Extended functions
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Shooting modes
Using the Object Highlight mode
Object Highlight mode makes the subject more distinguishable by
adjusting the depth of field.
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In Shooting mode, press [ ].
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Select Scene → Object Highlight.
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Position the camera according to the optimum distance
displayed on the screen.
• The optimum distance will vary, based on the zoom ratio you
use.
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Press [ ].
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Select Shooting → Object Highlight Effect.
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Select an option to adjust Blur or Tone.
• Blur: The higher the value, the more intense the blur effect in
the photo.
• Tone: The higher the value, the brighter the photo.
Object Highlight Effect
Blur
Tone
Back Move
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Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
• When the camera can apply the object highlight effect,
() will appear.
• When the camera cannot apply the object highlight effect,
() will appear. If this occurs, adjust the distance from the
camera to the subject.
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Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
•Available resolutions in Object Highlight mode are ( ).
•If the shooting distance is not within the optimum range, you can
capture a photo but the object highlight effect will not be applied.
•The object highlight effect cannot be used in dark places.
•The object highlight effect cannot be used with the optical zoom at
3X or higher.
•Digital zoom is not available in Object Highlight mode.
•Use a tripod to prevent camera shake as the camera captures 2
consecutive photos to apply the effect.
•The subject and the background should have a significant contrast
in color.
•Subjects should be positioned far away from the background for the
greatest effect.