BASIC RECORDING

This section covers the basic operation of this camera. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the operations in this section before moving on to the other sections in the manual.

Turn on the camera. Set the mode switch to a recording position.

Handling the camera

While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the body with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily. Take care not to cover the lens with your fingers or the strap.

Recording images automatically

Turn the exposure-mode dial to the auto-recording position (1); all camera operations are now fully automatic. The autofocus, exposure, and imaging systems will work together to bring beautiful results effortlessly.

 

While many of the camera’s systems in this mode are automatic. The flash

 

mode (p. 26) and drive mode (p. 45) can also be changed. Image size and

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quality can be set on the auto-recording menu (p. 44, 51-52).

 

Metering mode

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Multi-segment (fixed)

Camera sensitivity (ISO)

–

Auto (fixed)

Flash mode

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Autoflash (can be changed*)

Focus area

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Wide focus area (can be changed*)

Focus control

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Autofocus - single-shot AF (fixed**)

Drive mode

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Single-frame advance (can be changed*)

Color mode

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Natural Color (fixed)

Using the zoom lens

Zoom scale

The zoom lever controls the lens (1). Pressing the right (T) side of the lever will zoom in to the telephoto position of the lens. Pressing the left (W) side of the lever will zoom out to the wide-angle position.

After zooming, the zoom scale is dis-

1played briefly. If the digital zoom (p. 53) is active, the yellow section of the scale

indicates the digital-zoom range.

White balance – Auto (fixed)

* Changes to the flash mode, focus area, or drive mode are reset when the exposure-mode dial is turned to another position.

**When the sports action subject program is selected with Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection (p. 23), the camera continues to focus when the shutter-release button is held partway down (continuous AF).

Camera notes

The camera uses the exposure system to control the brightness of the live monitor image. This is achieved by varying the CCD sensitivity and controlling the aperture. The aperture can sometimes be heard stopping down or opening up with changes in subject brightness.

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