3 Taking Pictures. Pentax Optio RZ18
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Taking Pictures
Taking Still Pictures .................................. 66
Setting the Shooting Functions ............. 102
Recording Movies ................................... 127
Saving the Settings (Memory) ............... 131
Taking Still Pictures
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Taking Pictures
This camera 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).
Zoom lever
Shutter release button
Power switch
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1
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”.
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Confirm the subject and shooting information on the display.
The focus frame in the middle of the display indicates the zone of automatic focusing.
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Focus frame
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When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and
the face detection frame appears (p.72).
When the camera detects the pet’s full face, a light blue pet detection frame appears, and the shutter is automatically released.
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Face detection frame
You can change the captured area by turning the zoom lever to the left or right
Right ( x ) Enlarges the subject.
Left ( w ) Widens the area that is captured by the camera.
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Press the shutter release button halfway.
The camera emits focus assist light in dark shooting situations.
The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.
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Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.
The captured image appears on the display (Instant Review: p.69) and
is saved to the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.
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Press the Green button to switch to the 9 (Green) mode and let the
camera set all the shooting functions automatically (p.76).
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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
• 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)
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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.117).
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Setting the Shooting Mode
This camera 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
1
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller
( 2345 ) to choose a shooting mode.
When an icon is selected in the Capture
Mode Palette, the guide for the selected shooting mode appears.
For capturing landscape views. Enhances colors of sky and foliage
MENU OK
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3
Press the 4 button.
The shooting mode is fixed and the camera returns to capture status.
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There are 24 shooting modes which can be selected from the Capture
Mode Palette.
Shooting Mode b Auto Picture
R c
B
A
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
R
S
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.
B
K
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
Q
X
F
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
Recording (p.182) are also available.
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• 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.228).
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Using the Face Detection Function
With this camera, 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).
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Face detection frame
When the multiple faces are detected
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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.
• When a pet is detected in b (Auto Picture) or e (Pet) mode, a light blue pet detection frame appears, and the shutter is automatically released.
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
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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).
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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
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1
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select b .
3
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
the face detection frame appears (p.72).
When the camera detects the pet’s full face, a light blue pet detection frame appears, and the shutter is automatically released.
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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.
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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.
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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
1
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
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2
Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select R .
3
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
the face detection frame appears (p.72).
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Set the functions you want to change.
Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.102 - p.126) for details on
how to set the functions.
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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.
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Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
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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
Drive Mode
Focus Mode
Face Detection
Information Display Normal
Recorded Pixels m (4608×3456)
Blink Detection
Digital Zoom
White Balance F (Auto) Instant Review
Focusing Area
Focus Assist
AE Metering
Sensitivity
,
9
(Auto)
(Standard)
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On
J
O
L
(Standard)
(Multiple)
(On)
(Multi-segment metering)
AUTO
AUTO ISO Range 80-800
EV Compensation ±0.0
Highlight Correction
Shadow Correction
Shake Reduction
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
Date Imprint
IQ Enhancer
P
P
(Off)
(Off)
CCD-Shift
O
O
O
(On)
(On)
(On)
G (Normal)
G (Normal)
G (Normal)
Off
O (On)
Shutter release button
Green button
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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
the face detection frame appears (p.72).
2
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.
3
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
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• The 9 mode is available only when it is assigned to the Green button in [Green Button] of the [ A
Rec. Mode] menu (p.123). By default, the
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.
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Using the Zoom
You can use the zoom to change the captured area.
Zoom lever
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Four-way controller
4 button
1
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 and stops at the point where the zoom switches to
Digital Zoom.
Once the lever is released and turned again, the camera switches to Digital Zoom.
Zoom ratio
Zoom bar
Focus range
(during zooming only)
* The focus range is not displayed when the focus mode is set to 3 / s , or the shooting mode is set to S
(Fireworks).
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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 18× 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 m n / o
6 h h i m
Intelligent Zoom
Not Available (optical zoom only)
Not Available (optical zoom only)
Approx. 27×
Approx. 40.5×
Approx. 43.2×
Approx. 51.8×
Approx. 130×
(Same as Digital Zoom)
Digital Zoom
Equivalent to approx.
