Panasonic DC-G100D Digital Camera Owner’s Manual
- June 1, 2024
- Panasonic
Table of Contents
Panasonic DC-G100D Digital Camera
Product Information
Specifications:
- Model: DC-G100D
- Manufacturer: Panasonic
- Online Registration: http://shop.panasonic.com/support/register
Product Usage Instructions
Finding the Information You Need
To find the information you need, refer to the following sections in the user manual:
- Contents
- Contents by Function
- Names of Parts
- Menu Guide
- Index
About Operating Instructions
Symbols Used in This Document:
Black icons indicate conditions in which certain features can be used, while gray icons indicate conditions in which they cannot be used.
FAQs
- Q: Where can I find the serial number of the camera?
- A: The serial number is located on the tag under the camera.
- Q: Can I use pre-recorded tapes or discs with this camera?
- A: Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording pre-recorded material may infringe copyright laws.
- Q: How do I register my product online?
- A: Visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support/register to register your product online.
Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DC-G100D
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support/register
(U.S. customers only)
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Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your
Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the
illustrations in this Owner’s Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or
other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private
use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use,
recording of certain material may be restricted.
Finding the Information You Need
You can find the information you need by looking at the following pages in this document.
Contents Contents by Function Names of Parts Menu Guide Index
6 16 26 307 488
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About Operating Instructions
Symbols Used in This Document
Black icons show conditions in which these can be used, and gray icons show conditions in which these cannot be used.
Example:
/
Recording mode
Pictures · Videos
Operating symbols
Front dial Cursor button up/down/left/right [MENU/SET] button Control dial
· Other symbols, such as icons shown on the camera screen, are also used in
explanations.
· This document describes the procedure for selecting menu items as follows:
Example) Set [Quality] of the [Rec] menu to [ ].
[ ] [Quality] Select [ ]
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About Operating Instructions Notification classification symbols
To confirm prior to using the function Hints for better use of the camera and
tips for recording Notifications and supplementary items regarding
specifications Related information and page number · The images and drawings
of this document are an illustration to explain the functions. · Description
in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens
(H-FS12032).
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Chapters
1. Introduction 2. Getting Started 3. Basic Operations 4. Recording Mode 5.
Image Recording 6. Focus/Zoom 7. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer 8. Brightness
(Exposure)/Coloring/
Picture effect 9. Flash 10. Recording Videos 11. Playing Back and Editing of
Images 12. Camera Customization 13. Menu Guide 14. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 15.
Connecting to Other Devices 16. Materials
Contents by Function
Power Source Charging
Charging error
Battery indication
Power save function
Number of pictures that can be taken, available recording time
31 34 35 37 472
Card Cards that can be used [Format] Folder structure [Folder / File Settings] [No.Reset] Entering characters Number of pictures, length of recording time
24 40 430 121 123 372 475
Lens Attaching
41
Tripod Grip Attaching, usage
70
Basic Settings [Language] [Clock Set] [World Time] [Beep] [Reset]
360 45 354 356 67
Viewfinder Diopter adjustment Eye sensor [Eye Sensor AF]
55 56 332
Display Recording screen Playback screen Monitor/Viewfinder
Monitor recording information screen Switching display Monitor/viewfinder
adjustment Monitor/viewfinder luminance Display speed Level gauge Grid lines
[Histogram] [Highlight]
440 445 29 440 63 444 58 358
358
357 59 343 343 344
AF/MF Focus mode [Continuous AF] Selecting the AF mode Face/eye detection
Movement tracking [AF-ON] Setting the AF sensitivity
AF/AE Lock Touch AF
[Touch Pad AF] [AF Assist Lamp] [MF] [MF Guide] [MF Assist] [Peaking]
124 259 129 131 133 211 128 327 210 68 142 144 333 146 345 336 342
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Contents by Function
Image Stabilizer [Stabilizer] [E-Stabilization (Video)]
204 205
Drive
Drive mode
157
[Burst]
158
[4K PHOTO]
162
[Post Focus]
176
[Self Timer]
184
[Time Lapse Shot]
187
Recording with Stop Motion 190 Animation
Image Quality
[Picture Size]
118
[Quality]
119
RAW
119
JPEG
119
[Aspect Ratio]
117
[White Balance]
215
[Photo Style]
221
[Filter Settings]
224
[Color Space]
315
[Highlight Shadow]
316
[i.Dynamic]
317
[i.Resolution]
317
[Long Shtr NR]
320
[Shading Comp.]
320
[Diffraction Compensation] 321 [HDR]
323
Taking Pictures Self Shot Mode Recording mode Quick menu Zoom Extended Tele Conversion ([Rec]) Bracket recording Time recording Live View Composite Recording [Multi Exp.] [Shutter Type] [Silent Mode] Screen display
83 52 61 151 152
195 100 101
325 202 201 440
Exposure [Exposure Comp.] Program Shift Preview mode [Metering Mode] AE Lock [One Push AE] [Touch AE] ISO Sensitivity [Extended ISO]
208 92 104 207 210 294 69 212 331
Flash [Flash Mode] [Flash Adjust.] [Flash Synchro] [Wireless Flash Setup] External flash
227 231 232 234 435
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Contents by Function
Video Recording Video recording
Taking pictures while a video is being recorded [Vertical Position Info
(Video)] [Ex. Tele Conv.] ([Motion Picture]) Creative Video mode
[4K Live Cropping] Slow & Quick Mode
[Snap Movie] Log recording (V-Log L)
238 242
350
154
244 247 250 255 269
Display (Video) [Zebra Pattern] [Frame Marker]
267 268
Image Quality (Video) [Rec Quality] [Flkr Decrease]
239 329
Exposure (Video) Exposure settings [S&Q Exposure Mode] [Luminance Level]
244 253 261
Audio [Sound Rec Level Disp.] [Sound Rec Level Adj.] Mute Wind noise reduction Built-in microphone setting ([Self Shot]) [Built-in Mic] [Built-in Mic Indicator] External microphone [Wind Cut]
263 263 263 264 86
265 266 436 438
Playback [Auto Review] Playing back pictures Playing back videos Thumbnail display Calendar display Enlarged display Group images Saving 4K photos Viewing on a TV Deleting Screen display [Slide Show]
340 270 272 276 277 275 278 168 425 279 445 363
Editing of Images Focus Stacking [Light Composition] [Sequence Composition] [Clear Retouch] [RAW Processing] [Protect] [Cropping] [Rating] [Resize] [Rotate] [Video Divide]
181 280 282 284 286 364 369 364 368 369 290
Customization [Custom] menu Function button Custom recording mode My Menu Quick menu Dial operation
331 292 303 305 299 297
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Connecting with Other Devices
Sending images (PC)
429
Viewing on a TV
425
HDMI output
424 428
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Bluetooth connection Wi-Fi connection
[Wi-Fi Setup] Smartphone app “LUMIX Sync” [Remote shooting] Location
information Sending images ([Smartphone]) Sending images ([PC]) Sending images
([AV device])
377 382 415 423 375
389 397 393 406 409 413
Software “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” “SILKYPIX”
432 433
Maintenance [Pixel Refresh]
361
Contents by Function
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Introduction
Before Use
Firmware of Your Camera/Lens
Firmware updates may be provided in order to improve camera capabilities or to
add functionality. For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware
of the camera/lens to the latest version. · For the latest information on the
firmware or to download/update the
firmware, visit the following support site:
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (English only) · To check the
firmware version of the camera/lens, attach the lens to the camera and select
[Version Disp.] in the [Setup] menu.
Handling of the Camera
When using the camera, be careful not to drop it, bump it, or apply undue
force. These may cause malfunction or damage to the camera and lens.
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. If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets
adhere to the monitor, wipe them off with a dry soft cloth. Touch operations
may be incorrectly recognized.
Do not place a hand inside the camera mount. This may cause a failure or
damage because the sensor is a precision device.
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1. Introduction
Condensation (When the Lens, the Viewfinder or Monitor
is Fogged Up)
· Condensation occurs when there are temperature or humidity differences. Take
care as this may lead to soiling, mold, and malfunctions in the lens,
viewfinder, and monitor.
· If condensation occurs, turn off the camera and leave it for approx. 2
hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera
becomes close to the ambient temperature.
Be Sure to Perform Trial Recording in Advance
Perform trial recording in advance of an important event (wedding, etc.) to
check that recording can be performed normally.
No Compensation Regarding Recording
Please note that compensation cannot be provided in the event that recording
could not be performed due to a problem with the camera or a card.
Be Careful with Regard to Copyrights
Under copyright law, you may not use the images and audio you have recorded
for other than personal enjoyment without the permission of the copyright
holder. Be careful because there are cases where restrictions apply to
recording even for the purpose of personal enjoyment.
Also Read “Cautions for Use” (462)
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1. Introduction
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 “Owner’s
Manual
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Lenses That Can Be Used
This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four ThirdsTM
System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount).
1. Introduction
About the lens and functions
Depending on the lens used, certain functions, such as Auto Focus, Image
Stabilizer, and zoom functions, may be disabled or operate differently. ·
Refer to catalogs/websites for information regarding supported lenses.
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/index.html (English only)
· The focal length noted on the Micro Four Thirds lens is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm film camera. (It will be equivalent to 100 mm lens when a 50 mm lens is used.)
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1. Introduction
Memory Cards That Can Be Used
You can use the following memory cards with this camera. · SD memory card,
SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card are referred to by
the generic name of card in this document.
SD memory card/ SDHC memory card/ SDXC memory card (Maximum 512 GB)
The camera supports SDHC/SDXC memory cards compliant with UHS Speed Class 3 of the UHS-I standard.
When using the following functions, use cards that have the correct SD Speed
Class, UHS Speed Class and Video Speed Class. · Speed classes are standards to
guarantee the minimum speed necessary for
continuous writing.
Function [Rec Quality]
Speed Class
Example of indication
Video recording
[4K PHOTO]/ [Post Focus] [FHD]/[HD] [4K] —
Class 4 or higher
UHS Speed Class 3 Video Speed Class 30 or higher
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· You can prevent the writing and deleting of data by setting the write-
protect switch on the card to “LOCK”.
· The data stored on a card may be damaged due to electromagnetic waves,
static electricity or a failure of the camera or card. We recommend backing up
important data.
· Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
1. Introduction
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1. Introduction
Names of Parts
Camera
1 2 345
11 12 13 14 1
10 9 8 7 6
15
1 Shoulder strap eyelet (30)
[ ] (Exposure compensation) 2 button (208)/
Fn button (Fn1) (292)
Charging lamp (34)/
3 WIRELESS connection lamp (356, 373)
4 Camera on/off switch (45)
5 Mode dial (52)
Stereo microphone (263)
6
· Do not block the microphone with a finger. Audio will be
difficult to record.
7 Front dial (53)
8 Shutter button (50)
9 Video rec. button (51, 238)
10
[ ] (Recording distance reference mark) (150)
11 Flash (48, 226)
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16 23 22 21 20 19 18 17
Hot shoe (hot shoe cover) (435)
12
· Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of children to prevent
swallowing.
13
[LVF] button (56) Fn button (Fn3) (292) [ ] ([Send Image (Smartphone)]) 14
button (408)/
Fn button (Fn4) (292)
15 [MIC] socket (436)
16 Speaker (356)
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Self-timer light (184)/ AF assist light (333)
18 Lens release button (42)
19 Lens lock pin
20 Mount
21 Sensor
22 Contact points 23 Lens fitting mark (41)
1. Introduction
24 25 26 27
31
28
32
29
30
33
34
35
40
39 38 37 36
24 Diopter adjustment dial (55)
25 Eye cup (464)
26 Viewfinder (56, 440)
27 Eye sensor (56)
Cursor buttons (54)
[ ] (ISO sensitivity) ( )
28 (212) [ ] (White balance) (
) (215)
[
] (Drive mode) ( ) (157)
[ ] (AF Mode) ( ) (126)
29 [MENU/SET] button (54, 65)
[ ] (Delete) button (279)/
30
[Q.MENU] button (61)/ [ ] (Cancel) button (66)/
Fn button (Fn2) (292)
31 [ ] (Playback) button (270)
32 Control dial (53)
33 [DISP.] button (58)
34 [HDMI] socket (424)
35 [USB/CHARGE] socket (33, 424)
36 Card/Battery door (31, 39)
37 Release lever (31, 39)
DC Coupler cover (439)
· When using an AC adaptor,
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ensure that the Panasonic DC Coupler (DMW-DCC11: optional)
and AC Adaptor (DMW-AC10:
optional) are used.
