OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS This section describes other powerful features and functions that are available for recording. Using Auto Focus As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter release button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range. Selecting the Focus Mode You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity, and Manual. 1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS When you see this: It means this: Green focus frame Green operation lamp The image is focused. Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp The image is not in focus. 3. Select the Auto Focus area you want, and then press [SET]. 3. Press the shutter release button the rest of the way to record the image. ■ Specifying the Auto Focus Area You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus area used in the Auto Focus Mode and the Macro Mode.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Macro Mode Using the Pan Focus Mode The Macro mode lets you focus automatically on close up subjects. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter release button down half way. The following is the focus range in the Macro mode. Normally, your camera performs Auto Focus to ensure that your images are always in focus. With Pan Focus, focus is fixed for a specific focal distance, and images are recorded without Auto Focus.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Keep pressing [왖] ( Using the Infinity Mode ) until the focus mode indicator shows “PF”. The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity (∞). Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway images. 2. Press the shutter release button all the way down. 1. Keep pressing [왖] ( indicator shows “ NOTE • If you press the shutter release button half way, the focus distance will appear on the monitor screen. 2. Record the image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. While watching the Using Manual Focus image on the monitor screen, use [왗] and [왘] to focus. With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of an image manually. The following shows focus ranges in the Macro mode for two optical zoom factors. Optical Zoom Factor Approximate Focus Range 1X 6cm (2.4˝) to infinity (∞) 3X 18cm (7.1˝) to infinity (∞) Manual focus position 1. Keep pressing [왖] ( ) until the focus mode indicator shows “MF”.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Keeping the shutter Using Focus Lock Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject that is not located within the focus frame when you record an image. You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode ( ). release button half way down, recompose the image as you like. 1. Using the monitor • This locks the focus on the subject that is currently within the focus frame.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when recording a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or a subject that is against a dark background. • Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value. EV value EV Shift Range: –2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes 0.0. Adjusting White Balance The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (sunlight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so the colors of an image appear more natural. 4. Record the image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you Adjusting White Balance Manually want, and then press [SET]. When shooting under these conditions: Normal conditions Under some light sources, automatic white balance under the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, the auto white balance range (color temperature range) is limited. Manual white balance helps to ensure that colors are recorded correctly for a particular light source.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Point the camera at a white piece of paper or Using the BESTSHOT Mode similar object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance, and then press the shutter release button. Selecting one of the 21 BESTSHOT scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image. ■ Example Sample Scene • Portrait • Scenery • Night Scene • Night Scene Portrait A white piece of paper • This starts the white balance adjustment procedure.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. IMPORTANT! • Sample scene number 4 is Coupling Shot scene (page 72). Sample scene number 5 is a Pre-shot scene (page 74). • BESTSHOT scenes were not recorded using this camera. They are provided as samples only. • Images recorded using a BESTSHOT scene may not produce the results you expected due to shooting conditions and other factors.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 6. Use [왗] and [왘] to Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup display the image whose setup you want to register as a BESTSHOT scene. You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an image you recorded for later recall when you need it again. Recalling a setup you save automatically sets up the camera accordingly. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 7. Use [왖] and [왔] to 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and select “Save”, and then press [SET]. then press [왘]. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ To delete a BESTSHOT user setup IMPORTANT! • BESTSHOT user setups are located in the camera’s built-in memory after the built-in sample scenes. • When a BESTSHOT user setup is recalled, the monitor screen in step 4 of the procedure on page 69 displays the text “Recall User Scene”. • Note that formatting the built-in memory (page 132) deletes all BESTSHOT user setups. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [왘]. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) • Combined Images The Coupling Shot mode lets you record images of two people and combine them into a single image. This makes it possible for you to include yourself in group images, even when there is no one else around to record the image for you. Coupling Shot is available in the BESTSHOT mode (page 68).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Align the focus frame on the monitor screen with the subject you want on the left side of the image, and then press the shutter release button to record the image. 