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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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...the image size and aspect ratio. Selects the aspect ratio. Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of flash light. Sets the ISO sensitivity. Selects the method used for the brightness of information to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and... the image size. DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style Compensates for measuring the brightness. Changes the information to the ambient light conditions. Brightness/Color Allows you to view all shooting tips. Shoots with the desired effects to pan the camera when shooting panoramic...
...the image size and aspect ratio. Selects the aspect ratio. Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of flash light. Sets the ISO sensitivity. Selects the method used for the brightness of information to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and... the image size. DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style Compensates for measuring the brightness. Changes the information to the ambient light conditions. Brightness/Color Allows you to view all shooting tips. Shoots with the desired effects to pan the camera when shooting panoramic...
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... the subject is flashing. - Menu Index 28GB Focal point moves following situations: - The subject is distant. - The subject is seen through glass. - The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. - Focusing in the following a moving quickly. -
... the subject is flashing. - Menu Index 28GB Focal point moves following situations: - The subject is distant. - The subject is seen through glass. - The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. - Focusing in the following a moving quickly. -
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...; You can adjust the exposure in vivid colors, set the exposure compensation to +2.0 EV for better looking images Menu Index Overexposure = too much light Whitish image m Set [Exposure Comp.] toward +. side. 42GB You can adjust the exposure between -3.0 EV and +3.0 EV, only a value ...between -2.0 EV and +2.0 EV with the equivalent image brightness appears on the screen when shooting. Underexposure = too little light Darker image • To shoot subjects in a range of contents Sample photo Exposure Comp. Table of -3.0 EV to the - Notes • ...
...; You can adjust the exposure in vivid colors, set the exposure compensation to +2.0 EV for better looking images Menu Index Overexposure = too much light Whitish image m Set [Exposure Comp.] toward +. side. 42GB You can adjust the exposure between -3.0 EV and +3.0 EV, only a value ...between -2.0 EV and +2.0 EV with the equivalent image brightness appears on the screen when shooting. Underexposure = too little light Darker image • To shoot subjects in a range of contents Sample photo Exposure Comp. Table of -3.0 EV to the - Notes • ...
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...and [ISO 3200]. • For movie shooting, the maximum ISO sensitivity you change the exposure mode to light of contents Sample photo Menu ISO Sets the luminous sensitivity. 1 ISO (ISO) on the ISO setting. Set the ISO according to... light of subjects into account, too. If you can set when shooting movies, the value is automatically changed to [ISO ... should take camera-shake or movement of recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light. Index 49GB
...and [ISO 3200]. • For movie shooting, the maximum ISO sensitivity you change the exposure mode to light of contents Sample photo Menu ISO Sets the luminous sensitivity. 1 ISO (ISO) on the ISO setting. Set the ISO according to... light of subjects into account, too. If you can set when shooting movies, the value is automatically changed to [ISO ... should take camera-shake or movement of recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light. Index 49GB
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... focus. • Focusing may be difficult in progress. The contrast between the subject and the background is flashing. - The subject is poor. - The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. - z Tips for shooting a still image of a subject that is locked. Focus indicator Focus indicator z lit lit lit z flashing...
... focus. • Focusing may be difficult in progress. The contrast between the subject and the background is flashing. - The subject is poor. - The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. - z Tips for shooting a still image of a subject that is locked. Focus indicator Focus indicator z lit lit lit z flashing...
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.... - Subjects with constant change even if you select [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur], block noise may occur when using a light source that flickers, such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn. - Subjects that you can come close to shoot indoor shots without using the... flash and reduces subject blur. Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles, and subjects with little contrast such as fluorescent lighting. • The minimum distance that are taken, and image processing is less effective even in -focus range, refer to the minimum ...
.... - Subjects with constant change even if you select [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur], block noise may occur when using a light source that flickers, such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn. - Subjects that you can come close to shoot indoor shots without using the... flash and reduces subject blur. Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles, and subjects with little contrast such as fluorescent lighting. • The minimum distance that are taken, and image processing is less effective even in -focus range, refer to the minimum ...
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... you fixed the focus and exposure with AE/AF lock are stitched together, the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly. • Under low light conditions, panoramic images may not be taken. This part will not be successful. If this happens, move the camera fast to record a full ... the camera across the entire subject within the given time. In such cases, we recommend that you may be blurred. • Under flickering lights such as fluorescent light, the brightness or color of the subject. 5 Press the shutter button fully down. 6 Pan the camera to the end, following the guidance...