Tripod mount (70, 469)
· If you attempt to attach a tripod
39 with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more, you may not
be able to securely fix it in place
or it may damage the camera.
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Monitor (29, 440)/ Touch screen (54)
· Use [Fn5] to [Fn9] (Touch Icons) (296)
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1. Introduction
Lens
H-FS12032
1234
56
1 Lens surface 2 Tele 3 Zoom ring (151) 4 Wide 5 Contact point 6 Lens fitting mark (41)
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1. Introduction
Tripod grip
1 Camera screw
1
2 Camera stand
2
3 Fastening knob
4 Hand strap eyelet
34
5 Video rec. button 6 Shutter button
9
5
7 Sleep button
6
8 Grip
7
9 Connection cable
8
· For information on how to attach the camera and operate the tripod grip, refer to page 70.
Monitor Displays
At the time of purchase, the monitor displays the following icons. · For
information about the icons other than those described here, refer to page
440.
60p
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2. Getting Started
Attaching a Shoulder Strap
Attach a shoulder strap to the camera with the following procedure to prevent it from dropping.
1
2
3
4
· Pull the shoulder strap and check that it will not come out. · Attach the
opposite end of the shoulder strap with the same procedure. · Use the shoulder
strap around your shoulder.
Do not wrap the strap around your neck. It may result in injury or accident.
· Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it. It may
result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.
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Charging the Battery
Getting Started
Insert the battery in the camera and charge it. · The battery that can be used
with the camera is DMW-BLG10. (As of
December 2023)
· The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery
before use.
· Check that this unit is turned off.
Battery Insertion
· Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLG10). · If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
1
2
3
4
Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation. Check that the
lever is holding the battery in place.
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2. Getting Started
Removing the Battery
Push the lever in the direction of the arrow.
· Remove the battery after use. (The battery will drain if left inserted in
the camera for a long period of time.)
· 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.)
· The battery becomes warm after use, during charging, and immediately after
charging. The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
· Be careful when removing the battery as the battery will jump out.
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2. Getting Started
Charging battery
Charging time
Approx. 180 min.
· Using the camera body and the supplied AC adaptor. · The indicated charging
time is for when the battery has been discharged
completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been
used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery
that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal.
· Use the products supplied with the camera for charging.
1 Set the camera on/off switch to [OFF].
· The camera cannot be charged when it is turned on.
2 Insert the battery into the camera. 3 Connect the camera [USB/CHARGE] socket
and the AC
adaptor using the USB connection cable.
· Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto
the plug. (Inserting these at an angle may cause deformation or malfunction)
4 Insert the AC adaptor into the electrical outlet. · The charging lamp blinks
red and charging begins. (34)
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2. Getting Started
Charging lamp indications
Charging lamp (Red) On: Charging in progress Off: Charging complete Flashing:
Charging error
· You can also charge the battery by connecting a USB device (PC, etc.) and
the camera with the USB connection cable. In that case, charging may take a
while.
· Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. This may
cause malfunction.
· Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. This may cause
malfunction.
· After charging, disconnect the connection to the power source. · When the
charging lamp is blinking, the battery is not charging properly.
The temperature of the battery or surroundings is either too high or too
low. Try charging at an ambient temperature between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and
86 °F).
The terminals of the battery are dirty. Remove the battery and wipe off the
dirt with a dry cloth.
· Even when the camera on/off switch is set to [OFF] thus turning the camera
off, it consumes power. When the camera will not be used for a long time,
remove the power plug from the electrical outlet in order to save power.
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2. Getting Started
Notifications Regarding Charging
Power Indications
75% or higher 74% to 50% 49% to 25% 24% or below Low battery Blinking in ·
Charge or replace the battery. red · The battery level indicated on the screen
is approximate.
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2. Getting Started
· To ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a genuine
Panasonic battery pack is used. There is a possibility that other
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.
· Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the
power plug.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or
the resulting heat generated.
· Do not use the AC adaptor or USB connection cables on other devices.
This may cause a malfunction.
· Do not use USB extension cables or USB conversion adaptors.
· The battery can be charged even when it still has some charge left, but it is
not recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the
battery is fully charged.
(Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
· If there is a power outage or other problem with the electrical outlet, then
charging may not complete successfully.
Reconnect the power plug.
· Do not connect to keyboard or printer USB ports, or to USB hubs.
· If the connected PC enters sleep status, then charging may stop.
· If the battery indication does not go to [
] even when charging is
complete, the battery may be deteriorating.
Try not to use that battery.
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2. Getting Started
[Economy]
This is a function to automatically turn the camera to sleep (power save)
status or turn off the viewfinder/monitor if no operation is performed for a
set time. Reduces battery consumption.
[ ] Select [Economy] [Sleep Mode] Sets the amount of time until the camera is
put to sleep.
[Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi)]
Sets the camera to sleep 15 minutes after being disconnected from Wi-Fi.
[Auto LVF/Monitor Off]
Sets the amount of time it takes for the viewfinder/monitor to turn off. (The camera is not turned off.)
Puts the camera to sleep when the recording screen is being displayed on the monitor when automatic viewfinder/ monitor switching is active.
[Time]
Sets the amount of time until the camera is put to sleep.
[Power Save LVF Shooting] [Display]
Sets the screen where the camera is put to sleep. [Only Monitor Info.]: Puts the camera to sleep only when the control panel (58) is displayed. [All Live View]: Puts the camera to sleep from any screen during recording standby.
· To recover from [Sleep Mode], [Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi)], or [Power Save LVF
Shooting], perform one of the following operations: Press the shutter button
halfway. Set the camera on/off switch to [OFF] and then [ON] again.
· To recover from [Auto LVF/Monitor Off], press any button.
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2. Getting Started · [Economy] is not available in the following cases:
While connected to a PC During video recording/video playback When
recording with [4K Pre-Burst] During a [Time Lapse Shot] When recording
with [Stop Motion Animation] (when [Auto Shooting] is set) When recording
with [Live View Composite] When recording with [Multi Exp.] During a
[Slide Show] During HDMI output for recording
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Inserting Cards (Optional)
· Make sure that the camera is turned off.
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2
2. Getting Started
3
Do not touch the card connection contacts.
Card Access Indications
The access indication displays red while the card is being accessed.
Removing a Card
Push the card until it clicks and then pull the card out straight.
Press
Pull out
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2. Getting Started
· 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.)
· The card may be warm just after the camera has been used. Be careful when
removing.
· Do not perform the following operations during access. The camera may
operate incorrectly or the card and recorded images may be damaged. Turn off
the camera. Remove the battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor
(optional) or DC coupler (optional). Subject the camera to vibration,
impacts, or static electricity.
Formatting Cards (Initialization)
Format the cards with the camera before use.
· When a card is formatted, all of the data stored in the card is erased and
cannot be restored. Save a backup of necessary data before formatting the
card.
[ ] Select [Format] · Do not turn off the camera or perform another operation
during formatting. · Take care not to turn off the camera while formatting is
in progress. · If the card has been formatted with a PC or other device,
format it again with
the camera.
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Attaching a Lens
2. Getting Started
· Make sure that the camera is turned off. · Change the lens in a location
where there is not a lot of dirt and dust. If dirt
or dust gets on the lens, refer to page 463. · Change the lens while the lens
cap is attached. · When attaching or detaching the interchangeable lens
(H-FS12032), retract
the lens barrel.
Align the lens fitting marks on the lens and camera and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow. Attach the lens by rotating it until it clicks.
1
2
· Insert the lens straight in. Inserting this at an angle to attach it may damage the camera lens mount.
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2. Getting Started
Removing a Lens
Set the camera on/off switch to [OFF]. While pressing the lens release button
, rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it stops and then remove
it.
· After removing the lens, be sure to attach the body cap and the lens rear
cap.
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2. Getting Started
Extending/retracting the lens <when the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is
attached>
How to Extend the Lens
Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow from position (the lens is
retracted) to position <12 mm to 32 mm> to extend the lens. · When the lens
barrel is retracted, images
cannot be recorded. The lens is retracted
How to Retract the Lens
Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow from position <12 mm to 32 mm>
to position to retract the lens. · The zoom ring will seem to click into the
12 mm position, but continue to rotate the lens until it reaches position . ·
When you are not recording images, we recommend that you retract the lens. The
lens is extended
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2. Getting Started
Adjusting the Monitor Direction and Angle
At the time of purchase, the monitor is stowed in the camera body. Turn the
monitor surface out before use.
180°
180°
Free angle shooting
You can rotate 180° towards the lens and 90° downwards.
Taking pictures at a low angle
Taking pictures at a high angle
Taking pictures of yourself
If you rotate the monitor as shown in the figure, the camera will switch to
Self Shot Mode. (83)
· The angles of adjustment are only guides. · Do not apply an excessive force
to the monitor. This may cause damage or
malfunction. · When not using the camera, close the monitor with the monitor
surface
facing in.
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2. Getting Started
Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time)
When you turn the camera on for the first time, a screen to set the clock and
home area appears. Be sure to set these settings before use to ensure images
are recorded with the correct date and time information.
1 Set the camera on/off switch to [ON]. If the language select screen is not
displayed, proceed to Step 4.
2 When [Please set the language] appears, press .
3 Set the language.
Press
to select the language and then press .
4 When [Please set the clock] appears, press .
5 Set the clock.
: Select an item (year, month,
day, hour or minute).
: Select a value.
To set the display order and time
display format .
Press
to select the time zone
[Style] and then press , the
screen for setting the display order
and time display format appears.
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2. Getting Started
6 Confirm your selection. Press .
7 When [The clock setting has been completed.] appears, press .
8 When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press .
9 Set the home area.
Press
to select your home area
and press .
· If you are using Daylight Savings [ ], press . (The time will move forward
by 1 hour.) To return to the normal time, press again.
Time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
When an interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used and the lens
barrel is retracted, recording is not possible (a message will be displayed).
Rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens. (43)
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2. Getting Started · If the camera is used without setting the clock, it will
be set to 0:00, January
1st, 2020. · Clock settings are maintained for approx. 3 months using the
built-in clock
battery even without the battery. (Leave the fully-charged battery in the
camera for approx. 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.) · [Clock Set] can
be changed from the menu: [ ] [Clock Set] 47
Basic Operations
Basic Recording Operations
How to Hold the Camera
To minimize camera shake, hold the camera so that it will not move during
recording. Hold the camera with both hands, keep your arms still at your side,
and stand with your feet shoulder width apart.
Hold the camera firmly by wrapping your right hand around the camera
grip.
Support the lens from below with your left hand.
· Do not block the flash, AF Assist Lamp, microphone, or speaker with your
fingers or other objects.
Microphone AF Assist Lamp Speaker
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3. Basic Operations
Vertical Orientation Detection Function
This function detects when pictures were recorded with the camera held
vertically orientated. With the default settings, pictures are automatically
played back vertically oriented. (370)
· When the camera is tilted significantly up or down, the vertical orientation
detection function may not work correctly.
· You can set whether or not to record the camera’s vertical orientation
information during video recording: [ ] [ ] [Vertical Position Info (Video)]
(350)
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3. Basic Operations
Taking Pictures
1 Adjust the focus. Press the shutter button halfway (press it gently).
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.)
Once the subject is in focus, the
focus indication lights. (When the subject is not in focus, the indication
blinks.)
2 Start recording. Press the shutter button fully (press it further).
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3. Basic Operations · Recorded pictures can be displayed automatically by
setting [Auto Review] of the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display]) menu. You can also
change the picture display duration to your preferred setting. (340) · With
the default settings, you cannot take a picture until the subject is brought
into focus. If you set [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] ([Focus /
Release Shutter]) menu to [BALANCE] or [RELEASE], you will be able to take a
picture even when the subject is not in focus. (334)
Recording Videos
1 Start recording. Press the video rec. button. · Release the video rec.
button right after you press it.
