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Basic operations
Things to know before shooting
Selecting the right mode for
shooting conditions
Various shooting functions
Focusing functions
Exposure, image and color
Playback
Customizing the settings/functions
of your camera
Printing
Transferring images to a computer
Appendix
Information
Accessories
z Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new
camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a
longer service life.
z This manual explains advanced techniques such as shooting and playback functions,
customizing functions or settings and transferring recorded images to a computer, etc.
z We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before
taking important photographs.
z The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may differ from the actual product.
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How to use this manual
This manual includes a table of contents, index and menu list to help you
easily locate the information you need.
Searching the table of contents g P. 4
All section titles and chapter headings are listed in the table of contents so that you
can quickly find the information you need. There is a chapter containing information
you need to know before using your camera for the first time, a chapter that
describes basic shooting procedures, etc.
For example
When you want to play back the images you
have just taken.
J Go to Chapter 7 Playback and look for the page
titled "Single-frame playback........98".
Searching the index g P. 214
Terms used in this manual (such as the names of functions) are listed in
alphabetical order. When you come across a term that you are not familiar with or
about which you want to learn more, you can search the index to find the relevant
page. Camera part names and monitor indications are listed at the end of the
manual.
For example
If you want to know more about the term "HQ"
J Go to the index at the end of this manual and
look under H for "HQ.......29".
Searching the list of menus g P. 183
The camera's menus are listed in a tree structure. When you come across a menu
whose name is unfamiliar on the menu screen, you can find the relevant pages for
this menu function in the menu list.
For example
When you want to know how to make settings
for WB in the menu screen
J Go through the menus until you find WB and
look for the reference page number.
For information on how to read the instructions in this manual, refer to "How to read the
instruction pages" (P. 3).
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How to read the instruction pages
Step through the menus in
the order of (g P. 23).
This represents the arrow
pad.
This represents the
control dial.
Shows alternative setting
procedures.
This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this
manual.
Indications used in this manual
Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or
operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be
absolutely avoided.
TIPS
g Reference pages describing details or related information.
Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your
camera.
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Table of Contents
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
How to read the instruction pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1 Basic operations
How to use the mode dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Easy shooting modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Advanced shooting modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Control panel screen and function settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Control panel screen display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
How to make function settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2 Things to know before shooting
How to use card media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Selecting the card type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Formatting the card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
If correct focus cannot be obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
How to use focus lock
(if the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Selecting the record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Types of record modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
How to select the record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Setting the number of pixels and compression rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3 Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
Shooting modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Easy shooting modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Advanced shooting modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
P : Program shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
A : Aperture priority shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
S : Shutter priority shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
M : Manual shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Preview function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4 Various shooting functions
Auto bracketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Flash shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Flash mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Manual flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Setting the flash mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Using the built-in flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Flash intensity control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Flash bracketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
External electronic flashes (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Using the external electronic flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Super FP flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Using commercially available flashes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Non-specified commercial flashes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Single-frame shooting/sequential shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Self-timer shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Remote control shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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5 Focusing functions
AF frame selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Focus mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
S-AF (single AF) shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
C-AF (continuous AF) shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF) . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Manual focus (MF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
MF bracketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
AF illuminator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Shutter release priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
6 Exposure, image and color
Metering mode — Changing the metering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Exposure compensation — Varying the image brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
AE lock — Locking the exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
ISO — Setting the desired sensitivity to light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
AE bracketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
White balance — Adjusting the color tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Setting the auto/preset white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Setting the custom white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Setting the one-touch white balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
WB Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
WB bracketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Picture mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Gradation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Shading compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Noise reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Color space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Anti-shock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
7 Playback
Single-frame playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Light box display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Index display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Calendar display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Rotating images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Playback on TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Editing still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Copying images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Protecting images — Preventing accidental erasure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Erasing images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Single-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
All-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Erasing selected frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
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8 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera
Custom reset setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
AEL/AFL mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
AEL/AFL memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
AEL metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
EV step. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
ISO step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
ISO boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
ISO limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Compensating all WB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Manual flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Speed synchronization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Auto flash popup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Customizing the control dial’s function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
V button function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
My Mode setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Reset lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Focus ring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Priority setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Quick erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Erasing RAW and JPEG files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
File name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Rename file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Rec view - Checking the picture immediately after shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Setting the warning tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Monitor brightness adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
USB mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Changing the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Selecting the video signal type before TV connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Button timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Auto power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Start-up screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Changing monitor color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Setting the date/time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
9Printing
Print reservation (DPOF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Flowchart for print reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Selecting the print reservation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Selecting pictures you want to print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Setting printing data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Confirming your print setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Resetting print reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
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Direct printing (PictBridge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Connecting the camera to a printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Easy printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Flowchart for custom printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Selecting the print mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Setting the print paper items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Selecting pictures you want to print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Setting printing data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
If an error code is displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
10 Transferring images to a computer
Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
What is OLYMPUS Master? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Installing OLYMPUS Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Connecting the camera to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Starting OLYMPUS Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Displaying the camera’s images on your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Downloading images to save on your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Disconnecting the camera from your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Viewing still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Printing images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master. . . . . . 166
11 Appendix
If you encounter problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Camera maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Cleaning and storing the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Cleaning mode — Removing dust on the CCD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Pixel mapping — Checking the image processing functions . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
12 Information
Menu directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Available functions by shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Viewfinder indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Monitor indications (only for playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Control panel screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
13 Accessories
BLM-1 Li-ion Battery / BCM-2 Li-ion Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
How to use the LBH-1 Lithium Battery Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-45mm f3.5-5.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
ZUIKO DIGITAL 17.5-45mm f3.5-5.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
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For customers in North and South America
For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : E-500
Trade Name : OLYMPUS
Responsible Party :
Address : Two Corporate Center Drive, P.O. Box 9058, Melville, NY
Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.
11747-9058 U.S.A.
For customers in Europe
“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European
requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection.
“CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates
separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the
EU countries.
Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse.
Please use the return and collection systems available in your country
for the disposal of this product.
This product and bundled accessories conform to WEEE standards.
Trademarks
• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
• xD-Picture Card™ is a trademark.
• All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of
their respective owners.
• The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the “Design Rule
for Camera File System/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
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Safety precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Lightning flash with an arrowhead, enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated voltage
points inside the product which could cause a serious electrical shock.
An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions
in the documentation provided with the product.
WARNING!
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER
OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.
General Precautions
Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating
instructions.
Save These Instructions — Save all safety and operating instructions for
future reference.
Heed Warnings — Read carefully and follow all warning labels on the product
and those described in the instructions.
Follow Instructions — Follow all instructions provided with this product.
Cleaning — Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid
or aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solvent to clean this product.
Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only
accessories recommended by Olympus.
Water and Moisture — Never use this product around water (near a bathtub,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, swimming pool or in the rain).
Location — To avoid damage to the product and prevent personal injury,
never place this product on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table or cart.
Mount only on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket. Follow the instructions that
describe how to safely mount the product, and use only the mounting
devices recommended by the manufacturer.
Power Sources — Connect this product only to the power source described
on the product label. If you are not sure about the type of power supply in
your home, consult your local power company. Refer to your operating
instructions for information on using the product with a battery.
Foreign Objects, Liquid Spillage — To avoid personal injury caused by fire
or electrical shock from contact with internal high voltage points, never insert
a metal object into the product. Avoid using the product where there is a
danger of spillage.
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Safety precautions
Heat — Never use or store this product near any heat source such as a
radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of equipment or appliance that
generates heat, including stereo amplifiers.
Servicing — Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Attempting to remove
the covers or disassemble the product, could expose you to dangerous high
voltage points.
Damage Requiring Service — If you notice any of the conditions described
below, refer servicing to qualified service personnel:
a) Liquid has been spilled onto the product or some other object has fallen
into the product.
b) The product has been exposed to water.
c) The product does not operate normally despite following operating
instructions. Adjust only the controls described in the operating
instructions as improper adjustment of other controls could damage the
product and require extensive repair work by a qualified technician.
d) The product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
e) The product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, make sure that
the service center uses only parts with the same characteristics as the
originals, as recommended by the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitution
of parts could result in fire, electrical shock, or create other hazards.
Safety Check — Upon completion of servicing or repairs, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in good
working order.
Handling the Camera
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
z Do not use the camera in areas exposed to flammable or explosive
gases.
A fire or explosion may result.
z Do not use the flash on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close
range.
When you fire the flash, you must be at least 1 m (3 ft) away from the faces of
your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a
momentary loss of vision.
If the product is used without observing the information given
under this symbol, serious injury or death may result.
If the product is used without observing the information given
under this symbol, injury or death may result.
If the product is used without observing the information given
under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the
equipment, or the loss of valuable data may result.
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Safety precautions
z Keep young children and infants away from the camera.
If not, the following dangerous situations may occur:
• Becoming entangled in the camera strap or power cords, causing strangulation. If
this happens, follow the doctor’s instructions.
• Accidentally swallowing the battery or other small parts.
• Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child.
• Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera.
z Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.
Using or storing the camera in dusty or humid places may result in a fire or
electric shock.
z Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing.
Do not cover the flash or touch it after it has just been fired sequentially. It may
be hot and cause minor burns.
z Do not take apart or modify the camera.
Never attempt to disassemble the camera. The internal circuits contain high
voltage points which could cause serious burns or electrical shock.
z Do not let water or foreign objects inside the camera.
A fire or electric shock may result. If the camera is accidentally dropped in water,
or if liquid is spilled into the camera, stop using it, allow it to dry, and then remove
the battery. Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service center.
z Do not touch the battery or the battery charger while battery charging
is in progress.
Wait until charging is complete and the battery has cooled.
The battery and battery charger become hot while charging. At these times, they
may cause minor burns.
z Do not use a non-specified battery and/or charger.
Use of a non-designated battery and/or re-charger may lead to camera or battery
failure as well as other unexpected accidents. Any accidents resulting from use
of non-designated equipment will not be compensated.
CAUTION
z Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors,
noise, or smoke around it.
If you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around the camera during
operation, switch it off immediately — and remove the battery. Allow the camera
to sit idle for a few minutes to cool. Take the camera outdoors, away from
flammable objects, and carefully remove the battery. Never remove the battery
with bare hands. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately.
z Do not use the camera with wet hands.
Damage or electric shock may result. Also, do not connect or disconnect the
power plug with wet hands.
z Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera.
It could easily catch on stray objects — and cause serious damage.
z Do not leave the camera in areas subject to extremely high
temperature.
Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the
camera to catch fire.
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Safety precautions
z When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in a
low-temperature burn. Pay attention to the following:
• When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you hold on to the camera in
this state, a low-temperature burn may be caused.
• In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the camera’s
body may be lower than the environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves
when handling the camera in cold temperatures.
z Do not damage the power cable.
Do not pull on the charger’s cable or add another cable to it. Be sure to connect
or disconnect the charger’s cable while holding the power plug. If the following
cases occur, stop using and contact an Olympus dealer or authorized customer
support center.
