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Digital Camera
User’s Guide
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• Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide.
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Attaching the Neck Strap to the Camera
1. Undo the strap from the buckle
3. Pass the end of the strap
through the strap loop ring
and remove the strap loop
.
A
A
and secure it with the buckle.
Buckle
2. Attach the loop on the other end
of the strap to the strap hole
B
on one side of the camera, and
the loop you removed
other side.
to the
A
Strap hole
Ring
. Adjusting the Length of the Strap
You can adjust the length of the strap so it can
be used as a neck strap or a shoulder strap.
1. Pull the strap out at the center
To lengthen
of the buckle in the direction
indicated by
.
1
To shorten
2. Pull the strap in one of the
directions indicated by the
illustration to adjust the length.
1
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Read this first!
• The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
• The contents of this manual have been checked at each step of the production
process. Feel free to contact us if you notice anything that is questionable,
erroneous, etc.
• Any copying of the contents of this User’s Guide, either in part or its entirety, is
forbidden. Except for your own personal use, any other use of the contents of this
manual without the permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden
under copyright laws.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or lost
profits suffered by you or any third party due to the use or malfunction of this
product.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or lost
profits caused by loss of memory contents due to malfunction, repair, or any other
reason.
• Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User’s Guide
may differ somewhat from the screens and configuration of the actual camera.
LCD Panel
The liquid crystal panel of the monitor screen uses high-precision technology that
provides a pixel yield in excess of 99.99%. This means that some very small number
of pixels may not light or may remain lit at all times. This is due to the characteristics
of the liquid crystal panel, and does not indicate malfunction.
Take test shots
Before shooting your final image, shoot a test shot to ensure that the camera is
recording correctly.
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Contents
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
] Attaching the Neck Strap to the Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tilting the Monitor Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
First, charge the battery prior to use.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
] To load the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
] Charge the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Preparing a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
] Supported Memory Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
] To load a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
] To format (initialize) a new memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Turning the Camera On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Holding the Camera Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
To shoot a snapshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
] Selecting an Auto Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
] To shoot a snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Viewing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Deleting Snapshots and Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Snapshot Shooting Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Selecting the Recording Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using the Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using the Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Self-timer) . . 47
Selecting a Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Focus) . . 50
Specifying ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ISO) . . 53
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Shooting with Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
] Monitor Screen Information when Zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
] Saving a Second Normal Image When
Shooting with Triple Shot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
To record a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
] Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Recording a High-definition Movie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Recording a High Speed Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
To shoot with BEST SHOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Shooting Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Snapshot) . 102
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Configuring Recording Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Saving a Second Normal Image When
Specifying ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ISO) . 113
Selecting a Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Focus) . 115
Using the Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Self-timer) . 119
Adjusting Image Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Contrast) . 120
Using Icon Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Icon Help) . 122
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Viewing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Viewing a Movie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Viewing a Panorama Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
] Deleting Continuous Shutter Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
] Dividing Up a Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
] Copying a Group Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Zooming an On-screen Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Displaying the Image Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Rotating an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Rotation) . 147
Resizing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Resize) . 148
Cropping a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Trimming) . 148
Copying Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Copy) . 149
Editing a Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Edit Group) . 150
Printing Snapshots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and
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] Playing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
] Playing a Movie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
] Using a Smartphone to Play Back Images Stored
on a FlashAir Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (FlashAir). . 166
Files and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Memory Card Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Configuring [p] Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (PLAY) . 176
Disabling File Deletion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Delete Key) . 176
Specifying the Date Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Date Style) . 178
Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and
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Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Precautions During Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
] Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
] Battery Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
] Using the Camera in another Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Using a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Reset Initial Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
When things don’t go right... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
] Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
] Display Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
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General Guide
The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained.
Front
Back
bk bl bm bn 7 bo
123456
7
bp
bq
cm
cl ck bt bs br
9
8
Mode dial
Lens
[SET] button
1
9
bk
bl
br
Zoom controller
Shutter button
Flash (page 56)
[ON/OFF] (Power)
Front lamp
Microphones (page 73)
[RING] button
[0] (Movie) button
(page 72)
Back lamp
Terminal cover
[USB/AV] port
[HDMI OUT]
HDMI output (Mini)
[MENU] button
[p] (PLAY) button
Control dial
([8] [2] [4] [6])
Monitor screen
2
3
bs
bt
ck
bm
bn
4
5
6
bo
bp
Strap holes (page 3)
Function ring
cl
cm
7
8
bq
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Bottom
Battery cover
Tripod hole
Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.
Speaker
cn
co
cp
cq
cq cp co cn
. Control Dial
In addition to using the up, down, left, and right buttons, you can also use the control
dial to perform operations.
• Depending on the function, certain operations cannot be performed using the
control dial.
[8] [2] [4] [6]: Press the applicable button (up, down, left, right).
Control dial
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Monitor Screen Contents and How to Change Them
The monitor screen uses various indicators, icons, and values to keep you informed
of the camera’s status.
• The sample screens in this section are intended to show you the locations of all the
indicators and figures that can appear on the monitor screen in various modes.
They do not represent screens that actually appear on the camera.
. Snapshot Recording (1 Shot)
Monitor Screen Contents and How to Change Them
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. Snapshot Recording (Burst Shooting)
Continuous Shutter (CS) speed (page 93)
1
2
3
1
2 3 4
Recording mode (page 35)
Remaining snapshot memory capacity
(page 205)
8
7
5
Allowable CS time*/number of CS images
(page 93)
4
* It is not displayed while shooting with
Prerecord CS.
Remaining movie memory capacity (page 206)
Continuous Shutter mode (page 93)
Prerecord CS shots (page 94)
Maximum CS shots (page 93)
5
6
7
8
6
. Movie Recording
Snapshot recording mode (Snapshot In Movie)
(page 82)
Recording mode (page 72)
Movie recording time (page 72)
Movie recording in progress (page 72)
Movie quality (FHD/STD movie)
1
1
23 45
6
7
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Remaining snapshot memory capacity
(page 205)
8
Monitor Screen Contents and How to Change Them
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. Snapshot Viewing
Folder name/file name (page 168)
Snapshot image quality (page 111)
Recording mode (page 35)
Histogram (page 122)
4
5
6
7
8
9
bk
123 4
5
6
br
bq
bp
bo
bn
Date/time (page 178)
7
Metering mode (page 119)
Battery level indicator (page 28)
Flash (page 56)
Shutter speed
Aperture value
ISO sensitivity (page 53)
Focal distance
8 bl
bm
bm
blbk9
bn
bo
File type
1
bp
Protect indicator (page 145)
Snapshot image size
(page 109)
2
bq
br
3
(Converted to 35 mm film format.)
. CS Image Viewing
Number of images in the group (page 127)
Group icon (page 127)
1
2
12
. Movie Playback
No audio data available
1
2
3
1
2
Movie recording time (page 125)
Movie quality (FHD/STD movie)
3
4
Interval (page 79)
Displayed for movie recorded with Time Lapse.
4
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. Configuring Monitor Screen Settings
Each press of [8] (DISP) will cycle through display settings that
display or hide on-screen information. You can configure separate
settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode.
[8] (DISP)
REC mode
Information on
Information off
Displays setting information.
Hides setting information.
PLAY mode
Displays settings when shooting, current date and time,
Information on
Information off
No information displayed when shooting.
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Quick Start Basics
What you can do with your CASIO camera
Your CASIO camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions to
make recording of digital images easier, including the following main functions.
Tiltable Monitor Screen
The camera’s monitor screen can be tiled upwards
up to 180 degrees. This makes it easy to compose
self-portraits and to shoot from low angles.
180 degrees
90 degrees
Handsfree Self-portraits
You can control operation of the self-timer from a
distance by waving your hand, which makes it easier to
shoot self-portraits from a distance.
Time Lapse Movie
You can use this function to record movies of natural
events that occur over time, to speed up the flow of
traffic in a city scene, or to record other similar types of
movies.
ART SHOT
A variety of artistic effects help to make even common,
ordinary subjects become more novel and exciting.
“ART SHOT” provides the following effects: HDR Art,
Toy Camera, Soft Focus, Light Tone, Pop, Sepia,
Monochrome, Miniature, Fisheye, Sparkling Shot,
Crystal Ball, ART SHOT Bracketing.
Triple Shot
Pressing the shutter button shoots a burst of three
images and stores them in memory. This feature is
great for making sure you don’t miss those special
moments when kids are around.
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Premium Auto Pro
Select Premium Auto Pro recording and the
camera automatically determines whether you
are shooting a subject or scenery, and other
conditions. Premium Auto Pro delivers higher
image quality than standard Auto.
High Speed Movie
Movies can be recorded at up to 1000 frames per
second. This makes it possible to clearly view
phenomena that are invisible to the human eye, in
slow motion.
FHD Movie Recording
You can record movies in high-quality FHD.
x
(1920 1080 pixels 30 fps)
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Tilting the Monitor Screen
The monitor screen can be tilted upwards up
to 180 degrees. This means you can position
the monitor screen so it faces in the same
direction as the lens, for easy composition of
self-portraits. You can also tilt the monitor
screen upwards 90 degrees, which means
you can easily shoot from a low angle
without straining your neck to view the
monitor screen.
180 degrees
90 degrees
. What you can do with the camera...
Low-angle shots
Shoot self-portraits
You can position the monitor screen so it The tilt angle of the monitor screen can
faces in the same direction as the lens,
for easy composition of self-portraits.
You can also use a stand on the back of
the camera to keep the camera upright
when placed on a tabletop or other
surface.
be adjusted for each composition of
images from various low angles.
High-angle shots
By holding the camera upside down, you
can angle the monitor screen in a way that
allows you to shoot from high angles. In
this case, the camera will automatically
rotate on-screen information and the
displayed image 180 degrees.
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. Tilting the Monitor Screen
As shown in the figure below, pull upwards on the bottom center of the monitor
screen at point . The monitor screen will open up to 90 degrees and stop
A
momentarily.
Keep lifting and it will tilt upwards up to 180 degrees.
• Do not pull downwards from the top of the monitor screen. Be sure to pull upwards
from the bottom of the monitor screen as shown in the figure.
OK
NG
A
IMPORTANT!
• Under factory default settings, the camera will turn on automatically whenever the
so it does not turn on when the monitor screen is tilted upwards.
• When returning the monitor screen to the back of the camera, take care so you do
not catch your fingers between the top or bottom of the monitor screen and the
camera.
• Do not subject the monitor screen to strong impact. Doing so can damage it.
NOTE
• Be sure to return the monitor screen to its normal position to the back of the
camera when you are not using it.
• Whenever placing the camera on a tabletop or other surface to shoot, be sure to
pull out the stand to keep it from falling over (page 22).
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. Returning the Monitor Screen to Its Normal Position
1. Holding the monitor screen at
2. Push the monitor screen
downwards with your finger at
point to slide the monitor
point , rotate the screen
A
downwards to the back of the
camera.
B
screen down as far as it will go.
B
A
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Using the Stand
Your camera has a built-in stand. You can pull out
the stand and keep the camera stable on a tabletop
or other surface while the monitor screen is tilted
upwards 180 degrees. When using the camera on a
tabletop or other surface for landscape (horizontal)
orientation shots, you can adjust the vertical angle of
the camera somewhat by changing how far you pull
out the stand.
Stand
IMPORTANT!
• When using the camera on a tabletop or other
surface for portrait (vertical) orientation shots, pull
the stand out as much as possible so the camera
is stable. Pulling the stand out part way in this
case can cause the camera to become unstable
and fall over.
• Even when using the stand to adjust the vertical
angle of the camera while shooting with landscape (horizontal) orientation, take
care to extend the stand far enough to avoid camera instability, which can cause it
to fall over.
• Whenever using the stand, make sure that the location where you place the
camera is stable and relatively level.
First, charge the battery prior to use.
Note that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps
below to load the battery into the camera and charge it.
• Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-130A
or NP-130) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery.
To load the battery
1. Open the battery cover.
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2. Load the battery.
Stopper
With the CASIO logo on the battery
facing downwards (in the direction
of the lens), hold the stopper next
to the battery in the direction
indicated by the arrow as you slide
the battery into the camera. Press
the battery in until the stopper
secures it in place.
NG
OK
Battery
CASIO logo
3. Close the battery cover.
To replace the battery
Stopper
1. Open the battery cover and
remove the current battery.
2. Load a new battery.
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Charge the Battery
You can use either of the two following methods to charge the camera’s battery.
• USB-AC adaptor
• USB connection to a computer (Using the included USB cable.)
. To charge with the USB-AC adaptor
The adaptor lets you charge the battery while it is loaded in the camera.
While the camera is turned off, connect in the sequence shown below.
Charging time: Approximately 240 minutes
Power cord
[USB/AV] port
3
2
1
USB-AC adaptor (AD-C53U)
USB cable (included with camera)
4
Making sure that the 6 mark on the camera is aligned with the 4 mark of the USB cable
connector, connect the cable to the camera.
• When disconnecting the USB-AC adaptor from the camera, be sure to disconnect
from the camera first.
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IMPORTANT!
• A battery that has not been used for a long time, or ambient temperature extremes
can cause charging to take longer than normal. If charging takes longer than about
five hours, a timer will terminate it automatically, even if the battery is not fully
charged. This is indicated by the back lamp flashing red. If the battery has not been
used for a very long time, charging may be terminated automatically and the back
lamp may start flashing red after only about 60 minutes. In either case, disconnect
the USB cable from the camera and then reconnect it to resume charging.
• Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the [USB] port until you feel it
click securely into place. Failure to insert the connector fully can result in poor
communication or malfunction.
• Note that even while the connector is fully inserted, you
still will be able to see the metal part of the connector as
shown in the illustration.
• Pressing [ON/OFF] (Power) while the USB-AC adaptor is
connected to the camera will turn on the camera with
power being supplied by the battery. Because of this,
charging will stop.
• The USB-AC adaptor will become warm during charging.
This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.
• The shape of the power plug depends on each country or geographic area.
Back Lamp Operation
Back lamp
Lamp Status
Description
Lit Red
Charging
Abnormal ambient temperature,
USB-AC adaptor problem, or battery
problem (page 193)
Flashing Red
Off
Charging complete
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. To charge using a USB connection to a computer
USB connection lets you charge the battery while it is loaded in the camera.
While the camera is turned off, connect in the sequence shown below (
,
1 2
).
Computer
(power turned on)
2
USB
USB port
[USB/AV] port
USB cable
(included with camera)
1
Making sure that the 6 mark on the camera is aligned with the 4 mark
of the USB cable connector, connect the cable to the camera.
• If the camera is on, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn it off before connecting it to
your computer.
IMPORTANT!
• The first time you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable, an
error message may appear on your computer. If this happens, disconnect and then
reconnect the USB cable.
• A battery that has not been used for a long time, certain types of computers, and
connection conditions can cause charging to take more than approximately five
hours, which will trigger a timer that terminates charging automatically, even if the
battery is not fully charged. If this happens, disconnect and then reconnect the
USB cable to restart charging. To complete charging faster, use of the included
USB-AC adaptor is recommended.
• If the battery has not been used for a very long time, charging may terminate
automatically and the back lamp may start flashing red or go out after only about
60 minutes. In either case, use of the USB-AC adaptor that comes with the camera
is recommended.
• If you turn on the camera while charging over a USB connection to a computer is in
progress, the camera will establish a USB connection with the computer. Though
charging normally should continue at this time, certain types of computers or
connection environments may stop charging if supply power is low. This will be
indicated by the camera’s back lamp lighting green.
• Charging is not performed while the connected computer is in the hibernate mode.
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Back Lamp Operation
Lamp Status
Back lamp
Description
Lit Red,
(Lit/Flashing Amber)
Charging
Abnormal ambient temperature,
charging taking abnormally long, or
battery problem (page 193)
Flashing Red
Off, (Lit Green)
Charging complete
• The information in parentheses in the above table shows the lamp status while the
camera is turned on during charging.
Other Charging Precautions
• With the two charging methods described above, you can charge the camera’s
battery (NP-130A or NP-130) without removing it from the camera. You also can
charge the battery using an optionally available charger unit (BC-130L). Never use
any other type of charger device. Attempting to use a different charger can result in
unexpected accident.
• This model can be charged only via from USB 2.0 specification USB port only.
• USB charging devices and power supply devices are subject to fixed standards.
Use of an inferior device or a device that is not up to standard can cause
malfunction and/or failure of your camera.
• Operation is not guaranteed in the case of a computer built or modified by you.
Even in the case of a commercially available computer, certain USB port
specifications may make it impossible to charge via the USB cable.
• A battery that is still warm immediately after normal use may not charge fully. Give
the battery time to cool before charging it.
• A battery discharges slightly even when it is not loaded in the camera. Because of
this, it is recommended that you charge the battery immediately before you need to
use it.
• Charging the camera’s battery may cause interference with TV and radio reception.
If this happens, plug the USB-AC adaptor into an outlet that is further away from
the TV or radio.
• Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions.
• Do not use the USB-AC adaptor with any other device.
• Never use the power cord with another device.
• Use only the USB-AC adaptor and USB cable specified in this manual for charging.
Use of any other type of devices may result in improper charging.
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Checking Remaining Battery Power
As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates
remaining power as shown below.
Remaining Power
Battery Indicator
Indicator Color
High
Low
*
*
*
*
White
*
White
Red
*
Red
indicates battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible.
Recording is not possible when is indicated. Charge the battery immediately.
• The level shown by the battery indicator may change when you switch between the
REC mode and PLAY mode.
• Leaving the camera for about 30 days with no power supplied while the battery is
dead will cause its date and time settings to be cleared. A message telling you to
configure time and date settings will appear the next time you turn on the camera
after restoring power. When this happens, configure date and time settings (page
178).
Battery Power Conservation Tips
• When you do not need to use the flash, select ? (Flash Off) for the flash setting
• Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features to protect against wasting
battery power when you forget to turn off the camera (pages 175, 175).
Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Turn On the
Camera
The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the
display language, date, and time settings. Failure to set the date and time correctly
will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with images.
IMPORTANT!
• A screen for language selection will not appear in step 2 of the procedure below if
you purchased a camera intended for the Japanese market. To change the display
language from Japanese in this case, use the procedure under “Specifying the
the language you select may not be included with a camera intended for the
Japanese market.
• Camera models sold in certain geographic areas may not support display language
selection.
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1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the
[ON/OFF] (Power)
camera.
2. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the
language you want and then press
[SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select a date style and then press [SET].
Example: July 10, 2015
YY/MM/DD * 15/7/10
DD/MM/YY * 10/7/15
MM/DD/YY * 7/10/15
4. Set the date and the time.
Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want to
change and then use [8] and [2] to change it.
To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, select
“24h” and then use [8] and [2] to change the setting.
5. After setting the date and time, use [4] and [6]
to select “Apply” and then press [SET].
If you make a mistake configuring display language, date, or time settings with the
above procedure, refer to the following pages for information about how to correct
the settings.
– Display language: page 179
– Date and time: page 178
NOTE
• Each country controls its local time offset and the use of summer time, and so they
are subject to change.
• Removing the battery from the camera too soon after configuring time and date
settings for the first time can cause the settings to be reset to their factory defaults.
Do not remove the battery for at least 24 hours after configuring settings.
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Preparing a Memory Card
Though the camera has built-in memory that can be used to store images and
movies, you probably will want to purchase a commercially available memory card for
greater capacity. The camera does not come with a memory card. Images recorded
while a memory card is loaded are saved to the memory card. When no memory card
is loaded, images are saved to built-in memory.