2 Stop recording. Press the video rec. button again.
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3. Basic Operations
Selecting the Recording Mode Rotate the mode dial.
Intelligent Auto mode (74) Intelligent Auto Plus mode (77) Program AE mode
(91) Aperture-Priority AE mode (93) Shutter-Priority AE mode (96) Manual
Exposure mode (98) Creative Video mode (244) Slow & Quick mode (250) Custom
mode (303) Scene Guide mode (105) Creative Control mode (110)
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Camera Setting Operations
3. Basic Operations
When changing the camera settings, operate the camera using the following operation parts.
Front dial (53) Control dial (53) Cursor buttons (54) [MENU/SET] button (54) Touch screen (54)
Front Dial ( )/Control Dial ( )
Rotate: Selects an item or numeric value.
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3. Basic Operations
Cursor Buttons (
)
Press:
Selects an item or numeric value.
[MENU/SET] Button ( )
Press: Confirms a setting.
Touch Screen
Operations can be performed by touching the icons, slide bars, menus, and
other items displayed on the screen.
Touch Operation of touching and then lifting your finger from the touch
screen.
Drag Operation of moving a finger while it touches the touch screen.
Pinch (widen/narrow) Operations of widening the distance between two fingers
(pinch out) and narrowing the distance between two fingers (pinch in) while
they are touching the touch screen.
· If you will use a commercially available monitor protection sheet, observe
the precautions for the sheet. (Visibility and operability may be impaired
depending on the type of monitor protection sheet.)
· Touch operations can be disabled: [ ] [ ] [Touch Settings] (339)
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Display Settings
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter
Rotate the diopter adjustment dial while looking through the viewfinder.
· Adjust until you can clearly see the text on the viewfinder.
3. Basic Operations
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3. Basic Operations
Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder
With the default settings, automatic viewfinder/monitor switching is set. When
you look through the viewfinder, the eye sensor works and the camera switches
from monitor display to viewfinder display. You can switch to viewfinder
display or monitor display with [LVF] .
Press [LVF].
Automatic viewfinder/ monitor switching
Viewfinder display
Monitor display
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3. Basic Operations · 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. · In Self Shot Mode, the display automatically switches to monitor
display, and the [LVF] and eye sensor are disabled. · The eye sensor may not
work correctly due to the shape of eyeglasses, the way the camera is held, or
bright light shining around the eyepiece. · During video playback or slide
show, automatic viewfinder/monitor switching does not work. · To focus when
looking through the viewfinder: [ ] [ ] [Eye Sensor AF] (332) · The
sensitivity of the eye sensor can be changed: [ ] [Eye Sensor] (358)
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3. Basic Operations
Switching the Display Information
You can switch the viewfinder/monitor display method. Press [DISP.].
The display information is switched.
Recording Screen
Monitor
With information
Without information
60p
With information +
level gauge
60p
Without information
+ level gauge
Turned off (black)
Monitor recording information screen (63)
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3. Basic Operations
Viewfinder With information
60p
Without information
With information +
level gauge
60p
Without information
+ level gauge
· You can switch the viewfinder/monitor display method: [ ] [ ] [LVF/Monitor
Disp. Set] (345)
Using the level gauge The yellow line indicates the current angle. Correct the
angle of the camera so that it matches the white line.
Horizontal Vertical Green (no tilt)
· Even after correcting the tilt, there may still be an error of approx. ±1°.
· When the camera is tilted significantly upwards or downwards, the level
gauge may not be displayed correctly. · You can adjust the level gauge and
reset the adjusted values in [Level
Gauge Adjust.] in the [Setup] menu. (361)
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3. Basic Operations
Playback Screen
With information
Detailed information
display*1
1/5
Without information
Display without
blinking highlights*2
2020.12.1 10:00 100-0001
*1 Pressing
switches the display information. (447)
*2 This is a screen without blinking highlights display that is shown when [Highlight]
of the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display]) is set to [ON].
In other than this screen, overexposed parts of the screen will blink. (344)
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Quick Menu
3. Basic Operations
This menu enables you to quickly set functions that are frequently used during
recording without calling up the menu screen. You can also change the Quick
menu display method and the items to display.
1 Display the Quick menu. Press [Q.MENU].
2 Select a menu item.
60p
Rotate . Selection is also possible by
touching a menu item.
3 Select a setting item.
60p
Rotate .
Selection is also possible by
touching a setting item.
4 Close the Quick menu. Press the shutter button halfway. You can also close
the menu by
pressing [Q.MENU].
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3. Basic Operations · Some items cannot be set depending on the recording
mode or camera settings. · The Quick menu can be customized: [ ] [ ] [Q.MENU]
[CUSTOM] (299)
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3. Basic Operations
Monitor recording information screen
This screen allows you to view the current recording settings on the monitor.
· This screen is displayed only when [Monitor Info. Disp.] in the [Custom]
([Monitor /
Display]) menu is set to [ON].
1 Display the monitor recording information screen. Press [DISP.] several
times.
2 Touch the items. The setting screens for each of the items are displayed.
3 Change the setting.
Example) Changing the AF Mode
Touch the setting item.
· Refer to the pages explaining each item for information on how to change the
settings.
(When [Set] is displayed on the monitor)
4 Touch [Set].
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3. Basic Operations
Steps 2 to 4 can also be changed using
the following operations.
Press [Q.MENU].
Press an item.
(or rotate ) to select
Rotate to change the settings values.
· Some items cannot be set depending on the recording mode or camera settings.
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Menu Operation Methods
3. Basic Operations
In this camera, the menu is used for setting a wide variety of functions and
performing camera customizations. Menu operations can be performed using the
cursors, dial, or by touch.
1 Display the menu. Press .
2 Switch the menu type.
Press . Press to select a tab such as [ ]. · You can also select the tab by
rotating
or .
Press .
3 Select a menu item.
Press
to select a menu item
and then press .
You can also perform the same
operation by rotating to select
the menu item and then pressing
.
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3. Basic Operations
4 Select a setting item and then confirm your selection.
Press
to select a setting item
and then press .
You can also perform the same
operation by rotating to select
the setting item and then pressing
.
5 Close the menu. Press the shutter button halfway. You can also close the
menu by
pressing [ ] several times.
· For details about menu items, refer to Menu Guide. (307)
Displaying Descriptions About Menu Items and Settings
If you press [DISP.] while a menu item or setting item is selected, a
description about the item is displayed on the screen.
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Grayed Out Menu Items
Menu items that cannot be set are displayed grayed out. In some setting
conditions, the reason the setting is disabled is displayed when you press if
you select a grayed-out item.
3. Basic Operations
[Reset] Return each of the following settings to the default setting:
Recording settings Network settings (settings of [Wi-Fi Setup] and
[Bluetooth]) Custom settings ([Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup] settings)
Setup/custom settings
(except for [Wi-Fi Setup], [Bluetooth], [Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup]
settings)
[ ] Select [Reset] · When the setup/custom settings are reset, the following
settings are also reset: The [World Time] setting The [Travel Date]
setting (Departure date, Return date, [Location]) The settings of [Rotate
Disp.], [Picture Sort] and [Delete Confirmation] in the [Playback] menu
· Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.
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3. Basic Operations
Recording Using Touch Functions
Touch AF/Touch Shutter
Touch functions allow you to focus on the point that you touch, release the
shutter, etc.
1 Touch [ ].
2 Touch the icon. The icon switches each time you touch it.
Touch AF Touch Shutter OFF
Focus on the Touched Position. Record with focus on the point touched.
—
3 (When set to anything other than OFF) Touch the subject.
· When the Touch Shutter fails, the AF area first turns red and then
disappears.
· Refer to “Operations on the AF area movement screen” on page 132 for
information about operations to move the AF area.
· It is also possible to optimize the focus and brightness on the touched
position: [ ] [ ] [Touch Settings] [Touch AF] [AF+AE] (142)
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Touch AE
3. Basic Operations
This function adjusts the brightness according to a touched position. When a
subject’s face appears dark, you can make the screen brighter to match the
face.
1 Touch [ ].
2 Touch [ ]. The Touch AE settings screen appears.
3 Touch the subject to which you wish to adjust the brightness.
· To return the position to which to adjust the brightness to the center, touch [Reset].
4 Touch [Set].
Reset
Set
How to Disable Touch AE
Touch [ ].
· When the following function is being used, Touch AE is not available: Self
Shot Mode [Digital Zoom] [4K Live Cropping] · You can also adjust both the
focus and brightness to those of the position you touch. (At this time, Touch
AE is not available): [ ] [ ] [Touch Settings] [Touch AF] [AF+AE] (142)
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3. Basic Operations
Recording with the Tripod grip
It can be used as a grip for recording while walking. You can take pictures or
record video without operating the camera. It can also be used as a tripod. ·
Use the tripod grip supplied with the DC-G100DV or the tripod grip (DMW-SHGR2:
optional). · Insert the battery pack and a memory card into the camera before
mounting it to the tripod grip. · Do not use any other tripod grips except the
supplied one or a genuine Panasonic tripod grip (DMW-SHGR2: optional). · After
usage, remove the tripod grip from the camera. · Be careful not to get your
finger or any other part of your body caught. · The carrying capacity (total
mass of the loading camera body, lens, battery, and other attached
accessories) is 1.2 kg (2.65 lb). (When the carrying capacity is exceeded, it
may cause injuries or damage.) · Confirm that the tripod grip is securely
attached to the camera before using it. · Do not carry the tripod grip only
with the hand strap while the camera is attached. · Depending on the camera
angle or the lens and accessories attached, it may not balance and become
unstable. Do not use it as a tripod when the tripod grip is in an unstable
state. · Do not carry it holding only the legs while the tripod’s legs are
open.
Attaching the Hand Strap
Hand strap eyelet
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3. Basic Operations
Attaching the camera to a tripod grip
· Hold the camera and tripod grip tightly, and securely attach them so that
they do not drop.
· For removal, perform the steps backwards.
1 Set the Camera on/off switch to [OFF]. 2 Loosen the camera stand.
Turn the fastening knob in the direction of .
Camera stand Fastening knob
3 Attach the camera to a tripod grip. Align the camera screw with the tripod
mount on the camera. Turn the camera stand in the direction of , and tighten
it firmly.
4 Lock the camera stand. Adjust the orientation of the camera. Turn the
fastening knob in the direction of , and tighten it firmly. · The camera stand
can be tilted 40 degrees in any direction.
5 Connect the camera with the connection cable. Connect the connection cable
into the camera’s [USB/CHARGE] socket. · Check the direction of the terminals
and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug. (Inserting at an angle can
deform the terminal and cause malfunction.)
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3. Basic Operations
Using as a grip
To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your
wrist.
1 Close the tripod grip’s legs, put your wrist through the hand strap and grip
it. Slide adjuster , and secure the hand strap onto your wrist. When adjusting
the direction of the camera, hold the camera with your hand and loosen the
fastening knob to adjust the direction. After adjusting, securely tighten the
fastening knob
2 Press the button and record.
Self-shooting style
If you attach the camera to the direction shown and rotate the monitor, you
can record in Self Shot Mode. (83)
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3. Basic Operations
Taking pictures
Focus on the subject. · Press the shutter button halfway (press lightly). Take
a picture. · Press the shutter button fully (push the button all the
way).
Recording video
Start recording. · Press the video rec. button . · Immediately release the
video rec. button after pressing it. End recording. · Press the video rec.
button again.
Sleep button ( )
Press: The camera will go into a sleep (power save) status. · This is the same
state as [Sleep Mode] under [Economy]. (37) · When the camera is under a
status where [Sleep Mode] does not work, the camera
will not enter sleep status. · The camera can enter sleep status even when
[Sleep Mode] is set to [OFF]. · To wake the camera up from sleep, press the
shutter button halfway down.
Using as a tripod
1 Open the legs of the tripod grip. 2 Place it in a level and stable place.
When adjusting the direction of the camera,
hold the camera with your hand and loosen the fastening knob to adjust the
direction. After adjusting, securely tighten the fastening knob.
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Recording mode
For information about the [ ] mode and [ ] mode, refer to pages 244 and 250,
and for the [ ] mode, refer to page 303.
Intelligent Auto Mode
In the [ ] mode (Intelligent Auto mode), the camera detects the scene to set
the optimal recording settings automatically to match the subject and
recording conditions.
