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Formatting a Memory Card
1
Press
F
.
The A 1 menu appears.
2
Use
Q
or
R
to display
D
4 menu.
3
Use
AB
to select [Format] and press
D
.
The [Format] screen appears.
4
Press
A
to select [Format] and press
E
.
Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the D 4 menu reappears.
Format
Cancel
D
4
5
Press
F
.
The camera switches to capture mode and is ready to take a picture.
Basic Shooting Operation
Shooting with the Viewfinder
1
Remove the front lens cap by pushing the top and bottom portions as indicated in the illustration.
2
When a retractable lens is attached, turn the zoom
3
ring in the direction of
2
while pressing the button
2
on the ring (
1
).
When retracting the lens, turn the zoom ring in the opposite direction to 2 while pressing the
1 button on the ring and align the white dot to the position 3 .
3
Set the focus mode switch to
v
.
4
Turn the mode dial and align the dial indicator to
R
.
Dial indicator
The selected capture mode is displayed on the monitor (Guide
Display).
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5
Look through the viewfinder to view the subject.
When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring to the right or left to change the angle of view.
6
Position the subject inside the AF frame and press
0
halfway.
Focus indicator
7
Press
0
fully.
The captured image is displayed on the monitor (Instant
Review).
Available operations during Instant Review
L Deletes the image.
R to the right
J
Magnifies the image.
Saves the RAW data (only when a
JPEG image was taken and the data remains in the buffer).
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Shooting while Viewing the Live View Image
1
Press
K
in Step 5 of
The Live View image is displayed on the monitor.
2
Position the subject inside the AF frame on the monitor and press
0
halfway.
AF frame
Available operations
E
K
Magnifies the image.
Use R to change the magnification (up to
16×).
Use ABCD to change the area to display.
Press M to return the display area to the center.
Press E to return to 1× image display.
Exits shooting with Live View.
Subsequent steps are the same as shooting with the viewfinder.
Capture Modes for Still Pictures
Capture Mode
R
(Auto Picture modes)
S
(Scene modes)
G , H , I , J ,
K , L , M
(Exposure modes)
O
(CLEAR TONE)
P
(HDR
LANDSCAPE)
Function
Automatically selects the optimal capture mode from a
(Standard), b (Portrait), c
(Landscape), d (Macro), e
(Moving Object), f (Night
Scene Portrait), g (Sunset), h
(Blue Sky), or i (Forest).
Offers you various scene modes to choose from.
Allows you to change the shutter speed, aperture value, and sensitivity.
Creates a clear and bright atmosphere in pictures.
Gives a bold and dramatic look to landscape shots.
Q
(ASTROPHOTO)
Adjusts the background black level and reproduces the colors of stars faithfully.
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Memo
• The functions that can be set vary depending on the capture
mode. Refer to “Restrictions on Each Capture Mode” (p.46)
for details.
• You can save frequently used exposure modes and capture settings as USER modes to O to Q and replace the preset settings with them.
Scene Modes
1
Set the mode dial to
S
.
The scene mode selection screen appears.
2
Select a scene mode.
For capturing portraits.
Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone b c Landscape d e f g h i
Portrait
Macro
Moving
Object
Night
Scene
Portrait
Sunset
Blue Sky
Forest
For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone.
For capturing landscape views.
Reproduces the vivid green of trees.
For capturing tiny objects at close focus range like flowers, coins, jewelry, and more.
For capturing images of fast moving subjects.
For capturing images of people in low light conditions, such as dusk or at night.
For capturing sunrises or sunsets in beautiful, vivid color.
For capturing images of blue sky.
Produces a more impressive deep blue.
Enhances colors of trees and sunbeams through foliage and produces a vivid color image.
j
Night
Scene
Used for shooting at night.
k l m
Night
Scene HDR
Night Snap
Food
Takes three consecutive images at three different exposure levels (-1, ±0,
+1) to create a single composite image from them.
For taking snapshots in poorly lit places.
For capturing images of food.
Saturation will be rather high to make food look appetizing.
o p u
Pet
Kids
For capturing moving pets.
For capturing moving kids.
Reproduces healthy and bright skin tone.
q
Surf &
Snow
For capturing images of dazzling backgrounds, such as snowy mountains.
s
Backlight
Silhouette
Produces a silhouette image of the subject in backlight conditions.
t Candlelight For capturing scenes in candlelight.
Stage
Lighting
For capturing moving subjects in poorly lit places.
v Museum
For capturing images in places where a flash is prohibited.
3
Press
E
.
The camera is in standby mode.
Turn R to change the scene mode.
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Exposure Modes
Mode x : Available #: Restricted
×
: Not available
Change
Shutter
Speed
Change
Aperture
Value
Change
Sensitivity
EV
Compensation
G
Program Automatic
Exposure
H
Sensitivity Priority
Automatic Exposure
I
Shutter Priority
Automatic Exposure
J
Aperture Priority
Automatic Exposure
K
Shutter & Aperture
Priority Automatic
Exposure
L
Manual Exposure
M
Bulb Exposure
#
×
×
×
*1
x x x
*4
#
×
×
*1
x x x x x x x x
× x x
*2
*3
*2
*2
x x x x x x
×
*1 You can set the value to change in [E-Dial Programming] of [Button
Customization] in the A 5 menu.
*2 [ISO AUTO] is not available.
*3 Fixed to [ISO AUTO].
*4 When the timed exposure is enabled, shutter speeds ranging from 10 seconds to 20 minutes can be set.
