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Table of contents Sample photo Shooting macro photos 62 Defocusing the background (62) 62 Flowers (62) 76 Focusing manually (76) 96 Preventing camera shake for indoor shots (96) 97 Adjusting the color to indoor light (97) 101 Lowering the amount of flash light (101) 51 In better brightness (51) 51 Making food look appealing (51) Menu Index 8GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Shooting macro photos 62 Defocusing the background (62) 62 Flowers (62) 76 Focusing manually (76) 96 Preventing camera shake for indoor shots (96) 97 Adjusting the color to indoor light (97) 101 Lowering the amount of flash light (101) 51 In better brightness (51) 51 Making food look appealing (51) Menu Index 8GB Continued r
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A Flash B AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp C Shutter button (26) D Navigation button (20) E ON/OFF (Power) switch F Remote sensor (58) G Lens release button H Auto-... contents Sample photo Identifying parts When the lens is removed I Image sensor position mark (76) J Microphone* K Lens L Mount M Image sensor ** N Lens contacts ** O (Playback) button (28) P (flash pop-up) button (74) Q Diopter-adjustment dial R Control dial L (20) S Control dial R (20) T MOVIE button (26) U AF/MF button/AEL button (46, 47) V AF/MF...
A Flash B AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp C Shutter button (26) D Navigation button (20) E ON/OFF (Power) switch F Remote sensor (58) G Lens release button H Auto-... contents Sample photo Identifying parts When the lens is removed I Image sensor position mark (76) J Microphone* K Lens L Mount M Image sensor ** N Lens contacts ** O (Playback) button (28) P (flash pop-up) button (74) Q Diopter-adjustment dial R Control dial L (20) S Control dial R (20) T MOVIE button (26) U AF/MF button/AEL button (46, 47) V AF/MF...
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... the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Table of contents Sample photo List of movies Remaining battery Flash charge in progress AF illuminator 15GB Continued r
... the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Table of contents Sample photo List of movies Remaining battery Flash charge in progress AF illuminator 15GB Continued r
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... folder - File number Protect Print order Indication Soft keys (MENU/ Shooting mode/Delete/ Enlarge) Picture Effect Smile detection sensitivity indicator Indication Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction Drive Mode Focus mode Flash compensation Metering Mode Focus area mode Object Tracking Face Detection D Display z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 ISO400 REC 0:12 Indication Focus status...
... folder - File number Protect Print order Indication Soft keys (MENU/ Shooting mode/Delete/ Enlarge) Picture Effect Smile detection sensitivity indicator Indication Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction Drive Mode Focus mode Flash compensation Metering Mode Focus area mode Object Tracking Face Detection D Display z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 ISO400 REC 0:12 Indication Focus status...
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...Effect LCD Display (DISP) Finder Display(DISP) DISP Button(Monitor) Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Changes the information to select the kind of 3D panoramic images. Changes the information to be displayed on the LCD monitor when you ...on the LCD monitor. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Allows you press the DISP button. Selects the direction to fire the flash. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Object Tracking Prec. Keeps the focus on . Dig. Shoots the skin smoothly in ...
...Effect LCD Display (DISP) Finder Display(DISP) DISP Button(Monitor) Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Changes the information to select the kind of 3D panoramic images. Changes the information to be displayed on the LCD monitor when you ...on the LCD monitor. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Allows you press the DISP button. Selects the direction to fire the flash. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Object Tracking Prec. Keeps the focus on . Dig. Shoots the skin smoothly in ...
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ISO White Balance Metering Mode Flash Comp. Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. Selects the image processing method. Plays back images automatically. Selects the number of the entire image. Switches the ... a 3D compatible TV and allows you to determine how to view 3D images. Index 23GB Continued r Allows you to group the playback images. Table of flash light. Exposure Comp. Delete Slide Show View Mode Image Index Rotate Protect 3D Viewing Enlarge Image Volume Settings Specify Printing DiusrpinlagypClaoynbteacnkts Deletes images. DRO/Auto...
