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... LCD Monitor 18 Power Saving Function 21 Setting the World Clock 22 Menus and Settings 24 Menu List 26 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 32 Formatting Memory Cards 33 Shooting 34 Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images 34 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function 35 Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-converter 36 Adjusting the ISO Speed 38 Switching between Metering Modes 39 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation 41 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance 42 Continuous Shooting 44 Checking for Focus Right After Shooting 46 Using...
... LCD Monitor 18 Power Saving Function 21 Setting the World Clock 22 Menus and Settings 24 Menu List 26 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 32 Formatting Memory Cards 33 Shooting 34 Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images 34 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function 35 Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-converter 36 Adjusting the ISO Speed 38 Switching between Metering Modes 39 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation 41 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance 42 Continuous Shooting 44 Checking for Focus Right After Shooting 46 Using...
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Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist 52 Movie Shooting 54 Setting the Recording Function 58 Saving Custom Settings 59 Advanced Shooting Functions 60 Switching between Focus Settings 60 Selecting an AF Frame 61 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus, Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus 63 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode 67 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock 68 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock 69 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode 70 Using the ND Filter 71 Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings 72 ...
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist 52 Movie Shooting 54 Setting the Recording Function 58 Saving Custom Settings 59 Advanced Shooting Functions 60 Switching between Focus Settings 60 Selecting an AF Frame 61 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus, Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus 63 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode 67 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock 68 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock 69 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode 70 Using the ND Filter 71 Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings 72 ...
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... turned on 120 LCD monitor 121 Shooting 122 Shooting Movies 126 Playback 127 Battery/Battery Charger 128 TV monitor output 128 Printing with a direct print compatible printer 128 List of Messages 129 Appendix 133 Viewing Images on a TV set 133 Battery Handling 134 Handling the Memory Card 136 Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately 138 Using the Lenses (Sold Separately 140 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately). . . . . 144 Camera Care and Maintenance 149 Specifications 150 Index 162 Functions...
... turned on 120 LCD monitor 121 Shooting 122 Shooting Movies 126 Playback 127 Battery/Battery Charger 128 TV monitor output 128 Printing with a direct print compatible printer 128 List of Messages 129 Appendix 133 Viewing Images on a TV set 133 Battery Handling 134 Handling the Memory Card 136 Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately 138 Using the Lenses (Sold Separately 140 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately). . . . . 144 Camera Care and Maintenance 149 Specifications 150 Index 162 Functions...
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...a setting other than (flash off) - Basic Operations If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon ( ) displays, this indicates that a slow shutter speed may have been selected due to shoot: - Use the following methods to insufficient illumination. Set the IS mode to a tripod or other device Playback Information (Playback Mode) „Standard WAVE Format Sound (p. 101) Folder Number-File Number Shooting Date/Time Protection Status (p. 107) Total number of images Displayed image number Compression (Still Images) (p. 35) Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 34) Movie...
...a setting other than (flash off) - Basic Operations If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon ( ) displays, this indicates that a slow shutter speed may have been selected due to shoot: - Use the following methods to insufficient illumination. Set the IS mode to a tripod or other device Playback Information (Playback Mode) „Standard WAVE Format Sound (p. 101) Folder Number-File Number Shooting Date/Time Protection Status (p. 107) Total number of images Displayed image number Compression (Still Images) (p. 35) Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 34) Movie...
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... connection method with the printer can also set an auto creation time. Menu Item Options Reference Page File Numbering Continuous*/ p. 87 Auto Reset Create Folder p. 85 Create New Folder Check mark Creates a folder during the next (On)/ shooting session. Auto Rotate On*/Off p. 84 Distance Units m/cm* / ft/in (Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using an image size other than , return the mode to playback mode. Lens Retract 1 minute* / 0 seconds Sets the lens retraction timing when switching from shooting mode...
