Operating instructions

Basic
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∫ Example of programme shift when
using the supplied lens
(A): Aperture value
(B): Shutter speed
1 Programme shift amount
2 Programme shift line chart
• If the exposure is not adequate when the
shutter button is pressed halfway, the
aperture value and the shutter speed on
the LCD monitor (information display
screen) turn red. The aperture value and
the shutter speed blink on the Viewfinder.
(They do not blink when the flash is
activated.)
• Programme shift is cancelled and the
camera returns to normal programme AE
mode if more than 10 seconds pass after
programme shift is activated. However,
the programme shift setting is memorised.
• Depending on the brightness of the
subject, programme shift may not be
activated.
∫ Focusing
• The focus range with auto focus is
29 cm to ¶. (when the supplied lens is
attached)
• If the distance between the camera and
the subject is beyond the focus range of
the camera, the picture may not be
properly focused even if the focus
indication lights.
• The camera will not focus on subjects
properly in the following cases.
– When there are both near and distant
subjects in a scene.
– When there is dirt or dust on glass
between the lens and the subject.
– When there are illuminated or glittering
objects around the subject.
– When taking a picture in dark places.
– When the subject is moving fast.
– When the scene has low contrast.
– When jitter occurs.
– When recording a very bright subject.
– When taking pictures of objects with a
repeated pattern e.g. the windows on a
building.
We recommend taking pictures using AF/
AE lock (P64). In dark places, the AF
assist lamp (P83) may turn on for focusing
on the subject.
• Even when the focus indication appears
and the subject is focused, it is cancelled
if you release the shutter button. Press the
shutter button halfway again.
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