DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
• Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
• To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For
Your Safety” (page vi).
• After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
place for future reference.
Quick Topic Search
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Main Topics
Introduction ............................................................................................................................iii
Table of Contents................................................................................................................... x
Parts of the Camera ...............................................................................................................1
Getting Started........................................................................................................................ 9
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations....................................................................16
Connecting to a Smart Device (SnapBridge)..............................................................23
Shooting Features................................................................................................................32
Playback Features.................................................................................................................68
Movies ......................................................................................................................................80
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer...........................................91
Using the Menu..................................................................................................................102
Technical Notes.................................................................................................................. 148
Common Topics
For Your Safety Connecting to a
Continuous
Shooting
Smart Device
Editing Images
(Still Images)
Selecting a
Shooting Mode
Troubleshooting Index
Using the Zoom
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Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX B500 digital camera.
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buttons or messages displayed on a computer screen appear in bold.
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and
education, continually updated information is available online at the following websites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
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Visit these websites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to
frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography.
Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the
website below for contact information.
http://imaging.nikon.com/
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers,
batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital
camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety
requirements of this electronic circuitry.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND
MAY VOID YOUR
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon
dealer.
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the
camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon
will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
NIKON WARRANTY.
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About the Manuals
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transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by
any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.
• Illustrations and screen content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software
described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate
and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the
attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).
Comply with Copyright Notices
Under copyright law, photographs or recordings of copyrighted works made with the
camera can not be used without the permission of the copyright holder. Exceptions apply
to personal use, but note that even personal use may be restricted in the case of
photographs or recordings of exhibits or live performances.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards
or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files
can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available
software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the
privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, make
sure to reset all of the camera’s settings in Reset all in the setup menu (A103). After
resetting, erase all data in the device using commercial deletion software, or format the
device in Format memory or Format card in the setup menu (A103), then completely
refill it with images containing no private information (for example, images of empty sky).
Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying
memory cards.
Conformity Marking
Follow the procedure below to display some of the conformity markings that the
camera complies with.
Press the d button M z menu icon M Conformity marking M k button
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Introduction
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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety”
in its entirety before using this product.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them.
Failure to observe the precautions marked
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
• Do not use while walking or operating a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in accidents or other injury.
• Do not disassemble or modify this product. Do not touch internal parts that
become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident. Failure to observe these
precautions could result in electric shock or other injury.
• Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing smoke, heat,
or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the batteries or power source.
Continued operation could result in fire, burns or other injury.
• Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Do not handle the plug with wet hands.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this product while it is on or
plugged in. Failure to observe this precaution could result in low-temperature
burns.
• Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such as propane,
gasoline or aerosols. Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or
fire.
• Do not aim the flash at the operator of a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in accidents.
with this icon carries a high risk of death or
severe injury.
Failure to observe the precautions marked
with this icon could result in death or
severe injury.
Failure to observe the precautions marked
with this icon could result in injury or
property damage.
WARNING
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• Keep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could
result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute
a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate
medical attention.
• Do not entangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in accidents.
• Do not use batteries, chargers, or AC adapters not specifically designated for use
with this product. When using batteries, chargers, and AC adapters designated for
use with this product, do not:
- Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place them under
heavy objects, or expose them to heat or flame.
- Use travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to
another or with DC-to-AC inverters.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug when using the AC adapter during thunderstorms. Failure
to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
• Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or low
temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or frostbite.
CAUTION
• Turn this product off when its use is prohibited. Disable wireless features when the
use of wireless equipment is prohibited. The radio-frequency emissions produced
by this product could interfere with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or
other medical facilities.
• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if this product will not be
used for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire
or product malfunction.
• Do not touch moving parts of the lens or other moving parts. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in injury.
• Do not fire the flash in contact with or in close proximity to the skin or objects.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.
• Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high
temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or in
direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product
malfunction.
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DANGER for Batteries
• Do not mishandle batteries. Failure to observe the following precautions could
result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire:
- Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
- Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat.
- Do not disassemble.
- Do not short circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces, hairpins, or
other metal objects.
- Do not expose batteries or the products in which they are inserted to powerful
physical shocks.
• Recharge all EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries in each pack of four simultaneously.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in the batteries leaking,
overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.
• If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of clean water
and seek immediate medical attention. Delaying action could result in eye injuries.
WARNING for Batteries
• Do not remove or damage the battery casing. Never use batteries with damaged
casing. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the batteries leaking,
overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.
• Keep batteries out of reach of children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek
immediate medical attention.
• Do not immerse this product in water or expose to rain. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or product malfunction. Immediately dry the
product with a towel or similar object should it become wet.
• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the batteries, such
as discoloration or deformation. Cease charging EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries if
they do not charge in the specified period of time. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or
catching fire.
• Insert batteries in the correct orientation. Do not mix old and new batteries or
batteries of different types. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the
batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.
• Prior to disposal, insulate battery terminals with tape. Overheating, rupture, or fire
may result should metal objects come into contact with the terminals. Recycle or
dispose of batteries in accord with local regulations.
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• If battery liquid comes into contact with a person’s skin or clothing, immediately
rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in skin irritation.
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Table of Contents
Quick Topic Search ............................................................................................................... ii
Main Topics...................................................................................................................................................................... ii
Common Topics ........................................................................................................................................................... ii
Introduction ........................................................................................................................... iii
Read This First ......................................................................................................................................... iii
Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual ..................................................................................... iii
Information and Precautions ............................................................................................................................... iv
For Your Safety ....................................................................................................................................... vi
Parts of the Camera .............................................................................................................. 1
The Camera Body.................................................................................................................................... 2
The Monitor .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Switching the Information Displayed on the Screen (s Button)........................................... 4
For Shooting.................................................................................................................................................................... 5
For Playback..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Getting Started....................................................................................................................... 9
How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap ........................................................................ 10
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card.................................................................................... 11
Applicable Batteries................................................................................................................................................. 11
Removing the Batteries or Memory Card................................................................................................... 12
Memory Cards and Internal Memory............................................................................................................ 12
Changing the Angle of the Monitor............................................................................................... 13
Camera Setup......................................................................................................................................... 14
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations................................................................... 16
Shooting Images................................................................................................................................... 17
Using the Flash ........................................................................................................................................................... 19
Recording Movies ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Playing Back Images ............................................................................................................................ 20
Deleting Images .................................................................................................................................... 21
The Image Selection Screen for Deletion .................................................................................................. 22
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Connecting to a Smart Device (SnapBridge)............................................................. 23
Installing the SnapBridge App ......................................................................................................... 24
Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device ............................................................................. 25
Disabling or Enabling the Wireless Connection .................................................................................... 28
Image Upload and Remote Photography.................................................................................... 29
Image Upload.............................................................................................................................................................. 29
Remote Photography ............................................................................................................................................. 30
If a Dialog Related to Wi-Fi Connections Is Displayed in iOS ......................................................... 30
If Images Cannot Be Uploaded Successfully ............................................................................................ 31
Shooting Features............................................................................................................... 32
Selecting a Shooting Mode............................................................................................................... 33
A (Auto) Mode .................................................................................................................................... 34
Using the Creative Slider ...................................................................................................................................... 34
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) ................................................ 36
Tips and Notes About Scene Mode............................................................................................................... 37
Shooting with Easy Panorama .......................................................................................................................... 43
Playback with Easy Panorama ........................................................................................................................... 45
Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)................................................................... 46
Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting)....................................... 48
Using Smile Timer ..................................................................................................................................................... 49
Using Self-Collage..................................................................................................................................................... 50
Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector ............................................................... 51
Flash Mode.............................................................................................................................................. 52
Self-timer ................................................................................................................................................. 54
Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures) ...................................................................................... 56
Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) ...................................................................... 57
Using the Zoom..................................................................................................................................... 58
Focusing................................................................................................................................................... 60
The Shutter-release Button ................................................................................................................................. 60
Using Target Finding AF ....................................................................................................................................... 60
Using Face Detection ............................................................................................................................................. 61
Using Skin Softening ............................................................................................................................................... 62
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus ............................................................................................................. 62
Focus Lock..................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Macro Mode)............................................................. 64
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting...................................... 66
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Playback Features................................................................................................................ 68
Playback Zoom ...................................................................................................................................... 69
Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display......................................................................................... 70
List by Date Mode................................................................................................................................. 71
Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence............................................................................. 72
Viewing Images in a Sequence......................................................................................................................... 72
Deleting Images in a Sequence ....................................................................................................................... 73
Editing Images (Still Images) ............................................................................................................ 74
Before Editing Images ............................................................................................................................................ 74
Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood ........................................................................................................ 74
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation .......................................................................... 75
D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ................................................................................... 75
Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash............................. 76
Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces ........................................................................................... 76
Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image ......................................................................................... 78
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy....................................................................................................................... 79
Movies ..................................................................................................................................... 80
Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback .................................................. 81
Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies ....................................................................... 84
Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies) .................. 85
Using Special Effects................................................................................................................................................ 87
Operations During Movie Playback ............................................................................................... 88
Editing Movies ....................................................................................................................................... 89
Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie..................................................................................... 89
Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image ......................................................................................... 90
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer.......................................... 91
Utilizing Images..................................................................................................................................... 92
Viewing Images on a TV ..................................................................................................................... 93
Printing Images Without a Computer ........................................................................................... 95
Connecting the Camera to a Printer ............................................................................................................. 95
Printing Images One at a Time ......................................................................................................................... 96
Printing Multiple Images ...................................................................................................................................... 97
Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i)......................................................................... 99
Installing ViewNX-i.................................................................................................................................................... 99
