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Table of Contents
Quick task index
Preparing the camera and flow of
1. operations
DIGITAL CAMERA
2. Shooting using the viewfinder
3. Shooting using live view
4. Viewing photographs and movies
Instruction Manual
5. Basic operations
6. Using shooting options
7. Menu functions
Connecting the camera to a
8. smartphone
Connecting the camera to a
9. computer and a printer
10. Battery, battery charger, and card
11. Interchangeable lenses
12. Using separately sold accessories
13. Information
14. SAFE
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Using live guides ......................29 Quick task index 6 Using live control .......................31 Unpack the box contents .............8 Viewing photographs and Preparing the camera and fl ow movies 32 of operations 10 Viewing photographs and Names of parts ...........................10 movies ......................................... 32 Charging and inserting the Index display/ battery .........................................12 Calendar display
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Table of Contents Adding effects to a movie Using a fl ash [Movie Effect] ............................43 (fl ash photography)...................68 Using PHOTO STORY .............45 Adjusting fl ash output (fl ash intensity control)..............70 Shooting in scene mode ...........47 Choosing how the camera Using art fi lters..........................49 measures brightness Commonly used shooting (metering) .................................71 options ........................................50 Cho
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Table of Contents Using the setup menu ................88 Connecting to a smartphone ...109 X(Date/time setting) ................88 Operating the camera with your smartphone ............................... 110 W (Changing the display language)..................................88 Adding position information to i (Monitor brightness images ....................................... 110 adjustment) ............................... 88 Synchronize the time and Rec View ...............................
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Table of Contents Using separately sold accessories 125 External fl ash units designated for use with this camera ..........125 Wireless remote control fl ash photography............................125 Other external fl ash units ........127 Principal Accessories ..............128 System chart .............................130 Information 132 Shooting tips and information ................................132 Error codes ...............................134 Cleaning and storing the camera .........
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Quick task index Quick task index g Shooting Taking pictures with automatic settings iAUTO (A) 17 Easy photography with special effects Art fi lter (ART)49 Choosing an aspect ratio Aspect ratio 54 Quickly matching settings to the scene Scene mode (SCN)47 Pro-level photography made simple Live Guide 29 Adjusting the brightness of a photograph Exposure compensation 50 Live Guide 29 Taking pictures with a blurred background Aperture priority shooting 40 Live Guide 29 Taking pictures that stop the
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Quick task index Monitor brightness 88 Optimizing the monitor/ adjustment adjusting monitor hue Live View Boost 91 Preview function 99 Checking set effect before taking a picture Test Picture 99 Checking horizontal or vertical orientation Level gauge 38 before shooting Shooting with deliberate composition Displayed Grid 91 Zooming in on photos to check focus Autoq (Rec View) 88 Self-portraits Self-timer 65 Sequential shooting Sequential shooting 65 Extending the useful life of the battery Sle
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Unpack the box contents Indications used in this manual The following symbols are used throughout this manual. Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be Cautions # absolutely avoided. Notes Points to note when using the camera. $ Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of Tips % your camera. Reference pages describing details or related information. g Unpack the box contents The
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Unpack the box contents Attaching the strap To help prevent the camera being dropped, fi t the strap as shown below. Unfasten the end of the strap and loosen the strap at the buckle portion. 1 Thread the strap in the direction of the arrows. 2 2 3 1 4 5 Lastly, pull the strap fi rmly making sure that it is fastened securely. 3 • Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way. EN 9
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 1 Names of parts 1 1 9 2 0 3 4 a 5 6 b 5 7 c 8 d 1 Rear dial* (o) 8 Mount (Remove the body cap before .......................P. 23, 39 – 42, 54, 63, 105 attaching the lens.) 2 Shutter button .................................P. 20 9 Stereo microphone .............P. 58, 73, 87 3 R (Movie)/H button ........P. 21, 99/P. 34 0 Internal fl ash ...................................P. 68 a Mode dial ................
