Leica D-LUX 5 Operating Instructions

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LEICA D - LUX 5

Instructions

Table of Contents

Before Use

Quick Guide ..............................................5

Scope of Delivery ......................................7

Accessories...............................................7

Names of the Components .......................8

Playing Back Pictures

([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................58

• Displaying Multiple Images ...............59

• Using the Playback Zoom .................60

• Enlarge the focus point

(display focus point)..........................61

• Switching the [PLAYBACK MODE] ...61

Deleting Pictures.....................................62

• Deleting a single picture....................62

• Deleting multiple or

all the pictures...................................63

Preparation

Removing the Hot Shoe Cover ...............11

Operating the Rear Dial ..........................12

Attaching the Lens Cap...........................13

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................14

Charging the Battery ...............................16

• Approximate operating time and

number of recordable pictures .......... 19

Inserting and Removing Card and

Battery.....................................................21

About the Internal Memory/the Card .......23

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................25

• Changing the Clock Setting ..............26

Setting the Menu.....................................27

• Setting menu items ........................... 28

• Using the Quick Menu.......................30

About the Setup Menu ............................31

Basic

Selecting the [REC] Mode to

Record Still or Motion Pictures................ 41

• Tips for taking good pictures.............43

• Select the Aspect Ratio.....................43

• Taking still pictures ...........................44

• Recording a motion picture ............... 44

Program Mode ........................................45

• Focusing ...........................................46

• Focusing off-center subjects .............47

• Preventing camera shake ................. 47

• Direction Detection Function.............47

• Program Shift....................................48

Snapshot Mode .......................................49

• Scene Detection................................ 50

• AF Tracking Function........................51

• Settings in Snapshot Mode ...............52

Using the Zoom.......................................54

• Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Intelligent Zoom/

Using the Digital Zoom .....................54

• Using the Step Zoom ........................57

Advanced (Recording pictures)

Switching the display on the Monitor.......64

Using the Built-in Flash ...........................67

• Switching to the appropriate

flash setting.......................................67

Close-up Pictures....................................73

Using the Self-Timer................................74

Setting the Sensitivity ..............................75

Exposure Compensation .........................77

Using Auto Bracket/Aspect Bracket ........78

• Auto Bracket......................................78

• Aspect Bracket ..................................79

Aperture- and Shutter-Priority Modes......81

• Aperture-Priority Mode.....................81

• Shutter-Priority Mode .......................81

Manual Exposure Mode ..........................82

Aperture Value and Shutter Speed .........83

Manual Focusing.....................................84

• MF ASSIST .......................................85

Using My Color Mode..............................87

• Adjusting the custom settings to

achieve desired effects .....................89

Registering Personal Menu Settings

(Registering custom settings)..................90

Using Custom Mode................................91

Using Scene Mode..................................92

• [PORTRAIT]......................................93

• [SOFT SKIN] .....................................93

• [SELF PORTRAIT]............................94

• [SCENERY].......................................94

• [PANORAMA ASSIST] ......................95

• [SPORTS] .........................................96

• [NIGHT PORTRAIT]..........................96

• [NIGHT SCENERY]...........................96

• [FOOD]..............................................97

• [PARTY] ............................................97

• [CANDLE LIGHT] ..............................97

• [BABY1]/[BABY2] ..............................98

• [PET] .................................................99

• [SUNSET]..........................................99

• [HIGH SENS.] ...................................99

• [HI-SPEED BURST]........................100

• [FLASH BURST] .............................101

• [STARRY SKY] ...............................102

• [FIREWORKS] ................................102

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• [BEACH]..........................................103

