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•	 To change the number of shots, press the < o> buttons after choosing  
[] in step 1. [Blink Detection] (=  41) is only available for the final shot.
Still Images
Using	the	Wink	Self-TimerAim 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	[].
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.
2	 Compose	the	shot	and	press	the	shutter	button	halfway.
zzMake sure a green frame is displayed 
around the face of the person who will 
wink.
3	 Press	the	shutter	button	all	the	way	down.
XXThe camera now enters shooting standby 
mode, and [Wink to take picture] is 
displayed.
XXThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound 
is played.
4	 Face	the	camera	and	wink.
XXThe camera will shoot about two seconds 
after detecting a wink by the person 
whose face is inside the frame.
zzTo 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 < o> buttons after choosing  
[
] in step 1. [Blink Detection] (=  41) 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.
Still Images
Using	the	Face	Self-TimerThe camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of\
 
another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting are\
a 
(=
  61). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar 
shots.
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.
 
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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 
is played.
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 < o> buttons after choosing  
[
] in step 1. [Blink Detection] (=  41) is only available for the final shot.
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 steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  45) and choose [ N].
2	 Choose	the	shutter	speed.
zzPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose the shutter 
speed, and then press the < m> button.
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 (=
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•	 If the flash fires, your shot may be overexposed. In this case, set the flash to 
[!] and shoot again.
Still Images
Shooting Stitch Assist Images
Shoot a large subject by taking multiple shots at various positions, and\
 then 
use the software (=  18) to combine them into a panorama.
1	 Choose	[x]	or	[v].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  45) and choose [ x] or [v].
2	 Take	the	first	shot.
XXThe first shot will determine the exposure 
and white balance.
3	 Take	additional	shots.
zzCompose the second shot so that it 
partially overlaps the image area of the 
first shot.
zzMinor misalignment of overlapping 
portions will be corrected automatically 
when the images are combined.
zzYou can take up to 26 shots, the same 
way you took the second shot.
4	 Finish	shooting.
zzPress the  button.
5	 Use	the	software	to	combine	the	images.
zzFor instructions on merging images, refer 
to the Software Guide (=  18).
 
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P Mode
More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style
• Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera in [ G] mode, with the 
mode switch set to .
•
 [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 ( =  134 – 138).
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Shooting	in	Program	AE		
([P]	Mode)	................................ 55
Image
	Brightness		
(Exposure	Compensation)	..... 55
Color
	and	Continuous		
Shooting	.................................. 57
Shooting
	Range	and		
Focusing	.................................. 60Flash
	..........................................
64
Other
	Settings	.......................... 65
 
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Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)
You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting \
style.
1	 Enter	[G]	mode.
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  45) and choose [ G].
2	 Customize	the	settings	as	desired	(=		55	–	65),	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 (=
  56) or activating the flash (if subjects 
are dark, =  64), 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 (=
  142).
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. As you watch 
the screen, press the  buttons 
to adjust brightness, and then press the 
 button again when finished.
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.
Still Images
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	(=		37).
2	 Lock	the	exposure.
zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot with 
the exposure locked. With the shutter button 
pressed halfway, press the <
o> button.
Exposure Compensation Bar
  