Transferring Images to a Computer .............................................................................................................. 99
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Using the Menu................................................................................................................. 102
Menu Operations............................................................................................................................... 103
The Image Selection Screen ............................................................................................................................ 105
Menu Lists ............................................................................................................................................ 106
The Shooting Menu.............................................................................................................................................. 106
The Movie Menu..................................................................................................................................................... 107
The Playback Menu............................................................................................................................................... 107
The Network Menu ............................................................................................................................................... 108
The Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 109
The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options)....................................................... 110
Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)...................................................................................................... 110
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)............................................................................... 111
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)...................................................................................................................... 111
Continuous Shooting .......................................................................................................................................... 113
ISO Sensitivity ........................................................................................................................................................... 115
AF Area Mode........................................................................................................................................................... 116
Autofocus Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 119
The Smart Portrait Menu................................................................................................................. 120
Self-Collage ................................................................................................................................................................ 120
Blink Proof ................................................................................................................................................................... 121
The Movie Menu ................................................................................................................................ 122
Movie Options.......................................................................................................................................................... 122
Autofocus Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 126
Movie VR ...................................................................................................................................................................... 127
Wind Noise Reduction ........................................................................................................................................ 127
Frame Rate.................................................................................................................................................................. 128
The Playback Menu........................................................................................................................... 129
Mark for Upload....................................................................................................................................................... 129
Slide Show .................................................................................................................................................................. 130
Protect........................................................................................................................................................................... 131
Rotate Image............................................................................................................................................................. 131
Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory)............................................... 132
Sequence Display Options ............................................................................................................................... 133
The Network Menu ........................................................................................................................... 134
Operating the Text Input Keyboard............................................................................................................ 135
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The Setup Menu................................................................................................................................. 136
Time Zone and Date ............................................................................................................................................ 136
Monitor Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 138
Date Stamp ................................................................................................................................................................ 139
Photo VR ...................................................................................................................................................................... 140
AF Assist ....................................................................................................................................................................... 140
Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................................................................. 141
Sound Settings......................................................................................................................................................... 141
Auto Off........................................................................................................................................................................ 142
Format Card/Format Memory ........................................................................................................................ 143
Language .................................................................................................................................................................... 143
Image Comment .................................................................................................................................................... 144
Copyright Information ........................................................................................................................................ 145
Location Data ........................................................................................................................................................... 146
Reset All........................................................................................................................................................................ 146
Battery Type............................................................................................................................................................... 147
Conformity Marking.............................................................................................................................................. 147
Firmware Version.................................................................................................................................................... 147
Technical Notes................................................................................................................. 148
Notices................................................................................................................................................... 149
Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ................................................................ 151
Caring for the Product ..................................................................................................................... 154
The Camera................................................................................................................................................................ 154
Batteries........................................................................................................................................................................ 155
Memory Cards.......................................................................................................................................................... 156
Cleaning and Storage....................................................................................................................... 157
Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................................... 157
Storage.......................................................................................................................................................................... 157
Error Messages.................................................................................................................................... 158
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 161
File Names............................................................................................................................................ 169
Optional Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 170
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 171
Memory Cards That Can Be Used................................................................................................................. 175
Index....................................................................................................................................................... 177
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Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................2
The Monitor..............................................................................................................................4
Parts of the Camera
1
The Camera Body
1
Zoom control................................................ 58
f : Wide-angle...................................... 58
g : Telephoto......................................... 58
h : Thumbnail playback.................. 70
i : Playback zoom.............................. 69
2
Shutter-release button............................ 18
3
Eyelet for camera strap ........................... 10
4
Power switch/power-on lamp ...........14
5
Self-timer lamp ............................................ 54
AF-assist illuminator
6
Mode dial ................................................ 17, 33
7
Microphone (stereo)
8
Flash.............................................................19, 52
9
N-Mark (NFC antenna) ............................ 25
10
m (flash pop-up) button..................19, 52
11
Side zoom control ..................................... 58
12
q (snap-back zoom) button.............. 59
13
Lens
433
5
2
1
7 8
6
10
1113
12
9
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
2
1314
6
11
52 43
10
1
7
16 15
12
9
8
1
Monitor........................................................ 4, 13
2
Speaker
3
s (display) button ................................ 4
4
Flash lamp....................................................... 52
5
b (e movie-record) button.............81
6
c (playback) button .............................. 20
7
DC input connector
(for AC adapter available separately
from Nikon) ................................................. 170
8
HDMI micro connector (Type D)......92
9
USB/audio/video output connector
............................................................................... 92
10
Connector cover......................................... 92
11
Multi selector ..............................................103
12
k (apply selection) button...............103
13
l (delete) button ...................................... 21
14
d (menu) button................................103
15
Battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover ......................... 11
16
Tripod socket ..............................................173
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
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Display a histogram,
tone level and shooting
information (A8).
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The information that is displayed on the shooting or playback screen changes
depending on the camera’s settings and state of use.
Switching the Information Displayed on the Screen
(s Button)
To switch the information displayed on the screen
during shooting or playback, press the s (display)
button.
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AF
1
Shooting mode ........................................... 33
2
Flash mode..................................................... 52
3
Macro mode.................................................. 56
4
Zoom indicator.................................... 56, 58
5
Focus indicator.............................................18
6
Movie options (normal speed movies)
............................................................................ 122
7
Movie options (HS movies) ............... 123
8
Image mode............................................... 110
9
Easy panorama............................................. 43
10
Photo VR icon ............................................ 140
11
Movie VR icon............................................ 127
12
Wind noise reduction ........................... 127
13
Exposure compensation value
................................................................34, 48, 57
14
Remaining movie recording time.... 81
15
Number of exposures remaining
(still images)................................................... 17
16
Internal memory indicator ................... 17
17
Framing border (Moon or Birdwatching scene mode, or snap-back
zoom)..........................................................42, 59
18
Travel destination icon..........................136
19
ISO sensitivity..............................................115
20
Battery level indicator.............................. 17
21
“Date not set” indicator ........................162
22
Date stamp...................................................139
23
Bluetooth communication indicator
.............................................................................135
24
Wi-Fi communication indicator
.............................................................................134
25
Location data..............................................146
26
Airplane mode ...........................................134
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
The Monitor
Parts of the Camera
2
3
1
4
AF
5
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8
10
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27
Focus area (manual or center)
.....................................................................63, 116
28
Focus area (target finding AF)
.....................................................................60, 117
29
Focus area (face detection,
pet detection).....................41, 48, 61, 116
30
Focus area (subject tracking)
..................................................................117, 118
31
F-number......................................................... 60
32
Shutter speed ............................................... 60
33
View/hide framing grid........................ 138
34
Soft ......................................................................48
35
Active D-Lighting ....................................... 34
36
Foundation makeup................................. 48
37
White balance............................................ 111
38
Hue......................................................................34
39
Skin softening............................................... 48
40
Special effects............................................... 87
41
Vividness.......................................................... 34
42
Continuous shooting mode...... 41, 113
43
Blink proof icon .........................................121
44
Hand-held/tripod................................37, 38
45
Backlighting (HDR) .................................... 38
46
Multiple exp. Lighten............................... 39
47
Still image capture
(during movie recording)...................... 84
48
Self-timer indicator.................................... 54
49
Smile timer ..................................................... 49
50
Self-Collage.......................................... 50, 120
51
Self-portrait timer....................................... 54
52
Pet portrait auto release......................... 41
40
37
H
PRE
35
47
10
2
46
45
44
HDR
49
5
51
48
50
52
43
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List by date icon .......................................... 71
2
Protect icon................................................. 131
3
Sequence display (when Individual
pictures is selected) ............................. 133
4
Glamour retouch icon ............................. 76
5
Quick effects icon....................................... 74
6
D-Lighting icon............................................ 75
7
Quick retouch icon.................................... 75
8
Red-eye correction icon......................... 76
9
Internal memory indicator
10
Current image number/
total number of images
11
Movie length or elapsed playback
time
12
Volume indicator ........................................ 88
13
Image mode................................................110
14
Movie options ............................................122
15
Easy panorama ............................................ 45
16
Small picture icon ...................................... 78
17
Crop icon..................................................69, 79
18
Easy panorama playback guide
Sequence playback guide
Movie playback guide
19
Quick effects guide
20
Time of recording
21
Date of recording
22
Battery level indicator.............................. 17
23
File number and type............................169
24
Recorded location data indicator ...146
4
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78
6
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Current image number/
total number of images
2
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1
3
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2
4
ISO sensitivity ............................................. 115
5
White balance............................................ 111
6
Image mode............................................... 110
7
Time of recording.............................14, 136
8
Date of recording.............................14, 136
9
File number and type............................169
10
Exposure compensation value .......... 57
11
Shooting mode ........................................... 33
12
Shutter speed ............................................... 60
13
F-number ........................................................ 60
You can check for loss of contrast detail in highlights and shadows from the
histogram that is displayed, or the display for the tone level. These provide guidelines
when adjusting the image brightness with functions such as exposure compensation.
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A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. The horizontal axis
corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right.
The vertical axis shows the number of pixels.
2
The tone level indicates the brightness level.
Parts of the Camera
The Monitor
8
Getting Started
How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap........................................................10
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card ...................................................................11
Changing the Angle of the Monitor ..............................................................................13
Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................14
Getting Started
9
How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap
Attach the strap at two places.
Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera.
B Lens Cap
• When the camera is not in use, attach the lens cap to the lens to protect it.
• If you turn on the camera without removing the lens cap, the message “Turn the camera
off and then on again.” is displayed. Remove the lens cap, and turn the camera off and
then on again.
10
Getting Started
How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
Memory card slot
4
3
2
1
• Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out, confirm
that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals of the batteries are oriented
correctly, and insert the batteries.
• Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5).
• Be careful not to insert the batteries or memory card upside-down or backward, as
this could cause a malfunction.
• When closing the cover, slide it while securely holding down the area marked 7.
5
7
6
8
B Formatting a Memory Card
The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this
camera, make sure to format it with this camera.
• Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and other
data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any images you wish to keep
before formatting the memory card.
• Insert the memory card into the camera, press the d button, and select Format card in
the setup menu (A103).
Applicable Batteries
• Four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (included batteries*)
• Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries
• Four EN-MH2 Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries
EN-MH1 Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries cannot be used.
* Although the batteries are described as being “included” in this manual, the batteries may
not be included depending on the country or region in which the camera was purchased.
Getting Started
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
11
B Notes About the Batteries
Batteries with insulation
that does not cover the
area around the
negative terminal
Batteries with peeling Batteries with a flat
negative terminal
• Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.
• Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:
B Notes About EN-MH2 Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries
When using EN-MH2 batteries with the camera, charge four batteries at a time using MH-73
Battery Charger (A155).
C Alkaline Batteries
Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the brand.
Removing the Batteries or Memory Card
Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and screen have turned
off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
• Gently push the memory card into the camera to partially eject the memory card.
• Be careful when handling the camera, batteries, and memory card immediately
after using the camera, as they may be hot.
Memory Cards and Internal Memory
Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved either on a memory card or
in the camera’s internal memory. To use the camera’s internal memory, remove the
memory card.
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Getting Started
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
Changing the Angle of the Monitor
The angle of the monitor can be lowered down to approx. 85° or raised upward to
approx. 90°.
B Notes About the Monitor
• Do not apply excessive force when changing the angle of the monitor.
• The monitor cannot be moved to the left or right.
• Put the monitor back in the original position when using in normal situations.
Getting Started
Changing the Angle of the Monitor
13
Camera Setup
Multi selector
k button
(apply selection)
Right
Left
Up
Down
Power switch
d button
Remove the lens cap before turning on the camera.
1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
• Use the multi selector to select and adjust settings.
• A language selection dialog will be displayed. Press
HI on the multi selector to highlight a language
and press the k button to select.
• The language can be changed at any time using
the setup menu (A103) M Language.
Language
Cancel
2 When the dialog at right is displayed,
follow the instructions below and press
the d button or k button.
• If you will not establish a wireless connection with
a smart device: Press the d button and proceed
to step 3.
• If you will establish a wireless connection with a
smart device: Press the k button. See “Connecting
to a Smart Device (SnapBridge)” (A23) for information about the setup procedure.
Use SnapBridge to send photos to your
smart device and share them online.
To skip this screen and set SnapBridge
later from the Network menu, press
MENU.
