Canon PowerShot G1 X Manuel d'utilisateur

Camera User GuideENGLISH• Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the safety precautions.• This guide will familiarize you with how to use t

10• Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.• T

100By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting.z Press the m button, choose in the m

Color and Continuous Shooting101For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white balance to suit the light source where y

Color and Continuous Shooting102Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia or black and white.z Press the m button, choos

Color and Continuous Shooting103Choose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range o

Color and Continuous Shooting104Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously.Configure the setting.z Press the m button, choose in

105You can shoot at preset focal lengths of 28 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 85 mm, 100 mm or 112 mm (35mm film equivalents). This is convenient when you want to

Shooting Range and Focusing106When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can specify the general focal position and then press th

Shooting Range and Focusing107The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.5x or 1.9x. This can reduce camera shake because the sh

Shooting Range and Focusing108Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows.z Press the n button, choose [AF Frame]

Shooting Range and Focusing109One AF frame is displayed. Effective for reliable focusing.With [FlexiZone], you can move and resize the AF frame (p. 11

Safety Precautions11• Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with

Shooting Range and Focusing110Recompose the shot.z Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, move the camera to recompose the shot.Shoot.z Press the

Shooting Range and Focusing111Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows.Choose [Tracking AF].z Follow the steps in “Changing the AF Frame

Shooting Range and Focusing112This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the camera continues to focus on the subject and adju

Shooting Range and Focusing113You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button

Shooting Range and Focusing114Choose the face to focus on.z To switch the face frame to another detected face, press the button.z After you have s

Shooting Range and Focusing115Three consecutive images are captured each time you shoot, with the first one at the focal distance you set manually and

116You can have the flash fire for each shot. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” (see “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide).Ra

Flash117Shoot.z Even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.Just as with regula

Flash118Just as with the AE lock (p. 93), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots.Raise the flash and set it to h (p. 116).Lock the flash exposu

119RAW images are “raw” (unprocessed) data, recorded with essentially no loss of image quality from the camera’s internal image processing. Use the in

Safety Precautions12• In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust

120Access the setting screen.z Press the n button, choose [IS Settings] on the 4 tab, and then press the m button (p. 41).Configure the setting.z Choo

Other Settings121Powered IS reduces slow camera shake that may occur when recording telephoto movies. However, this option may not produce the expecte

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123Tv, Av, M, C1, C2 Mode• Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera as set to the respectivemode.Take smarter, more sophisticated shots, and c

124Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed.For det

125Set your preferred aperture value before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value.For de

126Follow these steps before shooting to set your preferred shutter speed and aperture value to obtain the desired exposure.For details on available s

Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values (M Mode)127Choose from the three flash levels in D mode.Enter D mode.z Set the mode dial to D.Configure th

128Customize what information is shown in various display modes (switched by pressing the p button), and whether or not the information is shown on th

Customization for Shooting Styles129Assign commonly used functions to the front dial and control dial, by shooting mode.Access the setting screen.z Pr

13Prepare for shooting as follows.Attach the strap.z Attach the included strap to the camera as shown.z On the other side of the camera, attach the st

Customization for Shooting Styles130Functions you can assign to the front dial and control dial vary depending on shooting mode. On the setting screen

Customization for Shooting Styles131Access the setting screen.z Press the n button, choose [Set Shortcut button] on the 4 tab, and then press the m bu

Customization for Shooting Styles132Save commonly used shooting modes and your configured function settings for reuse. To access saved settings later,

Customization for Shooting Styles133Save up to five commonly used shooting menus as menus on the tab, for instant access to all of these items from

Customization for Shooting Styles134Rearrange the menu list order, as needed.z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Sort], and then pres

135Playback Mode• To prepare the camera for these operations, press the 1 button to enterPlayback mode.Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or ed

136After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows.Enter Playback mode.z Press the 1 button.X Your last shot is displayed

Viewing137Play movies.z To start playback, press the m button to access the movie control panel, choose (either press the qr buttons or turn the 7 d

Viewing138Press the p button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 222

Viewing139z To view an RGB histogram, press the o button in detailed information display. The RGB histogram shows the distribution of shades of red, g

Initial Preparations14Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sol

Viewing140Zoom in or out, or view other image areas.z As you examine the focus, use the zoom lever to zoom in or out. Press the opqr buttons to adjust

141By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you are looking for.Display images in an index.z Move the zoom lever tow

Browsing and Filtering Images142Choose filter conditions.z In single-image display, press the d button, and then press the op buttons to choose a sear

Browsing and Filtering Images143z Choose a jump method in single-image display by pressing the d button and then pressing the op buttons.z Press the q