1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. In default settings, the mode is set to
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
2 Aim the camera at the subject. When the camera detects the scene, the
recording mode icon changes. (Automatic Scene Detection)
3 Adjust the focus. Press the shutter button halfway. Once the subject is in
focus, the focus indication lights. (When the subject is not in focus, the
indication blinks.)
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4 Start recording. Press the shutter button fully.
4. Recording mode
· Backlight compensation operates automatically to prevent subjects from appearing dark when there is a backlight.
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4. Recording mode
Types of Automatic Scene Detection
During picture taking During video recording [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery]
[i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]1 [i-Night Scenery] [i-Handheld Night
Shot]2 [i-Food] [i-Baby]3 [i-Sunset] [i-Low Light] [ ]/[ ] 1 Displayed only
when using flash. 2 Displayed only when [iHandheld Night Shot] is [ON]. 3
Displayed when children (that are registered in the camera with Face
Recognition) under 3 years old are recognized. · If none of the scenes are
applicable, it is recorded with [ ]/[ ] (standard setting). · When [Face
Recog.] is set to [ON] and if the camera recognizes a face similar to a
registered face, [R] is displayed on the upper right corner of the [ ], [ ],
and [ ] icons. · Different scene types may be selected for the same subject
depending on the recording conditions.
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4. Recording mode
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode
[ ] allows you to adjust some settings such as the brightness and color tone
while also using [ ] for other settings so that you can record pictures more
suited to your preferences.
Setting the color tone Setting the brightness (exposure) Defocus control function Menus that can be set
( : Available, : Not available)
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode
Intelligent Auto Mode
Many
Few
[ ]/[ ] Select [Intelligent Auto Mode] Settings: [ ] (Intelligent Auto Mode)/
[ ] (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode)
· It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the
recording mode icon in recording screen.
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4. Recording mode
[AF Mode] [AF Mode] is automatically set to [ ] ([Face/Eye Detection]). · If
you touch the subject, the camera switches to [ ] ([Tracking]) and the AF
tracking function starts operating. The AF tracking function will also work
if you press [ ] ( ) and then press the
shutter button halfway. · Each press of [ ] ( ) changes the AF mode.
· For information about AF modes, refer to page 131 and 133.
Flash
When recording using a flash, the camera switches to the appropriate flash
mode for the recording conditions.
· When Slow Sync. ([ ], [ ]), be careful with regard to camera shake because
the shutter speed becomes slow.
· In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, you can set [Flash Mode] under [Flash] in the
[Rec] menu to [ ] (Forced Flash Off) even when the flash is open.
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[Intelligent Auto] menu
4. Recording mode
[iHandheld Night Shot] 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.
[ ]/[ ] Select [iHandheld Night Shot] Settings: [ON]/[OFF] · The flash is
fixed to the [ ] (Forced Flash Off) setting.
[iHDR] When there is, for example, a 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.
[ ]/[ ] Select [iHDR] Settings: [ON]/[OFF] · [iHDR] is activated when
required. When activated, [ ] will be displayed on the
screen. · 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.
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4. Recording mode · The angle of view becomes slightly narrow. · After the
shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the burst
operation. · This function will not work for still pictures while video is
being recorded. · [iHDR] and [iHandheld Night Shot] are not available when
using the following functions: Self Shot Mode [Burst] [4K PHOTO], [Post
Focus] [Bracket] [ ], [ ], [ ] ([Quality]) [Ex. Tele Conv.] ([Rec])
[Time Lapse Shot] [Stop Motion Animation] (when [Auto Shooting] is set) ·
[iHDR] does not work when firing the flash.
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4. Recording mode
Taking pictures with different color tones, degrees of blurriness, and
brightness
Setting coloring
Press [ ] ( ) to display the setting screen. Rotate or to adjust color. ·
Press the shutter button halfway to return to
the recording screen. · The color setting will return to the default
level (center point) when this unit is turned off or the camera is switched to
another Recording mode.
Setting brightness
Press [ ]. Rotate or to adjust brightness. · Press the shutter button halfway
to return to
the recording screen.
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4. Recording mode
Defocusing the background (Defocus control function)
Press [ ], and then press [Fn4].
Rotate or to adjust the background defocusing condition. · Press the shutter
button halfway to return to
the recording screen. · AF Mode is set to [ ].
The position of the AF area can be set by touching the screen. (Its size
cannot be changed)
250 125 60 30 15 4.0 5.6 8.0
With touch screen operations
Touch [ ].
Touch the item you want to set. [ ]: Coloring [ ]: Degree of defocusing [ ]:
Brightness Drag the slide bar or exposure meter to set. · Press the shutter
button halfway to return to
the recording screen.
· Depending on the lens used, you may hear a sound from the lens while
operating Defocus Control. This is due to the aperture operation of the lens
and is not a malfunction.
· Depending on the lens used, operational sound of the Defocus Control may be
recorded during the recording of a video when the function is used.
· At the brightness setting screen you can assign the exposure bracket to :
[ ] [ ] [Exposure Comp. Disp. Setting] (337)
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Self Shot Mode ([Self Shot])
4. Recording mode
You can easily take pictures of yourself while looking at the screen.
1 Rotate the monitor as shown in the figure. A mirror image will be displayed
on the monitor. The touch operation is enabled. [Quick AF] is set to [ON].
(332)
2 Touch the item.
· For details, refer to page 84. 4K Selfie (87) Built-in microphone setting
([Self Shot]) (86)
3 Touch [Exit]. 4 Decide on your poses while looking at the monitor.
The AF area is displayed around the subject’s face by the Face/Eye
Detection function.
· The camera will automatically display a mark indicating the sound pickup
target around the AF area depending on the state of the subject. (266)
· If [ ] in AF Mode is not available with the current Recording Mode, an
available focus setting for each Recording Mode will be used.
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4. Recording mode
5 Take the picture. For information on how to start taking a picture, refer to
[Shutter] (85)
· Regardless of the [Shutter] setting, you can start recording by pressing the
shutter button or video rec. button.
· With the default setting, it will focus automatically after the countdown
ends. ([AF After Countdown] (349))
Setting items
: Default settings
[Soft Skin] [Filter Select] [Background Control] [Slimming Mode]
OFF/1 to 10 Makes people’s faces look brighter and their skin tones look softer.
[ ] (No effect), [ [ ] (High key), [ [ ] (Toy effect)
] (Expressive), [ ] (Monochrome),
Add a filter effect appropriate to [Self Shot].
[ ] (Off), [ ] (Defocus), [ ] (Clear)
] (Retro),
Changes the degree of defocusing for the background of detected faces.
OFF/1 to 10 Makes people look slimmer.
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[Shutter]
4. Recording mode
[ ] (Shutter button only), [ ] (Touch), [ ] (Buddy), [ ] (Face)
Sets the way the shutter is released.
[ ] (Shutter button only): Push the shutter button
to take pictures or the video rec. button to record video.
[ ] (Touch): Focuses on the touched position before
taking a picture. (Records a video when in [ ]/
[
] mode.)
[ ] (Buddy): The shutter is released when two faces
detected move closer to each other.
· Even if several subjects are present, Face/Eye
Detection detects only a maximum of two faces.
[ ] (Face): The shutter is released when a face is covered with a hand or other object and then detected again. [Countdown]/ [Shots]
OFF/1 to 10 ( 3)
Set the number of seconds before recording ([Countdown]).
[ ] (1 pic.), [ [ ] (4 pic.)
] (2 pic.), [
] (3 pic.),
Set the number of consecutive shots ([Shots]).
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4. Recording mode
Recording self-shot videos with automatically adjusted
settings The camera records people well-lit and with clear backgrounds by
automatically focusing on them. This is good for recording self-shot videos to
upload to social media. Set the mode dial to one of the following.
· [ ] mode, [ ] mode, [ ] mode, [ ] mode · [ ] mode (Set [Exposure Mode] to
[P]) · [ ] mode (Set [S&Q Exposure Mode] to [P])
· You can record videos in recording modes other than the above, but it will
not be set as self-shot videos with automatically adjusted settings.
Built-in microphone setting ([Self Shot])
You can set the sound pickup range when using the built-in microphone by
touching an icon on the screen.
1 Touch [ ].
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4. Recording mode
2 Select and touch the sound pickup range. Settings: [AUTO]/[SURROUND]/
[FRONT]/[TRACKING]/ [BACK] · For details, refer to page 265. · This does not
work with [Built-in Mic] of the video menu.
4K Selfie
You can switch to 4K Photo Mode and take pictures of yourself.
1 Touch [ ].
2 Select and touch the recording method. · In Self Shot Mode, you can take
pictures with [4K Burst (Wide-angle)], a setting that allows you to include a
wider background. (In modes other than Self Shot Mode, the setting will switch
to [4K Burst].)
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4. Recording mode
[4K Burst (Wideangle)]
A 4K Photo Mode for taking selfies with an angle of view wider than that of [4K Burst] Burst speed: 15 pictures/second Audio recording: Not available
· For information about other types of 4K Photo Mode and the recording methods
for 4K Photo Mode, etc., refer to (164)
3 Decide on your poses while looking at the monitor.
(When [4K Burst (Wide-angle)] is selected) Press the shutter button halfway.
Press and hold the shutter button fully for as long as you want to perform
recording.
Press and hold Recording is performed
· Recording will start approximately 0.5 seconds after you press the shutter
button fully. Therefore, press the button fully slightly in advance.
· [Continuous AF] does not work during recording. The focus is fixed in the
first picture.
· If you stop recording burst pictures too soon, the camera may continue
recording until a certain time.
· When recording 4K photos, the angle of view becomes narrower. (Except when
recording with [4K Burst (Wide-angle)])
· For 4K photo recording, only [Filter Select] can be set.
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4. Recording mode
· If you set [Self Shot] to [OFF], the mode will not switch to Self Shot Mode
even if you rotate the monitor. (349)
· Be careful not to look at the light from the flash and the AF Assist Lamp
directly.
· When the [Soft Skin] is set If you set the strength of the effect to [2]
or greater, the recording screen display will be more delayed than normal like
a frame dropping. Also, when you record, it will require some time to process
the image before the next shot. The smoothing effect is applied to the part
that has a similar tone to the complexion of a subject, as well. This mode
may not be effective under insufficient lighting.
· When [Background Control] is set to [ ] (Defocus), the recording screen
display will be more delayed than normal like a frame dropping. Also, when you
record, it will require some time to process the image before the next shot.
· If the lighting is insufficient when [Background Control] is set to [ ]
(Clear), you may not be able to take pictures as desired.
· When the following functions are being used, Self Shot Mode is not
available: [Time Lapse Shot] [Stop Motion Animation] [Multi Exp.]
[Live View Composite] · [Soft Skin] and a [ ] (Defocus) setting of [Background
Control] are not available when using the following functions: Video
recording [Glistening Water], [Clear Nightscape], [Cool Night Sky], [Warm
Glowing Nightscape], [Artistic Nightscape], [Glittering Illuminations],
[Handheld Night Shot], [Soft Image of a Flower], [Appetizing Food], [Cute
Dessert] ([ ] mode) [ ] mode Manual Focus
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4. Recording mode · When the following functions are being used, a
[Background Control] setting of [ ] (Clear) is not available: Video
recording Any mode for [ ] mode other than [Silky Skin]/[Monochrome] [ ]
mode, [ ] mode, [ ] mode, [ ] mode · When [Filter Settings] in the [Rec] /
[Motion Picture] menu is not available, [Filter Select] in the Self Shot Mode
is also unavailable. · When recording video, [Slimming Mode] and [Shots]
cannot be used. · [ ] (Buddy) and [ ] (Face) are not available when using the
following functions: [ ] mode, [ ] mode Recording Modes which do not allow
setting to [ ] of AF Mode (130) Manual Focus
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Program AE Mode
4. Recording mode
In [ ] mode (Program AE mode), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed
and aperture value for the brightness of the subject. You can also use Program
Shift to change combinations of shutter speed and aperture values while
keeping the same exposure.
1 Set the mode dial to [ ].
2 Press the shutter button halfway. This displays the aperture value and
shutter speed value on the recording screen.
