Pentax Optio RZ10 Camera User Guide

to go straight to the desired function (p.121).

Green Button

Sharpness

For assigning a function to the Green button so that you can go straight to it in A mode

For choosing sharp or soft outlines

p.121

p.118

Saturation

Contrast

Date Imprint

For setting the color saturation

For setting the image contrast level

For choosing whether to imprint the date and/or time when taking still pictures

p.119

p.120

 [ A Rec. Mode] Menu 1

R e c . M o de 1 / 3

R e cor ded P ixel s

W h ite B a l anc e

F ocus i ng A r e a

AWB

AE Mete r i ng

S e ns iti v it y A U TO

EV Comp e nsa ti on 0.0

MEN U Exit

 [ A Rec. Mode] Menu 2

R e c . M o de 2 / 3

M ov ie

D Rang e S etti ng

Shak e R ed uc ti on CCD Sh ift

Bli nk D ete c ti on

D i g it a l Z oom

I ns t an t R e v ie w

MEN U Exit

 [ A Rec. Mode] Menu 3

R e c . M o de

Me mory

G r ee n B u tt on

Sharpn e ss

Sa t ura ti on

Con t ras t

Da te I mpr i n t

MEN U Exit

Off

3 / 3

• Use the 9 (Green) mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [ A

Rec. Mode] menu (p.76).

• Assigning frequently used functions to the Green button enables you

[ W Setting] Menu

Sound

Item

Date Adjustment

World Time

Language/

Description

For adjusting the operation volume and playback volume, and setting the start-up sound, shutter sound, key operation sound and self-timer sound

For adjusting the date and time

For setting the Hometown and Destination

For setting the language in which menus and messages appear

Page

Item

Folder Name

USB Connection

Video Out

Eye-Fi

Brightness Level

Power Saving

Auto Power Off

Reset

Delete All

Pixel Mapping

Format

Description Page

For choosing how names are assigned to folders for storing images and sound files

For setting the USB connection mode (MSC or PTP) when connected to a computer via the USB cable

For setting the output format to AV equipment

p.196

p.211

p.197

For starting to transfer images using an Eye-Fi card

p.198

For changing the brightness of the display

p.199

For setting the time until the camera enters the powersaving mode

For setting the time until the camera turns off automatically

For returning settings to their defaults

For deleting all the saved images and sound files at once

For mapping out and correcting any defective pixels in the CCD sensor

For formatting the SD Memory Card

 [ W Setting] Menu 1

S etti ng 1 / 3

Soun d

Da te Adj us t m e n t 0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 1 0

W or ld Ti m e

F o lde r N am e

E ng li sh

Da te

US B Conn e c ti on M SC

MEN U Exit

 [ W Setting] Menu 3

3 / 3 S etti ng

D elete All

P ixel M app i ng

F orma t

 [ W Setting] Menu 2

S etti ng

Vide o O u t

E y e-Fi

B r i gh t n e ss Le v el

Pow e r Sav i ng

A u t o Pow e r Off

R e s et

NT SC

5 s e c .

3 m i n .

MEN U Exit

2 / 3

MEN U Exit

Memo

Taking Pictures

Taking Still Pictures .................................. 66

Setting the Shooting Functions ............. 101

Recording Movies ................................... 125

Saving the Settings (Memory) ............... 129

Taking Still Pictures

Taking Pictures

The Optio RZ10 features a wide range of shooting modes and functions to suit almost any subject or scene. This chapter describes how to take pictures with the most commonly used standard settings (the factory default settings).

Shutter release button

Zoom lever

Power switch

Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual, this is called “still picture capture mode”.

Confirm the subject and shooting information on the display.

The focus frame in the middle of the display indicates the zone of automatic focusing.

Focus frame

When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and

The captured image appears on the display (Instant Review: p.69) and

When the camera detects the pet’s full face, the shutter is automatically released.

Face detection frame

You can change the captured area by turning the zoom lever to the left or right

(p.78).

Right ( x ) Enlarges the subject.

Left ( w ) Widens the area that is captured by the camera.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.

is saved to the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.

Press the Green button to switch to the 9 (Green) mode and let the

camera set all the shooting functions automatically (p.76).

Using the Shutter Release Button

The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows.

Press halfway

This refers to pressing the shutter release button gently to the first position. This locks the focus setting and the exposure. The green focus frame lights on the display when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus. If the subject is out of focus, the frame turns white.

Press fully

This refers to pressing the shutter release button all the way down to the fully depressed position. This takes a picture.

Not pressed Pressed halfway

(first position)

Pressed fully

(second position)

Poor focusing conditions

The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In these cases, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing and holding the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully.

• Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall

• Dark places or objects, or conditions that prevent light being reflected back

• Horizontal lines or intricate patterns

• Fast moving objects

• When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the background in the captured area

• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)

Instant Review and Blink Detection

The image appears on the display immediately after it is captured (Instant

Review). If the camera detects that the subject’s eyes are closed while

the Face Detection function (p.72) is activated, the message [Closed

eyes have been detected] appears for 3 seconds (Blink Detection).