130×
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• It is recommended to use a tripod or other support 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 m / n / o
(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.
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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).
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Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Digital
Zoom].
3
Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O or P .
O Uses Digital Zoom
P Uses only optical zoom and
Intelligent Zoom
Rec. Mode 2/4
EV Compensation
Movie
0.0
D-Range Setting
Shake Reduction CCD-Shift
Blink Detection
Digital Zoom
The setting is saved.
MENU Exit
4
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
Saving the Digital Zoom Function setting 1 p.131
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.
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c
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
3
Four-way controller
4 button
1
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select B , A , c , S or U .
3
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
is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.72).
4
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.
5
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 Shake Reduction function (p.118) or
use a tripod and/or remote control (optional) (p.95), or the self-timer
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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
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1
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select c or d .
3
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
the face detection frame appears (p.72).
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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.
5
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
function (p.72) operates automatically for this mode, making it easier to
emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.
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Shutter release button
Four-way controller
4 button
1
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select R .
3
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
the face detection frame appears (p.72).
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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.
5
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
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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
1
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select e .
3
Press the 4 button.
The e mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
When the camera detects the pet’s full face, a light blue pet detection frame appears, and the shutter is automatically released.
To Register the Pet
1
Press the I button on the capture status screen in e (Pet) mode.
The pet selection screen appears.
Selecting pet to shoot
New Registry
MENU Cancel OK
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2
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 capture status.
MENU
Pet registration screen
Registry
Cancel
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Registry confirmation screen
When the camera detects the pet’s full face, a light blue pet detection frame appears, and 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 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.
• [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.
• [Focus Assist] is set to off. However, you can change this setting.
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To Switch the Pet You Want to Shoot
If you have registered pets, choose the pet you want to shoot.
1
Press the I button on the capture status screen in e (Pet) mode.
The pet registration screen appears.
Selecting pet to shoot
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MENU Cancel
Delete
OK
2
Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select the pet you want to shoot.
3
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
1
Press the I button on the capture status screen in e (Pet) mode.
The pet registration screen appears.
Selecting pet to shoot
MENU Cancel
Delete
OK
2
Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select the pet you want to delete.
3
Press the Green button.
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Use the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Delete].
5
Press the 4 button.
The selected pet is deleted.
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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
3
1
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select \ or Q .
3
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
the face detection frame appears (p.72).
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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.
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Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
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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
1
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select B .
3
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 the face detection frame appears (p.72).
4
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.
5
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
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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 Maintains the original color of the text.
d Neg. Color 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.
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Shutter release button
Four-way controller
4 button
1
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select c .
3
Press the 4 button.
The c mode selection screen appears.
MENU OK
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Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select c , d , c or d .
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3
5
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
the face detection frame appears (p.72).
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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.
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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.
Zoom lever
Shutter release button
Four-way controller
4 button
1
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select N .
3
Press the 4 button.
The 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears.
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4
Use the four-way controller
( 2345 ) to choose the frame you want to use.
OK y
5
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.
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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
the face detection frame appears (p.72).
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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.
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Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
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• The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h (2048×1536).
• When the camera leaves the factory, it includes 3 default frames builtin. (The CD-ROM supplied with the camera contains a total of
90 frames, including the default frames.)
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Optional Frames
The optional frames are stored in the CD-ROM (S-SW121) supplied with the
camera. To use these frames, copy them from the CD-ROM (p.172). These
optional frames are deleted if the files on the built-in memory are deleted with a computer or if the built-in memory is formatted.
Adding a Frame to a captured image
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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.
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Shutter release button
Four-way controller
4 button
1
Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) in A mode.
The [Drive Mode] screen appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select g and press the four-way controller ( 3 ).
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
the face detection frame appears (p.72).
MENU
Drive Mode
Self-timer
OK
4
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.
5
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.
3
• 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.
j
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.
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3
A
B
C
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]
(p.118), the CCD shifting sound may occur during shooting. This is not a
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
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1
Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) in A mode.
The [Drive Mode] screen appears.
2
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.
