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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 <
A> mode, pressing the shutter button halfway to focus on a 
still subject will lock the focus  on that subject. Recompose the shot 
while keeping the shutter button pr essed halfway, and then press the 
shutter button completely to take the pi cture. This is called “focus lock”. 
Focus lock is also possible in  other Basic Zone modes (except <
5> 
<
C>).
In the <
A> mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera changes) 
during or after focusing, AI Servo AF will take effect to focus on the 
subject continuously. (The beeper will  continue beeping softly.) As long 
as you keep the Area AF frame  positioned over 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 255.
1Set the Live View shooting/Movie 
shooting switch to < A>.
2Display the Live View image on 
the LCD monitor.
Press the  button.
The Live View image will appear on 
the LCD monitor.
3Focus on the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway to 
focus.
When focus is achieved, the AF point 
will turn green and the beeper will 
sound.
4Take the picture.
Press the shutter button completely.
The picture is taken and the captured 
image is displayed on the LCD monitor.
When the playback display ends, the 
camera will return to Live View 
shooting automatically.
Press the  button to exit the 
Live View shooting.
You can also rotate the LCD monitor for different angles (p.40).
A  Live View Shooting
Normal angle Low angleHigh angle 
						

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The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings 
automatically. In places where flash photography is prohibited such as 
in a museum or an aquarium, use the  (Flash Off) mode.
Prevent camera shake if the numeric display (shutter speed) in 
the viewfinder blinks.
Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the 
viewfinder’s shutter speed display wi ll blink. Hold the camera steady 
or use a tripod. When using a z oom lens, use a wide angle to reduce 
blur caused by camera shak e even with handheld shooting.
Take portraits without flash.
In low-light conditions, tell the subjec t to keep still until the picture is 
taken. Any movement by the subjec t 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 set the following functions for shooting: (1) 
Ambience-based shots, (2) Backgr ound blur, (3) Drive mode, and (4) 
Built-in flash firing. The default settings are the same as the <
A> 
mode.
* CA stands for Creative Auto.
1Set the Mode Dial to < C>.
2Press the  button (7).
The Quick Control screen will appear.
3Set the desired function.
Press the   or   
keys to select a function.
The settings of the selected function 
and Feature guide (p.75) will appear.
For the setting procedure and details 
on each function, see pages 85-87.
4Take the picture.
Press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture.
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C Creative Auto Shooting
If you set (1) or (2) when the camera is set for Live View shooting, you 
can see the effect on the screen before you start shooting.
(1) Ambience-based shotsYou can select and shoot with the ambience you want to convey in 
your images. Turn the <
6> or  dial to select the ambience. 
You can also select it from a list by pressing <
0>. For details, see 
page 108.
Shutter speed (1)
(2)
Battery level Possible shots
ISO speed
Image-recording quality
Aperture
(4)
(3) 
						

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(2) Background blur
• If [OFF] is set, the degree of background blur will change 
depending on the brightness.
• If it is set to any setting other than [
OFF], you can adjust the 
background blur regardles s of the brightness.
• If you turn the <
6> or  dial to move the cursor to the right, 
the background will look sharper.
• Turning the <
6> or  dial to move the cursor to the left will 
blur the subject’s background. No te that depending on the lens’s 
maximum aperture (smallest f/number), certain slider adjustments 
may not be selectable (indicated by •).
• If you use Live View shooting,  you can see how the image is 
blurred in front of and behind the point of focus. When you turn the 
<
6> or  dial, [Simulating blur] will be displayed on the 
LCD monitor.
• If you want to blur the background, see “Shooting Portraits” on  page 95.
• Depending on the lens and shooting conditions, the background  may not look so blurred.
• This function cannot be set if you use flash. If <
a> has been set 
and you set background blur, <
b> will be set automatically.
If [ Simulating blur ] is enabled during Live View shooting, the image 
displayed with < g> (p.258) blinking may have more noise than the actual 
image being recorded, or it may look dark. 
						

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C Creative Auto Shooting
(3) Drive mode: Use the  or  dial to make the selection. 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 continuous ly. 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 continuous ly. You can shoot up to 
approx. 3.0 shots per second.
<
B>Silent single shooting:
You can shoot one image at  a time while suppressing 
the camera noise during viewfinder shooting.
<
M>Silent continuous shooting:
You can shoot up to approx. 3.0 shots per second 
continuously while suppressing the camera noise 
during viewfinder shooting.
<
Q>Self-timer: 10 sec./remote control:
<
k>Self-timer: 2 sec./remote control:
The picture is taken 10 seconds or 2 seconds after 
you press the shutter button. A remote controller can 
also be used.
(4) Built-in flash firing: Turn the  or  dial to select the 
desired setting. You can also select  it from a list by pressing <
0>.
<
a>Auto built-in flash: The flash fires automatically when  necessary.
<
I>Built-in flash on: The flash fires at all times.
<
b>Built-in flash off: The flash is disabled.
 When using the self-timer, see the   notes on page 140.
 When using < b>, see “Disabling Flash” on page 83. 
						

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The camera will automatically choose the appropriate settings when you select a shooting mode for your subject or scene.
1Set the Mode Dial to .
2Press the  button (7).
The Quick Control screen will appear.
3Select a shooting mode.
Press the   or   
keys to select the desired shooting 
mode’s icon.
Turn the  or  dial to select 
a shooting mode.
You can also select the shooting 
mode icon and press <
0> to display 
a selection of shooting modes from 
which you can select one.
Available Shooting Modes in the < 8> Mode
8: Special Scene Mode
Shooting ModePageShooting ModePage
PFood p.89GHDR Backlight Control p.94
CKids p.902Portrait p.95
x Candlelight p.913Landscape p.96
6Night Portrait p.924Close-up p.97
FHandheld Night Scene p.935 Sports p.98 
						

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When shooting food, use  (Food). The photo will look bright and 
appetizing. Also, depending on the light source, the reddish tinge will be 
suppressed in the pictures taken under tungsten lights, etc.
 Change the color tone.
You can change [Color tone]. To increase the food’s reddish tinge, 
set it toward [
Warm]. Set it toward [Cool] if it looks too red.
 Avoid using flash.If you use flash, the light may reflec t off the dish or food and results 
in unnatural shadows. By default, <
b> (Built-in flash off) is set. Try 
to prevent camera shake when shoot ing in low-light conditions.
P Shooting Food
Shooting Tips
 Since this mode lets you shoot the food in appetizing color tones, human 
subjects may be shot in an unsuitable skin tone.
 The warm color cast of  subjects may fade.
 When multiple light sources are included on the screen, the warm color 
cast of the picture may not be lessened.
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When you want to continuously focus on and shoot children running around, use  (Kids). Skin tones will look healthy.
Track the subject with the Area AF frame.Press the shutter button halfway to start autofocusing in Area AF 
frame. During autofocusing, the beeper will continue beeping softly. 
If focus cannot be achieved, the focus indicator <
o> will blink.
Shoot continuously.
The default setting is  (High-speed continuous shooting*). 
When you want to take the picture, press the shutter button 
completely. If you hold down the shutter button, you can shoot 
continuously while maint aining autofocusing to capture changes in 
the subject’s facial  expression and movement.
* Viewfinder shooting: max. approx. 7.0 shots/sec., Live View shooting: max. 
approx. 5.0 shots/sec.
C  Shooting Children
Shooting Tips
 While the flash is recycling, “ buSY” is displayed in the viewfinder and on 
the LCD panel, and a picture cannot be taken. Take the picture after this 
display turns off. During Live View shooting, “ BUSY” is displayed on the 
LCD monitor, and you cannot view the subject.
 See the cautions on page 99.