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” (=60) and choose [G].

2Customize the settings as desired (=72 85), 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 (=74) or activating the flash (if subjects are dark, =83), which may enable adequate exposure.

Movies can be recorded in [G] mode as well, by pressing the movie button. However, some FUNC. (=25) and MENU (=26) settings may be automatically adjusted for movie recording.

For details on the shooting range in [G] mode, see “Shooting Range” (=204).

Image Brightness (Exposure)

Still Images

Movies

Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of –2 to +2.

zzPress the <o> button. As you watch the screen, press the <q><r> buttons to adjust brightness, and then press the <m> button.

zzThe correction level you specified is now displayed.

zzWhen shooting movies, shoot with the exposure compensation bar displayed.

You can also shoot still images with exposure compensation bar displayed.

While recording a movie, [&] is displayed, and the exposure is locked.

You can also adjust brightness by pressing the <o> button, and then touching or dragging the bar.

Before Use

Basic Guide

Advanced Guide

Camera Basics

Auto Mode

Hybrid Auto /

Dual Capture Mode

Other Shooting

Modes

PMode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index

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