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... much charge does the battery have left? Q&A Index Find what you're looking for using this card? How do I keep the displays from turning off timers 157 Language 169 LCD brightness 166 Grid display 158 Photo information 117-121 ii How do I display the menus in the viewfinder? Can I view more... 28 Auto off ? How many more information about a photo? How do these icons mean? How do I take with this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ Camera Displays Question What do I display a framing grid in another language?
... much charge does the battery have left? Q&A Index Find what you're looking for using this card? How do I keep the displays from turning off timers 157 Language 169 LCD brightness 166 Grid display 158 Photo information 117-121 ii How do I display the menus in the viewfinder? Can I view more... 28 Auto off ? How many more information about a photo? How do these icons mean? How do I take with this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ Camera Displays Question What do I display a framing grid in another language?
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...I blur the background to bring out a subject? How do I focus on a subject that is exposure? Can I take pictures with the self-timer? How do I quickly adjust settings for printing at preset intervals? Can I take pictures with a small file size for easier framing? Can I ...? Can I focus the viewfinder? How do I get more pictures on the front of photos in shadows and highlights? Can I reduce camera noise in the monitor? Can I change the composition without refocusing? How do I suggest motion by blurring moving objects? How do I shoot a ...
...I blur the background to bring out a subject? How do I focus on a subject that is exposure? Can I take pictures with the self-timer? How do I quickly adjust settings for printing at preset intervals? Can I take pictures with a small file size for easier framing? Can I ...? Can I focus the viewfinder? How do I get more pictures on the front of photos in shadows and highlights? Can I reduce camera noise in the monitor? Can I change the composition without refocusing? How do I suggest motion by blurring moving objects? How do I shoot a ...
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... Focus Point Selection ...58 Focus Lock ...58 Manual Focus ...60 Image Quality and Size ...62 Image Quality ...62 Image Size...64 Release Mode ...65 Self-Timer and Remote Modes 67 Using the Built-in Flash...70 Flash Mode ...71 ISO Sensitivity...74 Interval...
... Focus Point Selection ...58 Focus Lock ...58 Manual Focus ...60 Image Quality and Size ...62 Image Quality ...62 Image Size...64 Release Mode ...65 Self-Timer and Remote Modes 67 Using the Built-in Flash...70 Flash Mode ...71 ISO Sensitivity...74 Interval...
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... Folder ...152 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 153 A: Reset Custom Settings 154 a: Autofocus ...155 a1: AF-area Mode...155 a2: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator 155 a3: Live View Autofocus 155 a4: Rangefinder ...156 b: Exposure...156 b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl 156 c: Timers/AE Lock ...156 c1: Shutter-Release Button...
... Folder ...152 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 153 A: Reset Custom Settings 154 a: Autofocus ...155 a1: AF-area Mode...155 a2: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator 155 a3: Live View Autofocus 155 a4: Rangefinder ...156 b: Exposure...156 b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl 156 c: Timers/AE Lock ...156 c1: Shutter-Release Button...
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...exposure compensation) button 90 N (aperture) button 84 Flash compensation button 93 5 Shutter-release button.........32 6 Power switch 28 7 AF-assist illuminator 55 Self-timer lamp 68 Red-eye reduction lamp ......72 8 Infrared receiver 68 9 Body cap 10 CPU contacts 11 Built-in flash 70 12 M (flash mode) ...button ......... 70 Y (flash compensation) button 93 13 Eyelet for camera strap 14 Microphone 51 15 Connector cover 16 E (self-timer) button 69 Fn (function) button ...........163 17 Mounting index 18 18 Lens release button 19 19 Mirror 42,...
...exposure compensation) button 90 N (aperture) button 84 Flash compensation button 93 5 Shutter-release button.........32 6 Power switch 28 7 AF-assist illuminator 55 Self-timer lamp 68 Red-eye reduction lamp ......72 8 Infrared receiver 68 9 Body cap 10 CPU contacts 11 Built-in flash 70 12 M (flash mode) ...button ......... 70 Y (flash compensation) button 93 13 Eyelet for camera strap 14 Microphone 51 15 Connector cover 16 E (self-timer) button 69 Fn (function) button ...........163 17 Mounting index 18 18 Lens release button 19 19 Mirror 42,...
