My Camera > Shooting modes Using Z 4 The Z allows you to zoom in on a subject with less degradation of photo quality than the Digital zoom. However, the photo resolution may change compared to when you zoom in by rotating the zoom ring. 1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, M, or i. Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to capture the photo. • Z is not available when you capture burst shots. • Z is not available when you capture photos in the RAW file format.
My Camera > Shooting modes s Smart mode Option Description In Smart mode, you can capture photos with options that are preset for a specific scene. Rich Tones Capture a photo with vibrant colors. Panorama Capture a wide panoramic scene in a single photo. Waterfall Capture scenes with waterfalls. Silhouette Capture subjects as dark shapes against a light background. Sunset Capture scenes at sunset, with natural-looking reds and yellows.
My Camera > Shooting modes Using the Best Face mode 5 • Repeat steps 4 and 5 to replace the rest faces of the photo. In Best Face mode, you can capture multiple photos and replace faces to create the best possible image. Use this mode to select the best image for each individual when capturing group photos. 1 Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select Best Face. 2 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus. 3 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
My Camera > Shooting modes Capturing panoramic photos 5 Capture a 2D or 3D panoramic photo. Captured 3D panoramic photos can be viewed only on a 3D TV or 3D monitor. With [Shutter] pressed, slowly move the camera in the direction you selected. • In 3D Panorama mode, you can capture a scene only in horizontal directions. 1 Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select Panorama. • An arrow toward the direction of motion is displayed, and the entire shooting image is displayed in the preview box.
My Camera > Shooting modes • The resolution varies depending on the panoramic photo you captured. • In Panorama mode, some shooting options are not available. • The camera may stop shooting due to the shooting composition or the subject's movement. • In Panorama mode, your camera may not capture the entire last scene if you • • • • stop moving the camera to improve the photo quality. To capture the entire scene, move your camera slightly beyond the point where you want the scene to end.
My Camera > Shooting modes Recording a video In Shooting mode, you can record Full HD videos (1920X1080) by pressing (Video recording). The camera lets you record a video up to 29 minutes and 59 seconds in length at 60, 30, 24, or 15 fps, and saves the files in MP4 (H.264) format. 60 fps is available only with 1920X1080 and 1280X720 and 24 fps is available only with 1920X810. 15 fps is available only with some Smart Filter options. The sound is recorded via the camera's microphone.
My Camera > Shooting modes • If you change the shooting angle of the camera suddenly while shooting a • • • • • • • movie, the camera may not be able to record images accurately. Use a tripod to minimize camera shake. The camera supports only the Multi AF function when recording a video. You cannot use any other focus area setting functions, such as Face Detection AF.
My Camera > Shooting modes • 3D mode is always on, regardless of the mode dial of the camera, except B. • To use auto 3D options that enable the camera to set shooting options automatically depending on shooting conditions in 3D mode, press [m] → 1 → 3D Auto Mode → On. • • • • • • • To change the 3D recording option, press [m] → 6 → 3D REC Mode → a desired option. • * Default Icon Description Side by Side*: Displays two images next to each other.
My Camera > Shooting modes Available functions by shooting mode For details about shooting functions, see Chapter 2. Press a shortcut for each function. Function Available in Link AE to AF Point (p. 98) P/A/S/M Framing Mode (p. 56) P/A/S/M OIS (Anti-Shake) (p. 88) P/A/S/M/s*/t* P/A/S/M/s*/t*/3D* Function Available in Photo Size (p. 72) P/A/S/M/s*/t/3D* Quality (p. 73) P/A/S/M/s* Drive (Continuous/Burst/ Timer/Bracketing) (p. 89) ISO (p. 74) P/A/S/M Metering (p.
Chapter 2 Shooting Functions Learn about the functions you can set in Shooting mode. You can enjoy more customized photos and videos by using the shooting functions.
Shooting Functions Size and Resolution Photo size Icon As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen. When you use a high resolution, the file size will also increase. Select a low resolution for photos that will be displayed in a digital picture frame or uploaded to the web. To set the size, In Shooting mode, press [m] → 1 → Photo Size → an option.
