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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
This section describes the basic procedure for recording an
image.
Recording an Image
Aiming the Camera
Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an
image. Holding the camera with one hand increases the
chance of movement, which can blur your images.
• Horizontal
• Vertical
Hold the camera
still in both
hands, with your
arms firmly
against your
sides.
When holding
the camera
vertically, make
sure that the
flash is above
the lens. Hold
the camera still
with both hands.
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IMPORTANT!
• Make sure your fingers or the strap does not block
the flash or lens.
Flash
Lens
NOTE
• Your image will be blurred if you move the camera
when pressing the shutter release button. Press the
shutter release button carefully, taking care that
there is no camera movement. This is especially
important when available lighting is low, which slows
down the shutter speed.
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Page 1: Basic Image Recording
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING This section describes the basic procedure for recording an IMPORTANT! image. • Make sure your fingers or the strap does not block the flash or lens. Flash Recording an Image Lens Aiming the Camera Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an image. -
Page 2: Recording An Lmage
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an lmage Compose the image 12 12 1600 1600 1200 1200 on the monitor NORMAL NORMAL Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in screen. accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you record are stored in the camera’s built-in memory, or to a •... -
Page 3: About The Rec Mode Monitor Screen
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING About the REC Mode Monitor Screen Recording Precautions • The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC • Never open the battery cover or place the camera onto mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The the USB cradle while the operation/flash charge lamp is actual image is recorded in accordance with the image flashing. -
Page 4: Using Zoom
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING In the REC mode, use [ ] and [ ] to change Using Zoom the digital zoom factor. You can use the digital zoom feature of your camera to [ ] : Zoom in. zoom in on the center of an image. Performing a zoom [ ] : Zoom out. -
Page 5: Using The Flash
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! Using the Flash • Zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen is Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you turned off (page 25). want to use. • Using digital zoom can cause degradation of the recorded image. - Page 6 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING I About Red-eye Reduction Record the image. Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the IMPORTANT! image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects •...
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Page 7: Flash Precautions
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Flash Precautions • The flash unit may not be able to charge when battery power is low. Low battery power is indicated by the Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you the monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fire hold the camera. -
Page 8: Recording Macro Images
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! Recording Macro Images • Selecting the macro mode causes the indicator You can select either normal or macro (close-up) recording to appear on the monitor screen. using the selector located on the left side of the camera. •... -
Page 9: Using The Self-Timer
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this: Select this setting: Using the Self-timer Specify a 10-second self-timer 10 sec The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10- Specify a 2-second self-timer 2 sec second delay of the shutter release after you press the Specify Triple Self-timer shutter release button. -
Page 10: Specifying Image Size And Quality
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Record the image. Specifying Image Size and Quality • When you press the You can specify the image size and image quality to suit shutter release button, the type of image you are recording. the self-timer lamp flashes and the shutter releases after the self- To specify the image size... -
Page 11: To Specify Image Quality
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTES To specify image quality • If you plan to make large prints of your images or otherwise use them in applications where high- In the REC mode, press [MENU]. resolution is your top priority, select the “1600 x 1200”... - Page 12 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE • Use the “Fine” setting when image quality is your top priority and file size is secondary. Conversely, use the “Economy” setting when file size is your top priority and image quality is secondary. IMPORTANT! • Actual file size depends on the type of image you record.
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Page 13: Other Recording Functions
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS This chapter describes the other powerful features and Use [ ] and [ ] to functions that are available for recording. change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) •... -
Page 14: Adjusting White Balance
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes Adjusting White Balance 0.0. The wavelengths of the light produced by various light Record the image. sources (sunlight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. -
Page 15: Adjusting White Balance Manually
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you Adjusting White Balance Manually want, and then press [SET]. Under some light sources, automatic white balance under the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, When shooting under these conditions: Select this setting: the auto white balance range (color temperature range) is... -
Page 16: Using The Bestshot Mode
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Point the camera at a white piece of paper or Using the BESTSHOT Mode similar object under the lighting conditions Selecting one of the 15 BESTSHOT scenes automatically for which you want to set the white balance, sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image. - Page 17 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS In the REC mode, press [MENU]. IMPORTANT! • Sample scene number 4 is Coupling Shot scene Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and (page 62). Sample scene number 5 is a Pre-shot then press [ ]. scene (page 64).
