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† AREA
The camera changes the focusing position on the
screen. Use this setting when composing the shot
using a tripod and changing the focusing position.
Press “a”, “b”, “d” or “c” to move the “°” (target
point) to the focusing position.
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The AF frame appears in the location to which the
target point was moved.
Take the picture in the normal way.
To reposition the AF frame, select “† AREA” from
the “H” AF MODE menu.
Before moving
After moving
Use this setting for scenes where the brightness of the
subject and background differ markedly so that the
MULTI setting is unlikely to achieve the desired result.
) MULTI
Light metering where the camera assesses the
scene and selects the optimum exposure.
_ SPOT
Light metering where the exposure is optimized
for the center of the image.
+ AVERAGE
Light metering where an average value for the
entire image is used.
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In the “B”, “m”, “,”, “.”, “/” and “r” modes, light
metering is fixed at the MULTI setting and cannot be
changed.
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.53)
Regardless of the AF frame location, the exposure is always set using the area in the center of the
screen. To expose the shot for your main subject, use AE lock.
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PHOTOMETRY
Available Photography mode:
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The photometry modes are effective for the following subjects
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h MULTI
In this mode, the camera uses automatic scene recognition to analyze the subject and provide optimum
exposure in a wide range of shooting conditions. This mode should be used for everyday photography.
h SPOT
This mode is useful for subjects with strongly contrasting light and dark areas where you want to achieve the
correct exposure for a particular feature.
h AVERAGE
The advantage of this mode is that the exposure tends not to change for different compositions or subjects.
This mode is particularly effective for shots of people wearing black or white clothing and shots of scenery.
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BRACKETING
Available Photography mode:
Use this setting to photograph the same image with
different exposure settings. Bracketing shoots 3
continuous frames, one of which is correctly
exposed while the remaining two are underexposed
and overexposed respectively by a set amount.
h Bracketing settings (3)
±1/3 EV, ±2/3 EV, ±1 EV
See P.117 for more information on EVs.
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If the underexposed or overexposed frame is outside the
camera’s control range, the shot is not taken with the
specified setting increments.
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Flash photography cannot be used.
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This feature always takes 3 shots. However, if there is insufficient
space on the xD-Picture Card for 3 shots, no picture will be taken.
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Use this setting to soften or emphasize outlines or
to adjust the quality of the image.
HARD: Emphasizes the outlines.
Best for shots of subjects such as buildings
or text where sharp images are desirable.
SOFT: Softens the outlines.
Best for shots of subjects such as people,
where a softer image is desirable.
NORMAL: Best for ordinary photography.
Provides edge sharpness that is ideal
for most picture taking situations.
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SHARPNESS
Available Photography mode:
Use this setting to change the amount of light
emitted by the flash to suit the photography
conditions or to achieve a desired effect.
h Compensation range: ±2 levels
–2/3 EV to +2/3 EV in approx. 1/3 EV increments
(total: 5 levels selectable)
See P.117 for information on EVs.
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Depending on the type of subject and the shooting distance,
brightness adjustment may have no effect.
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The image may appear dark when the shutter speed is set to
speeds higher than 1/1000 sec.
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FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT
Available Photography mode:
After setting the exposure for bracketing:
1Hold down the “f” button.
2Press “d” or “c” to select “j”.
Auto bracketing