1.Important Safety Information Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not Prior to using this camera, please read this user manual thoroughly. WARNING avoided, could result in death or serious injury. When you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the Do not use the ash in close proximity to people or infants. cause of the camera malfunction (such as battery, Memory card etc.) to thePositioning the ash too close to your subjects eyes, may cause eyesight damage. After Sales centre. When taking photographs, never point the lens of the camera directly into very To avoid disappointment please ensure that your camera is operating strong light. properly well before you intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an importantThis may result in permanent damage to your eyesight event). Samsung Cameras take no responsibility for any loss or damages For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children that may result from camera malfunction.or infants to prevent accidents e.g.: Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Swallowing batteries or small camera accessories. If an accident should occur, Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. please consult a doctor immediately. All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks There is the possibility of injury from the cameras moving parts. of their respective companies. Batteries and camera may become hot during prolonged use which may result Specications are subject to change without prior notice. in camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a Pictures used in this user guide are to help users understand products andfew minutes to allow it time to cool. the results may be different depending on the types of lenses or the shooting Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as environment.a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extreme variations in temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the cameras internal compo-DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not nents and could cause a re.DANGERavoided, will result in death or serious injury. When in use, do not cover the camera or AC Power Adapter. This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera body or cause a re. Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in re, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera.Always use the camera and its accessories in a well-ventilated area. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Please do not use this product in close proximity to ammable or explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion. This may cause an ignition or explosion. Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, do not use it. Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC Power Adapter). You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a re or electric shock. Do not insert or drop metallic or inammable foreign objects into the camera through access points e.g. the memory card slot and battery chamber. This may cause a re or electric shock. Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk of electric shock. 001

2. Important Safety InformationCAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not If liquid from the battery enters the eyes, wash it away immediately with CAUTIONavoided, could result in death or serious injury.fresh water and consult a doctor. Please use the batteries in appropriate ways referring to the following: It may cause loss of eyesight. Leaking, overheating, or burst batteries could result in re or injury. If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water. Use batteries with the correct specication for the camera. If there is overheating in, or smoke from, the battery chamber, remove the Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in re. battery from the camera as soon as possible. Do not insert the batteries with polarities reversed. When doing so, take care to avoid burns. And then contact your dealer or Do not re the ash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Samsung Camera Service Centre. Do not touch the ash after using it continuously. It may cause burns. The battery is expendable and its life is shortened through use. If the If you are using the AC power adaptor be careful when moving the camera.battery capacity is reduced by half, purchase new one. After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the adapter After removing the batteries for about 30 days, the camera may be reset. from the wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a re or electric shock. Precautions for Charger Usage Only use the appropriate type of lenses recommended by your local Only use the specied charger with this camera. SAMSUNG dealer. The charger, SBC-L6 is specied for this product. Other chargers can cause re or electric shock. Observe the powerPrecautions for Battery Usagespecication. (100-240V only) Only use specied batteries (SLB-1674) with this camera. Only charge the specied rechargeable battery (SLB-1674). Use of other batteries can cause overheating or explosion.Failure to follow this instruction may cause re, electric shock or malfunction. Do not allow metallic or inammable foreign objects to come into Do not disassemble the charger. contact with the battery. It may cause re, electric shock or malfunction. Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a long period If the charger smokes or overheats, stop using it immediately and contact of time.your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Centre as soon as possible. Otherwise the battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage This may cause a re or electric shock. the cameras components. If water gets inside the camera, stop using the camera and contact your If there is overheating in, or smoke from, the battery chamber, remove thedealer or Samsung Camera Service Centre. battery from the camera as soon as possible.This may cause a re or electric shock. When doing so, take care to avoid burns. Contact your dealer or Samsung Camera If the lightning ashes or thunder lls the air, disconnect the power plug. Service Centre. It may cause breakage, re or electric shock. Do not disassemble the battery. If there is dirt on the plug, clear the dirt. It may cause leakage or breakage.This may cause a re. 002 3. ContentsBefore012 Checking the Contents of the Package034034Operating the shutter release buttonHard-to-Autofocus Subjects012 What are included in the packageStarting to 013 Names of Working Parts035 Adjusting the Viewnder to Your Eyesight Take a Picture 013 Front & Top035036Using the Zoom ringUsing the Drive Mode014 Rear015 Quick reference guide016 Charging and Inserting the Battery016 Charging the Battery Getting a038 Checking the Composition, Exposure, andFocus Before Shooting017 Inserting the BatteryBetter Picture 038 Displaying the Digital Preview018 Battery Level Indicator018 Approximate Playback Time (Fully charged battery) by Using More 038 Using the Liveview function019 Inserting the Memory Card Functions 039040Manual White Balance (Manual W.B.)Checking the focus020 Precautions When Using the Memory Card021 Turning the Camera On and Off 040 Using Autofocus041 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)021 Using the Vertical Battery Grip (SBG-D1V) (Sold041 Setting the Focus Position in the ViewnderSeparately)042 Fixing the Focus022 Setting the Language and Date Information 043 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)043 Using the Focus Indicator044 Using the Viewnder Matte Field Starting Basic 024 Attaching and removing the lens045 Setting the ExposureShooting025 Correct methods of holding the camera045 Effect of Shutter Speed and Effect of Aperture026 OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)(Auto mode) 026 Turning On the OIS Function045 Effect of Shutter Speed045 Effect of the Aperture026 Optical Image Stabilization 046 How to Check Depth of Field027 LCD Monitor Indications 047 Selecting the Metering Method027 While Power is On or Operating Mode Dial047 Exposure Compensation028 Capture Mode048 AE-L with AF Locked029 Playback Mode 049 Using the RAW button030 Histogram Display 050 Using the Mirror Lock Up Function031 Viewnder Indications 051 Self-Timer Shooting031 Capture Mode052 Remote Control Shooting032 LCD Panel Indications(Sold Separately)033 Using the full automatic program mode 003 4. Contents053 Using the Menu 066 Using the CUSTOM2 MENU053 Using the MENU button066E-Dial in Program / Sv / Tv / Av / TAv / M / X / B054 Using the CAPTURE MENU 066Green Button in TAv&M 066Use Aperture Ring054Picture Wizard 067One-touch Bracketing055File Format 067Bracketing Order055JPEG Size 067Remaining Count055JPEG Quality 067Release in Charging056Colour Space 068Preview Method056Set RAW Button 068Initial Zoom056Liveview 068Auto Rotation057User Registration 068Saving Rotation Info.057Interval Shooting 069Select Battery057Extended Bracket 069Light of Top LCD058Multi Exposure 069Flash in Wireless Mode059Memory of Settings 069Reset Custom2059OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)060 Using the CUSTOM1 MENU 070 Using the SETUP MENU 070Format060Link AF Point & AE 070Beep060Superimpose AF Area 071Date/Time060AF in remote control 071Language/061AF Button Function 071Guide Display061AF by Press Halfway 072LCD Brightness061Catch in Focus 072LCD colour adjustment062EV Steps 072Video Out062Metering Time 073USB (Selecting an external device)062AE-L with AF Locked 073Auto Power Off062Program Line 073Folder Name063Auto EVC 074Change File Name063Fine Tune when AWB 074Sensor Cleaning063WB when using ash 075Dust Removal063WB Adjustable Range 075Dust Alert064Colour Temp. Unit 076Pixel Mapping064Noise Reduction 076AF ne adjustment064High Noise 076Reset064ISO Display065ISO Steps 077 Using the PLAYBACK MENU065Set Max ISO Range 077Exposure Warning065Reset Custom1 077Quick View 078Digital Preview 004 078Digital Filter 5. ContentsUsing080 Using the best programmed exposure, PUsing the 098 Using the Built-in Flash (Program) mode Advanced080 P (Automatic Program Exposure) ModeFlash 098099Selecting Flash ModeUsing Auto DischargeShooting 082 Shooting in the different exposure rates 100 Using Fill-in FlashModes082 Sv (Sensitivity Priority) Mode 100101Using Red-eye Reduction FlashFront curtain sync, Rear curtain sync 083 Taking a picture of a fast-moving subject101 Daylight-Sync Shooting 083 Tv (Shutter Priority) Mode 102 Compensating Flash Output 084 Expressing the background out of focus 102 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode 084 A Av (Aperture Priority) Mode103 Using Slow-Speed-Sync 085 Using the automatic ISO setting mode 104 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in 085 TA TAv (Shutter & Aperture Priority) Mode Flash104 Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Dis- 086 Using the manual mode to choose your owntance camera settings104 Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture 086 M (Manual) ModeValue 086 EV Bar 105 Using an External Flash (Sold Separately) 087 Shooting with long time shutter speed105 