Ricoh GR DIGITAL II Owner Manual

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Camera User Guide

The serial number of this product is given on the bottom face of the camera.

Basic Operations

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

This section provides a basic overview of how to turn on the camera, take pictures and play back pictures.

Advanced Operations

Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions.

This section provides more detailed information about the functions used to take pictures and play back pictures, as well as information on how to customize the camera settings, print pictures, and use the camera with a computer.

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Preface

This manual provides information on how to use the shooting and playback functions of this product, as well as warnings on its use. To make the best use of this product’s functions, read this manual thoroughly before use. Please keep this manual handy for ease of reference.

Safety Precautions For the safe use of your camera, be sure to read the safety precautions

Test Shooting Please be sure to do some test shooting to make sure it is recording

Exemption from Liability Ricoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for failure to record or play back images

Warranty This product is manufactured to local specifications and the warranty is valid

Radio Interference Operating this product in the vicinity of other electronic equipment may

This publication may not be reproduced in whol e or in part without the express written permission of Ricoh. © 2007 RICOH CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The contents of this document may be changed in the future, without prior notice. This booklet was created with thorough attention to its content. If, however, you have a question, spot an error, or find a description lacking, please refer to the end of t his booklet for information on how to contact us.

Microsoft, MS, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. Macintosh, Power Macintosh, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States of America and other countries. Adobe and Adobe Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All trademarked company and product names mentioned in this manual are the property of th eir respective owners.

thoroughly.

properly before normal use.

and other materials, other than for personal, home or similarly limited purposes, without the consent of the copyright holder is prohibited.

caused by malfunction of this product.

within the country of purchase. Should the product fail or malfunction while you are abroad, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for servicing the product locally or bearing the expenditure incurred thereof.

adversely affect the performance of both devices. In particular, operating the camera close to a radio or television may lead to interference. If interference occurs, follow the procedures below.

• Move the camera as far away as possible from the TV, radio or other device.

• Reorient the TV or radio antenna.

• Plug the devices into separate electrical outlets.

Ricoh Co., Ltd.

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Using These Manuals

The following two manuals are included with your GR DIGITAL II.

“Camera User Guide” (This booklet) This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera. It

also explains how to install the provided software on your computer. * The “Camera User Guide” (English edition) is available from

the provided CD-ROM as a PDF file. “Software User Guide” (PDF file) This guide explains how to download images from the camera

to your computer and display and edit them on your computer. The “Software User Guide” is available in the following folders on the provided CD-ROM.

“Camera User Guide” (English edition) (PDF file)

Each language has its own “Software User Guide” in the respective folder.

To copy the Software User Guide onto your hard disk, copy the PDF file from the respective folder directly to your hard disk.

The camera is provided with the Irodio Photo & Video Studio software that allows you to display and edit images on your computer. For how to use Irodio Photo & Video Studio, see the displayed “Help”.

For more information on Irodio Photo & Video Studio, contact the Customer Support Center below.

North America (U.S.) TEL: (Toll Free) +1-800-458-4029 Europe UK, Germany, France and Spain: TEL: (Toll Free) +800-1532-4865 Other Countries: TEL: +44-1489-564-764 Asia TEL: +63-2-438-0090 China TEL: +86-21-5450-0391

Business hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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Key Features

28-mm wide-angle GR lens for high depiction performance

The compact body is equipped with a 28mm wide-angle GR lens. This lens enables the camera to reproduce high-resolution, high-contrast images and provide high image quality with low distortion.

Aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode, and program shift mode for fine-tuned adjustments

You can manually set the aperture value and shutter speed. This small, compact, and lightweight camera has advanced modes that rival those of digital SLR cameras.

10.01 megapixel CCD and RAW mode for high-quality shooting (P.91)

The camera has a CCD with 10.01 million effective pixels to ensure high-resolution images. In addition, you can use RAW mode to save the raw picture data (as a .DNG file). This provides less image quality deterioration than JPEG files and easier image processing on a computer. A JPEG file based on the DNG file is recorded at the same time.

New image processing engine—GR Engine II

The camera comes with GR Engine II, a new image processing engine that allows you to take pictures with high resolution and low picture noise while reproducing natural colors in various shooting scenes. The GR Engine II maximizes the high depiction performance of the GR lens.

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Macro shooting at 1.5 cm (P.43) and close-up flash shooting at 20 cm (P.44)

The unsurpassed macro shooting function allows you to capture details from a very close distance at only 1.5 cm from the front edge of the lens. The camera also has a built-in flash for close-up shots at 20 cm that gives you clear macro shots even under low light conditions.

Variety of accessories for greater creative expression (P.14)

You can use the camera with a 21-mm wide conversion lens or 40-mm tele conversion lens, according to your shooting purpose. (Use with the hood & adapter.) Enhance your photographic experience with a variety of optional accessories, including an external viewfinder and cable switch.

Electronic level fun ction to help keep the image level (P.59)

The camera is equipped with an electronic level function that is useful for keeping the image level when taking pictures of scenery or buildings. The camera uses a level indicator displayed on the picture display and a level sensor sound to let you know whether the image is level.

Up-down dial and ADJ. lever for faster and easier operations (P.21)

You can use the up-down dial and ADJ. lever to quickly and easily make the shooting settings and various menu operations. You can also press the ADJ. lever to easily select ADJ. mode (P.64) and make various shooting settings.

Easily customize your favorite shooting settings with my settings mode (P.86)

You can customize two groups of settings, and then turn the mode dial to MY1 or MY2 to shoot with those registered settings.

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Fn (Function) button enables easy mode

Hold[OK]:

F2.4 1/60

0.3

switching with a single push of the button (P.164)

When a function is assigned to the Fn (Function) button, you can perform the assigned function, such as switching to JPEG mode or RAW mode, switching to auto focus or manual focus, or switching to color or black-and-white mode, simply by pressing the Fn button. You can also assign various other shooting settings to the Fn button.

5 3

0.3

Hold[OK]:

Depth of field display function useful for pan-focus shooting (P.95)

The camera comes with a function for displaying the depth of field (the distance

F2.4 1/60

range in which objects appear in focus). You can check the target depth of field on the picture display, which is useful for panfocus shooting using manual focus and the aperture setting.

Power your camera in one of three ways

(P.26)

You can power the camera in one of three ways for convenient shooting anytime, anywhere. Use the supplied large-capacity rechargeable battery for long periods of shooting and playback. Use commercially available alkaline batteries when traveling with your camera. Use the convenient AC adapter for transferring data to a computer.

Irodio Photo & Video Studio software for browsing, viewing, and editing still images and movies (P.204)

This bundled software enables you to view, organize, and edit shot images. You can also use the video editor function to create movies using still images, video clips, audio, and music files.

Direct printing without the use of a computer (P.149)

A direct print-compatible printer can be

connected to the camera with the USB cable to directly transfer images to the printer. This allows for easy printing without using a computer. You can also print reports.

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Contents

Using These Manuals.................................................................... 1

Key Features................................................................................. 2

Contents ........................................................................................ 5

Basic Operations 11

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Packing List................................................................................. 12

Optional Accessories ..............................................................................14

Camera System and Accessories ............................................... 17

Names of Parts............................................................................ 18

How to Use the Mode Dial........................................................... 20

How to Use the Up-down Dial and ADJ. Lever............................ 21

Picture Display ............................................................................ 23

Getting Ready ............................................................................. 26

About the Battery ....................................................................................26

SD Memory Card (available in stores) .................................................... 28

Charging the Rechargeable Battery........................................................30

Loading the Battery and SD Memory Card ............................................. 31

Turning the Power On/Off .......................................................................33

Setting the Language..............................................................................34

Setting the Date and Time ......................................................................35

Basic Shooting ............................................................................ 36

Holding the Camera ................................................................................36

Shooting ..................................................................................................38

Using the Digital Zoom............................................................................41

Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Shooting)....................................................43

Using the Flash .......................................................................................44

t Using the Self-Timer ........................................................................... 46

Playing Back Images ................................................................... 47

Viewing Your Images ..............................................................................47

Three-frame View/Grid View (Thumbnail Display) ..................................49

Enlarging Images .................................................................................... 51

Deleting Files............................................................................... 52

Deleting a File .........................................................................................52

Deleting All Files .....................................................................................53

Deleting Multiple Files at One Time ........................................................53

Changing the Display with the DISP. Button ............................... 56

About the Electronic Level ......................................................................59

Histogram................................................................................................ 61

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Advanced Operations 63

Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions.

1 Various Shooting Functions 64

Using the ADJ. Lever .................................................................. 64

Changing the Text Density (Scene Mode) .............................................. 66

Shifting the AF Target (Macro)................................................................67

Using the Function Button ........................................................... 69

Switching Between Auto Focus and Manual Focus (AF/MF)..................71

Switching Between Auto Focus and Snap Mode (AF/Snap)...................73

Locking the Exposure (AE Lock).............................................................74

Switching from JPEG to RAW Mode (JPEG>RAW) ...............................75

Switching from Color to Black-and-White or Black-and-White (TE)

Mode (Color>B&W, Color>TE) ...........................................................76

Setting Other Functions ..........................................................................77

Shooting with a Set Aperture Value

(A: Aperture Priority Mode) ...................................................... 78

Shooting with a Set Aperture Value and Shutter Speed

(M: Manual Exposure Mode) ................................................... 79

Shooting with an Combined Aperture Value and Shutter Speed

(P: Program Shift Mode) .......................................................... 81

Shooting with Optimal Settings According to Shooting Conditions

(SCENE: Scene mode)............................................................ 83

Using the Skew Correction Mode ...........................................................85

Shooting with Custom Settings

(MY1, MY2: My Settings Mode)............................................... 86

Shooting Menu ............................................................................ 87

Using the Menu ....................................................................................... 89

Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (Pic Quality/Size) ... 91

Changing the Focusing Mode (Focus) ........................................ 94

Manual Focus Shooting (MF)..................................................................96

Changing the Exposure Metering Modes (Exposure Metering)... 98

Shooting with Multi-Shot (Continuous/S-Cont/M-Cont) ............... 99

Viewing an S-Cont or M-Cont Still Image in Englarged Display Mode..102

Setting the Picture Quality and Color (Img Set)......................... 103

Setting the Black-and-White Picture Quality (B&W)..............................105

Setting the Toning Effect for Black-and White Images (B&W (TE)) ......106

Customizing the Picture Quality (Setting1, Setting2) ............................108

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Adjusting the Light Intensity of the Flash

(Flash Expo. Comp.).............................................................. 109

Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures

(Auto Bracket)........................................................................ 110

Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance

(WB-BKT: White Balance Bracket) ...................................................112

Shooting Consecutively with Different Color

(CL-BKT: Color Bracket) ...................................................................114

Reducing Image Noise (Noise Reduction) ................................ 116

Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (Interval)........ 117

Inserting the Date into a Still Image (Date Imprint).................... 119

Changing the Exposure (Exposure Comp.) ............................... 120

Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (White Balance) ................ 122

