Recording images (advanced)
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Taking Pictures using Spot ModeWhen this mode is selected, both the focus
and the exposure will be adjusted to spot on a
limited area. This is suitable when you take
pictures in delicate light conditions and intend
to take a picture of a specific area.
[Preparation]
• Set the mode dial
except for [
]
/[
]/[ ].
(P22)
1
Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [SPOT MODE].
3Press 2/1 to select [ON].
4Press the [MENU] button.
• The menu will disappear.
• The spot AF area
1
and spot metering
target
2
appears.
5Center the subject in the spot AF
area.
6Take a picture.
• The recording method is the same as in
“Taking Pictures”. (P25)
• When the subject is dark, the focus may not be adjusted properl y.
• Background may become dark or whitish depending on the subject which is being set to the
appropriate exposure in the spot AF area.
• If the subject is out of the spot AF area, use the AF/AE lock. (P47)
6
1,4 2,3
REC
1/3
SETUP
SPOT MODE
1600
PICT.SIZE
QUALITY
W.BALANCE
SELECT SET EXIT
MENU
2,3
4
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