Ricoh CAPLIO RR1 User Manual

Chapter

2

SHOOTING

Basic Shooting ...................................................... 44

Operation Flow ............................................................ 44

Selecting a Shooting Mode .......................................... 45

Selecting a Recording Destination ............................... 46

Selecting an Image Quality Mode ................................47

Checking the Position of the Subject ........................... 48

Setting the Size of the Subject (Zoom) ........................ 50

Shooting (Still Picture Mode) ....................................... 51

Special Shooting Functions .................................. 55

Text Shooting ............................................................... 55

Sound Recording ......................................................... 56

Continuous Shooting ................................................... 56

Motion Picture Recording ............................................ 57

Still Picture/Text Shooting with Sound ......................... 58

Changing Flash Modes ................................................60

Setting the Exposure Compensation ........................... 62

Changing the White Balance ....................................... 64

Using the Self-Timer .................................................... 67

Close-up Shooting (Macro Mode) ................................68

Setting the Focus .........................................................70

Red-Eye Reduction Mode ............................................ 72

Changing the ISO Setting ............................................ 73

Date Imprinting ............................................................ 74

Split-Screen Mode ....................................................... 75

Sharpness Mode ......................................................... 79

Monochrome Mode ...................................................... 80

Negative Mode ............................................................. 81

Interval Shooting .......................................................... 82

Auto Bracket Shooting ................................................. 83

Switching to Non-compressed Mode ........................... 84

Changing the Exposure Metering System

(Photometry) ................................................................ 86

Increasing the Shutter Speed (S Mode) ...................... 87

Setting the Time Exposure Mode.................................88

Basic Shooting

This section explains the general operation flow and
basic shooting instructions.

Operation Flow

To record an image, follow the steps below.

Turn on the Camera

Press the power switch to turn the camera
on. → (p.30)

Select a Shooting Mode

Select a shooting mode

• • • • ). For basic shooting,

(
set the mode dial to
mode. → (p.45)

Select the Recording Destination

(Still Picture)

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Select internal memory (
SmartMedia memory card ( ). → (p.46)

Select an Image Quality Mode

Choose from nine image quality modes

/ • / • / ).

(
→ (p.47)

Check the Position of the Subject

Check the position of the subject in the
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. → (p.48)

Set the Size of the Subject

Use the zoom lever to select the size of the
subject. → (p.50)

Shoot

Press the shutter release button to record
the image. (p.51)

) or

Selecting a Shooting Mode

The camera offers five shooting modes

• • • • ). Select the mode best suited to

(
your photographic needs.
The explanation below is based on
mode.

(Still Picture)

1

Set the mode dial to [ ].

The recording setting will be displayed on the LCD
panel and on the LCD monitor.

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● Changing the LCD Monitor Display

You can change the display on the LCD monitor by
pressing the DISPLAY button. The display changes in
the following sequence each time the DISPLAY button
is pressed: Simple Display → Detailed Data Display →
Grid Display → No display.

See

•“How to Use the Mode Dial”
(p.31).

See

• LCD Monitor Display
(Shooting mode) (p.46).

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Tips

LCD Monitor Display (Shooting Mode)

Each time the DISPLAY button is pressed, the
information displayed on the LCD monitor when
recording an image, such as the shooting mode,
image quality mode and recordable picture count,
changes.

● In Still Picture Mode

Simple display Detailed data display

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No display Grid display

You can use the grid as a guide when

deciding the composition of the picture.

* If you are using Sound mode or Motion Picture

mode ( , ) and the recordable time will
appear on the initial display or detailed data
display.

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Selecting a Recording Destination

Select whether to record files in the internal memory or
on the SmartMedia memory card mounted in the
camera.

Display Description

Records to the internal memory

Records to the SmartMedia memory card

1

Press the button and select the
recording destination ( • ).

The recording destination changes each time the

button is pressed.

The selected recording destination will be
displayed.

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Selecting an Image Quality Mode

The camera offers the following image quality modes.
Select the mode best suited to your photographic
needs.

Note

• If a SmartMedia memory card
is mounted in the camera
when it is turned on, the
mark will be displayed. To set
the internal memory as the
recording destination, enable
the keep settings mode. See
“Keep Settings” (p.121).

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Shooting

LCD Panel LCD Monitor

/ 2272 × 1704F, 2272 × 1704N, 2272 × 1704E

/ 1120 × 840F, 1120 × 840N, 1120 × 840E

/ 640 × 480F, 640 × 480N, 640 × 480E

• The recordable picture count varies as you switch the image
quality mode.

• The factory default setting is .

1

Press the button and select an image
quality mode.

The image quality mode changes each time you
press the

button.

Note

• To use the non-compressed
mode (NC), set the mode on
the shooting mode menu. See
“Switching to Non­Compressed Mode” (p.84).

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The selected image quality mode will be displayed.
The image quality mode setting will be saved even
when the power is turned off.

Image quality mode
Displayed when the
DISPLAY button is
pressed to display the
detailed data. See “LCD
Monitor Display
(Shooting Mode)” (p.46)

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Note

• Image sizes are 2272 × 1704
pixels, 1120 × 840 pixels and
640 × 480 pixels. With this
product and in this manual, the
number of pixels is shown as

, and .

• For the number of recordable
images by image quality mode,
see “Recording Capacities”
(p.142).

● Data Guide

Image Quality

(Compression

Size (No.
of Pixels)

2272 × 1704 Approx. Approx. Approx.

1120 × 840

640 × 480

Rate)

Fine Normal Economy

1.5 MB/ 726 KB/ 363 KB/
image image image
Approx. Approx. Approx.
470 KB/ 235 KB/ 118 KB/
image image image
Approx. Approx. Approx.
152 KB/ 72 KB/ 40 KB/
image image image

Checking the Position of the Subject

Check the position of your subject through the viewfinder
or on the LCD monitor.

■ Viewing Through the Viewfinder

Aim the camera at the subject while looking through the
viewfinder.

● Shooting Scope

Frame the subject within the viewfinder.

