Canon G7 X Mark III User Guide

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Advanced User Guide
Contents
Camera Basics
Shooting
Playback
Wireless Features
Function Settings
Appendix
Index
ENGLISH
CEL-SX7MA210 © CANON INC. 2019
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Preliminary Notes and Legal Information
z Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images
were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries
and a󰀩liates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that result in the failure of an image to be
recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
z The user’s unauthorized photographing or recording (video and/or
sound) of people or copyrighted materials may invade the privacy of
such people and/or may violate others’ legal rights, including copyright and other intellectual property rights. Note that restrictions may apply
even when such photographing or recording is intended solely for
personal use.
z For information on camera warranty or Customer Support, please refer
to the warranty information provided with your camera User Manual Kit.
z Although the screen is produced under extremely high-precision
manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design specications, in rare cases some pixels may be defective
or may appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera
damage or a󰀨ect recorded images.
z When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become
warm. This does not indicate damage.
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Introduction
z To jump to the beginning of a chapter, click the chapter title along the
right side of the top page.
z For basic page navigation, click the icons at the bottom of each page.
: Go to the top page : Return to the previous page : Go back a page
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z Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings.
z Tabs such as
instructions. Some features are also available in other modes.
z
: Important information, or tips for expert use
identify which modes are used in the shooting
z Text Conventions
z In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera
buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble.
z The following camera controls are represented by icons.
z On-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets.
z Numbers in some gures and illustrations correspond to numbers in the
steps.
z= xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents
a page number)
z For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as
the “memory card”.
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Contents
Preliminary Notes and Legal Information ..................................... 2
Introduction .................................................................................. 3
Text Conventions .............................................................................3
Common Camera Operations .................................................... 13
Safety Instructions ...................................................................... 16
Camera Basics ................................................................. 19
Getting Ready ............................................................................ 20
Attaching the Strap ........................................................................20
Charging the Battery Pack .............................................................21
Preparing a Memory Card .............................................................22
Inserting/Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card ..............23
Setting the Date, Time, Time Zone, and Language ....................... 25
Holding the Camera ................................................................... 27
Trying the Camera Out ............................................................... 28
Shooting ........................................................................................28
Viewing ..........................................................................................30
Part Names ................................................................................ 31
Front ..............................................................................................31
Back ...............................................................................................32
Adjusting the Screen Angle ........................................................ 33
Tilting the Screen Downward .........................................................33
Tilting the Screen Upward .............................................................33
Indicator Display ......................................................................... 34
Setting a Shooting Mode ............................................................ 35
Configuring Camera Features .................................................... 36
Quick Control Screen ....................................................................36
Menu Screen .................................................................................38
Features Available on the Quick Control Screen ....................... 40
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Menu Settings ............................................................................ 41
Shooting Mode Screen ............................................................... 43
Frames on the Shooting Screen ................................................ 44
Shooting Display Options ........................................................... 45
Playback Display Options .......................................................... 46
Touch Operation ......................................................................... 47
Choosing Subjects .........................................................................47
Quick Control Screen ....................................................................48
Menu Screen .................................................................................49
Viewing ..........................................................................................51
On-Screen Keyboard ................................................................. 53
Shooting ............................................................................ 54
Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings
(Auto Mode/Hybrid Auto Mode) .................................................. 55
Image Stabilization Icons ...............................................................58
Shooting with Effects Applied (Creative Assist) .............................59
Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode .......................................................61
Shooting Specific Scenes (Special Scene Mode) ...................... 62
Shooting Yourself under Optimal Settings (Self Portrait Mode) ..... 66
Shooting Panoramas (Panorama Mode) ....................................... 67
Capturing Subjects Against Flowing Backgrounds
(Panning Mode) .............................................................................69
Shooting People against Starry Skies (Star Portrait Mode) ........... 70
Shooting Night Scenes under Starry Skies
(Star Nightscape Mode) .................................................................73
Shooting Star Trails (Star Trails Mode) .......................................... 75
Recording Movies of Star Movement
(Star Time-Lapse Movie Mode) .....................................................77
Shooting with Image Effects (Creative Filters Mode) ................. 81
Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) .................86
Recording a Variety of Movies (Movie Mode) ............................ 87
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Recording Movies at Specific Shutter Speeds and
Aperture Values (Movie Manual Exposure) ...................................88
Recording HDR Movies .................................................................89
Shooting in Program AE (P Mode) ............................................. 90
Shooting at Specific Shutter Speeds (Tv Mode) ........................ 91
Shooting at Specific Aperture Values (Av Mode) ....................... 92
Shooting at Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values
(M Mode) .................................................................................... 93
Shooting Long Exposures (Bulb) ................................................... 95
Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) .......................... 96
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) ....................... 97
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) ...................................................... 98
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode ................................................ 99
Easily Identifying the Focus Area (MF Peaking) ..........................101
Shooting with AF Lock .............................................................. 102
Shooting at Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom) ....................... 103
Changing Image Quality ........................................................... 104
Capturing in RAW Format ............................................................104
Changing the Aspect Ratio ....................................................... 106
Changing the Image Display Period after Shots ...................... 107
Changing the Flash Mode ........................................................ 108
Locking Brightness / Exposure in Flash Photography
(FE Lock) .................................................................................. 109
Configuring Flash Settings ........................................................ 111
Adjusting Flash Exposure Compensation .................................... 111
Adjusting Flash Output ................................................................ 112
Changing the Flash Timing .......................................................... 113
Reducing Red-Eye ...................................................................... 11 3
Configuring Safety FE ................................................................. 11 4
Continuous Shooting .................................................................11 5
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Using the Self-Timer .................................................................116
Shooting in RAW Burst Mode ...................................................117
Adding a Date Stamp ................................................................11 9
Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)........... 120
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Shooting) .................................121
Changing the ISO Speed for Stills ........................................... 123
Changing the ISO Speed Range ................................................. 123
Adjusting ISO Auto Range ...........................................................124
Setting the Minimum Shutter Speed for ISO Auto .......................124
Changing the ISO Speed for Movies ........................................ 126
Changing the ISO Speed Range ................................................. 126
Adjusting the Maximum ISO Auto Setting ....................................127
Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast
(Auto Lighting Optimizer) ......................................................... 128
Shooting Bright Subjects (Highlight Tone Priority) ................... 129
Adjusting ND Filter Settings ..................................................... 130
Changing the Metering Method ................................................ 131
Setting the Metering Timer ....................................................... 132
Configuring Exposure Simulation ............................................. 133
Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance) ............................... 134
Custom White Balance ................................................................136
Customizing Colors (Picture Style) .......................................... 138
Customizing Picture Styles ...................................................... 140
Saving Customized Picture Styles ........................................... 143
Reducing Noise in High-ISO Shooting ..................................... 144
Using Multi Shot Noise Reduction ...............................................144
Shooting by Touching the Screen (Touch Shutter) ................... 146
Shooting with the Electronic Shutter ........................................ 147
Shooting with Servo AF ............................................................ 148
Choosing the AF Method .......................................................... 149
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Moving the AF Point ....................................................................150
Changing the Focus Setting ..................................................... 151
Configuring the AF-Assist Beam .............................................. 152
Continuous Shooting as the Focal Distance is Changed
(Focus Bracketing) ................................................................... 153
Fine-Tuning the Focus ............................................................. 156
Changing the IS Mode Settings ............................................... 157
Correcting Severe Camera Shake ............................................... 158
