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Using the Face Self-Timer
The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of\
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Special Modes for Other Purposes
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Using the Face Self-Timer
The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of\
another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting are\
a
(=
59). This is useful when including yourself...")
51 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images Using the Face Self-Timer The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of\ another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting are\ a (= 59). This is useful when including yourself...
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Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter)
Specify a shutter speed of 1 – 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. In\
this
case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to prevent
camera shake.
1 Choose [N].
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Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter)
Specify a shutter speed of 1 – 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. In\
this
case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to prevent
camera shake.
1 Choose [N].
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 46)...")
52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Still Images Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter) Specify a shutter speed of 1 – 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. In\ this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to prevent camera shake. 1 Choose [N]. zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 46)...
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53 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode P Mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to < G> mode. • : Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure • Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than , make sure the...
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Shooting in Program AE ( Mode)
You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting \
style.
1 Enter mode.
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 46) and choose [G].
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Shooting in Program AE ( Mode)
You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting \
style.
1 Enter mode.
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 46) and choose [G].
2 Customize the settings as
desired (= 54 – 66), and
then...")
54 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Still ImagesMovies Shooting in Program AE ( Mode) You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting \ style. 1 Enter mode. zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 46) and choose [G]. 2 Customize the settings as desired (= 54 – 66), and then...
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Locking Image Brightness/Exposure
(AE Lock)
Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and\
exposure separately.
1 Deactivate the flash (= 41).
2 Lock the exposure.
zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot
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Locking Image Brightness/Exposure
(AE Lock)
Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and\
exposure separately.
1 Deactivate the flash (= 41).
2 Lock the exposure.
zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot
with the...")
55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Still ImagesMovies Locking Image Brightness/Exposure (AE Lock) Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and\ exposure separately. 1 Deactivate the flash (= 41). 2 Lock the exposure. zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot with the...
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Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)
Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces \
or
backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal \
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Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)
Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces \
or
backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal \
brightness.
Insufficient overall image contrast can also be...")
56 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces \ or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal \ brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast can also be...
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Color and Continuous Shooting
Still ImagesMovies
Adjusting White Balance
By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more
natural for the scene you are shooting.
zzPress the button, choose [] in
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Color and Continuous Shooting
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Adjusting White Balance
By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more
natural for the scene you are shooting.
zzPress the button, choose [] in
the menu, and choose the desired option
(=
30)....")
57 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Color and Continuous Shooting Still ImagesMovies Adjusting White Balance By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting. zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 30)....
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Continuous Shooting
Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously.
For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Continuous Shootin\
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Speed” (=
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Continuous Shooting
Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously.
For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Continuous Shootin\
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Speed” (=
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1 Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose [] in
the menu, and then...")
58 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Still Images Continuous Shooting Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously. For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Continuous Shootin\ g Speed” (= 11 9 ). 1 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and then...
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Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity)
To restrict the focus to distant subjects, set the camera to [u]. For details
on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range” ( = 11 9).
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Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity)
To restrict the focus to distant subjects, set the camera to [u]. For details
on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range” ( = 11 9).
zzPress the button, choose []
in the menu, and then choose the [ u]
option (=...")
59 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Still ImagesMovies Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity) To restrict the focus to distant subjects, set the camera to [u]. For details on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range” ( = 11 9). zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and then choose the [ u] option (=...
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Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF)Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows.
1 Choose [Tracking AF].
zzFollow the steps in “Changing the AF
Frame Mode” (= 59) to choose
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Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF)Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows.
1 Choose [Tracking AF].
zzFollow the steps in “Changing the AF
Frame Mode” (= 59) to choose
[Tracking AF].
XX[] is displayed in the center of the
screen.
2...")
60 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode Still Images Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF)Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows. 1 Choose [Tracking AF]. zzFollow the steps in “Changing the AF Frame Mode” (= 59) to choose [Tracking AF]. XX[] is displayed in the center of the screen. 2...