Notes on using your camera

Shooting procedure

•This camera has two modes for shooting: the Live view mode using the LCD monitor, and the viewfinder mode using the viewfinder (OVF).

•There may be differences between an image recorded in Live view mode and an image recorded in viewfinder mode, such as exposure, white balance, or D- range optimizer, depending on the method used of metering or the exposure mode.

•In Live view mode, the recorded image may be different from the image you monitored with the LCD monitor. The difference becomes larger in the following or other cases:

–When firing the flash.

–When shooting a low-intensity subject, such as night scenery.

–When the difference of the intensity of a subject is too large.

–When attaching a Circular PL Filter.

No compensation for contents of the recording

The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or a memory card, etc.

effect by using the “Pixel mapping” function (page 154).

Black, white, red,

blue and green points

•Do not hold the camera by taking hold of the LCD monitor.

•Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight. If sunlight is focused on a nearby object, it may cause a fire. When you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap.

•Images may trail across on the LCD monitor in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. When turning on the camera in a cold location, the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark. When the camera warms up, the monitor will function normally.

•Do not press against the LCD monitor. The monitor may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction.

Back up recommendation

To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to other medium.

Notes on the LCD monitor and lens

•The LCD monitor is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD monitor. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way.

To deal with such issues that may appear in Live view mode, you may reduce the

Warning on copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

The pictures used in this manual

The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.

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