Image Effects (Creative Filters)
Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.
1 Enter [
] mode.
zzSet the mode dial to [
].
2 Choose a shooting mode.
zzPress the [
] button, choose [ 
] in the menu, and then choose a shooting mode (=29).
3 Shoot.
Shooting in Vivid Colors (Super Vivid)
Still Images 
Movies
zzShots in rich, vivid colors.
Posterized Shots (Poster Effect)
Still Images 
Movies
zzShots that resemble an old poster or illustration.
●● In [
] and [
] modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results.
Shooting High-Contrast Scenes
(High Dynamic Range)
Still Images 
Movies
Three consecutive images are captured at different brightness levels each time you shoot, and the camera combines image areas with optimal brightness to create a single image. This mode can reduce the washed- out highlights and loss of detail in shadows that tend to occur in high- contrast shots.
1 Choose [
].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects (Creative Filters)” (=58) and choose [
].
2 Shoot.
zzHold the camera steady as you shoot. When you press the shutter button all the way down, the camera will take three shots and combine them.
●● Excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent you from obtaining the desired results.
●● If excessive camera shake interferes with shooting, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera (=91).
●● Any subject movement will cause images to look blurry.
●● There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes and combines the images.
●● [
] may be displayed when you press the shutter button halfway in bright conditions, which indicates that the camera will automatically optimize image brightness.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
4P Mode
5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6Playback Mode
7
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
Index
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