LCD monitor brightness

Monitor brightness can be adjusted in 11 levels. Brightness can be set individually for viewfinder and direct viewing in the recording mode. Turn the mode switch to the appropriate position before opening the brightness option in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 88). Also see page 28.

Set LCD brightness

Low High

Use the left/right keys of the controller to adjust bright- ness, the monitor image changes accordingly. Press the central button of the controller to set the level.

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Auto power save

To conserve battery power, the camera will shut down if no operation is made within a certain peri- od. The length of the auto-power-save period can be changed to 1, 3, 5, or 10 minutes. When the camera is connected to a computer, the auto-power-save period is fixed at ten minutes. Auto power save is set in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 88). LCD monitor turns off after 1 minute regardless of the setup menu setting.

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Instant playback

An image can be displayed on the monitor after it is captured. When used with the continuous-advance, progressive-capture, or bracketing drive modes (p. 46), the images in the series are played back in a six-frame index display. Instant playback is activated section 1 of the setup menu (p. 88). A playback period of two or ten seconds can be selected. To cancel the playback and save the image before the end of the playback period, press the shutter-release button partway down.

Camera Notes

Single still images can be previewed immediately after being captured without instant playback active. Simply continue to hold the shutter-release button down after taking the picture to display the image. Release the shutter button to end the playback.

Lens accessory

This camera is compatible with the optional Wide-Angle Converter ZCW-300 Kit. This kit contains a 0.75X wide-angle converter, which reduces the focal length of the zoom lens’ wide-angle position giving it the equivalent of a 26mm lens on a 35mm camera.

When the converter is mounted, the lens accessory option in section 1 of the setup menu should be set to “WideConvertr.” An indicator (W) appears in the top left corner of the monitor as a warning. Refer to the converter manual for more information.

A 52 mm filter can be attached to the front of the Adapter ring ZCA-300 which is included in this kit and which also could be purchased individually. The filter cannot be used with the wide con-

verter. Vignetting may occur with an 8 mm (0.3 inch) or thicker filter ring, or when more than one filter is attached.

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