Operating Instructions

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How to select a scene (P.49)
Using flash in scene modes (P.42)
Taking pictures according to the scene
‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)
Mode:
Scene Uses, Tips Notes
FIREWORKS
Take clear pictures of fireworks in the night
sky.
• Shutter speed can be set to 1/4
second or 2 seconds (if there
is a little jitter or if optical image
stabilizer is ‘OFF’). (when not
using exposure compensation)
• Main fixed settings
FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF
SENSITIVITY: ISO80
PRE AF: OFF
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
Tips
• Stand at least 10 m away.
• Tripod recommended.
BEACH
Bring out the clear blues of the sky and the
sea without darkening subject.
• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
(face detection).
• Do not touch camera with wet
hands.
• Beware of sand and sea water.
SNOW
Bring out the natural colour of snow in ski
slope and mountain scenes.
• Battery life is reduced in lower air
temperatures.
AERIAL
PHOTO
Take pictures of the view from aircraft
windows.
• Main fixed settings
FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
• Turn the camera off when
taking off or landing.
• When using the camera, follow
all instructions from the cabin
crew.
Tips
• Angle the camera towards areas of contrasting
colours when aligning the focus.
• Check that the interior of the aircraft is not
reflected in the window.
PIN HOLE
Darkens the area around the screen for a
retro effect.
• The picture quality slightly
decreases.
• The following functions are fixed.
QUALITY:
(Standard)
• The Face detection function (P.71)
may not work properly in the
darkened area around the screen.
• The following functions cannot be
used.
Extended optical zoom/DIGITAL
ZOOM/AUTO BRACKET/
MULTI ASPECT
Use ▲▼ to select the picture size and aspect
ratio, and press ‘MENU/SET’ to set.
Tips
• Focus: Max. W: 3 cm and above
Max. T : 1 m and above
(2 m and above unless max.T)
FILM
GRAIN
Produces black and white pictures with a
grainy texture.
• The picture quality slightly
decreases.
• The following functions are fixed.
QUALITY:
(Standard)
SENSITIVITY: ISO1600
• The following functions cannot be
used.
Extended optical zoom/DIGITAL
ZOOM/AUTO BRACKET/
MULTI ASPECT
Use ▲▼ to select the picture size and aspect
ratio, and press ‘MENU/SET’ to set.
Tips
• Focus: Max. W: 3 cm and above
Max. T : 1 m and above
(2 m and above unless max.T)
UNDERWATER
Achieve natural colours under water. • Always use marine case (DMW-
MCTZ7, optional).
• Self-timer: Cannot be used
AF LOCK
(focus fixed)
AF area
Tips
• For fast moving subjects, align with the AF
area and press ◄ (AF Lock).
(Press ◄ again to release.)
• If the zoom is operated after AF Lock is set,
the AF Lock setting will be cancelled and must
be set again.
•
AF Lock cannot be set if AF MODE is set to .
• Adjust red and blue levels with ‘white balance
fine adjustment’ (P.70).
• Focus: Max. W: 3 cm and above
Max. T : 1 m and above
(2 m and above unless max.T)
Scene Uses, Tips Notes