LaterLater
Set
3 When prompted to set the camera clock, press HI to highlight
Yes and press the k button.
Getting Started
Camera Setup
14
4 Highlight your home time zone and
Back
London, Casablanca
press the k button.
• Press H to set daylight saving time. When it is on,
the time is one hour earlier and W is displayed at
the top of the map. Press I to turn daylight saving
time off.
5 Press HI to select a date format and press the k button.
6 Enter the current date and time and
Date and time
press the k button.
• Press JK to highlight items and press HI to
change.
• Press the k button to set the clock.
01
7 When prompted, select Yes and press the k button.
• Setup is complete when the camera switches to the shooting screen.
• The time zone and date can be changed at any time using the setup menu (A103)
M Time zone and date.
YMDhm
00 00
201601
Edit
Getting Started
Camera Setup
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Basic Shooting and Playback Operations
Shooting Images...................................................................................................................17
Playing Back Images............................................................................................................20
Deleting Images....................................................................................................................21
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Basic Shooting and Playback Operations
Shooting Images
3 20 0
2 5m 0s
Battery level indicator
Number of exposures
remaining
A (auto) mode is used here as an example. A (auto) mode enables you to perform
general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions.
1 Rotate the mode dial to A.
• Battery level indicator
b: The battery level is high.
B: The battery level is low.
• Number of exposures remaining
C is d ispla yed w hen no memo ry car d is i nsert ed in
the camera, and images are saved in the internal
memory.
• Press the s (display) button to switch the
information displayed on the screen each time.
25m 0s
3200
2 Hold the camera steady.
• Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator,
microphone, and speaker.
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations
Shooting Images
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3 Frame the picture.
Zoom out Zoom in
Zoom in
Zoom out
q button
F3
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Focus area
• Move the zoom control or the side zoom control to change the zoom lens position.
• If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position,
press the q (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that
you can frame the subject more easily.
4 Press the shutter-release button
halfway.
• To press the shutter-release button “halfway”
means to press and hold the button at the point
where you feel a slight resistance.
• When the subject is in focus, the focus area or
focus indicator is displayed in green.
• When you are using digital zoom, the camera
focuses in the center of the frame and the focus
area is not displayed.
• If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the
camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition
and try pressing the shutter-release button halfway
again.
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5 Without lifting your finger, press the
shutter-release button all the way
down.
F3
B Notes About Saving Images or Movies
The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the
remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the batteries or memory
card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the
camera or the memory card.
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations
Shooting Images
18
C The Auto Off Function
• When no operations are performed for about one minute, the screen turns off, the camera
enters standby mode, and then the power-on lamp flashes. The camera turns off after
remaining in standby mode for about three minutes.
• To turn the screen back on while the camera is in standby mode, perform an operation
such as pressing the power switch or shutter-release button.
C When Using a Tripod
• We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations:
- When the flash is lower ed in dark locations or when using a shooting mode in which the
flash does not fire
- When the zoom is at a telephoto position
• When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Photo VR to Off in the
setup menu (A103) to prevent potential errors caused by this function.
Using the Flash
In situations where a flash is needed, such as in dark
locations or when the subject is backlit, press the m (flash
pop-up) button to raise the flash.
• When not using the flash, gently push to lower the flash
until it clicks shut.
Recording Movies
Display the shooting screen and press the b (e
movie-record) button to start recording a movie. Press
the b (e) button again to end recording.
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations
Shooting Images
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Playing Back Images
Display the previous image
Display the next image
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1 Press the c (playback) button to enter
playback mode.
• If you press and hold down the c button while
the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in
playback mode.
2 Use the multi selector to select an
image to display.
• Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through
the images quickly.
• Press the s (display) button to switch the
information displayed on the screen each time.
• To play back a recorded movie, press the k button.
• To return to shooting mode, press the c button
or shutter-release button.
• When e is displayed in full-frame playback
mode, you can press the k button to apply an
effect to the image.
• Move the zoom control toward g (i)
in full-frame playback mode to zoom
in on an image.
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• In full-frame playback mode, move
the zoom control toward f (h) to
switch to thumbnail playback mode
and display multiple images on the
screen.
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Playing Back Images
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Deleting Images
Delete
Current image
Erase selected images
All images
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1 Press the l (delete) button to delete
the image currently displayed on the
screen.
2 Use the multi selector HI to select the
desired deletion method and press the
k button.
• To exit without deleting, press the d button.
3 Select Yes and press the k button.
• Deleted images cannot be recovered.
B Deleting Images in a Sequence
• Images captured continuously, or with the multiple exp.
lighten, creative mode, or self-collage function, are saved
as a sequence, and only one image in the sequence (the
key picture) is displayed in playback mode (default
setting).
• If you press the l button while a key picture is displayed
for a sequence of images, all images in the sequence are
deleted.
• To delete individual images in a sequence, press the k button to display them one at a
time and press the l button.
C Deleting the Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
When using shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last image that was saved.
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations
Deleting Images
21
Erase 1 image?
Yes
No
The Image Selection Screen for Deletion
1 Use the multi selector JK to select the
Erase selected images
image that you want to delete.
• Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to
switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch
to thumbnail playback.
Back
2 Use HI to select ON or OFF.
• When ON is selected, an icon is displayed under
the selected image. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select
additional images.
Erase selected images
Back
3 Press the k button to apply the image selection.
• A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to operate.
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations
Deleting Images
22
Connecting to a Smart Device (SnapBridge)
Installing the SnapBridge App.........................................................................................24
Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device.............................................................25
Image Upload and Remote Photography ...................................................................29
23
Connecting to a Smart Device (SnapBridge)
Installing the SnapBridge App
When you install the SnapBridge app and establish a wireless
connection between a SnapBridge-supported camera and smart
device, you can upload images captured with the camera to the smart
device, or use the smart device to release the camera shutter (A29).
• Procedures are described using the SnapBridge app Version 2.0. Use
the latest version of the SnapBridge app. The operating procedures may vary
depending on the camera’s firmware, version of the SnapBridge app, or OS of the
smart device.
• See the documentation provided with the smart device for information on how to
use it.
1 Install the SnapBridge app on the smart device.
• Download the app from the Apple App Store® for iOS, and from Google Play™ for
Android™. Search for “snapbridge” and then install it.
• Visit the applicable download site for more information about supported OS
versions.
• The “SnapBridge 360/170 app” cannot be used with this camera.
2 Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on the smart device.
• Use the SnapBridge app to connect to the camera. You cannot connect
from the Bluetooth settings screen on the smart device.
C Screens in the SnapBridge App
1 You can view notices from Nikon and the SnapBridge
app Help, as well as configure the app’s settings.
2 Primarily perform connection settings for smart
devices and cameras.
3 You can view, delete, or share images downloaded
from the camera.
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Connecting to a Smart Device (SnapBridge)
Installing the SnapBridge App
24
Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device
• Use a sufficiently charged battery so that the camera does not turn off during the
procedure.
• Insert a memory card with sufficient free space into the camera.
1 Camera: Select Network menu (A103)
M Connect to smart device, and press
the k button.
• The dialog in step 2 is displayed when you turn on
the camera for the first time. This step is
unnecessary in such cases.
2 Camera: Press the k button when the
dialog on the right is displayed.
• A dialog prompting you whether to use the NFC
function is displayed. If you will use the NFC
function, touch the NFC antenna of the smart
device to Y (N-mark) on the camera. When Start
pairing? is displayed on the smart device, tap OK
and proceed to step 6. If you will not use the NFC
function, press the k button.
3 Camera: Confirm that the dialog on the
right is displayed.
• Prepare the smart device and proceed to the next
step.
Airplane mode
Connect to smart device
Send while shooting
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Restore default settings
Use SnapBridge to send photos to your
smart device and share them online.
To skip this screen and set SnapBridge
later from the Network menu, press
MENU.
Later
NFC enabled devices: touch
the camera to the smart device.
Non-NFC enabled devices: press OK.
Cancel
App
SnapBridge
Camera
On your smart device, go to the app
store and search for SnapBridge. After
installing, open the SnapBridge app.
CancelCancel
Set
Next
Connecting to a Smart Device (SnapBridge)
Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device
25
4 Smart device: Launch the SnapBridge app and
tap Pair with camera.
• When the dialog to select a camera is displayed, tap the
camera you want to connect to.
• If you did not connect to the camera by tapping Skip at
the upper-right of the screen when launching the
SnapBridge app for the first time, tap Pair with camera in
the A tab and proceed to step 5.
5 Smart device: In the Pair with camera screen,
tap the camera name.
• For iOS, if a dialog explaining the procedure is displayed
when connecting, confirm the details and tap
Understood (if it is not displayed, scroll down the screen).
Tap the camera name again when the screen to select an
accessory is displayed (it may take some time for the
camera name to be displayed.).
6 Camera/smart device:
Confirm that the
camera and smart
device display the
same number (six
digits).
• For iOS, the number may
not be displayed on the smart device depending on the OS version. Proceed to step
7 in such cases.
Auth. code
123456
Confirm that the same authentication
code is displayed on the smart device
and press OK.
Cancel OK
7 Camera/smart device: Press the
k button on the camera and
PAIR in the SnapBridge app.
Connecting to a Smart Device (SnapBridge)
Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device
26
8 Camera/smart device: Finish the connection settings.
Next
Your camera and smart device are
connected!
SnapBridge will send your photos to
your smart device as they are taken.
Camera: Press the k button when the dialog on the
right is displayed.
Smart device: Tap OK when the dialog indicating that
pairing is complete is displayed.
9 Camera: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
setup process.
• To record location data with photographs, select Yes when prompted and enable
the location data features. Enable location data features on the smart device, and in
the A tab of the SnapBridge app M Auto link options M enable Synchronize
location data.
• You can synchronize the camera clock to the time reported by the smart device by
selecting Yes when prompted. In the A tab of the SnapBridge app M Auto link
options M enable Synchronize clocks.
Connecting the camera and smart device is complete.
Still images captured with the camera are automatically uploaded to the
smart device.
C To Learn More About the SnapBridge App
See the online help for details on how to use the SnapBridge app (after connecting, refer to
the SnapBridge app menu M Help).
https://nikonimglib.com/snbr/onlinehelp/en/index.html
Connecting to a Smart Device (SnapBridge)
Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device
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C If the Connection Is Unsuccessful
• If the camera displays Could not connect. when connecting
-Press the k button and repeat the procedure from step 2 (A25) in “Connecting the
Camera and a Smart Device” to connect again.
-Press the d button to cancel the connection.
• The issue may be solved by relaunching the app. Close the SnapBridge app completely
and then tap the app icon again to launch it. When the app launches, repeat the
procedure from step 1 (A25) in “Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device.”
• If the camera cannot connect and an error occurs in iOS, the camera may be registered as
a device in iOS. Launch the iOS settings app and deregister the device (camera name) in
such cases.
Disabling or Enabling the Wireless Connection
Use any of the following methods to disable or enable the connection.
• Switch the setting in Network menu M Airplane mode in the camera. You can
set it to On to turn off all communication functions in places where wireless
communication is prohibited.
