E
Digital Camera
User’s Guide
Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product.
• Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide.
• Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference.
• For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM
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• 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
Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
First, charge the battery prior to use.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
] To load the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
] Charge the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Preparing a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
] Supported Memory Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
] To load a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
] To format (initialize) a new memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Turning the Camera On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Holding the Camera Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
To shoot a snapshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
] Selecting an Auto Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
] To shoot a snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Viewing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Deleting Snapshots and Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Snapshot Shooting Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Selecting the Recording Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using the Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using the Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Self-timer) . . 39
Selecting a Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Focus) . . 42
Specifying ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ISO) . . 45
Using Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Flash) . . 48
Shooting with Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
] Monitor Screen Information when Zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
] Expanding the Zoom Range to
Using Focus Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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] Saving a Second Normal Image When
Shooting with Triple Shot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
To record a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
] Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Recording a High-definition Movie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Recording a High Speed Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
To shoot with BEST SHOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Shooting Bright Images in the Dark
without Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (High Speed Night Shot) . . 78
Configuring the Camera to
Shooting Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Snapshot) . . 89
Configuring Recording Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Saving a Second Normal Image When
Specifying ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ISO) . . 97
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Selecting a Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Focus) . 104
Using the Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Self-timer) . 104
Adjusting Image Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Contrast) . 105
Displaying the On-screen Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Grid) . 106
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Rotating an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Rotation) . 129
Resizing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Resize) . 130
Cropping a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Trimming) . 130
Copying Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Copy) . 131
Printing Snapshots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and
] Playing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
] Playing a Movie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
] Using a Smartphone to Play Back Images
Stored on a FlashAir Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (FlashAir). . 150
Files and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Memory Card Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Configuring [r] Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(REC) . 160
Configuring [p] Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (PLAY) . 160
Disabling File Deletion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Delete Key) . 160
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Specifying the Date Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Date Style) . 162
Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Precautions During Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
] Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
] Battery Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
] Using the Camera in another Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Using a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Reset Initial Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
When things don’t go right... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
] Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
] Display Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
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General Guide
The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained.
Front
Back
9
bk bl bm bn bo
1234567
bp
bq
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8
Mode dial
Microphones (page 66)
Back lamp
[r] (REC) button
(page 26)
[0] (Movie) button
(page 65)
Terminal cover
[USB/AV] port
[HDMI OUT]
[MENU] button
1
2
3
9
bk
br
bs
bt
ck
Zoom controller
Shutter button
Flash (page 48)
[ON/OFF] (Power)
Front lamp
[Õ] (Continuous
Shutter) (page 55)
Lens
[p] (PLAY) button
[SET] button
Control button
([8] [2] [4] [6])
92)
bl
bm
4
5
bn
bo
bp
6
7
8
Monitor screen
cl
bq
HDMI output (Mini)
(page 118)
Bottom
Battery cover
Tripod hole
Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.
Speaker
cm
cn
co
cp
cpco cn cm
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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)
Remaining snapshot memory capacity
(page 191)
6
1 2 34567
8
9
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bl
bm
bn
bo
cn
cm
cl
ck
bt
bs
br
Movie quality (FHD/STD movie)
Focal distance
(Converted to 35 mm film format.) (page 52)
Anti Shake (page 100)
Timestamp indicator (page 157)
Histogram (page 182)
7
8
9
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bl
bm
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AF Area (page 99)
Battery level indicator (page 21)
Metering mode (page 104)
Flash (page 48)
ISO sensitivity (page 45)
Focus mode (page 42)
Self-timer mode (page 39)
Face Detection (page 102)
1
2
3
4
Recording mode (page 28)
Image deterioration indicator/
Zoom (SR) indicator (page 53)
Remaining movie memory
5
White balance (page 40)
NOTE
• The semi-transparent gray frame on the monitor screen indicates the area that is
recorded when shooting a movie. The area within the frame is recorded for a
movie.
• Depending on recording settings, the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity
values may not appear on the monitor screen. These values will be red if the Auto
Exposure (AE) is not correct for some reason.
