The DISP/BACK Button The DISP/BACK button controls the display of indicators in the viewfinder and LCD monitor. ■ Viewfinder: Shooting Standard ■ LCD Monitor: Shooting Information off Standard P P 4000 5.6 4000 5.6 Information off 400 400 4000 5.
The DISP/BACK Button ■ Customizing the Standard Display To choose the items shown in the standard display: 1 Display standard indicators. Press the DISP/BACK button until standard indicators are displayed. Select A SCREEN SET-UP > DISP. CUSTOM SETTING in the setup menu. 3 Choose items. Highlight items and press MENU/OK to select or deselect.
The DISP/BACK Button Virtual Horizon Selecting ELECTRONIC LEVEL displays a virtual horizon. The camera is level when the two lines overlap. R The virtual horizon may not be displayed if the camera lens is pointed up or down. P ■ Viewfinder/LCD Monitor: Playback Standard Information off Info display Favorites 12/31/2050 10:00 AM 12/31/2050 10:00 AM 12/31/2050 10:00 AM 1/4000 1/4000 5.6 +21/3 400 5.6 400 +21/3 NEXT Histograms Histograms show the distribution of tones in the image.
Basic Photography and Playback Taking Photographs This section describes how to take pictures using program AE (mode P). See pages 000 – 000 for information on S, A, and M modes and pages 000 and 000 for information on the options available in auto mode. 1 Adjust settings for program AE. B Confirm that P appears in the display. C Q If AUTO is displayed in red, press a function button (by default, Fn2/AUTO) to exit auto mode (P 000). P 4000 5.6 400 R Image stabilization (P 98) is recommended.
Taking Photographs 2 Ready the camera. 4 Focus. Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides. Shaking or unsteady hands can blur your shots. Frame the picture with your subject in the center of the display and press the shutter button halfway to focus. R If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light (P 000).
Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Full Frame Pictures can be viewed in the viewfinder or LCD monitor. When taking important pictures, take a test shot and check the results. To view pictures full frame, press a. 100-0001 R Pictures taken using other cameras are marked with a m (“gift image”) icon to warn that they may not display correctly and that playback zoom may not be available.
Viewing Pictures Viewing Photo Information The photo information display changes each time the selector is pressed up. Basic data Zooming in on the Focus Point Press the center of the command dial to zoom in on the focus point. Press the center of the command dial again to return to full-frame playback. Info display 1 12/31/2050 10:00 AM 12/31/2050 10:00 AM 1/4000 1/4000 5.6 +21/3 400 5.6 400 +21/3 NEXT LENS FOCAL LENGTH COLOR SPACE LENS MODULATION OPT. S.S 1/4000 F 5.6 ISO 400 23.0mm F5.
Viewing Pictures Playback Zoom Press k to zoom in on the current picture, n to zoom out (to view multiple images, press n when the picture is displayed full frame; P 34). When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not currently visible in the display. Press DISP/BACK or MENU/OK to exit zoom. Zoom indicator R The maximum zoom ratio varies with image size (P 93). Playback zoom is not available with cropped or resized copies saved at a size of a.
Viewing Pictures Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images displayed, press n when a picture is displayed full frame. Press n to view more images. 100-0001 Press k to view fewer images. Use the selector to highlight images and press MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame (to zoom in on the selected image, press k when the picture is displayed full frame; P 33). In the nineand hundred-frame displays, press the selector up or down to view more pictures.
Deleting Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pictures, press the b button when a picture is displayed full frame and choose from the options below. Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding.
Using the Flash Use the built-in flash for additional lighting when shooting at night or indoors under low light. 1 Press the N button to raise the flash. Q The flash may contact accessories mounted on the hot shoe. If necessary, remove accessories before raising the flash. 2 Press the function button (Fn5) to display the following options, then use the selector to highlight an option and press MENU/OK to select.
Using the Flash Q Depending on the distance to the subject, some lenses may cast shadows in photos taken with the flash. R Lowering the flash turns the flash off (P) and prevents it firing even when the subject is poorly lit; use of a tripod is recommended. Lower the flash where flash photography is prohibited or to capture natural lighting under dim light. We also recommend that you lower the flash when the camera is off.
Basic Movie Recording and Playback Recording Movies The camera can be used to record short high-definition movies. Sound is recorded in stereo via the built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording. 1 Press the function button (Fn7/Fn) to start recording. Recording indicator Time remaining 2 Press the button again to end recording. Recording ends automatically when the maximum length is reached or the memory card is full. 38 R Zoom can be adjusted while recording is in progress.