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● Autofocus Field

Located in the center of the viewfinder and roughly
corresponding to the area shown on the right, the
autofocus field determines the focal distance.

■ Viewing on the LCD Monitor

Aim the camera at the subject while looking at the LCD
monitor.

● Shooting Scope

Frame the subject within the LCD monitor screen.

● Autofocus Field

Located in the center of the LCD monitor screen
and roughly corresponding to the area shown on
the right, the autofocus field determines the focal
distance.

Note

• The shaded area and dotted
lines are shown for illustration
purposes only and do not
actually appear in the
viewfinder or on the LCD
monitor.

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Shooting

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Setting the Size of the Subject (Zoom)

By moving the zoom lever, you can vary the size of the
subject without changing the distance between yourself
and the subject (zoom range is equivalent to 35 ­105mm in 35mm camera format).

1

Move the zoom lever to or .

Move to to increase the size of the subject
(TELE), and move to
the subject (WIDE).

The zoom indication bar will be displayed on the
LCD monitor.
Adjust the subject to the desired size.

to decrease the size of

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TELE

WIDE

■ Digital Zoom Function

If you keep moving the zoom lever to when the
camera is set on
Image quality mode is
maximum telephoto position or the camera is in
macro mode (
function is triggered to magnify your shot 1.4 times,

1.8 times or 3.6 times.
To disable the digital zoom function, move the
zoom lever to

(Still Picture) mode and the

and the lens is at the

is displayed), the digital zoom

.

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1.8

WIDE

TELE

TELE

TELE

1.8

1.8

WIDE

WIDE

Magnification

Note

• The digital zoom function can be used when the Image quality mode

• When using the digital zoom function, decide the composition using

. It cannot be used in the following situations:

is
– when the shooting mode is set on

(Continuous Shooting) or (Motion Picture) mode

– when the image quality mode is set on non-compressed (NC)

the LCD monitor before shooting.

(Sound), (Text),

Shooting (Still Picture Mode)

Hold the camera correctly to keep it steady.

2

Shooting

1

Aim the camera at your subject.

2

Use the zoom lever to set the size of the
subject.

See

•“Checking the Position of the Subject” (p.48)

•“Setting the Size of the Subject (Zoom)” (p.50)

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Note

• Use macro mode to shoot
subjects closer than 24 cm (9.4
inches). See “Close-up
Shooting (Macro Mode)” (p.68).

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3

Press the shutter release button lightly
with your fingertip.

The shutter release button works in a two-step
action. When you press it lightly (halfway), the
autofocus function is triggered to determine the
focal distance. Keep the camera as steady as
possible to prevent camera shake.

Note

• The subject will be out of
focus when the AF LED
flashes and the indicator

on the LCD monitor
turns red. Use the focus
lock function. See “Focus
Lock Shooting” (p.54).

• If the [SLOW SHUTTER]
message is displayed, you
are recommended to shoot
with the flash or use S
mode to avoid camera
shake which tends to occur
in this situation. See
“Changing Flash Modes”
(p.60) or “Increasing the
Shutter Speed (S Mode)”
(p.87).

• If the [!AE] message is
displayed, the image is
overexposed, but you can
take the picture by pressing
the shutter release button
down fully.

Note

• The flash LED (red) blinks and
the LCD monitor is cleared
while the flash is charging.
Pictures cannot be taken in
this state.

The AF LED (green) will light and the indicator
on the LCD monitor will turn to green when the
subject is in focus. The focus, exposure and white
balance settings are set at this point.

● Flash LED

The flash LED (red) lights when you press the
shutter release button lightly in low light conditions.

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4

Press the shutter release button down fully
without removing your finger.

A beep will sound and the picture you have taken
appears on the LCD monitor before it is recorded.

Note

• Moving the camera before the
beep sounds may result in a
blurred image.

• You can incorporate sound into
your recording. See “Still
Picture/Text Shooting with
Sound” (p.58).

How to Cancel Recording

When you press down the shutter release button
fully, the shot image will appear on the LCD monitor.
To cancel recording, press the

button, and then
press the shutter release button when the cancel
confirmation message is displayed.

ERASE THIS IMAGE?

START:RELEASE
CANCEL:CANCEL

You can change the image confirmation time as desired.
See “Changing LCD Confirmation Time” (p.122).

■ When Focusing is Difficult

You may experience difficulty focusing on the following
subjects:

• Objects with little or no contrast (such as the sky,
white walls, and car hoods)

• Flat two-dimensional objects with only horizontal lines
and no significant protrusions or indentations

• Fast-moving targets

• Low brightness objects (in dark places)

• Strongly backlit objects and objects struck by strong

reflected light

• Flickering objects (such as fluorescent lights)

Important

Note

• Do not open the battery cover or
card door or detach the AC
adapter (optional) during
recording.

• The AF LED and the flash LED
will blink while the image is
being recorded. Do not rotate
the mode dial or turn off the
power until recording has been
completed.

It is not possible to use the

/ button or use the
MENU button to display the
menu screen while an image is
being recorded.

Note

• The camera will turn off
automatically (auto power off) to
conserve the battery if it is left
idle (no buttons operated) for a
preset time. When you require
more time to compose a shot,
disable the auto power off
feature. See “Auto Power Off
Setting” (p.123).

• When using the camera for an
extended period of time, have a
spare battery or AC adapter
(optional) handy.

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When shooting subjects like these, focus on another
subject that is located at about the same distance and
then aim at the target with that focus setting. See
“Focus Lock Shooting” (p.54) “Setting the Focus” (p.70).

Focus Lock Shooting

Tips

Usually, the auto focus function focuses the
camera on the subject that appears in the
autofocus field on the LCD monitor or in the
viewfinder. If the subject is located outside the
autofocus field, it may appear blurred in the
resulting shot. Use the focus lock to ensure
accurate focusing on the subject.

1. Bring the subject on which you wish to focus
into the autofocus field.

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2. Press the shutter release button halfway and
hold the button pressed when the AF LED
lights green and the indicator on the
LCD monitor turns green.