• The power plug or cable produces heat, burning smell, or smoke.
• The power plug or cable is cracked or broken. The contact is bad on the power plug.
Battery handling precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent the battery from leaking,
overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.
DANGER
z Never heat or incinerate the battery.
z Do not connect the (+) and (-) terminals to each other using metal
objects.
z Do not carry or store the battery where it may come into contact with
metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
z Never store the battery where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, or
subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source,
etc.
z Never attempt to disassemble the battery or modify it in any way, such
as by soldering.
Doing so may break the terminals or cause battery fluid to splash, resulting in
potential fire, explosion, battery leakage, overheating or other damage.
z If battery fluid gets in your eyes, loss of eyesight may result.
If battery fluid gets in your eyes, do not rub them. Flush them immediately with
clear, cold running water and seek medical attention straight away.
WARNING
z Keep the battery dry at all times. Never allow it to come into contact
with fresh or salt water.
z Do not touch or hold the battery with wet hands.
z If the rechargeable battery does not recharge within the specified
time, stop charging it and do not use it.
If you do not, fire, explosion, ignition or overheating may result.
z Do not use the battery if it is cracked or broken.
Doing so may cause explosion or overheating.
z Never subject the battery to strong shocks or continuous vibration.
Doing so may cause explosion or overheating.
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Safety precautions
z Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera,
never insert anything (other than the specified battery) into the
compartment.
z If the battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or appears
abnormal in any way during operation, stop using the camera
immediately.
Contact your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center. Continued use
may result in fire or electric shock.
z
If the battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and
flush the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid
burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately.
CAUTION
z Do not remove the battery from the camera immediately after
operating the camera on battery power for a long time.
Doing so may cause burns.
z Remove the battery from the camera if it is not going to be used for a
long time.
Otherwise, battery leakage or overheating may cause a fire or injury.
Handling and storage precautions
Camera
z To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never
leave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if in use or storage:
• Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through
extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other
heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifiers.
• In sandy or dusty environments.
• Near flammable items or explosives.
• In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain.
• In places subject to strong vibrations.
z Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations.
z Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun. This may cause lens
damage, color failure, ghosting on the CCD, or may possibly start a fire.
z Condensation may form inside the camera when there is a sudden extreme
change in temperature (such as when moving from indoors to outdoors).
Acclimatize the camera to the temperature (e.g. by putting the camera into
a plastic bag) before use.
z If the camera has not been used for a long time, mold may form or the
camera may malfunction. Before using the camera, check that the camera
works properly.
z Do not touch electric contacts on cameras and interchangeable lenses.
Remember to attach the cap when removing the lens.
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Safety precautions
z Do not place the camera near anything that could be affected by magnetism
(e.g. credit card, floppy disk, etc.). Doing so may destroy the data on these
items.
LCD monitor
z Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become fuzzy,
resulting in a playback mode failure or damage to the monitor. If the monitor
is damaged, be careful not to get any of the liquid crystals from the monitor
in your mouth. If liquid crystals get on your limbs or clothes, wash them off.
z A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the monitor. This is not a
malfunction.
z When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the edges may appear
to zigzag on the monitor. This is not a malfunction; It will be less noticeable
in playback mode.
z In places subject to low temperatures, the LCD monitor may take a long
time to turn on or its color may change temporarily. When using the camera
in extremely cold places, it is a good idea to occasionally place it in a warm
place. A LCD monitor exhibiting poor performance due to low temperatures
will recover in normal temperatures.
z The LCD monitor is made with high-precision technology. However, black
spots or bright spots of light may appear on the LCD monitor. These spots
may not be uniform in color and brightness depending on their
characteristics or the angle at which you are viewing the monitor. This is not
a malfunction.
FCC Notice
z Radio and Television Interference
Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void
the user's authority to operate this equipment. 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:
• Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the camera and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cables should be used to connect the camera to
USB-enabled personal computers (PC).
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the
user's authority to operate.
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Safety precautions
Legal and other notices
z Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any
damages, or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully, or any
request from a third person, which are caused by the inappropriate
use of this product.
z Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any
damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully which are
caused by erasing picture data.
Disclaimer of Warranty
z Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or
implied, by or concerning any content of these written materials or
software, and in no event shall be liable for any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose or for any
consequential, incidental or indirect damages (including but not
limited to damages for loss of business profits, business interruption
and loss of business information) arising from the use or inability to
use these written materials or software or equipment. Some countries
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or
incidental damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
z Olympus reserves all rights to this manual.
Warning
z Unauthorized photographing or use of copyrighted material may
violate applicable copyright laws. Olympus assumes no responsibility
for unauthorized photographing, use or other acts that infringe upon
the rights of copyright owners.
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1
Basic operations
This camera is equipped with a variety of easy shooting
modes that automatically adjust focus and exposure as
required, as well as automatically popping up the built-in flash
when required.
A variety of advanced shooting modes are available, enabling
you to take advantage of professional shooting techniques.
Many functions can be set or adjusted with easy button
operations while referring to the menus displayed on the largesize LCD monitor.
Now, let's take a closer look at how to use the functions and
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How to use the mode dial
This camera has the following
shooting modes, which can be
switched using the mode dial.
1
Basic operations
Easy shooting modes
This camera features 6 creative modes and 15 scene modes that
automatically optimize the exposure for the subject.
AUTO
Full-auto shooting
Allows you to shoot using a lens aperture (f value) and shutter speed set by
the camera. In low-light conditions, the flash automatically pops up and fires.
This mode is recommended for normal shooting conditions.
i Portrait shooting
Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person.g P. 3 4
l Landscape shooting
Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes.g P. 3 4
& Macro shooting
Suitable for taking close-up pictures (macro shooting). g P. 3 4
j Sport shooting
Suitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring. g P. 3 4
/ Night scene and portrait shooting
Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background at night.
g P. 3 4
Scene mode
15 different scene modes are available to suit a wide range of shooting
situations. When the mode dial is set to this mode, the scene menu is
displayed. g P. 3 5
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How to use the mode dial
Advanced shooting modes
The 4 shooting modes below will help you take advantage of a variety of
advanced shooting techniques.
P Program shooting
Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets.
g P. 3 9
A Aperture priority shooting
Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed
automatically. g P. 4 1
S Shutter priority shooting
Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture
automatically. g P. 4 3
M Manual shooting
Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. g P. 45
Automatic flash pop-up
When you use any of the shooting modes listed below in a low-light
environment, the flash will automatically pop up.
•
AUTO
i & /
• Any of the following scene modes: B U g
1
Basic operations
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Control panel screen and function settings
Control panel screen display
1 When the power switch is set to ON, the
1
control panel screen (shooting
Basic operations
information) is displayed on the monitor.
• If the control panel screen does not appear,
press the INFO button.
• When the mode dial is set to , the scene
menu is displayed. g P. 3 5
Normal
Power switch
INFO button
2 Each time the INFO button is pressed, the display changes as follows:
Normal
How to make function settings
This camera features a wide variety of shooting functions designed to suit a
variety of different shooting conditions. You can also customize settings to
make the camera easier for you to use.
There are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera.
c Setting using direct buttons
d Setting on the control panel screen
e Setting on the menu
By mastering these operating methods, you’ll be able to make good use of the
camera’s versatile functions. Available functions differ depending on the
shooting mode.
Detailed
Off
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Control panel screen and function settings
Setting using direct buttons
1 Press the button for the function you want to set (direct button).
• The direct menu is displayed.
Ex.) When setting white balance
2
Direct menu
1
2 Use the control dial to set.
• If you do not operate the control dial within a few seconds ("Button timer" g
P. 136), the control panel screen will be restored and your setting will be
confirmed. Your setting can also be confirmed by pressing the i button.
List of direct buttons
Direct buttons Function Ref. Page
1 WB (White balance) button Sets white balance P. 85
2 AF (Focus mode) button Sets focus mode P. 70
3 ISO button Sets ISO sensitivity P. 82
4
5
6
7
8 # (Flash) switch Sets flash mode P. 53
(AF frame selection) button
(Metering) button
</Y/j (Remote control/
Selftimer/Drive) button
F (Exposure compensation)
button
Selects AF frame P. 69
Sets metering mode P. 77
Sets Remote control /
Selftimer / Drive
Sets exposure
compensation value
P. 62, P. 63
P. 6 5
P. 7 9
1
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Control panel screen and function settings
Setting on the control panel screen
1 Press the i button.
1
• The cursor on the control panel screen lights.
Basic operations
4
Control panel screen
Cursor
1, 3
2 Use the arrow pad to move the cursor to
the function you want to set.
Ex.) When setting white balance
3 Press the i button.
• The direct menu is displayed.
Direct menu
4 Use the control dial to set.
• You can also use the control dial to make settings on the control panel screen
display after completing step 2.
• If you do not operate the control dial within a few seconds ("Button timer" g
P. 136), the control panel screen will be restored and your setting will be
confirmed. Your setting can also be confirmed by pressing the i button.
Control panel operation procedures
This manual shows the control panel
operation procedures (until the direct menu
is displayed) as below.
Ex.) When setting white balance
i WBi
2
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Control panel screen and function settings
Setting on the menu
1 Press the MENU button.
• The menu is displayed on the monitor.
MENU button
Arrow pad
Operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
CANCEL J :Press MENU to cancel the setting.
SELECT J :Press dac to select the item.
GO J :Press i to confirm your settings.
The illustration displayed corresponds to the arrow
pad shown below.
: a : c : d : b
2 Use to select a tab.
• The functions are categorized under tabs.
The current setting is
Tab
Press
Press
Types of tabs
Sets shooting functions.
Sets shooting functions.
q Sets playback functions.
Customizes shooting functions.
Sets functions that allow you to use the camera efficiently.
displayed.
Moves to the functions
under the tab you have
Press
selected.
1
Basic operations
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Control panel screen and function settings
3 Select a function.
1
Basic operations
Press
Press
Press
Press
4 Select a setting.
Press Press
Setting screen
5 Press i repeatedly until the menu disappears.
• Normal shooting screen is restored.
Menu operation procedures
This manual shows the menu operation procedures as below.
Ex.) When setting white balance
Menu[] [WB]Setting
Function
Goes to the selected function’s
setting screen. (Some
functions can be set on the
Press
menu.)
Setting
For the menu lists, refer to the menu directory (g P. 183).
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2
Things to know before
shooting
The camera focuses automatically if you simply press the
AUTO
shutter button in the
may come across a subject that is difficult to focus on. This
chapter explains how to deal with those hard-to-focus
subjects. Another important thing is to select the appropriate
record mode before you start shooting. Remember that
depending on what you are going to do with your shots later,
you may find that the image looks grainy in large prints, the file
size is too big for e-mail, etc. To avoid this kind of problem,
always check the record mode before shooting.
mode. However, sometimes you
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How to use card media
The camera is equipped with two card slots; you can use CompactFlash or
Microdrive simultaneously with the xD-Picture Card.
Selecting the card type
Select the type of card you want to use (xD-Picture Card or CompactFlash).