... connection method with the printer can also set an auto creation time. Menu Item Options Reference Page File Numbering Continuous*/ p. 87 Auto Reset Create Folder p. 85 Create New Folder Check mark Creates a folder during the next (On)/ shooting session. Auto Rotate On*/Off p. 84 Distance Units m/cm* / ft/in (Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using an image size other than , return the mode to playback mode. Lens Retract 1 minute* / 0 seconds Sets the lens retraction timing when switching from shooting mode...
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White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function (p. 43) - z When returning the / registration contents to the default setting, turn the shooting mode dial to or to operate. Colors specified in the (Set up ) Menu [Reset All]. Shooting mode - See Menus and Settings (p. 25). 2 Select [OK] and press . Newly registered My Camera settings (p. 118) 32 z The following cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. z Settings cannot be reset. - The [Time Zone], [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System...
White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function (p. 43) - z When returning the / registration contents to the default setting, turn the shooting mode dial to or to operate. Colors specified in the (Set up ) Menu [Reset All]. Shooting mode - See Menus and Settings (p. 25). 2 Select [OK] and press . Newly registered My Camera settings (p. 118) 32 z The following cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. z Settings cannot be reset. - The [Time Zone], [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System...
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... fixed at the selected zoom factor, and the focal length shifts to [Continuous]. Selection Focal Length Shooting Characteristics Standard 35 - 840 mm Enables shooting at the same angle of view with digital and optical zoom combined. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than a shot taken at zoom factors of a tripod is held vertically). Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-converter Shooting Mode *1 *2 *1 Cannot be set...
... fixed at the selected zoom factor, and the focal length shifts to [Continuous]. Selection Focal Length Shooting Characteristics Standard 35 - 840 mm Enables shooting at the same angle of view with digital and optical zoom combined. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than a shot taken at zoom factors of a tripod is held vertically). Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-converter Shooting Mode *1 *2 *1 Cannot be set...
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... zoom lever and shoot. Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Mode Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to ISO AUTO. 38 As the shutter speed becomes even faster, camera shake and blurred photos caused by subject movement will select a faster shutter speed and reduce the chances of camera shake. z appears on the number of a tele-converter (a lens used in the captured image compared to reduce the effects of view with the Digital...
... zoom lever and shoot. Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Mode Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to ISO AUTO. 38 As the shutter speed becomes even faster, camera shake and blurred photos caused by subject movement will select a faster shutter speed and reduce the chances of camera shake. z appears on the number of a tele-converter (a lens used in the captured image compared to reduce the effects of view with the Digital...
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...For recording under warm-white, cool-white or warm-white (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Shooting Mode * * Cannot be set in and modes. See Menus and Settings (p. 24). * Default setting. Fluorescent For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies. Flash When using a setting appropriate for shooting images with the optimal white balance 42 Custom data retained in the camera from a white-colored object, such as white paper or cloth. Menu * (Auto...
...For recording under warm-white, cool-white or warm-white (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Shooting Mode * * Cannot be set in and modes. See Menus and Settings (p. 24). * Default setting. Fluorescent For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies. Flash When using a setting appropriate for shooting images with the optimal white balance 42 Custom data retained in the camera from a white-colored object, such as white paper or cloth. Menu * (Auto...
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... exposure Standard exposure Using the Mode Dial 51 Safety FE If you set [Safety Shift] to [On] in the Rec. The safety shift function does not work when the flash is or and press the shutter button halfway, the camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value to obtain the correct exposure if necessary. Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Shooting Mode You can be displayed and values can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. menu...
... exposure Standard exposure Using the Mode Dial 51 Safety FE If you set [Safety Shift] to [On] in the Rec. The safety shift function does not work when the flash is or and press the shutter button halfway, the camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value to obtain the correct exposure if necessary. Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Shooting Mode You can be displayed and values can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. menu...
