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bracketing and white balance bracketing. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [Bracket Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details Selftimer during Brkt : Sets whether to use the self-timer during bracket shooting. Also sets the number of seconds until the shutter is released if using the self-timer. (OFF/ 2 Sec/5 Sec /10 Sec ) Bracket order : Sets the order of exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing. (0→ → /→0→ ) [81] How to Use Using shooting functionsSelecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Indicator during bracket shooting Viewfinder Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 steps Monitor (Display All Info. or Histogram) Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 steps Flash bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.7EV steps Flash compensation -1.0 step
Monitor (For viewfinder) Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 steps Flash bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.7EV steps Flash compensation -1.0 step *Ambient light: A generic term for non -flash light including natural light, electric bulb and fluorescent lighting. Whereas the flash light blinks for a moment, ambient light is constant, so this kind of light is called ambient light. Note During bracket shooting, guides equal to the number of images to be shot are displayed over/under the bracket indicator. When you start bracket shooting, the guides will disappear one by one as the camera records images. [82] How to Use Using shooting functionsTaking pictures of yourself by monitoring the screen Self-portrait/ -timer You can change the angle of the monitor and shoot images while watching the monitor. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings ) → [Self -portrait/ -timer] → [On]. 2 . Tilt the monitor approximately 180° upward, and then point the lens at yourself.
3. Press the shutter button. The product starts the self-timer shooting after three seconds. Hint If you want to use another Drive Mode than the 3-second self-timer mode, first set [Self - portrait/ -timer] to [Off] , then tilt the monitor upward approx. 180 degrees. [83] How to Use Using shooting functionsSelecting the ISO sensitivity ISO Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ISO] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi Frame NR : Combines continuous shots to create an image with less noise. Select the desired ISO number from [ISO AUTO] or ISO 80 – 3200. ISO AUTO : Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. ISO 80 – ISO 3200: Sets the ISO sensitivity manually. Selecting a larger number increases the ISO sensitivity. Note [ISO AUTO] is selected when using the following functions:
[Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] [iSweep Panorama] The higher the ISO value, the more noise will appear on the images. When shooting movies, ISO values between ISO 80 and ISO 3200 are available. When you use [Multi Frame NR], it takes some time for the product to perform the overlay processing of images. Hint You can change the automatically set ISO sensitivity range for the [ISO AUTO] mode. Select [ISO AUTO] and press the right side of the control wheel, and set the desired values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum]. The values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum] are also applied when shooting in [ISO AUTO] mode under [Multi Frame NR] . [84] How to Use Using shooting functionsSelecting the ISO sensitivity Multi Frame NR The product automatically shoots multiple images continuously, combines them, reduces the noise, and records them as one image. With multi frame noise reduction, you can select larger ISO numbers than the maximum ISO sensitivity. The image recorded is one combined image. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [ISO] → [Multi Frame NR] . 2 . Press the right side of the control wheel to display the setting screen, then select a desired value using the top/bottom side of the control wheel. Note The flash, [D-Range Opt.], and [Auto HDR] cannot be used. When [Picture Effect] is set to something other than [Off] , you cannot set [Multi Frame NR]. Hint You can change the automatically set range of ISO sensitivity in the [ISO AUTO] mode under [Multi Frame NR]. Select [ISO AUTO] under [ISO] and press the right side of the control wheel, and set the desired values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum] . The values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum] are also applied when shooting in [ISO AUTO] mode under [Multi Frame NR] .
[85] How to UseUsing shooting functionsCorrecting the brightness or contrast D-Range Opt. (DRO) By dividing the image into small areas, the product analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation.1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [DRO/Auto HDR] → [D-Range Opt.]. 2 . Select the desired setting using the left/right side of the control wheel. Menu item details D-Range Optimizer: Auto : Corrects the brightness automatically. D-Range Optimizer: Lv1 ― D-Range Optimizer: Lv5 : Optimizes the gradation of a recorded image for each divided area. Select the optimization level from Lv1 (weak) to Lv5 (strong). Note [DRO/Auto HDR] is fixed to [Off] when the shooting mode is set to [iSweep Panorama], or when [Multi Frame NR] or [Picture Effect] is used. [DRO/Auto HDR] is fixed to [Off] when the following modes are selected in [Scene Selection]. [Sunset] [Night Scene] [Night Portrait] [Hand-held Twilight] [Anti Motion Blur] [Fireworks] The setting is fixed to [D-Range Optimizer: Auto] when [Scene Selection] modes other than the above modes are selected. When shooting with [D-Range Opt.], the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect. [86] How to Use Using shooting functionsCorrecting the brightness or contrast Auto HDR
Widens the range (gradation) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts with correct brightness (HDR: High Dynamic Range). One image with proper exposure and one overlaid image are recorded.1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [DRO/Auto HDR] → [Auto HDR] . 2 . Select the desired setting using the left/right side of the control wheel. Menu item details Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. Auto : Corrects the exposure difference automatically. Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. 1.0EV ― Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. 6.0EV : Sets the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the subject. Select the optimal level between 1.0 EV (weak) and 6.0 EV (strong). For example, if you set the exposure value to 2.0 EV, three images will be composed with the following exposure levels: −1.0 EV, correct exposure and +1.0 EV. Note [Auto HDR] is not available in the following shooting modes. [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [iSweep Panorama] [Scene Selection] When [Multi Frame NR] is selected, you cannot select [Auto HDR] . When using [Picture Effect], you cannot select [Auto HDR]. You cannot start the next shot until the capture process is completed after you shoot. You may not obtain the desired effect depending on the luminance difference of a subject and the shooting conditions. When the flash is used, this function has little effect. When the contrast of the scene is low or when product shake or subject blur occurs, you may not obtain good HDR images. will be displayed over the recorded image to inform you when the camera detects image blurring. [87] How to Use Using shooting functionsAdjusting color tones White Balance Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions. Use this feature when the
