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Shooting in Scene Modes
Scene Mode
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
I SunsetQ
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. 
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
• Hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake under 
low lighting.
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J Dusk/dawnQR
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before 
sunrise or after sunset. 
• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release 
button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator ( c24) 
always lights; however, focus may not be set for near 
subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.
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G Night landscapeQR
Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night 
landscapes. 
• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release 
button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator ( c24) 
always lights; however, focus may not be set for near 
subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.
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Shooting in Scene Modes
Scene Mode* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
Q: For those scene modes with  Q, use of a tripod is recommended.
M  Close up
Photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at 
close range.
• The camera can focus at distances as close as 10 cm  (3.9 in.).
• The camera can be zoomed when the zoom indicator is  between [W] and  F positions.
• While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the 
camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and 
locked.
• Macro close-up shooting ( c31) can be used for this 
option.
• Hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake.
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N Museum
Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for 
example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings 
in which you do not want to use the flash. 
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
• BSS ( c90) turns on automatically. 
• Hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake.
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K Fireworks showQ
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding 
burst of light from a firework.
• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release 
button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator ( c24) 
always lights; however, focus may not be set for near 
subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.
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Shooting in Scene Modes
Scene Mode
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
O Copy
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in 
print.
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
• Use macro close-up mode ( c31) to focus at short 
ranges. 
• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.
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L Back light
Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throw-
ing features or details into shadow. The flash fires auto-
matically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows. 
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
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Shooting in Scene Modes
Scene Mode
* Other settings can be selected.
Taking Pictures for a Panorama
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod
for best results.
1Use the multi select or to choose [F Pan-
orama assist] in the scene menu and
press  d.
The yellow panorama direction icon ( E) is displayed to
show the direction in which pictures will be joined.
2Use the multi selector to choose the
direction and press  d.
Select how pictures will be joined together in the com-
pleted panorama; right (V), left (U), up (S), or down (T).The panorama direction icon (E) is displayed to the direc-
tion pressed, and changes to white when d is pressed. 
Apply flash (c28), self-timer (c30), macro close-up
mode (c31), and exposure compensation (c32) settings with this step, if necessary.
Press d to reselect the direction.
3Take the first picture.
The first picture is displayed in the first third
of the monitor.
F  Panorama assist
Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single pan-
orama using PictureProject.
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Shooting in Scene Modes
Scene Mode
4Take the second picture.
Compose the next picture so that it over-
laps the first picture.
Repeat until you have taken the necessary
number of pictures to complete the scene.
5Press d when shooting is completed.
The camera returns to step 2.
jPanorama Assist
Flash mode ( c28), self-timer ( c30), macro close-up ( c31), and exposure compensation
( c 32) settings cannot be adjusted after the first pi cture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted,
nor can zoom or image-mode setting ( c84) be adjusted until the series is finalized.
The panorama series is terminated if the camera  enters standby mode with the auto off func-
tion ( c109) during shooting. Setting the time allowe d to elapse before the camera enters
standby mode to a longer setting is recommended.
lExposure Lock
G  (white) is displayed to indicate that white balance and
exposure have been locked at the values set with the first shot.
All pictures taken in a panorama  series have the same exposure
and white-balance settings.
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Anti-shake Mode
Anti-shake Mode
Shooting in Anti-shake Mode
In anti-shake mode, Electronic VR (c92) and BSS ( c90) are enabled. In
addition, ISO sensitivity is automatically raised to 1000 depending upon the
brightness of the subject and shutter speed is faster than with  L (auto)
mode, under the same lighting conditions, to reduce blurring caused by cam-
era shake or subject movement. The flash is disabled. This mode is most
effective when shooting under natural light. Combine it with telephoto
zoom when you are forced to shoot from a distance in order to capture a
fleeting expression on a portrait subject  or to photograph an animal without
frightening it off.
1Press  F.
The camera enters anti-shake mode. Press again to
return to the shooting mode selected in the shooting-
mode selection menu.
2Frame the subject and take the
picture.
Camera focuses on subject in center of
frame.
While the shutter-release button is held
down, camera takes shots to a maxi-
mum of ten, they are compared and
sharpest picture (picture with highest level of detail) is saved.
jNotes on Anti-shake Mode
• Shutter speed is limited to a certain value for dark subjects.
• Use of the high-sensitivity shooting mode ( c33) is recommended for shooting subjects
under low lighting.
• Pictures taken in this mode may become somewhat grainy.
• Date imprint ( c107) is not available in anti-shake mode.
• Anti-shake mode is not available in panorama assist mode ( c40).
kAnti-shake Mode Settings
Electronic VR ( c92) and BSS ( c90) are enabled; the flash is disabled. Macro close-up mode
and exposure compensation are availabl e; the self-timer is not available.
lImage Mode in Anti-shake Mode
When m is pressed in anti-shake mode, adjustment of image mode ( c84) settings is
enabled. Changes made to these settings apply to all shooting modes.
