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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting macro photos 29 Defocusing the background (29) 40 Flowers (40) 61 Focusing manually (61) 76 Preventing camera shake for indoor shots (76) 77 Adjusting the color to indoor light (77) 80 Lowering the amount of flash light (80) 36 In better brightness (36) 36 Making food look appealing (33, 36) Index 7GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting macro photos 29 Defocusing the background (29) 40 Flowers (40) 61 Focusing manually (61) 76 Preventing camera shake for indoor shots (76) 77 Adjusting the color to indoor light (77) 80 Lowering the amount of flash light (80) 36 In better brightness (36) 36 Making food look appealing (33, 36) Index 7GB Continued r
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... Flash compensation Metering Mode Focus area mode Face Detection D Display z 1/125 F3.5 ISO400 ±0.0 ±0.0 Indication Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value ISO sensitivity Metered manual Exposure compensation Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) 2011-1-1 9:30AM Recorded date/time of the image 12/12 Image...
... Flash compensation Metering Mode Focus area mode Face Detection D Display z 1/125 F3.5 ISO400 ±0.0 ±0.0 Indication Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value ISO sensitivity Metered manual Exposure compensation Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) 2011-1-1 9:30AM Recorded date/time of the image 12/12 Image...
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... to select a shooting mode, such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Picture Effect Anti Motion Blur Sweep Panorama 3D Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Table of contents Using functions in focus, or defocuses the...
... to select a shooting mode, such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Picture Effect Anti Motion Blur Sweep Panorama 3D Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Table of contents Using functions in focus, or defocuses the...
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... images. Selects the image size of the Soft Skin Effect. Selects the method used to customize settings, except for detecting smiles. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the autofocus method. Index Image Size Allows you to suit the faces. Selects the image size of movies. 19GB Continued r Selects the image...
... images. Selects the image size of the Soft Skin Effect. Selects the method used to customize settings, except for detecting smiles. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the autofocus method. Index Image Size Allows you to suit the faces. Selects the image size of movies. 19GB Continued r Selects the image...
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... the brightness of the LCD monitor. Selects the method used on the control wheel. Enhances the outline of images. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Selects the area where you to clean the image sensor. Selects the color of the LCD monitor. Allows you are using the camera. Assigns a function...
... the brightness of the LCD monitor. Selects the method used on the control wheel. Enhances the outline of images. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Selects the area where you to clean the image sensor. Selects the color of the LCD monitor. Allows you are using the camera. Assigns a function...
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... to capture the sky in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use [Exposure Comp.] when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Manual Exposure] • If you may not be able to +2.0 EV. 1 (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel t desired value. z Adjusting the exposure for better looking images...
... to capture the sky in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use [Exposure Comp.] when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Manual Exposure] • If you may not be able to +2.0 EV. 1 (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel t desired value. z Adjusting the exposure for better looking images...
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... become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel repeatedly to select shutter speed or aperture. Toward -: Images become brighter. Index... Shutter speed and aperture adjustment screens appear alternately. Aperture (F-value) Metered manual Notes • You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in manual exposure mode. Check the exposure value at "MM" (metered manual). Select it by pushing the flash up or down with the desired ...
... become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel repeatedly to select shutter speed or aperture. Toward -: Images become brighter. Index... Shutter speed and aperture adjustment screens appear alternately. Aperture (F-value) Metered manual Notes • You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in manual exposure mode. Check the exposure value at "MM" (metered manual). Select it by pushing the flash up or down with the desired ...
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... a tripod. • The longer the exposure time, the more easily, it is recommended that the shutter was open . As long as fireworks. 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of the shooting. Notes • Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera shake tends to occur more conspicuous the...
... a tripod. • The longer the exposure time, the more easily, it is recommended that the shutter was open . As long as fireworks. 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of the shooting. Notes • Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera shake tends to occur more conspicuous the...
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... shown on the compensated value. Press and hold down the shutter button until the bracket recording is shifted based on the auto review. • In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed. • When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is completed. Shoots three images while automatically...
... shown on the compensated value. Press and hold down the shutter button until the bracket recording is shifted based on the auto review. • In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed. • When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is completed. Shoots three images while automatically...
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...of contents Sample photo Menu search search AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus) (DMF) (Manualfocus) Focuses automatically. z Using manual focusing effectively "Focus fixing" is enlarged automatically to enable you to pass....[Manualfocus] or [DMF] is selected, the image is convenient when you can predict the distance to make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). After focusing automatically, make the subject look clearer. Turn the focusing ring right or left to the subject. With ...
...of contents Sample photo Menu search search AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus) (DMF) (Manualfocus) Focuses automatically. z Using manual focusing effectively "Focus fixing" is enlarged automatically to enable you to pass....[Manualfocus] or [DMF] is selected, the image is convenient when you can predict the distance to make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). After focusing automatically, make the subject look clearer. Turn the focusing ring right or left to the subject. With ...
