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Basic Shooting
This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes 
on the Mode Dial for best results.
With Basic Zone modes, all you do is poin t and shoot while the 
camera sets everything automatically (p.91, 404). Also, to 
prevent botched pictures du e to mistaken operations, 
advanced shooting function settings cannot be changed.
 








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Basic Zone
When you set the Mode Dial to < 8> while the LCD monitor is 
turned off, press the < Q> button (p.81) or < B> button (p.394) 
to check which sh ooting mode is set before shooting.
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 is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene 
and sets the optimum settings automatically.  It also adjusts focus 
automatically by detecting whether the subject is still or moving (p.75\
).
1Set the Mode Dial to .
 Turn the Mode Dial while holding 
down the lock release button at the 
center.
2Aim the Area AF frame over the 
subject.
 All the AF points will be used to focus, 
and generally the closest object will 
be focused.
  Aiming the center of the Area AF 
frame over the subject will make 
focusing easier.
3Focus the subject.
 Press the shutter button halfway. The 
lens focusing ring will rotate to focus.
X The AF point(s) that achieve(s) focus 
will be displayed. At the same time, 
the beeper will sound and the focus 
confirmation light < o> in the 
viewfinder will light up.
X In low light, the AF point(s) will light 
up briefly in red.
X If necessary, the built-in flash will be 
raised automatically.
A Fully Automatic Shooting  (Scene Intelligent Auto)
Area AF frame
Focus confirmation light
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A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)
4Take the picture.
 Press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture.
X The captured image will be displayed 
for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
  After you finish shooting, push down 
the built-in flash with your fingers.
  The focus confirmation light < o> blinks and focus is not 
achieved.
Aim the Area AF frame over an area with good contrast, then press 
the shutter button halfway (p.45). If  you are too close to the subject, 
move away and try again.
  Multiple AF points light up simultaneously.
Focus has been achieved at all those points. As long as the AF point 
covering the desired subject light s up, you can take the picture.
  The beeper continues to beep softly. (The focus confirmation 
light < o> does not light up.)
It indicates that the camera is focusing continuously on a moving 
subject. (The focus confirmation light < o> does not light up.) You 
can take sharp pictures of a moving subject.
Note that focus lock (p.75) will not work in this case.
  Pressing the shutter button halfw ay does not focus the subject.
If the focus mode switch on the lens is set to < MF> (manual focus), 
set it to < AF> (autofocus).
FAQ
The < A> mode makes the colors  look more impressive in nature, outdoor, 
and sunset scenes. If  the desired color tone is  not obtained, use a Creative 
Zone mode and select a Pi cture Style other than  and shoot (p.126).
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 The flash fired even though it was daylight.
For a backlit subject, the flash may  fire to help lighten the subject’s 
dark areas. If you do not want the flash to fire, use the Quick Control 
to set [Flash firing ] to [b] (p.90) or set the < 7> (Flash Off) mode 
and shoot (p.77).
  The flash fired and the pictur e came out extremely bright.
Move further from the subjec t and shoot. When shooting flash 
photography, if the subject is too close to the camera, the picture 
may come out extremely bright (overexposure).
  In low light, the built-in flash fired a series of flashes.
Pressing the shutter button halfway may trigger the built-in flash to 
fire a series of flashes to assist  autofocusing. This is called the AF-
assist beam. Its effective range is approx. 4 meters/13.1 feet.
  When flash was used, the bottom  part of the picture came out 
unnaturally dark.
The shadow of the lens barrel wa s captured in the picture because 
the subject was too close to the camera. Move further from the 
subject and shoot. If a hood is attac hed to the lens, remove it before 
taking the flash picture.
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Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to 
create a balanced background and good perspective.
In the  mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus 
a still subject, the focus will be locked. You can then recompose the 
shot and press the shutter button comple tely to take the picture. This is 
called “focus lock”. Focus lock is  also possible in other Basic Zone 
modes (except ).
In the < A> mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera changes) 
while or after you focus, AI Servo AF  will take effect to focus the subject 
continuously. (The beeper  will continue beeping softly.) As long as you 
keep aiming the Area AF frame on the subject while pressing the 
shutter button halfway, the focusing  will be continuous. When you want 
to take the picture, press the shutter button completely.
