Setting Guide (For Still Photography)

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Custom Controls for Portrait Photography
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Active D-Lighting
Active D-Lighting can be adjusted by holding the button
and rotating a command dial, easing the task of photo-
graphing subjects in high-contrast settings, as for exam-
ple when framing a sunlit subject through a window from
inside a darkened room or photographing subjects on a
beach in direct sunlight.
Shooting Mode>
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Zoom On/O
Use the
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button to quickly zoom the display in on the
area around the current focus point and check focus before
shooting. You’ll nd this particularly useful for improved
focus when using manual focus in situations in which the
camera has diculty focusing using autofocus. To choose
the zoom ratio, select Custom Setting f3 [OK button] >
[Shooting mode], highlight [Zoom on/o], and press 2.
Playback Mode>
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Zoom On/O
Use the
J
button to quickly zoom in on the active focus
point during playback and check whether your photos are
in focus. To choose the zoom ratio, select Custom Setting
f3 [OK button]> [Playback mode], highlight [Zoom on/
o], and press 2.