About the LCD Panel Display for SEF-36PZF 087 B (Bulb) Mode106 Using P-TTL Auto Mode 088 Using the external ash106 Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode 088 X (Flash X-Sync) Mode107 Using in Wireless Mode 089 Saving your own exposure setting and using 107 Red-Eye Reduction the stored set value 108 Using the external ash sync terminal 089 User Mode 090 Changing the Exposure and Shooting (Auto Bracket)How to110 Playing Back Still Pictures 092 Setting the Colour TemperatureTemperatur 092 Setting the White Balance Playback the 110111Rotating ImagesDisplaying Multiple Images 093 Adjusting the White Balance Manually Images111 Selecting the Number of Images to Display 094 Fine-Tuning the White Balance111 Displaying a Folder 096 Adjusting the sensitivity of the image sensor112 Slideshow 096 Setting the Sensitivity Sensitivit 113 Digital FiltersFilter 096 Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO115 Converting RAW les to JPEG format005 6. Contents 116 Deleting ImagesHow to Make 138 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) 116 116 Deleting a Single Image Deleting All Imagesa Photo Print 138139Printing Single ImagesSettings for All Images 117 Deleting Selected Images (from Nine-Image Dis- 140 Printing Using PictBridge play)140 Connecting the Camera to the Printer 117 Deleting FoldersFolder141 Printing Single Images 118 Deleting images taken with the RAW+ button 143 Printing All Images 119 Protecting Images from Deletion144 Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings 119 Protecting a Single Image144 Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer 119 Protecting All Images 120 Connecting the Camera to AV EquipmentAppendix 146 Optional Accessories Using the 122 Software Notes 146 External Flash (SEF-54PZF / SEF-36PZF) Softwar Software122 124 System Requirements Setting up the application softwaresoftwar146146Camera CaseOtherOthers 125 Starting PC mode 147 Troubleshooting 126 Removable Disk 152 Main Specications 126 Downloading stored images154 GlossarGlossary 127 Removing the removable disk156 Index 127 Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista / /Vista 158 Correct Disposal of This Product 127 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 127 Using the USB Driver for MAC 158 FCC notice 128 Samsung Master 128 Downloading images 130 Image viewer 131 Image edit 132 Movie edit 133 Using the Samsung RAW Converter 2.0 133 Developing the RAW les 134 Correcting the exposureexposur 135 Handling the JPEG/TIFF les as you edit RAW les 135 Saving the RAW les into JPEG or TIFF format006 7. Feature The 14.60 effective Megapixel of SAMSUNG digital camera sensor. (High dynamic range.)The captured area (view angle) will differ between the GX-20 and35mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the Built-in Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) minimizes or prevents digital imagesformat size for 35mm lm and the sensor are different. from becoming blurred due to camera shake.Sizes for 35mm lm and Size of Sensor Features an Auto-Focus sensor with 11 focusing points. The central 9 are wide cross area sensors.35mm lm: 36mm x 24mmGX-20 sensor: 23.4mm X 15.5mm Improved manual focusing using a viewnder similar to a conventional 35 mm SLR camera, with 0.95x magnication. Also features a superimpose function inAngles of view being equal, the focal length of a lens used with a 35mm which the focus points on the viewnder illuminate red. camera must be approximately 1.5 times longer than that of GX-20. Features a large 2.7-inch LCD monitor with 230,000 pixels and a BrightnessTo get the equivalent angle of view for a full-frame 35mm camera, Adjusting function for high-precision viewing performance.divide the focal length of the 35 mm camera by 1.5. (When you use the GX-20 for shooting.) The Large, High-Resolution LCD Monitor and clear menus make the camera Easy to Operate.Example) To get the equivalent angle of view of a 150 The SP Coated Sensor minimises dust. Any Remaining dust can be removed mm lens on a full-frame 35mm camera, you with sensor clear function.will get 100, dividing 150 by 1.5. You can select JPEG or RAW image format. Or you can select JPEG and RAWUse a 100mm lens with the GX-20. at the same time. The equivalent focal length on a full-frame 35 mm camera is calculated This is a Dustproof and Damp Proof camera for safe outdoor shooting.in a opposite way of calculation as follows: Features a Digital Preview function for checking the image to ensure that the Example) If 300mm lens is used with GX-20 desired result is achieved.300x1.5=450 The comfort and exibility of the continuous Liveview function directly on the LCD is available to users. Focal length is equivalent to 450mm lens on The Picture Wizard function enables you to adjust image before shooting. Youa 35mm camera. can create the image you desire by adjusting the colour tone, saturation, and Calculation method used above is to help users understand contrast and so on. products and the results may be different depending on the types of lenses or the shooting environment. Calculated focal length value is based on the difference between the 35 mm lm format and camera sensor in size. (GX-20 was used as standard to compare.)007 8. Understanding illustrated icons used in this user guide Please read this basic information thoroughly before you start using the product. ( ), (), and () icons indicate the direction() This icon indicates the program mode dial. buttons.(), (), () or () icons indicates the eachdirection button.This Note symbol indicates information thatsupplements important points of the main text. () This icon indicates the front dial.This Warning symbol advises users that failureto take or avoid a specic action could result inphysical harm to the user or the hardware.() This icon indicates the rear dial. 008 9. Contents of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters.1. Before Starting to Take a Picture7. Using the Software Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of various Explains the editing software provided for your SAMSUNG digital camera. parts. 8. How to Make a Photo Print 2. Starting Basic Shooting (Auto mode)Explains how to make a photo print. This chapter gives a quick guidelines for the rst time users to take a picture using the basic shooting mode. (Auto mode.) 9. Appendix Explains troubleshooting and introduces the special terms used in this 3. Getting a Better Picture by Using More Functions user guide. This chapter helps users achieve a better picture by learning how to get a cameras angle of view, exposure, focusing the object, and so on. 4. Using Advanced Shooting Modes This chapter explains how to use the advanced shooting mode such as Tv (Shutter-Priority AE) mode, Av (Aperture-Priority AE) mode, and so on. 5. Using the Flash This chapter explains how to take a picture in a dark place using the ash. 6. How to Playback the Images Explains how to view or delete the picture images including how to view images in thumbnail view on the LCD monitor.009 10. Memo 11. Before Starting to 012 Checking the Contents of the Package 012 What are included in the package 013 Names of Working Parts Take a Picture 013 014 015 016 Front & Top Rear Quick reference guide Charging and Inserting the BatteryExplains camera characteristics, accessories and the 016 Charging the Battery names of various parts. 017 Inserting the Battery 018 Battery Level Indicator 018 Approximate Playback Time (Fully charged battery) 019 Inserting the Memory Card 020 Precautions When Using the Memory Card 021 Turning the Camera On and Off 021 Using the Vertical Battery Grip (SBG-D1V) (Sold Separately) 022 Setting the Language and Date Information 12. Checking the Contents of the Package Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre.What are included in the packageHot shoe cover Eyecup Viewnder cap Body mount cover USB cable (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera)(Installed on camera) Video cableSoftware (CD-ROM) StrapRechargeable battery Charger (SBC-L6)(AD46-00159A)(SLB-1674) AC cord Users Manual (AD68-01904A)/Quick Guide (AD68-02661A) 012 13. Names of Working Parts Front & Top Green ButtonFlash ButtonBuilt-in FlashTerminal CoverMode dial Shutter Button Remote control port Main Switch USB / VideoFront dial terminalStrap holder DC input terminal Self-Timer lamp /Remote control receiver External ashsync terminalLens mount indexRAW ButtonLens unlock buttonLens information contacts Mirror Do not attempt to adjust the aperture lever or the mirror in theAF couplerFocus mode lever camera body. Failure to follow this instruction may cause the product to malfunction.013 14. Names of Working Parts Rear Self-Timer lamp / Remote control receiverExposure Compensation /Memory Card SlotLCD panel lamp buttonHot shoeRear e-dial LCD Panel Diopter adjustment leverAE-L/Lock Button Memory Card Metering mode lever CoverStrap Holder Exposure bracket button ViewnderMENU buttonDelete / Picture Wizard AF Button INFO buttonOK Button Direction buttonPlayback button Card access lampCard cover lockLCD Monitor OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) lever Focus point selection dialFn Button014 15. Names of Working PartsQuick reference guideFrontRear Green Button (p. 66)Flash Button (p. 99) Exposure Compensation (p.47)/ Rear e-dial (p.53) Mode dial (p. 33) LCD panel lamp button (p.69) LCD Panel (p.32) Front dial (p. 53)Diopter adjustment leverAE-L (p.48)/Lock Button (p.119) (p.35) Exposure bracketbutton (p.90)MENU button (p.53) RAW button (p. 49)Delete / Picture Wizardbutton (p.116)AF Button (p.61) INFO button (p.28)Playback button (p.110) Direction button(p.8)LCD Monitor (p.27)Mode dialFn Button (p.36)Saving your own exposure setting and Using the external ash (p. 88)using the stored set value (p. 89) OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) lever (p.26)Shooting with long time shutter speed (p. 87) Memory Card Cover (p.19) Using the manual mode to choose Using the full automatic your own camera settings (p. 86)program mode (p. 33)Using the automatic ISO Using the best programmed setting mode (p. 85)exposure (p. 80) Expressing the background out of Shooting in the different exposure rates (p. 82) focus (p. 84) Taking a picture of a fast-moving subject (p. 83) 015 16. Charging and Inserting the Battery Charging the Battery If the charging LED of the AC Charger does not turn on or blink after inserting the rechargeable battery, please check whether the battery is inserted correctly. 1. Insert the supplied AC cord to the power outlet and DC input port of the You must check the battery charging status with the Charging LED.charger. Charging LEDStatus Being Charged Red LED is onCharging is completeThe LED is off Charging errorRed LED is blinking Proper operating temperatures of the Charger are 0C ~ 40C. The battery may not be charged under or over the operating temperature (Red LED is blinking). This is not the camera malfunction. The period of quality guarantee of charger is 1 year and Lithium ion rechargeable battery is 6 months.2. Put the battery on the charger as shown. Charger (SBC-L6)Rated input AC100~240V (50Hz~60Hz) Charging LED Rated outputDC 8.4 V / 700 mADimensions60 X 90 X 30.2 mmWeight86 g A Lithium ion battery is expendable. If the working duration of a fully charged battery decreases sharply, purchase a new one. 016 17. Charging and Inserting the Battery Inserting the Battery 3. Close the Battery cover and rotate thebattery cover lock lever as shown. 