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Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode)
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Set the mode dial to
, and
turn on the power.
The name of the folder where the image will
be recorded appears on the LCD screen for
approximately five seconds.
be recorded appears on the LCD screen for
approximately five seconds.
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The lens cover opens when the power is turned
on.
on.
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Do not touch the lens portion while it is
operating, such as when you press POWER to
turn on the power or when the zoom function is
working (page 22).
operating, such as when you press POWER to
turn on the power or when the zoom function is
working (page 22).
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This camera can create new folders and select
folders to be stored in the “Memory Stick”
(page 39).
folders to be stored in the “Memory Stick”
(page 39).
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Hold the camera steadily with
both hands and position the
subject in the center of the
focus frame.
both hands and position the
subject in the center of the
focus frame.
Do not cover the lens, flash or microphone
(page 8) with your fingers.
(page 8) with your fingers.
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The minimum focal distance to a subject is
50 cm (19 3/4 inches). To shoot subjects at
distances closer than this, use the macro mode
(page 23).
50 cm (19 3/4 inches). To shoot subjects at
distances closer than this, use the macro mode
(page 23).
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Press and hold the shutter
button halfway down.
button halfway down.
The beep sounds but the image is not yet
recorded. When the AE/AF lock indicator
changes from flashing to steadily lit, the
camera is ready for shooting.
(The LCD screen may be frozen for a split
second depending on the subject.)
recorded. When the AE/AF lock indicator
changes from flashing to steadily lit, the
camera is ready for shooting.
(The LCD screen may be frozen for a split
second depending on the subject.)
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If you release the shutter button, shooting will
be canceled.
be canceled.
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When the camera does not beep, the AF
adjustment is not complete. You can continue to
shoot, but the AF is not set properly (except in
Continuous AF, page 42).
adjustment is not complete. You can continue to
shoot, but the AF is not set properly (except in
Continuous AF, page 42).
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The frame indicated on the LCD screen shows
the focus adjustment range (AF range finder,
page 41).
the focus adjustment range (AF range finder,
page 41).
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AE/AF lock indicator
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Press the shutter button fully
down.
down.
The shutter sounds. The image will be
recorded in the “Memory Stick.” When the
recording lamp (page 9) goes out, you can
shoot the next image.
recorded in the “Memory Stick.” When the
recording lamp (page 9) goes out, you can
shoot the next image.
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When operating the camera using a battery
pack, if you do not operate the camera for a
while during recording or playback, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing
down the battery (page 14).
pack, if you do not operate the camera for a
while during recording or playback, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing
down the battery (page 14).
Mode dial for still image
shooting
shooting
When shooting still images with your
camera, you can choose from the following
shooting methods.
camera, you can choose from the following
shooting methods.
(Auto adjustment mode)
The focus, exposure and white balance are
automatically adjusted to allow easy
shooting. The image quality is set to [Fine]
and the AF range finder frame is set to
[Multi AF] (page 41).
automatically adjusted to allow easy
shooting. The image quality is set to [Fine]
and the AF range finder frame is set to
[Multi AF] (page 41).
(Programmed mode)
You can set the desired shooting functions
using menus (pages 41 and 100).
using menus (pages 41 and 100).
SCN (Scene selection)
You can select from the following modes to
shoot according to the scene conditions
(page 52).
shoot according to the scene conditions
(page 52).
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(Fireworks mode)
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(High-speed shutter mode)
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(Beach mode)
–
(Snow mode)
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(Landscape mode)
–
(Twilight portrait mode)
–
(Twilight mode)
Auto Focus
When you try to shoot a subject that is
difficult to focus on, the AE/AF lock
indicator changes to flashing slowly.
The Auto Focus function may have
difficulty working under the following
conditions. In such cases, release the shutter
button, then recompose the shot and focus
again.
• The subject is distant from the camera
difficult to focus on, the AE/AF lock
indicator changes to flashing slowly.
The Auto Focus function may have
difficulty working under the following
conditions. In such cases, release the shutter
button, then recompose the shot and focus
again.
• The subject is distant from the camera
and dark.
• The contrast between the subject and its
background is poor.
