Panasonic DMC-LC1GN User Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Instructions

Model No.DMC-LC1GN

Before use, please read these

instructions completely.

VQT0H07

Safety

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Safety

• Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

• SD Logo is a trademark.

• Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor/Viewfinder screen. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded pictures.

Contents

Safety

Information for Your Safety ................. 2

Preparation

Standard Accessories ......................... 5

Names of the Components ................. 7

Charging the Battery........................... 9

About the Battery .............................. 10

Inserting the Battery.......................... 11

Removing the Battery........................ 12

Using the AC Adaptor ....................... 13

About the Card.................................. 14

Inserting the Card.............................. 15

Removing the Card........................... 16

Attaching the MC Protector/

Lens Cap/Lens Hood/Hood Cap.... 17

Attaching the Strap............................ 19

Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)..... 20

Date Printing ..................................... 21

Setup Menu....................................... 22

Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder .... 26

About the Exposure........................... 28

Operational Mode Dial and Metering

Mode Dial ...................................... 29

Setting the Exposure......................... 30

Shutter Speed and Aperture Value ... 33

Recording pictures (basic)

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus....... 34

Taking Pictures

with Manual Focus......................... 40

Checking the Recorded Picture

(Review) ........................................ 42

Using the Optical Zoom..................... 43

Taking Pictures

using the Built-in Flash .................. 44

Compensating the Exposure............. 47

Taking Pictures

using Auto Bracket ........................ 48

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer.... 49

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .... 50

Playback (basic)

Playing Back Pictures ....................... 51

9 Pictures Multi Playback .................. 53

Using the Playback Zoom ................. 54

Deleting Pictures............................... 55

Recording pictures (advanced)

Recording Motion Images ................. 58

FUNCTION Menu.............................. 60

Setting the White Balance................. 61

Setting the White Balance manually

(White set) .....................................63

Finely Adjusting the White Balance... 64

Changing the Picture Size................. 65

Changing the Quality......................... 66

Taking Pictures using the Spot AF .... 67

Setting ISO Sensitivity....................... 68

Taking Pictures with Audio................ 69

Using the Digital Zoom ......................70

Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro ... 71 Adjusting the Quality of the Picture

(Picture Adjustment) ...................... 72

Creating Flip Animation..................... 73

Playback (advanced)

Playing Back Pictures with Audio ...... 76

Playing Back Motion Images............. 77

Rotating the Picture........................... 78

Setting the Picture to be Printed

and the Number of Prints

(DPOF Print Setting)...................... 79

Preventing Accidental Erasure of the

Picture............................................ 84

Playing Back with Slide Show ........... 86

Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures

(Audio Dubbing)............................. 88

Resizing the Pictures......................... 89

Trimming the Pictures ....................... 91

Formatting the Card .......................... 93

Playing Back Pictures

with a TV Screen ........................... 94

Before Connecting with USB

Connection Cable .......................... 95

Connecting to a PC

(Mass Storage) .............................. 97

Connecting to a PC (PTP)................. 98

Connecting to a Printer.................... 100

Using a Printer (PictBridge)............. 101

Using a Printer (USB Direct-Print)... 103

Others

Using the External Flash................. 105

Using the Wide Conversion Lens/

Close-up Lens ............................. 108

After Use ......................................... 110

Screen Display................................ 111

The Menu Items .............................. 113

Cautions for Use ............................. 115

Approximate number of recordable

pictures and the size.................... 119

Message Display............................. 120

Troubleshooting .............................. 121

Specifications.................................. 123

Preparation

Standard Accessories

Before using your camera, check the contents.

∫ SD Memory Card (16 MB)

RP-SD016B

(In the text, it is indicated as “Card”)

∫ Battery Pack

CGR-S602E

(In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”)

∫ Battery Charger/AC Adaptor

DE-972B

(In the text, it is indicated as

“AC Adaptor”)

∫ AC Ca bl e

K2CJ2DA00002 or K2CJ2DA00011

∫ DC Cable

K2GH2DB00003

∫ AV C a ble

K1V204C10001

∫ USB Connection Cable

K1HA05CD0004

∫ Lens Cap

VYK1F94

∫ CD-ROM

Preparation

∫ Remote Shutter

DMW-RS1

∫ Strap

VFC4037

∫ Lens Hood

VYQ2884

∫ Hood Cap

VYK1C96

∫ MC Protector

(Filter diameter: 69 mm)

DMW-LMC69

• Please order VYC0913 as repair parts.