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 1 7 8 9 2 0 1 a 3 b c 4 d e 5 f 6 g h m i n l j k 1 Viewfi nder ..........................P. 18, 19, 36 c INFO button .............................P. 38, 55 2 Flash switch ....................................P. 68 d Q button ..................................P. 31, 74 3 Diopter adjustment dial ...................P. 19 e Arrow pad* ......................................P. 32 4 Monitor (Touch screen) f ON/OFF lever ................................P. 15
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Charging and inserting the battery Charging the battery. 1 Charging 1 Direction indicating indicator Charging indicator mark () BCS-5 3 Lithium ion battery Charging in Lights orange progress Charging Off complete AC wall outlet Blinks orange Charging error 1 (Charging time: Up to 2 approximately 3 hours 30 minutes) Lithium ion charger AC cable # Cautions • Unplug the charger when charging is complete. Battery/card Loading the battery. 2 c
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Inserting and removing cards Loading the card. 1 1 • Open the battery/card compartment cover. • Slide the card in until it is locked into place. g “Usable cards” (P. 119) # Cautions • Turn off the camera before loading or removing the battery or card. Closing the battery/card 2 1 compartment cover. 2 # Cautions • Be sure the battery/card compartment cover is closed before using the camera. Removing the card Press the inserted card lightly and i
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Attaching a lens to the camera Attach a lens to the camera. 1 1 1 2 1 Rear cap 2 • Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera’s body. • Rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear it clicks. # Cautions • Make sure the camera is turned off. • Do not press the lens release button. • Do not touch internal portions of the camera. Remove the
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Power on Move the ON/OFF lever to the ON position to turn on the camera. 1 • When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on. 1 • To turn off the camera, lower the lever. ON/OFF lever Monitor Battery level ; (green): Camera ready to shoot. Wi-Fi RR : (green): Low battery Y/M/D ISO WB ] (blinks red): Charge the battery. AUTO AUTO NORM AUTO i 4:3 01:02:03 01:02:03 250 250 F5.6 1023 1023 Using the monitor 1 2 You can adjust the angle of th
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Setting the date/time Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The fi le name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. 1 Display the menus. 1 • Press the MENU button to display the menus. Shooting Menu 1 Card Setup 1 Reset/Myset 2 Picture Mode h D MENU button Image Aspect 4:3 Digital Tele-converter Off Back Set Setup Menu Select [X] in t
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Selecting a shooting mode Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode. Mode icon Indicator 1 A full auto mode in which the camera automatically optimizes settings for the A current scene. The camera does all the work, which is convenient for beginners. Aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimal results. P You control aperture. You can sharpen or soften background details. A You control shutter speed. You can express the mot
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Selecting a shooting method With this camera, you can select between two shooting methods: Shooting using the viewfi nder and shooting using live view with the monitor. Press the u button to switch 1 between shooting methods. In addition, you can set various shooting functions using the super control panel, live control, and LV super control panel, depending on the shooting method. Shooting using the Shooting using live view u button viewfi nder
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Shooting using the viewfi nder Shooting using the viewfi nder 2 Shooting The viewfi nder turns on automatically when you bring it up to your eye. While the viewfi nder is on, the monitor will turn off. 2 During shooting with the viewfi nder, the camera will display the super control panel (P. 24) on the monitor when you move your eye away. Pressing the u button switches between live view and super control panel display. u button Wi-Fi RR 2014.01.01 ISO WB AUTO AUTO NORM AUTO i 4:3 Viewfi nder 01:0
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Shooting using the viewfi nder Lightly press the shutter button down to the fi rst position to focus. (Press 2 halfway.) • The AF confi rmation mark (() will be displayed, and a green frame (AF target) will be displayed in the focus location. AF target 28mm 2 Press the shutter button halfway. 01:02:03 ISO-A ISO-A 250 F5.6 ee 200 200 1023 Aperture value AF confi rmation mark Shutter speed • The ISO sensitivity, shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera are