2
1 Menu [] [CF/xD]
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2 Use to set.
[CF] CompactFlash
[xD] xD-Picture Card
3 Press the i button.
Formatting the card
Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Non-Olympus cards or cards
formatted on a computer must be formatted with the camera before they can
be used.
All data stored on the card, including protected images, is erased when the
card is formatted. When formatting a used card, confirm there are no images
that you still want to keep on the card.
1 Menu [ ] [CARD SETUP]
2 Use to select [FORMAT]. Press the i
button.
3 Press ac to select [YES]. Press the
i button.
• Formatting is performed.
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If correct focus cannot be obtained
The camera's auto-focus may not able to focus on the subject in the cases
shown below (e.g. when the subject is not in the center of the frame, when the
subject has lower contrast than its surroundings, etc.). If this happens, the
easiest solution is to use focus lock.
Subjects that are difficult to focus on
The AF confirmation mark blinks.
The subject cannot be brought into focus.
2
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Subject with low contrast
The AF mark stays lit, but the subject cannot be brought into focus.
Subjects at different
distances
Excessively bright light
in center of frame
Fast-moving subject
Subject with repeated
patterns
Subject not inside AF frame
How to use focus lock
(if the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame)
1 Position the AF frame on the
subject you want to focus on.
AF frame
Card access lamp
Shutter button
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If correct focus cannot be obtained
2 Press the shutter button halfway until
2
the AF confirmation mark lights.
• The focus is locked. The AF confirmation
mark and the AF focusing frame light up in
the viewfinder.
• If the AF comfirmation mark blinks, press the
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shutter button halfway again.
• The control panel screen disappears.
Halfway down
AF confirmation mark
3 While keeping the shutter button
pressed halfway, re-compose your shot.
4 Press the shutter button all the way.
• The card access lamp blinks while the picture
is being stored on the card.
If the subject has lower contrast than its surroundings
Focus (focus lock) on a high-contrast object the same distance away as the
intended subject, recompose your shot and then take the picture. If the subject
has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and adjust the focus using the
focus lock function, then return the camera to the horizontal position to take
the picture.
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Selecting the record mode
You can select a record mode in which to take pictures. Choose the record
mode that’s best for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing,
etc.). For details about record modes and number of pixels, refer to the table
on P. 31.
Types of record modes
Record mode allows you to select a combination of pixel count and
compression rate for the images you record. An image consists of pixels
(dots). When you enlarge an image with a low pixel count, it will be displayed
as a mosaic. If an image has a high pixel count, the file size (amount of data)
will be larger and the number of storable still pictures will be lower. The higher
the compression, the smaller the file size. However, the image will have less
clarity when played back.
Image with a high pixel count
Image with a low pixel count
Image becomes clearer
Quality (Compression)
Number of pixels increases
Application
Select for the
print size
For small-sized
print and
website
Number of pixels
3264x2448 TIFF SHQ HQ
3200x2400
2560x1920
1600x1200
1280x960
1024x768
640x480
Non-
Low
compression
compression
1/1
–SQ
1/2.7
High
compression
1/4
compression
High
1/8
High
compression
1/12
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Selecting the record mode
How to select the record mode
1 Menu [][D]
2 Use to set.
2
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[RAW] / [TIFF] / [SHQ] / [HQ] / [SQ] /
[RAW+SHQ] / [RAW+HQ] / [RAW+SQ]
3 Press the i button.
Setting the number of pixels and compression rate
1 Menu [] [HQ]
Menu [] [SQ]
2 Follow the steps depending on the record mode you have selected.
[HQ]
1) Use to set the compression rate.
[1/4] / [1/8] / [1/12]
[SQ]
1) Use to set the number of pixels.
[3200x2400] / [2560x1920] / [1600x1200] /
[1280x960] / [1024x768] / [640x480]
2) Use to set the compression rate.
[1/2.7] / [1/4] / [1/8] / [1/12]
3 Press the i button.
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Selecting the record mode
Record mode
Record mode
RAW
TIFF Uncompressed TIFF 24.5
SHQ 1/2.7
HQ
SQ
Number of pixels
(PIXEL COUNT)
3264x2448
3200x2400
2560x1920
1600x1200
1280x960
1024x768
640x480
Compression File format File size (MB)
Uncompressed ORF 13.6
1/4 4.5
1/8 2.5
1/12 1.8
1/2.7 6.2
1/4 4.4
1/8 2.4
1/12 1.8
1/2.7 3.7
1/4 2.5
1/8 1.3
1/12 0.8
1/2.7 1.5
1/4 1.0
1/8 0.5
1/12 0.4
1/2.7 0.9
1/4 0.6
1/8 0.3
1/12 0.2
1/2.7 0.6
1/4 0.4
1/8 0.2
1/12 0.2
1/2.7 0.3
1/4 0.2
1/8 0.1
1/12 0.1
JPEG
The file size in the table is approximate.
6.4
2
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Notes
• The number of remaining pictures may change according to the subject or factors
like whether print reservations have been made or not. In certain instances, the
number of remaining pictures displayed on the viewfinder or the monitor does not
change even when you take pictures or stored images are erased.
• The actual file size varies depending on the subject.
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Selecting the right mode
for shooting conditions
Close-ups of small objects like flowers or jewelry, capturing a
fast-moving subject like a child running around, shooting with
a natural-looking illuminated background at night — did you
ever wonder how to achieve the results you want without
complicated and time-consuming camera settings?
With this camera, you will find a new way of capturing all those
special moments and effects in an instant. All you have to do
is to select the appropriate scene mode from the “Easy
shooting modes” and concentrate on your composition; no
complicated settings as with other cameras.
You can also set the aperture value and shutter speed in the
“Advanced shooting modes”. The more you shoot, the more
possibilities you will discover.
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Shooting modes
This camera has different shooting modes, which can be switched using the
mode dial.
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Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
Easy shooting modes ...................
Advanced shooting modes .......... P, A, S, M
AUTO
is recommended for normal shooting conditions.
The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the
camera are displayed on the viewfinder and control panel screen. When the
camera is set to , the scene menu is displayed.
Control panel screen Viewfinder
Shutter speed indication
If the selected shutter speed is less than 1 second, only its denominator will be
displayed such as 250 for 1/250 sec., and if more than 1 second, a doublequote mark " will be displayed such as 2" for 2 sec.
AUTO
, i, l, &, j, /,
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Easy shooting modes
When you select a mode to suit the shooting situation, the camera optimizes
the settings for the shooting situations.
Creative modes
1 Set the mode dial to the mode you want
to use.
3
Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
AUTO Full-auto shooting
The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed
automatically according to the subject brightness. In low-light
conditions, the flash automatically pops up and fires. AUTO is
recommended for normal shooting conditions.
i Portrait
l Landscape
& Macro
j Sport
/ Night scene + Portrait
15 different scene modes are available. g "Scene modes" (P. 35)
2 Press the shutter button halfway.
• Focusing is performed and the AF
confirmation mark lights on the viewfinder.
• The shutter speed and aperture value that
have been set automatically by the camera
are displayed on the viewfinder.
Shutter speed
Viewfinder
Halfway down
Aperture value
3 Press the shutter button all the way.
• The image is recorded on the card.
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AF confirmation
mark
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Easy shooting modes
Scene modes
1 Set the mode dial to .
• The scene menu appears.
2 Use ac to select the scene mode.
• A sample image of the selected mode is displayed.
3 Press the i button.
• The camera enters the shooting stand-by mode.
•
To change the setting, press the i button again. The
scene
menu appears.
I 1 PORTRAIT
Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a
person. Only the subject is brought into focus with
a blurred background.
L 2 LANDSCAPE
3
Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
Suitable for shooting landscapes and other
outdoor scenes. Vivid reproduction of blues and
greens.
K 3 LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT
Suitable for shooting both main subject and
background.
The camera brings both of them into focus.
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Easy shooting modes
G 4 NIGHT SCENE
Suitable for shooting images of outdoor scenes in
the evening or at night.
Usually a street at night makes a dark image with
only the sparkle of lights such as street lamps due
to the lack of brightness.This mode allows you to
capture the true appearance of the street.
3
Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
• Since the shutter speed is slow, be sure to stabilize
the camera.
? 5 NIGHT+PORTRAIT
Suitable for shooting both the main subject and
background at night.
Since the shutter speed is slow, be sure to
stabilize the camera.
• The flash fires in the red-eye reduction mode.
g "Flash shooting" (P. 50)
6 CHILDLEN
J 7 SPORT
36
Since AF is performed continuously, you can take
pictures of children at play without blurring.
Suitable for capturing fast-moving action without
blurring.
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Easy shooting modes
8 HIGH KEY
Optimized for bright scenes. Subject brightness is
correctly reproduced, producing an image with
impact.
9 LOW KEY
Optimized for dark scenes. Subject darkness is
correctly reproduced, without producing dark
shadows.
10 MACRO
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Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
& 11 CANDLE
The camera closes the aperture and focuses
across a wider range in the forward and backward
directions (more depth of field) to enable you to
shoot close-up pictures (macro shooting).
• If you use the flash, shadows may be noticeable
and the correct exposure may not be achieved.
Suitable for shooting under candlelight. Warm
colors are reproduced.
• The flash cannot be used.
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Easy shooting modes
* 12 SUNSET
Suitable for taking sunset pictures.
Vivid red and yellow color reproduction.
• The flash cannot be used.
• Since the shutter speed is slow, be sure to stabilize
the camera.
3
Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
( 13 FIREWORKS
Suitable for shooting fireworks.
• Since the shutter speed is slow, be sure to stabilize
the camera.
• The flash cannot be used.
• AF is not possible. Use manual focus (MF).
@ 14 DOCUMENTS
Suitable for shooting documents, etc. Increases
contrast between letters and background.
• The flash cannot be used.
g 15 BEACH & SNOW
Suitable for shooting snow-capped mountain
landscapes, white sand beaches, seascapes, etc.
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Advanced shooting modes
For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the
aperture value and shutter speed.
P : Program shooting
The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically
according to the subject brightness. This mode is useful if you do not
necessarily want to use the flash.
You can also perform program shift as needed to change the combination of
aperture and shutter speed while keeping the correct EV (exposure value).
1 Set the mode dial to P.
2 Press the shutter button halfway.
• Focusing is performed and the AF
confirmation mark lights on the viewfinder.
• The shutter speed and aperture value that
have been set automatically by the camera
are displayed on the viewfinder.
Shutter speed
Halfway down
Aperture value
Viewfinder
3
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3 Press the shutter button all the way.
• The image is recorded on the card.
AF
confirmation
mark
Exposure mode
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Advanced shooting modes
Aperture values and shutter speeds in the P mode
In the P mode, the camera is programed so that the aperture value and
shutter speed are selected automatically according to the subject brightness
as shown below.
When using the
ED 50mm f2
MACRO lens
(e.g. when EV is 7, the
aperture value is set to F2
3
and the shutter speed to
1/30.)
Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
When using the
14mm-54mm
f2.8-3.5 zoom
lens (focal
length : 54mm)
When using the
14mm-54mm
f2.8-3.5 zoom
lens (focal
length : 14mm)
Program shift (
%
)
By rotating the control dial in the P mode, you
can change the combination of aperture and
shutter speed while keeping the optimum
exposure.
The program shift setting will not be canceled
after shooting. To cancel program shift setting,
rotate the control dial so that the viewfinder
indication % changes to
P or turn off the
power. Program shift is not available when you
are using a flash.
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Viewfinder
Shutter
speed
AF
confirmation
mark
Exposure mode
Aperture value
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Advanced shooting modes
A : Aperture priority shooting
The camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture
value you have selected. When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture
value), the camera will focus within a shorter range (shallow depth of field) and
produce a picture with a blurred background. Conversely, when you close the
aperture (increase the aperture value), the camera will focus over a wider
range in the forward and backward directions (more depth of field), producing
a picture with clear focus throughout the image area. Before shooting, you can
use the preview function to check how the background will look in your picture.
3
Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
When the aperture value
(f-number) is decreased
1 Set the mode dial to A.
2 Rotate the control dial to
set the aperture value.
When the aperture value
(f-number) is increased
Large aperture (f-number is decreased)
Small aperture (f-number is increased)
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Advanced shooting modes
3 Press the shutter button halfway.
• Focusing is performed and the AF
confirmation mark lights on the viewfinder.
• The shutter speed that has been set
automatically by the camera is displayed on the viewfinder.
Shutter speed
Viewfinder
3
Shutter speed
Viewfinder
Aperture value
Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
AF confirmation
mark
Exposure mode
Overexposed when the
shutter speed indication is
blinking. Increase the
aperture value (f-number).
AF confirmation
mark
Exposure mode
Underexposed when the
shutter speed indication is
blinking. Decrease the
aperture value (f-number).
4 Press the shutter button all the way.
Halfway down
Aperture value
All the way down
TIPS
The shutter speed indication does not stop blinking after the aperture value is
changed.
J If the shutter speed indication is blinking when set to a high speed, set the
ISO sensitivity to a lower value or use a commercially-available ND filter (for
adjusting the amount of light).g "ISO — Setting the desired sensitivity to
light" (P. 82)
J If the shutter speed indication is blinking when set to a lower speed, set the
ISO sensitivity to a higher value.g "ISO — Setting the desired sensitivity
to light" (P. 82)
To change the EV step interval:
J In the menu, set the EV step interval to 1/3EV, 1/2EV or 1EV. g "EV step"
(P. 123)
To check the depth of field with the selected aperture value:
J Refer to "Preview function" (P. 47)
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Advanced shooting modes
S : Shutter priority shooting
The camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shutter
speed you have selected. Set the shutter speed depending on the type of
effect you want: a higher speed shutter allows you to capture a fast-moving
subject without blur, and a slower shutter speed blurs a moving subject,
creating a feeling of speed or motion.
3
Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
A fast shutter speed can freeze a
fast action scene without any blur.
1 Set the mode dial to S.
2 Rotate the control dial to set the
shutter speed.
A slow shutter speed blurs a moving
subject, generating a sense of movement
to create a more powerful visual impact.
Slower shutter speed
Faster shutter speed
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Advanced shooting modes
3 Press the shutter button halfway.
• Focusing is performed and the AF
confirmation mark lights on the viewfinder.
• The aperture value that has been set
automatically by the camera is displayed on the viewfinder.
Shutter speed
Viewfinder
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Viewfinder
3
Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
AF confirmation
mark
Exposure mode
If the aperture value indication at the
minimum value is blinking*, the
correct exposure has not been
attained (underexposed). Set the
shutter speed slower.
* The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies depending on the
lens type and focal length of the lens.
4 Press the shutter button all the way.
AF confirmation
mark
Exposure mode
If the aperture value indication at the
maximum value is blinking*, the correct
exposure has not been attained
(overexposed). Set the shutter speed
higher.
Halfway down
Aperture value
All the way down
TIPS
The picture looks blurred.
J The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly
during macro or ultra-telephoto shooting. Set the shutter speed higher or use
a monopod or tripod to stabilize the camera.
The aperture value indication does not stop blinking after the shutter speed is
changed.
J If the aperture value indication at the maximum value is blinking, set the ISO
sensitivity to a lower value or use a commercially-available ND filter (for
adjusting the amount of light). g "ISO — Setting the desired sensitivity to
light" (P. 82)
J If the aperture value indication at the minimum value is blinking, set the ISO
sensitivity to a higher value. g "ISO — Setting the desired sensitivity to
light" (P. 82)
To change the EV step interval:
J In the menu, set the EV step interval to 1/3EV, 1/2EV or 1EV. g "EV step"
(P. 123)
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Advanced shooting modes
M : Manual shooting
You can set both aperture value and shutter speed manually, while referring to
the exposure level indicator. This mode gives you more creative control,
allowing you to make whatever settings you like, regardless of the correct
exposure. Bulb shooting is also possible, allowing you to take astronomical or
fireworks pictures.
1 Set the mode dial to M.
2 Rotate the control dial to set the
value.
• Control dial factory default settings:
To set the shutter speed: Rotate the control
dial.
To set the aperture value: Rotate the control
dial while holding down the F (exposure
compensation) button.
Setting [DIAL] changes the control dial
function so that aperture value can be set by
simply rotating the control dial.
• The range of aperture values available
depends on the lens type.
• The shutter speed can be set to 1/4000 60"(sec.) or [bulb].
• The aperture value and shutter speed
change in 1/3 EV increments as the dial is
rotated.
Slower shutter speedLarge aperture (f-number is decreased)
F button
3
Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
Small aperture value (f-number is increased)
• The exposure level indicator
appears on the control panel
screen, showing the difference
(ranging from -3 EV to +3 EV)
between the exposure value
calculated by the currently selected
aperture and shutter speed
compared to the exposure value
considered optimum by the camera.
Faster shutter speed
Exposure
level
indicator
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Advanced shooting modes
If the difference between the currently set exposure and the optimum
exposure is outside the range of available indicator levels, “ ” or “ ” will
blink on the left or right end of the exposure level indicator.
Underexposure
Overexposure
3
Optimum exposure
3 Take the picture.
Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions
All the way down
Noise in images
During shooting at slow shutter speeds of 30 or more
seconds, noise may appear on-screen or the image
may be overly bright in the top left part of the screen.
These phenomena are caused when current is
generated in those sections of the CCD that are not
normally exposed to light, resulting in a rise in
temperature in the CCD or CCD drive circuit. This can
also occur when shooting with a high ISO setting in an
environment exposed to heat. The NOISE
REDUCTION function helps reduce this noise. g "Noise reduction" (P. 95)
Bulb shooting
You can take a picture with a bulb exposure time in which the shutter stays open as
long as you hold down the shutter button (up to 8 minutes). Set the shutter speed to
[bulb] in the M mode. Bulb shooting can also be done using the optional remote
control (RM-1). g "Bulb shooting on the remote control" (P. 67)
TIPS
The picture looks blurred.
J The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly when
you take a picture at slow shutter speed. Use a monopod or tripod to
stabilize the camera.
To change the EV step interval:
J In the menu, set the EV step interval to 1/3EV, 1/2EV or 1EV. g "EV step"
(P. 123)
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Preview function
If you press the V (One-touch WB) button, the viewfinder shows the actual
depth of field (the distance from the nearest to the furthest point of perceived
“sharp” focus) in a picture, with the selected aperture value. Assign preview
function to the V button beforehand. g "V button function" (P. 128)
1 Press the V button.
Notes
• The metering values cannot be changed in the preview mode.
V button
3
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4
Various shooting functions
The flash and drive modes (sequential shooting) are the keys to
advanced shooting techniques. Selecting a flash mode to suit a
specific shooting situation or adjusting the amount of light
emitted by the flash will produce an image that is different from
what would be obtained when less precise settings are used.
In shooting modes such as AUTO, PORTRAIT, and
NIGHT+PORTRAIT, the built-in flash will automatically pop up
in low light or backlight conditions.
With Drive mode, you can take several pictures of the same
scene in sequence with different exposure or white balance
settings (Auto bracketing). There is no need to change the
settings before taking each picture.
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Auto bracketing
You can shoot with compensated values such as exposure and white balance.
This is useful for obtaining the optimum value.
This camera is capable of the following types of auto bracketing:
Auto bracketing Comparison Ref. Page
AE bracketing
WB bracketing*
MF bracketing
Flash bracketing
* The WB bracketing function can be used at the same time as any of the
other bracketing functions.
Shoots multiple frames at different exposure
values.
Creates frames with different white balances
from one shot.
Shoots multiple frames at different focusing
points.
Shoots multiple frames, changing the amount of
light emitted by the flash for each shot.
P. 8 3
P. 9 2
P. 7 4
P. 5 7
4
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Flash shooting
Flash mode
The camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing
pattern and flash timing. Available flash modes depend on the exposure
mode. The flash modes are available to optional external flashes.
When the mode dial is set to AUTO, the built-in flash will pop up automatically
in low light conditions.
Auto-flash AUTO
The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.
4
To shoot a subject with backlighting, position the AF frame over the subject.
Various shooting functions
Red-eye reduction flash !
In the red-eye reduction flash mode,
a series of pre-flashes are emitted
just before the regular flash fires.
This helps accustom the subject’s
eyes to the bright light and minimizes
the red-eye phenomenon.
• After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released. Hold
the camera firmly to avoid camera movement.
• Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at pre-flashes, or if
the shooting range is too far. Individual physical characteristics may also limit
effectiveness.
The subject’s eyes appear red.
Notes
Slow synchronization/Red-eye reduction flash HSLOW
The slow synchronization flash is designed for slow shutter speeds. Normally,
when shooting with a flash, shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to
prevent camera movement. But when shooting a subject against a night scene,
fast shutter speeds can make the background too dark. Slow synchronization
allows you to capture both the background and the subject. Red-eye reduction
is also available. Since the shutter speed is slow, be sure to stabilize the camera
by using a tripod so as not to cause the picture to be blurred.
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Flash shooting
1st curtain
Usually, the flash fires right after the shutter fully opens. This is called 1st curtain.
Unless you change it, this is how the flash always fires.
Slow synchronization/Red-eye reduction flash HSLOW2
2nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing
can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the
movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower
the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out. The slowest possible shutter
speed depends on the shooting mode.
When the shutter speed is set to 2 sec.
2 sec
1
4
Various shooting functions
2nd curtain
2 sec 0
2nd curtain flash fires
Shutter closes
1st curtain flash fires
Shutter fully opens
1st curtain
Fill-in flash #
Å@
The flash fires regardless of the light
conditions. This mode is useful for
eliminating shadows on the subject’s
face (such as shadows from tree
leaves), in a backlight situation, or for
correcting the color shift produced by
artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light).
Notes
• When the flash fires, the shutter speed is set to 1/180 sec. or less. When shooting a
subject against a bright background with the fill-in flash, the background may be
overexposed. In this case, use the optional FL-50/FL-36 external flash and shoot in
the Super FP flash mode.
