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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Shooting people 33 A person stands out, while backgrounds blurred away (33) 74 A happy smile (74) 55 A person in front of night view (55) 46 A group photo (46, 47) 77 A person with soft skin tones (77) 48 The same scene with different brightness (48) 56 A person in candle light (56) 49 A moving person (49) 64 A person lit from behind (64) Index 7GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Shooting people 33 A person stands out, while backgrounds blurred away (33) 74 A happy smile (74) 55 A person in front of night view (55) 46 A group photo (46, 47) 77 A person with soft skin tones (77) 48 The same scene with different brightness (48) 56 A person in candle light (56) 49 A moving person (49) 64 A person lit from behind (64) Index 7GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Shooting macro photos 33 Defocusing the background (33) 87 Adjusting the color to indoor light (87) 55 Flowers (55) 91 Lowering the amount of flash light (91) 65 Focusing manually (65) 42 Shooting subjects in better brightness (42) 49 Preventing camera-shake for indoor shots (49) 42 Making food look appealing (42) Menu Index 8GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Shooting macro photos 33 Defocusing the background (33) 87 Adjusting the color to indoor light (87) 55 Flowers (55) 91 Lowering the amount of flash light (91) 65 Focusing manually (65) 42 Shooting subjects in better brightness (42) 49 Preventing camera-shake for indoor shots (49) 42 Making food look appealing (42) Menu Index 8GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Shooting landscapes 42 The sky in vivid colors (42) 61 Running water (61) 96 Vivid green colors (96) 96 Colored leaves (96) 57 Panoramic photos (57) 92 Scenery with a wide range of brightness (92) 92 Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (92) 33 Defocusing the background (33) 111 Keeping your shot level (111) Index 9GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Shooting landscapes 42 The sky in vivid colors (42) 61 Running water (61) 96 Vivid green colors (96) 96 Colored leaves (96) 57 Panoramic photos (57) 92 Scenery with a wide range of brightness (92) 92 Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (92) 33 Defocusing the background (33) 111 Keeping your shot level (111) Index 9GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Shooting sunset/night scenes 56 Holding the camera by hand (56) 55 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (55) 60 Fireworks (60) 64 Trail of light (64) 48 The same scene in different brightness (48) 33 Defocusing the background (33) 46 Preventing camera-shake (46) Menu Index 10GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Shooting sunset/night scenes 56 Holding the camera by hand (56) 55 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (55) 60 Fireworks (60) 64 Trail of light (64) 48 The same scene in different brightness (48) 33 Defocusing the background (33) 46 Preventing camera-shake (46) Menu Index 10GB Continued r
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Selects the direction to express a unique atmosphere. Exposure Comp. Selects the method used for the brightness of flash light. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Movie File Format Record Setting Selects the image size. Selects the image size of ... as white balance. Index 23GB Continued r Selects the compression format. Brightness/Color Allows you to view all shooting tips. Table of information to the ambient light conditions. Shoots the skin smoothly in [Face Detection] function.
Selects the direction to express a unique atmosphere. Exposure Comp. Selects the method used for the brightness of flash light. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Movie File Format Record Setting Selects the image size. Selects the image size of ... as white balance. Index 23GB Continued r Selects the compression format. Brightness/Color Allows you to view all shooting tips. Table of information to the ambient light conditions. Shoots the skin smoothly in [Face Detection] function.
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... of contents Sample photo z Tips for shooting a still image of a subject that is seen through glass. - Focusing in the following a moving quickly. - The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. - The subject is confirmed. Focus is backlit. The subject is flashing. - Focal point moves following situations: - Cannot focus...
... of contents Sample photo z Tips for shooting a still image of a subject that is seen through glass. - Focusing in the following a moving quickly. - The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. - The subject is confirmed. Focus is backlit. The subject is flashing. - Focal point moves following situations: - Cannot focus...
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Table of -3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. 1 (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel t desired value. Underexposure = too little light Darker image • To shoot subjects in vivid colors, set the exposure compensation to the - You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in... of food look more appealing, shoot the food a little brighter than usual and try to +2.0 EV for better looking images Menu Index Overexposure = too much light Whitish image m Set [Exposure Comp.] toward +. Correct exposure M Set [Exposure Comp.] toward -. To make photos of -2.0 EV to use [Exposure Comp.] when ...
