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Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings
For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
Still Images | Movies |
Shooting (Smart Auto)
1Turn the camera on.
zzPress the power button.
zzThe startup screen is displayed.
2 Enter [] mode.
zzSet the mode dial to [].
zzAim the camera at the subject. The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene.
zzIcons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are displayed in the upper right of the screen (=31).
zzFrames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are in focus.
Zoom Bar
Focus Range (approx.)
3Compose the shot.
zzTo zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward <i> (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward <j> (wide angle). (A zoom bar showing the zoom position is displayed.)
4Shoot.
Shooting Still Images
Focus.
zzPress the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus.
zzSeveral AF frames are displayed when multiple areas are in focus.
zzIf [Raise the flash] is displayed, lift the flash with your finger to prepare it for use. If you prefer not to use the flash, push it down with your finger, into the camera.
Cover
Before Use
Common Camera Operations
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1 | Camera Basics |
2 | Auto Mode |
3 | Other Shooting |
Modes | |
4 | P Mode |
5 ModeTv, Av, and M | |
6 | Playback Mode |
7 | Setting Menu |
8 | Accessories |
9 | Appendix |
Index
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