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...the Focusing Range (Macro 69 Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size 70 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality 70 Changing the ISO Speed 72 Adjusting the White Balance 73 Continuous Shooting 74 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors 75 Using the Self-Timer to ...86 Shooting with the AE Lock 87 Shooting with the FE Lock 87 Shooting with Slow Synchro 88 Setting the Shutter Speed 89 Setting the Aperture Value 90 Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value 91 Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast 92 Red-Eye Correction 93 Adjusting the Flash Exposure ...
...the Focusing Range (Macro 69 Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size 70 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality 70 Changing the ISO Speed 72 Adjusting the White Balance 73 Continuous Shooting 74 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors 75 Using the Self-Timer to ...86 Shooting with the AE Lock 87 Shooting with the FE Lock 87 Shooting with Slow Synchro 88 Setting the Shutter Speed 89 Setting the Aperture Value 90 Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value 91 Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast 92 Red-Eye Correction 93 Adjusting the Flash Exposure ...
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... while shooting Pressing the zoom lever while shooting will be recorded in on or out from the subject. Stop shooting. ● Press the shutter button fully again. However, operation sounds will zoom in the movie. X The camera will automatically stop when the memory card fills. Estimated Shooting ... Card Shooting Time 4 GB 20 min. 43 sec. 16 GB 1 hr. 24 min. 54 sec. • Shooting times are recommended. 30 SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are based on default settings. • Maximum clip length is approximately 10 minutes. • Recording may stop shooting the ...
... while shooting Pressing the zoom lever while shooting will be recorded in on or out from the subject. Stop shooting. ● Press the shutter button fully again. However, operation sounds will zoom in the movie. X The camera will automatically stop when the memory card fills. Estimated Shooting ... Card Shooting Time 4 GB 20 min. 43 sec. 16 GB 1 hr. 24 min. 54 sec. • Shooting times are recommended. 30 SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are based on default settings. • Maximum clip length is approximately 10 minutes. • Recording may stop shooting the ...
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... [1.5x] and [2.0x] are 42.0 (W) - 504.0 (T) mm and 56.0 (W) - 672.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent). • The digital tele-converter cannot be used . This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of recording pixel (p. 70) and digital tele-converter settings used together with the digital zoom. 55
... [1.5x] and [2.0x] are 42.0 (W) - 504.0 (T) mm and 56.0 (W) - 672.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent). • The digital tele-converter cannot be used . This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of recording pixel (p. 70) and digital tele-converter settings used together with the digital zoom. 55
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... the delay time and number of shots (p. 77). 57 X Two seconds before the shutter releases, the lamp and sound speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire). ● To cancel shooting with the timer after the shutter button is pressed. Choose Ò. ● Press the op buttons or turn the... original setting, choose in Step 2. You can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will appear. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button halfway to choose Ò, then press the m button. Press the p button.
... the delay time and number of shots (p. 77). 57 X Two seconds before the shutter releases, the lamp and sound speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire). ● To cancel shooting with the timer after the shutter button is pressed. Choose Ò. ● Press the op buttons or turn the... original setting, choose in Step 2. You can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will appear. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button halfway to choose Ò, then press the m button. Press the p button.
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... has started, press the p button. 64 X When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later the shutter will play. Using the Face Self-Timer • Shutting both eyes will also be in the shot when... to choose , then press the l button. X The camera will enter shooting stand-by, and [Look straight at the camera. Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. ● Make sure a green frame appears on the face focused on and white frames appear on p. 59 to choose , then press the l button...
... has started, press the p button. 64 X When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later the shutter will play. Using the Face Self-Timer • Shutting both eyes will also be in the shot when... to choose , then press the l button. X The camera will enter shooting stand-by, and [Look straight at the camera. Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. ● Make sure a green frame appears on the face focused on and white frames appear on p. 59 to choose , then press the l button...
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...to G. The focusing range is approximately 1 cm - Enter G mode. ● Set the mode dial to your preferences. What if the shutter speed and aperture value appear in the range of -2 to obtain the correct exposure. • Turn on the screen. 68 infinity (3.3 ft. ...following settings to +2. Enter Exposure Compensation mode. ● Press the b button. If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value are shown in . - Adjust the brightness. ● While watching the screen, turn the  dial to suit ...
...to G. The focusing range is approximately 1 cm - Enter G mode. ● Set the mode dial to your preferences. What if the shutter speed and aperture value appear in the range of -2 to obtain the correct exposure. • Turn on the screen. 68 infinity (3.3 ft. ...following settings to +2. Enter Exposure Compensation mode. ● Press the b button. If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value are shown in . - Adjust the brightness. ● While watching the screen, turn the  dial to suit ...
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...When the camera is set to , you can press the shutter button halfway to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions. Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to display the automatically set ISO speed. 72 Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed. ● After pressing the o button, press the ...High Nightscapes, dark interiors Changing the ISO speed • Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images, but there may be an increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions. • Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing image blurring and letting the ...
...When the camera is set to , you can press the shutter button halfway to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions. Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to display the automatically set ISO speed. 72 Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed. ● After pressing the o button, press the ...High Nightscapes, dark interiors Changing the ISO speed • Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images, but there may be an increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions. • Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing image blurring and letting the ...