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Flash shooting
Flash off $
The flash does not fire.
In this mode, the flash can be used as an AF illuminator when it is raised.
g "AF illuminator" (P. 75)
Flash synchronization speed
Shutter speed can be changed when the built-in flash fires.
g "Speed synchronization" (P. 126)
Manual flash
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Various shooting functions
This allows the built-in flash to output a fixed amount of light. With [MANUAL
FLASH] set to [ON] (g P. 125), the amount of light can be selected in the
flash mode setting.
To shoot with manual flash, set the f value on the lens based on the distance
to the subject.
GN: Guide number
Ratio of amount of light
FULL (1/1) 13 36
1/4 6 18
1/16 3 9
1/64 1.5 4.5
Built-in flash
F-36 external flash
(optional)
Calculate the f value on the lens using the following formula.
Aperture (f value) =
GN x ISO sensitivity
Distance to the subject (m)
ISO sensitivity
ISO value 100 200 400 800 1600
Correction coefficient 1.0 1.4 2.0 2.8 4.0
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Flash modes available in different exposure mode
Flash shooting
Exposure
mode
P
A
i
&
l
2
/*
j
S
M
Control panel
screen/menu
Flash mode
display
AUTO
!
# Fill-in flash Always fires
$ Flash off – – –
!SLOW
#SLOW
#SLOW2
#FULL Manual flash (FULL)
#1/4 Manual flash (1/4)
#1/16 Manual flash (1/16)
#1/64 Manual flash (1/64)
# Fill-in flash
H
$ Flash off –– –
# SLOW2
#FULL Manual flash (FULL)
#1/4 Manual flash (1/4)
#1/16 Manual flash (1/16)
#1/64 Manual flash (1/64)
Auto-flash
Auto-flash
(red-eye reduction)
Slow synchronization
(red-eye reduction)
Slow synchronization
(1st curtain)
Slow synchronization
(2nd curtain)
Fill-in flash
(red-eye reduction)
Fill-in flash/
Slow synchronization/
(2nd curtain)
Conditions
to timing
1st curtain
1st curtain
2nd curtain
1st curtain
2nd curtain
1st curtain
Conditions to
fire the flash
Fires
automatically in
dark/backlit *
conditions
Fires
automatically in
dark/backlit *
conditions
Always fires
Always fires
1
1
Shutter
speed
restrictions
1/30 sec. 1/180 sec.
60 sec. -
1/180 sec.
60 sec. -
1/180 sec.
60 sec. -
1/180 sec.
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Various shooting functions
*1 When the flash is set to the Super FP mode, it detects backlight before
emitting light. g "Super FP flash" (P. 60)
*2 In / mode, AUTO, !,#and $ are not available.
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Flash shooting
Setting the flash mode
1 i Flash mode i
2 Use the control dial to set.
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Various shooting functions
When set to P / A / i / & / l / j / /:
AUTO / ! / !SLOW / #SLOW /
#SLOW2 / # / $
When set to S / M:
# / H / #SLOW2 / $
3 Press the i button.
Viewfinder
: Auto-flash
: Red-eye reduction flash
: Slow synchronization (1st curtain)
: Slow synchronization (2nd curtain)
: Flash off
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Menu setting procedure
Menu [ ] [FLASH MODE] Setting
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Flash shooting
Using the built-in flash
If you shoot a subject using a lens that is wider than 14 mm (equivalent to 28
mm on a 35 mm film camera), the light emitted by the flash may produce a
vignette effect. Whether or not this occurs depends on lens type and shooting
conditions (such as distance to the subject).
1 Set the power switch to ON. Press
the # (flash) switch to raise the
flash.
• When you use any of the shooting
modes listed below, the built-in flash will
pop up and fire automatically in low light
or backlight conditions.
AUTO
/ i / & / / / B / U / /
/ g
#(flash) switch
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Various shooting functions
2 Press the shutter button halfway.
• The #(flash stand-by) mark lights when the
flash is ready to fire. If the mark is blinking,
the flash is charging. Wait until charging is
complete.
3 Press the shutter button all the way.
Viewfinder
Flash stand-by
mark
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Flash shooting
Flash intensity control
This adjusts the amount of light emitted by the flash.
In some situations (e.g., when shooting small subjects, distant backgrounds,
etc.), you may get better results by adjusting light emission. It is useful when
you intend to increase the contrast (distinction between light and dark) of
images to make the images more vivid.
1 Menu[] [w]
2 Use to set the compensation value.
3 Press the i button.
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Various shooting functions
TIPS
To call up the w setting screen quickly:
J If you press the # (flash) switch and the F (exposure compensation) button
simultaneously, the w screen will appear. Use the control dial to set the
value.
Notes
• This does not work when the flash control mode on the electronic flash is set to
MANUAL.
• If light emission is adjusted on the electronic flash, it will be combined with the
camera’s light emission setting.
• Exposure compensation is applied to flash intensity control. When [w+F] is set to
[ON], the exposure compensation value is applied to the light emission
compensation value.
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Flash shooting
Flash bracketing
The camera shoots multiple frames, changing the amount of light emitted by
the flash for each shot.
1 Menu[][FL BKT]
2 Use to set.
[OFF] / [3F 0.3EV] / [3F 0.7EV] / [3F 1.0EV]
• You can change the EV step interval in the
custom menu.
g "EV step" (P. 123)
3 Press the i button.
• When the shutter button is pressed, the camera shoots 3 frames at a time in
the following order; Frame with optimum amount of light emission, frame
adjusted in - direction and frame adjusted in + direction.
External electronic flashes (optional)
In addition to the camera’s built-in flash capabilities, you can use any of the
external flash units specified for use with this camera. This enables you to
take advantage of a wider variety of flash shooting techniques to suit different
shooting conditions.
The external flashes communicate with the camera, allowing you to control the
camera's flash modes with various available flash control modes, such as
TTL, AUTO and Super FP flash. The flash can be mounted on the camera by
attaching it to the camera’s hot shoe. For details, refer to the external flash’s
manual.
Functions available with external flash units
Optional
flash
Flash control
mode
GN (Guide
number)
(ISO100)
* Calculated based on 35mm film camera.
FL-50 FL-36 FL-20 RF-11 TF-22
TTL AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL,
FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL
GN 50 (85 mm*)
GN 28 (24 mm*)
GN 36 (85 mm*)
GN 26 (24 mm*)
TTL AUTO,
AUTO, MANUAL
GN20
(35 mm*)
TTL AUTO,
GN11 GN22
MANUAL
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Various shooting functions
Notes
• The optional external flashes cannot be used with the built-in flash.
• The FL-40 optional flash cannot be used.
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Flash shooting
Using the external electronic flash
Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning on the flash’s power.
1 Remove the hot shoe cover by
sliding it in the direction
indicated by the arrow in the
illustration.
• Keep the shoe cover in a safe
place to avoid losing it, and put it
back on the camera after flash
4
Various shooting functions
shooting.
2 Attach the electronic flash to
the hot shoe on the camera.
• If the lock pin is protruding, turn
the shoe lock ring as far as it will
go in the direction opposite to
LOCK. This will pull the lock pin
back inside.
Lock pin
Lock ring
3 Turn on the flash.
• When the charge lamp on the
flash lights up, charging is
complete.
• The flash will be synchronized
with the camera at a speed of
1/180 sec. or less.
4 Select a flash mode.
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Flash shooting
5 Select the flash control mode.
• TTL-AUTO is recommended for normal use.
Viewfinder
6 Press the shutter button halfway.
• Shooting information such as ISO sensitivity,
aperture value, and shutter speed is
communicated between the camera and
flash.
• # lights up in the viewfinder.
7 Press the shutter button all the way.
Notes
• When shooting with the flash control mode set to TTL-AUTO, pre-flashes are emitted
before firing the regular flash.
• When the flash control mode is set to TTL-AUTO, or when shooting a subject at a
distance with ISO set to 400 or higher, flash control accuracy will decrease.
# blinks:
Flash
charging.
# lights up:
Charging is
complete.
4
Various shooting functions
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Flash shooting
Super FP flash
Super FP flash is available with the FL-50/FL-36. Super FP flash timing is
longer than standard flash timing. This means that pictures can be taken at a
higher shutter speed than is possible with normal flashes.
Fill-in flash shooting with the aperture open (such as in outdoor portrait
shooting) is also possible with Super FP flash. For details, refer to the external
flash’s manual.
Super FP flash
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Various shooting functions
Using commercially available flashes
Use the M exposure mode on the camera when using any commercially
available flash (except optional electronic flashes specified for this camera).
For details on non-specified commercial flashes, refer to P. 61.
1 Remove the hot shoe cover to
connect the flash unit to the
camera.
2 Set the exposure mode to M
mode, then set the aperture
value and shutter speed.
• Set the shutter speed to 1/180
sec. or slower. If the shutter speed
is faster than this, commercially
available flashes cannot be used.
• A slower shutter speed may produce blurred images.
3 Turn on the flash.
• Be sure to turn on the flash after attaching the flash unit to the camera.
4 Set the ISO value and aperture value on the camera to match the
flash control mode on the flash.
• Refer to the flash's manual for instructions on how to set its flash control
mode.
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Notes
• The flash fires each time the shutter is released. When you do not need to use the
flash, turn off the flash’s power.
• Check beforehand that the flash you are using is synchrorized with the camera.
• Depending on the camera's shooting mode, the built-in flash may pop up
automatically and strike the external flash.
• You can prevent the flash from automatically popping up by setting the auto flash
pop up function to Off. g "Auto flash popup" (P. 126)
Flash shooting
Non-specified commercial flashes
Before selecting a non-specified commercial flash, be sure to read the
following information carefully to determine whether or not it can be used with
this camera.
1) Exposures when using a flash require that adjustments be made on the
flash. If a flash is used in the auto mode, match it with the f value and ISO
sensitivity settings on the camera.
2) Even if the flash auto f value and ISO sensitivity are set the same as on
the camera, the correct exposure may not be obtained depending on the
shooting conditions. In such a case, adjust the auto F value or ISO on the
flash or calculate the distance in the manual mode.
3) Use a flash with an illumination angle that matches the focal length of the
lens. The focal length of the lens for 35 mm film is approximately twice as
long as the focal length of the lenses designed for this camera.
4) Do not use a flash unit or other accessory TTL flash that has additional
communications functions other than the specified flashes, since it may
not only fail to function normally, but may also cause damage to the
camera’s circuitry.
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Various shooting functions
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Single-frame shooting/sequential shooting
Single-frame shooting o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is
Sequential shooting j Shoots 4 frames or more at 2.5 frames/sec. (in SHQ,
pressed. (normal shooting mode)
HQ or SQ) for as long as the shutter button pressed.
Focus and exposure are locked at the first frame.
1 Press the </Y/j (Remote control/
Self-timer/Drive) button.
2 Use the control dial to set.
o Single-frame shooting
4
Various shooting functions
j Sequential shooting
3 Press the shutter button all the way to
take the picture.
• Press the shutter button fully and keep it
pressed. The camera will take pictures in
sequence until you release the button.
