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Digital CameraOperating ManualTo ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.• Printed on r

8Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function...114Playing Back and Deleting Images 115Playing Back Images ...

984Taking PicturesYou can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.Sensitivity1 Press the 3 button in A mode.The [A Rec.Mode]

994Taking Pictures• When Sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, the number of recorded pixels fixed at f.• When the shooting mode is set to C (Movie), on

1004Taking PicturesYou can set various conditions for autofocus.You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).Focusing Area1 Press the 3 button in

1014Taking PicturesYou can choose the Instant Review time (the length of time the image is displayed immediately after capture) from 0.5sec, 1sec, 2se

1024Taking PicturesYou can give the image sharp or soft outlines.1 Press the 3 button in A mode.The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.2 Use the four-way contr

1034Taking PicturesYou can set the color saturation.1 Press the 3 button in A mode.The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.2 Use the four-way controller (23) to

1044Taking PicturesYou can set the image contrast level.1 Press the 3 button in A mode.The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.2 Use the four-way controller (23

1054Taking PicturesFor choosing whether to imprint the date when taking still pictures.1 Press the 3 button in A mode.The [A Rec.Mode] appears.2 Use t

1064Taking PicturesSaving the Settings (Memory)The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings when the camera is turned off.For some ca

1074Taking Pictures1 Press the 3 button in A mode.The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.2 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory].3 Press the fo

9Recording and Playing Back Sound 157Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)...157Playing Back Sound ...

1084Taking PicturesRecording MoviesThis mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time.1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A

1094Taking Pictures4 Press the shutter release button fully.Recording starts. Recording can continue until the built-in memory/SD Memory Card is full,

1104Taking PicturesYou can choose from two recorded pixels settings for movies: m and D.The more pixels there are, the clearer the details and the big

1114Taking PicturesYou can set the quality level of movies. The higher the quality level, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size.Quality

1124Taking PicturesYou can choose from two frame rates (number of frames per second) for movies: 30fps (frames per second) and 15fps. The more frames

1134Taking PicturesIn C (Movie) mode, you can set the color mode to black and white or sepia, as well as full color.1 Press the 3 button in A mode.The

1144Taking PicturesIn C (Movie) mode, you can compensate for camera shake while you are recording movies with the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) fun

1155Playing Back and Deleting ImagesPlaying Back and Deleting ImagesPlaying Back ImagesIn this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pict

1165Playing Back and Deleting ImagesYou can display nine thumbnails of captured images at a time.1 In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/f/y button.A page co

1175Playing Back and Deleting ImagesIn nine-image display, press f on the Zoom/f/y button to switch to folder display or calendar display. Press the G

10In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the one below.The meanings of the symbols use

1185Playing Back and Deleting ImagesYou can magnify an image up to eight times. A guide showing the center of the magnified portion of the image appea

1195Playing Back and Deleting ImagesYou can enjoy playing back images with the subject’s faces zoomed up simply by pressing the I button (Face close-u

1205Playing Back and Deleting Images• The magnification ratio for Face close-up playback may differ depending the conditions such as the size of the f

1215Playing Back and Deleting ImagesShooting information can be displayed on the display in Q mode. Pressing the 4/W button changes the display mode.R

1225Playing Back and Deleting ImagesFor correcting the camera shake in recorded images.1Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choos

1235Playing Back and Deleting ImagesYou can play back recorded images one after another.1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to cho

1245Playing Back and Deleting Images3 Press the 4 button.The screen for setting the slideshow conditions appears.4 Use the four-way controller (23) to

1255Playing Back and Deleting ImagesPlaying Back MoviesYou can play back the movies you have taken. Sound is played back at the same time.1 Enter the

1265Playing Back and Deleting ImagesConnecting the Camera to AV EquipmentBy using the AV cable, you can capture and play back images on equipment with

1275Playing Back and Deleting Images• You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K-AC78 (optional) if you intend to use the camera for a long time.

