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Preliminary Notes and 
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Contents: Basic 
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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Smart Auto 
Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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Basic Guide
P Mode
Customizing Camera Operation
Customize shooting functions on the [ 4] tab of the menu as follows.
For instructions on menu functions, see “MENU Menu” ( =  28).
Still Images
Deactivating the Lamp
You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus in \
low-
light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway, or that lights up 
to
	reduce	red-eye	when	you	shoot	in	low-light	conditions	with	the	flash.
Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose 
[Lamp Setting] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose [Off] (=
  28).
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [On].
Helpful Shooting Features
Still Images
Checking for Closed Eyes
[] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed 
their eyes.
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose [Blink 
Detection] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose [On] (=
  28).
2 Shoot.
XX[]	flashes	when	the	camera	detects	a	person whose eyes are closed.
zzTo restore the original setting, choose 
[Off] in step 1.
•	 When	you	have	specified	multiple	shots	in	[$] mode, this function is only 
available	for	the	final	shot.
•	 A frame is displayed around people whose eyes are closed when you have 
selected [2 sec.], [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] in [Display Time] (=
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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Basic Guide
P Mode
Other Shooting Modes
Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots 
enhanced
	with	unique	image	effects	or	captured	using	
special functions
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3
Specific	Scenes ........................ 43
Applying Special Effects
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Special Modes for Other  Purposes
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P Mode
Specific Scenes
Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will 
automatically	configure	the	settings	for	optimal	shots.
1 Choose a shooting mode.
zzPress the  button repeatedly until 
[] is displayed.
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and choose the desired option 
(=
  27).
2 Shoot.
Still ImagesMovies
 I Shoot portraits (Portrait)
zzTake shots of people with a softening 
effect.
Still Images
 Shoot under low light  
(Low Light)
zzShoot with minimal camera shake and 
subject blur even in low-light conditions.
Still ImagesMovies
 P Shoot with snowy backgrounds 
(Snow)
zzBright, natural-colored shots of people 
against snowy backgrounds.
Still ImagesMovies
 t Shoot	fireworks	(Fireworks)
zzVivid	shots	of	fireworks.
•	 In [t] 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 hold the 
camera still (=
  60).
•	 [] mode resolution is [] (2304 x 1728) and cannot be changed.
  
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P Mode
Applying Special Effects
Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.
1 Choose a shooting mode.
zzFollow	step	1	in	“Specific	Scenes”	(=  43) to choose a shooting mode.
2 Shoot.
Still ImagesMovies
 Shoot in vivid colors  
(Super Vivid)
zzShots in rich, vivid colors.
Still ImagesMovies
 Posterized shots (Poster Effect)
zzShots that resemble an old poster or 
illustration.
•	 In [] and []	modes,	try	taking	some	test	shots	first,	to	make	sure	you obtain the desired results.
Still ImagesMovies
Brightness/Color Customization  
(Live View Control)
Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as 
follows.
1 Enter [] mode.
zzFollow	step	1	in	“Specific	Scenes”	(=  43) and choose [].
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button to access the 
setting screen. Press the  
buttons to choose a setting item, and 
then press the  buttons to adjust 
the value as you watch the screen.
zzPress the  button.
3 Shoot.
Brightness For brighter images, adjust the level to the right, and for darker 
images, adjust it to the left.
Color For more vivid images, adjust the level to the right, and for more 
subdued images, adjust it to the left.
Tone For a warm, reddish tone, adjust the level to the right, and for a cool,\
 
bluish tone, adjust it to the left.
 
