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    Shooting
    It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.
    zSubjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings
    zScenes with a mixture of near and far subjects.
    z
    Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the compositionzSubjects that are moving quickly
    zSubjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as 
    possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass.
    Setting the [AiAF] function to [Off] (p. 31) makes shooting 
    easier since the camera focuses using the center AF frame 
    only.
    Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects
    (Focus Lock)
     
    Shooting Mode
    1(Rec.) Menu [AiAF] [Off].
    See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
    2Aim the camera so that an object at the 
    same focal distance as the main subject is 
    centered in the viewfinder or in the AF 
    frame displayed on the LCD monitor.
    3Press the shutter button halfway.
    4Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as 
    desired and press the shutter button fully.
     
    						
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    Metering Methods
    Switching between Metering Modes
    Shooting Mode 
    1FUNC. Menu * (Evaluative).
    See Menus and Settings (p. 29)* Default setting.
    zUse the   or   button to select 
    the metering mode and press the 
    FUNC./SET button. 
    Evaluative
    Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, 
    including backlit scenes. The camera divides images 
    into several zones for metering. It evaluates complex 
    lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, 
    the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, 
    and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the 
    main subject.
    Center 
    Weighted 
    AverageAverages the light metered from the entire frame, but 
    gives greater weight to the subject matter at the 
    center.
    Spot
    Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center 
    of the LCD monitor. Use this setting when you want to 
    set the exposure on the subject in the center of the 
    monitor.
     
    						
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    Shooting
    Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the 
    subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background 
    or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots.
    To Cancel the Exposure Compensation
    Restore the compensation value to [0]. 
    Exposure compensation is not available in the   or   My 
    Colors mode.
    Adjusting the Exposure Compensation
    Shooting Mode 
    1FUNC. Menu * (Exposure Compensation).
    See Menus and Settings (p. 29)*Default setting.
    zUse the   or   button to adjust 
    the exposure compensation and 
    press the FUNC./SET button. 
     
    						
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    You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark 
    subjects appear brighter.
    To Cancel the Long Shutter Mode
    Press the MENU button when the Long Shutter FUNC. menu is 
    displayed.
    Shooting in Long Shutter Mode
    Shooting Mode 
    1(Rec.) Menu [Long Shutter] [On].
    See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
    2FUNC. Menu * (Exposure Compensation)  .
    See Menus and Settings (p. 29)* Default setting.
    3Use the   or   button to select the shutter 
    speed .
    zThe higher the value, the brighter 
    the image and the lower the value, 
    the darker the image.
     
    						
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    Shooting
    zUse the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was 
    recorded at the desired brightness.
    zPlease note that camera shake becomes a factor at low 
    shutter speeds. If the camera shake warning   appears 
    on the LCD monitor, secure the camera to a tripod before 
    shooting.
    zUse of the flash may result in an over-exposed image. If 
    this occurs, shoot with the flash set to  .
    zThe following are unavailable:
    - Exposure Compensation
    - Metering
    - ISO speed: AUTO
    - Flash: Auto, Auto with Red-Eye Reduction
    The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the 
    recorded image increases at long shutter speeds. This 
    camera, however, applies special processing to images shot 
    at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the 
    noise, thereby producing high-quality images. A certain 
    amount of processing time, however, may be required before 
    the next image can be shot.
     
    						
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    Normally, the   (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal 
    white balance. When the   setting cannot produce natural looking 
    colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the 
    light source. 
    White Balance Settings 
    Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)
    Shooting Mode 
    1FUNC. Menu * (Auto).
    See Menus and Settings (p. 29)* Default setting.
    zUse the   or   button to select 
    a white balance setting and press 
    the FUNC./SET button.
    Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera
    Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day
    Cloudy For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies
    Tungsten For recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3-
    wavelength fluorescent lighting
    Fluorescent For recording under warm-white, cool-white or warm-
    white (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting
    Fluorescent H For recording under daylight fluorescent, or daylight 
    fluorescent-type 3-wavelength fluorescent lighting
    CustomFor recording with the optimal white balance data 
    retained in the camera from a white-colored object, 
    such as white paper or cloth
    This setting cannot be adjusted when the   or   photo 
    effect is selected. 
     