Drive Mode
Continuous Shooting
MENU OK
3
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.
4
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.
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Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control Unit
(Optional)
You can use the remote control (optional) to take pictures while you are away from the camera.
i h
3-sec Remote
Control
0-sec Remote
Control
The shutter will be released after about three seconds when the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.
The shutter will be released immediately when the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.
Shutter release button
Four-way controller
4 button
1
Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) in A mode.
The [Drive Mode] screen appears.
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3
2
Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select i and press the four-way controller ( 3 ).
3
Use the four-way controller
( 45 ) to select i or h and press the 4 button.
The self-timer lamp begins to blink slowly and the camera is ready to take a picture with the remote control.
When the camera detects a person’s
Drive Mode
Remote Control
OK face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection
4
Point the remote control at the remote control receiver and press the shutter release button on the remote control.
The focus frame turns green when the subject is in focus and the camera takes a picture at the following timing.
When i (3-sec Remote Control) is selected:
The self-timer lamp blinks quickly and the camera takes a picture after about three seconds.
When h (0-sec Remote Control) is selected:
The camera takes a picture immediately.
• The operating range is approx. 4 m (13 ft) from the front of the camera when using the remote control unit.
• In C (Movie) mode, pressing the shutter release button again stops the recording.
• The camera takes a picture even if the focus is not achieved.
• If the shutter release button on the camera is pressed halfway during the countdown, the countdown stops. If the shutter release button on the remote control is pressed again, the camera starts the countdown again.
• i / h cannot be selected in 9 (Green) mode.
• The self-timer lamp does not flash in e (Pet) mode.
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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. 19 mm coverage (35 mm film equivalent).
3
+
Shutter release button
Four-way controller
4 button
1
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select X .
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3
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
the face detection frame appears (p.72).
1
3
4
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.
5
Press the shutter release button fully.
The first captured image is temporarily saved, and the shooting screen for the second image is displayed.
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OK
6
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 the Face Detection function is activated (p.72), it works only
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
1
When the shooting screen for the second image is
displayed in Step 5 on p.98, press the
4 button.
A confirmation dialog appears.
2
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).
Save the image(s) and exit this screen?
Save
Discard
Cancel
OK
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.
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Shutter release button
Four-way controller
4 button
1
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select F .
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3
3
Press the 4 button.
The camera enters the F mode and the message [Set shift direction] is displayed.
4
Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the direction in which the images will be joined.
The screen for taking the first frame is displayed.
When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and
the face detection frame appears (p.72).
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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.
6
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.
7
Take the second frame.
Move the camera so that the semi-
1 2 transparent image and the actual view overlap and press the shutter release button.
OK SHUTTER
8
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 (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 the Face Detection function is activated (p.72), it works only
when taking the first frame (Blink Detection does not work.).
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To Cancel after Taking the First or Second Frame
1
After shooting the first frame in Step 6 on p.100 or the
second frame in Step 7, press the 4 button.
A confirmation dialog appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select an option and press the
4 button.
Save
Save the image(s) and exit this screen?
Save
Discard
Cancel
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.
OK
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
3
, a b c
Auto
Flash Off
Flash On
Auto + Red-eye d Flash On + Red-eye
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.
• 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
1
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
MENU
2
Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.
OK
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.168).
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Selecting the Focus Mode
= Standard q Macro
3 r Super 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 approx. 4 cm to 30 cm (1.6 in. to 12 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 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.
Four-way controller
4 button
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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
OK
2
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.
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Saving the Focus Mode setting
To Set the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)
1
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) in A mode.
The [Focus Mode] screen appears.
2
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) to select \ .
3
Press the 4 button.
The central portion of the image is
Focus Mode
Manual Focus magnified to full screen on the display.
4
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
OK
OK
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3
5
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
K
Spot
W Automatic Tracking AF
Normal autofocus area
The autofocus area becomes smaller.
Keeps moving subjects in focus.
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [AF Setting].
3
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
The [AF Setting] screen appears.
4
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
A pull down menu appears.
5
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the focusing area setting.
AF Setting
Focusing Area
Focus Assist
MENU Cancel OK OK
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6
Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.
