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    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
    Using Zoom
    Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical
    zoom and digital zoom.
    Optical Zoom
    The range of the optical zoom factor is shown below.
    Optical Zoom Factor Range: 1X to 3X
    1.In the REC mode, press
    the zoom button to
    change the zoom factor.
    Zoom out Zoom in
    Zoom button
    2.Compose the image, and then press the
    shutter release button.
     NOTES 
    • The optical zoom factor also affects the lens
    aperture.
    • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against
    hand movement when using the telephoto setting
    (zoom in).
    Press this side of the zoom button:
     (Wide Angle)
     (Telephoto)
    To do this:
    Zoom out
    Zoom in
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    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
    Digital Zoom
    Digital zoom is activated after you reach the maximum
    optical zoom factor (3X). It enlarges the part of the image
    at the center of the image screen. The range of the digital
    zoom factor is shown below.
    Digital Zoom Factor Range: 3X to 12X
    (in combination with optical
    zoom)
    1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
    2.Use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab.
    3.Use [] and [] to select “Digital Zoom”, and
    then press [].
    4.Select “On”, and then press [SET].
    • Selecting “Off” disables digital zoom.
    5.Hold down the 
    (Telephoto) zoom
    button to increase the
    optical zoom factor.
    • When the digital zoom
    factor reaches its
    maximum value (3X), it
    stops momentarily. Keep
    the  
     (Telephoto)
    zoom button depressed
    and zoom will switch
    over to digital zoom
    automatically.
    • Switching to digital zoom causes the zoom indicator
    to appear on the monitor screen. The zoom indicator
    shows the current approximate zoom factor.
    6.Compose the image, and then press the
    shutter release button.
    Zoom indicator
    Digital zoom indicator
    1X 3X12XCurrent zoom factor
    Optical ZoomDigital
    Zoom
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    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
    Using the Flash
    Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you
    want to use.
    1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
    2.Press [] ( ) to select
    the flash mode.
    • Each press of [] ( )
    cycles through the flash
    mode settings shown below
    on the monitor screen.
    Flash mode indicator
    [ ] (  )
     IMPORTANT! 
    • Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitor
    screen is turned off (page 25).
    • Using digital zoom can cause degradation of the
    recorded image.
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    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
    3.Record the image.
     IMPORTANT! 
    • The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times
    when you record an image. The initial flashes are
    pre-flashes, which the camera uses to obtain
    information that it uses for exposure settings. The
    final flash is for recording. Make sure that you keep
    the camera still until the shutter releases.
    • Image recording may not be performed if you press
    the shutter release button while the red operation
    lamp is flashing.
    To do this:
    Have the flash fire automatically when
    required (Auto Flash)
    Turn off the flash (Flash Off)
    Always fire the flash (Flash On)
    Fire a pre-flash followed by image
    recording with flash, reducing the
    chance of red-eye in the image (Red-
    eye reduction)
    In this case, the flash fires automatically
    when required
    Select this setting:
    None About Red-eye Reduction
    Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can
    cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the
    image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects
    off of the retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction is
    selected as the flash mode, the camera performs two pre-
    flash operations, one designed to cause the irises in the
    eyes of any people in the image to close, and one for the
    Auto Focus operation. This is followed by another flash
    operation for actual recording of the image.
     IMPORTANT! 
    Note the following important points when using red-
    eye reduction.
    • Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people
    in the image are looking directly at the camera during
    the pre-flash. Before pressing the shutter release
    button, call out to the subjects so they all look at the
    camera while the pre-flash operation is performed.
    • Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the
    subjects are located far away from the camera.
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    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
    Flash Unit Status
    You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing
    the shutter release button half way and checking the
    monitor screen and red operation lamp.
    Red operation lamp*
    The  indicator is also
    shown on the monitor
    screen when the flash unit
    is ready to fire.
    *Red operation lamp
    It means this:
    Flash unit is charging
    Flash unit is ready to fire
    When the red operationlamp is this:
    Flashing
    Lit
    Flash Precautions
    Take care that your fingers do
    not block the flash when you
    hold the camera. Covering the
    flash with your finger can
    greatly reduce its
    effectiveness.
    • You may not be able to achieve the desired results using
    a flash if the subject is too close or too far away.
    • The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long
    as 10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The
    actual time required depends on the battery level,
    temperature, and other conditions.
    • The flash does not fire in the Movie mode. This is
    indicated by 
     (Flash Off) on the monitor screen.
    • The flash unit may not be able to charge when battery
    power is low. Low battery power is indicated by 
     (Flash
    Off) on the monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fire
    properly resulting in poor image exposure. When these
    symptoms occur, charge the camera’s battery as soon as
    possible.
    • When the red-eye reduction mode (
    ) is selected, flash
    intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the
    exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is
    brightly lit.
    Flash
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    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
    Using the Self-timer
    The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10-
    second delay of the shutter release after you press the
    shutter release button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you
    perform three consecutive self-timer operations to record
    three images.
    1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
    2.Use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab.
    3.Use [] and [] to select “Self-timer”, and
    then press [].
    4.Use [] and [] to select the self-timer time
    you want to use, and then press [SET].
    • Selecting “Off” in step 4 disables the self-timer. • Using flash in combination with another light source
    (daylight, fluorescent light, etc.) can result in abnormal
    image colors.
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    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
    • With the Triple Self-timer, the camera records a
    series of three images in the sequence described
    below.
    1. The camera performs a 10-second countdown
    and then records the first image.