• Please order VYC0917 as repair parts.

Preparation

Names of the Components

1 542 3 6

8 13111210 1

15 16 17 1918

1 Lens 2 Microphone (P59, P69) 3 White Balance Sensor 4 Self-timer Indicator (P49) 5Flash 6 AF Sensor

7 Viewfinder (P26) 8 Flash Open Button (P44)

9 [EVF/LCD] Button (P26) 10 [DISPLAY] Button (P26) 11 Exposure Compensation (P47)/Auto

Bracket (P48)/Flash Output

Adjustment (P45) Button 12 [FUNCTION] Button (P60) 13 Power Indicator (P22, P35) 14 Camera Switch (P22, P34) 15 LCD Monitor (P26, P111) 16 [MENU] Button (P22) 17 Delete Button (P55) 18 Cursor Buttons

3/Self-timer Button (P49)

4/[REVIEW] Button (P42)

2 Button

1 Button

19 Speaker (P76) 20 Command Dial

21 22 23

25 28 29

21 Zoom Ring (P43) 22 Focus Ring (P34, P40) 23 Aperture Ring (P30) 24 Metering Mode Dial (P29) 25 Hot Shoe (P105)

26 Shutter Speed Dial (P30) 27 Operational Mode Dial (P29) 28 Shutter Button (P34) 29 Flash Button (P44)

37 38

Preparation

3230 31

30 Focus Ring Button (P34, P40) 31 Aperture Ring Button (P30) 32 Diopter Adjustment Dial (P27) 33 [USB] Socket (5pin) (P97) 34 [DC IN] Socket (P13) 35 [AV OUT/REMOTE] Socket (P94) 36 Terminal Door

34 35

37 Strap Eyelet (P19) 38 Card Slot (P15) 39 Card Door (P15)

40 Battery Door (P11) 41 Battery Door Open/Close Lever

(P11) 42 Tripod Receptacle

PEN

40 41 42

2 3

ª Battery Charger/AC Adaptor

(P9, P13)

1 [AC IN] Terminal 2 Battery Attachment Part 3 [POWER] Indicator 4 [CHARGE] Indicator 5 [DC OUT] Terminal

Charging the Battery

Charge the battery before using.

Preparation

1 Connect the AC cable.

• The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown below.

• The [POWER] indicator A lights.

• The battery cannot be charged when the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor.

2 Attach the battery to the AC

adaptor.

3 Detach the battery.

Suggestions/Tips

• After use, be sure to disconnect the AC cable.

• The battery becomes warm after use/ charge or during charge. The camera also becomes warm during use. However, it is not a malfunction.

• The battery and AC adaptor are designed only for this camera. Do not use them with any other equipment.

• Do not disassemble or alter the AC adaptor.

• The battery cannot be charged in the camera with the AC adaptor connected.

• Put the battery along the mark horizontally and slide the battery.

• When the [CHARGE] Indicator B lights, charging starts.

• When the [CHARGE] indicator B turns off (in about 110 minutes), charging is finished.

Preparation

About the Battery

ª Battery indication

The remaining battery power appears on the screen. (This does not appear when using AC adaptor)

> > >

(The indication turns red and blinks): Recharge or replace the battery.

ª Charging time and available recording time

Measured under the following conditions:

• Temperature: 25°C/Humidity: 60

• Recording once every 30 seconds, flash every other record.

• Using the battery (supplied) and 16 MB SD Memory Card (supplied) [Picture size: 2560k1920/Quality: Fine (When deleting all pictures after full use)]

Charging time

Supplied battery

Approx. 110 min.

The recording time (recordable number) and playback time depend on the condition.