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Notes • [Autofocus Mode] is fixed to achieve a sharp focus. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index DMF (Direct Manual Focus) 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. 3 Keep the shutter button halfway down, rotate the focusing ring of the lens to [Single-shot AF]. • This item cannot be selected when an A-mount lens (sold separately) is mounted. 62GB
Notes • [Autofocus Mode] is fixed to achieve a sharp focus. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index DMF (Direct Manual Focus) 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. 3 Keep the shutter button halfway down, rotate the focusing ring of the lens to [Single-shot AF]. • This item cannot be selected when an A-mount lens (sold separately) is mounted. 62GB
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...you change the exposure mode to 200. z Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO setting (speed) is switched to [Manual Exposure] with an appropriate brightness even under insufficient exposure. Low ISO sensitivity You can set a faster shutter speed, and reduce image blur ...in [Manual Exposure]. You should take camera shake or movement of contents Sample photo Menu search search ISO Sets the luminous sensitivity. 1 [Menu] t...
...you change the exposure mode to 200. z Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO setting (speed) is switched to [Manual Exposure] with an appropriate brightness even under insufficient exposure. Low ISO sensitivity You can set a faster shutter speed, and reduce image blur ...in [Manual Exposure]. You should take camera shake or movement of contents Sample photo Menu search search ISO Sets the luminous sensitivity. 1 [Menu] t...
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... conditions. Use this feature when the color tone of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you can adjust color tones manually using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] z Effects of lighting conditions The apparent color of CC (Color Compensation) filters for photographic expression. 1 [Menu] t [Brightness...
... conditions. Use this feature when the color tone of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you can adjust color tones manually using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] z Effects of lighting conditions The apparent color of CC (Color Compensation) filters for photographic expression. 1 [Menu] t [Brightness...
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... image with rich gradation. Notes • [Auto] is selected when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Portrait], [Landscape], [Macro], [Sports Action] in the following modes: - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority] - [Program Auto] D-Range Opt. Shoots three images with different exposures, and then overlays the bright area of the under exposed...
... image with rich gradation. Notes • [Auto] is selected when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Portrait], [Landscape], [Macro], [Sports Action] in the following modes: - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority] - [Program Auto] D-Range Opt. Shoots three images with different exposures, and then overlays the bright area of the under exposed...
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... in -focus ranges is not enhanced when the camera is different, depending on the subject or on the lens used. • The outline of in manual focus. Does not use the peaking function. Notes • Since the camera judges that sharp areas are in focus, the peaking level is connected using...
... in -focus ranges is not enhanced when the camera is different, depending on the subject or on the lens used. • The outline of in manual focus. Does not use the peaking function. Notes • Since the camera judges that sharp areas are in focus, the peaking level is connected using...
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Enhances outlines in yellow. Enhances outlines in red. White Red Yellow Enhances outlines in manual focus. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Peaking Color] t desired setting. Sample photo Menu search search Index 100GB Table of contents Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function in white. Note • This item cannot be set when [Peaking Level] is set to [Off].
Enhances outlines in yellow. Enhances outlines in red. White Red Yellow Enhances outlines in manual focus. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Peaking Color] t desired setting. Sample photo Menu search search Index 100GB Table of contents Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function in white. Note • This item cannot be set when [Peaking Level] is set to [Off].
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... if you select [Exit] as in the [Manualfocus] or [DMF] modes. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t desired setting. 2 Turn the focusing ring to make manual-focusing easier. You can enlarge the image also by 7.5 times. Enlarges the image for 2 seconds. Zoom] • When an A-mount lens other than the SAM... the focus. Notes • You cannot use [MF Assist] with autofocus. The image is enlarged by 15 times. • In DMF (Direct Manual Focus), turn the focusing ring with the shutter button pressed halfway down after adjusting the focus with the following functions: -
... if you select [Exit] as in the [Manualfocus] or [DMF] modes. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t desired setting. 2 Turn the focusing ring to make manual-focusing easier. You can enlarge the image also by 7.5 times. Enlarges the image for 2 seconds. Zoom] • When an A-mount lens other than the SAM... the focus. Notes • You cannot use [MF Assist] with autofocus. The image is enlarged by 15 times. • In DMF (Direct Manual Focus), turn the focusing ring with the shutter button pressed halfway down after adjusting the focus with the following functions: -
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... attached. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Release w/oLens] t desired setting. Sample photo Menu search search Index 105GB Table of an astronomical telescope. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on an astronomical telescope, etc. Enable Disable Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. Select this when you use lenses that...
... attached. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Release w/oLens] t desired setting. Sample photo Menu search search Index 105GB Table of an astronomical telescope. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on an astronomical telescope, etc. Enable Disable Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. Select this when you use lenses that...
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... White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Flash Mode Flash Compensation MF Assist Not set to [Program Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], or [Manual Exposure]. • [MF Assist] is available only when [AF/MF Select] is selected, operate the camera with the shutter button pressed halfway down after adjusting...
... White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Flash Mode Flash Compensation MF Assist Not set to [Program Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], or [Manual Exposure]. • [MF Assist] is available only when [AF/MF Select] is selected, operate the camera with the shutter button pressed halfway down after adjusting...
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... Shoot. Tips Drive Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Autofocus Area Precision Dig. When [DMF] is set to [Program Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], or [Manual Exposure]. • [MF Assist] is available only when [AF/MF Select] is selected, operate the camera with the shutter button pressed halfway down after adjusting...
... Shoot. Tips Drive Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Autofocus Area Precision Dig. When [DMF] is set to [Program Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], or [Manual Exposure]. • [MF Assist] is available only when [AF/MF Select] is selected, operate the camera with the shutter button pressed halfway down after adjusting...