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Taking Pictures Underwater
This camera complies with JIS waterproof grade 8 and can be used to take
pictures at a depth of 12 m continuously for 2 hours. In addition, this camera
complies with JIS dustproof grade 6 (IP68).
1
Use the four-way controller (
2345
) to select
(Underwater)/
(Underwater Movie) from the Capture Mode
Palette.
2
Press the
4
button.
The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture mode.
3
Press the shutter release button to take a picture.
If you selected
, the picture is taken.
If you selected
, recording starts. You can continue recording until the
recorded movie time reaches 25 minutes. To stop recording, press the shutter
release button fully. Perform the same steps as
C
(Movie) mode to record
movies.
Taking Underwater Pictures (Underwater Mode/
Underwater Movie Mode)
Use the Underwater mode to take underwater still pictures that capture the
blueness of the sea.
Use the Underwater Movie mode to record movies underwater.
Recording Movies
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• Before taking pictures underwater, make sure that there is no dirt or sand
on the waterproof seal of the battery/card and terminal covers and check
that the covers are securely locked.
• Before opening the battery/card and terminal covers after using the camera
underwater, make sure that there is no water, dirt, or sand on the covers or
anywhere else on the camera. Wipe the camera before opening the covers.
• When shooting in
(Underwater Movie) mode, use SD Speed Class 4
or higher cards.
Regarding Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shockproof Design
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• When the Focus Mode is set to
\
, you can adjust the focus before
recording starts and during recording.
• Optical and digital zoom can be used in
mode before recording starts.
Digital zoom can also be used during recording.