Setting the White Balance Manually (Manual Settings) ........................124

Setting the White Balance Details (Detail) ............................................125

Changing the Sensitivity (ISO Setting) ...................................... 126

Returning the Shooting Menu Settings to their Defaults

(Restore Defaults) ................................................................. 128

2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies 129

3 Shooting Movies ..............................................................................129

Setting the Frame Rate (Frame Rate)...................................................130

Playing Back Movies .............................................................................132

3 Other Playback Functions 133

Playback Menu.......................................................................... 133

Using the Menu ..................................................................................... 133

Displaying Photos in Order Automatically (Slide Show) ............ 134

Preventing the Deletion of Files (Protect).................................. 135

Protecting a File ....................................................................................135

Protecting All Files ................................................................................136

Protecting Multiple Files at Once ..........................................................137

Using a Printing Service (DPOF)............................................... 138

Setting DPOF for the Displayed Still Image ..........................................138

Setting DPOF for All Still Images ..........................................................139

Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images..................................................140

Changing the Image Size (Resize)............................................ 142

Copying the Contents of the Internal Memory to an

SD Memory Card (Copy To Card) ......................................... 144

Straightening Skewed Images (Skew Correction) ..................... 145

Viewing on a Television............................................................. 147

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4 Direct Printing 149

Direct Print Function.................................................................. 149

Connecting the Camera to a Printer .......................................... 150

Printing Still Images................................................................... 151

Printing One or All Still Images .............................................................151

Printing Several Still Images .................................................................153

5 Changing Camera Settings 155

Setup Menu ............................................................................... 155

Using the Setup Menu ..........................................................................156

Preparing the SD Memory Card (Format [Card])....................... 158

Formatting the Internal Memory (Format [Internal])................... 159

Adjusting the brightness of the picture display

(LCD Brightness)................................................................... 160

Registering Custom Settings (Reg. My Settings)...................... 161

Changing the ISO Auto-High Setting (ISO Auto-High) .............. 163

Assigning a Function to the Function Button

(Function Button) ................................................................... 164

Setting Whether to Save the Fn (Function) Button Function

to My Settings (Fn Set. My Set.)............................................ 165

Assigning a Function to the ADJ. Lever (ADJ Lever Set.1)....... 166

Using the Shutter Release Button to Set a Setting

in ADJ. Mode (ADJ Shutter) .................................................. 167

Assigning a Function to the Zoom Button (Zoom Button).......... 168

Using the Auto Resize Zoom (Digital Zoom Img) ...................... 169

Changing the Operation Sound Setting (Operation Sounds) .... 171

Changing the Operation Sound Volume (Vol. Settings) ............ 172

Changing the Level Confirmation Setting (Level Setting).......... 173

Changing the AF Auxiliary Light Setting (AF Aux. Light) ........... 174

Changing the Auto Power Off Setting (Auto Power Off)............ 175

Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD Confirm.)................. 176

Displaying Information When the Picture Display is Off

(Info Disp).............................................................................. 177

Automatically Rotating the Playback Image (AutoRotate)......... 179

Setting the Recorded Image During Color Bracket Shooting

(CL-BKT B&W (TE)) .............................................................. 181

Changing the RAW Mode JPEG Image Setting

(RAW/JPEG Setting) ............................................................. 182

Setting the Color Space (Color Space Set)............................... 183

Enlarging Icon Display (Enlrge Photo Icon)............................... 185

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Changing the File Name Setting (Sequential No.)..................... 186

Setting the Date and Time (Date Settings)................................ 188

Changing the Display Language (Language/N) ................... 190

Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV

(Video Out Mode) .................................................................. 191

6 Downloading Images to Your Computer 192

For Windows ............................................................................. 192

Using the Caplio Software CD-ROM.....................................................193

System Requirements for Using Caplio Software CD-ROM .................196

Installing Image Batch Downloading and Editing Software ................... 197

Installing the DeskTopBinder Lite .........................................................200

Installing Other Software on Your Computer ........................................202

Uninstalling the Software ...................................................................... 203

Downloading Images Using the RICOH Gate La ..................................205

Downloading Images Without Using RICOH Gate La...........................206

Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer ..................................208

For Macintosh............................................................................ 209

Downloading Images to Your Computer ...............................................209

Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer ..................................210

7 Appendices 211

Troubleshooting......................................................................... 211

Error Messages.....................................................................................211

Camera Troubleshooting ......................................................................212

Software and Computer Troubleshooting .............................................218

Specifications ............................................................................ 220

Number of Images That Can be Stored in Internal Memory/

SD Memory Card ..............................................................................223

Optional Accessories................................................................. 224

Using the AC Adapter (sold separately)................................................225

Using the External Flash ........................................................... 227

Functions Whose Defaults are Restored When Camera is

Turned Off ............................................................................. 229

Using Your Camera Abroad ...................................................... 231

Cautions on Use........................................................................ 232

Care and Storage ...................................................................... 233

Warranty and Servicing ............................................................. 234

Index ......................................................................................... 236

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Basic Operations

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Packing List...................................... 12

Camera System and Accessories

...........................................................17

Names of Parts.................................18

How to Use the Mode Dial...............20

How to Use the Up-down Dial and

ADJ. Lever ........................................21

Picture Display.................................23

Getting Ready ..................................26

Basic Shooting.................................36

Playing Back Images .......................47

Deleting Files ...................................52

Changing the Display with the

DISP. Button.....................................56

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Packing List

Open the package and make sure all the items are included.

GR DIGITAL II

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

The serial number of the camera is provided on the bottom face of the camera.

Rechargeable Battery

Battery Charger

Hot Shoe Cover

Included with the camera.

USB Cable (mini-B type)

Used to connect the camera to a computer or direct printcompatible printer.

AV Cable

Used to view your images on a TV.

Handstrap

Note ---------------------------------------

Attaching the handstrap to the camera

Thread the small end of the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera and loop the ends as shown.

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Camera User Guide

Safety Precautions

(This booklet)

Caplio Software CD-ROM

The provided software and the “Software User Guide” are included on this CD-ROM.

Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Caplio Software supports the following languages. Operations are not guaranteed on operating systems with languages other than those listed below.

English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese (Traditional, Simplified), Korean

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

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Optional Accessories

AC Adapter (AC-4c)

Used for power supply from a household outlet to the camera. Use this adapter f or long periods of

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

playback or when transferring images to a computer.

Rechargeable Battery (DB-60)

Battery Charger (BJ-6)

Cable Switch (CA-1)

Wide Conversion Lens (GW-1)

Tele Conversion Lens (GT-1)

Hood & Adapter (GH-1)

External Viewfinder (GV-1)

Optical viewfinder attaches to the hot shoe. Comes with frames that are equivalent to 28-mm and 21-mm on a 35-mm camera and a case.

Mini External Viewfinder (GV-2)

Compact optical viewfinder attaches to the hot shoe. Comes with a frame that is equivalent to 28mm on a 35-mm camera (with an indicator for shooting at a vertical/ horizontal ratio of 1:1) and a case.

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Soft Case (GC-1)

Compact leather camera case (with belt loop). This case cannot accommodate the camera with the external viewfinder attached.

Soft Case (GC-2)

This leather camera case has a belt loop and can accommodate the camera with the GV-2 mini external viewfinder attached.

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Neck Strap (GS-1)

A double-loop neck strap with embroidered GR DIGITAL logo.

Neck Strap (ST-2)

A double-loop neck strap with embroidered RICOH logo.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Attaching the neck strap to the camera

Remove the end of the neck strap from the connector and attach it as shown in the figure.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• For information on optional accessories, see P.224.

• For the latest information on optional accessories, see the Ricoh website

(http://www.ricohpmmc.com).

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Removing/attaching the ring cap -----------------------------------------------------------

Remove the ring cap when using the wide conversion lens, tele conversion lens or hood & adapter.

Removing the ring cap

With the camera turned off, turn the ring cap

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

counterclockwise and remove from the camera body.

Attaching the ring cap

With the camera turned off, align the marking on the ring cap (2) with the marking on the camera body (1) and turn the ring cap clockwise until it clicks.

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Camera System and Accessories

External Flash

Sigma

EF-530 DG SUPER

EF-530 DG ST

(Recommended flash)

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

External Viewfinder

(GV-1/GV-2)

Attach to the hot shoe.

Remove the ring cap before attaching.

Hood & Adapter

(GH-1)

37mm

21-mm Wide

Conversion Lens

(GW-1)

Optional accessories

37mm

Filter

40-mm Tele

Conversion Lens

(GT-1)

Attach to the hot shoe.

Soft Case

(GC-1/GC-2)

Neck Strap

(GS-1/ST-2)

Connect to the USB terminal.

Cable Switch

(CA-1)

Rechargeable Battery

(DB-60)

(supplied)

Battery Charger

(BJ-6)

(supplied)

AC Adapter

(AC-4c)

Commercially available

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Names of Parts

Camera

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Front View

234

10 11

1 Up-down Dial P.21

2 Mode Dial P.20

3 Shutter Release Button P.36

4 POWER Button P.33

5 Hot Shoe P.17, 227

6 Flash Cover P.44

7 Strap Eyelet P.12 8 F (Flash) OPEN Switch P.44

9 Ring Cap P.16

10 Microphone -

11 AF Auxiliary Light P.46, 174

12 Lens P.36

13 Flash P.44

5 6 7

Item Name Refer to

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Rear View

514

6 7

13 15

1716 1918 2120

1 Picture Display P.23 2 Auto Focus/Flash Lamp P.33, 38, 41, 44 3 AV Output Terminal P.147 4 USB Terminal P.150, 205, 206, 209 5 ADJ. Lever P.64 6 8 (Englarged View) Button P.41, 51 7 9 (Thumbnail Display) Button P.41, 49 8 !/MODE button P.83 9 $/F (Flash) Button P.44

10 MENU/OK Button P.89, 133, 156 11 O (DISP.) Button P.56

/N (Macro) Button

13 #/Fn (Function) Button P.69 14 6 (Playback) Button P.47

(Delete)/t (Self-timer) Button

16 Terminal Cover P.147, 150, 205, 206,

17 Speaker P.132 18 Power (DC input) Cable Cover P.225 19 Release Lever P.31, 225 20 Battery/Card Cover P.31, 225 21 Tripod Screw Hole P.220

Item Name Refer to

P.43

P.52, 46

209

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

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How to Use the Mode Dial

Set the mode dial to the desired mode before shooting still images or movies.

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Turn the mode dial to the symbol of the function you want to use.

Mode Dial Symbols and Descriptions

Symbol Function Description

Auto Shooting Mode

P Program Shift Mode

A Aperture Priority Mode

M Manual Exposure Mode

SCENE Scene Mode

MY1, MY2 My Settings Mode

Automatically sets the optimal aperture value and shutter speed depending on the subject.

Allows you to adjust the combination of aperture value and shutter speed.

Allows you to set the aperture value, and then the camera automatically sets the optimal shutter speed.

Allows you to manually set the aperture value and shutter speed.

