Operation Manual

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Advanced Features
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EV
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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
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Select EV in the “s” Photography mode.
Use this function for shots to get the correct
brightness (exposure), such as shots with
extremely high contrast between the subject and
the background.
h Compensation range
–2.1 EV to +1.5 EV (13 steps in 0.3 EV increments)
See P.95 for more information on EV.
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! Exposure compensation is disabled in the following
situations:
i When the flash is used in Auto or Red-eye reduction mode
i When dark scenes are shot in Forced flash mode
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
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Select Scene position in the “m” Photography
mode.
1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu
on the screen.
2Press “d ” or “c ” to select “√ ” SCENE
POSITION.
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1Press “a” or “b” to select scene.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the
selection.
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SCENE POSITION
Select Flash brightness in the “s” Photography
mode. Use this setting to change the amount of
light emitted by the flash to suit the photography
conditions or to achieve a desired effect.
h Compensation range: ±2 leveles
–0.6 EV to +0.6 EV in approx. 0.3 EV increments
(total: 5 levels selectable)
See P.95 for information on EV.
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! Depending on the type of subject and the shooting distance,
brightness adjustment may have no effect.
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FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT
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✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.37)
Scene Explanation Available flash modes
m
PORTRAIT
This is the best mode for shooting portraits. Skin tones are
shown beautifully and the overall tone is soft.
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LANDSCAPE
This is the best mode for shooting scenery in daylight and
provides crisp, clear shots of scenery such as buildings and
mountains.
Flash not available.
When the flash is popped up,
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SPORT
This is the best mode for shooting sporting events. This mode
gives priority to faster shutter speeds.
x / d
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NIGHT
This is the best mode for evening and night scenes. This mode
allows you to take shots where priority is given to slow shutter
speeds of up to 2 seconds. To avoid camera shake, always use
a tripod.
c / n
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To obtain the optimum brightness
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Adjust the exposure compensation according to the level of brightness or darkness in the image.
■ Guide to compensation
i Backlit portraits: +0.6 EV to +1.5 EV
i Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects: +0.9 EV
i Shots made up predominantly of sky: +0.9 EV
i Spotlight subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds: –0.6 EV
i Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of pine trees or dark foliage: –0.6 EV
h When the subject appears too bright,
try a negative (–) compensation setting.
This will make the overall image darker.
h When the subject appears too dark,
try a positive (+) compensation setting.
This will make the overall image brighter.