Supported Memory Cards
– SD Memory Card
– SDHC Memory Card
– SDXC Memory Card
Use one of the above types of memory card.
• The above are supported memory card types as of May 2014.
• This camera supports use of SD memory cards of the following types and
capacities: SD memory cards up to 2GB, SDHC memory cards from 2GB up to
32GB, SDXC memory cards from 32GB up to 2TB. Note that the ability to use any
particular card with this camera, even if it satisfies the above capacity and type
requirements, is not guaranteed.
• This camera supports use of Eye-Fi cards and FlashAir cards.
. Memory Card Handling Precautions
Certain types of cards can slow down processing speeds, and even can make it
impossible to store High Quality movies correctly. Also, use of certain types of
memory cards slows down data transfer and increases the time it takes to record
movie data, which can result in movie frames being dropped. The Y indicator on the
monitor screen turns yellow to indicate that frames are being dropped. In order to
avoid problems such as these, use of an Ultra High Speed Type SD memory card is
recommended. Note, however that CASIO makes no guarantees about the operation
of any Ultra High Speed Type SD memory card used with this camera.
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To load a memory card
1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn
off the camera and then open the
battery cover.
2. Load a memory card.
Positioning the memory card so its
front is facing upwards (towards the
monitor screen side of the camera),
slide it into the card slot all the way in
until you hear it click securely into
place.
Front
Front
Back
3. Close the battery cover.
IMPORTANT!
card slot.
• Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off
the camera, remove the battery, and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center.
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To replace the memory card
Press the memory card and then release
it. This will cause it to pop out of the
memory card slot slightly. Pull the card
out the rest of the way and then insert
another one.
• Never remove a card from the camera
while the back lamp is flashing green.
Doing so can cause the image save
operation to fail and even damage the
memory card.
To format (initialize) a new memory card
Format a memory card on the camera before using it for the first time.
IMPORTANT!
• Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or other files on it, will delete
its contents. Normally you do not need to format a memory card again. However, if
storing to a card has slowed down or if you notice any other abnormality, re-format
the card.
• Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting a card on a
computer will result in a non-SD standard format, which can greatly slow down
processing time and cause compatibility, performance, and other problems.
• Before formatting a new Eye-Fi card to use it for the first time, copy the Eye-Fi
install file from the card to your computer.
• Formatting a FlashAir card with the camera will delete files on the card that are
required for communication. For details about formatting, see the instructions that
come with the FlashAir card.
1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU].
¥
2. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “ SETTING” tab, and then
press [6].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Format” and then press [SET].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Format” and then press [SET].
5. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET].
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Turning the Camera On and Off
. To turn power on
Pressing [ON/OFF] (Power) enters the
REC mode so you can record images.
Pressing [p] (PLAY) while in the REC
mode enters the PLAY mode, which you
can use to view snapshots and movies
[ON/OFF] (Power)
Shutter button
Back lamp
• You also can turn on the camera by
pressing [p] (PLAY) or by tilting the
monitor screen.
• Pressing the shutter button while in
the PLAY mode returns to the REC
mode.
[p] (PLAY)
Monitor screen
• Take care to ensure that nothing is restricting or coming into contact with the lens
as it extends. Holding the lens with your hand so it cannot extend creates the risk
of malfunction.
• About 10 seconds after you press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode, the lens
will retract into the camera.
automatically if you do not perform any operation for a preset amount of time.
. To turn off the camera
Press [ON/OFF] (Power).
NOTE
• The camera can be configured so power turns off when the [p] (PLAY) button is
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Holding the Camera Correctly
Your images will not come out
Horizontal
Vertical
clearly if you move the camera
when you press the shutter
button. When pressing the
shutter button, be sure to hold
the camera as shown in the
illustration, and keep it still by
pressing your arms firmly
against your sides as you shoot.
Holding the camera still,
carefully press the shutter button
and take care to avoid all
Hold the camera so the flash is above the lens.
movement as the shutter
releases and for a few moments after it releases. This is especially important when
available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed.
NOTE
• Take care that your fingers and the strap do not
cover any of the areas indicated in the illustration.
• To keep the camera from falling, be sure to keep
the strap around your neck, wrapped around your
wrist, or hanging from your shoulder.
Flash
Front lamp
• Never swing the camera around by its strap.
• The supplied strap is intended for use with this
camera only. Never use it for any other purpose.
• Shooting an image while the camera’s “Auto
Rotate” setting is “On” will cause the playback
image to be rotated automatically to the orientation
the camera was in when the image was recorded
Lens
IMPORTANT!
• Take care to ensure that your fingers are not
blocking or are not too close to the flash. Fingers
can cause unwanted shadows when using the
flash.
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To shoot a snapshot
1. Point the camera at the subject.
• If you are shooting with Premium Auto Pro, text will
appear at the bottom of the monitor screen describing
the type of shot the camera has detected.
• You can zoom the image, if you want.
Appears when the
camera detects it is
stationary on a tripod.
w Wide Angle
z Telephoto
Zoom controller
If the camera decides that it needs to shoot a series of images with Continuous Shutter
(CS), it will display “Š”. Take care to avoid any camera and subject movement until
shooting of all of the CS images is complete.
2. Half-press the shutter button to
Back lamp
focus the image.
When focus is complete, the camera
will beep, the back lamp will light
green, and the focus frame will turn
green.
Focus frame
When you half-press the shutter button, the
camera automatically adjusts exposure and
Half-press
Press lightly
focuses on the subject it is currently pointed at.
Mastering how much pressure is required for a
half-press and a full-press of the shutter button
is an important technique for good-looking
images.
until the
button stops.
Beep, beep (Image is in focus.)
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3. Continuing to keep the camera still,
press the shutter button the rest of
the way down.
Full-press
This records the snapshot.
Snap (Image is recorded.)
Recording a Movie
[0] (Movie)
Press [0] (Movie) to start movie recording. Press
[0] (Movie) again to stop movie recording. See the
following pages for details.
Standard movie (STD movie): page 72
High-definition movie (FHD movie): page 75
High speed movie (HS movie): page 75
. If the image does not focus...
If the focus frame stays red and the back lamp is flashing green, it means that the
image is not in focus (because the subject is too close, etc.). Re-point the camera at
the subject and try to focus again.
. Shooting with Auto
If the subject is not in the center of the frame...
shoot an image in which the subject to be focused on is not within the focus frame in
the center of the screen.
To track the movement of a moving subject
Half-press the shutter button to follow and focus automatically on a moving subject.
O
See “
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. Shooting with Premium Auto Pro
Only the menu items whose settings can be configured will be displayed on the
menus while Premium Auto Pro is in use.
• In addition to shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity, the camera
automatically executes the following operation as required when shooting with
Premium Auto Pro.
• Shooting with Premium Auto Pro can cause vibration and noise to occur due to
lens operation. This does not indicate malfunction.
• When Shooting with Premium Auto Pro, the message “Processing Premium Auto.”
may appear on the monitor screen. If you feel the camera is taking too long to
process data, try shooting with standard Auto instead.
• In some cases, Premium Auto Pro may not be able to interpret the shooting
environment correctly. If this happens, shoot with standard Auto.
• If “Š” is displayed, the camera will shoot a series of CS images and merge them
into a final image. Take care to avoid any camera and subject movement until
shooting of all of the CS images is complete. If you do not want to shoot CS
Premium Auto Pro.
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Viewing Snapshots
Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen.
• For information about images recorded using continuous shutter (CS), see page
1. Turn on the camera and press
[p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY
mode.
• This will display one of the snapshots
currently stored in memory.
• Information about the displayed
• You also can clear the information to
[p] (PLAY)
• You can zoom in on the image by rotating the zoom controller towards z
recommended that you zoom the image and check its details after recording it.
2. Use [4] and [6] to scroll between images.
• Holding down either button scrolls at high speed.
[6]
[6]
[4]
[4]
NOTE
• Half-pressing the shutter button while in the PLAY mode or while a menu screen is
displayed will switch directly to the REC mode.
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Deleting Snapshots and Movies
If memory becomes full, you can delete snapshots and movies you no longer need in
order to free up storage and record more images.
IMPORTANT!
• Remember that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone.
• For information about images recorded using continuous shutter (CS), see page
¥
• If you select “Disabled” for the “Delete Key” setting on the “ SETTING” menu
) (Delete).
You can delete files only while “Enabled” is selected for “Delete Key”.
. To delete a single file
1. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then
press [2] (
).
2. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the files until the one
you want to delete is displayed.
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete” and then press [SET].
• To delete other files, repeat steps 2 and 3.
• To exit the delete operation, press [MENU].
of the images in the currently displayed group will be deleted.
. To delete specific files
1. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [2] (
).
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete Files” and then press [SET].
• This displays a file selection screen.
3. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to move the selection boundary to the file
you want to delete, and then press [SET].
• This will select the check box in the lower left corner of the selected file’s image
and move the blue boundary to the next image.
• You can enlarge the selected image before deleting it by rotating the zoom
controller towards z ([).
4. Repeat step 3 to select other files, if you want. After you are finished
selecting files, press [MENU].
5. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET].
• This deletes the files you selected.
• To cancel the delete operation, select “No” in step 5 and then press [SET].
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. To delete all files
1. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [2] (
).
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete All Files” and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET] to delete all files.
This will cause the message “There are no files.” to appear.
Operation
• Never open the battery cover while the back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can
result in the image you just shot being saved incorrectly, damage to other images
stored in memory, malfunction of the camera, etc.
• If unwanted light is shining onto the lens, shade the lens with your hand when
shooting an image.
Monitor Screen when Shooting Snapshots
• Subject brightness conditions can cause monitor screen response to slow and can
cause digital noise in the monitor screen image.
• The image that appears on the monitor screen is for image composition. The actual
Shooting Indoors under Fluorescent Lighting
• Minute flickering of fluorescent lighting can affect the brightness or color of an
image.
Other Precautions
• The slower the shutter speed, the greater the possibility that noticeable noise will
be generated in an image. Because of this, the camera automatically performs a
noise reduction at slow shutter speeds. The noise reduction process causes it to
take longer to record images at lower shutter speeds. The shutter speeds for which
noise reduction is performed depend on the camera setup and shooting conditions.
• A noise reduction process is performed when ISO sensitivity is set to a high value.
This can cause the camera to take relative
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. Auto Focus Restrictions
• Any of the following can make proper focus impossible.
– Solid color wall or other very low contrast subject
– Strongly back lit subject
– Very shiny subject
– Blinds or other subject with a repeating horizontal pattern
– Multiple subjects at varying distances from the camera
– Subject in a dark location
– Subject that is too far away for light from the AF assist light to reach
– Camera movement while shooting
– Fast-moving subject
– Subjects outside the focus range of the camera
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Snapshot Tutorial
Selecting the Recording Mode
Your camera has a variety of different recording
modes. Before recording an image, rotate the mode
dial to select the recording mode that suits the type
of image you are trying to record.
Mode dial
P Program Auto
Standard Auto recording mode. This is the mode you normally should use
(page 35).
Ÿ Premium Auto Pro
With Premium Auto Pro recording, the camera automatically determines
whether you are shooting a subject or scenery, and other conditions. Premium
Auto Pro recording delivers higher image quality than standard Auto recording
(page 35).
b
BEST SHOT
Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample scenes and the camera sets
C
ART SHOT
A variety of artistic effects help to make even common, ordinary subjects
become more novel and exciting (page 68).
j
Multi SR Zoom
This feature uses super resolution technology and multiple Continuous Shutter
(CS) images to expand the zoom range for overall images of higher quality and
F
Time Lapse
You can use this function to record movies of natural events that occur over
time, to speed up the flow of traffic in a city scene, or to record other similar
D Triple Shot
Shoots a burst of three images, making this feature is great for capturing all
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M M (Manual Exposure) mode
This mode gives you total control over aperture and shutter speed settings.
Press [SET] to open the Control Panel (page 45).
1
Use [8] and [2] to select
Use [8] and [2] to change the aperture setting, and then press [4].
Use [8] and [2] to select (Shutter Speed), and then press [SET].
(Aperture), and then press [SET].
2
3
4
5
A
S
Use [8] and [2] to change the shutter speed setting, and then press [SET].
S S (Shutter Speed AE) mode
In this mode, you select the shutter speed and other settings are adjusted
accordingly.
Press [SET] to open the Control Panel (page 45).
1
Use [8] and [2] to select
Use [8] and [2] to change the shutter speed setting, and then press [SET].
(Shutter Speed), and then press [SET].
2
S
3
• You also can select the EV shift setting located under the shutter speed
setting and then specify an exposure value (EV shift), if you want.
A A (Aperture AE) mode
In this mode, you select the aperture and other settings are adjusted
accordingly.
Press [SET] to open the Control Panel (page 45).
1
Use [8] and [2] to select
Use [8] and [2] to change the aperture setting, and then press [SET].
(Aperture), and then press [SET].
2
A
3
• You also can select the EV shift setting located under the aperture setting
and then specify an exposure value (EV shift), if you want.
IMPORTANT!
setting. The ISO sensitivity setting cannot be changed while in the S mode.
• The flash > (Auto Flash) and ¥ (Red Eye Reduction) flash modes are not
supported while A, S, or M is selected for the recording mode. If you want the flash
to fire, select < (Flash On) as the flash mode.
• The displayed ISO sensitivity, shutter speed or aperture value will turn red when
you half-press the shutter button if the image is overexposed or underexposed.
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Using the Control Panel
The Control Panel can be used to configure camera
settings.
[8] [2] [4] [6]
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
• You can also display the Control Panel by
pressing [2].
[SET]
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want to change, and then
press [SET].
This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings.*
Control Panel
Self-timer (page 47)
White balance (page 48)
Focus (page 50)
ISO sensitivity (page 53)
EV shift (page 55)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Flash (page 56)
Metering (page 58)
* Items displayed in the Control Panel depend on the recording mode.
3. Use [8] and [2] to change the setting.
4. After the setting is the way you want, press
[SET].
This will apply the setting and return to the REC
mode.
NOTE
• You also can use on-screen menus to configure settings other than those listed
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Configuring Camera Settings with the Function Ring
Control Panel and menu item functions can be assigned to the function ring. After
that, camera settings can be easily configured by rotating the function ring.
Functions that can be assigned to the function ring depend on the recording mode.
[SET]
[RING]
[8] [2] [4] [6]
Function ring
. To assign functions to the function ring
1. In the REC mode, press [RING].
2. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the
function you want to assign, and then press
[SET].
• You can also use the function ring to select
functions.
. To use functions assigned to the function ring
1. Rotate the function ring to change the setting.
2. Press the shutter button to shoot.
NOTE
• Assigning “Step Zoom” to the function ring makes it possible to adjust optical zoom
• You cannot assign “MF” (Manual Focus) to the function ring while “On” is selected
for face detection.
• Depending on the recording mode, some of the functions cannot be assigned.
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Using the Self-timer (Self-timer)
With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer. The shutter is released
and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time.
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(Self-timer) Control Panel option, and
then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
REC Screen
Icon Display
Setting
Description
„
10 sec
10-second Self-timer
2-second Self-timer
• When shooting under conditions that slow
down the shutter speed, you can use this
setting to prevent image blur due to camera
movement.
‚
2 sec
Shoots three images: one image 10 seconds
after the shutter button is pressed, and the next
two images as soon as the camera is ready
after shooting the previous image. How long it
takes for the camera to get ready to shoot
depends on the image size and quality settings,
whether or not a memory card is loaded in the
camera, and the flash charge condition.
”
×3
(Triple Self-
timer)
•
Off
None
Turns off the Self-timer.
• The front lamp flashes while the Self-timer countdown is
in progress.
Front lamp
• You can interrupt an ongoing Self-timer countdown by
pressing [SET].
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NOTE
• The Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features.
High Speed CS with Prerecord CS, Prerecord (Movie), Slide Panorama,
Wide Shot, Triple Shot
• The Triple Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features.
Movie, Time Lapse, High Speed CS, Multi SR Zoom, HS Night Shot, HS Best
Selection, Blurred Background, All-In-Focus Macro
timer setting is “Off”. For any other self-timer setting, the applicable self-timer
operation is performed.
Adjusting White Balance (White Balance)
You can adjust white balance to match the source of light available where you are
shooting and avoid the blue cast that results when shooting outdoors when it is
cloudy, and the green cast that results when shooting under fluorescent lighting.
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(White Balance) Control Panel option,
and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select the shooting condition you want and then
press [SET].
• You can also perform this operation using the function ring.
REC Screen
Icon Display
Setting
Description
Configures the camera to adjust white balance
automatically.
‡
Auto WB
None
¤
Daylight
Overcast
For shooting outdoors on a clear day
For shooting outdoors on an overcast rainy day,
in the shade, etc.
'
For shooting on a clear day in the shade of trees
or buildings
“
†
Shade
Day White
For shooting under white or day white
fluorescent lighting
Fluor
–
Daylight
Fluor
For shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting
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REC Screen
Icon Display
Setting
Description
«
Tungsten
For shooting under light bulb lighting
For configuring the camera manually to suit a
particular light source
Select “Manual WB”.
Under the lighting
Blank white paper
1
2
conditions you plan to
use when shooting, point
the camera at a blank
white piece of paper so it
fills the entire monitor
screen and then press
the shutter button.
·
Manual
WB
Press [SET].
3
The white balance setting is retained even if you
turn off the camera.
‡
• When “
Auto WB” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera
automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors
and light source conditions can cause problems when the camera tries to
determine the white point, which makes proper white balance adjustment
impossible. If this happens, select the white balance setting that matches your
shooting conditions (Daylight, Overcast, etc.).
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Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus)
up and Face Detection.
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(Focus) Control Panel option, and
then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
1
Focus Mode
Approximate Focus Range
Snapshot Movies
5 cm to (infinity)
(2.0" to
(Wide Angle)
1 cm to 50 cm
*
REC Screen
Icon Display
Settings
Type of Shot
Snapshot
Movies
Q
AF
(Auto
Focus)
9
9)
General
recording
None
2
*
´
Macro
Automatic (0.4" to 19.7")
Close ups
Close ups
Automatic
3
*
(Fifth step zoom from the
2
Widest Angle setting)
*
Á
1 cm to 50 cm
(0.4" to 19.7")
Super
Macro
)
Scenery and
other distant
subjects
Infinity
Focus
Fixed
Infinity (Wide Angle)
W
MF
When you
want to focus
manually
5 cm to
(2.0" to
9
(infinity)
(Manual
Focus)
Manual
2
9) (Wide Angle)
*
*1 The focus range is the distance from the lens surface.
*2 The focus range depends on the current optical zoom position.
*3 During High Speed Movie recording, focus is fixed at the position where it was
when recording started. To focus an image, half-press the shutter button for Auto
Focus or focus manually before you press [0] (Movie) to start recording.
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Super Macro
Super Macro fixes optical zoom at a position that allows you to shoot from the closest
distance to the subject. The result is closer and larger subject images.
NOTE
• Zoom is fixed while Super Macro is selected, so no zoom operation is performed
when you rotate the zoom controller.
To focus with manual focus
1. On the monitor screen, compose the image so
the subject you want to focus on is within the
yellow boundary.
