Index .......................................................................................... 394
x
For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,
read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this
equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the
product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions
listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all
A
warnings before using this Nikon product.
❚❚ WARNINGS
AKeep the sun out of the frame
Keep the sun well out of the frame
when shooting backlit subjects.
Sunlight focused into the camera
when the sun is in or close to the
frame could cause a fire.
ADo not look at the sun through the
viewfinder
Viewing the sun or other strong light
source through the viewfinder could
cause permanent visual impairment.
AUsing the viewfinder diopter adjustment
control
When operating the viewfinder
diopter adjustment control with your
eye to the viewfinder, care should be
taken not to put your finger in your
eye accidentally.
ATurn off immediately in the event of
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an
unusual smell coming from the
equipment or AC adapter (available
separately), unplug the AC adapter
and remove the battery immediately,
taking care to avoid burns.
Continued operation could result in
injury. After removing the battery,
take the equipment to a Nikonauthorized service center for
inspection.
ADo not use in the presence of flammable
gas
Do not use electronic equipment in
the presence of flammable gas, as
this could result in explosion or fire.
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Keep out of reach of children
A
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in injury. In addition,
note that small parts constitute a
choking hazard. Should a child
swallow any part of this equipment,
consult a physician immediately.
ADo not disassemble
Touching the product’s internal parts
could result in injury. In the event of
malfunction, the product should be
repaired only by a qualified
technician. Should the product break
open as the result of a fall or other
accident, remove the battery and/or
AC adapter and then take the product
to a Nikon-authorized service center
for inspection.
ADo not place the strap around the neck of
an infant or child
Placing the camera strap around the
neck of an infant or child could result
in strangulation.
ADo not remain in contact with the
camera, battery, or charger for extended
periods while the devices are on or in use
Parts of the device become hot.
Leaving the device in direct contact
with the skin for extended periods
may result in low-temperature burns.
ADo not leave the product where it will be
exposed to extremely high
temperatures, such as in an enclosed
automobile or in direct sunlight
Failure to observe this precaution
could cause damage or fire.
ADo not aim a flash at the operator of a
motor vehicle
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in accidents.
AObserve c aution when using the flash
• Using the camera with the flash in
close contact with the skin or other
objects could cause burns.
• Using the flash close to the subjec t’s
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. The flash should be no
less than one meter (3 ft 4 in.) from
the subject. Particular care should
be observed when photographing
infants.
AAvoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care
should be taken to avoid injury due to
broken glass and to prevent the liquid
crystal from the monitor touching the
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
ADo not carry tripods with a lens or camera
attached
You could trip or accidentally strike
others, resulting in injury.
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Observe proper precautions when
A
handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if
improperly handled. Observe the
following precautions when handling
batteries for use in this product:
• Use only batteries approved for use
in this equipment.
• Do not short or disassemble the
battery.
• Be sure the product is off before
replacing the battery. If you are
using an AC adapter, be sure it is
unplugged.
• Do not attempt to insert the battery
upside down or backwards.
• Do not expose the battery to flame
or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
• Replace the terminal cover when
transporting the batter y. Do not
transport or store the battery with
metal objects such as necklaces or
hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage
to the product, be sure to remove
the battery when no charge
remains.
• When the battery is not in use,
attach the terminal cover and store
in a cool, dry place.
• The battery may be hot
immediately after use or when the
product has been used on battery
power for an extended period.
Before removing the battery turn
the camera off and allow the batter y
to cool.
• Discontinue use immediately
should you notice any changes in
the battery, such as discoloration or
deformation.
AObserve proper precautions when
handling the charger
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in injury or
product malfunction due to fire or
electric shock.
• Do not short the charger terminals.
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in overheating and
damage to the charger.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of
the plug should be removed with a
dry cloth. Continued use could
result in fire.
• Do not go near the charger during
thunderstorms. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in
electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug or charger
with wet hands. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in injur y
or product malfunction due to fire
or electric shock.
• Do not use with travel converters or
adapters designed to convert from
one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe
this precaution could damage the
product or cause overheating or fire.
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Use appropriate cables
A
When connecting cables to the input
and output jacks, use only the cables
provided or sold by Nikon for the
purpose to maintain compliance with
product regulations.
AFollow the instructions of airline and
hospital personnel
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Notices
• No part of the manuals included
with this product may be
reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any
language in any form, by any means,
without Nikon’s prior written
permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change
the specifications of the hardware
and software described in these
manuals at any time and without
prior notice.
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B
Notices for Customers in Europe
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
This symbol indicates that
electrical and electronic
equipment is to be
collected separately.
The following apply only
to users in European
countries:
• This product is designated for
separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do not
dispose of as household waste.
• Separate collection and recycling
helps conserve natural resources
and prevent negative consequences
for human health and the
environment that might result from
incorrect disposal.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any
damages resulting from the use of
this product.
• While every effort has been 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).
This symbol on the battery indicates that the
battery is to be collected
separately.
The following apply only to users in
European countries:
• All batteries, whether marked with
this symbol or not, are designated
for separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do not
dispose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
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Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.
The Battery Charger
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter
of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit
is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC rules.These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation.This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation.If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/television
technician for help.