Shooting Functions > Size and Resolution Quality Icon The camera saves photos in either the JPEG or RAW format. Photos captured by a camera are often transformed to the JPEG format and stored in the memory according to the settings of the camera at the time of shooting. RAW files are not transformed to the JPEG format and are stored in the memory without any changes. RAW files have the file extension “SRW”.
Shooting Functions ISO sensitivity The ISO sensitivity value represents the sensitivity of camera to light. Examples The larger the ISO value, the more sensitive the camera is to light. Consequently, by selecting a higher ISO sensitivity value, you can capture photos in dim or dark places at faster shutter speeds. However, this may increase electronic noise and result in a grainy photo. To set ISO sensitivity, In Shooting mode, press [I] → an option.
Shooting Functions White Balance White Balance represents the light source that influences on the color of a photo. The color of a photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic, select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the White Balance, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, or adjust color temperature manually.
Shooting Functions > Icon White Balance Customizing preset White Balance options Description Color Temperature: Manually adjust the color temperature of the light source. Color temperature is a measurement in degrees Kelvin that indicates the specific type of light source. As the color temperature increases, the color distribution becomes cooler. Alternatively, as the color temperature decreases, the color distribution becomes warmer. Press [D], and then adjust the color temperature.
Shooting Functions > White Balance Examples Auto WB Daylight Fluorescent Daylight Tungsten 74
Shooting Functions Picture Wizard (photo styles) Picture Wizard lets you apply different photo styles to your photo to create various looks and emotional moods. You can also create and save your own photo styles by adjusting color, saturation, sharpness, and contrast for each style. Examples There is no rule for which style is suitable in which conditions. Experiment with different styles and find your own settings. To set a photo style, In Shooting mode, press [m] → 1 → Picture Wizard → an option.
Shooting Functions AF mode Learn how to adjust the camera’s focus according to the subjects. You can select a focusing mode appropriate to the subject among Single Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, and Manual Focus. The AF function is activated when you press [Shutter] halfway. In the MF mode, you have to rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus manually. In most cases, you can have a focus by selecting Single AF.
Shooting Functions > AF mode Single AF Continuous AF Single AF is appropriate for shooting a still subject. When you press [Shutter] halfway, the focus fixes in the focus area. The area turns green when the focus is achieved. While you are pressing [Shutter] halfway, the camera continues to automatic focusing. Once the focus area is fixed on the subject, the subject is always in focus even when moving. This mode is recommended for shooting a person on a bicycle, a running dog, or a car racing scene.
Shooting Functions > AF mode Manual focus You can manually focus on a subject by rotating the focus ring on the lens. The MF Assist function lets you easily achieve a focus. While you are rotating the focus ring, the focus area is magnified. When you use the Focus Peaking function, the color you selected appears on the focused subject. This mode is recommended for shooting an object similar in color to the background, a night scene, or fireworks.
Shooting Functions AF area The AF area function changes the positions of the focus area. Selection AF Generally, cameras focus on the nearest subject. When there are a lot of subjects, however, unwanted subjects can be in focus. In order to prevent unwanted subjects from being in focus, change the focus area so that a desired subject is in focus. You can get a clearer and sharper photo by selecting an appropriate focus area. You can set the focus on an area you want.
Shooting Functions > AF area Multi AF Face detection AF The camera displays a green rectangle in places where focus is set correctly. The photo is divided into two or more areas, and the camera obtains focus points of each area. It is recommended for scenery photos. The camera focuses on human faces preferentially. Faces of up to 10 people can be detected. This setting is recommended for shooting a group of people.
Shooting Functions > AF area Self-Portrait AF It can be difficult to check whether your face is in focus when you are taking a self-portrait. When this function is on, the beep from the camera gets faster when your face is located at the center of the composition.
Shooting Functions Touch AF Focus on the subject or capture a photo by touching on the screen. To set Touch AF, In Shooting mode, press [m] → 1 → Touch AF → an option. Available options may differ depending on the shooting conditions. Tracking AF Tracking AF allows you to track and automatically focus on your subject, even when the subject is moving or when you change the shooting composition. White frame: Your camera is tracking the subject.
