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Use the  (Landscape) mode for wide sce nery, night scenes, or to 
have everything in focus from near to far. The greens and blues also 
become more vivid and sharper than with < 1> (Full Auto).
  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.
Since the built-in flash will be disabled, this 
mode < 3> is also good for night scenes. 
Use a tripod to prevent camera shake. If 
you want to photograph a person against a 
night scene, set the Mode Dial to < 6> 
(Night Portrait) and use a tripod (p.54).
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 sma ll 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 to the subject as close as possible.
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 < V> (focal plane) mark on 
the camera to the subject. If you are too close to the subject, the 
focus confirmation light < o> will blink.
Under low light, the built-in flash will  fire. If you are too close to the 
subject and the bottom of the picture looks 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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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 recommende d so you can shoot from afar.
  Use the center AF point to focus.
Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter 
button halfway to auto focus. During autofocusing, the beeper will 
continue beeping softly. If focus cannot be achieved, the focus 
confirmation light < o> will blink.
When you want to take the picture, press the shutter button 
completely. If you hold down the shut ter button, continuous shooting 
(max. approx. 3.7 shots per sec.)  and autofocusing will take effect.
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 someone at night and obtain a natural-looking exposure in the 
background, use the  (Night Portrait) mode.
  Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod.
When using a zoom lens, use the  wide-angle end to obtain a wide 
night view. Also, use a tri pod to prevent camera shake.
  Keep the person within 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera.
Under low light, the built-in flash wi ll fire automatically to obtain a 
good exposure of the person. The ef fective distance of the built-in 
flash is 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera.
  Shoot also with < 1> (Full Auto).
Since camera shake is prone to occu r with night shots, shooting also 
with < 1> (Full Auto) is recommended.
6 Shooting Portraits at Night
Shooting Tips
  Tell the subject to keep st ill even after the flash fires.
  If the self-timer is also used, the self -timer lamp will light briefly when the 
picture is taken.
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Basic Zone modes except  (Creative Auto) take care of 
everything, whereas the < C> Creative Auto mode enables you to 
easily change the picture’s brightness, depth of field, color tone (Picture 
Style), etc. The default settings are the same as the  (Full Auto) 
mode.
* CA stands for Creative Auto.
1Set the Mode Dial to < C>.
XThe Creative Auto screen appears on 
the LCD monitor.
2Press the < Q> button.
  You can use the < S> key to select 
the function ( 7).
  For details about each function, see 
page 56-57.
3Set the desired setting.
 Press the < S> key to select the 
function to be set.
X A brief description of the selected 
function is displayed on the screen’s 
bottom.
  Turn the < 6> dial to change the 
setting.
  Press the shutter button halfway to 
return to the screen in step 2.
4Take the picture.
 Press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture.
C  Creative Auto Shooting
If you change the shooting  mode or if the power turns off via auto power off 
(p.139) or by the power switch being set to < 2>, the Creative Auto 
settings will revert to th e default. However, the imag e-recording quality, self-
timer and remote control se ttings will be retained.
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(1) Flash firing
 (Auto flash), < D> (Flash on), or < b> (Flash off) can be 
selected.
If you set < b> (Flash off), see “Disabling Flash” on page 49.
(2) Blurring/sharpening the background
If you move the index mark toward  the left, the background will look 
more blurred. If you move it toward the right, the background will 
look more in focus. If you want  to blur the background, see 
“Shooting Portraits” on page 50.
Depending on the lens and shooti ng conditions, the background 
might not look so blurred. This  setting cannot be set (grayed out) 
while the built-in flash is popped up.  When flash is used, it will not 
be applied.
(3) Adjusting the picture brightness
If you move the index mark toward  the left, the picture will look 
darker. If you move it toward the ri ght, the picture will look brighter.
Shutter speed and aperture(1)
(2)
(3)
(5)
(6)
Battery check Possible shots
(4)
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C Creative Auto Shooting
(4) Image effects
Besides the standard image effect, you can set it for portraits, 
landscapes, or black-and-white  photos. (p.75: Picture Style)
< P > (Standard): Standard image ef fect applicable to most 
scenes.
< Q > (Smooth skin tones): Effective for close-ups of women or 
children.
< R > (Vivid blues and greens): For impressive landscapes.
< V > (Monochrome image): Creates  black-and-white photos.
(5) Single, continuous, and self-timer shooting
 (Continuous shooting): Shoot continuously at a maximum of 
about 3.7 frames per second (fps).
< Q > (Self-timer/Remote control): See the “Using the Self-timer” 
note ( ) on p.71. Remote cont rol shooting is also possible 
(p.204).
< q > (Self-timer:Continuous): After  10 sec., the set number of 
shots is taken continuously. Press the < V> key to set the 
number of multiple shots (2 to  10) to be taken with the self-
timer.
* By pressing < 0>, you can display the [ Drive mode] selection screen and 
set the same settings.
(6) Image-recording quality
To set the image-recording quality,  see “Setting the Image-recording 
Quality” on page 72-74. By pressing < 0>, you can display the 
[Quality ] selection screen and se t the same settings.
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The easiest way to playback images is explained below. For more 
details on the playback procedure, see page 155.
1Playback the image.
 When you press the < x> button, the 
last captured image will be displayed.
2Select the image.
  To view images starting with the last 
image, press the < Y> key.
To view images starting with the first 
(oldest) image, press the  key.
  Each time you press the < B> 
button, the display format will change.
3Exit the image playback.
  Press the < x> button to exit the 
image playback and return to the 
shooting settings display.
x  Image Playback
With no information displayed
Histogram display Basic information displayed
Detailed information display
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Creative Shooting
In the Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots, 
most functions are set automatically and cannot be 
changed. In the < d> (Program AE) mode, you can set 
various functions and be more creative.
  In the < d> (Program AE) mode, the camera sets the 
shutter speed and aperture  automatically to obtain a 
standard exposure.
  The difference between the Basic Zone modes and < d> is 
explained on page 210.
* < d> stands for Program.
* AE  stands for Auto Exposure.
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To obtain a good exposure of the subject, the camera sets the exposure 
(shutter speed and aperture) automatic ally. This is called Program AE.
1Set the Mode Dial to .
2Focus the subject.
  Look through the viewfinder and aim 
the selected AF point over the 
subject. Then press the shutter button 
halfway.
X The dot inside the AF point achieving 
focus flashes briefly in red, and the 
focus confirmation light < o> in the 
viewfinder’s bottom right lights (with 
One Shot AF + automatic AF point 
selection).
X The shutter speed and aperture will 
be set automatically and displayed in 
the viewfinder.
3Check the shutter speed and 
aperture display.
  A correct exposure will be obtained 
as long as the shutter speed and 
aperture display do not blink.
4Take the picture.
 Compose the shot and press the 
shutter button completely.
d: Program AE
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