●● The camera does not zoom out automatically while [] is displayed around a detected face, even if you move the camera.

●● When the feature described in “Auto Zooming to Keep Faces at a Constant Size” is deactivated, [] is displayed around a detected face, and the camera automatically zooms out when moved.

●● Zooming is not possible while the shutter button is pressed halfway.

●● To deactivate this feature and use only the feature described in “Auto Zooming to Keep Faces at a Constant Size”, choose MENU (=27) > [] tab > [Auto Settings] > [Seek Assist] > [Off].

Using the Self-Timer

 Still Images   Movies

With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button.

1 Configure the setting.

●●Press the [] button, choose [] in the menu, and then choose [] (=26).

●●Once the setting is complete, [] is displayed.

2 Shoot.

●●For Still Images: Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, and then press it all the way down.

●●For Movies: Press the movie button.

●●Once you start the self-timer, the lamp will blink and the camera will play a self- timer sound.

●●Two seconds before the shot, the blinking and sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.)

●●To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the

[] button.

●●To restore the original setting, choose [] in step 1.

Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake

 Still Images   Movies

This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are pressing the shutter button, it will not affect your shot.

●●Follow step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer” (=39) and choose [].

●●Once the setting is complete, [] is displayed.

●●Follow step 2 in “Using the Self-Timer” (=39) to shoot.

Before Use

Basic Guide

Advanced Guide

1 Camera Basics

2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode

3 Other Shooting Modes

4 P Mode

5 Tv, Av, and M Mode

6 Playback Mode

7 Setting Menu

8 Accessories

9 Appendix

Index

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