Still Images

Movies

Shooting with the AF Lock

The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.

1 Lock the focus.

zzWith the shutter button pressed halfway, press the <q> button.

XXThe focus is now locked, and [%] is displayed.

zzTo unlock the focus, release the shutter button and press the <q> button again. In this case, [%] is no longer displayed.

2 Compose the shot and shoot.

Still Images

Flash

Changing the Flash Mode

You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene.

zzPress the <r> button, press the <q><r> buttons to choose a flash mode, and then press the <m> button.

XXThe option you configured is now displayed.

[ ] Auto

The flash fires automatically in low-light conditions.

[h] On

You can have the flash fire for each shot. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” (=119).

[Z] Slow Synchro

With this option, the flash fires to increase the brightness of the main subject (such as people) while the camera shoots at a slow shutter speed to increase the brightness of the background that is out of the flash range.

• Even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.

•Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake.

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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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