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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 AF point on the su bject 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 149.
1Display the Live View image on 
the LCD monitor.
 Press the < A> button.
X The Live View image will appear on 
the LCD monitor.
2Focus 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.
3Take the picture.
  Press the shutter button completely.
X The picture will be taken 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 < A> button to end the 
Live View shooting.
A  Live View Shooting
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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 < 7> (Flash Off) mode.
  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 subjec t 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 set the followi ng functions before shooting:  
(1) Extra Effect Shot, (2) Ambienc e-based shots, (3) Background blur, 
(4) Drive/self-timer mode, and (5) Flash firing. The default setting\
s are 
the same as the  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 < S> cross keys to select 
the function.
X The selected function and Feature 
guide (p.52) will appear.
  Press < 0> to set the function.
  For the setting procedure and details 
on each function, see page 65.
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:  If you 
set (1), (2) or (3) when the camera is  set for Live View shooting, you can 
see the effect on the screen before you start shooting.
(1) Extra Effect Shot
• You can select any of the following effects before shooting: Creative  filters (p.157), Picture Styles (p.1 01), and Ambience-based shots (p.82).
• Turn the  dial to select [ : Enable]. Tap on [ 2] to return to 
the Quick Control screen. You can also press < 0> and make 
the selection.
• Turn the < 6> dial to select a shooting effect.
• When you take a picture, two image s will be recorded. One with the 
effect applied and one without. Imme diately after you take a picture, 
both images will be di splayed together. The im age without the effect 
is displayed on the left and the one with the effect will be on the right.
Registering your favorite shooting effects
• During the image review immediately after shooting and during 
playback, the image applied with t he effect will have the < > icon. 
After you press the < O> button and then the < B> button, 
you can check which shooting effect was applied.
•You can register up to t wo shooting effects under [9:Favorite effect].• When you select the registered [9:Favorite effect ], you can 
shoot with that shooting effect applied. You can also overwrite the 
[9:Favorite effect ].
(2)
(3)
(5)
ISO speed (4)
(1)
Shutter speed
If you are using an Eye-Fi 
card and have set it to erase images after their 
transfer, the image without the effect  will not be displayed during the 
playback immediately after shooting.
Aperture
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(2) Ambience-based shots
• You can choose the ambience you want  to convey in your images.
• Turn the < 6> dial to select the ambience. You can also select it 
from a list by pressing . For details, see page 82.
(3) Background blur
• If [ OFF] is set, the degree of  background blur will change 
depending on the brightness.
• If it is set to other than [ OFF], you can adjust the background blur 
regardless of brightness.
• If you turn the < 6> dial to move the cursor to the right, the 
background will look sharper.
• Turning the < 6> dial to move the cursor to the left will blur the 
subject’s background. Note that depending on the lens’ maximum 
aperture (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 po int of focus. While you turn the 
< 6 > dial, [ Simulating blur ] will be displayed on the LCD 
monitor.
• If you want to blur the background, see “Shooting Portraits” on  page 68.
• 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 effective during Live  View shooting, the image 
shown while < g> (p.152) is blinking may  have more noise than the 
actual image being recorded  or it may look dark.
  You cannot set both (1) Extra Effect  Shot and (2) Ambience-based shots 
at the same time.
  You cannot set both (1) Extra Effect  Shot and (3) Background blur at the 
same time.
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C Creative Auto Shooting
(4) Drive/self-timer mode: Use the < 6> 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.
< i >Continuous shooting:
While you hold down the shutter button completely, 
shots will be taken continuously. You can shoot up to 
approx. 4 shots per second.
< Q >Self-timer: 10sec./remote control :
The picture is taken 10 seconds after you press the 
shutter button. A remote c ontroller can also be used.
< l >Self-timer: 2 sec. :
The picture is taken 2 seconds after you press the 
shutter button. 
< q >Self-timer: Continuous :
Press the < W> < X> keys to set the number of 
multiple shots (2 to 10) to  be taken with the self-timer. 
10 seconds after you press the shutter button, the set 
number of multiple shots will be taken.
(5) Flash firing : Turn the  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 110.
  When using < b>, see “Disabling Flash” on page 63.
  If you have set Ex tra Effect Shot,   cannot be set.
  If you have set Ba ckground blur, you cannot use flash.
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The  (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human 
subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and 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 against an uncluttered 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. For close-ups of 
the face, focus on the eyes.
2 Shooting Portraits
Shooting Tips
The default setting is < i> (Continuous shooting). If you hold down the 
shutter button, you can shoot continuous ly to capture subtle changes in the 
subject’s pose and facial express ion (max. approx. 4 shots/sec.).
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Use the  (Landscape) mode for  wide scenery or to have 
everything in focus from near to far. 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 te lephoto end. It also adds breadth 
to landscapes.
  Shooting night scenes.
The < 3> mode is also good for night scenes because it disables 
the built-in flash. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
3  Shooting Landscapes
Shooting Tips
The flash will not fire even in  backlit or low-light conditions.
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When you want to shoot flowers or small things up close, use the  
(Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a 
macro lens (sold separately).
  Use a simple background.
A simple background makes small objects such as flowers 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> on them. The lens 
minimum focusing distance is measured from the < V> (focal 
plane) mark on the top of the came ra to the subject. If you are too 
close to the subject, the fo cus confirmation light  will blink.
If you use flash and the bottom of the picture looks unusually dark, 
move away from the subject.
  With a zoom lens, use the telephoto end.
If you have a zoom lens, using t he telephoto end will make the 
subject look larger.
4  Shooting Close-ups
Shooting Tips
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