1. Rotate the Battery cover unlock lever as shown in the illustration and open the cover. Use the specied battery. Problems caused by using the other battery arenot covered by the Samsung warranty. Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries while the power ison. Remove the batteries when you will not use the camera for a long while.The batteries may leak. If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert newbatteries after a long while. If the date and time settings have been reset2. Insert the battery as shown on the picture.when you insert new batteries after a long while, set date and timeinformation by using the [Date/Time] menu in the [SETUP MENU]. Insert batteries correctly. Batteries inserted incorrectly may cause acamera breakdown. Wipe the electrodes of the batteries before inserting. When the battery is removed, turn off the camera rst or the stored datamay be deleted. Battery lock lever 017 18. Charging and Inserting the Battery Battery Level Indicator Battery performance temporarily decreases while being used in cold conditions. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries You can conrm remaining battery level by checking the displayed on the on hand and keep them warm in your pocket. Battery performance will LCD panel.return to normal when returned to room temperature. Have extra batteries ready when travelling overseas, taking pictures in cold climates, or when you will be taking a lot of pictures. An AC Power Adapter (SAC-82, sold separately) is available to use while you use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect your camera to a PC. The life time of the battery may differ depending on the focal lenth of the lens mounted in the camera body.lit litlit blink The camera turnsBattery is runningBattery is almost Battery is full. off after displaying low.empty.a message. Lifetime of the battery (Fully charged battery)Operating NormalFlash photography BatteryTemperature recording 50% use100% use Approx. 500Approx. 430 Min./ Approx. 400 Min./SLB-1674 23C Min./1,000860 800These gures are measured under Samsungs standard conditions and shooting conditions and may vary depending on the users methods. 018 19. Inserting the Memory Card SD / SDHC memory card and Multi Media Card can be used with this Do not remove the Memory Card while card access lamp is lit. camera. Always format new Memory Cards before use. Also format Memory Cards Captured images are recorded on the Memory Card. Make sure the camera used with other cameras. is turned off before inserting or removing the Memory Card. If the memory card cover is left open, the power will not turn on.Fitting Make sure the memory card is correctlygroove 1. Lift up the Card Cover Lock as shown positioned before inserting it into the camera.() and rotate it to the OPEN position() (Card cover opens ()).Lockbutton 2. Have the front of the memory card facingtoward the LCD monitor and insert thememory card.- Press the memory card one more time toremove it out of the memory card slot. 3. Close the Card cover. 019 20. Inserting the Memory Card Precautions When Using the Memory Card Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity orelectrical interference. The Memory Card(SD/SDHC CARD) is equipped Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation. LOCK protects the existing data by preventing the For information on compatible Memory Cards, visit the Samsung Camera recording of new data, deletion of existing data orwebsite or contact your nearest Samsung Camera customer service centre. formatting of the card. Write-protect switch Always format new Memory Cards. Also format Memory Cards used with other Care should be taken when removing the Memorycameras. Card immediately after using the camera because When you format the memory card, the capacity of the memory card may ap- the card may be hot. pears less than it is written in the product label. Do not remove the Memory Card or turn the camera off while data is being saved to the card, images are being played back, or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable. This may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged. Do not bend the Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperatures. Do not remove the Memory Card during formatting. The card may be damaged beyond use. Data on the Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. Samsung Camera does not accept any liability for data that is deleted if (1) The Memory Card is mishandled by the user.(2) The Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.(3) The card has not been used for a long time. (4) The card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on the card isbeing recorded or accessed. The Memory Card has a limited service life. If it is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer. 020 21. Turning the Camera On and Off1. Move the main switch to the ONUsing the Vertical Battery Grip (SBG-D1V) (Sold Separately) position. Using the battery grip gives you a more comfortable position while shooting with a vertical angle of view.2. The LCD panel and the monitor are turned on. Now you can take a picture using the camera. Battery grip Always turn the camera off when not in use. The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time. (Default setting is 1 minute) You Installing the battery grip can change the setting on the [Auto Power Off] menu of the [SETUP MENU] menu. To turn on the camera again, rotate the main switch or refer to the followings.Battery grip supports the green button - Press the shutter button halfway down.( ) function while you can still adjust the - Press the playback button ( ).exposure using the battery grip. - Press the INFO button. Vertical position when using the battery grip For more detailed information about the battery grip, please refer to the bat- tery grip owners manual.021 22. Setting the Language and Date Information The rst time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the [INITIAL SETTINGS]4. Select [Type], [Date], and [Time] for the display by pressing the direction screen appears on the LCD monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the buttons ( ). language displayed on the LCD monitor and the current date and time. Once setting is done, these will not need to be set again when turning your camera on. 5. Press the OK button to save.1. The following screen appears when you INITIAL SETTINGturn on the camera for the rst time. Language/If the date and time information is already set and you want to to make a EnglishDeutschchange, set date and time information by using the [Date/Time] menu in theEspaol[SETUP MENU].PortugusItaliano FranaisSvenska : Set : Cancel2. Select the language you want to use using the direction buttons ( ) onyour camera, and then press the OK button English, Korean, Chinese (traditional / simplied), French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Danish, and Russian.3. The current date and time can be set onINITIAL SETTINGthe following screen. Date/TimeTypemm/dd/yy 24h Date01 01 2008 Time00 00 : Set : Cancel 022 23. Starting Basic Shooting024 Attaching and removing the lens025 Correct methods of holding the camera026 OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) (Auto mode) 026026027Turning On the OIS FunctionOptical Image StabilizationLCD Monitor Indications027 While Power is On or Operating Mode Dial This chapter gives a quick guide lines for the rst time users to take a 028 Capture Modepicture using the basic shooting mode. (Auto mode.) 029 Playback Mode030 Histogram Display031 Viewnder Indications031 Capture Mode032 LCD Panel Indications033 Using the full automatic program mode034 Operating the shutter release button034 Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects035 Adjusting the Viewnder to Your Eyesight035 Using the Zoom ring036 Using the Drive Mode 24. Attaching and removing the lens For additional use of lenses, please check lenses available to be used at 4. Remove the front lens cap by pushing the Customer Service. Some functions are restricted when lenses are not setindicated portions inward. to Aperture A (Auto). To allow shutter release, set [Use Aperture Ring] in [CUSTOM2 MENU] menu. Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to preventunexpected lens problems. 5. To detach the lens, hold down the lens 1. Check that the camera is off. unlock button () and turn the lenscounterclockwise. 2. Remove the body mount cover () andlens mount cover (). Be sure to put thelens down with the lens mount side facingupward to avoid damage. The body mount cover () is a cover to prevent damage during 3. Align the red dots on the camera and theshipping.lens, and secure by turning the lens We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages andclockwise until it clicks. After attaching, malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufac-check that the lens is secure. Also check turers.that the red dots of the lens are on top The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens informationand the attached portion does not movecontacts and an AF coupler. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage thesideways. electrical system. Clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth. Attaching and removing the lens must be done in a clean place. Pleaseavoid contact with liquid water. If the cameras body or the lens gets wet ordirty, camera malfunction may occur. 