ISO White Balance Metering Mode Flash Comp. Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. Selects the image processing method. Plays back images automatically. Selects the number of the entire image. Switches the ... a 3D compatible TV and allows you to determine how to view 3D images. Index 23GB Continued r Allows you to group the playback images. Table of flash light. Exposure Comp. Delete Slide Show View Mode Image Index Rotate Protect 3D Viewing Enlarge Image Volume Settings Specify Printing DiusrpinlagypClaoynbteacnkts Deletes images. DRO/Auto...
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Provides pre-flash before shooting when using the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately). Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Sets ... being shot in red. Sets camera shake compensation. Sets the noise reduction processing for the peaking function. Finely adjusts the autofocused position, when using the flash, to show the value of in-focus ranges with a selected color. Setup Table of time the image will be shown in an expanded form. Sets...
Provides pre-flash before shooting when using the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately). Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Sets ... being shot in red. Sets camera shake compensation. Sets the noise reduction processing for the peaking function. Finely adjusts the autofocused position, when using the flash, to show the value of in-focus ranges with a selected color. Setup Table of time the image will be shown in an expanded form. Sets...
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... you shoot a still image of a subject that is backlit. Focal point moves following situations: - The subject is poor. - Focus indicator Focus indicator z lit lit lit z flashing Status Focus locked. The contrast between the subject and the background is flashing. - Cannot focus. • Focusing may be difficult in the following a moving quickly. -
... you shoot a still image of a subject that is backlit. Focal point moves following situations: - The subject is poor. - Focus indicator Focus indicator z lit lit lit z flashing Status Focus locked. The contrast between the subject and the background is flashing. - Cannot focus. • Focusing may be difficult in the following a moving quickly. -
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... source, the color temperature is adjusted for the light source (preset white balance). (Incandescent) (Fluor.: Warm White) (Fluor.: Cool White) (Fluor.: Day White) (Fluor.: Daylight) (Flash) (C.Temp./Filter) Adjusts the color temperature depending on purpose for photographic expression. 1 Press the Navigation button to select [White Balance Settings]. 2 Set each white balance...
... source, the color temperature is adjusted for the light source (preset white balance). (Incandescent) (Fluor.: Warm White) (Fluor.: Cool White) (Fluor.: Day White) (Fluor.: Daylight) (Flash) (C.Temp./Filter) Adjusts the color temperature depending on purpose for photographic expression. 1 Press the Navigation button to select [White Balance Settings]. 2 Set each white balance...
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The shutter clicks and the calibrated values (color temperature and color filter) are displayed. Menu Index 37GB Notes • If the flash is used on a subject in close proximity or a subject with a bright color is in the frame.) If you register this point, but it... you select another color temperature. You can shoot at this value, the indicator turns yellow on the recording information display. Take pictures with the flash light taken into account. Table of contents Sample photo for a certain color temperature in [C.Temp./Filter], the adjusted value is retained even if ...
The shutter clicks and the calibrated values (color temperature and color filter) are displayed. Menu Index 37GB Notes • If the flash is used on a subject in close proximity or a subject with a bright color is in the frame.) If you register this point, but it... you select another color temperature. You can shoot at this value, the indicator turns yellow on the recording information display. Take pictures with the flash light taken into account. Table of contents Sample photo for a certain color temperature in [C.Temp./Filter], the adjusted value is retained even if ...
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.... - If the camera detects such situation, is motionless or does not blink, and do not recompose. - You may not obtain good HDR images. When the flash is used, this function when the subject is indicated on the luminance difference of this situation.
.... - If the camera detects such situation, is motionless or does not blink, and do not recompose. - You may not obtain good HDR images. When the flash is used, this function when the subject is indicated on the luminance difference of this situation.
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...to the left side. Panorama recording/playback - G (green) B (blue) Index 50GB Info. The histogram displays the luminance distribution that portion flashes on the histogram display during following operations. - Brighter image will make the entire histogram shift to the right side, and darker image to ...recording information. Flash R (red) Luminance • If the image has a high-key or low-key portion, that shows how many pixels of contents...
...to the left side. Panorama recording/playback - G (green) B (blue) Index 50GB Info. The histogram displays the luminance distribution that portion flashes on the histogram display during following operations. - Brighter image will make the entire histogram shift to the right side, and darker image to ...recording information. Flash R (red) Luminance • If the image has a high-key or low-key portion, that shows how many pixels of contents...