Continuous recording/playback time (recordable number)

Recording with LCD monitor Approx. 180 min. (equal to 360 still pictures)

Recording with Viewfinder Approx. 220 min. (equal to 440 still pictures)

Playback with LCD monitor Approx. 340 min.

ª Charging environment and charging error

• Charge the battery under temperature of 10– 35°C. (The battery should also be the same temperature.)

• When charging starts, the [CHARGE] indicator lights. If the charging error occurs, the [CHARGE] indicator blinks at about 1 second cycles. In this case, disconnect the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet, remove the battery and ensure both room and battery temperature are not too low or high and then charge it again. If the problem persists, consult the dealer or your nearest servicentre.

• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even if the battery is properly charged, the life of the battery may be expired. Buy a new battery.

• The performance of the battery may be temporarily deteriorated and the operating time may become shorter under low temperature such as skiing grounds.

Inserting the Battery

Preparation

• Check if the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

Preparation

1 Slide the lever to open the battery

door.

OPEN

2 Insert the battery fully until the

lock 1 pops on the battery.

3 Close the battery door and then

slide the battery door open/close lever.

OPEN

• Hold both sides of the battery when inserting.

Removing the Battery

Preparation

• Check if the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

Preparation

1 Slide the lever to open the battery

door.

OPEN

2 Push the lock 1 to remove the

battery.

3 Close the battery door and then

slide the battery door open/close lever.

OPEN

Suggestions/Tips

• If you will not use the camera for a long time, remove the battery.

• After the fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for max. 3 months after the battery was removed, in accordance with the elapsed time after the battery is inserted. (The time may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will be lost. In this case, set the clock again. (P20)

• The supplied battery is designed only for this camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.

Preparation

Using the AC Adaptor

You can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge by connecting to an AC adaptor.

Preparation

• Check if the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

1 Connect the AC cable.

2 Slide the terminal door to open.

3 Connect the DC cable.

Suggestions/Tips

• Use the supplied DC cable. If you use other DC cables, it may cause a malfunction.

• The camera becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• Disconnect the AC adaptor and DC cable when the camera is not in use.

• The battery cannot be charged in the camera even if the AC adaptor is connected.

About the Card

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Preparation

ª Access to the card

When the card is accessed, the card access indication 1 lights.

When the card access indication 1 lights, do not:

• turn the camera off.

• remove the battery or the card.

• disconnect the DC cable if you use the AC adaptor.

The card and the data may be damaged and the camera may not operate normally.

It is possible that pictures stored on the card can be damaged due to accidental erasure, static electricity, electrical noise or a defective card. We recommend storing precious data to your PC’s hard drive. (P97)

ª SD Memory Card (supplied) and

MultiMediaCard (optional)

The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external memory cards. The reading/writing speed of an SD Memory Card is fast. The SD Memory Card is equipped with a Write-Protect switch A that can inhibit writing and formatting a card. (When the switch is slid to the [LOCK] side, it is not possible to write or delete data on the card and format it. When the switch is unlocked, these functions become available.)

SD Memory Card

MultiMediaCard

Suggestions/Tips

• The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD Memory Card. When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than advertised.

• After recording motion images using the MultiMediaCard, the card access indication may appear for a while, but this is not a malfunction.

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Inserting the Card

Preparation

• Check if the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

Preparation

1 Slide the card door to open.

2 Insert the card with the label

facing the rear of the camera until it clicks.

• Insert the card, pressing gently until it locks in place. If the card will not insert freely, it may be reversed. Do not force the card.

• Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card.

3 Close and slide the card door.

Removing the Card

Preparation

• Check if the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

Preparation

1 Slide the card door to open.

2 Push the card until it clicks then

pull the card out upright.

3 Close and slide the card door.

Suggestions/Tips

• The card and the data may be damaged if it is removed while the camera is on.

• If the card door cannot be completely closed, remove the card and insert it again.

• If the card cannot be fully inserted, check the direction of the card.

• We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine card.)

• The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.

• Do not open the card door during the access to the card. (P14)

Preparation

Attaching the MC Protector/Lens Cap/Lens Hood/Hood Cap

Preparation

• Check if the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

ª Attaching the MC Protector

1 Attach the MC protector.

• The MC protector is a transparent filter which affects neither the colours nor the amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens.

