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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. Use a tripod 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 effective 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
If the self-timer is also used, the self-t imer lamp will flash after the picture is 
taken.
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In places where flash photography is prohibited, use the  (Flash 
Off) mode. This mode is also effe ctive for candlelight scenes when you 
want to obtain the candlelight effect.
 If the numeric display in the viewfinder blinks, take care to 
prevent camera shake.
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.
  Taking portraits without flash.
Under low light, the person must not  move until the picture is taken. 
If the person moves during the expos ure, he or she might look 
blurred in the picture.
7  Disabling Flash
Shooting Tips
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1Press the  button.
2Select the self-timer.
  Press the < U> key to select the 
desired self-timer, then press < 0>.
Q :10-sec. self-timer
The remote control can also be 
used. (p.164)
l :2-sec. self-timer N (p.94)
q :
10-sec. self-timer plus continuous shots
Press the  key to set the 
number of multiple shots (2 to 10) 
to be taken with the self-timer.
3Take the picture.
  Focus the subject and press the 
shutter button completely.
X You can check the self-timer 
operation with the self-timer lamp, 
beeper, and countdown display (in 
seconds) on the LCD monitor.
X Two seconds before the picture is 
taken, the self-timer lamp will stay on 
and the beeper will sound faster.
j Using the Self-timer
With < q>, the interval between the multiple shots may be prolonged 
depending on the image-recording quality and flash.
  After taking the self-timer shots, you should check the image(s) for 
proper focus and exposure.
 
If you will not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutter button, 
attach the eyepiece cover (p.165). If stray light enters the viewfinder when 
you press the shutter button, it may throw off the exposure.
  When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.46) for 
an object at about the same distance as where you will be.
  To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the < Yi Q > button.
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The easiest way to playback images is explained below. For more 
details on image playback methods, see page 123.
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 < Z> key.
  Press the < B> button to change 
the display format.
3Exit the image playback.
  Press the < x> button to exit the 
image playback and return the 
shooting settings display.
x  Image Playback
Single image display
Histogram displaySingle image display + Image-recording quality
Shooting information display
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Advanced ShootingTechniques
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 the 
standard exposure.
  The difference between the Basic Zone modes and < d> is 
explained on page 170.
*< 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) automatically. This is called Program AE.
1Set the Mode Dial to .
2Take the picture.
 Press the shutter button halfway and 
the camera will focus.
X The exposure setting (shutter speed 
and aperture) set automatically is 
displayed in the viewfinder.
  Press the shutter button completely.
  Changing the ISO speed and using the built-in flash.
To match the subject and lighti ng level, you can change the ISO 
speed (p.57) or use the built-in flash (p.58). In the < d> mode, the 
built-in flash will not fire automat ically. So under low light, press the 
< I > (Flash) button to pop-up the flash.
  The program can be shifted. (Program shift)
After pressing the shutter button halfway, turn the < 6> dial to 
change the shutter speed and aperture setting combination 
(program). After you take the picture, the program shift will be 
canceled. Program shift is  not possible with flash.
d: Program AE
Shooting Tips
In very low light or very bright light, the shutter speed and 
aperture display will blink when you press the shutter 
button halfway, as shown in the figure. In low light ( 30 
3.5 ), either increase the ISO speed (p.57) or use flash 
(p.58). In bright light ( 4000 22), decrease the ISO speed.
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Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the 
ambient light level. In the Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set 
automatically.
1Press the < Z> button. (9 )
X [ISO speed ] will appear.
2Select the ISO speed.
 Turn the < 6> dial or press the 
< V > key to select the ISO speed.
  You can also look at the ISO speed in 
the viewfinder while turning the 
 dial.
ISO Speed Guide
About Auto ISO
This mode sets the ISO speed automatically between ISO 100 - 800 to 
suit the shooting mode and ambient light level. For flash and < a>  
(manual) exposures, ISO 400 is set.  When you press the shutter button 
halfway, the automatically-set ISO s peed is displayed in the viewfinder 
and on the LCD monitor.
Z : Changing the ISO Speed N
ISO SpeedNormal (No flash)Flash Range
100/200Sunny outdoorsThe higher the ISO speed, the 
farther the flash range will be. 
(p.58)400/800Overcast skies, evening
1600Night or dark indoors
  Using a high ISO speed or shooting in high-temperature conditions may 
result in more grainy images. Long exposures can also cause irregular 
colors in the image.
  Under the [ 7 Custom Functions (C.Fn) ] menu, if [Highlight tone 
priority ] (p.156) is set to [ 1: Enable], the settable ISO speed range will 
be ISO 200 - 1600.
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In indoors, low light, or backlit conditions, just pop-up the built-in flash 
and press the shutter button to take flash pictures. In the < d> mode, 
the shutter speed (1/60 sec. - 1/200 se c.) will be set automatically to 
prevent camera shake.
1Press the  button.
  In Creative Zone modes, you can 
press the < D> button anytime to take 
flash pictures.
  While the flash is recycling, “ DbuSY ” 
is displayed in the viewfinder, and 
[ BUSY D] is displayed on the upper 
left of the LCD monitor.
2Press the shutter button halfway.
  In the bottom left of the viewfinder, 
check that the < D> icon is lit.
3Take the picture.
  When focus is achieved and you 
press the shutter button completely, 
the flash will fire for the picture.
Effective Flash Range [Approx. in meters / feet]
Using the Built-in Flash
ISO SpeedEF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Wide Angle: 18mmTelephoto: 55mm
1001 - 3.7 / 3.3 - 12.11 - 2.3 / 3.3 - 7.5
2001 - 5.3 / 3.3 - 17.41 - 3.3 / 3.3 - 10.8
400/Auto1 - 7.4 / 3.3 - 24.31 - 4.6 / 3.3 - 15.1
8001 - 10.5 / 3.3 - 34.41 - 6.6 / 3.3 - 21.7
16001 - 14.9 / 3.3 - 48.91 - 9.3 / 3.3 - 30.5
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Using the Built-in Flash
 If the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed.
This will increase the flash range.
  In bright light, decrease the ISO speed.
If the exposure setting in the viewfinder blinks, decrease the ISO 
speed.
  Detach the lens hood and keep at least 1 meter/3.3 feet away 
from the subject.
If the lens hood is attached or if y ou are too close to the subject, the 
bottom portion of the picture might turn out dark. For important 
shots, check the image on the LCD monitor to make sure the flash 
exposure looks good (not dark at the bottom).
Using the red-eye reduction lamp  before taking a flash picture can 
reduce red eye. Red-eye reduction  will work in any shooting mode 
except  < 7> < 5 >.
 Under the [ 1] tab, select [ Red-eye 
On/Off ], then press < 0>. Select 
[ On ], then press < 0>.
  For flash photography, when you 
press the shutter button halfway, the 
red-eye reduction lamp will light. 
Then when you press the shutter 
button completely, the picture will be 
taken.
Shooting Tips
3  Using Red-eye Reduction
 The red-eye reduction feature is most effective when the subject looks at 
the red-eye reduction lamp, when the room is well lit, or when you go 
closer to the subject.
  When you press the shutter button halfway, the viewfinder display on the 
bottom will gradually turn off. For best  results, take the picture after this 
display turns off.
  The effectiveness of red-eye reducti on varies from subject to subject.
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You can change the AF mode to suit different subjects such as group 
photos, animals, and sports.
1Press the  button.
X[AF mode ] will appear.
2Select the AF mode.
 Press the < U> key to select the AF 
mode, then press < 0>.
3Focus the subject.
  Aim the AF point over the subject and 
press the shutter button halfway. The 
camera will then autofocus in the 
selected AF mode.
Selecting the Best AF Mode
  One-Shot AF
Suitable for still subjects. When y ou press the shutter button halfway, 
the camera will focus only once.  You can also recompose the shot.
  AI Focus AF
Suitable when you cannot decide between One-Shot AF or AI Servo 
AF. Depending on the subject’s movement, the camera will switch 
automatically to One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF.
* When focus is achieved in the AI SERVO AF mode, the beeper will sound 
softly. The focus confirmation light < o> in the viewfinder will not light.
* AI stands for Artificial Intelligence.
  AI Servo AF
Suitable for moving subjects. While  you hold down the shutter button 
halfway, the focus and exposure setting will be adjusted 
continuously.
* Even when focus is achieved, the beeper will not sound. Also, the focus 
confirmation light < o> in the viewfinder will not light.
E : Changing the AF Mode N
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