· If the correct exposure is not achieved, the aperture value and shutter
speed blink red.
3 Start recording.
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4. Recording mode
Program Shift
You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination set
automatically by the camera while maintaining the same exposure. With this,
you can, for example, make the background more defocused by decreasing the
aperture value or capture a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the
shutter speed.
Press the shutter button halfway. · This displays the aperture value and
shutter speed value on the recording
screen. (Approx. 10 seconds) Rotate or while the values are displayed. · This
displays the Program Shift icon on
the recording screen. Start recording.
Canceling Program Shift Set the camera on/off switch to [OFF]. Rotate or
until the Program Shift icon disappears.
· Program Shift is not available when using the following functions: Flash
[4K PHOTO], [Post Focus] [ ] (ISO sensitivity)
· You can customize dial operations: [ ] [ ] [Dial Set.] [Rotation (F/SS)]
(338)
· The recording screen can display an exposure meter indicating the
relationship between aperture value and shutter speed: [ ] [ ] [Expo.Meter]
(345)
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Aperture-Priority AE Mode
4. Recording mode
In [ ] mode (Aperture-Priority AE mode), you can set the aperture value before recording. The shutter speed will be automatically set by the camera.
Smaller aperture values It becomes easier to defocus the background.
1 Set the mode dial to [ ].
Larger aperture values It becomes easier to bring everything into focus including the background.
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2 Set the aperture value. Rotate or .
3 Start recording.
· If the correct exposure is not achieved when the shutter button is pressed
halfway, the aperture value and the shutter speed blink red.
Depth of Field Characteristics
Aperture value Focal length of lens Distance to subject
Depth of field (area in sharp focus)
Small
Large
Telephoto
Wide-angle
Near
More distant
Deep (wide)
Shallow (narrow) Example: When you want
Example: When you
want to take an image
to take an image with a
with focus as far as the
defocused background. background.
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4. Recording mode · The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed
will not be visible on
the recording screen. To check the effects on the recording screen, use
[Preview]. (104) · The brightness of the recording screen and of actual
recorded images may differ. Check the images on the playback screen. · When
using a lens with an aperture ring, set the position of the aperture ring to
other than [A] to use the aperture value of the lens. · You can customize dial
operations: [ ] [ ] [Dial Set.] [Assign Dial (F/SS)]/[Rotation (F/SS)] (338) ·
The recording screen can display an exposure meter indicating the relationship
between aperture value and shutter speed: [ ] [ ] [Expo.Meter] (345)
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4. Recording mode
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
In [ ] mode (Shutter-Priority AE mode), you can set the shutter speed before
recording. The aperture value will be automatically set by the camera.
Slower shutter speeds It becomes easier to capture motion
1 Set the mode dial to [ ].
Faster shutter speeds It becomes easier to freeze motion
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2 Set the shutter speed. Rotate or .
3 Start recording.
· If the correct exposure is not achieved when the shutter button is pressed
halfway, the aperture value and the shutter speed blink red.
4. Recording mode
· The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible
on the recording screen. To check the effects on the recording screen, use
[Preview]. (104)
· The brightness of the recording screen and of actual recorded images may
differ. Check the images on the playback screen.
· Shutter speeds faster than 1/50 of a second are not available when you fire
the flash. (230)
· You can customize dial operations: [ ] [ ] [Dial Set.] [Assign Dial
(F/SS)]/[Rotation (F/SS)] (338)
· The recording screen can display an exposure meter indicating the
relationship between aperture value and shutter speed: [ ] [ ] [Expo.Meter]
(345)
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4. Recording mode
Manual Exposure Mode
In [ ] mode (Manual Exposure mode), you can take pictures by manually setting
the aperture value and shutter speed. In default settings, the ISO sensitivity
is set to [AUTO]. As a result, the ISO sensitivity will be adjusted according
to the aperture value and shutter speed. Exposure compensation can also be
used when ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO].
1 Set the mode dial to [ ].
2 Set the aperture value and shutter speed. Rotate to set the aperture value,
and to set the shutter speed. Aperture value Shutter speed
3 Start recording.
· If the correct exposure is not achieved when the shutter button is pressed
halfway, the aperture value and the shutter speed blink red.
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Available Shutter Speeds (Sec.)
[EFC] [ESHTR] [T] (Time, max. approx. 60 seconds), 60 to 1/500 1 to 1/16000
· The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible
on the recording screen. To check the effects on the recording screen, use
[Preview]. (104) You can set the preview mode to operate constantly in [ ]
mode. [ ] [ ] [Constant Preview] (341)
· The brightness of the recording screen and of actual recorded images may
differ. Check the images on the playback screen.
· When using a lens with an aperture ring, set the position of the aperture
ring to other than [A] to use the aperture value of the lens.
· Shutter speeds faster than 1/50 of a second are not available when you fire
the flash. (230)
· You can customize dial operations: [ ] [ ] [Dial Set.] [Assign Dial
(F/SS)]/[Rotation (F/SS)] (338)
· The recording screen can display an exposure meter indicating the
relationship between aperture value and shutter speed: [ ] [ ] [Expo.Meter]
(345)
Manual Exposure Assist
When ISO sensitivity is set to other than [AUTO], Manual Exposure Assist
(Example:
) will be displayed on the recording screen.
You can check the difference between the current exposure value and the
correct exposure (±0) measured by the camera.
· Use Manual Exposure Assist as a guide.
We recommend checking the images on the playback screen when recording.
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4. Recording mode
[T] (Time)
If you set the shutter speed to [T], the shutter stays open when the shutter
button is pressed fully. (up to approx. 60 seconds) The shutter closes if you
press the shutter button again. Use this when you want to keep the shutter
open for a long time to record images of fireworks, night scenery or a starry
sky.
· We recommend using a tripod or the shutter remote control function (391)
during time recording.
· Time recording may create noticeable noise. If you are concerned about
noise, we recommend that you set [Long Shtr NR] (320) to [ON] in the [Rec]
menu before recording.
· Time is not available when using the following functions: When recording
using the flash (When [Flash Synchro] is set to [2ND]) [4K PHOTO], [Post
Focus] [Time Lapse Shot] [Stop Motion Animation] (when [Auto Shooting] is
set) [Bracket] [HDR] [Silent Mode] Electronic shutter
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Live View Composite Recording
4. Recording mode
The camera records images at set exposure time intervals, and combines parts
with changes in bright light to save the result as one picture. · You can
check a combined image at each exposure time interval. · This function is
useful for capturing the light trails of stars and fireworks with bright
night scenery in the background.
· Use a tripod to minimize camera shake.
1 Set the mode dial to [ ].
2 Start Live View Composite Recording.
[ ] [Live View Composite] [Start]
3 Set the exposure time per frame (shutter speed) and ISO sensitivity. Rotate
to set the shutter speed. (1/2 second to 60 seconds) Press and rotate to set
the ISO sensitivity.
4 Obtain an image with reduced noise. Press the shutter button fully.
· A countdown screen is displayed. Wait until this step completes.
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5 Start recording. Press the shutter button fully.
· Images are combined every time the exposure time set in step 3 has passed.
Histogram display.
Exposure time per frame × Number of pictures combined.
Elapsed time. · The time is updated with each
increase in the number of pictures combined.
5 sec. × 1200 1h40m00s
6 Stop recording. Press the shutter button fully again.
· This will run noise reduction and save the image. · Live View Composite can
record up to 3 hours per recording.
(Recording stops automatically when the recording time exceeds 3 hours.)
[Shutter Delay] If you want to reduce the jitter that occurs at the start of
recording due to
pressing the shutter button, you can set [Shutter Delay] in Step 2. The
shutter will be released when the set time elapses after you press the shutter
button. Settings: [8SEC]/[4SEC]/[2SEC]/[1SEC]/[OFF] How to cancel Live View
Composite Recording
On the recording screen, press [Fn2].
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4. Recording mode
· [Long Shtr NR] is fixed to [ON]. · The flash will only fire on the first
frame. · After an image for noise reduction is obtained, some menus are not
displayed. · The image for noise reduction will be discarded if the following
operations
are performed. Follow step 4 again.
Select [Start] with [Live View Composite]. Changing the shutter speed
Changing the ISO sensitivity Switching to Playback Mode · When the shutter
button is pressed fully to stop recording, the last image will not be included
in the combined image. · When the following functions are being used, [Live
View Composite] is not available: Self Shot Mode [Filter Settings]
[Silent Mode] [Time Lapse Shot] [Stop Motion Animation] [HDR] [Multi
Exp.] Electronic shutter
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4. Recording mode
Preview Mode
You can check the effects of aperture on the recording screen by physically
closing the aperture blades of the lens to the aperture value set for actual
recording. In addition to the effects of aperture, you can check the effects
of shutter speed at the same time. · Use the Fn button registered with
[Preview] to operate. In default settings, this is
registered in the [Fn6]. For information about the Fn button, refer to page
292.
Press [Fn6].
· Each press of the button switches between the effect preview screens.
Aperture effect: OFF Shutter speed effect:
OFF
Aperture effect: ON Shutter speed effect:
OFF
Aperture effect: ON Shutter speed effect:
ON
· It is possible to record in preview mode. · Range for shutter speed effect check is 8 seconds to 1/16000 of a second. · Preview mode is not available when recording with [4K Pre-Burst].
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Scene Guide Mode
4. 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, color,
and focus, allowing you to record in a manner appropriate to the scene.
1 Set mode dial to [ ].
2 Select the scene.
Press
to select the scene and
press .
· Selection is also possible by rotating or .
· The scene can also be selected by touching an example image.
Press [DISP.] to switch the screen
in the order of normal display, guide display, and list display. The guide
display shows the description of each scene.
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4. Recording mode · 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 . You can return to step 2.
· Some of the recording menu items cannot be set 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 [
] ( ) on the recording screen.
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4. Recording mode
Types of Scene Guide Mode
1: [Clear Portrait] Setting [Soft Skin] and [Slimming Mode] You can apply the same [Soft Skin] and [Slimming Mode] settings as those specified for Self Shot Mode.
Touch [ ] and select the setting item.
[Soft Skin] [Slimming Mode]
Makes people’s faces look brighter and their skin tones look softer. Makes people look slimmer.
Touch the slide bar. · You can set it to “Off” or a value in the range
[1] to [10]. If you select the left edge of the slide bar , it will be set to
“Off”.
Touch [Exit] Exit
· If you change AF Mode to a setting other than [ ] (Face/ Eye Detection), [Soft Skin] and [Slimming Mode] will become unavailable.
2: [Silky Skin]
3: [Backlit Softness]
· If a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, this part
is also smoothed.
· This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.
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4: [Relaxing Tone] 6: [Distinct Scenery] 8: [Romantic Sunset Glow] 10:
[Glistening Water] · Star filter used in this
mode may cause glistening effects on the objects other than water surface. 12:
[Cool Night Sky] 14: [Artistic Nightscape]
5: [Sweet Child’s Face] · When you touch the
face, a still picture is recorded with the focus and exposure set for the
touched location 7: [Bright Blue Sky] 9: [Vivid Sunset Glow] 11: [Clear
Nightscape] 13: [Warm Glowing Nightscape] 15: [Glittering Illuminations]
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16: [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: [Soft Image of a Flower] · For close-up recording, we recommend that you
avoid using the flash.
20: [Cute Dessert] · For close-up recording, we recommend that you avoid using
the flash.
22: [Clear Sports Shot]
4. Recording mode
17: [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: [Appetizing Food] · For close-up recording,
we recommend that you avoid using the flash.
21: [Freeze Animal Motion] · Default [AF Assist Lamp] setting is [OFF].
23: [Monochrome]
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4. Recording mode
Creative Control Mode
You can select the effects to be applied from sample pictures and preview
these effects on the screen.
1 Set mode dial to [ ].
2 Select the filter effect.
Press
to select the filter effect
1/8
and press .
· Selection is also possible by rotating or .
· The filter effect can also be selected by touching an example image.
Preview display
Press [DISP.] to switch the screen
in the order of normal display, guide display, and list display. The guide
display shows the description of each filter.
· It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the
recording mode icon in recording screen.
· Depending on the filter effect, the recording screen may seem as if frames
are missed.