• [SNOW]...........................................103

• [AERIAL PHOTO] ...........................103

Recording Motion Pictures ....................104

• Changing [REC MODE] and

[REC QUALITY]..............................108

Recording Motion Pictures with

Manual Settings ....................................111

Using the Face Recognition

Function ................................................113

• Face Settings..................................114

• Setting Auto Registration/

Sensitivity........................................117

• Auto Registration ............................118

Useful Functions at

Travel Destinations ...............................119

• Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of

the Vacation....................................119

• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations

(World Time)...................................122

Using the [REC] Mode Menu ................124

• [FILM MODE]..................................124

• [RESOLUTION]...............................127

• [QUALITY].......................................129

• [SENSITIVITY] ................................130

• [ISO LIMIT SET]..............................130

• [ISO INCREMENTS] .......................130

• [WHITE BALANCE].........................131

• [FACE RECOG.] .............................134

• [AF MODE]......................................134

• [PRE AF].........................................138

• [AF/AE LOCK].................................139

• [METERING MODE] .......................140

• [I.EXPOSURE] ................................140

• [MULTI EXPO.] ...............................141

• [MIN. SHTR SPEED] ......................143

• [BURST]..........................................144

• [I.RESOLUTION].............................145

• [i.ZOOM] .........................................145

• [DIGITAL ZOOM] ............................145

• [STEP ZOOM].................................146

• [STABILIZER] ................................. 146

• [AF ASSIST LAMP] .........................147

• [FLASH] ..........................................147

• [FLASH SYNCHRO] .......................148

• [FLASH ADJUST.] ..........................148

• [RED-EYE REMOVAL] ...................149

• [MONITOR MODE] .........................149

• [AUTO BRACKET]..........................150

• [ASPECT BRACKET]......................150

• [CLOCK SET]..................................150

Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode

Menu .....................................................151

• [REC MODE]...................................151

• [REC QUALITY]..............................151

• [EXPOSURE MODE] ......................152

• [CONTINUOUS AF] ........................152

• [WIND CUT] ....................................152

Entering Text.........................................153

Advanced (Playback)

Playing Back Pictures in Sequence

(Slide Show)..........................................154

Selecting Pictures and

Playing them Back.................................156

• [MODE PLAY] .................................156

• [CATEGORY PLAY]........................157

• [FAVORITE PLAY] ..........................158

Playing Back Motion Pictures................159

Creating Still Pictures from a

Motion Picture .......................................160

Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu .....161

• [CALENDAR]...................................161

• [TITLE EDIT] ...................................162

• [VIDEO DIVIDE] ..............................163

• [TEXT STAMP]................................164

• [RESIZE]

Reducing the resolution ..................167

• [CROPPING]...................................168

• [LEVELING].....................................169

• [ROTATE DISP.] .............................170

• [FAVORITE] ....................................171

• [PRINT SET] ...................................172

• [PROTECT].....................................174

• [FACE REC EDIT] ...........................175

• [COPY]............................................176

Connecting to other equipment

Playing Back Pictures on a TV ..............177

• Playing back pictures using

the AV cable (supplied)...................177

• Playing back pictures on a TV with

an SD Memory Card slot.................178

• Playing back pictures on a TV with

an HDMI socket ..............................178

Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and

Motion Pictures......................................183

• Copying the playback image using

an AV cable.....................................183

• Copying to a PC using “Adobe Premiere

Connecting to a PC ...............................185

Printing the Pictures..............................189

• Selecting a single picture and

printing it .........................................190

• Selecting multiple pictures and

printing them ...................................191

• Print Settings...................................192

ElementsR” ..................184

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Miscellaneous

Using the Electronic Viewfinder

EVF1 .....................................................195

Using an external flash unit...................197

Screen Display ......................................199

Cautions for Use ...................................203

Message Display...................................209

Troubleshooting ....................................212

Number of Recordable Pictures and

Available Recording Time .....................222

Leica Service Addresses.......................230

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Before Use

Quick Guide

This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.

Charge the battery. (P16)

• The battery is not charged when the

camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

Insert the battery and the card.

(P21)

• When you do not wish to use the card,

you can record or play back pictures on/from the internal memory. (P23) Refer to P24 when you use a card.

plug-in type

90

cable type

Turn the camera on to take pictures.

1 Set the mode dial to [³]. 2 Press the shutter button to take

pictures. (P44)

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Before Use

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Play back the pictures.