Using Auto Level ...................................................................... 159
Using Digital Tele-Converter .................................................... 160
Changing Movie Recording Size .............................................. 161
Recording Movies for Slow-Motion Playback
(High Frame Rate) .......................................................................162
Configuring Sound Recording Settings .................................... 163
Adjusting the Recording Volume .................................................163
Wind Filter ...................................................................................164
Attenuator ....................................................................................164
Configuring Movie Servo AF .................................................... 165
Using Auto Slow Shutter .......................................................... 166
Miniature Model Effect in Movies (Miniature Effect Movie) ...... 167
Recording Video Snapshots ..................................................... 169
Recording Time-Lapse Movies ................................................. 171
Recording Movies of Yourself ................................................... 173
Using the Movie Self-Timer .........................................................174
Configuring Information Display for HDMI Output .................... 175
Setting the Type of Digest Movie ............................................. 176
Playback .......................................................................... 177
Viewing ..................................................................................... 178
Magnifying Images ................................................................... 180
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Viewing Digest Movies ............................................................. 181
Finding Images in an Index ...................................................... 182
Editing Movies .......................................................................... 183
Removing the Beginning/End of Movies ...................................... 183
Extracting Frames of 4K Movies as Stills ....................................185
Editing Digest Movies ..................................................................186
Extracting Stills from RAW Burst Images ................................. 188
Protecting Images .................................................................... 190
Protecting Multiple Images ..........................................................191
Rotating Images ....................................................................... 193
Changing Movie Rotation Information ...................................... 194
Erasing Images ........................................................................ 195
Erasing Multiple Images at Once ................................................. 196
Adding Images to Print Orders (DPOF) ................................... 198
Printing Images Added to the Print Order (DPOF) ......................199
Adding Images to a Photobook ................................................ 200
Applying Filter Effects to Images (Creative Filters) .................. 201
Processing RAW Images ......................................................... 202
Applying Your Favorite Effects (Creative Assist) ...................... 204
Enabling Quick Control RAW Processing ................................ 205
Correcting Red-Eye .................................................................. 206
Combining Video Snapshots .................................................... 207
Cropping ................................................................................... 209
Resizing Images ........................................................................2 11
Rating Images .......................................................................... 212
Viewing Slideshows ................................................................. 213
Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions ....................... 214
Using the Control Ring to Find Images .................................... 215
Customizing Playback Information Display .............................. 216
Starting Playback from the Last Image Displayed ................... 217
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Wireless Features .......................................................... 218
Available Wireless Features ..................................................... 219
Saving Camera Images to a Smartphone ................................ 221
Connecting to Smartphones via Wi-Fi with the Wi-Fi Button ....... 225
Restricting Image Viewing ...........................................................227
Features Used with Smartphones ............................................ 228
Sending Images to a Smartphone Automatically as You Shoot ...228
Shooting Remotely as You View a Live Image
on the Smartphone ......................................................................228
Controlling the Camera from a Smartphone ................................ 229
Geotagging Images as You Shoot ............................................... 229
Connecting to Printers via Wi-Fi ............................................... 231
Establishing a Connection via an Access Point ...........................233
Sending Images to a Computer Automatically ......................... 235
Uploading Images to Web Services ......................................... 239
Registering Web Services ...........................................................239
Uploading Images to Web Services.............................................243
Streaming Images .................................................................... 244
Stream Now .................................................................................246
Events (Streaming) ......................................................................248
Reconnecting via Wi-Fi ............................................................ 252
Ending Wi-Fi Connections ........................................................ 253
Clearing Information of Devices Paired via Bluetooth .............. 254
Changing or Deleting Connection Settings .............................. 255
Function Settings ........................................................... 256
Selecting and Creating Folders ................................................ 257
Changing File Numbering ........................................................ 258
Configuring Auto Rotation of Vertical Images........................... 259
Adding Orientation Information to Movies ................................ 260
Formatting Memory Cards ....................................................... 261
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Setting Start-up Screen Display ............................................... 263
Using Eco Mode ....................................................................... 264
Adjusting Power-Saving Features ............................................ 265
Adjusting Screen Brightness .................................................... 266
Switching the Color of Screen Information ............................... 267
Adjusting the Date, Time, and Time Zone ................................ 268
Changing the Language ........................................................... 269
Lens Retraction Timing ............................................................ 270
Setting the Video System ......................................................... 271
Adjusting the Touch-Screen Panel ........................................... 272
Adjusting Beeping .................................................................... 273
Adjusting the Volume ............................................................... 274
Setting the HDMI Output Resolution ........................................ 275
RAW Playback on an HDR TV ................................................. 276
Customizing Shooting Information Display .............................. 277
Setting Reverse Display ........................................................... 278
Metric / Non-Metric Display ...................................................... 279
Configuring the Feature Guide ................................................. 280
Configuring Custom Functions ................................................. 281
Customizing Buttons ....................................................................282
Custom Shooting Modes (C Mode) .......................................... 284
Restoring Default Camera Settings .......................................... 286
Setting Copyright Information to Record in Images ................. 287
Downloading Manuals/Software from a QR Code ................... 288
Displaying Certification Logos .................................................. 289
Saving Commonly Used Shooting Menu Items (My Menu) ..... 290
Renaming My Menu Tabs ............................................................291
Deleting a My Menu Tab ..............................................................291
Deleting All My Menu Tabs ..........................................................291
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Deleting All Added Items .............................................................. 292
Customizing My Menu Display ....................................................292
Accessories .................................................................... 293
Optional Accessories ................................................................ 294
Power Supplies ............................................................................294
Flash ............................................................................................294
Others ..........................................................................................295
Printers ........................................................................................295
Using Optional Accessories ..................................................... 296
Playback on a TV.........................................................................296
Using a USB Power Adapter to Charge/Power the Camera ........298
Shooting Remotely ......................................................................300
Using an External Microphone ....................................................301
Saving Images to a Computer .................................................. 302
Printing Images ........................................................................ 303
Appendix ......................................................................... 305
Handling Precautions ............................................................... 306
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 307
On-Screen Information ..............................................................3 11
When Shooting ............................................................................ 311
During Playback ..........................................................................313
Precautions for Wireless Features ........................................... 315
Security Precautions ....................................................................316
Third-Party Software ................................................................ 317
Personal Information and Security Precautions ....................... 320
Trademarks and Licensing ....................................................... 321
Disclaimer ................................................................................ 323
Index ........................................................................................ 324
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Common Camera Operations
Shoot
z Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode, Hybrid Auto Mode)
=
-
28, =
61
z Shoot yourself under optimal settings (Self Portrait)
=
-
66
z Shoot panoramas (Panoramic Shot)
=
-
67
Shooting people well
Portraits
=
(
62)
Matching specic scenes
Handheld Night
Scene
=
(
62)
Applying special e󰀨ects
Smooth Skin
=
(
62)
Fireworks
=
(
62)
Monochrome
=
(
81)
HDR Backlight
Control
=
(
13
62)
Background Defocus
=
(
81)
Food
=
(
62)
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Soft Focus
=
(
81)
Fish-Eye E󰀨ect
=
(
81)
Like Watercolor Paintings
=
(
81)
Toy Camera E󰀨ect
=
(
81)
z Focus on faces
=
-
28, =
62, =
z Without using the ash (Flash O󰀨)
=
-
108
z Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer)
=
-
116
z Add a date stamp
=
-
119
z Movie clips and photos together
=
-
61
z Convey a sense of speed with a blurred background
=
-
69
z Shoot starry skies
=
-
70, =
73, =
Miniature E󰀨ect
=
(
86, =
149
75, =
77
167)
View
z View images
=
-
30, =
177
z Automatic playback (Slide Show)
=
-
213
z On a TV
=
-
296
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z Browse through images quickly
=
-
182
z Erase images
=
-
195
Record/View Movies
z Record movies
=
-
28, =
87
z View movies
=
-
30
Print
z Print pictures
=
-
303
Save
z Save images to a computer
=
-
302
Use Wi-Fi Features
z Send images to a smartphone
=
-
221, =
228
z Print pictures
=
-
231
z Share images online
=
-
239
z Stream images
=
-
244
z Send images to a computer
=
-
235
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Safety Instructions
z Be sure to read these instructions in order to operate the product safely.
z Follow these instructions to prevent injury or harm to the operator of the product or
others.
WARNING
z Keep the product out of the reach of young children.
