59ENCamera shake“Taking pictures (or movies) withoutcamera shake”Taking pictures using [IMAGE STABILIZER](p. 30)When a picture is taken of a shadowy subject, theCCD *1 shifts to correct for camera shake even ifthe ISO speed is not increased. This function isalso effective when taking pictures at a high zoommagnification.*1 A device that takes light received through thelens and converts it into electric signals.Shooting movies using [DIS MOVIE MODE](p. 30)Taking picture with [j SPORT] (p. 31)Since you can take pictures with a high shutterspeed by setting [j SPORT], it’s also effective forblurry subjects.Taking pictures at a high ISO sensitivityIf a high ISO sensitivity is selected, pictures canbe taken at a high shutter speed even at locationswhere a flash cannot be used.[ISO] (p. 28)Exposure (brightness)“Taking pictures with the rightbrightness”Taking pictures of a subject against a backlightA face against the backlight is brightened.[SHADOW ADJ] (p. 30)Taking pictures using [FACE DETECT] for[AF MODE] (p. 29)Appropriate exposure is obtained for a faceagainst the backlight, and the face is brightened.Taking pictures using [n] for [ESP/n] (p. 29)The picture can be taken based on the brightnessat the center of the monitor, so it’s not affected bythe light in the background.Taking pictures using [FILL IN] (p. 21) fl ashA subject against a backlight is brightened.Taking pictures of a white beach or snowsceneSet the mode to [q BEACH & SNOW],[a SNOW] (p. 31)●●●●●●●●●Taking pictures using exposure compensation(p. 21)Adjust the brightness while viewing the screenfor taking the picture. Normally, taking pictures ofwhite subjects (such as snow) results in imagesthat are darker than the actual subject. Use theF button to adjust in the positive (+) directionto express whites as they appear. When takingpictures of black subjects, on the other hand, it iseffective to adjust in the negative (–) direction.Color hue“Taking pictures with colors at the sameshade as they appear”Taking pictures by selecting [WB] (p. 28)Best results in most environments can normallybe obtained with the AUTO setting, but for somesubjects, you should try experimenting withdifferent settings. (This is especially true forsunshade under a clear sky, mixed natural andartificial light settings, and so on.)Image quality“Taking sharper pictures”Taking pictures with the optical zoomAvoid using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 29) to takepictures.Taking pictures at a low ISO sensitivityIf the picture is taken with a high ISO sensitivity,noise (small colored spots and color unevennessthat were not in the original image) can occur, andthe image can appear grainy.[ISO] (p. 28)Panorama“Taking pictures so that the frames arestitched smoothly”A tip for panoramic shootingTaking pictures by pivoting with the camera at thecenter prevents shifting of the image. When takingpictures of close objects in particular, pivoting withthe lens end at the center produces favorableresults.[N PANORAMA] (p. 32)●●●●●