2. Watching the image on the monitor screen use
[4] (nearer) and [6] (further) to adjust focus.
• At this time the image that is within the boundary
Yellow boundary
will enlarge and fill the monitor screen, which aids
in focusing. If you do not perform any operation for
two seconds while the enlarged image is displayed,
the screen in step 1 will re-appear.
(Manual Focus), you can use the function ring or control dial for focusing.
NOTE
• An Auto Macro feature detects how far the subject is from the lens and
automatically selects either Macro Focus or Auto Focus accordingly.
• Use of the flash together with Macro Focus can cause the light of the flash to
become blocked, which may result in unwanted lens shadows in your image.
• In the case of movie recording, Auto Macro operates before you start recording.
After recording is started, however, focus is fixed.
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Auto Focus,
Macro Focus, or Manual Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen to tell
you the focus range, as shown below. Note that the focus range is displayed
including the Auto Macro range only when shooting with Auto Focus.
Example: oo* cm - 9
* oo is the actual focusing range value.
• The operations assigned to the [4] and [6] keys with the “L/R Key” setting (page
108) are disabled while Manual Focus is selected as the focus mode.
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Using Focus Lock
Subject to be focused on
“Focus lock” is a technique you can use when you want to
compose an image in which the subject you want to focus
on is not within the focus frame in the center of the
screen.
• To use focus lock, select “U Spot” or “O Tracking” for
1. Align the monitor screen’s focus frame with
the subject you want to focus on and then half-
press the shutter button.
Focus frame
2. Keeping the shutter button half-pressed
(which maintains the focus setting), move the
camera to compose the image.
• When “O Tracking” is selected as the Auto Focus
area, the focus frame will move automatically and
follow the subject.
3. When you are ready to shoot the image, press the shutter button the
rest of the way down.
NOTE
• Focus lock also locks exposure (AE).
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Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO)
ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light.
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(ISO) Control Panel option, and then
press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
REC Screen
Icon Display
Setting
Auto
Description
Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to
conditions.
None
ISO80
Lower
Slow shutter speed
Less noise
sensitivity
ISO100
ISO200
ISO400
ISO800
ISO1600
ISO3200
Fast shutter speed Somecoarseness
(Set for shooting in (increased digital
Higher
sensitivity
dimly lit areas.)
noise)
NOTE
• While “Auto” is selected, Anti Shake corrects for subject movement only (page
114).
• Since higher ISO sensitivity values tend to result in digital noise in images, the
camera performs a noise filtering process. Because of this, it may take relatively
longer for the camera to finish recording an image after it is shot. You will not be
able to perform any key operation while image recording is in progress.
• In the S (Shutter Speed AE) mode, ISO sensitivity always operates according to its
“Auto” setting.
• In the M (Manual Exposure) mode, “Auto” cannot be selected.
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Recording Beautiful Portraits (Smooth Skin)
The Smooth Skin Function smoothes the skin texture of the subject and softens facial
shadows caused by harsh sunlight for better looking portraits.
1. Enter the REC mode, and then press [SET].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(Smooth Skin) Control Panel option,
and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].
• You can adjust the “Smooth Skin” level setting within the range of “0 (Off)” to
“+12 (Max.)”.
• You can also change the levels using the function ring.
4. Shoot the image.
NOTE
• Selecting any level setting except “0 (Off)” causes the settings below to be
configured automatically.
– Face Detection: On
– Focus Mode: AF (Auto Focus)
• Smooth Skin cannot be used with the following functions.
Some BEST SHOT scenes, ART SHOT, Multi SR Zoom, Time Lapse
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Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift)
You can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value) before shooting it.
• Exposure Compensation Range: –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV
• Unit: 1/3EV
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(EV Shift) Control Panel option, and
then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to adjust the exposure compensation value.
• You can also perform this operation using the function ring.
[8], clockwise:
Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is
best for light-colored subjects and backlit
subjects.
[2], counterclockwise:
Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is
best for dark-color subjects and for shooting
outdoors on a clear day.
To cancel exposure compensation, change the EV value to 0.0.
Exposure compensation value
4. Press [SET].
This applies the exposure compensation value. The exposure compensation
value you set remains in effect until you change it or turn off the camera (which
causes it to revert to “0.0”).
NOTE
• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to
obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.
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Using Flash (Flash)
1. In the REC mode, press [2] (
)
Flash
once.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the
flash setting you want and then
press [SET].
[2] (
)
REC Screen
Icon Display
Setting
Description
Flash fires automatically in accordance with
exposure (amount of light and brightness)
conditions.
>
?
Auto Flash
Flash Off
None
Flash does not fire.
Flash always fires. This setting can be used to
brighten a subject that normally comes out dark
due to daylight or backlight (daylight synchro
flash).
<
¥
Flash On
Red Eye
Flash fires automatically. This type of flash can
be used to reduce the chance of redness in the
subject’s eyes.
Reduction
3. Press the shutter button to shoot.
Back lamp
Flashes orange while the flash is charging to
indicate that image recording is disabled.
• You will not be able to take another flash
snapshot until the lamp stops flashing orange,
which indicates that charging is complete.
< indicates the flash will fire.
IMPORTANT!
• Foreign matter on the flash window can react with the light of the flash, producing
some smoke and abnormal odor. Though this does not indicate malfunction, oil
from your fingers and other foreign matter when left on the flash window can
become difficult to clean off later. Because of this, you should make it a regular
habit to wipe the window clean regularly with a soft, dry cloth.
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NOTE
• Take care so your fingers and the strap do not block the flash.
• The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too
close.
condition, ambient temperature, etc.).
• Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a slow shutter speed,
which can cause image blur due to camera movement. Under such conditions,
secure the camera with a tripod, etc.
• With red eye reduction, the flash is fired automatically in accordance with
exposure. It does not fire in areas where lighting is bright.
• The presence of outdoor sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or some other light source
can cause abnormal image colors.
• Select ? (Flash Off) for the flash setting when shooting in areas where flash
photography is prohibited.
• The flash > (Auto Flash) and ¥ (Red Eye Reduction) flash modes are not
supported while A, S, or M is selected for the recording mode. If you want the flash
to fire, select < (Flash On) as the flash mode.
Red-eye Reduction
Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the
eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash
reflects off of the retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction is selected as the flash
mode, the camera fires a pre-flash to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the
image to close, which reduces the chance of red eye.
Note the following important points when using red-eye reduction.
• Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking
directly at the camera (flash).
• Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects are located far away from
the camera.
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Specifying the Metering Mode (Metering)
The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure.
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(Metering) Control Panel option, and
then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
REC Screen
Icon Display
Setting
Description
Multi-pattern metering divides the image into
sections and measures the light in each section for
a balanced exposure reading. This type of
metering provides error-free exposure settings for
a wide range of shooting conditions.
B
Multi
None
Center weighted metering concentrates on the
center of the focus area to measure light. This type
of metering is best when you want some level of
control over contrast.
N
Weighted
Center
Spot metering takes readings at a very small area.
Use this metering method when you want
exposure to be set according to the brightness of a
particular subject, without being affected by
surrounding conditions.
˜
Spot
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Shooting with Zoom
Your camera is equipped with various types of zoom: optical zoom, HD Zoom, Single
SR Zoom, Multi SR Zoom, and digital zoom. The maximum zoom factor depends on
the image size setting and the digital zoom on/off settings.
Zooming is performed by changing the lens focal distance, so
Optical zoom
there is no deterioration of image quality.
Allows greater zoom capabilities by cutting out a portion of the
HD Zoom
original image and enlarging it, without deterioration of image
quality.
Applies super resolution technology to suppress image
deterioration (page 63).
Single SR Zoom
Shoots a burst of high-speed images, which are then combined
into a final image in a way that lessens deterioration of image
quality. Multi SR Zoom is enabled only when the “Multi SR
Zoom” recording mode is selected (page 64).
Multi SR Zoom
Digital zoom
A digital process is used to enlarge the center of the image, so
there is deterioration of image quality.
1. In the REC mode, rotate the zoom controller to zoom.
w Wide Angle
z Telephoto
Zoom controller
w (Wide Angle): Reduces the size of the subject and broadens the range.
z (Telephoto) : Enlarges the subject and narrows the range.
2. Press the shutter button to shoot.
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NOTE
• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera
movement when shooting with telephoto.
• Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture.
• Zoom operations are supported during movie recording. Zoom operations are
disabled during high speed movie recording. To use zoom, perform the zoom
operation before you press [0] (Movie) to start recording.
• Zoom operations are not supported while shooting with the following feature. The
zoom setting is fixed at full wide angle.
Slide Panorama, Wide Shot, All-In-Focus Macro
. Zooming with the Function Ring (Step Zoom)
Assigning the Step Zoom function to the function ring lets you perform zoom
operations (within the optical zoom range only) with the function ring (page 46). Step
Zoom can be adjusted to the focal distances shown below.
24, 28, 38, 50, 85, 100, 135, 200, 300
(Unit: mm; 35 mm film equivalents)
For finer zoom adjustment, use the zoom controller.
• The focal distance will be indicated on the monitor
screen while Step Zoom is being adjusted with the
function ring.
Current focal distance
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Monitor Screen Information when Zooming
A variety of information is shown on the monitor screen while a zoom operation is in
progress.
. Zoom Mode Icons
Zoom mode
Focal distance
(Converted to 35 mm film
Focusing Range
format.)
(Displayed for Auto Focus,
Macro Focus, and Manual
Focus.)
Image quality limit
(Deterioration starts from
here.)
Zoom bar
The table below shows what appears on the monitor screen based on the zoom
mode.
Zoom mode
Optical zoom
HD Zoom
REC Screen Icon Display
None
None
Single SR Zoom
Multi SR Zoom
Digital zoom
¨ (White)
¸ (Black)
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. Interpreting the Zoom Bar
During a zoom operation, a zoom bar appears on the monitor screen to show the
current zoom setting.
Range where image deterioration is
Deteriorated image range
suppressed.
Wide Angle
Optical zoom limit point
Telephoto
Zoom pointer
(Indicates current zoom.)
Point from which image deteriorates
• The location of this point depends on the image size, the “Zoom (SR)”
setting, and whether Multi SR Zoom is enabled.
. Zoom Factor
zoom setting, and on whether or not “Multi SR Zoom” is selected (page 64).
• Multi SR Zoom is enabled only when the “Multi SR Zoom” recording mode is
selected.
Maximum zoom factor where image
deterioration can be suppressed
Total maximum
zoom factor
(In combination
with digital zoom)
Optical
zoom
Image size
Zoom (SR): Off
(HD Zoom)
Multi SR Zoom
Zoom (SR): Single
16M
3:2
12.5X
12.5X
12.5X
12.5X
12.5X
12.5X
12.5X
12.5X
12.5X
12.5X
15.8X
22.5X
28.1X
90.0X
25.0X
25.0X
25.0X
31.6X
45.0X
56.3X
179.6X
50.0X
50.0X
50.0X
63.1X
90.0X
112.3X
199.3X
16:9
10M
5M
3M
VGA
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Zooming with Super Resolution (Zoom (SR))
There are two types of Super Resolution Zoom: Single SR Zoom and Multi SR Zoom.
Single SR Zoom uses super resolution to expand the zoom range in which image
quality deterioration is minimized. Multi SR Zoom shoots a series of High Speed CS
images, which are then combined into an image that enables shooting at higher zoom
ratios without loss of image quality. For information about the effective zoom factor
ranges in which Super Resolution Zoom is effective, see page 62.
The procedure below shows how to configure Single SR Zoom settings. For
information about Multi SR Zoom, see page 64.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
r
2. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “
press [6].
REC MENU” tab, and then
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Zoom (SR)” and then press [SET].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Single” and then press [SET].
NOTE
• Single SR Zoom is effective when you want to capture delicate textures.
• Single SR Zoom does not work during movie recording.
• Single SR Zoom is disabled when shooting with the following functions.
Triple Self-timer, ART SHOT, Multi SR Zoom, Time Lapse, Triple Shot, some
BEST SHOT scenes
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Expanding the Zoom Range to Shoot Clearer Snapshots
(Multi SR Zoom)
This feature uses super resolution technology and multiple Continuous Shutter (CS)
images to expand the zoom range for overall images of higher quality and clarity
1. Align the mode dial with [j] (Multi SR Zoom).
2. Press the shutter button to shoot.
NOTE
• Multi SR Zoom is effective when you want to capture delicate textures.
• The following functions are disabled when shooting with Multi SR Zoom.
Single SR Zoom, Triple Self-time, Sharpness, Contrast
• With Multi SR Zoom, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash Off).
but large movement of the camera or subject make it impossible to achieve the
desired shot.
• Depending on shooting conditions and image composition, Multi SR Zoom may not
be able to produce the desired result.
• When shooting with this feature, “ISO 3200” cannot be selected for “ISO” (page
53).
Triggering a Self-timer Operation with Motion (Handsfree)
With the Handsfree Mode, the camera automatically
triggers a self-timer countdown whenever it detects
movement in the vicinity of an icon on the monitor
screen. This means you can control operation of the
self-timer from a distance by waving your hand, so you
can include yourself in the image being shot.
1. Select one of the following as the recording
mode: Program Auto, Premium Auto Pro, or
HS Best Selection (BEST SHOT scene).
• Movie shooting is disabled while the HS Best
Selection BEST SHOT scene is being used.
• Under initial factory default settings, the camera will automatically enter the
Handsfree Mode whenever the monitor screen is tilted upwards 180 degrees.
3. Press the shutter button (if you want to shoot a snapshot) or
[0] (Movie) (if you want to shoot a movie).
The start self-timer icon will change to “ ” to indicate that the camera is in
standby for shooting.
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4. Facing the camera, move your hand or perform some other movement
in the vicinity of the (start self-timer) icon on the monitor screen.
When the camera detects movement near the icon, it will automatically shoot an
image.
• To stop movie recording, press [0] (Movie) again.
NOTE
• In the case of snapshot shooting, the camera will return to standby after an image
is shot. The camera will automatically exit standby after 30 snapshots are shot
using the Handsfree Mode.
• Any one of the following will automatically exit standby: pressing the shutter button,
changing the tilt orientation of the monitor screen, or turning the camera upside
down.
• The Handsfree Mode may not operate properly when there is little difference
between the subject and the background of the icon, or when the subject is located
far away from the camera.
•
(preview icon) will appear on the monitor screen when a snapshot is shot.
When the camera detects movement in the vicinity of the preview icon, it will
display the image that was shot for three seconds.
• “O Tracking” cannot be selected for the AF area setting while shooting with the
Handsfree Mode. If “O Tracking” is selected in another mode, selecting the
Handsfree Mode will cause the AF area setting to change to “U Spot”.
• You cannot shoot a snapshot by pressing the shutter button while movie recording
is in progress (Snapshot In Movie).
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Configuring Handsfree Mode Settings (Handsfree)
Use the procedure below to configure Handsfree Mode settings.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
r
2. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “
press [6].
REC MENU” tab, and then
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Handsfree” and then press [SET].
4. Configure Handsfree settings.
Setting
Description
Specifies the camera operation that enters the Handsfree
Mode.
Always:
The camera always remains in the Handsfree Mode,
regardless of whether or not the monitor screen is tilted.
180°only:
Motion Shutter
The camera enters the Handsfree Mode only when the
monitor screen is tilted upwards 180 degrees.
Off: Handsfree Mode disabled
Specifies the amount of time that should elapse until
shooting starts after the camera detects movement.
Settings: 0.5 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec, 10 sec
Timer
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Repositioning the Motion Detection Area (Motion Position)
Use the procedure below to reposition the motion detection area
(Start self-timer
icon) as required when it (or the preview icon
image.
) hinders your view of the display
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
Start self-timer icon
2. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the
r
“
REC MENU” tab, and then press [6].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Motion Position”
and then press [SET].
4. Press [RING].
Preview icon
• This will select one of the two icons on the
display. Pressing [RING] toggles the selection
between the start self-timer icon and the preview icon.
5. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to reposition the currently selected icon.
6. Press [RING] to select the other icon if you want, and reposition it
using the same operation as step 5.
7. When the icons are located where you want, press [SET].
• You can also use the function ring to reposition an icon.
NOTE
• If you assign “Motion Position” to the “L/R Key” setting of the “r REC MENU”
keys while in the Handsfree Mode.
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Shooting with Artistic Effects (ART SHOT)
A variety of artistic effects help to make even common, ordinary subjects become
more novel and exciting.
Scene
Description
images into works of art.
HDR Art
Dark edges and altered hues make images look like they
were shot by a toy camera.
Toy Camera
Soft Focus
Light Tone
Overall blurring for a soft and romantic effect.
Weakened contrast for a feeling of airy refinement.
Enhanced saturation makes colors stand out in with rich
clarity.
Pop
Sepia
Sepia tones create a decidedly retro look.
All of the strong contrast and graininess of a black and white
print.
Monochrome
Partial blurring makes scenes look like they are from of a
miniature world.
Miniature
A fisheye lens effect can be used to create a variety of
humorous images.
Fisheye
Softens the overall image and adds points of light for a
sparkle effect.
Sparkling Shot
Crystal Ball
Creates a mysterious effect by placing the image in a bubble
floating in midair.
Shoots a series of photos with HDR Art, Toy Camera,
Monochrome, and Crystal Ball. A copy of the image (shot
with Program Auto) without any effect applied is also saved
at the beginning of the series of bracketed images.
ART SHOT
Bracketing
1. Align the mode dial with [C] (ART SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
4. Select the ART SHOT scene you want to use and then press [SET].
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5. Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select the fifth Control Panel option
from the top, and then press [SET].
The intensity of the selected effect can be adjusted as described below.
Scene
Adjustment
Effect level
Hue
HDR Art
Toy Camera
Soft Focus
Light Tone
Pop
Effect level
Hue
Effect level
Effect level
Effect level
Focus area
Effect level
Effect type
Effect type
Sepia
Monochrome
Miniature
Fisheye
Sparkling Shot
Crystal Ball
• When shooting with ART SHOT Bracketing, effects are applied at the levels
currently set for each applicable scene (HDR Art, Toy Camera, Monochrome,
Crystal Ball). To change the level of one of these effects, select the applicable
ART SHOT scene and then perform step 5, above.
6. Use [8] and [2] to change the setting.
7. Press [SET].
8. Press the shutter button to shoot.
. Using the Scene Information Screen
To find out more about a scene, select it with the boundary
on the scene menu and then rotate the zoom controller in
either direction.
• To return to the scene menu, rotate the zoom controller
again.
• To scroll between scenes, use [4] and [6].
• To configure the camera with the settings for the currently
selected scene, press [SET].
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NOTE
• Depending on the “ART SHOT” scenes, some of the items on the menu that
appears may not be usable.
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• With this “ART SHOT” scene, the flash setting automatically becomes
Off).
(Flash
• Movie recording is disabled while “Sparkling Shot” or “ART SHOT Bracketing” is
selected.
• With HDR Art Movie, the “Movie Quality” setting can be either “HD” or “STD” only
another mode, the “HD” setting is used when shooting with HDR Art Movie.
• When using “HDR Art” for movie recording, the intensity of the art effect is fixed in
accordance with movie settings.
Saving a Second Normal Image When Shooting With HDR Art
(Double (HDR Art))
You can configure the camera to save two images when shooting with HDR Art: one
image with HDR Art effects applied in accordance with the scene you selected plus
another normal (Program Auto) image without any effects applied.