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CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user be notified
that any changes or modifications
made to this device that are not
expressly approved by Nikon
Corporation may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or
provided by Nikon for your
equipment. Using other interface
cables may exceed the limits of Class
B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Notice for Customers in the State of California
WARNING: Handling the cord on this
product may expose you to lead, a
chemical known to the State of
California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road,
Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
D5500
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Repr oduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally
copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device
may be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied
or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper
money, coins, securities,
government bonds, or local
government bonds, even if such
copies or reproductions are
stamped “Sample.”
The copying or reproduction of
paper money, coins, or securities
which are circulated in a foreign
country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the
government has been obtained, the
copying or reproduction of unused
postage stamps or post cards issued
by the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of
stamps issued by the government
and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.
• Cautions on cer tain copies and
reproductions
The government has issued
cautions on copies or reproductions
of securities issued by private
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift
certificates, etc.), commuter passes,
or coupon tickets, except when a
minimum of necessary copies are to
be provided for business use by a
company. Also, do not copy or
reproduce passports issued by the
government, licenses issued by
public agencies and private groups,
ID cards, and tickets, such as passes
and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of
copyrighted creative works such as
books, music, paintings, woodcuts,
prints, maps, drawings, movies, and
photographs is governed by
national and international
copyright laws. Do not use this
product for the purpose of making
illegal copies or to infringe
copyright laws.
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data
storage devices 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, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the
device and then completely refill it with images containing no private
information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any
pictures selected for pres et manual (0 146). Before discarding the camera or
transferring ownership to another person, you should also use the Wi-Fi >
Network settings > Reset network settings (0 230) option in the camera
setup menu to delete any personal network information. Care should be
taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices.
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Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including
chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) 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 Nikon warranty. The use of
third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the
Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with
normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.
D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories
Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with
your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its
operational and safety requirements. THEUSEOFNON-NIKONACCESSORIES
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.
A 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 sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites 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. See the following URL for contact
information: http://imaging.nikon.com/
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Wireless
This product, which contains encryption software developed in the United
States, is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations
and may not be exported or re-exported to any country to which the United
States embargoes goods.
embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria.
The use of wireless devices may be prohibited in some countries or regions.
Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative before using the wireless
features of this product outside the country of purchase.
Notices for Customers in the U. S. A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjec t to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications
made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation
may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Co-location
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
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The following countries are currently subject to
Notices for Customers in Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are
associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however,
that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power
Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the
microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce
health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not
produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many
studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some
studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such
findings have not been confirmed by additional research. The D5500, which
is equipped with a LBWA1U5YR1 (FCC ID: VPYLBYR650/IC ID: 772C-LBYR650)
wireless LAN module, has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC
radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and
meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to
OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer
to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website.
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Notices for Customers in Europe
Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that the D5500 is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The declaration of conformity
may be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/suppor t/pdf/DoC_D5500.pdf
Notice for Customers in Singapore
Trade Name:
Model: D5500
This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. The content of
certification labels not affixed to the device is given below.
Complies with
IDA Standards
DA103423
Security
Although one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely
connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the
following may occur if security is not enabled:
• Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to
steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information.
• Unauthorized access: Unauthorized users may gain access to the network
and alter data or perform other malicious actions.
Note that due to the
design of wireless networks, specialized attacks may allow unauthorized
access even when security is enabled.
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Introduction
Getting to Know the Camera
Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls
and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section
and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual.
The Camera Body
5
4
3
19
1 AF-assist illuminator ........... 81, 250
Self-timer lamp.............................. 76
Red-eye reduction lamp .......94, 96
2 Power switch.................................. 31
Close the connector cover when the connectors are not in use.
matter in the connectors can interfere with data transfer.
D The Speaker
Do not place the speaker in close proximity to magnetic devices.
Failure to observe this precaution could affect the data recorded on
the magnetic devices.
The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below.
180°
Normal use: Fold the monitor
against the camera face out.
monitor is normally used in this
position.
Low-angle shots: Tilt the monitor
up to take shots in live view with
the camera held low.
High-angle shots: Tilt the monitor
down to take shots in live view
with the camera held high.
Self-portraits: Use for self-portraits
in live view.
a mirror image of what will
appear in the final picture.
The monitor shows
6Introduction
The
90°
180°
D Using the Monitor
Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown.
Failure to observe these precautions could damage the camera or
monitor.
back face down against the camera body.
Do not lift or carry the camera by the monitor.
precaution could damage the camera.
To protect the monitor when the camera is not in use, fold it
Do not use force.
Failure to observe this
7Introduction
The Information Display
R button
654789 10 11
1
3
12
2
Viewing settings: To view the information
display, press the R button.
22 Help icon....................................... 358
17
18
19
20
Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.
A Info Display Auto Off
The eye sensor will automatically turn the info display off if you put
your eye to the viewfinder while the standby timer is active.
display will turn on again when you remove your eye from the
viewfinder.
off using the Info display auto off option (0 278) in the setup menu.
Note, however, that regardless of the option selected the information
display will turn off when the standby timer expires.
If desired, you can prevent the information display turning
The
9Introduction
Changing settings: To change the settings at
P button
the bottom of the display, press the P
button, then highlight items using the
multi selector and press J to view
options for the highlighted item.
You ca n
also change settings by pressing the P
button during live view (0 171, 178).
To clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R button or
press the shutter-release button halfway.
automatically if no operations are performed for about 8 seconds (for
information on choosing how long the monitor stays on, see Auto off timers on page 253).
sensor or look through the viewfinder.