Focusing, exposure and white balance will be
locked.

3. Decide the composition of the shot by
moving the camera with the shutter release
button held, and then press the shutter
release button down fully.

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Special Shooting Functions

This section explains the various shooting functions.
Depending on which shooting mode you choose, the
functions which can be used will vary. Refer to the
following table.

Shooting

Mode

Shooting Function

With Sound p.58 쑗 쎹 쑗 쎹쎹
Focus p.70 쑗 쎹 쑗쑗쑗
Flash strength p.61 쑗 쎹 쑗 쎹쎹

Red-Eye Reduction
Mode p.72
ISO SENSITIVITY p.73 쑗 쎹 쑗쑗쎹
Date Imprint p.74 쑗 쎹 쑗쑗쎹
Split Screen p.75 쑗 쎹쎹 쎹 쎹
Sharpness Mode p.79 쑗 쎹쎹 쑗 쎹
Monochrome Mode p.80 쑗 쎹쎹 쑗쑗
Negative p.81 쑗 쎹쎹 쑗쑗
Interval p.82 쑗 쎹 쑗 쎹쎹
Auto Bracket p.83 쑗 쎹쎹 쎹 쎹
Non-Compressed p.84 쑗 쎹쎹 쎹 쎹
Photometry p.86 쑗 쎹쎹 쑗 쎹
S Mode p.87 쑗 쎹 쑗쑗쎹

Time Exposure p.88 쑗 쎹쎹 쎹 쎹

Still

Sound

Picture

쑗 쎹쎹 쎹 쎹

Text

Conti­nuous

Motion
Picture

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Shooting

Text Shooting

This function enables you to record text. The text will be
recorded under optimum conditions in two values, black
and white. (The data can be recorded in less than one­third of the usual volume.) To produce a sharp, clear
image, you can set the black/white contrast in five
stages (

1
2

–2, –1, 0 (no display), +1, +2).

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Press the or button to adjust the
contrast of the black and white color.

If you select a minus value, the black color will
become lighter, and if you select a plus value, it will
become darker.

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Note

• You can only select and
image quality modes.

• To cancel recording, press the

button while the shot
image is displayed on the LCD
monitor. See “Shooting (Still
Picture Mode)” (p.51)

• Sound can be incorporated in
the recording. See “Still
Picture/Text Shooting with
Sound” (p.58).

Important

Note

• The microphone is located on

the front of the camera. Adjust
the direction of the microphone
to the best position for
recording.

• Please keep the camera at

least 30 cm (11.8 inches) away
from mobile phone to prevent
interference.

Note

• When the recording/recordable
time exceeds 100 minutes, the
first digit of the seconds is not
displayed on both the LCD
monitor and the LCD panel.

3

Press the shutter release button.

+

2

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The shot image appears on the LCD monitor before
it is recorded.

Sound Recording

In this mode sound can be recorded. The recordable
time is displayed according to the available capacity in

the recording destination.

1

Set the mode dial to [ ].

The recordable time is displayed on the LCD panel
and on the LCD monitor.

2

Press the shutter release button.

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START/STOP
:RELEASE

Recording will start. The mark blinks during
recording and the recordable time is displayed.
To stop recording, press the shutter release button
again.

Continuous Shooting

This mode is for shooting a subject continuously while
the shutter release button is depressed. This function is
ideal for capturing special events.

1

Set the mode dial to [ ].

2

Press the shutter release button.

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Shooting continues while the shutter release button
is pressed.
Continuous shooting stops when you release the
shutter release button.

● Maximum number of continuous pictures

The maximum number of pictures that can be taken
continuously depends on the image quality mode.

Image Quality

(Compression

Size (No. of
Pixels)

2272 × 1704 Approx. 3 Approx. 7 Approx. 15

1120 × 840 Approx. 11 Approx. 23 Approx. 45

640 × 480 Approx. 35 Approx. 67 Approx. 123

* The table shows the maximum number of pictures that can

be taken continuously at one time. The number of pictures
that can be taken continuously varies depending on the
available space on the SmartMedia memory card or internal
memory.

Rate)

Fine Normal

Economy

Note

• The flash does not fire in
Continuous Shooting mode.

• You cannot select non­compressed mode (NC) in
continuous shooting mode.

• In Continuous Shooting mode,
the focus, exposure and white
balance are locked in the
status in effect when you press
the shutter release button.

• In Continuous Shooting mode,
no image appears on the LCD
monitor while pictures are
being taken.

• Continuous shooting stops
when the total number of files
recorded reaches RIMG9999.
In this case, format the
SmartMedia memory card or
internal memory to resume
continuous shooting.

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Shooting

Motion Picture Recording

This mode is for recording motion pictures. The
recordable time is displayed according to the available
capacity in the recording destination. Sound is
incorporated in the recording.

Important

Note

• The microphone is located on the front of the camera. Adjust the
direction of the microphone to the best position for recording.

• Please keep the camera at least 30 cm (11.8 inches) away from
mobile phone to prevent interference.

• Install QuickTime 4.1.2 or later version to play motion picture files on
the PC.

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1

Set the mode dial to [ ].

The recordable time is displayed on the LCD panel
and on the LCD monitor.

Note

• Zoom does not work in Motion
Picture mode.

• The flash does not fire in
Motion Picture mode.

• The focus, exposure
compensation and white
balance are locked in the state
in effect when the shutter
release button was pressed.

2

Press the shutter release button.

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Shooting starts. The recording time is displayed on
the LCD panel during shooting.

Press the shutter release button again to stop
recording.

Still Picture/Text Shooting with Sound

This mode is for recording still pictures or text with 10
seconds of sound. This function is useful when you
wish to add a comment or explain a situation.

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Important

Note

• The microphone is located on the front of the camera. Adjust the
direction of the microphone to the best position for recording.

• Please keep the camera at least 30 cm (11.8 inches) away from
mobile phone to prevent interference.

1

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ] and press
the MENU button.

2

Press the or button to select [IMAGE
WITH SOUND].