1. Align the mode dial with [C] and then press [MENU].
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2. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “
press [6].
REC MENU” tab, and then
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Double (HDR Art)” and then press [SET].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “On” and then press [SET].
While “Off” is selected for the above step, only a single HDR Art image is saved
(normal image not saved).
5. Press the shutter button to shoot.
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Shooting with Triple Shot
Triple Shot shoots a burst of three images and stores them in memory. This feature is
great for making sure you don’t miss those special moments when kids are around.
1. Align the mode dial with [D] (Triple Shot).
2. Point the camera at the subject and then half-press the shutter button.
The camera will start pre-recording images at this time.
• If you release the half-pressed shutter button before pressing it the rest of the
way down, all of the images currently in the pre-record buffer will be deleted.
3. Press the shutter button all the way down to record.
This will record three images: one of the action before the shutter button is fully
pressed plus two real-time images.
• Pressing the shutter button all the way without first half-pressing it will result in
only two images being recorded.
NOTE
• The settings in the table below are fixed while shooting with this function.
Self-timer
Off
Flash
Flash Off
Image Quality
Single SR Zoom
Face Detection
Focus Mode
AF Area
Normal
Off
On
AF
“Intelligent” or “Spot”*
* If you select “I Multi” or “O Tracking” for this setting in another mode and then
shoot with Triple Shot, shooting is performed using the “U Spot” setting.
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Recording Movies
To record a movie
The following procedure explains how to record a standard (STD) movie.
See the pages indicated below for more information about movies.
High-definition movie (FHD movie): page 75
High speed movie (HS movie): page 75
Mode dial
1. Align the mode dial with [P] (Program
Auto) or [Ÿ] (Premium Auto Pro).
[0] (Movie)
2. Press [MENU].
3. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the
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“
REC MENU” tab, and then press
[SET]
[SET].
[MENU]
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Movie Quality”
and then press [6].
[8][2][4][6]
5. Use [8] and [2] to select “STD”, and then press [SET].
x
• Recording is performed with an aspect ratio of 4:3, an image size of 640 480
pixels, and a frame rate of 30 frames per second (STD Movie). Image size
setting cannot be changed.
• The shooting range for movies is smaller than that for snapshots. You can
display the movie shooting range with “Shooting Info” (page 122).
6. Point the camera at the subject and then
Recording time
press [0] (Movie).
This will start recording and display Y on the
monitor screen.
Movie recording includes stereo audio.
7. Press [0] (Movie) again to stop recording.
• Each movie can be up to 29 minutes long. Movie
recording stops automatically after 29 minutes of
recording. Movie recording also will stop
Remaining recording time
(page 206)
automatically if memory becomes full before you
stop movie recording by pressing [0] (Movie)
again.
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Recording Movies with Premium Auto Pro
When Premium Auto Pro is enabled (page 35), the
camera automatically make judgments about the
subject, shooting conditions, and other parameters. The
result is higher quality images than those produced by
Program Auto recording. The shooting environment detected by the camera is
displayed at the bottom of the REC mode screen.
• Premium Auto Pro is enabled for FHD movies and STD movies only.
• Using Premium Auto Pro uses up the battery charge more quickly than using
Program Auto recording.
Shooting with BEST SHOT
of movie you are trying to shoot and the camera will change its setup accordingly, for
beautiful movies every time.
Minimizing the Effects of Camera Movement during Movie Recording
camera movement during FHD and STD movie recording. Note that Anti Shake
cannot be used with HDR Art Movie and that Anti Shake does not prevent image blur
due to subject movement.
Audio
Your camera has built-in microphones that can be used to record audio (stereo)
during movie recording.
• Your camera has a function to reduce wind noise (Wind Noise Cut) when recording
. Recording Precautions
• The camera also records audio. Note the following points
Microphones
when shooting a movie.
– Take care that the microphones are not blocked by your
fingers, etc.
– Good audio recording results are not possible when the
camera is too far away from what you are trying to
record.
– Performing a zoom operation while shooting can cause zoom and/or auto focus
noise to be in the audio recording.
– Operating camera buttons while shooting can cause button noise to be picked
up in the audio.
• When shooting with the “HS” movie recording mode at a frame rate setting of “30-
120 fps” or “30-240 fps”, audio is recorded only while the camera is shooting at 30
fps. Audio is not recorded at any other frame rates.
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IMPORTANT!
• Spending a long time using movie recording will cause the camera to become
slightly warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.
• Shooting movies for long periods in areas where temperature is relatively high can
cause digital noise (dots of light) to appear in the movie image. A rise in the
camera’s internal temperature also may force movie recording to stop
automatically. If this happens, stop recording and allow the camera to cool down,
which should cause normal operation to resume.
• Using the camera’s built-in memory or certain types of memory cards can slow
down processing speed. Whenever possible use an Ultra High-Speed Type
memory card. Note, however, that not all operations can be guaranteed even if an
Ultra High-Speed Type memory card is used. Certain movie quality settings can
result in too much time being required to record data, which can result in breaks in
the image and/or audio during playback. If this happens, the Y will turn yellow on
the monitor screen.
NOTE
disabled during high speed movie recording. To use zoom for high speed movie
recording, perform the zoom operation before you press [0] (Movie) to start
recording.
movie recording.
• The effects of camera movement in an image become more pronounced when you
shoot close up or with a large zoom factor. Because of this, use of a tripod is
recommended under these conditions.
movie recording while “AF” (Auto Focus) or “Macro” is selected for the “Focus”
setting.
• Face Detection is disabled during normal FHD and STD, and high speed movie
recording. Face Detection is enabled when shooting movies with Premium Auto
Pro (FHD and STD).
• The following functions do not support movie recording.
Triple Shot, Multi SR Zoom, some BEST SHOT scenes
• The A, S, and M recording modes are not supported when shooting a movie, or
when using the “Prerecord (Movie)” BEST SHOT scene. In these cases, the
recording mode is always P (Program Auto).
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Recording a High-definition Movie
This camera supports recording of high-definition (FHD) movies. The aspect ratio of
x
an FHD movie is 16:9, the image size is 1920 1080 pixels, and the frame rate is
30 fps. Image quality and image size settings cannot be changed.
1. Align the mode dial with [P] (Program Auto) or [Ÿ] (Premium Auto
Pro).
2. Press [MENU].
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3. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “
REC MENU” tab, and then
press [SET].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Movie Quality” and then press [6].
5. Use [8] and [2] to select “FHD”, and then press [SET].
6. Record the movie the same way as you would a normal movie (page
72).
Press [0] (Movie) to start and stop recording.
Recording a High Speed Movie
This camera supports recording of high speed movies at a maximum speed of
1000 fps. The aspect ratio of movies recorded with this mode depends on the frame
rate (recording speed).
• When recording with the frame rate setting of “30-120 fps” or “30-240 fps” frame
rate setting, audio recording is supported during 30 fps recording only. Audio is not
recorded at any other frame rates.
1. Align the mode dial with [P] (Program Auto).
2. Press [MENU].
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3. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “
REC MENU” tab, and then
press [SET].
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4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Movie Quality” and then press [6].
5. Use [8] and [2] to select the frame rate (recording speed) you want
and then press [SET].
A fast frame rate (such as 1000 fps) will result in a smaller image size.
Movie
Quality
REC Screen
Icon Display
Image Size
(Pixels)
Frame Rate
1000 fps
480 fps
x
224 64
HS1000
HS480
x
224 160
x
512 384
HS240
240 fps
• fps (frames per
second) is a unit of
measurement
x
640 480
HS120
120 fps
x
512 384
indicating the
HS30-240
HS30-120
30-240 fps
30-120 fps
number of images
recorded or played
back per second.
x
640 480
6. Record the movie the same way as you would a normal movie (page
72).
Press [0] (Movie) to start and stop recording.
• During High Speed Movie recording (HS120, HS240, HS480, HS1000), focus
is fixed at the position where it was when recording started. To focus an image,
half-press the shutter button for Auto Focus or focus manually before you press
[0] (Movie) to start recording.
• Continuous AF is operational when recording at 30 fps with “HS30-120” or
“HS30-240”. However, focus becomes fixed whenever you switch to 120 fps or
240 fps.
• When “HS30-120” or “HS30-240” is selected as the frame rate, recording
always starts with a frame rate of 30 fps. You can switch the frame rate
between 30 fps and 120 fps or between 30 fps and 240 fps only while recording
is in progress. Press [4], [6], or [SET] to switch speeds. Audio is recorded
only while shooting at a 30 fps.
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NOTE
• The higher the frame rate (speed), the more lighting is required when shooting.
When shooting a high speed movie, shoot in a well-lit environment.
• When recording certain types of movies, the image that appears on the monitor
screen may be smaller than normal. When recording a high speed movie, there are
black bands along the top, bottom, left, and right of the screen.
• When recording a high speed movie, light source flicker can cause horizontal
bands to appear in the image. This does not indicate malfunction of the camera.
• Monitor screen content switching is disabled during high speed movie recording.
Using Prerecord Movie (Prerecord (Movie))
Prerecord (Movie) maintains a pre-recording of approximately five seconds of action
(approximately two seconds for High Speed Movie). When you start real-time
recording, the pre-recorded content is stored followed by the real-time recording, to
help make sure you do not miss anything by being late pressing the record button.
[0] (Movie)
[0] (Movie)
Movie
Real-time recording start
Real-time recording end
Approximately 5-second prerecorded part (from the buffer)
• Approximately two seconds for high speed movie
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. To set up the camera to shoot with Prerecord Movie
1. Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST SHOT).
2. Press [MENU].
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3. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “
REC MENU” tab, and then
press [SET].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Movie Quality” and then press [6].
5. Use [8] and [2] to select the movie recording mode you want to use
for shooting and then press [SET].
6. Press [SET].
7. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
8. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the “Prerecord (Movie)” scene and
then press [SET].
This causes ‰ (Prerecord (Movie)) to appear on the monitor screen, indicating
that the camera is prerecording to its buffer.
. To shoot a Prerecord Movie
1. After using the above procedure to set up the camera for Prerecord
Movie, point the camera at the subject.
2. When you are ready to record, press [0] (Movie).
This will save the approximately five seconds of action that was prerecorded in
the buffer before you pressed [0] (Movie) (two seconds if you are using high
speed movie) and start real-time recording.
3. Press [0] (Movie) again to stop recording.
• To turn off Prerecord Movie recording, align the mode dial with [P] (Program
Auto) or [Ÿ] (Premium Auto Pro).
• When shooting with the high speed movie “HS30-120” and “HS30-240” setting,
you cannot change the speed (fps) setting while the camera is pre-recording to
the buffer in step 1 of the above procedure. You can change the speed (fps)
setting after you press [0] (Movie) to start real-time recording.
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NOTE
• While the camera is set up for shooting with Prerecord Movie, pressing the shutter
button will not shoot a snapshot unless movie recording is in progress. With high-
definition (FHD) and standard (STD) movie, you can shoot still images while
realtime movie recording is in progress.
• When shooting with Prerecord Movie in combination with high speed movie,
rotating the control dial will not change the EV shift or white balance setting, even if
To change the EV shift or white balance setting in this case, use the Control Panel.
Recording a Time Lapse Movie (Time Lapse)
You can use this function to record movies of natural events that occur over time, to
speed up the flow of traffic in a city scene, or to record other similar types of movies.
• When using this function, shooting with a tripod is recommended.
• To prevent loss of power while shooting, use a fully charged battery.
• Make sure the memory card you are using has sufficient unused space before
shooting with this function.
• Focus is fixed at what they are when shooting is started.
• For some scenes, brightness and white balance settings are fixed at what they are
when shooting is started.
1. Align the mode dial with [F] (Time Lapse).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
on the Control Panel and then press
[SET].
4. Select the scene you want to use and then press [SET].
5. Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select
(Time Lapse Settings), and
then press [SET].
6. Use [8] and [2] to select “
Interval” or “
and then use [8] and [2] to change the setting.
Total Time”, press [6],
Each scene is initially configured with unique “
Interval” and “
Total Time”
default settings suitable for that scene. You can change these settings, if you
want.
Interval
Specifies the number of seconds between shots.
Specifies the recording time. Selecting “Off” causes
recording to continue until the shutter button is pressed
again.
Total Time
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7. Press [SET].
• Time Lapse settings are shown at the bottom of
the screen.
Interval
Scene
Total Time
8. Press the shutter button to start recording.
• Shooting is repeated at the interval specified in
step 6.
Recording time
• Recording stops when the recording time
specified in step 6 elapses or when the shutter
button is pressed again.
• Remaining recording time is not displayed
when the “
Total Time” setting is “Off”.
Remaining recording time
NOTE
• During Time Lapse recording, the monitor screen will turn off in accordance with
monitor screen to stay on. Note, however, that this setting will use up battery power
more quickly.
period if no camera operation is performed, but the time lapse recording operation
will continue. The camera’s back lamp will flash at this time. Performing any
operation while the monitor screen is blank will turn it back on. However, the
following operations will not turn the monitor screen back on.
– Pressing [ON/OFF] (Power)
– Pressing the shutter button all the way
– Rotating the mode dial
• The Auto Power Off is disabled while time lapse recording is in progress (page
175).
• The following functions cannot be used with this function.
Single SR Zoom, Anti Shake, Lighting, Continuous AF, Triple Self-timer,
Handsfree, Face Detection, Metering, ISO, ISO High Limit, Smooth Skin, Review
• The frame rate of playback of movies shot with this function is 20 fps. Movie quality
depends on the scene you are using.
Scene 1 to 6: FHD
Scene 7 to 11: HD
• Note that audio is not recorded when recording with this function.
• When shooting in combination with the functions below, maximum zoom is 2X and
the focus mode is infinity.
Clouds, Sundown
• The camera can be configured to play only Time Lapse movies during a slideshow
• When using “» HDR Art” for movie recording, the intensity of the art effect is fixed
in accordance with movie settings.
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• You cannot shoot a snapshot by pressing the shutter button while time lapse
recording is in progress (Snapshot In Movie).
default settings. Each Time Lapse scene has its own unique “Interval” and “Total
Time” settings.
• To adjust brightness when shooting with the Time Lapse “» Night Scene”, use
“
S
. Using the Scene Information Screen
To find out more about a scene, select it with the boundary
on the scene menu and then rotate the zoom controller in
either direction.
• To return to the scene menu, rotate the zoom controller
again.
• To scroll between scenes, use [4] and [6].
• To configure the camera with the settings for the currently
selected scene, press [SET].
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Shooting a Snapshot while Shooting a Movie
(Snapshot In Movie)
You can shoot snapshots while movie recording is in progress. When the camera is in
the Single Shot mode, you can shoot snapshots one-by-one. In the CS mode, holding
down the shutter button will record up to seven consecutive images at a speed of
approximately 10 images per second (fps). You can shoot a maximum total of
28 images during a single movie recording operation.
1. While a movie is being recorded, press the
Snapshot recording
mode
shutter button.
• In the CS mode, images continue to be shot as long
as you keep the shutter button depressed.
• While movie recording is in progress, you can toggle
between the Single Shot Mode and the CS mode by
pressing [4], [6], or [SET]. Note that this method
for mode switching is possible only during movie
recording. The CS mode is indicated when
is
white (on the monitor screen), and the Single Shot
mode is selected when t is white.
Number of recordable
snapshots
NOTE
• Note that the flash cannot be used when shooting a Snapshot In Movie.
• Note that shooting a snapshot while shooting a movie is supported during FHD
movie and STD movie recording only. It is not supported during other types of
movie recording.
• Snapshots shot with Snapshot In Movie cannot be focused individually. The focus
will be the same as the movie being recorded.
• The field of view of a snapshot shot while FHD movie recording is in progress will
be wider than the field of view of the FHD movie.
• The snapshot image quality automatically changes to “Normal”.
• The P (Program Auto) recording mode is used when you shoot a snapshot during
movie recording.
• You cannot shoot with Snapshot In Movie while Handsfree or Time Lapse movie
recording is in progress.
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Using BEST SHOT
BEST SHOT provides you with a collection of sample
“scenes” that show a variety of different types of shooting
conditions. When you need to change the setup of the
camera, simply find the scene that matches what you are
trying to achieve, and the camera sets up for it
automatically. This helps to minimize the chance of ruined
images due to poor exposure and shutter speed settings.
To shoot with BEST SHOT
1. Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST
[b]
SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then
press [SET].
This will display a menu of BEST SHOT scenes.
Currently selected scene
(with boundary)
4. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to move the
boundary to the scene you want to select.
• You can scroll to another page of scenes by
pressing [8] or [2], or by rotating the function
ring.
• To return to normal snapshot recording, align
the mode dial with [P] (Program Auto).
5. Press [SET] to configure the camera with
the settings for the currently selected
scene.
Scene name
Scene number
This returns to the REC mode.
• To select a different BEST SHOT scene,
repeat the above procedure from step 2.
6. Press the shutter button (if you are shooting a snapshot) or [0] (Movie)
(if you are shooting a movie).
• With some BEST SHOT scenes, the message “Busy... Please wait...” will
appear on the monitor screen after you press the shutter button. The camera is
in the process of recording an image until the message appears. Keep the
camera still. The image processing operation takes some time to complete
after the message appears. You will not be able to record another image while
the message is displayed.
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. Using the Scene Information Screen
To find out more about a scene, select it with the boundary
on the scene menu and then rotate the zoom controller in
either direction.
• To return to the scene menu, rotate the zoom controller
again.
• To scroll between scenes, use [4] and [6].
• To configure the camera with the settings for the currently
selected scene, press [SET].
. BEST SHOT Precautions
• Sample images shown on BEST SHOT scene screens were not shot with this
camera. There are provided to illustrate the effects and merits of each scene.
• Images shot using a BEST SHOT scene may not produce the results you expected
due to shooting conditions and other factors.
• You can modify the camera settings that are configured after you select a BEST
SHOT scene. Note, however, that the BEST SHOT settings revert to their defaults
when you select another BEST SHOT scene or turn off the camera.
• Snapshot shooting is disabled while the following BEST SHOT scenes are being
used.
Prerecord (Movie)
• Movie recording is disabled while the following BEST SHOT scenes are being
used.
Blurred Background, All-In-Focus Macro, HS Best Selection, HS Anti Shake, Wide
Shot, HS Night Shot, Slide Panorama, Snapshot, HDMI TV Output
• When the movie recording mode is FHD/STD, movies are recorded using the
settings of the selected BEST SHOT scene. For high speed movie recording,
BEST SHOT scene settings are ignored and movie recording is performed as it
normally is.
• BEST SHOT scenes that use High Speed CS ignore the “Zoom (SR)” setting.
• With the BEST SHOT scenes below, certain shooting conditions can cause the
image area to become narrower than normal.
HS Night Scene and Portrait, HS Night Shot
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Creating and Using Your Own Setups (CUSTOM SHOT)
You can register up to 999 setups, based on snapshots shot with the camera, as
“CUSTOM SHOT” scenes. Selecting a registered “CUSTOM SHOT” scene
configures the camera with its settings. The setups of snapshots recorded with the
following modes and features can be registered as “CUSTOM SHOT” scenes.
• Program Auto
• A Mode
• S Mode
• M Mode
• BEST SHOT (Excluding “Prerecord (Movie)”, “Blurred Background”, “All-In-Focus
Macro”, and “HDMI TV Output”)
. To register a “CUSTOM SHOT” scene
1. On the BEST SHOT scene menu, select the scene named “CUSTOM
SHOT (Register User Scene)” and then press [SET].