Recording High-Definition (HD) Movies Using an External Microphone Sound can be recorded with external microphones that connect using jacks 2.5 mm in diameter; microphones that require bus power can not be used. See the microphone manual for details. R The dialog shown at right will be displayed when a microphone is connected to the microphone/remote release connector. Press MENU/OK and select MIC/REMOTE RELEASE > m MIC (P 000).
Viewing Movies During playback, movies are displayed as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: 12/31/2050 10:00 AM Operation Description Press the selector down to start playback. Press again to pause. While playback is Start/pause playback paused, you can press the selector left or right to rewind or advance one frame Movie icon at a time. End playback Press the selector up to end playback.
The Q (Quick Menu) Button Using the Q Button Press Q for quick access to selected options. The Quick Menu Display At default settings, the quick menu contains the following items. SELECT CUSTOM SETTING BASE SET A B C D E F G H u SELECT CUSTOM SETTING ...................... 84 N ISO ........................................................... 75 U DYNAMIC RANGE ................................... 93 D WHITE BALANCE .................................... 82 h NOISE REDUCTION .................................
Using the Q Button Viewing and Changing Settings 1 Press Q to display the quick menu during shooting. 2 Use the selector to highlight items and rotate the command dial to change. 3 Press Q to exit when settings are complete.
Using the Q Button Editing the Quick Menu To choose the items displayed in the quick menu: 1 Press and hold the Q button during shooting. SELECT CUSTOM SETTING SET END 2 The current quick menu will be displayed; use the selector to highlight the item you wish to change and press MENU/OK.
The Fn (Function) Buttons Using the Function Buttons The roles played by each of the function buttons can be selected by pressing and holding the button.
Using the Function Buttons Assigning Roles to the Function Buttons To assign roles to the function buttons, press and hold the DISP/BACK button until the menu below is displayed. Select buttons to choose their roles.
More on Photography and Playback Mode Selection The camera offers a choice of modes in which you can manually adjust shutter speed and/or aperture (P, S, A, and M modes; P 000, 000, 000, 000) and auto modes in which settings are automatically adjusted for the subject or the selected scene (P 000). P, S, A, and M Modes Choose P, S, A, or M mode for manual control over shutter speed and/or aperture. The role of the command dial varies with the mode selected.
Mode Selection Aperture mode switch Q If AUTO is displayed in red, press a function button (by default, Fn2/AUTO) to exit auto mode (P 000). Q If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the shutter speed and aperture displays will show “– – –”. P Program Shift If desired, you can rotate the command dial to select other combinations of shutter speed and aperture without altering exposure (program shift). The new values for shutter speed and aperture are shown in yellow.
Mode Selection ■ Shutter-Priority AE (S) To adjust shutter speed manually while letting the camera select aperture for optimal exposure, set aperture to A and use the shutter speed dial. S will appear in the display. Aperture mode switch Q If AUTO is displayed in red, press a function button (by default, Fn2/AUTO) to exit auto mode (P 000). S 2000 5.6 400 R At settings other than 180X, shutter speed can also be adjusted in increments of 1/3 EV by rotating the command dial.
Mode Selection Aperture mode switch Q If AUTO is displayed in red, press a function button (by default, Fn2/AUTO) to exit auto mode (P 000). A 4000 5.6 400 More on Photography and Playback ■ Aperture-Priority AE (A) To adjust aperture manually while letting the camera select shutter speed for optimal exposure, rotate the shutter speed dial to A and adjust aperture as desired. A will appear in the display. R Aperture can be adjusted even while the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Mode Selection ■ Manual Exposure (M) Exposure can be altered from the value suggested by the camera by setting both shutter speed and aperture to values other than A. M will appear in the display. Aperture mode switch Q If AUTO is displayed in red, press a function button (by default, Fn2/AUTO) to exit auto mode (P 000). R At settings other than 180X, shutter speed can also be adjusted in increments of 1/3 EV by rotating the command dial. 01 0.5 M 1.0 1.5 2000 5.6 2.0 3.0 5.
Mode Selection 1 Press the function button (Fn2/AUTO) to enable auto mode. Q AUTO is displayed in red when auto mode is selected. 2 Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight A SCENE POSITION and press MENU/OK. More on Photography and Playback Auto Modes Press a function button (by default, Fn2/AUTO) to select an auto mode in which the camera automatically adjusts settings according to the scene or shooting conditions.
Mode Selection Mode s BEACH f UNDERWATER U PARTY V FLOWER W TEXT Description Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of sunlit beaches. Reduces the blue cast typically associated with underwater lighting. Capture indoor background lighting under low-light conditions. Effective for taking more vivid shots of flowers. Take clear pictures of text or drawings in print. ■ S ADVANCED SR AUTO The scene selected by the camera in S ADVANCED SR AUTO mode is shown by an icon in the display.