color tones of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color tones on purpose for photographic expression.1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [White Balance] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: The product automatically detects the light source and adjusts the color tones. Daylight : The color tones are adjusted for the daylight. Shade : The color tones are adjusted for shadiness. Cloudy : The color temperature is adjusted for a cloudy sky. Incandescent : The color temperature is adjusted for places under an incandescent lamp, or under bright lighting, such as in a photo studio. Fluor.: Cool White : The color temperature is adjusted for white fluorescent lighting. Fluor.: Day White : The color temperature is adjusted for neutral white fluorescent lighting. Fluor.: Daylight : The color temperature is adjusted for daylight fluorescent lighting. Flash : The color temperature is adjusted for flash light. C.Temp./Filter : Adjusts the color tones depending on the light source. Achieves the effect of CC (Color Compensation) filters for photography. Custom : Uses the white balance setting saved in [Custom Setup ]. Custom Setup: Memorizes the basic white color under the light conditions for the shooting environment. Hint You can use the right side of the control wheel to display the fine adjustment screen and perform fine adjustments of the color temperature as required. In [ C.Temp./Filter ], you can use the right button to display the color temperature setting screen and perform a setting. When you press the right button again, the fine adjustment
screen appears to allow you perform fine adjustments as required. Note [White Balance] is fixed to [ Auto] in the following situations: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] [88] How to UseUsing shooting functionsAdjusting color tones Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended to use the custom white balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [White Balance] → [Custom Setup] . 2 . Hold the product so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in the center, and then press on the center of the control wheel. The calibrated values (Color Temperature and Color Filter) are displayed and registered. Note The message [Custom WB Error] indicates that the value is higher than the expected range, when the flash is used on a subject with too bright colors in the frame. If you register this value, the indicator turns orange on the recording information display. You can shoot at this point, but it is recommended that you set the white balance again to get a more accurate white balance value. [89] How to Use Using shooting functionsSelecting an effect mode Picture Effect Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [Picture Effect] → desired setting.
Menu item details Off : Disables the [Picture Effect] function. Toy Camera : Creates a soft image with shaded corners and reduced sharpness. Pop Color : Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color tones. Posterization: Creates a high contrast, abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary colors, or in black and white. Retro Photo : Creates the look of an aged photo with sepia color tones and faded contrast. Soft High-key : Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft. Partial Color : Creates an image which retains a specific color, but converts others to black and white. High Contrast Mono. : Creates a high-contrast image in black and white. Soft Focus : Creates an image filled with a soft lighting effect. HDR Painting : Creates the look of a painting, enhancing the colors and details. Rich-tone Mono. : Creates an image in black and white with rich gradation and reproduction of details. Miniature : Creates an image which enhances the subject vividly, with the background defocused considerably. This effect may often be found in pictures of miniature models. Watercolor: Creates an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if painted using watercolors. Illustration: Creates an illustration -like image by emphasizing the outlines. Hint You can perform detailed settings for the following [Picture Effect] modes using the left/right side of the control wheel. [Toy Camera]
[Posterization] [Partial Color] [Soft Focus] [HDR Painting] [Miniature] [Illustration] Note When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, setting the zoom scale larger makes [Toy Camera] less effective. When [Partial Color] is selected, images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject or shooting conditions. You cannot check the following effects on the shooting screen, because the product processes the image after the shot. Also, you cannot shoot another image until image processing is finished. You cannot use these effects with movies. [Soft Focus] [HDR Painting] [Rich-tone Mono.] [Miniature] [Watercolor] [Illustration] In the case of [HDR Painting] and [Rich-tone Mono.], the shutter is released three times for one shot. Be careful about the following: Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not flash light. Do not change the composition before shooting. When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera-shake or subject blur has occurred, you may not be able to obtain good HDR images. If the product detects such a situation, / appear on the recorded image to inform you of this situation. If necessary, change the composition or otherwise adjust the settings, be careful of blurring, and shoot again. [Picture Effect] cannot be set when the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto] , [Superior Auto] , [Scene Selection] or [iSweep Panorama] . [90] How to Use Using shooting functionsSelecting an effect mode Creative Style Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style] , unlike with [Scene Selection] where the product adjusts the exposure. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [Creative Style] → desired setting.