Ricoh RDC-5000 User manual

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Chapter
ADVANCED SHOOTING
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Changing Recording Modes ................................ 52
Text Mode......................................................... 52
Continuous Shooting Mode ........................... 53
Changing Flash Modes ........................................ 55
Flash Off Mode ................................................ 56
Auto Mode ........................................................ 57
Forced Flash Mode ......................................... 58
Slow Synchro Mode ........................................ 59
Setting the Exposure Compensation.................. 60
Setting the Exposure Compensation............ 60
Changing the White Balance Mode..................... 62
Daylight Mode.................................................. 63
Cloudy Mode (Overcast Mode) ...................... 64
Tungsten Light Mode...................................... 65
Fluorescent Light Mode.................................. 66
Special Shooting Functions ................................ 67
Using the Self-Timer ....................................... 67
Focus Lock Shooting...................................... 68
Manual Focus Shooting.................................. 70
Date Imprinting Mode ..................................... 71
Redeye Reduction Mode ................................ 72
Monochrome Mode (Black & White) Sepia... 73
Interval (Time lapse) Shooting Mode ............ 74
Macro Shooting (Close-up Shooting) ........... 76
S Mode (Shutter Speed).................................. 77

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Changing Recording Modes
This section explains how to change recording modes.
Note
• For explanations of the recording mode indications appearing on the LCD
monitor, see “Selecting a Recording Mode” (p.44).
Text Mode
Records text in a crisp image by accentuating the black portion of the text, with the
hues of the surrounding areas being suppressed.
qSet the mode dial to [ ] and press the
MENU button.
The record menu is displayed.
Note
• To cancel the operation, press the
MENU button.
wPress the ▼or ▲button to select
[RECORDING MODE].
ePress the ENTER button to select the
[] mark.
Text mode is now set. Press the MENU button
to close the record menu.
The recording mode setting is displayed on the
LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button
to shoot the subject.
Note
• The flash will not fire in text mode.
• Set Keep Setting to save the recording
mode setting. See “Keep Settings”
(p.106).
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MENU [RECORD]
RECORDING MODE :
WHITE BALANCE :AUTO
+/– :OFF
FOCUS :AUTO
DATE IMPRINT :OFF
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF
MONOCHROME :OFF
INTERVAL MODE :OFF
BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER
MENU [RECORD]
RECORDING MODE :
WHITE BALANCE :AUTO
+/– :OFF
FOCUS :AUTO
DATE IMPRINT :OFF
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF
MONOCHROME :OFF
INTERVAL MODE :OFF
BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER
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How to Cancel Recording
When you press down the shutter release button fully, the shot image will appear in
the LCD monitor. While the image is on display, you can cancel its recording. do the
following:
•Press the MENU button. And press the ENTER button when a recording canceled
message is displayed.
How To Cancel the Text Mode
Follow the procedures on the previous page and switch to another mode in step e.
Continuous Shooting Mode
Shoots a subject continuously while the shutter release button is held depressed. The
focus is locked in the state in effect when you press the shutter release button and the
subject is shot continuously at a rate of about one image a second. This function lets
you conveniently capture the beset moment of photography.
qSet the mode dial to [ ] and press the
MENU button.
The record menu is displayed.
Note
•To cancel the operation, press the
MENU button.
wPress the ▼or ▲button to select
[RECORDING MODE].
ePress the ENTER button to select the
[] mark.
The continuous shooting mode is now set.
Press the MENU button to cancel the record
menu. (See “Keep Settings”(p.106).)
MENU [RECORD]
RECORDING MODE :
WHITE BALANCE :AUTO
+/– :OFF
FOCUS :AUTO
DATE IMPRINT :OFF
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF
MONOCHROME :OFF
INTERVAL MODE :OFF
BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER
MENU [RECORD]
RECORDING MODE :
WHITE BALANCE :AUTO
+/– :OFF
FOCUS :AUTO
DATE IMPRINT :OFF
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF
MONOCHROME :OFF
INTERVAL MODE :OFF
BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

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The recording mode setting is displayed on the
LCD monitor.
When you continue pressing the shutter release
button, the camera will take one picture about every
second continuously. Continuous shooting stops
when you release the shutter release button, and
the images that have been shot so far are recorded
automatically. The message “RECORDING”
appears on the LCD.
Important
Note
•In Continuous shooting mode, the focus
and exposure adjustment level are locked
in the status in effect when you press the
shutter release button.
•The flash does not fire in continuous
shooting mode.
Note
•The maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously depends on
the picture mode.
