Panasonic DC-TZ220D Digital Camera Instruction Manual

Panasonic DC-TZ220D Digital Camera

Specifications

• Model: DC-TZ220D
• Operating Instructions: Advanced Features

Product Usage Instructions

Finding the Information You Need
In this Operating Instructions for advanced features, you can find the information you need from the following pages:

• Contents
• Contents by Function
• Names and Functions of Main Parts
• List of monitor/viewfinder displays
• Message displays
• Menu list
• Q&A Troubleshooting

How to Use This Manual

Recording mode icons

• In Recording modes that show icons in black, you can select and execute indicated menus and functions.

About the symbols in the text

• [MENU/SET] button: This indicates that the menu can be set by pressing the MENU/SET button.
• [Wi-Fi] button: Indicates that the Wi-Fi setting can be made by pressing the Wi-Fi button.
• Tips for skilful use and points for recording. (00): Indicates the reference page. Click to go to the corresponding page.

The steps for setting a menu item are described as follows:
Example: To change the [Quality] setting to [ ] in the [Rec] menu:

1. Select [Rec] from the menu using the cursor button.
2. Select [Quality] using the cursor button.
3. Press the cursor button as [ ] to change the setting.

Before Use

• Before use
• Standard Accessories

Names and Functions of Main Parts

This section provides information on the names and functions of the main parts of the product.

Preparations

• Attaching the Hand Strap
• Charging battery
• Inserting the battery
• Charging the battery
• Inserting and removing the card (optional)
• About the Card
• Formatting the card (initialization)
• Estimated recording capacity (number of pictures/recording time)
• Setting the clock

Basics

• Holding the camera
• Buttons/Ring/Dials/Levers
• Touch screen (Touch operations)
• Focusing on the subject at the touched position (Touch AF, Touch Shutter)
• Matching the brightness to the touched position ([Touch AE])
• Setting the menu
• Calling frequently-used functions quickly (Quick Menu)

FAQs

Q: How do I find specific information in the manual?
A: You can find specific information by referring to the Contents, Contents by Function, Names and Functions of Main Parts, List of monitor/viewfinder displays, Message displays, Menu list, or Q&A Troubleshooting sections.

Q: How do I change the quality setting in the recording menu?
A: To change the quality setting, follow these steps:

1. Select the [Rec] menu using the cursor button.
2. Select [Quality] using the cursor button.
3. Press the cursor button to change the setting to your desired quality.

Q: How do I charge the battery?
A: To charge the battery, follow these steps:

1. Insert the battery into the camera.
2. Connect the camera to a power source using the provided charger.
3. The battery will start charging. Wait until the charging the process is complete.

How to use this manual
Recording mode icons Recording mode: In Recording modes that show icons in black, you can select and execute indicated menus and functions.
(Custom Mode) has different functions depending on the recording mode that is registered. · Click a cross reference in the text to jump to the corresponding page.
Click this icon to jump to “Finding the information you need”. Click this icon to jump to “Contents”. Click this icon to jump to “Menu list”. Click this icon to return to the previously displayed page.

How to use this manual
About the symbols in the text
Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button. Indicates that the Wi-Fi setting can be made by pressing [Wi-Fi] button. Tips for skilful use and points for recording. (00) Indicates the reference page. Click to go to the corresponding page.

Before use

Camera handling
Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.
Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens,
monitor, viewfinder, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording. · Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface · Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag · Adding accessories to the camera strap · Pushing with excessive force on the lens or monitor The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof. Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can come into contact with the camera.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which present a risk that sand,
water, or foreign material may enter the camera through the lens or openings around buttons. Be especially careful because these conditions may damage the camera, and such damage may not be repairable. · In extremely dusty or sandy places · In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be exposed to water
Condensation (When the lens, the monitor, or viewfinder, is fogged up)

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes of
temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens, monitor, or viewfinder dirty, cause mould, or damage the camera.
If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two hours before using
it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear naturally.
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Before Use Before use
Always take a test shot first
Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly.
No compensation for missed shots
We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.
Carefully observe copyright laws
Unauthorised use of recordings that contain works with copyright for purposes other than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.
Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (294) Before using the camera, make sure all accessories specified in the attached
“Basic Operating Instructions” are supplied. For details on the optional accessories, refer to (276) or “Basic Operating Instructions”.
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Before Use
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the
camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Operating Instructions”.
Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card
in the text.
Cards are optional. Please dispose of all packaging appropriately. Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
Optional accessories (276)
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Names and Functions of Main Parts
12 3 7
65 4 16

Before Use
89 10
11 12

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1 Shutter button (34) 2 Zoom lever (33, 138, 186) 3 Motion picture button (35, 147) 4 Rear dial (36, 50) 5 Camera [ON/OFF] switch (29) 6 Mode dial (35) 7 Flash (31, 142) 8 Viewfinder (32, 277) 9 Dioptre adjustment dial (32) 10 Eye sensor (32)

11 Stereo microphone (31, 180) Be careful not to cover the microphone with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record.
12 Strap eyelet (18)
13 Control ring (36, 50)
14 Lens barrel
15 Lens
16 Self-timer indicator (126) / AF Assist Lamp (31, 183)

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Before Use

Names and Functions of Main Parts

17 18

19

12

28

29

35 34

33

32 31 30

12 Strap eyelet (18)
17 [LVF] button (32) / [Fn4] button (47)
18 Flash open lever (142)
19 [AF/AE LOCK] button (99)
20 Charging lamp (22) / WIRELESS connection lamp (223)
21 [ ] ([Post Focus]) button (118) / [Fn2] button (47)
22 [ ] (Delete) button (163) / [Q.MENU/ ] (Cancel) button (45) / [Fn3] button (47)
23 [ ] (4K photo mode) button (107) / [Fn1] button (47)
24 [ ] (Playback) button (156)
25 Cursor button (37) [ ] (Exposure compensation) ( ) (100) [ ] (White balance) ( ) (103) [ ] (Drive Mode) ( ) (123) [ ] (Focus Mode) ( ) (83, 96, 97)
26 [MENU/SET] button (37, 43)
27 [DISP.] button (37)

28 [HDMI] socket (263)
29 [USB/CHARGE] socket (21, 270, 273)
30 Card/Battery door (20, 25)
31 Release lever (20, 25)
32 DC coupler cover (276) When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used.
33 Tripod mount (297) Do not attach this unit to tripods that have screws with a length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more. Doing so may damage this unit or the unit may not be secured properly on the tripod.
34 Speaker (31, 197)
35 Touch screen (40) / monitor (277)
Function buttons [Fn5] to [Fn9] are touch icons. They can be displayed by touching the [ ] tab on the recording screen.

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Preparations Attaching the Hand Strap
We recommend attaching the hand strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.
Strap eyelet
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Preparations

Charging battery

Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery for this camera. · Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) · Charge the battery while it is in the camera.

Camera status Turn off Turn on

Charge Yes No

About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

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Inserting the battery
To charge the battery, insert it into the camera.
1 Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door Release lever
2 Insert the battery all the way
· Insert the battery all the way firmly and check that it is locked by lever.
3 Close the card/battery door and then
slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position
Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation. Lever

Preparations Charging battery
[OPEN] [LOCK]

To remove battery
Move the lever in the card/battery compartment in the direction of the arrow.
Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the screen goes
off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.)
Remove battery from camera after use.

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Preparations
Charging battery
Charging the battery
We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature).
Insert the battery into the camera. Make sure that the camera is turned off. The battery can be charged from an outlet or through a PC. USB connection cable (supplied) AC adaptor (supplied) To the electrical outlet Computer Getting ready: Turn on the computer.
When charging the camera, connect the USB connection cable (supplied) to the [USB/CHARGE] socket.
[USB/CHARGE] socket · This terminal is located at the bottom when the camera is in an
upright position. · Always check the direction of the socket, and hold the plug straight
to insert or remove it. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the socket could become deformed and cause faulty operation.) Also, do not insert into the wrong socket. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.
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Preparations Charging battery

If the computer enters sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped. If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to the camera,
the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the camera and notebook connected for a long period of time.
Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer. Do not
connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor, keyboard, printer, or USB hub.
Charging lamp indications Charging lamp (Red) On: Charging in progress Off: Charging complete (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer.) Flashing: Charging error (For instructions on correcting the problem, refer to (285).)
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Preparations

Charging battery

Notes on charging time When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
Charging time

Approx. 190 min.

· The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.
· The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the power supply capacity of the computer.
Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Doing so may cause
malfunction of the camera.
Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. Do not use a USB extension cable. The AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable (supplied) are dedicated accessories of
this camera. Do not use them for other devices.
Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after
being charged.)
If there is any trouble related to the electrical outlet (i.e. power failure), charging may not complete
properly. Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect it to the camera.

Remaining battery

Remaining battery (only when using battery)
(flashes red) If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace a fully charged battery.

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Preparations

Charging battery

Estimated number of recordable pictures and operating time

Numbers of recordable still pictures are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standards. When a Panasonic SDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used.
Recording still pictures (When using monitor)

Number of recordable pictures Recording time

Approx. 360 pictures Approx. 180 min.

Recording still pictures (When using viewfinder (LVF))
The values in parentheses apply when [LVF Display Speed] is set to [ECO 30fps].

Number of recordable pictures

Approx. 250 pictures (Approx. 350 pictures)

Recording time

Approx. 125 min.

Recording motion pictures (When using monitor)

[Rec Format] [AVCHD] [MP4] [MP4] [Rec Quality] [FHD/17M/50i] [FHD/28M/60p] [FHD/28M/50p] [4K/100M/30p] [4K/100M/25p]

Available recording time

Approx. 100 min.

Actual available recording time* Approx. 50 min.

Approx. 100 min. Approx. 50 min.

Approx. 90 min. Approx. 45 min.

• The time you can actually record when repeating actions such as turning the camera on/off and starting/stopping recording.

Viewing pictures (When using monitor)
Playback time

Approx. 260 min.

The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the
environment and the operating conditions. For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced. · In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes. · When operations such as the flash and zoom are used repeatedly.
If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. Please
purchase a new battery.

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Preparations

Inserting and removing the card (optional)

· Make sure that the camera is turned off.
1 Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door
Release lever

[OPEN] [LOCK]

2 Insert the card all the way
Do not touch the terminal
· Check the orientation of a card. · Insert the card all the way firmly until
it clicks.
3 Close the card/battery door and slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position

To remove card
Press the centre of the card.

Press

Pull out

Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. To remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the screen goes
off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.)

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Preparations

About the Card

The following SD standard-based cards can be used.

Type of Card SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards SDXC Memory Cards

Capacity

Notes

512 MB ­ 2 GB · This unit is compatible with UHS- UHS Speed Class 3 4 GB ­ 32 GB standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
· Operation of the cards listed on the left has been 48 GB ­ 128 GB confirmed with Panasonic brand card.

About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings
Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class. · SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous
writing. Confirm the SD speed by checking the card label or other card related materials.

[Rec Format] [AVCHD] [MP4] [Rec Quality] All
[FHD]/[HD]

Speed class Class 4 or higher

Label example

[MP4] [4K]/[High Speed Video] UHS Speed Class 3

When recording in 4K Photo / [Post Focus]

UHS Speed Class 3

Access to the card The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on the card.