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... AF 0.6 The camera shoots continuously and focuses. In t mode, the focus is pressed halfway. X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot continuously. Continuous Shooting LV* The camera shoots continuously with the focus fixed 0.7 to . • ..., 76, 77). • Continuous shooting speed increases in manual focus. Choose a Drive mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Mode Maximum Speed (Approx. Continuous Shooting As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive ...
... AF 0.6 The camera shoots continuously and focuses. In t mode, the focus is pressed halfway. X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot continuously. Continuous Shooting LV* The camera shoots continuously with the focus fixed 0.7 to . • ..., 76, 77). • Continuous shooting speed increases in manual focus. Choose a Drive mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Mode Maximum Speed (Approx. Continuous Shooting As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive ...
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... time delay (0 - 30 seconds) and the number of shots, the shooting interval may take longer than 2 seconds, the self-timer lamp and sound speed up 2 seconds before the shutter releases (when the flash will fire, the lamp lights). 77 Choose the settings. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Delay] or [Shots...
... time delay (0 - 30 seconds) and the number of shots, the shooting interval may take longer than 2 seconds, the self-timer lamp and sound speed up 2 seconds before the shutter releases (when the flash will fire, the lamp lights). 77 Choose the settings. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Delay] or [Shots...
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... pictures using various functions. • This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to G. • The sections "Setting the Shutter Speed" (p. 89), "Setting the Aperture Value" (p. 90), "Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value" (p. 91), assume that you have set the mode dial to the corresponding mode. • The section "Adjusting the...
... pictures using various functions. • This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to G. • The sections "Setting the Shutter Speed" (p. 89), "Setting the Aperture Value" (p. 90), "Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value" (p. 91), assume that you have set the mode dial to the corresponding mode. • The section "Adjusting the...
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... is not available in some conditions. • In low light conditions, AF frames may not be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange. Focus. ● The focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to focus in Servo AF mode. • ... set the focus and exposure with the AF lock in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. Release your finger from the shutter button, then press it again halfway. • You cannot shoot with the AF frame setting. • If a correct exposure cannot be able to take pictures...
... is not available in some conditions. • In low light conditions, AF frames may not be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange. Focus. ● The focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to focus in Servo AF mode. • ... set the focus and exposure with the AF lock in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. Release your finger from the shutter button, then press it again halfway. • You cannot shoot with the AF frame setting. • If a correct exposure cannot be able to take pictures...
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..., the exposure will be retained. ● If you can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination. Raise the flash and choose h (p. 69). Compose...Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (p. 87), you release your finger from the shutter button and press the b button again, will disappear and FE will unlock. Lock the flash exposure. ...Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the b button while pressing the shutter button halfway. Shooting with the flash. X The flash will fire and when appears, the flash output will ...
..., the exposure will be retained. ● If you can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination. Raise the flash and choose h (p. 69). Compose...Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (p. 87), you release your finger from the shutter button and press the b button again, will disappear and FE will unlock. Lock the flash exposure. ...Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the b button while pressing the shutter button halfway. Shooting with the flash. X The flash will fire and when appears, the flash output will ...
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... flash cannot reach. Attach the camera to a tripod to choose ..., then press the m button. Raise the flash. Shooting with Slow Synchro You can use a slow shutter speed to [Off] when shooting with the flash. will appear on the screen. At the same time, you should set , ... X Once set the [IS Mode] to...
... flash cannot reach. Attach the camera to a tripod to choose ..., then press the m button. Raise the flash. Shooting with Slow Synchro You can use a slow shutter speed to [Off] when shooting with the flash. will appear on the screen. At the same time, you should set , ... X Once set the [IS Mode] to...
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.... What if the aperture value appears in white. Make the setting. ● Turn the  dial to set . Set the mode dial to shoot. Available Shutter Speeds 15", 13", 10", 8", 6", 5", 4", 3"2, 2"5, 2", 1"6, 1"3, 1", 0"8, 0"6, 0"5, 0"4, 0"3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/...the [IS Mode] to the speed at which you set the shutter speed. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/2000 second if a faster shutter speed is chosen. • Depending on the zoom position, some shutter speeds may be needed before you ...
.... What if the aperture value appears in white. Make the setting. ● Turn the  dial to set . Set the mode dial to shoot. Available Shutter Speeds 15", 13", 10", 8", 6", 5", 4", 3"2, 2"5, 2", 1"6, 1"3, 1", 0"8, 0"6, 0"5, 0"4, 0"3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/...the [IS Mode] to the speed at which you set the shutter speed. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/2000 second if a faster shutter speed is chosen. • Depending on the zoom position, some shutter speeds may be needed before you ...
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Set the mode dial to [On], the shutter speed or aperture value is automatically adjusted for the correct exposure when it cannot otherwise be obtained. Available Aperture Values F3.4, F4.0, F4.5, F5.0, F5.6, F6.3, ... "Aperture value", which you set [Safety Shift] to B. Shoot. Adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed appears in orange when the shutter button is enabled. 90 If the shutter speed appears in white. What if the shutter speed appears in orange? B stands for the aperture value you want to shoot. The camera will set the aperture...