    						
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    Shooting
    Using the Custom White Balance 
    You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal 
    setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera 
    evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, 
    or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the 
    standard white color.
    In particular, take a custom white balance reading for the 
    following situations that are difficult for the 
     (Auto) setting 
    to detect correctly.
    zShooting close-ups
    zShooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or 
    forest)
    zShooting with a peculiar source of light (such as a 
    mercury-vapor lamp)
    1FUNC. Menu * (Auto)  (Custom).
    See Menus and Settings (p. 29)
    * Default setting.
    2Aim the camera at a piece of white 
    paper or cloth and press  .
    zEnsure that the center frame is completely filled with 
    the white image. 
     
    						
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    zYou are recommended to set the shooting mode to 
     and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] 
    before setting a custom white balance.
    The correct white balance may not be obtained 
    when the exposure setting is incorrect (image 
    appears completely black or white).
    zShoot with the same settings as when reading the 
    white balance data. If the settings differ, the optimal 
    white balance may not be set.
    In particular, the following should not be changed.
    - ISO Speed
    -Flash
    Setting the flash to on or off is recommended. If 
    the flash fires when reading the white balance 
    data with the flash set to   (auto) or   (auto 
    with red-eye reduction), make sure that you also 
    use the flash when you shoot.
    zSince the white balance data cannot be read in 
    Stitch Assist mode, preset the white balance in 
    another shooting mode beforehand.
    zThe camera will retain the custom white balance 
    setting that you record even if you reset the camera 
    to the default settings (p. 35).
     
    						
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    Shooting
    By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look 
    and feel of the pictures you take.
    Photo Effect Settings
    Changing the Photo Effect
    Shooting Mode 
    1FUNC. Menu * (Effect Off).
    See Menus and Settings (p. 29)*Default setting.
    zUse the   or   button to select 
    a photo effect and press the 
    FUNC./SET button. 
    Effect OffRecords normally with this setting.
    VividEmphasizes the contrast and color saturation to 
    record bold colors.
    NeutralTones down the contrast and color saturation to 
    record neutral hues.
    Low SharpeningRecords subjects with softened outlines.
    SepiaRecords in sepia tones.
    B/WRecords in black and white.
     
    						
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    A My Colors mode easily changes the colors in an image when it is 
    shot, allowing you to alter the balance between red, green and blue, 
    transform pale or tanned skin or change a color specified in the 
    LCD monitor into a different color. Since they work with both stills 
    and movies, these modes let you enjoy producing various image or 
    movie effects.
    However, depending on the shooting conditions, the images may 
    appear rough or you may not get the expected color. Before you try 
    to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you 
    shoot trial images and check the results.
    Moreover, the camera will record both the My Colors image and the 
    original unaltered image if you set [Save Original] (p. 31) to [On].
    My Colors Settings
    Shooting in a My Colors Mode
    Shooting Mode 
    Positive Film
    Use this option to make red, green or blue colors 
    more intense like the Vivid Red, Vivid Green or Vivid 
    Blue effects. It can produce intense natural-
    appearing colors like those obtained with positive 
    film.
    Lighter Skin 
    To n e *  Use this option to make skin tones lighter.
    Darker Skin 
    To n e *  Use this option to make skin tones darker.
    Vivid Blue Use this option to emphasize blue tints. It makes 
    blue subjects, such as the sky or ocean, more vivid.
    Vivid GreenUse this option to emphasize green tints. It makes 
    green subjects, such as mountains, new growth, 
    flowers and lawns, more vivid.
    Vivid Red Use this option to emphasize red tints. It makes red 
    subjects, such as flowers or cars, more vivid.
    Color AccentUse this option to have only the color specified in the 
    LCD monitor remain and to transform all others to 
    black and white.
     
    						
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