Still Images

Movies

Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect)

Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and below your selected area.

You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded. People and objects in the scene will move quickly during playback. Note that sound is not recorded.

1Choose [].

zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”

(=46) and choose [].

XXA white frame is displayed, indicating the image area that will not be blurred.

2Choose the area to keep in focus.

zzPress the <p> button.

zzMove the zoom lever to resize the frame, and press the <o><p> buttons to move it.

3For movies, choose the movie playback speed.

zzPress the <n> button, and then press the <q><r> buttons to choose the speed.

4Return to the shooting screen and shoot.

zzPress the <n> button to return to the shooting screen, and then shoot.

Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-Minute Clips)

Speed

Playback Time

 

Approx. 12 sec.

 

 

 

Approx. 6 sec.

 

 

 

Approx. 3 sec.

 

 

 

 

• The zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set the zoom before shooting.

•Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results.

• To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical, press the <q><r> buttons in step 2. To move the frame, press the <q><r> buttons again. To return the frame to horizontal orientation, press the <o><p> buttons.

•Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.

•Movie image quality is [] when a still image resolution of [ ] is selected and [] when a still image resolution of [] is selected (=42). These quality settings cannot be changed.

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Preliminary Notes

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Contents: Basic

Operations

Basic Guide

Advanced Guide

1

Camera Basics

2

ModeSmart Auto

3

Other Shooting

Modes

4 P Mode

5

Playback Mode

6

Setting Menu

7

Accessories

8

Appendix

Index

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