A strap wrapped around a person’s neck may result in strangulation.
z Use only power sources specied in this instruction manual for use with the product.
z Do not disassemble or modify the product.
z Do not expose the product to strong shocks or vibration.
z Do not touch any exposed internal parts.
z Stop using the product in any case of unusual circumstances such as the presence
of smoke or a strange smell.
z Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine or paint thinner to clean the
product.
z Do not get the product wet. Do not insert foreign objects or liquids into the product.
z Do not use the product where ammable gases may be present.
This may cause electric shock, explosion or re.
z Observe the following instructions when using commercially available batteries or
provided battery packs.
- Use batteries/battery packs only with their specied product.
- Do not heat batteries/battery packs or expose them to re.
- Do not charge batteries/battery packs using non-authorized battery chargers.
- Do not expose the terminals to dirt or let them come into contact with metallic pins or other metal objects.
- Do not use leaking batteries/battery packs.
- When disposing of batteries/battery packs, insulate the terminals with tape or other means.
This may cause electric shock, explosion or re. If a battery/battery pack leaks and the material contacts your skin or clothing, ush the exposed area thoroughly with running water. In case of eye contact, ush thoroughly with copious amounts of clean running water and seek immediate medical assistance.
Denotes the risk of serious injury or death.
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z Observe the following instructions when using a battery charger or AC adapter.
- Periodically remove any dust buildup from the power plug and power outlet using a dry cloth.
- Do not plug in or unplug the product with wet hands.
- Do not use the product if the power plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet.
- Do not expose the power plug and terminals to dirt or let them come into contact with metallic pins or other metal objects.
- Do not touch the battery charger or AC adapter connected to a power outlet during lightning storms.
- Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not damage, break or modify the power cord.
- Do not wrap the product in cloth or other materials when in use or shortly after use when the product is still warm in temperature.
- Do not leave the product connected to a power source for long periods of time.
This may cause electric shock, explosion or re.
z Do not allow the product to maintain contact with the same area of skin for extended
periods of time during use.
This may result in low-temperature contact burns, including skin redness and blistering,
even if the product does not feel hot. The use of a tripod or similar equipment is recommended when using the product in hot places and for people with circulation
problems or less sensitive skin.
z Follow any indications to turn o󰀨 the product in places where its use is forbidden.
Not doing so may cause other equipment to malfunction due to the e󰀨ect of
electromagnetic waves and even result in accidents.
CAUTION
z Do not re the ash near the eyes.
It may hurt the eyes.
z Strap is intended for use on the body only. Hanging the strap with any product
attached on a hook or other object may damage the product. Also, do not shake the product or expose the product to strong impacts.
z Do not apply strong pressure on the lens or allow an object to hit it.
This may cause injury or damage to the product.
z Flash emits high temperatures when red. Keep ngers, any other part of your body,
and objects away from the ash unit while taking pictures.
This may cause burns or malfunction of the ash.
z Do not leave the product in places exposed to extremely high or low temperatures.
The product may become extremely hot/cold and cause burns or injury when touched.
z If any abnormal skin reaction or irritation occurs during or following the use of this
product, refrain from further use and get medical advice/attention.
Denotes the risk of injury.
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CAUTION
z Do not aim the camera at intense light sources, such as the sun on a clear day or an
intense articial light source.
Doing so may damage the image sensor or other internal components.
z When using the camera on a sandy beach or at a windy location, be careful not to
allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
z Wipe o󰀨 any dust, grime, or other foreign matter on the ash with a cotton swab or
cloth.
The heat emitted from the ash may cause foreign matter to smoke or the product to malfunction.
z Remove and store the battery pack/batteries when you are not using the product.
Any battery leakage that occurs may cause product damage.
z Before you discard the battery pack/batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other
insulators.
Contacting other metal materials may lead to re or explosions.
z Unplug any battery charger used with the product when not in use. Do not cover with
a cloth or other objects when in use.
Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort, resulting in re.
z Do not leave any dedicated battery packs near pets.
Pets biting the battery pack could cause leakage, overheating, or explosion, resulting in
product damage or re.
z If your product uses multiple batteries, do not use batteries that have di󰀨erent levels
of charge together, and do not use old and new batteries together. Do not insert the
batteries with the + and – terminals reversed.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
z When card reading/writing is in progress, do not turn the camera o󰀨, open the
memory card/battery cover, or shake or hit the camera.
Doing so may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card.
z Do not force the memory card into the camera facing the wrong way.
This could damage the camera.
Denotes the possibility of property damage.
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Camera Basics
Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and
playback.
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Getting Ready
z Attaching the Strap
1
(1)
(2)
Attach the included strap to the strap mount.
z The strap can also be attached to the left
side of the camera.
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z Charging the Battery Pack
(1)
(2)
(2)
(1)
(1)
(2)
z To protect the battery pack and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge
it continuously for more than 24 hours.
z The charger can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz).
For power outlets in a di󰀨erent format, use a commercially available adapter for the plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed for
traveling, which may damage the battery pack.
z Charged battery packs gradually lose their charge, even when they are not
used. Charge the battery pack on (or immediately before) the day of use.
Insert the battery pack in the
1
charger.
Charge the battery pack.
2
z Lamp colors
- Charging: Orange
- Fully charged: Green
Remove the battery pack.
3
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z Preparing a Memory Card
Use the following memory cards (sold separately), in any capacity.
z SD memory cards*
z SDHC memory cards*1*
z SDXC memory cards*1*2
*1 Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards
have been veried to work with the camera.
*2 UHS-I memory cards are also supported.
1
2
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z Inserting/Removing the Battery Pack and
Memory Card
Open the cover.
1
(2)
(1)
Insert the battery pack.
2
(2)
(1)
To remove:
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Insert the memory card.
(1)
3
(2)
To remove:
Close the cover.
(2)
4
(1)
z If you insert the battery pack facing the wrong way, it cannot be locked into
the correct position. Always conrm that the battery pack is facing the right
way and locks when inserted.
z Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device,
you should format the card with this camera.
z Recording is not possible on memory cards with a write-protect switch
when the switch is in the locked position. Slide the switch to unlock it.
z If [Change the battery pack] is displayed, change the battery pack after the
camera turns o󰀨 automatically.
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z Setting the Date, Time, Time Zone, and
Language
Turn the camera on.
1
Set the time zone.
2
z / buttons or dial to choose a time
zone →
z
z
zone →
dial to choose [OK] →
button
button
/ buttons or dial to choose a time
button → / buttons or
button
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Set the date and time.
3
z / buttons or dial to choose the date
or time →
dial to adjust → button
button → / buttons or
z Choose [OK] →
Set the display language.
4
z / buttons to choose [Language ] →
button
/ / / buttons to choose a language
z
button
z Set the current date, time, and zone correctly if the [Date/Time/Zone]
screen is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify
this way is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date.
z To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), set [
Time/Zone] screen.
z If the date/time/zone settings have been cleared, set them again correctly.
button
] to [ ] on the [Date/
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Holding the Camera
z Place the strap around your wrist.
z When shooting, keep your arms close to
your body and hold the camera securely
to prevent it from moving. If you have
raised the ash, do not rest your ngers
on it.
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Trying the Camera Out
Try out the camera by turning it on, shooting some stills or movies, and then viewing them.
z Shooting
Turn the camera on.
1
z To turn the camera o󰀨, press the ON/OFF
button again.
Enter mode.
2
Zoom in or out, as needed.
3
z Move the zoom lever as you watch the
screen.
When using the flash:
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Focus (press halfway).
4
z The camera beeps after focusing.
z An AF point is displayed around positions
in focus.
Shoot (press fully).
5
When recording movies:
z [ REC] is displayed during recording.
z To stop movie recording, press the movie
shooting button again.
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z Viewing
Press the button.
1
Choose images.
2
z Movies are labeled with [ ].
Playing movies:
z button (twice)
z Press the / buttons to adjust the
volume.