2. Use [4] and [6] to select the snapshot whose setup you want to save.
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Save”, and then press [SET].
Your scene will be assigned the name “Custom Scene”, along with a scene
number.
NOTE
• A movie setup cannot be registered as a “CUSTOM SHOT” scene.
• You can check the settings of the currently selected “CUSTOM SHOT” scene by
displaying the camera’s setting menus and looking at its settings.
• “CUSTOM SHOT” scenes are assigned numbers in the sequence: U1, U2, and so
on.
• The following are the settings that are saved for each “CUSTOM SHOT” scene.
Face Detection, Focus, EV Shift, White Balance, Flash, ISO, Metering, Lighting,
Flash Intensity, Sharpness, Saturation, Contrast
folder (snapshots).
SHOT” scenes.
• Use the following procedure when you want to delete a “CUSTOM SHOT” scene.
want to delete.
1
Press [2] (
2
), select “Clear”, and then press [SET].
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. To record with a registered CUSTOM SHOT scene
1. In the BEST SHOT Mode, select the registered “Custom Scene” (page
83).
2. Press the shutter button to shoot.
Shooting with a Face Brightening Effect (Make-up)
Make-up makes adjustments to human skin tone hues and texture, and softens facial
shadows caused by harsh sunlight for better looking portraits.
2. Press [SET] and then use [8] and [2] to select the
(Make-up
Settings) Control Panel option, and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Skin Tone” or “Smooth Skin”, and then use
[4] and [6] to change the setting.
Skin Tone
“Tan +6” to “0 (Off)” to “Light +6”
“0 (Off)” to “+12 (Max.)”
Smooth Skin
4. Press [SET].
5. Press the shutter button to shoot.
NOTE
• The settings in the table below are fixed while shooting with this scene.
AF Area
“š Intelligent” or “U Spot”*
Anti Shake
Focus Mode
Face Detection
“Standard” or “Off”
AF
On
* If you select “I Multi” or “O Tracking” for this setting in another recording mode
and then shoot with this scene, shooting is performed using the “U Spot” setting.
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Shooting with High Speed Anti Shake (HS Anti Shake)
In addition to optical Anti Shake, a single press of the shutter button while HS Anti
Shake is enabled causes the camera to record multiple images and automatically
combine them. Use this feature to minimize image blur due to camera movement
under conditions where optical anti shake is not possible for some reason.
2. When you are ready to shoot, press the shutter button.
NOTE
• With this BEST SHOT scene, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash
Off).
• HS Anti Shake may not operate properly resulting in blurred images if the camera
is moved more than the allowable range or if the subject moves during shooting.
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Shooting Bright Images in the Dark without Flash
(HS Night Shot)
The camera shoots a series of images and then merges them into a final image. The
result is a bright image, even if shot in the dark without a flash.
Shot with “Program Auto”, without flash
Shot with “HS Night Shot”
2. Press the shutter button to shoot.
• Take care to avoid camera movement and subject movement as you shoot.
• You should be able to see the subject(s) on the monitor screen when
composing the image.
NOTE
• If camera movement occurs when shooting with this function, the anti-shake
process will result in an image range that is narrower than normal.
• When shooting with this function, the 16M, 3:2, and 16:9 image size settings
cannot be selected. If one of these sizes is selected in another mode, the image
size will change to 10M when this function is selected.
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Digitally Correcting for Overexposure and Underexposure
(HDR)
With HDR (High Dynamic Range), the camera shoots a series of CS images using
different exposure settings and combines them into a final image to correct for
overexposure or underexposure of subjects of different brightness levels.
2. Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select the
(HDR Level) Control
Panel option, and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select the HDR Level setting you want, and then
press [SET].
• The HDR Level can be set to Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3.
4. Press the shutter button to shoot.
NOTE
• HDR works best when shooting with the camera mounted on a tripod.
• Shooting with this function causes the flash setting to change automatically to
?
(Flash Off).
• Anti Shake correction performed to compensate for camera movement while
shooting with this function results in an image area that is narrower than normal.
• The desired HDR effect may not be attained if the camera or subject moves during
shooting.
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Shooting with a Blurred Background (Blurred Background)
This function analyzes a burst of consecutive images and then blurs the background
behind the main subject. This creates an effect that really makes the subject stand
out, just like photographs taken with a single-lens reflex camera. The blur effect can
be set to one of three levels.
Shot with “Program Auto”.
Shot with “Blurred Background”.
2. Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select the
(Blur Effect) Control
Panel option, and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select the Image Blur level you want, and then
press [SET].
• The Image Blur level can be set to Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3.
4. Press the shutter button to shoot.
• Get as close as possible to the subject. Also, the background should be as far
away as possible from the subject. The required distances depend on the
zoom factor being used.
Example: When zoom is set to full wide (W), the distance between the camera
and subject should be 30cm, while the distance between the subject
and background should be at least 1 meter.
NOTE
• With this function, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash Off).
but large movement of the camera or subject make it impossible to achieve the
desired shot.
• If the camera determines that it is unable to blur the background of an image for
some reason, it will display the message “Blurring failed. Normal background
recorded.”. Note, however, that the image will be saved, even if background
blurring is not possible.
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Shooting with Full Focus Macro (All-In-Focus Macro)
All-In-Focus Macro shoots and analyzes a burst of multiple images and combines
them in a way that produces an image in which everything is in focus: from nearby
objects to distant objects.
“Program Auto” image
All-In-Focus Macro
2. Press the shutter button to shoot.
• Move the camera as close to the subject as possible, and take care to avoid
camera movement and subject movement as you shoot.
NOTE
• When shooting with this function, zoom is fixed at wide angle.
• When shooting with this function, the flash setting automatically becomes
? (Flash Off).
but large movement of the camera or subject make it impossible to achieve the
desired shot.
• The message “Could not merge. Will record as normal images.” will appear if the
All-In-Focus Macro process cannot be performed for some reason. The images
shot by the camera will be saved even if they cannot be merged.
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Using Continuous Shutter with Auto Focus (AF-CS)
AF-CS shoots up to 30 CS images while keeping the subject in focus. This feature
comes in handy when shooting children and other fast-moving subjects. The CS
speed is automatically adjusted in accordance with shooting conditions within the
range of three to six frames per second.
2. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
Hold down the shutter button to shoot up to 30 images at high speed.
NOTE
• Zoom is disabled during continuous shutter operations.
• The following image sizes cannot be selected while shooting with Auto Focus CS:
3:2, 16:9. If select AF-CS while either of these image sizes is selected, the camera
will automatically switch the images size setting to 16M.
• The following camera features cannot be used while shooting with Auto Focus CS:
Handsfree, Triple Self-timer, Single SR Zoom.
• The settings in the table below are fixed while shooting with AF-CS.
Image Quality
Flash
Normal
Flash Off
AF
Focus Mode
AF Area
Spot
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Shooting a Burst of Images (High Speed CS)
You can use the procedures in this section to specify the speed, number of images,
and other settings for High Speed CS (Continuous Shutter).
. Shooting with High Speed CS
With High Speed CS, recording continues as long as you
keep the shutter button depressed.
CS speed
The table below shows the settings that can be specified
for the CS speed and the number of images per High
Speed CS operation.
CS Speed
3 fps, 5 fps, 10 fps, 15 fps, 30 fps
(High Speed CS
fps = frames per second
fps)
Maximum CS shots
Maximum CS
5, 10, 20, 30
Shots
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(High Speed CS fps) Control Panel
option and then press [SET].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select the continuous shutter (CS) speed you want
and then press [4].
• Use a higher “High Speed CS fps” setting when shooting a fast-moving subject.
5. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(Maximum CS Shots) Control Panel
option and then press [SET].
6. Use [8] and [2] to select the maximum number of shots and then
press [SET].
7. Press the shutter button the rest of the way and hold it down.
Shooting of images will continue as long as you depress the shutter button or until
the maximum number of images specified by “High Speed CS fps” is reached.
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. Shooting with Prerecord CS
Half-pressing and holding the shutter button causes a pre-record buffer to be
continually updated with images. When the shutter button is fully pressed, buffer
contents are recorded along with a series of real-time images. Use Prerecord CS
when you want to make sure you do not miss fast-moving action.
Shutter button
half-press
Shutter button
full-press
Shutter button
release
Recorded images (up to 30 images)
Pre-recorded images
Continuous recording of images until shutter
button released
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(High Speed CS fps) Control Panel
option and then press [SET].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select the continuous shutter (CS) speed you want
and then press [4].
• Use a higher “High Speed CS fps” setting when shooting a fast-moving subject.
5. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(Maximum CS Shots) Control Panel
option and then press [SET].
6. Use [8] and [2] to select the maximum number of shots and then
press [4].
7. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(Pre-record CS Shots) Control Panel
option and then press [SET].
8. Use [8] and [2] to select the number of Prerecord (Still) images and
then press [SET].
• Settings: 0 shots, 3 shots, 5 shots, 10 shots, 15 shots, 20 shots, 25 shots
• If you select “0 shots”, no pre-record images will be stored when you half-press
the shutter button.
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9. Half-press and hold the shutter button to start pre-recording.
A pre-record buffer is continually updated with images as long as the shutter
button is pressed.
• The camera will not emit shutter sounds as it pre-records images.
• Releasing the half-pressed shutter button will cause the contents of the pre-
record buffer to be deleted.
10. Full press and hold down the shutter button.
This will record the images in the pre-record buffer followed by real-time recorded
images. Shooting of images will continue as long as you depress the shutter or
until the maximum number of images specified by “High Speed CS fps” is
reached.
. Continuous Shutter Precautions
• The greater the number of shots, the longer it takes to save them after shooting is
complete.
• When using a continuous shutter mode, keep the camera still until shooting is
finished.
• Zoom is disabled during continuous shutter operations.
• When shooting with this function, the snapshot image quality automatically
changes to “Normal”.
• When shooting with this function, exposure and focus for the first image are applied
for successive images as well.
• When shooting with this function, the flash setting automatically becomes
? (Flash Off).
• The following image sizes cannot be selected while shooting with this function:
“3:2”, “16:9”. Entering the High Speed CS mode while any one of these image
sizes is selected will cause the image size setting to change to “16M”
automatically.
• The camera’s Handsfree feature cannot be used while shooting with this function.
• The Triple Self-time cannot be used when shooting with this function.
• The Self-timer cannot be used in the Prerecord CS mode.
• Single SR Zoom cannot be used when shooting with this function.
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Shooting with Priority on Subject Faces (HS Best Selection)
With HS Best Selection, the camera automatically shoots a series of images, and
selects the best one based on facial image blur, and facial expression (whether the
subject is smiling or blinking).
2. Press the shutter button to shoot.
NOTE
• Shooting with this function causes the flash setting to change automatically to
?
(Flash Off).
• If one or more of the faces are blurred in all of the images that are shot, they will be
blurred in the final image as well.
• The following conditions may make it impossible for the camera to determine if the
subject is blinking or smiling. This may result in a final image in which the subject is
blinking or not smiling.
– Faces that are partially or completely darkened by shadows, etc.
– Hair that is hiding or near the eyes
– Eye glasses
– Small faces
– Faces that are not looking directly at the camera
• Shooting a large group of people will cause processing of the image after shooting
to take longer.
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Shooting a Panorama Image (Slide Panorama)
With Slide Panorama, you move the camera to compose and record multiple images,
which are then combined to a panorama. This feature lets you shoot a panorama of
up to 360 degrees, which is dramatically greater than the physical capabilities of the
lens.
• The final panorama image can be one of the two sizes shown below.
x
Slide Direction is Right or Left: Maximum 11520 1080 pixels
x
Slide Direction is Up or Down: Maximum 1920 7296 pixels
• Zoom operations are not supporting during Slide Panorama shooting. The zoom
setting is fixed at full wide angle.
• You can use Slide Panorama to shoot a horizontal image up to approximately
360 degrees and a vertical image up to approximately 180 degrees.
If you shoot a horizontal Slide Panorama image that is less than 360 degrees, the
image size will become 60, 120, 180, 240, or 300 degrees.
2. Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select the
(Slide Direction) Control
Panel option, and then press [SET].
• You can also select the Slide Direction by rotating the function ring.
3. Use [8] and [2] to select the direction you are planning to move the
camera while shooting, and then press [SET].
You can select one of four directions: Right, Left, Up, or Down.
4. Point the camera at the start of the panorama and half-press the
shutter button to allow the camera to focus automatically.
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5. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down
and a slide cursor will appear on the monitor
screen. Slowly move the camera in the direction
indicated by the arrow on the screen until the
slide cursor reaches the other end of its
movement range (i.e. all the way to the right
when moving the camera to the right).
• The camera will start composing the panorama image
internally when the slide cursor reached the other end
of the movement range.
• Image composing also will start automatically if you
stop moving the camera during panorama shooting.
Slide cursor
NOTE
• The following conditions are not compatible with Slide Panorama shooting.
– Subject whose brightness is very different from that of its surroundings due to
artificial light, sunlight, etc.
– Rivers, waves, waterfalls, or other subject with constantly changing patterns
– Sky, beach, or other subject with continuous patterns
– Camera too close to the main subject
– Moving subject
– Dark surroundings
• Slide Panorama may stop part way through in the following cases.
– Subject or camera movement
– Camera movement that is too fast or too slow
• Shooting a Slide Panorama image after half-pressing the shutter button to perform
Auto Focus may not produce the desired results if there are considerable
differences in the brightness, color, and/or focus of the individual images. If this
happens, try changing the focus position by focusing on a different subject, etc.
• Since a Slide Panorama image is created by joining multiple images together, there
may be some roughness at the point where two images are joined.
• Shooting under a flickering light source (such as fluorescent lighting) may result in
uneven brightness and/or coloring in the final Slide Panorama image.
• The exposure and white balance when shooting Slide Panorama images are fixed
at the levels measured when you half-press the shutter button at the beginning of
the operation.
• Shooting with this function causes the flash setting to change automatically to
? (Flash Off).
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Shooting with a Super Wide Angle of View (Wide Shot)
With this feature, a number of images are shot and then combined to produce an
image with a super-wide angle of view that exceeds the widest angle of view possible
with the lens. Converted to 35 mm equivalents, the focal distances available with this
feature enable shooting with approximate angles of view of 14 mm and 18 mm.
24 mm (lens widest angle)
18 mm
14 mm
2. Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select the
(Wide Level) Control
Panel option, and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select the width setting (angle of view) you want
and then press [SET].
There are two settings available: “18 mm” and “14 mm”.
“14 mm” shoots a wider area than “18 mm”.
4. Hold the camera so it is
upright, with the shutter
button and other controls
at the bottom.
• Do not point the camera
straight down at the ground
at this time. If you do, the
camera’s built-in vertical/
horizontal position sensor
will not operate properly
and may make it impossible
to start shooting.
Control dial
Shutter button
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5. Point the camera at the
subject you want in the
center of the image and then
half-press the shutter button
to focus.
• The outer blue boundary on
the screen indicates the
recordable range of the image.
Desired image
Blue boundary
Center part at the start of the
shooting operation
6. Press the shutter button the rest of the way
down and slowly move the camera in
accordance with the instructions and arrow that
appear on the monitor screen.
• Holding the camera firmly with both hands, follow
the instructions that appear on the monitor screen to
slowly slide the camera horizontally or vertically at a
constant speed in an arc centered on your body.
– When sliding the camera horizontally, do not allow
your body to move left or right. A vertical line
running through your body should serve as the
axis.
Instructions
Arrow
– When sliding the camera vertically, do not allow your body to move upwards
or downwards. A horizontal line between your shoulders should serve as the
axis.
– Take care not to slide the camera diagonally and be sure to maintain a firm
grip on it.
• The camera will start composing the super-wide image internally when the
slide cursor reached the other end of the movement range.
• Image composing also will start automatically if you stop moving the camera
during super-wide shooting.
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NOTE
• The “14 mm” and “18 mm” angle of view values are approximate and are provided
for reference only. Actual angle of view values are not guaranteed.
• Zoom operations are not supported during Wide Shot shooting. The zoom setting
is fixed at full wide angle.
• This function makes it possible to shoot images with a maximum angle of view of
14 mm or 18 mm. Note, however, that shooting conditions can result in a smaller
angle of view.
• The following conditions are not compatible with Wide Shot shooting.
– Subject whose brightness is very different from that of its surroundings due to
artificial light, sunlight, etc.
– Rivers, waves, waterfalls, or other subject with constantly changing patterns
– Sky, beach, or other subject with continuous patterns
– Camera too close to the main subject
– Moving subject
– Panning upwards on a skyscraper or some other very tall structure or object
– Dark surroundings
• Any of the following can cause Wide Shot operation to stop part way through.
– Subject or camera movement
– Camera movement that is too fast or too slow
– Camera movement outside of the required route
– Camera movement in the wrong direction
• Shooting a Wide Shot image after half-pressing the shutter button to perform Auto
Focus may not produce the desired results if there are considerable differences in
the brightness, color, and/or focus of the individual images. If this happens, try
changing the focus position by focusing on a different subject, etc.
• Since a Wide Shot image is created by joining multiple images together, there may
be some roughness at the point where two images are joined.
• Shooting under a flickering light source (such as fluorescent lighting) may result in
uneven brightness and/or coloring in the final Wide Shot image.
• The exposure and white balance when shooting Wide Shot images are fixed at the
levels measured when you half-press the shutter button at the beginning of the
operation.
• With this BEST SHOT scene, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash
Off).
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Shooting Snapshots (Snapshot)
This function adjusts exposure and shoots whenever the shutter button is half-
pressed. This helps to ensure that you don’t miss the shots you want. This feature
comes in handy for daily shooting and when shooting natural scenery.
2. Half-press the shutter button.
This will adjust exposure and shoot the snapshot.
• This will cause a pan focus distance value (PF –o.om–) to appear in the
upper left corner of the display. Everything from this distance and further will be
in focus.
NOTE
• The focus frame will not appear for this type of shot.
• The settings below are fixed while shooting with this function.
Focus Mode
ISO
Pan Focus
Auto
Smooth Skin
Flash
0 (Off)
Flash Off
• An image shot with this function can be zoomed up to 2.0X.
• Proper focusing may not be possible if the camera is too close to the subject, or if
the camera is subjected to vibration or impact.
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Shooting RAW Images (Raw Image)
You can configure the camera to save a RAW image* along with a standard JPEG
image when shooting snapshots. RAW image data is stored in a camera folder
named “RAW” (page 169).
* A RAW image is image data (file name extension .DNG) that is unprocessed
internally by the camera. Since there is no image deterioration, RAW files provide
more creative freedom when used with software that supports general-purpose
DNG format files.
2. Press the shutter button to shoot.
NOTE
• The image size is fixed at 16M when shooting with this function.
• The following functions cannot be used with this function: Single SR Zoom, Digital
Zoom, movie recording.
Using a TV Screen to Shoot Snapshots (HDMI TV Output)
Use the procedure below to configure the camera for shooting snapshots with an
aspect ratio of 16:9, as you compose them on a TV screen.
1. Turn off the camera and use a commercially available HDMI cable to
connect the camera to a TV.
