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30 Metering The Metering function lets you select the area of the subject or frame by which the camera measures light to record still images or video.As you move through the selection, the preview • on the LCD monitor changes synchronously. Multi N 12 M AW BISOAU TO 0EV Icon Item Description MultiThe camera measures the exposure readings from multiple points in the subject area. CenterThe camera measures the average light from the entire frame but gives more importance to the values near the center. Spot The camera selects the exposure value based on the center of your picture.
31 Color Mode The Color Mode function lets you record still images or video and apply different colors or tones for a more artistic effect Tinting an images color can make them appear more vivid.As you move through the selection, the preview • on the LCD monitor changes synchronously. Normal N 12 M AW BISOAU TO VNSRG BW 0EV Icon Item Description NNormalThe camera records normally. VVividThe camera captures the image with more contrast and saturation emphasizing on the bold colors. SSepia Images are captured in sepia tones. BWB&WImages are captured in black and white. RVivid RedImages are tinted red. Ideally used to record images like flowers and cars to make them more vivid. GVivid GreenImages are tinted green. Ideally used to record images like mountains and lawns to make them more vivid. BVivid BlueImages are tinted blue. Ideally used to record images like the sky and the ocean, to make them look more vivid.
32 Shooting Menu If you are in shooting mode, you can access the Shooting menu simply by pressing the button on your camera. When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the button to move through menu selections and apply your desired settings. To close the menu anytime, press the menu button again. The Shooting menu allows you to change modes, and setup other capture settings. Press 1. to launch the Shooting Menu. Use the 2. or key to move through the menu selections. To select an item, press 3. . Change the submenu settings using the 4-way 4. navigation control. Press the 5. button to save and apply settings. OFF OFF Shooting Mode Self-Timer/Burst AEB AF Area Sharpness Setting the Shooting Scene Mode Setting the Shooting Scene mode allows you to capture images with preset settings according to the scenes or environment.
33 Shooting Mode Self-Timer/Burst AEB AF Area OFF OFF Sharpness Select Auto Confirm S A Icon Item Description AutoThe simplest way to shoot basic images. Settings are adjusted automatically. This mode is recommended for beginners. ProgramThe camera automatically adjusts suitable shooting settings like shutter speed and aperture values. However, this mode allows for manual changes in EV, Auto White Balance, ISO (gain), Metering, and Color. Aperture PriorityThis mode allows manual adjustment to the aperture value. The camera automatically selects the shutter speed to match the brightness. See Page 41 for details. Shutter PriorityThis mode allows manual adjustment to the shutter speed. The camera automatically selects the aperture value to match the brightness. See Page 41 for details. Manual ExposureThis mode allows manual adjustment to the shutter speed and aperture value regardless of brightness. This is recommended for experienced users only. See Page 42 for details. Intelligent SceneThe camera detects the shooting conditions and automatically selects from eight scene modes that match. See pages 38 thru 39 for additional details.
34 IconItem Description PortraitThis scene mode will attempt to isolate the subject by opening a wide aperture to blur the background and providing little depth of field. The the subject will stand out because the background is blurry and the subject is in focus. Landscape This feature is used to emphasize wide scenic views. SunsetThis feature enhances the red hue for recording sunset images. BacklightThis feature is used to capture the image of a backlight object by changing the metering. Kids This feature is used to capture still images of children. Night SceneThis scene mode is used to capture images with night scenery background. For best results and to reduce image blurring, the use of a tripod for this mode is strongly recommended. FireworksThis feature slows shutter speed to capture fireworks explosions. For best results and to reduce image blurring, the use of a tripod for this mode is strongly recommended. SnowThis scene mode is used when you’re shooting against a bright background, such as snow or sand. This will enable the camera to focus on the subject instead of the background to determine the proper exposure setting. If not selected, the subject may be too dark because of the bright background. Sports This scene mode will continue to capture images as long as the shutter button is depressed. This is designed to aid for subjects in motion. PartyThis scene mode will set red-eye flash and narrow other parameters that best match typical indoor wedding/party conditions.
