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   Shooting with Snowy Backgrounds 
(Snow)
 Still Images  Movies
 z Bright, natural-colored shots of people 
against snowy backgrounds.
  Shooting Fireworks (Fireworks)
 Still Images  Movies
 zVivid shots of fireworks.
 ● Subjects appear larger in [] mode compared to other modes. ●In [] mode, shots may look grainy because the ISO speed 
( = 80) is increased to suit the shooting conditions. ●
Because the camera will shoot continuously in [] mode, hold it 
steady while shooting.
 ● In [] mode, excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions 
may prevent you from obtaining the desired results.
 ● In [] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other 
measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, 
you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other 
means to secure the camera ( =
 56).
 ●
When you use a tripod for evening scenes, shooting in [] 
mode instead of [] mode will give better results ( = 35). ●
In [] mode, although no frames are displayed when you press 
the shutter button halfway, optimal focus is still determined.
 ● You can also choose the shooting mode by accessing MENU 
(= 31) ► [1] tab ► [Rec. Mode].
Specific Scenes
Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will 
automatically configure the settings for optimal shots.
1 Enter [] mode.
 z
Set the mode dial to [].
2 Choose a shooting mode.
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and then choose a shooting mode 
( =
 30).
3 Shoot.
 
 Shooting Portraits (Portrait)
 Still Images  Movies
 z Take shots of people with a softening 
effect.
 Shooting Evening Scenes without 
Using a Tripod (Handheld Night Scene)
 Still Images  Movies
 zBeautiful shots of evening scenes or 
portraits with evening scenery in the 
background, without the need to hold the 
camera very still (as with a tripod).
 zA single image is created by combining 
consecutive shots, reducing camera 
shake and image noise.
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
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 ●You can also choose the shooting mode by accessing MENU 
(= 31) ► [1] tab ► [Rec. Mode].
Shooting High-Contrast Scenes 
(High Dynamic Range)
 Still Images  Movies
Three consecutive images are captured at different brightness levels 
each time you shoot, and the camera combines image areas with optimal 
brightness to create a single image. This mode can reduce the washed-
out highlights and loss of detail in shadows that tend to occur in high-
contrast shots.
1 Choose [].
 z
Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects 
(Creative Filters)” ( = 62) and choose 
[].
2 Shoot.
 z Hold the camera steady as you shoot. 
When you press the shutter button all 
the way down, the camera will take three 
shots and combine them.
 ● Excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent 
you from obtaining the desired results.
Image Effects (Creative Filters)
Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.
1 Enter [] mode.
 zSet the mode dial to [].
2 Choose a shooting mode.
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and then choose a shooting mode 
( =
 30).
3 Shoot.
 Shooting in Vivid Colors (Super Vivid)
 Still Images  Movies
 z
Shots in rich, vivid colors.
 Posterized Shots (Poster Effect)
 Still Images  Movies
 zShots that resemble an old poster or 
illustration.
 ● In [] and [] modes, try taking some test shots first, to make 
sure you obtain the desired results.
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes  
						

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Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic)
 Still Images  Movies
This effect makes colors look faded and images look weathered, as in old 
photographs. Choose from five effect levels.
1 Choose [].
 zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects 
(Creative Filters)” ( = 62) and choose 
[].
2 Choose an effect level.
 z Turn the [] dial to choose an effect 
level.
 z A preview is shown of how your shot will 
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
 ● Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the 
desired results.
 ●Colors will look faded on the shooting screen, but the image aging 
effect is not shown. Review the image in Playback mode to see 
the effect ( =
 106). ●
The image aging effect is not shown in movies.
 ●If excessive camera shake interferes with shooting, mount 
the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. 
Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod 
or other means to secure the camera ( =
 56). ●
Any subject movement will cause images to look blurry. ●There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera 
processes and combines the images.
 ●[] may be displayed when you press the shutter button halfway 
in bright conditions, indicating automatic adjustment for optimal 
image brightness.
Adding Artistic Effects
 z Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects 
(Creative Filters)” ( = 62) and choose 
[].
 z Turn the [] dial to choose an effect 
level.
 z A preview is shown of how your shot will 
look with the effect applied.
Natural Images are natural and organic.
Art Standard Images resemble paintings, with subdued contrast.
Art Vivid Images resemble vivid illustrations.
Art Bold Images resemble oil paintings, with bold edges.
Art Embossed Images resemble old photos, with bold edges and 
dark ambiance.
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
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Shots Resembling Miniature Models 
(Miniature Effect)
 Still Images  Movies
Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above 
and below your selected area.
You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by 
choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded. People and 
objects in the scene will move quickly during playback. Note that sound is 
not recorded.
1 Choose [].
 zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects 
(Creative Filters)” ( = 62) and choose 
[].
 z A white frame is displayed, indicating the 
image area that will not be blurred.
2 Choose the area to keep in focus.
 zPress the [] button.
 zMove the zoom lever to resize the frame, 
and turn the [] dial to move it.
3 For movies, choose the movie 
playback speed.
 zTurn the [] dial to choose the speed.
4 Return to the shooting screen and 
shoot.
 zPress the [] button to return to the 
shooting screen, and then shoot.
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect 
(Fish-Eye Effect)
 Still Images  Movies
Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.
1 Choose [].
 z Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects 
(Creative Filters)” ( = 62) and choose 
[].
2 Choose an effect level.
 z Turn the [] dial to choose an effect 
level.
 z A preview is shown of how your shot will 
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
 ● Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the 
desired results.
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes  
						