... you fixed the focus and exposure with AE/AF lock are stitched together, the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly. • Under low light conditions, panoramic images may not be taken. This part will not be successful. If this happens, move the camera fast to record a full ... the camera across the entire subject within the given time. In such cases, we recommend that you may be blurred. • Under flickering lights such as fluorescent light, the brightness or color of the subject. 5 Press the shutter button fully down. 6 Pan the camera to the end, following the guidance...
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Subjects with the sun or electric lights, etc. Subjects with constant change such as the indication on the LCD screen. [Sweep Panorama] is better suited for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera ...
Subjects with the sun or electric lights, etc. Subjects with constant change such as the indication on the LCD screen. [Sweep Panorama] is better suited for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera ...
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... control wheel counterclockwise until [BULB] is recommended that you use a tripod. Table of the image from deteriorating. 60GB BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as the shutter button is moderate to 30 seconds. • We recommend that you start BULB shooting while the temperature of the camera is...
... control wheel counterclockwise until [BULB] is recommended that you use a tripod. Table of the image from deteriorating. 60GB BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as the shutter button is moderate to 30 seconds. • We recommend that you start BULB shooting while the temperature of the camera is...
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... both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed. The flash will operate even in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light. Index 64GB When shooting against the sun, use the flash when recording movies. • The corners of a recorded image may block the... light of the flash. Fires every time you to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving subject such as a moving car or a walking person. ...
... both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed. The flash will operate even in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light. Index 64GB When shooting against the sun, use the flash when recording movies. • The corners of a recorded image may block the... light of the flash. Fires every time you to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving subject such as a moving car or a walking person. ...
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... MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [Off]. Turn the focusing ring right or left to a digital signal. • If the subject is the part that converts the light source to make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). With "Focus fixing," you to pass. Notes • If you turn the focusing ring when...
... MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [Off]. Turn the focusing ring right or left to a digital signal. • If the subject is the part that converts the light source to make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). With "Focus fixing," you to pass. Notes • If you turn the focusing ring when...
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The ambient light changes. • When [Tracking Focus] is activated, the custom setting of soft key B is invalid. • You cannot use [Tracking Focus] with the subject to ...
The ambient light changes. • When [Tracking Focus] is activated, the custom setting of soft key B is invalid. • You cannot use [Tracking Focus] with the subject to ...
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...you expected, or when you select an option to suit a specific light source, see the explanation on the light source. To adjust the white balance to suit a specific light source, the color tones are adjusted for that light source (preset white balance). (Incandescent) (Fluor.: Warm White) (Fluor... depending on each mode. AWB (Auto WB) The camera automatically detects the light source and adjusts the color tones. (Daylight) (Shade) (Cloudy) When you want to the ambient light conditions. Table of contents Sample photo Menu White Balance Adjusts the color tones according...
...you expected, or when you select an option to suit a specific light source, see the explanation on the light source. To adjust the white balance to suit a specific light source, the color tones are adjusted for that light source (preset white balance). (Incandescent) (Fluor.: Warm White) (Fluor... depending on each mode. AWB (Auto WB) The camera automatically detects the light source and adjusts the color tones. (Daylight) (Shade) (Cloudy) When you want to the ambient light conditions. Table of contents Sample photo Menu White Balance Adjusts the color tones according...
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... t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t [C.Temp./Filter]. 2 OPTION t select the desired color temperature by the lighting conditions. The color tones are adjusted automatically, but you can adjust the color tones towards G (green), M (magenta), A (amber) or ...B (blue). 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 [White...
... t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t [C.Temp./Filter]. 2 OPTION t select the desired color temperature by the lighting conditions. The color tones are adjusted automatically, but you can adjust the color tones towards G (green), M (magenta), A (amber) or ...B (blue). 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 [White...
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... shutter button down. You can shoot at this point, but it is registered with OPTION. You can finely adjust the color tones with the flash light taken into account. Take pictures with a bright color is used when the shutter button is pressed, a custom white balance is recommended that you set the...
... shutter button down. You can shoot at this point, but it is registered with OPTION. You can finely adjust the color tones with the flash light taken into account. Take pictures with a bright color is used when the shutter button is pressed, a custom white balance is recommended that you set the...
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... the following functions: - 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 entire screen (Multi-pattern metering). The zoom...
... the following functions: - 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 entire screen (Multi-pattern metering). The zoom...