• When the Face Detection function does not work, Blink Detection also does not function. Even if the subjects’ faces are detected, Blink

Detection may not function depending on the condition of the detected faces.

• You can also disable the Blink Detection function (p.115).

Setting the Shooting Mode

The Optio RZ10 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies in different situations simply by choosing the appropriate mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode

Palette.

Four-way controller

4 button

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to choose a shooting mode.

L an d scap e

When an icon is selected in the Capture

Mode Palette, the guide for the selected shooting mode appears.

F or cap t ur i ng l an d scap e v ie ws . E nhanc e s co l ors o f sky an d f o li ag e

MEN U Canc el OK

Press the 4 button.

The shooting mode is fixed and the camera returns to capture status.

There are 24 shooting modes which can be selected from the Capture

Mode Palette.

Shooting Mode b Auto Picture

R c

C a f

K b

\ e c

Program

Portrait

Night Scene

Portrait

Night Scene

Movie

Landscape

Blue Sky

Sunset

Flower

Sport

Pet

Digital SR d Natural Skin Tone

Kids

Fireworks

Description

Automatically selects the best capture mode.

Used for basic shooting. Various functions can also be set with this mode.

For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone.

For images of people at night. Use of a tripod or other support is advised.

For night time images. Use of a tripod or other support is suggested.

For recording movies.

For capturing landscape views. Enhances colors of sky and foliage.

Emphasizes saturation of the sky to produce a bright image.

For images of sunsets and warm lighting.

For images of flowers. The outline of the flower is softened.

For a fast moving subject. Tracks the subject until the picture is taken.

Suitable shooting for moving pets. Available to detect registered pets.

Higher sensitivity reduces blur.

For images of people. Enhances skin tones while smoothing blemishes.

For capturing moving kids. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone.

For capturing fireworks. Use of a tripod or other support is suggested.

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Shooting Mode Description

N Frame Composite For capturing images with a frame.

Party

Food

For capturing images at parties or in dim light.

Increases ISO and clarity.

For images of food and prepared dishes.

Enhances saturation and contrast.

U Candlelight c

Text

Surf & Snow

Digital Wide

Digital Panorama

For capturing scenes in candlelight.

Captures text in an easy to read manner. Text contrast can be adjusted.

For bright images such as sand or snow.

Accurately meters for bright scenes.

Stitches two pictures together to create a wider image.

Stitches images taken with the camera to create a panoramic photograph.

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* In addition to the modes listed above, 9

(Green) mode (p.76) and Voice

Recording (p.180) are also available.

• In shooting modes other than R , A , C , c , N , X and F , saturation, contrast, sharpness, white balance, etc. are automatically set to the optimal settings for the selected mode.

• Some functions may not be available or may not work fully depending

on the selected shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions

Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.224).

Using the Face Detection Function

With the Optio RZ10, the Face Detection function is available with all shooting modes.

When the camera detects a person’s face in the image, the Face Detection function displays a yellow face detection frame around the face on the display screen, sets the focus (Face

Detection AF) and compensates the exposure

(Face Detection AE).

If the subject in the face detection frame moves, the frame also moves and changes its own size as it tracks the face.

The Face Detection function can detect up to

32 people’s faces. If it detects multiple faces, the camera displays a yellow frame over the main face and white frame(s) over the other face(s). It can display up to a total of 31 frames, including a main frame and white frame(s).

Face detection frame

When the multiple faces are detected

Main frame White frame

• Face Detection AF and AE may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses, has part of their face covered or is not looking toward the camera.

• If the camera cannot detect the subject’s face, the camera focuses using the setting currently selected in [Focusing Area].

• When the Smile Capture function is activated, the shutter may not be released automatically because the Smile Capture function may not work in some situations, such as when the detected face is too small.

To Switch the Face Detection Function

By default, the Face Detection function is set to Face Detection On. You can switch to the Smile Capture function, which automatically releases the shutter when the subject smiles. The Face Detection function is switched as follows each time the I button is pressed:

Smile Capture  Face Detection Off  Face Detection On

I button

An icon indicating either Face Detection On or Smile Capture appears on the display. (The icon does not appear when the Face Detection function is not activated.)

Face Detection On Smile Capture Face Detection Off

3 8 3 8

2 0 0 8 / 0 7 / 0 7 2 0 0 8 / 0 7 / 0 7

1 4 : 2 5 1 4 : 2 5 c (Portrait), B (Night Scene Portrait), e (Pet), d (Natural Skin

Tone) or R (Kids) mode. In these modes, the Face Detection function is always activated, and only either Face Detection On or Smile

Capture can be selected.

• Face Detection On is automatically selected in 9 (Green), b (Auto

Picture), c (Portrait), B (Night Scene Portrait), C (Movie), d

(Natural Skin Tone) or R (Kids) mode. When switching to another mode from one of these modes, the Face Detection setting returns to the previous setting.

• If the Face Detection function is activated when the flash mode is set to , (Auto), the flash mode automatically changes to d (Flash On +

Red-eye).

Taking Pictures Automatically

(Auto Picture Mode)

In b (Auto Picture) mode, the camera automatically selects the most appropriate mode depending on the situations and subjects.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select b .