While the camera is accessing the card (for an operation such as picture writing, reading, deletion,
or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (optional) or DC coupler (optional). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.
If you set the write-protect switch to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write, delete
or format the data or display it by recording date.
It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer
(as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged).

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Preparations

About the Card
Formatting the card (initialisation)
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit. Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance.
[Setup] [Format] This requires a sufficiently charged battery, or an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). Do not turn off the camera or perform other operations during formatting. Always format cards with this camera. Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already
been formatted with a computer or another device.

Estimated recording capacity (number of pictures/recording time)
The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).

Recording picture capacity (still pictures) When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2] and [Quality] is set to [ ] [Picture Size] L (20M) M (10M) S (5M)

16 GB 1450 2650 4600

32 GB 2910 5310 9220

64 GB 5810
10510 17640

When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2] and [Quality] is set to [ ] [Picture Size] L (20M) M (10M) S (5M)

16 GB 450 530 580

32 GB 920
1070 1170

64 GB 1840 2140 2340

When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 9,999, “9999+” is displayed.

128 GB 11510 20810 34940
128 GB 3650 4250 4630

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Preparations

About the Card

Recording time capacity (motion pictures)
· The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.
([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.)

When [Rec Format] is [AVCHD] [Rec Quality] [FHD/28M/50p] [FHD/17M/50i] [FHD/24M/25p] [FHD/24M/24p]

16 GB 1h10m 2h00m
1h25m

32 GB 2h30m 4h05m
2h55m

64 GB 5h00m 8h15m
5h50m

128 GB 9h55m 16h25m
11h35m

When [Rec Format] is [MP4] [Rec Quality] [4K/100M/30p] [4K/100M/25p] [4K/100M/24p] [FHD/28M/60p] [FHD/28M/50p] [FHD/20M/30p] [FHD/20M/25p] [HD/10M/30p] [HD/10M/25p]

16 GB 20m00s 1h10m 1h35m 3h05m

32 GB 41m00s 2h25m 3h15m 6h20m

64 GB 1h25m 5h00m 6h40m 12h45m

128 GB 2h45m 9h55m 13h15m 25h20m

[AVCHD] motion pictures:
Files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording when the file size exceeds 4 GB. · Motion pictures with [Rec Quality] setting of [FHD/28M/50p]/[FHD/17M/50i]:
Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds.
MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [FHD] or [HD]:
Files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording and playback when the file size exceeds 4 GB. (You can continue to record motion pictures without interruption.) · Motion pictures with [Rec Quality] setting of [FHD/28M/60p]/[FHD/28M/50p]:
Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds.
MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [4K]:
Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 15 minutes. When using an SDHC memory card, files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording and playback if the file size exceeds 4 GB. (You can continue to record motion pictures without interruption.) If using an SDXC memory card, you can record a motion picture in a single file even if the size is greater than 4 GB.
The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.

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Setting the clock

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1 Set the Camera [ON/OFF] switch to [ON] · If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4.

Preparations

2 Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed

3 Press

to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]

· The [Please set the clock] message appears.

4 Press [MENU/SET]

5 Press

to select the items (year,

month, day, hour, minute), and press

to set

: Home time : Destination time Style
Display order
Time display format

To set the display order or time display format
Select [Style] and press [MENU/SET] to display the setting screen for display order and time display format.

6 Press [MENU/SET]

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Preparations

Setting the clock

7 When [The clock setting has been completed.] is displayed, press [MENU/SET]

8 When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET]

9 Press

to set your home area and

press [MENU/SET]

City or area name Current time Difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

Changing time settings
Perform steps 5 and 6 by selecting [Setup] menu [Clock Set].
· For details about how to set the menu (43)

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Basics
Holding the camera
Hold the camera gently with both hands keeping your arms close to your body while standing with your feet slightly apart. · To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. · Do not block the flash, AF Assist Lamp, microphone, or speaker with your fingers
or other objects. · Make sure that the camera does not move at the moment the shutter button is pressed. · Make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person
or object in the vicinity while taking pictures.
AF Assist Lamp Flash Microphone Speaker Hand strap
About the direction detect function
Still pictures recorded with the camera held vertically can be automatically displayed in portrait orientation during playback. (Only when [Rotate Disp.] is set to [ON].) · The direction detect function may not operate correctly if
pictures are taken with the camera pointing up or down. · Motion pictures, 4K burst files recorded with the 4K Photo
function, and pictures recorded in [Post Focus] cannot be displayed vertically.
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Buttons/Ring/Dials/Levers Used for Recording
[LVF] button (Recording pictures using the viewfinder)
1 Press [LVF] button
Eye Sensor [LVF] button You can switch between monitor display and Viewfinder display.

Basics

Automatic switching between viewfinder and
monitor*

Viewfinder display*

Monitor display

• When [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu is set to [ON], the camera adjusts the focus automatically as the eye sensor is activated. Even when [Eye Sensor AF] is set and the camera automatically adjusts the focus, a beep will not sound.
  Automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor
  The eye sensor automatically switches the display to viewfinder when your eye or an object moves close to the viewfinder. When the eye or object moves away from the viewfinder, the camera returns to monitor display.
  About dioptre adjustment
  Rotate the dioptre adjustment dial to adjust until you are able to clearly see the characters displayed in the viewfinder.
  If [LVF Display Speed] is set to [ECO 30fps] when the viewfinder is used, the camera can be
  operated for a longer period since battery drainage is reduced.
  The eye sensor may react depending on the shape of your eyeglasses, the way you hold the
  camera, or whether the eye sensor is exposed to strong light.
  During motion picture playback or Slide Show, the eye sensor does not operate.
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Basics

Buttons/Ring/Dials/Levers Used for Recording

Zoom Lever (Use Zoom)

You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using the zoom or control ring.
· You can also use the zoom function from the touch panel. (141) · For details about zoom types and use, refer to (138).

Zoom lever
1 Move the zoom lever

Control ring
1 Turn the control ring*

T side: Telephoto, Enlarge the subject W side: Wide-angle, Capture a wider area

• You can perform zoom operation by assigning the [Zoom] setting to the control ring. (50)
  Clockwise: Telephoto, Enlarge the subject Counterclockwise: Wide-angle, Capture a wider
  area

Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming. Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever or control ring is
operated. This is not a malfunction.

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Basics
Buttons/Ring/Dials/Levers Used for Recording
Shutter button (Taking pictures)
1 Press the shutter button halfway (press lightly) to
focus on the subject Focus display (When focus is aligned: illuminated When focus is not aligned: flashing) Aperture value Shutter speed
· The aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (If the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red and flashing, you do not have the appropriate exposure, unless you are using the flash.)
2 Press the shutter button fully (push the button all the
way), and take the picture
Pictures can be taken only when the image is correctly focused as long as the [Focus/
Release Priority] is set to [FOCUS].
When [Monitor Display Speed] or [LVF Display Speed] (or both) is set to [ECO 30fps],
Digital Zoom is not available.
Even during menu operation or picture playback, if you press the shutter button halfway, you can
instantly set the camera ready for recording.
Focus range
Focus range is displayed when operating the zoom Focus range
· The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focused after pressing the shutter button halfway.
The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom position.
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Basics
Buttons/Ring/Dials/Levers Used for Recording
Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures)
1 Press the motion picture button to start recording
· Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it.
2 Press the motion picture button again to end recording
Mode dial (Select the recording mode)
1 Set to the desired recording mode
· Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode.
Intelligent Auto Mode (52) Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (52) Programme AE Mode (57) Aperture-Priority AE Mode (58) Shutter-Priority AE Mode (59) Manual Exposure Mode (60) Creative Video Mode (77) Custom Mode (81) Panorama Shot Mode (64) Scene Guide Mode (67) Creative Control Mode (71)
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Basics
Buttons/Ring/Dials/Levers Used for Recording
Control ring / Rear dial
You can select menu items etc. by rotating the rear dial. You can use the control ring ( )/rear dial ( ) to change the settings for recording.

Following are the pre-assigned settings.

Mode dial

Control ring*1

Rear dial

Step Zoom

—

Programme Shift

Aperture adjustment

Shutter speed adjustment

Aperture adjustment*2

Shutter speed adjustment*2

Aperture adjustment3 / Shutter speed adjustment3

Picture effects change Aperture adjustment4 / Shutter speed adjustment5

Picture effects change

1 When Manual Focus is set, the control ring is assigned to focus adjustment. 2 Press to switch between shutter speed adjustment and aperture adjustment. 3 When [Exposure Mode] is set to [A], [S], or [M], you can change the aperture value and shutter
speed in the same way as when the mode dial is set to [ ], [ ], or [ ]. 4 The operation is possible only when the Scene Guide Mode is set to [Appetizing Food]. *5 The operation is possible only when the Scene Guide Mode is set to [Artistic Nightscape].

The control ring/rear dial can be used to change to your preferred settings. (50)

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Basics
Buttons/Ring/Dials/Levers Used for Recording
Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button (Selecting/setting items)
Pressing the cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. Pressing [MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.
[DISP.] button (Switching the display information)
1 Press [DISP.] button to switch the display

During recording You can switch the viewfinder/monitor display method.
[Custom] [Monitor / Display] [LVF/Monitor Disp. Set] [LVF Disp. Set] or [Monitor Disp. Set] [

] (viewfinder style)

Scales down images slightly so that you can better review the composition of the images.

[ ] (monitor style) Scales images to fill the entire screen so that you can see their details. [ ] Live View Finder style display layout (Example of viewfinder style display)

With information (Detailed information)

With information

With information (Detailed information)
+ level gauge

With information +
level gauge

50p

50p

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Basics

Buttons/Ring/Dials/Levers Used for Recording

[ ] Monitor style display layout (Example of monitor style display)

With information

Without information

With information +
level gauge

Without information +
level gauge

50p

50p

Turned off

With [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu, you can assign [LVF/Monitor Disp. Style] to a function button. Each time you press the assigned function button, the display style of the monitor or viewfinder ([ ]/[ ]), whichever is currently in use, will change.

Using the level gauge

The yellow line indicates the current angle. Correct the angle of the camera so that it matches the white line.

Tilting up or down · In this case, it is facing upward.

Tilting left or right · In this case, the right side has
dropped.

· When the camera is tilted very little or not at all, the level gauge will turn green.
Even when angle is corrected, there may be an error of about ±1 degree. The level gauge may not be displayed correctly or the direction detect function may not operate
correctly if the pictures are taken with the camera pointing sharply up or down.
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Basics

Buttons/Ring/Dials/Levers Used for Recording

During playback

With information

Detailed information display*1
1/5

Without information ([Highlight])*2

Without information

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*1 Press

to switch between the following display modes:

­ Detailed information display

­ Histogram display

­ Photo style, Highlight shadow display

­ White balance display

­ Lens information display *2 This screen is displayed only when [Highlight] in the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display]) menu is set to

[ON].

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Touch screen (Touch operations)
Touch To touch and release the touch screen.
Drag To touch and slide your finger across the touch screen.