3

Press the or button to select [ON] and
press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

IMAGE WITH SOUND OFF
FOCUS AF
FLASH STRENGTH NORMAL
REDEYE REDUCTION OFF
ISO SENSITIVITY AUTO
SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

4

Press the MENU button.

5

Press the shutter release button.

About 10 seconds of sound can be recorded after
the image has been displayed. The
during sound recording.

mark blinks

1/4

SEL.:ENTER

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Note

• To cancel still picture/text
shooting with sound, select
[OFF].

2

Shooting

Note

• The focus, exposure and white balance are locked in the state in
effect when the shutter release button was pressed.

• Sound recording starts after the image has been recorded. At this
time, check that the
blinking.

• Enable the keep settings mode to save the image with sound setting.
See “Keep Settings” (p. 121).

• You can add a sound to a recorded file. See “Adding a Sound to a
File being Played Back” (p. 94).

symbol on the LCD monitor or LCD panel is

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Changing Flash Modes

The camera offers four flash modes. Select the flash
mode best suited to your photographic needs.

Display

Mode name

lit

blinking

Flash Off

Auto

Forced Flash

Slow Synchro

The flash is disabled even in dark conditions. Use this

mode for shooting where use of the flash is prohibited or

where adequate room illumination is available.

The flash fires automatically when it detects low ambient

light or backlighting.

When you take a picture against the light or under strong

light, the subject’s face may appear in the shade in the

resultant shot. Use forced flash to reduce this effect. In

this mode, the flash will fire regardless of the ambient

light level.

Slows down the shutter release speed when the flash is

activated so that the subject is illuminated and the

background is captured too. If you use this mode when

you want to take a clear picture of your subject and

capture the background atmosphere, such as at a party, it

reduces the effect of only the background being darkened

when the flash fires.

* The factory default setting is (Flash Off) mode.

Effective Range of the Flash

When you shoot with the flash activated, the flash
has an effective range of about 0.6 – 2.5 m (23.7 –

98.5 inches). The subject will appear dark in the
picture if the light from the flash fails to reach it.

Description

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1

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].

2

Press the button to select the flash
mode ( , , lit, blinking).

The flash mode switches each time you press the
button.
The selected flash mode will be displayed.
In Auto mode, the
LCD monitor and not on the LCD panel.

mark appears only on the

3

Press the shutter release button.

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When the flash is activated, the flash LED (red)
lights when you press the shutter release button
lightly.
The flash LED blinks while the flash is charging and
the LCD monitor is cleared. You cannot shoot
during this time.

Note

• The flash will not fire in the following situations:
– when the shooting mode is set on

Shooting) or

– when the white balance mode is set on

(overcast), (tungsten light) or (fluorescent light)

– when in macro mode (
– when using auto bracket

• Enable the keep settings mode to save the flash mode setting. See
“Keep Settings” (p.121).

• When shooting a subject with the flash activated, if the subject

appears dark on the LCD monitor, switch to a wider angle. The
subject may be difficult to focus on with the telephoto setting.

• Shooting in the red-eye reduction mode will lessen the red-eye
phenomenon in the resultant picture. See “Red-Eye Reduction Mode”
(p.72).

(Motion Picture) mode

)

(Sound), (Continuous

(daylight),

Important

Note

• When you shoot a subject
located closer than about 0.6m
(23.7 inches) with the flash
activated, light from the flash
may appear red in the resultant
picture. The subject may also
appear white due to
overexposure. To avoid this,
switch to Flash Off mode.

• The shutter speed slows
automatically when you shoot
in dark places. To prevent
camera shake, hold the
camera steady or mount it on a
tripod. Take care to avoid
camera shake particularly
when using the telephoto
setting (

).

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Shooting

■ Adjusting the Strength of the Flash

When shooting with the flash activated ( , lit,
blinking), you can adjust the strength of the flash.

1

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ] and press
the MENU button.

2

Press the or button to select [FLASH
STRENGTH].

Note

• Enable the keep settings
mode to save the flash
strength setting. See “Keep
Settings” (p.121).

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3

Press the or button to select the
desired strength (NORMAL, STRG or
SOFT) and press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

IMAGE WITH SOUND OFF
FOCUS AF
FLASH STRENGTH STRG
REDEYE REDUCTION OFF
ISO SENSITIVITY AUTO
SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

4

Press the MENU button.

If you select [STRG], + is displayed on the LCD
monitor, and if you select [SOFT], – is displayed.
There is no display when you select [NORMAL].

5

Press the shutter release button.

1/4

SEL.:ENTER

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Setting the Exposure Compensation

As long as the subject is centered in the shooting
range, you can take the picture normally as the camera
will automatically adjust the exposure compensation for
backlighting. If there is a significant difference in
brightness between the background and subject,
however, the subject tends to be underexposed (dark)
or overexposed (white). Exposure compensation is
useful in this situation. You can also use exposure
compensation to produce intentionally under- or over­exposed images.

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● Exposure Compensation Range

± 2.0 EV (in 0.25 EV steps)

● Shooting Against the Light

The bright background will make the subject appear
underexposed. Set the exposure compensation level to
a positive (+) value to adjust the exposure.

● Shooting a White Image

If you shoot an image that appears generally white, the
shot will be underexposed as a whole, with people
appearing dark and white objects appearing gray. Set
the exposure compensation level to a positive (+) value
to adjust the exposure.

● Shooting a Black Image

If you shoot an image that appears generally black, the
shot will be overexposed as a whole, with people
appearing white and black objects appearing gray. Set
the exposure compensation level to a negative (–) value
to adjust the exposure. Follow the same procedure
when shooting a person under a spotlight, for example.

1

Set the mode dial to one of the following:
[ • • ] and press the button.

Important

Note

• If the subject is not centered in
the shooting range when taking
a picture against the light, the
camera will not assume that the
subject is in a backlit state.
Exposure compensation is
required in this situation.

2

Shooting

2

Press the or button to change the
exposure compensation value and press
the ENTER button.

+

/–

+

2.0

–2.0
BACK:CANCEL

Continuously pressing the button changes the level
continuously.