Press the 4 button.

The b mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and

When the camera detects a pet’s full face, the shutter is automatically released.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The selected shooting mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.

Standard

Landscape

Sport

Portrait×Blue Sky

Portrait×Sunset

Night Scene

Flower

Candlelight

Portrait×Backlight

Group Photograph

Night Scene Portrait

Portrait

Blue Sky

Sunset

Text

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

The following restrictions apply in b mode:

• You cannot turn the Face Detection function off.

• The focusing area setting is fixed at J (Multiple).

• The (Flower) mode cannot be selected when using Digital Zoom or Intelligent Zoom.

• If the (Night Scene) mode is selected when the flash mode is ,

(Auto) or c (Auto + Red-eye), the flash mode automatically changes to a (Flash Off).

• If the (Night Scene Portrait) mode is selected when the flash mode is , (Auto), the flash mode automatically changes to d (Flash On +

Red-eye) when the camera detects a face and determines that the flash is needed.

• When the Smile Capture function is activated, the camera will not detect pets.

Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings

(Program Mode)

In R (Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode and the number of recorded pixels.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select R .

Press the 4 button.

The R mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.101 - p.123) for details on

Set the functions you want to change.

how to set the functions.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

In 9 (Green) mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.

The 9 mode settings are as shown below.

Flash Mode , (Auto)

Drive Mode

Focus Mode

9 (Standard)

= (Standard)

Face Detection On

Information Display Normal

Recorded Pixels

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity g

(4288×3216)

J (Multiple)

(Multi-segment metering)

AUTO

(Auto)

EV Compensation

Digital Zoom

Instant Review

Sharpness

Saturation

Contrast

Date Imprint

±0.0

Highlight Correction P (Off)

Shadow Correction P (Off)

Shake Reduction CCD-Shift

Blink Detection O (On)

(Normal)

G (Normal)

Off

(On)

Shutter release button

Green button

Press the Green button in A mode.

The camera switches to 9 mode.

Press the Green button again to return to the status before 9 mode was selected.

When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and

Rec. Mode] menu (p.121). By default, the

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• The 9 mode is available only when it is assigned to the Green button in [Green Button] of the [ A

9 mode is assigned to the Green button.

• In 9 mode, you cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 4 / W button.

• If you press the 3 button in 9 mode, the [ W Setting] menu appears. The [ A Rec. Mode] menu cannot be displayed.

• When the camera is turned off in 9 mode, it turns on in 9 mode next time the power switch is pressed.

Using the Zoom

You can use the zoom to change the captured area.

Zoom lever

Four-way controller

4 button

Turn the zoom lever in A mode.

Right ( x ) Enlarges the subject.

Left ( w ) Widens the area that is captured by the camera.

When you continue to turn to the right ( x ), the camera automatically switches from optical zoom to Intelligent Zoom.

Once the lever is released and turned again, the camera switches to Digital Zoom.

* The focus range is not displayed when the focus mode is set to 3 / s , or the shooting mode is set to S (Fireworks).

Zoom ratio

Zoom bar

Focus range

(during zooming only)

The zoom bar is displayed as follows.

Zoom in with high image quality.

Zoom in with some degree of image deterioration.

Optical zoom range *1 Intelligent

Zoom range *2

Digital Zoom range

*1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 10× optically.

*2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the number of recorded pixels. See the following table.

Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio

Recorded

Pixels g j / i

6 f h h i l m

Intelligent Zoom

Not Available (10× optical zoom only)

Approx. 14×

Approx. 16.5×

Approx. 20.9×

Approx. 22.3×

Approx. 26.8×

Approx. 41.9×

Approx. 67×

(Same as Digital Zoom)

Digital Zoom

Equivalent to approx.

67×

• It is recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at high zoom.

• Pictures taken in the Digital Zoom range appear grainier than pictures taken in the optical zoom range.

• Intelligent Zoom is not available under the following conditions:

- When the number of recorded pixels is set to g / j / i (10× optical zoom is available)

- In c (Digital SR) mode

- When the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400

• The image enlarged using Intelligent Zoom may appear rough on the display. This does not affect the quality of the recorded image.

• In C (Movie) mode, only Digital Zoom is available while recording.

To Set the Digital Zoom

The Digital Zoom is set to O (On) in the default setting. To take pictures using only the optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom, set the Digital Zoom to

P (Off).

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Digital

Zoom].

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O or P .

Rec. Mode 2 / 3

O Uses Digital Zoom

P Uses only optical zoom and

Intelligent Zoom

Movie

D-Range Setting

Shake Reduction CCD-Shift

Blink Detection

Digital Zoom

Instant Review

The setting is saved.

MENU Exit

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

Saving the Digital Zoom Function setting

is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.72).

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene

Portrait/Night Scene/Digital SR/Fireworks/

Candlelight Mode)

You can choose a shooting mode appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes.

B Night Scene Portrait

A Night Scene

For images of people at night. Use of a tripod or other support is advised.

If the Face Detection function is activated when the flash mode is set to , (Auto), the flash mode automatically changes to d (Flash On + Red-eye).