Allows you to shoot with settings optimized for the shooting scene. You can also shoot movies.

Allows you to shoot using the settings registered in [Reg. My Settings].

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How to Use the Up-down Dial and

ADJ. Lever

You can use the up-down dial and ADJ. lever to easily perform various operations that are usually done using the !"#$ buttons. You can rotate the up-down dial as shown here. You can press the ADJ. lever to the left and right and press the center.

You can use the up-down dial and ADJ. lever to perform the following operations.

Mode/Display

Select ADJ. Mode - Press the center to select

ADJ. mode Same as !" buttons Push to the left and right:

Aperture Priority Mode (A)

Manual Exposure Mode (M)

Program Shift Mode (P)

Shooting/Playback/ Setup Menu

Scene Mode (Scene Mode selection screen)

Playback Mode (Normal playback screen)

Up-down Dial ADJ. Lever

Allows you to change the aperture value.

Allows you to adjust the combination of aperture value and shutter speed.

Same as !" buttons Same as #$ buttons P.87,

Same as !" buttons - P.83

Same as #$ buttons Same as #$ buttons P.47

Description

Up-down dial

ADJ. lever

ADJ. mode.

Same as #$ buttons. Press to set: Same as MENU/OK button.

- P.78

Allows you to change the shutter speed.

- P.81

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Refer to

P.64

P.79

133, 155

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Playback Mode (Three-frame view)

Playback Mode (List)

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Playback Mode (Englarged view)

Mode/Display

Description

Up-down Dial ADJ. Lever

Same as #$ buttons Same as #$ buttons P.49

Same as !" buttons Same as #$ buttons P.49

Allows you to change the display magnification.

Displays the previous or next image. (When displaying the previous or next image during magnify, the image is displayed at normal magnification (100%).)

Refer to

P.51

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Picture Display

9999

1280

X4 . 0

Interval

Shtr Btn:Start

F2.4 1/15

+0 .7

0.3

Example of Picture Display when Shooting Pictures

123 567 89

+0.7

X4 . 0

4 31

9999

Interval

5 3

0.3

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Still Image Mode

1280

F2.4 1/15

32 33

Shtr Btn:Start

Movie Mode

29 30

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1 Flash Mode P.44 17 Depth of Field P.95

Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to

2 Macro Shooting P.43 18 Focus Bar P.94 3 Self-timer P.46 19 White Balance Mode P.122 4 Scene Mode/Multi-shot

P.83, 99

20 Exposure Metering Mode P.98

5 Shooting Mode Types P.20 21 Auto Bracket P.110,

6 Recording Destination P.28 22 Image Settings P.103 7 Remaining Number of Still

Images

8 Picture Quality P.91 25 Date Imprint P.119

9 Image Size P.91 26 Battery Mark P.25 10 Focus Mode P.94 27 Level Indicator 11 AE Lock P.74 28 12 Interval P.117 29 Aperture Value P.220 13 Histogram P.61 30 Shutter Speed P.79, 81 14 Noise Reduction P.116 31 Frame Rate P.130 15

Flash Exposure Compensation

P.223 23 Exposure Compensation P.120

24 ISO Setting P.126

Camera Shake Warning Mark

P.109 32

Remaining Recording Time

16 Digital Zoom Magnification P.41 33 Recording Time P.132,

112, 114

P.59, 173 P.37

P.223

223

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Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

05 :1 2

12 :00

20 07/ 11/ 01

12 :00

20 07/ 11/ 01

St op

• The number of remaining shots available may differ from the actual number of shots, depending on the subject.

• Movie recording time and the storage capacity of still pictures may vary depending on the capacity of the recording destination (internal memory or SD memory card), shooting conditions, and the type and manufacturer of the SD memory card.

• When the number of remaining shots is 10,000 or more, “9999” is displayed.

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Example of Picture Display During Playback

12 3 4 56

8, 9

ADJ.

2007/11/01

12:00

2007/11/01

Still Image Mode

Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to

1 Protect P.135 8 Picture Quality P.91

2 DPOF P.138 9 Image Size P.91

3 Mode Types - 10 File No. -

4 Playback Data Source P.48 11 Battery Mark P.25

5 Number of Playback Files - 12 Date at Shooting P.119,

6 Total Number of Files - 13 Recording Time or

Lapsed Time

7 Setting at Shooting

- 14 Indicator -

(Recording)

Stop

12:00

Movie Mode

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The picture display may display messages to inform you of operational instructions or the camera’s status while in use.

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Battery Level Indication

A battery mark appears at the lower right of the picture display to indicate the battery level. Recharge the battery before it is depleted.

Battery Mark Description

The battery is sufficiently charged.

Green

The battery leve l begins to drop. Recharging the battery or exchanging with new batteries is recommended.

The battery level is low. Recharge the battery or exchange with new batteries.

Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• If you are using AAA nickel-hydrogen batteries or AAA Oxyride batteries, depending on the type of batteries and usage conditions, may not appear, or or

may instantaneously appear. Check your batteries beforehand.

• If you are using the AC adapter, may appear. This does not indicate a malfunction and you can continue to use the camera.

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Getting Ready

Turn the power on and get ready to shoot.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

• If the camera is already turned on, make sure it is turned off before inserting or removing the battery.

• For information on how to turn the camera off, see P.33.

About the Battery

Rechargeable Battery DB-60 (supplied)

This is a lithium-ion battery. It is economical because you can recharge it using the battery charger and use it over and over again.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

You can also use the following types of batteries.

• AAA Alkaline Batteries (available in stores)

You can obtain them anywhere, so they are convenient for travel. However, in a low-temperature environment, the storage capacity of shots will decrease. Warm the batteries before use. It is recommended that you use the rechargeable battery when using the camera for a long time.

• AAA Oxyride Batteries (available in stores)

These are not rechargeable batteries, but they can be used longer in a digital camera than AAA alkaline batteries.

• AAA Nickel-Hydrogen Batteries (available in stores)

These batteries are economical because you can recharge and reuse them over and over again. Please use a battery charger available in stores.

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Storage capacity of shots ---------------------------------------------------------------------

• Approximate storage capacity of shots you can take

Battery Type Storage capacity of Shots

Rechargeable Battery (DB-60) Approx. 370

AAA Alkaline Batteries (available in stores) Approx. 45

• Based on CIPA standard (Temperature:23 degrees Celsius, picture display on, 30 seconds between shots, 50% flash usage, turning the power off after each 10 shots).

• The storage capacity of shots when using AAA alkaline batteries is based on the use of AAA alkaline batteries manufactured by Matsushita Battery Industrial Co., Ltd.

• The storage capacity of shots is for reference only. If the camera is used for long periods of time for setting and playback, the shooting time (the number of shots) will decrease. For long periods of use, it is recommended that you carry spare batteries.

(Normal Mode)

Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• The nickel-hydrogen batteries available in stores are not factory-charged. Charge them before use.

• The nickel-hydrogen batteries may be inert and consequently may not supply power immediately after they are purchased or when le ft unused for more than a mont h. In such a case, recharge the batteries two or three times before use. The batteries selfdischarge with time even if the camera is not used, so recharge them before use.

• The life of an AAA alkaline battery depends on the brand and the storage time from the date of production. In addition, the life of an alkaline battery becomes shorter at low temperatures.

• Other batteries, such as manganese dry cell and Ni-Cd batteries, cannot be used.

• The battery may become very hot immediately after operation. Turn the camera off

and leave it to cool down sufficiently before removing the battery.

• Please remove the battery if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time.

• When using a lithium-ion battery, use only the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery (DB-60). Do not use other rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

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SD Memory Card (available in stores)

You can store still images you have taken either in the camera’s internal memory or on an SD memory card (available in stores). The internal memory capacity is approx. 54 MB. To record a lot of still images or movies at high resolutions, use a

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high-capacity SD memory card.

Where images are recorded-------------------------------------------------------------------

When no SD memory card is loaded, the camera records images to the internal memory; when an SD memory card is loaded, it records images to the SD memory card.

When no SD memory card is loaded When an SD memory card is loaded

Records to the internal memory Records to the SD memory card

Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• If an SD memory card is loaded, the camera does not record to the internal memory, even if the card is full.

• Take care not to get the contacts of the card dirty.

Write-protecting your images ----------------------------------------------------------------

Move the write-protection switch on the SD memory card to LOCK to prevent your still images from being accidentally erased or the card from being formatted. If you unlock the card (by returning the switch to its original position), it is once again possible to erase images and format the card. It is recomme nded to move the write-p rotection switch to LOCK when you have some important data recorded.

Note that you cannot shoot images on a locked card because no data can be recorded to the card. Unlock the card before shooting.

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Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• For information on switching between the SD memory card and internal memory during playback, see P.48.

• Movie recording time and the storage capacity of still pictures varies depending on the SD memory card. (GP.223)

• Before using a new SD memory card, be sure to format it with this camera. (GP.158)

• You can copy images stored in the internal memory to an SD memory card. (GP.144)

• When using an SD memory card previously used with another camera, be sure to back up any necessary data on the card before formatting it. (GP.158)

• SDHC memory card (4 GB) can also be used.

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Charging the Rechargeable Battery

The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. The battery is not charged at the time of purchase.

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Insert the battery into the battery charger, making sure that the and markings on the battery match those on the battery charger.

• The battery label should face up.

Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Be careful not to reverse the and sides.

Plug the battery charger into an outlet.

• Use the battery charger (BJ-6) to recharge the battery.

• Charging starts, and the charger lamp indicates the progress, as shown below. Once charging has finished, unplug the battery charger from the power outlet.

Charger Lamp Description

Lit Charging started

Off Charging complete

Flashing Battery charger or battery may be faulty (unplug the battery

charger from the power ou tlet and remove the battery from the battery charger).

• Depending on the battery level, the charging time differs.

Rechargeable battery charging time

DB-60 About two hours (25°C)

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Loading the Battery and SD Memory Card

The rechargeable battery (DB-60) can be used to power this camera. This battery is convenient because the battery power lasts long and it can be used over and over again by recharging. If the camera is already turned on, make sure it is turned off before loading the battery and card.

Slide the release lever toward OPEN to open the battery/card cover.

Make sure the SD memory card is facing the right way and then push the card all the way in until it clicks.

• The rechargeable battery may be inserted first.

Insert the rechargeable battery.

• Press the latch with the battery and insert the battery all the way into the battery compartment.

• When the rechargeable battery is loaded in place, it is locked with the latch.

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Close the battery/card cover and slide the release lever in the opposite direction of OPEN to lock it in place.

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Loading AAA Alkaline Batteries (Available in Stores)

Insert the batteries in the direction shown.

Close the battery/card cover by sliding

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the release lever while pressing close the battery/card cover with your finger.

Removing the SD Memory Card

Slide the release lever toward OPEN to open the battery/card cover. Push in the SD memory card and gently release to eject it. Pull the card out of the camera.

Removing the Rechargeable Battery

Slide the release lever toward OPEN to open the battery/card cover. Press and release the latch. The battery is ejected. Pull the battery out of the camera. Be careful not to drop the battery when removing it from the camera.