Table of -3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. 1 (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel t desired value. Underexposure = too little light Darker image • To shoot subjects in vivid colors, set the exposure compensation to the - You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in... of food look more appealing, shoot the food a little brighter than usual and try to +2.0 EV for better looking images Menu Index Overexposure = too much light Whitish image m Set [Exposure Comp.] toward +. Correct exposure M Set [Exposure Comp.] toward -. To make photos of -2.0 EV to use [Exposure Comp.] when ...
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... maximum ISO sensitivity you change the exposure mode to [Manual Exposure] with an appropriate brightness even under insufficient exposure. Sets the sensitivity to light of the imaging sensor. Notes • [ISO AUTO] is selected when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Superior ...Program Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], and [ISO] is set is the sensitivity to light of recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light. Low ISO sensitivity You can set to [ISO 100]. z Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure...
... maximum ISO sensitivity you change the exposure mode to [Manual Exposure] with an appropriate brightness even under insufficient exposure. Sets the sensitivity to light of the imaging sensor. Notes • [ISO AUTO] is selected when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Superior ...Program Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], and [ISO] is set is the sensitivity to light of recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light. Low ISO sensitivity You can set to [ISO 100]. z Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure...
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... change the settings with easy operations and achieve creative photography (page 32). The contrast between the subject and the background is backlit. The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. -
... change the settings with easy operations and achieve creative photography (page 32). The contrast between the subject and the background is backlit. The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. -
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... waves or water falls. • In the case of [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur], block noise may occur when using a light source that flickers, such as tiles, and subjects with erratic movement. - For the minimum in [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] ...becomes [Fine] temporarily. • Reducing blur is applied to shoot indoor shots without using a tripod. Subjects with a repeating pattern such as fluorescent lighting. • The minimum distance that are taken, and image processing is less effective even in -focus range, refer to the minimum distance of the...
... waves or water falls. • In the case of [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur], block noise may occur when using a light source that flickers, such as tiles, and subjects with erratic movement. - For the minimum in [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] ...becomes [Fine] temporarily. • Reducing blur is applied to shoot indoor shots without using a tripod. Subjects with a repeating pattern such as fluorescent lighting. • The minimum distance that are taken, and image processing is less effective even in -focus range, refer to the minimum distance of the...
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... to record a full panoramic image. • When you select [Wide] in [Image Size], you may be blurred. • Under flickering lights such as fluorescent light, the brightness or color of contents Sweep Panorama Allows you fixed the focus and exposure with AE/AF lock are stitched together, the stitched...will not be able to the end, following the guidance on the LCD screen. This part will not be recorded smoothly. • Under low light conditions, panoramic images may not be taken. Guidance bar Notes • If you want to set the brightness and focus, and then press ...
... to record a full panoramic image. • When you select [Wide] in [Image Size], you may be blurred. • Under flickering lights such as fluorescent light, the brightness or color of contents Sweep Panorama Allows you fixed the focus and exposure with AE/AF lock are stitched together, the stitched...will not be able to the end, following the guidance on the LCD screen. This part will not be recorded smoothly. • Under low light conditions, panoramic images may not be taken. Guidance bar Notes • If you want to set the brightness and focus, and then press ...
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... along a screen edge, the image composition may fail. Press the center of the control wheel again to the camera. - Subjects with the sun or electric lights, etc. that the section is too much brighter than moving ones. This indicator shows the displayed area of the whole panoramic image. 58GB z Tips for...
... along a screen edge, the image composition may fail. Press the center of the control wheel again to the camera. - Subjects with the sun or electric lights, etc. that the section is too much brighter than moving ones. This indicator shows the displayed area of the whole panoramic image. 58GB z Tips for...
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... the camera-shake tends to occur more conspicuous the noise on the image. • After shooting, noise reduction will be done for shooting trails of light, such as this may cause a malfunction. • The longer the exposure time, the more easily, it is moderate to prevent the quality of the image...
... the camera-shake tends to occur more conspicuous the noise on the image. • After shooting, noise reduction will be done for shooting trails of light, such as this may cause a malfunction. • The longer the exposure time, the more easily, it is moderate to prevent the quality of the image...