11This Operating Manual contains the following chapters.Composition of the Operating Manual1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

1285Playing Back and Deleting ImagesDeleting ImagesDelete images and sounds with mistakes or that are unnecessary.You can delete a single image or sou

1295Playing Back and Deleting ImagesIf sound has been recorded with an image (p.160), you can delete the sound without deleting the image.1 Enter the

1305Playing Back and Deleting ImagesYou can delete several images/sound files selected from the nine-image display at once.1 In Q mode, press f on the

1315Playing Back and Deleting Images4 Press the i button.A confirmation dialog appears.5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select & Dele

1325Playing Back and Deleting ImagesYou can delete all the images and sound files at once.1 Press the i button in Q mode.A confirmation dialog appears

1335Playing Back and Deleting ImagesYou can recover images or sound files that were taken with this camera and then deleted.1 After deleting a file, p

1345Playing Back and Deleting ImagesYou can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted.1 Press the four-way controller (3)

1355Playing Back and Deleting Images1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode.The Playback Mode Palette appears.2 Use the four-way controller (234

1366Editing and Printing ImagesEditing and Printing ImagesEditing ImagesBy changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file si

1376Editing and Printing Images6 Press the 4 button.A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.[Save as] is the only available option for

12Camera FeaturesIn addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio M50 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describ

1386Editing and Printing ImagesYou can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the cropped image as a separate image.1 Enter the Q mode and use

1396Editing and Printing ImagesYou can copy images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This function can on

1406Editing and Printing ImagesSelected images and sound files from the SD Memory Card are copied to the built-in memory one at a time.4 Use the four-

1416Editing and Printing ImagesThis mode lets you change the color tones and perform special processing on a selected image.Digital Filters1 Enter the

1426Editing and Printing Images5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a digital filter.You can preview the results of the filter effect.6 Press

1436Editing and Printing Images5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the digital filter you want to use.6 Use the four-way controller (45) to a

1446Editing and Printing ImagesYou can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes.1 Enter the Q mode and use the fo

1456Editing and Printing ImagesThis function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are three frames already stored in the camera.1E

1466Editing and Printing Images7 Press the 4 button.The frame position and size adjustment screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to adjus

1476Editing and Printing ImagesYou can select a frame from a recorded movie to save as a still picture or divide a movie into two.1 Enter the Q mode a

13The user-friendly design of the Optio M50 enables easy operation with only a few buttons. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select th

1486Editing and Printing Images6 Press the 4 button.The screen appears for selecting a frame to be saved as a still picture.7 Use the four-way control

1496Editing and Printing ImagesSetting the Printing Service (DPOF)DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print order data on stil

1506Editing and Printing Images5 Press the 4 button.The message [DPOF setting for this image] appears.To make DPOF settings for another image, use the

1516Editing and Printing ImagesWhen you choose the number of copies and whether or not to insert the date, the settings are applied to all the images

1526Editing and Printing ImagesPrinting Using PictBridgeBy connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-USB7) pr

1536Editing and Printing Images1 In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image].2 Press the 4 button

1546Editing and Printing Images9 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the paper size.You can only choose a size that is supported by your prin

1556Editing and Printing Images1 In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images].2 Press the 4 button.T

1566Editing and Printing Images1 In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT].2 Press the 4 butt

1577Recording and Playing Back SoundRecording and Playing Back SoundRecording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)You can record sound with the camera. The mi

14The Optio M50 lets you play back and edit images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first. The camera is

1587Recording and Playing Back Sound3 Press the 4 button.The remaining recordable time and the recording time of the current file appear on the displa

1597Recording and Playing Back SoundPlaying Back SoundYou can play back the sound files you made in O mode.1 Press the Q button.2 Use the four-way con

1607Recording and Playing Back SoundAdding a Voice Memo to ImagesYou can add a voice memo to your still pictures.1 Enter Q mode and use the four-way c

1617Recording and Playing Back Sound1 Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want

1628SettingsSettingsCamera SettingsFormatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card.All the data in the built-in memory will be deleted if no

1638SettingsYou can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound.1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound] on the [W

1648Settings6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up Sound].7 Press the four-way controller (5).A pull-down menu appears.8 Use the four-

1658SettingsYou can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera.1 Use the four-way c

1668Settings7 Press the four-way controller (5).The frame returns to [Date Style].8 Press the four-way controller (3).The frame moves to [Date].9 Pres

1678SettingsThe date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.38) and “Changing the Date and Time” (p.165) serve as the W (Hometown) date a

15Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set (Battery Ch

1688Settings8 Press the 4 button.The World Time setting is saved.9 Press the 3 button twice.The camera returns to capture status with the current sett

1698SettingsYou can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.The camera supports the following 19 languages: English

1708SettingsYou can change the image folder name to Standard or Date that pictures were taken. When the name is changed to the date, pictures are save