• Switch the setting in Network menu M Bluetooth M Connection in the
camera.
• Switch the setting in the A tab M Auto link options M Auto link in the
SnapBridge app.
You can reduce battery consumption of the smart device by disabling this setting.
Connecting to a Smart Device (SnapBridge)
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Image Upload and Remote Photography
Image Upload
There are three ways to upload images.
Automatically upload images
to the smart device every time
they are captured
Select images in the camera
and upload them to the smart
1, 2
device
Use the smart device to select
images in the camera and
download them to the smart
device
1
The size of images that are uploaded is 2 megapixels (images captured using Easy
panorama scene mode are uploaded at their original size).
2
When Network menu M Bluetooth M Send while off in the camera is set to On,
images are uploaded to the smart device automatically even when the camera is turned
off.
3
Depending on the iOS version, you must select the camera SSID when you tap OK.
See “If a Dialog Related to Wi-Fi Connections Is Displayed in iOS” (A30).
1, 2
B Notes About When in a Wi-Fi Connection
• If the smart device enters sleep mode or you switch from the SnapBridge app to another
app, the Wi-Fi connection will be disconnected.
• Some functions of the SnapBridge app can not be used during a
Wi-Fi connection. To cancel a Wi-Fi connection, tap the A tab
M F M Yes.
Network menu in the camera M Send while
shooting M set Still images to Yes.
Movies cannot be uploaded automatically.
Playback menu in the camera M use Mark for
upload to select images.
Movies cannot be selected for upload.
A tab in the SnapBridge app M tap Download
pictures.
A dialog related to Wi-Fi connections is displayed. Tap
3
and select images.
OK
Connecting to a Smart Device (SnapBridge)
Image Upload and Remote Photography
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Remote Photography
You can tap the A tab in the SnapBridge app M Remote photography to release
the camera shutter using a smart device.
• Follow the instructions in the SnapBridge app to switch to a Wi-Fi connection. In
iOS, a dialog related to Wi-Fi connections may be displayed. In such a case, see “If a
Dialog Related to Wi-Fi Connections Is Displayed in iOS” (A30).
If a Dialog Related to Wi-Fi Connections Is Displayed in iOS
The SnapBridge app normally connects the camera and smart device via Bluetooth.
However, switch to a Wi-Fi connection when using Download pictures or remote
photography. Depending on the iOS version, you must switch the connection
manually. In such a case, use the following procedure to set the connection.
1 Write down the camera SSID (camera name at
default) and password displayed in the smart
device, and then tap View options.
• You can change the SSID or password by using Network
menu M Wi-Fi M Network settings in the camera. To
protect your privacy, we recommend that you change the
password regularly. Disable the wireless connection when
changing the password (A28).
2 Select the SSID you wrote down in step 1 from
the list of connections.
• When you connect for the first time, input the password
you wrote down in step 1 while taking note of uppercase
and lowercase characters. Inputting the password is
unnecessary after the first time connecting.
• The Wi-Fi connection is complete when G is displayed
next to the camera SSID as shown in the screen on the
right. Return to the SnapBridge app and operate the app.
Connecting to a Smart Device (SnapBridge)
Image Upload and Remote Photography
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If Images Cannot Be Uploaded Successfully
• If the connection is disconnected while uploading images through the Send
while shooting or Mark for upload function in the camera, the connection and
image upload may resume when you turn the camera off and then on again.
• You may be able to upload by canceling the connection
and then establishing a connection again. Tap the A tab in
the SnapBridge app M D M Forget camera M camera
whose connection you want to cancel M Yes* to cancel
the connection, and then follow the instructions in
“Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device” (A25) to establish a connection
again.
* For iOS, a dialog about device registration will be displayed. Launch the iOS settings
app and deregister the device (camera name).
B Notes About Image Upload and Remote Photography
• When the camera is being operated, you may be unable to upload images or uploading
may be canceled, or you may be unable to perform remote photography using the
SnapBridge app.
• When the camera is set to the following, you cannot upload images or use remote
photography. Change the settings or switch to playback mode.
- Night landscape (when Y Hand-held is selected), Night portrait (when Y Hand-
held is selected), Backlighting (when HDR is set to On), Sports, Multiple exp.
Lighten, Easy panorama, Pet por trait (when V Continuous is selected), or Birdwatching (when V Continuous is selected) scene mode
- Self-Collage
- When Blink proof is set to On
- When Continuous is set to Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting cache,
Continuous H: 120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps
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Image Upload and Remote Photography
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Shooting Features
Selecting a Shooting Mode ..............................................................................................33
A (Auto) Mode....................................................................................................................34
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)................................36
Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) ..................................................46
Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting) ......................48
Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector ...............................................51
Flash Mode..............................................................................................................................52
Self-timer.................................................................................................................................54
Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures)......................................................................56
Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)......................................................57
Using the Zoom ....................................................................................................................58
Focusing ..................................................................................................................................60
Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Macro Mode).............................................64
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting .....................66
Shooting Features
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Selecting a Shooting Mode
You can rotate the mode dial to align the desired shooting mode with the indicator
mark on the camera body.
• A (Auto) mode
Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions.
• y, o, j, e, o, d (Scene) modes
Select any one of scene modes based on the shooting conditions, and you can
take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions.
- y: Press the d button and select a scene mode.
- o (scene auto selector): The camera recognizes the shooting conditions when
you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with the conditions.
- j (night landscape): Use this mode to shoot night landscapes.
- e (night portrait): Use this mode to shoot evening and night portraits that
include background scenery.
- o (backlighting): Use this mode to shoot backlit subjects.
- d (sports): Use this mode to shoot sports photos.
• s (Creative) mode
The camera saves four images with effects and one image without effects
simultaneously in one shot.
• F (Smart portrait) mode
Use glamour retouch to enhance human faces during shooting, and use the smile
timer or self-collage function to take pictures.
• M (Short movie show) mode
The camera creates a short movie that is up to 30 seconds long (e 1080/30p or
S 1080/25p) by recording and automatically combining multiple movie clips
that are several seconds long.
C Help Display
The descriptions of functions are displayed while changing the shooting mode or while the
setting screen is displayed.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to quickly switch to shooting mode. You can show
or hide the descriptions using Help display in Monitor settings in the setup menu.
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Shooting Features
Selecting a Shooting Mode
A (Auto) Mode
Select this mode to perform general shooting in a
variety of shooting conditions.
• The focus area for autofocus varies depending on
the setting of AF area mode (A116). The default
setting is Target finding AF (A60).
Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode
• Creative slider (A34)
• Flash mode (A52)
• Self-timer (A54)
• Macro mode (A56)
• Shooting menu (A110, 111)
Using the Creative Slider
You can adjust the brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, hue, and Active
D-Lighting when shooting.
1 Press the multi selector K.
2 Use JK to select an item.
• F Hue: Adjust the hue (reddish/bluish) of the
entire image.
• G Vividness: Adjust the vividness of the entire
image.
• o Brightness (Exp. +/-): Adjust the brightness of
the entire image.
• J Active D-Lighting: Reduce the loss of details
in highlights and shadows. Select w (High), x (Normal), y (Low) for the
amount of effect.
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Shooting Features
A (Auto) Mode
Brightness (Exp. +/-)
+2.0
+0.3
-2.0
3 Use HI to adjust the level.
Slider
Histogram
• You can preview the results on the screen.
• To set another item, return to step 2.
• Select y Exit to hide the slider.
• To cancel all settings, select P Reset and press
the k button. Return to step 2 and adjust the
settings again.
Brightness (Exp. +/-)
+2.0
+0.3
-2.0
4 Press the k button when setting is complete.
• The settings are applied and the camera returns to the shooting screen.
C Creative Slider Settings
• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A66).
• The settings for brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, hue, and Active
D-Lighting are saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.
• See “Using the Histogram” (A57) for more information.
C Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting
• The Active D-Lighting option in the shooting menu captures images while reducing loss
of details in highlights, and adjusts the tone when saving images.
• The D-Lighting (A75) option in the playback menu adjusts the tone of saved images.
A (Auto) Mode
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Shooting Features
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
j
Night landscape
1, 2
(A37),
e Night portrait (A38),
o Backlighting
2
(A38),
d Sports
2
(A39)
Rotate the mode dial to j,
e, o, or d and take
pictures.
y
Press the d button to display the scene menu and select one of the following scene
modes using the multi selector.
b Portrait (default setting) k Close-up (A40)
c Landscape
1, 2
u Food (A40)
U Multiple exp. Lighten
3, 4
(A39) m Fireworks show
1, 3
(A40)
f Party/indoor
2
(A40) V Easy panorama2 (A43)
Z Beach
2
O Pet portrait (A41)
z Snow
2
L Moon
1, 2
(A42)
h Sunset
2, 3
l Bird-watching
1, 2
(A42)
i Dusk/dawn
1, 2, 3
o (scene auto selector)
(A37)
The camera recognizes the
shooting conditions when you
frame a picture, and you can
take pictures in accordance
with the conditions.
Select any one of scene modes based on the shooting conditions, and you can take
pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions.
Portrait
Landscape
Multiple exp. Lighten
Party/indoor
Beach
Snow
1
The camera focuses at infinity.
2
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
3
Use of a tripod is recommended, because the shutter speed is slow. Set Photo VR
(A140) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during
shooting.
4
When Nightscape + light trails is selected, the camera focuses on the area in the center
of the frame. When Nightscape + star trails or Star trails is selected, the camera
focuses at infinity.
Shooting Features
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
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Tips and Notes About Scene Mode
e Portrait (for taking close-up portraits of one or two people)
b
Portrait (for taking portraits of large numbers of people, or images in which the
background takes up a large portion of the frame)
f Landscape
h Night portrait* (for taking close-up portraits of one or two people)
c
Night portrait* (for taking portraits of large numbers of people, or images in which
the background takes up a large portion of the frame)
g Night landscape*
i Close-up
j Backlighting (for taking pictures of subjects other than people)
d Backlighting (for taking portrait pictures)
d Other shooting conditions
o Scene auto selector
• The camera automatically recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a
picture, making it easier to take pictures in accordance with those conditions.
• When the camera automatically recognizes the shooting conditions, the shooting
mode icon displayed on the shooting screen changes accordingly.
* One image is captured at a slow shutter speed.
• Under some shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired settings. In
this case, select another shooting mode (A33).
• When the digital zoom is in effect, the shooting mode icon changes to d.
j Night landscape
• Press the d button to select Y Hand-held or Z Tripod in Night landscape.
• Y Hand-held (default setting):
-While the j icon on the shooting screen is displayed in green, press the shutter-
release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a
single image and saved.
- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a
still image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the
screen switches to the shooting screen.
- The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is
narrower than that seen on the shooting screen.
• Z Tripod:
- One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter-release button is
pressed all the way.
- Vibration reduction is disabled even when Photo VR (A140) in the setup menu is
set to On.
