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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Useful  shooting  functions  > Menu  items available  for  shooting  >  ISO
ISO
Adjusts  the luminous  sensitivity  when the camera  is set  to  Manual  Exposure Shooting, Shutter Speed
Priority  Shooting, Aperture  Priority  Shooting, Program  Auto or [Advanced Sports Shooting] in  Scene
Selection. Adjusts  the sensitivity  using the control  wheel  in  Aperture  Priority  Shooting, Shutter Speed
Priority  Shooting, Manual  Exposure Shooting  Mode.  In  movie  mode,  [ISO]  is fixed  to  [Auto]. You  cannot
change  the settings.
1 .  MENU  
  (ISO)  desired  mode   
When  shooting  in  Aperture  Priority  Shooting, Shutter Speed Priority  Shooting, Manual  Exposure
Shooting  mode,  press  
 on  the control  wheel  to  select  ISO sensitivity,  then  turn the control
wheel  to  select  the desired  value.
 (Auto) Sets  the ISO sensitivity  automatically.
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You  can  reduce image blurring  in  dark  locations  or with  moving subjects  by
increasing the ISO sensitivity  (select  a larger number).
Higher  ISO settings  than  [ISO6400]  are  achieved  using Clear Image
technology  and  overlay burst shooting.
Adjusting  ISO Sensitivity  (Recommended  Exposure Index)
ISO sensitivity  is a speed rating  for  recording  media that  incorporates  an  image sensor  that  receives
light.  Even  when the exposure  is the same, images differ depending  on  the ISO sensitivity.
High ISO sensitivity
Records a bright  image even  in  dark  locations  while  increasing shutter speed to  reduce blur.
However, the image tends  to  become noisy.
Low ISO sensitivity
Records a smoother  image.
However, when the exposure  is insufficient,  the image may become darker.
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							NotesWhen  [ISO]  is set  to  [ISO6400]  or [ISO12800],  it takes some  time to  record  an  image,  because  the
camera  overlays the image.  The flash  does  not operate with  these  settings.
You  cannot  select  [Auto]  when the camera  is set  to  Manual  Exposure Shooting. [ISO80] is the
default  setting.
You  can  select  only  from [Auto], [ISO80] to  [ISO800]  when the shooting  mode  is set  to  burst or
bracket  shooting  mode.
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Useful  shooting  functions  > Menu  items available  for  shooting  >  White Balance
White Balance
To  capture  the basic  white  color  in  [One  Push  Set]  mode
Adjusts  color  tones  according  to  the surrounding  light  conditions.  Use  this function  if image color
appears  unnatural.
1 .  MENU  
  (White Balance)   desired  mode   
 (Auto) Adjusts  the white  balance  automatically  so that  the colors  appear  natural.
 (Daylight) Adjusts  for  outdoors conditions  on  a fine  day, evening  views,  night  scenes,
neon signs,  fireworks,  etc.
 (Cloudy)
Adjusts  for  a cloudy sky or a shady  location.
 (Fluorescent
White Balance  1)
 (Fluorescent
White Balance  2)
 (Fluorescent
White Balance  3) [Fluorescent  White Balance  1]:  Adjusts  for  white  fluorescent lighting.
[Fluorescent  White Balance  2]:  Adjusts  for  natural white  fluorescent lighting.
[Fluorescent  White Balance  3]:  Adjusts  for  daylight  fluorescent lighting.
 (Incandescent)
Adjusts  for  places under incandescent lamp,  or under bright  lighting,  such  as
in  a photo  studio.
 (Flash)
Adjusts  for  the flash  conditions.
 (One Push)Adjusts  the white  balance  depending  on  the light  source.  Use  this mode
when [Auto]  and  other  settings  don’t  provide  accurate  colors.
 (One Push
Set) Memorizes the basic  white  color  which will be  used  in  [One  Push] mode.
[Details]
 Effects  of  lighting  conditions
The apparent  color  of  the subject  is affected by the lighting  conditions.
The color  tones  are  adjusted  automatically,  but you  can  adjust  color  tones  manually  using the White
Balance  function.
Daylight  (White as Standard)
Cloudy  (Bluish)
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							Fluorescent (Green -tinged)
Incandescent  (Reddish)
To  capture the basic white color  in [One Push  Set] mode
1.  Frame a white  object  such  as a piece of  paper filling  the screen  under the same  lighting  conditions
as you  will shoot  the subject.
2 .  MENU  
  (White Balance)   [One  Push  Set]   
The screen  momentarily  turns black,  and  when the white  balance  has  been adjusted  and  stored  in
the memory, the recording  screen  is displayed again.
Notes If the 
 indicator  flashes  while  shooting, the white  balance  cannot  be  set.  Use  automatic  white
balance.
Do  not shake  or strike the camera  while  [One  Push  Set]  is in  progress.
When  flash  mode  is set  to  other  than  [Auto]  or [Off],  the white  balance  is adjusted  to  the condition
with  the flash  emitting.
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Useful  shooting  functions  > Menu  items available  for  shooting  >  White Balance  Shift
White Balance Shift
Allows you  to  use  the selected white  balance  as the base  value and  apply the set  correction value to
change  the color  and  record  an  image.
1 .  MENU  
  (White Balance  Shift)   desired  mode   
When  using for  the first  time,  set  the correction value to  [Shift  Amount  Adjust].
