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Digital zoom function
This camera has a digital zoom function.
Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to function when
zoom exceeds 3
×
.
Using digital zoom
•
The maximum zoom magnification is 6
×
.
•
Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. When digital zoom is not
necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the setup settings (page 69).
Notes
•
Digital zoom does not work for moving images.
•
Use the LCD screen when using digital zoom function. Digitally zoomed images do not appear
in the finder.
•
The AF frame (page 85) does not appear on the LCD screen.
When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded about 10 seconds after
you press the shutter button.
Clear the menu (page 40), then press the control button
V
(
). The
(self-timer)
indicator appears on the LCD screen, and about 10 seconds after you press the shutter
button, the subject is recorded. The self-timer lamp flashes and the beep sounds after
you press the shutter button until the shutter is released. To cancel the self-timer
recording, press the control button
V
(
) again.
Using the self-timer
The T side of the bar shows the
digital zooming zone.
Control button
Shutter button
Self-timer lamp
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The factory setting is auto (no indicator). In this mode, the flash automatically
strobes when the surroundings is dark. To change the flash mode, clear the menu
(page 40), then press the
control button
v
(
) repeatedly so that the flash mode
indicator appears on the LCD screen.
Each time you press the control button
v
( ), the indicator changes as follows.
(No indicator)
t
t
t
(No indicator)
Forced flash:
The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding brightness.
No flash:
The flash does not strobe.
You can change the brightness of the flash with [ ±] (FLASH LEVEL) in the menu
settings (page 42).
To reduce the red-eye phenomenon
Set [RED EYE REDUCTION] to [ON] in the setup settings, the flash strobes before
recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (page 69). When [ON] is selected and
the mode dial is set to
or
,
appears on the LCD screen.
Notes
•
When [ISO] is set to [AUTO] in the menu settings, the recommended shooting distance using
the built-in flash is 0.3 m to 2.0 m (11 13/16 inches to 6 feet 6 3/4 inches). When it is not set to
[AUTO], the flash may be ineffective even if the flash level is changed.
•
Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the
distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.
•
The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location.
•
While charging the flash, the
/CHG lamp flashes. After the charging is complete, the lamp
goes out.
•
The flash does not function when recording moving images (excluding Clip Motion).
•
When you record images in a dark place with the camera set to
(no flash), the shutter speed
becomes slow, so using a tripod is recommended to prevent shaking.
Recording images with the flash
Control button
v
(
)
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The AF illuminator is fill light to focus on a subject easily under dark conditions. Set
[AF ILLUMINATOR] (page 69) to [ON] in the setup settings,
appears on the
LCD screen and the AF illuminator emits light when the shutter button is pressed
halfway. It keeps emitting light until the focus is locked.
Notes
•
If AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast,
focus will not be achieved. (Approximate distance up to 2.0 m (6 feet 6 3/4 inches) is
recommended.)
•
In TWILIGHT mode (page 47), the AF illuminator will emit only when the flash mode is set to
(Forced flash).
•
Focus is achieved as long as AF illuminator light reaches to the subject even if its light is
slightly out of the middle position of the subject.
•
The AF illuminator is a very bright light. Although it is safe to use, avoid shining it directly into
someone’s eyes at a close distance.
Recording images with the AF illuminator
AF illuminator
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Recording moving images
Moving images are recorded in MPEG format (page 38).
To record moving images, press the POWER button to turn on the power and insert a
“Memory Stick.”
1
Set the mode dial to SET UP.
2
Select [
] (CAMERA) with
v
/
V
on the
control button, then press
B
.
3
Select [MOVING IMAGE] with
v
/
V
on the
control button, then press
B
.
4
Select [MPEG MOVIE] with
v
/
V
on the
control button, then press the center
z
.
5
Set the mode dial to
.
POWER
DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF
CAMERA
MOVING IMAGE:
DATE/TIME:
DIGITAL ZOOM:
RED EYE REDUCTION:
AF ILLUMINATOR:
MPEG MOVIE
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
PAGE SELECT
MPEG MOVIE
CLIP MOTION
CAMERA
MO
MOVING IMA
VING IMAGE:
GE:
DATE/TIME:
DIGITAL ZOOM:
RED EYE REDUCTION:
AF ILLUMINATOR:
OK
CAMERA
MOVING IMAGE:
DATE/TIME:
DIGITAL ZOOM:
RED EYE REDUCTION:
AF ILLUMINATOR:
MPEG MOVIE
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
PAGE SELECT