024 25. Correct methods of holding the camera How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures. To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solidobject such as a table, tree, or wall. - Use your both hands while taking a picture to prevent from the camera shake. Although there are individual differences among photographers, the Try to avoid any slight movement while shooting. slowest recommended shutter speed for a handheld camera is generally1/ (focal lengthx1.5). For example, it is 1/75 of a second for a focal lengthof 50mm and 1/150 of a second for 100mm. A tripod or OIS ( ) functionshould be used for shutter speeds slower than this. When using the tripod, do not use the OIS ( ) function as the imagemay be blurred due to the oscillation of the OIS sensor. To reduce the camera shake while using a telephoto lens, use the tripodthat is heavier than the total weigh of the camera and the lens. Horizontal positionVertical position 025 26. OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) Turning On the OIS Function The OIS function does not compensate for blurring caused bymovement of the subject. To take pictures of a moving subject, Turn on the OIS switch. When the shutter increase the shutter speed. release button is pressed halfway, appears The OIS function may not fully reduce camera shake when taking in the viewnder and the OIS function turns on.close-up shots. In this case, it is recommended that the OIS functionbe turned off and the camera be used with a tripod. The OIS function will not fully work when shooting with a slower shutterspeed, for example when shooting a moving subject or night scenes.In this case, it is recommended that the OIS function be turned off andthe camera be used with a tripod. Turn the OIS switch off if you will not be using the OIS function. The OIS function will not fully work (for about 2 seconds) right after Optical Image Stabilizationturning on the camera or restoring from Auto Power Off. Wait for theOIS function to become stable before gently pressing the shutter The OIS function reduces camera shake that occurs when the shutter release button to take a picture. Press the shutter release button release button is pressed. This is useful for taking pictures in situations wherehalfway. The camera is ready to take pictures when icon appears in the camera shake is likely to occur. The OIS function allows you to take picturesviewnder. at approximately 2 to 3.5 steps slower shutter speed without the risk of the Be sure to turn off the OIS switch when using the camera with a tripod. camera shake. The OIS function is ideal when taking pictures in the following The OIS function automatically turns off in the following situations. situations.When using self-timer, remote control shooting, bulb shooting, orwireless mode with an external ash. For more information about OIS(Optical Image Stabilization), see page- When taking pictures in dimly lit locations, such as indoors, at night, on cloudy59.days and in the shade- When taking telephoto pictures Blurred picture Picture taken with the OIS function026 27. LCD Monitor Indications The following indicators appear on the LCD monitor depending on the status of Detailed Information the camera. Focus Point position informationDrive mode/Metering typeExtended BracketAF mode White balance Sensitivity Flash modeLCD monitor OIS (Optical ImageCustom modeStabilization) Automatic Program ExposureShooting mode (Mode dial position) Button guidee-dial information While Power is On or Operating Mode DialEnable AFGuides appear on the LCD monitor for 3 seconds when powered on or setting dial mode ( ).Battery statusDate and timeYou can set the specic time the guides will appear on the LCD monitor for.Select the desired time from [SETUP MENU] > [Guide Display]. Indicators [Metering type], [Focus Point Information], [White balance],and [Sensitivity] only appear when a setting other than the default setting isselected. 027 28. LCD Monitor Indications Capture Mode Press the INFO button in capture mode to display the capture function settings 1. Shooting mode16. Colour space on the LCD monitor.2. Custom mode17. OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)3. Metering mode18. Quality levelDetailed Information 4. Flash mode 19. BA compensation value (GM) /BA compensation value (BA)5. Drive mode20. Recorded pixels6. Exposure Bracket / 1 23 45 6 7 Multi Exposure 21. Battery Status7. AF mode22. File type8. Focus point location 23. White balance 30 8 9. Extended Bracket 24. ISO sensitivity2910. Picture Wizard mode 25. ISO range (Auto) 28 927Standard1011. Colour Tone 26. Lens focal length 261112. Saturation27. Aperture Value 25 13. Contrast28. Flash Exposure Value122414. Sharpness 29. Shutter Speed132315. Date and time 30. Exposure Compensation Value1422 2115 20 19 1817 16 028 29. LCD Monitor Indications Playback Mode Press the INFO button in playback mode to display the image information1. Captured images13. Exposure Compensation Value on the LCD monitor. Whenever pressing the INFO button, Basic information,2. Exposure Bracket / 14. Lens focal length Histogram, Detail information and no information will display in that order.Multi Exposure15. Flash Compensation Value3. Drive mode16. Picture Wizard mode4. Metering mode Detailed Information 17. Colour Tone/Saturation5. Flash mode18. Contrast/Sharpness 12 3 4 5 676. OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)19. Date & Time7. DPOF settings8 20. File type / Image size / Quality / Colour8. Folder name and Stored image Space9number21. Sensitivity / White Balance /109. Protect icon WB compensation (GM) /11WB compensation (BA)10. AF mode1222. Aperture Value11. Extended Bracket241323. Shooting mode2312. Focus point information14221524. Shutter Speed21Standard16Indicators 5 (Flash mode) and 15 (Flash compensation Value) only appearwhen the image was taken with ash.2017 1918 You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the playbackbutton ( ).029 30. LCD Monitor Indications Histogram Display DPOF icon ( ) will display only when an DPOF set image is playedback. Brightness Histogram that distributes brightness of the image and RGB Image-protect icon ( ) appears only when the image is protected fromdeletion. Histogram that distributes colour of the image are selectable by pressing the If [Exposure Warning] is set to [On] in the [PLAYBACK MENU], the over direction buttons ().exposed area in the playback image blinks in red while the under exposedarea blinks in yellow. Image folder number and le number Histogram shows you the distributionof brightness in recorded images. Ifthe bars in the histogram are higher Protect icon towards the right, the image may betoo bright. If the bars are higher on Capture quality (Image le type)the left, the image may be too dark.PixelIf the lighting conditions are tooDarkBrightbright to check the subject by usingthe LCD, checking the histogramwill enable more precise exposure Distribution of brightnesscontrol for the shots. PlaybackDPOF settings Indicator for Brightness Histogram and RGB Histogram Histogram (R) Histogram (G) Histogram (B) Y Histogram RGB Histogram Histogram (Brightness)030 31. Viewnder Indications Capture Mode When the power is turned on, the current setting values appears in the viewnder as soon as you press the shutter button halfway. Spot metering frameFocus point AF FrameAF FrameISO IndicatorApertureDisplays the aperture value Number of recordable images /when capturing or adjusting EV compensation(Aperture value can be adjusted using Shows the number of recordablethis front dial () and rear dial ( ).)images (including the number ofrecordable images using the DriveShutter speed Focus indicator Exposure Barmode.) with current quality and Displays the shutter speed Appears when image is Displays the Exposure recorded pixel setting. The differenceswhen capturing or adjusting focused.Compensation Value. The between the compensated exposure(Shutter speed can beadjusted using differences between Current and proper exposure will be displayed.this front dial ( ) and rear dial ().)Exposure Value and Proper In the M mode, the exposure value canExposure Value in the M mode. be different. In the Sensitivity priority Flash status mode / Shutter & Aperture PriorityAppears when ash is availablemode, ISO sensitivity will display.and blinks when ash isOIS (Optical Image Stabilization)recommended but not set.indicatorAE Lock indicator Manual FocusFlash Exposure CompensationAppears when AE is locked. Indicate the RAW Appears when the Manual Focus is selected.le format is selected.EV compensation It appears when the le format is Appears when EV compensation is available or in use. selected to RAW (RAW+). 031 32. LCD Panel Indications The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. Auto BracketFlash Exposure Compensation indicatorShutter speedExposure compensationExposure BarMulti exposureBattery statusApertureRAW/RAW+ button in use Displays the ISO sensitivityNumber of recordable images /Flash modeEV compensation value / PC (Pb) : Built-in ash is ready (when (PC=Personal Computer blinking, ash should be (Removable disk), (Pb=PictBridge)) used; or incorrect lens is mounted) Drive mode White Balance (If Auto WB is selected, no icon will display) : Red-eye reduction ash on : Single frame : White Balance Compensation : Auto discharge: Continuous ShotSLOW : First curtain synchro / : Self-timerRear curtain synchro : Remote control modeW:Wireless Mode032 33. Using the full automatic program mode Auto mode helps users take a picture in very easy steps with correct exposure 4. Position the subject inside the autofocus and auto focusing. Auto mode is designed for those who are using a DSLRframe and press the shutter release button (Digital Single Lens reex) camera for the rst time.halfway.- The autofocus system operates. The focusindicator( ) appears in the viewnder with 1. Set the mode dial () to Auto mode the beep sound as soon as the subject is in the(). focus.- The camera will select the optimalcapturing mode for the subject.AF(Auto Focusing) Frame 2. Set the focus mode lever to SAF.- In the SAF mode, the shutter can be releasedonly when the image is focused. Focus indicator When you nd that auto focusing is not available, set the focus modelever to MF and then you can adjust the focus manually. The ash doesnt pop up. To pop up the ash manually, press the ashpop up ash button ( ). 5. Press the shutter release button fully. 3. Look through the viewnder to view the- The picture is taken.subject. A zoom lens can be used to changethe size of the subject in the viewnder.033 34. Using the full automatic program mode 6. Review captured images on the LCDmonitor. Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects - Image appears for 1 second on the LCD The autofocus mechanism is not always precisely accurate. Focusing may be monitor after capturing (Instant Review.) difcult when taking pictures under the following conditions (1 to 6 below). You can delete the image during Instant These also apply to manual focusing using the focus indicator ( ) in the Review by pressing the delete button ( ). viewnder. If the subject cannot be focused automatically, set the focus mode If you press the playback button ( ), captured images appear again on the LCD lever to MF and use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the monitor.aid of the matte eld in the viewnder.1 Extremely low-contrast subjects such as a white wall in the focus points range. 2 Subjects which do not reect much light within the focus points range. Operating the shutter release button3 Fast moving objects. The shutter release button has two positions. 4 Strongly reected light or strong backlighting (bright background). 5 If vertical or horizontal line patterns appear within the focus points range. 6 Multiple subjects in the foreground and background within the focus points range. Subject may not be focused even when focus indicator ( ) is displayed[Not pressed] [Pressed halfway[Pressed fullywhen 6 above applies.(rst position)](second position)]Pressing the shutter release button down halfway (rst position) turns on the viewnder and LCD panel indicators and the autofocus system operates. Pressing it down fully (second position) takes the picture. Squeeze the shutter release button gently when taking a picture to prevent camera shake. Practice pressing the shutter release button halfway to learn where the rst position is. The viewnder indicators stay on while shutter release button is pressed. The indications stay on for about 10 seconds (default setting) after the button is released. 