1 Press [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view.

(P58)

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Before Use

Scope of Delivery Accessories

Order No. Order No.

Rechargeable battery BP-DC10-E BP-DC10-U

Charger BC-DC10-E BC-DC10-U

Mains cable EU UK AUS TW CN KR

Shoulder strap 423-092.001-014

Lens cap 423-092.001-018

Lens cap string 423-092.001-019

CD with instr. PDFs

USB cable 423-092.001-020

AV cable 423-092.001-022

Battery case 424-036.001-000

Hot shoe cover 423-092.001-015

Button template for Canada / Taiwan

Short instructions 93 357 -360

Notice regarding registration and SW download

Warranty Card 439-399.100-026

Notes:

Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the internal memory when you are

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not using a card.

• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are indicated as card in these instructions.

• Check that all items belonging to the scope of delivery are included before using the camera.

• The items and their shape may differ depending on the country or area where the camera was

purchased.

• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

18 719 18 720

423-092.001-010 423-092.002-010

423-068.801-019 423-068.801-020 423-068.801-023 424-025.002-000 423-082.805-004 423-082.805-005 (delivery differs depending on markets)

423-092.001-016

423-092.001-025

(delivery differs depending on markets)

93 367

Everready case 18 722

Leather case 18 723

Soft leather case 18 724

Hand grip D-LUX 5 18 715

Electronic Viewfinder EVF1

HDMI mini cable 14 491

LEICA CF 22 Flash unit

Mini tripod 14 320

Tabletop tripod 14 110

Ball and Socket head

18 716

18 694

14 100

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Before Use

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Names of the Components

1 Lens (P204, 205) 2 Self-Timer indicator (P74)

AF Assist Lamp (P147) 3Flash (P67) 4 Shoulder strap eyelet (P14) 5 Focus selector switch (P45, 73, 84)

6 LCD monitor (P64, 199) 7 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P51, 136, 139) 8 Playback button (P58) 9 Status indicator (P22, 35, 41) 10 [MENU/SET] button (P25) 11 [DISPLAY] button (P64) 12 [Q.MENU] (P30)/Delete button (P62)

13 Rear dial (P48, 59, 60, 77, 81, 82, 84, 111, 137)

Rear dial operation is indicated as follows in these instructions:

e.g.: Rotate to the left or to the right e.g.: Press

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Refer to P12 for operation of the rear dial.

12354

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Before Use

15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23

14 Cursor buttons

3/[FOCUS] button (P51, 61, 137)

4/Function button (P32)

Assign Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register a Menu that is used often.

[FILM MODE]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[WHITE BALANCE]/[AF MODE]/

[I.EXPOSURE]/[GUIDE LINE]/

[AUTO BRACKET]/[ASPECT BRACKET]

2/Self-Timer button (P74)

1/ISO (P75)

Cursor button operation, e.g. when one of them should be pressed, is indicated as follows in these instructions:

15 Aspect ratio selector switch (P43) 16 Microphone (P105) 17 Zoom lever (P54) 18 Motion picture button (P44, 104) 19 Flash open switch (P67) 20 Hot shoe cover (P11, 195, 197) 21 Mode dial (P41) 22 Shutter button (P49) 23 Camera ON/OFF switch (P25)

[ REC AREA]/[REMAINING DISP.]/[FLASH]/

or Press 4

24 [HDMI] socket (P179, 181) 25 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P177, 183,

185, 189)

26 Lens ring front 27 Lens barrel

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28 Tripod thread

28 29

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When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.

29 Speaker (P159)

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Do not cover the speaker with your fingers.

30 Card/Battery door (P21)

We recommend using a battery with

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sufficient power when recording motion pictures.

31 Release lever (P21)

Before Use

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Preparation

Removing the Hot Shoe Cover

The camera comes with a hot shoe cover in place. To use the Electronic Viewfinder EVF1 (P195) or an External Flash unit (P197) (both available as accessories, see P7), please remove the hot shoe cover.

Press the hot shoe cover release button 1 and pull the shoe cover in the direction of the arrow 2.

