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[. . . ] Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your camera. ·Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations when disposing of used batteries. ·Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. [. . . ] · Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring. Fill in: · The flash always fires. · The camera adjusts light intensity automatically. Red-eye*: · The flash fires when the subject or background is dark. Auto: The flash fires automatically when the subject or background is dark. The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. · Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select Blink Detection. · Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance from the flash. 89) · If light from the flash is relected or there is a large amount of dust in the air, tiny spots may appear in your photo. Adjusting the ISO speed The ISO speed is the measure of a film's sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The higher ISO speed you select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes. With a higher ISO speed, you can get a better photo without using the flash. 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. Select Shooting ISO an option. · Select to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the brightness of the subject and lighting. · The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may get. · When you select Motion Capture, the camera sets the ISO speed to Auto. Shooting options 40 Changing the camera's focus Learn how to adjust the camera's focus. Using macro Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers or insects. Refer to macro options in "Using auto focus. " Using auto focus To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to your distance from the subject. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. Normal (AF) 2 · Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos. Take another photo. Shooting options 46 Adjusting brightness and color Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality. Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get a better photo. Compensating for backlighting (ACB) When the light source is behind your subject or there is high contrast between your subject and the background, your subject is likely to appear dark in the photo. If this occurs, turn the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option on. Darker (-) Neutral (0) Brighter (+) Without ACB With ACB 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [ Select Shooting EV. ]. Select a value to adjust the exposure. · Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will remain the same. You may need to change the exposure value later to avoid overexposure or underexposure. · If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure, select AEB (Auto Exposure Bracket). The camera takes three photos, each with a different exposure: normal, underexposed, and overexposed. 50) 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. Select Shooting ACB an option. Option Description Off: ACB is off. On: ACB is on. · You cannot set burst options when this feature is on. Shooting options 47 Adjusting brightness and color Changing the metering option The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select. Selecting a light source (White balance) The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic, select a white balance setting that matches the lighting conditions, such as Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten. 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. Select Shooting Metering an option. Option Description Multi: · Your camera divides the scene into several areas, and then measures the light intensity of each area. Spot: · Your camera measures only the light intensity of the very center of the frame. [. . . ] · You cannot use Intelli-studio on Macintosh computers. · Make sure that the PC Software is set to On in the settings menu. 79) · Depending on your computer's specification and environments, the program may not launch automatically. In this case, click Start My Computer Intelli-studio iStudio. exe on your computer. Intelli-studio is not functioning properly Appendixes 88 Camera specifications Image sensor Type Effective pixels Total pixels Lens Focal length F-stop range Digital zoom Display Type Feature Focusing Type TTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Tracking AF, Face Detection AF) Wide (W) Tele (T) 100 cm - infinity 70 cm - 100 cm 70 cm - infinity Shutter speed 1/2. 3" (Approx. [. . . ]