For night time images. Use of a tripod or other support is suggested.

Digital SR

S Fireworks

U Candlelight

Higher sensitivity reduces blur. The sensitivity is automatically set to AUTO and the number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944).

For capturing fireworks. Use of a tripod or other support is suggested. The shutter speed is fixed at 4 sec. and the sensitivity is fixed at the minimum value.

For capturing scenes in candlelight.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select B , A , c , S or U .

Press the 4 button.

The B , A , c , S or U mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• The shutter speed tends to be slower when taking pictures of dark scenes.

• To prevent camera shake, set the Pixel Track SR function (p.116) to

(On), or use a tripod and/or the self-timer function (p.92).

Taking Pictures of People (Portrait/Natural Skin

Tone Mode)

The c (Portrait) and d (Natural Skin Tone) modes are suitable for

taking pictures of people. The Face Detection function (p.72) operates

for each shooting mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.

c Portrait d Natural Skin Tone

For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone.

For images of people. Enhances skin tones while smoothing blemishes.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select c or d .

Press the 4 button.

The c or d mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and

function (p.72) operates automatically for this mode, making it easier to

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode)

The R (Kids) mode is suitable for taking pictures of moving children. It also reproduces healthy and bright skin tone. The Face Detection

emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select R .

Press the 4 button.

The R mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

In e (Pet) mode, the camera automatically releases the shutter when the pet is detected. Also the camera can register pets.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select e .

Press the 4 button.

e mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

When the camera detects the pet’s full face, the shutter is automatically released.

To Register the Pet

Press the I button on the capture status screen in e (Pet) mode.

The pet registration screen appears.

Selecting pet to shoot

New Registry

MENU Cancel OK

Press the I button again.

The pet registration screen appears.

Aiming the camera at the pet’s full face automatically releases the shutter and the pet registration confirmation dialog appears.

When you select [Registry] using four-way controller ( 2 ) and press the 4 button, the picture of the registered pet is indicated on the upper-left corner of the display and the camera returns to the capture status.

MENU

Pet registration screen

Registry

Cancel

Registry confirmation screen

When the camera detects the pet’s full face, the shutter is automatically released.

You can also take a picture by pressing the shutter release button.

When you press the I button twice in the capture status screen, the pet registration screen appears to register another pet. You can register up to three pets.

Capture status screen

• When you press the 3 button on the pet registration screen, the registration will be canceled and the camera returns to the still picture capture mode.

• Only dogs and cats can be registered in e (Pet) mode. Other animals or human faces cannot be registered. You may not be able to register the pet’s face if, for example, the pet’s face is too small.

• The camera may not detect the registered pet’s face, depending on the shooting situation.

To Switch the Pet You Want to Shoot

If you have registered pets, choose the pet you want to shoot.

Press the I button on the capture status screen in e (Pet) mode.

The pet registration screen appears.

Selecting pet to shoot

New Registry

MENU Cancel

Delete

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select the pet you want to shoot.

Press the 4 button.

The selected pet is switched to the pet you want to shoot and the camera returns to capture status.

To Delete the Pet from the Entry

Press the I button on the capture status screen in e (Pet) mode.

The pet registration screen appears.

Selecting pet to shoot

New Registry

MENU Cancel

Delete

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select the pet you want to delete.

Press the Green button.

Use the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Delete].

Press the 4 button.

The selected pet is deleted.

[Focusing Area] is set to W (Automatic Tracking AF) and the flash mode is set to a (Flash Off). However, you can change these settings.

Taking Pictures of Sports and Leisure Activities

(Sport/Surf & Snow Mode)

\ Sport

Q Surf & Snow

For a fast moving subject. Tracks the subject until the picture is taken.

For bright images such as sand or snow. Accurately meters for bright scenes.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select \ or Q .

Press the 4 button.

The \ or Q mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and

is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.72).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

When the \ mode is selected, the focus frame follows the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures Indoors (Party Mode)

The B (Party) mode is suitable for taking pictures indoors, such as snapshots at parties.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select B .

Press the 4 button.

The B mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode)

The c (Text) mode allows you to take clear pictures of written text. This is convenient for capturing a digital copy of an important document or enhancing legibility of small print.

c Color d Neg. Color

Maintains the original color of the text.

Reverses the color of the text.

c B & W Turns the color of the text into black and white.

d Neg. B & W Turns the color of the text into reversed black and white.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select c .

Press the 4 button.

The c mode selection screen appears.

MEN

U Canc el OK

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select c , d , c or d .

Press the 4 button.

The selected icon appears and the camera returns to capture status.

When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

In N (Frame Composite) mode, you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera.

Shutter release button

Zoom lever

Four-way controller

4 button

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select N .

Press the 4 button.

The 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears.

Use the four-way controller

( 2345 ) to choose the frame you want to use.

OK y

Turn the zoom lever to the right

( y ).

The selected frame appears in single-image display.

You can choose another frame using either of the following operations.

Four-way controller ( 45 ) Press to choose a different frame.

Zoom lever to the left ( f ) Returns to the 9-frame display of the frame selection screen, and then lets you choose a different frame in the same way as Step 4.

