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tMemo

Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity in [2. Sensitivity Steps] of the E1 menu (default setting: 1 EV Step).

Captured images may show more noise if a higher sensitivity is set. You can reduce image noise by using [High-ISO NR] of the A2 menu.

Applies Noise Reduction at optimally Auto calculated levels throughout ISO range.

(Default setting)

Low/ Applies Noise Reduction at constant chosen High level throughout ISO range.

AE Metering

v/A1

 

 

Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure.

Set in the control panel or [AE Metering] of the A1 menu.

 

 

The sensor meters the brightness in multiple

 

 

different zones. (Default setting)

 

Multi-

In backlit locations, this mode automatically

A

adjusts exposure.

 

segment

In [4. Link AE and AF Point] of the E1 menu,

 

 

you can link the exposure and AF point in the

 

 

focusing area.

 

 

 

 

 

Metering is weighted at the center of the

 

Center-

sensor.

B

The sensitivity increases at the center and no

 

weighted

automatic adjustment is performed even

 

 

during backlit scenes.

 

 

 

C Spot

The brightness is measured only within a

limited area at the center of the sensor.

 

 

Useful when the subject is small.

 

 

 

Using the Built-in Flash

 

 

 

 

 

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1 Press C in standby mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Use CDto select an item.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto Flash Discharge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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OK OK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

Auto Flash

Automatically measures the ambient light

 

 

 

 

Discharge

and determines whether to use the flash.

 

 

 

 

Auto Flash

Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye

 

 

 

 

 

B +Red-eye

reduction before an automatic flash.

 

 

 

 

Reduction

 

 

 

C

Flash On

Discharges a flash for each picture.

 

 

 

 

Flash On

Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye

 

 

 

 

 

D +Red-eye

 

 

 

 

 

reduction before the main flash.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reduction

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slow-

Sets to a slow shutter speed.

 

 

 

 

 

E speed

Use this when shooting a portrait with

 

 

 

 

Sync

the sunset in the background.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slow-speed

Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye

 

 

 

 

 

F Sync+Red-

reduction before the main flash is

 

 

 

 

 

 

eye

discharged with Slow-speed Sync.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trailing

Discharges a flash immediately before

 

 

 

H

closing the shutter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G

Curtain

Sets to a slow shutter speed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sync

Captures moving objects as if they are

 

 

 

 

 

leaving a light trail behind them.

 

 

 

 

 

J Flash Off

The flash is deactivated.