EV+0.50

SEL.:ENTER

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Note

• Enable the keep settings
mode to save the exposure
compensation level setting.
See “Keep Settings” (p.121).

• You can take 3 frames in
succession at exposure
compensation levels of –0.5
EV, 0, and +0.5 EV based on
the preset compensation
level. See “Auto Bracket
Shooting” (p.83).

Note

• Enable the keep settings
mode to save the white
balance mode setting. See
“Keep Settings” (p.121).

3

Press the shutter release button.

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EV+0.50

Changing the White Balance

The white balance mode adjusts the white balance so
that you can capture your subject in its natural colors
regardless of the light source. The AUTO mode will
suffice in most situations.
The AUTO mode automatically adjusts the white
balance based on the white areas, ensuring that white
is reproduced as white regardless of the light source.
Consequently, a subject that lacks in white tones as a
whole or that is dominated by dark tones may not
achieve an appropriate white balance. Change the
white balance mode to shoot such subjects.

Display

Mode name

AUTO Auto

Daylight

Overcast

Tungsten

Light

Fluorescent

Light

M Manual White

Balance

The camera automatically adjusts the white balance.

This mode is used to shoot subjects outdoors where an

appropriate white balance is difficult to achieve.

This mode is used to shoot subjects outdoors under

cloudy skies or in shade where the appropriate white

balance is difficult to achieve.

This mode is used to shoot subjects under tungsten light

(light ball) where an appropriate white balance is difficult

to achieve.

This mode is used to shoot subjects under fluorescent

light where an appropriate white balance is difficult to

achieve.

You can set the optimum white balance or adjust the

setting to the desired color.

* The factory default setting is AUTO mode.

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Subjects Difficult to Correct in Auto Mode

• Monochrome subjects

• Subjects lit by multiple light sources

■ Selecting Auto (AUTO), Daylight ( ),
Overcast ( ), Tungsten Light ( ) or
Fluorescent Light ( )

1

Set the mode dial to one of the following:
[ • • ] and press the WB button.

2

Press the or button to select the white
balance (AUTO • • • • ) and press
the ENTER button.

WHITE BALANCE

AUTO

M

BACK:CANCEL SEL.:ENTER

3

Press the shutter release button.

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Important

Note

• The color tones of a subject
will vary depending on
weather conditions or light
source (tungsten light or
fluorescent light).

Note

• In AUTO mode, subjects
lacking in white tones may not
achieve an appropriate white
balance. When shooting such
subjects, add a white object
to the composition.

• The flash will not fire in the
following white balance
modes:
(overcast), (tungsten
light), and
light).

(daylight),

(fluorescent

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Note

• You cannot use the flash to
take a picture in manual white
balance mode.

■ Selecting Manual White Balance (M)

1

Set the mode dial to one of the following:
[ • • ] and press the WB button.

2

Press the or button to select Manual
White Balance (M), aim the camera so that
a white subject fills the screen and press
the ENTER button.

WHITE BALANCE

AUTO

M

BACK:CANCEL SEL.:ENTER

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The optimum white balance is set at this point.

3

If you are satisfied with the white balance
that has been set, press the ENTER button.

WHITE BALANCE

+

R

–

–

BACK:CANCEL SEL.:ENTER

● To finely adjust the white balance or change
the color

Press the
ENTER button. Adjusting is available until “ R

B ” on the screen disappears.

, , or button before pressing the

B

+

4

Press the shutter release button to take the
picture.

M

Using the Self-Timer

The self-timer offers a convenient way to take group
pictures with the photographer included. Mount the
camera on a tripod or set it on a flat surface to shoot
pictures with the self-timer.

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2

Shooting

1

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ] and press
the button.

The self-timer is now set.

mark will be displayed on the LCD panel

The
and on the LCD monitor.

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Note

• The self-timer setting is
canceled when you press the

button again, when you
set the mode dial to another
mode, or when you turn the
camera off.

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Note

• If the flash is charging, the
self-timer will start when
charging is completed.

• The focus is locked at the
point when the shutter
release button is pressed.

2

Decide the composition of the picture,
position the camera securely, and press
the shutter release button.

The self timer lamp lights and the self-timer starts.
The shutter is released after a delay of
approximately 10 seconds. The self timer lamp
starts to flash about 2 seconds before the shutter is
released and the beep sound is heard. The self­timer mode is automatically canceled when the
shutter is released.

Remote Control

Tips

To operate the camera from a remote position or
when the camera is fixed in one spot, use the
optional remote control unit.

Note

• Macro shooting is canceled
when you press the
button again, when you set
the mode dial to another
mode, or when you turn the
camera off.

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Close-up Shooting (Macro Mode)

Macro photography allows you to take a close-up
picture of a subject. Macro mode is recommended for
taking pictures at a distance of less than 24cm (9.5
inches) from the subject.

1

Set the mode dial to one of the following:
[ • • • ] and press the button.

The mark will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

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2

Bring the camera close to the subject and
decide the composition of the picture.
Press the shutter release button lightly to
set the focus.

3

Press the shutter release button.

Important

Note

• The focusing range is so small in macro mode that the focus can be
lost if the camera is moved. Make sure the camera is firmly positioned
by mounting it on a tripod, for example, to keep it steady when
shooting.

• As there is a wide margin between the field of view through the
viewfinder and the shooting range, check the shooting range on the
LCD monitor or with the camera connected to a TV.

Note

• The flash will not fire in
macro mode.

2

Shooting

Shutter release button

Tips

The optional remote control unit is convenient for
when the camera is mounted on a tripod or similar
device and the shutter release button is difficult to
press.

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Note

• Enable the keep settings mode
to save the focus mode
setting. See "Keep Settings"
(p.121).

Setting the Focus

The camera has four focus settings.

Display Mode name

AF Auto

MF Manual

2.5 m 2.5m

∞ Infinity

The camera sets the focus automatically.

You can set the focus manually.

You can focus on a subject at a distance of
about 2.5 m.

You can focus on a subject that is far away,
such as a landscape.

