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Setting the distance
to the subject
Mode dial:
/S/A/M/SCN/
Normally the focus is automatically
adjusted. This function is useful when
the auto focus does not work well such
as in dark places.
To reactivate auto focusing
Press FOCUS again and the focal point
information disappears.
Notes
•
Focal point information may not
completely show the correct distance. Use
the information as a guide.
•
The focus preset does not work properly
when attaching a conversion lens.
•
If you shoot a subject within 0.5 m
(19 3/4 inches) with the zoom is set to the
T side, you may not get a clear focus. In
such cases, the focal point information
flashes. Press the zoom W button until the
indicator stops flashing.
Recording images in
macro
Mode dial:
/S/A/M/SCN/
The macro recording is used when
zooming up a little subject, such as
flowers, insects.
To return to normal
recording mode
Press the control button
B
(
) again.
The
indicator disappears.
Note
You cannot record images in macro with the
LANDSCAPE mode of the SCENE
SELECTION function.
1
Set the mode dial to
, S, A,
M, SCN, or
.
2
Press FOCUS.
The focus is fixed and the
9
(manual focus) indicator appears.
3
Turn the jog dial to select the
desired focus setting.
You can select from 15 focus
settings (unit: m) including the
9
position:
0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2, 3,
5, 7, 10, 15, and
∞
(infinity)
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1
Set the mode dial to
, S, A,
M, SCN, or
.
2
Press the control button
B
(
) with the menu cleared.
The
(macro) indicator appears
on the LCD screen.
With the zoom set to the W side,
you can shoot a subject that is
about 3 cm (1 3/16 inch) (MVC-
CD200) or 4 cm (1 5/8 inch)
(MVC-CD300) away from the lens
surface in macro mode.
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Adjusting the
exposure
(EXPOSURE)
Mode dial:
/S/A/SCN/
Adjusts the exposure value which is set
in the automatic adjustment.
Note
If a subject is under extremely bright or dark
situations, or the flash is used, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.
1
Set the mode dial to
, S, A,
SCN, or
.
2
Press
.
3
Select the desired exposure
value with the jog dial.
Adjust the exposure value while
checking the brightness of the
background. You can select values
ranging from +2.0 EV to -2.0 EV
in steps of 1/3 EV.
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Tip
Normally, the camera automatically
adjusts the exposure. If the color of the
image is too dark or bright as illustrated
below, we recommend that you adjust the
exposure manually. When recording a
backlighted subject or a subject in the
snow, set it , and when recording
a dark subject with fully displayed on the
LCD screen, set it toward –.
Set the exposure
Set the exposure
toward
–
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Adjusting the white
balance (WHITE
BALANCE)
Mode dial:
/S/A/M/SCN/
Normally, the white balance is
automatically adjusted (AUTO). When
you record with the shooting condition
fixed or under the specific lighting
condition, you can manually adjust the
white balance.
To shoot in one-push white
balance mode
1
Select [ONE PUSH]. The
indicator appears.
2
Shoot a white object such as paper
full under the same situation you
will shoot.
3
Press
v
.
The
indicator flashes quickly.
When the white balance has been
adjusted and stored in the memory,
the indicator stops flashing.
To reactivate auto adjustment
Select [AUTO] with
v
/
V
in step
3
.
Notes
•
Select [AUTO] when shooting with
fluorescent lighting.
•
The
indicator means:
Slow flashing: white balance is not set or
was not able to be set.
Quick flashing: white balance is being
adjusted (after you press
v
).
Lit steady: white balance has been set.
•
If the
indicator keeps flashing even
when you press
v
, record in automatic
white balance mode.
1
Set the mode dial to
, S, A,
M, SCN, or
.
2
Press MENU.
The menu appears.
3
Select [WB] (WHITE BAL)
with
b
/
B
,
the desired setting
with
v
/
V
.
ONE PUSH (
)
Adjusting the white balance
depending on the light source
AUTO (No indicator)
Adjusts the white balance
automatically
IN DOOR (
n
)
•
Places where the lighting
condition changes quickly
•
Under bright lighting such as
photography studios
•
Under sodium or mercury lamps
OUT DOOR (
)
Recording a sunrise/sunset, night
scene, neon signs, or fireworks
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Enjoying picture
effects (P. EFFECT)
Mode dial:
/S/A/M/SCN/
You can digitally process images to
obtain special effect.
To cancel PICTURE EFFECT
Select [OFF] with
v
/
V
in step
3
.
Tip
The image is susceptible to lighting
conditions. The image looks blue under
sunlight in the summer, and looks red
under mercury lamps. Human eyes can
resolve these problems. However, the
camera cannot resolve the problem by
making adjustments. Normally, the
camera adjusts it automatically, but, if the
image appears in strange colors, we
recommend that you change the white
balance mode.
1
Set the mode dial to
, S, A,
M, SCN, or
.
2
Press MENU.
The menu appears.
3
Select [PFX] (P. EFFECT) with
b
/
B
, the desired mode with
v
/
V
.
SOLARIZE
The light contrast is clearer and the
picture looks like an illustration.
B&W
The picture is monochrome (black
and white).
SEPIA
The picture is sepia-toned like an
old photograph.
NEG.ART
The color and brightness of the
picture are reversed as in a
negative.
OFF
Does not use the picture effect
function.
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