Datasheet

Getting to know your camera better
EN 47
The flash is activated automatically when there is insufficient light and the camera is
shaken. To take pictures without using the flash even when it is dark, set the flash
mode to [$] (FLASH OFF).
There are several factors that can cause the picture to appear grainy.
Using the digital zoom to take close-up pictures
• With the digital zoom, part of the image is cropped and enlarged. The greater the
magnification, the grainier the picture appears.
Shooting pictures with the mode dial set to M, or the f mode set to WSX
• When shooting pictures in the above modes, the picture may appear grainy if the
subject is dark.
g “i, l, M Shooting pictures according to the situation” (P. 11)
“f Shoot pictures by selecting a scene mode according to the situation” (P. 12)
• Often, bright subjects (such as snow) turn out darker than their natural colors.
Adjust [F] (exposure compensation) toward [+] to make these subjects closer to
their true shades. Conversely, when you are shooting dark subjects, it can be
effective to adjust toward the [-]. Sometimes, using the flash may not produce the
brightness (exposure) that was intended.
g “OF/< button Changing picture brightness/Printing pictures” (P. 14)
• Set the flash to [#] (FILL IN) to activate fill-in-flash. You can shoot a subject against
backlight without the face of the subject appearing dark. [#] (FILL IN) is effective
for shooting against backlight and under fluorescent and other artificial lighting.
g “Y# button Flash shooting” (P. 15)
Taking pictures without the flash
The picture is too grainy
Taking pictures of a white beach or snow scene
Taking pictures of a subject against backlight