Press the 4 button.

The framed image appears on the display.

When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and

Adding a Frame to a captured image 1 p.167

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

• The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h (2048×1536).

• The factory default settings, the camera includes 3 default frames and

87 optional frames built-in. (The CD-ROM supplied with the camera contains a total of 90 frames, including the default frames.)

Optional Frames

The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the Optio RZ10. These optional frames are deleted if the files on the built-in memory are deleted with a computer or the built-in memory is formatted. To reload the optional frames into the built-in memory, copy the files from the CD-ROM (S-SW111) supplied with

the camera (p.170).

Using the Self-timer

In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

Stabilize the camera with a tripod or other support when taking a picture using the self-timer.

g Self-timer

Z 2 sec. Self-timer

Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture. The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

Use this mode to avoid camera shake. The picture is taken approximately two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) in A mode.

The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select g and press the four-way controller ( 3 ).

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select g or Z and press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take the picture using the self-timer.

When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and

(p.116), the CCD shifting sound may occur during shooting. This is not a

MENU OK

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later.

Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the selftimer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures.

• In C (Movie) mode, recording will start after ten seconds (or two seconds).

• Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is engaged to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown.

• Z cannot be selected while the 9 (Green) mode setting remains the default. Select Z in another shooting mode and then switch the shooting mode to 9 .

Taking a Series of Pictures

(Continuous Shooting/Burst Shooting Mode)

In these modes, pictures are taken continuously as long as the shutter release button is pressed.

Continuous

Shooting

Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory before the next image is taken. The higher the image quality, the longer the interval between shots.

You can continue shooting until the memory of the SD Memory

Card or the built-in memory is full.

Burst

Shooting(L)

Burst

Shooting(M)

Burst

Shooting(H) *

The number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944) and pictures are taken consecutively. The interval between shots becomes shorter in the following sequence: A , B , and C .

* When [Shake Reduction] in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu is set to [CCD-Shift]

malfunction.

The number of pictures that can be taken consecutively and the frame rate per second vary depending on the shooting condition.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) in A mode.

The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select, j , A , B or C and press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take a series of pictures.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

Pictures are taken continuously as long as you keep the shutter release button pressed.

• The flash does not discharge in j , A , B and C modes.

• j , A , B and C cannot be selected in 9 (Green), C (Movie), S

(Fireworks), N (Frame Composite), X (Digital Wide) or F (Digital

Panorama) mode.

• Digital Zoom and Intelligent Zoom are not available in A , B and C modes.

• The focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first shot.

• When the Face Detection function is activated (p.72), it works only

when taking the first shot.

• The Blink Detection function works only for the last shot.

• In b (Auto Picture) mode, pictures are taken consecutively in the shooting mode first selected.

Using the Digital Wide Function

(Digital Wide Mode)

In X (Digital Wide) mode, you can stitch two vertical images captured with this camera into a single frame up to approx. 21 mm coverage (35 mm film equivalent).

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select X .

Press the 4 button.

The camera enters the X mode.

Turn the camera 90° clockwise and align your first picture.

When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and

• When the Face Detection function is activated (p.72), it works only

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The first captured image is temporarily saved, and the shooting screen for the second image is displayed.

E x i t t

Take the second image.

Overlap the image on the preview guide on the left of the screen to compose the second image. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to take the second image.

The stitched first and second image appears on the display (Instant

Review), and then is saved.

• To minimize distortion when taking the second image, turn the camera so that it pivots around the right edge of the preview guide on the screen.

• Some distortion may result from moving objects, repeating patterns, or if nothing exists when overlapping the first and second image on the preview guide.

when taking the first image (Blink Detection does not work.).

• The stitched together images are saved with the pixel size of f

(2592×1944).

To Cancel after Taking the First Shot

When the shooting screen for the second image is

displayed in Step 5 on p.96, press the

4 button.

A confirmation dialog appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select an option and press the

4 button.

Save Saves the first image and you can retake the first shot. The first image is saved in h (2048×1536).

Sav e exi th t e i th i mag s

Canc el e( scr ee

Sav e

D i scard s

) n and

Discard Discards the first image and you can retake the first shot.

Cancel Returns to the shooting screen for the second image.

Taking Panoramic Pictures

(Digital Panorama Mode)

In F (Digital Panorama) mode, you can stitch together two or three captured frames to create a panoramic photograph with the camera.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

4 button

Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select F .

Press the 4 button.

The camera enters the F mode and the message [Set shift direction] is displayed.

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the direction in which the images will be joined.

S e t sh if t d i r e ct i on

The screen for taking the first frame is displayed.

When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and

• When the Face Detection function is activated (p.72), it works only

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The screen for taking the second frame is displayed after you take the first frame.

If you select right ( 5 ) in Step 4:

The right edge of the first frame appears in semi-transparent form on the left edge of the display.

If you select left ( 4 ) in Step 4:

The left edge of the first frame appears in semi-transparent form on the right edge of the display.

Take the second frame.

1 2

Move the camera so that the semitransparent image and the actual view overlap and press the shutter release button.