· [White Balance] will be fixed to [AWB] and ISO sensitivity to [AUTO].
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4. Recording mode
Creative Control Menu
Select [ ] [Filter Effect]
Allows you to display the selection screen of filter effect.
Allows you to set the camera to take a picture [Simultaneous Record w/o Filter] with and without a filter effect simultaneously.
Types and adjustments of filter effects
1 On the recording screen, press [ ] ( ).
2 Rotate or to set.
· Press the shutter button halfway to return to the recording screen.
· When the filter effect is adjusted, the filter icon on the recording screen
is indicated with [+].
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4. Recording 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] [Toy Effect] [Toy Pop] [Bleach
Bypass] [Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus] [Fantasy] [Star Filter] [One Point
Color] [Sunshine]
Items that can be set Vividness Coloring Contrast Coloring Coloring Contrast
Coloring Contrast Grainy picture effect Degree of defocusing Vividness
Vividness Coloring Coloring Range in which peripheral brightness is reduced
Contrast Vividness Degree of defocusing Vividness
Rays of light is short/Rays of light is long
Smaller/Larger
Rotate to the left/Rotate to the right
Amount of color retained Coloring
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4. Recording mode
Setting the Type of Defocus ([Miniature Effect])
Set Filter effect to [Miniature Effect]. Touch [ ], and then [ ]. Press or to
move the in-focus portion. · You can also move the in-focus portion by
touching the screen. · You can also switch the defocus orientation
by touching [ ]. Rotate or to change the size of in-focus portion. · The
portion can also be enlarged/reduced by pinching out/pinching in the
screen. · To reset the in-focus portion setting to the default, press [DISP.].
Press to set.
· No audio is recorded in videos. · The length of the video recorded will be
approx. 1/10 of the actual recording
time. The displayed video recording time will be approx. 10 times longer than
the recording time displayed during normal video recording. · If you end video
recording after a short time, the camera may go on recording for a certain
period.
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4. Recording mode
Setting the Color to Be Left ([One Point Color])
Set Filter effect to [One Point Color].
Touch [ ], and then [ ].
Press
to move the frame and
select the color you want to leave.
· You can also select the color you want to
leave by touching the screen.
· To return the frame back to the center,
press [DISP.].
Press to set.
Setting the Light Source Position and Size ([Sunshine])
Set Filter effect to [Sunshine].
Touch [ ], and then [ ].
Press
to move the center
position of the light source.
· The position of the light source can also be
moved by touching the screen.
Rotate or to adjust the size of the light source.
· This can also be enlarged/reduced by pinching out/pinching in the screen. ·
To reset the light source setting to the default, press [DISP.].
Press .
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4. Recording mode
Taking pictures with different degrees of blurriness and brightness
Brightness
Press [ ]. Rotate or to adjust brightness. · Press the shutter button halfway
to return to
the recording screen.
Defocusing the background (Defocus control function)
Press [ ], and then [Fn4].
Rotate or to adjust the background defocusing condition. · Press the shutter
button halfway to return to
the recording screen.
250 125 60 30 15 4.0 5.6 8.0
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4. Recording mode
With touch screen operations
Touch [ ]. Touch the item you want to set. [ ]: Adjusting the filter effect [
]: Degree of defocusing [ ]: Brightness Drag the slide bar or exposure meter
to set. · Press the shutter button halfway to return to
the recording screen.
· Defocus control operation is not available in [Miniature Effect] ([ ] mode).
· At the brightness setting screen you can assign the exposure bracket to
: [ ] [ ] [Exposure Comp. Disp. Setting] (337)
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Image Recording
[Aspect Ratio]
You can select the image aspect ratio. [ ] Select [Aspect Ratio] [4:3] [3:2] [16:9] [1:1]
Aspect ratio of a 4:3 monitor Aspect ratio of a standard film camera Aspect ratio of a 16:9 TV Square aspect ratio
· When the following function is being used, [Aspect Ratio] is not available: [Multi Exp.]
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5. Image Recording
[Picture Size]
Sets the picture’s image size. [ ] Select [Picture Size] [Aspect Ratio] [Picture Size]
4:3 [L] 20M 5184×3888 [M] 10M 3712×2784 [S] 5M 2624×1968
3:2 [L] 17M 5184×3456 [M] 9M 3712×2480 [S] 4.5M 2624×1752
16:9 [L] 14.5M 5184×2920
[M] 8M 3840×2160
[S] 2M 1920×1080
1:1 [L] 14.5M 3888×3888 [M] 7.5M 2784×2784 [S] 3.5M 1968×1968
· When [Ex. Tele Conv.] ([Rec]) is set, the [M] and [S] picture sizes are
indicated with [ ].
· When the following functions are being used, [Picture Size] is not
available: [4K PHOTO], [Post Focus] [ ] ([Quality]) [Multi Exp.]
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[Quality]
5. Image Recording
Set the compression rate used for storing pictures. [ ] Select [Quality]
Setting
File format JPEG
RAW+JPEG RAW
Settings details JPEG images that give priority to image quality. JPEG images
of standard image quality. This is useful for increasing the number of
recordable pictures without changing the picture size.
This records RAW and JPEG images ([ ] or [ ]) simultaneously.
This records RAW images.
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5. Image Recording
Note on RAW RAW format refers to a data format of images that have not been
processed on the camera. Playback and editing of RAW images require the camera
or the dedicated software. · You can process RAW images on the camera. (286) ·
Use software (“SILKYPIX Developer Studio” by Adwaa) to process and edit
RAW files on a PC. (433) · Pictures taken with [ ] cannot be displayed
enlarged to the maximum
magnification during playback. Take pictures with [ ] or [ ] if you want to
check their focus on the camera after recording. · RAW images are always
recorded in the [L] size of the [4:3] aspect ratio. · When you delete an image
recorded with [ ] or [ ] on the camera, both the RAW and JPEG images will be
deleted simultaneously. · [ ], [ ] and [ ] are not available when using the
following function: [ ] mode ([Handheld Night Shot]) · When the following
functions are being used, [Quality] is not available: [4K PHOTO], [Post
Focus] [Multi Exp.] 120
[Folder / File Settings]
5. Image Recording
Set the folder and file name where to save the images.
Folder name
100ABCDE
File name
PABC0001.JPG
Folder number (3 digits, 100 to 999) 5-character user-defined segment
Color space ([P]: sRGB, [ _ ]: AdobeRGB) 3-character user-defined segment File number (4 digits, 0001 to 9999) Extension
[ ] Select [Folder / File Settings] [Select Folder] [Create a New Folder] [File Name Setting]
Selects a folder for storing images.
Creates a new folder with an incremented folder number. · If there are no
recordable folders in the card, a screen for
resetting the folder number is displayed.
[OK]
Increments the folder number without changing the 5-character user-defined segment ( above).
Changes the 5-character user-defined segment ( [Change] above). This will also increment the folder number.
[Folder Number
Link]
Uses the 3-character user-defined segment ( above) to set the folder number ( above).
[User Changes the 3-character user-defined segment Setting] ( above).
· Available characters: alphabetic characters (upper-case), numerals, [ _ ] (refer to “Entering Characters” (372))
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5. Image Recording · Each folder can store up to 1000 files. · File numbers
are assigned sequentially from 0001 to 9999 in the order of recording. If you
change the storage folder, a number continuing on from the last file number
will be assigned. · In the following cases, a new folder with an incremented
folder number will be created automatically when the next file is saved: The
number of files in the current folder reaches 1000. The file number reaches
9999. · New folders cannot be created when there are folders numbered from 100
all the way up to 999. We recommend backing up your data and formatting the
card.
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[No.Reset]
5. Image Recording
Refresh the folder number to reset the file number to 0001. [ ] Select [No.Reset]
· When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend
backing up your data and formatting the card.
· To reset the folder number to 100: Perform [Format] to format the card. (40)
Perform [No.Reset] to reset the file number.
Select [Yes] on the folder number reset screen.
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Focus=Zoom
Selecting the Focus Mode
Select the focusing method (focus mode) to match subject movement.
Set the Focus Mode.
[ ]/[ ] [Focus Mode] [AFS] [AFF]1 [AFC]1
[MF]
This is suitable for recording still subjects. When the shutter button is
pressed halfway, the camera focuses once. The focus stays locked while the
shutter button is pressed halfway.
This is suitable for recording subjects with movements that cannot be
predicted. If the subject moves while the shutter button is pressed halfway,
the focus is readjusted automatically according to the movement of the
subject.
This is suitable for recording moving subjects. While the shutter button is
pressed halfway, the focus is constantly adjusted according to the movement of
the subject.
Manual focusing. Use this when you want to fix the focus or avoid activating
AF. (146)
*1 This predicts the movement of the subject, maintaining focusing. (Movement
prediction)
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6. Focus/Zoom · In the following cases, [AFF] or [AFC] works the same as
[AFS] when the
shutter button is pressed halfway: [ ] mode, [ ] mode [4K Burst(S/S)] In
low light situations · [AFF] is not available when recording 4K photos.
Continuous AF works during recording. · This function is not available for
Post-Focus recording.
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6. Focus/Zoom
Using AF
AF (Auto Focus) refers to automatic focusing. Select the focus mode and the AF mode appropriate for the subject and scene.
1 Set the Focus Mode. (124)
[ ]/[ ] [Focus Mode] [AFS]/[AFF]/[AFC]
2 Select AF mode. Press [ ] ( ) to display the AF mode selection screen, and set using . (129)
· In [ ]/[ ] mode, each press of [ ] ( ) switches between [ ] and [ ]. (78)
3 Press the shutter button halfway.
The AF operates.
Focus display AF area
Focus display AF area AF beep
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In focus Lights Green
Two beeps
Focus
Not in focus Blinking — —
6. Focus/Zoom
Low illumination AF · In dark environments, low illumination AF automatically
operates, and the focus
display is indicated as [ ]. · Achieving focus may take more time than usual.
Starlight AF · If the camera detects stars in the night sky after determining
low illumination AF,
then Starlight AF will be activated. When focus is achieved, the focus display
will display [ ], and the AF area will be displayed on the area in focus. ·
Edges of the screen cannot detect Starlight AF.
Subjects and recording conditions that make focusing difficult with AF mode
Fast-moving subjects Extremely bright subjects Subjects without contrast
Subjects recorded through windows Subjects near shiny objects Subjects
in very dark locations When recording subjects both distant and near · When
the following operations are performed while recording with [AFF] or [AFC], it
may take some time for the camera to focus. When zooming from the wide-angle
end to the telephoto end When the subject is suddenly changed from one far
away to one close by · If using the zoom after achieving focus, the focus may
be erroneous. In that case, re-adjust the focus. · You can release the shutter
quickly by pressing the shutter button halfway: [ ] [ ] [Half Press Release]
(331) · When camera shake reduces, it is possible to focus automatically: [ ]
[ ] [Quick AF] (332)
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6. Focus/Zoom
[AF Sensitivity(Photo)]
Sets the tracking sensitivity for the movement of subjects.
1 Set the focus mode to [AFF] or [AFC]. (124)
2 Set [AF Sensitivity(Photo)].
[ ] [AF Sensitivity(Photo)]
When the distance to the subject changes drastically, the camera re-adjusts +
the focus immediately. You can bring different subjects into focus one after
another.
When the distance to the subject changes drastically, the camera waits for a
short period of time before re-adjusting the focus. This allows you to prevent the focus from being accidentally re-adjusted when, for example, an object
moves across the image.
· When the following functions are being used, [AF Sensitivity(Photo)] is not available: [4K PHOTO], [Post Focus]
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Selecting the AF Mode
6. Focus/Zoom
Select the focusing method to match the position and number of subjects.
1 Press [ ] ( ).
2 Select the AF mode.
Press
to select an item and
then press .
Selection is also possible by
rotating or .
