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In the  mode, you can easily change  the depth of field and drive 
mode. You can also choose the ambience you want to convey in your 
images. The 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)
XThe Quick Control screen will appear.
3Set the desired function.
  Press the < V> key to select a 
function.
XThe selected function and Feature 
guide (p.63) will appear.
  For setting procedure and details on 
each function, see pages 72-73.
4Take the picture.
 Press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture.
C  Creative Auto Shooting
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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 
84.
(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. If you want to blur the background, see “Shooting\
 
Portraits” on page 75. Set it by pressing the < U> key. You can 
also use the < 6> or < 5> dial to move the mark.
Depending on the lens and shooting conditions, the background 
may not look so blurred.
Shutter speed(1)
(2)
Battery check Possible shots
ISO speed
Image-recording quality
Aperture
(3)
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C Creative Auto Shooting
(3) Drive mode : Press the  key to select the desired drive mode. 
You can also select the drive mode by turning the < 6> or < 5> 
dial, or pressing < 0> to select it from a list.
< u >  Single shooting :
Shoot one image at a time.
< i >  Continuous shooting :
While you hold down the shutte r button completely, shots will be 
taken continuously. You can shoot  up to approx. 4.5 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 remote controller can also be used.
When using the self-timer, see the   notes on page 100.
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When you set a shooting mode suiting the scene, the camera sets the 
optimum settings automatically.
1Set the Mode Dial to .
2Press the < Q> button. (7)
XThe Quick Control screen will appear.
3Select the shooting mode.
  Press the < V> key to select the 
shooting mode section.
  Turn the < 6> or  dial to select 
a shooting mode.
  You can also select a shooting mode 
from a list by selecting the shooting 
mode section and pressing < 0>.
Available Shooting Modes in the < 8> Mode
8: Special Scene Mode
Shooting ModePageShooting ModePage
2Portraitp.756Night Portraitp.79
3Landscapep.76FHandheld Night Scenep.80
4Close-upp.77G HDR Backlight Control p.81
5Spo rtsp.78
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The  (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human 
subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and the hair look softer.
  The further the distance between the subject and background, 
the better.
The further the distance between t he subject and background, the 
more blurred the background will l ook. The subject will also stand 
out better in front of a plain, dark background.
  Use a telephoto lens.
If you have a zoom lens, use the telephoto end to fill the frame with 
the subject from the waist up. Move in closer if necessary.
  Focus the face.
Check that the AF point covering the face flashes in red. For close-
ups of the face, focus the eyes.
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Shooting Tips
The default setting is < i> (Continuous shooting).  If you hold down the 
shutter button, you can shoot continuo usly to obtain different poses and 
facial expressions (max.  approx. 4.5 shots/sec.).
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Use the  (Landscape) mode for  wide scenery or to have 
everything in focus from near to fa r. For vivid blues and greens, and 
very sharp and crisp images.
 With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end.
When using the wide-angle end of a  zoom lens, objects near and far 
will be in focus better than at the telephoto end. It also adds breadth 
to landscapes.
  Shooting night scenes.
When shooting night scenes, use a  tripod to prevent camera shake.
3 Shooting Landscapes
Shooting Tips
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When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the 
< 4 > (Close-up) mode. To make small  things appear much larger, use a 
macro lens (sold separately).
 Use a simple background.
A simple background makes the  flower, etc., stand out better.
  Move as close as possib le to the subject.
Check the lens for its minimum  focusing distance. Some lenses 
have indications such as < 40.25m/0.8ft>. The lens minimum 
focusing distance is measured from the  (focal plane) mark on 
the top left of the camera to the subject. If you are too close to the 
subject, the focus confirmation light < o> will blink.
  With a zoom lens, use the telephoto end.
If you have a zoom lens, using the telephoto end will make the 
subject look larger.
4 Shooting Close-ups
Shooting Tips
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To photograph a moving subject, whether it is a child running or a 
moving vehicle, use the  (Sports) mode.
  Use a telephoto lens.
Using a telephoto lens is recomm ended so you can shoot from afar.
  Use the center AF point to focus.
Aim the center AF point over th e subject, then press the shutter 
button halfway to autofocus. Duri ng autofocusing, the beeper will 
continue beeping softly. If focu s cannot be achieved, the focus 
confirmation light < o> will blink.
The default setting is < i> (Continuous shooting). When you want 
to take the picture, press the shutter button completely. If you hold 
down the shutter button, continu ous shooting (max. approx. 4.5 
shots per sec.) and autofocusing will take effect to capture the 
movement of the subject.
5  Shooting Moving Subjects
Shooting Tips
Under low light when camera shake is prone to oc cur, the viewfinder’s 
shutter speed display on th e bottom left will blink. Hold the camera steady 
and shoot.
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To shoot people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in the 
background, use the < 6> (Night Portrait) mode. Flash is required. 
Using a tripod is also recommended.
  Use a wide-angle lens, Speedlite, and a tripod.
When using a zoom lens, use the  wide-angle end to obtain a wide 
night view. Also, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
  Also shoot in another shooting modes.
Since camera shake is prone to occu r with night shots, shooting also 
with < A> and < F> is recommended.
6 Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod)
Shooting Tips
  Tell the subject to keep st ill even after the flash fires.
  If you use the self-timer together with flash, the self-timer lamp will light 
up briefly after th e picture is taken.
  During Live View shooting, it may be di fficult to focus dots of light such as 
in a night scene. In such a case,  you should set the AF method to [ Quick 
mode ] and shoot. If it is still difficult  to focus, set the lens’ focus mode 
switch to [ MF] and focus manually.
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Normally, a tripod is necessary to steady your camera when shooting a 
night scene. However, with the < F> (Handheld Night Scene) mode, 
you can shoot night scenes while  handholding the camera. In this 
mode, four shots are taken continuously for each picture, and a 
resulting bright image with reduced  camera shake is recorded.
  Hold the camera firmly.
While shooting, hold the camera firmly and steadily. If any of the four 
shots are greatly misaligned due to  camera shake, etc., they may 
not align properly in the final image.
  When including a human subject:
With flash, you can shoot both the human subject and night scene 
background while handholding the camera. To take a nice portrait, 
the first shot will use flash. Tell th e person not to move until all four 
continuous shots are taken.
F  Shooting Night Scenes (Handheld)
Shooting Tips
See the cautions on page 82.
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