Shooting modes

Using the Program mode

In the Program mode, you can set various options except the shutter speed and aperture value, which the camera sets automatically.

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In Shooting mode, press [

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2

Select Program.

 

3

Set options.

 

 

(For a list of options, refer to “Shooting options”.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus.

5 Press [Shutter] to take the photo.

Recording a video

In Movie mode, you can record high-definition videos in 1280 X 720 HQ resolution. You can record up to 2 GB (approximately 9 minutes) at 1280 X 720 HQ resolution and the camera saves recorded videos as MJPEG files.

Some memory cards may not support high definition recording. If this occurs, set a lower resolution. (p. 36)

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In Shooting mode, press [

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2

Select Movie.

 

 

3

Press [

].

 

4

Select Movie → Frame Rate → a frame rate (the

 

number of frames per second).

 

•As the frame rate increases, action appears more natural, but the file size also increases.

•60 FPS is available only when you set the video resolution to 320 X 240.

•The zoom ratio and angle of view might decrease when shooting video.

•24 FPS is available only when you set the video resolution to 1280 X 720 HQ.

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