Set the mode dial to [On], the shutter speed or aperture value is automatically adjusted for the correct exposure when it cannot otherwise be obtained. Available Aperture Values F3.4, F4.0, F4.5, F5.0, F5.6, F6.3, ... "Aperture value", which you set [Safety Shift] to B. Shoot. Adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed appears in orange when the shutter button is enabled. 90 If the shutter speed appears in white. What if the shutter speed appears in orange? B stands for the aperture value you want to shoot. The camera will set the aperture...
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... Exposure Level Indicator • The standard exposure is calculated according to h, the screen brightness will not change . Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value You can check the difference against the standard exposure level. X When the difference is raised and set to...exposure level may change. • Depending on the shutter speed or aperture value set exposure level appears in orange. Aperture Value Shutter Speed Standard Exposure Level Exposure Level Make the setting. ● Press the b button to choose the shutter speed or aperture value. ● Turn the  ...
... Exposure Level Indicator • The standard exposure is calculated according to h, the screen brightness will not change . Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value You can check the difference against the standard exposure level. X When the difference is raised and set to...exposure level may change. • Depending on the shutter speed or aperture value set exposure level appears in orange. Aperture Value Shutter Speed Standard Exposure Level Exposure Level Make the setting. ● Press the b button to choose the shutter speed or aperture value. ● Turn the  ...
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...increments when using the flash. Press the n button and choose [Flash Settings] (p. 93) from the 4 tab. Safety FE The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to choose ~. Make the setting. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to [Off] ...in [Flash Settings], the shutter speed and aperture value will not automatically adjust. • You can adjust the exposure ±2 stops in the scene. However, if you press the n ...
...increments when using the flash. Press the n button and choose [Flash Settings] (p. 93) from the 4 tab. Safety FE The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to choose ~. Make the setting. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to [Off] ...in [Flash Settings], the shutter speed and aperture value will not automatically adjust. • You can adjust the exposure ±2 stops in the scene. However, if you press the n ...
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..., 88) Red-Eye Correction (p. 132) Flash Exposure Compensation / Flash Output (pp. 94, 95) Spot AE Point Frame (p. 85) Date Stamp (p. 56) ISO Speed (p. 72) AE Lock (p. 87), FE Lock (p. 87) Shutter Speed (pp. 89, 91) Image Stabilizer (p. 149) / Time Zone (p. 144) Aperture Value (pp. 90, 91) Exposure Compensation (p. 68) AF Frame (p. 80) i-Contrast...
..., 88) Red-Eye Correction (p. 132) Flash Exposure Compensation / Flash Output (pp. 94, 95) Spot AE Point Frame (p. 85) Date Stamp (p. 56) ISO Speed (p. 72) AE Lock (p. 87), FE Lock (p. 87) Shutter Speed (pp. 89, 91) Image Stabilizer (p. 149) / Time Zone (p. 144) Aperture Value (pp. 90, 91) Exposure Compensation (p. 68) AF Frame (p. 80) i-Contrast...
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Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) My Category (p. 125) Shooting Mode (p. 162) ISO Speed (p. 72), Playback Speed (Movies) (p. 101) Exposure Compensation Amount (p. 68), Exposure Shift Amount (p. 103) White Balance (p. 73) Histogram (p. 43) Image Editing (pp. ..., 102), MOV (Movies) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 17) Metering Method (p. 85) Folder Number - File Number (p. 142) Displayed image number / Total number of images Shutter Speed (pp. 89, 91), Image Quality (Movies) (p. 102) Aperture Value (pp. 90, 91) i-Contrast (pp. 92, 131) Flash (pp. 69, 88),...
Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) My Category (p. 125) Shooting Mode (p. 162) ISO Speed (p. 72), Playback Speed (Movies) (p. 101) Exposure Compensation Amount (p. 68), Exposure Shift Amount (p. 103) White Balance (p. 73) Histogram (p. 43) Image Editing (pp. ..., 102), MOV (Movies) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 17) Metering Method (p. 85) Folder Number - File Number (p. 142) Displayed image number / Total number of images Shutter Speed (pp. 89, 91), Image Quality (Movies) (p. 102) Aperture Value (pp. 90, 91) i-Contrast (pp. 92, 131) Flash (pp. 69, 88),...
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... (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) - 336 (T) mm) Focusing Range 1 cm (0.4 in 1/3-stop increments ISO Speed (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 White Balance Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom Shutter Speed 1 - 1/2500 sec. 15 - 1/2500 sec. (Total shutter speed range) Aperture Type Iris f/number f/3.4 - infinity (W), 1 m (3.3 ft.) - f/8.0 (W), f/5.6 -
... (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) - 336 (T) mm) Focusing Range 1 cm (0.4 in 1/3-stop increments ISO Speed (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 White Balance Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom Shutter Speed 1 - 1/2500 sec. 15 - 1/2500 sec. (Total shutter speed range) Aperture Type Iris f/number f/3.4 - infinity (W), 1 m (3.3 ft.) - f/8.0 (W), f/5.6 -