034 35. Using the full automatic program mode Adjusting the Viewnder to Your EyesightUsing the Zoom ring Adjust the viewnder to suit your eyesight. If it is difcult to see the viewnderUsing the zoom ring, you can enlarge (telephoto angle) or reduce (wide angle) image clearly, slide the diopter adjustment lever sideways. You can slide the the size of an image by changing the focal length value of the camera lens. diopter from -2.5 m-1 to +1.5 m-1.Adjust it to the desired size and take the picture.1. Aim the AF point over the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. 1. Position the subject in focus.2. Adjust the diopter adjustment lever to suit your eyesight.2. Turn the zoom ring to the right or left. - Viewnder is adjusted to your eyesight.- Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephotoand counterclockwise for wide angle.Diopter adjustment lever Look through the viewnder to compose your picture at the focal length that looks right for your purpose. Turn the zoom ring right or left until you see the composition you want. A xed focal length lens do not includes the zoom ring. AF Frame The eyecup is attached to the viewnder portion when camera leaves the factory. Diopter adjustment is available with the eyecup attached. However, adjustment is easier with the eyecup removed as shown above. To Wide Angle Telephoto remove the eyecup, pull upward and remove as shown on the right. 035 36. Using the full automatic program mode Using the Drive Mode If you set [Remaining Count] to [Continuous] from the [Custom2MENU], the maximum continuous-shootable images appears in the You can select the continuous shooting or self-timer function using the DRIVEview nder on half shutter. mode. This chapter explains the [Continuous Shooting (Hi)] mode for The focus is adjusted each time the shutter is released while exposure example. metering timer is set (shutter release button is pressed halfway) if thefocus mode is set to SAF (Single mode). Focusing is continuously active when the focus mode is set to CAF 1. Press the Fn button on your camera and(Continuous mode).then press the direction button (). DRIVE Note that in CAF (Continuous mode) / MF (Manual mode), the shutter - The Drive Mode options screen appears. will release when the shutter release button is pressed fully even if - If the AF mode is not set to SEL, you canfocusing is not complete. directly press the direction buttons () to use The shutter cannot be released until charging is complete when using the drive mode. Single Frame Shootingthe built-in ash. To take a picture while charging the built-in ash, set [Release in : Move : Set Charging] to [On] in the [CUSTOM2 MENU].2. Select the [( ) Continuous Shooting (Hi)]using the direction buttons () and thenDRIVEpress the OK button. - The camera is ready to take pictures.Continuous Shooting (Hi) : Move : Set 3. Continuous shooting starts as soon as you press and the hold the shutterbutton. 036 37. Getting a Better038 Checking the Composition, Exposure, and FocusBefore Shooting038 Displaying the Digital PreviewPicture by Using038 Using the Liveview function039 Manual White Balance (Manual W.B.)040 Checking the focus More Functions040 Using Autofocus041 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)041 Setting the Focus Position in the Viewnder042 Fixing the Focus This chapter helps users archive a better picture by learning how to get 043 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)043 Using the Focus Indicatora cameras angle of view, exposure, focusing the object, and so on. 044 Using the Viewnder Matte Field045 Setting the Exposure045 Effect of Shutter Speed and Effect of Aperture046 How to Check Depth of Field047 Selecting the Metering Method047 Exposure Compensation048 AE-L with AF Locked049 Using the RAW button050 Using the Mirror Lock Up Function051 Self-Timer Shooting052 Remote Control Shooting (Sold Separately)053 Using the Menu053 Using the MENU button054 Using the CAPTURE MENU060 Using the CUSTOM1 MENU066 Using the CUSTOM2 MENU070 Using the SETUP MENU077 Using the PLAYBACK MENU 38. Checking the Composition, Exposure, and Focus Before Shooting Displaying the Digital Preview Using the Liveview function Using the main switch on your camera, you can check the composition, exposureYou can actually see the composition of your subject and the focus through the in the LCD monitor, and focus before you actually take a picture.LCD monitor in real time. To use the digital preview function, select [Custom2 MENU] > [Preview Method]To use the Liveview function, select [Custom2 MENU] > [Preview Method] > > [Digital].Liveview Liveview].[Liveview]. 1. Focus on the subject, then compose the1. Focus on the subject, then compose thepicture in the viewnder and move thepicture in the viewnder and move themain switch to . main switch to . 2. The icon ( ) appears in the LCD 2. The LCD monitor displays the composition ofmonitor during preview and you can check your subject and the focus in real time.the composition, exposure and focus. Press The LCD monitor displays the shootingthe shutter release button halfway to endinformation of the camera when using theDigital Preview and start focusing.Liveview function.To save images, press the Fn button andthen select [Save as].3. In the digital preview mode, the image can3. Press and hold the AF button until the subject is in focus.be enlarged by using the rear dial ( ).- If the focus mode lever is set to SAF, you can see the subject in focus on the LCDYou can check the composition, exposuremonitor.and focus with the direction buttons ( ) - If the focus mode lever is set to CAF, the LCD monitor does not display the subjecton the LCD monitor.while you are pressing and holding the AF button. After you stop pressing and holing the AF button, you can see the subject in focus by using the LCD monitor. - If the focus mode lever is set to MF, you can manually adjust the focus by watching through the LCD monitor.4. Now you can take a picture. You can display the Bright/Dark area warning or histogram in Digital Preview. Set in [Digital Preview] in the [PLAYBACK MENU] menu.Digital Preview [Display Time] in the [Quick View] menu is xed to [1 sec] while the Quick View For more information about the depth of eld, see page 46, Depth of Liveview function is used. eld. You can not delete the images while using the quick view function in 038the Liveview menu. 39. Checking the Composition, Exposure, and Focus Before Shooting Selected image in the live view screen is enlarged if you turn the rear2. Turn the rear dial () to switch thedial () to the right.screen in the LCD monitor. The following screen appears. You can choose the [Grid Display] and [AF Frame Display] optionsby setting the [Liveview] menu in the [CAPTURE MENU]. While using the Liveview function, adjusting the focus is available forsome lenses when auto focusing mode is set to MF. The preview image in the [Liveview] function disappears in about 3 minutes.: Set Use a tripod to prevent camera shake while using the Liveviewfunction. You can not adjust the aperture stops while using the Liveview. 3. Select the white balance point using the direction buttons ( ) on your camera. You may nd the actual image is different after taking a picture.- Set the white balance point to the white area in the LCD monitor.When using the Liveview function, do not aim the camera toward the sun.Direct sun light may damage the shutter curtain.: SetManual White Balance (Manual W.B.) 4. Press the OK button. - The following screen appears to adjust theMANUAL WHITE BALANCE Using the Manual White Balance, you can easily adjust the white balance white balance. before shooting. The white balance preview is very helpful when you are taking pictures under various environmental lighting conditions. To use the white balance preview function, select [Custom2 MENU] > [Preview5. Set the white balance value using the Method] > [Manual White Balance]. direction buttons ( ) and then press the OK button. : Exit : Set - Now you can take a picture with the white 1. Focus on the subject, then compose the balance value saved on your camera.picture in the viewnder and move themain switch to . 039 40. Checking the focus You can focus with the following methods. The focus indicator ( ) appears in the AF (Auto Focus) : The camera is focused when the shutter release button isviewnder when focused (if focus indicator pressed halfway.( ) is blinking, the subject is not in focus). MF (Manual Focus) : Manually adjust the focus. Using Autofocus You can choose the autofocus mode from SAF (Single mode) where the shutterFocus indicator release button is pressed halfway to focus on the subject and the focus is locked at that position, and CAF (Continuous mode) where the subject is kept in focus The camera can be focused by pressing the AF button. by continuous adjustment while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. In SAF (Single mode), the focus is locked (focus lock) while focus indicator ( ) is lit. To focus on another subject, take your nger off the shutter release button rst. 1. Set the focus mode lever to SAF or CAF. In CAF (Continuous mode), focus is adjusted continuously, tracking the moving object as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway. The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus in SAF (Single mode). If the subject is too close to the camera, move back and take the picture. Adjust the focus manually if the subject is difcult to focus. If you try to focus on your subject in a too dark place, multiple ash res simultaneously on half shutter. (You need to pop up the built-in ash and 2. Look through the viewnder and press the set the auto focusing mode to SAF (Single mode) before shooting.)shutter release button halfway. Use the matte eld in the viewnder when the subject is difcult to focus and the focus indicator will not stay lit. 040 41. Checking the focus Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)Setting the Focus Position in the Viewnder Choose the part of the viewnder to set focus to.1. Select SEL with the Focus point selection The selected AF point appears red in the viewnder. (Superimpose AF Area). dial. - Auto focusing mode must be set to SEL, to move the AF point where you want to focus. The camera selects the optimum AF point even if the subject isAuto not centered. Select Sets the AF point to one of the eleven points in the AF area.Centre Sets the AF point to the centre of the viewnder.2. Look through the viewnder and check the position of the subject. 