35 IconItem Description CandlelightThis feature is used to capture warm candle light effects. Night PortraitThis scene mode uses the flash and will leave the shutter open longer to get more ambient light from the background. This will help reduce typical flash pictures where the subject does not have a black/dark background. Ideally, you should have more detail in the background. For best results and to reduce image blurring, the use of a tripod for this mode is strongly recommended. Soft Skin This scene mode will set red-eye flash and other camera parameters to enhance skin tones. Soft Flowing Water This feature enhances smooth effects like water or silk. FoodThis scene mode is designed to capture pictures of food. The Camera is set to macro mode focus and other parameters to increase saturation for enticing food images. Building This feature enhances the edges of captured images. TextThis scene mode enhances the black and white contrast normally used when capturing text images. AuctionPictures taken in Auction mode are automatically saved under a specific folder named “_AUCT”. Smile CaptureThis feature uses face tracking to auto detect faces to capture. When smiles are detected, it continuously captures the image. Blink DetectionThis feature detects if the subject blinked an eye when the image is captured and gives the user an option whether to save it or not.
36 IconItem Description Pre-compositionThis feature captures a image temporarily as a reference. Full press shutter after referring the subject to the reference point. Couples PortraitThis feature uses face tracking to auto detect faces to capture portraits photos without the help of others. When over two faces are detected, AF is automatically activated. The camera starts count down and captures a picture in two seconds. Video This mode is used to record video clips. Slide the mode selector switch to the Video icon to enable this mode. Voice RECThis mode is used to record audio clips. Slide the mode selector switch to the Voice Record icon to enable this mode.
37 Using Smile Capture Mode - The Smile Capture mode uses smile tracking to automatically capture images. This feature is most useful in capturing different angles and smiles of moving people. When capturing an image with more than one person, the camera detects the smile of the closest person on the center of the screen. To activate Smile Capture Select 1. from the Scene Mode submenu. Focus the camera on the subject to capture. 2. The smile capture icon blinks every second and 3. the white focus frame turns green to denote camera activity. When a smile is detected, the camera will 4. automatically take a shot of the image. The camera displays a white frame when a face is detected. 8 M 307307 NoteWhen capturing an image with more than two faces, this mode may take additional time to track and capture.
38 Using Intelligent Scene Mode - With the Intelligent Scene Mode, the camera automatically detects the shooting conditions and switches to the appropriate scene and settings when aiming on a subject. This feature is most useful for novice users; capturing great images even with basic photography skills. 307307 12M Intelligent scene icon. After the camera detects the shooting conditions, this icon changes to show the detected scene mode. Face tracking is automatically enabled. To activate Intelligent Scene Select 1. from the Scene Mode submenu. Focus the camera on the subject to capture. 2. The camera detects the shooting conditions and 3. switches to an appropriate scene mode. Press the shutter button half-way down to focus 4. the subject. The frame turns green to indicate focus is set. Press the shutter button to take the shot. 5. The camera displays a solid white frame when a face is detected.307307 12 M NoteWhen Intelligent Scene function is enabled, icons will be displayed even in Guideline, None Display modes and when press the shutter button half-way down.
39 The table below shows the modes supported by Intelligent scene: IconIntelligent Scene Modes Description Portrait This mode is set when a face is detected. LandscapeThis mode is set when: • There is no face detected. • The focus distance is more than 1.5 meters. • The EV setting is greater than 11 or 10.5. Sunset This mode is automatically set when sunset lighting is detected. MacroThis mode is set when: • There is no face detected. • The focus distance is within the macro range. This mode can only be detected when you press the shutter button half-way down. Backlight This mode is set when the EV setting greater than 2.5. Backlight PortraitThis mode is set when a face is detected with an EV setting greater than 2.5. Night SceneThis mode is set when: • There is no face detected. • The focus distance is more than 1.5 meters. • The EV setting is lower than 5 or 4.5. Night Portrait This mode is set when a face is detected with an EV setting lower than 5 or 4.5.