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Shooting Features
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
e Night portrait
• Raise the flash before shooting.
• Press the d button to select Y Hand-held or Z Tripod in Night portrait.
• Y Hand-held (default setting):
-While the e icon on the shooting screen is displayed in green, press the shutter-
release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a
single image and saved.
- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a
still image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the
screen switches to the shooting screen.
- If the subject moves while the camera is shooting continuously, the image may be
distorted, overlapped, or blurred.
• Z Tripod:
- One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter-release button is
pressed all the way.
- Vibration reduction is disabled even when Photo VR (A140) in the setup menu is
set to On.
o Backlighting
• Press the d button to select On or Off to enable or disable the high dynamic range
(HDR) function in HDR based on the shooting conditions.
• Off (default setting): The flash fires to prevent the subject from being hidden in
shadow. Shoot images with the flash raised.
- Press the shutter-release button all the way to capture one image.
• On: Use when taking pictures with very bright and dark areas in the same frame.
- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, the camera shoots images
continuously and saves the following two images.
- A non-HDR composite image
- An HDR composite image in which the loss of details in highlights or shadows is
minimized
- If the re is o nly eno ugh mem or y to sav e one image, an image processed by D-Lightin g
(A75) at the time of shooting, in which dark areas of the image are corrected, is the
only image saved.
- Once the sh utter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still
image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the screen
switches to the shooting screen.
- The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is
narrower than that seen on the shooting screen.
- Under some shooting conditions, dark shadows may appear around bright subjects
or bright areas may appear around dark subjects.
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Shooting Features
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
d Sports
Option Description
V Nightscape
+ light trails
Use to capture the flow of car lights against a night landscape background.
• Shots are taken at a shutter speed of 4 seconds every 4 seconds.
When 50 shots are taken, the camera automatically stops shooting.
• For every 10 shots taken, one composite image with trails
overlapped from the start of shooting is automatically saved.
W Nightscape
+ star trails
Use to capture the motion of stars with a night landscape in the frame.
• Shots are taken at a shutter speed of 20 seconds every 25 seconds.
When 300 shots are taken, the camera automatically stops shooting.
• For every 30 shots taken, one composite image with trails
overlapped from the start of shooting is automatically saved.
S Star trails
Use to capture the motion of stars.
• Shots are taken at a shutter speed of 25 seconds every 30 seconds.
When 300 shots are taken, the camera automatically stops shooting.
• For every 30 shots taken, one composite image with trails
overlapped from the start of shooting is automatically saved.
•
While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously.
• The camera can capture up to about 7 images continuously at a rate of about 7.7 fps
(when Image mode is set to P 4608×3456).
• The frame rate for continuous shooting may become slow depending on the current
image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting conditions.
• Focus, exposure, and hue for the second and subsequent images are fixed at the values
determined with the first image.
y M U Multiple exp. Lighten
• The camera automatically captures moving subjects at regular intervals, compares each
image and composites only their bright areas, and then saves them as one image. Light
trails such as the flow of car lights or motion of stars are captured.
• On the screen displayed when U Multiple exp. Lighten is selected, select
V N ightscape + light trails, W Nightscape + star trails, or S Star trails.
• The screen may turn off during the shooting interval. The power-on lamp lights while
the screen is off.
• To end shooting before it automatically ends, press the k button.
• When you have obtained the desired trails, end shooting. If you continue shooting,
• The images automatically saved during shooting and the image composited when
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
details in the composited areas may be lost.
shooting ends are grouped as a sequence, and the image composited when shooting
ends is used as the key picture (A72).
Shooting Features
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B Notes About Multiple Exp. Lighten
1 0m 0s10m 0s
End recordingEnd recording
3 20 0
2 5m 0s
• The camera cannot capture images when a memory card is not inserted.
• Do not rotate the mode dial or insert a new memory card until shooting ends.
• Use batteries with a sufficient amount of charge remaining to prevent the camera from
turning off during shooting.
• Exposure compensation cannot be used (A57).
C Time Remaining
You can check the time remaining until shooting
automatically ends on the screen.
y M f Party/indoor
• To avoid the effects of camera shake, hold the came ra steady. Set Photo VR (A140) to
Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
y M k Close-up
• Macro mode (A56) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest
position at which it can focus.
• You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use the multi selector HIJK to
move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting.
y M u Food
• Macro mode (A56) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest
position at which it can focus.
• You can adjust hue by using the multi selector HI. The
hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after
the camera is turned off.
• You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use
the multi selector HIJK to move the focus area, and
press the k button to apply the setting.
25m 0s
3200
y M m Fireworks show
• The shutter speed is fixed at four seconds.
• Exposure compensation cannot be used (A57).
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Shooting Features
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
y M O Pet portrait
3 20 03200
2 5m 0s25m 0s
• When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and
focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when a dog or cat face is
detected (pet portrait auto release).
• On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected, select U Single or
V Continuous.
- U Single: Whenever a dog or cat face is detected, the camera captures one image.
- V Continuous: Whenever a dog or cat face is detected, the camera captures three
images continuously.
B Pet Portrait Auto Release and Self-portrait Timer
Press the multi selector J (n) to select one of the following options.
• Y Pet portrait auto release: The shutter is automatically released when the camera
detects the face of a dog or cat.
- This option automatically switches to k after five bursts.
- You can also release the shutter manually by pressing the shutter-release button. If
V Continuous is set, you can take pictures continuously by holding the shutter-release
button all the way down.
• r5s Self-portrait timer: The shutter is released 5 seconds after you press the shutter-
release button all the way down.
Frame the picture after you press the shutter-release button all the way down.
- See “Self-timer” (A54) for more information.
- The camera focuses on the face of a dog, cat, or human when detected.
- The camera cannot shoot images continuously.
• k: The shutter is released when you press the shutter-release button all the way down.
- The camera focuses on the face of a dog, cat, or human when detected.
-If V Continuous is set, you can take pictures continuously by holding the shutter-
release button all the way down.
B Focus Area
• When the camera detects a face, the face is displayed
inside a yellow border. When the camera acquires focus
on a face displayed inside a double border (focus area),
the double border changes to green. If no faces are
detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the
center of the frame.
• Under some shooting conditions, the face of a dog, cat,
or human may not be detected and other subjects may
be displayed inside a border.
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Shooting Features
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
y M L Moon
• At the wide-angle zoom position, the framing border is displayed to indicate the angle
of view equivalent to that of a 900 mm lens (in 35mm [135] format). When you frame the
moon inside the framing border and press the k button, the angle of view becomes
equivalent to that of a 900 mm lens.
• You can adjust hue by using the multi selector HI. The hue setting is saved in the
camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.
• Adjust the brightness with exposure compensation (A57) according to shooting
conditions such as the waxing and waning of the moon and shooting requirements.
y M l Bird-watching
• On the screen displayed when l Bird-watching is selected, select U Single or
V Continuous.
• U Single: One image is shot each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
• V Continuous: While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are
captured continuously.
The camera can capture up to about 7 images continuously at a rate of about 7.7 fps
(when Image mode is set to P 4608×3456).
• At the wide-angle zoom position, the framing border is displayed to indicate the angle
of view equivalent to that of a 440 mm lens (in 35mm [135] format). When you frame a
bird inside the framing border and press the k button, the angle of view becomes
equivalent to that of a 440 mm lens.
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Shooting Features
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
Shooting with Easy Panorama
3 20 0
2 5m 0s
Guide
Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M V (easy panorama) M
k button
1 Select W Normal or X Wide
as the shooting range and press
the k button.
2 Frame the first edge of the panorama
scene, and then press the shutterrelease button halfway to focus.
• The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle.
• The camera focuses in the center of the frame.
3 Press the shutter-release button all the
way, and then remove your finger from
the shutter-release button.
• KLJI are displayed to indicate the direction of
camera movement.
4 Move the camera in one of the four
directions until the guide indicator
reaches the end.
• When the camera detects which direction it is
moving in, shooting begins.
• Shooting ends when the camera captures the
specified shooting range.
• Focus and exposure are locked until shooting
ends.
Easy panorama
Normal
Wide
25m 0s
3200
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Shooting Features
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
Example of Camera Movement
4800
920
1536
9600
920
1536
• Using your body as the axis of rotation, move the camera
slowly in an arc, in the direction of the marking (KLJI).
• Shooting stops if the guide does not reach the edge within
about 15 seconds (when W Normal is selected) or within
about 30 seconds (when X Wide is selected) after
shooting starts.
B Notes About Easy Panorama Shooting
• The range of the image seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen on the screen
at the time of shooting.
• If the camera is moved too quickly or shaken too much, or if the subject is too uniform
(e.g. walls or darkness), an error may occur.
• If shooting is stopped before the camera reaches the half-way point in the panorama
range, a panorama image is not saved.
C Image Size of Easy Panorama
• There are four different image sizes (in pixels), as described below.
When W Normal is set
When X Wide is set
• If more than half of the panorama range is captured but shooting ends before reaching
the edge of the range, the image size becomes smaller.
Shooting Features
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
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Playback with Easy Panorama
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4 /4
0 00 4 .J P G
Switch to playback mode (A20), display an image
captured using easy panorama in full-frame playback
mode, and then press the k button to scroll the
image in the direction that was used when shooting.
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Playback controls are displayed on the screen during
playback. Use the multi selector JK to select a
control, and then press the k button to perform the
operations described below.
Function Icon Description
Rewind A Hold down the k button to rewind scroll playback.
Fast-forward B Hold down the k button to fast-forward scroll playback.
Pause playback. The operations listed below can be performed
while paused.
Pause E
End G Return to full-frame playback mode.
C Hold down the k button to rewind.
D Hold down the k button to scroll.
F Resume automatic scrolling.
B Notes About Easy Panorama Images
• The images cannot be edited on this camera.
• This camera may not be able to scroll the playback of, or zoom in on, easy panorama
images captured with another make or model of digital camera.
B Notes About Printing Panorama Images
The entire image may not be able to be printed depending on the printer’s settings.
Additionally, printing may not be possible depending on the printer.
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Shooting Features
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
3 20 0
2 5m 0s
Select eect
Variet y
3 20 03200
2 5m 0s25m 0s
The camera saves four images with effects and one
image without effects simultaneously in one shot.
• The camera focuses in the center of the frame.
1 Press the k button.
• The effect selection screen is displayed.
Variet y
Select eect
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3200
2 Use the multi selector HI to select the
desired effect, and press the k button.
• You can select Variety, Selective color (red),
Selective color (green), Selective color (blue),
Light (default setting), Depth, Memory, Classic,
or Noir.
• The image without effects is displayed on the
upper part of the screen. Four types of images with
effects are displayed on the lower part of the screen.
• Only one type of effect can be applied to a movie. Press JK to select the desired
effect.
3 Press the shutter-release button or b (e movie-record) button
to shoot.
• The five saved images are treated as a sequence. One image with an applied effect
is used as the key picture (A72).
B Notes About Creative Mode
When Variety is selected as the effect, certain Movie options (A122) are not available.