Basics

Pinch (spread/pinch) On the touch screen, spread (pinch out) your 2 fingers to zoom in, and pinch (pinch in) your 2 fingers to zoom out.
Touch the screen with the clean and dry finger. If you use a commercially available monitor protection sheet, please follow the instructions that
accompany the sheet. (Some monitor protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.)
The touch screen may not function normally in the following cases.
· When touched by a gloved hand · When the touch screen is wet

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Basics
Touch screen (Touch operations)
Focusing on the subject at the touched position (Touch AF, Touch Shutter)
Recording mode:
1 Touch [ ]

2 Touch an icon
· The icon switches every time you touch it.

[ ] (Touch AF) [ ] (Touch shutter) [ ] (OFF)

Focuses on the position you touch. Focuses on the touched position before recording takes place. Touch AF and Touch Shutter are disabled.

*When [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu is set to [AF+AE], the focus and brightness are optimised for the touched position. (95)

3 (When settings other than OFF are selected)
Touch the subject
For details on changing the position and size of the AF area when the [ ] (Touch AF) is set, refer to (91).

If shooting with the touch shutter fails, the AF area turns red and disappears.

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Basics
Touch screen (Touch operations)
Matching the brightness to the touched position ([Touch AE])
Recording mode: When the face of the subject appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brightness of the face.
1 Touch [ ]

2 Touch [ ] · The setting screen for the brightness optimisation position is displayed.
· [Metering Mode] is set to [ ], which is used exclusively for the [Touch AE].

3 Touch the subject you want to optimise the brightness
for
· Touching [Reset] will bring the brightness optimisation position back to the centre.

4 Touch [Set]

Reset

Set

Cancelling the [Touch AE] function
Touch [ ] This function is not available in the following cases:
· When using the Digital Zoom · When recording with [High Speed Video] · When recording using [4K Live Cropping] · When [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu has been set to
[AF+AE]

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Setting the menu
Menu settings can be made either by button or touch operation.
1 Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu

Basics

2 Switch the menu type
Menu type
Press Press to select a tab such as [ ] Press [MENU/SET] With touch screen operations Touch a tab, such as [ ] [Rec] (165) [Motion Picture] (179) [Custom] (181) [Setup] (195)
[My Menu] (205) [Playback] (206)

You can perform settings for the aspect ratio, number of pixels, 4K Photo, etc. You can select the recording format and picture quality and other settings. Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set up according to your preferences. You can perform settings that make usage more convenient, such as the changing the clock settings and beep tone. You can also perform Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function-related settings. You can register frequently used menus.
You can perform settings for playback and editing pictures.

· Menus to be displayed in each recording mode (164)

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3 Press

to select the menu item and

press [MENU/SET]

Item Page

· You can switch to the next page by rotating the rear dial.

With touch screen operations Touch the menu item · You can switch pages by touching on the right side of the
display.

4 Press

to select the setting and press

[MENU/SET]

Selected setting Settings

· The setting methods vary depending on the menu item.

With touch screen operations Touch the setting to set

5 Press [Q.MENU/ ] button repeatedly until the recording or playback screen reappears
· During recording, the menu screen can also be exited by pressing the shutter button halfway.
With touch screen operations Touch [ ]

You can display an explanation on the menu by pressing the
[DISP.] button while you select a menu item or setting.
The menu items that cannot be set are greyed out. In some
setting conditions, the reason the setting is disabled is displayed when you press [MENU/SET] if you select a greyedout menu item.

Basics Setting the menu

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Basics
Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)
You can easily call some of the menu items and set them during recording.
1 Press [Q.MENU/ ] button

2 Rotate the rear dial to select a menu item,

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and press or

· The menu item can also be selected by pressing .

3 Rotate the rear dial to select the setting

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· The setting can also be selected with .

4 Press [Q.MENU/ ] button to close the Quick menu
Some items or settings cannot be selected depending on the mode or display style the camera is
in.

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Basics
Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)
Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item
Up to 15 items can be set to the Quick Menu. [Custom] [Operation] [Q.MENU] [CUSTOM] 1 After pressing the [Q.MENU/ ] button, press to
select [ ], and press [MENU/SET]

2 Press

to select the menu item in the top row

and press [MENU/SET]

Top row: Items that can be set Bottom row: Set items

· Items that are displayed in light grey in the top row have already been set.
3 Press to select the empty space in the bottom row
and press [MENU/SET] · You can also set the menu item by dragging it from the top row to the bottom row.
· If there is no empty space in the bottom row, you can replace an existing item with a new select item by selecting the existing item.
· To cancel the setting, move to the bottom row by pressing and select an item to cancel, and then press [MENU/SET].
4 Press [Q.MENU/ ] button
· It will return to screen of step 1. Press [MENU/SET] to switch to the recording screen.

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Basics

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons
(Function buttons)

You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons ([Fn1] – [Fn4]) or icons displayed on the screen ([Fn5] – [Fn9]).
1 Set the menu

[Custom] [Operation] [Fn Button Set]

Settings: [Setting in REC mode] / [Setting in PLAY mode]

2 Press

to select the function button

you want to assign a function to and

press [MENU/SET]

3 Press

to select the function you want to assign and press

[MENU/SET]

· For details on the functions that can be assigned in [Setting in REC mode], refer to (48).
· For details on the functions that can be assigned in [Setting in PLAY mode], refer to (49).

Rapidly assigning functions The screen displayed in Step 3 can be displayed by holding a function button ([Fn1] to
[Fn4]) for 2 seconds.
Certain functions cannot be assigned to some function buttons. The function assigned to the function button may not work in some modes or on some display
screens.

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Basics
Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons)
Using the function buttons during recording
Press the function button to use the assigned function.
Using function buttons with touch operations
Touch [ ] Touch [Fn5], [Fn6], [Fn7], [Fn8] or [Fn9]

Functions that can be assigned in [Setting in REC mode]

· [4K Photo Mode]: [Fn1]1 · [Post Focus]: [Fn2]1 · [Wi-Fi]: [Fn5]1 · [Q.MENU]: [Fn3]1 · [Video Record] · [LVF/Monitor Switch]: [Fn4]1 · [LVF/Monitor Disp. Style] · [AF/AE LOCK] · [AF-ON] · [Preview] · [One Push AE] · [Touch AE] · [Level Gauge]: [Fn6]1 · [Focus Area Set] · [Operation Lock] · [Photo Style] · [Filter Effect] · [Aspect Ratio] · [Picture Size]

· [Quality] · [Sensitivity] · [AF Mode] · [AFS/AFF/AFC] · [Metering Mode] · [Bracket] · [Highlight Shadow] · [i.Dynamic] · [i.Resolution] · [Min. Shtr Speed] · [HDR] · [Shutter Type] · [Flash Mode] · [Flash Adjust.] · [i.Zoom] ·

1 Function button settings at the time of purchase. 2 No function is assigned to function buttons.

· [Motion Pic. Set] · [Silent Mode] · [Peaking] · [Histogram]: [Fn7]1 · [Guide Line] · [Zebra Pattern] · [Monochrome Live View] · [Constant Preview] · [Rec Area] · [Zoom lever] · [Exposure Comp.] · [White Balance] · [Focus Mode] · [Drive Mode] · [Rec / Playback Switch] · [Off]2: [Fn9]*1

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Basics
Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons)
When [Video Record] is assigned to the function button, you can start and stop recording motion
pictures in the same way as pressing the motion picture button.
When [Focus Area Set] is assigned to the function button, you can display the AF area or the MF
Assist position setting screen.
When [Operation Lock] is assigned to the function button, you can disable the operations that
were set using [Operation Lock Setting] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu. To cancel the lock, press the function button to which [Operation Lock] is assigned again.
When [Rec / Playback Switch] is assigned to the function button, you can switch between
recording mode and playback mode.
To restore the default function button settings, select [Restore to Default] in
step 3 (47).
If the screen displays or similar, the displayed operation will be
performed instead of the function assigned to function buttons by [Fn Button Set].
Using the function buttons during playback
You can directly set an assigned function to a selected image by pressing the function button during playback. Example: When [Fn2] is set to [Rating3] 1 Press to select the picture 2 Press [Fn2] button, and then set the picture as
[Rating3]

Functions that can be assigned in [Setting in PLAY mode] · The following functions can be assigned to the button [Fn1], [Fn2] or [Fn4].

· [Wi-Fi]: [Fn1]1 · [LVF/Monitor Switch]: [Fn4]1 · [Rec / Playback Switch] · [4K PHOTO Play] · [Delete Single]

· [Protect] · [Rating1] · [Rating2] · [Rating3]: [Fn2]*1 · [Rating4]

· [Rating5] · [RAW Processing] · [4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] · [Off]*2

1 Function button settings at the time of purchase. 2 No function is assigned to function buttons.

To restore the default function button settings, select [Restore to Default] in step 3 (47).

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Basics

Changing the settings assigned to the control ring/ rear dial

Recording mode: Changes the settings assigned to the control ring/rear dial.

[Custom] [Operation] [Ring/Dial Set]

Settings: [ ] (control ring) / [ ] (rear dial)

1 Use

to select the setting and press [MENU/SET] [DEFLT] [Normal] [Zoom] [Step Zoom] [Exposure Comp.] [Sensitivity] [White Balance] [AF Mode] [Photo Style] [Filter Effect] [Aspect Ratio] [Highlight Shadow] [i.Dynamic] [i.Resolution] [Flash Mode] [Focus Mode] [Flash Adjust.] [Drive Mode] [OFF] [Not Set]*

• Items that can only be set to the control ring

· To return to the default setting, select [Normal]. · If you do not use the control ring, select [Not Set]. · Under [Highlight Shadow], use the control ring and rear dial.
If [Highlight Shadow] is assigned to the control ring (or rear dial), [Highlight Shadow] will also be assigned to the rear dial (or control ring).

The assigned function setting applies to all the recording modes.
However, the assigned function may not operate when combined with certain recording mode.

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Basics

Entering Text

Follow the steps below when the text entry screen is displayed.

1 Use

to select characters

2 Press [MENU/SET] several times until the desired character is displayed

· [ ]: Enter a blank.

To change the character type

· Press [DISP.] button

· Use

to select [ ] and press [MENU/SET]

To continue entering characters

· Use

to select [ ] and press [MENU/SET]

· Move the zoom lever toward T side

· Rotate the rear dial counterclockwise.

To edit text

Use

to select [ ] [ ] and press [MENU/SET]. Then, move the cursor to

the text to edit

· You can also use the zoom lever or rear dial to reposition the cursor.

Use

to select [Delete] and press [MENU/SET]

Use

to select the correct text, and press [MENU/SET]

3 When you are finished entering text, use [Set] and press [MENU/SET]

to select

A maximum of 30 characters can be entered (maximum of 9 characters when setting names in
[Face Recog.]).
A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] (maximum of
6 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.]).

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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording mode: This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot as the camera optimises settings to match the subject and recording environment.
1 Set mode dial to [ ] · At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.

2 Point the camera at the subject

· When the camera identifies the optimal scene, the

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icon for each scene turns blue for 2 seconds and then

changes to the normal red indication.

