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

Adjusting the focus area ……………………… 42

Using face detection … ……………………… 43

Detecting faces … ……………………………… 43

Taking a self-portrait shot … …………………… 44

Taking a smile shot …………………………… 44

Detecting eye blinking … ……………………… 45

Adjusting brightness and color ……………… 46

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) … ……… 46

Compensating for backlighting (ACB) … ……… 46

Changing the metering option … ……………… 47

Selecting a light source (White balance) … …… 47

Using burst modes …………………………… 49

Improving your photos … …………………… 50

Applying filter effects … ………………………… 50

Adjusting your photos … ……………………… 51