S H U TTER

2nd

F ram e OK Exi t

Take the third frame.

Repeat Steps 5 to 7 to take the third frame.

The panorama images are joined and a stitched together image appears.

The stitched together image does not appear when [Instant Review]

(p.69, p.117) is

P (Off).

• Some distortion may result from moving objects, repeating patterns, or if nothing exists when overlapping the first and second frames or the second and third frames on the preview guide.

when taking the first frame (Blink Detection does not work.).

To Cancel after Taking the First or Second Frame

After shooting the first frame in Step 6 on p.99 or the

second frame in Step 7, press the 4 button.

A confirmation dialog appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select an option and press the

4 button.

Save

Sav e th e i mag e( s

) and exi t t th i i s scr

Sav e ee n

D i scard

Canc el

Saves the captured image(s) and you can retake the first frame. When this option is selected after shooting the second frame, the first and the second frames are stitched together and saved as a panoramic photograph.

Discard Discards the captured image(s) and you can retake the first frame.

Cancel Returns to the previous shooting screen.

Unstitched images captured in F mode are saved with a pixel size of i (1600×1200).

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Setting the Shooting Functions

Selecting the Flash Mode

, a b c d Flash On + Red-eye b

Auto

Flash Off

Flash On

Auto + Red-eye

Soft Flash

The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. If the Face Detection function is activated, the flash mode is automatically set to d .

The flash does not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited.

The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes. The flash discharges automatically. A pre-flash discharges before the main flash.

This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes. The flash discharges regardless of the light conditions. A pre-flash discharges before the main flash.

This mode reduces the intensity of the flash so that the flash is not too bright even when fired at close range. The flash discharges regardless of the light conditions.

• The flash mode is fixed at a in the following situations:

- When C (Movie) or S (Fireworks) is selected as the capture mode

- When j (Continuous Shooting), A (Burst Shooting(L)), B (Burst

Shooting(M)) or C (Burst Shooting(H)) is selected as the drive mode

- When s (Infinity) is selected as the focus mode

• In X (Digital Wide) or F (Digital Panorama) mode, the flash mode is set to a . However other flash mode setting can be selected.

• In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select , or a .

• In A (Night Scene) mode, you cannot select , and c .

Using the flash when capturing images at a close distance may cause irregularities in the image due to the light distribution.

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Four-way controller

4 button

Press the four-way controller ( 4 ) in A mode.

The [Flash Mode] screen appears.

The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller ( 23 ).

MENU

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

About the red-eye phenomenon

Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture. This phenomenon occurs when the light from the flash is reflected in the subject’s eyes. It can be reduced by illuminating the area around the subject or moving closer to the subject and zooming out to a wider angle.

Setting the flash mode to c or d is also an effective way of reducing red eyes.

If the subject’s eyes appear red despite such precautions, they can be corrected

by the red-eye compensation function (p.166).

Saving the Flash Mode setting

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Selecting the Focus Mode

= Standard q Macro

I 1cm Macro

3 Pan Focus s Infinity

\ Manual Focus

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is 40 cm

(16 in.) or more. The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 10 cm to 50 cm (4 in. to 20 in.). The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is 1 cm to 30 cm (0.4 in. to 12 in.).

This mode is used when you ask someone to take pictures for you, or when taking pictures of the scenery through the window of a car or train. The entire picture, from the front to the back, is focused.

This mode is used for taking distant objects. The flash is set to a (Flash Off).

This mode lets you adjust the focus manually.

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) in A mode.

The [Focus Mode] screen appears.

The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller ( 23 ).

Four-way controller

4 button

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Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

• In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select = , q or 3 .

• The focus mode is fixed at s in S (Fireworks) mode.

• When = is selected and the subject is closer than 40 cm, the camera automatically focuses from 10 cm (Auto-Macro function). In this case, q appears on the display.

• When shooting with q selected, if the subject is further than 50 cm away, the camera automatically focuses to

∞

(Infinity). By pressing the shutter release button fully, you can also take a picture even when the focus is not set.

Saving the Focus Mode setting

time by assigning it to the Green button (p.121).

To Set the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) in A mode.

The [Focus Mode] screen appears.

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) to select \ .

Press the 4 button.

The central portion of the image is magnified to full screen on the display.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to adjust the focus.

The \ indicator appears on the display to indicate the approximate distance to the subject. Adjust the focus using the indicator as a guide.

2 for distant focus

3 for closer focus

MENU

\ indicator

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Press the 4 button.

The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status.

After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-way controller ( 5 ) again to display the \ indicator and readjust the focus.

The shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the \ indicator is displayed.

To switch from \ to another focus mode, press the four-way controller

( 5 ) while the \ indicator is displayed.

To Set the Focusing Area

You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).

J Multiple

Spot

Automatic Tracking AF

Normal autofocus area

The autofocus area becomes smaller.

Keeps moving subjects in focus.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Focusing

Area].

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the focusing area setting.

R ec. Mode 1 / 3

R ecorded Pixels

White Balance

Focusing Area

AWB

AE Metering

Sensitivity Auto

EV Compensation 0.0

MENU Cancel OK OK

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

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Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

• In C (Movie) and N (Frame Composite) modes, the focusing area cannot be set to W .