• You can also attach the lens hood.

ª Attaching the lens cap

1 Attach the lens cap.

• When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.

• When using the MC protector, you can also attach the lens cap.

Preparation

ª Attaching the lens hood/hood cap

1 1 Attach the lens hood.

2 Attach the hood cap.

• The camera is turned upside down in the figure above.

• In bright sunlight or when there is backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting.

• The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.

• When using the MC protector, you can also attach the lens hood.

• When detaching the lens hood, refer to P110.

• When attaching the lens hood, use the dedicated hood cap. You cannot use the lens cap.

• When taking pictures with flash, photo flash is interrupted by the lens hood and the bottom of the screen becomes dark. (vignetting effect)

• When taking pictures with flash, we recommend detaching the lens hood.

• Consult the dealer or your nearest servicentre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)

Suggestions/Tips

• If the MC protector is dropped, it may be damaged. Be careful not to drop it.

• Be careful not to lose the lens cap.

• You can also attach the ND filter (DMW-LND69; optional) by following the procedure for attaching the MC protector. The ND filter reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the colour balance.

• You cannot attach the MC protector and the ND filter at the same time.

Attaching the Strap

Preparation

1 1 Pressing both sides of the

cover.

2 Pull out the black strap holder

completely.

2 Detach the black strap holder from

the metal fitting.

3 Pass the metal fitting through the

eyelet of the camera.

4 Rotate the black strap holder in

the opposite direction until it clicks.

5 Slide the cover until it is attached

firmly.

• When the black strap holder is completely detached, attach it again as above.

• Attach the strap to the other side of the camera being careful not to twist it.

• Attach the strap so that you can see

UMIX” logo.

“L

• Check if the strap is firmly attached to the camera.

Preparation

SETU

CUSTOM SET.

CLOCK SET

SET

Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)

ª Initial Use

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the clock setting screen appears.

PLEASE SET THE CLOCK

CLOCK SET

• When pressing the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 2 appears. Set the clock on it.

• The above screen disappears in about 5 seconds. Start from step 1 to set the clock.

1 Select [CLOCK SET] from the

[SETUP] menu. (P22)

MF ASSI

NO.RESE

ELE

MEN

REVIEW

REVIEWREVIEW

2 Set date and time.

CLOCK SET

JAN

0010

D/M/Y

2004

EXITSETSELECT

REVIEW

• 2/1: Select the desired item.

• 3/4: Set date and time.

REVIEW

Preparation

3 Select [D/M/Y], [M/D/Y] or [Y/M/D].

CLOCK SET

10:00111.

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting.

ª Date Printing

• You can set the date printing in DPOF print setting on this camera. (P83)

• Using the supplied software, [SD Viewer for DSC], it is possible to have the date imprinted on the picture. For details, please read the supplied operating instructions for PC connection.

• When you ask photo studios for printing, be sure to order the printing of the date. For further information, ask a photo studio. Depending on the store, it may not be printed.

D/M/Y

REVIEW

JAN

.2004

EXITSETSELECT

Suggestions/Tips

• You can set the year from 2000 to

2099. The 24-hour system is used.

Setup Menu

Preparation

1 Turn the camera on.

OFF

2 Press the [MENU] button.

REC

W.BALANCE

WB ADJUST.

PICT.SIZE QUALITY

3 Select the [SETUP] Menu.

REC SETUP

MONITOR AUTO REVIEW

REVIEW

BEEP POWER SAVE

SETUP

AUTO

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EXITSETSELECT

OFF

2MIN.

4 Select the desired item.

REVIEW

5 Set the desired value.

REVIEW

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

REC SETUP

MONITOR

AUTO REVIEW

OFF 1SEC. 3SEC. ZOOM

BEEP POWER SAVE

2MIN.

EXITSETSELECT

REC SETUP

MONITOR

AUTO REVIEW

OFF 1SEC. 3SEC. ZOOM

BEEP POWER SAVE

2MIN.

EXITSETSELECT

Preparation

You can control the following items on [SETUP] menu.