1. Set the desired program mode using theFocus point selection dial.3. Place the AF (Auto Focusing) point where you want to focus using the direction buttons ( ) on your camera. - The AF point appears red in the viewnder (Superimpose AF Area) and you can check where you set the AF point. AF point is not displayed in the viewnder when [Off] is selected for [Superimpose AF Area] in the [CUSTOM1 MENU] menu.AF point appears in the centre as soon as you press the AF button whilethe AF point mode is set to Centre ( ).041 42. Checking the focus Fixing the Focus 4. Re-compose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway. If your subject is outside the Focusing Area (AF Point), rst focus the subject in the Focusing Area (AF Point) and then make a change to the composition.1. Frame the desired composition for yourpicture in the viewnder. 5. Press the shutter button fully. The picture is taken. 2. Centre the subject to focus in the The focus is locked while the focus indicator ( ) is lit.viewnder and press the shutter release Turning the zooming ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject tobutton halfway. The focus indicator ( ) be out of focus.appears and you will hear a beep when the You can disable the beep sound through the [Beep] menu in thesubject comes into focus (if it ( ) is[SETUP MENU].blinking, the subject is not in focus). To x the exposure on your subject, press and hold the shutter buttonat halfway to focus and then press the AE-L button ().(The exposure is xed until you re the shutter button.)The focus indicator is blinking.3. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway. - Focus will be xed unless you release the shutter button. 042 43. Checking the focus Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) The focus indicator ( ) appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus. When you adjust the focus manually, you can either check with the focus - You can disable the beep sound through the indicator in the viewnder or use the viewnder matte eld to adjust focus.[Beep] menu in the [SETUP MENU]. Using the Focus Indicator The focus indicator You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator ( ).1. Set the focus mode lever to MF. 2. Look through the viewnder, press theshutter release button halfway and turn thefocusing ring. 043 44. Checking the focus Using the Viewnder Matte Field You can manually adjust the focus using the viewnder matte eld.1. Set the focus mode lever to MF. 2. Look through the viewnder and turn thefocusing ring until the subject looks sharpon the screen. 044 45. Setting the Exposure Effect of Shutter Speed and Effect of ApertureEffect of the Aperture The aperture stop of a lens can be adjusted to control the amount of light reaching Aperture and shutter speed determine the exposure to light. You can create the image sensor. This is similar to the way the pupil of the human eyes reacts to many interesting effects once you understand these aspects. bright light. The next image shows how the aperture is adjusted to a different size according to the corresponding aperture Effect of Shutter Speed stop described in the lens. (The image may be Shutter speed is the length of time the shutter is open. You can enjoy many different from the actual product and does not interesting effects by adjusting the shutter speed. represent a specic lens model.) Using slower shutter speed Opening the aperture (reduce theA low shutter speed blurs motion on theimage. You can feel the speed in the aperture value)picture on the right. Objects closer and further away than thefocused subject will be out of focus.You will see that the background is out offocus when you focus on the subject. Aperture: f = 8,Shutter Speed: 1/15sec Aperture: f = 2.8,Shutter Speed: 1/500sec Using faster shutter speedA fast shutter speed is essential forClosing the aperture (increase thecapturing the movement. A faster shutter aperture value)speed froze the same shot as shown on The range in focus expands forward andthe right.backward.You will see that both the subject and thebackground are all in focus if you use a Aperture: f = 8,high aperture stop.Shutter Speed: 1/125sec Aperture: f = 11,Shutter Speed: 1/500sec 045 46. Setting the Exposure How to Check Depth of FieldDepth of Field? When you focus on a specic subject, there is a range in which objects closer and 1. Focus on the subject.further away will also be in focus. This focused range is called the depth of eld. The wider the wide-angle lens, and the further away the subject, the greater the depth of eld. For example, the aperture stop, f 11 is higher than f 2.8. Current location of the subject 10m 6m4m 2m 1m 2. Turn the main switch while looking throughthe viewnder. - Checking the depth of eld is only available The range of the area in focus with a large depth of eld if [Preview Method] is set to [Optical] in [CUSTOM2 MENU]. Current location of the subject 10m 6m4m 2m 1m3. Now you can check the depth of eld in the viewnder. The range of the area in focus with a small depth of eld Pictures used in this user guide are to help users understand depth of eld and the results may differ depending on the types of lenses and the shooting environment. No shooting information is displayed in the viewnder, and the shuttercannot be released while the main switch is in the preview position ( ). You can check the depth of eld in all exposure modes.046 47. Setting the Exposure Selecting the Metering Method Exposure Compensation Choose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and This allows you to deliberately over expose (brighten) or under expose (darken) determining exposure. your picture. You can adjust the EV Compensation from -3 to +3 (EV) in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. For information about under or over exposed samples, see page 90, Changing the Exposure and Shooting (Auto Bracket).Multi-segment Segment the screen in 16 parts, meter each portion andmeteringdetermine the appropriate exposure.1. Set the compensation with the front dial() while the button is pressed.Centre-weighted Measure the entire screen with an emphasis on the centremeteringand determine the exposure. Measure only the centre of the screen and determineSpot metering exposure. Set with the metering mode lever.2. Conrm the compensation value in theviewnder.+ or - appears during compensation.The metering mode lever Compensation value The metering mode Indicator Exposure compensation is not available when the exposure mode is set to (Auto mode), M (Manual), B (Bulb), and X (Flash synchro) mode. The exposure compensation is not cancelled by turning the camera off if you select the [EV Compensation] in the [Memory of Settings] of [CAPTURE MENU]. The is set to 0 when button and green button ( ) are pressed at the same time.047 48. Setting the Exposure AE-L with AF Locked is displayed in the viewnder while the AE lock is engaged. * releasing the AE-L button ( ), the exposure remains in memory asAfter AE Lock is a function that memorizes the exposure prior to taking the picture. long as the viewnder is turned on. The exposure remains locked as long Use this when the subject is too small or backlit and a proper exposure settingas the AE-L button ( ) is kept pressed or the shutter release button iskept pressed halfway. cannot be obtained. You will hear a beep when the AE-L button ( ) is pressed.You can disable the beep sound through the [Beep] menu in the [SETUPMENU]. 1. Look through the viewnder and press the shutter button halfway. AE lock is not available when the exposure mode is (Auto mode),The current exposure setting appears on the LCD panel and the viewnder.B (Bulb) or X (Flash synchro) mode. The combination of shutter speed and aperture value changes dependingon the zooming position even while the AE lock is engaged when using a 2. Press the AE-L() button . zoom lens for which maximum aperture varies - The camera memorizes the exposuredepending on the focal length. However, the exposure value does not (brightness) at that instant. Press it again tochange and the picture is taken at the brightness level set by the AE lock. unlock. Exposure can be xed when focus is locked. Set in [AE-L with AFLocked] in the [CUSTOM1 MENU] menu. 3. Press the shutter button fully to take a picture. The picture is taken with thememorized exposure value from Step 2 above. 048 49. Using the RAW button When you press the RAW button, the images are taken as RAW and JPEG le types. For more information about using the RAW button, see page 56, Set RAW button.When you press the RAW button, RAWor RAW+ will display on the LCD panel.- Press the Shutter button to take a picture. To cancel the RAW button function, turn the mode dial () or pressthe RAW button once again. When the picture is taken using the RAW button, it may take a time tosave the image as the images are saved as RAW and JPEG le type. When the picture is taken using the RAW button, is displayed on theLCD monitor, only a JPEG image is displayed. To view the RAWimage, use the supplied Software.049 50. Using the Mirror Lock Up Function The mirror lock up function minimizes camera shake. When the shutter button You cannot see the subject through the viewnder for the next two is pressed, the mirror pops up rst to reduce camera shake while shooting. seconds after you press the shutter button. Using the tripod minimize camera shake while you keep the sameangle of view. 1. Press the Fn button on your camera andthen press the direction button (). Drive - The Drive Mode options screen appears. - If the AF mode is not set to SEL, you canWhen using the mirror lock-up function, do not aim the camera toward the directly press the direction buttons () to usesun. Direct sun light may damage the shutter curtain. the drive mode. Single Frame Shooting: Move : Set2. Press the direction buttons () to select[Self-Timer (2 secs)]. DriveSelf-Timer (2 secs): Move : Set 3. Focus on the subject.4. Press the shutter release button fully. The mirror pops up and the picture istaken 2 seconds later. The AE lock is enabled with the exposure value setimmediately before the mirror goes up. 050 51. Self-Timer Shooting When the self-timer is enabled, there is a delay between the pressing of the 5. Press the shutter release button fully. shutter release and the shutter ring. You can use this function when you want- :The self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly to take a shot of many people including yourself. Select or .at rst and then blinks rapidly for 2seconds before the shutter is released. : Shutter will be released after about 12 seconds. Use this mode to include The beep is heard and the ratethe photographer in the picture.increases. The shutter will be releasedabout 12 seconds after the shutter : After pressing the shutter button the mirror will pop up directly.release button is pressed fully.The shutter is released after about 2 seconds. Use this mode to avoid -: The shutter will be released about 2camera shake when the shutter release button is pressed.seconds after the shutter release buttonis pressed fully. 1. Press the Fn button on your camera andthen press the direction button (). Drive- The drive mode screen appears. You can cancel the self-timer by pressing the MENU button or rotating the Mode dial ( ) while the self-timer is operating. Single Frame Shooting The beep can be turned off.: Move: SetYou can disable the beep sound through the [Beep] menu in the [SETUP MENU]. 