7
Press the 3 button twice.
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
time by assigning it to the Green button (p.123).
Setting the = Assist Light (Focus Assist)
The camera automatically emits the focus assist light in dark shooting situations. You can set the light to on or off.
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [AF Setting].
3
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
The [AF Setting] screen appears.
4
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Focus Assist].
AF Setting
Focusing Area
Focus Assist
3
MENU
5
Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select [ O (On)/ P (Off)].
The setting is saved.
6
Press the 3 button twice.
The camera returns to capture mode.
Looking at the light directly will not create a safety hazard. However, do not look into the focus assist light from a very short distance since you may feel dazzled.
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• The camera does not emit the focus assist light under the following conditions.
- In C (Movie), S (Fireworks) modes.
- When the focus mode is set to 3 (Pan Focus), s (Infinity) or z
(Manual Focus).
• The default setting in e (Pet) mode is P (Off).
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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 m 4608×3456 n 3456×3456
Expected Usage
For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures or larger, or editing images on a computer.
o 4608×2592
6 h
3072×2304
1920×1080 m 640× 480
The default setting is m .
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.
If you select o 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.
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1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Recorded
Pixels].
3
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
A pull-down menu appears.
4
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the number of recorded pixels.
Recordable Image No.
Recorded Pixels
White Balance
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO ISO Range
12
MENU Cancel OK OK
5
Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.
6
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
• The number of recorded pixels for images captured in 9 (Green) mode is fixed at m .
• 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.123).
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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.
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [EV
Compensation].
3
Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select the EV value.
Rec. 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.
2/4
EV Compensation
Movie
0.0
D-Range Setting
Shake Reduction CCD-Shift
Blink Detection
Digital Zoom
MENU Exit
4
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
• When the histogram is displayed in still picture capture mode/playback
mode, you can check the exposure (p.28).
• 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.123).
Saving the EV Compensation value setting
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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.
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [D-Range
Setting].
3
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
The [D-Range Setting] screen appears.
4
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Highlight Correction] or
[Shadow Correction].
D-Range Setting
Highlight Correction
Shadow Correction
3
MENU
5
Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O (On) or P
(Off).
6
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
O
When [Highlight Correction] and
[Shadow Correction] are both set to O
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• 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
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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
I
J
K
The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
Tungsten Light
Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.
Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other tungsten light.
Fluores. Light Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.
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
may not be selected. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [White
Balance].
3
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
The [White Balance] screen appears.
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4
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the setting.
You can check the result of selected white balance setting on the preview image each time you press the four-way controller
( 23 ).
W h i t e B a l a n c e
MENU OK
5
Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.
6
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
Refer to the section “To Set the White Balance Manually” (p.113) 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.123).
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Saving the White Balance setting 1
To Set the White Balance Manually
Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready.
1
In the [White Balance] screen, use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select K (Manual).
2
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
SHUTTER A d j u s t
MENU
3
Press the shutter release button fully.
The white balance is automatically adjusted.
OK
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4
Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved and the [ A Rec. Mode] menu reappears.
5
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
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Setting the AE Metering
You can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure.
L
Multi-segment metering
M
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.
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [AE Metering].
3
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
A pull-down menu appears.
4
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select the AE Metering setting.
Rec. Mode 1/4
Recorded Pixels
White Balance
AF Setting
AWB
AE Metering
Sensitivity Auto
AUTO ISO Range 0.0
MENU Cancel OK OK
5
Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.
6
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
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• 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
may not be changed. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting
• If you change the [AE Metering] setting frequently, you can save time
by assigning it to the Green button (p.123).
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Saving the AE Metering setting
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 - 1600)
80
100
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.
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Sensitivity].
3
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
A pull-down menu appears.
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3
4
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to change the sensitivity.
Rec. Mode 1/4
Recorded Pixels
White Balance
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AUTO ISO Range
AUTO
80
100
200
400
MENU Cancel OK OK
5
Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.
6
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
• 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
assigning it to the Green button (p.123).
Saving the Sensitivity setting
Setting the AUTO ISO Range
Set the sensitivity range when the sensitivity is set to AUTO.