Menu Functions

MONITOR/ FINDER

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (when pictures appear on the LCD monitor) or Viewfinder (when pictures appear on the Viewfinder) in 7 steps.

AUTO REVIEW°

• [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically

appear.

• [1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second.

• [3SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 3 seconds.

• [ZOOM]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second. Then it is enlarged 4 times and appears for about 1 second. Pictures in burst mode, auto bracket, pictures with audio and pictures with setting the quality to [ ] are not enlarged even if [ZOOM]

RAW

is selected.

• In Motion image mode, auto review function is not

activated.

• When pictures are recorded in burst mode, with auto

bracket or with setting the quality to [ ], the auto review function works while the card is recorded regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.)

• When using pictures with audio, the auto review function

works while recording the audio or the data into the card regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.)

RAW

Recording mode only

Preparation

Menu Functions

BEEP You can set [BEEP] and [SHUTTER] in the recording mode,

and [BEEP] in playback mode.

• Setting on [BEEP] (Setting on [BEEP] in recording mode)

• [ ]: The operational sound turns high.

• [ ]: The operational sound turns low.

• [ ]: The operational sound turns off.

• Setting on the shutter sound

• You can select the shutter sound from [ ], [ ] and

[].

1 2

• When the shutter speed is slower than 1/8, the shutter sound beeps both times when the shutter is opened and closed in recording.

POWER SAVE

• [2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]: The camera is automatically turned off if it has not been used for a predetermined amount of time. (Press the shutter button or turn the camera off and on to cancel the power save mode.)

• [OFF]: The camera is not automatically turned off.

• When using the AC adaptor/connecting to a PC/

connecting to a printer/recording motion images/playing back motion images/during Slide Show, the power save mode is not activated.

MF ASSIST°

In manual focus, assistance screen appears on the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. (P40)

CUSTOM

SET. NO.RESET°

Use this to set the menus which you want to include in the FUNCTION menu. (P60)

Set this when you want to start the file number of the next picture from 0001. (The folder number is renewed and the file number starts from 0001.)

• The folder number can be assigned from 100 to 999.

When the folder number reaches to 999, it cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card after saving the data on a PC or other.

°1 Recording mode only

Preparation

Menu Functions

CLOCK SET Change the date and time. (P20)

RESET°

The camera is reset to the initial settings. However, the

folder number and the clock settings are not changed. USB MODE Set before connecting to a PC or a printer. (P95) LANGUAGE Set to the language on the menu screen from the following

7 languages.

Set to the desired language with 2/1 and determine it with

4/[REVIEW].

• [ENGLISH]: The menu screen in English

• [DEUTSCH]: The menu screen in German

• [FRANÇAIS]: The menu screen in French

• [ESPAÑOL]: The menu screen in Spanish

• [ITALIANO]: The menu screen in Italian

• [ ]: The menu screen in Chinese (Simplified)

• [ ]: The menu screen in Japanese

• When you set to other language by mistake, select [ ] from the menu icons to set the desired language.

PLAY ON

LCD°

When Viewfinder is selected in the recording mode, the picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor in review or playback. (P27)

VOLUME°

The volume of speakers can be adjusted in 7 steps.

• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the speakers of the TV is not changed.

VIDEO OUT°

• [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system.

• [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. (P94)

°1 Recording mode only °2 Playback mode only

Preparation

Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

The LCD monitor of the camera is easy to be viewed out of doors because the LCD monitor reflects sunlight to use it as a backlight.

ª Switching the screen to be turned

Press the [EVF/LCD] button to switch to the screen you would like to turn on.

OPEN

EVF/LCD

DISPLAY

FUNCTION

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A LCD monitor (LCD) B Viewfinder (EVF)

• When the LCD monitor turns on, the Viewfinder turns off. (and vice versa)

ª Selecting the screen to be used

Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch the screen to be used.

• When the menu screen appears, during multi playback or during playback zoom, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated.

