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126 P, S, A, and M Modes

2 Choose a metering method.

Highlight an option and press J.

A Spot Metering

If e (Auto-area AF) is selected for AF-area mode during viewfinder

photography (0 82), the camera will meter the center focus point.

Table of Contents

Default Chapter155
- Default Chapter155
  - Digital Camera155
  - Table of Contents157
- For Your Safety167
- Notices171
- Wireless176
Introduction179
- Getting to Know the Camera179
- Camera Menus: an Overview191
  - Using Camera Menus192
- Using the Touch Screen195
  - Using the Menus204
- First Steps205
  - Choose a Language210
  - Point-And-Shoot" Modes (I and J)216
?Point-And-Shoot” Modes (Iand J)38217
- Framing Photos in the Viewfinder217
  - Viewing Photographs220
  - Deleting Unwanted Pictures221
- Framing Photos in the Monitor223
  - Viewing Photographs226
  - Deleting Unwanted Pictures227
- Recording Movies228
  - Viewing Movies230
  - Deleting Unwanted Movies231
Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)232
- Portrait233
- Landscape233
- Child233
- Sports234
- Close up234
- Night Portrait234
- Night Landscape235
- Party/Indoor235
- Beach/Snow235
- Sunset236
- Dusk/Dawn236
- Pet Portrait236
- Candlelight237
- Blossom237
- Autumn Colors237
- Food238
Special Effects239
- Night Vision239
- S Super VIVID240
- T Pop240
- U Photo Illustration240
- Toy Camera Effect241
- Selective Color241
- Silhouette242
- High Key242
- Low Key242
- Options Available in Live View244
More on Photography249
- Choosing a Release Mode249
- Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)250
- Quiet Shutter Release252
- Self-Timer Mode253
- Focus (Viewfinder Photography)256
- Image Quality and Size268
  - Image Quality268
  - Image Size270
- Using the Built-In Flash271
  - Auto Pop-Up Modes271
  - Manual Pop-Up Modes273
- ISO Sensitivity277
- Interval Timer Photography279
- Remote Control Photography285
  - Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control285
- Restoring Default Settings288
  - Other Settings290
P, S, A, and M Modes291
- Shutter Speed and Aperture291
- Exposure303
- Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows311
  - Active D-Lighting311
  - High Dynamic Range (HDR)313
- White Balance315
  - Fine-Tuning White Balance318
  - Preset Manual320
- Bracketing326
- Picture Controls330
Live View340
- Framing Photographs in the Monitor340
- Focusing in Live View342
- The Live View Display346
Recording and Viewing Movies352
- Recording Movies352
  - Movie Settings355
- Viewing Movies359
- Editing Movies361
  - Trimming Movies361
  - Saving Selected Frames364
Playback and Deletion366
- Viewing Pictures366
- Photo Information370
- Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom378
- Protecting Photographs from Deletion380
- Rating Pictures381
  - Rating Individual Pictures381
  - Rating Multiple Pictures382
- Deleting Photographs383
  - Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback383
  - The Playback Menu384
- Slide Shows386
  - Slide Show Options387
Connections388
- Installing Viewnx 2388
- Using Viewnx 2389
  - Copy Pictures to the Computer389
- Printing Photographs392
- Viewing Pictures on TV398
  - Standard Definition Devices398
  - High-Definition Devices400
Wi-Fi402
- What Wi-Fi Can Do for You402
- Accessing the Camera403
- Selecting Pictures for Upload409
  - Selecting Individual Pictures for Upload409
  - Selecting Multiple Pictures for Upload410
Camera Menus411
- D the Playback Menu: Managing Images411
  - Playback Menu Options411
- C the Shooting Menu: Shooting Options414
  - Shooting Menu Options414
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings424
- Custom Settings425
- B the Setup Menu: Camera Setup448
  - Setup Menu Options448
- N the Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies464
  - Retouch Menu Options464
  - Creating Retouched Copies466
- Recent Settings/O My Menu487
Technical Notes492
- Compatible Lenses492
  - Compatible CPU Lenses492
  - Compatible Non-CPU Lenses494
- Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)501
  - Flash Units Compatible with the Creative Lighting System (CLS)501
- Other Accessories508
  - Approved Memory Cards512
  - Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter513
- Caring for the Camera515
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions521
Available Settings526
Troubleshooting528
- Battery/Display528
- Shooting (All Modes)529
- Shooting (P, S, A, M)532
Error Messages536
Specifications542
- Lenses555
Memory Card Capacity569
Battery Life570
Index572

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