Long Time-Exposures (T/B) R Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the camera from moving during the exposure. R To reduce “noise” (mottling) in long time-exposures, select ON for K LONG EXPOSURE NR in the shooting menu (P 94). Note that this may increase the time needed to record images after shooting. Time (T) 1 Rotate the shutter speed dial to T. 2 Rotate the command dial to choose the exposure time. 3 Press the shutter button all the way down to take a picture at the selected shutter speed.
Long Time-Exposures (T/B) Using a Remote Release An optional RR-90 remote release can be used for long time-exposures. See the manual provided with the RR-90 for more information. Third-Party Remote Releases • Third-party remote releases (available from thirdparty suppliers) can be connected as shown below. • Electronic releases from third-party suppliers can be connected via the microphone/remote release connector.
Exposure Compensation P 4000 5.6 400 Exposure compensation indicator Choose positive values (+) to increase exposure Choose negative values (–) to reduce exposure Q The amount of compensation available varies with the shooting mode. Exposure Value (EV) The exposure value is determined by the sensitivity of the image sensor and the amount of light to which the sensor is exposed. Doubling the amount increases EV by one, while halving it reduces EV by one.
Focus/Exposure Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: 1 Focus: Position the subject in the focus frame and press the shutter button halfway to lock focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock). P R Focus and exposure can also be locked with the AF-L and AE-L buttons, respectively (if AE/AF LOCK is selected for d AF-LOCK BUTTON in the shooting menu, pressing the AF-L button will lock both focus and exposure; P 95).
Focus/Exposure Lock • Fast-moving subjects. • • • • Subjects photographed through a window or other reflective object. Dark subjects and subjects that absorb rather than reflect light, such as hair or fur. Insubstantial subjects, such as smoke or flame. Subjects that show little contrast with the background (for example, subjects in clothing that is the same color as the background).
Metering To choose how the camera meters exposure, press the function button (Fn1/AE) to display metering options. Use the selector to highlight an option and press MENU/OK to select. Q The selected option will only take effect when Intelligent Face Detection is off (P 000). Mode o (MULTI) Description The camera instantly determines exposure based on an analysis of composition, color, and brightness distribution. Recommended in most situations.
Film Simulation Option c (PROVIA/STANDARD) > (Velvia/VIVID) Description Standard color reproduction. Suited to a wide range of subjects, from portraits to landscapes. A high-contrast palette of saturated colors, suited to nature photos. Enhances the range of hues available for skin tones in portraits while preserving the bright blues e (ASTIA/SOFT) of daylight skies. Recommended for outdoor portrait photography. Soft color and enhanced shadow contrast for a calm look.
The DRIVE Button The DRIVE button gives you access to the following options. STILL IMAGE Drive mode B STILL IMAGE I CONTINUOUS O AE BKT W ISO BKT X FILM SIMULATION BKT H WHITE BALANCE BKT Y DYNAMIC RANGE BKT Adv.
The DRIVE Button 1 Press the DRIVE button to display drive options. 2 Press the selector up or down to highlight I, then press the selector left or right to choose a frame rate of J (high) or O (low). Press MENU/OK to proceed when settings are complete. 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. 4 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to start shooting. Shooting ends when the shutter button is released, the maximum number of pictures has been taken, or the memory card is full.
The DRIVE Button Bracketing Automatically vary settings over a series of pictures. 1 Press the DRIVE button to display drive options and press the selector up or down to highlight one of the following: Option Description Press the selector left or right to highlight a bracketing amount.
The DRIVE Button 1 Press the DRIVE button to display drive options. 5 Pan the camera in the direction shown by the Press the selector up or down to highlight Adv., then press the selector left or right to highlight r MOTION PANORAMA and press MENU/OK. arrow. Shooting ends automatically when the camera is panned to the end of the guides and the panorama is complete.
The DRIVE Button Q Panoramas are created from multiple frames; exposure for the entire panorama is determined by the first frame. The camera may in some cases record an greater or lesser angle than selected or be unable to stitch the frames together perfectly. The last part of the panorama may not be recorded if shooting ends before the panorama is complete. Q Shooting may be interrupted if the camera is panned too quickly or too slowly.
The DRIVE Button PLAY STOP PAUSE More on Photography and Playback Viewing Panoramas To zoom in on a panorama in full-frame playback, press the k button and use the k and n buttons to zoom in and out. Alternatively, you can play the panorama back using the selector. Press the selector down to start playback and press again to pause.