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... These displays provide visual indications of the mode dial. Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f-number). Note that the monitor turns off timers, 0 157). A See Also For information on choosing how long the monitor stays on choosing whether information is displayed when the shutter-release...multi selector and press J to view options for the information display, see Info display format, (0 166). Highlight items using the command dial and camera buttons (0 10). While the mode dial is rotated, this display is pressed or if no operations are performed for 8 s (the default value...
... These displays provide visual indications of the mode dial. Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f-number). Note that the monitor turns off timers, 0 157). A See Also For information on choosing how long the monitor stays on choosing whether information is displayed when the shutter-release...multi selector and press J to view options for the information display, see Info display format, (0 166). Highlight items using the command dial and camera buttons (0 10). While the mode dial is rotated, this display is pressed or if no operations are performed for 8 s (the default value...
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When enough memory remains on the memory card to remove dust when the camera is turned on The length of exposures remaining will be adjusted using Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers; 0 157). A Auto Meter Off At default settings, the viewfinder and information display will show the ...until the memory card has been replaced (0 22) or photographs have been deleted (0 40, 126). A Image Sensor Cleaning At default settings, the camera vibrates the low-pass filter covering the image sensor to record a thousand or more pictures at current settings, a warning will be displayed. If there...
When enough memory remains on the memory card to remove dust when the camera is turned on The length of exposures remaining will be adjusted using Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers; 0 157). A Auto Meter Off At default settings, the viewfinder and information display will show the ...until the memory card has been replaced (0 22) or photographs have been deleted (0 40, 126). A Image Sensor Cleaning At default settings, the camera vibrates the low-pass filter covering the image sensor to record a thousand or more pictures at current settings, a warning will be displayed. If there...
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zMore on Photography (All Modes) This and the following two chapters build on the Tutorial to cover more advanced shooting and playback options. Focus ...54 Focus Mode...54 AF-Area Mode ...56 Focus Point Selection ...58 Focus Lock ...58 Manual Focus...60 z Image Quality and Size 62 Image Quality ...62 Image Size...64 Release Mode ...65 Self-Timer and Remote Modes 67 Using the Built-in Flash 70 Flash Mode ...71 ISO Sensitivity ...74 Interval Timer Photography 76 Two-Button Reset ...78 53
zMore on Photography (All Modes) This and the following two chapters build on the Tutorial to cover more advanced shooting and playback options. Focus ...54 Focus Mode...54 AF-Area Mode ...56 Focus Point Selection ...58 Focus Lock ...58 Manual Focus...60 z Image Quality and Size 62 Image Quality ...62 Image Size...64 Release Mode ...65 Self-Timer and Remote Modes 67 Using the Built-in Flash 70 Flash Mode ...71 ISO Sensitivity ...74 Interval Timer Photography 76 Two-Button Reset ...78 53
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...67). Shutter is held down. released after shooting and beep does not sound when camera focuses, keeping noise to a minimum in quiet surroundings. 65 Release Mode Release mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one at a time, in a continuous sequence, with a timed ...shutter-release delay or remote control, or with reduced camera noise. 1 Place the cursor in the information display and press J. 3 Choose a release mode. E Self-timer Use for 8 (single frame) except that camera makes no sound until v Quiet shutterrelease finger is pressed. Shutter is...
...67). Shutter is held down. released after shooting and beep does not sound when camera focuses, keeping noise to a minimum in quiet surroundings. 65 Release Mode Release mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one at a time, in a continuous sequence, with a timed ...shutter-release delay or remote control, or with reduced camera noise. 1 Place the cursor in the information display and press J. 3 Choose a release mode. E Self-timer Use for 8 (single frame) except that camera makes no sound until v Quiet shutterrelease finger is pressed. Shutter is...
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... eyepiece cap w 67 A Using a Remote Control z If autofocus is in effect in delayed remote or quick response release mode, the camera can be released if the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down). This prevents light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure... pressing the shutter-release button halfway (the shutter will not be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. 1 Mount the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Select a release mode (0 65). Select self-timer (E), delayed remote ("), or quick response release mode (#). 3 Frame the photograph. ...
