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FLASH (FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT)
This mode can be selected in the “W”
photography mode.
Flash brightness adjustment allows you to
change only the amount of light emitted by the
flash to suit the photography conditions or to
achieve a desired effect.
hAdjustment range:
–0.6 to +0.6 EV (5steps: 0.3 EV increments)
See P.130 for more information on EV.
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Depending on the subject and the shooting distance,
adjusting the flash brightness may have little or no
effect.
This mode can be selected in the “W”
photography mode.
Use this setting to soften or emphasize outlines
or to adjust the image quality.
h3 levels of sharpness are available
HARD : Emphasizes the outlines.
Best for shots of subjects such as
buildings or text where you want
sharp images.
NORMAL: Best for ordinary photography.
Provides edge sharpness that is
ideal for ordinary shots.
SOFT : Softens the outlines.
Best for shots of subjects such as
people, where a softer image is
desirable.
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
KSHARPNESS
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
✽Displaying the menus (➡P.50)
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
aWHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE)
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
✽ When the flash fires, the white balance set for the
flash is used. To achieve a particular desired effect,
set the flash mode to Suppressed Flash (➡P.36).
This mode can be selected in the “W” photography
mode.
Change the white balance setting when you
want to take a picture with the white balance
fixed for the surroundings and lighting when the
picture 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.130 for information on the white balance.