[Face/Eye Detection] 131 [Tracking]
133
[49-Area]
135
etc. Custom Multi [1-Area]
136 138
139
[Pinpoint]
140
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6. Focus/Zoom
· When the following functions are being used, [ ] is not available: [Clear
Nightscape], [Cool Night Sky], [Warm Glowing Nightscape], [Artistic
Nightscape], [Glittering Illuminations], [Handheld Night Shot], [Appetizing
Food], [Cute Dessert] ([ ] mode)
· When the following functions are being used, [ ] is not available: [Time
Lapse Shot] [Live View Composite] · When the focus mode is set to [AFF] or
[AFC], [ ] is not available. · When the following function is being used, the
AF mode is fixed to [ ] ([Face/Eye Detection]): Self Shot Mode (If [ ] in AF
Mode is not available with the current
Recording Mode, an available focus setting for each Recording Mode will be
used.) [4K Live Cropping] · When the following functions are being used, the
AF mode is fixed to [ ]: [Digital Zoom] [Miniature Effect] ([ ] mode) ·
When the following functions are being used, [AF Mode] is not available:
[Post Focus] [Pull Focus] ([Snap Movie]) · When [Digital Zoom] is set, it is
not possible to move the AF area or change its size.
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6. Focus/Zoom
[Face/Eye Detection]
The camera automatically detects the faces and eyes of subjects. When the
camera detects a person’s face
/ , an AF area is displayed.
Yellow White
AF area to be brought into focus. The camera selects this automatically.
Displayed when multiple subjects are detected.
· Eye detection works only for the eyes inside the yellow frame .
Specify the Eye to Bring into Focus
Touch the eye to be used for focusing. · To cancel the settings specified,
touch
[ ].
· The eye to be in focus cannot be changed when [4K Live Cropping] is set. ·
When a person’s eyes are detected, the eye closer to the camera will be
brought into focus. The exposure will be adjusted to the face. (When [Metering
Mode] is set to [ ]) · The camera can detect the faces of up to 15 people. ·
If any humans are not detected, the camera operates as [ ]. · During
recording, you can make the sound pickup range of the built-in mic work with
the face/eye detection function: [ ] [Built-in Mic] (265)
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6. Focus/Zoom
Move and Change the Size of the Yellow AF Area
Press [ ] ( ) to display the AF mode selection screen.
Select [ ] and then press .
Press
to move the position of
the AF area.
Rotate or to change the size of the AF area.
Press . · On the recording screen, press , or
touch [ ] to cancel the AF area setting.
Operations on the AF area movement screen
Button operation
[DISP.]
Touch operation
Touch Pinch out/ pinch in
—
[Reset]
Description of operation
Moves the AF area.
Enlarges/reduces the AF area in small steps.
Enlarges/reduces the AF area. First time: Returns the AF area position to the
center. Second time: Returns the AF area size to the default setting.
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[Tracking] The AF area follows the movement of the subject, maintaining
focusing. Start tracking.
Aim the AF area over the subject, and
press the shutter button halfway. · When the subject is recognized, 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. ·
The same operation can be performed by touching the subject. · To release AF
Tracking Touch [ ] or press . · If tracking fails, the AF area blinks red.
· Set [Metering Mode] to [ ] to continue to adjust the exposure as well. · In
the following, [ ] operates as [ ]:
[Glistening Water], [Glittering Illuminations], [Soft Image of a Flower],
[Monochrome] ([ ] mode)
[Sepia], [Monochrome], [Dynamic Monochrome], [Rough Monochrome], [Silky
Monochrome], [Soft Focus], [Star Filter], [Sunshine] ([ ] mode)
[Monochrome], [L.Monochrome], [L.Monochrome D] ([Photo Style]) When the
subject is small
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Move the Position of the AF Area
Press [ ] ( ) to display the AF mode selection screen.
Select [ ] and then press .
Press
to move the position of the AF area.
· You can also move the AF area by touching.
· To return the position back to the center, press [DISP.].
Press .
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[49-Area] The camera selects the most optimal AF area to focus from 49 areas. When multiple AF areas are selected, all selected AF areas will be brought into focus.
6. Focus/Zoom
Move and Change the Size of the AF Area
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).
Press [ ] ( ) to display the AF mode selection screen.
Select [ ] and press .
Press
to select an AF area group.
· You can also move the AF area by touching.
· To return the AF area position to the center, press
[DISP.].
Press . · Setting of the AF area is cleared when
or [ ] is touched.
is pressed
Examples of group
· The display method for the AF area using 49-area focusing can be changed: [ ] [ ] [AF Area Display] (335)
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/ /
Custom Multi (Horizontal, Vertical, Center)
[Horizontal Pattern] Ideal shape for panning, etc. [Vertical Pattern] Ideal shape for recording structures, etc. [Central Pattern] Within the 49 AF areas, a central oval zone can be focused.
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Move and Change the Size of the AF Area
Press [ ] ( ) to display the AF mode selection screen. Select a Custom Multi
icon ([ ], etc.), and press . Select [ ], [ ] or [ ] and then press .
Press
to move the position of
the AF area.
· You can also move the AF area by
touching.
Rotate or to change the size of the AF area. · You can also pinch out/pinch in
the AF area to change the size. · The first press of [DISP.] returns the AF
area position to the center.
The second press returns the size of the AF area to the default.
Press .
Registering the set AF area in [ ], [ ] and [
1 Press on the screen of step .
2 Use
to select the registration target icon and press
] (Custom) .
· The settings adjusted in [ ], [ ] or [ settings when the camera is turned off.
] will be restored to the default
· The display method for the AF area using 49-area focusing can be changed: [ ] [ ] [AF Area Display] (335)
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Custom Multi (C1 to C3)
The shape of the AF area can be set freely in the 49 AF areas. The set AF area
can be registered using [ ] to [ ].
Press [ ] ( ) to display the AF mode selection screen. Select a Custom Multi
icon ([ ] etc.), and press . Select one of [ ] to [ ] and then press .
Select the AF area.
Touch operation
Touch the area to make the AF area. · To select consecutive points, drag the
screen. · To cancel selection of the selected AF
area, touch it again.
Button operation
Press
to select the AF area and then set with .
(Repeat this)
· To cancel selection of the selected AF area, press again.
· To cancel all selections, press [DISP.].
Press [Fn4].
· The display method for the AF area using 49-area focusing can be changed: [ ] [ ] [AF Area Display] (335)
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[1-Area] Specify the point to be brought into focus.
6. Focus/Zoom
Move and Change the Size of the AF Area
Press [ ] ( ) to display the AF mode selection screen.
Select [ ] and then press .
Press
to move the position of
the AF area.
Rotate or to change the size of the AF area.
Press .
· Refer to “Operations on the AF area movement screen” on page 132 for information about detailed operations to move the AF area.
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[Pinpoint] You can achieve a more precise focus on a small point. If you press
the shutter button halfway, the screen that lets you check the focus will be
enlarged.
Move the Position of the AF Area
Press [ ] ( ) to display the AF mode selection screen. Select [ ] and then press .
Press
to set the position of [+] and then press .
· The selected position on the screen will be enlarged.
· The AF area cannot be moved to the edge of the screen.
Press
to fine-adjust the
position of [+].
Press .
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Operations on the Magnification Window
Button operation
Touch operation
Touch Pinch out/ pinch in
—
Description of operation Moves [+].
Enlarges/reduces the screen in small steps.
Enlarges/reduces the screen. Switches magnification window (windowed mode/full
screen mode).
—
[DISP.] [Reset]
First time: Returns to the screen in Step . Second time: Returns the AF area position to the center.
· When the picture is displayed in windowed mode, you can enlarge the picture
by approx. 3x to 6x; when the picture is displayed in full screen, you can
enlarge the picture by approx. 3x to 10x.
· You can also take a picture by touching [ ].
· When the following functions are being used, [ Video recording, [4K PHOTO]
] switches to [ ]:
· You can change the display method of the magnified screen: [ ] [ ] [Pinpoint AF Setting] (332)
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Moving the AF Area by Touch
You can move the AF area to a touched position on the monitor.
Optimizing the focus and brightness to the touched position
Set [Touch AF].
[ ][ ] [Touch AF] [Touch Settings] [AF] [AF+AE]
This focuses on the touched subject.
This focuses on and adjusts brightness for the touched subject.
· The default setting is [AF].
Focus on the Touched Position ([AF])
Touch the subject. · The AF area moves to the touched position.
Size of the AF area can be set when AF Mode is in the following cases: [ ]
([Face/Eye Detection]), [ ] ([1-Area]), [ ] ([Pinpoint]) [ ] etc. ([Vertical
Pattern], [Horizontal Pattern] or [Central Pattern] of Custom
Multi) Pinch out/pinch in to change the AF area size. · The first touch of
[Reset] returns the AF area position to the center.
The second touch returns the size of the AF area to the default. · With [ ],
operations will be on a magnified screen. (141) Touch [Set]. · In [ ], touch
[Exit].
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Focus on and Adjust Brightness for the Touched Position
([AF+AE])
Touch the subject to which you wish to
adjust the brightness.
· At the touched position, an AF area
that works in the same way as [ ] is
displayed.
This places a point to adjust brightness at
the center of the AF area.
Reset
Set
· [Metering Mode] is set to [ ], which is
used exclusively for the [Touch AE].
Pinch out/pinch in to change the AF area size. · The first touch of [Reset]
returns the AF area position to the center. The second
touch returns the size of the AF area to the default.
Touch [Set]. · The [AF+AE] area setting is canceled if you touch [
[ ]) on the recording screen.
] (when [ ] is set:
· When the following functions are being used, [AF+AE] is not available: [Digital Zoom] [4K Live Cropping]
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Moving the AF Area during Viewfinder Display
During viewfinder display, you can touch the monitor to change the position and size of the AF area.
1 Set [Touch Pad AF].
[ ][ ] [Touch Settings] [Touch Pad AF] [EXACT]/ [OFFSET1] to [OFFSET7]
2 Move the position of the AF area.
During viewfinder display, touch the
monitor.
3 Change the size of the AF area. Rotate or . · The first press of [DISP.]
returns the AF area position to the center. The second press returns the size
of the AF area to the default.
4 Confirm your selection. Press the shutter button halfway.
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Setting Items ([Touch Pad AF])
[EXACT] [OFFSET1] to
[OFFSET7] [OFF]
Moves the AF area of the viewfinder by touching a desired position on the
touch pad.
Moves the AF area of the viewfinder according to the distance you drag your
finger on the touch pad. Select the range to be detected with the drag
operation. [OFFSET1] (entire area)/[OFFSET2] (right half)/ [OFFSET3] (upper
right)/[OFFSET4] (lower right)/ [OFFSET5] (left half)/[OFFSET6] (upper left)/
[OFFSET7] (lower left)
—
· When the following functions are being used, [Touch Pad AF] is not available. [4K Live Cropping] [Pull Focus] in [Snap Movie]
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Record Using Manual Focus
MF (Manual Focus) refers to manual focusing. Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate AF.
1 Set the Focus Mode.
[ ] [Focus Mode] [MF]
Press the shutter button halfway to
return to the recording screen.
2 Press [ ] ( ).
3 Select the focus point.
Press
to select the focus
point.
· To return the point to be brought into focus to the center, press [DISP.].
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4 Confirm your selection. Press . This switches to the MF Assist screen, and
shows an enlarged display.
5 Adjust the focus.
The operations used to focus differ depending on the lens. When using an
interchangeable lens with no focus ring Press : Focuses on nearby subject
Press : Focuses on distant subject
Slide bar
· Pressing and holding
will increase the focus speed.
· Focus can also be adjusted by dragging the slide bar.
When using an interchangeable lens with a focus ring Rotate to side: Focuses on nearby subject Rotate to side: Focuses on distant subject
When using the interchangeable lens having a focus lever Move to side: Focuses
on nearby subject Move to side: Focuses on distant subject · The focusing
speed varies depending on how far
you move the focus lever.
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6. Focus/Zoom · This will display the in-focus portion highlighted with
color. (Focus Peaking) · A recording distance guideline is displayed. (MF
Guide) MF Assist (enlarged screen) Focus Peaking MF Guide
6 Close the MF Assist screen. Press the shutter button halfway. This operation
can also be performed by pressing .
7 Start recording. Press the shutter button fully.
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Operations on the MF Assist Screen
Button operation
*1
Touch operation
Drag Pinch out/ pinch in
—
Description of operation
Moves the enlarged display position.
Enlarges/reduces the screen in small steps.
Enlarges/reduces the screen. Switches magnification window (windowed mode/full
screen mode)*3.