Removing the AAA Alkaline Batteries

Slide the release lever toward OPEN to open the battery/card cover, and then remove the alkaline batteries. Be careful not to drop the alkaline batteries when removing them from the camera.

Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• When closing the battery/card cover, slide the release lever and be sure to lock it in place.

• Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time. Store the removed batteries in a dry cool place.

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Turning the Power On/Off

Turn the camera on.

Press the POWER button.

• The POWER button lights, the start sound is emitted, and then the auto focus/flash lamp blinks for several seconds.

Using the Camera in Playback Mode

• Pressing the 6 (Playback) button for more than one second turns on the camera in playback mode, allowing you to start playback at once.

• When the camera is turned on with the 6 button, pressing the 6 button again switches playback mode to recording mode.

Turn the camera off.

Press the POWER button.

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Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

After the camera is turned on, it may takes longer for the camera to become ready for shooting when using the flash than when not using the flash.

Auto power off-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• If the camera goes unused for a set period of time, it automatically turns itself off to save power. (Auto Power Off)

• The auto power off setting can be changed. (GP.175)

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Setting the Language

When the power is turned on for the first time, the display language setting screen appears. After setting the language, go on to the date/time setting (for printing the date and time on your photos).

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You can shoot without these settings. However, be sure to set the language, and the date/time later. Use the Setup menu for these settings.

Turn the power on for the first time after purchase.

• The language selection screen appears.

• To skip language setting, press the MENU/OK button.

• When the MENU/OK button is pressed, the language setting is cancelled and the video signal format-setting screen appears.

Press the !"#$ buttons to select a language.

Press the MENU/OK button.

• The display language is set, and the date/time setting screen appears.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For how to set the display language and date/time on the Setup menu, see “Changing the Display Language (Language/N)” (P.190) and “Setting the Date and Time (Date Settings)” (P.188) in this guide.

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Setting the Date and Time

When the power is turned on for the first time, the date/time setting screen appears.

Press the !"#$ buttons to set the year, month, date and time.

• Change the value with !" and move the frame with #$.

Setting at shipping

In [Format], choose the date and time format.

• Select the date and time format with !".

Check the information on the screen and then press the MENU/OK button.

• The date is set.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• If the battery is removed for more than one week, the date and time settings will be lost. These settings must be made again.

• To retain the date and time settings, load a battery with adequate remaining power for more than two hours.

• The set date and time can be changed later. (GP.188)

• The date and time can be inserted into images. (GP.119)

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Basic Shooting

Now you are ready.

Holding the Camera

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Hold the camera as shown below for best results.

Hold the camera with both hands and lightly press both elbows against your body.

Put your finger on the shutter release button.

Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

When you are shooting, be careful not to obstruct the lens or flash with your fingers, hair, or the strap.

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Preventing camera shake ----------------------------------------------------------------------

If you move t he camera when pressing th e shutter release button, th e still image might not come out clearly due to camera shake. Camera shake tends to occur in the following cases:

• When shooting in a dark place without using the flash

• When using the digital zoom function (GP.41)

When the J symbol appears on the picture display, this indicates that camera shake may occur. To prevent camera shake, try any of the following.

• Setting the flash to [Auto] or [Flash On] (GP.44)

• Raising the ISO setting (GP.126)

• Using the self-timer (GP.46)

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Shooting

The shutter release button works in two steps. When you press the shutter release button halfway (Half-press), the auto-focus function is triggered to determine the focal distance. Next, press it all the way down to shoot. When your subject is not in the center

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of your composition, compose your photo after focusing. (Focus Lock)

Press the POWER button to turn the camera on, and turn the mode dial to

Put the subject of your photo in the center of the screen and press the shutter release button halfway.

• The camera focuses on the subject and the exposure and white balance are fixed.

• If automatic focusing fails, a red frame is displayed in the center of the picture display and the auto focus/flash lamp blinks green.

• The focal distance is measured at a maximum of nine points. Green frames appear to indicate the positions that are in focus.

Auto Focus/Flash Lamp

Frame

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To take a picture with the subject in the foreground in focus against a background, half-press the shutter release button to focus on the subject, and then compose your shot.

Subject to be focused on

Shooting range

Gently press the shutter release button all the way.

• The still image you have taken appears momentarily on the picture display and is recorded to the internal memory or SD memory card.

Focusing---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• The color of the frame in the center of the picture display and the auto focus/flash lamp indicate whether the subject is in or out of focus.

Focus Status Frame Color Auto Focus/Flash Lamp

Before focusing White Off

Subject in focus Green Lights (green)

Subject not in focus Red Blinks (green)

• It may be impossible to bring the following subjects into focus.

• Subjects lacking contrast (the sky, a white wall, the hood of a car, etc.)

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

protrusions.

• Quickly moving objects.

• Things in poorly lit places.

• Areas with strong backlighting, or reflections.

• Things that flicker, such as fluorescent lights.

When you want to shoot subjects like this, first focus on an object the same distance as your subject and then shoot.

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Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• Press the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake.

• The J symbol indicates that camera shake may occur. Hold the camera still and

focus the camera again.

• The flash fires a pre-flash to increase the AE accuracy.

• You can set the time the still image you have taken appears on the picture display.

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You can also make settings to have the image remain displayed until the shutter release button is half-pressed or not to display the image after shooting. (GP.176)

• The aperture value is controlled up to F11 in auto shooting mode. (When the aperture value is between F7.1 and F11 in auto shooting mode, the aperture and internal ND filter are used together.)

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Using the Digital Zoom

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The digital zoom is activated when [Zoom Button] is set to [Dgtl Zoom] on the setup menu (GP.168). Pressing the 8 (Enlarged View) button allows you to take a closeup picture of the subject. (Maximum magnification of 4.0×) Pressing the 9 (Thumbnail) button allows you to take a wideangle picture.

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Wide Tele

Set [Zoom Button] to [Dgtl Zoom] on the setup menu.

• For the operating procedure, see P.168.

With the camera ready to shoot, press the 8 or 9 button.

• The magnification is displayed on the picture display.

Compose your picture and half-press the shutter release button.

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Full-press the shutter release button.

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Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• You can also assign the exposure compensation and white balance functions to the

8 or 9 button instead of the digital zoom function.

• If [Pic Quality] is set to 3648 × 2736, you can also set [Digital Zoom Img] to [Auto Resize]. (GP.169)

• This function is not a vailable when [Pic Qual ity/Size] is set to RAW mo de. (GP.91)

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Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Shooting)

Using the N (Macro) button allows you to take a tight close-up of the subject. (Macro shooting) This is good for shooting small subjects because you can shoot up to approximately 1.5 cm (0.6 in.) away from the front edge of the lens.

With the camera ready to shoot, press the N button.

• N is displayed momentarily at the center of the picture display and then N is displayed at the top of the screen.

Compose your picture and half-press the shutter release button.

Full-press the shutter release button.

• To cancel macro mode, press the N button again.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• Macro shooting ca n be performed up to ap proximately 1.5 cm (0. 6 in) away from the front edge of the lens in a shooting area of approximately 31 × 23 mm (1.2 × 0.9 in.).

• The AF target shift function enables you to lock the focus for macro shooting with the simple touch of a button without moving the camera. This function is useful for shooting on a tripod. (GP.67)

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Using the Flash

To use the flash, slide the F (Flash) OPEN switch down to raise the flash cover and open the flash. The flash does not fire if it is not open. With the flash open, press the F (Flash) button to change the flash

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mode. The default setting at the time of purchase is [Auto].

Range of flash light (when ISO Setting is set to [Auto] GP.126)

Approx. 20 cm to 3.0 m (0.7 to 9.8 ft.) (from the front edge of the lens)

Flash Modes

Flash Off The flash will not fire.

Auto The flash fires automatically when the subject is poorly

Red-eye Flash Reduces the red-eye phenomenon, in which people’s

Flash On The flash fires regardless of the lighting conditions.

Flash Synchro. The flash fires with the shutter speed slowed. This is

External Flash (Recommended flash)

Slide the F OPEN switch down to raise the flash cover.

lit or backlit.

eyes appear red in pictures.

useful when taking portrait pictures in a nightscape. Camera shake may occur, so the use of a tripod is recommended.

Indicates that an external flash (Recommended flash) can be used.

Turn the mode dial to 5.

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Press the F button to change the flash mode.

• The flash mode mark is displayed momentarily at the center of the picture display and then a smaller mark is displayed at the upper left of the screen.

• The auto focus/flash lamp blinks while the flash charges. Once the flash is charged, the lamp turns off and the camera is ready to shoot.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• When you are finished using the flash, press the center of the flash cover down with your finger.

• The flash mode setting is saved until you press the F button again.

• The flash does not fire when shooting movies or in multi-shot, auto bracket, white

balance bracket, or color bracket modes.

• When using AAA alkaline batteries, Oxyride batteries, or nickel-hydrogen batteries, the picture display turns off when the flash is charging.

• The flash fires a pre-flash to increase the AE accuracy.

• You cannot use the internal flash when using an external flash. (GP.227)

Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

You cannot u se the internal flas h when using the wide conversion lens, tele conversion lens, and hood.

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t Using the Self-Timer

You can set the Self-timer to shoot after either two or ten seconds. A setting of two seconds is useful for preventing camera shake.

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Turn the mode dial to 5.

Press the t (Self-timer) button.

• The Self-timer symbol appears on the screen.

• The [10] to the right of the symbol indicates the number of seconds. In this case, if you press the shutter release button, the camera shoots after 10 seconds.

• Each press of the t button changes the self-timer setting in the following order: 10sec, 2sec, and Self-timer Off.

Press the shutter release button.

• The focus is locked, and the AF auxiliary light lights when the self-timer starts.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• The camera remains in self-timer mode even after the image is shot. To cancel the

self-timer, press the t button and change the self-timer setting to [Self-Timer Off].

• When the self-timer is set to 2 seconds, the AF auxiliary light does not light.

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Playing Back Images

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Viewing Your Images

In playback mode, you can check still images you have taken. You can also delete or zoom in on the images.

Press the 6 (Playback) button.

• The camera switches to playback mode and the last still image you took is displayed.

• You can view your pictures in order by using the #$ buttons.

•Press the ! button to display the still image 10 frames backward. If there are less than 10 still images, the first still image is displayed.

•Press the " button to display the still image 10 frames forward. If there are less than 10 still images, the last still image is displayed.

• To switch the camera from playback mode to shooting mode, press the 6 button again.

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Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

When shooting with [Pic Quality/Size] set to RAW mode (GP.91), a JPEG file associated with the DNG file is recorded at the same time. If the JPEG file is deleted on a computer, for example, a thumbnail of the DNG file can be displayed, but the thumbnail cannot be enlarged.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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When playin g back an image (RA W3648/RAW3:2/RAW1: 1) shot with [Pic Qual ity/Size] set to RAW mode, the JPEG file recorded at the same time as the DNG file is displayed. A symbol appears on the screen indicating RAW mode.

