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• Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than [\
G],
make sure the function is available in that mode ( = 120 – 126).
P Mode
More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style
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• Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than [\
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make sure the function is available in that mode ( = 120 – 126).
P Mode
More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style
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Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) ...............52
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51 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide Tv, Av, and M Mode • Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than [\ G], make sure the function is available in that mode ( = 120 – 126). P Mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style 4 Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) ...............52 Image Brightness...
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Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)
You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting \
style.
1 Enter [ G] mode.
zzSet the mode dial to [
G].
2 Customize the settings as
desired (= 52 – 64), and
then shoot.
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Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)
You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting \
style.
1 Enter [ G] mode.
zzSet the mode dial to [
G].
2 Customize the settings as
desired (= 52 – 64), and
then shoot.
• If adequate exposure cannot be...")
52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide Tv, Av, and M Mode Still ImagesMovies Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting \ style. 1 Enter [ G] mode. zzSet the mode dial to [ G]. 2 Customize the settings as desired (= 52 – 64), and then shoot. • If adequate exposure cannot be...
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2 Compose the shot and shoot.
zzAfter one shot, AE is unlocked and [] is
no longer displayed.
• AE: Auto Exposure
• After the exposure is locked, you can adjust the combination of shutter \
speed
and aperture value by turning the < 5> dial (Program Shift).
Still Images
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2 Compose the shot and shoot.
zzAfter one shot, AE is unlocked and [] is
no longer displayed.
• AE: Auto Exposure
• After the exposure is locked, you can adjust the combination of shutter \
speed
and aperture value by turning the < 5> dial (Program Shift).
Still Images
Changing the...")
53 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide Tv, Av, and M Mode 2 Compose the shot and shoot. zzAfter one shot, AE is unlocked and [] is no longer displayed. • AE: Auto Exposure • After the exposure is locked, you can adjust the combination of shutter \ speed and aperture value by turning the < 5> dial (Program Shift). Still Images Changing the...
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Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)
Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces \
or
backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal \
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Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)
Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces \
or
backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal \
brightness.
Insufficient overall image contrast can also be automatically corrected...")
54 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide Tv, Av, and M Mode Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces \ or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal \ brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast can also be automatically corrected...
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Custom White BalanceFor image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust \
white
balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white
balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot.
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Custom White BalanceFor image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust \
white
balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white
balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot.
zzFollow the steps in...")
55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide Tv, Av, and M Mode Still ImagesMovies Custom White BalanceFor image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust \ white balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot. zzFollow the steps in...
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• White balance ( = 54) cannot be set in [] or [] modes.
• With [] and [] modes, colors other than people’s skin tone may
change. These settings may not produce the expected results with
some skin tones.
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• White balance ( = 54) cannot be set in [] or [] modes.
• With [] and [] modes, colors other than people’s skin tone may
change. These settings may not produce the expected results with
some skin tones.
Still ImagesMovies
Custom ColorChoose the desired level of image contrast,...")
56 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide Tv, Av, and M Mode • White balance ( = 54) cannot be set in [] or [] modes. • With [] and [] modes, colors other than people’s skin tone may change. These settings may not produce the expected results with some skin tones. Still ImagesMovies Custom ColorChoose the desired level of image contrast,...
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• Cannot be used with the self-timer ( = 33) or [Blink Detection]
(= 39).
• Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow
down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the
zoom position.
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• Cannot be used with the self-timer ( = 33) or [Blink Detection]
(= 39).
• Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow
down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the
zoom position.
• As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down.
• Shooting...")
57 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide Tv, Av, and M Mode • Cannot be used with the self-timer ( = 33) or [Blink Detection] (= 39). • Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position. • As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down. • Shooting...
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Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can
specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button hal\
fway
to have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the positio\
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Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can
specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button hal\
fway
to have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the positio\
n
you
specified....")
58 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide Tv, Av, and M Mode Still ImagesMovies Shooting in Manual Focus Mode When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button hal\ fway to have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the positio\ n you specified....
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Digital Tele-Converter
The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.6x or 2\
.0x.
This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster than it\
would be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to the same z\
oom
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Digital Tele-Converter
The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.6x or 2\
.0x.
This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster than it\
would be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to the same z\
oom
factor.
zzPress...")
59 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide Tv, Av, and M Mode Still ImagesMovies Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.6x or 2\ .0x. This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster than it\ would be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to the same z\ oom factor. zzPress...
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Face AiAF
• Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative
metering only), and white balance ([] only).
• After you aim the camera at the subject, a white frame is displayed
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• Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative
metering only), and white balance ([] only).
• After you aim the camera at the subject, a white frame is displayed
around the person’s face determined by the camera to be the main...")
60 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide Tv, Av, and M Mode Still ImagesMovies Face AiAF • Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only), and white balance ([] only). • After you aim the camera at the subject, a white frame is displayed around the person’s face determined by the camera to be the main...