Description

■ Setting Auto Focus (AF), 2.5 m or

Infinity (∞)

1

Set the mode dial to one of the following:
[ • • • ] and press the MENU
button.

2

Press the or button to select
[FOCUS].

3

Press the or button to select [AF,

2.5m or ∞] and press the ENTER button.

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SHOOTING MODE

IMAGE WITH SOUND ON
FOCUS 2.5m
FLASH STRENGTH NORMAL
REDEYE REDUCTION OFF
ISO SENSITIVITY AUTO
SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

4

Press the MENU button.

“2.5 m” or “∞” will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
If you select [AF], there is no display.

5

Press the shutter release button.

1/4

SEL.:ENTER

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2.5m

■ Setting Manual Focus (MF)

1

Set the mode dial to one of the following:
[ • • • ] and press the MENU
button.

2

Press the or to button select
[FOCUS].

3

Press the or button to select [MF] and
press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

IMAGE WITH SOUND ON
FOCUS MF
FLASH STRENGTH NORMAL
REDEYE REDUCTION OFF
ISO SENSITIVITY AUTO
SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

4

Press the MENU button.

“MF” will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

5

Press the or button to focus on the
subject and press the shutter release
button.

MAGNIFY:ENTER

To change the size of the subject, press the zoom
lever.
You can enlarge the center of the subject to
facilitate focus adjustment by pressing the ENTER
button.

1/4

2

Shooting

SEL.:ENTER

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Red-Eye Reduction Mode

If you shoot a subject in a dark place with the flash
activated, the eyes of the subject may appear red in the
resultant picture. In red-eye reduction mode, the flash
will fire several times before the shutter releases to
lessen the red-eye phenomenon.

1

Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the
MENU button.

2

Press the or button to select
[REDEYE REDUCTION].

Note

• To cancel the red-eye
reduction mode, select [OFF].

Note

• You cannot use the redeye
reduction mode when the
flash mode is set on
(Flash Off).

• Enable the keep settings
mode to save the red-eye
reduction mode setting. See
“Keep settings” (p. 121).

3

Press the or button to select [ON] and
press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

IMAGE WITH SOUND ON
FOCUS AF
FLASH STRENGTH NORMAL
REDEYE REDUCTION ON
ISO SENSITIVITY AUTO
SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

4

Press the MENU button.

will be displayed on the LCD panel and on the

LCD monitor.

5

Press the shutter release button.

1/4

SEL.:ENTER

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When you press the shutter release button, the
flash will fire several times in succession
preliminarily before firing when the shutter releases.

Important

Note

• The shutter takes about 1 second to release after you press the
shutter release button. Hold the camera steady meanwhile to shoot
the picture.

Changing the ISO Setting

You can change the ISO sensitivity.

1

Set the mode dial to one of the following:
[ • • ] and press the MENU button.

2

Press the or button to select [ISO
SENSITIVITY].

3

Press the or button to select the
desired ISO setting (AUTO • 200 • 400 • 800)
and press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

IMAGE WITH SOUND ON
FOCUS AF
FLASH STRENGTH NORMAL
REDEYE REDUCTION OFF
ISO SENSITIVITY 200
SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

1/4

SEL.:ENTER

Note

• Enable the keep settings mode
to save the ISO setting. See
“Keep Settings” (p.121).

2

Shooting

4

Press the MENU button.

The ISO setting will be displayed on the LCD
monitor. There is no display when the setting is on
AUTO.

5

Press the shutter release button.

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ISO200

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Note

• This function is only available
if the date has been set in the
settings menu, so set the date
first. The date is displayed in
the style selected on the date
setting menu. See “Setting
the Date and Time” (p.37).

Date Imprinting

Use this mode to record images imprinted with the date.

1

Set the mode dial to one of the following:
[ • • ] and press the MENU button.

2

Press the or button to select [DATE
IMPRINT].

Note

• To cancel the date imprint
mode, select [OFF].

Note

• Enable the keep settings
mode to save the date imprint
setting. See “Keep Settings”
(p.121).

3

Press the or button to select [DATE]
or [DT/TM] and press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

DATE IMPRINT DT/TM
SPLIT–SCREEN
SHARPNESS OFF
MONOCHOME MODE OFF
NEGATIVE OFF
SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

If you select [DT/TM], the date and time are
displayed (e.g. 2001/10/15 10:15), and if you select
[DATE], the time is displayed (e.g. 2001/10/15).

4

Press the MENU button.

If the date imprint mode has been selected, the
date will appear in brackets on the LCD monitor.

5

Press the shutter release button.

2/4

SEL.:ENTER

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Split-Screen Mode

The screen is divided into two either vertically or
horizontally, and the image is recorded in two
shootings.

• NEW : The image is recorded in two steps by
dividing the screen in two. You can
record only one half if desired.

• ADD : You can recall the recorded half and
add the other half. This image is saved
as a separate file.

Note

• Use the LCD monitor when taking split images.

• You cannot use the split-screen mode in the following cases:

– when the shooting mode is set to

(Continuous Shooting) or (Motion Picture) mode.

– when the image quality mode is (2272 × 1704) or when in

non-compressed (NC) mode

– when shooting with sound

• You cannot set digital zoom mode, auto bracket mode or manual

focus mode, or adjust the white balance or exposure compensation
after setting split shooting mode.

1

Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the
MENU button.

(Sound), (Text),

2

Shooting

2

Press the or button to select [SPLIT­SCREEN] and press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

DATE IMPRINT DATE
SPLIT–SCREEN
SHARPNESS OFF
MONOCHOME MODE OFF
NEGATIVE OFF
SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

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SEL.:ENTER

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3

Press the or button to select the
desired item and press the ENTER button.

SPLIT–SCREEN

NEW
ADD

SELECT:

BACK:MENU

Operation differs depending on the item selected.
See “NEW” (p.76)
See “ADD” (p.77)

■ NEW

1

Select [NEW] from the Split Shooting menu
and press the ENTER button.

2

Press the or button to select the
desired format and press the ENTER
button.