Note

When not using the Electronic Viewfinder EVF1 or an External Flash unit, be sure to

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attach the hot shoe cover.

• Please be careful not to lose the hot shoe cover.

• When not using the hot shoe cover, be careful not to let liquid, sand, or any other foreign matter

enter the connection terminals.

• Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Preparation

Operating the Rear Dial

There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing.

Example of operation during recording/playback screen

1 “Rotating” 2 “Pressing”

Adjustments of Program Shift (P48), Manual Focus (P84),

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Aperture (P81), Shutter Speed (P81), etc.

Forwarding/rewinding of pictures during 1 screen playback (P58), Multi

¢2

Playback (P59), Calendar Search

(P161), Playback Zoom (P60).

A Rear dial

¢1 Recording ¢2 Playback

Note

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The sound of the rear dial operation may be recorded when operated during motion picture recording.

Switching to compensating the exposure (P77), switching to Manual Focus operation (P84), etc.

Picture selection during Multi Playback and Calendar Search.

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Preparation

Attaching the Lens Cap

• When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of

the lens.

Pass the string through the lens cap eyelet.

Pass the same string through one of the camera strap eyelets.

Attach the lens cap.

• Detach the lens cap before turning on the

camera in the Recording Mode.

• Do not hang or swing around the camera

holding it only by the lens cap string.

• Be careful not to lose the lens cap.

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Preparation

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

• We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from

dropping.

Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body.

A: Shoulder strap eyelet

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper.

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the hole on the other side of the stopper.

Pull the other side of the shoulder strap and then check that it is secure.

• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach

the other side of the shoulder strap.

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Preparation

Note

Be sure to follow the steps and attach the shoulder strap correctly.

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• Check that the shoulder strap is firmly attached to the camera.

• 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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Preparation

Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries you can use with this camera

It has been found that counterfeit batteries which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these batteries are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these batteries 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. To ensure safe operation we urgently recommend to use only the Leica battery BP-DC10 E/U (P7).

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Use only the specified charger and battery.

• The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The

dedicated battery supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this camera is the Leica battery BP-DC10 E/U (P7). (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used.) Leica cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of any other batteries.

∫ Charging

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The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

• It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to

86 oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)

Insert the battery into the charger.

• The terminals should face the charger’s

contacts and the Leica logo upwards.

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Preparation

90

plug-in type

Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.

• Disconnect the charger from the

electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.

• The AC cable does not fit entirely into

the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the right.

cable type

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator A turns on:

Charging has started.

The [CHARGE] indicator A turns off:

Charging has been completed without any problem.

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When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

– The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again

in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF).

– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.

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Preparation

∫ Charging time

Charging time Approx. 155 min

The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

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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.

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the screen

¢ “Screen” refers to both the LCD monitor and the Electronic Viewfinder EVF1 (available as

accessory, see P7), whichever is selected.

• The indication turns red and flashes if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status

indicator flashes when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

Note

The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also

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becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• The battery can be recharged 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.)

• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the power plug terminals. Otherwise, a

fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated.

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Preparation

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Recording still pictures

[when using the LCD monitor/the Electronic Viewfinder EVF1 (available as accessory, see P7)]

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 200 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

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• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.

• Using a 32 MB SD Memory Card.

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image

Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)

• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.

• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery

decreases.

The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]

Approx. 400 pictures

By CIPA standard in Program Mode

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Preparation

∫ Recording motion pictures

[when using the LCD monitor/the Electronic Viewfinder EVF1 (available as accessory, see P7)]

(Recording with picture quality

Continuous

recordable time

(motion pictures)

Actual recordable time

(motion pictures)

These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH.

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Please be aware that these times are approximate.

• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as

switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc.

[AVCHD Lite]

set to [SH] ([ ]))

Approx. 140 min Approx. 140 min

Approx. 70 min Approx. 70 min

[MOTION JPEG]

(Recording with picture quality

set to [HD] ([ ]))

• With camera models 18 151 / 18 152:

Motion pictures can be recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] up to a capacity of 2 GB. Only the maximum recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen. Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD Lite] is 13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds. Screen will only display up to 13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds. However, the recording may stop before that depending on the remaining battery level.

