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General| Megapixel | 16 MP |
|---|---|
| Camera type | Bridge camera |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Image sensor size | 1/2.3 \ |
| Image formats supported | JPG |
| Supported aspect ratios | 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
| Maximum image resolution | 4608 x 3456 pixels |
| Still image resolution(s) | 480 x 480, 640 x 360, 640 x 424, 640 x 480, 1200 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 1200, 1920 x 1080, 2448 x 2448, 3264 x 1832, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 2448, 3456 x 3456, 4608 x 2592, 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 3456 |
| Digital zoom | 4 x |
| Optical zoom | 30 x |
| Combined zoom | 120 x |
| Focal length range | 4.3 - 129 mm |
| Maximum aperture number | 5.8 |
| Minimum aperture number | 3.4 |
| Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 720 mm |
| Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 24 mm |
| Focus | TTL |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
| Normal focusing range | 0 - ∞ m |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes | - |
| Macro focusing range (wide) | 0 - 0.5 m |
| Auto Mode focusing range (tele) | 1.4 - ∞ m |
| Light metering | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot |
| ISO sensitivity | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Light exposure modes | Auto |
| Light exposure control | Program AE |
| Light exposure correction | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) |
| Fastest camera shutter speed | 1/1600 s |
| Slowest camera shutter speed | 15 s |
| Flash modes | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Slow synchronization |
| Flash range (tele) | 1.4 - 3 m |
| Flash range (wide) | 0.5 - 5 m |
| Flash recharging time | 10 s |
| Power source type | AC, Battery |
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 25 fps |
| Video formats supported | H.264, MOV |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Analog signal format system | NTSC, PAL |
| Internal memory | - MB |
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Display diagonal | 3 \ |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 461000 pixels |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Product color | Black |
| Photo effects | Black&White, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid |
| White balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten |
| Shooting modes | Auto, Movie |
| Camera playback | Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails |
| Self-timer delay | 2, 10 s |
| Languages support | ARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR |
| Camera file system | Exif 2.3 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional |
| Battery type | NB-6L |
| Battery life (max) | 4 h |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 80.2 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 104 mm |
| Height | 69.5 mm |
| Weight | 318 g |
| Weight (including battery) | 341 g |
Instructions for charging the camera battery using the provided charger.
Steps for correctly inserting the battery and memory card into the camera.
Procedure for safely removing the battery and memory card.
How to set the camera's date, time, and time zone for accurate image metadata.
Instructions for using the camera in automatic shooting mode.
How to view still images and movies on the camera screen.
Step-by-step guide for installing camera software from the CD-ROM.
How to transfer images from the camera to a computer using the software.
Introduction to fundamental camera operations and features.
Explanation of the camera's automatic power-off and screen deactivation functions.
Using advanced shooting modes for creative control.
Fully automatic shooting with camera-determined settings.
Icons indicating scene recognition and automatic settings in Smart Auto mode.
Icons related to the camera's image stabilization features.
How to use digital zoom for greater magnification beyond optical zoom.
Using Framing Assist to relocate subjects after zooming.
How to use the self-timer for group photos and timed shots.
Automatic correction of red-eye in flash photography.
Using Face Self-Timer to automatically shoot when faces are detected.
Adjusting the camera's exposure level in 1/3-stop increments.
Locking the camera's exposure settings to maintain consistency.
Adjusting the camera's sensitivity to light (ISO speed).
Adjusting white balance to ensure natural color reproduction under different lighting.
How to shoot multiple images consecutively by holding the shutter button.
Selecting and tracking subjects for continuous focus.
Using Servo AF to maintain focus on moving subjects.
Automatically detecting and focusing on people's faces.
Locking focus position even when shutter button is released.
Enabling the flash to fire for each shot.
Adjusting flash exposure compensation for optimal lighting.
Navigating through captured still images and movies.
Starting and controlling movie playback.
Filtering images based on criteria like favorites, date, or type.
Selecting methods to protect images from accidental deletion.
Erasing all images on the memory card at once.
Adjusting image color tones, including sepia and black and white effects.
Saving a copy of an image at a lower resolution.
Saving a specific portion of an image as a separate file.
Automatically correcting red-eye in images and saving the corrected version.
Cutting unwanted portions from the beginning or end of a movie.
Saving the edited movie as a new file or overwriting the original.
Formatting memory cards to prepare them for use or erase data.
Performing low-level formatting for error correction or performance issues.
Resetting camera settings to their default values.
Powering the camera directly from household power using an AC adapter kit.
Easily printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer.
Customizing print settings like date, file number, and paper layout.
Setting up batch printing and print orders using DPOF standards.
Troubleshooting issues related to the camera's power supply and battery.
Troubleshooting problems with movie recording time or interruptions.
Troubleshooting problems with image and movie playback.
Troubleshooting problems encountered during the shooting process.
Troubleshooting problems related to memory card recognition and usage.
Troubleshooting problems transferring images to a computer.
Explanations and solutions for various on-screen messages and error codes.
Explains the icons and data displayed on the shooting information screen.
Explains icons and data displayed in detailed playback information mode.
Table detailing FUNC. Menu options and their availability in shooting modes.
Table detailing Shooting Menu options and their availability in shooting modes.
Technical specifications for shooting and playback times based on camera settings.
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