6. Next, align the focus frame with the subject you want in the right side of the image, taking care to align the actual background with the semi-transparent image of the background of the first image, which is shown on the monitor screen. When everything is aligned correctly, record the image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Freeze the background on the monitor screen. Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot) Pre-shot helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you. Basically, Pre-shot is a two-step process. 1. You compose the background you want and press the shutter release button, which causes a semi-transparent image of the background to remain on the monitor screen. 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 6. Next, align the focus frame with the subject, composing the subject with the semi-transparent background shown on the monitor screen. When everything is aligned correctly, record the image. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “ BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET]. 4. Use [왗] and [왘] to select “Pre-shot”, and then press [SET].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to Using the Movie Mode You can record movies with audio, up to 60 seconds long. select “ Movie”, and then press [SET]. • File Format: AVI AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted by the Open DML Group. • “Remaining capacity” shows how many 60second movies can still be recorded to memory. Remaining capacity • Image Size: 320 x 240 pixels • Movie File Size: Approximately 160KB/second.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • The remaining recording time value counts down on the monitor screen as you record. — Operating camera buttons during recording can cause button noise to be included in the audio. — Movie audio is recorded in monaural. — The camera automatically switches to the Pan Focus mode (PF) (page 61) whenever you enter the Movie Mode. — The camera focuses automatically whenever you have Auto Focus (page 59) or Macro ( ) selected as the focus mode.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Recording Audio 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and Adding Audio to a Snapshot then press [왘]. You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “ • Image Format: JPEG JPEG is an image format that provides efficient data compression. The file extension of a JPEG file is “.JPG”. ( + )” and then press [SET]. • This enters the Snapshot Audio Mode. 4.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Press the shutter release button to start audio Recording Your Voice recording. The Voice Recording Mode provides quick and easy recording of your voice. • The green operation lamp flashes as recording is performed. • Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Audio Recording Precautions 4. Press the shutter release button to start voice recording. • Keep the microphone on the front of the camera pointed at the subject. • Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. • The remaining recording time value counts down on the monitor screen and the green operation lamp flashes as recording is performed. • Pressing the [DISP] button during voice recording turns off the monitor screen.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • When the histogram is too far to the left, it means that there are too many dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to the left may result in “black out” of the dark areas of an image. Using the Histogram You can use the [DISP] button to display a histogram on the monitor screen. The histogram lets you check exposure conditions as you record images (page 25).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! REC Mode Camera Settings • Note that the above histograms are shown for illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to achieve exactly the same shapes for particular subjects. • A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. The recorded image may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even though its histogram is centered. • You may not be able to achieve an optimum histogram configuration due to the limitations of EV shift.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Specifying ISO Sensitivity • Increasing ISO sensitivity can cause static to appear inside an image. Select the ISO sensitivity setting that suits your shooting needs. • Using a high ISO sensitivity setting along with the flash to shoot a nearby subject may result in improper illumination of the subject. Use the following procedure to select the ISO sensitivity setting that suits the type of image you are recording. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off Turning Image Review On and Off You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording. Image review displays an image on the monitor screen as soon as you record it. Use the following procedure to turn image review on and off. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Review”, and then press [왘]. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Assigning Functions to the [왗] and [왘] Keys A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [왗] and [왘] keys so they change camera settings whenever they are pressed in the REC mode. After you configure the [왗] and [왘] keys, you can change the setting assigned to them without going through the menu screen. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “L/R Key”, and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Power On Default Settings Function On REC Mode The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the power on default settings individually for the REC mode, flash mode, focus mode, white balance mode, ISO sensitivity, AF Area, digital zoom mode, manual focus position and zoom position. Turning on mode memory for a mode tells the camera to remember the status of that mode when you turn off the camera, and restore it the next time you turn the camera back on.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Resetting the Camera 2. Select the “Memory” tab, select the item you Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu Reference” on page 168. want to change, and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press want, and then press [SET]. [MENU].
