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Using an External Flash (Optional

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Using an External Flash (Optional) 215 Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, depending on the external flash being used. See the chart below for details. z: Available ×:Not available Flash Camera Function Red-eye reduction flash Auto flash discharge Automatically switching to the flash sync speed Aperture value is automatically set in e mode and b mode. P-TTL auto flash Slow-speed Sync Flash exposure compensation Auto zoom flash head AF assist light of external flash Trailing Curtain Sync*1 Contrast-control-sync flash mode Slave flash Wireless flash Built-in Flash z z z z z z z × × z × × × AF540FGZ AF200FG AF360FGZ AF160FC z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z × × × z × × × × × × × *1 1/2000 sec. or slower for a 01 STANDARD PRIME/02 STANDARD ZOOM lens (1/250 sec. or slower for external flash units), 1/13 sec. or slower for a 03 FISH-EYE/04 TOY WIDE/05 TOY TELEPHOTO lens 10 • The built-in flash will not discharge if the camera is connected to an external flash. • Flashes with reversed polarity (the center contact on the hot shoe is minus) cannot be used due to the risk of damaging the camera and flash. Using the Flash • When an external flash is attached directly to the hot shoe of the camera, the camera's center of gravity is greatly shifted, making it difficult to take pictures. When using an external flash, it is recommended to use an extension cord to separate the camera and flash. (p.217) • To use an AF160FC flash with the camera, a commercially available step-up ring or similar accessory is needed.

Section	Page
For Using Your Camera Safely	3
Care to be Taken During Handling	6
Contents	9
Composition of the Operating Manual	15
1 Before Using Your Camera	17
Checking the Contents of the Package	18
Names and Functions of the Working Parts	19
Capture Mode	20
Playback Mode	22
Monitor Display	24
How to Change Function Settings	32
Using the Direct Keys	32
Using the Control Panel	33
Using the Menus	34
2 Getting Started	37
Attaching the Strap	38
Inserting the Battery	39
Charging the Battery	39
Inserting/Removing the Battery	40
Battery Level Indicator	41
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (when Using a Fully Charged Battery)	42
Using the AC Adapter (Optional)	42
Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card	45
Attaching a Lens	47
Turning the Camera On and Off	49
Initial Settings	50
Setting the Display Language	50
Setting the Date and Time	52
3 Basic Operations	55
Basic Shooting Operation	56
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings	56
Using a Zoom Lens	58
Using the Built-in Flash	59
Setting the Flash Mode	59
Shooting with the Flash	61
Reviewing Images	63
Playing Back Images	63
Deleting a Single Image	64
4 Shooting Functions	65
How to Operate the Shooting Functions	66
Direct Keys Setting Items	66
Rec. Mode Menu Items	67
Movie Menu Items	69
Custom Setting Menu Items	70
Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode	71
Auto Picture Modes	72
Scene Modes	73
Blur Control Mode	75
Exposure Modes	76
Setting the Exposure	77
Setting the Sensitivity	77
Changing the Exposure Mode	78
Adjusting the Exposure	81
Locking the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)	84
Selecting the Metering Method	86
Reducing Image Noise (Noise Reduction)	87
Focusing	88
Setting the Focus Method	88
Setting the Autofocus Method	89
Focusing Using the d/i Button	92
Locking the Focus (Focus Lock)	93
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)	94
Checking the Depth of Field (Preview)	96
Assigning the Preview Function to the Green Button	96
Displaying the Preview	97
Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake	98
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function	98
Shooting with Self-timer	100
Shooting with Remote Control (Optional)	102
Taking Pictures Continuously	104
Continuous Shooting	104
Interval Shooting	106
Multi-exposure	109
Recording Movies	111
Changing the Settings for Movie Recording	111
Recording Movies	113
Playing Back Movies	117
Editing Movies	119
5 Shooting Settings	121
Setting a File Format	122
File Format	123
Aspect Ratio	123
JPEG Recorded Pixels	124
JPEG Quality	125
Color Space	125
Setting the White Balance	126
Adjusting the White Balance Manually	127
Fine-tuning the White Balance	129
Adjusting Brightness	130
Highlight Correction	130
Shadow Correction	131
HDR Capture	132
Setting the Image Finishing Tone	133
Setting Custom Image	133
Setting the Digital Filter	137
Saving Frequently Used Functions to the Quick Dial	140
Setting the Smart Effect	142
Saving the Camera Settings	144
Setting the Green Button and E-dial Functions	146
Setting the Green Button Operation	146
Setting the E-dial Operation in e Mode	148
Setting the Green Button Operation in a Mode	149
Setting the Lens Functions	150
Setting the ND Filter	150
Correcting Lens Distortion	151
6 Playback Functions	153
Playback Functions Operation	154
Playback Mode Palette Items	154
Playback Menu Items	155
Setting the Playback Display Method	156
Enlarging Images	157
Displaying Multiple Images	158
Multi-image Display Screen	158
Displaying Images by Folder	159
Displaying Images by Shooting Date (Calendar Display)	160
Comparing Images	161
Joining Multiple Images (Index)	162
Playing Back Images Continuously	164
Setting the Slideshow Display	164
Starting the Slideshow	165
Displaying Rotated Images	166
Deleting Multiple Images	167
Deleting Selected Images	167
Deleting a Folder	168
Deleting All Images	169
Connecting the Camera to an AV Device	170
Connecting the Camera to a Video Input Terminal or HDMI Input Terminal	170
Setting the Video/HDMI Output Format	171
7 Editing Images	173
Changing the Image Size	174
Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels (Resize)	174
Cropping Out Part of the Image (Cropping)	175
Processing Images	176
Processing Images with Digital Filters	176
Editing Out the Unwanted Red-eye Effect	181
Developing RAW Images	182
Developing One RAW Image	182
Developing Multiple RAW Images	184
8 Changing Additional Settings	185
How to Operate the Set-up Menu	186
Set-up Menu Items	186
Camera Settings	188
Setting the Sound Effects, Date and Time, and Display Language	188
Setting the Monitor and the Menu Display	192
Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory)	197
Resetting the Menus	198
Checking the Camera Version Information	199
File Management Settings	200
Formatting an SD Memory Card	200
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)	201
Changing the Naming System for Folders	202
Selecting the File Number Setting	202
Creating New Folders	203
Setting the DPOF Settings	203
9 Connecting to a Computer	205
Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer	206
Saving Images on a Computer	207
Setting the USB Connection Mode	207
Connecting the Camera and a Computer	208
Using the Provided Software	209
Installing the Software	209
Screen of the SILKYPIX Developer Studio	210
10 Using the Flash	213
Using the Built-in Flash	214
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode	214
Using the Slow-speed Sync	214
Using the Trailing Curtain Sync	215
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash	215
Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash	216
Using an External Flash (Optional)	217
Using P-TTL Mode	218
Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord	219
11 Appendix	221
Default Settings	222
Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations	228
Cleaning the CMOS Sensor	229
Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor (Dust Removal)	229
Optional Accessories	230
Error Messages	234
Troubleshooting	236
Main Specifications	239
Index	245