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Introduction
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)......................................... 46
j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) ......................................... 48
The Control Range of the Shutter Speed................................................................................... 52
M (User Settings) Mode........................................................................................................ 53
Saving Settings in M Mode (Save User Settings)................................................................... 54
Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector.................................................. 55
Using the Flash........................................................................................................................................... 56
Using the Self-timer................................................................................................................................. 59
Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically (Smile Timer)......................................................... 60
Using Focus Mode.................................................................................................................................... 61
Taking Images with Manual Focus................................................................................................. 63
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation).................................................................. 65
Default Settings.......................................................................................................................................... 66
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Shooting Menu) ..................... 68
Common Options..................................................................................................................................... 68
For j, k, l, m, M Modes.................................................................................................................. 68
Functions That Can Be Set with the Fn (Function) Button....................................... 71
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously........................................................ 72
Focusing..................................................................................................................................... 76
Using the Target Finding AF.............................................................................................................. 76
Using Face Detection............................................................................................................................. 77
Using Skin Softening............................................................................................................................... 78
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus............................................................................................. 78
Focus Lock..................................................................................................................................................... 79
Playback Features.................................................................................................... 80
Playback Zoom........................................................................................................................ 80
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display.............................................................................. 81
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Playback Menu)...................... 82
Using the Screen for Selecting Images ....................................................................................... 84
Recording and Playing Back Movies................................................................. 85
Recording Movies................................................................................................................... 85
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Movie Menu)................................ 89
Playing Back Movies .............................................................................................................. 89
General Camera Setup........................................................................................... 91
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu)............................ 91