Shooting Functions > Touch AF • If you do not select a focus area, the Auto Focus function does not work. • Tracking a subject may fail when: - the subject is too small - the subject moves excessively - the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place - colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the same - the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds - the camera shakes excessively • When tracking fails, the feature will be reset.
Shooting Functions Focus assist In the manual focus mode, you have to rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus. When you use the MF Assist function or the Focus Peaking function, you can achieve a clearer focus. This function is only available on a lens that supports manual focus. * Default Option Description The focus area is magnified by 8 times when you rotate the focus ring.
Shooting Functions Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Use the Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) function to minimize camera shake. OIS may not be available with some lenses. Camera shake tends to occur in dark places or when shooting indoors. In such cases, the camera uses slower shutter speeds in order to increase the amount of light taken in, which can result in a blurry photo. You can prevent this situation by using the OIS function.
Shooting Functions Drive (shooting method) You can set the shooting method such as Continuous, Burst, Timer and so on. Select Single to capture one photo at a time. Select Continuous or Burst to shoot fast moving subjects. Select AE Bracket, WB Bracket, or P Wiz Bracket to adjust exposure, White Balance, or apply Picture Wizard effects. You can also select Timer to capture a photo of yourself. To set the shooting method, Continuous Continuously capture photos while you are pressing [Shutter].
Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method) Burst Timer Consecutively capture up to 10 shots per second (3 seconds), 15 shots per second (2 seconds), or 30 shots per second (1 second) when you press [Shutter] once. It is recommended for shooting the rapid motion of fast moving subjects such as racing cars. Capture a photo with a delay of 2 to 30 seconds. The delay is adjustable in increments of 1 second.
Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method) Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket) White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket) When you press [Shutter], the camera captures 3 consecutive photos: the original, one a step darker, and one a step lighter. Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos as the camera captures three photos continuously. You can adjust the settings in Bracket Set menu.
Shooting Functions > Drive (shooting method) Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket) Bracketing setting When you press [Shutter], the camera captures three consecutive photos, each with a different Picture Wizard setting. The camera captures a photo and applies the three Picture Wizard options you have set to the image captured. You can select three different settings in Bracket Set menu. You can set up the options for AE Bracket, WB Bracket, and P Wiz Bracket. (p.
Shooting Functions Flash In order to capture a realistic photo of a subject, the amount of light should be constant. When the light source varies, you can use a flash and supply a constant amount of light. Select appropriate settings according to a light source and a subject. To set flash options, Icon In Shooting mode, press [m] → 1 → Flash → an option. Description Off: Do not use the flash.
Shooting Functions > Flash Reducing the red-eye effect Adjusting the flash intensity If the flash fires when you capture a photo of a person in the dark, a red glow may appear in the eyes. To reduce the red-eye effect, select Auto Red-eye or Fill-in Red. When the flash is on, adjust the flash intensity +/-2 levels. To set the flash intensity, In Shooting mode, press [f] → Flash → an option → [D] → scroll the jog dial or press [C/F] to adjust the flash intensity. Flash : 0.
Shooting Functions > Flash • You can also drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the intensity. • Adjusting the flash intensity may not be effective when: - the subject is too close to the camera - you set a high ISO sensitivity - the exposure value is too big or too small • In some shooting modes, you cannot use this function. • If you attach an intensity-adjustable external flash to the camera, the intensity settings of the flash will be applied.
Shooting Functions Metering The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity of light. The camera measures the amount of light in a scene, and in many of its modes, uses the measurement to adjust various settings. For example, if a subject looks darker than its actual color, the camera captures an overexposed photo of it. If a subject looks lighter than its actual color, the camera captures an underexposed photo of it.
Shooting Functions > Metering Spot Center-weighted The Spot mode calculates the amount of light in the center. When you capture a photo in conditions where there is a strong backlight behind a subject, the camera adjusts the exposure so as to shoot a subject correctly. For example, when you select the Multi mode in a strong backlight condition, the camera calculates that the overall amount of light is abundant, which results in a darker photo.