You can select from 80-100, 80-200, 80-400, 80-800, and 80-1600.
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [AUTO ISO
Range].
3
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
A pull-down menu appears.
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4
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select the sensitivity adjustment range.
Rec. Mode 1/4
Recorded Pixels
White Balance
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
ISO80-100
ISO80-200
AUTO ISO Range
ISO80-400
ISO80-800
ISO80-1600
MENU Cancel OK OK
5
Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.
6
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
When [Highlight Correction] in [D-Range Setting] is set to O (On), select from 160-200, 160-400, 160-800, and 160-1600.
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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).
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Blink
Detection].
3
Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O or P .
Rec. Mode
O Blink Detection function works.
P Blink Detection function does not work.
2/4
EV Compensation
Movie
0.0
D-Range Setting
Shake Reduction CCD-Shift
Blink Detection
Digital Zoom
The setting is saved.
MENU Exit
4
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
Blink Detection 1
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3
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.
Use the Movie SR function (p.130) to correct camera shake in
C
(Movie) mode.
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Shake
Reduction].
3
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
A pull-down menu appears.
4
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the Shake Reduction setting.
Rec. Mode 2/4
EV Compensation
Movie
D-Range Setting
Shake Reduction CCD-Shift
Blink Detection
Digital Zoom
0.0
CCD-Shift
Dual
Off
MENU Cancel OK OK
5
Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.
6
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
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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).
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Instant
Review].
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3
3
Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O or P .
O Instant Review is displayed.
P Instant Review is not displayed.
Rec. Mode
Instant Review
Memory
Green Button
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
MENU
4
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
Instant Review
3/4
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.
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Sharpness].
3
Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the sharpness level.
Rec. Mode 3/4
F Soft
G Normal
H Sharp
Instant Review
Memory
Green Button
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
MENU
4
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
If you change the [Sharpness] setting frequently, you can save time by
assigning it to the Green button (p.123).
Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)
You can set the color saturation.
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Saturation].
3
Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the saturation level.
Rec. Mode 3/4
F Low
G Normal
H High
Instant Review
Memory
Green Button
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
MENU
4
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
3
If you change the [Saturation] setting frequently, you can save time by
assigning it to the Green button (p.123).
Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)
You can set the image contrast level.
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Contrast].
3
Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the contrast level.
Rec. Mode 3/4
F Low
G Normal
H High
Instant Review
Memory
Green Button
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
MENU
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4
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
If you change the [Contrast] setting frequently, you can save time by
assigning it to the Green button (p.123).
3
Setting the Date Imprint Function
You can choose whether to imprint the date and/or time when taking still pictures.
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Date
Imprint].
3
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
A pull-down menu appears.
4
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select the Date Imprint details.
Choose from [Date], [Date & Time], [Time] or [Off].
Rec. Mode
Date Imprint
IQ Enhancer
4/4
Date
Date & Time
Time
Off
MENU Cancel OK OK
5
Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.
6
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
• The date and/or time imprinted with the Date Imprint function cannot be deleted.
• Note that if the printer or the image editing software is set to print the date and the images to be printed already have the date and/or time imprinted, the imprinted dates and/or times may overlap.
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• O appears on the display in A mode when [Date Imprint] is set.
• The date and/or time are imprinted on the picture with the display style
set in the [Date Adjustment] screen (p.48).
Setting the IQ Enhancer Processing
You can take pictures with clearer details by using image processing with IQ enhancer technique.
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select
[IQ Enhancer].
3
Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select [ O (On)/ P (Off)].
O (On) IQ enhancer function works
Rec. Mode
Date Imprint
IQ Enhancer
P (Off) IQ enhancer function does not work
The setting is saved.
4
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture mode.
MENU Exit
Off
4/4
IQ enhancer does not function in the following situations:
• When the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400
• In the c (Digital SR) mode
• When the drive mode is set to A / B / C (Burst Shooting(L/M/H))
3
Setting the Green Button
You can assign one of the following functions to the 9 (Green) button:
[ 9
Green Mode] (p.76), [Voice Recording] (p.182), [Movie] (p.127) or
[Fn Setting]. You can activate the assigned function by just pressing the
9 (Green) button.
