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Framing Guideline
displayed
LCD monitor OFF
LCD monitor ON
FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION
The photography mode can be set to “R• E
or W”. The mode shown on the LCD monitor
switches each time you press the “DISP” button.
Press the “DISP” button to display the framing
guideline.
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The framing guideline is not recorded on the image.
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The lines in the scene frame roughly divide the
recorded pixels into three equal parts horizontally and
vertically. When the image is printed, the resulting
print may be shifted slightly from the scene frame.

Scene

Always use the AF/AE lock to compose your
picture.
Failing to use the AF/AE lock may result in
the image being out of focus.

◆Important ◆

If the file size (image size) setting is “2”, “1”
or “4”, you can use the digital zoom. However,
this only applies when you are using the LCD
monitor to take pictures.
hDigital zoom focal distance (35 mm camera
equivalent)
2: Equivalent to approx. 108 mm-151 mm
(Max. 1.4×)
1: Equivalent to approx. 108 mm-238 mm
(Max. 2.2×)
4: Equivalent to approx. 108 mm-475 mm
(Max. 4.4×)
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You cannot use the digital zoom for recorded pixels
of “3”.
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The digital zoom cannot be used in high-sensitivity
photography.
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See P.93 for information on changing the file size
setting.
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If the image goes out of focus when you use the
zoom, press the shutter button down halfway to
refocus.
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The optical zoom is equivalent to approximately
36 mm-108 mm on a 35 mm camera.
The position of the “■” on the zoom bar indicates
the current zoom setting.
hIf the “■” is above the dividing line, the digital
zoom is being used. If it is below the line, the
optical zoom is being used.
hPress “a” or “b” to move the “■” up and down.
hWhen you switch between digital zoom and
optical zoom, the “■” stops moving briefly.
Press the button for the same direction again
to start the “■” moving and switch the zoom
setting.
Optical zoom
Digital zoom
Zoom bar display
DIGITAL ZOOM
Use this frame when you want to position your
main subject in the center of the frame or when
you want to align your shot with the horizon.
This feature provides a clear guide to the
subject size and the overall balance of the shot
so that you get exactly the shot you want.