... eyepiece cap w 67 A Using a Remote Control z If autofocus is in effect in delayed remote or quick response release mode, the camera can be released if the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down). This prevents light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure... pressing the shutter-release button halfway (the shutter will not be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. 1 Mount the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Select a release mode (0 65). Select self-timer (E), delayed remote ("), or quick response release mode (#). 3 Frame the photograph. ...
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... of the way down to start to single frame, continuous, or quiet shutter-release mode, cancelling remote control mode. Turning the camera off cancels self-timer and remote release modes and restores single frame, continuous, or quiet shutter-release mode. 68 4 Take the photograph. The shutter... will be released. The self-timer lamp will not start if the camera is released. The timer will start the self-timer. No picture will automatically return to blink and a beep will light for about ten seconds ...
... of the way down to start to single frame, continuous, or quiet shutter-release mode, cancelling remote control mode. Turning the camera off cancels self-timer and remote release modes and restores single frame, continuous, or quiet shutter-release mode. 68 4 Take the photograph. The shutter... will be released. The self-timer lamp will not start if the camera is released. The timer will start the self-timer. No picture will automatically return to blink and a beep will light for about ten seconds ...
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...control for about one second before the shutter is released. In flash modes that sound when the self-timer and remote control are used , regardless of the number of time the camera will light for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery insulator sheet. For information on changing ...the duration of the self-timer and choosing the number of shots taken, see Custom Setting c4 (Remote on ...
...control for about one second before the shutter is released. In flash modes that sound when the self-timer and remote control are used , regardless of the number of time the camera will light for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery insulator sheet. For information on changing ...the duration of the self-timer and choosing the number of shots taken, see Custom Setting c4 (Remote on ...
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... press 1 or 3 to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. 1 Select Interval timer shooting. z • To choose a starting trigger. Choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed. Interval Timer Photography The camera is selected for Choose start shooting immediately, highlight Now and press 2. To display the... an interval. Shooting begins about 3 s after settings are completed (proceed to display the shooting menu, then highlight Interval timer shooting and press 2. Highlight the shooting menu tab (C) and press 2 to Step 4).
... press 1 or 3 to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. 1 Select Interval timer shooting. z • To choose a starting trigger. Choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed. Interval Timer Photography The camera is selected for Choose start shooting immediately, highlight Now and press 2. To display the... an interval. Shooting begins about 3 s after settings are completed (proceed to display the shooting menu, then highlight Interval timer shooting and press 2. Highlight the shooting menu tab (C) and press 2 to Step 4).
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...from shot to the shooting menu without starting the interval timer, remove the rubber eyecup (q) and insert the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap as shown (w). A Interrupting Interval Timer Shooting To interrupt interval timer shooting, turn the camera off or rotate the mode dial to the storage ...position does not interrupt interval timer shooting. 77 the self-timer and remote control can not be used with exposure. ...
...from shot to the shooting menu without starting the interval timer, remove the rubber eyecup (q) and insert the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap as shown (w). A Interrupting Interval Timer Shooting To interrupt interval timer shooting, turn the camera off or rotate the mode dial to the storage ...position does not interrupt interval timer shooting. 77 the self-timer and remote control can not be used with exposure. ...
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... cord, see the manual provided with the product for more information. t 87 4 Open the shutter. Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or remote cord all the way down . Time: Press the shutter-release button on the remote control all the way down . Time: Press the shutter... the shutter-release button pressed until the button is complete. The shutter will open until the exposure is pressed a second time. 5 Close the shutter. A Self-timer Mode In self-timer mode, a shutter speed of "Bulb" is equivalent to approximately 1/10 s.
... cord, see the manual provided with the product for more information. t 87 4 Open the shutter. Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or remote cord all the way down . Time: Press the shutter-release button on the remote control all the way down . Time: Press the shutter... the shutter-release button pressed until the button is complete. The shutter will open until the exposure is pressed a second time. 5 Close the shutter. A Self-timer Mode In self-timer mode, a shutter speed of "Bulb" is equivalent to approximately 1/10 s.