Viewfinder
: Single-frame shooting
: Sequential shooting
Control panel setting procedure Menu setting procedure
</Y/j button
j
i Drive mode i
• Sequential shooting is not possible when [NOISE REDUCTION] (g P. 95) is set
to [ON].
• During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low battery, the
camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card.
The camera may not save all of the pictures depending on how much battery power
remains.
Menu [][Y/</j]Setting
Notes
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Self-timer shooting
This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the
camera to trigger the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera
securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting.
Setting self-timer
1 Press the </Y/j (Remote control/
Self-timer/Drive) button.
2 Use the control dial to set.
Y12S 12-second self-timer
Y2S 2-second self-timer
Viewfinder
</Y/j button
: 12-second self-time
: 2-second self-timer
Control panel setting procedure Menu setting procedure
Y
4
Various shooting functions
i Drive mode i
Menu [] [Y/</j] Setting
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Self-timer shooting
Using the self-timer
1 Press the shutter button all the way.
• A picture is taken.
• The focus and exposure are locked when
the shutter button is pressed halfway.
•When Y12S is selected: First, the self-
timer lamp lights up for approximately 10
seconds, then it blinks for approximately 2
seconds and the picture is taken.
4
Various shooting functions
When Y2S is selected: The self-timer lamp
lights up for approximately 2 seconds, then
the picture is taken.
• To cancel the activated self-timer, press the
</Y/j button.
Notes
• Do not press the shutter button while standing in front of the camera; this could
result in the subject being out of focus since focusing is performed when the shutter
button is pressed halfway.
Eyepiece cover
When shooting without looking through the viewfinder, such as when using the
self-timer, attach the eyepiece cover to the viewfinder so that the light does not
enter the viewfinder. To attach the eyepiece cover, remove the eyecup from
the camera as illustrated. To attach the optional eyecup, follow the same
procedure.
Self-timer lamp
Eyepiece coverEyecup
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Remote control shooting
By using the optional remote control (RM-1), you can take a picture with
yourself in it or a night scene without touching the camera. The camera can be
set to trigger the shutter either right away or 2 seconds after the shutter button
on the remote control is pressed. Bulb shooting is also possible when using
the optional remote control.
Setting the remote control
1 Press the </Y/j (Remote
control/Self-timer/Drive) button.
2 Use the control dial to set.
<0S Triggers the shutter right
away.
<2S Triggers the shutter 2 seconds
after.
Viewfinder
: 0 second
: 2 seconds
</Y/j button
4
Various shooting functions
Control panel setting procedure Menu setting procedure
i Drive mode i
Menu [][Y/</j]Setting
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Remote control shooting
Using the remote control
1 Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, flat surface.
2 Point the remote control at the
remote control receiver on the
camera and press the shutter
button on the remote control.
• When <0S is selected:
The focus and exposure are
locked, the remote control lamp
4
Various shooting functions
blinks and the picture is taken.
When <2S is selected:
The self-timer lamp lights up for
approximately 2 seconds, then
the picture is taken.
Transmitted signal effective area
Point the remote control at the remote control receiver of the camera within
the effective area as shown below.
Powerful lighting such as direct sunlight, fluorescent light or devices emitting
electrical or radio waves could narrow the effective area.
Remote control lamp
Remote control receiver
Remote control receiver
Remote control
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Remote control shooting
TIPS
The remote control lamp does not blink after the shutter button on the remote
control is pressed.
J The transmitted signal may not be effective if the remote control receiver is
exposed to powerful lighting. Move the remote control closer to the camera
and press the shutter button on the remote control again.
J The transmitted signal may not be effective if the remote control is too far
from the camera. Move the remote control closer to the camera and press
the shutter button on the remote control again.
J There is signal interference. Change the channel as described in the remote
control's instruction manual.
To cancel the remote control shooting mode:
J The remote control shooting mode will not be canceled after shooting. Set to
one of the other drive modes.
To use the shutter button on the camera in the remote control shooting mode:
J The shutter button on the camera still works even in the remote control
shooting mode.
Notes
• The shutter will not be released if the subject is not in focus.
• Under bright light conditions, the remote control lamp may be difficult to see, making
it hard to determine whether or not the picture has been taken.
• Zoom is not available on the remote control.
4
Various shooting functions
Bulb shooting on the remote control
Set the mode dial to M, then set the shutter speed to [bulb].
Press the W button on the
remote control to open the
shutter.
If 8 minutes elapse after
pressing the W button, the
shutter closes
automatically.
Press the T button to
close the shutter.
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Focusing functions
This camera is equipped with an auto focus function that lets
you focus quickly, easily, and automatically. You can also
choose from a variety of other focus modes — including AF
frame selection and C-AF — to suit different subjects and
shooting conditions. Naturally, manual focusing is also
available. Focusing is the key to great photography, so be
sure to learn how to take advantage of these functions.
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AF frame selection
Normally, the camera measures the distance to the subject using the 3 AF
frames in the viewfinder and selects the most appropriate point. This function
allows you to select only one AF frame.
(AUTO)
Focuses using the 3 AF frames.
Focuses using the left AF frame.
Focuses using the center AF frame.
Focuses using the right AF frame.
Viewfinder
Center AF frame
Left AF frame
1 Press the (AF frame selection)
button.
2 Use the control dial to set.
AUTO / / /
3 Press the shutter button all the way to
take the picture.
Control panel setting procedure Menu setting procedure
i AF frame i
Menu []Setting
Right AF frame
button
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Focus mode
Three focus modes are available with this camera: S-AF (single AF), C-AF
(continuous AF) and MF (manual focus).
1 Press the AF (focus mode) button.
2 Use the control dial to set.
S-AF / C-AF / MF / S-AF+MF / C-AF+MF
g
"S-AF (single AF) shooting" (P. 71)
"Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF
mode (S-AF+MF)" (P. 71)
"C-AF (continuous AF) shooting" (P. 72)
"Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF
mode (C-AF+MF)" (P. 72)
"Manual focus (MF)" (P. 73)
5
Focusing functions
Viewfinder
: S-AF
: C-AF
: MF
: S-AF+MF
: C-AF+MF
Control panel setting procedure Menu setting procedure
AF
AF button
i Focus mode i
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S-AF (single AF) shooting
Focusing is performed once when the shutter
button is pressed halfway.
If focusing fails, release your finger from the
shutter button and press it halfway again. This
mode is suitable for taking pictures of nonmoving subjects or subjects with limited
movement.
Focus mode
1 Press the shutter button halfway.
• When the focus is locked, the AF
confirmation mark lights up.
• A beep sound is output when the subject is in
focus.
2 Press the shutter button all the way.
AF
confirmation
mark
Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF)
This function allows you to fine-adjust focus manually by turning the focus ring
after AF is performed in the S-AF mode.
Viewfinder
1 Press the shutter button halfway to
use AF.
• When the focus is locked, the AF
confirmation mark lights up.
2 Fine-adjust the focus using the
focus ring, while keeping the
shutter button pressed halfway.
3 Press the shutter button all the
way to take the picture.
Notes
• If the shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting focus with the focus ring,
the AF is activated and your adjustments are canceled.
Focus ring
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Focus mode
C-AF (continuous AF) shooting
The camera repeats focusing. When the subject is in motion, the camera
focuses on the subject in anticipation of its movement (Predictive AF). Even if
the subject moves or you change the composition of the picture, the camera
continues trying to focus.
1 Press the shutter button halfway and
5
keep it in this position.
Focusing functions
• When the subject is in focus and locked, the
AF confirmation mark lights up.
• The AF frame does not light up, even when
the subject is in focus.
• The camera repeats focusing. Even if the
subject moves or even if you change the
composition of the picture, focusing is tried
continuously.
• A beep sound is output when the subject is in
focus. The beep sound is not output after the
second continuous AF operation, even when
the subject is in focus.
AF
confirmation
mark
2 Press the shutter button all the way.
Viewfinder
Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF)
This function allows you to fine-adjust focus manually by turning the focus ring
after AF is performed in the C-AF mode.
1 Press the shutter button halfway to use AF.
2 Fine-adjust the focus using the focus ring.
3 Press the shutter button all the way to take the picture.
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TIPS
Another way to adjust focus manually using the C-AF mode:
J Set the C-AF mode to mode 3 or mode 4 on the AEL/AFL mode setting in
the custom menu. g "AEL/AFL mode" (P. 121)
Notes
• If the shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting focus with the focus ring,
the AF is activated and your adjustments are canceled.
Manual focus (MF)
This function allows you to manually focus on any subject while looking
through the viewfinder.
1 Adjust the focus using the focus
ring.
2 Press the shutter button all the
way to take the picture.
Focus mode
5
Focusing functions
Focus ring
Rotational direction of the focus ring
You can select the rotational direction of the focus ring to suit your preference
for how the lens adjusts to the focusing point. g "Focus ring" (P. 129)
Focus aid
When you focus the lens on a subject manually (by turning the focus ring), the
AF confirmation mark lights. When 3 AF frames are selected, the camera
performs focusing in the center AF frame.
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MF bracketing
The camera shoots multiple frames, changing the focal point slightly for each
frame.
The frames are saved on the card in the following order: the frame with the
manually set focal point, the frame with the focal point shifted backward, and
the frame with the focal point shifted forward.
1 Menu[][MF BKT]
2 Use the control dial to set.
[OFF] / [5F 1STEP] / [5F 2STEP] /
[7F 1STEP] / [7F 2 STEP]
EV step :1STEP, 2STEP
Number of frames
5
Focusing functions
2 frames taken with the focal point
shifted forward from the one you
set manually and 2 frames with
the focal point shifted backward:
Total 5 frames.
3 frames taken with the focal point
shifted forward from the one you
set manually and 3 frames with
the focal point shifted backward:
Total 7 frames.
3 Press the i button.
4 Use MF to adjust the focus, then press the shutter button to take the
picture.
• When the shutter button is pressed all the way, the camera shoots frames
sequentially; the frame with the manually set focal point, the frame with the
focal point shifted backward, and the frame with the focal point shifted
forward.
• The number of frames with the focal point shifted back or forward from the
manually set focal point may differ depending on the lens and shooting
conditions.
• If the subject is not in the center of the frame or has lower contrast than its
surroundings, an excessive number of frames may be shot with the focal
point shifted backward or forward.
• To use MF BKT, stabilize the camera on a tripod or similar device, etc.
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AF illuminator
The built-in flash can function as an AF illuminator. This helps with focusing in
low-light conditions in the AF mode.
1 Menu[][AF ILLUMINATOR]
2 Use to select [ON] or [OFF].
3 Press the i button.
N
Shutter release priority
Normally, this camera does not release the shutter while the AF is operating or
the flash is charging. If you want to release the shutter without waiting until
these operations have completed, use the setting below. You can set release
priority in S-AF (g P. 71) and C-AF (g P. 72) respectively. When
[RELEASE PRIORITY C] is set to [ON], Predictive AF is not available.
1 Follow the steps depending on the focus
mode you selected.
