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3 Using live view
Functions and operations available only during live view will be explained.
Activating live view......................................................................................................... 37
Functions available during live view .............................................................. 37
The live view mechanism .............................................................................. 38
Taking a picture using live view...................................................................................... 39
AF operation during live view ........................................................................ 40
Using the face detection function................................................................................... 41
Taking a picture using manual focus.............................................................................. 42
Switching the information display................................................................................... 42
Taking a picture while comparing the effect ................................................................... 43
Enlarged display operation ............................................................................................ 43
Panorama shooting........................................................................................................ 44
4 Exposure
Describes functions related to exposure, which is important for shooting. These functions
are for determining the aperture value, shutter speed, and other settings by measuring the
brightness in the picture.
Program shooting........................................................................................................... 45
Aperture priority shooting............................................................................................... 46
Shutter priority shooting ................................................................................................. 47
Manual shooting............................................................................................................. 48
Bulb shooting ................................................................................................ 49
Preview function............................................................................................................. 49
Changing the metering mode......................................................................................... 50
Exposure compensation ................................................................................................ 51
AE lock........................................................................................................................... 52
AE bracketing................................................................................................................. 52
ISO sensitivity setting..................................................................................................... 53
5 Focusing and shooting functions
Describes the optimal focusing methods according to the subject and shooting conditions.
AF mode selection ......................................................................................................... 54
S-AF (single AF)............................................................................................ 54
C-AF (continuous AF) ................................................................................... 55
MF (manual focus) ........................................................................................ 55
Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) ........................ 55
Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF) ........................ 56
AF target selection ......................................................................................................... 56
Focus lock - If correct focus cannot be obtained........................................................... 57
Sequential shooting ....................................................................................................... 58
Self-timer shooting ......................................................................................................... 59
Remote control shooting ................................................................................................ 60
Anti-shock ...................................................................................................................... 61
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