Browsing and Filtering Images144Grouped images shot in mode (p. 85) are generally displayed together, but they can also be viewed individually.Choos

145Magnify an image.zMoving the zoom lever toward k will zoom in and magnify the image. You can magnify images up to about 10x by continuing to hold t

Image Viewing Options146Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows.Access the setting screen.z Press the n button and choose [Slides

Image Viewing Options147Based on the current image, the camera offers four images similar to it that you may wish to view. After you choose to view on

148Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera (pp. 152).Access the setting screen.z Press the n button, and then choose [Pro

Protecting Images149Choose [Select].z Following step 2 on p. 148, choose [Select] and press the m button.Choose an image.z Press the qr buttons or tur

Initial Preparations15Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately).Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card forma

Protecting Images150Choose [Select Range].z Following step 2 on p. 148, choose [Select Range] and press the m button.Choose a starting image.z Press t

Protecting Images151Protect the images.z Press the p button to choose [Protect], and then press the m button.Choose [All Images].z Following step 2 on

152You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.Choose an image to erase.z Pr

Erasing Images153Choose [Select].z Following step 2 on p. 152, choose [Select] and press the m button.Choose an image.z Once you follow step 2 on p. 1

Erasing Images154Choose [All Images].z Following step 2 on p. 152, choose [All Images] and press the m button.Erase the images.z Press the qr buttons

155Change the orientation of images and save them as follows.Choose [Rotate].z Press the n button, and then choose [Rotate] on the 1 tab (p. 41).Rotat

Rotating Images156• Images cannot be rotated when you set [Auto Rotate] to [Off]. Additionally, images already rotated will be displayed in the origin

157You can tag images as favorites and assign them to My Category (p. 158). By choosing a category in filtered playback, you can restrict the followin

Image Categories158You can organize images into categories. Note that images are automatically categorized at the time of shooting, according to shoot

Image Categories159Choose a category.z Press the op buttons to choose the category, and then press the m button. is displayed.z To cancel selection,

Initial Preparations16z If you insert the battery facing the wrong way, cannot be locked into the correct position. Always confirm that the battery is

160Save a copy of images at a lower resolution.Choose [Resize].z Press the n button, and then choose [Resize] on the 1 tab (p. 41).Choose an image.z P

Editing Still Images161You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file.Choose [Trimming].z Press the n button, and then choose

Editing Still Images162You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image as a separate file. For details on each option, see p. 102.Choose [M

Editing Still Images163Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightnes

Editing Still Images164Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye. You can save the corrected image as a separate file.Choose [Red-Eye Correcti

165You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end.Choose *.z Following steps 1 – 3 on p. 136, choose * and press the m button.

Editing Movies166Save the edited movie.zPress the op buttons to choose , and then press the m button.z Press the opqr buttons or turn the 7 dial to c

167Setting MenuCustomize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience7COPY

168Functions can be configured on the 3 tab. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience (p. 41).Silence camera sounds and m

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions169Customize camera operating sounds as follows.z Choose [Sound Options], and then press the m button.z Choose an item

Initial Preparations17Prepare the screen for use.z Open the screen ( ) and rotate it toward the lens 180° ( ).z Close the screen in this orientation (

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions170Adjust screen brightness as follows.z Choose [LCD Brightness], and then press the qr buttons to adjust the brightne

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions171Access the [Start-up Image] screen in Playback mode.z Press the 1 button.z Following the previous procedure, choose

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions172Format the memory card.z To begin the formatting process, press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [OK], a

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions173Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 9999) and saved in folders that store up to 2,000

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions174The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press the 1 button in Shooting mode (p. 36). T

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions175To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when you travel abroad, simply register the des

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions176Adjust the date and time as follows.Access the [Date/Time] screen.z Choose [Date/Time], and then press the m button

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions177Access the [Electronic Level] screen.z Choose [Electronic Level], and then press the m button.Calibrate the electro

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions178Enter a name.z Press the opqr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose a character, and then press the m button to ente

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions179Change the display language as needed.Access the [Language] screen.z Choose [Language ], and then press the m butto

Initial Preparations18A screen for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn the camera on. Be sure to specify the date and time,

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions180• The following functions are not restored to default settings.- 3 tab settings [Time Zone] (p. 175), [Date/Time] (

181AccessoriesUse included accessories effectively and enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories

182• Charge the battery on (or immediately before) the day of useCharged batteries gradually lose their charge, even when they are not used.You can ea

