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Features
Select “ON” in this setting when using an external
flash unit. Synchronized shutter speeds up to
1/1000 sec. can be used.
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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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Set the white balance (➡P.60) to AUTO or Custom white
balance (➡P.66).
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USING AN EXTERNAL FLASH
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Hot shoe
1Close the built-in flash.
2Mount the external flash on the camera’s hot
shoe and tighten the locking screw.
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Built-in and external flash units cannot be used at the same
time.
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The mode can be set to “N”, “M”, “<” (➡P.41, 42,
43) or “>” (➡P.44), but the use of “<” or “>” is
recommended.
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Flash photography cannot be used when continuous shooting
(➡P.50) or auto bracketing (➡P.51) is selected.
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
Use this mode to change just the amount of light
emitted by the flash to suit the photography
conditions or to achieve a desired effect.
h Compensation range: ±2 leveles
–0.6 EV to +0.6 EV in approx. 0.3 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
Multiple exposure provides a way of overlaying
photographed images on top of each other to give
a final image that cannot be obtained through
normal photography.
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When the photographed image is overexposed, use negative
compensation in the Brightness (exposure compensation)
setting to correct the exposure (➡P.54).
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Only the optical zoom can be used for multiple exposure
shots. The digital zoom (➡P.28) does not function.
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This mode is automatically cancelled when turning the
camera off.
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MULTIPLE EXPOSURE
h Continuous shooting and auto bracketing are disabled when MULTI-EXPOSURE is selected.
h You cannot change the photography menu settings or the quality setting during shooting.
h There is no limit on the number of multiple exposures.
Ordinary external flash units can be used.
However, some camera-specific flash units cannot
be used.
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A preview screen appears when taking a picture.
h To overlay more images: Press “c”.
h To record the image: Press the “MENU/OK”
button.
h To return to the previous image: Press “d”.
h To stop without recording any images:
Press the “BACK” button.
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A preview image is always shown, regardless of the IMAGE
DISP. setting. However, note that the Preview zoom function
cannot be used (➡P.84).
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Changing the Photography mode exits Multiple exposure
mode without recording the images.
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From the 2nd shot onwards, the yellow “T” icon
appears on the screen.
Use this mode to soften or emphasize outlines or to
adjust the image quality.
HARD : Emphasizes the outlines.
Best for shots of subjects such as buildings
or text where you want sharp images.
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 ordinary shots.
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SHARPNESS
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