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 … ……………………… 38

Preventing red-eye … ……………………… 38

Using the flash … …………………………… 38

Adjusting the ISO speed … ………………… 39

Changing the camera’s focus … …………… 40

Using macro ………………………………… 40

Using auto focus … ………………………… 40

Adjusting the focus area … ………………… 41

Using face detection … ……………………… 42

Detecting faces ……………………………… 42

Taking a self-portrait shot …………………… 43

Taking a smile shot … ……………………… 43

Detecting eye blinking … …………………… 44

Adjusting brightness and color ……………… 45

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) … …… 45

Compensating for backlighting (ACB) … …… 45

Changing the metering option … …………… 46

Selecting a light source (White balance) … … 46 Using burst modes …………………………… 48

Improving your photos … …………………… 49

Applying photo styles … …………………… 49

Adjusting your photos … …………………… 50