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 PrecautionsFor the safe use of your camera, be sure to read the safety precautions
Test ShootingPlease be sure to do some test shooting to make sure it is recording
CopyrightReproduction or alteration of copyrighted documents, magazines, music
Exemption from LiabilityRicoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for failure to record or play back images
WarrantyThis product is manufactured to local specifications and the warranty is valid
Radio InterferenceOperating this product in the vicinity of other electronic equipment may
Microsoft, MS, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States of America and other countries.
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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
AsiaTEL: +63-2-438-0090
ChinaTEL: +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
5
m
3
1
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.
M
m
5
3
1
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
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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
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.
• 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)
φ
37mm
21-mm Wide
Conversion Lens
(GW-1)
Optional accessories
φ
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.
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.
1
Turn the mode dial to the symbol of the function
you want to use.
Mode Dial Symbols and Descriptions
SymbolFunctionDescription
Auto Shooting Mode
5
PProgram Shift Mode
AAperture Priority Mode
MManual Exposure Mode
SCENEScene 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. modeSame as !" buttonsPush 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 DialADJ. Lever
Allows you to change the
aperture value.
Allows you to change the
aperture value.
Allows you to adjust the
combination of aperture
value and shutter speed.
Same as !" buttonsSame as #$ buttonsP.87,
Same as !" buttons-P.83
Same as #$ buttonsSame as #$ buttonsP.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.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 DialADJ. Lever
Same as #$ buttonsSame as #$ buttonsP.49
Same as !" buttonsSame as #$ buttonsP.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
5
m
3
1
0.3
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Example of Picture Display when Shooting Pictures
123 567 89
+0.7
15
X4 . 0
16
m
17
18
19
431
9999
Interval
5
3
1
0.3
20 21 22 2324 25 26
27
27
Still Image Mode
1280
F2.4
1/15
10
32
33
11
12
13
14
Shtr Btn:Start
Movie Mode
28
29
30
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
1 Flash ModeP.4417 Depth of FieldP.95
Item NameRefer toItem NameRefer to
2 Macro ShootingP.4318 Focus BarP.94
3 Self-timerP.4619 White Balance ModeP.122
4 Scene Mode/Multi-shot
P.83, 99
20 Exposure Metering ModeP.98
5 Shooting Mode TypesP.2021 Auto BracketP.110,
6 Recording DestinationP.2822 Image SettingsP.103
7 Remaining Number of Still
• 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
123 456
8, 9
10
7
14
ADJ.
12
2007/11/01
12:00
2007/11/01
11
Still Image Mode
Item NameRefer toItem NameRefer to
1ProtectP.1358Picture QualityP.91
2DPOFP.1389Image SizeP.91
3Mode Types-10 File No.-
4Playback Data SourceP.4811 Battery MarkP.25
5Number of Playback Files -12 Date at ShootingP.119,
• 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.
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
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 TypeStorage 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.
• 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.
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
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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
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
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 loadedWhen an SD memory card is loaded
Records to the internal memoryRecords to the SD memory card
• 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.
• 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 LampDescription
LitCharging started
OffCharging complete
FlashingBattery charger or battery may be faulty (unplug the battery
charger from the power ou tlet and remove the battery from the
battery charger).
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• Depending on the battery level, the charging time differs.
Rechargeable battery charging time
DB-60About 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.
1
Slide the release lever toward
OPEN to open the battery/card
cover.
2
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.
3
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.
1
2
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
4
Close the battery/card cover and
slide the release lever in the
opposite direction of OPEN to
lock it in place.
1
2
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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
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
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.
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).
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
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.
1
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.
2
Press the !"#$ buttons to
select a language.
3
Press the MENU/OK button.
• The display language is set, and
the date/time setting screen
appears.
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.
Ok
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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.
1
Press the !"#$ buttons to
set the year, month, date and
time.
• Change the value with !" and
move the frame with #$.
Setting at shipping
2
In [Format], choose the date
and time format.
• Select the date and time format
with !".
3
Check the information on
the screen and then press
the MENU/OK button.
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)
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
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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
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
of your composition, compose your photo after focusing. (Focus
Lock)
1
Press the POWER button to turn the
camera on, and turn the mode dial to
5.
2
Put the subject of your photo in the center of the
screen and press the shutter release button
halfway.