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. Snapshot Recording (Burst Shooting)
Continuous Shutter (CS) speed (page 56)
1
2
3
1
2
3
Recording mode (page 28)
Allowable CS time/number of CS images
(page 56)
6
5
Continuous Shutter mode (page 55)
Prerecord CS shots (page 57)
Maximum CS shots (page 56)
4
5
6
4
. Movie Recording
Snapshot recording mode (Snapshot In Movie)
(page 73)
Recording mode (page 65)
Movie recording time (page 65)
Movie recording in progress (page 65)
Movie quality (FHD/STD movie)
1
1
23 45
6
7
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Remaining snapshot memory capacity
(page 191)
8
. Snapshot Viewing
Folder name/file name (page 152)
Snapshot image quality (page 96)
Recording mode (page 28)
Histogram (page 182)
4
5
6
7
8
9
bk
123 4
5
6
br
bq
bp
bo
bn
Date/time (page 162)
7
Metering mode (page 104)
Battery level indicator (page 21)
Flash (page 48)
Shutter speed
Aperture value
ISO sensitivity (page 45)
Focal distance
8 bl
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bp
File type
1
bq
Protect indicator (page 127)
2
3
(Converted to 35 mm film format.)
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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
Displays setting information.
Displays setting information and a
the display.
Information on,
histogram on
Histogram
Information off
PLAY mode
Hides setting information.
Information display Displays settings when shooting, current date and time,
on
and other information.
Information on,
histogram on
Displays settings when shooting, current date and time,
Information display
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.
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.
High Speed 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.
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.
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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Blurred Background/All-In-Focus
Macro (Focus Control)
Focus Control shoots and analyzes a burst of multiple
images and combines them in a way that produces
either image in which the background is blurred or
everything is in focus: from nearby objects to distant
objects.
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.
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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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-130)
for power. Never try to use any other type of battery.
To load the battery
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Load the battery.
Stopper
With the EXILIM 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
EXILIM logo
3. Close the battery cover.
To replace the battery
1. Open the battery cover and
Stopper
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
. 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 (
,
1 2 3
,
,
).
4
Charging time: Approximately 240 minutes
Power cord
4
3
2
USB-AC adaptor
[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.
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
six 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 45 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/AV] 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.
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Back Lamp Operation
Lamp Status
Back lamp
Description
Lit Red
Charging
Abnormal ambient temperature,
USB-AC adaptor problem, or battery
problem (page 176)
Flashing Red
Off
Charging complete
. 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.
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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 six
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
45 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.
Back Lamp Operation
Back lamp
Lamp Status
Description
Lit Red,
(Lit/Flashing Amber)
Charging
Abnormal ambient temperature,
charging taking abnormally long, or
battery problem (page 176)
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.
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Other Charging Precautions
• With the two charging methods described above, you can charge the camera’s
battery (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.
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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
162).
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 159, 159).
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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.
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].
[
]
[
]
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 163
– Date and time: page 162
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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.
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 December 2012.
• 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
Center install files to your computer. Do this before formatting the card.
• 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
[ON/OFF] (Power)
• You also can turn on the camera by pressing [p]
(PLAY).
Shutter button
Back lamp
• Pressing [r] (REC) or the shutter button while in
the PLAY mode returns to the REC mode.
• 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.
159) will turn off power automatically if you do not
perform any operation for a preset amount of time.
[p] (PLAY)
[r] (REC)
. To turn off the camera
Press [ON/OFF] (Power).
NOTE
• You also can configure the camera to turn on or off when you press [r] (REC)
• The camera can be configured so power turns off when [p] (PLAY) is pressed
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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 protect against accidentally dropping the
camera, attach the wrist strap and make sure it is
around your fingers or wrist while you are
operating the camera.
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.
• When the “Auto Rotate” setting is turned on, the
camera will detect whether it is being held
vertically or horizontally when a snapshot image is
Lens
shot. When you display an image shot with the camera held vertically, the image is
rotated automatically 90 degrees when displayed on the monitor screen (page
158).
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
Selecting an Auto Recording Mode
You can select one of two auto recording modes (Program Auto or Premium Auto
PRO) according to your digital imaging needs.
REC Screen
Icon Display
Setting
Description
P
Auto
Program
This is the standard Auto recording mode.
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 Program Auto recording.
Ÿ
Premium
Auto PRO
• It also requires more power (and runs down the
battery quicker) than Program Auto.
1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the camera.
The camera will enter the REC mode.
• If the camera is in the PLAY mode, press the shutter button.
2. Align the mode dial with [P] (Program Auto) or [Ÿ] (Premium Auto
PRO) to select Auto recording mode.
Remaining Snapshot Memory
Monitor screen
Capacity (page 191)
[ON/OFF] (Power)
Shutter button
Mode dial
Auto recording mode icon
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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 65
High-definition movie (FHD movie): page 68
High speed movie (HS movie): page 68
. 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
• 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].
all of the images in the currently displayed CS 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.
Snapshot Shooting Precautions
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 relatively longer to be ready to shoot again after
you press the shutter button. Do not perform any key operation while the image
recording operation is in progress.
• Due to the characteristics of the imaging element used by the camera, very fast
moving objects in an image may appear distorted.
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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 28).
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 28).
b
BEST SHOT
Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample scenes and the camera sets
E Focus Control
You can use Focus Control to configure the camera so the background is
blurred and only the foreground subject is in focus (Blurred Background), or so
everything is in focus (All-In-Focus Macro) (page 59).
C
ART SHOT
A variety of artistic effects help to make even common, ordinary subjects
become more novel and exciting.
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
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.
1
Use [8] and [2] to select
Use [4] and [6] to change the aperture setting.
Use [8] and [2] to select (shutter speed).
(aperture).
2
3
4
5
A
S
Use [4] and [6] to change the shutter speed setting, and then press [SET].
S S (Shutter Speed Priority) mode
In this mode, you select the shutter speed and other settings are adjusted
accordingly.
Press [SET] to open the Control Panel.
1
Use [8] and [2] to select
Use [4] and [6] to change the shutter speed setting, and then press [SET].
(shutter speed).
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 Priority) mode
In this mode, you select the aperture and other settings are adjusted
accordingly.
Press [SET] to open the Control Panel.
1
Use [8] and [2] to select
Use [4] and [6] to change the aperture setting, and then press [SET].
(aperture).
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 item you want, and use [4] and [6] to
select the setting you want.
This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings.*
Control Panel
Self-timer (page 39)
White balance (page 40)
Focus (page 42)
ISO sensitivity (page 45)
Make-up Level (page 46)
EV shift (page 47)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Flash (page 48)
Metering (page 50)
* Items displayed in the Control Panel depend on the recording mode.
3. After all of the settings are the way you want, press [SET].
This will apply the settings 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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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.
3. Use [4] and [6] 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), Lag Correction,
Slide Panorama, Wide Shot, Triple Shot
• The Triple Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features.
Movie, High Speed CS, Multi SR Zoom, High Speed Night Shot, High Speed Best
Selection, For YouTube, Blurred Background, All-In-Focus Macro
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.
3. Use [4] and [6] to select the shooting condition you want and then
press [SET].
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
DayWhite
For shooting under white or day white
fluorescent lighting
Fluorescent
–
Daylight
Fluorescent
For shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting
For shooting under light bulb lighting
«
Tungsten
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For configuring the camera manually to suit a
particular light source
Select “Manual WB”.
Under the lighting
1
2
Manual
WB
‡
• 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)
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(Focus) Control Panel option.
3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
1
Focus Mode
Snapshot Movies
Approximate Focus Range
Snapshot Movies
5 cm to (infinity)
(2.0" to
*
REC Screen
Icon Display
Settings
Type of Shot
Q
AF
(Auto
Focus)
9
9)
General
recording
None
3
Automatic Automatic
*
*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.
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.
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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
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.
Yellow boundary
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
93) are disabled while Manual Focus is selected as the focus mode.
• 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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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 Sensitivity) Control Panel option.
3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
REC Screen
Icon Display
Setting
Auto
Description
Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to
conditions.
None
Lower
sensitivity
Slow shutter speed
Less noise
ISO80
ISO100
ISO200
ISO400
ISO800
ISO1600
ISO3200
Fast shutter speed Somecoarseness
(Set for shooting in (increased digital
Higher
sensitivity
dimly lit areas.)
noise)
• While “Auto” is selected, Anti Shake corrects for subject movement only (page
• 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.
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Recording Beautiful Portraits (Make-up Level)
The Make-up Function smoothes the skin texture of the subject and softens facial
shadows caused by harsh sunlight for better looking portraits. You can select a make-
up level within the range of “0 (Off)” to “+12 (Max.)”.
1. Enter the REC mode, and then press [SET].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(Make-up Level) Control Panel option.
Use [4] and [6] to select the Make-up Level setting you want, and then
press [SET].
• You can select a make-up level within the range of “0 (Off)” to “+12 (Max.)”.
4. Shoot the image.
NOTE
• Selecting any Make-up Level setting from +1 (Min.) to +12 (Max.) causes the
settings below to be configured automatically.
– Face Detection: On
– Focus Mode: AF (Auto Focus)
• Make-up cannot be used with the following functions.
Some BEST SHOT scenes, ART SHOT, Multi SR Zoom, High Speed CS
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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.
3. Use [4] and [6] to adjust the exposure compensation value.
[4]:
Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is
best for light-colored subjects and backlit
subjects.
[6]:
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 [4] and [6] 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.
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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.
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.
3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
REC Screen
Icon Display
Setting
Multi
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.
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.
Center
Weighted
Spot metering takes readings at a very small area.
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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 54).
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 55)
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.
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
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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
format.)
Focusing Range
(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 55).
• 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 53.
The procedure below shows how to configure Single SR Zoom settings. For
information about Multi SR Zoom, see page 55.
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.
• The following functions are disabled when shooting with Single SR Zoom.
Triple Self-timer, ART SHOT, Multi SR Zoom, Triple Shot, some BEST SHOT
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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
Shooting a Burst of Images (High Speed CS)
Pressing [Õ] (Continuous Shutter) toggles
between the Continuous Shutter mode and the
[Õ] (Continuous Shutter)
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. 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))
High Speed CS icon
Maximum CS shots
Maximum CS
5, 10, 20, 30
Shots
1. Align the mode dial with [P] (Program Auto).
2. Press [Õ] (Continuous Shutter).
• This will display Š (High Speed CS). If this does not happen, press [Õ]
again.
3. Press [SET].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(High Speed CS fps) Control Panel
option.
5. Use [4] and [6] to select the continuous shutter (CS) speed you want.
• Use a higher “High Speed CS fps” setting when shooting a fast-moving subject.
6. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(Maximum CS Shots) Control Panel
option.
7. Use [4] and [6] to select the maximum number of shots and then
press [SET].
8. 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
1. Align the mode dial with [P] (Program Auto).
2. Press [Õ] (Continuous Shutter).
3. Press [SET].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(High Speed CS fps) Control Panel
option.
5. Use [4] and [6] to select the continuous shutter (CS) speed you want.
• Use a higher “High Speed CS fps” setting when shooting a fast-moving subject.
6. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(Maximum CS Shots) Control Panel
option.
7. Use [4] and [6] to select the maximum number of shots.
8. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(Pre-record CS Shots) Control Panel
option and then press [SET].
9. Use [4] and [6] 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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10. 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.
11. 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
• You can use the Manual Mode while a continuous shutter mode is selected. To do
so, set the mode dial to [A], [S], or [M].