A Full Auto Techniques  (Scene Intelligent Auto)
Recomposing the Shot
Shooting a Moving Subject
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You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is 
called “Live View shooting”. For details, see page 215.
1Set the Live View shooting/Movie 
shooting switch to < A>.
2Display the Live View image on 
the LCD monitor.
 Press the < 0> button.
XThe Live View image will  appear on the LCD monitor.
3Focus the subject.
 Press the shutter button halfway to 
focus.
X When focus is achieved, the AF point 
will turn green a nd the beeper will 
sound.
4Take the picture.
  Press the shutter button completely.
X
The picture will be ta ken and the captured 
image is displayed on the LCD monitor.
X After the image review ends, the 
camera will return to Live View 
shooting automatically.
  Press the < 0> button to end the 
Live View shooting.
You can also rotate the LCD monito r in different directions (p.34).
A Live View Shooting
Normal angle Low angleHigh angle
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 is a fully-automatic shooting mode  that does not use flash. It is 
useful in museums, aquariums, and  other places where flash is 
prohibited. This mode is also effective for capturing the particular 
ambience of a scene, such as candlelight scenes.
  Prevent camera shake if the numer ic display in the viewfinder 
blinks.
Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the 
viewfinder’s shutter speed display will blink. Hold the camera steady 
or use a tripod. When using a zoom  lens, use the wide-angle end to 
reduce blur caused by camera  shake even while handholding the 
camera.
  Take portraits without flash.
In low-light conditions, tell the subject to keep still until the picture is 
taken. Any movement by the subj ect during shooting may result in 
the subject being blurred in the picture.
7  Disabling Flash
Shooting Tips
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In the  mode, you can easily blur  the background and change the 
drive mode and flash firing. You can also choose the ambience you 
want to convey in your images. T he default settings are the same as the 
< A > mode.
* CA stands for Creative Auto.
1Set the Mode Dial to < C>.
2Press the < Q> button. (7 )
X The Quick Control screen will appear.
3Set the desired function.
  Press the < V>  keys to 
select a function.
X The selected function and Feature 
guide (p.69) will appear.
  For the setting procedure and details 
on each function, see pages 79-80.
4Take the picture.
 Press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture.
C  Creative Auto Shooting
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C Creative Auto Shooting
Pressing the < Q> button enables you to set the following:
(1) Ambience-based shots You can choose the ambience you want  to convey in your images. 
Turn the < 6> or < 5> dial to select the desired ambience. You 
can also select it from a list by pressing < 0>. For details, see page 
92.
(2) Blurring/sharpening the background
If you move the index mark toward  the left, the background will look 
more blurred. If you move it to ward the right, the background will 
look more in focus. Set it by pressing the < U> key. You can also 
turn the < 6> or < 5> dial to move the mark.  If you want to blur the 
background, see “Shooting Portraits” on page 82.
Depending on the lens and shoot ing conditions, the background 
may not look so blurred. This function cannot be set (grayed out) 
while the built-in flash is raised in the < a> or < D> mode. If flash is 
used, this setting will not be applied.
Shutter speed (1)
(2)
Battery check Possible shots
ISO speed
Image-recording qualityAperture
(4)(3)
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(3) Drive mode : Turn the  or  dial to select the desired drive 
mode. You can also select it from a list by pressing < 0>.
< u > Single shooting :
Shoot one image at a time.
< o >High-speed continuous shooting :
While you hold down the shutter button completely, shots 
will be taken continuously. You can shoot up to approx. 7.0 
shots per second.
< i > Low-speed continuous shooting :
While you hold down the shutter button completely, shots 
will be taken continuously. You can shoot up to approx. 3.0 
shots per second.
< B >Silent single shooting:
Single shooting with less shooting sound than < u>.
< M >Silent continuous shooting :
Continuous shooting (max. approx. 3.0 shots per second) 
with less shooting sound than < i>.
 Self-timer: 10 sec./remote control :
 Self-timer: 2 sec./remote control :
The picture is taken 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you 
press the shutter button. A re mote controller can also be 
used.
(4) Flash firing : Turn the  or < 5> dial to select the desired 
setting. You can also select it from a list by pressing < 0>.
< a > Auto flash : The flash fires automatically when necessary.
< I > Flash on : The flash fires at all times.
< b > Flash off : The flash is disabled.
 When using the self-timer, se e the   notes on page 113.
  When using < b>, see “Disabling Flash” on page 77.
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