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Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect 
(Toy Camera Effect)
 Still Images  Movies
This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting 
(darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.
1 Choose [].
 zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects 
(Creative Filters)” ( = 62) and choose 
[].
2 Choose a color tone.
 z Turn the [] dial to choose a color 
tone.
 z A preview is shown of how your shot will 
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
Standard Shots resemble toy camera images.
Warm Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard].
Cool Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard].
 ● Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the 
desired results.
Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time 
(for One-Minute Clips)
Speed Playback Time
Approx. 12 sec.
Approx. 6 sec.
Approx. 3 sec.
Movies are played back at 30 fps.
 ●The zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set 
the zoom before shooting.
 ●Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the 
desired results.
 ●To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical, press the [][] 
buttons in step 2. To return the frame to horizontal orientation, 
press the [
][] buttons. ● To move the frame when it is in horizontal orientation, press the 
[][] buttons, and to move the frame when it is in vertical 
orientation, press the [][] buttons. ● Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the 
frame.
 ●Movie image quality is [] at an aspect ratio of [] and [] at 
an aspect ratio of [] ( = 52). These quality settings cannot 
be changed.
 ● The zoom factor cannot be changed with the [] button on the 
screens in steps 2 and 3, or while shooting movies.
 ● You can also move the frame by touching or dragging across the 
screen.
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes  
						

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Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect
 Still Images  Movies
This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter were 
attached to the camera. You can adjust the effect level as desired.
1 Choose [].
 zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects 
(Creative Filters)” ( = 62) and choose 
[].
2 Choose an effect level.
 z Turn the [] dial to choose an effect 
level.
 z A preview is shown of how your shot will 
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
 ● Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the 
desired results.
Making Subjects Stand Out 
(Background Defocus)
 Still Images  Movies
You can shoot subjects so that they stand out from the background.
Two consecutive images are captured with settings optimized for 
background defocus. The background is defocused through lens effects 
and subject- and scene-based image processing.
1 Choose [].
 zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects 
(Creative Filters)” ( = 62) and choose 
[].
2 Shoot.
 z Hold the camera steady as you shoot. 
Two consecutive images are captured 
when you press the shutter button all the 
way down.
 zA blinking [] icon indicates that the 
images could not be processed.
 ● Excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent 
you from obtaining the desired results.
 ●For the best results with this effect, try shooting close to the 
subject, and ensure ample distance between the subject and 
background.
 ●There may be a delay after shooting before you can shoot again. ●To adjust the effect level, turn the [] dial.
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes  
						