The monitor will also turn off if you cover the eye
The monitor will turn off
11Introduction
The Multi Selector
1: Press the multi selector up
4: Press the multi
selector left
2: Press the multi
selector right
J button
3: Press the multi selector down
In this manual, operations using the multi selector are
represented by 1, 3, 4, and 2 icons.
12 Introduction
Camera Menus: An Overview
G button
Current settings are shown by
icons.
Menu options
Options in current menu.
Most shooting, playback, and setup
options can be accessed from the camera
menus.
To view the menus, press the
G button.
Tabs
Choose from the following menus:
• D: Playback (0 233)• N: Retouch (0 286)
• C: Shooting (0 236)• m/O: Recent settings or My Menu
• A: Custom Settings (0 246)
• B: Setup (0 270)
(defaults to Recent settings;
0 309)
Help icon (0 14)
13Introduction
Using Camera Menus
2: Select highlighted item
or display sub-menu
1: Move cursor up
3: Move cursor down
J button: select
highlighted item
4: Cancel and
return to
previous
menu
W (Q) button
❚❚ Menu Controls
The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the
camera menus.
A The d (Help) Icon
If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, a
description of the currently selected option or menu can be displayed
by pressing the W (Q) button.
display.
Press W (Q) again to return to the menus.
Press 1 or 3 to scroll through the
14 Introduction
❚❚ Navigating the Menus
G button
Follow the steps below to navigate the menus.
1 Display the menus.
Press the G button to
display the menus.
2 Highlight the icon for the
current menu.
Press 4 to highlight the
icon for the current menu.
3 Select a menu.
Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu.
4 Position the cursor in the
selected menu.
Press 2 to position the
cursor in the selected
menu.
15Introduction
5 Highlight a menu item.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight a
menu item.
6 Display options.
Press 2 to display options
for the selected menu item.
7 Highlight an option.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight
an option.
8 Select the highlighted item.
Press J to select the highlighted item. To e x it
without making a selection, press the G button.
Note the following:
• Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently
available.
• While pressing 2 generally has the same effect as pressing J,
there are some cases in which selection can only be made by
pressing J.
• To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the
shutter-release button halfway (0 41).
16 Introduction
Using the Touch Screen
The touch-sensitive monitor supports
the following operations:
Flick
Flick a finger a short distance across the
monitor.
Slide
Slide a finger over the monitor.
Stretch/Pinch
Place two fingers on the monitor and
move them apart or pinch them together.
17Introduction
D The Touch Screen
The touch screen responds to static electricity and may not respond
when covered with third-party protective films or when touched with
fingernails or gloved hands.
screen with sharp objects.
Do not use excessive force or touch the
D Using the Touch Screen
The touch screen may not respond as expected if you attempt to
operate it while leaving your palm or another finger resting on it in
second location.
too soft, your fingers are moved too quickly or too short a distance or
do not remain in contact with the screen, or if the movement of the
two fingers in a pinch or stretch is not correctly coordinated.
It may not recognize other gestures if your touch is
A Enabling or Disabling Touch Controls
Touch controls can be enabled or disabled using the Touch controls
option in the setup menu (0 276).
controls for shooting, playback, and menu navigation or Playback only to enable touch controls for playback only.
Select Enable to enable touch
18 Introduction
Touch-Screen Photography
Tap icons in the shooting display to adjust camera settings (note
that not all icons will respond to touch-screen operations).
During live view, you can also take photographs by tapping the
monitor.
❚❚ Viewfinder Photography
Use the touch screen to adjust settings in the information
display (0 8).
Scene/Effect Selection
In scene and special effects modes (0 54, 61), you can tap the
shooting mode icon to choose a scene or effect. Tap x or y to
view the different options and tap an icon to select and return to
the previous display.
Shutter Speed and Aperture
In modes S, A, and M, you can tap the w icon next to the shutter
speed or aperture displays to view x and y controls, which you
can tap to choose a new value. Tap 1 to exit when the operation
is complete.
19Introduction
Shooting Options
To change camera settings (0 10), tap the z icon at the bottom
right corner of the display and then tap icons to display options
for the corresponding setting.
and return to the previous display.
If prompted to choose a value as shown
at right, edit the value by tapping u or v
and then tap the number or tap 0 to
select it and return to the previous
display.
To exit without changing settings, tap
2.
Tap the desired option to select it
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❚❚ Live View Photography
The touch screen can be used to adjust settings and take
photographs.
Taking Photographs (Touch Shutter)
Touch the monitor to focus and lift your
finger to take the photograph.
Tap the icon shown at right to choose
the operation performed by tapping the
monitor in shooting mode.
from the following options:
OptionDescription
3 (touch shutter on)
7 (touch shutter off)
Focus locks while your finger is on the monitor. During movie
recording, the touch shutter remains off (7) and you can
refocus at any time by touching your subject in the monitor; the
touch shutter options icon is not displayed.
Choose
Touch the monitor to position the focus point
and focus (autofocus only; the touch shutter
can not be used to focus when MF—manual
focus—is selected for focus mode as
described on page 164). The shutter is
released when you lift your finger from the
screen.
As above, except that lifting your finger from
the screen does not release the shutter.
21Introduction
D Taking Pictures Using Tap Shooting Options
Avoid moving the camera when releasing the shutter.
movement can result in blurred photographs.
The shutter-release button can be used to focus and take pictures even
when the 3 icon is displayed to show that touch shooting options are
active.
