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To reduce “red-eye” when
shooting live subjects
shooting live subjects
The flash pre-strobes before shooting
to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set
[RED EYE REDUCTION] to [ON] in
the SET UP settings (page 92). “
to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set
[RED EYE REDUCTION] to [ON] in
the SET UP settings (page 92). “
”
appears the LCD screen.
•
The amount of red-eye reduction possible
varies according to the individual. In
addition, the distance to the subject, and
whether or not the subject has seen pre-
strobe light begin to strobe may also
reduce the effectiveness of the red-eye
reduction process.
varies according to the individual. In
addition, the distance to the subject, and
whether or not the subject has seen pre-
strobe light begin to strobe may also
reduce the effectiveness of the red-eye
reduction process.
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Shooting with the AF
illuminator
illuminator
This is additional lighting provided to
assist in focusing when shooting in dark
places.
Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] (page 92) to
[AUTO] in the SET UP settings.
assist in focusing when shooting in dark
places.
Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] (page 92) to
[AUTO] in the SET UP settings.
If you
try to shoot under insufficient lighting
conditions, “
conditions, “
” appears the LCD
screen; the AF illuminator will flash
automatically during the time between
when the shutter button is pressed
halfway down and the focus locks.
automatically during the time between
when the shutter button is pressed
halfway down and the focus locks.
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Even when the AF illuminator flashes, but
sufficient light does not reach the subject (the
recommended distance for this feature is up
to 2.8m (9 feet 2
sufficient light does not reach the subject (the
recommended distance for this feature is up
to 2.8m (9 feet 2
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4
inches) (wide), 1.6m
(5 feet 3 inches) (tele), or the subject has
weak contrast, the camera may not focus
properly.
weak contrast, the camera may not focus
properly.
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If AF illuminator light misses the center of
the image somewhat, the camera will focus
properly as long as it reaches the subject.
the image somewhat, the camera will focus
properly as long as it reaches the subject.
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When the focus is adjusted manually, the AF
illuminator does not function.
illuminator does not function.
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In the following Scene selection modes
(page 28), the AF illuminator will not
function.
(page 28), the AF illuminator will not
function.
–
When shooting in Twilight mode
–
When shooting in Landscape mode
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The AF illuminator is a bright light. There
are no safety hazards, but when shooting at
short distances, do not aim it directly at the
subject’s eyes.
are no safety hazards, but when shooting at
short distances, do not aim it directly at the
subject’s eyes.
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Shooting with the finder
The finder is convenient when you want to
save battery power, or when it is difficult to
confirm the image using the LCD screen.
Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF,
the display changes in the following order.
save battery power, or when it is difficult to
confirm the image using the LCD screen.
Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF,
the display changes in the following order.
All of the indicators are turned off (only
warning messages are displayed)
warning messages are displayed)
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For details on the items displayed, see page 98.
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Just as with the AE/AF lock indicator on the
LCD screen, when the AE/AF lock lamp of the
Finder section stops flashing and remains on,
you can start shooting (page 20).
LCD screen, when the AE/AF lock lamp of the
Finder section stops flashing and remains on,
you can start shooting (page 20).
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When the LCD screen is turned off, the digital
zoom does not function (page 22).
zoom does not function (page 22).
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When the LCD screen is turned off, if you press
(Flash mode)/
(Self-timer)/
(Macro),
the image will be displayed on the screen for
approximately 2 seconds so you can check or
change the setting.
approximately 2 seconds so you can check or
change the setting.
Finder
DSPL/LCD
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
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The LCD screen is turned
off.
off.
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All of the available indicators
are turned on.
are turned on.
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Shooting with the date and
time inserted
time inserted
,
Set the mode dial to SET UP.
The SET UP menu is displayed.
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When images are shot with the date and time
inserted, the date and time cannot be removed
later.
inserted, the date and time cannot be removed
later.
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When shooting images with the date and time
inserted, the actual date and time are not
displayed on the LCD screen, instead, “
inserted, the actual date and time are not
displayed on the LCD screen, instead, “
” is
displayed in the upper left portion of the LCD
screen. The actual date and time are displayed
when the image is played back.
screen. The actual date and time are displayed
when the image is played back.
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When you chose [DATE] in Step 3, the date
will be inserted in the order set in “Setting the
date and time” (page 15).
will be inserted in the order set in “Setting the
date and time” (page 15).
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Select
(CAMERA)
using
v
/
V
on the control button and
press
press
B
.
Select [DATE/TIME] using
v
/
V
and press
B
.
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Select the type of data to be
inserted using
inserted using
v
/
V
on the
control button, then press the
center
center
z
.
DAY&TIME:
Inserts the date and the time
of shooting into the image
DATE:
Inserts the year, the month and the
date of shooting into the image
OFF:
Does not insert date/time data into the
image
After the setting has been completed, set the
mode dial to
mode dial to
, and continue your
shooting.
•
You can also carry out this operation when the
mode dial is set to SCN.
mode dial is set to SCN.
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The settings made here will be saved even when
the power is turned off.
the power is turned off.
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CAMERA
MOVING IMAGE :
DATE/TIME :
DIGITAL ZOOM :
RED EYE REDUCTION :
AF ILLUMINATOR :
DATE/TIME :
DIGITAL ZOOM :
RED EYE REDUCTION :
AF ILLUMINATOR :
MPEG MOVIE
OFF
O N
OFF
AUTO
OFF
O N
OFF
AUTO
SELECT
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CAMERA
MOVING IMAGE :
DATE/TIME :
DIGITAL ZOOM :
RED EYE REDUCTION :
AF ILLUMINATOR :
RED EYE REDUCTION :
AF ILLUMINATOR :
DAY&TIME
DATE
DATE
OFF
OK
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CAMERA
MOVING IMAGE :
DATE/TIME :
DIGITAL ZOOM :
RED EYE REDUCTION :
AF ILLUMINATOR :
DATE/TIME :
DIGITAL ZOOM :
RED EYE REDUCTION :
AF ILLUMINATOR :
MPEG MOVIE
DATE
O N
OFF
AUTO
DATE
O N
OFF
AUTO
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Shooting according to scene conditions
(Scene selection)
(Scene selection)
When shooting at night, shooting people at
night, or shooting landscapes, use the
modes listed below to increase the quality
of your images.
night, or shooting landscapes, use the
modes listed below to increase the quality
of your images.
Twilight mode
Under dark lighting conditions, you can
shoot using the Twilight mode, and still get
good images. However, because the shutter
speed is slower under these conditions, we
recommend you use a tripod.
shoot using the Twilight mode, and still get
good images. However, because the shutter
speed is slower under these conditions, we
recommend you use a tripod.
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The flash cannot be used.
Twilight portrait mode
Use this mode when shooting people in the
foreground at night.
Because the shutter speed is slow, it is
recommended that you use a tripod.
foreground at night.
Because the shutter speed is slow, it is
recommended that you use a tripod.
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Allows you to shoot images of people in the
foreground with distinct outlines without losing
the feeling that you are shooting at night.
foreground with distinct outlines without losing
the feeling that you are shooting at night.
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The flash automatically strobes.
Landscape mode
Focuses on images far away, so is
convenient for shooting landscapes at a
distance.
convenient for shooting landscapes at a
distance.
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You cannot shoot in Macro mode.
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The flash auto mode cannot be selected.
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Set the mode dial to SCN, and
press MENU.
press MENU.
The menu appears.
Twilight mode
Twilight portrait mode
Landscape mode
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