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Special Modes for Other Purposes
Auto Shooting after Face Detection 
(Smart Shutter)
 Still Images  Movies
Auto Shooting after Smile Detection (Smile)
 Still Images  Movies
The camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile, even without you 
pressing the shutter button.
1 Choose [].
 zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(= 61) and choose [], and then 
press the [] button.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [], and then press the 
[] button.
 z The camera now enters shooting standby 
mode, and [Smile Detection on] is 
displayed.
2 Aim the camera at a person.
 zEach time the camera detects a smile, it 
will shoot after the lamp lights up.
 zTo pause smile detection, press the [] 
button. Press the [] button again to 
resume detection.
 ● Switch to another mode when you finish shooting, or the camera 
will continue shooting each time a smile is detected.
Shooting in Monochrome
 Still Images  Movies
Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white.
1 Choose [].
 zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects 
(Creative Filters)” ( = 62) and choose 
[].
2 Choose a color tone.
 z Turn the [] dial to choose a color 
tone.
 z A preview is shown of how your shot will 
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
B/W Black and white shots.
Sepia Sepia tone shots.
Blue Blue and white shots.
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Before Use
Basic Guide
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Auto Mode /
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3 Press the shutter button all the way 
down.
 zThe camera now enters shooting standby 
mode, and [Wink to take picture] is 
displayed.
 zThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound 
is played.
4 Face the camera and wink.
 zThe camera will shoot about two seconds 
after detecting a wink by the person 
whose face is inside the frame.
 zTo cancel shooting after you have 
triggered the self-timer, press the 
[
] button.
 ● If the wink is not detected, wink again slowly and deliberately. ●Winking may not be detected if eyes are obscured by hair, a hat, 
or glasses.
 ●Closing and opening both eyes at once will also be detected as 
a wink.
 ●If winking is not detected, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds 
later.
 ●To change the number of shots, press the [][] buttons 
after choosing [] in step 1. [Blink Detection] ( = 56) is only 
available for the final shot.
 ● If no one is in the shooting area when the shutter button is 
pressed all the way down, the camera will shoot after a person 
enters the shooting area and winks.
 ●The zoom factor cannot be changed with the [] button after you 
press the shutter button all the way down.
 ● You can also choose the shooting mode by choosing [] in steps 
1 – 2 of “Specific Scenes” ( = 61), touching [] to access 
the setting screen, touching [], and then touching the same 
option or [].
 ● You can also shoot as usual by pressing the shutter button. ●The camera can detect smiles more easily when subjects face the 
camera and open their mouth wide enough so that teeth are visible.
 ●To change the number of shots, press the [][] buttons 
after choosing [] in step 1. [Blink Detection] ( = 56) is only 
available for the final shot.
 ● You can also choose the shooting mode by choosing [] in steps 
1 – 2 of “Specific Scenes” ( = 61), touching [] to access 
the setting screen, touching [], and then touching the same 
option or [].
Auto Shooting after Wink Detection (Wink Self-Timer)
 Still Images  Movies
Aim the camera at a person and press the shutter button all the way 
down. The camera will shoot about two seconds after a wink is detected.
1 Choose [].
 z Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(= 61) and choose [], and then 
press the [] button.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [], and then press the 
[] button.
2 Compose the shot and press the 
shutter button halfway.
 z On the screen, touch the face of the 
person who will wink to choose it (Touch 
AF), and then press the shutter button 
halfway.
 zMake sure a green frame is displayed 
around the face of the person who will 
wink.
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
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4 Join the subjects in the shooting 
area and look at the camera.
 zAfter the camera detects a new face, the 
lamp blinking and self-timer sound will 
speed up. (When the flash fires, the lamp 
will remain lit.) About two seconds later, 
the camera will shoot.
 zTo cancel shooting after you have 
triggered the self-timer, press the 
[
] button.
 ● Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the 
shooting area, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later.
 ●To change the number of shots, press the [][] buttons 
after choosing [] in step 1. [Blink Detection] ( = 56) is only 
available for the final shot.
 ● The zoom factor cannot be changed with the [] button after you 
press the shutter button all the way down.
 ● You can also choose the shooting mode by choosing [] in steps 
1 – 2 of “Specific Scenes” ( = 61), touching [] to access 
the setting screen, touching [], and then touching the same 
option or [].
Auto Shooting after Detecting New Person 
(Face Self-Timer)
 Still Images  Movies
The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of 
another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting area 
( =
 90). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar 
shots.
1 Choose [].
 z Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(= 61) and choose [], and then 
press the [] button.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [], and then press the 
[] button.
2 Compose the shot and press the 
shutter button halfway.
 z Make sure a green frame is displayed 
around the face you focus on and white 
frames around other faces.
3 Press the shutter button all the way 
down.
 zThe camera now enters shooting standby 
mode, and [Look straight at camera to 
start count down] is displayed.
 zThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound 
is played.
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
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 ●For easier viewing, try choosing MENU ► [2] tab ► [Night 
Display] ► [On] ( = 161) before shooting. ●
To make stars brighter, choose MENU ( = 31) ► [5] tab ► 
[Star Emphasis] ► [Sharp]. To emphasize the bright stars in a 
starry sky, set [Star Emphasis] to [Soft]. This setting can produce 
eye-catching shots by enlarging bright stars while de-emphasizing 
dimmer stars. To disable starlight processing, select [Off].
 ● Try switching to manual focus mode ( = 86) to more accurately 
specify the focal position before shooting.
 ● You can also choose the shooting mode by choosing [] in steps 
1 – 2 of “Specific Scenes” ( = 61), touching [] to access 
the setting screen, touching [], and then touching the same 
option or [].
Shooting Star Trails (Star Trails)
 Still Images  Movies
Streaks created by the movement of stars through the sky are recorded in 
a single image. After determining the shutter speed and number of shots, 
the camera shoots continuously. A shooting session can last up to about 
two hours. Check the battery level in advance.
1 Choose [].
 z Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(= 61) and choose [], and then 
press the [] button.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [], and then press the 
[] button.
 z Zoom is set to maximum wide angle and 
cannot be adjusted.
Shooting Starry Skies (Star)
Shooting Night Scenes under Starry Skies (Star Nightscape)
 Still Images  Movies
Capture impressive shots of starry skies above night scenes. Starlight in 
the image is automatically enhanced, making starry skies look beautiful.
1 Choose [].
 zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(= 61) and choose [], and then 
press the [] button.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [], and then press the 
[] button.
 z Zoom is set to maximum wide angle and 
cannot be adjusted.
2 Secure the camera.
 zMount the camera on a tripod or take 
other measures to keep it still and 
prevent camera shake.
3 Shoot.
 ● There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera 
processes the images.
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes