Help Guide

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Index
Appendix
Errors and Warnings
Troubleshooting
Settings
Playback
Shooting
Setup and Basics
Learning About the Camera
Accessories
Wireless Features
Wireless Features/Accessories
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock)
● AE: Auto Exposure
● After the exposure is locked, you can adjust the combination of shutter
speed and aperture value by turning the
dial (Program Shift).
● In
, , , or mode, an exposure value is displayed based on
the time set in [Metering timer] on the [ 3] tab.
Changing the Metering Method
● With [ ], the exposure is locked at the level determined when you
press the shutter button halfway. With [ ], [ ], or [ ], the exposure
is not locked then but determined the moment you shoot.
● You can also set the metering method by choosing [
3] tab →
[Metering mode].
Changing the ISO Speed
● Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess,
there may be a greater risk of subject and camera shake in some
shooting conditions.
● Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which
may reduce subject and camera shake and increase the ash range.
However, shots may look grainy.
● You can also adjust the ISO speed by pressing the
button.
● You can also adjust the ISO speed by choosing [
2] tab →
[ ISO speed settings] → [ISO speed].
Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast
(Auto Lighting Optimizer)
● Correct brightness and contrast automatically to avoid images that are
too dark or have too little or too much contrast.
● This feature may increase noise under some shooting conditions.
● When the effect of Auto Lighting Optimizer is too strong and images
become too bright, set it to [
] or [ ].
● Images may still be bright or the effect of exposure compensation may
be weak under a setting other than [
] if you use a darker setting for
exposure compensation or ash exposure compensation. For shots at
your specied brightness, set this feature to [ ].
● You can also congure auto correction of brightness and contrast by
choosing [
2] tab → [Auto Lighting Optimizer].
● Fewer continuous shots may be available when this setting is set to
[
].
Shooting Bright Subjects (Highlight Tone Priority)
● Setting highlight tone priority to [D+] or [D+2] will prevent you from
setting ISO speeds lower than 160. Auto Lighting Optimizer is also set
to [ ] and cannot be changed, in this case.
● Under some shooting conditions, images may not look as expected
even if you choose [D+2].