2. Press the direction buttons () to select Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewnder. Attach the or .provided viewnder cap or use the AE lock function. (Ignore the light Drive entering the viewnder when the exposure mode is set to the M (Manual) mode. 3. Press the OK button Remove the Eyecup by pulling one side out and toward you when using- The camera is ready to take pictures.accessories such as the viewnder cap.Self-Timer (12 secs): Move: Set 4. Conrm in the viewnder that the subjectyou wish to shoot is in the display and pressthe shutter release button halfway.The focus indicator ( ) appears when thesubject is in focus. 051 52. Remote Control Shooting (Sold Separately) You can set the remote control function in the drive mode menu. 4. Press the shutter release button halfway. (sold separately)- The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ( ) appears in theviewnder when the subject is in focus. [Remote Control] : The shutter will be released immediately the shutter releasebutton on the remote control unit is pressed. [Remote Control (3s delay)] : The shutter will be released 3 secondsafter the shutter release button on the5. Point the remote control unit towards theremote control unit is pressed. front of the camera and press the shutter [Remote Control (continuous)] : The continuous shooting starts as soon as release button on the remote control.you press the remote control unit.The picture is taken.Press the remote control unit one moretime to nish shooting.1. Press the Fn button on your camera andthen press the direction button (). Drive You cannot focus with the remote control unit in default settings. Focus- The drive mode screen appears. on the subject rst before operating with the remote control. You can set [AF in Remote Control] to [On] in the [CUSTOM1 MENU] menu. Turn the power off to stop the remote control operation after it has Single Frame Shooting been activated.: Move : Set The remote control may not operate in backlit conditions. To take a picture while charging the built-in ash, set [Release in 2. Press the direction buttons () to select Charging] to [On] in the [CUSTOM2 MENU]. ,or . When using the built-in ash, raise the ash into position rst. Drive- The self-timer lamp will blink to let you knowthat the camera is in remote control waitstatus.Remote Control: Move : Set 3. Press the OK button.- The camera is ready to take pictures. 052 53. Using the Menu This section explains the operation methods for [CAPTURE MENU ( )], 2. [CAPTURE MENU ( )], [CUSTOM1 MENU ( )], [CUSTOM2 MENU [CUSTOM1 MENU ()], [CUSTOM2 MENU ( )], [SETUP MENU ( )], ()], [SETUP MENU ( )], and [PLAYBACK MENU ( )] menu appear and [PLAYBACK MENU ( )] .in order each time the direction buttons ( ) is pressed. Once the menu options are set, the memorized set value appears again after you turn on the camera. Press the MENU button to return to your previous screen. Use the front dial () to move forward to the next screen in the current Using the MENU buttonmenu and use the rear dial () to jump to the next menu. If the power is not turned off properly, the set value will be lost next timeFront dialyou turn on the camera. Rear dialMENU buttonOK button LCD Monitor Direction buttons 1. Press the MENU button. CAPTURE MENU-The [CAPTURE MENU] menu appears on thePicture Wizard Standard LCD monitor.File Format JPEG JPEG Size 14.6M JPEG Quality Colour SpacesRGB Set RAW Button1 time Liveview : Move : Exit053 54. Using the Menu Using the CAPTURE MENU ( )1. Press the Picture Wizard ( ) button onyour camera. Picture WizardThis section explains the methods for [CAPTURE MENU].- The following screen appears.Standard00 0 Vivid 00 0 Potrait 00 -1 Picture WizardLandscape 0 +1 +1 The Picture Wizard function enables you to adjust the image beforeCustom1 00 0 Custom2 00 0 shooting. You can create the image you desire by adjusting the: Set: Back [Colour tone], [Saturation], [Contrast], and [Sharpness]. The following images show how the contrast is changed using the Picture Wizard function. 2. Select the desired menu option using thePicture Wizarddirection buttons () and then press the Standard With a high-set (+) value on the contrast direction buttons ().Colour Tone : Original Picture Wizard - Make a change to the set value for Standard [Colour tone], [Saturation], [Contrast], and SaturationColour Tone : Original[Sharpness]. You can create the image youContrastdesire by adjusting the [Colour tone], SharpnessSaturation[Saturation], [Contrast], and [Sharpness]. ResetContrast : Set: Back- Pressing the green button ( ) on the cameraSharpness initializes the set value.Reset: Set: Back With a low-set (-) value on the contrast 3. Press the OK button to save and then take a picture. Picture Wizard StandardColour Tone : Original SaturationContrastSharpnessReset: Set: Back 054 55. Using the MenuFile Format Remaining Count : 121 JPEG QualityRemaining Count : 121You can set the format of image les.Picture Wizard You can set the image quality level.Picture Wizard File Format JPEG File Format JPEG Size RAWWhen the quality level is changed, the number JPEG Size JPEG Quality RAW+of recordable images at that quality levelJPEG Quality Colour Space Colour Spaceappears at the top right of the screen. Set RAW Button Set RAW Button Liveview Liveview : Set : Cancel: Set : Cancel JPEG: Captures images in JPEG format. You can change the number ofrecorded pixels from [JPEG Size] in the [CAPTURE MENU] menu, Lowest compression rate, suited for printing large pictures Super ne (1) such as A4 size.and the image quality level from [JPEG Size] and [JPEG Quality]in the [CAPTURE MENU] menu. The le size varies according tothe settings.Low compression rate, suited for printing large pictures such Super ne (2) as A4 size. RAW : RAW data is CCD output data saved without processing. Effectssuch as White Balance, Contrast, Saturation and Sharpness arenot applied to the image but such information is saved. Use RawStandard compression rate, suited for viewing as Finephotographs or on your computer screen.Display or transfer to a PC, apply effects with the enclosed software(Samsung RAW Converter 2.0) and create JPEG and TIFF images. RAW+: Images are captured in both RAW and JPEG formats.Highest compression rate, suitable for attaching to e-mail or Goodposting on websites. JPEG Size Remaining Count : 121You can set the size of the JPEG recordedPicture Wizard File Formatpixels. JPEG Size14.6M JPEG Quality10M 14.6M / 10M / 6M / 2MColour Space 6M Set RAW Button 2MWhen the number of recorded pixels isLiveviewchanged, the number of recordable images : Set : Cancelappears at the top right of the screen. 055 56. Using the Menu Colour SpaceSet RAW Button You can set the colour space to use.You can set how to capture RAW+JPEG images whenever the RAW button is pressed. If [Cancel setup] is selected in the [Set RAW Button] menu, sRGB : Sets to sRGB colour space. RAW button function is available for one time use. AdobeRGB : Sets to AdobeRGB colour space.CAPTURE MENUSet RAW ButtonCAPTURE MENU CAPTURE MENU Picture WizardStandardPicture Wizard Picture Wizard File FormatJPEG Cancel setupStandardFile Format JPEG Size 14.6M JPEG RAW+ JPEGFile FormatJPEG Size JPEG QualityRAWRAW+ 14.6M JPEG SizeJPEG QualityColour SpacesRGBRAW+ RAW+ JPEG QualityColour SpaceSet RAW Button 1 time sRGBColour Space sRGBSet RAW ButtonLiveview 1 timeSet RAW Button AdobeRGBLiveview Liveview : Move : Exit : Set: Back: Move : Exit: Set: Cancel Liveview You can set the grid and Focusing Area (AF Point), AF frame display Colour Space? options in the Liveview mode. The Focusing Area (AF Point), AF frame Colour ranges for various input/output devices, such as digital cameras, monitors,display is not available if AF mode is set to MF. and printers, differ. This colour range is called the colour Space. To recreate different colour spaces in different devices, standard colour spaces have been proposed. Grid Display : Shows the grid on the LCD monitor when using the This camera supports sRGB and AdobeRGB. sRGB is mainly used for devices such Liveview function. as a PC. AdobeRGB covers a wider area than sRGB and is used for occupational uses such as industrial printing. An image created in AdobeRGB may appear lighter AF Frame Display : Shows the Focusing Area (AF Point) / AF frame on than an image created in sRGB when output from a sRGB compatible device. the LCD monitor while using the Liveview function. CAPTURE MENU LiveviewPicture WizardStandard File names differ depending on the colour space setting as shownFile FormatJPEG Grid Displaybelow.JPEG Size 14.6M AF Frame Display- For sRGB : SG20 XXXX.JPGJPEG Quality- For AdobeRGB : _G20 XXXX.JPGColour SpacesRGB[XXXX] is the le number and numbering continues from the last stored Set RAW Button 1 timele number. Liveview : Move: Exit : Set: Back You can change the le name as you want to change. For moreinformation about changing the le name, see page 74, Change File If you want to cancel the use of the grid display and the AF frame displayName. options while using the Liveview function, clear the check boxes in the 056 [Grid Display] and the [AF Frame Display] from the [Liveview] menu. 57. Using the MenuUser Registration Extended BracketYou can save the current set value to User program mode.You can save pictures with three differentCAPTURE MENUwhite balance, saturation, sharpness andUser RegistrationThe following settings can be stored: Interval ShootingExposure mode / EV Compensation / White Balance / Flash mode / Drive mode / contrast levels. Three pictures are saved withExtended Bracket OffFile Format / Extended Bracketing Steps & Type / JPEG Size / Flash Exposure each shot. The following settings are available Multi Exposure OffCompensation / JPEG Quality / Exposure Bracketing Steps & No. of Frames / in the [Extended Bracket] menu. Memory of SettingsSensitivity / Auto Sensitivity Adjustment Range OISAuto White Balance : MG3 / MG2 / CAPTURE MENUSaves current settings MG1 / AB3 /: Move: Exit User Registration to USER Registration mode Interval ShootingAB2 / AB1 Extended Bracket Off(M=Masenta / G=Green / A=Amber / B=Blue) Multi Exposure Off Saturation: 4/ 3 / 2/ 1 Memory of Settings Contrast: 4/ 3 / 2/ 1 OIS Auto Sharpness : 4/ 3 / 2/ 1: Move: Exit : Set: BackExtended BracketExtended Bracket Extended BracketExtended Bracket Interval ShootingWhite Balance Saturation AB11In this mode, a set number of pictures can be taken automatically at a set Contrast 1interval from a set time.Sharpness1CAPTURE MENUInterval Shooting User Registration Interval Shooting: Set : Back: Set: Back Interval Shooting Interval00 00 01 Extended BracketOffThe following images show how the [Contrast] is changed using the No. of Shots 1 Multi ExposureOff Memory of SettingsStart Trigger Now[Extended Bracket] menu. OISAuto Start Time00 00 : Move: Exit: Set : Back Interval shooting can not be used while the [Extended Bracket] or[Multi Exposure] functions are used. B (Bulb exposure) programmode does not support the interval shooting. If [Start Trigger] is set to [Set Time] in the interval shooting mode, the Low contrast Normal contrast High contrastcurrent time is displayed on the top