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See Menus and Settings (p. 25). * Default setting. [Auto]*/ 72 Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings Shooting Mode Although the built-in flash and an externally mounted flash* will fire with automatic flash adjustments, it is also possible to set them so that they fire without any adjustments. * Speedlite 220EX/430EX/580EX/ 1 (Rec.) Menu [Flash Adjust] [Manual].
See Menus and Settings (p. 25). * Default setting. [Auto]*/ 72 Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings Shooting Mode Although the built-in flash and an externally mounted flash* will fire with automatic flash adjustments, it is also possible to set them so that they fire without any adjustments. * Speedlite 220EX/430EX/580EX/ 1 (Rec.) Menu [Flash Adjust] [Manual].
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...). * Default setting. [Flash Sync] [1st-curtain]*/ Image shot with the Image shot with the 1stcurtain, the flash fires later and allows you to trail off behind. 1 (Rec.) Menu [2nd-curtain]. Switching the Timing at which , for example, a car's taillights seem to shoot images in which the Flash Fires Shooting Mode 1st-curtain 2nd-curtain The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the shutter speed. Usually, the 1stcurtain is used...
...). * Default setting. [Flash Sync] [1st-curtain]*/ Image shot with the Image shot with the 1stcurtain, the flash fires later and allows you to trail off behind. 1 (Rec.) Menu [2nd-curtain]. Switching the Timing at which , for example, a car's taillights seem to shoot images in which the Flash Fires Shooting Mode 1st-curtain 2nd-curtain The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the shutter speed. Usually, the 1stcurtain is used...
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... the recorded file size will pause. z When pressing the FUNC./SET Available Recording Time Sound Control Panel button, recording will also increase respectively. * Default setting. z In the playback mode, the Sound Control Panel can record sound only, without images, for up to change the sample rate. See Menus and Settings (p. 25). 2 Select (Record) and press the button. z When the memory cards fills, recording will resume recording. z Use the or button to two hours at one time. 1 (Play) Menu . Pressing the button once again...
... the recorded file size will pause. z When pressing the FUNC./SET Available Recording Time Sound Control Panel button, recording will also increase respectively. * Default setting. z In the playback mode, the Sound Control Panel can record sound only, without images, for up to change the sample rate. See Menus and Settings (p. 25). 2 Select (Record) and press the button. z When the memory cards fills, recording will resume recording. z Use the or button to two hours at one time. 1 (Play) Menu . Pressing the button once again...
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... slides have been displayed or continues until stopped. 1 Select [Set up] and press . 2 Select [Play Time] or [Repeat] and then the desired option. Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings z Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3*-10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. z Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all images, select [Reset]. in step 1 (p. 105), use the button to select [Mark...
... slides have been displayed or continues until stopped. 1 Select [Set up] and press . 2 Select [Play Time] or [Repeat] and then the desired option. Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings z Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3*-10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. z Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all images, select [Reset]. in step 1 (p. 105), use the button to select [Mark...
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...-compliant camera. Print settings are configured for images corresponding to [Standard] or [Both] (p. 114). The settings used on a direct print compatible printer, or for printing and specify the number of copies to print when the [Print Type] option is extremely convenient for images in the selected category. The icon may display for all print settings from images. Print Settings/Transfer Settings 111 Removes all images. With the [Select Images & Qty.] option, you view them. Configures print settings for a memory card with the Digital Print Order Format...
...-compliant camera. Print settings are configured for images corresponding to [Standard] or [Both] (p. 114). The settings used on a direct print compatible printer, or for printing and specify the number of copies to print when the [Print Type] option is extremely convenient for images in the selected category. The icon may display for all print settings from images. Print Settings/Transfer Settings 111 Removes all images. With the [Select Images & Qty.] option, you view them. Configures print settings for a memory card with the Digital Print Order Format...
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... Guide p. 6). z Press the power button (Basic Guide p. 10). Memory card slot/battery cover is low and z Insert a fully charged battery into the camera will not operate. Battery charge is open. The camera's horizontal/ vertical orientation was changed. z Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before charging or using the battery (p. 134). There is set to , erasing from the camera interior. The SD memory card's or z When recording to "Write slide the write protect tab upward protect". (p. 136). The Date/Time menu appears. Troubleshooting Camera Camera...