•The maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously at once is
indicated above. The available space of the SmartMedia memory card or
internal memory may allow continued shooting.
•Continuous shooting stops when as many as 9,999 files have been recorded.
In this case, format the SmartMedia memory card or internal memory card to
resume continuous shooting.
•In continuous shooting mode, no image appears on the LCD while pictures
are being taken.
•Set Keep Setting to save the recording mode setting. See “KeepSettings”(p.106).
Canceling the Mode Setting
In step eabove, turn the mode dial to choose another mode.
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Changing Flash Modes
This section explains how to change the flash mode. Switch the flash mode to meet
your photographic needs.
■Flash Modes
The mode screen will change in the following sequence as you switch the flash mode:
* The factory default setting is flash off mode.
Important
Note
•When you shoot a subject located closer than about 0.4 m (15.8 inches)
with the flash activated, the light from the flash may appear red in the
resultant shot. The subject may also appear white due to over-exposure.
To avoid these problems, switch the camera to flash off mode.
Note
•The flash will not fire in text mode or continuous shooting mode.
•The flash will not fire in the following white balance modes: cloudy (overcast),
daylight, fluorescent light, and tungsten light.
•Enable the keep settings mode to save the flash mode setting. See “Keep
settings”(p.106).
•When shooting a subject with the flash activated, if the subject appears
dark on the LCD monitor, zoom to a wider angle. The subject may be difficult
to focus on with the telephoto setting.
•Shooting in red-eye reduction mode will reduce red eyes appearing in the
resultant picture. See “Redeye Reduction Mode”(p.72).
Effective Range of the Flash
When you shoot in daylight with the flash activated (daylight synchro photography),
the flash has an effective range of about 0.4 to 3.0 m (1.3 ft to 9.9 ft) for the
telephoto setting and 0.4 to 3.4 m (1.3 ft to 11.2 ft) for the wide-angle setting.
The subject will appear dark in the picture if the light from the flash fails to reach
it.
Flash Off Mode Auto Mode Forced Flash Mode Slow synchro Mode
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Flash Off Mode
In flash off mode, the flash is disabled even in dark conditions. Use this mode for
shooting where use of the flash is prohibited or where adequate room illumination is
available.
qSet the mode dial to [ ].
wPress the flash mode button to select
[].
The flash off mode is now set.
The flash mode setting is displayed on the LCD
monitor or on the LCD panel. Press the shutter
release button to record the image without firing
the flash.
Important
Note
•The shutter speed slows automatically when you shoot in dark places.
For best results, hold the camera steady or mount the camera on a tripod.
Take extra care in holding the camera steady when using the telephoto
setting ( ).
How To Cancel the Flash Off Mode
Press the flash mode button and switch to another flash mode.
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Auto Mode
This mode automatically discharges the flash when it detects low ambient light or
backlighting. This mode allows you to respond appropriately to a wide range of
standard shooting conditions.
qSet the mode dial to [ ].
wPress the flash mode button to select
mark.
This auto mode is now set.
The mark, which signifies auto mode,
appears only on the LCD monitor. If the mark is
not shown in the LCD panel, the camera is in
auto mode.
When you press the shutter release button, this
mode automatically discharges the flash when
the camera detects low ambient light or
backlighting. The flash LED will light (red)
when you press the shutter release button
lightly.
Note
•The flash LED will pulse while the flash is charging and the LCD monitor will
momentarily blacken. You will not be able to shoot during this interval.
Important
Note
•Subjects shot from less than 0.4 m (15.8 inches) away may be over-
exposed and appear bleached out in the picture. To avoid this, switch to
the flash off mode.
How to Cancel the Auto Mode
Press the flash mode button and switch to another mode.
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Forced Flash Mode
When you take a picture against the light or under strong light, the subject’s face may
appear in the shade in the resultant shot. Use forced flash mode to reduce this effect.
In this mode, the flash will fire regardless of the ambient light level.
qSet the mode dial to [ ].
wPress the flash mode button to light
mark.
The forced flash mode is now set.
The flash mode setting is displayed on the LCD
monitor or on the LCD panel. Press the shutter
release button to take the picture using the
flash. The flash LED will light (red) when you
press the shutter release button lightly.
Note
•The flash LED blinks and the LCD
monitor is cleared while the flash is
charging. Pictures cannot be taken in
this state.
Important
Note
•When you shoot a subject located closer than about 0.4 m (15.8 inches)
with the flash activated, the subject may appear white in the resultant shot
due to over-exposure. To avoid this problem, switch to flash off mode.