right corner in the screen.057 58. Using the Menu Multi Exposure If the RAW button or MENU button is pressed, or the (Extended) Auto You can set the number of shots to be taken Bracket is set during Multi-exposure shooting, the pictures that have already been taken are saved and Multi-exposure is exited. in the [Multi Exposure] function. You can [Extended Bracket] and [Multi Exposure] are not used at the same take multiple frames while creating a singletime. The last mode selected is set. picture. The image shown on the right has Press the delete button ( ) during Instant Review to discard pictures two separate frames in a single picture.created to that point and create again from the rst picture. After completing the Multi Exposure shooting, the settings for Multi Number of Shots : 2 - 9 imagesExposure will be canceled. Auto EV Adjust : The exposure is adjusted automatically according to the number of shots. Multi ExposureMulti Exposure Number of Shots OffNumber of Shots Off Auto EV Adjust Auto EV Adjust2Times3Times4Times5Times: Set : Back : Set : Exit Multi ExposureMulti Exposure Number of Shots 2TimesNumber of Shots 2TimesAuto EV AdjustAuto EV Adjust: Set: Back : Set : Back058 59. Using the MenuMemory of SettingsOIS (Optical Image Stabilization)You can select which settings to save when the camera is turned off.OIS (Optical image Stabilization) helpsCAPTURE MENUthe user capture sharp images by User Registration CAPTURE MENU Memory of Settingsreducing camera shake/vibration. Optical Interval Shooting User Registration Drive Interval ShootingImage Stabilization is especially useful whenExtended Bracket Off White Balance Multi Exposure Off Extended BracketOff ISO Sensitivityusing a low shutter speed which may cause Memory of Settings Multi ExposureOff EV Compensationcamera shake.Auto OIS Memory of SettingsFlashOIS Auto Extended Bracket : Move: Exit: Move : Exit: Set: BackIf you use the lens that does not support the automatic information aboutthe focal length, you can manually select the available focal length to enablethe OIS function.1. Select [ OIS] menu in the [CAPTURE MENU]. Drive White Balance ISO Sensitivity2. Press the direction buttons () on yourOptical Image StabilizationEV Compensation The settings are maintainedThe settings are reset when camera to set the [Focal Length]. Select Flashwhen the camera is turned off. the camera is turned off. from the following focal length values. Focal LengthExtended BracketPlayback Display3035 40Flash power New les are named usingAfter using the reset function,numbers that follow the the next le name will be set: Set: Backprevious sequence, evenFile No.from 0001 even afterwhen a new memory card is formatting, deleting all orused, or after formatting, or 8 1012 15182024283035inserting a new memory card.Focal404550 5565707585 100 120after deleting all pictures. Length 135 150 180200 250 300 350 400 450 500550 600 700800 - - - -- - If the focal length for your lens is not listed above, select the value closest to the actual focal length. When using a zoom lens, select the actual focal length at the zoom setting in the same manner.059 60. Using the Menu Using the CUSTOM1 MENU ()Superimpose AF AreaYou can set whether to display the selected AF point in red when the Link AF Point & AE subject is in focus. Sets whether to adjust AE and Focusing Area in multi-segment On : The exposure sets according to the AF point. metering based on the AF point. You can link the exposure and AF point in Off : The exposure sets regardless of the AF point. the focusing area during multi-segment metering.CUSTOM1 MENUSuperimpose AF Area Off : Exposure is set separately from AF point.Link AF Point & AE OffSuperimpose AF Area On On On : Exposure is set in accordance with AF point.AF in Remote Control Off OffAF Button Function On The selectedAF Point isCUSTOM1 MENULink AF Point & AEAF by Press Halfway Ondisplayed in theLink AF Point & AEOff Catch in FocusOff viewfinder as red lightSuperimpose AF Area On OffEV Steps1/2 EVAF in Remote Control Off On : Move : Exit : Set : BackAF Button Function OnExposure value forAF by Press Halfway On multi-segment meteringCatch in FocusOffset regardless ofEV Steps1/2 EV AF Point position : Move: Exit: Set : BackAF in remote controlSets whether to use Autofocus when shooting with remote control.Auto focusing (AF) is only available if the AF mode is set to SAF. Off : AF does not activate at shutter release from remote control when [Off]. On : AF activates if shutter is released from remote control when [On]. CUSTOM1 MENU AF in Remote Control Link AF Point & AE Off Superimpose AF Area On Off AF in Remote Control Off On AF Button Function OnAF is not operated when AF by Press Halfway On released with the Catch in Focus Off remote control unit EV Steps 1/2 EV : Move: Exit : Set : Back 060 61. Using the MenuAF Button FunctionCatch in FocusSet whether to perform AF while the AF button is pressed or not perform AFThe catch in focus function disables the shutter button if the subject is out ofwhile the AF button is pressed. focus while using the MF focusing mode. Enable AF : Performs Autofocus when pressing the AF button. For the following cases, the shutter button operates differently depending Cancel AF : Does not perform Autofocus when pressing the AF button. on the [Catch in focus] option: Centre of AF Point : When the AF (Auto focusing) mode dial is set to SEL, AF- When the manual focusing lens is used.(with the focus mode lever set to Point is set to Centre.SAF).CUSTOM1 MENU AF Button Function - The current lens has an AF / MF lever and it is set to MF. Link AF Point & AE Off Superimpose AF Area On Enable AF Off : Shutter res whether the subject is in focus or not. AF in Remote Control Off Cancel AF On : Shutter res only when the subject is in focus. AF Button Function On Centre of AF Point Although the subject is in focus on half shutter, you cannot take a AF by Press Halfway On AF operates whenpicture if the subject is out of focus on full shutter release. Catch in FocusOffthe AF button EV Steps1/2 EV is pressed: Move: Exit : Set: Back CUSTOM1 MENU Catch in Focus Link AF Point & AE Off Superimpose AF Area OnOff AF in Remote Control OffOnAF by Press HalfwayAF Button Function On Catch in focus is disabledSets whether to perform AF when the shutter release button is pressedAF by Press Halfway On Catch in Focus Offhalfway. EV Steps 1/2 EV On : Performs AF when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.: Move: Exit : Set: Back Off : Does not perform AF when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.CUSTOM1 MENUAF by Press Halfway Link AF Point & AE Off Superimpose AF Area On On AF in Remote Control Off Off AF Button Function OnAF operates AF by Press HalfwayOnwhen shutter release button Catch in Focus Off is pressed halfway EV Steps 1/2 EV: Move : Exit : Set: Back 061 62. Using the Menu EV Steps AE-L with AF Locked Sets the adjustment steps for exposure.Locks the exposure value when the focus is locked. 1/2 EV : Sets the EV step to 1/2 EV. Off : Does not lock the exposure when focus is locked. 1/3 EV : Sets the EV step to 1/3 EV. On : Locks the exposure when the focus is locked.CUSTOM1 MENU EV StepsCUSTOM1 MENU AE-L with AF LockedLink AF Point & AEOffMetering Time10 secSuperimpose AF Area On1/2 EV AE-L with AF LockedOff OffAF in Remote Control Off1/3 EV Program LineNormal OnAF Button Function OnExposure stepsAuto EVC Off AE is not lockedAF by Press Halfway On are set to 1/2 EV Fine tune when AWB Off when the focusCatch in FocusOffWB when using flash AWBis lockedEV Steps1/2 EV WB Adjustable Range Fixed : Move: Exit: Set : Back : Move : Exit : Set : BackProgram Line Metering TimeIn Auto mode and Program mode, exposure is regulated according to theset Program line. Sets the exposure metering time. Normal : Normal program is the basic Automatic Exposure Program. 10 sec : Sets the exposure metering time to 10 seconds. H.Speed : Hi-speed priority program is an Automatic Exposure Program that 3 sec : Sets the exposure metering time to 3 seconds.selects higher shutter speeds. 30 sec : Sets the exposure metering time to 30 seconds. Depth : Depth-of-eld priority program is an Automatic Exposure ProgramCUSTOM1 MENU Metering Timethat selects smaller aperture settings to maximise depth-of-eld.Metering Time 10 sec MTF : MTF priority program is an Automatic Exposure Program thatAE-L with AF Locked Off10 sec selects the best aperture settings for the attached lens.Program Line Normal 3 secCUSTOM1 MENUProgram LineAuto EVCOff30 secMetering Time 10 secFine tune when AWB Off Sets exposure meteringAE-L with AF Locked Off Normal DepthWB when using flash AWBtimer to 10 seconds Program LineNormalH.SpeedMTFWB Adjustable Range FixedAuto EVCOff Sets Program line to : Move: Exit: Set : BackFine tune when AWB OffNormal program WB when using flash AWB WB Adjustable Range Fixed 062: Move: Exit : Set : Back 63. Using the MenuAuto EVCWB when using ashSets whether to compensate automatically when proper exposure cannotSets whether to x white balance when ash is discharged.be determined. AWB : White Balance is set to Auto when using ash. Off : The exposure does not compensate when the exposure cannot be Unchanged : White Balance setting is not changed by ash use.accurately calculated automatically. Flash : White Balance setting is set to Flash when using ash. On : The exposure compensates automatically when the automatic exposure CUSTOM1 MENU WB when using flashfunction is unable to set the exposure accurately. Metering Time 10 sec AE-L with AF Locked OffAWB CUSTOM1 MENU Auto EVC Program LineNormal Unchanged Metering Time 10 secAuto EVCOffFlash AE-L with AF Locked OffOffFine tune when AWB OffWhite Balance is set to Program LineNormal On WB when using flash AWB Auto when using flash Auto EVCOffDoes not use auto EV WB Adjustable Range Fixed Fine tune when AWB Off compensation when proper: Move: Exit : Set : Back WB when using flash AWBexposure is not obtained WB Adjustable Range Fixed: Move: Exit: Set: Back WB Adjustable RangeAutomatically adjusts white balance depending on the different lightconditions even though the light source is specied by setting [WHITE [Fine Tune when AWBBALANCE] in the Fn menu. Sets whether ne tune is available when white balance is set to Auto. If the [WB Adjustable Range] is set to [Auto Adjustment], the white balance [ [value is automatically adjusted within the adjustable range. Off : The AWB ne tuning is not available. CUSTOM1 MENU WB Adjustable Range On : The AWB ne tuning is available.Metering Time 10 sec AE-L with AF Locked OffFixed CUSTOM1 MENUFine tune when AWBProgram LineNormalAuto Adjustment Metering Time 10 secAuto EVCOff AE-L with AF Locked OffAutomatically adjustsOffFine tune when AWB Off Program Line Normalwhite balance even whenOn WB when using flash AWB Auto EVCOfflight source is specified Fine tune is disabled WB Adjustable Range Fixed Fine tune when AWBOff when White Balance is : Move : Exit : Set : Back WB when using flash AWB set to AWB WB Adjustable Range Fixed[WB Adjustable Range] function is not available for the [AUTO], [Manual], and the[ [: Move: Exit: Set: Back [Col