• In 9 (Green) and b (Auto Picture) modes, the focusing area is fixed at J .

• If you change the [Focusing Area] setting frequently, you can save

Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels

You can choose from six recorded pixels settings for still pictures.

The larger the number of recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture also depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer, and other factors, you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size.

Refer to the following table for the appropriate settings according to expected usage.

Recorded Pixels g 4288×3216 j 3216×3216

Expected Usage

For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures or larger, or editing images on a computer.

i 4224×2376

6 3072×2304 h 1920×1080 m 640× 480

The default setting is g .

For making postcard-size prints.

For a natural feeling of expansiveness with the same aspect ratio as HDTV.

For posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

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If you select i or h , the aspect ratio of the image is 16:9 and the monitor display for recording and playback is as shown on the right.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Recorded

Pixels].

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the number of recorded pixels.

R ecordable Image No.

R ecorded Pixels

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

EV Compensation

7 M

MENU Cancel OK OK

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

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• The number of recorded pixels for images captured in 9 (Green) mode is fixed at g .

• The number of recorded pixels for images captured in N (Frame

Composite) is fixed at h .

• The number of recorded pixels for images captured in c (Digital SR) or X (Digital Wide) mode is fixed at f . (The number of recorded pixels will be h if you exit the X mode without taking the second picture.)

• If you change the [Recorded Pixels] setting frequently, you can save

time by assigning it to the Green button (p.121).

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture.

Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [EV

Compensation].

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select the EV value.

R ec. Mode

To brighten, select a positive (+) value. To darken, select a negative (–) value.

You can choose the EV setting in the range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps.

1 / 3

R ecorded Pixels

White Balance AWB

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity AUTO

EV Compensation 0.0

MENU Exit

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

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• When the histogram is displayed in still picture capture mode/playback

mode, you can check the exposure (p.26).

• The EV compensation function cannot be used in 9 (Green) or b

(Auto Picture) mode.

• If you change the [EV Compensation] setting frequently, you can save

time by assigning it to the Green button (p.121).

Saving the EV Compensation value setting

may not be selected. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting

Correcting the Brightness (D-Range Setting)

Expands the dynamic range and prevents bright and dark areas from occurring. [Highlight Correction] adjusts the bright areas when the image is too bright and [Shadow Correction] adjusts the dark areas when the image is too dark.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [D-Range

Setting].

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The [D-Range Setting] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Highlight Correction] or

[Shadow Correction].

-R ang e

S e tt i ng

Hi gh li ght Corr e ct i on

Shado w

Corr e ct i on

MEN

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O (On) or P

(Off).

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Press the 3 button twice.

The camera returns to capture status.

The D-Range Setting icon appears on the display.

P When [Highlight Correction] is set to O

Q When [Shadow Correction] is set to O

When [Highlight Correction] and

[Shadow Correction] are both set to O

• When [Highlight Correction] is set to O , the minimum sensitivity is ISO

160.

• If you change the [Highlight Correction] or [Shadow Correction] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button

(p.121).

Adjusting the White Balance

You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.

F Auto

G Daylight l Shade

The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.

Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.

I Tungsten Light

Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.

Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other tungsten light.

J Fluores. Light Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.

K Manual Use this mode when adjusting the white balance manually.

• Set another white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with the [White Balance] set to F .

• Depending on the selected shooting mode, the white balance setting

Mode” (p.224) for details.

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Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [White

Balance].

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

The [White Balance] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the setting.

W h i t e B a l a n c e

You can check the result of selected white balance setting on the preview image each time you press the four-way controller

( 23 ).

MENU OK

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

Refer to the section “To Set the White Balance Manually” (p.112) for

instructions on adjusting the white balance manually.

If you change the [White Balance] setting frequently, you can save time

by assigning it to the Green button (p.121).

Saving the White Balance setting 1

may not be changed. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting

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To Set the White Balance Manually

Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready.

In the [White Balance] screen, use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select K (Manual).

Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper or other material so that it fills the frame displayed in the center of the screen.

W h i t e B a l a n c e

SHUTTE

R A d j u s t

MENU

Press the shutter release button fully.

The white balance is automatically adjusted.

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved and the [ A Rec. Mode] menu reappears.

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

Setting the AE Metering

You can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure.

Multi-segment metering

Center-weighted metering

N Spot AE metering

The camera divides the image into 256 areas, meters the brightness and determines the exposure.

The camera takes a reading of the overall brightness of the picture with the center of the image having more influence on the exposure.

The camera determines the exposure by metering the brightness only at the center of the image.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

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Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [AE Metering].

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select the AE Metering setting.

R ec. Mode 1 / 3

R ecorded Pixels

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

AWB

Sensitivity Auto

EV Compensation 0.0

MENU Cancel OK OK

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the brightness is metered and the exposure is determined.

• When the subject is outside the focusing area and you want to use

N (Spot AE metering), aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure, then compose your picture again and press the shutter release button fully.

• Depending on the selected shooting mode, the AE metering setting

Mode” (p.224) for details.