(Automatic Scene Detection)

Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode
Select [Intelligent Auto Mode] in [Intelligent Auto] menu Press to select [ ] or [ ] and press [MENU/SET]

It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the Recording mode icon in recording screen.

[ ] allows you to adjust some settings such as the brightness and colour tone while also using [ ] for other settings so that you can record pictures more suited to your preferences.
(: Available, ­: Not available)

Intelligent Auto Plus Mode

Intelligent Auto Mode

Setting the colour tone

­

Setting the brightness (exposure)

­

Defocus control function

­

Menus that can be set

Many

Few

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Recording mode

Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)
Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection, and Face Recognition [AF Mode] is automatically set to [ ]. If you touch the subject, the camera switches to [ ] and the AF tracking function starts operating. · You can also switch to [ ] by pressing [MENU/SET], going to the [Rec] menu, then
going to the [AF Mode] menu and selecting [ ] (tracking). Align the AF tracking area with the subject and press the shutter button halfway to operate the AF tracking function. · When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON] and if the camera recognises a face similar to a registered face, [R] is displayed on the upper right corner of the [ ], [ ], and [ ] icons.
Flash When the flash is open, the camera will automatically be set to [ ], [ ] (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction), [ ], or [ ], depending on the type of subject and brightness.
When [ ] or [ ] is displayed, the [Red-Eye Removal] function is activated to automatically
detect red-eye and correct the picture data.
When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the shutter speed is reduced.

Automatic Scene Detection When taking pictures

[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Night Portrait]1 [i-Night Scenery] [i-Food] [i-Baby]3

/ When scene does not correspond to any of the above

[i-Macro] [i-Handheld Night Shot]*2 [i-Sunset]

When recording motion pictures

[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Low Light] [i-Macro]

/ When scene does not correspond to any of the above
1 Displayed only when using flash. 2 When [iHandheld Night Shot] is [ON]. *3 When children (that are registered in the camera with Face Recognition) under 3 years old are
recognised.

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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)
· When the camera identifies [ ] as the optimal scene and if the camera determines that jitter is reduced by the use of a tripod or by other means, a shutter speed that is slower than usual is selected. After pressing the shutter button, do not move the camera while recording.
· When recording 4K photos or when recording using [Post Focus], Scene Detection works the same way as when recording motion pictures.
Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for the same
subject.
About Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation is automatically activated in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode. Backlight is a condition where a light shines from behind a subject. When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture.
[Intelligent Auto] menu
Taking pictures using a handheld camera ([iHandheld Night Shot]) Recording mode: If a night scene is detected automatically while the unit is being handheld, [iHandheld Night Shot] can record a still picture with less jitter and less noise without using a tripod by combining a burst of pictures.
/ [Intelligent Auto] [iHandheld Night Shot] Settings: [ON] / [OFF] The angle of view becomes narrow slightly. After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the burst operation. The flash is fixed to the [ ] (Forced Flash Off) setting. This function will not work for still pictures while motion pictures are being recorded. This function is not available in the following cases:
· When using [Burst] · When recording 4K photos · When recording using [Post Focus] · When recording using [Bracket] · When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] · When using [Time Lapse Shot] · When [Auto Shooting] of [Stop Motion Animation] is set to [ON] 54

Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)
Combining pictures into a single still picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]) Recording mode: When there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, [iHDR] records multiple still pictures with differing exposures and combines them to create a single still picture rich in gradation. [iHDR] is activated when required. When activated, [ ] will be displayed on the screen.
/ [Intelligent Auto] [iHDR] Settings: [ON] / [OFF] The angle of view becomes narrow slightly. After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the burst operation. Since a burst of still pictures are combined after they have been recorded, it will be a few
moments before you can record another picture.
In the case of composition from a burst, afterimages may appear if the subject was moving. This function will not work for still pictures while motion pictures are being recorded. This function is not available in the following cases:
· When recording using the flash · When using [Burst] · When recording 4K photos · When recording using [Post Focus] · When recording using [Bracket] · When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] · When using [Time Lapse Shot] · When [Auto Shooting] of [Stop Motion Animation] is set to [ON] Setting colouring
Recording mode:
1 Press to display the setting screen 2 Rotate the rear dial to adjust colour
· Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen. · The colour setting will return to the default level (centre point)
when this unit is turned off or the camera is switched to another Recording mode. · With touch screen operations (56)
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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)
Setting brightness (exposure)/blurriness of the background (Defocus control function)
Recording mode:
1 Press to display the setting screen
· The brightness (exposure) operation screen is displayed. Press [Fn1] to operate the defocus control, and then press it again to finish the operation.
2 Rotate the rear dial to set
· Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen. When setting the brightness (exposure) · You can change the setting content on the exposure
compensation screen from [Exposure Comp. Disp. Setting] in the [Custom] menu. (182)

When setting the background defocusing · Pressing [Q.MENU/ ] button will cancel the setting. · Auto Focus Mode is set to [ ]. The position of the AF area can
be set by touching the screen. (Its size cannot be changed)

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With touch screen operations
Touch [ ] Touch the item you want to set [ ]: Colouring [ ]: Degree of defocusing [ ]: Brightness
Drag the slide bar or exposure meter to set · Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

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Recording mode

Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value and shutter speed (Programme AE Mode)

Recording mode:
Take pictures using automatic aperture values and shutter speed settings in accordance with the brightness of a subject.
1 Set mode dial to [ ]

2 Press the shutter button halfway · If the aperture value and shutter speed flash red, you do not have the correct exposure.

3 While the numeric values are displayed (approximately 10 seconds), rotate the rear dial to change the values using Programme Shift

250 125 60 30 15 4.0 5.6 8.0

Programme Shift indication
Aperture value
Shutter speed
· The operation can also be performed by rotating the control ring. · To cancel Programme Shift, either turn off the camera or rotate the rear dial until
the Programme Shift indication turns off. · Programme Shift can easily be cancelled by setting a function button to [One
Push AE]. (47, 63)

About Programme Shift
The function for maintaining the same exposure (brightness) while changing the aperture value and shutter speed combination is called “Programme Shift”. You can use “Programme Shift” to take pictures by adjusting the aperture value and shutter speed even in Programme AE Mode.
Programme Shift cannot be used in the following cases:
· When recording using the flash · When recording 4K photos · When recording using [Post Focus] · When ISO sensitivity is set to [ ]

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Recording mode

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed
Recording mode:
· The effect of the aperture value and shutter speed you have set is not applied to the recording screen. To check the effect on the recording screen, use Preview Mode. (62)
· The brightness of the screen may vary from the actual pictures recorded. Check the brightness of pictures using the playback screen.
· When you adjust the aperture value and shutter speed, an exposure meter is displayed. If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you do not have appropriate exposure.
· If the correct exposure is not achieved when you press the shutter button halfway, the numeric values of the aperture and shutter speed are displayed in flashing red.

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value (Aperture-Priority AE Mode)

When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically optimises the shutter speed for the brightness of the subject.
1 Set mode dial to [ ]

2 Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value
· The operation can also be performed by rotating the control ring.
Aperture value Exposure meter

Aperture values that can be set*

Shutter speed set (seconds)

F3.3 – F8.0

60 – 1/2000 (When the mechanical shutter is used) 1 – 1/16000 (When the electronic shutter is used)

• You may not be able to select some values depending on zoom position.

250 125 60 30 15 4.0 5.6 8.0

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Recording mode

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed

Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed (Shutter-Priority AE Mode)

When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically optimises the aperture value for the brightness of the subject.
1 Set mode dial to [ ]

2 Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed
· The operation can also be performed by rotating the control ring.
Shutter speed Exposure meter

Shutter speeds that can be set (seconds)
60 – 1/2000 (When the mechanical shutter is used) 1 – 1/16000 (When the electronic shutter is used)

Aperture value set
F3.3 – F8.0

15 30 60 125 250 8.0 5.6 4.0

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Recording mode

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed (Manual Exposure Mode)

Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
1 Set mode dial to [ ]

2 Turn the control ring to set the aperture value, and turn
the rear dial to set the shutter speed · You can switch the setting operation of control ring and rear dial
by pressing .
Aperture value Shutter speed Manual Exposure Assist Exposure meter

8 15 30 60 125 4.0 5.6 8.0

Aperture values that can be set*

Shutter speeds that can be set (seconds)

F3.3 – F8.0

T (Time), 60 – 1/2000 (When the mechanical shutter is used) 1 – 1/16000 (When the electronic shutter is used)

• You may not be able to select some values depending on zoom position.

Optimising the ISO sensitivity for the aperture value and shutter speed
When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], the camera sets the ISO sensitivity automatically so that the exposure will be appropriate for the aperture value and shutter speed. · Depending on recording conditions, an appropriate exposure may not be set or the ISO sensitivity
may become higher.
Manual exposure assist (estimate)
Shows pictures with standard brightness (appropriate exposure). Shows brighter pictures. For the appropriate exposure, either use a faster shutter speed or increase aperture value. Shows darker pictures. For the appropriate exposure, either use a slower shutter speed or reduce aperture value.

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Recording mode
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed About [T] (Time) (Approximately up to 120 seconds) If you set the shutter speed to [T], the shutter stays open when the shutter button is pressed fully. The shutter closes if you press the shutter button again. Use this function when you want to keep the shutter open for an extended period, for example, to record pictures of fireworks or night scenes.
When the shutter speed is set to [T] (time), we recommend using a tripod and taking pictures
remotely by connecting the camera to a smartphone via Wi-Fi connection to prevent camera shake. [B] (Bulb) is also available when connected via Bluetooth. (235, 237)
When you take still pictures with the shutter speed set to T (time), the pictures may have
higher noise levels. If you want to suppress noise, we recommend taking pictures by setting [Long Shtr NR] to [ON] in the [Rec] menu. (174)
This function is not available in the following cases:
· When recording using the flash (Only when [Flash Synchro] is set to [2ND]) · When recording 4K photos · When recording using [Post Focus] · When recording using [Bracket] · When [HDR] is set to [ON] · When using the electronic shutter · When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON] · When using [Time Lapse Shot] · When [Auto Shooting] of [Stop Motion Animation] is set to [ON] 61

Recording mode

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed

Checking the effects of the aperture value and shutter speed (Preview Mode)

Recording mode:
· Checking the effect of the selected aperture value: This enables you to check the depth of field (focus range) by physically narrowing the lens aperture blades to the aperture value used for the actual recording.
· Checking the effect of the selected shutter speed: This allows you to check motion in a scene by displaying the screen at the shutter speed used for the actual recording.
Preparations · Assign [Preview] to the function button (47)

The following step is an example of assigning [Preview] to the [Fn3] button.

1 Press the [Fn3] button to switch the confirmation screen
· Every time you press the [Fn3] button, the screen switches.

Normal recording screen

Aperture effect preview
screen
Aperture effect: Shutter speed effect: ­

Shutter speed effect
preview screen
Aperture effect: Shutter speed effect:

Fn3 Shtr Speed Effect On

Fn3 Exit Preview

Depth of field characteristic

Recording conditions

Aperture value Focal length
Distance to a subject

Depth of field (Focus range)

Small
Telephoto
Close
Shallow (narrow) Example: To take a picture by deliberately blurring the background

Large
Wide-angle
Far
Deep (wide) Example: To take a picture by adjusting the focus while including the background

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Recording mode

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed
You can take a picture even when Preview Mode is activated. The range in which you can check the effect of a selected shutter speed is between 8 seconds
and 1/16000 seconds.
This mode cannot be used with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) of 4K Photo.