    2. The camera prepares to record the next image.
    The amount of time required for preparation
    depends on the camera’s current “Size” and
    “Quality” settings, the type of memory (built-in or
    card) you are using for image storage, and
    whether or not the flash is charging.
    3. After preparation is complete, the indicator “1sec”
    appears on the monitor screen, and another
    image is recorded one second later.
    4. Steps 2 and 3 are repeated once more to record
    the third image.
    To do this:
    Specify a 10-second self-timer
    Specify a 2-second self-timer
    Specify Triple Self-timer
    Disable the self-timer
    Select this setting:
    10 sec
    2 sec
    X3
    Off
    5.Record the image.
    • When you press the
    shutter release button,
    the self-timer lamp
    flashes and the shutter
    releases after the self-
    timer reaches the end
    of its countdown.
    • You can interrupt an
    ongoing self-timer
    countdown by pressing
    the shutter release
    button while the self-
    timer lamp is flashing.
     NOTE 
    • The “2 sec” self-timer setting is best when shooting
    with a slow shutter speed, because it helps to avoid
    blurring of images due to hand movement.
    Self-timer lamp
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    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
    Specifying Image Size and Quality
    You can specify the image size and image quality to suit
    the type of image you are recording.
    To specify the image size
    “Image size” is the size of the image, expressed as the
    number of vertical and horizontal pixels. A “pixel” is one of
    the many tiny dots that make up the image. More pixels
    provide finer detail when an image is printed, but a higher
    pixel count also causes the image’s file size of to be larger.
    You can select an image size to suit your needs for greater
    detail or smaller file size.
    1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
    2.Use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab.
    3.Use [] and [] to select “Size”, and then
    press [].
    4.Use [] and [] to select the setting you
    want, and then press [SET].
    • EX-Z30
    2048 x 1536 : 2048 x 1536 pixels
    2048 x 1360 (3:2) : 2048 x 1360 (3:2) pixels
    1600 x 1200 : 1600 x 1200 pixels
    1280 x 960 : 1280 x 960 pixels
    640 x 480 : 640 x 480 pixels
    • EX-Z40
    2304 x 1728 : 2304 x 1728 pixels
    2304 x 1536 (3:2) : 2304 x 1536 (3:2) pixels
    1600 x 1200 : 1600 x 1200 pixels
    1280 x 960 : 1280 x 960 pixels
    640 x 480 : 640 x 480 pixels
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    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
     NOTES 
    • The following are guidelines for selecting the image
    size.
    EX-Z30
    2048 x 1536
    2048 x 1360(3:2)
    1600 x 1200
    1280 x 960
    640 x 480
    When you want to do this:*
    Larger
    Smaller
    Use this setting:*
    Print the image on paper up to
    260 x 195mm (10.2 x 7.7
    inches)
    Print the image on paper up to
    260 x 173mm (10.2 x 6.8
    inches)
    Print the image on paper up to
    203 x 152mm (8 x 6 inches)
    Print the image on paper up to
    163 x 122mm (6.4 x 4.8
    inches)
    Print the image on paper up
    to 81 x 61mm (3.2 x 2.4
    inches), or attach the image to
    e-mail
    EX-Z40
    2304 x 1728
    2304 x 1536(3:2)
    1600 x 1200
    1280 x 960
    640 x 480
    When you want to do this:*
    Larger
    Smaller
    Use this setting:*
    Print the image on paper
    approximately 293 x 219mm
    (11.5 x 8.6 inches)
    Print the image on paper up to
    293 x 195mm (11.5 x 7.7
    inches)
    Print the image on paper up to
    203 x 152mm (8 x 6 inches)
    Print the image on paper up to
    163 x 122mm (6.4 x 4.8
    inches)
    Print the image on paper up to
    81 x 61mm (3.2 x 2.4 inches)
    or attach the image to e-mail
    *The sizes indicated by the settings are rough
    approximates only.
    • The above paper sizes are all approximate values
    when printing at a resolution of 200 dpi (dots per
    inch). Use a larger setting when you want to print at
    a higher resolution or when you plan to produce a
    larger size print.
    • Selecting the “2048 x 1360 (3:2)” (EX-Z30) or “2304
    x 1536 (3:2)” (EX-Z40) image size records images
    with a 3:2 (vertical : horizontal) aspect ratio, which is
    optimal for printing on paper with an aspect ratio of
    3:2.
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    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
    To specify image quality
    Compressing an image before storage can cause a
    deterioration of its quality. The more an image is
    compressed, the greater the loss of quality. The image
    quality setting specifies the compression ratio used when
    an image is stored in memory. You can select an image
    quality setting to suit your needs for higher quality or
    smaller file size.
    1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
    2.Use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab.
    3.Use [] and [] to select “Quality”, and then
    press [].
    4.Use [] and [] to select the setting you
    want, and then press [SET].
    Select this setting:
    Fine
    Normal
    Economy
    To get this:
    Very high quality, but large file size
    Normal quality
    Small file size, but low quality
     NOTE 
    • The following are guidelines for selecting image
    quality.
     IMPORTANT! 
    • Actual file size depends on the type of image you
    record. This means that the remaining image
    capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be
    exactly accurate (pages 22 and 194).
    Fine
    Normal
    Economy
    To get this:
    Higher
    Quality
    Lower
    Quality
    Select this setting:
    High image quality, less
    memory capacity
    Normal image quality and
    memory capacity
    High memory capacity, less
    image quality
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