Other Special-purpose Recording Features

Q2
What can I do with Art Shot?
A2
A variety of artistic effects help to make even common, ordinary subjects become more novel and exciting.
Art Shot types and what they do are shown in the table below.
With Art Shot (except for Miniature), you can adjust the intensity of the effect being applied.

To shoot with Art Shot, select one of scenes described below.

 
Scene Description Adjustment
HDR Art Uses HDR (High Dynamic Range) to turn normal images into works of art. Art Effect
Crystal ball
Creates a mysterious effect by placing the image in a bubble floating in midair.
Art Effect
Sparkling Shot
Softens the overall image and adds points of light for a sparkle effect.
Art Effect
Toy Camera
Dark edges and altered hues make images look like they were shot by a toy camera.
Color
Soft Focus Overall blurring for a soft and romantic effect. Art Effect
Light Tone Weakened contrast for a feeling of airy refinement. Color
Pop Enhanced saturation makes colors stand out in with rich clarity. Art Effect
Sepia Sepia tones create a decidedly retro look. Art Effect
Monochrome All of the strong contrast and graininess of a black and white print. Art Effect
Miniature Partial blurring makes scenes look like they are from of a miniature world. *
Fisheye A fisheye lens effect can be used to create a variety of humorous images. Art Effect

* The Miniature effect level cannot be adjusted.

NOTE
 •  When HDR Art is selected, you cannot view the result of an effect on the camera's monitor screen while composing a snapshot image.
 •  Movies cannot be shot using Art Effect.
 •  Depending on the ART SHOT scenes, some of the items on the menu that appears may not be usable.
 • With the HDR Art scene, the settings below are configured automatically.
   – LED: Off
 • "Crystal ball" is a registered trademark of experimental photographer Zenji Uehara.

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