Easily set aperture value / shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE)

Recording mode: When the exposure setting is too bright or too dark, you can use one push AE to achieve a suitable exposure setting.
How to tell if the exposure is not adequate

Blinks red

· If the aperture values and shutter speed blink red when the shutter

button is pressed halfway.

· If the Manual Exposure Assistance (60) is anything other than

[

] when in Manual Exposure Mode.

Preparations · Assign [One Push AE] to the function button (47)
1 (When exposure is not adequate) Press the function button
Change to appropriate exposure

15 30 60 125 250 4.0 5.6 8.0

In the following cases, suitable exposure cannot be set.
· When the subject is extremely dark and it is not possible to achieve adequate exposure by changing the aperture value or shutter speed
· When recording using the flash · Preview Mode

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Recording mode
Recording panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)
Recording mode: Consecutive photos taken while the camera is moved are combined to form a panorama.
1 Set mode dial to [ ] 2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus 3 Press the shutter button fully and pan the camera in a small
circular motion to the recording direction to start recording
Horizontal/vertical guide line Recording direction and progress status (approximate)
Taking pictures from left to right

Image size: [STANDARD]

Image size: [WIDE]

· Pan the camera at a constant speed. · You may not be able to take pictures successfully if you move the camera too quickly or too
slowly.

4 Press the shutter button fully again to end recording · You can also end recording if you stop panning the camera while taking pictures. · Recording can also be ended by moving the camera to the end of the guide.

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Recording mode

Recording panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)

Changing the recording direction and angle of view (image size) of panorama
pictures
[Panorama Shot] [Direction] / [Picture Size] [Direction] [Picture Size]

Sets the recording direction.
Sets the angle of view (image size). [STANDARD] / [WIDE]

· The number of recording pixels per horizontal line and vertical line of a panorama picture varies depending on the picture size, recording direction and number of stitched pictures. The maximum number of recording pixels is as follows:

Image size [STANDARD] [WIDE]

Recording direction Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical

Horizontal Resolution 8176 pixels 2560 pixels 8176 pixels 1280 pixels

Vertical Resolution 1920 pixels 7680 pixels 960 pixels 7680 pixels

Tips
Pan the camera in the recording direction as steadily as possible. (If the camera shakes too much, it may not be able to take pictures or may end up creating a narrow (small) panorama picture.)
Pan the camera to a point slightly ahead of the point that you want to take. (However, the last frame is not recorded to the end.)

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Recording panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)
About panorama picture playback
Pressing will start scrolling playback automatically in the same direction as the recording. · The following operations can be performed during scrolling
playback. Start panorama playback / Pause Stop
When the playback is paused, you can scroll forwards and backwards by dragging the screen. When the scroll bar is touched, the playback position jumps to the touched position.
The zoom position is fixed to the W end. The focus, exposure and White Balance are all fixed to optimal values for the first picture.
If the focusing or brightness of pictures recorded as part of a panorama picture after the first picture are significantly different from those of the first picture, the panorama picture as a whole (when all pictures are stitched together) may not have consistent focus and brightness.
Since several pictures are stitched together to create a panorama picture, some subjects may be
distorted or the joining portions of successively taken pictures that are stitched may be noticeable.
Panorama pictures may not be created or pictures may not be recorded properly when taking
pictures of the following subjects or when taking pictures in the following recording conditions: · Subjects that have a continuous monotone or pattern (sky, beach, etc.) · Moving subjects (person, pet, vehicle, waves, or flowers swaying in the wind, etc.) · Subjects whose colours or patterns change quickly (such as an image appearing on a display) · Dark locations · Locations with a flickering light source (fluorescent lamp, candle light, etc.)
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Taking pictures according to the scene (Scene Guide Mode)
Recording mode: If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, colour, and focus, allowing you to record in a manner appropriate to the scene.
1 Set mode dial to [ ] 2 Press to select the scene
· The scene can also be selected by dragging an example image or the slide bar.
3 Press [MENU/SET] It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the Recording mode icon in recording screen.
Depending on the scene, the recording screen may seem as if frames are missed. To change the scene, select [Scene Switch] in the [Scene Guide] menu, and then press
[MENU/SET]. You can return to step 2.
Some of the recording menu items cannot be set in Scene Guide Mode because the camera
automatically adjusts the settings to the optimal values.
Although White Balance is fixed to [AWB] for certain types of scenes, you can fine tune the White
Balance or use White Balance bracketing by pressing the cursor button on the recording screen.
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Taking pictures according to the scene (Scene Guide Mode)

Types of Scene Guide Mode

Displaying the description of each scene and recording tips

Press [DISP.] button while the scene selection screen is displayed

· When it is set to the guide display, detailed explanations and tips for each scene are displayed.

Normal display

Guide display

List display

1: [Clear Portrait] 2: [Silky Skin] If a part of the background etc. is a colour close to skin colour, this part is also smoothed. This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.
3: [Backlit Softness] 4: [Clear in Backlight] 5: [Relaxing Tone] 6: [Sweet Child’s Face] When you touch the face, a still picture is recorded with the focus and exposure set for the touched
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Taking pictures according to the scene (Scene Guide Mode) 8: [Bright Blue Sky] 9: [Romantic Sunset Glow] 10: [Vivid Sunset Glow] 11: [Glistening Water] Star filter used in this mode may cause glistening effects on the objects other than water surface.
12: [Clear Nightscape] 13: [Cool Night Sky] 14: [Warm Glowing Nightscape] 15: [Artistic Nightscape] 16: [Glittering Illuminations] 17: [Handheld Night Shot] After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the burst operation. The angle of view becomes narrow slightly.
18: [Clear Night Portrait] Tripod, self-timer recommended. When [Clear Night Portrait] is selected, keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the
picture.
19: [Soft Image of a Flower] For close-up recording, we recommend that you avoid using the flash.
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Recording mode Taking pictures according to the scene (Scene Guide Mode) 20: [Appetizing Food] For close-up recording, we recommend that you avoid using the flash.
21: [Cute Dessert] For close-up recording, we recommend that you avoid using the flash.
22: [Freeze Animal Motion] Default [AF Assist Lamp] setting is [OFF].
23: [Clear Sports Shot] 24: [Monochrome] 70

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects
(Creative Control Mode)

Recording mode:

You can select the effects to be applied from sample pictures and preview these effects on the screen.

1 Set mode dial to [ ]

1/8

2 Press

to select the picture effect

(filters)

Preview display

· You can also select the picture effects (filters) by touching the example images.
3 Press [MENU/SET]

It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the Recording mode icon in recording screen.

Depending on the picture effect, the recording screen may seem as if frames are missed. [White Balance] will be fixed to [AWB] and ISO sensitivity to [AUTO]. The following menu items can be set in the [Creative Control] menu.
· [Filter Effect]: Allows you to set the picture effect (filter). · [Simultaneous Record w/o Filter]: Allows you to set the camera to take
a picture with and without an picture effect simultaneously. (170)

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Recording mode

Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode)

Displaying the description of each picture effect (Filter)

Press [DISP.] button while the picture effect selection screen is displayed

· When it is set to the guide display, explanations for each picture effect are displayed.

Normal display

Guide display

List display

1/8

1/8

Types of picture effects
Adjusting the picture effects according to your preferences
1 Press to display the setting screen
2 Rotate the rear dial to adjust the setting conditions of
the picture effects · Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode)

Picture effect [Expressive] [Retro] [Old Days] [High Key] [Low Key] [Sepia] [Monochrome] [Dynamic Monochrome] [Rough Monochrome] [Silky Monochrome] [Impressive Art] [High Dynamic] [Cross Process]

Items that can be set

Vividness

Subdued colouring

Gaudy colouring

Colouring

Yellowish colouring

Reddish colouring

Contrast

Low contrast

High contrast

Colouring

Pinkish colouring

Light-bluish colouring

Colouring

Reddish colouring

Bluish colouring

Contrast

Low contrast

High contrast

Colouring

Yellowish colouring

Bluish colouring

Contrast

Low contrast

High contrast

Grainy picture effect

Weak grainy picture effect

Strong grainy picture effect

Degree of defocusing

Slight defocusing

Strong defocusing

Vividness

Black & white

Gaudy colouring

Vividness

Black & white

Gaudy colouring

Colouring Greenish colouring / Bluish colouring /

Yellowish colouring / Reddish colouring

· Select the desired colour tone by rotating the rear dial, and press [MENU/SET].

[Toy Effect] [Toy Pop] [Bleach Bypass] [Miniature Effect]

Colouring

Orangish colouring

Bluish colouring

Range in which peripheral brightness is reduced

Small

Large

Contrast

Low contrast

High contrast

Vividness

Subdued colouring

Gaudy colouring

· For details about [Miniature Effect] (74)

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode)

Picture effect [Soft Focus] [Fantasy] [Star Filter] [One Point Color] [Sunshine]

Items that can be set

Degree of defocusing

Slight defocusing

Strong defocusing

Vividness

Subdued colouring

Gaudy colouring

Length of the rays of light

Rays of light is short

Rays of light is long

Number of the rays of light

Smaller

Larger

Angle of the rays of light

Rotate to the left

Rotate to the right

Amount of colour retained

Leaves a small amount of

Leaves a large amount of

colour

colour

· For details about [One Point Color] (75) Colouring
Yellowish colouring / Reddish colouring / Bluish colouring / Whitish colouring

· Rotate the rear dial to select colouring, and press [MENU/SET].

· For details about [Sunshine] (75)
Setting the type of defocus ([Miniature Effect])
After touching [ ], touch [ ] Press or to move the focusing area (frame) · You can also move the in-focus portion by touching the screen on
the recording screen. · Touching [ ] allows you to set the recording orientation (defocus
orientation). Rotate the rear dial to select the size of the focusing area (frame) · On the touch screen, spread (pinch out) your 2 fingers to zoom in,
and pinch (pinch in) your 2 fingers to zoom out. · When you press [DISP.] button, the initial setting condition is
restored. Press [MENU/SET]

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode)
No audio is recorded for motion pictures. When a motion picture is recorded, the finished recording will be approximately 1/8th of the actual
recorded time period. (If you record a motion picture for 8 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording time will be approximately 1 minute.) The recordable time displayed on the camera is approx. 8 times of the actual recording time. Depending on the recording frame rate of the motion picture, the recording time of the motion picture and the available recording time may differ from the values above.
If you stop recording motion pictures too soon, the camera may continue recording until a certain
time.

Selecting the colour to be retained ([One Point Color])

After touching [ ], touch [ ]

Select the colour to be retained with

and press

[MENU/SET]

· You can also select it by touch operations.

· When you press [DISP.] button, the initial setting condition is

restored.

The selected colour may not be retained for some subjects.

Setting the position and size of the light source ([Sunshine])

After touching [ ], touch [ ]

Press

to move the centre of the light source to a different position

· The position of the light source can also be moved by touching the screen.