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XX[&] is displayed, and the exposure is 
locked.
zzTo unlock AE, release the shutter button 
and press the  button again. In this 
case, [&] is no longer displayed.
3	 Compose	the	shot	and	shoot.
•	 AE: Auto  Exposure
Still Images
Changing the Metering Method
Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooti\
ng 
conditions as follows.
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and choose the desired option 
(=
  27).
XXThe option you configured is now 
displayed.
Evaluative For typical shooting conditions, including backlit shots. 
Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions.
Center 
Weighted Avg.Determines the average brightness of light across the entire 
image area, calculated by treating brightness in the central area 
as more important.
Spot
Metering restricted to within the [] (Spot AE Point frame), 
displayed in the center of the screen.
Still Images
Changing the ISO Speed
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and choose the desired option 
(=
 27).
XXThe option you configured is now 
displayed.
Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and 
conditions.
 Low
High For shooting outdoors in fair weather. For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at twilight.
 For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms.
•	
To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is set to [], press 
the shutter button halfway.
•	 Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there 
may be a greater risk of subject blurriness in some shooting conditions.\
•	 Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which may reduc\
e 
subject blurriness and increase the flash range. However, shots may look 
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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 automatically 
corrected before shooting to make subjects stand out better.
zzPress the  button, choose 
[i-Contrast] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose [Auto] (=
  28).
XXOnce the setting is complete, [@] is 
displayed.
•	 Under some shooting conditions, correction may be inaccurate or 
may cause images to appear grainy.
•	 You can also correct existing images ( =  80).
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 
(=
  27).
XXThe option you configured is now 
displayed.
Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting 
conditions.
Day Light For shooting outdoors in fair weather.
Cloudy For shooting in cloudy conditions, in the shade, or at twilight.
TungstenFor shooting under ordinary incandescent (tungsten) lighting 
and similarly colored fluorescent lighting.
FluorescentFor shooting under warm-white (or similarly colored) or cool-
white fluorescent lighting.
Fluorescent HFor shooting under daylight fluorescent and similarly colored 
fluorescent lighting.
Custom
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Custom	White	BalanceFor image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust \
white 
balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white 
balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot.
zzFollow the steps in “Adjusting White 
Balance” ( =  57) to choose [].
zzAim the camera at a plain white subject, 
so that the entire screen is white. Press 
the  button.
XXThe tint of the screen changes once the 
white balance data has been recorded.
•	Colors may look unnatural if you change camera settings after 
recording white balance data.
Still ImagesMovies
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)
Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia \
or black and white.
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and choose the desired option 
(=
  27).
XXThe option you configured is now 
displayed.
My Colors Off ―
VividEmphasizes contrast and color saturation, making images sharper.
NeutralTones down contrast and color saturation for subdued images.
SepiaCreates sepia tone images.
B/WCreates black and white images.
Positive FilmCombines the effects of Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, and Vivid 
Red to produce intense yet natural-looking colors resembling 
images on positive film.
Lighter Skin Tone
Lightens skin tones.
Darker Skin ToneDarkens skin tones.
Vivid BlueEmphasizes blues in images. Makes the sky, ocean, and other 
blue subjects more vivid.
Vivid GreenEmphasizes greens in images. Makes mountains, foliage, and 
other green subjects more vivid.
Vivid RedEmphasizes reds in images. Makes red subjects more vivid.
Custom ColorAdjust contrast, sharpness, color saturation, and other 
qualities as desired (
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•	 White balance ( =  57) cannot be set in [] or [] modes.
•	 With [
] and [] modes, colors other than people’s skin tone may 
be modified. These settings may not produce the expected results 
with some skin tones.
Still ImagesMovies
Custom	ColorChoose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation,\
 
red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range of 1 – 5.
1	 Access	the	setting	screen.
zzFollow the steps in “Changing Image 
Color Tones (My Colors)” ( =  58)  to 
choose [], and then press the  
button.
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
an option, and then specify the value by 
pressing the < q> buttons.
zzFor stronger/more intense effects (or 
darker skin tones), adjust the value to 
the right, and for weaker/lighter effects 
(or lighter skin tones), adjust the value to 
the left.
zzPress the  button to complete 
the setting.
Still Images
Continuous Shooting
Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously.
For details on the continuous shooting speed, see Continuous Shooting 
Speed (=
  142).
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose  
[] in the menu, and then choose [ W] 
(=  27).
XXOnce the setting is complete, [W] is 
displayed.
2	 Shoot.
XXHold the shutter button all the way down 
to shoot continuously.
•	 Cannot be used with the self-timer ( =  35) or [Blink Detection] 
(=  41).
•	 During continuous shooting, focus and exposure are locked at the 
position/level determined when you pressed the shutter button 
halfway.
•	 Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow 
down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the 
zoom position.
•	 As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down.
•	 Shooting may slow down if the flash fires.
•	 Continuous shooting is faster in [] mode (=  45).
 
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Shooting Range and Focusing
Still Images
Shooting Close-ups (Macro)
To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [e]. For 
details on the focusing range, see Shooting Range ( =  142).
zzPress the  button, press the  
buttons to choose [e], and then press 
the  button.
XXOnce the setting is complete, [e] is 
displayed.
•	If the flash fires, vignetting may occur.
•	 In the yellow bar display area below the zoom bar, [e] will turn gray 
and the camera will not focus.
•	 To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting\
 
with the camera set to [[] (=  36).
Still Images
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 ( =  142).
zzPress the  button, press the  
buttons to choose [u], and then press 
the  button.
XXOnce the setting is complete, [u] is 
displayed.
Still ImagesMovies
Digital Tele-Converter
The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.6x or 2\
.0x. 
This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster than it\
 would 
be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to the same zoom fa\
ctor.
zzPress the  button, choose 
[Digital Zoom] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose the desired option (=
  28).
XXThe view is enlarged and the zoom factor 
is displayed on the screen.
•	The digital tele-converter cannot be used with digital zoom 
(=  35) and AF-point zoom (=  41).
•	 The respective focal lengths when using [1.6x] and [2.0x] are 44.8 – \
358.4 mm 
and 56.0 – 448.0 mm (35mm film equivalent).
 
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