HDMI connector
HDMI input
HDMI cable
(commercially
available)
HDMI output (mini)
HDMI mini connector
2. Turn on the camera.
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This will turn off the camera’s monitor screen and display an image composition
screen on the connected TV.
4. Compose the image on the TV screen and press the shutter button to
shoot.
NOTE
• For details about connecting to the camera and precautions when connecting, see
page 133.
• If you want to change the digital video signal format, first unplug the HDMI cable
• The settings in the table below are fixed while shooting with this function.
Image Size
16:9
AF Area
Spot
Off
Continuous AF
Face Detection
Smooth Skin
White Balance
Metering
Off
0 (Off)
Auto WB
Multi
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Advanced Settings (REC MENU)
The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings.
appear on the menu screen. Refer to the page references provided in this section
for information about configuring settings using the Control Panel.
Configuring Recording Settings
. Example Menu Screen Operation
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
[8] [2] [4] [6]
This will display the menu screen (r REC
MENU).
• Menu contents are different in the REC mode
(r REC MENU) and PLAY mode (p PLAY
MENU).
2. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the tab
[MENU]
[SET]
where the menu item you want to configure
is located, and then press [6].
Example:
When “Self-timer” is
selected on the “
MENU” tab
3. Use [8] and [2] to select the menu item
you want, and then press [6].
r
REC
• Operating the zoom controller displays the next
page of menu items.
Tabs
4. Use [8] and [2] to change the setting of
the selected menu item.
5. After the setting is the way you want, press
[SET] to apply the setting and return to the
viewfinder screen.
• Pressing [4] registers the selected setting and
returns to the menu.
Items
• To configure settings on another tab, press [4]
twice to return to the tab, use [8] and [2] to
select a tab, and then press [6]. Next, proceed
from step 3 of the above procedure.
• Pressing [MENU] interrupts the menu operation and exits the menu screen.
NOTE
• Depending on the recording mode, some of the items on the menu that appears
may not be usable. While Premium Auto Pro is in use, only the menu items whose
settings can be configured will be displayed on the menus.
Advanced Settings (REC MENU)
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. Menu Operations in This Manual
Menu operations are represented in this manual as shown below. The following
operation is the same as the one described under “Example Menu Screen Operation”
on page 105.
Press [4] and then use [8] and [2] to select the
r
“
REC MENU” tab, and then press [SET].
Procedure
r
Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
Self-timer
Press [MENU].
Use [8] and [2] to select “Self-timer” and
then press [6].
Configuring Handsfree Settings (Handsfree)
Procedure
r
Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Handsfree
Configuring Motion Position Settings (Motion Position)
Procedure
r
Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
Motion Position
Advanced Settings (REC MENU)
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Assigning Functions to the Control Dial (Control Dial)
Procedure
r
Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Control Dial
You can assign any one of the four functions below to the control dial. After you do,
you can change the setting of the function by rotating the control dial.
Setting
EV Shift
White Balance
Self-timer
MF*
Description
Brightness compensation (page 55)
Hue adjustment (page 48)
Focus adjustment (page 50)
No setting assigned to the control dial
Off
* Configure the settings below in order to directly adjust focus with the control dial.
Face Detection: Off
Smooth Skin: 0 (Off)
Focus Mode: MF (Manual Focus)
NOTE
• Depending on the recording mode, some functions may not be assignable to the
control dial.
Advanced Settings (REC MENU)
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Assigning Functions to the [4] and [6] Keys (L/R Key)
Procedure
r
Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * L/R Key
You can select from among the functions described below and assign one to the [4]
and [6] keys. After you do, you can select either of the functions by pressing the [4]
or [6] key.
Setting
[4]/[6] key operation
Motion Position*
Changing the Motion Detection Area (page 67)
• “MF” (Manual Focus) cannot be selected.
Q*´*Á*)
AF Area
Specifying the Auto Focus Area (page 117)
Changes the Metering Mode (page 119)
Turns face detection on and off (page 116)
Specifying ISO Sensitivity Upper Limit (page 113)
Cancels [4] and [6] key assignments
Metering
Face Detection
ISO High Limit
Off
* To use the [4] and [6] keys to change the motion detection area, first enter the
Handsfree Mode.
Saving a Second Normal Image When Shooting With HDR Art
(Double (HDR ART))
Procedure
r
Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
Double (HDR Art)
Advanced Settings (REC MENU)
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To select the snapshot image size (Image Size)
Procedure
r
Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Image Size
Suggested
Print Size and
Application
Image Size
(Pixels)
REC Screen
Icon Display
Description
16M
(4608 3456)
Poster Print
x
Good detail for better clarity even for
original
3:2
Poster Print
HDTV
x
(4608 3072)
16:9
(4608 2592)
x
10M
(3648 2736)
Poster Print
A4 Print
x
Good detail
5M
x
(2560 1920)
Best when preserving memory
capacity is relatively more important
than image quality.
3M
3.5"×5" Print
E-Mail
x
(2048 1536)
Image files are smaller, which is
better when attaching images to
e-mail. However, images are
relatively coarser.
VGA
(640 480)
x
• The initial factory default image size setting is “16M”.
• Selecting “3:2” records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the
standard aspect ratio of print paper.
• The letters “HDTV” stand for “High Definition Television”. An HDTV screen has an
aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes them wider than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of
television screens of the past. Your camera can record images that are compatible
with the aspect ratio an HDTV screen.
• You should regard the print paper sizes suggested here as guidelines only (200 dpi
print resolution).
Advanced Settings (REC MENU)
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• Available image sizes are limited for some functions as noted below.
This image size cannot be selected when using “HS Night Shot”.
16M
Selecting “16M” in another mode and then switching to “HS Night Shot”
will cause the image size to change to “10M” automatically.
These image sizes cannot be selected when using “High Speed CS” or
“HS Night Shot”. Selecting “3:2” or “16:9” in another mode and then
switching to “High Speed CS” will cause the image size to change to
“16M” automatically. In the case of “HS Night Shot”, the image size will
change to “10M” automatically.
3:2,
16:9
. Pixels and image size
A digital camera image is a collection of small
dots called “pixels”. The more pixels there are
in an image, the more detail there will be.
However, you generally can do with fewer
pixels when printing an image (L size) through
a print service, attaching an image to e-mail,
when viewing the image on a computer, etc.
The size of an image indicates how many
pixels it contains, and is expressed as
Pixel
x
horizontal pixels vertical pixels.
Example:
Image size
16M
Pixels
x
4608 3456 (Approximately 16 million pixels)
x
2048 1536 (Approximately 3 million pixels)
3M
• Note that larger images have more pixels, so they take up more memory space.
• For information about image size, image quality, and number of images that can be
stored, see page 205.
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Specifying Snapshot Image Quality (Image Quality)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
Image Quality
REC Screen Icon
Display
Setting
Fine
Description
Gives image quality priority.
Normal
Normal
• The “Fine” setting helps to bring out details when shooting a finely detailed image
of nature that includes dense tree branches or leaves, or an image of a complex
pattern.
• Memory capacity (the number of images you can record) will be affected by the
quality settings you configure (page 205).
Movie Image Quality Settings (Movie Quality)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
Movie Quality
This setting can be used to configure movie image quality settings and to select the
movie recording mode (either normal movie recording or High Speed Movie
recording).
Settings
(Quality
(pixels))
REC Screen Approximate Data Rate
Icon Display (Frame Rate)
Description
Select this setting record high-
FHD
(30 frames/second)
The aspect ratio of movies
recorded with this setting is 16:9.
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Settings
(Quality
(pixels))
REC Screen Approximate Data Rate
Icon Display (Frame Rate)
Description
Select this setting record high-
definition (HD) movies. The
aspect ratio of movies recorded
with this setting is 16:9.
• “HD” can be selected in place of
“FHD” only when shooting with
scene (the values on the left are
frame rate depends on the
scene.
10.9 Megabits/second
(12, 15, 20, 30 frames/
second)
HD
Use this setting for standard
movie recording. Recording with
this setting is performed using an
aspect ratio of 4:3.
3.9 Megabits/second
(30 frames/second)
STD
40.0 Megabits/second
(1000 frames/second)
HS1000
HS480
HS240
HS120
40.0 Megabits/second
(480 frames/second)
40.0 Megabits/second
(240 frames/second)
The image size of movies
recorded with this mode depends
on the frame rate (recording
40.0 Megabits/second
(120 frames/second)
5.4 Megabits/second
(30 frames/second)
40.4 Megabits/second
(240 frames/second)
HS30-240
HS30-120
10.4 Megabits/second
(30 frames/second)
40.4 Megabits/second
(120 frames/second)
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Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * ISO
For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 53.
Specifying the ISO Sensitivity Upper Limit (ISO High Limit)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
ISO High Limit
REC Screen
Icon Display
Settings
Auto
Description
Shoots using the ISO sensitivity setting specified by the
“ISO” setting (page 53).
None
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO 3200
The setting selected here becomes the ISO sensitivity
upper limit when “Auto” is selected for the “ISO” setting
(page 53).
NOTE
Limit” setting is ignored, and shooting is performed using the option selected for the
“ISO” setting.
• The settings available for “ISO High Limit” become as shown below when shooting
Auto, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO 6400, ISO 12800, ISO 25600
• The “ISO High Limit” setting cannot be configured while any one of the recording
mode below is in use.
Premium Auto Pro, M mode, some BEST SHOT scenes
• The “ISO 3200” setting cannot be selected while the Multi SR Zoom REC mode is
selected. If “ISO 3200” is selected in another REC mode, switching to Multi SR
Zoom causes the REC mode to change to “ISO 1600”.
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Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement
(Anti Shake)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Anti Shake
You can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject
movement or camera movement when shooting a moving subject using telephoto,
when shooting a fast-moving subject, or when shooting under dim lighting conditions.
REC Screen
Icon Display
Settings
Description
While applying hand shake correction, shutter speed
faster than “Standard” also further reduces subject
blur. Also, ISO sensitivity may be raised from
“Standard”.
Strong
This setting can be used while the recording mode is
Program Auto (except for High Speed CS), Premium
Auto Pro or HS Anti Shake.
Dramatically reduces the effects of hand and subject
movement.
Standard
Off
None
Turns off Anti Shake settings.
Half-pressing the shutter button demonstrates the
effect of Anti Shake. However, the image is not
recorded. This setting can be used only when Program
Auto is selected as the recording mode.
DEMO
NOTE
• Only camera shake correction can be used during FHD and STD movie recording.
• Anti Shake correction is not supported during High Speed Movie, HDR Art Movie
recording or Time Lapse.
sensitivity, aperture, and shutter speed will not appear on the monitor screen when
you half-press the shutter button. These values will appear in the display of the
image immediately after it is shot.
• Shooting with Anti Shake enabled can cause an image to appear somewhat
coarser than normal and can cause slight deterioration of image resolution.
• Anti Shake may not be able to eliminate the effects of camera or subject movement
when movement is severe.
• Anti Shake may not work properly when the camera is mounted on a tripod. Turn
off Anti Shake.
• Even if “Strong” is selected for the Anti Shake setting, some shooting conditions
may make it impossible to achieve the desired Anti Shake results.
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Zooming with Super Resolution (Zoom (SR))
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Zoom (SR)
Turning Digital Zoom On or Off (Digital Zoom)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
Digital Zoom
• Digital zoom is disabled while shooting with the following feature.
– High speed movie recording, Some BEST SHOT scenes
Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Focus
For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 50.
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Shooting with Face Detection (Face Detection)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
Face Detection
When shooting people, the face detection feature detects the faces of up to ten
individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly.
1. Use [8] and [2] to select “On” and then press [SET].
2. Point the camera at the subject(s).
The camera will detect human faces and display a
frame around each one.
3. Half-press the shutter button.
The camera will focus and the frames around the
faces it focuses on will turn green.
4. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
Tips for Best Face Detection Results
• The camera performs center focus if it cannot detect a face.
• Always make sure that Auto Focus (AF) is selected as the focus mode when
shooting with face detection.
• Detection of the following types of faces is not supported.
– A face that is obstructed by hair, sunglasses, a hat, etc., or a face in dark shade
– A profile or a face that is at an angle
– A face that is very far away and small, or very close and large
– A face in an area that is very dark
– A face of a pet or some other non-human subject
IMPORTANT!
• Face detection cannot be used in combination with any of the following features.
– Some BEST SHOT scenes
– Some ART SHOT scenes
– Movie recording mode (Including some BEST SHOT scenes that support High
Speed Movie recording)
– High Speed CS with Prerecord CS (Including some BEST SHOT scenes that
support High Speed CS recording)
• The “Focus” setting is always fixed at “AF” (Auto Focus) whenever “Face
Detection” is being used. If you want to change the “Focus” setting, first select “Off”
for “Face Detection”.
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Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * AF Area
You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus metering area for
shooting snapshots.
• When recording movies, the AF metering area is always “U Spot”.
Settings
Description
The camera automatically determines the focus point on the
š Intelligent screen and focuses there (intelligent AF).
This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the
U Spot
When you half-press the shutter button while this setting selected,
the camera will select the optimum Auto Focus area from among
nine possible areas. The focus frame of the area where the
I Multi
camera focuses will be displayed in green.
When you half-press the shutter button while this setting is
O Tracking
selected, the focus frame will follow the movement of the subject.
“U Spot” or “O Tracking”
“I Multi”
“š Intelligent”
Focus frame
Focus frame
Focus frame
IMPORTANT!
• Auto Focus is disabled when “MF” (Manual Focus) is selected for the focus mode
• Selecting “O Tracking” can cause vibration and noise to occur due to lens
operation while tracking a subject. This does not indicate malfunction.
• With some BEST SHOT scenes, there are restrictions on the use of AF area
settings. Because of this, you may not be able to use certain settings or you may
not be able to specify any AF Area setting.
setting, “U Spot” (center) focusing will be used automatically whenever a face
cannot be detected for some reason.
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Recording Beautiful Portraits (Smooth Skin)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
Smooth Skin
For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 54.
Shooting with Continuous Auto Focus (Continuous AF)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
Continuous AF
When shooting a snapshot while “On” is selected for Continuous AF, Auto Focus is
performed and focusing is continually updated until you half-press the shutter button.
• Before you half-press the shutter button, the camera focuses at the center of the
screen. If “Face Detection” is turned on when you half-press the shutter button,
focusing is performed in the area where a face is detected.
• Shooting with Continuous AF can cause vibration and noise to occur due to lens
operation. This does not indicate malfunction.
Optimizing Image Brightness (Lighting)
Procedure
r
Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Lighting
You can use this setting to optimize the balance between bright areas and dark areas
when shooting images.
Settings
Description
Performs brightness correction. When this option is selected, it
takes longer for the image to be stored after the shutter button is
pressed.
On
Off
Does not perform brightness correction.
NOTE
• Lighting is disabled during movie recording.
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Reducing Wind Noise during Movie Recording
(Wind Noise Cut)
Procedure
r
Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
Wind Noise Cut
Select “On” to reduce wind noise during movie recording. Note, however, that this will
also cause the sound quality to change.
Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift)
Procedure
r
Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * EV Shift
For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 55.
Adjusting White Balance (White Balance)
Procedure
r
Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
White Balance
For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 48.
Using the Self-timer (Self-timer)
Procedure
r
Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Self-timer
For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 47.
Specifying the Metering Mode (Metering)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Metering
For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 58.
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Specifying Flash Intensity (Flash Intensity)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
Flash Intensity
You can specify flash intensity to one of five levels from +2 (brightest flash) to –2
(least bright flash).
• Flash intensity may not change when the subject is too far away or too close.
Controlling Image Sharpness (Sharpness)
Procedure
r
Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Sharpness
You can specify one of five sharpness settings from +2 (sharpest) to –2 (least sharp).
Controlling Color Saturation (Saturation)
Procedure
r
Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Saturation
You can specify one of five saturation settings from +2 (most saturated) to –2 (least
saturated).
Adjusting Image Contrast (Contrast)
Procedure
r
Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Contrast
You can specify one of five contrast settings from +2 (most contrast between light and
dark) to –2 (least contrast between light and dark).
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Using the Auto Focus Assist Light (AF Assist Light)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
AF Assist Light
Half-pressing the shutter button while this setting is selected
causes the front lamp to light, which provides illumination for
focusing in areas where lighting is dim. Leaving this function
turned off is recommended when shooting portraits from short
distances, etc.
Front lamp
IMPORTANT!
• Never look directly into the front lamp while it is lit.
• Make sure your finger is not covering the front lamp.
Turning on Image Review (Review)
Procedure
r
Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Review
While Review is turned on, the camera will display an image for about one second
immediately after it is recorded.
Type 1
Displays a full-screen view of the image.
Displays a partial-screen view of the image. The difference
between Type 2 and Type 3 is the way the image appears on
the display.
Type 2, Type 3
Off
Turns off review image display
• When shooting with some functions while “Type 1” is selected for “Review” will
cause the message “Busy... Please wait...” to appear after you press the shutter
button. Shooting another image is disabled while this message is displayed. Wait a
while until the process being performed is complete.
• The Review image may not appear when shooting with some recording modes.
• When shooting with the following modes or functions, the Review image is
displayed as “Type 2” if “Type 1” is selected as the Review image type.
– Triple Shot
– High Speed CS, AF-CS (BEST SHOT)
– ART SHOT Bracketing (ART SHOT)
• Shooting an “ART SHOT” image while “On” is selected for the “Double (HDR Art)”
setting and Review is enabled will cause both the “ART SHOT” image and the
normal image to be displayed as the Review image.
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Using Icon Help (Icon Help)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Icon Help
While Icon Help is turned on, a textual description will appear on the display for
certain icons when you switch between REC functions.
Functions Supported by Icon Help
• Recording mode
• Available options for the “L/R Key” and “Control Dial” settings
• Exposure warning when shutter button is half-pressed
Changing the Monitor Screen when Recording (Shooting Info)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
Shooting Info
You can use the above procedure to display a grid or histogram, or the movie
shooting range on the monitor screen during recording.
Selecting “On” for this setting displays
grid lines on the monitor screen. The
grid lines provide references that help
Grid
you keep the camera vertically and
horizontally straight.
Selecting “On” for this setting displays a
histogram on the monitor screen. This
histogram lets you view exposure
information while shooting.
Histogram
Histogram
NOTE
• Use of the flash and certain shooting conditions can cause the
histogram to indicate exposure that is different from the actual
exposure of the image when it is shot.
• The histogram cannot be displayed during high speed movie
recording.
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Selecting “On” for this setting
displays a semitransparent gray
frame on the monitor screen. The
area within the frame is what is
recorded as the movie.
Movie Range
Semi-transparent gray
frame
. How to Use the Histogram
A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the
number of pixels. The vertical axis indicates the number of pixels, while the horizontal
axis indicates lightness. If the histogram appears too lopsided for some reason, you
can use EV shift to move it left or right in order to achieve better balance. Optimum
exposure can be achieved by EV shifting so the graph is as close to the center as
possible. For snapshots, you can even display individual histograms for R (red),
G (green), and B (blue).
Example Histograms
A histogram towards the left side results when the
overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to
the left may result in “black out” of the dark areas
of an image.
A histogram towards the right side results when
the overall image is light. A histogram that is too
far to the right may result in “white out” of the light
areas of an image.
An overall well-balanced histogram results when
the overall image is at optimal lightness.
NOTE
• A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. The
recorded image may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even though its
histogram is centered.
