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Setting the Shooting Functions
Using the Rec. Mode Menu Items
Settings for shooting are mostly set from the [ A Rec. Mode] menu. Refer to explanations for each function on how to make these settings.
1
Press the 3 button in Still Picture Capture Mode.
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
Pressing the 3 button in Movie Mode displays the [ C Movie] menu.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select an item and set it up.
To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures
3
After setting, press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture mode.
The setting is saved and the camera returns to the previous screen.
When the [ W Setting] menu is displayed from Q mode, you can switch to
A mode by pressing the Q button.
To Save the Setting and Start Playback of Images
3
Press the Q button.
When the [ A Rec. Mode], [ C Movie] or [ W Setting] menu is displayed from
A mode, the setting is saved and the camera returns to playback mode.
To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations
3
Press the 3 button.
The changes are canceled and you can select a menu.
• Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depending on the selected shooting mode.
• The 3 button function varies depending on the screen. Refer to the guide indications.
MEN
U Exit
MEN
U
MEN
U
Exits the menu and returns to the original screen.
Returns to the previous screen with the current settings.
Cancel Cancels the current selection, exits the menu and returns to the previous screen.
Selecting the Flash Mode
, a b
Auto
Flash Off
Flash On c Auto + Red-eye d
Flash On +
Red-eye
Macro Light
The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.
The flash does not discharge, regardless of the brightness.
Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited.
The flash discharges for each shot regardless of the brightness.
This mode reduces the red-eye phenomenon caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes. The flash discharges automatically.
This mode reduces the red-eye phenomenon caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes. The flash discharges regardless of the light conditions.
Light is emitted from the LED surrounding the lens.
• The available modes differ depending on the selected shooting mode, focus mode or drive mode.
• If you use the Face Detection function when , is selected, the flash mode is automatically set to d .
• A pre-flash discharges when using the red-eye reduction function.
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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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 ).
Flash Mode
Auto
In (Underwater) mode, (Flash Off +
Flash On (2 shots)) appears instead of c
(Auto + Red-eye) and d (Flash On + Redeye) as shown on the right.
When you select (Flash Off + Flash On
(2 shots)), two images are taken in succession in a (Flash Off) and b (Flash
On). After taking the pictures, you can
Flash Mode
Flash Off+Flash On
(2 shots) select the best shot from them.
2
Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture mode.
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 increasing the illumination in the area around the subject and/or decreasing the subject distance and adjusting the lens to wider angle setting. Setting the flash mode to c (Auto + Red-eye) or d (Flash On +
Red-eye) is also an effective way of reducing red eyes.
Selecting the Focus Mode
= Standard q Macro
1cm Macro
This mode is used when the distance to the subject is from 50 cm to . 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 from 10 cm to 60 cm. 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 from 1 cm to 30 cm. The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
3 s
Pan Focus
Infinity
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).
\ Manual Focus This mode lets you adjust the focus manually.
1
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 ).
Focus Mode
Standard
2
Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture mode.
• The available modes differ depending on the selected shooting mode.
• The noise from focusing is recorded when a focus mode other than 3 or s is selected in C (Movie), (Underwater Movie), and (High Speed
Movie) modes.
• When [Auto Macro] is on and shooting with q selected, if the subject is further than 60 cm away, the camera automatically focuses to (Infinity).
To Set the Manual Focus
The procedure for setting the focus manually ( \ ) is described here.
1
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) in A mode.
The [Focus Mode] screen appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 5 ) to select \ .
3
Press the 4 button.
The central portion of the image is magnified to full screen on the display.
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4
Press the four-way controller
( 23 ).
The \ indicator appears on the display to indicate the approximate distance to the subject. Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to adjust the focus using the indicator as a guide.
2 for distant focus
3 for closer focus
5
Press the 4 button.
2m
1
0.5
\ indicator
The focus is locked and the camera returns to capture mode.
After the focus is locked, 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.