Checking the image in shooting mode----------------------------------------------------

In shooting mode, immediately after you take a still image, the still image is displayed on the screen for a moment so you can check it. You can change the image display time using [LCD Confirm.] on the setup menu (GP.176). When [LCD Confirm.] is set to [Hold], the image remains displayed until the next time you half-press the shutter release button. When [LCD Confirm.] is set to [Hold], the displayed image can also be enlarged or deleted. (GP.51, 52)

Turning on the camera in playback mode------------------------------------------------

When the camera is off, pressing the 6 button for more than one second turns the camera on. The camera starts up in playback mode.

When the camera is turned on with the 6 button, pressing the 6 button again switches playback mode to shooting mode.

Where images are played back from -------------------------------------------------------

When no SD memory card is loaded, the camera plays back from the internal memory. When an SD memory card is loaded, it plays back from the SD memory card.

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Three-frame View/Grid View

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When playing back images on the picture display, the playback screen can be divided into three frames (three-frame view) or 12 frames (list). The three-frame view and list allow you to select a still image to enlarge or delete.

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Press the 6 (Playback) button.

• The last image you took is displayed.

Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button.

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• The screen changes to threeframe view. The large frame at the center of the screen displays the currently selected still image.

•Press the ! button to display the still image 10 frames backward. If

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there are less than 10 still images, the first still image is displayed.

•Press the " button to display the still image 10 frames forward. If there are less than 10 still images, the last still image is displayed.

Press the 9 button again during three-frame view.

• The screen is divided into 12 frames and thumbnails are displayed (List).

Switching to Single-Picture Display

 In three-frame view

Press the #$ buttons to select a still image.

Press the 8 (Enlarged View) button or the MENU/ OK button.

 In list

Press the !"#$ buttons to select a still image.

Press the 8 button twice.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

If any of the following operations is performed in the three-frame view, the display returns to the ordinary playback screen (single-picture display) and the operation is executed.

• Deletion (GP.52)

• Menu display (GP.133)

• Movie playback (GP.132)

Selected still image

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Enlarging Images

You can enlarge a still image displayed on the picture display.

Image Size Enl arged View (maximum m agnification)

3648 × 2736, 3648 × 2432, 2736 × 2736, 3264 × 2448, 2592 × 1944, 2048 × 1536

1280 × 960 6.7 times

640 × 480 3.4 times

Press the 6 (Playback) button.

• The last image you took is displayed.

Press the #$ buttons to display the still image you

16 times

want to magnify.

Press the 8 (Enlarged View) button.

• The still image is enlarged.

In Enlarged View

8 Button Enlarges the displayed still image.

9 Button Returns the enlarged still image to its original size.

MENU/OK Button

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• When [LCD Confirm.] is set to [Hold] on the setup menu (GP.176), the image

displayed on the screen after being taken can be enlarged.

• Movies cannot be enlarged.

You can move the displayed still image by pressing the !"#$ buttons.

Pressing this in enlarged view displays the still image at the maximum magnification. Pressing this again returns the still image to its original size.

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Deleting Files

You can delete unwanted or failed files from the SD memory card or internal memory.

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Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

When [LCD Confirm.] is set to [Hold] on the setup menu (GP.176), the image displayed on the screen after being taken can be deleted.

Deleting a File

Press the 6 (Playback) button.

Press the #$ buttons to display the file you want to delete.

Press the D (Delete) button.

Press the !" buttons to select [Delete One].

• You can change the image for deletion with the #$ buttons.

Press the MENU/OK button.

• The display indicates that the files are being deleted; once finished, it returns to the screen in Step 4.

Finish

Delete One

Delete All

Select

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Deleting All Files

Press the 6 (Playback) button.

Press the D (Delete) button.

Press the !" buttons to select [Delete All].

Press the MENU/OK button.

• You are prompted to confirm that you want to delete all images. If so, press the $ button to select [Yes], and then press the MENU/ OK button.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

You can also delete files by pressing the D button during three-frame view. (GP.49)

Deleting Multiple Files at One Time

Press the 6 (Playback) button.

Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button twice.

• The screen is divided into 12 frames and thumbnails are displayed (List).

Finish

Delete One

Delete All

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Select

Press the D (Delete) button.

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Specifying Individual Files to be Deleted

Press the !"#$ buttons to select the file you want to delete and press the D

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button.

• The trash symbol is displayed in the upper left corner of the file.

Repeat Step 4 to select all the files you want to delete.

• If you selected a file by mistake, you can deselect it by selecting the file and pressing the D button.

Press the MENU/OK button.

Press the#$ buttons to select [Yes] and then press the MENU/OK button.

• The display indicates that the files are being deleted; once finished, it returns to the thumbnail display screen.

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Specifying a Range of Files to be Deleted

Press ADJ. lever.

• Press the ADJ. lever again to return to the screen for deleting one file at a time.

Press the !"#$ buttons to select the starting point of the range of files you want to delete and press the D button.

• The trash symbol is displayed in the upper left corner of the file.

Press the !"#$ buttons to select the ending point of the range of files you want to delete and press the D button.

• The trash symbol is displayed in the upper left corner of the specified files.

Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to specify all the ranges of files you want to delete.

• If you selected a file by mistake, you can deselect it by pressing the ADJ. lever to return to the screen for deleting one file at a time, selecting the file, and pressing the D button.

Press the MENU/OK button.

Press the#$ buttons to select [Yes] and then press the MENU/OK button.

• The display indicates that the files are being deleted; once finished, it returns to the thumbnail display screen.

Delete

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Switch SelStart

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Changing the Display with

the DISP. Button

Pressing the DISP. button allows you to change the screen display mode and toggle the information displayed on the picture display.

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 Shooting Mode

Each time you press the DISP. button, the display changes in the following order: Histogram, Grid Guide, No Display, Picture Display Off, and Normal Symbol Display.

Normal Symbol Display

Histogram Grid Guide

Press the DISP. button to change the display.

Picture Display Off

No Display

Grid Guide ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This displays auxiliary lines on the picture display to help you compose your picture. These lines are not recorded with images.

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• When [Level Setting] is set to [Display] or [Disp + Snd] (GP.173), the level indicator is displayed during normal symbol display and histogram. (GP.59)

• When [Enlrge Photo Icon] is set to [On] (GP.185), the following icons are not displayed in normal symbol display. Digital zoom magnification, Focus bar, Date imprint, Image Settings (Img Set)

• If any of the following operations is performed, the picture display turns on even when it is turned off.

• When the ADJ. lever, MENU/OK button, DISP. button, or 6 (Playback) button

is pressed.

• When the 8/9 buttons are pressed except when [Zoom Button] is set to [Off].

(GP.168)

• When the !" buttons are pressed during manual focus. (GP.96)

• When the MODE button is pressed in scene mode.

 During Playback Mode

Each time you press the DISP. button, the display changes in the following order: Histogram, White Saturation Highlights Display, No Display, and Normal Symbol Display.

Normal Symbol Display

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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

No Display

White Saturation

Highlights Display

Press the DISP. button to change the display.

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White Saturation Highlights Display -------------------------------------------------------

The white saturation areas of the image flash in black. White saturation is the loss of grayscale that indicates the color shading in an image in which very bright areas of the subject are rendered in white. An image with a loss of grayscale cannot be edited later. It is recommended that you shoot another image while avoiding direct sunlight and setting the exposure level lower (-). (GP.120)

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

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The white saturation highlights display is for reference only.

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About the Electronic Level

When [Level Setting] is set to on in the setup menu or by pressing and holding the DISP. button (GP.173), the camera uses a level indicator and level sensor sound to let you know whether the image is level during shooting. The level indicator is displayed during normal symbol display and histogram. This is useful for keeping the image level when taking pictures of scenery or buildings. This is also very useful for taking pictures with the horizon visible. For information on how to set [Level Setting], see P.173.

 With [Level Setting] set to [Display]:

The level indicator appears on the picture display. When the camera is level, the level indicator becomes green, indicating that the scale is in the middle. When the camera is tilted, the marking of the level indicator becomes orange, and indicates the opposite side of the direction in which the camera is tilted.

 With [Level Setting] set to [Disp + Snd]:

The level indicator appears on the picture display. When the camera is level, the level indicator becomes green, indicating that the scale is in the middle, and the level sensor sound is continually emitted at a set interval. When the camera is tilted, the marking of the level indicator becomes orange, and indicates the opposite side of the direction in which the camera is tilted.

 With [Level Setting] set to [Sound]:

When the camera is level, a level sensor sound is continually emitted at a set interval and the level indicator is not displayed.

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

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Level indicator display

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Green

When level When tilted to the right

Red

When level status cannot

be determined

When the camera is held

vertically

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• If the camera is tilted too much, the marking of the level indicator becomes red and indicates the opposite end of the direction in which the camera is tilted.

• When shooting with the camera positioned vertically, the level function can be used to determine whether the image is vertically level.

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• If the camera is tilt ed too far forward or backw ard, or it cannot be determ ined whether the camera is level, the level indicator becomes red.

• During grid guide, no display, or when the picture display is off (GP.56), the level sensor sound is emitted, but the level indicator is not displayed. When [Level Setting] is set to [Disp + Snd], only the level sensor sound is emitted.

• The level function is not available if the camera is held upside down, when recording movies, and during interval shooting.

• The level function becomes less accurate when the camera is moving or when shooting in an environment subject to moving, such as on a amusement ride.

• No level sensor sound is emitted when [Level Setting] is set to [Disp + Snd] or [Sound] and [Vol. Settings] is set to [

• Use this function as r eference so see if images a re level when shooting ima ges. The accuracy of the level when using the camera as a level cannot be guaranteed.

  ] (Mute) (GP.172).

Orange

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Histogram

When Histogram is on, a histogram appears in the lower right corner on the picture display. A histogram is a graph indicating the number of pixels on the vertical axis and the brightness on the horizontal axis (from left to right, shadows (dark areas), midtones, and highlights (bright areas)). By using the histogram, you can determine the brightness of an image without being affected by the brightness around the picture display. This also helps you correct for areas that are overly bright or dark. If the histogram has only peaks on the right side without anything else, this picture is over-exposed with too many pixels only for highlight sections.

If the histogram has only peaks on the left side without anything else, this picture is under-exposed with too many pixels only for shadow sections. Correct the exposure to an appropriate level.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• The histogram displayed on the picture display is for reference only.

• Depending on the shooting conditions (use of the flash, dark surrounding light, etc.),

the exposure level indicated in the histogram may not correspond to the brightness of the shot image.

• Exposure compensation has its limitation. It does not necessarily achieve the best possible result.

• A histogram with peaks in the center may not necessarily provide the best result to suit your particular requirements. For example, an adjustment is required if you want to underexpose or overexpose the image.

• For information on how to correct the exposure compensation, see P.120.

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

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Advanced Operations

Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions.