In recording mode

2560

C Display D Display with histogram E Nondisplay (Recording guide line) F Nondisplay

¢Histogram

In playback mode

2560

100_0001

1/19

10:00 1.JAN.2004 10:00 1.JAN.2004

F2.8 1/25

2560

100_0001

ISO100

G Display H Display with recording information

and histogram

I Nondisplay

1/19

AUTO

Preparation

ª Diopter adjustment

This feature is useful for users who wear corrective lenses and prefer to use the Viewfinder.

Preparation

• Press the [EVF/LCD] button to display the Viewfinder.

1 Adjust the diopter, rotating the

diopter adjustment dial.

ª Monitor priority

When setting [PLAY ON LCD] (P25) to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu, the LCD monitor is turned on in the following cases. You can save the time to switch the display to the LCD monitor even when using the Viewfinder in recording.

• When the recording mode is switched to playback mode

• When reviewing pictures (P42)

• When turning the camera on in playback mode

ª Recording guide line

You can achieve balanced pictures by aligning the subject on the cross point of the horizontal and vertical guide lines. You can also take pictures easily by adjusting the horizon to the guide line.

You can take pictures with well-designed composition by watching the size and the balance of subjects.

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Preparation

About the Exposure

• A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.

• It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed.

• It is very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and shutter speed are available, especially in those situations where automatic exposure may be difficult due to uneven lighting. Using the histogram feature will allow you to get the best performance from the camera.

• When the values are concentrated to the left as A, the picture is under exposed.

• When the values in the histogram are distributed as B, the exposure is adequate and the brightness is well-balanced.

• When the values are concentrated to the right as C, the picture is over exposed.

ª Example of histogram

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100_0001

1/19

ISO100

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100_0001

ISO100

2560

100_0001

ISO100

AUTO

1/19

AUTO

1/19

AUTO

F2.8 1/200

10:00 1.JAN.2004

F2.8 1/100

10:00 1.JAN.2004

F2.8 1/50

10:00 1.JAN.2004

Suggestions/Tips

• When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the following conditions, the histogram is displayed in yellow.

– When the flash is activated – When the flash is closed

• When the brightness of the screen is not correctly displayed in dark places

• When the exposure is not adequately adjusted in dark places

• The histogram does not appear when in Motion image mode, during multi playback and playback zoom.

• The histogram in recording and playback may not match each other.

• The histogram in this camera does not match the one displayed in image editing software on PC, etc.

• The histogram in the recording mode is an approximation.

A Under Exposed B Properly Exposed C Over Exposed

¢Histogram

Preparation

Operational Mode Dial and Metering Mode Dial

ª Operational mode dial

You can switch to the recording mode (single/burst) and the playback mode.

: Single mode (P34) : Burst mode (P50) : Playback mode (P51)

ª Metering mode dial

You can switch to the following metering methods.

Metering mode

[] Multiple

[] Centre weighted

Details of setting

The camera automatically evaluates the whole screen and optimizes the exposure. Usually, we recommend using this metering mode.

This evenly evaluates the whole of the screen pointing to the subject on the centre of the screen.

[] Spot

This evaluates the subject on the spot metering target.

Preparation

560

Setting the Exposure

You can set the exposure by setting the aperture ring and the shutter speed dial.

ª Aperture-priority AE mode [ ]

[ 35mm EQIV. ]

AF-Macro

2.8

2–8s

125

2000

250

1000

500

A: the aperture ring B: the shutter speed dial C: the aperture ring button

• When adjusting the aperture ring to [A] or changing the position from [A] to other, rotate the aperture ring with pressing the aperture ring button C.

ª Programme AE mode [ ]

The exposure is automatically set by the camera.

Adjust the aperture ring and the shutter speed dial to [A].

When you want the background to be in sharp focus, set the aperture value to a higher number. The higher the aperture value, the smaller the aperture opening will be. For a soft focus background, set the aperture number to a lower number which corresponds to a larger aperture opening. The shutter speed is changed according to the aperture value.

Adjust the aperture ring between 2 and 11, and the shutter speed dial to [A].

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ª Shutter-priority AE mode [ ]

When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to slower shutter speed. The aperture value is changed according to the shutter speed.

Adjust the aperture ring to [A] and the shutter speed dial between 2000 and 2–8s.

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