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Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset)
A.PR
(Aperture-Priority)
You can add a blurring
effect to the
background by setting
the aperture value (F-
number).
[AUTO]: The aperture value is adjusted automatically.
F1.8 to F8.0 (For video recording) /
F1.9 to F5.6 (For still image recording):
The lower the F-number (larger aperture value), the more blurred
the background will become. The higher the F-number (smaller
aperture value), the clearer the focus will be for both near and far
objects. Use / to set the value.
NOTE:
If the image is too bright, set to a larger F-number. If the image is too dark,
set to a smaller F-number.
S.SP
(Shutter Speed)
A fast shutter speed
can freeze the motion
of a fast-moving
subject, and a slow
shutter speed can blur
the subject to give the
impression of motion.
[AUTO]: The shutter speed is adjusted automatically.
1/2 to 1/4000 (For video recording) /
1/2 to 1/500* (For still image recording):
The smaller the value, the faster the shutter speed. Use / to set
the value.
* 1/2 to 1/250 when using the flash.
NOTE:
It is recommended to use the tripod (੬ pg. 16) when recording with a slow
shutter speed.
P. AE
(Program AE)
You can use the
program AE settings for
specific shooting
situations.
[OFF]: The brightness is adjusted automatically.
PORTRAIT: The subject in the foreground is accentuated by
blurring the background.
SPORTS: Records fast moving subjects clearly.
SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may appear too dark when
shooting in extremely bright surroundings, such as in snow.
SPOTLIGHT: Select this when a spotlight makes a subject appear
too bright.
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more natural.
EF
(Effect)
You can record videos
or still images with
special effects.
[OFF]: No effect is used.
SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like old photos.
MONOTONE: The image becomes black and white like old
movies.
CLASSIC FILM*: This effect skips frames to give images of an old
movie atmosphere.
STROBE*: The image looks like a series of consecutive
snapshots.
* Not available for still image recording.
RECORDING
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