Operating Instructions

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫ Recording guide line
When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of
these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the
slope and the balance of the subject.
∫ Set the position of the guide line with [ ]
•
Set the [GUIDE LINE] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ ]. (P139)
Touch [ ] above the guide line, and drag it to the position
you want to move it to (P16).
•
You can also set the position of the guide line with 3/4/2/1 in the
Quick Menu (P35) while in button operation or [CUSTOM] menu.
• When it is difficult to move the guide line on the screen edge by touch
operation, use 3/4/2/1 to set the position.
∫ About the Histogram
A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white)
and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.
It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.
Examples of histogram
A []:This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a
well-balanced composition.
B []:This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact centre of the screen.
C []:Position of the guide line can be set. It is used to take well balanced pictures of
subjects off the centre of the image.
1 Properly Exposed
2 Under Exposed
3 Overexposed
¢ Histogram
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