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 steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects (Creative Filters)” (=45) and choose [].

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

2Choose the area to keep in focus.

zzPress the <l> 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 choose the speed by pressing the <q><r> buttons or turning the <5> dial.

4 Return to the shooting screen and 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 (from horizontal to vertical or vice-versa), press the <m> button in step 2. You can move the frame in vertical orientation by pressing the <q><r> buttons.

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

Movie image quality is [] at an aspect ratio of [] and [] at an aspect ratio of [] (=36). These quality settings cannot be changed.

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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

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

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