zzFor Movies: Press the movie button. XXOnce you start the self-timer, the lamp will blink and the camera will play a self- timer sound. XXTwo seconds before the shot, the blinking and sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) zzTo cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the button. zzTo restore the original setting, choose [ ] in step 1. StillImagesMovies Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera ShakeThis option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are pressing the shutter button, it will not affect your shot. Configure the setting. zzFollow step 1 on =50 and choose [[]. XXOnce the setting is complete, [[] is displayed. zzFollow step 2 on =50 to shoot. StillImagesMovies Customizing the Self-Timer You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10). 1 Choose [$]. zzFollowing step 1 on =50, choose [$] and press the button immediately. 2 Configure the setting. zzPress the
buttons to choose [Delay] or [Shots]. zzPress the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose a value, and then press the button. XXOnce the setting is complete, [$] is displayed. zzFollow step 2 on =50 to shoot. • For movies shot using the self-timer, [Delay] represents the delay before recording begins, but the [Shots] setting has no effect. • When you specify multiple shots, image brightness and white balance are determined by the first shot. More time is required between shots when the flash fires or when you have specified to take many shots. Shooting will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. • When a delay longer than two seconds is specified, two seconds before the shot, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) StillImagesAdding a Date Stamp The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right corner. However, note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed, so confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct (=17). 1 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [Date Stamp] on the [4] tab, and then choose the desired option (=38). XXOnce the setting is complete, [DATE] is displayed. 2 Shoot. XXAs you take shots, the camera adds the shooting date or time to the lower-right corner of images. zzTo restore the original setting, choose [Off] in step 1. • Date stamps cannot be edited or removed. • Shots taken without adding a date stamp can be printed with one as follows. However, adding a date stamp this way to images that already have one may cause it to be printed twice. - Use the included software to print For details, refer to the Software Guide (=25). - Print using printer functions (=166) - Use camera DPOF print settings (=173) to print StillImagesChoosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows. 1 Specify Tracking AF. zzPress the button. XX[ ] is displayed in the center of the screen. 2 Choose a subject to focus on. zzAim the camera so that [ ] is on the desired subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. XXA blue frame is displayed, and the camera will keep the subject in focus and image brightness adjusted (Servo AF). 3 Shoot. zzPress the shutter button all the way down to shoot. zzPress the button to cancel Tracking AF. • Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move too rapidly, or when subject color or brightness matches that of the background too closely. Image Customization Features StillImagesChanging the Aspect Ratio Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows. Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (=37). XXOnce the setting is complete, the screen aspect ratio will be updated. zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [ ]. Used for display on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices. Same aspect ratio as 35mm film, used for printing images at 5 x 7-inch or postcard sizes. Native aspect ratio of the camera screen, also used for display on standard- definition televisions or similar display devices, or for printing images at 3.5 x 5-inch or A-series sizes. Square aspect ratio. StillImagesChanging Image Resolution (Size) Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” (=203). Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (=37). XXThe option you configured is now displayed. zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [ ]. Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size (for 4:3 Images) A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.) zz[ ]: For e-mailing images. A3–A5(11.7x16.5–5.8x8.3in.) 5x7in. Postcard3.5x5in. StillImagesRed-Eye Correction Red-eye that occurs in the flash photo...
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