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Before Using Your Camera 14 q Camera Characteristics • Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with 10.20 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range. 1 • Features Shake Reduction (SR), a CCD shifting shake reduction system. This enables you to capture sharp pictures with minimal camera shake regardless of the lens type. • Features an AF sensor with 11 focusing points. The central 9 are wide cross area sensors. • Features a viewfinder similar to that of a conventional 35 mm camera, with a 0.95 magnification and 95% field of view, for easier manual focusing. Also features a superimpose function in which the AF points on the viewfinder illuminate red. • Features a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixels, a wide viewing angle and a brightness adjusting function for high-precision viewing performance. • Features a Digital Preview function for checking the image to ensure that the desired result is achieved. • A user-friendly design has been implemented in various parts of the camera. The large, high-resolution LCD monitor and easy-to-use menus make the camera easier to operate. • Dials, buttons, body joints, and retractable parts of the camera are splash and dust resistant. • The CCD features a special SP coating against dust deposit. The Dust Removal function also shakes the CCD for removing collected dust. • Supports the optional Battery Grip D-BG2 with vertical shutter release button. If a battery (D-LI50) is inserted in both the camera and grip, the battery with more power is prioritized. This enables you to get the best camera performance for an extended period. A menu item also allows you to prioritize a battery and use its full power before switching to the other battery. • Records in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and fully editable RAW format. You can also select JPEG+RAW and record in both formats. Pictures taken in RAW format can be processed easily. • Features Hyper-program and Hyper-manual modes that let you take pictures with the intended exposure. Also features Sensitivity Priority mode K that automatically adjusts aperture and shutter speed according to the set sensitivity, and Shutter & Aperture Priority mode L that automatically adjusts sensitivity according to the set aperture and shutter speed.

Section	Page
FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY	3
ABOUT THE CAMERA	3
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE	4
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER USAGE	4
Care to be Taken During Handling	5
Contents	8
Composition of the Operating Manual	13
1 Before Using Your Camera	15
Camera Characteristics	16
Checking the Contents of the Package	18
Names and Functions of Working Parts	19
Camera	19
Capture Mode	20
Playback Mode	22
Display Indicators	24
LCD Monitor	24
Viewfinder	28
LCD Panel	30
Using the Menu	31
How to Operate the Menu	31
[Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items	33
[Playback] Menu Setting Items	33
[Set-up] Menu Setting Items	34
[Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items	35
Using the Fn Menu	38
Capture Mode	38
Playback Mode	39
Using the Mode Dial	40
2 Getting Started	43
Attaching the Strap	44
Using the Battery	45
Charging the Battery	45
Inserting/Removing the Battery	46
Battery Level Indicator	48
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (Exclusive Battery Fully Charged)	48
Using the AC Adapter (Optional)	49
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card	50
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level	52
Turning the Camera On and Off	54
Initial Settings	55
Setting the Display Language	55
Setting the Date and Time	58
Attaching the Lens	60
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter	62
3 Basic Operations	63
Basic Shooting Operation	64
Holding the Camera	64
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings	65
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function	69
Turning On the Shake Reduction Function	70
Setting the Shake Reduction Function	71
Using a Zoom Lens	72
Using the Built-in Flash	73
Other Shooting Modes	77
Continuous Shooting	77
Self-Timer Shooting	79
Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately)	83
Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake	86
Playing Back Still Pictures	87
Playing Back Images	87
Rotating Images	89
Enlarging Playback Images	90
Displaying Multiple Images	91
Displaying a Folder	93
Slideshow	94
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment	96
Processing Images with Filters	97
Processing Images with Digital Filters	97
Editing RAW Images	100
Deleting Images	102
Deleting a Single Image	102
Deleting All Images	103
Deleting Selected Images (from Multi-image Display)	104
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)	106
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)	108
Printing Single Images	108
Settings for All Images	109
Printing Using PictBridge	111
Setting [Transfer Mode]	112
Connecting the Camera to the Printer	113
Printing Single Images	114
Printing All Images	116
Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings	118
Disconnecting the USB Cable	118
4 Function Reference	119
Setting the File Format	120
Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels	120
Setting the JPEG Quality Level	121
Setting the Image Tone	122
Setting the Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast	123
Setting the File Format	124
Setting the White Balance	125
Setting the Color Space	131
Focusing	132
Using the Autofocus	132
Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)	134
Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)	136
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)	138
Using the AF Button	139
Setting the Exposure	140
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed	140
Setting the Sensitivity	142
Selecting the Metering Method	144
Changing the Exposure Mode	146
Setting the Exposure	163
Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting (Auto Bracket)	165
Shooting in Multi-exposure Mode	168
Storing User Settings	169
Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting	171
Selecting the Preview Method	171
Displaying the Preview	172
Using the Built-in Flash	174
Compensating Flash Output	174
Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash	175
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode	175
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash	178
DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash	179
Using an External Flash (Optional)	181
Settings During Playback	188
Changing Playback Display Method	188
Setting the Slideshow Display Interval	189
Camera Settings	190
Formatting the SD Memory Card	190
Turning the Beep On and Off	191
Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style	192
Setting the World Time	193
Setting the Display Language	196
Setting the Guide Display Time	196
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor	197
Selecting the Video Output Format	197
Setting Auto Power Off	198
Selecting the Folder Name	198
Setting the Display Instant Review and Digital Preview	199
Selecting a Battery	200
Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera	201
Resetting to Default Settings	203
Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu	203
Resetting the Custom Function Menu	204
5 Appendix	205
Default Settings	206
Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations	210
Notes on [Using Aperture Ring]	212
Cleaning the CCD	213
Removing Dust by Shaking the CCD	213
Removing Dust with a Blower	214
Optional Accessories	216
Error Messages	219
Troubleshooting	221
Main Specifications	223
Glossary	226
Index	230

