Canon PowerShot G12 Uživatelský manuál

Camera User GuideENGLISH• Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera.• Store this guide safely

Safety Precautions10• Use only the recommended battery.• Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.• Unplug the power cord periodically and wip

Changing the Metering Method100Set the focus.● Press the l button.● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to make the setting.You can change the met

Shooting with the AE Lock101Linking the Spot AE Point Frame to the AF FrameChoose .● Follow the Step above to choose .Choose [Spot AE Point].● Press

102Just as with the AE lock (p. 101), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”.Choose h (p. 77).Lock the

Shooting with Slow Synchro103You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination wi

104The ND filter reduces light intensity to 1/8 (3 stops) of the actual level, allowing for slower shutter speeds and smaller aperture values.Choose .

Setting the Aperture Value105You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate shutter speed for the

Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value106You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images.D stands for “Manual”.Set the mode

Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast)107The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or d

Using the Electronic Level108Make the setting.● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an option, then press the m button.X @ will appear o

Red-Eye Correction109Level the camera.● Adjust the camera’s tilt on the left and right sides so that the center of the electronic level turns green.Yo

Safety Precautions11CautionDenotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.• Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).Doing so

Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation110Just like with Exposure Compensation (p. 76), you can adjust the exposure ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments

111In D mode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output.Set the mode dial to D.Choose the level of flash output.● After pressing the r button, immediate

Registering Shooting Settings112You can register commonly used shooting modes and settings to your preference. To switch between registered settings,

Changing the Color and Shooting113You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on shooting conditions the image may become co

Changing the Color and Shooting114● Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors. Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to sim

Changing the Color and Shooting115Specify the target color.● Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the r button.

116Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic im

117Using Various Functions forShooting MoviesThis chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in

118You can choose between four Movie modes.Choose a Movie mode.● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose E.● Press the qr buttons

Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)119Choose the area to keep in focus.● Press the l button.● Move the zoom lever to chan

12• Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and control dial.• Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brac

120You can choose between three image quality settings.Choose the image quality setting.● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose

121You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting.Focus.● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.Lock the

122The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Functions marked with a * can be used in the same way as for still images

Editing123Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 30)You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies.Choose *.● Follow Steps 1

Editing124X Even if you move to a point other than a , only the portion from the nearest to the left will be trimmed when is chosen. Only the po

125Using Various Playback andEditing FunctionsThis chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images.• Press the 1 button to enter Playback m

126Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want.Move the zoom lever towar

127When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 136) or delete (p. 1

Viewing Images in Filtered Playback128Jump by and Images● In single image playback, press the d button, then press the op buttons to choose a jump

129You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card.Choose [Slideshow].● Press the n button to choose [Slideshow] from the 1 tab, then

13Getting StartedThis chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The l

130You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus.Press the l

131Move the zoom lever toward k.● The display will zoom in on the image. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will zoom in up to a maximum facto

Changing Image Transitions132Choose an image.● Press the opqr buttons to choose the image you want to view next.X The chosen image will be displayed i

133Using the supplied stereo AV cable (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot.Turn off the camera and TV.Connect the c

134Use the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience.Turn off the camera and

Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV135Connect the camera to the TV.● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 134 to connect the camera to the TV.Display images.●

136You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 28, 140).Choose a Selection MethodChoose [Protect]

Protecting Images137Choosing Images IndividuallyChoose [Select].● Follow Step 2 on p. 136 to choose [Select], then press the m button.Choose images.●

Protecting Images138Select RangeChoose [Select Range].● Follow Step 2 on p. 136 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button.Choose a starting im

Protecting Images139Protect images.● Press the p button to choose [Protect], then press the m button.Choose All ImagesChoose [All Images].● Follow Ste

14Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase.Remove the cover.Insert t

140You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 136) cann

Erasing All Images141Erase.● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear.● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [OK], th

142When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or

143You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 127) and process all images at once by u

Organizing Images by Category (My Category)144Choose an image.● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image.Choose a category.● Press t

Rotating Images145Choose a category.● Press the p button to choose an item, then press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose a category.Choose t

146You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file.Choose [Resize].●Press the n button to choose [Resize]

147You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file.Choose [Trimming].● Press the n button to choose [Trimming] in the 1

Adding Effects with the My Colors Function148You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 87 for details on each

149The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. A

Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)15Battery Charge IndicatorAn icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge state.