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... on the lens. • When an external flash (sold separately). The flash will operate even in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light. Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Fires every time you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing..., depending on the shooting mode. • You cannot use the flash when recording movies. • The corners of a recorded image may block the light of the flash. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the Shoe Adaptor (sold separately) is raised. Slow sync shooting...
... on the lens. • When an external flash (sold separately). The flash will operate even in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light. Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Fires every time you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing..., depending on the shooting mode. • You cannot use the flash when recording movies. • The corners of a recorded image may block the light of the flash. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the Shoe Adaptor (sold separately) is raised. Slow sync shooting...
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... the focus in advance to the distance at which the subject is to a digital signal. • If the subject is the part that converts the light source to pass. With "Focus fixing," you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. 18 mm (23/32 in .). * The image sensor...
... the focus in advance to the distance at which the subject is to a digital signal. • If the subject is the part that converts the light source to pass. With "Focus fixing," you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. 18 mm (23/32 in .). * The image sensor...
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... subject to shoot The camera stops tracking a subject when the subject moves off of soft key B is not visible on the LCD screen. The ambient light changes. • When [Tracking Focus] is set whether to be tracked, and select OK. When [Face Detection] is activated, the custom setting of the screen...
... subject to shoot The camera stops tracking a subject when the subject moves off of soft key B is not visible on the LCD screen. The ambient light changes. • When [Tracking Focus] is set whether to be tracked, and select OK. When [Face Detection] is activated, the custom setting of the screen...
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...tones of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you select an option to suit a specific light source, the color tones are adjusted for that light source (preset white balance). (Incandescent) (Fluor.: Warm White) (Fluor.: Cool White) (Fluor.: Day White) (Fluor...Temp./Filter) Adjusts the color temperature depending on purpose for photography. (Custom) Allows to change the color tones on the light source. To adjust the white balance to the ambient light conditions. Notes • [Auto WB] is selected when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Superior...
...tones of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you select an option to suit a specific light source, the color tones are adjusted for that light source (preset white balance). (Incandescent) (Fluor.: Warm White) (Fluor.: Cool White) (Fluor.: Day White) (Fluor...Temp./Filter) Adjusts the color temperature depending on purpose for photography. (Custom) Allows to change the color tones on the light source. To adjust the white balance to the ambient light conditions. Notes • [Auto WB] is selected when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Superior...
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...Temp./Filter 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t [C.Temp./Filter]. 2 OPTION t select the desired color temperature by the lighting conditions. The higher the number, the more reddish the image, and the lower the number, the more bluish the image. 3 Adjust the ...top/ bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel. You can also adjust them manually using the [White Balance] function. Weather/ lighting Characteristics of light Daylight White (standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Incandescent Green-tinged Reddish Fine adjusting the color tones 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [...
...Temp./Filter 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t [C.Temp./Filter]. 2 OPTION t select the desired color temperature by the lighting conditions. The higher the number, the more reddish the image, and the lower the number, the more bluish the image. 3 Adjust the ...top/ bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel. You can also adjust them manually using the [White Balance] function. Weather/ lighting Characteristics of light Daylight White (standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Incandescent Green-tinged Reddish Fine adjusting the color tones 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [...
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... white area fully covers the AF area located in close proximity or a subject with OPTION. Notes • If the flash is registered with the flash light taken into account. In such cases, the value is recommended that you set the white balance again to get a more accurate white balance value. 89GB...
... white area fully covers the AF area located in close proximity or a subject with OPTION. Notes • If the flash is registered with the flash light taken into account. In such cases, the value is recommended that you set the white balance again to get a more accurate white balance value. 89GB...
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... Auto] - [Scene Selection] - Notes • If you set [Metering Mode] to determine the exposure. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Metering Mode] t desired mode. (Multi) (Center) (Spot) Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the screen (Center-weighted metering). Measures only the...
... Auto] - [Scene Selection] - Notes • If you set [Metering Mode] to determine the exposure. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Metering Mode] t desired mode. (Multi) (Center) (Spot) Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the screen (Center-weighted metering). Measures only the...