Still Images | Movies |
Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)
You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style.
1Enter [G] mode.
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” (=45) and choose [G].
2Customize the settings as desired (=55 – 65), and then shoot.
• If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. In this case, try adjusting the ISO speed (=56) or activating the flash (if subjects are dark, =64), which may enable adequate exposure.
•Movies can be recorded in [G] mode as well, by pressing the movie button. However, some <H> and <n> settings may be automatically adjusted for movie recording.
•For details on the shooting range in [G] mode, see Shooting Range (=142).
Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Still Images | Movies |
Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in
zzPress the <o> button. As you watch the screen, press the <q><r> buttons to adjust brightness, and then press the <o> button again when finished.
XXThe correction level you specified is now
displayed.
| zzWhen shooting movies, shoot with the | |
Exposure Compensation Bar | exposure compensation bar displayed. | |
zzWhen shooting still images, press the | ||
| ||
| <m> button to display the set exposure |
compensation amount, and then shoot.
• You can also shoot still images with exposure compensation bar displayed.
• While recording a movie, [&] is displayed, and the exposure is locked.
Still Images
Locking Image Brightness/Exposure (AE Lock)
Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and exposure separately.
1Deactivate the flash (=37).
2 Lock the exposure.
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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 | |
7 | Setting Menu |
8 | Accessories |
9 | Appendix |
Index
zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the <o> button.
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