SPLIT–SCREEN

SELECT:

To take the picture normally (horizontal shooting),
choose from the two types on the right, and to hold
the camera vertically to take the picture (vertical
shooting), choose from the two types on the left.

SEL.:ENTER

SEL.:ENTERBACK:MENU

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3

Press the , , or button to select
the shooting position.

4

Press the shutter release button.

Take the second shooting in succession.

■ ADD

1

Select [ADD] from the split shooting menu
and press the ENTER button.

The recorded images will be displayed as a multi­image display.

2

Press the , , or button to select
the image to which you want to add a
second shot and press the ENTER button.

SPLIT–SCREEN

SELECT:

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Note

• If you press the CANCEL
button after taking the first
half of the image, the shot
will be recorded and you can
take the other half in add
mode. See “ADD” (p.77)

Note

• Files that cannot be used for
split shots are indicated in
black on the multi-image
display.

• You cannot add images that
have been taken in text mode
or non-compressed (NC)
mode.

2

Shooting

The image inside the frame is the selected image.

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3

Press the or button to select the
format and press the ENTER button.

SPLIT–SCREEN

SELECT:

The selected image will be displayed in half of the
divided screen.

4

Press the , , or button to select
the shooting position.

5

Press the shutter release button.

SEL.:ENTERBACK:MENU

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Sharpness Mode

This mode enables you to adjust the sharpness of the
contours of the subject in three stages (–1, 0 and +1).

1

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ] and
press the MENU button.

2

Press the or button to select
[SHARPNESS].

3

Press the or button to select [–1] or
[+1] and press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

DATE IMPRINT OFF
SPLIT–SCREEN
SHARPNESS
MONOCHOME MODE OFF
NEGATIVE OFF
SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

If you select [–1], the image will be recorded with
soft contours. If you select [+1], the image will be
recorded with sharp contours.

4

Press the MENU button.

5

Press the shutter release button.

SHARP+1

2/4

+

1

SEL.:ENTER

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Note

• Enable the keep settings
mode to save the sharp
mode setting. See “Keep
Setting” (p.121)

Note

• To cancel the sharpness
mode, select [OFF].

2

Shooting

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Monochrome Mode

Use this mode to shoot subjects in monochrome or
sepia.

1

Set the mode dial to one of the following:
[ • • ] and press the MENU button.

2

Press the or button to select
[MONOCHROME MODE].

Note

• To cancel the monochrome
mode, select [OFF].

Note

• The monochrome mode
cannot be set when the
negative mode is set on [ON].

• The white balance mode does
not function when you choose
monochrome mode.

• Enable the keep settings
mode to save the
monochrome mode setting.
See “Keep Settings” (p.121).

3

Press the or button to select [B&W] or
[SEPIA] and press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

DATE IMPRINT OFF
SPLIT–SCREEN
SHARPNESS OFF
MONOCHOME MODE SEPIA
NEGATIVE OFF
SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

Select [B&W] to shoot in black and white images or
[SEPIA] to shoot in sepia images.

4

Press the MENU button.

5

Press the shutter release button.

SEPIA

2/4

SEL.:ENTER

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Negative Mode

By using a light box (available at a camera shop), you
can photograph negatives from a developed 35mm film
and convert the negative images into positive images.

1

Set the mode dial to one of the following:
[ • • ] and press the MENU button.

2

Press the or button to select
[NEGATIVE].

Note

• Enable the keep settings mode to save the negative mode
setting. See “Keep Settings” (p.121)

3

Press the or button to select [ON]
and press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

DATE IMPRINT OFF
SPLIT–SCREEN
SHARPNESS OFF
MONOCHOME MODE OFF
NEGATIVE ON
SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

2/4

SEL.:ENTER

Important

Note

• The surroundings may be
reflected in the light from the
light box and included in the
shot. Cover the area around
the negative with something
black.

Note

• To cancel the negative mode,
select [OFF].

2

Shooting

4

Press the MENU button.

5

Press the shutter release button.

NEG.

If necessary, you can correct the image using M
(manual white balance) or exposure compensation.

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Important

Note

• If the camera is powered by
the battery, the battery may
run out during interval
shooting. It is therefore
recommended to use an AC
adapter (optional) for interval
shooting.

• Check the remaining number
of pictures that can be stored
on the SmartMedia memory
card or internal memory
before starting interval
shooting.

• The auto power off function
will be activated 24 hours
after the start of interval
shooting, even if the camera
is powered by the AC
adapter.

Interval Shooting

The camera can be set to take pictures automatically at
preset intervals. The intervals can be set in steps of 30
seconds in the range of 30 seconds to 3 hours.
For example, if you set an interval of 1 hour, the shutter
will be released every hour, taking pictures continuously
until the internal memory or SmartMedia memory card
runs out of available memory.

1

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ] and press
the MENU button.

2

Press the or button to select
[INTERVAL MODE] and press the ENTER
button.

SHOOTING MODE

INTERVAL MODE
AUTO BRACKET OFF
NO COMPRESSION OFF
PHOTOMETRY MULTI
S MODE OFF
SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

3

Press the or button until the digit you
want to set starts to flash.

3/4

SEL.:ENTER

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4

Press the or button to change the
value of the flashing digit.

INTERVAL MODE

0:10:00

SELECT:

BACK:CANCEL SEL.:ENTER

Press the button to increase the value, and
press the
the button continuously increases the speed at
which the digit changes.
Repeat steps
interval in steps of 30 seconds.

button to decrease the value. Pressing

3

and 4 above to set the desired

5

Press the ENTER button again after setting
the digit for the seconds.

The interval timer is now enabled.

6

Press the shutter release button.

INTERVAL MODE

INTERVAL MODE

START:RELEASE

START:RELEASE

CANCEL:CANCEL CANCEL:CANCEL

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Note

• The interval shooting mode is
canceled when you press the
CANCEL button, when you
set the mode dial to another
mode, or when you turn the
camera off while the
“INTERVAL MODE” message
is lit on the LCD monitor.