Rotate the rear dial to adjust the size of the light source

· On the touch screen, spread (pinch out) your 2 fingers to zoom in, and pinch (pinch in) your 2 fingers to zoom out.
· When you press [DISP.] button, the initial setting condition is restored.

Press [MENU/SET]

Tips on positioning the centre of the light source
You can move the centre of the light source to a point outside the image to obtain a more natural finish.

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode)
Setting brightness (exposure)/blurriness of the background (Defocus control function)
1 Press to display the setting screen
· The brightness (exposure) operation screen is displayed. Press [Fn1] to operate the defocus control, and then press it again to finish the operation.
2 Rotate the rear dial to set
· Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen. When setting the brightness (exposure) · You can change the setting content on the exposure
compensation screen from [Exposure Comp. Disp. Setting] in the [Custom] menu. (182)
When setting the background defocusing · Pressing [Q.MENU/ ] button will cancel the setting.
250 125 60 30 15 4.0 5.6 8.0
With touch screen operations
Touch [ ] Touch the item you want to set [ ]: Adjusting the picture effect [ ]: Degree of defocusing [ ]: Brightness Drag the slide bar or exposure meter to set · Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
Defocus control operation is not available in [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode).
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Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture/ shutter speed/ISO sensitivity (Creative Video Mode)
Recording mode: The operation for changing the aperture value, shutter speed or ISO sensitivity is the same as the operation for setting the mode dial to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] (except Programme Shift Mode).
1 Set mode dial to [ ] 2 Set the menu
[Creative Video] [Exposure Mode] Settings: [P] / [A] / [S] / [M] It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the Recording mode icon in recording screen.

3 Press the motion picture button (or shutter button) to start recording

Touch [ ] (Cannot be used during [High Speed Video] recording.) Touch icon

Zoom

Exposure Compensation

Aperture value

ISO sensitivity

Shutter speed

Drag the slide bar to set [ ] / [ ] Changes the setting slowly [ ] / [ ] Changes the setting quickly

Using touch icons allows silent operation while recording motion pictures.

4 Press the motion picture button (or shutter button) to stop recording

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Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture/shutter speed/ISO sensitivity (Creative Video Mode)
The ISO sensitivity can be set within the following range.
· [AUTO], [125] to [6400] ([L.80] to [6400] when [Extended ISO] is set to [ON])
Setting the upper limit value of ISO sensitivity when [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] [Motion Picture] [ISO Auto Upper Limit (Video)] Settings: [AUTO] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] / [3200] / [6400] Recording Slow Motion Pictures ([High Speed Video])
Slow motion pictures can be recorded by performing recording at a super high speed. When these recordings are played back, the motion is displayed slowly. · To record pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card.
1 Set mode dial to [ ] 2 Set the menu
[Creative Video] [High Speed Video] [ON] · Recording is done at 100 frames/second with [FHD] in [MP4].
3 Press the motion picture button (or shutter button) to start recording 4 Press the motion picture button (or shutter button) to stop recording
When recording, the angle of view becomes narrower. No sound is recorded. Files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording and playback when the file size
exceeds 4 GB. (You can continue to record motion pictures without interruption.) Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds. (In terms of playback time, you can record up to approximately 120 minutes.)
The settings for the focus and zoom are fixed to the settings specified when recording was started. Flickering or horizontal stripes may appear while recording under fluorescent lighting.
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Recording mode
Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture/shutter speed/ISO sensitivity (Creative Video Mode)
Pan or zoom while recording with the camera in a fixed position ([4K Live Cropping])
By cropping your motion picture down from the 4K angle of view to Full High Definition, you can record a motion picture that pans and zooms in/out while leaving the camera in a fixed position.

Pan

Zoom in

· Hold the camera firmly in place while recording. · A motion picture will be recorded at [FHD/20M/25p] under [MP4].

1 Set mode dial to [ ]

2 Set the menu

[Creative Video] [4K Live Cropping]

Settings: [40SEC] / [20SEC] / [OFF]

3 Set the crop start frame and press [MENU/SET] to set

Crop start frame

Start

· When making settings for the first time, a crop start frame of

size 1920×1080 is displayed. (After setting the crop start frame

and end frame, the start frame and end frame that you set

immediately before will be displayed.)

Size

· The camera will remember the frame position and size even

Reset

Set

when the camera is turned off.

Operation
[DISP.] [MENU/SET]

Touch operation

Description

Touch

Moves the frame

Pinch out / Pinch in

Enlarges/reduces the frame (The range of settings allowed is from 1920×1080 to 3840×2160.)

[Reset]

Returns the position of the frame to the centre and its size to the default setting

[Set]

Decides the position and size of the frame

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Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture/shutter speed/ISO sensitivity (Creative Video Mode)

4 Repeat step 3, and then set the crop end frame

Crop end frame

End

· The setting of [AF Mode] switches to [ ] (Face Detection). (The Eye Detection cannot be used.)

Size

Reset

Set

5 Press the motion picture button (or shutter button) to
start recording
Elapsed recording time Set operating time

· Immediately release the motion picture button (or shutter button) after pressing it.
· When the set operating time has elapsed, recording automatically ends. To end recording midway, press the motion picture button (or the shutter button) again.

When you want to zoom in/out, set different angles of view for the cropping start and end frames. For example, to zoom in, set a larger angle of view for the start frame and a smaller angle of view for the end frame.
Changing the position and size of a crop frame Press [Fn3] button while the recording screen is displayed, and perform steps 3 and 4.
To cancel [4K Live Cropping] recording Set [OFF] in step 2.
The angle of view narrows. [4K Live Cropping] recording cannot be performed when [High Speed Video] is set. Focus is adjusted and fixed in the crop start frame. [Continuous AF] is set to [OFF]. [Metering Mode] will be [ ] (Multi Metering). You cannot zoom in/out during [4K Live Cropping] recording.

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Registering your own settings and recording
(Custom Mode)
Recording mode:

Registering your own settings ([Cust.Set Mem.])

Up to 3 sets of current camera settings can be registered using [Cust.Set Mem.]. ([ ], [ ], [ ]) · Initial setting of the Programme AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially.
Preparations · Set in advance the recording mode and menu settings so that the camera can be in the state with
the settings to be saved.

[Setup] [Cust.Set Mem.] Custom set where you want to register settings

The following menu items are not registered as custom settings.

[Custom] menu [Setup] menu [Playback] menu

· [Menu Guide] · Data registered with [Face Recog.] · The [Profile Setup] setting

· All menus

· [Rotate Disp.] · [Picture Sort]

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Registering your own settings and recording (Custom Mode)

Recording using registered custom set

1 Set mode dial to [ ] · The custom set you used last time will be called up.

To change a custom set

Set mode dial to [ ] Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu Press to select the custom set you want to use, and press [MENU/SET]

· The settings are switched to those settings you selected for the

custom set.

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It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the Recording mode icon in recording screen.

Changing the registered content
Even if the menu settings are changed temporarily when the mode dial has been set to [ ], the currently registered settings will remain unchanged. To change the currently registered settings, overwrite the registered data using [Cust.Set Mem.] on the [Setup] menu.

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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
Taking pictures with Auto Focus
Recording mode:
1 Press [ ] button ( )

2 Press

to select [AF] and press [MENU/SET]

· Set the focusing action when the shutter button is pressed halfway (84)

· Switching [AF Mode] (85)

3 Press the shutter button halfway
Focus display (When focus is aligned: illuminated When focus is not aligned: flashing) AF area (When focus is aligned: green)

· Two “beep” sounds are heard and Auto Focus is activated. Four “beep” sounds when focus is not aligned.
· When you take a picture in a dark location, [ ] is displayed for the focus display and it may take longer to adjust focus than usual.
· If the camera detects stars in the night sky after displaying [ ], Starlight AF will be activated. When focus is achieved, the focus indication [ ] and AF areas in focus are displayed. (Starlight AF cannot perform detection on the edges of the screen.)

Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult: · Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no colour contrast. · Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light. · In the dark, or with significant jitter. · When too close to object or when taking pictures of both distant and close objects together in
the same picture.

When the lighting is low making it difficult to focus with Auto Focus, set [Monitor Display Speed] or
[LVF Display Speed] to [60fps].
Starlight AF will not function when using the monitor with [Monitor Display Speed] set to [ECO
30fps] or when using the viewfinder with [LVF Display Speed] set to [ECO 30fps].

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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

Taking pictures with Auto Focus
Set the focusing operation to be performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway (AFS, AFF, AFC)

Recording mode:

[Rec] / [Motion Picture] [AFS/AFF/AFC]

Settings [AFS] [AFF] [AFC]

The movement of the subject and the scene
(recommended)

Description

Subject is still (Scenery, anniversary photograph, etc.)

“AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”. Focus is set automatically when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Focus will be fixed while it is pressed halfway.

Movement cannot be predicted (Children, pets, etc.)

“AFF” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Flexible”. In this mode, focusing is performed automatically when the shutter button is pressed halfway. If the subject moves while the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus is corrected to match the movement automatically.

Subject is moving (Sport, trains, etc.)

“AFC” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Continuous”. In this mode, while the shutter button is pressed halfway, focusing is constantly performed to match the movement of the subject.

When recording using [AFF], [AFC] When the subject is moving, the focusing is performed by predicting the subject position at the time
of recording. (Movement prediction)
Focusing may take time if the zoom is suddenly changed from max. Wide to max. Tele, or if you
suddenly move closer to a subject from a greater distance.
Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject. While the shutter button pressed halfway, shake may be seen on the screen.
[AFF] or [AFC] operates as [AFS] in the following case:
· Creative Video Mode · When recording with [ ] ([4K Burst(S/S)]) of the 4K Photo function. · When the lighting is low.
It is fixed to [AFS] when Panorama Shot Mode is set. [AFF] is not available when recording 4K photos. Continuous AF works during recording. This setting cannot be used when recording using [Post Focus].

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Taking pictures with Auto Focus

Switching [AF Mode]

Recording mode:
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.

[Rec] / [Motion Picture] [AF Mode]

Settings: [ ] (Face/Eye Detection) / [ ] (Tracking) / [ ] (49-area-focusing) / [ ] etc. (Custom Multi) / [ ] (1-area-focusing) / [ ] (Pinpoint-focusing) (86 – 90)

In Intelligent Auto Mode and Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, [ The [AF Mode] is fixed to [ ] in the following case:
· When recording using [4K Live Cropping] Auto Focus is fixed to [ ] in the following cases:
· When using the Digital Zoom · [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
[AF Mode] cannot be set in the following cases:
· When recording using [Post Focus] · When [Pull Focus] in [Snap Movie] is set to [ON]

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
Taking pictures with Auto Focus Taking front-on pictures of people (Face/Eye Detection) The camera automatically detects the faces and eyes of subjects. The camera adjusts the focus on the eye that is closer to the camera and the exposure using the face (when [Metering Mode] is set to [ ] (Multi Metering)). · The camera can detect up to 15 faces. The camera can detect only the eye of face to be focused on. · When the camera recognised a face, the AF area and eye used for focusing are displayed.
Eye used for focusing Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway and the
subject is focused, the frame turns green. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected.
Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF area are also focused.