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... (0 163) and preset white balance selected by pressing the Fn (E) button and rotating the command dial, the camera will also enter preset measurement mode if the Fn (E) button is neither under- D Preset White Balance The camera can be used as a reference object when measuring preset white balance. A Other Methods for preset white.... D Measuring Preset White Balance If no operations are performed while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end when the exposure meters turn off timers; 0 157). The default setting is measured.
... (0 163) and preset white balance selected by pressing the Fn (E) button and rotating the command dial, the camera will also enter preset measurement mode if the Fn (E) button is neither under- D Preset White Balance The camera can be used as a reference object when measuring preset white balance. A Other Methods for preset white.... D Measuring Preset White Balance If no operations are performed while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end when the exposure meters turn off timers; 0 157). The default setting is measured.
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...display before connecting the GP-1; confirm that the icon appears in Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers; 0 157). A Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) UTC data is provided by the GP-1. Turn the camera off automatically when the GP-1 is flashing do not include GPS data). This reduces the ...10074; Setup Menu Options The GPS item in the information display. for two seconds, the h icon will clear from the display and the camera will appear in the setup menu contains the options listed below. • Auto meter off: Choose whether the exposure meters turn off automatically ...
...display before connecting the GP-1; confirm that the icon appears in Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers; 0 157). A Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) UTC data is provided by the GP-1. Turn the camera off automatically when the GP-1 is flashing do not include GPS data). This reduces the ...10074; Setup Menu Options The GPS item in the information display. for two seconds, the h icon will clear from the display and the camera will appear in the setup menu contains the options listed below. • Auto meter off: Choose whether the exposure meters turn off automatically ...
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see page 78 74 Interval timer shooting Active D-Lighting Auto 94 Default 0 Off 150 sRGB 150 Off 151 Normal 151 - 152 640 × 424 (3 : 2); sound on 51 - 76 i 148 NR High ...
see page 78 74 Interval timer shooting Active D-Lighting Auto 94 Default 0 Off 150 sRGB 150 Off 151 Normal 151 - 152 640 × 424 (3 : 2); sound on 51 - 76 i 148 NR High ...
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.... see page 78 155 a2 Built-in flash TTL 162 e2 Auto bracketing set AE bracketing 162 f Controls f1 Assign E/Fn button Self-timer 163 f2 Assign AE-L/AF-L button AE/AF lock 164 f3 Reverse dial rotation No 164 f4 No memory card? number of shots: 1... Live view display options - 161 e Bracketing/flash e1 Flash cntrl for exposure cntrl. 1/3 step 156 c Timers/AE lock c1 Shutter-release button AE-L Off 156 c2 Auto off timers Normal 157 c3 Self-timer 10 s; Custom Settings are available: Custom Setting Default 0 A Reset custom settings 154 a Autofocus a1 AF...
.... see page 78 155 a2 Built-in flash TTL 162 e2 Auto bracketing set AE bracketing 162 f Controls f1 Assign E/Fn button Self-timer 163 f2 Assign AE-L/AF-L button AE/AF lock 164 f3 Reverse dial rotation No 164 f4 No memory card? number of shots: 1... Live view display options - 161 e Bracketing/flash e1 Flash cntrl for exposure cntrl. 1/3 step 156 c Timers/AE lock c1 Shutter-release button AE-L Off 156 c2 Auto off timers Normal 157 c3 Self-timer 10 s; Custom Settings are available: Custom Setting Default 0 A Reset custom settings 154 a Autofocus a1 AF...
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...Focus point is slightly behind subject. c: Timers/AE Lock c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu At the default setting of Off, exposure only locks when the AE-L/ AF-L button is pressed halfway. 156 Indicator Description Indicator Description Camera in increments equivalent to 1/3 EV (1/3...shows whether the subject is well in front of subject. Focus point is correctly focused in which the camera would be unable to determine whether the camera is well behind subject. Focus point is correctly exposed). The desired results may not be achieved in...
...Focus point is slightly behind subject. c: Timers/AE Lock c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu At the default setting of Off, exposure only locks when the AE-L/ AF-L button is pressed halfway. 156 Indicator Description Indicator Description Camera in increments equivalent to 1/3 EV (1/3...shows whether the subject is well in front of subject. Focus point is correctly focused in which the camera would be unable to determine whether the camera is well behind subject. Focus point is correctly exposed). The desired results may not be achieved in...