The camera will take the first shot and then proceed
to shoot at the preset interval.
The “INTERVAL MODE” message flashes on the
LCD monitor while interval shooting is in progress.
Shooting will continue until the internal memory or
SmartMedia memory card runs out of available
memory.

Note

• To cancel interval shooting, press the CANCEL button during
shooting (while [INTERVAL MODE] is flashing).

• You can take normal shots by pressing the shutter release button
while interval shooting is in progress. The preset interval will not be
affected.

• The actual interval between shots may be longer than the preset time
depending on the image quality and flash mode settings.

Auto Bracket Shooting

Auto bracket shooting allows you to take 3 frames
in succession at exposure compensation values of
–0.5 EV, 0 and +0.5 EV, based on the exposure
compensation value set in “Setting the Exposure
Compensation” (p.62).
To prevent camera shake, mount the camera on a
tripod or set it on a flat surface when taking the
pictures.

2

Shooting

1

Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the
MENU button.

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2

Press the or button to select [AUTO
BRACKET].

Note

• To cancel the auto bracket

mode, select [OFF].

Note

• You cannot use the auto

bracket function when the
image quality mode is set on
non-compressed (NC) or
when [IMAGE WITH
SOUND] is set to [ON].

• The flash does not fire in

auto bracket mode.

3

Press the or button to select [ON] and
press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

INTERVAL MODE
AUTO BRACKET ON
NO COMPRESSION OFF
PHOTOMETRY MULTI
S MODE OFF
SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

4

Press the MENU button.

“AB” will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

5

Press the shutter release button.

When you press the shutter release button, 3
frames are shot in succession at –0.5 EV, 0.0 and
+0.5 EV, based on the preset exposure
compensation value.

3/4

SEL.:ENTER

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AB

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–

0.5

0.0

+

0.5

Switching to Non-compressed Mode

In normal image quality mode, the data is compressed
at the time of recording. To record without compressing
the data, set [NO COMPRESSION] to [ON] to switch
the image quality mode.

1

Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the
MENU button.

2

Press the or button to select [NO
COMPRESSION].

3

Press the or button to select [ON] and
press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

INTERVAL MODE
AUTO BRACKET OFF
NO COMPRESSION ON
PHOTOMETRY MULTI
S MODE OFF
SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

4

Press the MENU button.

NC will be displayed on the LCD panel and on the
LCD monitor.

5

Press the shutter release button.

SEL.:ENTER

3/4

Note

• Enable the keep settings
mode to save the non­compressed mode setting.
See “Keep Settings” (p.121)

Note

• To cancel the non­compressed mode, select
[OFF].

2

Shooting

Non-compressed
mode will be
displayed when
the DISPLAY
button is pressed
to show the
detailed data. See
“LCD Monitor
Display (Shooting
Mode)” (p.46).

● Data Guide

Size (No. of Pixels)

2272 × 1704 Approx. 7.7 MB/image

1120 × 840 Approx. 1.8 MB/image

640 × 480 Approx. 614 KB/image

1120 840

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Note

• Enable the keep settings
mode to save the exposure
metering system setting. See
“Keep Settings” (p. 121).

Changing the Exposure Metering
System (Photometry)

You can change the exposure metering system to
record images.

Mode name

MULTI

CTR WGHT

SPOT

1

Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

Multi-metering is performed by splitting the
LCD monitor in several parts. This mode is
also suitable for shooting the backlighted
subject.

The middle of the LCD monitor is the focal
point, and the light is measured uniformly
over the whole screen.

Exposure metering is performed on a part
of the frame in the middle of the LCD
monitor. This mode is used when the
subject is exposed to strong light, such as a
backlight.

MENU button.

2

Press the or button to select
[PHOTOMETRY].

3

Press the or button to select the
desired exposure metering system (MULTI

• CTR WGHT • SPOT) and press the ENTER
button.

Description

SHOOTING MODE

INTERVAL MODE
AUTO BRACKET OFF
NO COMPRESSION OFF
PHOTOMETRY CTR WGHT
S MODE OFF
SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

SEL.:ENTER

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4

Press the MENU button.

5

Press the shutter release button.

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Increasing the Shutter Speed (S Mode)

S mode reduces the risk of camera shake when taking
pictures in dark surroundings without using the slow
shutter function.

Important

Note

• Images taken in S mode may
appear dark.

1

Set the mode dial to one of the following:
[ • • ] and press the MENU button.

2

Press the or button to select [S
MODE].

3

Press the or button to select [ON] and
press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

INTERVAL MODE
AUTO BRACKET OFF
NO COMPRESSION OFF
PHOTOMETRY MULTI
S MODE ON
SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

4

Press the MENU button.

“S” will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

5

Press the shutter release button.

S

3/4

SEL.:ENTER

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Note

• Enable the keep settings
mode to save the S mode
setting. See “Keep Settings”
(p.121)

Note

• To cancel the S mode, select
[OFF].

2

Shooting

Slow Shutter

Tips

The slow shutter function is activated when you
take a picture in dark surroundings. The shutter
speed is reduced to ensure that sufficient light is
captured. [SLOW SHUTTER] is displayed on the
LCD monitor when the shutter release button is
pressed lightly.

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Important

Note

• Mount the camera on a tripod,
etc., when using the Time
Exposure mode.

Setting the Time Exposure Mode

The time exposure mode is used when photographing
bright subjects such as fireworks and cars in a dark
place.

1

Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the
MENU button.

2

Press the or button to select [TIME
EXPOSURE].

Note

• To cancel the time exposure
mode, select [OFF].

Note

• The time exposure mode
cannot be set in the auto
bracket mode.

• Enable the keep settings mode
to save the time exposure
mode setting. See “Keep
Settings” (p.121).

3

Press the or button to select the
exposure time (1 SEC., 2 SEC., 4 SEC., 8
SEC.) and press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

TIME EXPOSURE 2SEC.

SELECT: CHANGE:

4

Press the MENU button.

Time exposure mode display will be displayed on
the LCD monitor.

5

Press the shutter release button.

4/4

SEL.:ENTERBACK:MENU

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