1718SettingsChoose the appropriate USB connection mode depending on whether you are going to connect the USB cable to a PC or a PictBridge-compatible

1728SettingsWhen you connect the camera to AV equipment, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking and playing back images.1

1738SettingsYou can adjust the brightness of the display.1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Brightness Level] on the [W Setting] menu.2 Use

1748SettingsYou can save battery power by setting the display to dim automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power sa

1758SettingsYou can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time.1 Use the four-way controller (23) to sel

1768SettingsYou can choose whether or not to use the Quick Zoom function that magnifies an image to a maximum of ×8 by just pressing y on the Zoom/f/y

1778SettingsYou can choose whether or not to display a guide for the mode you choose in the Capture Mode Palette (p.53) and Playback Mode Palette (p.5

16FrontBackNames of PartsSelf timer lampMicrophoneLensSpeakerFlashBattery/Card coverTripod socketDisplayTerminal coverPC/AV terminalPower switchShutte

1788SettingsYou can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.181) for the reset settings.1 Use the four-way control

1798SettingsYou can choose an image to be displayed as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on.1 Press the Q button.The camera enters Q mode.

1809AppendixAppendixList of World Time CitiesThe column “City” indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.36) or the World Time

1819AppendixDefault SettingsThe table below lists the factory default settings.The meaning of the indications for menu items with a default setting is

1829AppendixMemoryFace Priority P (Off) Yes Yes p.56Flash Mode O (On) Yes Yes p.89Drive Mode P (Off) Yes Yesp.76,p.77Focus Mode P (Off) Yes Yes p.87Zo

1839Appendix [W Setting] Menu ItemsItem Default SettingLast Memory SettingReset SettingPageSoundOperation Volume 3 Yes Yesp.163Playback Volume 3 Yes

1849Appendix Playback Mode Palette ItemsItem Default SettingLast Memory SettingReset SettingPageDigital SR — — — p.122SlideshowInterval 3 sec Yes Yes

1859Appendix Key OperationItem Function Default SettingLast Memory SettingReset SettingPageQ button Operation Mode Q mode — — —Zoom/w/x buttonZoom Po

1869AppendixFunctions Available for Each Shooting ModeYes : Can be set and function is available. No : Cannot be set.# : Can be set but function is no

1879AppendixNote: Menu settings cannot be changed when in Digital wide mode.\ E D 4FSYes Yes Yes Yes Face Priority Yes Yes Yes Yes Smile CaptureYes Y

17Names of Operating PartsRefer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.44 - p.47) for an explanation of the function of each button.Shutter releas

1889AppendixOptional AccessoriesA number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as t

1899AppendixMessagesMessages such as the following may appear on the display during camera operation.Message DescriptionBattery depletedThe battery is

1909AppendixMessages such as the following may appear on the display when using the PictBridge function.Data being recordedThis message appears when y

1919AppendixPrinting is completed.Continue printing?Displayed when printing completes.Print Canceled Displayed when printing is canceled.No image to b

1929AppendixTroubleshootingProblem Cause RemedyThe camera will not turn onThe battery is not installedCheck if a battery is installed. If not, install

1939AppendixVery occasionally, static electricity may cause camera malfunction. In this case, remove the battery and install it again. If the camera i

1949AppendixMain SpecificationsApproximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still• The image storage capacity is for reference only. The actu

1959AppendixMovie/SoundThe recording time is for reference only. The actual recording time may vary depending on the SD Memory Card and the subject.30

1969AppendixFocus TypeTTL contrast detection system by sensor9-point autofocus (multiple/spot/automatic tracking AF changeable)Focus range (From lens

1979AppendixBattery Life Number of Recordable Imagesapprox. 210 pictures* Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-co

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera.Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features a

18Normal Display in Still Picture Capture ModeThe display shows information such as the shooting conditions.* 16 and 17 appear only when the shutter r

1989AppendixWARRANTY POLICYAll PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects

1999Appendix• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights.• The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in

2009AppendixFor customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

2019AppendixDeclaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX Imaging CompanyA Di

2029AppendixInformation on disposal for users1. In the European UnionIf your product is marked with this symbol, it means that used electrical/electro

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2049AppendixIndexSymbols[A Rec.Mode] menu ... 51A mode ... 10, 115I button ... 44, 46Q button ...

2059AppendixCopy ... 139Cropping ... 138DDark portions ... 19Date and time ...