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z Front
(
(
(
(
(8) (12) (13)(5) (11)(7)(6) (10)(9) (2)
)
1
)
2
)
3
)
4
Part Names
(16)(15)(14)
(1) Zoom lever
Shooting:
Playback:
(2) Strap mount
(3) Lamp
(4) Lens
(5) Exposure compensation dial
(6) Mode dial
(7) Shutter button
: Dial/Ring Assign Position
(wide angle) /
(telephoto)
(index) / (magnify)
(8) ON/OFF button
(9) Microphone (stereo)
(10) Flash
(11) Control ring (
(Flash up) lever
(12)
(13) External microphone IN terminal
(14) Serial number
(15) Tripod socket
(16) Memory card/battery cover
ring)
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z Back
)
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)
(7)
(1) (3)(2) (4) (5) (6)
)
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(15) (14)
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10
11
12 13
(1) Screen Opens upward about 180° and
downward about 45°.
(2) Speaker
(3) DIGITAL terminal
(4) HDMI
(5)
(6) Control dial (
(7)
(8) Movie shooting button Movies can also be recorded in
TM
terminal
(Wi-Fi) button
dial)
(AE lock) button
modes other than Movie mode.
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(Drive mode) / (Single-image
(9)
erase) /
(10) Displays the Quick Control screen.
Also used to confirm selected
settings.
(11)
(12)
(13) Indicator
(14)
Used to display menu screens.
(15)
(16)
Up button
(Quick Control) button
(Flash) / Right button
/ Down button
button
(Playback) button
(Macro) / (Manual focus) /
Left button
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Adjusting the Screen Angle
z Tilting the Screen Downward
z Pull the top of the screen downward
toward you.
z The screen opens to about 45°.
z Tilting the Screen Upward
z The screen lifts upward and opens to
about 180°.
z View a mirror image of yourself when
shooting with the screen rotated around
toward the front.
z When nished, return the screen to the
original position.
z When the camera is not in use, keep the screen closed. z Do not force the screen open any wider, which may damage the camera.
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Indicator Display
Indicator display varies depending on the camera status.
Color Indicator Status Camera Status
z Recording stills to the memory card, or
reading stills from the card
z Recording movies to the memory card,
or reading movies from the card
z Transmitting via Wi-Fi
Green
Orange
On
Slow blinking z Display o󰀨
Blinking
On z Charging via USB
Blinking z USB charging error
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Setting a Shooting Mode
(
5
10
)
(6)
(
(
(1)
(
Use the mode dial to access each shooting mode.
(1) Tv Mode
Set the shutter speed before
shooting (
ring. The camera automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed.
(2) P Mode
Shutter speed and aperture value are automatically adjusted to suit subject brightness. Set a variety
of settings freely before shooting
=
(
(3) Auto Mode
Fully automatic shooting, with camera-determined settings
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(4) Hybrid Auto Mode
Automatically record a clip of the scene before each shot (
(5) Special Scene Mode
Shoot with settings for specific
scenes (
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3
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(6) Av Mode
Set the aperture value before
shooting (
ring. The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value.
(7) M Mode
Set the shutter speed and aperture
value before shooting to obtain the
desired exposure (
dial to set the shutter speed,
the and turn the aperture value.
(8) C Mode
Save commonly used shooting
modes and your configured function settings for reuse (
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61).
(9) Movie Mode
Record a variety of movies
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Creative Filters Mode
(10)
Add a variety of effects to images
when shooting (
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Configuring Camera Features
z Quick Control Screen
Press the button.
1
(1) (1)
(2)
z (1) Setting items
z (2) Setting options
Choose a setting item.
2
Choose a setting option.
3
z Congure items labeled with a [ ]
icon by pressing the
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button.
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Complete the setting.
4
z You can also choose options by turning the dial. z You can also congure Quick Control features from the Menu screen.
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z Menu Screen
(1)
(3) (4)
(2)
Press the button.
1
Choose a tab.
2
z (1) Main tab
z (2) Sub-tab
z (3) Setting items
z (4) Setting options
z Use the zoom lever to choose a main tab.
z Use the
a sub-tab.
/ buttons or ring to choose
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Choose a setting item.
3
z Some items are selected with the /
buttons or
after you press the
Choose a setting option.
4
Complete the setting.
5
Return to the shooting screen.
6
dial on a di󰀨erent screen,
button initially.
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Features Available on the Quick Control Screen
(1) (1)
Press the button on shooting or playback screens to access the Quick Control screen, where you can adjust settings. Choose a setting
item on the right or left to display setting options
(2)
for it on the bottom.
(1) Setting items (2) Setting options
The following settings are available in
options vary by shooting mode.
AF method
AF operation
Metering mode Choose how brightness is measured.
Image quality
Movie rec. size
ND lter
ISO speed Choose the ISO speed.
White balance
Picture Style
Auto Lighting Optimizer
Creative lters Add a variety of e󰀨ects to images when shooting.
Choose an auto focus (AF) mode for the scene
you are shooting.
Choose [ you press the shutter button halfway.
Choose the size (number of pixels) and compression (quality) of your shots.
Choose the recording size and frame rate for
movies.
Reduce light intensity to obtain suitable brightness.
Shoot with natural-looking colors under specic types of lighting.
Choose color settings that express scenes or subjects well.
Choose the level of auto correction for brightness
and contrast.
mode. Available setting items and
] to keep subjects in focus while
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Menu Settings
Use menu screens to congure a variety of camera features. To access
menu screens, press the
ve main groups and multiple tabs for each group. You can congure the following setting items on menu screens. Available
setting items vary by shooting mode.
Shooting settings
button. Setting items are organized into
z Shooting mode
z Image quality
z Still img aspect ratio
z Image review
z Flash settings
z Drive mode
z RAW burst mode
z Date stamp
z Expo.comp./AEB
ISO speed settings
z
ISO speed settings
z
z Auto Lighting
Optimizer
z Highlight tone priority
z ND lter
z Metering mode
z Metering timer
z Expo. simulation
z White balance
z Custom White Balance
z WB Shift/Bkt.
z HDMI info disp
z Picture Style
z High ISO speed NR
z Retain Creative Assist
data
z Touch Shutter
z Shutter mode
z AF operation
z AF method
z Continuous AF
z AF-assist beam ring
z Focus bracketing
z AF+MF
z MF peaking settings
z Safety MF
z MF-point zoom
z IS settings
Auto level
z
z Digital zoom
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z Digest type
z Movie rec quality
z Movie self-timer
z Sound recording
z Movie Servo AF
Auto slow shutter
z
z Star time-lapse movie
setting
z Star emphasis
z Star portrait settings
z Color adjustment
z Video snapshot
z Time-lapse movie
z Remote control
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Playback settings
z Protect images
z Rotate stills
Change mov rotate info
z
z Erase images
z Print order
z Photobook Set-up
z Creative lters
Wireless settings
z Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
connection
z Wi-Fi settings
Function settings
z Select folder
z File numbering
z Auto rotate
rotate info
z Add
z Format card
z Start-up image
z Eco mode
z Power saving
z Disp. brightness
z Night display
z Date/Time/Zone
RAW image processing
z
z Creative Assist
z Quick Control RAW
processing
z Red-eye correction
z Create album
z Cropping
z Resize
z Bluetooth settings
z Nickname
z Language
z Lens retraction
z Video system
z Touch control
z Beep
z Volume
z HDMI resolution
z HDMI HDR output
z Shooting info. disp.
z Reverse display
z Units
z Rating
z Slide show
z Set image search
conditions
z Image jump w/
z Playback information
display
z View from last seen
z GPS settings
z Clear wireless settings
z Feature guide
z Custom Functions
(C.Fn)
z Custom shooting
mode (C mode)
z Reset camera
z Copyright information
z Manual/software URL
z Certication Logo
Display
z Firmware
My Menu
z Add My Menu tab z Delete all My Menu
tabs
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z Delete all items
z Menu display
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Shooting Mode Screen
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
(1) Shooting mode/Scene icon (2) Recordable shots
(3) Maximum continuous shots (4) Movie recording time available
(5) Battery level
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Frames on the Shooting Screen
Frames for focusing (AF points) are displayed on the shooting screen.