Use the shutter-release button to take photographs in
continuous shooting mode (0 72) and during movie recording.
shooting options can be used only to take pictures one at a time in
continuous shooting mode and can not be used to take photographs
during movie recording.
While subject tracking (0 166) is active and 7 (touch shutter off) is
selected, you can focus on the current subject by tapping the monitor.
In self-timer mode (0 75), focus locks on the selected subject when
you touch the monitor and the timer starts when you lift your finger
from the screen.
after the timer starts; the delay and number of shots can be changed
using Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer, 0 254).Number of shots is greater than 1, the camera will automatically take
pictures one after the other until the selected number of shots is
recorded.
At default settings, the shutter is released about 10 s
If the option selected for
Camera
Tou ch
22 Introduction
Scene/Effect Selection
In scene and special effects modes (0 54, 61), you can tap the
shooting mode icon to choose a scene or effect.
view the different options and tap an icon to select and return to
the previous display.
Shutter Speed and Aperture
In modes S, A, and M, tapping the shutter speed or aperture
displays x and y controls, which you can tap to choose a new
value.
Tap 1 to exit when the operation is complete.
Tap x or y to
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Shooting Options
In live view, pressing the P button or tapping the z icon in the
monitor activates the information display (0 171, 178).
setting to view options and then tap the desired option to select
it and return to live view.
If prompted to choose a value as shown
at right, edit the value by tapping u or v
and then tap the number or tap 0 to
select it and return to the previous
display.
To exit without changing settings, tap
2.
Tap a
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Viewing Pictures
The touch screen can be used for the following playback
operations (0 42, 188).
View other
images
Zoom in
(photos only)
View
thumbnails
View movies
Guide
Flick left or right to view other
images.
Use stretch and pinch gestures to
zoom in and out and slide to scroll
(0 200).
To “zoom out” to a thumbnail view
(0 190), use a pinch gesture in
full-frame playback. Use pinch and
stretch to choose the number of
images displayed from 4, 12, or 80
frames.
Tap the on-screen guide to start
movie playback (movies are
indicated by a 1 icon). Tap the
display to pause or resume, or tap
1 to exit to full-frame playback
(note that some of the icons in the
movie playback display do not
respond to touch-screen
operations).
25Introduction
Using the Menus
The touch screen can be used for the following menu
operations.
ScrollSlide up or down to scroll.
Choose a
menu
Select
options/
adjust
settings
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Tap a menu icon to choose a
menu.
Tap menu items to display options
and tap icons or sliders to change.
To exit without changing settings,
tap 1.
First Steps
Battery charging
Charging complete
Follow the eight steps below to ready the camera for use.
1 Attach the strap.
Attach the strap as shown. Repeat for the second eyelet.
2 Charge the battery.
If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect
the plug adapter as shown below at left, making sure the
plug is fully inserted. Insert the battery and plug the charger
in. An exhausted battery will fully charge in about an hour
and 50 minutes.
A The Battery and Charger
Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xi–xiv and 343–347
of this manual.
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3 Insert the battery and memory card.
Before inserting or removing the battery or memory cards,
confirm that power switch is in the OFF position. Insert the
battery in the orientation shown, using the battery to keep
the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks
the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted.
Battery latch
Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.
28 Introduction
4 Attach a lens.
Remove the camera
body cap
Remove the rear
lens cap
Mounting mark (lens)
Mounting mark (camera)
Align the mounting
marks
Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place
Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when
the lens or body cap is removed.
Be sure to remove the lens cap before taking pictures.
29Introduction
A Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons
Retractable lens barrel button
Before using the camera, unlock and extend the lens.
retractable lens barrel button pressed (q), rotate the zoom ring as
shown (w).
Pictures can not be taken when the lens is
retracted; if an error message is displayed
as a result of the camera having been
turned on with the lens retracted, rotate
the zoom ring until the message is no
longer displayed.
Keeping the
30 Introduction
5 Open the monitor.
Open the monitor as shown. Do not use force.
6 Turn the camera on.
A language-selection
dialog will be displayed.
A The Power Switch
Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on.
Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera off.
31Introduction
7 Choose a language
Move cursor up
J button: select
highlighted item
Select highlighted
item or display submenu
Move cursor down
and set the camera
clock.
Use the multi selector
and J button to
select a language and
set the camera clock.
qw
Select languageSelect time zone
er
Select date formatSelect daylight saving time
t
Set time and date (note that the
camera uses a 24-hour clock)
A The Camera Clock
The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household
clocks.
and reset as necessary.
32 Introduction
Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces
option
8 Focus the viewfinder.
After removing the lens
cap, rotate the diopter
adjustment control until
the AF area brackets are in
sharp focus. When
operating the control with
your eye to the viewfinder, be careful not to put your fingers
or fingernails in your eye.
AF area
brackets
Viewfinder not in focusViewfinder in focus
The camera is now ready for use. Proceed to page 38 for
information on taking photographs.
A The Clock Battery
The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power
source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is
installed.
month.
when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is exhausted and the
clock has been reset.
Three days of charging will power the clock for about a
If a message warning that the clock is not set is displayed
Set the clock to the correct time and date.
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❚❚ The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining
Battery level
R buttonNumber of exposures
remaining
Press the R button and check the battery level and number of
exposures remaining in the information display.
Battery Level
If the battery is low, a warning will also be displayed in the
viewfinder. If the information display does not appear when the
R button is pressed, the battery is exhausted and needs to be
recharged.
