Basic
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[REC] Mode:
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Taking pictures using the automatic function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
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The following functions are activated automatically.
–
Scene Detection/[STABILIZER]/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/Face Detection/Quick AF/
[I.EXPOSURE]/Digital Red-Eye Correction/Backlight Compensation/[I.RESOLUTION]/
Intelligent Zoom
Set the mode dial to [
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].
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When taking pictures using the flash
(P66)
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Open the flash when the flash is to be used.
(P66)
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[
], [
], [
] or [
] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness.
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When [
] or [
] is displayed, the Digital Red-Eye Correction is turned on.
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Shutter speed will be slow when using [
] or [
].
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When taking pictures using the zoom
(P53)
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When recording motion pictures
(P102)
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To take pictures using the Face Recognition function (which stores faces of
frequent subjects with information such as their names and birthdays)
(P113)
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
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The focus indication
1
(green) lights when the subject
is focused.
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The AF area
2
is displayed around the subject’s face
by the Face Detection function. In other cases, it is
displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.
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The focus range is 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/1 m
(3.28 feet) (Tele) to
¶
.
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The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance
at which the subject can be taken) differs depending on
the zoom magnification.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in
further), and take the picture.
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The access indication
(P22)
lights red when pictures are
being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
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