White
frame
Green
frame
Blue
frame
Yellow
frame
Displayed around the subject or person’s face detected as the
main subject.
Displayed after the camera focuses when you press the shutter button halfway.
Displayed as the camera continues to focus on moving
subjects. Displayed as long as you press the shutter button
halfway.
Displayed if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway.
z Try shooting in mode if no frames are displayed, if frames are not
displayed around desired subjects, or if frames are displayed in the
background or similar areas.
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Shooting Display Options
You can switch shooting screen display to view other information.
Press the button.
1
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Playback Display Options
You can switch playback screen display to view other information.
Press the button.
1
z Overexposed highlights blink over the information display image when you
access screens showing detailed information.
z A graph called a brightness histogram on the top of screens with detailed
information shows the distribution of brightness in images. The horizontal axis represents the degree of brightness, and the vertical axis, how much of the image is at each level of brightness. Viewing this histogram enables
you to check exposure.
Switching Histograms
z When switched to RGB display, an RGB histogram is displayed that
shows the red, green, and blue distribution in images. The horizontal axis
represents R, G, or B brightness, and the vertical axis, how much of the image is at that level of brightness. Viewing this histogram enables you to
check image color characteristics.
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Touch Operation
z Choosing Subjects
You can choose subjects by touching a person’s face or other things
displayed on the screen.
Choose a subject.
1
Shoot.
2
z Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move too
rapidly, or when there is inadequate contrast between subjects and the
background.
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z Quick Control Screen
Accessing the setting screen
z Touch [ ].
Setting up the camera
z Touch a setting item → a setting option
Switching screens
z Congure items labeled with a [ ]
icon by touching [
Returning to the previous screen
z Touch [ ].
].
Adjusting amounts on bars
z Touch or drag the bar.
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z Menu Screen
Setting up the camera
z Touch a main tab → sub-tab → setting
item → option
Returning to the previous screen
z Touch [ ].
Adding/removing check marks
z Touch a check box.
Instead of pressing the button
z Touch [ ].
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Instead of pressing the button
z Touch [ ].
Instead of pressing the button
z Touch [ ].
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z Viewing
Viewing images individually
z Next image: Drag left
z Previous image: Drag right
Playing movies
z Play: Touch [ ]
Operations during movies
z Stop: Touch the screen
z Resume: Touch [ ]
z Adjust volume: Touch [ ]
Switching to index display
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Displaying fewer images
Magnifying images
z Quickly touch twice.
Reducing magnified images
z Restore original size: Touch [ ], or
quickly touch the screen twice
z The movie playback panel can also be displayed by touching the screen
during movie playback.
z During index display, drag up or down to scroll through images. z Drag to move the display position during magnied display.
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On-Screen Keyboard
Entering characters
z Touch the characters to enter them.
Moving the cursor
z [ ]/[ ] or ring
Switching input modes
z [ ]: Switch to uppercase
z [ ]: Switch to numbers or symbols
Deleting characters
z [ ]
Entering line breaks
z [ ]
Returning to the previous screen
z [ ]
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Shooting
Easily shoot in simple modes, or take more sophisticated shots using a
variety of features.
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Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings (Auto Mode/Hybrid Auto Mode)
Use Auto mode for fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for
the scene, based on the subject and shooting conditions determined by the camera.
Enter mode.
1
Zoom in or out, as needed.
2
z Move the zoom lever as you watch
the screen.
When using the flash:
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Focus (press halfway).
3
z The camera beeps after focusing.
z An AF point is displayed around positions
in focus.
Shoot (press fully).
4
When recording movies:
z [ REC] is displayed during recording.
z To stop movie recording, press the movie
shooting button again.
Still images
z A blinking [ ] icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred by
camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other
measures to keep it still.
z If your shots are dark despite the ash ring, move closer to the subject. z To assist in focusing, the lamp may be activated when you press the
shutter button halfway in low-light conditions.
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Movies
z The black bars on the top and bottom of the screen are not recorded. z When you recompose shots, the focus, brightness, and colors will be
automatically adjusted.
z Recording stops automatically when the memory card becomes full or a
single recording reaches the maximum length.
z The maximum recording time per movie is 29 min. 59 sec. z Although the camera may become warm when recording movies
repeatedly over an extended period, this does not indicate a problem.
z Keep your ngers away from the microphone while recording movies.
Blocking the microphone may prevent audio from being recorded or may
cause the recording to sound mu󰀪ed.
z Audio is recorded by the built-in microphone in stereo. z Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie shooting button or
screen when recording movies, because sounds made by the camera
will be recorded. To adjust settings or perform other operations during
recording, use the touch-screen panel if possible.
z Sounds from Wi-Fi operations may be captured with built-in or external
microphones. During sound recording, using the wireless communication
function is not recommended.
z Once movie recording begins, the image display area changes and
subjects are enlarged to allow for correction of signicant camera shake.
To record subjects at the same size shown before recording, adjust the
image stabilization setting.
z During movie recording, lens operating noises from auto focusing may also
be recorded.
z Individual movies that exceed 4 GB may be divided into multiple les.
Automatic playback of divided movie les one after another is not
supported. Play each movie separately.
Scene Icons
z In / modes, shooting scenes determined by the camera
are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are
automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color.
z Try shooting in
conditions, or if it is not possible to shoot with your expected e󰀨ect, color,
or brightness.
mode if the scene icon does not match actual shooting
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z Image Stabilization Icons
Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions (Intelligent IS) is automatically applied, and the following icons are displayed.
Image stabilization for still images (Normal)
Image stabilization for still images when panning (Panning)
Image stabilization for angular camera shake and shift-shake in macro shots (Hybrid IS). For movies, [
image stabilization is also applied.
Image stabilization for movies, reducing strong camera shake,
as when recording while walking (Dynamic)
Image stabilization for slow camera shake, as when recording
movies at telephoto (Powered)
No image stabilization, because the camera is mounted on a tripod
or held still by other means. However, during movie recording, [
is displayed, and image stabilization to counteract wind or other
sources of vibration is used (Tripod IS).
* Displayed when you pan, following moving subjects with the camera.
When you follow subjects moving horizontally, image stabilization only
counteracts vertical camera shake, and horizontal stabilization stops.
Similarly, when you follow subjects moving vertically, image stabilization
only counteracts horizontal camera shake.
] is displayed and [ ]
*
]
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z Shooting with Effects Applied (Creative Assist)
Choose your preferred e󰀨ects when shooting.
Press the button.
1
Choose an effect.
2
z / buttons → button
Choose the effect level and other
3
details.
z / buttons → button
z Reset: button
Preset
Background
blur
Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
Color tone 1
Choose one of the preset e󰀨ects.
Adjust background blur. Choose higher values to make backgrounds sharper. Choose lower values to make
them blurrier. [AUTO] adjusts background blurring to
match the brightness.
Adjust image brightness.
Adjust contrast.
Adjust the vividness of colors.
Adjust blue/amber color tone.
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Color tone 2
Monochrome
z [Background blur] is not available when the ash is used. z These settings are reset when you switch modes or turn the camera o󰀨.
To save the settings, set
z You can save up to three current e󰀨ects in [Preset] by touching [Register].
Adjust magenta/green color tone.
Adjust the toning e󰀨ect when shooting in monochrome. Set to [O󰀨] to shoot in color.
[Retain Creative Assist data] to [Enable].
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z Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode
Also record 2 – 4 second clips of scenes before each shot automatically,
just by shooting stills. Each clip, which ends with the still image and a
shutter sound, forms an individual chapter. The camera creates a short digest movie of the day by combining the clips.
Enter mode.
1
Focus and shoot.