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Still Images
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect  
(Fish-eye Effect)
Shoot	with	the	distorting	effect	of	a	fish-eye	lens.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow	step	1	in	“Specific	Scenes”	(=  43) and choose [].
2 Choose an effect level.
zzPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose an effect 
level, and then press the < m> button.
XXA 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.
Still ImagesMovies
Shots Resembling Miniature Models 
(Miniature Effect)
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 [].
zzFollow	step	1	in	“Specific	Scenes”	(=  43) and choose [].
XXA white frame is displayed, indicating the 
image area that will not be blurred.
2 Choose the area to keep in 
focus.
zzPress the  button.
zzMove the zoom lever to resize the frame, 
and press the  buttons to move 
it.
3 For movies, choose the movie 
playback speed.
zzPress the  button, and then 
press the  buttons to choose the 
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4 Return to the shooting screen 
and shoot.
zzPress the  button to return to the 
shooting screen, and then shoot.
Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time  
(for One-Minute Clips)
Speed Playback Time
Approx. 12 sec.
Approx. 6 sec.
Approx. 3 sec.
•	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 < q> buttons 
in step 2. To move the frame, press the  buttons again. To return the 
frame to horizontal orientation, press the < o> buttons.
•	 Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.
•	 Movie
	image	quality	is	[] when a still image resolution of [] is selected 
and [] when a still image resolution of [] is selected (=  39). These 
quality	settings	cannot	be	changed.
Still Images
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect  
(Toy Camera Effect)
This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting 
(darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow	step	1	in	“Specific	Scenes”	(=  43) and choose [].
2 Choose a color tone.
zzPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose a color tone, 
and then press the  button.
XXA 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].
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Still ImagesMovies
Shooting in Monochrome
Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow	step	1	in	“Specific	Scenes”	(=  43) and choose [].
2 Choose a color tone.
zzPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose a color tone, 
and then press the  button.
XXA 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.
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 
(=
  55). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar 
shots.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow	step	1	in	“Specific	Scenes”	(=  43) and choose [].
2 Compose the shot and press 
the shutter button halfway.
zzMake 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.
XXThe camera now enters shooting standby 
mode, and [Look straight at camera to 
start count down] is displayed.
XXThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound 
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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”	(=  43) and choose [N].
2 Choose the shutter speed.
zzPress the  button, choose [)] in the 
menu, and choose the desired shutter 
speed (=
  27).
3 Check the exposure.
zzPress the shutter button halfway to view 
the exposure for your selected shutter 
speed.
4 Shoot.
•	 On-screen image brightness in step 3, when you pressed the 
shutter button halfway, may not match the brightness of your shots.
•	 With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, there will be a delay 
before you can shoot again, as the camera processes images to 
reduce noise.
•	 Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to hold the 
camera still (=
  60).
•	 If	the	flash	fires,	your	shot	may	be	overexposed.	In	this	case,	set	the	flash	to	[!] and shoot again ( =  59).
4 Join the subjects in the 
shooting area and look at the 
camera.
XXAfter 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.
zzTo 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 shoot\
ing area, 
the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later.
•	 To change the number of shots, press the < p> button, press the  
buttons to choose the number of shots, and then press the < m> button. [Blink 
Detection] (=
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P Mode
More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style
•	 Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to [ G] mode.
•	 [G]:  Program AE; AE: Auto  Exposure
•	 Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than 
[G], make sure the function is available in that mode ( =
  130 – 134).4
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Shooting in Program AE 
([P] Mode) ................................ 50
Image Brightness   (Exposure Compensation)
 ..... 50
Color and Continuous  Shooting
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Focusing
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Flash
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Using Eco Mode
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Other Settings
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Still ImagesMovies
Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)
You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting \
style.
1 Enter [G] mode.
zzFollow	step	1	in	“Specific	Scenes”	(=  43) and choose [G].
2 Customize the settings as 
desired (=  50 – 63), and 
then shoot.
•	 If	adequate	exposure	cannot	be	obtained	when	you	press	the	shutter	button	halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. In this 
case, try adjusting the ISO speed (=  52)	or	activating	the	flash	(if	subjects	are dark, =  59),	which	may	enable	adequate	exposure.
•	 Movies can be recorded in [ G] mode as well, by pressing the movie button. 
However, some  and  settings may be automatically 
adjusted for movie recording.
•	 For details on the shooting range in [ G] mode, see “Shooting Range” 
(=
  137).
Image Brightness  
(Exposure Compensation)
Still ImagesMovies
Adjusting Image Brightness  
(Exposure Compensation)
The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop 
increments, in a range of –2 to +2.
zzPress the  button and choose [#] 
in the menu. As you watch the screen, 
press the  buttons to adjust 
brightness ( =
  27).
XXThe	correction	level	you	specified	is	now	displayed.
zzWhen shooting movies, shoot with the 
exposure compensation bar displayed.
zzWhen shooting still images, press the 
 button to display the set exposure 
compensation amount, and then shoot.
•	You can also shoot still images with exposure compensation bar displayed.\
•	 While recording a movie, [ &] is displayed, and the exposure is locked.
 
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