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Shooting Features
Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
Functions Available in Creative Mode
The functions below are available when you press the k button in step 2:
• Flash mode (A52)
• Self-timer (A54)
• Macro mode (A56)
• Exposure compensation (A57)
• Shooting menu (A110)
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Shooting Features
Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces
Slider
Effect
When Shooting)
You can take a picture with the glamour retouch
function to enhance human faces.
1 Press the multi selector K.
2 Apply an effect.
• Use JK to select the desired effect.
• Use HI to select the amount of effect.
• You can simultaneously apply multiple effects.
B Skin softening, l Foundation makeup,
Q Soft, G Vividness, o Brightness (Exp. +/-)
• Select f Exit to hide the slider.
• Press the k button after checking the settings for
all effects.
Skin softening
OFF
3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button.
B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode
• The amount of effect may differ between the image on the shooting screen and the saved
image.
• When Soft is set, some Movie options (A122) are not available.
5
4
3
2
1
Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode
• Smile timer (A49)
• Self-Collage (A50)
• Flash mode (A52)
• Self-timer (A54)
• Smart portrait menu (A120)
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Shooting Features
Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting)
Using Smile Timer
When you press the multi selector J to select a
Smile timer and press the k button, the camera
automatically releases the shutter whenever a smiling
face is detected.
• Set the glamour retouch function before selecting
smile timer (A48).
• When you press the shutter-release button to take a
picture, smile timer is terminated.
Smile timer
B Notes About Smile Timer
Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect
smiles (A61). The shutter-release button can also be used for shooting.
C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes
When using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and
flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released.
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Shooting Features
Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting)
Using Self-Collage
The camera can capture a series of four or nine images
at intervals and save them as a one-frame image (a
collage image).
1 Press the multi selector J to select n
Self-Collage, and press the k button.
• A confirmation dialog is displayed.
• When you press the d button and select Self-
Collage before pressing J, you can configure the
settings for Number of shots, Interval, and
Shutter sound (A120).
• If you want to apply glamour retouch when
shooting, set the effect before selecting selfcollage (A48).
Self-Collage
2 Take a picture.
• When you press the shutter-release button, a
countdown starts (about five seconds) and the
shutter is automatically released.
• The camera automatically releases the shutter for
the remaining pictures. A countdown starts about
three seconds before shooting.
• The number of shots is indicated by U on the
screen. It is displayed in green during shooting and it changes to white after shooting.
3
On the screen displayed when the camera finishes taking the number of
shots that is set in
• The collage image is saved.
• Each captured image is saved as an individual image separate from the collage
image. The images are grouped as a sequence, and a one-frame collage image is
used as the key picture (A72).
• When No is selected, the collage image is not saved.
Number of shots
, select
Yes
and press the k button.
2
B Notes About Self-Collage
• If you press the shutter-release button before the camera takes the specified number of
shots, shooting is canceled and the collage image is not saved. The pictures that were
taken before shooting was canceled are saved as individual images.
• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A66).
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Shooting Features
Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting)
Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector
When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n)
I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below.
• m Flash mode
When the flash is raised, the flash mode can be set according to shooting
conditions.
• n Self-timer, Self-portrait timer
The camera releases the shutter when the set number of seconds elapses after you
press the shutter-release button.
• p Macro mode
Use macro mode when you take close-up pictures.
• o Exposure compensation
You can adjust overall image brightness.
The functions that can be set vary depending on the shooting mode.
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Shooting Features
Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector
Flash Mode
When the flash is raised, the flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions.
1 Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise
the flash.
• When the flash is lowered, flash operation is disabled
and W is displayed.
2 Press the multi selector H (X).
3 Select the desired flash mode (A53)
and press the k button.
• If the setting is not applied by pressing the
k button, the selection will be canceled.
C The Flash Lamp
• The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the
shutter-release button halfway.
- On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release
button all the way down.
- Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot
images.
- Off: The flash does not fire when a picture is taken.
• If the battery level is low, the screen turns off while the flash is charging.
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Shooting Features
Flash Mode
Auto
Available Flash Modes
Auto
U
The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting.
• The flash mode indicator is only displayed immediately after setting on the
shooting screen.
Auto with red-eye reduction
V
Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash.
Fill flash
X
The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows
and backlit subjects.
Y Slow sync
Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. The flash
fires when necessary to illuminate the main subject; slow shutter speeds are
used to capture background at night or under dim lighting.
B Notes About Shooting with the Flash
When using the flash at the wide-angle zoom position, the area around the image may be
dark depending on the distance to the subject.
This may be improved if you move the zoom control slightly toward the telephoto position.
C The Flash Mode Setting
• The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (A64).
• For A (auto) mode, the applied setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the
camera is turned off.
C Red-eye Reduction
If the camera detects red-eye while saving an image, the affected area is processed to
reduce red-eye before the image is saved.
Note the following when shooting:
• More time than usual is required to save images.
• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.
• In rare cases, red-eye reduction may be applied to areas of an image unnecessarily. In
these cases, select another flash mode and take the picture again.
Shooting Features
Flash Mode
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Self-timer
The camera releases the shutter when the set number of seconds elapses after you
press the shutter-release button.
Set Photo VR (A140) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the
camera during shooting.
1 Press the multi selector J (n).
2 Select the number of seconds until the
Self-timer
shutter is released, and press the
k button.
• n10s (10 seconds): Use on important occasions,
such as weddings.
• n2s (2 seconds): Use to prevent camera shake.
• r5s (5 seconds, self-portrait timer): Use for self-
portraits.
• If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button, the selection will be
canceled.
3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway.
• When using n10s (10 seconds) or n2s (2 seconds), make sure that the subjects
are in focus.
• When using r5s (5 seconds, self-portrait timer), press the shutter-release button all
the way down in step 4, and then frame the picture.
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Self-timer
4 Press the shutter-release button
F3
1 /2 5 0
9
all the way down.
• Countdown starts. The self-timer lamp
flashes and then glows steadily about
one second before the shutter is
released.
• When the shutter is released, the selftimer is set to OFF.*
• To stop the countdown, press the
shutter-release button again.
* When the shooting mode is Moon
scene mode, the self-timer is not
automatically set to OFF. To end the
self-timer, select OFF in step 2.
9
1/250
F3
C Focus and Exposure During Self-timer Shooting
• n10s, n2s: The focus and exposure are locked when you press the shutter-release
button all the way down.
• r5s: The focus and exposure are set right before the shutter is released.
C The Self-timer Setting
The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (A64).
Self-timer
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Shooting Features
Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures)
Use macro mode when you take close-up pictures.
1 Press the multi selector I (p).
2 Select ON and press the k button.
• If the setting is not applied by pressing the k
button, the selection will be canceled.
Macro mode
3 Move the zoom control to set the zoom
ratio to a position where F and the
zoom indicator are displayed in green.
• When the zoom ratio is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator are
displayed in green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately
10 cm (4 in.) from the lens.
• When the zoom position is at the wide-angle and
in the area indicated by 1, the camera can focus
on subjects as close as approximately 1 cm (0.4 in.)
from the lens.
C The Macro Mode Setting
• The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (A64).
• For A (auto) mode, the applied setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the
camera is turned off.
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Shooting Features
Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures)
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Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)
Histogram
You can adjust overall image brightness.
1 Press the multi selector K (o).
2 Select a compensation value and press
the k button.
• To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value.
• To darken the image, set a negative (–) value.
• The compensation value is applied, even without
pressing the k button.
• When the shooting mode is smart portrait mode,
the glamour retouch screen is displayed instead of
the exposure compensation screen (A48).
• When the shooting mode is A (auto) mode, the
creative slider is displayed instead of the exposure compensation screen (A34).
Exposure compensation
+2.0
+0.3
-2.0
C Exposure Compensation Value
When the shooting mode is Multiple exp. Lighten (A39) or Fireworks show (A40)
scene mode, exposure compensation cannot be used.
C Using the Histogram
A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. Use as a guide when
using exposure compensation and shooting without the flash.
• The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright
tones to the right. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels.
• Increasing exposure compensation value shifts tone distribution to the right, and
decreasing it shifts tone distribution to the left.
Shooting Features
Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)
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Using the Zoom
Zoom out Zoom in
Zoom out
Zoom in
Optical
zoom
Digital
zoom
When you move the zoom control, the
zoom lens position changes.
• To zoom in: Move toward g
• To zoom out: Move toward f
When you turn the camera on, the
zoom moves to the maximum wideangle position.
• Rotating the zoom control all the way in
either direction adjusts the zoom
quickly (except during movie
recording).
• The zoom can also be operated by
moving the side zoom control (A2)
toward g or f.
• A zoom indicator is displayed on the
shooting screen when the zoom
control is moved.
• Digital zoom, which allows you to
further magnify the subject up to
approximately 4× the maximum optical zoom ratio, can be activated by moving
and holding the zoom control or the side zoom control toward g when the
camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position.
C Digital Zoom
The zoom indicator changes to blue when the digital zoom is activated, and it changes to
yellow when the zoom magnification is increased further.
• Zoom indicator is blue: Image quality is not noticeably reduced by using the Dynamic Fine
Zoom.
• Zoom indicator is yellow: There may be cases in which image quality is noticeably
reduced.
• The indicator remains blue across a wider area when the image size is smaller.
• The zoom indicator may not change to blue when using certain continuous shooting
settings or other settings.
Shooting Features
Using the Zoom
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Using the Snap-back Zoom
3 20 0
2 5m 0s
q button
Framing border
If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position,
press the q (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that
you can frame the subject more easily.
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3200
• While pressing the q button, frame the subject inside the framing border of the
shooting screen. To widen the visible area further, move the zoom control toward
f while pressing the q button.
• Release the q button to return to the original zoom position.
• Snap-back zoom is not available during movie recording.
Shooting Features
Using the Zoom
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Focusing
1 /2 5 0
F3
Focus areas
F3
1 /2 5 0
Focus areas
The Shutter-release Button
To press the shutter-release button “halfway” means to press
and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight
resistance.
Press halfway
Press all the
way
Using Target Finding AF
When AF area mode (A116) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the
camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release
button halfway:
• The camera detects the main subject and focuses
on it. When the subject is in focus, the focus area is
displayed in green. If a human face is detected, the
camera automatically sets focus priority on it.
• Focus and exposure (shutter speed and f-number) are set
when you press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus
and exposure remain locked while the button is pressed
halfway.
• The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.
To press the shutter-release button “all the way” means to
press the button down completely.
• The shutter is released when the shutter-release button is
pressed all the way.
• Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release
button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred
images. Press the button gently.
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F3
• If no main subject is detected, the camera
automatically selects one or more of the nine focus
areas containing the subject closest to the camera.
When the subject is in focus, the focus areas that are
in focus are displayed in green.
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Shooting Features
Focusing
1/250
F3
B Notes About Target Finding AF
3 20 0
2 5m 0s
• Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be the
main subject may vary.
• The main subject may not be detected when using certain White balance settings.