2
z For more impressive digest movies, aim the camera at subjects about four
seconds before shooting still images.
z Battery life is shorter in this mode than in
movies are recorded for each shot.
z A digest movie may not be recorded if you shoot a still image immediately
after turning the camera on, choosing
in other ways.
z Any sounds and vibrations from your camera or lens operations will be
recorded in digest movies.
z Digest movie image quality is [
This varies depending on the video system setting.
z Sounds are not played when you press the shutter button halfway or
trigger the self-timer.
z Digest movies are saved as separate movie les in the following cases
even if they were recorded on the same day in
- The digest movie recording time reaches approx. 29 minutes and
59 seconds. (May also be saved as separate les if the size exceeds
approx. 4 GB.)
- The digest movie is protected.
- Daylight saving time, video system, or time zone settings are changed.
z Recorded shutter sounds cannot be modied or erased.
mode, because digest
mode, or operating the camera
] for NTSC or [ ] for PAL.
mode.
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Shooting Specific Scenes (Special Scene Mode)
Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will
automatically congure the settings for optimal shots. Try taking some test shots rst to make sure you obtain the desired results.
Enter mode.
1
button → [ ] → choose an option
2
Shoot.
3
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For self-portraits, customizable image
processing includes skin smoothing as well as brightness and background adjustment to make
yourself stand out.
Self Portrait
Capture subjects that stand out against a blurred background, with smooth skin tone and
soft-looking hair.
Portrait
Process images to make skin look smoother.
Smooth skin
z Areas other than people’s skin may be modied, depending on the
shooting conditions.
z Setting details in [
] mode are not applied in [ ] mode.
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Adjust color tones to make food look fresh and
vibrant.
Food
z These color tones may not look suitable when applied to people. z In ash photography, [Color tone] changes to the standard setting.
Take beautiful shots of evening scenes
or portraits with evening scenery in the background.
Handheld Night Scene
z Image noise is reduced by combining consecutive shots into a single
image.
z Hold the camera steady as it shoots continuously. z There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera
processes and combines the images.
z Shots may look grainy because the ISO speed is increased to suit the
shooting conditions.
z Excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent you from
obtaining the desired results.
z Try to keep the camera still when using the ash, because the shutter
speed may be slower.
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Three consecutive images are captured at
di󰀨erent brightness levels each time you shoot,
which are automatically combined to create a
single image. This mode can reduce the loss of
detail in highlights and shadows that tends to occur in shots with mixed bright and dark image
HDR Backlight Control
z Hold the camera steady as it shoots continuously. z Excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent you from
obtaining the desired results.
z If excessive camera shake interferes with shooting, mount the camera on
a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. In this case, also disable
image stabilization.
z Any subject movement will cause images to look blurry. z There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera
processes and combines the images.
areas.
Vivid shots of reworks.
Fireworks
z Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and
prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [IS mode] to [O󰀨] when
using a tripod or other means to secure the camera.
z Although no frames are displayed when you press the shutter button
halfway, optimal focus is still determined.
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z Shooting Yourself under Optimal Settings
(Self Portrait Mode)
Choose [ ].
1
Open the screen.
2
Configure the settings.
3
z On the screen, touch the icon of the item
to congure.
z Choose an option.
z To return to the previous screen,
touch [
Shoot.
4
z Areas other than people’s skin may be modied, depending on the
shooting conditions.
z [Smooth skin e󰀨ect] settings specied in [
mode.
z Set [Background blur] to [AUTO] if you have set the ash mode to [
for ash photography (because the ash will not re in modes other than
[AUTO]).
].
] mode are not applied in [ ]
]
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z Shooting Panoramas (Panorama Mode)
(1)
(2)
Create a panorama combining shots captured continuously as you move the camera one direction while holding the shutter button all the way down.
Choose [ ].
1
Choose a shooting direction.
2
z Use the button to choose the direction
you will shoot.
z An arrow is displayed showing the
direction to move the camera.
Press the shutter button halfway.
3
z Keeping the shutter button halfway down,
focus on the subject.
Shoot.
4
z Holding the shutter button all the way
down, move the camera at a constant
speed in the direction of the arrow.
z The area displayed clearly (1) is
captured.
z A shooting progress indicator (2) is
displayed.
z Shooting stops when you release the
shutter button, or when the progress
indicator is completely white.
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z In some scenes, expected images may not be saved, and images may not
look as expected.
z Shooting may stop midway if you move the camera too slowly or quickly.
However, the panorama created up to that point will still be saved.
z Images created from shots in
other device to reduce panorama images if you will print them by inserting
a memory card in a Canon printer. If panoramas are not compatible with
certain software or Web services, try resizing them on a computer.
z The following subjects and scenes may not be stitched correctly.
- Subjects that are moving
- Subjects that are nearby
- Scenes where the contrast varies greatly
- Scenes with long stretches of the same color or pattern, such as the sea
or sky
mode are large. Use a computer or
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z Capturing Subjects Against Flowing
Backgrounds (Panning Mode)
By panning, you can blur the background to
convey a sense of speed.
Choose [ ].
1
Shoot.
2
z Before shooting, press the shutter button
halfway as you move the camera so that
it follows the subject.
z Keep the moving subject in the frame
displayed, and press the shutter button all
the way down.
z Even after you have pressed the shutter
button fully, continue moving the camera
to follow the subject.
z For best results, hold the camera securely in both hands, with your elbows
close to your body, and rotate your whole body to follow the subject.
z This feature is more e󰀨ective for subjects moving horizontally, such as cars
or trains.
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z Shooting People against Starry Skies
(Star Portrait Mode)
Capture beautiful shots of people against starry skies. After initially ring the ash to capture the person, the camera shoots twice without ash.
These three images are automatically combined to create a single image.
Choose [ ].
1
z Zoom is set to maximum wide angle and
cannot be adjusted.
Adjusting colors
z button → [ ] → / buttons
z Fine-tuning: button → [ ] →
button →
Raise the flash.
2
z Move the lever to raise the ash.
Secure the camera.
3
z Mount the camera on a tripod or take
other measures to keep it still.
Shoot.
4
z Press the shutter button. The ash res
as the camera takes the rst shot.
z The second and third shots are now
taken, without ring the ash.
/ / / buttons
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Have the person stay still until the
5
lamp blinks.
z The person you are shooting should stay
still until the lamp blinks after the third
shot, which may take up to about two
seconds.
z All the shots are combined to create a
single image.
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z For better shots, have the person stand away from illumination such as
street lights, and make sure the ash is raised.
z There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera
processes the images.
z To avoid blurry shots, make sure the person you shoot stays still. z B: blue; A: amber; M: magenta; G: green z Skin tones remain the same when you adjust colors. z Try setting z To adjust subject brightness, try changing the ash exposure
compensation.
z To adjust background brightness, try changing the exposure
compensation. Note that images may not look as expected under some
shooting conditions, and the person should stay still in steps 4 – 5,
because shooting takes longer (up to about 15 seconds).
z To capture more stars and brighter starlight, choose
settings] → [Star visibility] → [Prominent]. Note that images may not look
as expected under some shooting conditions, and the person should
stay still in steps 4 – 5, because shooting takes longer (up to about
30 seconds).
z To make stars brighter, choose
To emphasize the bright stars in a starry sky, set to [Soft]. This setting can
produce eye-catching shots by enlarging bright stars while de-emphasizing
dimmer stars. To disable starlight processing, select [O󰀨]. Note that in
bright scenes, images are not processed to emphasize stars, even when
set to [Sharp] or [Soft].
[Night display] to [On] in this mode.
[Star portrait
[Star emphasis] → [Sharp].
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z Shooting Night Scenes under Starry Skies
(Star Nightscape Mode)
Capture impressive shots of starry skies above night scenes.
Choose [ ].
1
z Zoom is set to maximum wide angle and
cannot be adjusted.
Adjusting colors
z button → [ ] → / buttons
z Fine-tuning: button → [ ] →
button →
Secure the camera.
2
z Mount the camera on a tripod or take
other measures to keep it still.
Adjusting the focus
z button → [ ] → button
z Press the button, and then tilt the
camera so that the stars to capture are
inside the frame displayed.
z Press the
z Adjustment may take some time, so do
not move the camera until a message
indicates that adjustment is complete.
Shoot.