Changing the eye to be in focus
Touch the eye to be used for focusing · If you touch [ ] or press [MENU/SET], the eye focus setting will be
cancelled.
Cannot set to [ ] (Face/Eye Detection) in the following cases:
· [Clear Nightscape], [Cool Night Sky], [Warm Glowing Nightscape], [Artistic Nightscape], [Glittering Illuminations], [Handheld Night Shot], [Appetizing Food], [Cute Dessert] (Scene Guide Mode)
The eye to be in focus cannot be changed when [4K Live Cropping] is set. If conditions prevent the face from being recognised, such as when the movement of the subject is
too rapid, the AF Mode setting switches to [ ] (49-area-focusing).
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Taking pictures with Auto Focus

Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject
With cursor button operations
Align the AF Tracking area with the subject and press the shutter button halfway
AF Tracking area
When the subject is recognised, the AF tracking area turns green. When you release the shutter button, the AF tracking area turns yellow and the subject is automatically kept in focus. · To release AF Tracking Press [MENU/SET]. · Focus range: same as macro recording [ ] (96)

(tracking)

With touch screen operations
Touch the subject Perform these operations with the touch shutter function released. The AF Tracking area turns yellow while the subject is locked. · To release AF Tracking Touch [ ].

If AF Lock fails, a red frame flashes for a while and then turns off. When you set [Metering Mode] to [ ] (Multi Metering), the camera adjusts the exposure using a
locked subject. (171)
Under certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or dark, AF Tracking may
not operate correctly. When AF Tracking does not work, focus will be on [ ] (1 -area-focusing).
This function is not available in the following case:
· When using [Time Lapse Shot] In the following cases, [ ] performs the operation of [ ] (1-area-focusing).
· [Glistening Water], [Glittering Illuminations], [Soft Image of a Flower], [Monochrome] (Scene Guide Mode)
· [Sepia], [Monochrome], [Dynamic Monochrome], [Rough Monochrome], [Silky Monochrome], [Soft Focus], [Star Filter], [Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
· [Monochrome], [L.Monochrome] ([Photo Style])

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Taking pictures with Auto Focus Subject not centred in picture (49-area- focusing) Focuses on the subject in the wide range area (up to 49-areafocusing) on the recording screen.

Setting the shape of an AF area , etc. (Custom Multi) You can set the preferred shape of an AF area by selecting 49 points in the AF area, based on the subject.
[Rec] / [Motion Picture] [AF Mode] 1 Select a Custom Multi icon ([ ], etc.), and press 2 Use to select the setting item
Current AF area shape

([Horizontal Pattern])

Ideal shape for panning, etc.

([Vertical Pattern])

Ideal shape for recording structures, etc.

([Central Pattern])

Ideal shape for focusing around the centre.

/ / (Custom)

You can set a custom registration shape.

3 Press
· The AF area setting screen appears.

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Taking pictures with Auto Focus

4 Select the AF area
Selected AF area

When selecting [ ] / [ ] / [ ] Change the shape of an AF area

Operation

Touch operation
Touch
Pinch out / Pinch in

[DISP.] [Reset]

Press [MENU/SET]

Description
Moves position
Changes the size (3 stages)
Resets the AF area back to the centre. · If you press the button
again, the frame size will be reset to the initial setting.

When selecting [ ] / [ ] / [ ] Change the shape of an AF area

With cursor button operations

Use

to select AF area and press [MENU/SET] to set

(repeat)

· If you press [MENU/SET] again, the setting will be cancelled. · To cancel all the settings, press the [DISP.] button.

With touch screen operations
Touch the parts you want to set as AF areas · If you touch one of the selected AF areas, the selection of the
area will be cancelled. Press [Fn2] button

Registering the set AF area in [ ], [ ] and [ ] (Custom) Press on the screen of step 2
Use to select the registration target icon and press [MENU/SET] The settings adjusted in [ ], [ ] or [ ] will be restored to the default settings when the
camera is turned off.

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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus
Determined position for focus (1-area-focusing) / (Pinpoint-focusing)
(1-area-focusing) Focuses on AF area in centre of picture. (Recommended when focus is difficult to align)
When the subject is not in the centre of the composition in [ ], you can bring the subject into the AF area, fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, move the camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed halfway, and then take the picture. (Only when [AFS/AFF/AFC] in [Rec] menu is set to [AFS].)
(Pinpoint-focusing) Enables more precise focusing on a smaller point than [ ] (1-area-focusing). When you press the shutter button halfway, an enlarged display of the focus position appears.
If [ ] (Pinpoint-focusing) is selected while recording motion pictures or 4K photos, the setting is
changed to [ ] (1-area-focusing).
Cannot set to [ ] (Pinpoint-focusing) in the following case:
· When [AFS/AFF/AFC] in [Rec] menu is set to [AFF] or [AFC] 90

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

Taking pictures with Auto Focus

Changing the position and size of the AF area

Recording mode:
When [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] in Auto Focus Mode is selected, you can change the position and size of the AF area. With [ ], you can set the lock-on position. · Perform these operations with the touch shutter function released. · You can also display the AF area setting screen by touching the recording screen.

[Custom] [AF] [Operation] [Touch Settings] [Touch AF]

· You can use the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu to set the display method for the AF area according to your preference. (181)
When you set [Metering Mode] to [ ] (spot-focusing), the metering target will move along with
the AF area.
The position and size of the AF area cannot be changed in the Digital Zoom range.

When selecting [ ] / [ ] / [ ] [Rec] / [Motion Picture] [AF Mode] Select [ ], [ ] or [ ] and press · The AF area setting screen appears.

To change the AF area

Operation —

Touch operation Touch
Pinch out / Pinch in
—

Description To move the position of the AF area. Enlarges/reduces the AF area in small steps.
Enlarges/reduces the AF area in large steps.

Resets the AF area back to the centre.

[DISP.] [Reset]

· If you press the button again, the frame size will be

reset to the initial setting.

• Not available when [ ] is selected.

Press [MENU/SET]

· AF area with the same function as [ ] is displayed in the touched position, when the [ ] is

selected. Setting of the AF area is cleared when [MENU/SET] is pressed or [ ] is touched.

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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

Taking pictures with Auto Focus

When selecting [ ] You can set the focus position by selecting an AF area group. The AF area, which is configured with 49 points, is divided into groups consisting of 9 points each (6 points or 4 points for the groups located at the edges of the screen).

[Rec] / [Motion Picture] [AF Mode]

Select [ ] and press

Examples of group

· The AF area setting screen appears.

Press

to select an AF area group

Press [MENU/SET]

· Setting of the AF area is cleared when [MENU/SET] is pressed or [ ] is

touched.

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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

Taking pictures with Auto Focus

When selecting [ ] You can enlarge the screen to perform more precise settings of the focus position. · You cannot set the focus position at the edges of the screen.

[Rec] / [Motion Picture] [AF Mode]

Select [ ] and press

Use

to set the focus position and press

[MENU/SET]

· The enlarged screen will appear for setting the focus position.

Move [+] to the focus position

Operation —

Touch operation Touch
Pinch out / Pinch in

Description Moves [+]. Enlarges/reduces the screen in small steps.

—

Enlarges/reduces the screen in large steps.

Switches the enlarged display. (windowed/full screen)

—

[DISP.] [Reset]

Returns to the screen of step .

· The image of a part of the screen can be enlarged or reduced approximately 3 to 6 times. The image of the entire screen can be enlarged or reduced approximately 3 to 10 times.
· It is also possible to record a picture by touching [ ].
Press [MENU/SET]

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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
Taking pictures with Auto Focus
Setting the AF area position with the touch pad
Recording mode: You can move the AF area displayed on the viewfinder by touching the monitor.

[Custom] [Operation] [Touch Settings] [Touch Pad AF] [EXACT]

Moves the AF area of the viewfinder by touching a desired position on the touch pad.

[OFFSET] Moves the AF area of the viewfinder according to the distance you drag the touch pad. [OFF]

—

· Press the shutter button halfway to determine the focus position. If you press the [DISP.] button before determining the focus position, the focus position returns to the centre.
· To cancel the settings for the AF area when the Auto Focus Mode is set to [ ] (Face/ Eye Detection), [ ] (tracking), or [ ] (49-area-focusing), press [MENU/SET].
The Touch Shutter function is disabled when using [Touch Pad AF]. The [Touch Pad AF] does not function in the following cases:
· When recording using [4K Live Cropping] · When [Pull Focus] in [Snap Movie] is set to [ON]

94

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

Taking pictures with Auto Focus

Optimising the focus and brightness for a touched position

Recording mode:

[Custom] [AF+AE] [Operation] [Touch Settings] [Touch AF]

1 Touch the subject you want to optimise the brightness
for

· The AF area setting screen appears. (91)

· The brightness optimisation position is displayed on the centre of

the AF area. The position follows the movement of the AF area.

· [Metering Mode] is set to [ ], which is used exclusively for the

[Touch AE].

Reset

Set

2 Touch [Set] · The AF area with the same function as [ ] is displayed on the touched position. · If you touch [ ] (touch [ ] when [ ] is set), the setting of [AF+AE] is cancelled.

When the background has become too bright, etc., the brightness contrast with the background can be adjusted by compensating the exposure.

When recording with the Touch Shutter, the focus and brightness are optimised for the touched
position before recording takes place.
At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness around the touched
location.
The [AF+AE] does not function in the following cases:
· When using the Digital Zoom · When recording using [4K Live Cropping]

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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording)
Recording mode: This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers.
1 Press [ ] button ( )

2 Press

to select the item and press [MENU/SET] [ ] ([AF Macro])

You can take pictures of a subject as close as 3 cm (0.098 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide.

[ ]

Use this setting to get close to the subject and then further enlarge when

([Macro Zoom]) taking the picture. You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3x

while maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position

(3 cm (0.098 feet)).

· Note that enlarging will decrease picture quality.

· Zoom range will be displayed in blue (digital zoom range).

When recording a subject close to the camera, we recommend taking a picture without using the
flash.
A picture may be out of focus when the subject is out of focus range, even if the focus display is lit. When a nearby subject is to be recorded
· Using a tripod and [Self Timer] (126) is recommended. · The effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance
between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again. · Resolution may be slightly reduced around the edges of the picture. This is not a malfunction.
Cannot set to [Macro Zoom] in the following cases:
· [Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode) · Panorama Shot Mode · When recording with [High Speed Video] · [Impressive Art], [Toy Effect], [Toy Pop], [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode) · When [HDR] is set to [ON] · When [Multi Exp.] is set · When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]

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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

Taking pictures with Manual Focus

Recording mode:
Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or when it is difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus.
1 Press [ ] button ( )

2 Press

to select [MF] and press

[MENU/SET]

3 Turn the control ring to adjust focus Turning the control ring to the right: Focusing on a nearby subject Turning the control ring to the left: Focusing on a distant subject
MF Assist (Enlarged screen) MF Guide (190) Peaking
· Colour is added to the portions of the image that are in focus. (Peaking) (187)
· The screen changes to the assist screen and an enlarged display appears. (MF Assist) You can move the enlarged part by dragging the screen.
· You can also enlarge the display by pinching out or touching the screen twice.