2069AppendixPPAL ... 172Pan Focus 3 ... 87Panoramic Pictures ... 74Photo processing lab ...

2079AppendixZZoom button ... 44, 46Zoom xw ... 78

19Histogram + Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode* 3 and 4 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.* Some indications ma

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Digital CameraOperating ManualTo ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.• Printed on r

20Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode(All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.)The display shows information such

211Getting StartedGetting StartedAttaching the StrapAttach the strap (O-ST51) supplied with the camera.1 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the

221Getting StartedPowering the CameraUse the battery charger to charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time or after a long pe

231Getting StartedUse the battery that is provided with the camera. Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time.1Open the batt

241Getting Started1Open the battery/card cover.2Press the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction of 3 to release the battery.The battery will

251Getting Started• Battery Level IndicatorYou can check the battery level by the indicator on the display.• In general, battery performance may tem

261Getting StartedUse of the AC adapter kit K-AC78 (optional) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a PC.1 M

271Getting Started• Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.• Make sure that the AC plug cord and th

1We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with th

281Getting StartedInstalling the SD Memory CardThis camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if

291Getting Started1 Open the battery/card cover.Move the battery/card cover lock lever to the OPEN position 1 and open the battery/card cover 2.2 Inse

301Getting StartedPrecautions When Using an SD Memory Card• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK pro

311Getting StartedChoose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of still pictures according to how you intend to use th

321Getting StartedChoose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for still pictures on the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Recorded Pixels, Qu

331Getting Started Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to UseThe default setting is m (640×480). Appropriate Quality Level According to

341Getting StartedTurning the Camera On and Off1Press the power switch.The camera turns on and the display turns on.When you turn the camera on, the l

351Getting StartedUse this mode when you want to play back an image or sound file straightaway without taking any more pictures.1 Press the power swit

361Getting StartedInitial SettingsSet the language, time, and date after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures.The [Language/ ] scree

371Getting Started2 Press the 4 button.The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and dayligh

2 Caution• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78. The battery could explode or catch fire.• Do not place your

381Getting Started3 Press the four-way controller (3).The frame moves to [Hometown].4 Press the four-way controller (5).The Hometown screen appears.5

391Getting Started6 Press the four-way controller (3).The frame moves to [Date].7 Press the four-way controller (5).The frame moves to the month.8 Use

402Quick StartQuick StartTaking Still PicturesThe standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically depen

412Quick StartThe shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows.Press halfwayThe focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release

422Quick StartQuick StartPlaying Back Still Pictures1Press the Q button after taking a picture.The image appears on the display. In this manual, this

432Quick Start1 Press the Q button after taking a picture.The image appears on the display.2 Press the four-way controller (3).The Playback Mode Palet

443Common OperationsCommon OperationsUnderstanding the Button Functions1 Power switchTurns the camera on and off. (p.34)2 Shutter release buttonFocuse

453Common Operations6 Four-way controller(2) : Changes the drive mode. (p.76, p.77)(3) : Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (p.53)(4) : Changes the fl

463Common Operations1 Power switchTurns the camera on and off. (p.34)2 Shutter release buttonSwitches to A mode. (p.115)3 I buttonZooms up on the subj

473Common Operations5 Q buttonSwitches to A mode. (p.115)6 Four-way controller(2) : Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file. (p.125, p.159)(3) : D

3• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service

483Common OperationsSetting the Camera FunctionsTo change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu or [W Setting] menu

493Common OperationsEx.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu1 Press the 3 button in A mode.The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.2 Press the f

503Common Operations6 Press the shutter release button halfway.The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.When the shutter release

513Common OperationsThis displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in

523Common Operations[W Setting] Menu• Use the 9 (Green) mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [

533Common OperationsThe Optio M50 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies and sound in different situations simply

543Common OperationsThere are 17 available shooting modes.• In shooting modes other than R, A, C, O, 4 and F, saturation, contrast, sharpness, white

553Common OperationsDFoodFor capturing images of food. Saturation will be rather high to make it look appetizing.FDigital PanoramaStitches images take

563Common OperationsWith the Optio M50, the Face Recognition function is available with all shooting modes except O mode.In the Face Recognition funct

573Common OperationsAssign menu items to the Green Button and recall these quickly by simply pressing the Green Button. This is useful for going strai

