Still Images | Movies |
Changing the Focus Setting
You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed. Instead, you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the shutter button halfway.
zzPress the <n> button, choose [Continuous AF] on the [4] tab, and then choose [Off] (=35).
Helps avoid missing sudden photo On opportunities, because the camera
constantly focuses on subjects until you press the shutter button halfway.
Off | Conserves battery power, because the | |
| camera does not focus constantly. | |
| Still Images | Movies |
Shooting with the AF Lock
The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.
1 Lock the focus.
zzWith the shutter button pressed halfway, press the <q> button.
XXThe focus is now locked, and [f] and the MF indicator are displayed.
zzTo unlock the focus, after you release the shutter button, press the <q> button again and choose [
] (either press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial).
2Compose the shot and shoot.
Flash
Still Images
Activating Flash
You can have the flash fire for each shot. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” (=191).
Configure the setting.
zzPress the <r> button, choose [h] (either press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial), and then press the <m> button.
XXIf the flash is down, it will be raised automatically.
Still Images
Shooting with Slow Synchro
With this option, the flash fires to increase the brightness of the main subject (such as people) while the camera shoots at a slow shutter speed to increase the brightness of the background that is out of the flash range.
For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” (=191).
1Configure the setting.
zzPress the <r> button, choose [Z] (either press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial), and then press the <m> button.
XXIf the flash is down, it will be raised automatically.
XXOnce the setting is complete, [Z] is displayed.
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Contents: Basic
Operations
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1 | Camera Basics |
2 | Using GPS |
Function | |
3 | Auto Mode/ |
Hybrid Auto Mode | |
4 | Other Shooting |
Modes | |
5 P Mode | |
6 | ModeTv, Av, and M |
7 | Playback Mode |
8 | |
9 | Setting Menu |
10 | Accessories |
11 | Appendix |
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