Optional Accessories183Speedlite 580EX II/430EX II/320EX/270EX IIz Shoe-mounted flash unit that enables many styles of flash photography.Speedlite Bra

Optional Accessories184Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3z Used to attach a Macro Twin Lite flash to the camera.Bracket BKT-DC1z Used to attach a Macro Twin L

Optional Accessories185Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400STz Connect the camera to a TV to enjoy playback on the larger TV screen.Remote Switch RS60-E3z Enable

186By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger screen of the TV.For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer t

Using Optional Accessories187Turn the camera on.z Press the 1 button to turn the camera on.X Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV. (Noth

Using Optional Accessories188Display images.z Follow steps 3 – 4 on p. 186 to display images.Connecting the camera to an HDMI CEC-compatible TV enable

Using Optional Accessories189Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC80 (sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery l

Initial Preparations19Adjust the date and time as follows.Access the camera menu.z Press the n button.Choose [Date/Time].z Move the zoom lever to choo

Using Optional Accessories190Insert the coupler.z Follow step 2 on p. 15 to open the cover, and then insert the coupler as shown until it locks into p

Using Optional Accessories191For wide-angle shots of backlit subjects without using the flash, attach optional Lens Hood LH-DC70 to prevent light outs

Using Optional Accessories192Attaching a lens filter to the camera protects the lens and allows you to shoot with various effects. To attach a lens fi

Using Optional Accessories193An optional Remote Switch RS60-E3 can be used to avoid camera shake that may otherwise occur when pressing the shutter bu

Using Optional Accessories194These optional flash units can provide bright lighting and meet a variety of flash photography needs.Attach the flash uni

Using Optional Accessories195z Using the optional Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 can help prevent unnatural shadows next to subjects during vertical shooting

Using Optional Accessories196Attach the macrolite adapter.z Align the z mark on the macrolite adapter with the z mark on the camera, and then turn the

Using Optional Accessories197Set [ND Filter] to [On] (p. 99).Configure the external flash.z Follow step 5 on p. 194 to adjust the settings.This option

Using Optional Accessories198Attach the bracket to the camera.z Slide the other bracket screw to the outer end of the bracket. Align the bracket screw

Using Optional Accessories199Configure the external flash and settings on the camera.z Follow steps 5 – 9 on p. 196 to configure the settings.• Keep c

2Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package.If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer.• A memory card is not inclu

Initial Preparations20The display language can be changed as needed.Enter Playback mode.z Press the 1 button.Access the setting screen.z Press and hol

Using Optional Accessories200The following settings are available in G , M, B, or D mode. In other shooting modes, only [Red-Eye Corr.] and [Red-Eye L

Using Optional Accessories201*6 For options other than On/Off, configure the setting on the flash unit itself. Not available with Speedlite 430EX II/3

202Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer. On the camera, you can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare ord

Printing Images203X is displayed.Choose an image.z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an image.Print the image.z Press the c button.X

Printing Images204By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image.Choose [Trimming].z After followi

Printing Images205Print the image.z On the screen in step 1, press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Print], and then press the m button.Ch

Printing Images206Choose a layout.z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an option.z When choosing [N-up], press the qr buttons to specif

Printing Images207Choose the printing area.z Follow step 2 on p. 204 to choose the printing area.Print the image.Access the printing screen.z Follow s

Printing Images208Batch printing (p. 211) and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on

Printing Images209Specify the printing format, whether to add the date or file number, and other settings as follows. These settings apply to all imag

21Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them.For fully automatic selection of the optimal setti

Printing Images210Choose [Select Images & Qty.].z Press the n button, choose [Select Images & Qty.] on the 2 tab, and then press the m button.

Printing Images211Configure the print settings.z Press the op buttons to choose [Order], and then press the m button.Choose [Select All Images].z Foll

212Before using an Eye-Fi card, always confirm that local use is permitted (p. 3).Inserting a prepared Eye-Fi card enables automatic wireless transfer

Using an Eye-Fi Card213Check the access point SSID used by the Eye-Fi card or the connection status, as needed.z Press the n button, choose [Eye-Fi Se

Using an Eye-Fi Card214COPY

215AppendixHelpful information when using the camera9COPY

216If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer

Troubleshooting217h flashes on the screen when the shutter button is pressed, and shooting is not possible (p. 47). is displayed when the shutter butt

Troubleshooting218Shots look grainy.• Lower the ISO speed (p. 95).• High ISO speeds in some shooting modes may cause grainy images (p. 70).Subjects ar

Troubleshooting219Playback stops, or audio skips.• Switch to a memory card that you have performed low-level formatting on with the camera (p. 172).•

Trying the Camera Out22Shoot.Shooting Still ImagesFocus.z Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and A

220If an error message is displayed, respond as follows.No memory card• The memory card may be inserted facing the wrong way. Reinsert the memory card

On-Screen Messages221Exceeded selection limit• More than 998 images were selected for Print Order (p. 208). Choose 998 images or less.• Print Order (p

222On-Screen InformationShooting (Information Display)Battery level (p. 223)Camera orientation*White balance correction (p. 101)My Colors (p. 102)AEB

On-Screen Information223* : Regular orientation, : Held verticallyThe camera detects the shooting orientation and adjusts settings for optimal shots.