1 Various Shooting Functions ..... 64

2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies

...................................................129

3 Other Playback Functions ....... 133

4 Direct Printing .......................... 149

5 Changing Camera Settings .....155

6 Downloading Images to Your

Computer ..................................192

7 Appendices...............................211

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Using the ADJ. Lever

You can assign four shooting menu functions to the ADJ. lever. When a shooting function is assigned to the ADJ. lever, you can display the screen for that function with fewer button operations and

without displaying the shooting menu. This is useful for assigning

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frequently used functions. By default, three functions are assigned to the ADJ. lever. You can use the setup menu to add or change the functions assigned to the ADJ. lever. For information on how to add or change the assigned functions, see P.166.

To use the ADJ. mode, follow these steps.

In shooting mode, press the ADJ. lever.

Press the ADJ. lever to the left or right or press the #$ buttons to select the desired item.

• The screenshots below are examples of the screen display when [Expo. Cmp], [Wht. Bal.], [ISO], and [Quality] are assigned to [ADJ Lever Set.1] to [ADJ Lever Set.4].

ADJ Lever Set. 1 ADJ Lever Set. 2

ADJ Lever Set. 3ADJ Lever Set. 4

Press the !" buttons to select the setting.

Press the ADJ. lever or the MENU/OK button to set the setting.

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Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

You can also set the setting by half-pressing the shutter release button. (GP.38)

Functions That Can Be Assigned to [ADJ Lever Set]

Expo. Cmp, Wht. Bal., ISO, Quality, Focus, Image, Expo. Met., Cont Mode, Auto BKT, Flash Comp

Functions That Can Be Set in Scene Mode

The functions that can be set with the ADJ. lever in scene mode differ from those in other shooting modes. The following settings can be made with the ADJ. lever. All other settings can be assigned to the ADJ. lever with [ADJ Lever Set], but they cannot be operated by pressing the ADJ. lever.

Scene Mode Available Settings [Movie] Wht. Bal. [Text Mode] Density [Skew Correct Mode] Expo. Cmp, Wht. Bal.

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Changing the Text Density (Scene Mode)

You can change the shading of text for shooting with [Text Mode] (GP.83) in scene mode. You can select from [Deep], [Normal] and [Light].

To change the setting, use the shooting menu or the ADJ. lever. This section explains easy ways to change the shading setting with the ADJ. lever. To use the shooting menu, see “Using the Menu”. (GP.89)

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Turn the mode dial to SCENE.

Press the MODE button.

• The scene mode selection screen appears.

Press the #$ buttons to select

Text Mode

[Text Mode] and then press the MENU/OK button.

Press the ADJ. lever.

• The text density menu appears.

Press the !" buttons to select the desired density setting.

• You can also press the shutter release button to take a picture.

Press the ADJ. lever or the MENU/OK button.

• The text density setting does not appear on the screen.

Deep

Normal

Light

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Shifting the AF Target (Macro)

During macro shooting, pressing the ADJ. lever allows you to shift the AF target by using the !"#$ buttons on the camera without moving the camera. You can lock the focus (GP.38) at the position where the AF target is shifted and shoot the picture. This function is useful for shooting on a tripod.

When the AF target is shifted to the left with the # button

With the camera ready to shoot, press the N (Macro) button.

• The macro symbol appears on the screen.

Press the ADJ. lever.

Press the ADJ. lever to the left or right until the AF target shift function screen (cross-mark in the middle of the screen) appears.

Shift the cross-mark to the subject you want the camera to focus on with the !"#$ buttons.

Press the MENU/OK button.

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Half-press the shutter release button.

• The camera focuses on the area at the position of the cross-mark.

Gently press the shutter release button all the way.

• The AF target shift function automatically focuses the camera on the set position until macro mode is cancelled.

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Using the Function Button

When a function is assigned to the Fn (Function) button with [Function Button] on the setup menu (GP.164), you can easily change the shooting menu setting, or switch from one function to another, simply by pressing the Fn button. At the time of purchase, [Function Button] is set to [AF/MF]. The following functions can be assigned to the Fn button. For the operating procedure of each function, see the corresponding reference page.

[Function Button] Function Refer to AF/MF Switching between auto focus and

AF/Snap Switching between auto focus and

AE Lock Locking the exposure P.74 JPEG>RAW Switching from JPEG to RAW mode P.75 Color>B&W Switching from color to black-and-

Color>TE Switching from color to black-and-

Expo. Cmp, Wht. Bal., ISO, Quality, Focus, Image, Expo. Met., Cont Mode, Auto BKT, Flash Comp

*1 Image quality when [B&W] is set in [Image] (GP.105) *2 Image quality when [B&W (TE)] is set in [Image] (GP.106)

manual focus

snap mode

white mode

white (TE) Changing the shooting menu

function

P.71

P.73

P.76

P.77

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Functions That Can Be Set in Scene Mode

The functions that can be set with the Fn (Function) button in scene mode differ from those in other shooting modes. The following settings can be made with the Fn button. All other settings can be assigned to the Fn button with [Function Button], but they cannot be operated by pressing the Fn button.

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AF/MF OO AF/Snap O O AE Lock OO JPEG>RAW Color>B&W O Color>TE O Expo. Cmp O Wht. Bal. O O ISO O Quality O O O Focus OO Image O Expo. Met. O Cont Mode Auto BKT Flash Comp O

Movie Text Mode Skew Correct Mode

Scene Mode

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Switching Between Auto Focus and Manual

Hold[OK]:

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Focus (AF/MF)

Assigning the Fn (Function) button to [AF/MF] (GP.164) and then pressing the Fn button during shooting allows you to switch between auto focus (AF) and manual focus (MF). Pressing the Fn button switches between auto focus and manual focus depending on the [Focus] setting on the shooting menu (GP.94), as shown below.

[Focus] setting Pressing the Fn button Multi AF Switches between [MF] and [Multi AF] Spot AF Switches between [MF] and [Spot AF] MF Switches between [Multi AF] or [Spot AF]

* The last selected AF mode ([Multi AF] or [Spot AF]) is selected.

Set [Function Button] to [AF/MF] on the setup menu.

• For the operating procedure, see P.164.

With the camera ready to shoot, press the Fn button.

• When the focus mode changes to manual focus, the [MF] symbol appears at the upper right of the screen.

• When the focus mode changes to auto focus ([Multi AF] or [Spot AF]), the [MF] symbol disappears.

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When [Focus] is set to [Snap] or [A] (GP.94), pressing the Fn button does not switch AF/MF.

Hold[OK]:

and [MF]

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• For information on how to use manual focus, see P.96.

• You can also use the shooting menu to make the [Focus] setting. (GP.94)

• You can press the Fn button to switch AF/MF and lock the focus at the focus lock

position (AF Lock). Use the following operating procedure. 1 With th e camera set to auto focus, half-pre ss the shutter release button to focu s on

the subject. (Focus Lock)

2 Release the shutter release button and press the Fn button.

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3 The camera is set to MF and the shooting distance is fixed at the focus lock

position.

• To return to auto focus mode, press the Fn button again.

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Switching Between Auto Focus and Snap Mode (AF/Snap)

Assigning the Fn (Function) button to [AF/Snap] (GP.164) and then pressing the Fn button during shooting allows you to switch between auto focus (AF) and snap mode. Pressing the Fn button switches the mode depending on the [Focus] setting on the shooting menu (GP.94), as shown below.

[Focus] setting Pressing the Fn button Multi AF Switches between [Snap] and [Multi AF] Spot AF Switches between [Snap] and [Spot AF] Snap Switches between [Multi AF] or [Spot AF]

* The last selected AF mode ([Multi AF] or [Spot AF]) is selected.

Set [Function Button] to [AF/Snap] on the setup menu.

• For the operating procedure, see P.164.

With the camera ready to

and [Snap]

shoot, press the Fn button.

• When the focus mode changes to snap mode, the [Snap] symbol appears at the upper right of the screen.

• When the focus mode changes to au to focus ([Multi AF] or [Spot AF]), the [Snap] symbol disappears.

Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

When [Focus] is set to [MF] or [A] (GP.94), pressing the Fn button does not switch AF/Snap.

Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

You can also use the shooting menu to make the [Focus] setting. (GP.94)

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Locking the Exposure (AE Lock)

Assigning the Fn (Function) button to [AE Lock] (GP.164) and then pressing the Fn button during shooting allows you to lock or cancel the exposure.

Set [Function Button] to [AE Lock] on the setup menu.

• For the operating procedure, see P.164.

Check that the camera is ready to shoot.

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Put the subject of your photo in the center of the screen and press the Fn button.

• The exposure is locked and the AEL mark, aperture value, and shutter speed appear on the screen.

• Pressing the Fn button again cancels the AE lock.

Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• The exposure continues to remain locked even after you shoot a picture.

• The A E lock does not work in manual exposure mode even if the F n button is assigned

to [AE Lock]. When the Fn button is pressed, the value is automatically set closer to the appropriate exposure (closer to the center of the exposure value indicator). This is useful when, for example, you want to change/adjust the exposure value from closer to the center of the exposure value indicator (the appropriate exposure).

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Switching from JPEG to RAW Mode (JPEG>RAW)

Assigning the Fn (Function) button to [JPEG>RAW] (GP.164) and then pressing the Fn button when a [Pic Quality/Size] setting other than a RAW setting is selected (GP.91) allows you to switch to RAW mode with the same image ratio. Pressing the Fn button again returns to JPEG mode.

[Pic Quality/Size] setting Pressing the Fn button F3648(10M)/N3648(10M)/N3264(8M)/

N2592(5M)/N2048(3M)/N1280(1M)/N640 (VGA) F3:2(9M)/N3:2(9M) Switches between RAW3:2(9M) and the

F1:1(7M)/N1:1(7M) Switches between RAW1:1(7M) and the

RAW(10M)/RAW3:2(9M)/RAW1:1(7M) Does not operate

Set [Function Button] to [JPEG>RAW] on the setup

Switches between RAW(10M) and the original [Pic Quality/Size] setting

original [Pic Quality/Size] setting

menu.

• For the operating procedure, see P.164.

With the camera ready to shoot, press the Fn button.

• The camera switches to RAW mode with the same image ratio and [RAW] is displayed in orange on the screen.

• Pressing the Fn button again returns to JPEG mode.

Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Pressing the Fn button does not switch to JPEG mode in the following cases.

• [Pic Quality/Size] is set to RAW mode (GP.91)

• [Continuous Mode] is set to a setting other than [Off] (GP.99)

• [Auto Bracket] is set to a setting other than [Off] (GP.110)

Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• Turning the camera off or changing the [Function Button] setting after switching to RAW mode returns the setting to JPEG mode.

• When shooting in RAW mode, see the notes on P.92.

•

You can also use the shooting menu to switc h between JPEG and RAW mode. (GP.91)

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Switching from Color to Black-and-White or Black-and-White (TE) Mode (Color>B&W, Color>TE)

Assigning the Fn (Function) button to [Color>B&W] or [Color>TE]

(

GP.164) and then pressing the Fn button with [Img Set] set to a

setting other than [B&W] or [B&W (TE)] allows you to switch from [Color] to [B&W] or [B&W (TE)]. Pressing the Fn button again

returns to color mode.