Low battery.
battery or prepare to charge battery.
Battery exhausted.
Ready fully-charged spare
Charge battery.
Number of Exposures Remaining
Values over 1000 are shown in thousands, indicated by the letter
“k”.
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❚❚ Removing the Battery and Memory Cards
16
GB
Write-protect switch
Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off and open the batterychamber cover.
direction shown by the arrow to release the
battery and then remove the battery by hand.
Removing Memory Cards
After confirming that the memory card access
lamp is off, turn the camera off, open the
memory card slot cover, and press the card in
to eject it (q).
by hand (w).
A The Write Protect Switch
SD memory cards are equipped
with a write protect switch to
prevent accidental loss of data.
When this switch is in the “lock”
position, the memory card can not
be formatted and photos can not
be d eleted or reco rded (a beep will sound if yo u attempt to re lease the
shutter).
position.
Press the battery latch in the
The card can then be removed
GB
16
To unlock the memory card, slide the switch to the “write”
35Introduction
D Memory Cards
• Memory cards may be hot after use.
removing memory cards from the camera.
• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards.
not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or
remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while
data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer.
observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to
the camera or card.
• Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.
• Do not apply force to the card casing.
precaution could damage the card.
• Do not expose to water, heat, high levels of humidity, or direct
sunlight.
• Do not format memory cards in a computer.
Observe due caution when
Failure t o
Failure to observe this
Do
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❚❚ Detaching the Lens
Be sure the camera is off when removing or
exchanging lenses.
and hold the lens release button (q) while
turning the lens clockwise (w).
removing the lens, replace the lens caps and
camera body cap.
A A-M, M/A-M, A/M-M, and Vibration Reduction (VR) Switches
When using autofocus with a lens equipped
with an A-M mode switch, slide the switch to
A (if the lens has an M/A-M or A/M-M switch,
select M/A or A/M).
lenses that can be used with this camera, see
page 314.
If the lens has a vibration reduction (VR)
switch, select ON to reduce the effects of
vibration (0 380).
A Retracting Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Bu ttons
To retract the lens when the camera is not in
use, press and hold the retractable lens
barrel button (q) and rotate the zoom ring
to the “L” (lock) position as shown (w).
Retract the lens before removing it from the
camera, and be careful not to press the
retractable lens barrel button when
attaching or removing the lens.
To r emo ve t he l ens , pr ess
After
For information on other
37Introduction
“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)
Mode dial
This section describes how to shoot
photographs and movies in i and j modes,
automatic “point-and-shoot” modes in which
the majority of settings are controlled by the
camera in response to shooting conditions.
Before proceeding, turn the
camera on and rotate the
mode dial to i or j (the only
difference between the two is
that the flash will not fire in j
mode).
Viewfinder photography
Taking photographs
Viewing photographs
Deleting photographs
Live view
Taking photographs
Viewing photographs
Deleting photographs
Shooting movies
Viewing movies
Deleting movies
0 39
0 42
0 43
0 45
0 48
0 49
0 50
0 52
0 53
38 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)
Zoom in
Zoom out
Zoom ring
Framing Photos in the Viewfinder
1 Ready the camera.
When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the
handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or
lens with your left.
When framing photographs in
portrait (tall) orientation, hold the
camera as shown at right.
A Using a Zoom Lens
Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject
so that it fills a larger area of the frame, or
zoom out to increase the area visible in the
final photograph (select longer focal lengths
on the lens focal length scale to zoom in,
shorter focal lengths to zoom out).
If the lens is equipped with a retractable lens
barrel button (0 30), press and hold the
button while rotating the zoom ring until
the lens is released and the message shown
at right is no longer displayed, and then
adjust zoom using the zoom ring.
39“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)
2 Frame the photograph.
AF area brackets
Focus point
In-focus
indicator
Buffer
capaci ty
Frame a photograph in the viewfinder
with the main subject in the AF area
brackets.
3 Press the shutter-release
button halfway.
Press the shutter-release
button halfway to focus (if
the subject is poorly lit, the
flash may pop up and the
AF-assist illuminator may
light). When the focus
operation is complete, a
beep will sound (a beep
may not sound if the subject is moving) and the active focus
point and in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder.
In-focus indicatorDescription
ISubject in focus.
I (flashes)
Camera unable to focus using autofocus.
page 80.
See
40 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)
4 Shoot.
Memory card access
lamp
Smoothly press the
shutter-release button the
rest of the way down to
take the photograph. The
memory card access lamp
will light and the
photograph will be
displayed in the monitor
for a few seconds. Do not
eject the memory card or
remove or disconnect the
power source until the lamp
has gone out and recording
is complete.
A The Shutter-Release Button
The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button.
focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way
down.
The camera
To t ake
Pressing the shutter-release button halfway also ends playback and
readies the camera for immediate use.
Focus: press halfwayShoot: press all the
way down
41“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)
Viewing Photographs
K button
Pressing K displays a picture in the
monitor.
Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures.
42 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)
Deleting Unwanted Pictures
K button
O button
Display the photograph you wish to
delete. Note that photographs can not be
recovered once deleted.
Press O; a confirmation dialog will be
displayed.
Press the O button again to delete the
picture.