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How To Cancel the Forced Flash Mode
Press the flash mode button and switch to another flash mode.

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Slow Synchro Mode
Slows down the shutter release speed when you shoot a subject with the flash
activated, to prevent the background alone from being darkened.
qSet the mode dial to [ ].
wPress the flash mode button to blink the
mark.
The slow synchro mode is now set.
The flash mode setting is displayed on the LCD
monitor or on the LCD panel. When you press
the shutter release button, the subject is shot in
slow synchro mode with the flash activated.
The flash LED lights (red) as you press the
shutter release button lightly.
Note
•The flash LED blinks and the LCD
monitor is cleared while the flash is
charging. Pictures cannot be taken in
this state.
Important
Note
•When you shoot a subject located closer than about 0.4 m (15.8 inches)
with the flash activated, the subject may appear white in the resultant shot
due to over-exposure. To avoid this problem, switch to flash off mode.
•The shutter speed slows automatically when you shoot in dark places. To
prevent camera shake, hold the camera steady or mount it on a tripod.
Take care to avoid camera shake particularly at telephoto settings.
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How To Cancel Slow Synchro Mode
Press the flash mode button and switch to another flash mode.

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Setting the Exposure Compensation
As long as the subject is centered in the shooting range, you can take the picture
normally as the camera will automatically adjust the exposure compensation for
backlighting. If there is a significant difference in brightness between the background
and subject, however, the subject tends to be under- or over-exposed. Exposure
compensation is useful in this situation. You can also use exposure compensation to
produce intentionally under- or over-exposed images.
●Exposure Compensation Range
±2.0 EV (in 0.5 EV steps)
●Shooting Against the Light
The bright background will make the subject appear under-exposed. Set the exposure
compensation level to a positive value to adjust the exposure.
Important
Note
•If the subject is not centered in the shooting range when taking a picture
against the light, the camera will not assume that the subject is in a backlit
state. Exposure compensation is required in this situation.
●Shooting a White Image
If you shoot an image that appears generally white, the shot will be under-exposed as
a whole, with people appearing dark and white objects appearing gray. Set the
exposure compensation level to a positive (+) value to adjust the exposure.
●Shooting a Black Image
If you shoot an image that appears generally black, the shot will be over-exposed as a
whole, with people appearing white and black objects appearing gray. Set the
exposure compensation level to a negative (–) value to adjust the exposure. Follow
the same procedure when shooting a person under a spotlight, for example.
Setting the Exposure Compensation
Set the exposure compensation level.
qSet the mode dial to [ ] and press the
MENU button.
The record menu will be displayed.
Note
•To cancel the operation, press the
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wPress the ▼or ▲button to select +/–
[Exposure Compensation] and press the
ENTER button.
The exposure compensation settings menu will
be displayed.
Note
• To cancel the operation and return to the
record menu, press the MENU button.
ePress the zoom button to change the
compensation level.
Increasing the Compensation Level in 0.5 EV Steps
Press the ▲( ) button. Keep pressing the
button increases the compensation level fast.
Reducing the Compensation Level in 0.5 EV Steps
Press the ▼( ) button. Keep pressing the
button reduces the compensation level fast.
rPress the shutter release button to shoot
the subject.
When you press the shutter release button
lightly (halfway), the LCD monitor switches to a
normal display. Press down the shutter release
button fully to shoot the subject.
When the shooting ends, the setup menu is
displayed again on the LCD monitor. To accept
the new adjustment level, press the ENTER
button; to cancel it, press the MENU button to
return to the record menu. Then, press the
menu button once again to exit the record
menu.
Note
• The exposure compensation level setting is canceled when you turn the
power switch off. Enable the keep settings mode to save the exposure
compensation level setting. See “Keep Settings” (p.106).
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How To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Setting
Follow the above procedures and set the compensation level to [±0.0] in step e.
MENU [RECORD]
RECORDING MODE :
WHITE BALANCE :AUTO
+/– :OFF
FOCUS :AUTO
DATE IMPRINT :OFF
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF
MONOCHROME :OFF
INTERVAL MODE :OFF
BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER
+/–
+2.
–2.
EV+ .
BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

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Changing the White Balance Mode
The white balance mode adjusts the white balance so that you can capture your
subject in its natural colors regardless of the light source. The auto mode will suffice in
most situations.
The auto mode automatically adjusts the white balance based on the white areas,
ensuring that white is reproduced as white regardless of the light source.