• If you change the [AE Metering] setting frequently, you can save time

by assigning it to the Green button (p.121).

Saving the AE Metering setting

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Setting the Sensitivity

You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.

AUTO The sensitivity is automatically adjusted by the camera. (Sensitivity 80 - 800)

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The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image. The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.

200

400

800

1600

3200

6400

Higher sensitivity settings use faster shutter speeds in low light conditions to reduce camera shake, but the image may be affected by noise.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Sensitivity].

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the sensitivity.

R ec. Mode 1 / 3

R ecorded Pixels

White Balance

Focusing Area

AE Metering

Sensitivity

8 0

1 0 0

EV Compensation 0.0

MENU Cancel OK OK

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

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• When the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, the number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944).

• When set to 9 (Green) or C (Movie) mode, only AUTO (sensitivity 80

- 800) is available.

• When set to c (Digital SR) mode, only AUTO (sensitivity 80 - 6400) is available.

• When set to S (Fireworks) mode, the sensitivity is fixed at its minimum setting.

• If you change the [Sensitivity] setting frequently, you can save time by

Saving the Sensitivity setting

Use the Movie SR function (p.128) to correct camera shake in

Setting the Blink Detection Function

This specifies whether the Blink Detection function works when the Face

Detection function is activated. The default setting is O (On).

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Blink

Detection].

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O or P .

R ec. Mode

O Blink Detection function works.

P Blink Detection function does not work.

2 / 3

Movie

D-

R ange Setting

Shake

R eduction CCD-Shift

Blink Detection

Digital Zoom

Instant

R evie w

The setting is saved.

MENU Exit

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

Blink Detection 1

p.69

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Setting the Shake Reduction Function

You can set this function to correct camera shake which can occur during shooting. You can correct camera shake using optical shake reduction only (CCD-Shift), or the both optical and electronic shake reductions (Dual). The default setting is the optical shake reduction only

(CCD-Shift).

CCD-Shift

Dual

Off

Optical shake reduction only is used.

Both optical and electronic shake reductions are used.

No shake reductions are used.

(Movie) mode.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Shake

Reduction].

Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).

A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the Shake Reduction setting.

R ec. Mode 2 / 3

Movie

D-

R ange Setting

Shake

R eduction CCD-Shift

Blink Detection Dual

Digital Zoom

Instant

R evie w

Off

MENU Exit

Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

One of the following icons appears on the display.

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M l

When the shutter release button is pressed halfway with [Shake

Reduction] set to [CCD-Shift] or [Dual].

When [Shake Reduction] is set to [Off]. (If the camera shake is likely to occur, f is indicated when the shutter button is pressed halfway.)

• When [Shake Reduction] is set to [Dual], camera shake is corrected after shooting, and then the corrected image is saved.

• When [Shake Reduction] is set to [CCD-Shift], CCD shifting sound may occur during shooting with C Burst Shooting(H). This is not malfunction.

In the following situations, [Shake Reduction] cannot be set to [Dual]

(only [CCD-Shift] or [Off] can be selected in the pull-down menu.). If

[Shake Reduction] is set to [Dual] beforehand, setting automatically changes to [CCD-Shift].

- When C (Movie), S (Fireworks), N (Frame Composite), X

(Digital Wide) or F (Digital Panorama) mode is selected as the shooting mode

- When g (Self-timer), j (Continuous Shooting), A (Burst

Shooting(L)), B (Burst Shooting(M)) or C (Burst Shooting(H)) is selected as the drive mode

- When the flash discharges

- When the shutter speed is slower than 1/4 sec.

- When the sensitivity is set to 1600 or higher

- During Voice Recording

Setting the Instant Review

Use this setting to specify whether or not an Instant Review is displayed immediately after images are taken. The default setting is O (On).

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Instant

Review].

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Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O or P .

O Instant Review is displayed.

P Instant Review is not displayed.

R ec. Mode 2 / 3

Movie

D-

R ange Setting

Shake

R eduction CCD-Shift

Blink Detection

Digital Zoom

Instant

R evie w

MENU Exit

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

Instant Review

1 p.69

If the Blink Detection function worked when shooting, the message

[Closed eyes have been detected] appears for 3 seconds during Instant

Review.

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Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

You can give the image sharp or soft outlines.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Sharpness].

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the sharpness level.

R ec. Mode 3 / 3

Memory

Green Button F Soft

G Normal

H Sharp

Sharpness

Saturation

Contrast

Date Imprint Off

MENU Exit

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

If you change the [Sharpness] setting frequently, you can save time by

Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)

You can set the color saturation.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Saturation].

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the saturation level.

R ec. Mode 3 / 3

Memory

Green Button F Low

G Normal

Sharpness

Saturation

Contrast

H High

Date Imprint Off

MENU Exit

Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

If you change the [Saturation] setting frequently, you can save time by

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)

You can set the image contrast level.

Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Contrast].

Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the contrast level.

R ec. Mode 3 / 3

Memory

F Low Green Button

Sharpness

G Normal

H High

Saturation

Contrast

Date Imprint Off

MENU Exit

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Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

If you change the [Contrast] setting frequently, you can save time by