43“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)
A The Standby Timer (Viewfinder Photography)
The viewfinder and information display will turn off if no
operations are performed for about eight seconds,
reducing the drain on the battery.
release button halfway to reactivate the display.
length of time before the standby timer expires
automatically can be selected using Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers; 0 253).
Exposure meters offExposure meters on
Press the shutter-
The
A The Built-in Flash
If additional lighting is required for correct
exposure in i mode, the built-in flash will
pop up automatically when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway (0 93).
the flash is raised, photographs can only be
taken when the flash-ready indicator (M) is
displayed.
displayed, the flash is charging; remove your
finger briefly from the shutter-release
button and try again.
When the flash is not in use, return it to its
closed position by pressing it gently
downward till the latch clicks into place.
If the flash-ready indicator is not
If
44 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)
Framing Photos in the Monitor
Live view switch
1 Rotate the live view switch.
The view through the lens will be
displayed in the camera monitor (live
view).
2 Ready the camera.
Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera
body or lens with your left.
When framing photographs in
portrait (tall) orientation, hold the
camera as shown at right.
45“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)
3 Focus.
Focus point
Memory card access lamp
Press the shutter-release
button halfway. The focus
point will flash green while
the camera focuses. If the
camera is able to focus, the
focus point will be
displayed in green; if the camera is unable to focus, the focus
point will flash red.
4 Tak e the p icture.
Press the shutter-release
button the rest of the way
down. The monitor turns
off and the memory card
access lamp lights during
recording. Do not eject the
memory card or remove or
disconnect the power source
until the lamp has gone out
and recording is complete.
When recording is
complete, the photograph
will be displayed in the
monitor for a few seconds.
Rotate the live view switch to exit live view.
46 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)
A Automatic Scene Selection (Scene Auto Selector)
If live view is selected in i or j mode, the
camera will automatically analyze the
subject and select the appropriate
shooting mode when autofocus is
enabled.
the monitor.
The selected mode is shown in
c Portrai tHuman portrait subjects
d LandscapeLandscapes and cityscapes
e Close upSubjects close to the camera
f Night portrait
Z Auto
b Auto (flash off)
Portrait subjects framed against a dark
background
Subjects suited to i or j mode or that do not
fall into the categories listed above
A Live View
For more information on taking photographs in live view, see page
162.
47“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)
Viewing Photographs
K button
Pressing K displays a picture in the
monitor.
Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures.
48 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)
Deleting Unwanted Pictures
K button
O button
Display the photograph you wish to
delete. Note that photographs can not be
recovered once deleted.
Press O; a confirmation dialog will be
displayed.
Press the O button again to delete the
picture.
49“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)
Recording Movies
Live view switch
Focus point
Movies can be recorded in live view mode.
1 Rotate the live view switch.
The view through the lens is displayed
in the monitor.
2 Ready the camera.
Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera
body or lens with your left.
3 Focus.
Press the shutter-release
button halfway to focus.
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4 Start recording.
Movie-record button
Time remaining
Recording indicator
Press the movie-record button to start
recording. A recording indicator and
the time available are displayed in the
monitor.
5 End recording.
Press the movie-record button again
to end recording. Rotate the live view
switch to exit live view.
51“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)
Viewing Movies
K button
Press K to start playback and then scroll
through pictures until a movie (indicated
by a 1 icon) is displayed. Press J to start
playback and press 1 or K to end
playback. For more information, see page
181.
A Recording Movies
See page 174 for more information on recording movies.
52 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)
Deleting Unwanted Movies
K button
O button
Display the movie you wish to delete
(movies are indicated by 1 icons). Note
that movies can not be recovered once
deleted.
Press O; a confirmation dialog will be
displayed.
Press the O button again to delete the
movie.
53“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)
Matching Settings to the Subject or
+
Situation (Scene Mode)
The camera offers a choice of “scene” modes. Choosing a scene
mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected
scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a
mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on page 38.
The following scenes can be selected by rotating the mode dial
to h and rotating the command dial until the desired scene
appears in the monitor.
Mode dialCommand dialMonitor
k Portrait
l Landscape
p Child
m Sports
n Close up
o Night Portrait
r Night Landscape
s Party/Indoor
54 Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)
t Beach/Snow
u Sunset
v Dusk/Dawn
w Pet Portrait
x Candlelight
y Blossom
z Autumn Colors
0 Food
kPortrait
Use for portraits with soft, naturallooking skin tones. If the subject is
far from the background or a
telephoto lens is used, background
details will be softened to lend the
composition a sense of depth.
lLandscape
Use for vivid landscape shots in
daylight.
A
Note
The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.
pChild
Use for snapshots of children.
Clothing and background details
are vividly rendered, while skin
tones remain soft and natural.
55Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)
mSports
Fast shutter speeds freeze motion
for dynamic sports shots in which
the main subject stands out clearly.
A Note
The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.
nClose up
Use for close-up shots of flowers,
insects, and other small objects (a
macro lens can be used to focus at
very close ranges).
oNight Portrait
Use for a natural balance between
the main subject and the
background in portraits taken
under low light.
56 Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)
rNight Landscape
Reduce noise and unnatural colors
when photographing night
landscapes, including street
lighting and neon signs.
A Note
The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.
sParty/Indoor
Capture the effects of indoor
background lighting. Use for
parties and other indoor scenes.
tBeach/Snow
Capture the brightness of sunlit
expanses of water, snow, or sand.
A Note
The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.
57Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)
uSunset
Preserves the deep hues seen in
sunsets and sunrises.