S-AF mode
Menu [] [RELEASE PRIORITY S]
C-AF mode
Menu [] [RELEASE PRIORITY C]
2 Use to select [ON] or [OFF].
3 Press the i button.
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Exposure, image and color
If you wish to go beyond simple shooting using only the
shutter button, you will find various functions that can be used
to modify image/brightness/exposure parameters to achieve
remarkably better results. For instance, if you want to shoot
atmospheric pictures indoors, or if your subject would strongly
reflect the flash light, shooting without the flash would typically
result in a blurred or dark picture. To overcome this problem,
try adjusting the ISO setting; use a lower ISO value with
normal light, and a higher ISO value with dark subjects.
With exposure compensation you can adjust the image
brightness and make a significant difference to how the picture
turns out. Try adjusting toward minus when you want to
capture images with a dark background such as green leaves
in shadow or crimson foliage on a mountainside. The red,
green, and yellow of autumn leaves will be beautifully
reproduced, standing out against the background.
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Metering mode
There are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering,
Center weighted averaging metering, and three types of spot metering. Select
the most suitable mode for the shooting conditions.
—
Changing the metering system
1 Press the (metering) button.
2 Use the control dial to set.
/ 4 / n / n HI / n SH
Viewfinder
: Digital ESP metering
: Center weighted aver-
aging metering
: Spot metering
: Spot metering -
highlight control
: Spot metering -
shadow control
Control panel setting procedure Menu setting procedure
button
6
Exposure, image and color
i Metering mode i
Menu [][METERING] Setting
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Metering mode — Changing the metering system
Digital ESP metering
The camera measures the light levels and calculates the light level differences in 49
separate areas of the image. This precision ensures accurate metering even when
there is a lot of contrast between the center of the screen and the area around it,
such as when shooting backlit subjects or shooting under very bright light. This
mode is recommended for general use.
4 Center weighted averaging metering
This metering mode provides the average metering
between the subject and the background lighting,
placing more weight on the subject at the center.
Use this mode when you do not want the light level
of the background to affect the exposure value.
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n Spot metering
Exposure, image and color
The camera meters a very small area around the
center of the subject, defined by the spot metering
area mark in the viewfinder. Use this mode when
there is very strong backlight.
n HI
Spot metering - highlight control
When the overall background is bright, white areas
of the image will come out gray if you use the
camera’s automatic exposure. Using this mode
enables the camera to shift to over-exposure,
allowing accurate white reproduction.
Metering area is the same as spot metering.
n SH
Spot metering - shadow control
When the overall background is dark, black areas
of the image will come out gray if you use the
camera’s automatic exposure. Using this mode
enables the camera to shift to under-exposure,
allowing accurate black reproduction.
Metering area is the same as spot metering.
Metering area
Metering area
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Exposure compensation — Varying the image brightness
In some situations, you may get better results if you manually compensate
(adjust) the exposure value set automatically by the camera. In many cases,
bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors.
Adjusting toward + makes these subjects closer to their real shades. For the
same reason, adjust toward - when shooting dark subjects. The exposure can
be adjusted in range of ±5.0 EV. Center weighted averaging metering (
spot metering (5) is recommended for exposure compensation.
-2.0EV ±0
1 While holding down the F (exposure
compensation) button, rotate the
control dial to set compensation
value.
• Adjust toward +: up to +5.0 EV
Adjust toward –: up to –5.0 EV
• The EV step interval can be selected from
1/3EV, 1/2EV or 1EV. g "EV step" (P.
123)
• You can the change control dial's
functionality so that exposure
compensation can be set using the
control dial only without pressing the F
button. g "Customizing the control
dial’s function" (P. 127)
Viewfinder
Control dial
+2.0EV
Adjust toward +Adjust toward -
Exposure compensation
indicator
F
4 ) or
F button
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Exposure
compensation
value
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Exposure compensation — Varying the image brightness
How to read the exposure compensation indicator
Control panel screen
Exposure compensation indicator
Exposure compensation indicator with
1/3EV selected
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Exposure compensation indicator with
Exposure, image and color
1/2EV selected
1/3EV
1/2EV
• If the exposure compensation value exceeds the scale of the exposure
compensation indicator, - or + turns red.
• The exposure compensation indicator disappears if the exposure is
compensated by 0.
Menu setting procedure
Menu [ ] [ F ] Exposure compensation indicator
Notes
• Exposure compensation is only possible in the P, A and S modes.
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AE lock — Locking the exposure
The metered exposure value can be locked with the [ button (AE lock).
Use AE lock when you want a different exposure setting from the one that
would normally apply under the current shooting conditions.
Normally, pressing the shutter button halfway locks both AF (auto focus) and
AE (automatic exposure), but you can lock the exposure alone by pressing the
[ button. When you lock the exposure, the metering mode (digital ESP
metering, center weighted averaging metering or spot metering) selected in
the menu is automatically applied. g "AEL metering" (P. 123)
1 Aim the camera toward the subject.
[ button
[
2 Hold down the [ (AE lock)
button.
• The exposure is locked.
• B is displayed in the viewfinder.
Viewfinder
AE lock
3 Compose your shot. While holding
down the [ button, hold down the
shutter button halfway.
• The focus is locked.
Halfway down
4 Press the shutter button all the way.
• Releasing the [ button cancels AE
lock.
• Using the custom menu, you can set AE
lock so that it is not canceled when the
AEL button is released. g "AEL/AFL
mode" (P. 121)
All the way
down
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ISO — Setting the desired sensitivity to light
The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the
better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values may
give pictures a grainy appearance.
1 Press the ISO button.
Control dial
2 Use the control dial to set the
ISO value.
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Exposure, image and color
Control panel setting procedure Menu setting procedure
i ISOi
• The ISO sensitivity when it is set to auto is usually ISO 100. If the subject is too far
away for the flash illumination, the sensitivity is automatically increased.
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Menu [] [ISO] Setting
Notes
ISO button
3
3
3
CANCELGOS
CT
MENU
MENU
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AE bracketing
The camera automatically shoots a number of pictures at different exposure
values for each frame. Even in conditions where correct exposure is difficult to
obtain (such as a backlit subject or a scene at dusk), you can pick the picture
you prefer from a selected number of frames with a variety of different
exposure settings (exposure and compensation values). The pictures are
taken in the following order: Picture with optimum exposure, picture adjusted
in - direction, and picture adjusted in + direction.
Example
:
When BKT
is set to [3F
1.0EV]
-1.0EV ±0 +1.0EV
Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0
The exposure compensation values depend on the EV step interval setting that
can be changed in the menu. Exposure compensation value can be adjusted
within a range of ±1.0. g "EV step" (P. 123)
Number of frames : 3
1 Menu [][AE BKT]
2 Use the control dial to set.
[OFF] / [3F 0.3EV] /[3F 0.7EV] / [3F 1.0EV]
3 Press the i button.
4 Start shooting.
Single-frame shooting
Each time the shutter button is pressed
fully, a picture is taken at a different
exposure.
• The setting for the next shot is displayed in
the viewfinder.
Sequential shooting
Hold down the shutter button until the
selected number of frames are taken. The
camera shoots each frame at a different
exposure.
• Releasing the shutter button stops auto
bracketing shooting.
OFF
F 0.3EV
F 0.7EV
F 1.0EV
ELE
Viewfinder
EV step
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AE bracketing
How AE bracketing compensates exposure in each exposure mode
Depending on the selected exposure mode, exposure is compensated in the
following way:
AUTO
mode : Aperture value and shutter speed
P mode : Aperture value and shutter speed
A mode : Shutter speed
S mode : Aperture value
M mode : Shutter speed
TIPS
To apply AE bracketing to the exposure value you have compensated:
J Compensate the exposure value, then use the AE bracketing feature. AE
bracketing is applied to the exposure value you have compensated.
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Exposure, image and color
Exposure compensation value
you have adjusted
Exposure compensation
value you have adjusted
Notes
• During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low battery, the
camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card.
The camera may not save all of the pictures depending on how much battery power
remains.
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White balance — Adjusting the color tone
Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance,
when daylight or tungsten lighting is reflected on white paper, the shade of
white produced will be slightly different for each.
With a digital camera, white color can be adjusted to reproduce more natural
white with a digital processor. This mechanism is called white balance. There
are 4 options for setting the WB with this camera.
Auto white balance
This function enables the camera to automatically detect white in images and
adjust the color balance accordingly.
Use this mode for any scene. If there is no near white color in the picture, the
white balance of the image may not be correct. In such a case, use preset WB
or one-touch WB to achieve the correct white balance.
Preset white balance
Seven different color temperatures are programmed on this camera covering
a variety of indoor and outdoor lighting including fluorescent lights and light
bulbs. For example, use preset WB when you want to reproduce more red in
the picture of a sunset, or capture a warmer artistic effect under artificial
lighting. You can enjoy creating different color tones by trying the different
preset WB settings.
Custom white balance
You can change the color temperature of one of the preset WB settings to your
liking.
g "Setting the custom white balance" (P. 89)
One-touch white balance
You can set the optimum white balance for the shooting conditions by pointing
the camera at a white object like a sheet of white paper. The white balance
achieved with this setting is saved as one of the preset WB settings.
g "Setting the one-touch white balance" (P. 90)
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White balance — Adjusting the color tone
Color temperature
The spectral balance of different white light sources is rated numerically by
color temperature — concept of physics, expressed using the Kelvin (K)
temperature scale. The higher the color temperature, the richer the light in
bluish tones and the poorer in reddish; the lower the color temperature, the
richer the light in reddish tones and the poorer in bluish.
It follows, then, that the color temperatures of fluorescent lights make them
unsuitable as artificial light sources. There are gaps in the hues from the color
temperatures of fluorescent light. If these differences in hue are small, they
can be calculated with color temperature and this is called correlated color
temperature.
The 4000K, 4500K and 6600K preset settings in this camera are correlated
color temperatures, and should not be considered strictly as color
temperatures. Use these settings for shooting conditions under fluorescent
lights.
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Exposure, image and color
TIPS
White balance with a flash:
J Auto WB is recommended when taking pictures with the flash.
If you intend to use preset WB, select the color temperature 6000K. When
shooting with the flash, be sure to play back your pictures and check the
color on the screen. Various conditions affect color temperature and how
color is reproduced on the screen.
Notes
• The color temperatures for each light source indicated in the above scale are
approximate. They are not an accurate indication of color. For example, the actual
sunlight is not exactly 5300K, nor fluorescent lights 4000K.
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White balance — Adjusting the color tone
Setting the auto/preset white balance WB
You can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropriate color
temperature for the light conditions.
1 Press the WB (white balance)
Control dial
button.
2 Use the control dial to set.
AUTO / 5 / 3 / 2 / 1 / w /
x / y / V / CWB
Viewfinder
: AUTO
: Preset WB
Not displayed when
WB is set to AUTO.
: Custom WB
WB button
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Exposure, image and color
WB mode Light conditions
AUTO
5 5300K
3 6000K For shooting outdoors on a cloudy day (when using the flash)
2 7500K For shooting outdoors in the shadows on a clear day
1 3000K For shooting under a tungsten light
w 4000K
x 4500K For shooting under a neutral white fluorescent lamp
y 6600K For shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp
V
CWB
Used for most light conditions (when there is a white portion framed
in the viewfinder). Use this mode for general use.
