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Red-Eye Reduction
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.
≥ The flash is activated 2 times.
≥ The red-eye phenomenon tends to appear in certain recording conditions and more with
some people than with others.
≥ When faces are detected in the Intelligent Auto Mode, the Red-Eye Reduction is set to on.
Self-timer
This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
Each time the
icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following
order:
Ø10 (Records after 10 seconds) # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds) # setting canceled
≥ When you press the
is recorded. After recording, the Self-timer is canceled.
≥ In Auto Focus Mode, if the
focuses on the subject when the button is pressed halfway. If the
fully all at once, the lens focuses on the subject just before recording.
To stop the timer midway through
Press the MENU button.
≥ Setting the Self-timer to Ø2 is a good way to prevent image shake when the
pressed while using a tripod etc.
Intelligent exposure
This brightens dark areas so the image can be recorded clearly.
≥ If there are extremely dark parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
Backlight compensation
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.
Soft skin mode
This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance.
This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up.
≥ If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will
also be smoothed.
≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
≥ If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case,
cancel Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.
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button, Ø10 or Ø2 flashes for the set period before a still picture
button is pressed halfway once and then fully, the lens
button is pressed
button is
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