• The camera may not detect the main subject appropriately in the following situations:
- When the subject is very dark or bright
- When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors
- When the shot is framed so that the main subject is on the edge of the screen
- When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern
Using Face Detection
In the following settings, the camera uses face
detection to automatically focus on human faces.
• o (scene auto selector) mode (A37)
• e (night portrait) or Portrait scene mode (A36)
• Smart portrait mode (A48)
• When AF area mode (A116) in A (auto) mode
(A34) is set to Face priority
If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the
face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other
faces.
If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no faces are detected:
• In o (scene auto selector) mode, the focus area changes depending on the
shooting conditions that the camera recognizes.
• In e (night portrait) and Portrait scene modes or in smart portrait mode, the
camera focuses in the center of the frame.
• In A (auto) mode, the camera selects the focus area containing the subject
closest to the camera.
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B Notes About Face Detection
• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including the direction
in which the faces are looking.
• The camera cannot detect faces in the following situations:
- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed
- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame
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Shooting Features
Focusing
Using Skin Softening
In the following shooting modes, if human faces are detected, the camera processes
the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image (up to three faces).
• Smart portrait mode (A48)
- The amount of Skin softening effect can be adjusted.
• o (scene auto selector) mode (A37)
• e (night portrait) or Portrait in scene mode (A36)
Skin softening can also be applied to saved images by using Glamour retouch in
playback mode (A76).
B Notes About Skin Softening
• It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting.
• Under some shooting conditions, the desired skin softening results may not be achieved,
and skin softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces.
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus
The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In rare cases, the
subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator
is displayed in green:
• Subject is very dark
• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the shooting conditions (e.g.
the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark)
• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject wearing
a white shirt is standing in front of a white wall)
• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside
a cage)
• Subjects with repeating patterns (window blinds, buildings with multiple rows of
similarly shaped windows, etc.)
• Subject is moving rapidly
In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to
refocus several times, or focus on another subject positioned at the same distance
from the camera as the actual desired subject, and use focus lock (A63).
Shooting Features
Focusing
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Focus Lock
F3
1 /2 5 0
F3
1 /2 5 0
Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus
area that contains the desired subject.
1 Set AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A116).
2 Position the subject in the
center of the frame and press
the shutter-release button
halfway.
• The camera focuses on the subject and
the focus area is displayed in green.
• Exposure is also locked.
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F3
3 Without lifting your finger, recompose
the picture.
• Make sure to maintain the same distance between
the camera and the subject.
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F3
4 Press the shutter-release button all the
way down to take the picture.
Shooting Features
Focusing
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Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Macro Mode)
The default settings for each shooting mode are listed below.
1
Flash
(A52)
A (auto) U Off Off
Scene modes
W
V
X/W
W
2
4
6
7
4
o (scene auto selector) U
j (night landscape)
e (night portrait)
o (backlighting)
d (sports)
b (portrait) V Off
c (landscape)
U (multiple exp. lighten) W
f (party/indoor)
W
V
4
4
8
Z (beach) U Off
z (snow) U Off
h (sunset)
i (dusk/dawn)
4
W
4
W
k (close-up) W Off
u (food)
m (fireworks show)
V (easy panorama) W
O (pet portrait)
L (moon)
l (bird-watching)
4
W
4
W
4
4
W
4
W
4
W
s (creative mode) U Off Off
F (smart portrait) U
M (short movie show) W
10
4
Self-timer
(A54)
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
n 2s
Off
5
4
5
5
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
5
Off
Off
On
Off
Off
Off
Y
4
4
9
On
Off
Off
Off
n 2s Off
Off
Off
11
Off
Off
Off Off
Macro mode
(A56)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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Shooting Features
Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Macro Mode)
1
The setting that is used when the flash is raised.
2
The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the shooting conditions
it has selected. W (off) can be selected manually.
3
Cannot be changed. The camera enters macro mode when i is selected.
4
Cannot be changed.
5
r5s Self-portrait timer cannot be used.
6
Cannot be changed. When set to Hand-held, the flash mode setting is fixed at auto and
slow sync with red-eye reduction. When set to Tripod, the flash mode setting is fixed at
fill flash and slow sync with red-eye reduction.
7
Flash is fixed at X (fill flash) when HDR is set to Off. The flash does not fire when HDR is
set to On.
8
May switch to slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode.
9
Y Pet portrait auto release and r5s Self-portrait timer can be used (A41). n10s
or n2s cannot be used.
10
Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On.
11
a Smile timer (A49) and n Self-Collage (A50) can be used in addition to n10s,
n2s, or r5s Self-portrait timer.
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Shooting Features
Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Macro Mode)
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting
Some functions cannot be used with other menu settings.
Restricted
function
Flash mode
Self-timer
Macro mode
Image mode Continuous (A113)
White balance
Continuous Self-timer (A54)
ISO sensitivity Continuous (A 113)
mode
AF area
Blink proof Self-Collage (A50)
Setting Description
Continuous (A113)
Blink proof (A121)
AF area mode
(A116)
AF area mode
(A116)
Hue (using the
creative slider)
(A34)
White balance
(A111)
When a setting other than Single is selected,
the flash cannot be used.
When Blink proof is set to On, the flash
cannot be used.
When Subject tracking is selected, the selftimer cannot be used.
When Subject tracking is selected, macro
mode cannot be used.
Image mode is set as follows depending on
the continuous shooting setting:
• Pre-shooting cache: q (image size: 1600
× 1200 pixels)
• Continuous H: 120 fps: O (image size:
640 × 480 pixels)
• Continuous H: 60 fps: M (image size:
1280 × 960 pixels)
When hue is adjusted using the creative slide r,
White balance in the shooting menu cannot
be set. To set White balance, select P in the
creative slider setting screen to reset the
brightness, vividness, hue, and Active
D-Lighting.
If the self-timer is used when Pre-shooting
cache is selected, the setting is fixed at
Single.
When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H:
120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected,
ISO sensitivity is fixed at
When a setting other than Auto is selec ted f or
White balance in Target finding AF mode,
the camera does not detect the main subject.
When Self-Collage is selected, Blink proof is
disabled.
Auto.
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Shooting Features
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting
Restricted
function
Date stamp Continuous (A113)
Digital zoom
Setting Description
When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H:
120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected,
date and time cannot be stamped on images.
AF area mode
(A116)
When Subject tracking is selected, digital
zoom cannot be used.
B Notes About Digital Zoom
• Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be
available (A141).
• When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses in the center of the frame.
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Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting
Playback Features
Playback Zoom......................................................................................................................69
Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display.........................................................................70
List by Date Mode ................................................................................................................71
Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence.............................................................72
Editing Images (Still Images)............................................................................................74
Playback Features
68
Playback Zoom
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g
(i)
f
(h)
Image is zoomed in.Full-frame Playback
Displayed area
guide
Moving the zoom control toward g ( i playback zoom)
in full-frame playback mode (A20) zooms in on the
image.
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• You can change the magnification rate by moving the zoom control toward f
(h) or g (i).
• To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector HIJK.
• When a zoomed image is displayed, press the k button to return to full-frame
playback mode.
C Cropping Images
When a zoomed image is displayed, you can press the d button to crop the image to
include only the visible portion and save it as a separate file (A79).
Playback Zoom
Playback Features
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Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display
f (h)
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30
29
26
23
22
21
20
19
14
12
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3
2
1
28
27
Thumbnail Playback
Full-frame Playback
Calendar Display
g
(i)
f
(h)
g
(i)
f
(h)
Moving the zoom control toward f (h thumbnail
playback) in full-frame playback mode (A20) displays
images as thumbnails.
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
6
14131313
21
21
20
20
28
28
27
27
• You can change the number of thumbnails displayed by moving the zoom control
toward f (h) or g (i).
• While using thumbnail playback mode, press the multi selector HIJK to select
an image and then press the k button to display that image in full-frame playback
mode.
• While using calendar display mode, press HIJK to select a date and then press
the k button to display the images captured on that day.
B Notes About Calendar Display
Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured on
January 1, 2016.
Playback Features
Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display
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22
22
29
29
2016
1
1
11
Sat
4
3
2
12
1211111110
9
1918181817171716161615151514
19
23
23
26252525242424
26
30
30
List by Date Mode
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M N menu icon M
C List by date M k button
Use the multi selector HI to select a date and then
press the k button to play back the images captured
on the selected date.
• Functions in the playback menu (A129) can be
used for the images in the selected shooting date
(except Copy).
• The following operations are available while the
List by date
20/11/2016
15/11/2016
05/11/2016
04/11/2016
3
1
2
10
shooting date selection screen is displayed.
- d button: The functions listed below are
available.
• Slide show
• Protect*
* The same settings can be applied to all images captured on the selected date.
- l button: Deletes all images captured on the selected date.
B Notes About List by Date Mode
• Up to the most recent 29 dates can be selected. If images exist for more than 29 dates, all
images saved earlier than the most recent 29 dates will be combined under Others.
• The 9,000 most recent images can be displayed.
• Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured on
January 1, 2016.
Playback Features
List by Date Mode
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Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence
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Viewing Images in a Sequence
Images captured continuously, or with the multiple exp. lighten, creative mode, or
self-collage function, are saved as a sequence.
One image in a sequence is used as the key picture to
represent the sequence when displayed in full-frame
playback mode or thumbnail playback mode.
To display each image in the sequence individually,
press the k button.
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After pressing the k button, the operations listed
below are available.
• To display the previous or next image, press the
multi selector JK.
• To display images that are not included in the
sequence, press H to return to the key picture
display.
• To display images in a sequence as thumbnails, or to
play them back in a slide show, set Sequence
display options to Individual pictures in the playback menu (A133).
B Sequence Display Options
Images captured with cameras other than this camera cannot be displayed as a sequence.
C Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence
• When images in a sequence are displayed in full-frame playback mode, press the d
button to select functions in playback menu (A129).
• If you press the d button when a key picture is displayed, the following settings can be
applied to all images in the sequence:
- Mark for upload, Protect, Copy
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Playback Features
Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence
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Deleting Images in a Sequence
When the l (delete) button is pressed for images in a sequence, the images that are
deleted vary depending on how the sequences are displayed.
• When the key picture is displayed:
- Current image: All images in the displayed sequence are deleted.
- Erase selected images: When a key picture is selected on the erase selected
- All images: All images on the memory card or in the internal
• When images in a sequence are displayed in full-frame playback mode:
- Current image: The image currently displayed is deleted.
- Erase selected images: Images that are selected in the sequence are deleted.
- Entire sequence: All images in the displayed sequence are deleted.
images screen (A22), all images in that sequence
are deleted.
memory are deleted.
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Playback Features
Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence
Editing Images (Still Images)
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Before Editing Images
You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files.
Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original.
C Restrictions on Image Editing
• An image can be edited up to 10 times. A still image created by editing a movie can be
edited up to 9 times.
• You may not be able to edit images of a certain size or with certain editing functions.
Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood
Process images with a variety of effects.