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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

Taking pictures with Manual Focus

Operation —

Touch operation

Description

Drag

Moves the enlarged area.

Pinch out / Pinch in

Enlarges/reduces the screen in small steps.

—

Enlarges/reduces the screen in large steps.

Switches the enlarged display. (windowed/full screen)*2

—

*1

[DISP.] [Reset]

Resets the area to be enlarged back to the centre.

1 Cannot be set when using Intelligent Auto Mode. 2 The image of a part of the screen can be enlarged or reduced approximately 3 to 6 times.
The image of the entire screen can be enlarged or reduced approximately 3 to 10 times.

4 Press the shutter button halfway · The recording screen will be displayed. · The same operation can be performed by pressing [MENU/SET].

When [Focus Switching for Vert / Hor] in the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu is set, you
can set a position of the enlarged area of MF Assist for each direction of the camera.

Quickly adjusting the focus using Auto Focus
In Manual Focus, the focus can be set on the subject through Auto Focus.
1 Touch [ ] · Auto Focus is activated at the centre of the frame. · Auto Focus also works with the following operations.
­ Pressing the [AF/AE LOCK] button to which [AF-ON] is assigned (99)
­ Pressing the function button to which [AF-ON] is assigned (47)
­ Dragging the monitor and releasing your finger at the position you want to focus on
· This function cannot be used when [4K Live Cropping] is set.

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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure
(AF/AE Lock)
Recording mode: You can use the AF/AE Lock function to fix the focus and exposure in advance and change the composition of the picture when recording. This function is convenient when you want to focus on the edge of the screen or when your subject is back-lit.
1 Point the camera at the subject
2 Lock the focus and/or exposure while you press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] button · When you release [AF/AE LOCK] button, the focus and/or exposure lock is cancelled.
3 While you press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] button, move the camera to compose the picture you want to take and fully press the shutter button

Setting the function of [AF/AE LOCK] [Custom] [Focus / Release Shutter] [AF/AE Lock] [AE LOCK] [AF LOCK] [AF/AE LOCK] [AF-ON]

Locks exposure only. · [AEL] is displayed when the correct exposure is achieved.
Locks focus only. · [AFL] is displayed when the subject comes into focus.
Locks focus and exposure. · [AFL] and [AEL] are displayed when the subject is in focus and the correct
exposure is achieved.
Auto Focus is activated.

AE Lock is disabled in Manual Exposure Mode. AF Lock is disabled during Manual Focus. Programme Shift can be set even when AE is locked.

99

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation
Recording mode: Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark or too bright.
1 Press [ ] button ( )

2 Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure
Exposure Compensation
· You can change the setting content on the exposure compensation screen from [Exposure Comp. Disp. Setting] in the [Custom] menu. (182)

Under-exposed

Optimum exposure

Over-exposed

Adjust the exposure to the [+] direction

Adjust the exposure to the [-] direction

3 Press [MENU/SET] to set · You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.

In Manual Exposure Mode, you can correct the exposure only when the ISO sensitivity is
set to [AUTO]. (You can select Exposure Compensation when the Quick menu is displayed by pressing the [Q.MENU/ ] button.)
You can set the exposure compensation value in the range between ­5 EV and +5 EV.
Settings can be made within a range of ­3 EV to +3 EV while recording motion pictures, recording 4K photos, or recording in [Post Focus].
Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases. When the Exposure Compensation value is out of the ­3 EV to +3 EV range, the brightness of
the recording screen will no longer change. It is recommended to record by checking the actual brightness of the recorded image in the Auto Review or playback screen.
The set Exposure Compensation value is stored even if the camera is turned off. (When [Exposure
Comp. Reset] is set to [OFF])

100

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

Setting the ISO Sensitivity

Recording mode:
Set ISO sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting).
[Rec] [Sensitivity] 1 Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the rear dial 125 20 ISO sensitivity

AUTO

ISO sensitivity is automatically set in a range up to 3200 (with the flash on: 4000)*1 depending on the brightness of a subject.

(Intelligent ISO)
[L.80]2 / [L.100]2 / from [125] to [12800] / [H.25600]*2

ISO sensitivity is automatically set in a range up to 3200 (with the flash on: 4000)*1 depending on the movement and brightness of a subject. · The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed
halfway. It is continuously changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully.
ISO sensitivity is fixed at the selected setting.

1 When [ISO Auto Upper Limit (Photo)] is set to [AUTO]. 2 Only when [Extended ISO] is [ON].

2 Press [MENU/SET] to set · You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.

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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

Setting the ISO Sensitivity

Setting guide

ISO sensitivity Location (recommended) Shutter speed Interference Subject blur

[125] Bright (outdoors) Slow Low High [12800] Dark
Fast High Low

For details on the available flash range used when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], refer to

(145).
Cannot select [

] in the following cases:

· Shutter-Priority AE Mode

· Manual Exposure Mode
When [Multi Exp.] is set, the maximum setting is [3200]. ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] (for motion pictures) while a motion picture is being recorded. You

can use the following ISO sensitivity settings when recording in Creative Video Mode ([Motion

Picture] menu [Sensitivity]), when recording 4K photos, or when recording using [Post Focus].

· [AUTO], [125] to [6400] ([L.80] to [6400] when [Extended ISO] is set to [ON])

102

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
Adjusting the White Balance
Recording mode: This item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
1 Press [ ] button ( )

2 Rotate the rear dial to select the White Balance

[AWB]/ [AWBc] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]*
[ ]/[ ]/ [ ]/[ ] [ ]

Automatic adjustment in accordance with the light source. · Under a light source (such as an incandescent light) that produces reddish
pictures: ­ [AWB] gives higher priority to what is seen by the eye and retains the
reddish hue. ­ [AWBc] gives higher priority to the original colours of the subject and
reduces the reddish hue. When the picture is taken under a bright ambient light, the colours of the pictures are sometimes adjusted to similar colours as those of the [AWB] setting. · Adjust the colours of the pictures to similar colours when [AWB] or [AWBc] is set under a light source that does not produce reddish pictures.

Adjust to the colour under a clear sky.

Adjust to the colour under a cloudy sky.

Adjust to the colour in the shade.

Adjust to the colour under incandescent lights.

Adjust to the colour that is optimal for taking pictures using the flash.

Use the White Balance value that was set manually.
Press Point the camera at a white object such as a piece of paper, ensuring that it is inside the frame at the centre of the screen, and press the shutter button · This will set the White Balance and return you to the recording screen. · It may not be possible to set the correct White Balance if subjects are too
bright or too dark.

You can set the White Balance using colour temperature.

Press

Use

to select the colour temperature value and

press [MENU/SET]

· You can set the colour temperature from [2500K] to

[10000K].

• The [AWB] setting is applied while recording motion pictures, recording 4K photos, or recording in [Post Focus].

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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
Adjusting the White Balance
3 Press [MENU/SET] to set · You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.

Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixtures, etc., the optimal White Balance will vary depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB], [AWBc], [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ].
The White Balance may not operate correctly if you take pictures using a flash and the subject is
recorded outside of the effective flash range.
In Scene Guide Mode, settings suitable for each scene are made. In Scene Guide Mode, changing the scene or recording mode will return White Balance settings
(including the White Balance fine adjustment setting) back to [AWB].

Auto White Balance
When [AWB] (Automatic White Balance) is set, the colouring is adjusted in accordance with the light source. However, if the scene is too bright or too dark or if other extreme conditions apply, the pictures may appear reddish or bluish. The White Balance may not operate correctly if there is a multiple number of light sources. In that case, set the [White Balance] to settings other than [AWB] or [AWBc] to adjust the colouring.

: [AWB] operational range

10000K 9000K 8000K

Blue sky

7000K
6000K 5000K 4000K

Cloudy sky (rain) Shade
Sunlight White fluorescent lighting

3000K 2000K

Incandescent lighting Sunset/sunrise

Candlelight

K=Kelvin Colour Temperature

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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

Adjusting the White Balance

Performing White Balance fine adjustments

White Balance settings can be individually fine-tuned if colours still do not appear as anticipated.

1 In step 2 of “Adjusting the White Balance” (103),
select the White Balance and press

2 Use

to perform White Balance fine

adjustments

: A (amber: orangish colours)

: B (blue: bluish colours)

: G (green: greenish colours)

: M (magenta: reddish colours)

· You can also make fine adjustments by touching the White Balance graph.

· Pressing [DISP.] button resets the position back to the centre.

3 Press [MENU/SET] to finalise the setting
· Press the shutter button halfway to return to the recording screen.

When you perform fine adjustments of the White Balance toward the A (amber) or B (blue) side,
the colour of the White Balance icon displayed on the screen will change to the fine-tuned colour.
When you perform fine adjustments of the White Balance toward the G (green) or M (magenta)
side, [+] (green) or [-] (magenta) will be displayed in the White Balance icon on the screen.

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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
Adjusting the White Balance Bracket recording using White Balance Bracket settings are performed based on the fine adjustment values for White Balance, and three pictures with different colouring are automatically recorded when the shutter button is pressed once.
1 Perform fine adjustments of the White Balance in
step 2 of “Performing White Balance fine adjustments”
(105) and rotate the rear dial to perform the Bracket setting · You can also set the bracket by touching [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ].
BKT
2 Press [MENU/SET] to finalise the setting
· Press the shutter button halfway to return to the recording screen.
You can also set the White Balance Bracket in [Bracket] in the [Rec] menu. (127) This function is not available in the following cases:
· Panorama Shot Mode · [Glistening Water], [Glittering Illuminations], [Handheld Night Shot], [Soft Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode) · When using [Burst] · When recording 4K photos · When recording using [Post Focus] · When taking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded · When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] · When [Multi Exp.] is set · When using [Time Lapse Shot] · When [Auto Shooting] of [Stop Motion Animation] is set to [ON] 106

4K Photo and Drive Settings
Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save
Recording with the 4K Photo function
Recording mode: You can take burst pictures of approximately 8 million pixels with a burst rate of 30 fps. You can select and save a frame from the burst file. · To record pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card.
1 Press [ ] button
· The same operation can be performed by pressing the [ ] button ( ), using to select a 4K photo icon, and pressing .

2 Press

to select the recording method

and press [MENU/SET]

· The recording method can also be set using [4K PHOTO] in the [Rec] menu.

[4K Burst]

For capturing the best shot of a fast-moving subject (e.g., sports, aeroplanes, trains) Audio recording: None

[4K Burst(S/S)] “S/S” is an abbreviation of “Start/Stop”.

For capturing unpredictable photo opportunities (e.g., plants, animals, children) Audio recording: Available*

[4K Pre-Burst]

For recording as needed whenever a photo opportunity arises (e.g. the moment when a ball is thrown) Audio recording: None

• Audio is not played back when you perform playback with the camera.

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4K Photo and Drive Settings

Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save

3 Recording with the 4K Photo function

[4K Burst]

Press the shutter button halfway Press and hold the shutter button fully for as long as you want to perform recording · Recording will start approximately 0.5 seconds after you p

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