On-Screen Information224Playback (Detailed Information Display)Switch display (RGB histogram) (p. 139)My Category (p. 158)Exposure compensation level

On-Screen Information225* Displays the frame approx. 4 sec. before or after the current frame.Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” (p. 136)Exit

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Trying the Camera Out23Shooting MoviesStart shooting.z If the flash is already up, push it down with your finger, into the camera.z Press the movie bu

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Functions and Menu Tables2343 Set up MenuItem Ref. Page Item Ref. PageMute p. 168 Time Zone p. 175Volume p. 168 Date/Time p. 19Sound Options p. 169 Di

Functions and Menu Tables2351 Playback MenuItem Ref. Page Item Ref. PageMovie Digest Playback p. 143 Red-Eye Correction p. 164Smart Shuffle p. 147 Tri

236• The camera is a high-precision electronic device. Avoid dropping it or subjecting it to strong impact.• Never bring the camera near magnets, moto

237AAC adapter kit...189Accessories ... 182AEB mode ...

Index238Servo AF... 112Focusing rangeMacro... 105Manual focus ...

Index239Shadow Correct...99ShootingShooting date/time J Date/timeShooting information... 128, 222S

Trying the Camera Out24After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows.Enter Playback mode.z Press the 1 button.X Your las

240Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.To ensure proper operation of this product, u

241Trademark Acknowledgments• The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.• This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.• HDMI, t

CDD-E451-020 © CANON INC. 2012Disclaimer• Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of

Trying the Camera Out25Play movies.z Press the m button to access the movie control panel, choose (either press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial),

26The software and PDF manuals on the included CD-ROM are introduced below, with instructions for installation, saving images to a computer, and using

Included Software, PDF Manuals27The included software can be used on the following computers. Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.Windows

Included Software, PDF Manuals28Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.Insert the CD-ROM in the computer’s CD-ROM driv

Included Software, PDF Manuals29Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.Connect the camera to the computer.z Make sure

Preliminary Notes and Legal Information3This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an i

Included Software, PDF Manuals30z Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. z Double click .Save the

Included Software, PDF Manuals31You can access the PDF manuals by double-clicking the desktop shortcut icons created when the included CD-ROM is used

32AccessoriesCAUTIONRISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION.Stereo AV C

Accessories33Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon ac

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35Camera BasicsBasic camera operations and features1COPY

36Shooting Modez Press the power button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting.z To turn the camera off, press the power button again.Playback

37To ensure your shots are in focus, always press the shutter button lightly (halfway) initially. Once the subject is in focus, press the button all t

38To conserve battery power when shooting, you can use the optical viewfinder instead of the screen. Shoot the same way as when using the screen.Deact

39Use the mode dial to access each shooting mode.Press the p button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details o

4• In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble.• The following c

40Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows.Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (pp. 226 –

41Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting (4), playback (1

42The power lamp and indicator on the back of the camera (p. 5) will light or blink depending on the camera’s status.You can check the current time.z

43Smart Auto ModeConvenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting2COPY

44For fully automatic selection at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.Turn the

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode45z Several AF frames are displayed when multiple areas are in focus.z If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen, move the

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode46Resize the subject and recompose the shot as needed.z To resize the subject, do the same thing as in step 3 on p. 44.Howe

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode47• A blinking h icon displayed when you attempt to shoot indicates that shooting is not possible until the flash has finis

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode48In A mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are a

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode49Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the foll

Part Names and Conventions in This Guide5z Turning the control dial is one way to choose setting items, switch images, and perform other operations. M

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode50A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are aiming the camera at.• A white frame is displa

51When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 16x enlargement.Move the zoom lever towar

Common, Convenient Features52With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 second

Common, Convenient Features53This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is un

Common, Convenient Features54The camera can add the shooting date and time to images in the lower-right corner. However, note that these cannot be rem

Common, Convenient Features55Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows.Specify Tracking AF.z Press the o button.X is displayed in the cen

56Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows.Configure the setting.z Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the

Image Customization Features57Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fi

Image Customization Features58Choose from two compression ratios, as follows: (Fine), (Normal). For guidelines on how many shots at each compressi

Image Customization Features59Configure the setting.z Choose [Red-Eye Corr.], and then choose [On] (p. 41).X Once the setting is complete, R is displa

6Package Contents ...2Compatible Memory Cards ...2Preliminary Notes and Legal Information...