• With camera model 18 150:

Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes. Also, motion pictures can be recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] up to a capacity of 2 GB. (Example: [8m 20s] with [ ]) Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.

∫ Playback

[when using the LCD monitor/the Electronic Viewfinder EVF1 (available as accessory, see P7)]

Playback time Approx. 360 min

Note

The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the

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environment and the operating conditions.

For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced.

– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes. – When using [AUTO POWER LCD] or [POWER LCD] (P32). – When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.

• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging

the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.

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Preparation

Inserting and Removing Card and Battery

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF, slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow, and open the card/battery door.

• Use only the Leica battery BP-DC10 E/U (P7).

• We cannot guarantee the quality of any other

batteries.

Insert battery and card. Be sure to insert in the correct orientation.

Battery: Push it in until it is locked by the lever A. To remove, pull this lever in the direction of the arrow.

Card: Push it down until it clicks into place. To remove, push it further down until it clicks, then pull it out upright.

B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the

card.

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The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.

1:Close the card/battery door.

2:Slide the release lever in the direction

of the arrow.

• If the card/battery door cannot be completely

closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again.

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Preparation

Note

Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).

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• Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the

settings on the camera may not be stored properly.

• The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.

• The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.

• Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has

gone off completely. (Otherwise, this camera may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

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Preparation

About the Internal Memory/the Card

The camera can store image data as follows.

When no card is inserted: Pictures are recorded and played back

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in/from the internal memory.

• When a card is inserted: Pictures are recorded and played back

on/from the card.

• When using the internal memory

>ð (access indication

• When using the card

† (access indication

¢ The access indication lights up in red when pictures are being recorded on the internal

memory (or the card).

• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P176)

• Memory size: Approx. 40 MB

• Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) only

• The internal memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used

becomes full.

• The access time for the internal memory may be longer than the access time for a card.

)

Internal Memory

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Preparation

Card

The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with the camera.

Type of card which can be

used with the camera

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2GB)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards)

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may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.

• SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card

or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.

• SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory

Card compatible equipment.

• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when

using the SDXC Memory Cards.

Remarks

• Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards)

may be used as 48 GB and 64 GB cards.

• Use a card with SD Speed Class

[AVCHD Lite]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG].

¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.

with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures in

Note

Do not turn the camera off, remove its battery or card when the access indication is lit

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[when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the internal memory or the card is being formatted (P40)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and the camera may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.

• Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,

no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)

• The data on the internal memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to

electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.

• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera

only to ensure proper operation. (P40)

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Preparation

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Turn the camera on.

A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons

• If the language select screen is not displayed,

proceed to step

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].

• The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears.

Press [MENU/SET].

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Preparation

: :

Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set.

A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P122)

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Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display format.

• AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.

• When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as AM

12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display format is common in the US and elsewhere.

• You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing [‚].

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Press [MENU/SET].

• Press [‚] to return to the settings screen.

• After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on,

and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed.

• When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having

been set, set the clock correctly by following the procedure below.

“Changing the Clock Setting”

Changing the Clock Setting

Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P28)

It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock.

•

• The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even

without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the camera for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)

Note

The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.

•

• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.

• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the

pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P164) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.

• If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen

of the camera.

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Setting the Menu

The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.

! [REC] Mode menu (P124 to 150)

• This menu lets you

set the Coloring, Sensitivity or Number of pixels, etc. of pictures you are recording.

[MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu

(P151 to 152)

• This menu lets you

set the [REC MODE], [REC QUALITY], and other aspects for motion picture recording.

[SETUP] menu (P31 to 40)

MODE [PLAYBACK MODE] menu

(P58, 154 to 158)

• This menu lets you

select the setting of the playback methods such as Playback or Slide Show of only the pictures set as [FAVORITE] .

( [PLAYBACK] Mode menu (P161 to 176)

• This menu lets you

set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures.