3
/ / / buttons
button to start adjustment.
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z There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera
processes the images.
z B: blue; A: amber; M: magenta; G: green z Try setting z To make stars brighter, choose
To emphasize the bright stars in a starry sky, set to [Soft]. This setting can
produce eye-catching shots by enlarging bright stars while de-emphasizing
dimmer stars. To disable starlight processing, select [O󰀨]. Note that in
bright scenes, images are not processed to emphasize stars, even when
set to [Sharp] or [Soft].
z Try switching to manual focus mode to more accurately specify the focal
position before shooting.
[Night display] to [On] in this mode.
[Star emphasis] → [Sharp].
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z Shooting Star Trails (Star Trails Mode)
Streaks created by the movement of stars through the sky are recorded in a single image. After determining the shutter speed and number of shots, the
camera shoots continuously. A shooting session can last up to about two hours. Check the battery level in advance.
Choose [ ].
1
z Zoom is set to maximum wide angle and
cannot be adjusted.
Adjusting colors
z button → [ ] → / buttons
z Fine-tuning: button → [ ] →
button →
Specify the duration of the shooting
2
session.
z Turn the ring to choose the shooting
duration.
Secure the camera.
3
z Mount the camera on a tripod or take
other measures to keep it still.
Adjusting the focus
z button → [ ] → button
z Press the button, and then tilt the
camera so that the stars to capture are
inside the frame displayed.
z Press the
z Adjustment may take some time, so do
not move the camera until a message
indicates that adjustment is complete.
/ / / buttons
button to start adjustment.
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Shoot.
4
z Do not disturb the camera while shooting.
z To cancel shooting, press the shutter
button all the way down again. Note that
cancellation may take up to about
30 seconds.
z If the camera runs out of battery power, shooting stops and a composite
image created from the images up to that point is saved.
z There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera
processes the images.
z B: blue; A: amber; M: magenta; G: green z Try setting z Try switching to manual focus mode to more accurately specify the focal
position before shooting.
[Night display] to [On] in this mode.
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z Recording Movies of Star Movement
(Star Time-Lapse Movie Mode)
By recording a time-lapse movie that combines images shot at a specied interval, you can create movies with fast-moving stars. You can adjust the
shooting interval and recording duration as needed.
Note that each session takes time, and requires many shots. Check the
battery level and memory card space in advance.
Choose [ ].
1
z Zoom is set to maximum wide angle and
cannot be adjusted.
Adjusting colors
z button → [ ] → / buttons
z Fine-tuning: button → [ ] →
button →
Configure movie settings.
2
z button → choose an item → choose an
option
Secure the camera.
3
z Mount the camera on a tripod or take
other measures to keep it still.
Adjusting the focus
z button → [ ] → button
z Press the button, and then tilt the
camera so that the stars to capture are
inside the frame displayed.
z Press the
/ / / buttons
button to start adjustment.
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z Adjustment may take some time, so do
not move the camera until a message
indicates that adjustment is complete.
Check the brightness.
4
z Press the shutter button all the way down
to capture a single image.
z Switch to playback and check image
brightness.
z To adjust brightness, on the shooting
screen, turn the exposure compensation
dial to change the exposure level, and
then shoot again.
Start recording.
5
z Movie shooting button → press the
shutter button all the way down
z Do not disturb the camera while
recording.
z No image is shown on the camera during
recording.
z To cancel recording, press the shutter
button or the movie shooting button
again. Note that cancellation may take up
to about 30 seconds.
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Items Options Details
You can choose to save each
Save source imgs
Disable/Enable
shot collected before the movie
is created. Note that when
[Enable] is selected, [E󰀨ect] is
not available.
E󰀨ect
Interval 15 sec./30 sec./1 min.
Choose movie e󰀨ects, such as
star trails.
Choose the interval between each shot.
, , ,
Movie rec. size
(NTSC)
, ,
Choose the movie recording size.
,
(PAL)
Choose the length of the
Shooting time
60 min./90 min./ 120 min./Unlimited
recording session. To record until the battery runs out,
choose [Unlimited].
Auto exposure
Fixed 1st frame/ Each frame
Remote control Disable/Enable
Beep as img taken
Enable/Disable
Choose whether exposure is
determined by the rst shot or updated for each shot.
Choose whether to shoot with a wireless remote control.
Choose whether the camera
beeps for each shot.
z
You can also congure this setting by choosing [Star time-lapse movie setting].
z Using USB Power Adapter PD-E1 (sold separately) enables you to shoot
without worrying about the remaining battery level.
z Even if you specify [Unlimited] in [Shooting time], recording stops after
about 8 hours, at most.
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Estimated playback time based on shooting interval and frame rate (for a
one-hour session)
Playback Time
(Approx.)
Shot Interval
Movie Recording Size
NTSC PAL NTSC PAL
15 sec.
, ,
16 sec. 19.2 sec.
15 sec.
30 sec.
30 sec.
1 min.
1 min.
z If the camera runs out of battery power or memory card space, shooting
stops and a movie created from the images up to that point is saved.
z There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera
processes the images.
z A shooting interval of [1 min.] is not available with these e󰀨ects: [
], or [ ].
[
z B: blue; A: amber; M: magenta; G: green z Sound is not recorded. z Try setting z Try switching to manual focus mode to more accurately specify the focal
position before shooting.
[Night display] to [On] in this mode.
, ,
, ,
, ,
, ,
, ,
8 sec. 9.6 sec.
8 sec. 9.6 sec.
4 sec. 4.8 sec.
4 sec. 4.8 sec.
2 sec. 2.4 sec.
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Shooting with Image Effects (Creative Filters Mode)
Add a variety of e󰀨ects to images when shooting. Try taking some test shots rst to make sure you obtain the desired results.
Enter mode.
1
button → [ ] → choose an option
2
Choose an effect level.
3
z Turn the ring to set the level.
Shoot.
4
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Take black and white shots with a rough, gritty
feeling.
Grainy B/W
You can shoot subjects so that they stand out
from the background.
Background blur
z Excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent you from
obtaining the desired results.
z For the best results with background defocusing, try shooting close to the
subject, and ensure ample distance between the subject and background.
z There may be a delay after shooting before you can shoot again.
Shoot with a simulated soft focus lter e󰀨ect, for a gentle ambiance.
Soft focus
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Fish-eye e󰀨ect
Water painting e󰀨ect
Toy camera e󰀨ect
Shoot with the distorting e󰀨ect of a sh-eye lens.
Soften colors, for photos resembling watercolor
paintings.
Shoot images that resemble shots from a toy camera, with vignetting and di󰀨erent color
overall.
Create the e󰀨ect of a miniature model, by
blurring image areas outside a selected area.
Miniature e󰀨ect
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HDR art standard
HDR art vivid
HDR art bold
HDR art embossed
Add an e󰀨ect to make shots resemble low­contrast paintings with at tones.
Add an e󰀨ect to make shots resemble vivid
illustrations.
Add an e󰀨ect to make shots resemble oil
paintings, with bold edges.
Add an e󰀨ect to make shots resemble faded old
photos, with bold edges and dark ambiance.
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HDR Art Standard, HDR Art Vivid, HDR Art Bold, and HDR Art Embossed
z This mode can reduce the washed-out highlights and loss of detail in
shadows that tend to occur in high-contrast shots.
z When you press the shutter button all the way down, the camera will take
three shots and combine them. Hold the camera steady as you shoot.
z Excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent you from
obtaining the desired results.
z If excessive camera shake interferes with shooting, mount the camera on
a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. In this case, also disable
image stabilization.
z There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera
processes and combines the images.
Art Bold E󰀨ect
z [ ] is not available in mode (but available in mode).
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z Shots Resembling Miniature Models
(Miniature Effect)
Choose [ ].
1
Set the area to keep in focus
2
(miniature effect scene frame).
z button → / buttons to move the
frame →
Set the position in focus (AF point).
3
z / / / buttons to move the AF point →
button
Shoot.
