AF (CENTER)
The camera focuses on the center of the screen.
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Advanced
Features
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AWHITE BALANCE
Change this setting when you want to take shots
with a white balance that is fixed to suit the
surroundings and lighting when the shot is taken.
In Auto mode, the correct white balance may not be
obtained for subjects such as close-ups of people’s
faces and shots taken under a special light source.
In such situations, select the correct white balance
for the light source. See P.102 for more information
on the white balance.
AUTO:Automatic adjustment
(Shooting to show the ambience of
the light source)
6:Shooting outdoors in fine weather
7:Shooting in shade
9:Shooting under “Daylight” fluorescent
lamps
0:Shooting under “Warm White”
fluorescent lamps
-:Shooting under “Cool White” fluorescent
lamps
8:Shooting in incandescent light
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When the flash fires, the white balance setting for the flash is used. To achieve particular effect, set the flash mode
to Suppressed Flash (➡P.45).
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The color tones may vary somewhat depending on the shooting conditions (light source, etc.).
HFOCUS MODE
MF (Manual Focus)
Use manual focus for subjects that are not suitable
for Auto Focus or where you want the focus fixed
for a shot.
AF AREA
You can change the position on the screen where
the camera focuses. Use this feature when you
have composed your shot using a tripod and then
want to change the focusing position.
AF (MULTI)
The camera automatically recognizes the subject in
the central area of the screen and adjusts the focus
accordingly.
CONTINUOUS AF
The camera focuses continuously on the main
subject in the AF frame.
Use this mode to photograph moving subjects.
When you select area-selection CONTINUOUS AF, AF AREA or MF (manual focus), the LCD
monitor cannot be switched off.

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

STILL IMAGE MENU
*SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY
1Use this function to take photos such as group shots
that include the photographer.
When you set the self-timer to ON, “*” appears on
the LCD monitor.
*: The shot is taken after 10 seconds.
(: The shot is taken after 2 seconds.
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The self-timer function is automatically cancelled in the
following situations.
iWhen shooting ends
iWhen the Mode dial is moved to another setting
iWhen the camera is switched to Playback mode
iWhen the camera is switched off
21Press the Shutter button down halfway to focus
on the subject.
2Without releasing the Shutter button, press the
button all the way down (fully pressed) to start
the self-timer.
3The self-timer lamp lights and then starts flashing
until the picture is taken.
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To stop the self-timer, once it has started running, press the
“BACK” button.
4A countdown is displayed on the LCD monitor
indicating the time remaining until the picture is
taken.
Self-timer mode is automatically cancelled after
each shot.
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You can also use the AF/AE lock (➡P.26).
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Take care not to stand in front of the lens when you press the
shutter button as this can prevent the correct focus or
brightness (exposure) being obtained.
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◆Using the 2-second self-timer ◆

This is useful when you have the camera on a tripod and you want to avoid camera shake.
■Self-timer Lamp Display
*Lit for 5 seconds ➡Blinking for 5 seconds
(Blinkingfor 2 seconds
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