Green Mode Press the 9 button to shoot in 9 (Green) mode. (Default setting)
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Voice Recording Press the 9 button to record sound.
Movie
Fn Setting
Press the 9 button to record a movie.
Press the 9 button to use the functions assigned to the four-way controller ( 2345 ). By assigning frequently used functions to the four-way controller, you can easily change the settings during shooting.
The functions that can be set differ depending on the capture mode used before the 3 button is pressed.
• When you press the 3 button in still picture capture mode:
Still picture capture functions are assigned.
• When you press the 3 button in movie recording mode:
Movie recording functions are assigned.
Default settings of Fn Setting
Four-way Controller Still Picture Mode
2
3
4
5
EV Compensation
Recorded Pixels
Sensitivity
White Balance
Movie Mode
Movie SR
EV Compensation
Recorded Pixels
White Balance
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Green Button].
Rec. Mode
Instant Review
Memory
Green Button
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
MENU
3/4
When the camera is the C mode by pressing the 9 button, you cannot select [Green Button] in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu. Change the shooting mode other than C first to select [Green Button].
3
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
The [Green Button] screen appears.
If [Fn Setting] have already been registered, press the four-way controller ( 5 ) once again.
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4
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select the function you want to register and press the 4 button.
When [Green Mode], [Voice Recording] or
[Movie] is selected, the setting is saved.
When [Fn Setting] is selected, proceed to
Step 6.
5
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture mode.
Green Button
Green Mode
Voice Recording
Movie
Fn Setting
MENU Cancel OK OK
3
When Fn Setting is Selected
6
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select a key to which to assign a function.
+
+
+
+
Green Button
Fn Setting
EV Compensation
Recorded Pixels
Sensitivity
White Balance
MENU
7
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
A pull-down menu appears.
8
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select the function you want to register.
The following functions can be registered.
+
+
+
+
Green Button
EV Compensation
Recorded Pixels
White Balance
Sensitivity
Focusing Area
AE Metering
MENU Cancel OK OK
Still picture mode functions
Movie mode functions
Recorded Pixels/White Balance/Focusing Area/AE
Metering/Highlight Correction/Shadow Correction/
Sensitivity/EV Compensation/Sharpness/Saturation/
Contrast
Recorded Pixels/Movie SR/White Balance/Focusing Area/
EV Compensation/Sharpness/Saturation/Contrast
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9
Press the 4 button.
The setting is registered.
Repeat Steps 6 to 9 to register other keys.
10
Press the 3 button twice.
The camera returns to capture status.
Only one function can be registered to each key.
3
To Use Fn Setting
1
Press the 9 button in A mode.
The functions registered with Fn Setting on the [Fn Setting] screen appear.
The displayed functions differ depending on whether the camera is in still picture mode or movie mode before the 9 button is pressed.
2
Use the four-way controller
( 2345 ) to select the function you want to change.
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3
Use the four-way controller ( 23 or 45 ) to change the setting.
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4
Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.
OK
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Recording Movies
Recording a Movie
This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time.
Zoom lever
Shutter release button 3
Four-way controller
4 button
1
Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller
( 2345 ) to select C (Movie).
For recording movies
MENU OK
3
Press the 4 button.
The camera enters the C mode and returns to capture status.
1
The following information appears on the display.
1 Movie mode icon
2 Recording indicator (blinks during recording)
3 Remaining recordable time
4 Focus frame (does not appear during recording)
5 Movie shake reduction icon 5 4
2 3
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3
You can change the captured area by turning the zoom lever to the left or right.
Right ( x ) Enlarges the subject.
Left ( w ) Widens the area that is captured by the camera.
4
Press the shutter release button fully.
Recording starts. You can continue recording until the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card is full, or the size of the recorded movie reaches 2 GB.
5
Press the shutter release button fully.
Recording stops.
• The flash does not discharge in C mode.
• The focus mode can be changed before recording starts.
• When the focus mode is set to \ (Manual Focus), you can adjust the focus before recording starts.