You can select Painting, Photo illustration, Soft portrait, Background
monochrome portrait, Fisheye, Cross screen, or Miniature effect.
1 Display the image to which you want to
apply an effect in full-frame playback
mode and press the k button.
2 Use the multi selector HIJK to
select the desired effect and press the
k button.
• Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to
switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch
to thumbnail playback.
• To exit without saving the edited image, press the
d button.
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Painting Soft portraitPhoto
illustration
Portrait
(color + B&W)
Fisheye Cross screen
Cancel
3 Select Yes and press the k button.
• An edited copy is created.
Check
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Editing Images (Still Images)
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Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M
Quick retouch M k button
Use the multi selector HI to select the
Quick retouch
desired effect level and press the k button.
• The edited version is displayed on the right.
• To exit without saving the copy, press J.
Normal
D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M
D-Lighting M k button
Use the multi selector HI to select OK and
press the k button.
• The edited version is displayed on the right.
• To exit without saving the copy, select Cancel and press
the k button.
D-Lighting
OK
Cancel
Amount
Playback Features
Editing Images (Still Images)
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Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When
Back
Subject selection
Shooting with the Flash
Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M
Red-eye correction M k button
Preview the result and press the k button.
• To exit without saving the copy, press the multi selector J.
Red-eye correction
Back
Save
B Notes About Red-eye Correction
• Red-eye correction can only be applied to images when red-eye is detected.
• Red-eye correction can be applied to pets (dogs or cats) even if their eyes are not red.
• Red-eye correction may not produce the desired results in some images.
• In rare cases, red-eye correction may be applied unnecessarily to other areas of the image.
Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces
Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M
Glamour retouch M k button
1 Use the multi selector HIJK to
select the face that you want to retouch
and press the k button.
• When only one face is detected, proceed to step 2.
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Editing Images (Still Images)
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2 Use JK to select the effect, use HI to
Yes
No
Save OK?
Small face
select the effect level, and press the k
button.
• You can simultaneously apply multiple effects.
Adjust or check the settings for all effects before
pressing the k button.
F Small face, B Skin softening,
l Foundation makeup, m Glare reduction,
E Hide eye bags, A Big eyes, G Whiten eyes, n Eye shadow, o
Mascara, H Whiten teeth, p Lipstick, D Redden cheeks
• Press the d button to return to the screen for selecting a person.
3 Preview the result and press the k
Back
Preview
button.
• To change the settings, press J to return to step 2.
• To exit without saving the edited image, press the
d button.
Save
4 Select Yes and press the k button.
• An edited copy is created.
B Notes About Glamour Retouch
• One face can be edited at a time. To apply glamour retouch to another face, edit the
edited image again.
• Depending on the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the
camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the glamour retouch function may
not perform as expected.
• If no faces are detected, a warning is displayed and the screen returns to the playback
menu.
• The glamour retouch function is available only for images captured at an ISO sensitivity of
1600 or lower, and the image size of 640 × 480 or larger.
Playback Features
Editing Images (Still Images)
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Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image
Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M
Small picture M k button
1 Use the multi selector HI to select the
desired copy size and press the
k button.
• For images captured at an image mode setting of
l 4608×2592, only 640×360 is displayed, and
for those of s 3456×3456, only 480×480 is
displayed.
2 Select Yes and press the k button.
• An edited copy is created (compression ratio of
approximately 1:8).
Small picture
640×480
×
240
320
×
120
160
Create small picture le?
Yes
No
Playback Features
Editing Images (Still Images)
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Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy
3. 0
1 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A69).
2 Adjust the image so that only the
portion that you want to keep is
displayed, and then press the d
(menu) button.
• Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h)
to adjust the magnification rate. Set a
magnification rate at which u is displayed.
• Use the multi selector HIJK to scroll to the portion of the image that you want
to display.
3 Confirm the area that you want to keep,
3.0
Trim
and press the k button.
• To set the area again, press J.
Save
4 Select Yes and press the k button.
• An edited copy is created.
C Image Size
• The aspect ratio (horizontal to vertical) of the cropped copy is the same as the original.
• When the image size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or smaller, the image is displayed at
a smaller size during playback.
Save this image as
displayed?
Yes
No
Playback Features
Editing Images (Still Images)
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Movies
Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback..................................81
Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies.......................................................84
Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies) ...85
Operations During Movie Playback...............................................................................88
Editing Movies.......................................................................................................................89
Movies
80
Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback
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2 5m 0s
Remaining movie
recording time
Movie frame
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Movie options
1 Display the shooting screen.
• Check the remaining amount of movie recording
time.
• It is recommended that you display the movie
frame that indicates the area that will be recorded
in a movie (A82).
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2 Lower the flash (A19).
• Recording movies while the flash is raised may cause the audio to be muffled.
3 Press the b (e movie-record) button
to start movie recording.
• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of
the frame.
• Press the multi selector K to pause recording, and
press K again to resume recording (except when
an HS movie option is selected in Movie options).
Recording automatically ends if it remains paused
for about five minutes.
You can capture a still image by pressing the shutter-release button while recording a movie (A84).
•
4 Press the b (e movie-record) button again to end recording.
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5 Select a movie in full-frame playback
mode and press the k button to play it
back.
• An image with a movie options icon is a movie.
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Movie Frame
• Press the s button to display the movie frame (A4). Check the range of a
movie in the frame before movie recording.
• The area that is recorded in a movie varies depending on the Movie options or
Movie VR settings in the movie menu.
Maximum Movie Recording Time
Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when
there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording.
• The remaining recording time for a single movie is displayed on the shooting
screen.
• The actual remaining recording time may vary depending on the movie content,
subject movement, or type of memory card.
• Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when
recording movies (A175). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when a
memory card with a lower Speed Class rating is used.
B Camera Temperature
• The camera may become hot when recording movies for an extended period of time or
when the camera is used in a hot area.
• If the inside of the camera becomes extremely hot when recording movies, the camera
will automatically stop recording.
The amount of time remaining until the camera stops recording (B10s) is displayed.
After the camera stops recording, it turns itself off.
Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled.
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Notes About Movie Recording
B Notes About Saving Images or Movies
The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the
remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the batteries or memory
card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the
camera or the memory card.
B Notes About Recorded Movies
• When using the camera’s internal memory, saving movies may take some time.
• There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used.
• The sounds of zoom control operation, zoom, autofocus lens drive movement, vibration
reduction, and aperture operation when brightness changes may be recorded.
• The following phenomena may be seen on the screen while recording movies. These
phenomena are saved in the recorded movies.
- Banding may occur in images under fluorescent, mercury-vapor, or sodium-vapor
lighting.
- Subjects that move quickly from one side of the frame to the other, such as a moving
train or car, may appear skewed.
- The entire movie image may be skewed when the camera is panned.
- Lighting or other bright areas may leave residual images when the camera is moved.
• Depending on the distance to the subject or the amount of zoom applied, colored stripes
may appear on subjects with repeating patterns (fabrics, lattice windows, etc.) during movie
recording and playback. This occurs when the pattern in the subject and the layout of the
image sensor interfere with each other; it is not a malfunction.
B Notes About Vibration Reduction During Movie Recording
• When Movie VR (A127) in the movie menu is set to On (hybrid), the angle of view (i.e.,
the area visible in the frame) becomes narrower during movie recording.
• When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Movie VR to Off to
prevent potential errors caused by this function.
B Notes About Autofocus for Movie Recording
Autofocus may not perform as expected (A62). Should this occur, try the following:
1. Set Autofocus mode in the movie menu to Single AF (default setting) before starting
movie recording.
2. Frame another subject (positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended
subject) in the center of the frame, press the b (e movie-record) button to start
recording, and modify the composition.
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Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies
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If the shutter-release button is pressed all the way
while recording a movie, one frame is saved as a still
image. Movie recording continues while the still image
is being saved.
• A still image can be captured when y is displayed
on the screen. When z is displayed, a still image
cannot be captured.
• The size of the captured still image is determined by
the movie image size (A122).
B Notes About Capturing Still Images During Movie Recording
• Still images cannot be saved during movie recording in the following situations:
- When the remaining movie recording time is less than five seconds
- When Movie options (A122) is set to Z 1080/60i, U 1080/50i, g 480/
30p, W 480/25p, or HS movie
• The sounds of operating the shutter-release button when saving a still image may be
heard in the recorded movie.
• If the camera moves when the shutter-release button is pressed, the image may be
blurred.
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Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie
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Number of movie clips recorded
Clips to Create Short Movies)
The camera creates a short movie that is up to 30
seconds long (e 1080/30p or S 1080/25p) by
recording and automatically combining multiple
movie clips that are several seconds long.
1 Press the d (menu) button and
configure the settings for recording
movies.
•
Number of shots
the camera records and the recording time for each
movie clip. By default, the camera records 15 movie
clips that are 2 seconds each to create a 30-second
short movie.
• Special effects (A87): Apply various effects to movies when shooting. Effects can
be changed for each movie clip.
• Background music: Select the background music. You can preview it by moving
the zoom control (A2) toward g (i).
• After the settings are complete, press the d button or shutter-release button to
exit the menu.
: Set the number of movie clips that
2 Press the b (e movie-record) button
to record a movie clip.
• The camera automatically stops recording the
movie clip when the time specified in step 1
elapses.
•
Movie clip recording can be paused temporarily.
See “Pausing Movie Recording” (A86).
3 Check the recorded movie clip, or
delete it.
• To check it, press the k button.
• To delete it, press the l button. The last recorded
movie clip or all movie clips can be deleted.
• To continue recording movie clips, repeat the
operation in step 2.
• To change the effects, return to step 1.
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Special eects
Background music
End recording
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4 Save the short movie show.
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Playback controls
• The short movie show is saved when the camera finishes recording the specified
number of movie clips.
• To save a short movie show before the camera finishes recording the specified
number of movie clips, press the d button when the shooting standby screen is
displayed, and then select End recording.
• Movie clips are deleted when a short movie show is saved.
Operations During Movie Clip Playback
To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a
movie clip is playing (A2).
Playback controls are displayed on the screen.
The operations described below can be performed by
using the multi selector JK to select a control and
then pressing the k button.
Function Icon Description
Rewind A Hold down the k button to rewind the movie.
Fast-forward B Hold down the k button to fast-forward the movie.
Pause playback. The operations listed below can be performed
while paused.
Rewind the movie one frame. H old down the k button
C
Pause E
End playback G Return to the shooting screen.
End recording p Save the short movie show using the recorded movie clips.
for continuous rewinding.
Advance the movie one frame. Hold down the
D
k button for continuous advancing.
F Resume playback.
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B Notes About Recording a Short Movie Show
• The camera cannot record movies if a memory card is not inserted.
• Do not exchange the memory card until a short movie show is saved.
C Pausing Movie Recording
• A still image (l 4608×2592) can be captured if you press the shutter-release button
when the shooting standby screen is displayed.
• You can pause movie recording and play back images or enter other shooting modes to
take pictures. Movie recording resumes when you enter short movie show mode again.
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