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You can set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. With flash, the 
flash exposure will be set automatically to  match the aperture that was set. 
The flash sync speed can be set within 1/200  sec. to 1/30 sec. or to bulb.
*  stands for Manual.
1Set the Mode Dial to < a>.
2Set the shutter speed and aperture.
  To set the shutter speed, turn the 
 dial.
 
To set the aperture, hold down the 
 button and turn the  dial.
3Set the exposure and take the 
picture.
 The exposure level indicator in the 
viewfinder indicates the exposure level 
up to ±2 stops from the standard 
exposure index at t he center. While you 
change the shutter sp eed and aperture, 
the exposure level mark will move. You 
can decide which expo sure level to set.
In step 2, turn the  dial to the left to set < BULB>. A bulb exposure 
keeps the shutter open for as long as  you hold down the shutter button. 
It can be used to photograph firework s, etc. The elapsed exposure time 
will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
For bulb exposures, using a tripod  and Remote Switch (p.194) is 
recommended.
a: Manual Exposure
< 6 >
 + < 6>
Exposure level markStandard exposure index
Bulb Exposures
 
Since bulb exposures produce more  noise than usual, the image might 
look rough or grainy. You can redu ce this noise by setting the [7 
Custom Functions (C.Fn) ] menu’s [Long exp. noise reduction ] to [1: 
Auto ] or [2: On ] (p.185).
  The Auto Lighting Optimi zer (p.186) will not work.  
						

							
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Objects in the foreground and background will be in focus automatically. 
All the AF points will function to  detect the subject, and the aperture 
required to attain the necessary depth of field will be set automatically.
* < 8 > stands for Auto-Depth of field.  This mode sets the depth of field automatically.
1Set the Mode Dial to .
2Focus the subject.
 Aim the AF points over the subjects 
and press the shutter button halfway. 
(0 )
  All the subjects covered by the AF 
points flashing in red will be in focus.
3Take the picture.
 The aperture display in the viewfinder blinks.
The exposure is correct, but the desired depth of field cannot be 
obtained. Either use a wide-angle lens  or move farther away from 
the subjects.
  The shutter speed display in the viewfinder blinks.
If the “ 30” shutter speed blinks, it means  that the subject is too dark. 
Increase the ISO speed. If the “ 4000” shutter speed blinks, it means 
that the subject is too bright. Decrease the ISO speed.
  A slow shutter speed has been set.
Use a tripod.
 I want to use flash.
Flash can be used, however, the result will be the same as using the 
 mode with flash. The desired d epth of field will not be obtained.
8: Automatic Depth-of-Field AE
FAQ  
						

							
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The metering mode determines the exposure. Different metering modes 
measure the subject brightness differently. Normally, evaluative 
metering is recommended.
1Select the [Metering mode].
 Under the [ 2] tab, select [ Metering 
mode ], then press < 0>.
2Set the metering mode.
  Press the < U> key to select the 
metering mode, then press < 0>.
q Evaluative metering 
This is an all-around  metering mode suited for 
portraits and even backlit subjects. The camera 
sets the exposure automatically to suit the 
scene. This metering mode is set automatically 
in the Basic Zone modes.
w Partial metering
Effective when the background is much brighter 
than the subject due to backlighting, etc. The gray 
area in the figure is w here the metering is 
weighted to obtain the standard exposure.
r Spot metering
This is for metering a specif ic part of the subject or 
scene. The gray area in the  left figure is where the 
metering is weighted to  obtain the standard 
exposure. This metering mode is for advanced users.
e Center-weighted average metering
The metering is weighted  at the center and then 
averaged for the entire scene. This metering 
mode is for advanced users.
q  Changing the Metering Mode N  
						

							
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Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure set by the 
camera. You can make the image look  brighter (increased exposure) or 
darker (decreased exposure). 
The exposure compensation setting will 
not be automatically canceled when  you turn off the camera. After 
taking the picture, reset the exposure compensation to zero.
Set exposure compensation if  the exposure (without flash) does not come out as 
desired. This feature can be used in the Creative Zone modes (except ).
Making it brighter
Hold down the < O> button and 
turn the < 6> dial to the right. 
(Increased exposure)
Making it darker Hold down the < O> button and 
turn the < 6> dial to the left. 
(Decreased exposure)
X As shown in the figure, the exposure 
level is displayed on the LCD monitor 
and in the viewfinder.
  After taking the picture, hold down the 
 button and turn the < 6> 
dial to reset the exposure 
compensation to zero.
Setting Exposure Compensation N
O Setting Exposure Compensation
Increased exposure for a brighter image
Decreased exposure for a darker image
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Setting Exposure CompensationN
Set flash exposure compensation if  the flash exposure of the subject does not come out as desired.
1Select [Flash control].
 Under the [ 1] tab, select [ Flash 
control ], then press < 0>.
2Select [Built-in flash func. setting].
  Select [ Built-in flash func. setting ], 
then press < 0>.
3Select [Flash exp. comp].
  Select [ Flash exp. comp ], then press 
< 0 >.
4Set the flash exposure compensation amount.
 To make the flash  exposure brighter, 
press the <
Z> key. (Incr eased exposure)
Or to make it darker, press the  key. 
(Decreased exposure)
  After setting the flash exposure 
compensation amount, press < 0>.
X
When you press the shutte r button halfway, the 
 icon and flash exposure compensation 
amount will be displayed on the LCD monitor 
and the <
y> icon will appear in the viewfinder.
 After taking the picture, do  steps 1 to 4 to return 
the flash exposure compens ation amount to zero.
y Flash Exposure Compensation N
 The flash exposure compensation am ount can also be set or canceled 
with the Quick Cont rol screen (p.102).
 