• You can use the optical zoom only before recording, while the Digital
Zoom is available both before and during recording.
• Even if you change the display mode by pressing the 4 / W button while recording a movie, the histogram cannot be displayed on the monitor.
• When the shooting mode is set to C , the Face Detection function is automatically activated. You can switch to Smile Capture or Face
Detection Off by pressing the I button before starting recording a
movie (p.72). When the Smile Capture function is selected, movie
recording starts automatically when the camera detects the subject’s smile. However, depending on the condition of the detected faces, movie recording may not start automatically because the Smile
Capture function may not work. If this happens, press the shutter release button to start movie recording.
• You can record a movie using the remote control unit (optional) (p.95).
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Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed
If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, recording will continue as long as you keep the button pressed. Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button.
Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies
You can choose from the following recorded pixels and frame rate settings for movies.
The more pixels there are, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size. The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the file size becomes larger.
Setting
Recorded
Pixels
Frame
Rate
M 1280×720 30 fps
F
G
H
I
J
1280×720
640×480
640×480
320×240
320×240
15 fps
30 fps
15 fps
30 fps
15 fps
Use
Records images in HDTV format (16:9). Movement is recorded smoothly. (default setting)
Records images in HDTV format (16:9). Increases the total recording time by making the file size smaller.
Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen.
Movement is recorded smoothly.
Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen.
Increases the total recording time by making the file size smaller.
Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to email. Movement is recorded smoothly.
Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to email. Increases the total recording time by making the file size smaller.
* The frame rate (fps) indicates the number of frames per second.
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Movie].
3
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
The [Movie] screen appears.
4
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Recorded
Pixels].
5
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
A pull-down menu appears.
3
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6
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select the number of recorded pixels and frame rate.
Rec. Time
Recorded Pixels
Movie SR
15:02:26
MENU Cancel OK OK
3
7
Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.
8
Press the 3 button twice.
The camera returns to capture status.
Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction)
Function
In C mode, you can correct camera shake while you are recording a movie with the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) function.
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Movie].
3
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
The [Movie] screen appears.
4
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Movie SR].
5
Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O or P .
Movie
O Corrects camera shake.
Recorded Pixels
Movie SR
P Does not correct camera shake.
The setting is saved.
MENU
6
Press the 3 button twice.
The camera returns to capture status.
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Saving the Settings (Memory)
The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings when the camera is turned off.
For some camera settings, the Memory function is always set to O (On)
(the settings are saved when the camera is turned off), while for others you can choose O or P (Off) (to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off). The items which can be set to O or P in the Memory function are shown in the table below. (Items not listed here are always saved in the selected settings when the camera is turned off.)
If you select O , the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select P , the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off. The table below also shows whether the Memory default setting for each item is O or P .
Item Description
Face Detection The Face Detection mode set with the
Flash Mode
Drive Mode
I button
The flash mode set with the four-way controller (
The drive mode set with the four-way controller (
4
2
)
)
Focus Mode The focus mode set with the four-way controller ( 5 )
Zoom Position The zoom position set with the zoom lever
MF Position
White Balance
The manual focus position set with the four-way controller ( 23 )
The [White Balance] setting on the [ A Rec. Mode] menu
Sensitivity
EV
Compensation
AE Metering
Digital Zoom
The [Sensitivity] setting on the [
[ A Rec. Mode] menu
A Rec. Mode] menu
The [EV Compensation] setting on the
The [AE Metering] setting on the [ A Rec. Mode] menu
The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [ A Rec. Mode] menu
DISPLAY
File No.
The information display mode set with the
4 / W button
If a new SD Memory Card is inserted when O (On) has been selected, file numbers are assigned sequentially
Default
Setting
Page
P
P
P
O
P
P
P
P
P
P
O
P
O
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3
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1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Memory].
3
Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
The [Memory] screen appears.
4
Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose an item.
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F ac e Dete c ti on
Fl as h M od e
D r i v e M od e
F oc u s M od e
Z oom Pos iti on
MF Pos iti on
MEN U
5
Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O or P .
6
Press the 3 button twice.
The camera returns to capture status.
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