Shooting Functions > Metering Measuring the exposure value of the focus area When this function is turned on, the camera automatically sets an optimal exposure by calculating the brightness of the focus area. This function is only available when you select Spot metering or Multi metering, and Selection AF. To set this function, In Shooting mode, press [m] → 1 → Link AE to AF Point → an option.
Shooting Functions Dynamic Range This function automatically corrects the loss of bright detail that can occur due to shading differences in the photo. In Shooting mode, press [m] → 1 → Dynamic Range → an option. To set Smart Range options, Without Dynamic Range effect Icon With Dynamic Range effect Description Off: Do not use Dynamic Range. Smart Range+: Correct the loss of bright detail. You cannot set ISO 100.
Shooting Functions Smart Filter Smart Filter lets you apply special effects to your photos. You can select various filter options to create special effects that are difficult to be achieved with normal lenses. To set Smart Filter options, Option In Shooting mode, press [m] → 1 → Smart Filter → an option. Description Off No effect Vignetting Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras.
Shooting Functions Exposure compensation The camera automatically sets the exposure by measuring the levels of light from the photo’s composition and the position of a subject. If the exposure set by the camera is higher or lower than you expected, you can adjust the exposure value manually. The exposure value is adjustable in ±3 increments. The camera displays the exposure warning in red for each step beyond ±3 range. To adjust the exposure value, while holding down [W], scroll the jog dial.
Shooting Functions Exposure lock When you cannot achieve an appropriate exposure because of a strong color contrast, lock the exposure, and then capture a photo. After locking the exposure, aim the lens where you desire, and then press [Shutter]. To lock the exposure value, adjust the photo’s exposure, and then press the custom button. • Set a function of the custom button to AEL to lock the current exposure value. (p. 149) • This feature is not available in Manual mode.
Shooting Functions Video functions The functions available for video are explained below. Movie quality Set the Movie quality. Movie size To set movie quality options, Set the movie size. To set movie size options, Icon In Shooting mode, press [m] → 6 → Movie Size → an option. Size Recommended for 1920X1080 (60 fps) (16:9) View on a Full HDTV. (Playable only on full HDTVs capable of playback at 60 fps.) 1920X1080 (30 fps) (16:9) View on a Full HDTV.
Shooting Functions > Video functions Multi Motion Fader Set the playing speed of a video. You can fade in or fade out a scene using the fader function on the camera without having to do it on a PC. Set the fade in option to gradually fade in at the start of the scene. Set the fade out option to gradually fade out the scene. Use the function appropriately and add dramatic effects on your videos. To set playing speed options, Icon In Shooting mode, press [m] → 6 → Multi Motion → an option.
Shooting Functions > Video functions Voice Sometimes, a muted video is more appealing than the one with sound. Turn the voice off to record a muted video. To set voice options, In Shooting mode, press [m] → 6 → Voice → an option. Wind cut When you record videos in noisy environments, unintended sounds can be recorded in videos. In particular, severe wind noise recorded in videos distracts you from enjoying your videos. Use the Wind Cut function to remove some surrounding noise in addition to wind noise.
Chapter 3 Playback/Editing Learn about how to play back and edit photos and videos. Refer to chapter 6 for editing files on a PC.
Playback/Editing Searching and managing files Learn how to view photo and video thumbnails and how to protect or delete files. If you perform no operations for a while, information and icons on the screen disappear. When you operate the camera again, they will reappear. Viewing image thumbnails In order to search for photos and videos you want, convert to the thumbnail view. The thumbnail view displays multiple images at a time so that you can easily look through items you wish to find.
Playback/Editing > Searching and managing files Viewing files by category 1 Viewing files as a folder In the thumbnail view, press [m] → z → Filter → a category. Continuous and burst shots appear as a folder. Selecting a folder will play back all photos automatically. Deleting a folder will delete all photos in the folder. • You can also touch FILTER to select a category. * Default Option Description All* View files normally. Date View files by the date they were saved.
Playback/Editing > Searching and managing files Lock/Unlock all files Protecting files Protect your files from accidental deletion. Lock or unlock all files. 1 In Playback mode, press [m] → z → Protect → Select. 1 In Playback mode, press [m] → z → Protect → All. 2 Press [C/F] to select a file, and then press [o]. 2 Select an option. 3 Press [f]. You cannot delete or rotate a protected file. Option Description Lock Lock all files. Unlock Unlock all files.