1
Set the mode dial to the desired exposure mode.
Q or R appears on the status screen for the value that can be changed.
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The value that can be changed is underlined in the viewfinder.
During Live View, D appears for the value that can be changed.
2
Turn
R
.
The aperture value is changed in
J , K , L , or M mode.
The sensitivity is changed in H mode.
3
Turn
Q
.
The shutter speed is changed in
I , K , or L mode.
Bulb Exposure
1
Set the mode dial to
M
.
2
Use
R
to set the aperture value.
8.0
1600
3
To enable the timed exposure, press
M
, and then use
Q
to set the exposure time.
You can set the exposure time within the range from 10" to
20'00".
4
Press
0
.
While 0 is pressed, exposure continues.
If the timed exposure is enabled in Step 3, the exposure ends when the set exposure time elapses after 0 is fully pressed.
Setting the Sensitivity
1
Press
A
in standby mode.
2
Use
AB
to select an item.
ISO
AUTO
ISO
Sets the range to be adjusted automatically.
Both the upper limit and lower limit can be changed.
Sets a fixed value from
ISO 100 to ISO
102400.
3
Use
Q
or
R
to change the value.
4
Press
E
.
The camera returns to standby mode.
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Compensating the Exposure
1
Press
J
, and then turn
R
.
Recording Movies
1
Turn the main switch to
C
.
The indicator lamp lights red and the Live View image is displayed.
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Available operations
J Starts/ends adjusting the compensation value.
M Resets the adjustment value to the default setting.
Recordable Time
2
Set the mode dial to the desired capture mode.
The following settings are available depending on the capture mode.
G , J , K , L
O to Q
The camera operates in the selected exposure mode. (The aperture value can be changed only before shooting.
When set to L mode, the sensitivity can also be changed.)
The camera operates according to the saved exposure mode.
The camera operates in G mode.
Other modes
3
Focus on the subject.
In v mode, press 0 halfway.
4
Press
0
fully.
Movie recording starts.
In the upper left area of the monitor, “REC” blinks.
5
Press
0
fully again.
Movie recording stops.
6
Return the main switch to the [ON] position to exit
C
mode.
The camera returns to shooting with the viewfinder in A mode.
Focus Motor Noise during Movie Recording
When [AF Mode] of [AF with Live View] in the C 1 menu is set to y , focus motor drive noise is recorded.
Adjusting the sound level in [Recording Sound Level] of the
C 1 menu, or using an external microphone can reduce the motor noise to be recorded.
Using the Built-in Flash
1
Press
C
in standby mode.
2
Select a flash mode.
0.0
EV
±0 EV
A
Auto Flash
Discharge
B
Auto Flash +
Red-eye
C Flash On
Automatically measures the ambient light and determines whether to use the flash.
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before an automatic flash.
Discharges a flash for each picture.
D
E
F
Flash On +
Red-eye
Slow-speed
Sync
Slow Sync +
Red-eye
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before the main flash for each picture.
Sets to a slow shutter speed and discharges a flash for each picture.
Use this, for example, when shooting a portrait with the sunset in the background.
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before the main flash is discharged with Slow-speed Sync.
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H
G
K
Trailing
Curtain Sync
Discharges a flash immediately before closing the shutter.
Sets to a slow shutter speed.
Captures moving objects as if they are leaving a light trail behind them.
Manual
Flash
Discharge
Sets the amount of flash discharge between FULL and 1/128 power.
Available operations
R Compensates the flash exposure.
Selects the amount of flash discharge (when
[Manual Flash Discharge] is selected).
M Resets the compensation value to the default setting.
3
Press
E
.
The camera returns to standby mode.
4
Press
1
.
The built-in flash is popped up.
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Memo
• The flash modes that can be selected vary depending on the capture mode.
Setting the Drive Mode
1
Press
D
in standby mode.
2
Select a drive mode.
(
(
(
(
(
Single Frame Shooting
( L )
Continuous Shooting
( Z , b )
Self-timer
O , P , Y )
Normal capture mode
Continuously takes pictures while
0 is kept pressed.
Releases the shutter about 12 seconds or 2 seconds after
0 is pressed.
Remote Control
Q ,
Bracketing
T
R
,
, S
1 ,
)
U )
Mirror Lock-up
Shooting
( c , d )
Enables shooting with remote control.
Takes consecutive pictures at different exposure levels.
Takes pictures with the mirror raised.
Multi-exposure
V , z , W , X )
Interval Shooting q , U , V , w )
Creates a composite image by taking multiple pictures and merging them into a single image.
Automatically takes pictures at set intervals.
3
Press
G
to change detailed settings, and press
E
.
4
Press
E
.
The camera returns to standby mode.
u
Caution
• There are restrictions on some drive modes when used in some capture modes or in combination with some other
functions. (p.46)
t
Memo
• In C mode, you can select only [Remote Control Off] or
[Remote Control].
Setting the White Balance
1
Press
B
in standby mode.
2
Select the desired white balance setting.
For k , o , and p , turn R to select the type of white balance.
g Auto White Balance u Multi Auto White Balance h Daylight i Shade j Cloudy k q Fluorescent - Daylight Color r Fluorescent - Daylight White s Fluorescent - Cool White t Fluorescent - Warm White l Tungsten n Color Temperature Enhancement o Manual White Balance 1 to 3 p Color Temperature 1 to 3
3
Press
E
.
The camera returns to standby mode.
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