• 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 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 and Multi SR Zoom cannot be used when shooting with this
function.
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Using Focus Control
You can use Focus Control to configure the camera so the background is blurred and
only the foreground subject is in focus (Blurred Background), or so everything is in
focus (All-In-Focus Macro).
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”.
1. Align the mode dial with [E] (Focus Control).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
4. Use [4] and [6] to select “Blurred Background” and then press [SET].
5. Press [SET] and then use [8] and [2] to select the
(Blur Effect)
Control Panel option.
6. Use [4] and [6] 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.
7. 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.
• This will cause the message “Busy... Please wait...” to appear. Do not move
the camera while this message is displayed. The recording process takes
some time to complete after the message appears.
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NOTE
function.
• 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.
• Depending on the shooting environment, image composition, and subject, this
scene may not be able to produce the desired result.
• 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.
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
1. Align the mode dial with [E] (Focus Control).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
4. Use [4] and [6] to select “All-In-Focus Macro” and then press [SET].
5. 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.
• After you press the shutter button, the message “Busy... Please wait...” will
appear on the monitor screen to let you know that shooting is in progress. Do
not move the camera while this message is displayed. The recording process
takes some time to complete after the message appears. Image shooting is
disabled while the message is displayed.
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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.
• Depending on shooting conditions, image composition, and the subject you are
shooting, this scene may not be able to produce the desired result.
• The message “Image merging failed.” 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.
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
to transform snapshots and movies into works of art that
provide a greater degree of expression than conventional
imaging.
HDR Art
Darkens the periphery and changes hues for a toy camera
effect.
Toy Camera
Soft Focus
Light Tone
Pop
Blurs overall focus for a mysteriously soft effect.
Weakens contrast to create an elegantly subdued effect.
Strengthens saturation for richer colors.
Sepia
Sepia colors are used to create a retro effect.
Enhances contrast to create a grainy print effect.
Monochrome
Blurs some of the focus to make the image look like a
miniature.
Miniature
Fisheye
Humorous effect that looks like it was shot with a fisheye
lens.
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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].
Select from among: HDR Art, Toy Camera, Soft Focus, Light Tone, Pop, Sepia,
Monochrome, Miniature, Fisheye
5. Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select the fifth Control Panel option
from the top.
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
Sepia
Monochrome
Miniature
Fisheye
6. Use [4] and [6] to change the setting.
7. Press [SET].
8. Press the shutter button to shoot.
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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].
NOTE
• Depending on the “ART SHOT” scenes, some of the items on the menu that
appears may not be usable.
?
• With this “ART SHOT” scene, the flash setting automatically becomes
Off).
(Flash
• 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].
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 “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.
This camera supports Premium Auto PRO movie recording (page 66).
See the pages indicated below for more information about movies.
High-definition movie (FHD movie): page 68
High speed movie (HS movie): page 68
Mode dial
1. Align the mode dial with [P] (Program
Auto) or [Ÿ] (Premium Auto PRO).
2. Press [MENU].
[0] (Movie)
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” (Standard),
and then press [SET].
• Recording is performed with an aspect ratio of
x
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 semi-transparent gray frame on the monitor
screen indicates the area that is recorded when
shooting a movie. The area within the frame is
recorded for a movie.
Semi-transparent gray
frame
6. Press [0] (Movie).
Recording time
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
automatically if memory becomes full before you
stop movie recording by pressing [0] (Movie)
again.
Remaining recording time
(page 192)
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Recording Movies with Premium Auto PRO
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
Microphones
• The camera also records audio. Note the following points
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 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.
Blurred Background, All-In-Focus Macro, 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)” and “For YouTube” BEST SHOT scenes. 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
65).
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
6. Record the movie the same way as you would a normal movie (page
65).
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
. 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 mode you want to use for shooting
and then press [SET].
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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.