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One-Touch Portrait Mode
One-Touch Portrait Mode
Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode
For portrait shots, select A in the shooting mode menu (c8).
The following features are automatically activated:
• Portrait: The portrait subject stands out clearly.
• Face-priority AF: The camera automa tically detects and focuses on faces.
• Advanced red-eye reduction: Reduces “red-eye” caused by the flash (c 29). Other flash modes can be selected.
Macro close-up is not available in one-touch portrait mode.
1Press  C in shoot-
ing mode. Use multi
selector to select  A
and press  d.
A yellow  K guide is dis-
played.
2Frame a picture using the  K guide.
When the camera detects a face, the guide is dis-
played with a double yellow border.
When the camera detects more than one face, the
closest face is framed by a double border and the rest
by a single border. The camera focuses on the face
framed by the double border and adjusts exposure
accordingly. If the camera loses its ability to detect a face (for example, because
the subject has looked away from the camera), borders are no longer displayed
and monitor display returns to that shown in step 1.
3Press the shutter-release button
halfway.
Focus and exposure are set, and the double
border glows green.
4Press the shutter-re lease button the rest
of the way down to take a picture.
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One-Touch Portrait Mode
The One-Touch Portrait Menu
Press m in one-touch portrait mode  to display the one-touch portrait
menu. In addition to image mode, portrait effects (reducing vividness of skin
tones, softening overall image) can be set.
• To exit the one-touch portrait menu, press  m or shutter-release button.
jFace-Priority AF
• The camera’s ability to dete ct faces depends on a variety of  factors, including whether or
not the subject is facing the camera.
• The camera focuses continuously  until a face is detected.
• If the yellow double border blinks when the  shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the
camera was unable to focus. Re lease the button and try again.
• If no face is recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses on the center of the frame.
• The camera may be unab le to detect faces in the following situations:
- When faces are partia lly hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions
- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame
kSettings for One-Touch Portrait Mode
• Flash: Changeable
• Self-timer: Available
• Macro close-up: Off
• Exposure compensation: Available
ZImage mode
Choose an image size and quality ( c84).
BPortrait effect
Choose from [Normal], [Brighter] (reduces vividness of skin tones), and [Softer] 
(soft effect). 
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More on Playback
More on Playback
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback
Press t (j ) in full-frame playback ( c26) to dis-
play pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail
images. The following operations can be performed
while thumbnails are displayed:
k4-/9-picture Thumbnail Playback Mode Display
When protected pictures and pictures selected
for transfer are displayed in 9-picture thumb-
nail playback mode, the icons shown at right
are displayed with them. Movies are displayed
as film frames. Icons are not displayed with
protected pictures or pictures selected for
transfer in 16-picture thumbnail playback
modes.
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Choose pictures Use the multi selector to choose pictures. 9
Change number 
of pictures dis-
playedWhen 
t (j ) is pressed, display picture 
thumbnails in the following order:
4 → 9 → 16
When  v (k ) is pressed, the number of 
thumbnails changes reversely. –
Cancel thumb-
nail playbackdPress 
d to cancel thumbnail playback and 
return to full-screen playback. 26
Delete high-
lighted pictureTConfirmation dialog displayed. Press multi 
selector up or down to highlight option. 
Select Yes to delete picture.26
Display menusmPress 
m button to display playback 
menus. 94
Display mode 
menuCPress 
C  button to display playback 
mode menu. 8
Switch to shoot-
ing mode
i
Press 
i or the shutter-release button to 
return to the last shooting mode selected. 26
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More on Playback
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Pressing v(k) during full-frame playback (c26)
zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of
the picture displayed in the monitor (Quick Playback
Zoom).
The guide at lower right shows which portion of the
picture is enlarged. Change the portion of the picture
displayed by pressing the multi selector.
Use the zoom buttons with quick playback zoom to
enlarge pictures to the desired magnification ratio.
While the image is zoomed in, the zoom ratio is dis-
played in the monitor. The following operations can
be performed while pictures are zoomed in:
ToUseDescriptionc
Zoom in v (k ) Zoom increases each time 
v (k ) is pressed, to 
a maximum of 10×. –
Zoom out
t (j)Zoom decreases each time  t (j ) is pressed. 
When the magnification ratio reaches 1×, the 
display returns to full-frame playback. –
View other 
areas of picture
Press the multi selector to scroll to areas of 
the picture not visible in the monitor.
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Switch to full-
frame playbackdPress 
d to cancel playback zoom and return 
to full-screen playback. 26
Crop picturemPress 
m to crop current picture to contain 
only the portion visible in the monitor. 50
Delete high-
lighted pictureTConfirmation dialog displayed. Press multi 
selector up or down to highlight option. 
Select [Yes] to delete picture.26
Display mode 
menuCPress 
C  button to display playback mode 
menu. 8
Switch to shoot-
ing mode
i
Press 
i or the shutter-release button to 
return to the last shooting mode selected. 26
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