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Page 18: Creating Your Own Bestshot Setup
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an whose setup you image you recorded for later recall when you need it again. want to register as a Recalling a setup you save automatically sets up the BESTSHOT scene. -
Page 19: To Delete A Bestshot User Setup
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS I To delete a BESTSHOT user setup IMPORTANT! • BESTSHOT user setups are located in the camera’s built-in memory after the built-in sample scenes. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. • Note that formatting the built-in memory (page 123) deletes all BESTSHOT user setups. -
Page 20: Combining Shots Of Two People Into A Single Image (Coupling Shot)
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) • Combined The Coupling Shot mode lets you record images of two Images people and combine them into a single image. This makes it possible for you to include yourself in group images, even when there is no one else around to record the image for you. - Page 21 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use the monitor Next, use the monitor screen to compose screen to compose and record the left the right side of the side of the image. image, taking care to align the actual • The exposure, white background with the balance, zoom, and semi-transparent...
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Page 22: Recording A Subject Onto An Existing Background Image (Pre-Shot)
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Freeze the background on Recording a Subject onto an Existing the monitor screen. Background Image (Pre-shot) Pre-shot helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you. Basically, Pre-shot is a two-step process. - Page 23 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Next, use the monitor screen to compose Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and the subject with the then press [ ]. semi-transparent background shown Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ BESTSHOT”, on the monitor and then press [SET].
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Page 24: Using The Movie Mode
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Remaining capacity Use [ ] and [ ] to Using the Movie Mode select “ Movie”, You can record movies up to 60 seconds long. The EX- and then press [SET]. M20 even lets you record audio along with your movies. •... -
Page 25: Recording Audio (Ex-M20 Only)
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Recording Audio (EX-M20 Only) • The flash does not fire in the Movie mode. • The EX-M20 also records audio. Note the following Adding Audio to a Snapshot points when recording a movie. You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it. —... - Page 26 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Press the shutter release button to start audio recording. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and • The operation/flash charge lamp flashes green as then press [ ]. recording is performed. •...
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Page 27: Recording Your Voice
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording Your Voice Press the shutter release button to start voice recording. The Voice Recording Mode provides quick and easy • The remaining recording time value counts down on recording of your voice. the monitor screen and the operation/flash charge lamp flashes green as recording is performed. -
Page 28: Using The Histogram
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS I Audio Recording Precautions Using the Histogram • Keep the microphone on the You can use the [DISP] button to display a histogram on front of the camera pointed the monitor screen. The histogram lets you check exposure at the subject. - Page 29 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • When the histogram is too far IMPORTANT! to the left, it means that there • Note that the above histograms are shown for are too many dark pixels. illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to This type of histogram results achieve exactly the same shapes for particular when the overall image is...
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Page 30: Rec Mode Camera Settings
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! REC Mode Camera Settings • Increasing ISO sensitivity can cause static to appear inside an image. Select the ISO sensitivity setting Specifying ISO Sensitivity that suits your shooting needs. Use the following procedure to select the ISO sensitivity •... -
Page 31: Turning The On-Screen Grid On And Off
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off Turning Image Review On and Off You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you Image review displays an image on the monitor screen as compose images and ensure that the camera is straight soon as you record it. -
Page 32: Assigning Functions To The And Keys
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] When you want to assign this function to Select this: [ ] and [ ] keys: Keys Recording mode A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [ ] •... - Page 33 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] When you want to assign this function to Select this: [ ] and [ ] keys: Keys Recording mode A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [ ] •...
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Page 34: Specifying Power On Default Settings
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Power On Default Settings In the REC mode, press [MENU]. The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the Select the “Memory” tab, select the item you power on default settings individually for the REC mode, want to change, and then press [ ]. -
Page 35: Resetting The Camera
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Resetting the Camera Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu Reference” on page 173. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Reset”, and then press [ ].