• Due to the limitations of exposure compensation, you may not be able to achieve
an optimum histogram configuration.
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Configuring Power On Default Settings (Memory)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Memory
This setting lets you specify which camera settings should be remembered by the
camera when it is turned off, and restored the next time the camera is turned on. To
have the camera remember a setting, you should enable the setting’s memory. Any
setting whose memory is disabled will be reset to its initial default any time the
camera is turned off.
Setting
Disabled (Initial Default Setting)
Enabled
FUNCTION RING*1 Initial Default Items
Flash
Auto
Focus
AF
ISO
Auto
White Balance
EV Shift
Auto WB
0.0
AF Area
Spot
Setting at
power off
Metering
Multi
Self-timer
Flash Intensity
Zoom (SR)
Digital Zoom
MF Position
Zoom Position*2
Off
0
Single
On
Position before manual focus was selected.
Full wide
*1 Remembered for each REC mode.
*2 Optical zoom setting only.
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Viewing Snapshots and Movies
Viewing Snapshots
Viewing a Movie
1. Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the movie you
want to view.
2. Press [SET] to start playback.
Movie icon: »/» (Time Lapse)
Recording time
Image quality
Movie Playback Controls
[4] [6] (Playback in progress.)
• Each press of either button increases the speed of the
Fast forward/fast
reverse
fast forward or fast reverse operation.
• You can also perform this operation using the function
ring.
• To return to normal playback speed, press [2].
Play/pause
[SET]
[4] [6] (Playback paused.)
1 frame forward/
back
• Holding down either button scrolls continuously.
• You can also perform this operation using the function
ring.
Press [2] and then press [8] [2]
• Volume can be adjusted only while movie playback is in
progress.
Volume adjustment
Information display
on/off
[8] (DISP)
Change to normal
playback speed
during high speed
movie playback
[0] (Movie)
• Press [0] (Movie) again to return to the slow playback
speed. This operation is not supported when playing a
movie shot with “HS30-120” or “HS30-240”.
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Rotate the zoom controller in the direction of z ([).
• You can use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to scroll the zoomed
image on the monitor screen. You can zoom a movie
image up to 4.5 times normal size.
Zoom
• You can also perform this operation using the function
ring.
Stop playback
[MENU]
• Playback may not be possible for movies not recorded with this camera.
174) cannot be zoomed.
Viewing a Panorama Image
1. Press [p] (PLAY), and then use [4] and [6] to
display the panorama images you want to
view.
2. Press [SET] to start playback of the panorama.
Panorama playback causes the image to scroll left,
right, up, or down.
Playback Controls
To start or pause
[SET]
playback
[4] [6] (When the slide direction is left or right.)
To advance scroll
[8] [2] (When the slide direction is up or down.)
while paused
• Holding down any button scrolls continuously.
To hide or show
[8] (DISP)
display information
To stop playback
[MENU]
• The following functions cannot be performed on a panorama image.
MOTION PRINT, Movie Editing, Trimming, Resize, Lighting, White Balance,
Brightness, Rotation
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Viewing Continuous Shutter Images
Each time you perform a continuous shutter (CS) operation, the camera creates a
group that includes all of the images for that particular session. You can use the
following procedure to play back the images in a particular group.
1. Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the group
whose images you want to view.
Number of image files in
the group
Group icon
First image in the group
2. Press [SET] to start playback.
Current image number/number of images in the group
CS speed*
Playback guide
* Displayed when the image was shot using “High Speed CS”.
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Playback Controls
During playback, changes the playback direction and playback
speed.
While playback is paused, scrolls forward or back.
• Forward and back scrolling can also be performed using the
function ring.
[4] [6]
• Playback speed cannot be adjusted while the displayed image is
zoomed.
[SET]
Toggles between pause and play.
Zooms the image.
• You can use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to scroll the zoomed image
on the monitor screen.
• Rotating the zoom controller towards w (]) while an image is
not zoomed will display a menu of images in the current group.
Zoom
controller
[MENU]
[8] (DISP)
[2]
Exits group playback.
Cycles through information display formats.
Displays the “Edit Group” menu.
Deleting Continuous Shutter Images
You can use the following procedures to delete images while playback is in progress
or paused.
. Deleting a Specific Group File
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused, press [2].
This will display the “Edit Group” menu.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete” and then press [SET].
3. Use [4] and [6] to display the image you want to delete.
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete” and then press [SET].
• To delete other files, repeat steps 3 and 4.
• To exit the delete operation, press [MENU].
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. Deleting Multiple Files in a Group
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused, press [2].
This will display the “Edit Group” menu.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete” and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete Frames” and then press [SET].
This displays a file selection screen.
4. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to move the selection boundary to the file
you want to delete, and then press [SET].
• This will select the check box in the lower left corner of the selected file’s image
and move the blue boundary to the next image.
• You can enlarge the selected image before deleting it by rotating the zoom
controller towards z ([).
5. Repeat step 4 to select other files, if you want. After you are finished
selecting files, press [MENU].
6. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET].
• This deletes the files you selected.
• To cancel the delete operation, select “No” in step 6 and then press [SET].
. Deleting All Files in a Group
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused, press [2].
This will display the “Edit Group” menu.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete” and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Del Group Images” and then press [SET].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes”, and then press [SET].
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Dividing Up a Group
Use the following to divide up a Group into individual images.
. Dividing Up a Specific Group
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “p PLAY MENU” tab, and
then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Divide Group” and then press [6].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Select File”, and then press [SET].
5. Use [4] and [6] to display the group you want to divide up.
6. Use [8] and [2] to select “Divide” and then press [SET].
• To divide up other group files, repeat steps 5 and 6.
. Dividing Up All Groups
IMPORTANT!
• Once a group is divided, it cannot be regrouped.
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “p PLAY MENU” tab, and
then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Divide Group” and then press [6].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “All Files” and then press [SET].
5. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes”, and then press [SET].
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Copying a Group Image
Use the following procedure to copy an image in a group to a location outside of the
group.
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused, press [2].
This will display the “Edit Group” menu.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Copy”, and then press [SET].
3. Use [4] and [6] to display the image you want to copy.
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Copy”, and then press [SET].
NOTE
• The functions below cannot be performed on snapshots inside a group. Before
using either of these functions, perform the above procedure to copy the image
first.
White Balance, Brightness, Trimming, Rotation, Resize
Scrolling Images at High Speed or by Recording Date
You can rotate the function ring to scroll images at high speed or by recording date.
1. In the PLAY mode, press [RING].
[SET]
[RING]
2. Use [8], [2], [4] and [6] to select a scroll
speed and then press [SET].
• You can also use the Function Ring to select a
scroll speed.
Setting
Description
[8] [2] [4] [6]
10 images
25 images
50 images
100 images
Scrolls forward or back by
the specified number of
images.
Scrolls images by
recording date.
Date
Function ring
3. Rotate the function ring to scroll images.
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Zooming an On-screen Image
1. In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to scroll through the images until
the one you want is displayed.
2. Rotate the zoom controller towards z ([) to
Zoom factor
zoom.
Image area
You can use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to scroll the zoomed
image on the monitor screen. You can also use the
control dial to scroll upwards and downwards, and the
function ring to scroll left and right. Rotate the zoom
controller towards w to unzoom the image.
– When monitor screen contents are turned on, a
graphic in the lower right corner of the screen
shows what part of the zoomed image is currently
displayed.
Current display area
– To exit the zoom screen, press [MENU].
– Though the maximum image zoom factor is 8X,
certain image sizes may not allow zooming up to the full 8X.
• Pressing [SET] will lock the current zoom factor for the on-screen image. You
can then use [4] and [6] to scroll between images, using the same zoom
factor. Pressing [SET] again will unlock the zoom factor and allow you to use
[8], [2], [4] and [6] to move around the currently displayed images. This
function cannot be used while viewing CS group images or movies. Also, CS
group images and movies will not appear when you are scrolling images with
[4] and [6].
Displaying the Image Menu
1. In the PLAY mode, rotate the zoom controller
Boundary
towards w (]).
Use [8], [2], [4] and [6] to move the selection
boundary around the image menu.
To view a particular image, use [8], [2], [4], or [6] to
move the selection boundary to the image you want and
then press [SET].
• In the case of a movie or a continuous shutter (CS)
file, the first frame of the file will be displayed.
• You can scroll forward and back between image menu pages by rotating the
function ring.
• A question mark (?) will be displayed for images that cannot be displayed for
some reason.
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Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen
1. Use the optionally available AV cable (EMC-8A) to connect the camera
to the TV.
• For details about connecting to the camera and precautions when connecting,
see page 26.
AV cable (EMC-8A)
Yellow
White
Red
Video
Audio
TV
AUDIO IN jack (red)
AUDIO IN jack (white)
VIDEO IN jack (yellow)
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before plugging in or unplugging the
cable. Check the user documentation that comes with the TV for information
about requirements before plugging into or unplugging from the TV.
2. Turn on the TV and select its video input mode.
If the TV has more than one video input, select the one where the camera is
connected.
3. Turn on the camera and press [p] (PLAY).
This will cause an image to appear on the TV screen, without anything appearing
on the camera’s monitor screen.
• You also can change the aspect ratio of the screen and the video output
system (page 179).
4. Now you can display images and play back movies as you normally do.
IMPORTANT!
• Audio is initially output by the camera at maximum volume. When you first start
displaying images, set the TV volume control at a relatively low level and then
adjust it as required.
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NOTE
• Audio is stereo.
• Some TVs may not be able to output images and/or audio correctly.
• All icons and indicators that appear on the monitor screen also appear on the TV
screen. You can use [8] (DISP) to change the display contents.
• Normally connecting the camera to a TV during recording will cause the camera’s
monitor screen to go blank and display the image picked up by the camera on the
monitor screen but not the TV screen. Image recording can be performed in either
case.
Viewing High-quality Movies on a Hi-Vision Television
Use a commercially available HDMI cable to
connect the camera to the TV. For information
about playback, see the procedure starting
from step 2 under “Viewing Snapshots and
• Use a commercially available HDMI cable that is marked with the logo shown to the
right.
HDMI connector
HDMI input
HDMI cable
(commercially
available)
HDMI output (Mini)
HDMI mini connector
IMPORTANT!
• Output to a TV is not supported while the camera is in the REC mode except for
“HDMI TV Output” (page 103).
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NOTE
• Use a HDMI cable that with a plug that is compatible with the camera’s HDMI mini
connector on one end, and a plug that is compatible with your TV’s HDMI
connector on the other end.
• Proper image and/or audio output and other operations may not be possible with
some devices.
• Connecting the camera to the HDMI connector of another device can damage both
the camera and the other device. Never connect two HDMI output connectors to
each other.
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before plugging in or unplugging the cable.
Check the user documentation that comes with the TV for information about
requirements before plugging into or unplugging from the TV.
• When cables are connected to both the USB/AV port and the HDMI output
connector, the HDMI output connector connection is given priority.
• Disconnect the HDMI cable when you are not using HDMI output. The camera’s
monitor screen may not operate normally while the HDMI cable is connected.
• Audio is stereo.
• Audio is initially output by the camera at maximum volume. When you first start
displaying images, set the TV volume control at a relatively low level and then
adjust it as required.
. Selecting the HDMI Terminal Output Method (HDMI Output)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * HDMI Output
Use this setting to select the digital signal format when connecting to a TV with an
HDMI cable.
This setting will cause the format to change automatically in accordance
with the connected TV. Normally, you should use this mode.
Auto
1080i
480p
576p
1080i format output*
480p format output
576p format output
* 1080i corresponds to 1080 60i, but not 1080 50i. Because of this, the required
output method may be 576p when outputting to a digital TV in a PAL reception area
that does not support 1080i 60i. If you are in a PAL reception area and nothing is
displayed automatically, change the setting to 576p.
• If an image does not appear when “Auto” is selected as the output method, try
changing this setting to something else.
IMPORTANT!
• The “HDMI Output” setting cannot be changed as long as there is an HDMI cable
connection between the camera and a TV. Disconnect the HDMI cable from the
camera to change the “HDMI Output” setting.
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Recording Camera Images to a DVD Recorder or Video Deck
Use the following method to connect the camera to the recording device using the AV
cable (option).
– DVD recorder or video deck: Connect the AV cable to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN
terminals.
– Camera: Connect the AV cable to the USB/AV port.
You can play a slideshow of snapshots and movies on the camera and record it on a
DVD or video tape. You can record movies by selecting “» Only” for the slideshow
“Images” setting (page 137).
For information about connecting a monitor to the recording device and about how to
record, see the user documentation that comes with the recording device you are
using.
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Other Playback Functions (PLAY MENU)
This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform
other playback operations.
For information about menu operations, see page 105.
Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * “p PLAY MENU” Tab * Slideshow
Start
Starts the slideshow
Images
Specifies the type of images to be included in the slideshow
All images: Snapshots, movies, continuous shutter images
Z
All except
: All non-continuous shutter (CS) images
T
Only: Snapshots only
» Only: Movies only
» Only: Timelapse only
Time
Time from the start to the end of the slideshow
3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes
Interval
Amount of time each image remains displayed
Use [8] and [2] to select one of the following settings: 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, or
30 seconds, or “MAX”.
If you specify a value other than “MAX”, movies play from beginning to end.
When the slideshow reaches a movie file while “MAX” is selected, only the first
frame of the movie will be displayed.
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Effect
Select the effect you want.
Pattern 1 to 5: Plays background music and applies an image change effect.
• Patterns 2 through 4 have different background music, but they all use the
same image change effect.
• Pattern 5 can be used for playback of snapshots only (except for those that
are part of a CS group), and the “Interval” setting is ignored.
• Snapshots that are part of a group are displayed the same as those shot with
the single shot mode, and not as a group.
• The currently selected image change effect setting is disabled automatically
in following cases.
– When playing a slideshow for which “» Only” or “» Only” is selected for
the “Images” setting
– When the interval setting is “MAX” or 1 second
– Before and after playback of a movie
Off: No image change effect or background music
• To stop the slideshow, press [SET] or [MENU]. Pressing [MENU] stops the
slideshow and returns to the menu screen.
• Adjust audio volume by pressing [2] and then press [8] or [2] during playback.
• All button operations are disabled while the slideshow is transitioning from one
image to another.
• The time required for transition from one image to another may be longer in the
case of an image that was not recorded with this camera.
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Transferring Music from Your Computer to Camera Memory
You can replace the built-in slideshow background music with other music from your
computer.
Supported File Types:
• PCM format (16-bit, monaural / stereo) WAV files
• Sampling Frequencies: 11.025 kHz/22.05 kHz/44.1 kHz
Number of Files: 9
File names: SSBGM001.WAV to SSBGM009.WAV
• Create the music files on your computer using the above names.
• Regardless of which effect pattern you select, the music files you store in camera
memory are played back in name sequence.
If you plan to save the music files to the camera’s memory card, make sure the
card is loaded in the camera.
2. Perform one of the following operations to open the memory card or
built-in memory.
This will cause the camera to be recognized by your computer as a Removable
Disk (Drive).
• Windows
Windows 8.1, Windows 8: Desktop * Explorer
Windows 7, Windows Vista: Start * Computer
1
Double-click “Removable Disk”.
• Macintosh
2
Double-click the camera’s drive icon.
1
3. Create a folder named “SSBGM”.
4. Double-click the “SSBGM” folder you created and copy the
background music file to it.
• See the user documentation that comes with your computer for information
about moving, copying, and deleting files.
• If there are background music files both in built-in memory and on the memory
card loaded in the camera, the files on the memory card take priority.
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Editing a Movie on the Camera (Movie Editing)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Movie Screen of Movie to be Edited * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * Movie Editing
The Movie Editing feature lets you use one of the following procedures to edit out a
specific part of a movie.
Cuts everything from the beginning of the movie up to the
current location.
Previous Cut
Intermediate Cut
Next Cut
Cuts everything between two points.
Cuts everything from the current location to the end of the
movie.
1. Use [8] and [2] to select the editing method you want to use and then
press [SET].
2. Use the following operations to select the frame
(point) from which or to which you want to cut
the movie (the cut point).
During playback, changes the playback
direction and playback speed. While
[4] [6] playback is paused, scrolls forward or back.
• You can also perform this operation using
the function ring.
Cut range (blue)
[SET]
Toggles between pause and play.
3. Press [2] to display the editing menu and specify one or two cut
points.
While the frame you want the cut to be up to is
displayed, press [2].
Previous Cut
While the frame you want the first (From) cut to be is
displayed, press [2].
1
Intermediate Cut
Next Cut
Select another frame.
While the frame you want the second (To) cut to be
is displayed, press [2].
2
3
While the frame you want the cut to be from is
displayed, press [2].
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4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET].
The selected cut operation will take considerable time to complete. Don’t try to
perform any camera operation until the “Busy... Please wait...” message
disappears from the monitor screen. Note that a cut operation can take a long
time if the movie being edited is long.
IMPORTANT!
• When you edit a movie, only the result is saved. The original movie is not retained.
An editing operation cannot be undone.
NOTE
• A movie that is shorter than five seconds cannot be edited.
• Editing of movies recorded with a different type of camera is not supported.
• You will not be able to edit a movie if the amount of remaining memory capacity is
less than the size of the movie file you want to edit. If there is not enough memory
available, delete files you no longer need to free up more.
• You also can start a movie editing operation while the movie you want to edit is
playing back. When playback reaches a frame where you want a cut point to be,
press [SET] to pause playback. Next, press [2] to display the menu of editing
options. Perform editing using the same procedures as described above.
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To merge two movies (Movie Merge)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Display one of the movies you want to merge. *
[MENU] * “p PLAY MENU” Tab * Movie Merge
This procedure combines two movies. The play times of each movie must be less
than 10 minutes, and the two movies must be of the same quality and frame rate.
Note that merging of two High Speed Movies is not supported.
1. Use [4] and [6] to select the movie you want to merge with the one
that was displayed when you pressed [MENU].
Only movies that can be merged with (that are the same quality and frame rate
as) the movie displayed when you pressed [MENU] will be displayed.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Create” and then press [SET].
This will create a new movie that is a combination of movie that was displayed
when you pressed [MENU] and the movie you selected in step 1, above.
• The original two movies are not affected.
NOTE
• In the case of FHD or HD quality movies, some movies may not be able to be
merged because of differences in frame rates due to the recording mode, or the
ART SHOT or Time Lapse scene used.
• A movie shot with another camera model cannot be merged with this function.
• The original movies are not affected when merged. Make sure the memory card
you are using has sufficient unused space before using this function.
• Depending on the movies, the merge operation may take some time to complete.
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Creating a Snapshot of Movie Frames (MOTION PRINT)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Movie Screen * [MENU] * “p PLAY MENU” Tab *
MOTION PRINT
1. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the movie frames and display the one
you want to use as the image of the MOTION PRINT image.
Holding down [4] or [6] scrolls at high speed.
• You can also perform this operation using the function ring.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Create” and then press [SET].
• Only the frames of movies recorded on this camera can be used in a MOTION
PRINT image.
Optimizing Image Brightness (Lighting)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * Lighting
You can use this setting to adjust the balance between bright areas and dark areas in
existing images in the range of 0 (no optimization) to +2 (bright).
NOTE
• Altering the lighting of an image causes the original image and the new (altered)
version to be stored as separate files.
• When you display an altered image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and
time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was
altered.