• This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating

beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera.

• The [SETUP] menu can be set from either the [REC] Mode or

[PLAYBACK] Mode.

Note

•

Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used.

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Setting menu items

This section describes how to select the [REC] Mode menu settings. The same setting can also be used for the [MOTION PICTURE], [PLAYBACK], and [SETUP] menus.

Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the Program Mode

Turn the camera on.

A [MENU/SET] button

Set the mode dial to [ ].

• To set the playback menu, proceed to step 3 by

pressing the [(].

Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

B Menu toggle icon C Menu item D Menu screen page E Settings

• You can easily switch menu screen pages by rotating

the zoom lever.

Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE].

• Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to

move to the second screen.

Press 1.

• Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it

may be displayed in a different way.

Press 3/4 to select [š].

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Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Switching to other menus

e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu

1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

2 Press 2.

3 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon

[].

4 Press 1.

•

Select a menu item next and set it.

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Using the Quick Menu

By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.

Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.

•

Press [Q.MENU] when recording.

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item and the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

A The items to be set and the settings are displayed.

• You can set the following items in detail by pressing [DISPLAY].

[WHITE BALANCE] (P131)/[AF MODE] (P134)

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123

Perform these settings if you need to.

About the Setup Menu

[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them.

•

In the Snapshot Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP], [LANGUAGE] and [O.I.S. DEMO.] (P40) can be set.

For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P28.

U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time.

Refer to P25 for details.

•

Set the time in your home area and travel destination.

[WORLD TIME]

• Refer to P122 for details.

— [TRAVEL DATE]

• Refer to P119 for details.

r [BEEP]

“ [DESTINATION]:

Travel destination area

– [HOME]:

Your home area

Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation.

[TRAVEL SETUP] [OFF]/[SET]

[LOCATION] [OFF]/[SET]

This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.

r [BEEP LEVEL]:

[s] (Muted) [t] (Low) [u] (High)

[BEEP TONE]:

1 2 3

[]/[]/[]

[SHUTTER VOL.]: [ ] (Muted) [] (Low) [ ] (High)

[SHUTTER TONE]:

[]/[]/[]

u [VOLUME]

Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.

• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.

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Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered as custom

[CUST. SET MEM.]

settings. (Recording Mode only)

[]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]

• Refer to P90 for details.

Assign Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register a Menu that is used often.

[Fn BUTTON SET]

(Recording Mode only)

[FILM MODE]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[WHITE BALANCE]/[AF MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[GUIDE LINE]/

[ REC AREA]/[REMAINING DISP.]/[FLASH]/

[AUTO BRACKET]/[ASPECT BRACKET]

• Refer to P124 for details about the [REC] Mode menu.

• [Fn BUTTON SET] may be disabled depending on the settings.

These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places.

[OFF]

[LCD MODE]

„ [AUTO POWER LCD]:

The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera.

… [POWER LCD]:

The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors.

• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects

may appear different from real life on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures.

• The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording

in Power LCD Mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.

• If the screen is difficult to see because of bright light shining on it, use your hand or another

object to block the light.

• The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD Mode and Power LCD Mode.

• [AUTO POWER LCD] cannot be selected in Playback Mode.

[DISPLAY SIZE]

Change the display size of some icons and menu screens.

[STANDARD]/[LARGE]

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Set the pattern or position of the guidelines displayed when taking pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guidelines are displayed. (P64)

[REC. INFO.]: [OFF]

[GUIDE LINE]

[ON]

[PATTERN]: [] []

[]:Position of the guide line can be set. Refer to P65 for how

to set.

• The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Snapshot Mode.

This allows you to set either to display or not display the

[HISTOGRAM]

histogram. (P66)

[OFF]/[ON]

[ REC AREA]

• Motion picture recording frame display is only an approximation.

• Recording frame display may disappear when zooming to Tele depending on the resolution

setting.

Angle of view for motion picture recording can be checked.

[OFF]/[ON]

• This cannot be used during Snapshot Mode.

