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AdvancedFeatures
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A countdown appears on the LCD monitor
indicating the time remaining until the picture is
taken.
Self-timer mode is cancelled after each shot.
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1The self-timer is used in situations where the
photographer is included in the shot.
Setting the self-timer to “ON”, “*” appears on the
LCD monitor.
In this mode, a timer runs for roughly 10 seconds
before the shutter is released.
Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to frame your
shot. Then press the Shutter button to start the self-
timer.
Beep
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*SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY

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The self-timer setting is cancelled in the following situations.
iWhen shooting ends
iWhen the camera is changed to“a” or “s” mode
iWhen the camera is set to Playback mode
iWhen the camera is turned off
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Do not stand in front of the lens when pressing the Shutter
button. The image may not be in focus or get correct
brightness (exposure).
The self-timer lamp lights steadily for roughly 5
seconds and then blinks for another 5 seconds,
after which the picture is taken.
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To stop the self-timer, once it has started running, press the
“DISP/BACK” button.
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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION

1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu
on the LCD monitor.
2Press “d” or “c” to select the menu item and
“a” or “b” to change the setting.
3Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the
selection.
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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU (Important. Please read.)

STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
2When you enable the setting, an icon appears in
the top-left corner of the LCD monitor.
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The settings available in the menu screen vary depending on
the Still photography mode.

qShooting mode ➡P.28, 40

Specify “
a
” Auto, “
s
” Manual or “
r
” Movie.

yQuality ➡P.26

Set the size of the recorded image when the
picture is taken. The size set is matched to the
intended use of the print size.

DEV ➡P.29

Set when the correct exposure cannot be obtained.

*Self-timer ➡P.27

Use this setting for taking pictures such as group
shots where the photographer is included in the
shot.

AWhite balance ➡P.29

Change this setting to take a picture with the white
balance fixed for the surroundings and lighting
when the picture is taken.
Choose from 5 settings. Using the table below as a
guide, select the setting that best suits the aims.

yQUALITY SETTINGS IN STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

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The numbers to the right of each setting show the number of
available frames.
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When changing the quality setting, the number of available
frames also changes (➡P.79).
Printing at A4 or A5 size or printing part of the image cropped at A6 size.
For better image quality, select “F”.
Quality mode
3F, 3N (2016 × 1512)
Printing at A5 or A6 size.
2(1600 × 1200)
Printing at A6 size.
1(1280 × 960)
For an image attached to E-mail or used on a website.
`(640 × 480)
Sample Uses