Distortion control

Create copies with reduced peripheral distortion, reducing barrel distortion in pictures taken with wide-angle lenses or pincushion distortion in pictures taken with telephoto lenses.

  • If the camera detects distortion, it will offer a choice of [Auto] and [Manual]. Select [Auto] to let the camera correct distortion automatically.
  • If the camera is unable to detect distortion, the only option available will be [Manual]. Select [Manual] to reduce distortion manually.
  • Note that [Manual] must be used with copies created using the [Auto] option and with photos taken using the [Auto distortion control] option in the photo shooting menu.
  • When [Manual] is selected, the effect can be previewed in the display. Tap Q on the display to switch between a display of the image after applying the effect and the original image.
  • Press the multi selector up to reduce pincushion distortion, and press the multi selector down to reduce barrel distortion. Press the center of the multi selector to save changes and return to the previous display.
  • Press the center of the multi selector to save the retouched copy.

Caution: Distortion control

Note that greater amounts of distortion control result in more of the edges being cropped out.