• The subject is seen through glass, such as
a window.
• A fast-moving subject.
• The subject reflects or has a lustrous
• The subject reflects or has a lustrous
finish, such as a mirror or a luminous
body.
body.
• A flashing subject.
• A backlit subject.
• A backlit subject.
There are two Auto Focus functions: “AF
range finder frame” which sets the focus
position according to the subject position
and size, and “AF mode” which sets the
focus operation according to the AF
response and the battery consumption.
See page 41 for details.
range finder frame” which sets the focus
position according to the subject position
and size, and “AF mode” which sets the
focus operation according to the AF
response and the battery consumption.
See page 41 for details.
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Checking the last image you
shot — Quick Review
shot — Quick Review
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Press
b
(
7
) on the control
button.
To return to the normal shooting mode,
press lightly on the shutter button or press b
(7) again.
press lightly on the shutter button or press b
(7) again.
To delete the image displayed on the
screen
screen
1
Press
(Delete).
2
Select [Delete] with v on the control
button, then press z.
The image is deleted.
button, then press z.
The image is deleted.
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Using the zoom feature
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Press the zoom buttons to
choose the desired image size
for shooting.
choose the desired image size
for shooting.
The minimum focal distance to the
subject
subject
Approximately 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) from
the end of the lens.
the end of the lens.
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The lens portion moves during zoom operation.
Do not touch the lens portion while it is
operating.
Do not touch the lens portion while it is
operating.
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The zoom feature cannot be used while
shooting movies (page 67).
shooting movies (page 67).
Smart zoom
Digital processing lets you zoom in the
image without deterioration.
When the zoom exceeds 3×, enlargement is
carried out using the smart zoom. When the
smart zoom is not needed, set [Smart Zoom]
to [Off] in the SET UP settings (page 104).
When you press the zoom button, the zoom
scaling indicator appears on the LCD
screen.
image without deterioration.
When the zoom exceeds 3×, enlargement is
carried out using the smart zoom. When the
smart zoom is not needed, set [Smart Zoom]
to [Off] in the SET UP settings (page 104).
When you press the zoom button, the zoom
scaling indicator appears on the LCD
screen.
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The T side of this line shows
the extent of smart zoom
the extent of smart zoom
Zoom scaling indicator
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The maximum zoom scale depends on the
image size.
[2.0M]: 3.8×
[1.2M]: 4.8×
[VGA]: 9.6×
image size.
[2.0M]: 3.8×
[1.2M]: 4.8×
[VGA]: 9.6×
When the image size is [3.1M] or
[2.8M(3:2)], the smart zoom does not
work.
[2.8M(3:2)], the smart zoom does not
work.
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You cannot confirm the image with the finder
when using the smart zoom function.
when using the smart zoom function.
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When using the smart zoom, the image on the
LCD screen may look rough. However, this
phenomenon has no effect on the recorded
image.
LCD screen may look rough. However, this
phenomenon has no effect on the recorded
image.
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AF range finder is not shown when using the
smart zoom. When 9 (Focus) is set to [Multi
AF] or [Center AF],
smart zoom. When 9 (Focus) is set to [Multi
AF] or [Center AF],
or
flashes and the
centrally-located subject has priority to focus
on.
on.
Shooting close-ups — Macro
The macro recording mode is used when
zooming up a small subject, such as flowers
or insects. You can shoot close-ups of
subjects up to the distances specified below.
zooming up a small subject, such as flowers
or insects. You can shoot close-ups of
subjects up to the distances specified below.
When the zoom is set all the way to
the W side:
the W side:
Approx. 10 cm (4 inches) from the lens
surface
surface
When the zoom is set all the way to
the T side:
the T side:
Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) from the lens
surface
surface
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Set the mode dial to
, and
press
B
(
) on the control
button.
The
(macro) indicator appears on the
LCD screen.
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If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU
first so that the menu disappears.
first so that the menu disappears.
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You can also carry out this operation when the
mode dial is set to
mode dial is set to
or SCN (other than
(Twilight mode),
(Landscape mode)
or
(
Fireworks mode), page 52) or
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