A Note
The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.
vDusk/Dawn
Preserves the colors seen in the
weak natural light before dawn or
after sunset.
A Note
The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.
wPet Portrait
Use for portraits of active pets.
A Note
The AF-assist illuminator turns off.
58 Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)
xCandlelight
A Note
The built-in flash turns off.
yBlossom
A Note
The built-in flash turns off.
zAutumn Colors
For photographs taken by
candlelight.
Use for fields of flowers, orchards in
bloom, and other landscapes
featuring expanses of blossoms.
Captures the brilliant reds and
yellows in autumn leaves.
A Note
The built-in flash turns off.
59Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)
0Food
Use for vivid photographs of food.
A Note
For flash photography, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash (0 95).
A Preventing Blur
Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter
speeds.
60 Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)
Special Effects
+
Special effects can be used when taking photographs and
shooting movies.
The following effects can be selected by rotating the mode dial
to q and rotating the command dial until the desired option
appears in the monitor.
Mode dialCommand dialMonitor
% Night Vision
S Super Vivid
T Pop
U Photo Illustration
' Toy Camera Effect
( Miniature Effect
3 Selective Color
1 Silhouette
2 High Key
3 Low Key
%Night Vision
Use under conditions of darkness to
record monochrome images at high
ISO sensitivities.
A Note
Pictures may be affected by noise in the form of randomly-spaced bright
pixels, fog, or lines.
can be used if the camera is unable to focus.
assist illuminator turn off.
Autofocus is available in live view only; manual focus
The built-in flash and AF-
61Special Effects
SSuper Vivid
Overall saturation and contrast are
increased for a more vibrant image.
T Pop
Overall saturation is increased for a
more lively image.
UPhoto Illustration
Sharpen outlines and simplify
coloring for a poster effect that can
be adjusted in live view (0 66).
A Note
Movies shot in this mode play back like a slide show made up of a series
of stills.
62 Special Effects
'Toy Camera Effect
Create photos and movies that
appear t o have been sho t with a toy
camera. The effect can be adjusted
in live view (0 67).
(Miniature Effect
Create photos that appear to be
pictures of dioramas. Works best
when shooting from a high vantage
point. Miniature effect movies play
back at high speed, compressing
about 45 minutes of footage shot at
1920 × 1080/30p into a movie that
plays back in about three minutes.
The effect can be adjusted in live
view (0 68).
A Note
Sound is not recorded with movies.
illuminator turn off.
3Selective Color
All colors other than the selected
colors are recorded in black and
white. The effect can be adjusted in
live view (0 69).
The built-in flash and AF-assist
A Note
The built-in flash turns off.
63Special Effects
1Silhouette
A Note
The built-in flash turns off.
2High Key
A Note
The built-in flash turns off.
3Low Key
Silhouette subjects against bright
backgrounds.
Use with bright scenes to create
bright images that seem filled with
light.
Use with dark scenes to create dark,
low-key images with prominent
highlights.
A Note
The built-in flash turns off.
64 Special Effects
A NEF (RAW)
NEF (RAW) recording is not available in %, S, T, U, ', (, and 3 modes.
Pictures taken when an NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+JPEG option is
selected in these modes will be recorded as JPEG images.
created at settings of NEF (RAW)+JPEG will be recorded at the selected
JPEG quality, while images recorded at a setting of NEF (RAW) will be
recorded as fine-quality images.
JPEG images
A U and ( Modes
Autofocus is not available during movie recording.
refresh rate will drop, together with the frame rate for continuous
release modes; using autofocus during live view photography will
disrupt the preview.
The live view
A Preventing Blur
Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter
speeds.
65Special Effects
Options Available in Live View
Live view switch
Settings for the selected effect are adjusted in the live view
display but apply during live view and viewfinder photography
and movie recording.
❚❚ U Photo Illustration
1 Select live view.
Rotate the live view switch. The view
through the lens will be displayed in
the monitor.
2 Adjust outline thickness.
Press J to display the options shown
at right.
outlines thicker or thinner.
Press 4 or 2 to make
3 Press J.
Press J to exit when settings are complete. To re sume
viewfinder photography, rotate the live view switch. The
selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to
photographs and movies recorded in live view or using the
viewfinder.
66 Special Effects
❚❚ ' Toy Camera Effect
Live view switch
1 Select live view.
Rotate the live view switch. The view
through the lens will be displayed in
the monitor.
2 Adjust options.
Press J to display the options shown
at right. Press 1 or 3 to highlight
Vividness or Vignetting and press 4
or 2 to change. Adjust vividness to
make colors more or less saturated,
vignetting to control the amount of vignetting.
3 Press J.
Press J to exit when settings are complete. To r esume
viewfinder photography, rotate the live view switch. The
selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to
photographs and movies recorded in live view or using the
viewfinder.
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❚❚ (Miniature Effect
Live view switch
1 Select live view.
Rotate the live view switch. The view
through the lens will be displayed in
the monitor.
2 Position the focus point.
Use the multi selector to position the
focus point in the area that will be in
focus and then press the shutterrelease button halfway to focus. To
temporarily clear miniature effect
options from the display and enlarge the view in the monitor
for precise focus, press X. Press W (Q) to restore the
miniature effect display.
3 Display options.
Press J to display miniature effect
options.
4 Adjust options.
Press 4 or 2 to choose the
orientation of the area that will be in
focus and press 1 or 3 to adjust its
width.