150You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files.Choose [Red-Eye Correction].● Press the n button to choose [Red-Eye Cor

151PrintingThis chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) (p. 4

152You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interfac

Printing Images153Print images.● Press the c button.X Printing will start.● If you want to print additional images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printin

154You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or during playback by pressing the c button.These selection methods comply with

155You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed togethe

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)156Choosing the Number of CopiesChoose [Select Images & Qty.].● Press the n button to choose [Select Images &am

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)157Select RangeChoose [Select Range].● In Step 1 on p. 156, choose [Select Range], then press the m button.● Follow

158You can print images added (pp. 155 – 157) to the print list by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer.Connect the camera to the p

159Customizing Camera SettingsYou can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences.The first part of this chapter explains convenient

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card16* This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand o

160You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 48).Changing SoundsYou can change each of the camera’s operation sounds

Changing Camera Settings161Changing the Start-up ScreenYou can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera.● Choose [Start-up

Changing Camera Settings162Changing the File Number AssignmentImages you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, f

Changing Camera Settings163Creating Folders by Shooting DateImages are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by

Changing Camera Settings164Setting the Screen Shut-Off TimeYou can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 53). This also works

Changing Camera Settings165Set the world time zone.● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [ World], then press the m button.● Press the q

Changing Camera Settings166Calibrating the Electronic LevelCalibrate the electronic level if you think the camera is not shooting levelly.If you use g

167If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 48).Switching the Focus SettingThe camera focuses on whatever it is aim

Changing Shooting Function Settings168Changing the Flash TimingYou can change the timing of the flash and shutter.● Choose [Flash Control], then press

Changing Shooting Function Settings169Changing the Image Display Time Right After ShootingYou can change the length of time the images display right a

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card17Insert the memory card.● Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click.● Be sure the m

Changing Shooting Function Settings170Customizing Display InformationYou can change which information is displayed by switching between custom display

Changing Shooting Function Settings171Changing the IS-Mode Settings● Choose [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to choose an option.Registering Funct

Changing Shooting Function Settings172Functions that Can be RegisteredThe functions you can register to the front dial and control dial are different

Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus (My Menu)173You can register up to 5 items from commonly used shooting menus to the tab, letting you quickly

Changing Playback Function Settings174● Press the n button.Change the order in which menu items are displayed.● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dia

175Useful InformationThis chapter introduces how to use separately sold accessories (p. 37), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and

176If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery.Turn off

Using Lenses (Sold Separately)177● After you finish, turn off the camera and unplug the power cord from the power outlet.When attaching the Tele-conve

Using Lenses (Sold Separately)178Attach the tele-converter lens.● Turn the lens in the direction of the arrow to attach it securely to the camera.Adju

179You can change the color of the ring using the separately sold Ring Accessory Kit RAK-DC-2.Remove the ring.● Be sure the camera is turned off.● Whi

Adjusting the Screen Position18Open the screen.● Open the screen ( ), and rotate it forward 180°( ).● Close the screen ( ).Can you check the number of

180You can make your flash photography even better with the use of an externally mounted flash (sold separately).• You should set the white balance to

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)181Make the setting.● Press theop buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an item, then press the qr b

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)182Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro Twin Lite MT-24EXThe Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58K, Off Cam

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)183Attach the back component of the conversion lens adapter.● Align the z mark on the back componen

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)184Attach the controller.● Attach the controller for the Macro Ring Lite or Macro Twin Lite to the

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)185Set [ND Filter] to [On].● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then pr

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)186Configuring the Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) • The maximum flash synchro shutter s

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)187*1 Fixed to [Manual].*2 1/64 for Speedlite 220EX, 270EX, 430EX II, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and M

188Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use (p. 16).When you put a prepa

Using an Eye-Fi Card189Checking Connection InformationYou can check the Eye-Fi card’s access point SSID, or connection status.Choose [Connection info]

19The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on t

190If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer

Troubleshooting191• Set the flash to h (p. 77).• Increase the ISO speed (p. 82).• Attach the camera to a tripod. Additionally, you should set the [IS

Troubleshooting192• Depending on the Shooting mode, when shooting in a high ISO speed the image may appear rough or grainy (pp. 61, 64).Eyes appear re

List of Messages That Appear on the Screen193• Depending on its capabilities, when playing movies on a computer, frames may drop or the audio may cut

List of Messages That Appear on the Screen194Protected! (p. 136)Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./Cannot play back AVI/RAW • Unsup

List of Messages That Appear on the Screen195Lens Error• This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or when using it in a locatio

196Shooting (Information Display)Information Displayed on the ScreenCOPY

Information Displayed on the Screen197* : Standard, : Held verticallyWhen shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and

Information Displayed on the Screen198Scene IconsIn A mode, the camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses

Information Displayed on the Screen199Playback (Detailed Information Display)RGB Histogram Display (p. 45)My Category (p. 143)Shooting mode (p. 200)IS

2Check if the following items are included in your camera package.If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.Usi