—
*2
[DISP.]1 — [Reset]1
First time: Returns the MF Assist position to the center. Second time: Returns
the MF Assist magnification to the default setting.
The AF operates.*4
1 When using an interchangeable lens with no focus ring, you can perform these
operations after pressing to display the screen that lets you set the area to
be
enlarged.
2 Cannot be set when using [ ] mode. 3 When the picture is displayed in windowed mode, you can enlarge the picture by
approx. 3x to 6x; when the picture is displayed in full screen, you can
enlarge the
picture by approx. 3x to 20x.
4 Auto Focus also works with the following operations.
Pressing the Fn button to which [AF-ON] is assigned (210)
Dragging the monitor and releasing your finger at the position you want to
focus on
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· On the recording screen, you can rotate the focus ring to display the MF Assist screen. If the focus ring has been rotated to enlarge the display, the assist screen will be exited a certain amount of time after you cease the operation.
· The recording distance reference mark is a mark used to measure the recording distance. Use this when taking pictures with manual focusing or taking close-up pictures.
· When using an interchangeable lens with no focus ring and in the following
cases, manual focus operations may not be possible during recording if the
shutter speed is very slow.
[ ] mode (When [Exposure Mode] is set to [M])
[
] mode (When [S&Q Exposure Mode] is set to [M])
(When using an interchangeable lens with a focus ring, you can do manual
focus operations, but autofocus does not work during manual focus.)
· MF Assist and MF Guide may not display depending on the lens used. You
can, however, display MF Assist by directly operating the camera using the
touch screen or a button.
· You can memorize the MF Assist position separately for vertical and
horizontal orientations: [ ] [ ] [Focus Switching for Vert / Hor] (335)
· You can set the movement of the MF Assist position to loop: [ ] [ ] [Loop
Movement Focus Frame] (335)
· You can change the display method of the magnified screen: [ ] [ ] [MF
Assist] (336)
· You can disable focus ring operation: [ ] [ ] [Focus Ring Lock] (339)
· You can change the Focus Peaking sensitivity and the display method: [ ] [ ]
[Peaking] (342)
· You can change the MF Guide display: [ ] [ ] [MF Guide] (345)
· The camera memorizes the focus point when you turn it off: [ ] [ ] [Lens
Position Resume] (348)
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Recording with Zoom
6. Focus/Zoom
Use the optical zoom of the lens to zoom to telephoto or wide-angle. :
Telephoto, Enlarges distant subject : Wide-angle, Widens angle of view
Rotate the zoom ring.
Interchangeable lens with a zoom ring
Interchangeable lens that supports the power zoom (electrically operated zoom)
Interchangeable lens that does not support the zoom
Move the zoom lever.
(The zoom speed varies
depending on how far you
move the lever.)
· If you set [Zoom Control]
to an Fn button, you can
operate the optical zoom
slowly by pressing
or
fast by pressing .
The optical zoom is not available.
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Extended Tele Conversion
[Ex. Tele Conv.] enables you to take pictures that are further enlarged beyond
what is available with the optical zoom, without any deterioration in image
quality.
[Ex. Tele Conv.] ([Rec])
· The [Ex. Tele Conv.] maximum magnification ratio differs depending on the [Picture Size] and [Aspect Ratio] set in the [Rec] menu. When the setting is set to [ M]: up to 1.4x When the setting is set to [ S]: up to 2.0x
Set [Picture Size] to [M] or [S].
·
[ ] [Picture Size] [M]/[S]
Set [Ex. Tele Conv.].
·
[ ] [Ex. Tele Conv.] [ZOOM] [TELE CONV.] [OFF]
Changes the zoom magnification. Fixes the zoom magnification at the maximum.
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Changing the Zoom Magnification (Button operation)
Set [Ex. Tele Conv.] to [ZOOM].
·
[ ] [Ex. Tele Conv.] [ZOOM]
Set the Fn button to [Zoom Control]. (292)
Press the Fn button.
Press the cursor buttons to operate the zoom.
: T (telephoto) : W (wide-angle)
· Press the Fn button again, or wait a
EX2.0x
specified time to end zoom operation.
Zoom magnifications
Changing the Zoom Magnification (Touch operation)
Set [Ex. Tele Conv.] to [ZOOM].
·
[ ] [Ex. Tele Conv.] [ZOOM]
Touch [ ]. Touch [ ].
Drag the slide bar to operate the zoom.
: Telephoto : Wide-angle
· To end Touch Zoom operations, touch [ ] again.
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[Ex. Tele Conv.] ([Motion Picture])
Set [Rec Quality] to [FHD] or [HD].
·
[ ] [Rec Quality] [FHD]/[HD]
Set [Ex. Tele Conv.].
·
[ ] [Ex. Tele Conv.] [ON] [OFF]
Fixes the zoom magnification at the maximum. —
· If you assign [Ex. Tele Conv.] to [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom]
([Operation]) menu, you can display the Extended Tele Conversion setting
screen for both pictures and video by pressing the assigned Fn button. While
this screen is displayed, you can change the [Picture Size] setting by
pressing [DISP.].
· When the following functions are being used, [Ex. Tele Conv.] is not
available: [Toy Effect], [Toy Pop] ([ ] mode) [ ] ([Quality]) [4K
PHOTO], [Post Focus] [HDR] [Multi Exp.] [4K Live Cropping] · [Ex. Tele
Conv.] ([Rec]) is not available in the following case. [Handheld Night Shot]
([ ] mode)
· [Ex. Tele Conv.] ([Motion Picture]) is not available in the following case.
When using the HDMI output during recording (Except in [ ] mode)
· During Self Shot Mode, you cannot perform zoom operation by touching.
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[Digital Zoom]
6. Focus/Zoom
You can increase the zoom ratio 2x higher than the original zoom ratio. Note
that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality.
[ ]/[ ] Select [Digital Zoom] Settings: [2x]/[OFF] · When using [Digital
Zoom], we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (184) for taking
pictures.
· When the following functions are being used, [Digital Zoom] is not
available. [Toy Effect], [Toy Pop], [Miniature Effect] ([ ] mode) [ ], [
], [ ] ([Quality]) [Post Focus] [HDR] [Multi Exp.]
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Power Zoom Lens
Sets the screen display and operations when using an interchangeable lens that
is compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom). · This may only be
selected when using a lens that is compatible with power zoom
(electrically operated zoom).
[ ] [ ] Select [Power Zoom Lens] [Disp Focal Length]
Displays the focal length on the recording screen during zoom control.
Focal distance indication Current focal distance
[Step Zoom]
When you operate the zoom with this setting [ON], the zoom will stop at
positions corresponding to predetermined distances.
Step zoom indication
This setting does not work when recording video or 4K photos with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]).
[Zoom Speed] [Zoom Ring]
You can set the zoom speed for zoom operations. · If you set [Step Zoom] to
[ON], the zoom speed will not
change. [Photo]: [H] (High speed) / [M] (Middle speed) / [L] (Low speed)
This may only be selected when a power zoom-compatible lens with a zoom lever and zoom ring is attached. When set to [OFF], the operations controlled by the zoom ring are disabled to prevent accidental operation.
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Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer
Selecting the Drive Mode
You can switch the drive mode to Single, Burst, etc. to match the recording
conditions.
1 Press [ ] ( ).
2 Select the drive mode.
Press
to select the drive mode
and press .
· You can also select by rotating .
[Single]
Takes one picture each time the shutter button is pressed.
[Burst] (158)
Takes pictures continuously while the shutter button is pressed and held.
[4K PHOTO] (162)
When the shutter button is pressed, a picture is recorded with the 4K Photo function.
[Post Focus] When the shutter button is pressed, the pictures are
(176)
recorded with [Post Focus].
[Self Timer] (184)
Takes pictures when the set time elapses after the shutter button is pressed.
· Select [ ] to return to [Single] (default setting).
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Taking Burst Pictures
Takes pictures continuously while the shutter button is pressed and held.
1 Press [ ] ( ).
2 Press to select [Burst] and press . · You can also select by rotating .
3 Select the burst rate.
Press
to select the burst rate
and press .
Settings: [H] (High speed)/
[M] (Middle speed)/ [L] (Low speed)
· You can also select by rotating or . · The burst rate can also be set using
[Burst Rate] in the [Rec] menu.
4 Start recording.
· Takes burst pictures while the shutter button is pressed fully.
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Burst Rate
[H] High speed
[M] Medium speed
[L] Low speed
Electronic front curtain
6 frames/second ([AFS]/[MF])
5 frames/second ([AFF]/[AFC])
Electronic shutter
10 frames/second ([AFS]/[MF])
10 frames/second ([AFF]/[AFC])
Live View when taking burst pictures
None ([AFS]/[MF]) Available
([AFF]/[AFC])
4 frames/second 4 frames/second
Available
2 frames/second 2 frames/second
Available
· The burst rate may be lower depending on the settings for recording such as [Picture Size] and focus mode.
Maximum Number of Frames Recordable
[H] High speed
[M] Medium speed
[L] Low speed [Quality]
/
/
/
480 frames or more 20 frames or more
· When recording under the test conditions specified by Panasonic. Recording
conditions may reduce the maximum number of frames recordable.
· The burst rate will become lower during recording but pictures can continue
to be taken until the card becomes full.
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Number of Pictures That Can Be Taken Continuously
When you press the shutter button halfway, the number of pictures that can be
taken continuously will appear on the recording screen. Example) When 20
frames: [r20] · Once recording starts, the number of pictures that
can be taken continuously will decrease. When [r0] appears, the burst rate
decreases. · When [r99+] is displayed on the recording screen, you can take
100 or more burst pictures.
Focus when Taking Burst Pictures
Focus mode [AFS] [AFF]/[AFC] [MF] [Focus/Release Priority] (334)
[FOCUS] [BALANCE] [RELEASE] [FOCUS] [BALANCE] [RELEASE] —
[H] [M]/[L]
Fixed to the focus of the first frame
Estimated focus
Normal focus
Estimated focus
Focus set with manual focus
· When the subject is dark with [AFF] or [AFC], the focus is fixed to that of
the first frame.
· With estimated focus, the burst rate takes priority and the focus is
estimated to the extent possible.
· With normal focus, the burst rate may become slow.
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Exposure when Taking Burst Pictures
Focus mode [AFS] [AFF]/[AFC] [MF] [H] Fixed to the exposure of
the first frame The exposure is adjusted
for each frame Fixed to the exposure of
the first frame
[M]/[L] The exposure is adjusted for each frame
How to Cancel [Burst]
Press [
] ( ), and then select [ ] ([Single]) or [ ].
· It may take a while to save burst pictures. If you continue to take burst
pictures while saving is in progress, the maximum number of frames recordable
will be reduced. When taking burst pictures, we recommend using a high-speed
card.
· Taking burst pictures does not work while you are using the following
functions: Self Shot Mode [Glistening Water], [Glittering Illuminations],
[Handheld Night Shot], [Soft Image of a Flower] ([ ] mode) [Rough
Monochrome], [Silky Monochrome], [Miniature Effect], [Soft Focus], [Star
Filter], [Sunshine] ([ ] mode) Flash [Time Lapse Shot] [Stop Motion
Animation] (when [Auto Shooting] is set) [Live View Composite] [Multi
Exp.]
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4K Photo Recording
With 4K photo, you can take high-speed burst pictures at 30 frames/ second and
save the desired pictures, each made up of approx. 8 million pixels.
· Use a UHS Speed Class 3 or higher card when recording. · The angle of view
becomes narrower. · When the recording time of a single session exceeds 10
minutes, recording
stops. · If the camera temperature rises, [ ] may be displayed and recording
may
stop. Wait until the camera cools down.
1 Press [ ] ( ).
2 Press to select [4K PHOTO] and press . · You can also select by rotating .
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3 Select [Rec Method].
Press
to select the recording
method and press .
· You can also select by rotating or . · The recording method can also be set
using [4K PHOTO] in the [Rec] menu.
([4K Burst])
([4K Burst(S/S)]) “S/S” is an abbreviation for start/ stop.
([4K Pre-Burst])
When you wish to capture the best moments of a fast-moving subject Takes burst pictures while the shutter button is pressed.
Audio recording: None
When you wish to capture an unpredictable photo opportunity Starts taking burst pictures when the sh