4
button
z The frame in horizontal orientation displayed when you press the button
in step 2 can be changed to vertical orientation by pressing the
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Recording a Variety of Movies (Movie Mode)
Full-featured mode o󰀨ers miniature e󰀨ect movies (=
snapshots (
=
169), time-lapse movies (=
1
2
z [ REC] is displayed during recording.
z To stop movie recording, press the movie
z You can also start or stop recording by touching [ ]/[ ] on the screen. z Black bars are displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen in
mode. The black bars indicate image areas not recorded.
mode, the image display area narrows and subjects are enlarged.
z In z Exposure can be adjusted by turning the exposure compensation dial. z To switch between recording with auto focus and a xed focus, touch
] on the screen or press the button before or during recording.
[
(Auto focus is indicated by a green
Note that this icon is not displayed when
[Disable].
171), and more.
Enter mode.
Start recording.
shooting button again.
in the upper left of the [ ] icon.)
[Movie Servo AF] is set to
167), video
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z Recording Movies at Specific Shutter Speeds
and Aperture Values (Movie Manual Exposure)
Set the shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed before recording.
button → [ ] → choose [ ]
1
Set the ISO speed → button
2
Set the shutter speed and aperture
3
value.
z Shutter speed: dial
z Aperture value: ring
Start recording.
4
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z Some shutter speeds may cause ickering on the screen when recording
under uorescent or LED lighting, which may be recorded.
z When the ISO speed is xed, you can compare your specied value
(where the exposure level indicator moves) to the standard exposure
level by pressing the shutter button halfway. The exposure level indicator
appears as [
exceeds 3 stops.
z You can check the ISO speed in [AUTO] mode by pressing the shutter
button halfway. If standard exposure cannot be obtained with your
specied shutter speed and aperture value, the exposure level indicator
shows the di󰀨erence from standard exposure. The exposure level indicator
appears as [
exceeds 3 stops.
] or [ ] when the di󰀨erence from standard exposure
] or [ ] when the di󰀨erence from standard exposure
z Recording HDR Movies
You can record high dynamic range movies that retain detail in highlights of
high-contrast scenes.
button → [ ] → choose [ ]
1
Start recording.
2
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Shooting in Program AE (P Mode)
Shutter speed and aperture value are automatically adjusted to suit subject brightness.
mode o󰀨ers exibility in setting AF operation, metering modes, and
several other features.
Enter mode.
1
Configure each feature as needed.
2
Shoot.
3
z : Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure z If standard exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter
button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value blink in white. In this
case, try adjusting the ISO speed or activating the ash (if subjects are
dark), which may enable standard exposure.
z Movies can be recorded in
shooting button. However, some items on Quick Control and Menu
screens may be automatically adjusted for movie recording.
z After you press the shutter button halfway, you can adjust the combination
of shutter speed and aperture value by turning the
mode as well, by pressing the movie
ring (Program Shift).
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Shooting at Specific Shutter Speeds (Tv Mode)
Set the shutter speed before shooting. The camera automatically adjusts
the aperture value to suit your shutter speed.
Slow Fast
Enter mode.
1
Set the shutter speed.
2
z ring
Shoot.
3
z : Time value z We recommend deactivating image stabilization when shooting at slow
shutter speeds on a tripod.
z Blinking display of the aperture value when you press the shutter button
halfway indicates that the standard exposure has not been obtained.
Adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value stops blinking.
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Shooting at Specific Aperture Values (Av Mode)
Set the aperture value before shooting. The camera automatically adjusts
the shutter speed to suit your aperture value.
Small value Large value
Enter mode.
1
Set the aperture value.
2
z ring
Shoot.
3
z : Aperture value (size of the opening made by the diaphragm in the
lens)
z Blinking display of the shutter speed when you press the shutter button
halfway indicates that the standard exposure has not been obtained.
Adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed stops blinking.
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Shooting at Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values (M Mode)
Set the shutter speed and aperture value before shooting to obtain the
desired exposure.
Enter mode.
1
button → [ ] → set the ISO
2
speed
Set the shutter speed and aperture
3
value.
z Shutter speed: dial
z Aperture value: ring
Shoot.
4
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z : Manual z When the ISO speed is xed, you can compare your specied value
(where the exposure level indicator moves) to the standard exposure
level by pressing the shutter button halfway. The exposure level indicator
appears as [
exceeds 3 stops.
z After you set the shutter speed and aperture value, the exposure level
indicator may change if you adjust the zoom or recompose the shot.
z When the ISO speed is xed, screen brightness may change depending
on your specied shutter speed and aperture value. However, screen
brightness remains the same when the ash is up and the mode is set
to [
z Exposure may not be as expected when the ISO speed is set to [AUTO],
because the ISO speed is adjusted to ensure standard exposure relative to
your specied shutter speed and aperture value.
z Image brightness may be a󰀨ected by Auto Lighting Optimizer. To keep the
Auto Lighting Optimizer disabled in
during man expo] on the Auto Lighting Optimizer setting screen.
z Calculation of standard exposure is based on the specied metering
method.
z To adjust exposure when ISO speed is set to [AUTO], turn the exposure
compensation dial.
] or [ ] when the di󰀨erence from standard exposure
].
mode, add a [ ] mark to [Disable
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z Shooting Long Exposures (Bulb)
With bulb exposures, shots are exposed for as
long as you hold down the shutter button.
dial → [BULB]
1
z Turn the dial counterclockwise.
After [30"] is displayed, the next option is
[BULB].
Shoot.
2
z Shots are exposed for as long as you hold the shutter button all the way
down. The elapsed exposure time is displayed during exposure.
z Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and
prevent camera shake. In this case, also disable image stabilization.
z When [Touch Shutter] is set to [Enable], shooting is started by touching the
screen once and stopped by touching it again. Be careful not to move the
camera when touching the screen.
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Zooming In Closer on Subjects
(1)
(Digital Zoom)
When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 16x enlargement.
Move the zoom lever toward .
1
z Press and hold the lever.
z Zooming stops at the largest zoom factor
before the image becomes noticeably
grainy, which is then indicated on the
screen.
Press toward again.
2
z The camera zooms in even closer on the
subject.
z (1) is the current zoom factor.
z Using the zoom lever will show the current position on the zoom bar.
The zoom bar is color-coded to indicate the zoom range.
- White range: optical zoom range where the image will not appear grainy.
- Yellow range: digital zoom range where the image is not noticeably
grainy (ZoomPlus).
- Blue range: digital zoom range where the image will appear grainy.
z No blue range is displayed under certain pixel count settings, and you can
zoom in to the maximum level in one zoom operation.
z To deactivate digital zoom, choose
[Digital zoom] → [O󰀨].
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Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock)
Exposure can be locked when shooting stills and recording movies, or focus
and exposure can be set separately.
2
1
Without AE lock AE lock
Aim at a subject for fixed exposure.
1
Press the button.
2
z [ ] is displayed, and the exposure is
locked.
z To unlock it, press the button again.
Compose the shot and shoot.
3
z AE: Auto Exposure
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Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)
To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [ ].
Press the button to choose [ ].
1
Shoot.
2
z If the ash res, vignetting may occur. z To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod, pressing
button, and choosing [ ] before shooting.
the
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Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
(1)
When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. To make focusing easier, magnify the display.
Set the camera to manual focus.
1
z Press the button and choose [ ].
z [ ] and the MF indicator are displayed.
Focus.
2
z Using the MF indicator (1, which shows
distance and focal position) as a guide,
press and hold the
specify the general focal position.
z Briey press the
tune the focal position as you watch
the magnied display. To adjust the
magnication, press the
z You can move the magnied display area
by dragging it. To return it to the center,
press the
Shoot.
3
/ buttons to
/ buttons to ne-
button.
button.
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z To focus more accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod to stabilize it. z You can start manual focus with magnied display (MF-point zoom). z Press the shutter button halfway to have the camera ne-tune the focal
position (Safety MF).
z Magnied display in step 2 is not available during RAW burst shooting.
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