 (Off) Does  not use  [White  Balance  Shift].
 (On) Uses  [White  Balance  Shift].
 (Shift  Amount
Adjust) Sets  the correction value.
If you  set  a correction value,  [White  Balance  Shift]  will be  set  to  [On]
automatically.
Set the White  Balance Shift  correction value
1
.  MENU    (White Balance  Shift)   [Shift  Amount  Adjust]
Set  the correction value using 
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Operation Action
/G  (Green)  and  M (Magenta) provide  fine  adjustments such  as those  achieved  with  a color
correction (CC)  filter.
/B  (Blue)  and  A  (Amber)  provide  fine  adjustments in  the color  temperature.
If you  set  the [White  Balance  Shift]  to  [On] for  the previously  set  correction value,  it can  be  recalled.
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Useful  shooting  functions  > Menu  items available  for  shooting  >  Focus
Focus
Using Flexible  Spot AF
Using Semi  Manual/Manual  Focus
You  can  change  the focus method.  Use  the menu  when it is difficult  to  get the proper focus in  auto  focus
mode.
AF  stands  for  “Auto Focus,”  a function  that  adjusts  the focus automatically.
1 .  MENU  
  (Focus)  desired  mode   
 (Multi
AF) Focuses  on  a subject  in  all  ranges of  the finder  frame automatically.
When  you  press  the shutter button  halfway down in  still  image shooting  mode,  a
green frame is displayed around  the area  that  is in  focus.
When  the Face Detection function  is active, AF  operates with  priority  on  faces.
(Center
AF) Focuses  on  a subject  in  the center  of  the finder  frame automatically.  Using the AF
lock  function  together,  you  can  compose the image the way  you  want.
(Flexible
Spot AF)Allows you  to  move  the AF  range finder  frame to  the desired  point  on  the screen
and  focus on  an  extremely  small  subject  in  a narrow area.
 (Semi
Manual) Automatically  and  quickly focuses  on  the area  around  a set  distance.  Focuses  on  a
subject  in  all  ranges of  the finder  frame automatically.
This mode  is useful  when repeatedly  shooting  a subject  at  the same  distance.
(Manual
Focus) Allows you  to  focus on  the subject  manually.
Notes When  you  use  the following functions,  the AF  range finder  frame is disabled and  appears  in  a
dotted  line.  In  this case, the camera  works  to  focus on  the subjects  at  the center  of  the screen.Zoom functions  other  than  optical zoom
AF  illuminator
When  the focus mode  is set  to  other  than  [Multi AF],  you  cannot  use  the Face Detection function.
If Tracking  focus is activated,  the camera  focuses  with  priority  on  the subject  to  be  tracked.
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							Using Flexible  Spot  AF
This is useful  when you  shoot  using a tripod  and  the subject  not in  the center  of  the frame.
A: AF  range finder  frame (yellow: adjustable/white:  fixed)
1 .  Adjust  the position  of  the AF  range finder  frame where you  want  to  focus,  then  press  
.
To  reset the setting, press  
 again.
Notes Once you  change  the focus method,  the AF  range finder  frame you  set  up  is cleared.
Using Semi Manual/Manual Focus
This is useful  when it is difficult  to  get the proper focus,  such  as shooting  images through a window.
A: Manual  Focus bar
1 .  Use  the control  wheel  to  set  the desired  focus distance on  the manual  focus bar, then  press  
.
To  correct the setting, press  
 again. Use  /// on  the control  wheel  to  set  the
position. You  can  turn the control  wheel  to  make  rough adjustments.
Notes If the focus distance is set  very close,  the image may show  dust or fingerprints  on  the lens.  Wipe  the
lens  with  a soft  cloth, etc.
The focus distance range is limited according  to  the zoom  scaling.
Once you  change  the focus method,  the distance of  the Manual  Focus you  set  up  is cleared.
Related  Topic
Tracking  focus
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Useful  shooting  functions  > Menu  items available  for  shooting  >  Metering Mode
Metering Mode
Selects  the metering mode  that  sets  which part of  the subject  to  measure to  determine  the exposure.
1 .  MENU  
  (Metering Mode)   desired  mode   
(Multi) Divides  into  multiple  regions  and  measures each  region. The camera  determines  a well-
balanced exposure  (Multi -pattern  metering).
(Center)Measures the center  of  the image,  and  determines  the exposure  based on  the
brightness  of  the subject  there  (Center -weighted  metering).
(Spot)Align the spot metering cross hairs  (A)
 on  the subject  to  meter one  part of  the subject
(Spot metering).  This function  is useful  when the subject  is backlit  or when there  is
strong  contrast between  the subject  and  the background.
Notes
In  movie  mode,  the setting  is fixed  to  [Multi].
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Useful  shooting  functions  > Menu  items available  for  shooting  >  Cont. Shooting  Interval
Cont. Shooting Interval
Selects  the number of  images taken  per  second for  Burst  shooting.
The camera  shoots  up  to  10  continuous  frames when you  hold down the shutter button.
1 .  MENU  
  (Cont. Shooting  Interval)   desired  mode   
 (High)
Shoots  from 2 to  a maximum  of  10  successive images.
 (Low)
Notes In  slow  shutter speed conditions,  the burst of  shots per  second may be  decreased.
Related  Topic
Cont. Shooting  Settings
MENU  items available  for  each  shooting  mode
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