For shooting outdoors on a clear day, or to capture the reds in a
sunset or the colors in a fireworks display
For shooting under white fluorescent lighting
Color temperature set by one-touch WB.
g "Setting the one-touch white balance" (P. 90)
Color temperature set in custom white balance menu. When the
value has not been set, it is set to 3000K. The color temperature
display changes according to your CWB setting.
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White balance — Adjusting the color tone
Control panel setting procedure Menu setting procedure
i WB i
TIPS
When subjects with no white appear white in the image:
J In the auto WB setting, if there is no near-white color in the image framed in
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the screen, the white balance will not be correctly determined. In such a
case, try preset WB or one-touch WB settings.
Menu [ ] [WB] Setting
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White balance — Adjusting the color tone
Setting the custom white balance
1 Press the WB (white balance) button.
2 Use the control dial to select the
custom white balance.
3 While holding down the F (exposure
compensation) button, rotate the
control dial until the desired setting
is displayed.
• The custom white balance can be set from
2000K to 14000K.
Control panel setting procedure Menu setting procedure
WB button
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Exposure, image and color
i CWB i
Menu [ ] [WB] CWB
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White balance — Adjusting the color tone
Setting the one-touch white balance
This function is useful when you need a more precise white balance than
preset WB can provide. Point the camera at a sheet of white paper under the
light source you want to use to determine the white balance. The optimum
white balance for the current shooting conditions can be saved in the camera.
This is useful when shooting a subject under natural light, as well as under
various light sources with different color temperatures.
1 Point the camera at a sheet of
white paper.
• Position the paper so that it fills the
viewfinder. Make sure there are no
shadows.
2 While holding down the V
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(one-touch WB) button, press
the shutter button.
Exposure, image and color
• The V screen appears.
3 Press the i button.
• The white balance is registered.
• The registered white balance will be
stored in the camera as a preset
WB setting. Turning the power off
does not erase the data.
Lighting used
for shooting
V button
TIPS
After pressing the shutter button, [WB NG RETRY] is displayed.
J When there is not enough white in the image, or when the image is too
bright, too dark or the colors look unnatural, you cannot register the white
balance.
Change the aperture and shutter speed settings, then repeat the procedure
from Step 1.
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White balance — Adjusting the color tone
WB Compensation
This function lets you make fine changes to the auto WB and preset WB
settings.
1 Menu [] [WB]
2 Use to select the white balance to
adjust.
3 Use to select the color direction.
R-B Red - Blue
G-M Green - Magenta
• You can set both color directions.
Adjusting the white balance in the R-B direction
Depending on the original WB conditions,
the image will become redder each time
you press a, and bluer each time you
press c.
Adjusting the white balance in the G-M direction
Depending on the original WB conditions,
the image will become greener each time
you press a, and purpler each time you
press c.
• The white balance can be adjusted in 7
increments in each direction (R, B, G and
M).
4 Press the i button.
• Your adjustment is saved.
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Exposure, image and color
TIPS
Checking the white balance you have adjusted:
J After performing step 3, point the camera at the subject to take test shots.
When the [ button is pressed, sample images that have been taken with
the current WB settings are displayed.
Adjusting all WB mode settings at once:
J "Compensating all WB" (P. 125)
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White balance — Adjusting the color tone
WB bracketing
Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specified color
directions) are automatically created from one shot. One image has the
specified white balance, while the other two are the same image adjusted in
different color directions. All three images are saved on the card.
1 Menu [] [WB BKT]
2 Use to select the color direction.
R-B Red - Blue
G-M Green - Magenta
• You can set both color directions.
3 Use to set compensation values.
[OFF] / [3F 2STEP] / [3F 4STEP] /
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[3F 6STEP]
4 Take the picture.
• When the shutter button is pressed down all
the way, images adjusted in specified color
directions are automatically created.
TIPS
To apply WB bracketing to white balance you have adjusted:
J Adjust white balance manually, then use the WB bracketing feature. WB
bracketing is applied to your white balance adjustment.
Notes
• During WB bracketing, the camera cannot shoot in sequence if there is not enough
memory in the camera and card for storing more than the selected number of
frames.
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Picture mode
You can select image tone to create unique image effects. You can also fineadjust image parameters such as contrast and sharpness for each mode.
1 Menu [] [PICTURE MODE]
2 Use to select the picture effect mode.
[VIVID] Produces vivid colors.
[NATURAL] Produces natural colors.
[MUTED] Produces flat tone.
[MONOTONE] Produces black and white
[SEPIA] Produces sepia tone.
tone.
3 Use to adjust the item below.
Available adjustment parameters vary
depending on the selected mode.
When selecting [VIVID] / [NATURAL] / [MUTED]
[CONTRAST] Distinction between light and
[
SHARPNESS
[SATURATION]
When selecting [SEPIA] / [MONOTONE]
[CONTRAST] Distinction between light and
[
SHARPNESS
[B&W FILTER]
[N: NEUTRAL]
[Ye: YELLOW]
[Or: ORANGE]
[R: RED]
[G: GREEN]
[PICT. TONE] Colors the black and white image.
[N: NEUTRAL]
[S: SEPIA]
[B: BLUE]
[P: PURPLE]
[G: GREEN]
dark.
] Sharpness of the image.
Color depth of images.
dark.
] Sharpness of the image.
Creates a black and white
image. The filter color is brightened and the complementary
color is darkened.
Creates a normal black and white image.
Reproduces clearly defined white cloud with natural blue sky.
Slightly emphasizes colors in blue skies and sunsets.
Strongly emphasizes colors in blue skies and brightness
of crimson foliage.
Strongly emphasizes colors in red lips and green leaves.
Creates a normal black and white image.
Sepia
Blue
Purple
Green
4 Press the i button.
• Your adjustment is saved.
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Gradation
Two types of gradation are available.
HIGH KEY: Extended bright gradations.
LOW KEY : Extended dark gradations.
HIGH KEY
Suitable for a subject that is
mostly highlighted.
LOW KEY
Suitable for a subject that is
mostly shadowed.
1 Menu [] [GRADATION]
2 Use to set.
[HIGH KEY] / [NORMAL] / [LOW KEY]
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• Use [NORMAL] mode for general uses.
Exposure, image and color
3 Press the i button.
Notes
• Contrast adjustment does not work when set to HIGH KEY or LOW KEY.
Shading compensation
In some cases, the edges of the image may be shadowed due to the
properties of the lens. The shading compensation function compensates by
increasing brightness at the dark edge of the image. This function is especially
useful when a wide-angle lens is used.
1 Menu [][SHADING COMP.]
2 Use to select [OFF] or [ON].
3 Press the i button.
ÅB
Notes
• This function is not available when a tele converter or inner tube extension is
attached to the camera.
• At higher ISO settings, noise in image edges may be conspicuous.
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Noise reduction
This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures.
When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to
appear in images. When [NOISE REDUCTION] is set to [ON], the camera
automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting
time is approximately twice as long as usual.
For more information about noise generated in images during long exposures,
refer to P. 46.
OFF
ON
1 Menu[][NOISE REDUCTION]
[ON]
2 Press the i button.
3 Take the picture.
• The noise-reduction process is activated after
shooting.
• The card access lamp blinks during the noisereduction process. You cannot take more
pictures until the card access lamp goes out.
• [busy] is displayed on the viewfinder while noise
reduction is operating.
Notes
• When the mode is set to (, [NOISE REDUCTION] is fixed to [ON].
• When [NOISE REDUCTION] is set to [ON], sequential shooting is not available.
• This function may not work effectively with some shooting conditions or subjects.
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Color space
This function lets you select how colors are reproduced on the monitor or
printer. The first character in image file names indicates the current color
space. g "File name" (P. 131)
Pmdd0000.jpg
P: sRGB
_ : Adobe RGB
[sRGB] Standardized color space for Windows
[Adobe RGB] Color space that can be set by Adobe Photoshop
1 Menu [][COLOR SPACE]
2 Use to select [sRGB] or [Adobe RGB].
3 Press the i button.
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Anti-shock
This diminishes camera shake caused by vibrations when the mirror moves.
You can select the interval from the time the mirror is raised until the shutter is
released.
1 Menu [][ANTI-SHOCK]
2 Use to select [OFF] or [1SEC] -
[30SEC].
3 Press the i button.
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Playback
One of the big advantages of a digital camera is that as soon
as you take a picture, you can see how it looks right away.
That means that if the picture is out of focus or just hasn’t
turned out the way you want, you can erase it and try again.
With a film camera, on the other hand, you won’t know if there
is a problem with the picture until you get the film developed.
Because a digital camera lets you erase those unwanted
images, you can keep more memory free to store images and
take more shots. You can also protect images that you do not
want to erase.
Another benefit is that you can edit recorded images: change
colors to black and white or sepia, change the resolution,
attach to e-mail, etc. So take advantage of your digital
camera’s benefits and have fun taking great pictures.
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Single-frame playback
There are several different ways to view and edit images. However, before
using any of these functions, follow step 1 below.
1 Press the q (playback) button.
• The monitor turns off after about 1
minute if no operations are
performed. After about 1 hour without
being used, the camera will turn off
automatically. Turn on the camera
again.
The last recorded image appears.
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2 Use to select images you want to view.
Playback
a Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames back.
b Displays the previous
frame.
c Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames ahead.
• To exit the playback mode, press the q button.
• Pressing the shutter button halfway resumes the shooting mode.
q button
d Displays the next
frame.
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Close-up playback
This function lets you enlarge images
displayed on the monitor.
This is useful when you want to check the
details in an image.
1 Each time you rotate the control
dial toward U, the image is
enlarged in steps of 2x - 14x.
• Rotating the control dial toward G
restores the previous image size.
Changing close-up position
1 During close-up playback, use
in the direction you want to
move.
• If the image reaches the end,
[\]^ disappears.
U
Control dial
INFO button
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Playback
Entire image
Display area
Displaying close-up position
1 Press the INFO button during
close-up playback.
• The part you have enlarged is
displayed with a frame.
Frame-by-frame playback during close-up
1 Press the INFO button.
2 Use bd to select images you want to view.
3 To apply close-up to the image or return to the original size, press
the INFO button.
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Light box display
You can view multiple images simultaneously during close-up (g P. 99).
This is useful if you want to check images you recorded using bracketing.
1 Press the V (one-touch WB)
button during single-frame
playback. The image is enlarged by
10 times and displayed within a
frame.
• Use to select the part of the picture
you want to enlarge and press the V
button again. Close-up playback is
possible.
2 Press the (AF frame selection)
button.
• The frame that you enlarge first will be
displayed in the left half of the screen,
and the next frame will be enlarged
with the same magnification in the right
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Playback
half of the screen.
3 Use bd to select an image.
• You can protect, erase or copy the
image.
4 Press the button to return to close-up single-frame playback.
V button
button
Notes
• It is not possible to change the magnification during light box display.
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