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Set [Function Button] to [Color>B&W] or [Color>TE] on the setup menu.

• For the operating procedure, see P.164.

With the camera ready to shoot, press the Fn button.

• The setting switches to [B&W] or [B&W (TE)] and an orange symbol is displayed on the screen.

• Pressing the Fn button again returns to color mode.

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When [Img Set] is set to [B&W] or [B&W (TE)] (GP.105, 106), pressing the Fn button does not switch to color mode.

Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• Turning off the camera after switching to [B&W] or [B&W (TE)] returns the setting to color mode.

• You can also use the shooting menu to make the color setting. (GP.105, 106)

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Setting Other Functions

When any of the following functions are assigned to the Fn (Function) button

(GP.164), you can change the settings for the

functions with fewer button operations.

Expo. Cmp, Wht. Bal., ISO, Quality, Focus, Image, Expo. Met., Cont Mode, Auto BKT, Flash Comp

Set [Function Button] to one of the above items on the setup menu.

• For the operating procedure, see P.164.

With the camera ready to shoot, press the Fn button.

• The setting screen for that function appears.

Press the !" buttons to select the setting.

Press the ADJ. lever or the

RAW (10M) RAW3:2 (9M) RAW1:1 (7M) F3648 (10M)

N3648 (10M)

F3.2 (9M) N3.2 (9M)

MENU/OK button to set the setting.

Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The settings of the functions can be changed using the shooting menu. (GP.87)

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Shooting with a Set Aperture Value

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(A: Aperture Priority Mode)

Setting the mode dial to A (aperture priority mode) allows you to manually set the aperture value. Once the aperture value is set, the camera automatically sets the optimal shutter speed. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you

to blur the background and capture a sharp portrait of the

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foreground subject. Selecting a higher aperture value (closing the aperture) allows you to capture an image with everything from the foreground to the background in focus. Use the up-down dial to set the aperture value.

Turn the mode dial to A.

• The mode symbol appears on the picture display, and the current aperture value is displayed in orange on the right edge of the screen.

Rotate the up-down dial to change the aperture value.

Half-press the shutter release button.

• The shutter speed is set and displayed on the screen.

Gently press the shutter release button all the way.

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The aperture opens or closes once the shutter release button is pressed.

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Shooting with a Set Aperture Value

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and Shutter Speed (M: Manual Exposure Mode)

Setting the mode dial to M (manual exposure mode) allows you to manually set the aperture value and shutter speed. You can select from the following shutter speeds.

1/2000 1/1600 1/1250 1/1000 1/800 1/640

1/500 1/400 1/320 1/250 1/200 1/160 1/125 1/100 1/80 1/60 1/50 1/40

1/30 1/25 1/20 1/15 1/13 1/10

1/8 1/6 1/5 1/4 1/3 1/2.5 1/2 1/1.6 1/1.3 1 2 4

8 15 30 60 120 180

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Depending on the aperture value, some shutter speeds may not be available.

Faster shutter speeds allow you to capture a sharp image of a fastmoving subject. Slower shutter speeds allow you to capture an image with a flowing effect and emphasize the movement of the subject. Use the up-down dial to set the aperture value. Use the ADJ. lever to set the shutter speed.

Turn the mode dial to M.

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• The mode symbol appears on the picture display, and the current aperture value, shutter speed, and exposure value indicator are displayed on the right edge of the screen.

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• When the exposure value is in the

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range of -2EV to +2EV, the brightness of the picture display changes according to the exposure value.

• When the exposure value exceeds the range of -2EV to +2EV, the indicator lights orange and the brightness of the picture display does not change.

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Rotate the up-down dial to change the aperture value.

Press the ADJ. lever to the left or right to change the shutter speed.

Half-press the shutter release button.

Gently press the shutter release button all the way.

Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• To increase the exposure time, lower the shutter speed. In this case, camera shake may occur. Hold the camera steady with two hands or use a tripod when shooting.

• While shooting with a slow shutter speed, the picture display turns off.

• When the ISO setting is set to [Auto] or [Auto-Hi] in manual exposure mode, the ISO

is fixed at ISO 100. (GP.126)

• When [Zoom Button] on the setup menu is set to [Expo. Cmp], the exposure compensation setting screen is not displayed even if you press the 8/9 buttons in manual exposure mode. When the 8/9 buttons are pressed, the value is automatically set closer to the appropriate exposure (closer to the center of the exposure value indicator). This is useful when, for example, you want to change/ adjust the exposure value from closer to the center of the exposure value indicator (the appropriate exposure).

•

The AE lock does not work in manual exposure mode even if the Fn (Function) button is assigned to [AE Lock]. When the Fn button is pressed, the value is automatically set closer to the appropriate exposure (closer to the center of the exposure value indicator). This is useful when, for example, you want to change/adjust the exposure value from closer to the center of the exposure value indicator (the appropriate exposure).

Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

When the shutter speed is set to 15 or more seconds, the function to remove noise from images operates. Therefore, the time until image recording is complete is about twice the set shutter speed.

+2EV

-2EV

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Shooting with an Combined Aperture

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Value and Shutter Speed (P: Program Shift Mode)

Setting the mode dial to P (program shift mode) allows you to shoot with a set combination of the aperture value and shutter speed. Use the up-down dial to set the program shift mode.

Turn the mode dial to P.

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• The mode symbol appears on the picture display.

Half-press the shutter release button.

• The current combination of the aperture value and shutter speed appear on the screen.

Release your finger from the shutter release button.

Rotate the up-down dial to select the combination of the aperture value and shutter speed.

• The comb ination of the aperture value and shutter speed are displayed for 10 seconds. Rotate the up-down dial during that time to change the combination of the aperture value and shutter speed.

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Press the shutter release button to shoot a picture.

Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The following is the program diagram.

• In this example, the flash mode is set to [Flash Off], and the ISO setting is set to [ISO 100].

• The aperture value and shutter speed can be shifted within the area indicated in gray.

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This changes depending on the exposure value (Ev).

Ev8

Ev9 Ev10 Ev11 Ev12 Ev13 Ev14 Ev15 Ev16 Ev17

Ev7

Ev6

Ev5

Ev4

Ev3

Ev2

Ev1

Ev0

2 1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60

1/125 1/250 1/500

Shutter Speed

F11

F5.6

F2.8

F2.0

F1.4

1/1000 1/2000

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Shooting with Optimal Settings According to Shooting Conditions (SCENE: Scene mode)

Setting the mode dial to SCENE allows you to select from among the following modes and shoot with settings automatically optimized for shooting conditions.

Scene Modes

Movie

Skew Correct

Mode

Text Mode

Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For information on the shooting menu items in scene mode, see P.88.

Allows you to shoot movies with sound. For detailed operations, see P.129.

Use to straighten a rectangular object, such as a message board or business card, shot at an angle to make it look as if it were shot squarely. For detailed operations, see P.85.

In skew correction mode, select [N1280] or [N640] for [Pic Quality/Size]. (GP.91)

Use when capturing text images, for example notes written on a whiteboard at a meeting. Images are captured in black and white. You can also change the shading of text. (GP.66) You can set the image size to 3648 × 2736 or 2048 × 1536 pixels. (GP.91)

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Shtr Btn:Start

Turn the mode dial to SCENE.

• The camera is ready to shoot and the selected scene mode is displayed at

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the top of the picture display.

Press the MODE button to change the scene mode.

• The scene mode selection screen appears.

Press the #$ buttons to select the scene mode.

Press the MENU/OK button.

• The scene mode type is displayed at the top of the picture display.

Press the shutter release button to shoot the picture.

Shtr Btn:Start

Movie

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Using the Skew Correction Mode

Turn the mode dial to SCENE.

• The camera is ready to shoot and the selected scene mode is displayed at the top of the picture display.

Press the MODE button.

• The scene mode selection screen appears.

Press the #$ buttons to select [Skew Correct Mode].

Press the MENU/OK button.

Press the shutter release button to shoot the picture.

• The display indicates that the image is being processed, and then the area recognized as the correction range is displayed with an orange frame. Up to five areas can be recognized.

• If the target area cannot be detected, an error message appears. The image before correction remains recorded.

• To select another correction area, move the orange frame to the target area by pressing the $ button.

• To cancel skew correction, press the ! button. Even if you cancel skew correction, the image before skew correction remains recorded.

Press the MENU/OK button.

• The display indicates that the image is being corrected, and then the corrected image is recorded. The image before correction is also recorded.

Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

When [Skew Correct Mode] is selected, note the following:

• To shoot the subject as large as possible, position it so that the entire portion of the subject is visible on the picture display.

• The camera may fail to recognize the subject in the following cases:

• When the image is out of focus

• When four edges of the subject are not clearly visible

• When it is hard to distinguish between the subject and background

• When the background is complicated

• Two images, one before correction and the other after correction, are recorded. If the

number of remaining shots is less than two, you cannot shoot the subject.

Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

You can also correct the skew of a previously shot still image. (GP.145)

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Shooting with Custom Settings

F2.4

(MY1, MY2: My Settings Mode)

Setting the mode dial to MY1 or MY2 allows you to shoot with preset settings. Use [Reg. My Settings] on the setup menu to make the MY1 and MY2 settings. (GP.161)

Turn the mode dial to MY1 or

MY2.

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• Turn the mode dial to MY1 to make the settings for [Setting1] in [Reg. My Settings].

• Turn the mode dial to MY2 to make the settings for [Setting2] in [Reg. My Settings].

Press the shutter release button to shoot a picture.

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You can change the camera settings set in my settings mode. Changing the mode or turning the camera off returns the settings to the original MY1 and MY2 settings.

Symbol of shoo ting mo de settin g registered to [Reg. My Settings]

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Shooting Menu

Press the MENU/OK button in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. The shooting menu can be used to set the following shooting settings.

When Mode Dial is Set to Any Mode Other Than SCENE

Setting Options [Default Settings] Refer to

Pic Qualit y/Size RAW(10M), RAW3:2(9M), RAW1:1(7M), F3648(10M),

Focus [Multi AF], Spot AF, MF, Snap, A P.94

Exposure Metering [Multi], Center, Spot P.98

Continuous Mode [Off], Continuous, S-Cont, M-Cont P.99

Img Set Hard, [Normal], Soft, B&W, B&W (TE), Setting1,

Flash Expo. Comp. -2.0 to +2.0 P.109

Auto Bracket [Off], On ±0.3, On ±0.5, WB-BKT, CL-BKT P.110

Noise Reduction On, [Off] P.116

Interval [0 Sec.], 5 seconds to 3 hours P.117

Date Imprint [Off], Date, Time P.119

Exposure Comp.

White Balance [AUTO], (Outdoors), (Cloudy),

ISO Setting [Auto], Auto-Hi, ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400,

Restore Defaults

* This setting cannot be displayed when the mode dial is set to M. **This setting can be displayed only when the mode dial is set to 5.