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,
pressing the [4] or [6] key will not change the EV shift or white balance setting,
even if “EV Shift” or “White Balance” is assigned for the “L/R Key” function. To
change the EV shift or white balance setting in this case, use the Control Panel.
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Recording a Movie for YouTube (For YouTube)
The “For YouTube” scene records movies in a format that is optimal for uploading to
the YouTube movie site, which is operated by YouTube, LLC. “For YouTube” can be
used when shooting a standard (STD) movie, a high-definition (FHD) movie, or a high
speed (HS) 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 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 “For YouTube” scene and then
press [SET].
This causes Ê to appear on the monitor screen.
9. Record the movie.
The movie file will be stored in a camera folder named “100YOUTB”.
• Installing YouTube Uploader for CASIO simplifies uploading of movie files you
recorded with the “For YouTube” scene to YouTube.
• To exit “For YouTube”, align the mode dial with [P] (Program Auto) or
[Ÿ] (Premium Auto PRO).
NOTE
• Movies recorded with the “For YouTube” scene are stored in a special folder to
shot using the image size, recording speed, and quality settings configured in the
Movie Mode (page 65).
• Snapshots cannot be shot (regardless of whether you are recording or not) while
the “For YouTube” scene is selected.
• A single movie can have a maximum file size of 2,048MB or a playback time of
15 minutes. The actual maximum recording time depends on the movie mode used
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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
shutter button.
• In the CS mode, images continue to be shot as long
as you keep the shutter button depressed.
• Movie recording is not interrupted while snapshots
are being shot.
• While movie recording is in progress, you can toggle
Number of recordable
between the Single Shot Mode and the CS mode by
snapshots
pressing [Õ] (Continuous Shutter), [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.
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.
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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.
. Some Sample Scenes
High Speed Night
Scene
High Speed Night
Scene and Portrait
Portrait
Scenery
To shoot with BEST SHOT
1. Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST
[b]
[SET]
SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
press [SET].
, and then
[8] [2] [4] [6]
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].
• To return to normal snapshot recording,
align the mode dial with [P] (Program
Auto).
Scene name
Scene number
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5. Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently
selected scene.
This returns to the REC mode.
• To select a different BEST SHOT scene, repeat the above procedure from
step 1.
6. Press the shutter button (if you are shooting a snapshot) or [0] (Movie)
(if you are shooting a movie).
. 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), For YouTube
• Movie recording is disabled while the following BEST SHOT scenes are being
used.
High Speed Best Selection, Lag Correction, High Speed Anti Shake, Wide Shot,
High Speed Night Shot, Slide Panorama, Snapshot, HDMI TV Output
• When the movie 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.
High Speed Night Scene and Portrait, High Speed Night Scene
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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)”, “For YouTube”, 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. Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
4. Select the registered “Custom Scene”, and then press [SET].
5. Press the shutter button to shoot.
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.
1. Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
4. Select “HDR” and then press [SET].
5. Press [SET] and then use [8] and [2] to select the
(HDR Level)
Control Panel option.
6. Use [4] and [6] 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.
7. 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.
• Depending on shooting conditions and image composition, this function may not be
able to produce the desired result.
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Shooting Bright Images in the Dark without Flash
(High Speed 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 “High Speed Night Shot”
1. Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
4. Select “High Speed Night Shot” and then press [SET].
5. 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
(fixed).
• 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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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
1. Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
4. Select “Wide Shot” and then press [SET].
5. Press [SET] and then use [8] and [2] to select the
(Wide Level)
Control Panel option.
6. Use [4] and [6] 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”.
7. 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 button
Shutter button
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8. 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
9. 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. After you stop moving the camera, the message
“Busy... Please wait...” appears as the camera processes the image. Wait until
this message disappears before using the camera. Image shooting is disabled
while the message is displayed.
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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 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.
1. Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
4. Select “Slide Panorama” and then press [SET].
5. Press [SET] and then use [8] and [2] to select the
(Slide Direction)
Control Panel option.