Playback/Editing > Searching and managing files Deleting multiple files Deleting files Delete files in Playback mode and secure more space on your memory card. Protected files are not deleted. You can select multiple files and delete them. 1 • Alternatively, in thumbnails view, press [n], and then select files to Deleting a single file You can select a single file and delete it. 1 In Playback mode, select a file, and then press [n]. 2 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes.
Playback/Editing > Searching and managing files Deleting all files You can delete all files on the memory card at once. 1 In Playback mode, press [m]. 2 Select z → Delete → All. 3 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes.
Playback/Editing Viewing photos Enlarging a photo Viewing a slide show You can enlarge photos when viewing them in Playback mode. You can also use the Trim function to extract the portion of the image displayed on the screen and save it as a new file. You can view photos in a slide show, apply various effects to the slide show, and play background music. 1 In Playback mode, press [m]. 2 Select z → Slide Show Options. 3 Select a slide show effect option.
Playback/Editing > Viewing photos 4 Press [m]. Creating a print order (DPOF) 5 Select Start Slide Show. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) lets you set the print size of a photo and the number of copies to be printed. 6 View the slide show. The camera saves the DPOF information in the MISC folder of your memory card. If you have set DPOF information for your images, you can take the memory card to a digital printing shop for printing. You cannot set the print order of RAW format files.
Playback/Editing Playing videos In Playback mode, you can play a video, capture an image from a video, or crop a video to save as another file. Stop Capture Video viewing controls Icon/Button / Description /[C] / /[o] / /[F] /[D/I] View previous file/Scan backward. (Each time you touch the icon or press the button while playing the video, you change the scan speed in this order: 2X, 4X, 8X.
Playback/Editing > Playing videos 7 Press [f] or touch End Point. Capturing an image during playback 8 Press [f] or touch Trim to trim a video. 1 While viewing a video, press [o] or touch at the point where you want to capture an image. 2 Press [f] or touch Capture. • You can adjust the scene to be cropped by dragging the handles that appear on the progress bar. 9 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes. • You cannot trim a video recorded in 3D mode.
Playback/Editing Editing photos Perform photo editing tasks, such as resizing, rotating, or reducing red-eye effects. Edited photos are saved as new files under different file names. Photos captured in some modes cannot be edited with the Image Edit function. To edit images, In Playback mode, scroll to a photo, and then touch an option. → • You can also edit images in Playback mode by selecting a photo, and then pressing [f] or [m] → Edit Image.
Playback/Editing > Editing photos Rotating a photo Resizing photos 1 Touch Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file. 2 Touch an option. → . Rotate : Right 90° 1 Touch 2 Touch an option. → . Resize : 10.1M 3:2 3 Touch OK. 4 Touch to save. • You can also rotate a photo in Playback mode by pressing [m], and then selecting z → Rotate → a desired option. • The camera will overwrite the original file. 3 Touch OK. 4 Touch to save.
Playback/Editing > Editing photos Adjusting your photos You can correct captured photos by adjusting the brightness, contrast, or saturation. 1 Touch 2 Touch an adjusting option. Icon . 3 Press [C/F] to adjust the option. • You can also drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the option. 4 Touch OK. 5 Touch to save.
Playback/Editing > Editing photos Retouching faces Reducing red-eye 1 Touch . 1 Touch 2 Press [C/F] to adjust the option. 2 Touch OK. → • You can also drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the option. • As the number increases, the skin tone becomes brighter and smoother. 3 . • To cancel correction, touch 3 Touch . to save. Touch OK. • To cancel correction, touch 4 → Touch . to save.
Playback/Editing > Editing photos Applying Smart Filter effects Apply special effects to your photos. 1 Touch , and then touch an option. Smart Filter : Vignetting Option Description Original No effect Vignetting Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras. Miniature Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject appear in miniature. Colored Pencil Apply a colored pencil painting effect. Watercolor Apply a watercolor painting effect.
Chapter 4 Wireless network Learn how to connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs) and use functions.