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• 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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3
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
4
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.
• 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.
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
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
X4 . 0
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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WideTele
1
Set [Zoom Button] to [Dgtl Zoom] on the setup
menu.
• For the operating procedure, see P.168.
2
With the camera ready to
shoot, press the 8 or 9
button.
• The magnification is displayed on the
picture display.
3
Compose your picture and half-press the shutter
release button.
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
• 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)
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
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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.
1
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.
2
Compose your picture and half-press the shutter
release button.
• 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)
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
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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
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
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 OffThe flash will not fire.
AutoThe flash fires automatically when the subject is poorly
Red-eye FlashReduces the red-eye phenomenon, in which people’s
Flash OnThe flash fires regardless of the lighting conditions.
Flash Synchro.The flash fires with the shutter speed slowed. This is
External Flash
(Recommended flash)
1
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.
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2
Turn the mode dial to 5.
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3
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.
You cannot u se the internal flas h when using the wide conversion lens, tele conversion
lens, and hood.
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
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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.
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
1
Turn the mode dial to 5.
2
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.
3
Press the shutter release button.
• The focus is locked, and the AF auxiliary light lights when the
self-timer starts.
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.
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
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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(Thumbnail Display)
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.
The playback screen changes as follows:
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Press the 6 (Playback)
button.
• The last image you took is
displayed.
2
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
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
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.
3
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
1
Press the #$ buttons to select a still image.
2
Press the 8 (Enlarged View) button or the MENU/
OK button.
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)
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Enlarging Images
You can enlarge a still image displayed on the picture display.
• 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.
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
You can also delete files by pressing the D button during three-frame view. (GP.49)
Deleting Multiple Files at One Time
1
Press the 6 (Playback)
button.
2
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
3
Press the D (Delete) button.
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Specifying Individual Files to be Deleted
4
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.
5
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.
6
Press the MENU/OK button.
7
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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ExecuteSel/Cancel
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Specifying a Range of Files to be Deleted
4
Press ADJ. lever.
• Press the ADJ. lever again to return to the screen for deleting
one file at a time.
5
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.
6
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.
7
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.
8
Press the MENU/OK button.
9
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
Delete
2/6
BackEnd
5/6
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.
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
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.
• 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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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.
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.
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Level indicator display
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
• 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.
• 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).
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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.
• 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.
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Advanced
Operations
Read this section when
you want to learn more
about the different
camera functions.
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
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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.
1
In shooting mode, press the ADJ. lever.
2
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. 1ADJ Lever Set. 2
ADJ Lever Set. 3ADJ Lever Set. 4
3
Press the !" buttons to select the setting.
4
Press the ADJ. lever or the MENU/OK button to set the
setting.
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.
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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1
Turn the mode dial to SCENE.
2
Press the MODE button.
• The scene mode selection screen appears.
3
Press the #$ buttons to select
Text Mode
[Text Mode] and then press the
MENU/OK button.
4
Press the ADJ. lever.
• The text density menu appears.
5
Press the !" buttons to
select the desired density
setting.
• You can also press the shutter
release button to take a picture.
6
Press the ADJ. lever or the MENU/OK button.
• The text density setting does not appear on the screen.
Deep
Normal
Light
Ok
Ok
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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
1
With the camera ready to shoot, press the N (Macro)
button.
• The macro symbol appears on the screen.
2
Press the ADJ. lever.
3
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.
Ok
4
Shift the cross-mark to the
subject you want the camera
to focus on with the !"#$
buttons.
5
Press the MENU/OK button.
Ok
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6
Half-press the shutter release button.
• The camera focuses on the area at the position of the cross-mark.
7
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]FunctionRefer to
AF/MFSwitching between auto focus and
AF/SnapSwitching between auto focus and
AE LockLocking the exposureP.74
JPEG>RAWSwitching from JPEG to RAW mode P.75
Color>B&WSwitching from color to black-and-
*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
*1
white mode
*2
white (TE)
Changing the shooting menu
function
P.71
P.73
P.76
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.
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] settingPressing the Fn button
Multi AFSwitches between [MF] and [Multi AF]
Spot AFSwitches between [MF] and [Spot AF]
MFSwitches between [Multi AF] or [Spot AF]
* The last selected AF mode ([Multi AF] or [Spot AF]) is selected.