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Before Using Your Camera

Camera Characteristics

•

Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with 10.20 million effective pixels for

high precision and a wide dynamic range.

•

Features Shake Reduction (SR), a CCD shifting shake reduction

system. This enables you to capture sharp pictures with minimal camera

shake regardless of the lens type.

•

Features an AF sensor with 11 focusing points. The central 9 are wide

cross area sensors.

•

Features a viewfinder similar to that of a conventional 35 mm camera,

with a 0.95 magnification and 95% field of view, for easier manual

focusing. Also features a superimpose function in which the AF points

on the viewfinder illuminate red.

•

Features a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixels, a wide

viewing angle and a brightness adjusting function for high-precision

viewing performance.

•

Features a Digital Preview function for checking the image to ensure that

the desired result is achieved.

•

A user-friendly design has been implemented in various parts of the

camera. The large, high-resolution LCD monitor and easy-to-use menus

make the camera easier to operate.

•

Dials, buttons, body joints, and retractable parts of the camera are

splash and dust resistant.

•

The CCD features a special SP coating against dust deposit. The Dust

Removal function also shakes the CCD for removing collected dust.

•

Supports the optional Battery Grip D-BG2 with vertical shutter release

button. If a battery (D-LI50) is inserted in both the camera and grip, the

battery with more power is prioritized. This enables you to get the best

camera performance for an extended period. A menu item also allows

you to prioritize a battery and use its full power before switching to the

other battery.

•

Records in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and fully

editable RAW format. You can also select JPEG+RAW and record in

both formats. Pictures taken in RAW format can be processed easily.

•

Features Hyper-program and Hyper-manual modes that let you take

pictures with the intended exposure. Also features Sensitivity Priority

mode

that automatically adjusts aperture and shutter speed

according to the set sensitivity, and Shutter & Aperture Priority mode

that automatically adjusts sensitivity according to the set aperture

and shutter speed.