62P ModeTv, Av, M , a n d C M o d ePlaybackModeWi-Fi FunctionsSettingMenuAccessoriesAppendixBefore UseIndexBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsAuto M o d e /Hybrid Auto M o d eOther S h o o t i n g M o d e sShooting High-Contrast Scenes(High Dynamic Range)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 [ ].z Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”(= 60) and choose [ ].2 Shoot.z 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 set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripodor other means to secure the camera (= 54).● Any subject movement will cause images to look blurry.● There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the cameraprocesses and combines the images.● [ ] may be displayed when you press the shutter button halfwayin bright conditions, indicating automatic adjustment for optimalimage brightness.Item DetailsChoose from [ ] or one of six levels of backgrounddefocusing.Choose from five levels of brightness.Choose from five levels of skin smoothing. Skin smoothingis optimized for the main subject’s face.To use touch shutter, choose [ ].● Areas other than people’s skin may be modified, depending onthe shooting conditions.● Try taking some test shots first to make sure you obtain thedesired results.● In [ ] flash mode, background defocusing is set to [ ] andcannot be changed.● In [ ] mode, the time left before shooting is shown on the top ofthe screen when you activate the self-timer by selecting [ ], orby selecting [ ] and setting the time to 3 seconds or more.
