DIGITAL CAMERA
Online Manual
Choose from 3 different manuals.
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For a guide to basic shooting and playback, read the
User’s Manual (supplied with the camera)
Master basic camera operations as well as features specific to this camera.
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For a guide to all aspects of camera operation, read the
Reference Manual (pdf)
A pdf version of the online manual (the contents of the online and reference manuals are the same).
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For information on wireless connections, read the
Network Guide (pdf)
Learn how to use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to connect the camera to a computer or smart device such as a smartphone or tablet. Also included is information on such topics as the tasks that can be accomplished using a WT-7 wireless transmitter.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:
| D | This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using this product. |
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| A | This icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful when using this product. |
| 0 | This icon marks references to other sections in this manual. |
Menu items, options, and messages that appear in the camera displays are shown in bold. Throughout this manual, the display in camera monitor and viewfinder during shooting is referred to as the “shooting display”; in most cases, the illustrations show the monitor.
Throughout this manual, smartphones and tablets are referred to as “smart devices”.
Camera Settings
The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.
A For Your Safety
Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in “For Your Safety” (0 For Your Safety).
Table of Contents
Getting to Know the Camera
First Steps
- Attach the Camera Strap
- Charge the Battery
- Insert the Battery and a Memory Card
- Attach a Lens
- Choose a Language and Set the Clock
Basic Photography and Playback
Basic Settings
Shooting Controls
- The Mode Dial
- The S (ISO Sensitivity) Button
- The E (Exposure Compensation) Button
- The c/E (Release Mode/Self-Timer) Button
- The Sub-Selector
The i Button
More About Playback
- Viewing Pictures
- Photo Information
- The i Button: Playback
- Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
- Deleting Pictures
Menu Guide
- Defaults
- D The Playback Menu: Managing Images
- C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
- 1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options
- A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
- B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup
- N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
- O My Menu/m Recent Settings
Connections
- Connecting to Smart Devices
- Connecting to Computers
- Connecting to Printers
- Connecting to HDMI Devices
On-Camera Flash Photography
- “On-Camera” Versus “Remote”
- Using an On-Camera Flash
- Flash Control Mode
- Flash Modes
- Flash Compensation
- FV Lock
- Flash Info for On-Camera Units