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Introduction
Shooting Features................................................................................................... 31
A (Auto) Mode...................................................................................................................... 31
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)...................................................................... 32
Tips and Notes............................................................................................................................................ 33
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)..................................... 39
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)......................................... 41
j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) ......................................... 43
Using Quick Effects .................................................................................................................................. 44
The Control Range of the Shutter Speed................................................................................... 48
Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector.................................................. 49
Using the Flash........................................................................................................................................... 50
Using the Self-timer................................................................................................................................. 53
Using Macro Mode................................................................................................................................... 54
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and
Hue (Creative Slider)................................................................................................................................ 55
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation).................................................................. 58
Default Settings.......................................................................................................................................... 59
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Shooting Menu) ..................... 61
Options Available in the Shooting Menu .................................................................................. 62
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously........................................................ 64
Focusing..................................................................................................................................... 68
Using Target Finding AF....................................................................................................................... 68
Using Face Detection............................................................................................................................. 69
Using Skin Softening............................................................................................................................... 70
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus............................................................................................. 70
Focus Lock..................................................................................................................................................... 71
Playback Features.................................................................................................... 72
Playback Zoom........................................................................................................................ 72
Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display........................................................................... 73
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Playback Menu)...................... 74
Recording and Playing Back Movies................................................................. 76
Recording Movies................................................................................................................... 76
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Movie Menu)................................ 80
Playing Back Movies .............................................................................................................. 81