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Other recording options
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Operation icons can be used to set effects, compensate brightness or
perform other operations in one easy step.
indicates functions used with motion pictures and
functions used with
still pictures.
Backlight compensation function
Brightens objects that appear dark against backlighting.
Display operation icons.
Select [
].
1/2NEXT
1/2NEXT
Selecting again cancels setting.
Shutting off the power or rotating the mode dial cancels the setting.
Self-timer
Still pictures may be taken using the self-timer.
Display operation icons.
Select [
].
1/2NEXT
1/2NEXT
Selecting again cancels setting.
Take picture.
Picture is taken approx. 10
seconds after [
] begins to
flash.
To quit halfway through
Cannot be used during motion recording.
Setting is canceled once picture is taken or power is switched off.
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Soft Skin Mode
Softens skin colors when people’s faces are prominent in pictures.
Display operation icons.
Select [
].
2/2NEXT
2/2NEXT
Selecting again cancels setting.
Background colors that are close to skin colors may also be softened.
Faces may be blurred if people in picture are distant.
Function may not be effective in locations with insufficient brightness.
The setting is not canceled even when power is shut OFF or the mode dial is
rotated.
MagicPix function
Colors can be brought out even in dark locations (brightness of at least 2 lx).
(Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.)
Display operation icons.
Select [
].
2/2NEXT
2/2NEXT
Selecting again cancels setting.
Cannot be used during still picture recording.
Normally invisible spots of light may become visible.
Using a tripod is recommended.
If focus does not successfully align automatically, adjust using manual focus
(P.48).
The screen may appear white momentarily if using in bright locations.
Shutting OFF the power or rotating the mode dial cancels the setting.
When the Underwater Mode (P.51) is set, the MagicPix function is canceled.
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