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... when shooting. Table of -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies. • If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you may not be reflected on a single screen, by turning the control dial R. 51GB
... when shooting. Table of -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies. • If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you may not be reflected on a single screen, by turning the control dial R. 51GB
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...-second delay self-timer. This reduces the camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the audible signal sounds until the shutter operates. Note • You cannot use [Self-timer] with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene...
...-second delay self-timer. This reduces the camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the audible signal sounds until the shutter operates. Note • You cannot use [Self-timer] with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene...
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... 10 seconds. Table of contents Sample photo Self-timer(Cont) Continuously shoots the number of images you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the audible signal sounds until the shutter operates.
... 10 seconds. Table of contents Sample photo Self-timer(Cont) Continuously shoots the number of images you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the audible signal sounds until the shutter operates.
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... [Portrait], [Backlight Portrait], [Night Portrait], and [Baby] scenes are not recognized. Menu Index 60GB Continued r Scene Recognition icon and guide Notes • [Flash Mode] is set to [Autoflash] or [Flash Off]. • You can shoot even if the camera has not recognized the scene. • When [Face Detection] is set to the...
... [Portrait], [Backlight Portrait], [Night Portrait], and [Baby] scenes are not recognized. Menu Index 60GB Continued r Scene Recognition icon and guide Notes • [Flash Mode] is set to [Autoflash] or [Flash Off]. • You can shoot even if the camera has not recognized the scene. • When [Face Detection] is set to the...
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...the focus setting. The contrast between the subject and the background is confirmed. Focus is poor. - It is dark and the subject is flashing. - The subject is seen through glass. - Menu Index 61GB The subject is distant. - Focal point moves following situations: - Focus ...indicator Focus indicator z lit lit lit z flashing Status Focus locked. Table of contents Sample photo z If you shoot a still image of a subject that is backlit. The subject is ...
...the focus setting. The contrast between the subject and the background is confirmed. Focus is poor. - It is dark and the subject is flashing. - The subject is seen through glass. - Menu Index 61GB The subject is distant. - Focal point moves following situations: - Focus ...indicator Focus indicator z lit lit lit z flashing Status Focus locked. Table of contents Sample photo z If you shoot a still image of a subject that is backlit. The subject is ...
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... into 1 still image, so camera shake is reduced while preventing noise. Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls. • When using the flash, to the camera. -
... into 1 still image, so camera shake is reduced while preventing noise. Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls. • When using the flash, to the camera. -
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... by the camera 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Toward -: Images become brighter. When you want to fire the flash, press the (flash pop-up the flash. When you can adjust the shutter speed, aperture, ISO when focusing manually during movie recording. Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary.... monitor may differ from the actual image being shot. • When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you do not fire the flash, push down the flash. • The (SteadyShot warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • The ISO setting [ISO AUTO] is set ...
... by the camera 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Toward -: Images become brighter. When you want to fire the flash, press the (flash pop-up the flash. When you can adjust the shutter speed, aperture, ISO when focusing manually during movie recording. Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary.... monitor may differ from the actual image being shot. • When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you do not fire the flash, push down the flash. • The (SteadyShot warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • The ISO setting [ISO AUTO] is set ...
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... the actual image being shot. • When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you want to fire the flash, press the (flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash. Index 71GB You can set the exposure compensation with the control dial R, and ISO with the control wheel. When ...Mode] t [Shutter Priority]. 2 Select the desired value with the control dial L. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. You cannot do not fire the flash, push down , the aperture value blinks. When a slower shutter speed is captured to obtain proper exposure. You can adjust the shutter speed also during the...
... the actual image being shot. • When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you want to fire the flash, press the (flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash. Index 71GB You can set the exposure compensation with the control dial R, and ISO with the control wheel. When ...Mode] t [Shutter Priority]. 2 Select the desired value with the control dial L. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. You cannot do not fire the flash, push down , the aperture value blinks. When a slower shutter speed is captured to obtain proper exposure. You can adjust the shutter speed also during the...