6. Use [4] and [6] 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.
7. 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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8. 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.
After you stop moving the camera, the message
“Busy... Please wait...” appears as the camera
processes the image. Wait until this message
disappears before using the camera. Image shooting
is disabled while the message is displayed.
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 Priority on Subject Faces
(High Speed Best Selection)
With High Speed 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).
1. Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
4. Select “High Speed Best Selection” and then press [SET].
5. Press the shutter button to shoot.
• This will cause the message “Busy... Please wait...” to appear. Do not move
the camera while this message is displayed. The recording process takes
some time to complete after the message appears.
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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Configuring the Camera to Help You Better Time Your Shots
(Lag Correction)
There always is some unavoidable time lag between the point you press the shutter
button and the point that the image is actually recorded. The “Lag Correction” feature
lets you configure the camera to lessen or even eliminate this lag to help you better
time your shots and get exactly the moment you want. With “Lag Correction”, you
half-press the shutter button and compose the image you want to shoot. Then when
you full-press the shutter button, the camera pre-records a total of 5 images, including
four images of action that happened before you fully pressed the shutter button. After
that, you can view the images on the monitor screen and select the one you want to
keep.
1. Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
4. Select “Lag Correction” and then press [SET].
5. With the camera pointed at the subject, half-press and hold 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 pre-recorded images currently in the buffer will be deleted.
6. When you are ready to shoot, press the shutter button all the way
down.
After pre-recording is complete, one of the five images will appear on the monitor
screen for about three seconds.
7. If you want to view all five of the pre-recorded images, press [SET]
within about three seconds after a recorded image appears on the
monitor screen.
If you do not press [SET] within three seconds, the image displayed in step 6 will
be saved automatically as the final image.
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8. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the pre-recorded images on the
monitor screen.
Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the pre-recorded images. Each image appears,
along with an indication of the timing when it was pre-recorded.
–0.4 sec.
–0.3 sec.
–0.2 sec.
–0.1 sec.
SHUTTER
(Full-press)
(0.4*)
(0.3*)
(0.2*)
(0.1*)
* Seconds prior to full-press of shutter button.
• The timing of the image you select here will be the timing of the image
displayed first in step 6 the next time you perform the above procedure. If you
select the image that was pre-recorded 0.3 seconds prior to full-press of the
shutter button, for example, the –0.3-second image will be displayed in step 6
the next time you perform the above procedure.
9. To save the currently displayed image as the final images, press [SET].
NOTE
?
• With this BEST SHOT scene, the flash setting automatically becomes
Off).
(Flash
• The Self-timer cannot be used with this BEST SHOT scene.
• With this BEST SHOT scene, half-pressing the shutter button fixes focus and
exposure at their current levels.
• With this BEST SHOT scene, image recording will not be successful if you full-
press the shutter button without allowing enough time (at least 0.4 seconds) after
half-pressing it.
• Pay close attention to the subject when shooting. Failure to do so can cause
considerable lag from the instant you want to shoot until you actually full-press the
shutter button. This can cause image recording to be too late, even if you use this
function.
function. Immediately after you full-press the shutter button, one of the five pre-
recorded images will appear on the display as in step 4 of the above procedure.
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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.
1. Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
4. Select “AF-CS” and then press [SET].
5. 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:
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 with High Speed Anti Shake
(High Speed Anti Shake)
When you press the shutter button while High Speed Anti Shake is enabled, the
camera records multiple images and automatically combines them in a way that
produces a final image with minimal blur. You can shoot with this feature to minimize
the effects of camera movement when shooting with optical Anti Shake does not
produce the desired results.
1. In the REC mode, set the mode dial to [b] (BEST SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Select “High Speed Anti Shake” and then press [SET].
4. When you are ready to shoot, press the shutter button.
NOTE
• With this BEST SHOT scene, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash
Off).
• High Speed 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.
maximum of ISO 12800.
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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.
1. Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
4. Select “Snapshot” and then press [SET].
5. 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 Sensitivity
Make-up Level
Flash
Pan Focus
Auto
0 (Off)
Flash Off
• An image shot with this function can be zoomed up to 2X.
• 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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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.
3. Align the Mode Dial with [b] (BEST SHOT).
4. Press [SET].
5. Use [8] and [2] to select
and then press [SET].
6. Select “HDMI TV Output” and then press [SET].
This will turn off the camera’s monitor screen and display an image composition
screen on the connected TV.
7. Compose the image on the TV screen and press the shutter button to
shoot.
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NOTE
• For details about connecting to the camera and precautions when connecting, see
page 118.
• 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
Make-up Level
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.
• In the case of the menu items below, use [4]
and [6] to select the setting you want.
Make-up Level, EV Shift, White Balance
5. After the setting is the way you want, press
[SET] to apply the setting and return to the
viewfinder screen.
Items
• Pressing [MENU] cancels the current selections and returns to the menu
screen.
• To display a different tab, press [MENU] to move the blue boundary to the
menu item and then press [4]. Next use [8] and [2] to select the tab you
want, and then press [6].
• Pressing [Õ] (Continuous Shutter) 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.
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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 92.
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].
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 (Key Customize). After you do, you can select either of the functions by
pressing the [4] or [6] key.
Setting
[4]/[6] key operation
• “MF” (Manual Focus) cannot be selected.
Q*´*Á*)
AF Area
Metering
Self-timer
ISO
Specifying the Auto Focus Area (page 99)
Changes the Metering Mode (page 104)
Sets the self-timer time (page 39).
Changes the ISO Sensitivity setting (page 45).
White Balance
EV Shift
Off
Cancels [4] and [6] key assignments
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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)
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.
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• You should regard the print paper sizes suggested here as guidelines only (200 dpi
print resolution).
• Available image sizes are limited for some functions as noted below.
This image size cannot be selected when using “High Speed Night
Shot”. Selecting “16M” in another mode and then switching to “High
Speed Night Shot” will cause the image size to change to “10M”
16M
automatically.
These image sizes cannot be selected when using “High Speed CS” or
“High Speed 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 “High Speed Night Shot”, the
3:2,
16:9
image size will change to “10M” automatically.
. 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 191.
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Specifying Snapshot Image Quality (Image Quality)
Procedure
r
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 191).
Movie Image Quality Settings (Movie Quality)
Procedure
r
Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
Movie Quality
This setting can be used to configure movie image quality settings and to select 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
HD
(30 frames/second)
The aspect ratio of movies
recorded with this setting is 16:9.
Select this setting record high-
definition (HD) movies. The
aspect ratio of movies recorded
10.9 Megabits/second with this setting is 16:9.
(15, 20, 30 frames/
second)
• “HD” appears in place of “FHD”
only when you are shooting with
frame rate depends on the ART
SHOT scene type.
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Settings
(Quality
(pixels))
REC Screen Approximate Data Rate
Icon Display (Frame Rate)
Description
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)
Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO)
Procedure
r
Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * ISO
For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 45.
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Specifying the ISO Sensitivity Upper Limit (ISO High Limit)
Procedure
r
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 Sensitivity” setting (page 45).
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
Sensitivity” setting (page 45).
NOTE
“ISO High Limit” setting is ignored, and shooting is performed using the option
selected for the “ISO Sensitivity” 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 BEST
SHOT scenes 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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Zooming with Super Resolution (Zoom (SR))
Procedure
r
Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Zoom (SR)
Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area)
Procedure
r
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
• Auto Focus is disabled when “MF” (Manual Focus) is selected for the focus mode
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• 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.
Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement
(Anti Shake)
Procedure
r
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
High-level Anti Shake processing that minimizes the
effects of hand and subject movement.
This setting can be used while the recording mode is
Program Auto (except for High Speed CS) or High
Speed Anti Shake.
Strong
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.
DEMO
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