This will switch display between the number of recordable pictures and available recording time.

[REMAINING SHOTS]:

[REMAINING DISP.]

This will display the number of recordable pictures for still pictures.

[REMAINING TIME]:

This will display the available recording time for motion pictures.

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[ON] [OFF]

When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back,

[HIGHLIGHT]

white saturated areas appear flashing in black and white.

[OFF]/[ON]

• If there are any white saturated areas, we

recommend compensating the exposure towards negative (P77) referring to the histogram (P66) and then taking the picture again. It may result in a better quality picture.

• There may be white saturated areas if the distance

between the camera and the subject is too close when taking pictures with the flash. If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON] in this case, the area directly illuminated by the photo flash will become white saturated and appear flashing in black and white.

• Highlighting does not work during Multi-Playback (P59), Calendar Search (P161), Playback

Zoom (P60), or Motion Picture Playback (P159).

It is possible to memorize the zoom position and the MF (Manual Focus) position when the power is switched [OFF].

[ZOOM RESUME]:

It will automatically return to the zoom position when the power

[LENS RESUME]

was switched [OFF], next time you turn the power [ON].

[OFF]/[ON]

[MF RESUME]:

It will memorize the MF position set with the Manual Focus. It will resume the memorized Manual Focus position when you return to Manual Focus recording.

[OFF]/[ON]

• MF position will be memorized in the following cases: – Turning the camera off – When the focus selector switch is switched to anything but [MF] – When switched to playback mode

• Zoom position will be set all the way to wide when the [ZOOM RESUME] is set to [OFF].

• When [MF RESUME] is set to [OFF], MF position will be the distance focused at the time of

recording in Manual Focus.

• Depending on the recording conditions, the memorized MF positions and resumed MF

positions might be different.

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In Manual Focus, the assistance screen appears on the center of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject.

[MF ASSIST]

[OFF]

[MF1]: The center of the screen is enlarged.

[MF2]: The center of the screen is enlarged over the whole

screen.

• Refer to P84 for details.

You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use

to prevent discharge of the battery.

p [SLEEP MODE]:

The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been

q [ECONOMY]

used for the time selected on the setting.

[OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]

[AUTO LCD OFF]:

The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting.

[OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.]

• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [SLEEP MODE].

• [SLEEP MODE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Snapshot Mode.

• [SLEEP MODE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].

• The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the

LCD monitor again.

• [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or Playback Zoom.

• [SLEEP MODE] does not work in the following cases. – When connecting to a PC or a printer – When recording or playing back motion pictures – [MULTI EXPO.] – During a slide show

• [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work in the following cases. – When connecting to a PC or a printer – While the Self-Timer is set – When recording or playing back motion pictures – [MULTI EXPO.] – During a slide show – While the menu screen is displayed

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If you are using the Electronic Viewfinder EVF1 (available as

[PLAY ON LCD]

accessory, see P7), LCD monitor will automatically turn on when Recording Mode is switched to Playback Mode.

[OFF]/[ON]

• Refer to P65 for details.

Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.

[OFF]

o [AUTO REVIEW]

[1SEC.] [2SEC.]

[HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one of the buttons is

pressed.

• The Auto Review function is activated regardless of its setting when using [AUTO BRACKET]

(P78), [ASPECT BRACKET] (P79), [MULTI FILM] (P126), [BURST] (P144) and

[SELF PORTRAIT] (P94), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P100) and [FLASH BURST] (P101) in Scene Mode.

• In Snapshot Mode, the Auto Review function is fixed to [2SEC.].

• If [HIGHLIGHT] (P34) is set to [ON], white saturated areas appear flashing in black and white

when the Auto Review function is activated.

• [AUTO REVIEW] does not work when recording motion pictures.

Set whether to start up in [REC] Mode or [PLAYBACK] Mode after turning the power switch [ON].

[START MODE]

[!]: Enters [REC] Mode after turning on the power.

[(]: Enters [PLAYBACK] Mode after turning on the power.

