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The number of images* or the time** that you can record on a
“
Memory
Stick
”
∗
When MODE (REC MODE) is set to NORMAL.
∗∗
The maximum recording time in continuous recording.
∗∗∗
When recording 10 frames per Clip Motion file.
Remaining number of recordable images (page 94)
The remaining number of recordable images is a guideline for when MODE (REC MODE) is set
to NORMAL. The actual number of remaining images may differ depending on the recording
conditions.
Image size
Quality
Moving image
STANDARD
FINE
2048×1536
Approx. 9
Approx. 5
–
2048 (3:2)
Approx. 9
Approx. 5
–
1600×1200
Approx. 15
Approx. 8
–
1280×960
Approx. 22
Approx. 12
–
640×480
Approx. 118
Approx. 48
–
320 (HQ)
–
–
Approx. 20 sec.
320×240
–
–
Approx. 80 sec.
160×112
–
–
Approx. 320 sec.
MOBILE (80×72)
–
–
Approx. 350
NORMAL (160×120)***
–
–
Approx. 40
Tips
The size of the image is indicated by the pixel unit. The higher the number of pixels, the more
information is included. So, an image that is saved using a large number of pixels is suitable
for a large-format print and one that is saved using a smaller number of pixels is suitable for
attaching to an E-mail. Normally, an image is recorded in the ratio of four to three to fit the
monitor ratio. This camera can also record the image in the ratio of three to two to
accommodate the most common printing paper size. This is the same ratio as the one used in
photo-developing shops.
2048×1536 (4:3)
2048 (3:2)
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Various recording
Recording with the
exposure fixed (AE
LOCK)
Mode dial:
/S/A/M/SCN
Once you press AE LOCK, the
exposure, now captured, is fixed. For
instance, this function is convenient in
the following use:
Measure the exposure of the desired
portion of the subject using the spot
light-metering function and fix its
exposure value by pressing AE LOCK.
Then, recompose the picture.
1
Set the mode dial to
, S, A,
M or SCN.
2
Target the subject that has
desired exposure value, then
press AE LOCK.
The exposure is fixed and the AE-
L mark appears.
3
Target the subject you want
to record and press and hold
the shutter button halfway
down.
The focus is automatically
adjusted.
4
Press down the shutter
button.
1
2
3,4
To release AE LOCK
Carry out one of the followings:
•
Press AE LOCK again after step
2
.
•
Release your finger from the shutter
button after step
3
.
•
Press down the shutter button in step
4
.
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Recording with the
manual adjustments
Mode dial: S/A/M
Once the shutter speed is adjusted
manually, the aperture will be
automatically adjusted to the suitable
value to attain correct exposure
according to the brightness of the
subject. Using the higher shutter speed,
you can record a fast-moving subject
with its motion frozen. And using the
lower shutter speed, you can record the
flow motion of a moving subject.
1
Set the mode dial to S.
2
Select a shutter speed with
the jog dial, then press the
jog dial.
The shutter speed can be selected
from 8'' to 1/1000.
Once the aperture is adjusted manually,
the shutter speed will be automatically
adjusted to the suitable value to attain
correct exposure according to the
brightness of the subject. Selecting a
lower aperture value opens the lens iris.
Using a lower aperture value, you can
record a subject with its background
unclear. And using a higher aperture
value, you can record both the subject
and the background stand out clearly.
Shutter speed priority mode
Aperture priority mode
1
2
1
Set the mode dial to A.
2
Select an aperture value with
the jog dial, then press the
jog dial.
The aperture value can be selected
from F2 to F8.
You can manually adjust the shutter
speed and aperture values to achieve
the desired shooting condition
according to your purpose. The
exposure value appears on the LCD
screen (page 59). And you can also
adjust the aperture value and the
shutter speed value according to your
taste. 0 EV is the most suitable value
set by the camera.
1
Set the mode dial to M.
2
Select the aperture value
indication with the jog dial,
then press the jog dial.
Manual exposure mode
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2
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2,3,4,5
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Select the aperture value with
the jog dial, then press the
jog dial.
4
Select the shutter speed
value indication with the jog
dial, then press the jog dial.
5
Select the shutter speed
value with the jog dial, then
press the jog dial.
For details on available values, see
“Shutter speed priority mode” on
page 50, or “Aperture priority
mode” on page 50.
Note
If the setting is not appropriate in aperture
priority mode, shutter speed priority mode,
or manual exposure mode, the setting value
indicator on the LCD screen flashes. You
can record in this setting, we, however,
recommend that you adjust the flashed-
value again.
Records images
according to shooting
conditions (SCENE
SELECTION)
Mode dial: SCN
This camera has preset three SCENE
SELECTION modes. Each mode is
suitable for the following situations;
night scene, landscape, and portrait.
1
Set the mode dial to SET UP.
The setup screen appears.
2
Select [
] (CAMERA) with
v
/
V
, [SCENE SELECTION]
with
B
/
v
/
V
, then press
B
.
3
Select the desired setting,
then press
z
.
TWILIGHT mode
Allows you to record bright
subjects in dark places without
losing the dark atmosphere of the
surroundings. The shutter speed
becomes slower, so we
recommend that you use a tripod
to prevent shaking.
LANDSCAPE mode
Focuses only on a distant subject
to record landscapes, etc.
PORTRAIT mode
Suits for portrait recordings.
Backgrounds blurred away, and the
frontward person is sharpened.
4
Set the mode dial to SCN.
The selected setting is loaded.
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