The exposure compensation can also be set with [2  Expo. comp./AEB] menu (p.86).
If the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu’s [Auto Lighting Optimizer] 
(p.186) is set to a setting other than [3: Disable], the image may look bright even if 
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This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the 
exposure automatically with three s hots as shown below. You can then 
choose the best exposure. This is ca lled AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing).
1Select [Expo. comp./AEB].
 Under the [ 2] tab, select [ Expo. 
comp./AEB ], then press < 0>.
2Set the AEB amount.
  Turn the < 6> dial to set the AEB 
amount.
  Press the < U> key to set the 
exposure compensation amount. If 
AEB is combined with exposure 
compensation, AEB will be applied 
centering on the exposure 
compensation amount.
  Press < 0> to set it.
  When you press the shutter button 
halfway, the AEB amount will be 
displayed on the LCD monitor.
3Take the picture.
 Focus and press the shutter button 
completely. The three bracketed 
shots will be taken in this sequence: 
Standard, decreased exposure, and 
increased exposure.
3  Auto Exposure Bracketing N
Standard exposure Darker exposure
(Decreased exposure) Brighter exposure
(Increased exposure)
AEB amount  
						

							
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3 Auto Exposure Bracketing N
 Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB amount display.
  The AEB setting will be canceled automa tically if the power switch is 
set to < 2>, flash recycling is complete, etc.
  Using AEB with continuous shooting.
If  continuous shooting (p.68)  has been set and you press the 
shutter button completely, the th ree bracketed shots will be taken 
continuously in this sequence:  Standard, decreased exposure, and 
increased exposure.
  Using AEB with < u> single shooting.
Press the shutter button three time s to take the three bracketed 
shots. The three bracketed shots  will be exposed in the following 
sequence: Standard, decreased exposure, and increased exposure.
  Using AEB with exposure compensation.
Centering on the exposure com pensation amount, AEB will be 
applied.
  Using AEB with the self-timer or wireless remote control.
With the self-timer or wireless remote control (< Q> or < l>), you 
can take three continuous shots. With < q> set, the number of 
continuous shots will be three ti mes the number set (p.55).
Canceling AEB
Shooting Tips
 Neither flash nor bulb exposu res can be used with AEB.
  If the [ 7 Custom Func tions (C.Fn)] menu’s [Auto Lighting Optimizer ] 
(p.186) is set to  other than [3: Disable], the AEB may not be so effective.  
						

							
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You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters 
like [ Sharpness ] and [Contrast ]. To see the resulting effects, take test 
shots. To customize [ Monochrome], see page 90.
1Select [Picture Style].
 Under the [ 2] tab, select [ Picture 
Style ], then press < 0>.
X The Picture Style selection screen will 
appear.
2Select a Picture Style.
  Select a Picture Style, then press the 
 button.
X The Detail set. screen will appear.
3Select a parameter.
  Select a parameter such as 
[Sharpness ], then press < 0>.
4Set the parameter.
  Press the < U> key to adjust the 
parameter as desired, then press 
< 0 >.
  Press the < M> button to save 
the adjusted parameter. The Picture 
Style selection screen will reappear.
X Any parameter settings different from 
the default will be displayed in blue.
A  Customizing a Picture Style N  
						

							
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A Customizing a Picture Style N
 Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
To make it less sharp, set it toward the  E end. The closer it is to  E, 
the softer the image will look.
To make it sharper, set it toward the  F end. The closer it is to  F, the 
sharper the image will look.
 Contrast Adjusts the image contrast and the vividness of colors.
To decrease the contrast, set it towa rd the minus end. The closer it is 
to  G, the blander the image will look.
To increase the contrast, set it toward  the plus end. The closer it is to 
H , the crisper the image will look.
 Saturation The image’s color saturation can be adjusted.
To decrease the color saturation,  set it toward the minus end.
The closer it is to  G, the lighter the colors will look.
To increase the color saturation,  set it toward the plus end. The 
closer it is to  H, the deeper the colors will look.
 Color tone The skin tones can be adjusted.
To make the skin tone redder, set it toward the minus end. The 
closer it is to  G, the redder the skin tone will look.
To make the skin tone less red, set  it toward the plus end. The closer 
it is to  H, the more yellow the skin tone will look.
Parameter Settings and Effects
  By selecting [ Default set.] in step 3, you can  revert the respective 
Picture Style to its defa ult parameter settings.
  The above adjustments will not be appl ied to the Picture Styles used in 
the < C> (Creative Auto) mode.  
						

							
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For Monochrome, you can also set [ Filter effect] and [Toning effect ] in 
addition to [ Sharpness] and [Contrast ] explained on the preceding 
page.
kFilter Effect
With a filter effect applied to a 
monochrome image, you can make 
white clouds or green trees stand out 
more. 
lToning Effect
By applying a toning effect, you can 
create a monochrome image in that 
color. It can make the image look more 
impressive.
The following can be selected: [ N:None] 
[ S:Sepia ] [B:Blue ] [P:Purple ] 
[ G:Green ].
Monochrome Adjustment
FilterSample Effects
N: NoneNormal black-and-white image with no filter effects.
Ye: YellowThe blue sky will look  more natural, and the wh ite clouds will look 
crisper.
Or: OrangeThe blue sky will look  slightly darker. The sunset will look more 
brilliant.
R: RedThe blue sky will look quite dark. Fa ll leaves will look crisper and 
brighter.
G: GreenSkin tones and lips will look fine. Tr ee leaves will look crisper and 
brighter.
Increasing the [ Contrast] will make the filter  effect more pronounced.