CX5 FAQs - By Product

[Question] What is the [Soft Focus] in the Creative Shooting mode ?

This mode takes a picture with soft focus effects similar to those created by soft focus lenses. The amount of softening option is available from [Weak] or [Strong].

Softfocus image
Soft focus example (left), normal image example (right)

The Soft focus option is located in the Creative mode.

Creative mode > Soft focus
For the Creative Shooting mode operations, see the FAQ below.

What is the [Creative Shooting mode] ?

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For changing the amount of softening, follow the procedures below.

- 1When [Soft focus] is selected in the Creative shooting mode, press [MENU] button to display the [Creative mode selection] screen.
- 2Press [Fn] button to go to the shooting tab.
- *To move to the shooting tab, ADJ./OK button also can be used (left , and then down ).
- 3Press the [ADJ./OK] button to choose the [Soft Focus Options]. Press the [ADJ./OK] button again to show the options.
- Choose [Weak] or [Strong] with the ADJ./OK button . Press the [ADJ./OK] button again to save the setting.
- 4It will return to the shooting screen, then you will be ready to take a picture.

[Note]

- •The soft focus effect will differ slightly between on the confirmation screen that is displayed immediately after shooting and on the final image.
- •[Plus Normal Shooting] option is available. If it is set to [On], the camera will record two images by adding an image taken with normal shooting to an image take with soft focus effect. The option is located; Mode dial > Menu button > Shooting Tab > Plus Normal Shooting.
  - •In the screen above, choose [On], and press [ADJ./OK] button.
  - •It will return to the shooting screen. After taking a picture, the confirmation screen that has both soft focus image and a normal image will be displayed.