Changing A(Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu)

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The following options can be set when shooting in A (auto) mode (A24).

Image mode

A47

 

 

Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at which images are saved. This setting can be changed when using any shooting mode.

White balance

A49

In order to make the colors in images appear as they do to the eye, set white

balance to suit the light source.

 

 

 

Metering

A51

Choose how the camera meters exposure.

 

 

 

ISO sensitivity

A52

Set the ISO sensitivity to suit the brightness of the subject.

 

 

 

AF area mode

A53

Choose how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.

 

 

 

Autofocus mode

A60

Choose how the camera focuses.

 

Displaying the Shooting Menu

Rotate the mode dial to A (auto) mode (A45). Press the dbutton to display the shooting menu.

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Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Metering

ISO sensitivity

AF area mode

Autofocus mode

Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (A11).

To exit the shooting menu, press the dbutton.

BCamera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

46Some functions cannot be enabled in conjunction with others (A87).

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