Consequently, a subject that lacks in white tones as a whole or that is dominated by
dark tones may not achieve an appropriate white balance. Change the white balance
mode to shoot such subjects.
Switching White Balance Modes
The mode screen will change in the following sequence as you switch the white
balance mode:
* The factory default setting is auto mode.
Note
•In auto mode, subjects lacking in white tones may not achieve an appropriate
white balance. When shooting such subjects, add a white object to the
composition.
•White balance modes can only be set in recording mode and not in playback
mode.
•The flash will not fire in the following white balance modes: daylight,
fluorescent light, tungsten light and cloudy (overcast) mode.
•Enable the keep settings mode to save the white balance mode setting.
See “Keep Settings”(p.106).
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Auto Mode (no display) Daylight Mode Cloudy Mode (Overcast Mode)
Fluorescent Light Mode Tungsten Light Mode
Subjects Difficult to Correct in Auto Mode
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■Displaying the Settings Menu
qSet the mode dial to [ ] and press the
MENU button.
The record menu will be displayed.
Note
•To cancel the operation, press the
MENU button.
wPress the ▼or ▲button to select
[WHITE BALANCE] and press the ENTER
button.
The white balance settings menu will be
displayed.
Note
•To cancel the operation and return to the
record menu, press the MENU button.
●Switching from One White Balance Mode to Another
You can switch from one white balance mode to another from the settings menu that is
displayed. See the following sections concerning each mode.
Daylight Mode (p.63)
Cloudy Mode (Overcast Mode) (p.64)
Fluorescent Light Mode (p.66)
Tungsten Light Mode (p.65)
Daylight Mode
Choose this mode to shoot subjects outdoors that have difficulty achieving auto white
balance correction.
Note
•Select this mode from the white balance mode setup menu. See “Displaying
the Settings Menu”(p.63).
qPress the ▼or ▲button to select the
mark.
Daylight mode is now set.
MENU [RECORD]
RECORDING MODE :
WHITE BALANCE :AUTO
+/– :OFF
FOCUS :AUTO
DATE IMPRINT :OFF
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF
MONOCHROME :OFF
INTERVAL MODE :OFF
BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER
WHITE BALANCE
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wPress the shutter release button to shoot
the subject.
When you press the shutter release button
lightly (halfway), the LCD monitor switches to a
normal display. Press down the shutter release
button fully to shoot the subject.
When the shooting ends, the setup menu is
displayed again on the LCD monitor. To accept
the new adjustment level, press the ENTER
button; to cancel it, press the MENU button to
return to the record menu. Then, press the
menu button once again to exit the record
menu.
Important
Note
•The color tones of a subject will vary depending on weather conditions,
such as fine or cloudy skies.
Cloudy Mode (Overcast Mode)
Choose this mode to shoot subjects outdoors under cloudy skies where the
appropriate white balance is difficult to achieve in auto mode.
Note
•Select this mode from the white balance mode setup menu. See “Displaying
the Settings Menu”(p.63).
qPress the ▼or ▲button to select the
mark.
The cloudy mode is now set.
wPress the shutter release button to shoot
the subject.
When you press the shutter release button
lightly (halfway), the LCD monitor switches to a
normal display. Press down the shutter release
button fully to shoot the subject.
When the shooting ends, the setup menu is
displayed again on the LCD monitor. To accept
the new adjustment level, press the ENTER
button; to cancel it, press the MENU button to
return to the record menu. Then, press the
menu button once again to exit the record menu.
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How To Cancel Daylight Mode
Press the ▼or ▲button on the setup menu to switch to auto mode.
WHITE BALANCE
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Important
Note
•The color tones of a subject will vary depending on weather conditions,
such as fine or cloudy skies.
Tungsten Light Mode
Choose this mode to shoot subjects under tungsten light where an appropriate white
balance is difficult to achieve.
Note
•Select this mode from the white balance mode settings menu. See
“Displaying the Settings Menu”(p.63).
qPress the ▼or ▲button to select the
mark.
The tungsten light mode is now set.
wPress the shutter release button to shoot
the subject.
When you press the shutter release button
lightly (halfway), the LCD monitor switches to a
normal display. Press down the shutter release
button fully to shoot the subject.
When the shooting ends, the setup menu is
displayed again on the LCD monitor. To accept
the new adjustment level, press the ENTER
button; to cancel it, press the MENU button to
return to the record menu. Then, press the
menu button once again to exit the record
menu.
Important
Note
•The color tones of a subject will vary depending on the type of light source
(tungsten light).
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How To Cancel the Cloudy (Overcast) Mode
Press the ▼or ▲button to select [AUTO] in the setup menu.
