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Still Images
Magnifying the Area in Focus
You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will 
enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame.
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose [AF-
Point Zoom] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose [On] (=
  28).
2	 Check	the	focus.
zzPress the shutter button halfway. The 
face detected as the main subject is now 
magnified.
zzTo restore the original setting, choose 
[Off] in step 1.
•	 The area in focus will not be magnified when you press the shutter 
button halfway if a face was not detected, if the person is too close 
to the camera and their face is too large for the screen, or if the 
camera detects subject movement.
•	 The display will not magnify when using the digital zoom ( =  35)  or  Tracking 
AF (=  61).
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] (=
  43).
•	 The frame is not displayed when [Display Time] is set to [Quick] ( =  43).
 
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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 AF Assist Beam
You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus whe\
n 
you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions.
Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose  
[AF-assist Beam] on the [4] tab, and 
then choose [Off] (=
  28).
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [On].
Still Images
Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp
You can deactivate the red-eye reduction lamp that lights up to reduce re\
d-
eye when the flash is used in low-light shots.
1	 Access	the	[Flash	Settings]	screen.
zzPress the  button, choose  
[Flash Settings] on the [4] tab, and then 
press the  button (=
  28).
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzChoose [Red-Eye Lamp], and then 
choose [Off] (=  28).
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
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Still Images
Changing the Image Display Style After Shots
You can change how long images are displayed and what information is 
displayed immediately after shooting.
Changing	the	Image	Display	Period	After	Shots
1	 Access	the	[Review	image	after	shooting]	screen.
zzPress the  button, choose 
[Review image after shooting] on the [ 4] 
tab, and then press the  button.
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Display Time]. Press the  
buttons to choose the desired option 
(=
  28).
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [Quick].
Quick Displays images only until you can shoot again.
2 sec., 4 sec., 
8 sec. Displays images for the specified time. Even while the shot is displayed, 
you can take another shot by pressing the shutter button halfway again.
Hold Displays images until you press the shutter button halfway.
Off No image display after shots.
Still Images
Changing	the	Screen	Displayed	After	Shots
1	 Set	[Display	Time]	to	[2	sec.],	[4	sec.],	[8	sec.],	or	[Hold]	(=		43).
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Display Info]. Press the  buttons 
to choose the desired option ( =
  28).
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [Off].
OffDisplays only the image.
Detailed Displays shooting details ( =
  132).
•	When [Display Time] is set to [Off] or [Quick] ( =  43), [Display Info] is set to 
[Off] and cannot be changed.
•	 By pressing the  button while an image is displayed after shooting, you 
can switch the display information. Note that the settings of [Display I\
nfo] on 
the [4] tab cannot be changed. By pressing the < m> button, you can do the 
following operations.
-
 Protect (=  72)
- Favorites (=  77)
- Erase (=  74)
 
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Other Shooting Modes
Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots 
enhanced with unique image effects or captured using 
special functions
3
4
Specific	Scenes	........................ 45
Applying
	Special	Effects	......... 46
Special
	Modes	for	Other	Purposes	................................. 50
 
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Specific Scenes
Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will 
automatically configure the settings for optimal shots.
1	 Enter		mode.
zzSet the mode switch to .
2	 Choose	a	shooting	mode.
zzPress the  button, choose [G] in the 
menu, and then choose a shooting mode 
(=
  27).
3	 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 (=
  65).
•	 [] mode resolution is [] (2304 x 1728) and cannot be changed.
 
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Applying Special Effects
Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.
1	 Choose	a	shooting	mode.
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  45) 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 Images
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect  
(Fish-eye Effect)
Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.
1	 Choose	[].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  45) 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 
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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 obj\
ects 
in the scene will move quickly during playback. Note that sound is not recorded.
1	 Choose	[].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  45) 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 speed.
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 [
] at an aspect ratio of [] and [] at an aspect 
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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 steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  45) 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].
•	 Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired 
results.
Still ImagesMovies
Shooting in Monochrome
Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white.
1	 Choose	[].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  45) 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.
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Shooting with Color Accent
Choose a single image color to keep and change other colors to black and\
 white.
1	 Choose	[T].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  45) and choose [ T].
2	 Access	the	setting	screen.
zzPress the  button.
XXThe original image and the Color Accent 
image are displayed one after another.
XXBy default, green is the color that will be 
kept.
3	 Specify	the	color.
zzPosition the center frame over the color 
to keep, and then press the  button.
XXThe specified color is recorded.
4	 Specify	the	range	of	colors	to	keep.
zzPress the  buttons to adjust the 
range.
zzTo keep only your specified color, choose 
a large negative value. To keep colors 
similar to your specified color as well, 
choose a large positive value.
zzPress the  button to return to the 
shooting screen.
5	 Shoot.
Recorded Color
•	Using the flash in this mode may cause unexpected results.
•	 In some shooting scenes, images may look grainy and colors may 
not look as expected.
Still ImagesMovies
Shooting with Color Swap
You can replace one image color with another before shooting. Note that 
only one color can be replaced.
1	 Choose	[Y].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  45) and choose [ Y].
2	 Access	the	setting	screen.
zzPress the  button.
XXThe original image and the Color Swap 
image are displayed one after another.
XXBy default, green will be replaced with 
gray.
3	 Specify	the	color	to	replace.
zzPosition the center frame over the color 
to replace, and then press the < q> 
button.
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4	 Specify	the	new	color.
zzPosition the center frame over the new 
color, and then press the  button.
XXThe specified color is recorded.
5	 Specify	the	range	of	colors	to	replace.
zzPress the  buttons to adjust the 
range.
zzTo replace only your specified color, 
choose a large negative value. To replace 
colors similar to your specified color as 
well, choose a large positive value.
zzPress the  button to return to the 
shooting screen.
6	 Shoot.
•	 Using the flash in this mode may cause unexpected results.
•	 In some shooting scenes, images may look grainy and colors may 
not look as expected.
Special Modes for Other Purposes
Still Images
Auto Shooting After Face Detection  
(Smart Shutter)
Auto	Shooting	After	Smile	DetectionThe camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile, even without yo\
u 
pressing the shutter button.
1	 Choose	[].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  45) and choose [], and then 
press the  button.
zzPress the  buttons to choose  
[], and then press the  button.
XXThe camera now enters shooting standby 
mode, and [Smile Detection on] is displayed.
2	 Aim	the	camera	at	a	person.
zzEach time the camera detects a smile, it 
will shoot after the lamp lights up.
zzTo pause smile detection, press the < q> 
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.
•	 You can also shoot as usual by pressing the shutter button.
•	 The camera can detect smiles more easily when subjects face the camera a\
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open their mouth wide enough so that teeth are visible.
 
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