1
Set [Function Button] to [AF/MF] on the setup menu.
• For the operating procedure, see P.164.
2
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.
• 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] settingPressing the Fn button
Multi AFSwitches between [Snap] and [Multi AF]
Spot AFSwitches between [Snap] and [Spot AF]
SnapSwitches between [Multi AF] or [Spot AF]
* The last selected AF mode ([Multi AF] or [Spot AF]) is selected.
1
Set [Function Button] to [AF/Snap] on the setup menu.
• For the operating procedure, see P.164.
2
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.
• 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] settingPressing 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
1
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
original [Pic Quality/Size] setting
menu.
• For the operating procedure, see P.164.
2
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.
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
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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.
1
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.
2
Rotate the up-down dial to
change the aperture value.
3
Half-press the shutter release
button.
• The shutter speed is set and
displayed on the screen.
4
Gently press the shutter
release button all the way.
The aperture opens or closes once the shutter release button is pressed.
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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.
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.
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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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2
Rotate the up-down dial to
change the aperture value.
3
Press the ADJ. lever to the left
or right to change the shutter
speed.
4
Half-press the shutter release
button.
5
Gently press the shutter release button all the way.
• 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).
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.
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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.
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Turn the mode dial to P.
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• The mode symbol appears on the
picture display.
2
Half-press the shutter release
button.
• The current combination of the
aperture value and shutter speed
appear on the screen.
3
Release your finger from the
shutter release button.
4
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.
• 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
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1/125 1/250 1/500
Shutter Speed
F11
F8
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F4
F2.8
F2.0
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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.
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.
2
Press the MODE button to change the scene mode.
• The scene mode selection screen appears.
3
Press the #$ buttons to select
the scene mode.
4
Press the MENU/OK button.
• The scene mode type is displayed at the top of the picture display.
5
Press the shutter release button to shoot the picture.
Shtr Btn:Start
Movie
Ok
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Using the Skew Correction Mode
1
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.
2
Press the MODE button.
• The scene mode selection screen appears.
3
Press the #$ buttons to select [Skew Correct Mode].
4
Press the MENU/OK button.
5
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.
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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.
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)
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Turn the mode dial to MY1 or
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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].
2
Press the shutter release
button to shoot a picture.
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]
A
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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
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 RAWRAW (10M)• For creating images with little
3648 × 2432RAW3:2 (9M)
2736 × 2736RAW1:1(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 × 480N (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.
pictures.
• For attaching to e-mail.
• For posting on a website.
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Movies
Image SizeMovie Size
640 × 480640
320 × 240320
• You can also choose the number of frames for movies.
• 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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1
Turn the mode dial to 5/P/A/M/SCENE.
2
Press the MENU/OK button.
• The shooting menu is displayed.
3
Press the " button to select [Pic Quality/Size] and
press the $ button.
4
Press the !" buttons to select
the desired setting.
Still Images
Movies
5
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
SymbolMethodDescription
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NoneMulti AFMeasures the distances from 9 AF areas and focuses to
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NoneSpot AFSelects one AF area at the center of the picture to allow
MF (Manual Focus) Enables you to adjust the focus manually.
SnapFixes the shooting distance to a short distance (about
A (Infinity)Fixes the shooting distance to infinity.
1
Turn the mode dial to 5/P/A/M/SCENE.
2
Press the MENU/OK button.
• The shooting menu is displayed.
3
Press the " button to select [Focus] and press the $
button.
4
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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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.
• Manual focus is not available when scene mode is set to [Text Mode].
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• 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)
1
Turn the mode dial to 5/P/A/M/SCENE.
2
Press the MENU/OK button.
• The shooting menu is displayed.
3
Press the " button to select [Focus] and press the $
button.
4
Press the !" buttons to select
[MF].
5
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.
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• Pressing the ! button adjusts the
focus to farther objects.
Pressing the " button adjusts the focus to closer objects.
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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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SymbolModeDescription
No symbol MultiThe entire shooting range is divided into 256 partitions, and each is
1
Turn the mode dial to 5/P/A/M/SCENE.
2
Press the MENU/OK button.
• The shooting menu is displayed.
3
Press the " button to select [Exposure Metering] and
press the $ button.
4
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.
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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.
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