Taking Still Images in Auto Mode

You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the iA Intelligent Auto mode.

Open the LCD monitor.

C4B5 Monitor Open Still

Check if the recording mode is PHOTO .

If the mode is MOVIE video, tap MOVIE on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.
Tap PHOTO to switch the mode to still image.

Check if the recording mode is iA Intelligent Auto.

C4B5 Tap Image Play

If the mode is MANUAL_MODE Manual, tap MANUAL_MODE on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.
Tap iA to switch the recording mode to Intelligent Auto.

Tap Auto&Manua

Press the START/STOP button.

C4B5 Start Stop Button

PHOTO lights up when a still image is being captured.

Memo

Depending on the subject and shooting conditions, recording may not be performed properly even in the Intelligent Auto mode.

Start recording after adjusting the focus

Press and hold the icon_C4_Still-REC button on the touch screen until the focus is adjusted.
C4B5 Focusing
Remove your finger from the button to release the shutter.

Available only when “SHUTTER MODE” is set to “RECORD ONE SHOT”.

Indications During Still Image Recording

C4B5 Indications Still Image Recording

Some displays disappear after approximately 3 seconds.
Use the D-Appear button to change the displays.

Display Icon

Description

num_1

Image Size

Displays the icon of the image size.

The size of still images can be changed.

IMAGE SIZE

num_2

TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF

Displays the setting of “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF”.
By default, it is set to “FACE TRACKING”.

Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)

num_3

Time

Displays the current time.

Clock Setting

num_4

Recording media

Displays the icon of the media where still images are recorded to.
The recording media can be changed.

REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE

num_5

Battery Indicator

Displays the approximate remaining battery power during use.

Checking the Remaining Recording Time

num_6

Recording Mode

Displays the current recording mode of iA (Intelligent Auto) or MANUAL_MODE (Manual).

num_7

Setting Scenes of Intelligent Auto

Displays scenes detected automatically in the Intelligent Auto function. Multiple scenes may be detected.

num_8

Remaining Number of Shots

Displays the remaining number of shots for still image recording.

Approximate Number of Still Images (Unit: Number of Shots)

num_9

Recording in Progress

“PHOTO” appears when a still image is being captured.

num_10

Focus

Lights up in green when focused.

Scenes of Intelligent Auto

Display Icon

Description

icon_Iacloseup

Captures one’s skin beautifully.

icon_IaPerson

Allows people to be captured naturally.

icon_IaGroupPhoto

Record a group of people with the most suitable settings.

icon_IaMacro

Records while focusing on a near object.

icon_IaLanscape

Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp image with vivid colors.

icon_IaLowLight

Records in dark places with minimal noise in the overall image.

icon_IaNightView

Allows night scenes to be captured accurately with minimal noise in the overall image.

icon_IaHighLight

Prevents colors from fading even when recording in a bright environment, such as snowfield and beaches.

icon_IaSpotLight

Prevents colors from fading when recording a subject in a spotlight.

icon_IaForest

Reproduces the green color of trees vividly.

icon_IaSunset

Reproduces the colors of sunset naturally.

icon_IaBacklight

Adjusts settings so that the subject does not appear too dark due to backlight.

icon_IaVividColor

Records while emphasizing the brightness of the colors.

icon_IaOutdoor

Reproduces the natural colors of the outdoors during the day.

icon_IaIndoorCool

Reproduces the natural colors of the indoors in a cold-color illumination.

icon_IaIndoorWarm

Reproduces the natural colors of the indoors in a warm-color illumination.

icon_IaHandle

Selects the most suitable settings for handheld shooting.

icon_IaFix

Selects the most suitable settings when a tripod is used for shooting.

Memo

Scenes can be detected according to the shooting conditions and automatically adjusted in Intelligent Auto mode.

Multiple scenes may be detected depending on the recording conditions.

Some functions may not work properly depending on the shooting conditions.

Operation Buttons for Still Image Recording

C4B5 Operations Still Image Recording

Operation Buttons

Description

num_1

Video/Still Image Mode

MOVIE / PHOTO

Switches between video and still image modes.

num_2

WT Zoom

Allows the same functions as the zoom lever to be performed.
Camera shake that often occurs when using the zoom lever can be minimized.

Zooming

num_3

Still Image Recording icon_C4_Still-REC

Allows you to take still images using the touch panel. Pressing and holding the button allows you to adjust the focus before shooting.

Start recording after adjusting the focus

num_4

Playback Mode

Switches to the playback mode.

num_5

MENU

Displays the various menus of still image recording.

Operating the Menu

num_6

Display Button D-Appear

Switches the display between full ( D-LOCK ) and simple ( D-Appear ) with every tap of the button.

Simple display: Some displays disappear automatically when the screen is not operated.

Full display: Displays everything. The display button changes from D-Appear to D-LOCK .

When the power is turned off, simple display ( D-Appear ) will be set.

num_7

Recording Mode iA / MANUAL_MODE

Switches between the iA Intelligent Auto and MANUAL_MODE Manual recording mode.

Using the Silent Mode

When the Silent mode is used, the LCD monitor darkens and operation sounds will not be output. Use this mode to record quietly in dark places such as during a performance.

SILENT appears when “SILENT MODE” is set to “ON”.

To mute only the operating sound, set “OPERATION SOUND” in the menu to “OFF” instead of using the silent mode.

OPERATION SOUND

Operating procedure

Tap “MENU”.

The top menu appears.

Tap “SILENT”.
C3B TOP MENU(PLAY) +INFO
Tap “ON”.
C3B_SILENT MODE(PLAY)

Useful Settings for Recording

When “AUTO POWER OFF” is set to “ON”, this unit turns itself off automatically to conserve power when it is not operated for 5 minutes. (When using the AC adapter, this unit goes into standby mode.)

AUTO POWER OFF

When “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” is set to “FACE TRACKING”, this unit detects faces and automatically adjusts its brightness and focus to record the faces more clearly.

Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)

Caution

Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight.

While this unit may be used with the LCD monitor reversed and closed, the temperature rises more easily. Leave the LCD monitor open when using this unit for long periods of time, or in places exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures.

The power may turn off to protect the circuit if the temperature of this unit rises too much.

Do not remove the AC adapter or SD card when the POWER/ACCESS lamp is lighted. The recorded data may become unreadable.

This unit is a microcomputer-controlled device. Electrostatic discharge, external noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such a case, close the monitor screen to turn off the power and remove the AC adapter, then press the Reset button to reset this unit.

Resetting this Unit

Memo

Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording.

Depending on the shooting conditions, the four corners of the screen may appear dark, but this is not a malfunction. In this case, change the shooting conditions by moving the zoom lever, etc.