How To Cancel the Tungsten Light Mode
Press the ▼or ▲button on the setup menu to switch to auto mode.
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Fluorescent Light Mode
Choose this mode to shoot subjects under fluorescent light where an appropriate white
balance is difficult to achieve.
Note
•Select this mode from the white balance mode settings menu. See
“Displaying the Settings Menu”(p.63).
qPress the ▼or ▲button to select the
mark.
The fluorescent light mode is now set.
wPress the shutter release button to shoot
the subject.
When you press the shutter release button
lightly (halfway), the LCD monitor switches to a
normal display. Press down the shutter release
button fully to shoot the subject.
When the shooting ends, the setup menu is
displayed again on the LCD monitor. To accept
the new adjustment level, press the ENTER
button; to cancel it, press the MENU button to
return to the record menu. Then, press the
menu button once again to exit the record
menu.
Important
Note
•The color tones of a subject will vary depending on the type of light source
(fluorescent light).
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How To Cancel the Fluorescent Light Mode
Press the ▼or ▲button on the setup menu to switch to auto mode.
WHITE BALANCE
AUTO
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Special Shooting Functions
This digital camera offers a variety of shooting techniques in addition to basic
photography.
Using the Self-Timer
The self-timer offers a convenient way to take group pictures with the photographer
included. Mount the camera on a tripod or a flat, secure surface to shoot pictures with
the self-timer.
qSet the mode dial to [ ] and press the
self timer button.
The self timer is now set.
The self timer will be displayed on the LCD
monitor or on the LCD panel.
wDecide the composition of the picture,
position the camera securely, and press
the shutter release button.
The self timer LED will start flashing and the
shutter will be released with an approximate
delay of 10 seconds. The self timer LED will
stay lit for about 2 seconds before the shutter is
released and the beep sound will be heard.
The self-timer mode ends automatically when
the shutter is released.
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Note
•If the flash is charging, the self-timer will start when charging is completed.
•The self-timer setting is canceled when you switch the camera from the
recording mode to another mode or when you slide the power switch.
Tips
Remote Control
To operate the camera from a remote position or when the camera is
fixed in one spot, use the optional remote control unit.
Focus Lock Shooting
Usually, the auto focus function focuses the camera on the subject that appears in the
autofocus field on the LCD monitor or on the viewfinder. If the subject is located
outside the autofocus field, it may appear blurred in the resultant shot. Use the focus
lock to ensure accurate focusing on the subject.
See
“How to View Images on the LCD Monitor”(p.47)
■When to Use the Focus Lock
If the subject is not positioned inside the
autofocus field on the LCD monitor, a blurred
image will result, since the background, not the
subject, is in focus.
If an object other than the subject occupies a
major portion of the autofocus field, the camera
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■How to Use the Focus Lock
qPress the ▼( ) or ▲( ) button to
set the size of your subject.
wBring the subject on which you wish to
focus into the autofocus field.
ePress the shutter release button lightly
and hold it.
The focus will be locked at this point.
The focus lamp (green) will light.
rDecide the composition of the shot by
moving the camera with the shutter
release button held, and then press the
shutter release button down fully.
Note
•You can also use the manual focus to focus on the subject. See “Manual
Focus Shooting”(p.70).
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Manual Focus Shooting
The manual focus function can be used to manually adjust the focal setting for
subjects difficult to bring into focus with autofocus.
qSet the mode dial to [ ] and press the
MENU button.
The record menu will be displayed.
Note
•To cancel the operation, press the
MENU button.
wPress the ▼or ▲button to select
[FOCUS].
ePress the ENTER button to select [MF]
and press the MENU button.
The manual focus function is now set.
rPress the ▼or ▲button to focus on the
subject and press the shutter release
button to take the picture.
To vary the size of the subject on the LCD
monitor, press the ▲( ) or ▼( ) button
with the shutter release button lightly pressed.
How To Cancel the Manual Focus Mode
Follow the above procedures and select [AF] in step e.
MENU [RECORD]
RECORDING MODE :
WHITE BALANCE :AUTO
+/– :OFF
FOCUS :AUTO
DATE IMPRINT :OFF
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF
MONOCHROME :OFF
INTERVAL MODE :OFF
BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER
MENU [RECORD]
RECORDING MODE :
WHITE BALANCE :AUTO
+/– :OFF
FOCUS :MF
DATE IMPRINT :OFF
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF
MONOCHROME :OFF
INTERVAL MODE :OFF
BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER
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