4• When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.•

583Common Operations1 Select [Green Button] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu.2 Press the four-way controller (5).A pull-down menu appears.3 Use the four-way c

593Common OperationsPress the four-way controller (3) in Q mode to display the Playback Mode Palette.You can display the playback function you want to

603Common OperationsPlayback Mode PaletteItem Description PagePDigital SRFor reducing the camera shake in recorded imagesp.122uSlideshowFor playing ba

614Taking PicturesTaking PicturesTaking PicturesIn b (Auto Picture) mode, when you press the shutter release button, the camera selects the most appro

624Taking PicturesIn R (Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select

634Taking PicturesIn the 9 (Green) mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings*, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.Mode] me

644Taking Pictures* 9 mode settings are as shown below.• Assign 9 mode to the Green button for using 9 mode. (p.57)•In 9 mode, you cannot change the i

654Taking PicturesYou can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes.1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A

664Taking PicturesIn Y (Frame Composite) mode, you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera.1 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mo

674Taking Pictures6 Press the shutter release button halfway.The focus frame on the display turns green if the subject is in focus.7 Press the shutter

5• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in

684Taking Picturesz (Natural Skin Tone) and e (Portrait) modes are suitable for taking pictures of people. Face Recognition (p.56) operates for each s

694Taking Pictures5 Press the shutter release button halfway.The focus frame on the display turns green if the subject is in focus.6 Press the shutter

704Taking PicturesUse this mode to keep your moving pet in focus while you take the picture and capture the color of your pet’s coat. Choose the appro

714Taking Pictures7 Press the shutter release button fully.The picture is taken.

724Taking PicturesH (Kids) mode is suitable for taking pictures of moving children. It also reproduces healthy and bright skin tone. Face Recognition

734Taking Pictures• Face Recognition AF and AE may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses or has part of the face covered or if the subject is

744Taking PicturesThe F (Digital Panorama) mode enables you to overlap the edges of the frames so that they are easier to join together later into a p

754Taking Pictures6 Move the camera horizontally to the right or left and take the second frame.Move the camera so that the semi-transparent image and

764Taking PicturesIn Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.Stabilize the camera

774Taking PicturesIn this mode, pictures are taken continuously as long as the shutter release button is pressed.1 Press the four-way controller (2) i

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784Taking PicturesYou can use the zoom to change the captured area. 1 Press the Zoom/w/x button in A mode.Zoom button (w) : Diminishes the subject (Wi

794Taking PicturesRecorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratioRecorded pixelsIntelligent Zoom Digital Zoom8M Not Available (5× optical zoom available)Eq

804Taking PicturesThe digital zoom is set to O (On) in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to P (

814Taking PicturesS (Digital Wide) mode can stitch two pictures taken into a 35 mm film conversion equivalent to a maximum of approx. 28 mm.1Press the

824Taking Pictures4Press the shutter release button.The first captured image is saved, and the shooting screen for the second image is displayed. Over

834Taking Pictures6Press the 3 button, 4 button, or Zoom/ w/x button.7 Press the four-way controller (2).8 Press the 4 button.S mode stops.S mode is s

844Taking PicturesYou can adjust the overall brightness of the picture.Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or undere

854Taking PicturesDisplaying Shooting Information in Capture ModeThe display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Nor

864Taking PicturesA histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at

874Taking PicturesSetting the Shooting FunctionsFocus Mode1 Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode.The focus mode changes each time the button is

7Setting the Face Recognition function...56Calling Up a Specific Menu ...

884Taking PicturesThe procedure for setting the focus manually (\) is described below.1 Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode.2Use the four-way

894Taking PicturesFlash ModesSelecting the Flash Mode,AutoThe flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.aFlash OffThe flash doe

904Taking Pictures1 Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode.The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the settin

914Taking PicturesYou can choose from seven recorded pixels settings for still pictures.The larger your recorded pixels, the clearer the details will

924Taking Pictures3 Press the four-way controller (5).A pull-down menu appears.4 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pix

934Taking PicturesYou can select the quality (compression rate) of still pictures.The more stars, the lower the compression rate and the clearer the p

944Taking PicturesYou can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.Whi

954Taking Pictures5 Press the 4 button.The White Balance setting is saved.6 Press the 3 button.The camera returns to capture status with the current s

964Taking PicturesYou can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure.AE metering1 Press the 3 button in A mo

974Taking Pictures• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the brightness is metered and the exposure is determined.• When the subject is