Shooting options

Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.

Selecting a resolution and quality ………… 36

Selecting a resolution … …………………… 36

Selecting image quality ……………………… 36

Using the timer ……………………………… 37

Shooting in the dark … ……………………… 39

Preventing red-eye … ……………………… 39

Using the flash … …………………………… 39

Adjusting the ISO speed … ………………… 40

Changing the camera’s focus … …………… 41

Using macro ………………………………… 41

Using auto focus … ………………………… 41

Using tracking auto focus …………………… 42

Adjusting the focus area … ………………… 43

Using face detection … ……………………… 44

Detecting faces ……………………………… 44

Taking a self-portrait shot …………………… 45

Taking a smile shot … ……………………… 45

Detecting eye blinking … …………………… 46

Adjusting brightness and color ……………… 47

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) … …… 47

Compensating for backlighting (ACB) … …… 47

Changing the metering option … …………… 48

Selecting a light source (White balance) … … 48 Using burst modes …………………………… 50

Improving your photos … …………………… 51

Applying photo styles … …………………… 51

Adjusting your photos … …………………… 52