Setting the Date and Time20Changing the Date and TimeYou can change the current date and time settings.Display the menus.● Press the n button.Choose [

200Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeShooting modesD B M GA8FunctionExposure Compensation (p. 76)/Exposure Shift (p. 121)*1— {{{— {{ISO Speed (

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2024 Shooting MenuMenusShooting modesD B M GA8FunctionAF Frame (p. 92)Face AiAF*1{{{{{{{Tracking AF*1{{{{*4{ —FlexiZone/Center*1*5*5*5*5—*6—Digital Zo

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Menus2043 Set up Menu My Menu MenuItem Content Ref. PageMute On/Off*p. 49Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels).p. 49Sound Options Set the sounds

Menus2051 Playback Menu2 Print MenuItem Content Ref. PageSmart Shuffle Starts Smart Shuffle. p. 131Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 129Er

206• This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts.• Never place the camera close to magnets, moto

207Image SensorCamera Effective Pixels ... Approx. 10 million pixelsLensFocal Length ... 5x zoom:6.1 (W) – 30.5 (T) mm (35mm fi

Specifications208Shooting Modes ... C1, C2, M, Av, Tv, P, Auto, Low Light, Quick Shot, SCN*1, Movie*2*1 Portrait, Landscape, Kids&a

Specifications2091:1Large: 2736 x 2736Medium 1: 2112 x 2112Medium 2: 1200 x 1200Small: 480 x 4804:5Large: 2192 x 2736Medium 1: 1696 x 2112Medium 2: 96

21You can change the language that displays on the screen.Enter Playback mode.● Press the 1 button.Display the settings screen.● Press and hold the m

Specifications210Weight ... Approx. 92 g (3.6 oz.) (CB-2LZ)Approx. 85 g (3.0 oz.) (CB-2LZE) (excluding power cord)Te

211AAC Adapter Kit...37, 176Accessories ...37AE Lock ...

Index212FlexiZone (AF Frame Mode) ... 93FocusAF Frame... 25, 92AF Lock ...

Index213Power J Battery, AC Adapter KitPower Saving ...53, 163Printing ...

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22Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera.Formatting (initializi

Pressing the Shutter Button23To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully

24Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just sho

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)25XWhen the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused.Several AF frames will a

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)26• What if a flashing appears?Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image.• What

27You can view the images you have taken on the screen.Enter Playback mode.● Press the 1 button.XThe last image you took will appear.Choose an image.●

28You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image

Shooting Movies29Compose the shot.●Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving the lever toward j wil

3Test Shots and DisclaimerTake some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc.

Viewing Movies30● Do not touch the microphone while shooting.●Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button while shooting. The sound the but

Viewing Movies31Choose a movie.● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose a movie, then press the m button.XThe movie control panel will appe

32You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software incl

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing33PreparationsWindows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations.Install the Software.Win

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing34Connect the camera to the computer.● Turn off the camera.● Open the cover and insert the included inter

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing35Transfer and View Images● Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Image

36AccessoriesUsing Accessories AbroadThe battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power.If th

37The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available.Battery Charger C

Separately Sold Accessories38Speedlite Bracket SB-E2● Prevents unnatural shadows from appearing on the sides of objects when shooting from a vertical

Separately Sold Accessories39Waterproof Case WP-DC34● Use this case to take underwater shots at depths of up to 40 meters (130 ft.), or to shoot in th

4What Do You Want to Do?4● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ...24IwPAt the beach(p. 63)Against snow(p. 64)Portra

Separately Sold Accessories40Filter Adapter FA-DC58B● This adapter is required for attaching a 58 mm filter.Canon-brand Lens Filter (58 mm dia.)● Prot

41Learning MoreThis chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.2COPY

42Mode DialUse the mode dial to change the Shooting mode.Components GuideFront Dial (p. 171)Lamp (pp. 57, 68, 69, 70, 167, 168)LensZoom LeverShooting:

Components Guide43Control DialTurning the control dial allows you to perform operations such as choosing items or switching images. Except for a few o

44Switching the DisplayYou can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 196 for details on information that appears on the screen.Sho

Screen Display45Overexposure Warning during PlaybackIn “Detailed Information Display” (p. 199), overexposed areas of the image flash on the screen.His

46The indicators on the back of the camera (p. 43) will light or blink depending on the camera’s status.You can set commonly used functions using the

FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations47Choose a menu item.● Press the op buttons to choose a menu item.X The available options for the menu item appear in the

48Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ

49You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds.Muting SoundsDisplay the menu.● Press the n button.Choose [Mute].●Press the qr buttons to choo

What Do You Want to Do?51● Look at my pictures...27● Automatically play back pictur