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5 Press J.
Live view switch
Selected color
❚❚ 3 Selective Color
1 Select live view.
2 Display options.
3 Select a color.
Press J to exit when settings are complete. To r esume
viewfinder photography, rotate the live view switch. The
selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to
photographs and movies recorded in live view or using the
viewfinder.
Rotate the live view switch. The view
through the lens will be displayed in
the monitor.
Press J to display selective color
options.
Frame an object in the white square in
the center of the display and press 1
to choose the color of the object as
one that will remain in the final image
(the camera may have difficulty
detecting unsaturated colors; choose
a saturated color). To zoom in on the center of the display for
more precise color selection, press X. Press W (Q) to zoom
out.
69Special Effects
4 Choose the color range.
Color range
Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease
the range of similar hues that will be
included in the final image. Choose
from values between 1 and 7; note
that higher values may include hues
from other colors.
5 Select additional colors.
To select additional colors,
rotate the command dial to
highlight another of the
three color boxes at the top
of the display and repeat
Steps 3 and 4 to select another color. Repeat for a third color
if desired. To deselect the highlighted color, press O (To
remove all colors, press and hold O. A confirmation dialog
will be displayed; select Ye s ).
6 Press J.
Press J to exit when settings are complete. During shooting,
only objects of the selected hues will be recorded in color; all
others will be recorded in black-and-white. To r esume
viewfinder photography, rotate the live view switch. The
selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to
photographs and movies recorded in live view or using the
viewfinder.
70 Special Effects
More on Photography
I (E/#) button
Choosing a Release Mode
To choose how the shutter is released
(release mode), press the I (E/#)
button, then highlight the desired option
and press J.
A Choosing a Release Mode with the Command
The release mode can also be selected by
keeping the I (E/#) button pressed while
rotating the command dial.
I (E/#) button to select the highlighted
option and return to the information
display.
ModeDescription
8
!
9
J
ESelf-timer: Take pictures with the self-timer (0 75).
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#
Dial
Release the
Single frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutterrelease button is pressed.
Continuous L: The camera takes photographs at a slow rate while
the shutter-release button is pressed (0 72).
Continuous H: The camera takes photographs at a fast rate while
the shutter-release button is pressed (0 72).
Quiet shutter release: As for single -frame, except that camera noise
is reduced (0 74).
Delayed remote (ML-L3): Shutter is released 2 s after shutter-release
button on optional ML-L3 remote control is pressed (0 107).
Quick-respon se remote (ML-L3): Shutter is released when shutterrelease button on optional ML-L3 remote control is pressed
(0 107).
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Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)
I (E/#) button
In ! (Continuous L) and 9 (Continuous H) modes, the
camera takes photographs continuously while the shutterrelease button is pressed all the way down.
1 Press the I (E/#) button.
2 Choose a continuous release mode.
Highlight ! (Continuous L) or
9 (Continuous H) and press J.
3 Focus.
Frame the shot and focus.
4 Tak e phot ogra p hs.
The camera will take photographs
while the shutter-release button is
pressed all the way down.
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A The Memory Buffer
The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage,
allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to
the memory card.
(an exception is if a shutter speed of 4 seconds or slower is selected in
mode S or M, when there is no limit on the number of shots that can be
taken in a single burst).
number of images in the buffer, recording may take from a few
seconds to a few minutes.
remain in the buffer, the shutter release will be disabled and the
images transferred to the memory card.
Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession
Depending on the battery level and the
If the battery is exhausted while images
A Frame Rate
For information on the number of photographs can be taken in
continuous release modes, see page 366.
the memory buffer is full or the battery is low.
Frame rates may drop when
A The Built-in Flash
Continuous release modes can not be used with the built-in flash;
rotate the mode dial to j (0 38) or turn the flash off (0 94).
A Buffer Size
The approximate number of images that
can be stored in the memory buffer at
current settings is shown in the viewfinder exposure-count display
while the shutter-release button is pressed.
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Quiet Shutter Release
I (E/#) button
Choose this mode to keep camera noise to a minimum.
does not sound when the camera focuses.
1 Press the I (E/#) button.
2 Select J (Quiet shutter release).
Highlight J (Quiet shutter release)
and press J.
3 Tak e pictu res.
Press the shutter-release button all
the way down to shoot.
A beep
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Self-Timer Mode
I (E/#) button
The self-timer can be used for self-portraits or group shots that
include the photographer. Before proceeding, mount the
camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface.
1 Press the I (E/#) button.
2 Select E (Self-timer) mode.
Highlight E (Self-timer) and press J.
3 Frame the photograph.
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4 Take the photograph.
Rubber eyecupEyepiece cap
Press the shutter-release button
halfway to focus, and then press the
button the rest of the way down. The
self-timer lamp will start to flash and a
beep will begin to sound. Two
seconds before the photo is taken, the
lamp will stop flashing and the
beeping will become more rapid. The
shutter will be released ten seconds
after the timer starts.
Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be
taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in
which the shutter can not be released. To stop the timer
without taking a photograph, turn the camera off.
A Cover the Viewfinder
To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from appearing in the
photograph or interfering with exposure, we recommend that you
cover the viewfinder with your hand or other objects such as an
optional eyepiece cap (0 331) when taking pictures without your eye
to the viewfinder. To attach the cap, remove the rubber eyecup (q)
and insert the cap as shown (w).
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