... Guide p. 6). z Press the power button (Basic Guide p. 10). Memory card slot/battery cover is low and z Insert a fully charged battery into the camera will not operate. Battery charge is open. The camera's horizontal/ vertical orientation was changed. z Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before charging or using the battery (p. 134). There is set to , erasing from the camera interior. The SD memory card's or z When recording to "Write slide the write protect tab upward protect". (p. 136). The Date/Time menu appears. Troubleshooting Camera Camera...
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... or other light source. LCD monitor Camera screen is black at start-up Incompatible image has z Change the start - My Camera Settings (p. 118) or up image in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction. See ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide (PDF) for ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. z This is not a camera malfunction under fluorescent lighting. (flickering recorded in monitor will be recorded when shooting movies. The display darkens. Troubleshooting 121 A bar of light (p. 71). z Setting the ND...
... or other light source. LCD monitor Camera screen is black at start-up Incompatible image has z Change the start - My Camera Settings (p. 118) or up image in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction. See ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide (PDF) for ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. z This is not a camera malfunction under fluorescent lighting. (flickering recorded in monitor will be recorded when shooting movies. The display darkens. Troubleshooting 121 A bar of light (p. 71). z Setting the ND...
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... settings will be overwritten memory card that has print by those set by your camera settings or transfer settings (p. 111). displayed on the recorded lightened the image image. Flash is now possible (Basic Guide p. 5). 122 Shooting is charging. z Raise the ISO speed (p. 38) or set the flash to any setting other than (flash off), or secure the camera to any setting other DPOFcompliant cameras. Camera is no effect on the LCD monitor to make it easier to Shooting mode (Basic Guide p. 9). A slow shutter speed...
... settings will be overwritten memory card that has print by those set by your camera settings or transfer settings (p. 111). displayed on the recorded lightened the image image. Flash is now possible (Basic Guide p. 5). 122 Shooting is charging. z Raise the ISO speed (p. 38) or set the flash to any setting other than (flash off), or secure the camera to any setting other DPOFcompliant cameras. Camera is no effect on the LCD monitor to make it easier to Shooting mode (Basic Guide p. 9). A slow shutter speed...
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... recommended to your computer (p. 33). 125 shooting performance, you save all its images to format the memory card in the aperture-priority mode. z Higher ISO speeds and (High ISO Auto) setting may increase image noise. Troubleshooting Continuous shooting slows down. For this mode to the subject. This is too high. p. 15). Light is reflected back from the flash has z This is shooting menu (Basic Guide used in indoor settings or approaching closer to be effective...
... recommended to your computer (p. 33). 125 shooting performance, you save all its images to format the memory card in the aperture-priority mode. z Higher ISO speeds and (High ISO Auto) setting may increase image noise. Troubleshooting Continuous shooting slows down. For this mode to the subject. This is too high. p. 15). Light is reflected back from the flash has z This is shooting menu (Basic Guide used in indoor settings or approaching closer to be effective...
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... first image (S: Default setting). • (Shaded Area): Setting is retained even when the camera power is shut off. • The default for the settings changed by the camera. (11)Settings cannot be made when My Colors is set. (10)Automatically set by the menu and button operations can be restored all at once except for [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] (p. 32). (1) (2) The recording pixels and frame rates for the Movie mode (p. 54) (3) The default flash setting...
... first image (S: Default setting). • (Shaded Area): Setting is retained even when the camera power is shut off. • The default for the settings changed by the camera. (11)Settings cannot be made when My Colors is set. (10)Automatically set by the menu and button operations can be restored all at once except for [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] (p. 32). (1) (2) The recording pixels and frame rates for the Movie mode (p. 54) (3) The default flash setting...