50The screen brightness can be changed in two ways.Using the MenuDisplay the menu.● Press the n button.Choose [LCD Brightness].● Press the qr buttons

51When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings.Display the menu.● Press the n button.Choose [Reset All

52Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, or you think that the recording/reading speed o

Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)53To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated

54You can check the current time.● Press and hold the m button.X The current time appears.● If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock fu

55Shooting with CommonlyUsed FunctionsThis chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the

56You can shoot with the flash turned off.Press the r button.Choose !.● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose !, then press the m button.X

Using the Self-Timer57Choose Q.● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose Q. Immediately turn the ÷ dial to choose a delay time, then press t

58You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of approximately 20x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge

Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)59Digital Tele-ConverterThe focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.4x or appro

6Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting y

60You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check be

61You can shoot in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur.Enter mode.● Set the mode dial to .Shoot.Shooting in Low Light Conditions

62The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.Enter K mode.● Set the

Shooting in Various Conditions63V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets)● Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets,

Shooting in Various Conditions64O Take shots of foliage (Foliage)● Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in

Shooting in Various Conditions65Take posterized shots (Poster Effect)● Lets you take shots that look like an old poster or illustration.Since you may

66Use the viewfinder (p. 89) to shoot. The camera continuously adjusts the focus and exposure on the subject in the viewfinder, so you never miss a ph

Shooting in 8 Mode (Quick Shot Mode)67Settings Screen•The area visible in the viewfinder may differ slightly from the recorded image.• In aspect ratio

68The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile.Choose .● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose , then pre

69Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink.Choose .● F

Table of Contents7Shooting in Program AE ... 76Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ... 76Turning the Flash On ..

Using the Face Self-Timer70The shutter will release approximately two seconds after the camera detects a new face (p. 24). You can use this when the p

Shooting High Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range)71Join the subjects and look at the camera.X When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and sound

Shooting High Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range)72Adding Color EffectsChoose a color effect.● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose .● After pressi

73This effect fades the colors and roughens the image so that it looks like an old photograph. You can choose from 5 effect levels.Choose .● Follow St

74Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model.Choose .● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose

75Choosing Settings YourselfIn this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills.•

76You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences.AE stands for Auto Exposure.The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2.0

77You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is approximately 50 cm – 7.0 m (1.6 – 23 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j),

78You can change the width to height ratio of an image.Choose an aspect ratio.● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose .Choose a

79You can choose from the following two compression ratios (image quality): (Fine), (Normal).Choose the compression ratiosetting.● After pressing t

Table of Contents8Quickly Searching Images...126Viewing Images in Filtered Playback ...127Viewing Slide

Shooting RAW Images80Approximate Values for Paper Size (for 4:3 Aspect Ratios)● Suitable for sending images as e-mail attachments.A RAW image is raw

Shooting RAW Images81Records a JPEG image. When JPEG images are recorded, the images are processed inside the camera for optimum image quality and com

82Choose the - speed.● Turn the - dial to choose an - speed setting.X When you choose an - speed that is available for setting, the - lamp lights oran

Changing the ISO Speed83Changing the Maximum - Speed for You can set a maximum - speed of - for .Choose [ISO Auto Settings].● Press the n button

84The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions.Choose the white balance

Adjusting the White Balance85Custom White BalanceYou can adjust the white balance to the light source at the shooting location. Make sure that you set

Continuous Shooting86● Turn the ÷ or Ê dial, and adjust the correction amount for B, A, M, and G.● To reset the correction level, press the n button.●

Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)87* When in t (p. 64), AF lock (p. 97) or manual focus modes (p. 98), will change to .You can change the t

Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)88Custom ColorThe contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be

Shooting Using the Viewfinder89● The more to the right, the stronger/darker (skin tone) the effect gets, the more to the left, the weaker/lighter (ski

9• Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.• Th

90While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock.Foc

91Getting More Out of YourCameraThis chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions.• T

92You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot.Choose [AF Frame].● After pressing the n button, choose [AF Frame

Changing the AF Frame Position and Size93FlexiZone/CenterA single AF frame will be used. This is effective for focusing on a specific point.In [FlexiZ

Shooting with Servo AF94Complete the settings.● Press the button.While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue t

95Choose the subject to focus on. Even if the subject moves, it will be tracked within a certain range.Choose [Tracking AF].● Press the n button to ch

Magnifying the Focal Point96If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus.Choose [AF-Point Zoom].● Pr

Shooting with the AF Lock97The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode98● Even if the subject moves, the face frame will follow the subject within a certain range.● If a face is not detected

Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode)99Focusing roughly.● The side bar shows the MF indicator focal point and a distance display. While looking at the mag