[N3648(10M)], F3:2(9M), N3:2(9M), F1:1(7M), N1:1(7M), N3264(8M), N2592(5M), N2048(3M), N1280(1M), N640(VGA)

Setting2

-2.0 to +2.0 P.120

(Incandescent Lamp), (Fluorescent Lamp), (Manual Settings), (Detail)

ISO 800, ISO 1600

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P.103

P.122

P.126

P.128

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When Scene Mode is Set to [Movie]

Setting Options [Default Settings] Refer to

Movie Size 640, [320] P.92

Frame Rate [30Frame/S], 15Frame/S P.130

Focus [Multi AF], Spot AF, MF, Snap, A P.94

White Balance [AUTO], (Outdoors), (Cloudy),

(Incandescent Lamp), (Fluorescent Lamp),

(Manual Settings), (Detail)

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When Scene Mode is Set to [Skew Correct Mode]

Setting Options [Default Settings] Refer to

Pic Quality/Size [N1280], N640 P.91

Focus [Multi AF], Spot AF, MF, Snap, A P.94

Exposure Metering [Multi], Center, Spot P.98

Img Set Hard, [Normal], Soft, B&W, B&W (TE), Setting1,

Flash Expo. Comp. -2.0 to +2.0 P.109

Date Imprint [Off], Date, Time P.119

Exposure Comp. -2.0 to +2.0 P.120

White Balance [AUTO], (Outdoors), (Cloudy),

ISO Setting [Auto], Auto-Hi, ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400,

Setting2

(Incandescent Lamp), (Fluorescent Lamp),

(Manual Settings), (Detail)

ISO 800, ISO 1600

When Scene Mode is Set to [Text Mode]

Setting Options [Default Settings] Refer to

Density Deep, [Normal], Light P.66

Size [3648(10M)], 2048(3M) P.91

Date Imprint [Off], Date, Time P.119

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The setup menu can be accessed from within the shooting menu. (GP.155)

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P.122

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Using the Menu

This explains how to make the settings. Use the !"$ buttons and MENU/OK button to select and set an item.

Press the MENU/OK button in shooting mode.

• The shooting menu is displayed.

The menu items are provided on three screens.

Press the !" buttons to select the desired item.

• Press the " button at the bottom item to display the next screen.

Press the $ button.

• The menu item settings are displayed.

Press the !" buttons to select the setting.

Press the MENU/OK button, or press the # button and then the MENU/OK button.

• The setting is set.

• The shooting menu disappears and the camera is ready to shoot.

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Changing the display ----------------------------------------------------------------------

You can select a screen by the tab: 1 Press the # button to select a tab on the left

of the screen.

2 Press the !" buttons to change screens. 3 Press the $ button to return to menu item

selection.

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Choosing Picture Quality Mode/ Image Size (Pic Quality/Size)

The file size of a shot still image depends on the picture quality mode and image size settings. For movies, choose the movie size. Figures inside the bold frame indicate those shown on the screen.

Still Images

Image Size Picture Quality

Mode 3648 × 2736 RAW RAW (10M) • For creating images with little 3648 × 2432 RAW3:2 (9M) 2736 × 2736 RAW1:1(7M)

3648 × 2736 F (Fine)

N (Normal) 3648 × 2432 F (Fine)

N (Normal) 2736 × 2736 F (Fine)

N (Normal) 3264 × 2448 N (Normal) N3264(8M) 2592 × 1944 N (Normal) N2592(5M) • For creating prints. 2048 × 1536 N (Normal) N2048(3M) 1280 × 960 N (Normal) N1280(1M) • For shooting a large number of

640 × 480 N (Normal) N640(VGA) • For shooting a large number of

• When scene mode is set to [Skew Correct Mode], you can select 1280 × 960 or 640 × 480.

• When scene mode is set to [Text Mode], you can select 3648 × 2736 or 2048 × 1536.

• When the image size is set to [RAW3:2], [F3:2] or [N3:2], a black border is added to the top and bottom of the image on the picture display in accordance with the shooting range.

• When the image size is set to [RAW1:1], [F1:1] or [N1:1], a black border is added to the left and right sides of the image on the picture display in accordance with the shooting range.

Pic Quality/ Size

F3648(10M) N3648(10M)

F3:2(9M) N3:2(9M)

F1:1(7M) N1:1(7M)

Remarks

deterioration.

• For downloading to a computer for advanced image editing.

• For downloading and editing images on your computer.

• For creating large prints.

pictures.

• For attaching to e-mail.

• For posting on a website.

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Movies

Image Size Movie Size 640 × 480 640 320 × 240 320

• You can also choose the number of frames for movies.

(GP.130)

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• The number of images that can be stored in the internal memory or SD memory card

depends on the [Pic Quality/Size] setting. (GP.223)

• There are three picture quality modes: Normal mode (N), Fine mode (F), and RAW mode. Normal mode: The compression ratio is high, resulting in a small file. Normally,

Fine mode: The compression ratio is low, resulting in a large file, but the

RAW mode: The raw image data is saved as a RAW format file (.DNG file).

shooting is done in this mode.

picture quality is better than in Normal mode.

A JPEG file is also recorded at the same time. This allows you to use image editing software to edit the image while retaining the high quality at the time the image was shot.

Shooting with RAW mode ----------------------------------------------------------------

Normally, a shot image is processed and compressed by the camera and then saved as a small JPEG file. To make a JPEG file small, the image data is compressed and the image quality is lowered. When shooting in RAW mode, shot images are not processed by the camera. The raw data loaded from the camera’s sensor is stored in the DNG file created when shooting in RAW mode. A DNG file is a raw image format designed by Adobe Systems. You can use image editing software compatible with the DNG file format to edit the near-original image data on a computer. You can use the provided Irodio Photo & Video Studio to edit DNG files on Win dows. However, you cannot use the Irodio Photo & Vide o Studio to edit DNG files on a Macintosh. Use a commercially-available software that can edit DNG files.

When shooting in RAW mode, note the following:

• You cannot use in multi-shot, auto bracket, white balance bracket, color bracket, or digital zoom in RAW mode.

• No date is added to the DNG file even if [Date Imprint] is set. The date is added to the JPEG file recorded at the same time as the DNG file.

• [Img Set] settings on the shooting menu apply only to the JPEG file recorded at the same time.

• You can use [RAW/JPEG Setting] on the setup menu to change the picture quality and image size of the JPEG recorded at the same time. (GP.182)

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Turn the mode dial to 5/P/A/M/SCENE.

Press the MENU/OK button.

• The shooting menu is displayed.

Press the " button to select [Pic Quality/Size] and press the $ button.

Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting.

Still Images

Movies

Press the MENU/OK button, or press the # button and then the MENU/OK button.

• The setting appears on the screen.

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Changing the Focusing Mode (Focus)

When you shoot the subject in the default focusing mode, the camera focuses automatically with Auto Focus (AF). Select from the following five focusing modes.

Focusing Modes

Symbol Method Description

None Multi AF Measures the distances from 9 AF areas and focuses to

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None Spot AF Selects one AF area at the center of the picture to allow

MF (Manual Focus) Enables you to adjust the focus manually.

Snap Fixes the shooting distance to a short distance (about

A (Infinity) Fixes the shooting distance to infinity.

Turn the mode dial to 5/P/A/M/SCENE.

Press the MENU/OK button.

• The shooting menu is displayed.

Press the " button to select [Focus] and press the $ button.

Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting.

the nearest AF area. This prevents the center of the picture display from becoming out of focus and enables you to shoot with a minimum number of out-of-focus pictures.

the camera to focus on this area automatically.

2.5m (8.2 ft.)).

Infinity is useful for shooting distant scenes.

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Hold[OK]:

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Press the MENU/OK button, or press the # button and then the MENU/OK button.

• If you selected [MF], [Snap], or [A], the symbol appears on the screen.

• If you selected [MF], [Snap], or [A] in manual exposure mode or aperture priority mode, the depth of field appears on the screen. The depth of field is displayed in green inside the focus bar. It increases or decreases in relation to the aperture value. If you selected [MF], [Snap], or [A] in program shift mode, the depth of field appears only after half-pressing the shutter release button (only when the aperture value is displayed). The depth of field is not displayed in auto shooting mode and scene mode. The displayed depth of field is for reference only.

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Depth of field

Focus bar

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Depth of Field---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The depth of field is the distance range in which objects appear in focus. The higher the aperture value (the more the aperture is closed), the greater the range in which objects are in focus. Conv ersely, the lower the aperture value (the mor e the aperture is opened), the smaller the range in which objects are in focus.

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• Assigning the Fn (Function) button to [AF/MF] (GP.164) allows you to switch between auto focus and manual focus by pressing the Fn button. (GP.69)

• Assigning the Fn button to [AF/Snap] (GP.164) allows you to switch between auto focus and snap mode by pressing the Fn button. (GP.69)

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Manual Focus Shooting (MF)

Hold[OK]:

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If the camera fails to focus automatically, you can focus manually (MF: Manual Focus). Manual focus enables shooting at a fixed distance.

Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• Manual focus is not available when scene mode is set to [Text Mode].

• You can also use manual focus to focus on objects within the macro shooting range.

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• Assigning the Fn (Function) button to [AF/MF] (GP.164) allows you to switch between auto focus and manual focus by pressing the Fn button. (GP.69)

Turn the mode dial to 5/P/A/M/SCENE.

Press the MENU/OK button.

• The shooting menu is displayed.

Press the " button to select [Focus] and press the $ button.

Press the !" buttons to select [MF].

Press the MENU/OK button.

• [MF] appears on the screen.

• The depth of field (GP.95) and the focus bar are displayed on the screen.

• The depth of field and the numbers indicated on the focus bar are for reference only.

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Press and hold the MENU/OK button as required.

• Pressing and holding the MENU/OK button enlarges only the center of the screen.

• Pressing and holding the MENU/OK button again returns to normal display.

Press the !" buttons to

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adjust the focus.

• Pressing the ! button adjusts the focus to farther objects. Pressing the " button adjusts the focus to closer objects.

Press the shutter release button to shoot the picture.

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Changing the Exposure Metering Modes (Exposure Metering)

You can change the exposure metering modes (the range to use for metering) used to determine the exposure value. There are three exposure metering modes.

Exposure Metering Modes

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Symbol Mode Description No symbol Multi The entire shooting range is divided into 256 partitions, and each is

Turn the mode dial to 5/P/A/M/SCENE.

Press the MENU/OK button.

• The shooting menu is displayed.

Press the " button to select [Exposure Metering] and press the $ button.

Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting.

metered to determine the overall exposure value.

Center The entire image is metered, with emphasis on the center, to

determine the exposure value. Use this when the brightness of the center and surroundings are different.

Spot

Only the center of the image is metered to determine the exposure value. Use this setting when you want to use the brightness at the center. This is useful if there is a marked diff erence in contrast or ba cklighting.

Press the MENU/OK button, or press the # button and then the MENU/OK button.

• If you select the setting [Center] or [Spot], the symbol appears on the screen.