Image Customization Features603 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that w

Image Customization Features61Distorted audio caused by recording when the wind is strong can be reduced. However, the recording may sound unnatural w

62An electronic level can be displayed on the screen when shooting as a guideline to determine if the camera is level.Display the electronic level.z P

Helpful Shooting Features63You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway to enlarge the image area in the AF frame.Configure the sett

Helpful Shooting Features64 is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes.Configure the setting.z Press the n button, ch

65Customize shooting functions on the 4 tab of the menu as follows.For instructions on menu functions, see “n Menu” (p. 41).You can deactivate the lam

Customizing Camera Operation66Change how long images are displayed after shots as follows.Configure the setting.z Press the n button, choose [Review]

67Other Shooting ModesShoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions3

68Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots.Enter K mode.z Set the mode di

Specific Scenes69Shoot moving subjects (Sports)z Shoot continuously as the camera keeps the subject in focus.z For details on the shooting range, see

Contents77Setting Menu ...167Adjusting Basic Camera Functions ... 1688Accessories...1

Specific Scenes70OTake shots of foliage (Foliage)z Shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors.P Shoot with

71Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.Enter mode.z Set the mode dial to .Choose a shooting mode.z Press the m button, choose in the m

Image Effects (Creative Filters)72Three consecutive images are captured at different brightness levels each time you shoot, and the camera combines im

Image Effects (Creative Filters)73Choose a color effect.z Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 71 and choose .z Press the button, choose a color effect (either

Image Effects (Creative Filters)74Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.Choose .z Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 71 and choose .Choose an eff

Image Effects (Creative Filters)75For movies, choose the movie playback speed.z Turn the z dial to choose the speed.Return to the shooting screen and

Image Effects (Creative Filters)76This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting (darker, blurred image corners) and changing

Image Effects (Creative Filters)77Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white.Choose .z Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 71 and choose .Choose

Image Effects (Creative Filters)78Choose a single image color to keep and change other colors to black and white.Choose T.z Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 7

Image Effects (Creative Filters)79You can replace one image color with another before shooting. Note that only one color can be replaced.Choose Y.z Fo

84 Shootz Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) ... 44z Focus on faces ...

Image Effects (Creative Filters)80z To replace only your specified color, choose a large negative value. To replace colors similar to your specified c

81You can make a short movie of a day just by shooting still images.Before each shot, the camera will automatically record a movie clip of the scene.

Special Modes for Other Purposes82The camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile, even without you pressing the shutter button.Choose .z Foll

Special Modes for Other Purposes83Aim the camera at a person and press the shutter button all the way down. The camera will shoot about two seconds af

Special Modes for Other Purposes84The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of another person (such as the photographer) h

Special Modes for Other Purposes85You can shoot a series of shots in rapid succession by holding the shutter button all the way down. For details on c

Special Modes for Other Purposes86• Grouped images can be played back individually (p. 144) and ungrouped (p. 144).• Protecting (p. 148) a grouped ima

Special Modes for Other Purposes87Shoot a large subject by taking multiple shots at various positions, and then use the included software to combine t

88Enter E mode.z Set the mode dial to E.Configure the settings to suit the movie (pp. 226 – 234).Shoot.z Press the movie button.z To stop movie record

Shooting Various Movies89Shoot movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or devices. You can quickly edit, save, and manage iFrame mov

Contents: Basic Operations91 Viewz View images (Playback Mode) ... 136z Automatic playback (Slideshow)

90COPY

91G mode• Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode dial set to Gmode.• G: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure• Before using a function

92You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style.Enter G mode.z Set the mode dial to G.Customize the settings as desir

93The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of –3 to +3.z As you watch the screen, turn the exposure

Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)94Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows.z Press the

Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)95z Press the o button, choose an option (either press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial), and then press the

Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)96Configure the setting.z Choose [Max ISO Speed], and then choose the desired option (p. 41).Choose from three

Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)97Three consecutive images are captured at different exposure levels (standard exposure, underexposure, and th

Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)98Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and a

Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)99z Press the m button, choose in the menu, press the n button, and choose (p. 40).X Once the setting is c