2Compose the shot and shoot. zzAfter one shot, AE is unlocked and [ ] is
no longer displayed.
• AE: Auto Exposure
• After the exposure is locked, you can adjust the combination of shutter speed and aperture value by turning the <5> dial (Program Shift).
Still Images
Changing the Metering MethodAdjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows.
zzPress the <m> button, choose [
] in the menu, and choose the desired option (=23).
zzThe option you configured is now
displayed.
Evaluative | For typical shooting conditions, including backlit shots. | |||||
Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions. | ||||||
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Center | Determines the average brightness of light across the entire | |||||
image area, calculated by treating brightness in the central area | ||||||
Weighted Avg. | ||||||
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Spot | Metering restricted to within the [ |
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displayed in the center of the screen. | ||||||
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Still Images
Changing the ISO SpeedzzPress the <o> button, choose an option (either press the <o><p> buttons or turn the <5> dial), and then press the <m> button.
zzThe option you configured is now displayed.
Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and conditions.
| Low | For shooting outdoors in fair weather. | ||
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| For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at twilight. | |
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High | ||||
| For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms. | |||
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• To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is set to [
], press the shutter button halfway.
•Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject blurriness in some shooting conditions.
•Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which may reduce subject blurriness and increase the flash range. However, shots may look grainy.
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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