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Adjusting White Balance (White Balance)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * White Balance
You can use the white balance setting to select a light source type for a recorded
image, which will affect the colors of the image.
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†
Daylight
Overcast
Shade
Outdoors, fair weather
Outdoors, cloudy to rain, in tree shade, etc.
Very high temperature light, such as building shade, etc.
Day White
White or day white fluorescent lighting, without suppressing
color cast
Fluor
–
Daylight Fluor Daylight fluorescent lighting, while suppressing color cast
«
Tungsten
Suppressing of the appearance of light bulb lighting
No white balance adjustment
Cancel
NOTE
• The original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted.
• When you display an altered image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and
time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was
altered.
Adjusting the Brightness of an Existing Snapshot
(Brightness)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * Brightness
You can select one of five brightness levels, from +2 (brightest) to –2 (least bright).
NOTE
• The original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted.
• When you display an altered image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and
time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was
altered.
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Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF Printing)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * DPOF Printing
Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * “p PLAY MENU” Tab * Protect
Protects specific files.
Use [4] and [6] to select the image that
you want to protect.
1
• To view a particular image, rotate the
zoom controller.
Select File
Press [SET].
An image that is protected is indicated by
the › icon.
To protect other files, repeat steps 1 and 2.
To exit the protect operation, press [MENU]. To unprotect a file, select
an protected image and then press [SET].
2
3
Protects all files.
Use [8] and [2] to select “All Files: On” and then press [SET].
Press [MENU].
To unprotect all files, select “All Files: Off” instead of “All Files: On” in
step 1 above.
1
2
All Files
IMPORTANT!
• Note that even if a file is protected, it will be deleted if you perform the format
operation (page 180).
. To protect a specific image in a group
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused, press [2].
This will display the “Edit Group” menu.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Protect” and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Select Frames”, and then press [SET].
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4. Use [4] and [6] to select the image that you want to protect, and then
press [SET].
This will protect the image and display the › icon.
• To view a particular image, rotate the zoom controller.
• To unprotect a file, select an protected image and then press [SET].
5. After you are finished, press [MENU] to exit this operation.
IMPORTANT!
• Note that even if a file is protected, it will be deleted if you perform the format
operation (page 180).
. To protect all the images in a group
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused, press [2].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Protect” and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Frame all”, and then press [SET].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “All Frames On” and then press [SET].
This will protect all the images in the group and display the › icon.
• To unprotect all of the images in the group, select “All Frames Off” in step 4
and then press [SET].
IMPORTANT!
• Note that even if a file is protected, it will be deleted if you perform the format
operation (page 180).
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Editing the Date and Time of an Image (Date/Time)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * Date/Time
[8] [2]
[4] [6]
Changes the setting at the cursor location.
Moves the cursor between settings.
When the date and time settings are what you want, align the cursor with “Apply” and
then press [SET] to apply them.
• To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour timekeeping, move the cursor to “am (pm)”
and “24h” (one of which will be displayed) and then use [8] and [2] to change the
setting.
NOTE
be edited.
• You cannot edit the date and time of an image that is protected.
• You can input any date from 1980 to 2049.
Rotating an Image (Rotation)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot or Movie Screen * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * Rotation
1. Use [8] and [2] to select “Rotation” and then press [SET].
Each press of [SET] will rotate the displayed image 90 degrees left.
2. When the displayed image is at the orientation you want, press
[MENU].
NOTE
• Rotating a group image causes all of the images in the group to be rotated. You
cannot rotate individual component image in a group.
• Rotation of a panorama image is not supported.
• Note that this procedure does not actually change the image data. It simply alters
how the image is displayed on the camera’s monitor screen.
• An image that has been protected or zoomed cannot be rotated.
• The original (unrotated) version of the image will be displayed on the image menu
screen.
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Resizing a Snapshot (Resize)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * Resize
You can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot.
The original snapshot is also retained. You can resize an image to one of three sizes:
10M, 3M, VGA.
• Resizing a 3:2 or 16:9 size snapshot will create an image with an aspect ratio of
4:3, with both sides cut off.
• The recording date of the resized version of the snapshot will be the same as the
recording date of the original snapshot.
Cropping a Snapshot (Trimming)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * Trimming
You can crop a snapshot to trim parts you do not need, and
save the result in a separate file. The original snapshot is
also retained.
Zoom factor
Represents
snapshot area
Use the zoom controller to zoom the image to the size you
want, use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to display the portion of
the image you want to cut out, and then press [SET].
• You also can use the function ring to change the display
position.
• The image produced by cropping a 3:2 or 16:9 image will
have an aspect ratio of 4:3.
• The recording date of the cropped image will be the
same as the recording date of the original snapshot.
Part of snapshot that is
currently displayed
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Copying Files (Copy)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot or Movie Screen * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * Copy
Files can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory to a memory card or from a
memory card to built-in memory.
Copies all files from built-in camera memory to a memory card.
This option copies all the files in built-in camera memory. It cannot be
used to copy a single file.
Built-in *
Card
Copies a single file on the memory card to camera built-in camera
memory. Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose
name has the largest serial number.
• You cannot copy a continuous shutter (CS) group image (page
Card *
Built-in
Use [4] and [6] to select the file you want to copy.
Use [8] and [2] to select “Copy” and then press [SET].
1
2
NOTE
• You can copy snapshots or movies you recorded with this camera.
Combining CS Images into a Single Still Image
(CS Multi Print)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Display CS group. * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * CS Multi Print
1. Use [8] and [2] to select “Create”.
• You can use [4] and [6] to select a different CS group, if you want.
2. Press [SET].
x
This converts the CS group to a 16M (4608 3456) image with up to 30 CS
x
frames (5 vertical 6 horizontal).
• This camera may not be able to correctly convert a CS group image with
another camera.
• The recording date of the converted image will be the same as the recording
date of the original CS group.
• When converting a CS group whose images have been rotated by the
“Rotation” feature to a CS Multi Print image, the arrangement of the images in
the CS Multi Print will be different from that of normal (unrotated) CS images.
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Dividing Up a Continuous Shutter Group (Divide Group)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * “p PLAY MENU” Tab * Divide Group
Editing a Image (Edit Group)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * “p PLAY MENU” Tab * Edit Group
See the following pages for details.
DPOF Printing: page 151
Copy: page 131
Delete: page 128
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Printing
Printing Snapshots
Professional Print Service*
You can take a memory card that contains the images you want
to print to a professional print service and have them printed.
Printing on a Home Printer*
You can use a printer equipped with a memory card slot to print
images directly from a memory card. For details, see the user
documentation that comes with your printer.
Printing with a Computer
After transferring the images to your computer, use
commercially available software to print.
* You can specify which images you want to print, the number of copies, and date
Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number
of Copies (DPOF Printing)
. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
DPOF is a standard that allows you to include image type, number of copy,
and time stamp on/off information on the memory card with the images.
After configuring settings, you can use the memory card to print on a home
printer that supports DPOF or take the memory card to a professional print
service.
• Whether or not you will be able to use DPOF settings for printing depends on the
printer you are using.
• Some professional print services may not support DPOF.
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. Configuring DPOF Settings Individually for Each Image
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * DPOF Printing * Select images
1. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the files until the image you want to
print is displayed.
2. Use [8] and [2] to specify the number of copies.
You can specify a value up to 99. Specify 00 if you do not want to print the image.
• If you want to include the date in the images, press [0] (Movie) so “On” is
shown for date stamping.
• Repeat steps 1 and 2 to configure settings for other images, if you want.
3. Press [SET].
. Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All the Images
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * DPOF Printing * All images
1. Use [8] and [2] to specify the number of copies.
You can specify a value up to 99. Specify 00 if you do not want to print the image.
• When printing a CS group, the specified number of copies of all of the images
in the group is printed.
• If you want to include the date in the images, press [0] (Movie) so “On” is
shown for date stamping.
2. Press [SET].
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. To specify the number of copies for a specific image in a group
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused, press [2].
This will display the “Edit Group” menu.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “DPOF Printing” and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Select Frames” and then press [SET].
4. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through images until one you want to print is
displayed.
5. Use [8] and [2] to specify the number of copies.
You can specify a value up to 99. Specify 00 if you do not want to print the image.
• If you want to include the date in the images, press [0] (Movie) so “On” is
shown for date stamping.
• Repeat steps 4 and 5 to configure settings for other images, if you want.
6. Press [SET].
. To configure the same DPOF settings for all the images in a group
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused, press [2].
This will display the “Edit Group” menu.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “DPOF Printing” and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Frame all” and then press [SET].
4. Use [8] and [2] to specify the number of copies.
You can specify a value up to 99. Specify 00 if you do not want to print the image.
• If you want to include the date in the images, press [0] (Movie) so “On” is
shown for date stamping.
5. Press [SET].
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DPOF settings are not cleared automatically after printing is complete.
The next DPOF print operation you execute will be performed using the last DPOF
settings you configured for the images. To clear DPOF settings, specify “00” for the
number of copies of all images.
Tell your print service about your DPOF settings!
If you take a memory card to a professional print service, be sure to tell them that it
includes DPOF settings for the images to be printed and the number of copies. If you
don’t, the print service may print all the images without regard to your DPOF settings,
or they may ignore your date stamp setting.
. Date Stamping
You can use one of the following three methods to include the recording date in the
printout of an image.
Configuring camera settings
Configure DPOF settings (page 151).
You can turn date stamping on and off each time you print. You can configure
settings so some images include the date stamp and some don’t.
Configure the Camera’s Timestamp setting (page 173).
• The camera’s Timestamp setting imprints the date into a snapshot when you
shoot it, so the date is always included when you print. It cannot be deleted.
• Do not turn on DPOF date stamping for an image that includes a date
stamped with the camera’s Timestamp function. Doing so can cause the two
stamps to be overprinted.
Configuring computer settings
You can use commercially available image management software to date
stamp images.
Professional print service
Request date stamping when ordering prints from a professional print service.
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. Standards Supported by the Camera
• PRINT Image Matching III
Using image editing software and printing on a printer that supports
PRINT Image Matching III makes it possible to use information about
shooting conditions that is recorded with the image, and produce
exactly the type of image you want. PRINT Image Matching and
PRINT Image Matching III are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
• Exif Print
Printing on a printer that supports Exif Print uses information about
shooting conditions recorded with the image to enhance printed
image quality. Contact your printer manufacturer for information
about models that support Exif Print, printer upgrades, etc.
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Using the Camera with a Computer
Things you can do using a computer...
You can perform the operations described below while the camera is connected to a
computer.
Save images to
a computer and
view them there
• Save images and view them manually (USB
• Transfer images to a computer automatically
over a wireless LAN for viewing (Eye-Fi)
Play back and
edit movies
To play back movies, use software that is
compatible with your computer’s operating
environment.
• To edit movies, use commercially available
software as required.
The procedures you need to perform are different for Windows and the Macintosh.
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Using the Camera with a Windows Computer
When you want Operating System
Required Software
See
page:
to do this:
Version
Save images to Windows 8.1,
a computer and Windows 8,
view them there Windows 7,
Installation not required.
manually
Windows Vista
Windows 8.1,
Windows 8,
Windows 7
Windows Media Player 12
(installed on computer)
Play movies
QuickTime 7 or higher
• You need to download QuickTime 7
or higher on the Web if you want to
use it.
Windows Vista
Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer
You can connect the camera to your computer in order to view and store images
(snapshot and movie files).
Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files
that are in the camera’s built-in memory or on its memory card.
Doing so can cause problems with the camera’s image management data, which
will make it impossible to play back images on the camera and can drastically alter
remaining memory capacity. Whenever you want to modify, delete, move, or
rename an image, do so only on images that are stored on your computer.
IMPORTANT!
• Never unplug the USB cable, or operate the camera while viewing or storing
images. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted.
NOTE
• You also can use your computer’s card slot (if it has one) or a commercially
available card reader to access image files directly from the camera’s memory
card. For details, see the user documentation that comes with your computer.
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. To connect the camera to your computer and save files
1. Turn off the camera and then
use the USB cable that comes
with the camera to connect it to
your computer.
USB port
USB
• For details about connecting to
the camera and precautions
when connecting, see page 26.
USB cable
(included with camera)
2. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the camera.
When you turn on the camera, check to make sure that the color of its back lamp
camera’s lens will not extend and the monitor screen will remain blank.
• The first time you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable, an
error message may appear on your computer. If this happens, disconnect and
then reconnect the USB cable.
3. Windows 8.1, Windows 8 users: Click “Desktop” and then “Explorer”.
Windows 7, Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Computer”.
4. Double-click “Removable Disk”.
• Your computer recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or built-in
memory if there is no card) as a removable disk.
5. Right-click the “DCIM” folder.
6. On the shortcut menu that appears, click “Copy”.
7. Windows 8.1, Windows 8 users: Click “Documents”.
Windows 7, Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Documents”.
• If you already have a “DCIM” folder in “Documents”, the next step will overwrite
it. If you want to keep the existing “DCIM” folder, you need to change its name
or move it to a different location before performing the next step.
8. Windows 8.1, Windows 8 users: On the “Documents” menus, click
“Home” and then “Paste”.
Windows 7, Windows Vista users: On the “Documents” menu, click
“Organize” or “Edit”, and then “Paste”.
This will paste the “DCIM” folder (and all the image files it contains) into your
“Documents” folder. You now have a copy of the files that are in camera memory
on your computer.
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9. After you finish copying images, disconnect the camera from the
computer.
After confirming that the back lamp is not flashing red, disconnect the USB cable.
. To view images you copied to your computer
1. Double-click the copied “DCIM” folder to open it.
2. Double-click the folder that contains the images you want to view.
3. Double-click the image file you want to view.
• An image that was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your computer
screen in its original (unrotated) orientation.
• Viewing CS images on a computer will individually display the component
images in the group. CS images cannot be viewed as a group on a computer.
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Playing Movies
To play back a movie, first copy it to your computer and then double-click the movie
file. Some operating systems may not be able to play back movies. If this happens,
you need to install separately available software.
• With Windows 8.1, Windows 8 and Windows 7, playback is supported by Windows
Media Player 12.
• If you are unable to play back movies, go to the URL below to download
QuickTime 7 and install it on your computer.
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/
. Minimum Computer System Requirements for Movie Playback
The minimum system requirements described below are necessary to play back
movies recorded with this camera on a computer.
Operating System : Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista
CPU
: Image Quality “FHD” or “HD”:
Core 2 Duo 3.0GHz or higher
Image Quality “STD” or “HS”:
Pentium 4 3.2GHz or higher
Required Software: QuickTime 7 or higher (Not required with Windows 8.1,
Windows 8 and Windows 7.)
• The above are recommended system environments. Configuring one of these
environments does not guarantee proper operation.
• Certain settings and other installed software may interfere with proper playback of
movies.
. Movie Playback Precautions
• Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your computer before trying to
play it. Proper movie playback may not be possible for data accessed over a
network, from a memory card, etc.
• Proper movie playback may not be possible on some computers. If you experience
problems, try the following.
– Try recording movies with a quality setting of “STD”.
– Quit any other applications you have running, and stop resident applications.
Even if proper playback is not possible on the computer, you can use a commercially
available HDMI cable to connect to the HDMI terminal of a TV or computer and play
back movies that way.
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Using the Camera with a Macintosh
When you want to
do this:
Operating
System Version
See
page:
Required Software
Save images to your
Macintosh and view
them there manually
OS X
Installation not required.
Save images to your
Macintosh
automatically/
Manage images
iPhoto, which comes bundled
with some Macintosh products.
OS X
OS X
–
Play movies
QuickTime 7.7 or higher
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer and Saving Files
Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files
that are in the camera’s built-in memory or on its memory card.
Doing so can cause problems with the camera’s image management data, which
will make it impossible to play back images on the camera and can drastically alter
remaining memory capacity. Whenever you want to modify, delete, move, or
rename an image, do so only on images that are stored on your computer.
IMPORTANT!
• Never unplug the USB cable, or operate the camera while viewing or storing
images. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted.
• The camera does not support operation with Mac OS X 10.0 to 10.4. Operation is
supported with Mac OS 10.5 to 10.9 (using the OS standard USB driver) only.
NOTE
• You also can use your computer’s card slot (if it has one) or a commercially
available card reader to access image files directly from the camera’s memory
card. For details, see the user documentation that comes with your computer.
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. To connect the camera to your computer and save files
1. Turn off the camera and then
use the USB cable that comes
with the camera to connect it to
your Macintosh.
USB port
USB
• For details about connecting to
the camera and precautions
when connecting, see page 26.
USB cable
(included with camera)
2. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the camera.
When you turn on the camera, check to make sure that the color of its back lamp
camera’s lens will not extend and the monitor screen will remain blank.
In this mode, your Macintosh recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera
(or the camera’s built-in memory if it does not have a memory card loaded) as a
drive. The appearance of the drive icon depends on the Mac OS version you are
using.
• The first time you connect the camera to your Macintosh with the USB cable,
an error message may appear on your computer. If this happens, disconnect
and then reconnect the USB cable.
3. Double-click the camera’s drive icon.
4. Drag the “DCIM” folder to the folder to which you want to copy it.
5. After the copy operation is complete, drag the drive icon to Trash.
6. Disconnect the camera from the computer.
After confirming that the back lamp is not flashing red, disconnect the USB cable.
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. To view copied images
1. Double-click the camera’s drive icon.
2. Double-click the “DCIM” folder to open it.
3. Double-click the folder that contains the images you want to view.
4. Double-click the image file you want to view.
• An image that was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your Macintosh
screen in its original (unrotated) orientation.
• Viewing a CS image on a computer will individually display the component
images in the group. A CS images cannot be viewed as a group on a
computer.
Playing a Movie
You can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operating system, to play
back movies on a Macintosh. To play back a movie, first copy it to your Macintosh
and then double-click the movie file.
. Minimum Computer System Requirements for Movie Playback
The minimum system requirements described below are necessary to play back
movies recorded with this camera on a computer.
Operating System : Mac OS X 10.5 or higher
Required Software: QuickTime 7.7 or higher
• The above are recommended system environments. Configuring one of these
environments does not guarantee proper operation.
• Certain settings and other installed software may interfere with proper playback of
movies.
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. Movie Playback Precautions
Proper movie playback may not be possible on some Macintosh models. If you
experience problems, try the following.
– Try recording movies with a quality setting of “STD”.
– Upgrade to the latest version of QuickTime.
– Shut down other applications that are running.
Even if proper playback is not possible on your Macintosh, you can use a
commercially available HDMI cable to connect to the HDMI terminal of a TV or
Macintosh and play back movies that way.
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your Macintosh before trying to
play it. Proper movie playback may not be possible for data accessed over a
network, from a memory card, etc.
Using an SD Memory Card with Built-in LAN
Transferring Images with an Eye-Fi Card (Eye-Fi)
Shooting with an Eye-Fi wireless SD memory card loaded in the camera makes it
possible to transfer image data automatically to a computer via wireless LAN.
1. Configure LAN access point, transfer destination and other settings for
the Eye-Fi card in accordance with the instructions that come with the
Eye-Fi card.
2. After configuring settings, load the Eye-Fi card into the camera and
record.
Images you record are sent by wireless LAN to your computer, etc.
• For full details, see the user documentation that comes with the Eye-Fi card.
• Before formatting a new Eye-Fi card to use it for the first time, copy the Eye-Fi
install file from the card to your computer.
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