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STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS
Use this function for shots where you cannot obtain the optimum brightness (exposure), such as
shots with extremely high contrast between the subject and the background.
Exposure compensation can be set in the
Aperture-priority Auto photography modes.
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You can change the display panel by pressing "d" or "c".
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Getting the correct brightness
To obtain the optimal image brightness, adjust the amount of exposure correction according to the
brightness or darkness of the photographed image.
h When the subject is too light
Try using a – (negative) correction setting.
The picture is taken so that the entire image is
darker.
I Exposure indicator moved towards
i Backlit portraits : +2 steps to +4 steps (+0.7 EV to +1.3 EV)
i Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects : +3 steps (+1 EV)
i Shots made up predominantly of sky : +3 steps (+1 EV)
i Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds : –2 steps (–0.7 EV)
i Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of pine trees or dark foliage : –2 steps (–0.7 EV)
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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
Programmed Auto,
Shutter-priority Auto and
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Exposure Compensation
You can set the compensation value by pressing
the "
" or "
" button.
h Compensation range
–2 EV to +2 EV (13 steps in 1/3 EV increments)
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Exposure compensation cannot be used in the "
or "
" modes.
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Exposure compensation is disabled in the following
situations:
When " " (Forced Flash) or "
" (Red-Eye Reduction) mode
is used and the scene photographed is dark.
This setting is retained when the mode is switched
or the camera is switched off (the " " is displayed).
Set the exposure compensation to "0" unless
compensation is required.
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h When the subject is too dark
Try using a + (positive) correction setting.
The picture is taken so that the entire image is
brighter.
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS
You can choose from 5 flash modes according to the type of shot.
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Suppressed Flash
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If you are shooting in Suppressed Flash mode in dark conditions, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
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See P.24, 96 for information on the camera shake warning.
FLASH
Set the Power switch to "
Set the Mode dial to Still Photography mode.
Press the Flash pop-up button to pop-up the flash.
h Effective flash range (
Wide-angle: Approx. 0.3 m to 4.2 m
(1.0 ft. to 13.8 ft.)
(Approx. 0.3 m to 0.6 m (1.0 ft. to 2.0
ft.): Macro)
Telephoto: Approx. 0.6 m to 2.6 m
(2.0 ft. to 8.5 ft.)
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The flash charging time may increase if the charge remaining
in the battery is low.
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When the flash is popped up or is being used for taking
pictures, the screen may go dark due to flash charging. When
this happens, the viewfinder lamp blinks orange.
The setting changes each time you press the "
button and the last flash setting displayed is
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If you use the flash in very dusty conditions or when it is
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snowing, white dots may appear in the image due to the flash
reflecting off the dust particles or snowflakes. Try taking the
shot using Suppressed Flash mode.
The available flash modes are limited depending on
the photography mode selected (➡P.37).
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Pressing the flash down switches the camera to
Suppressed Flash mode.
Use this mode for photography using indoor lighting,
for shots taken through glass, and for photography in
venues such as theaters or at indoor sporting events
where the distance is too great for the flash to be
effective. In this situation, the white balance function
(➡P.102) operates automatically, allowing you to
take photos with natural colors that accurately
capture the effects of the ambient light.
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