutter-release button is not available. More on Shooting 51 X V* n Off* p A o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) y M b Portrait Use this mode for...
... digital zoom is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A8) always lights in green. X W n Off* p B o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. When the shutter-release button is not available. More on Shooting 51 X V* n Off* p A o 0.0* * Other settings can be selected. Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) y M b Portrait Use this mode for...