53Advanced GuideBasic Guide1 Camera Basics2 Auto Mode /Hybrid Auto Mode3 Other Shooting ModesTv, Av, and M Mode6 Playback Mode7 Wi-Fi Functions8 Set-Up Menu9 Accessories10 AppendixIndex4 P Mode5 Tv, Av, M, and C ModesBefore UseAdding Artistic Effects● Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects(Creative Filters)” (= 52) and choose[ ].● Turn the [ ] dial to choose an effectlevel.● A preview is shown of how your shot willlook with the effect applied.Natural Images are natural and organic.Art Standard Images resemble paintings, with subdued contrast.Art Vivid Images resemble vivid illustrations.Art Bold Images resemble oil paintings, with bold edges.Art Embossed Images resemble old photos, with bold edges anddark ambiance.Shooting High-Contrast Scenes (High DynamicRange)Still Images MoviesThree consecutive images are captured at different brightness levelseach time you shoot, and the camera combines image areas with optimalbrightness to create a single image. This mode can reduce the washed-out highlights and loss of detail in shadows that tend to occur in high-contrast shots.1 Choose [ ].● Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects(Creative Filters)” (= 52) and choose[ ].2 Shoot.● Hold the camera steady as you shoot.When you press the shutter button allthe way down, the camera will take threeshots and combine them.● Excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may preventyou from obtaining the desired results.● If excessive camera shake interferes with shooting, mountthe camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still.Additionally, you should turn off image stabilization when using atripod or other means to secure the camera (= 78).● Any subject movement will make the image blurry.● There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the cameraprocesses and combines the images.