• Even when set to [!], you can enter [PLAYBACK] Mode after turning on the power by

pressing the [(] button while turning the power switch [ON].

v [NO.RESET]

• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P188)

• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.

When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P40) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.

• To reset the folder number to 100, format the internal memory or the card first and then use this

function to reset the file number. A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.

Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.

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w [RESET]

The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial settings.

• When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is

also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.

• When the [REC] Mode settings are reset, data registered with [FACE RECOG.] will be also

reset, too.

• When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition,

[ROTATE DISP.] (P170) is set to [ON], and [FAVORITE] (P171) is set to [OFF] in [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.

– The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P98) and [PET] (P99) in Scene Mode. – The [TRAVEL DATE] (P119) setting. (Departure date, return date, destination) – The [WORLD TIME] (P122) setting. – The [CUST. SET MEM.] (P90) setting. – Position memorized in [LENS RESUME]/[MENU RESUME]. – The user’s name recorded using [USER’S NAME REC].

• The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.

Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied).

y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:

x [USB MODE]

Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.

{ [PictBridge(PTP)]:

Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.

z [PC]:

Set after or before connecting to a PC.

• When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication

system.

• When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer

Protocol)” communication system.

Set to match the colour television system in each country. (Playback Mode only)

| [VIDEO OUT]

[NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system.

[PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system.

• This will operate when the AV cable or HDMI mini cable (available as accessory, see P7) is

connected.

Set to match the type of TV. (Playback Mode only)

[TV ASPECT]

[W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.

[X]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.

• This will work when the AV cable is connected.

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Set the format for HDMI output when playing back on a HDMI compatible TV connected with the camera using the optional HDMI mini cable.

[AUTO]:

The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV.

[1080i]:

[HDMI MODE]

The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for output.

[720p]:

The progressive method with 720 available scan lines is used for output.

[576p]

/[480p]

The progressive method with 576

/480

available scan lines is

used for output.

¢1 When [VIDEO OUT] is set to [PAL] ¢2 When [VIDEO OUT] is set to [NTSC]

• Interlace method/progressive method

i= interlace scanning is scanning the screen with half of the effective scanning lines every

¢1

1/50

(1/60¢2) seconds, where p= progressive scanning is a high density image signal that is scanning the screen with all the effective scanning lines every 1/50 The [HDMI] terminal on the camera is compatible with high definition output [1080i]. It is necessary to have a compatible TV to enjoy progressive and high definition images.

• If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], match with the image format

your TV can display, and select number of effective scanning lines. (Please read the instructions for the TV.)

• This will work when the HDMI mini cable (available as accessory, see P7) is connected.

• Refer to P178 for details.

¢1

(1/60¢2) seconds.

Setup enabling the camera to be controlled by the remote control units of HDTV-Link compatible equipment using the HDMI mini cable (available as accessory, see P7).

[OFF]: Operation is performed with the buttons on the

[HDTV Link]

camera.

[ON]: Remote control operation of the HDTV Link

compatible equipment is enabled. (Not all operations are possible) Button operation of the main unit will be limited.

• This will work when the HDMI mini cable (available as accessory, see P7) is connected.

• Refer to P181 for details.

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Set the screen that will appear when a Scene Mode has been selected.

} [SCENE MENU]

[OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected Scene

Mode appears.

[AUTO]: The [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears.

The last operated menu position is saved even if the camera is

[MENU RESUME]

turned off.

[OFF]/[ON]

User’s name can be recorded in the picture while taking the picture.

[USER’S NAME REC]

[OFF]: It will not record the user’s name.

[ON]: It will record the user’s name.

[SET]: It will register (change) the user’s name.

• For details on how to enter characters to register (change) the user’s name, refer to “Entering

Te xt

” on P153.

• User’s name cannot be recorded in motion pictures.

• User’s name cannot be recorded in RAW pictures.

• User’s name cannot be recorded in pictures already taken.

• Recorded user’s names cannot be confirmed using the camera.

[VERSION DISP.]

It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera.

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DEMO

A B

[FORMAT]

The internal memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting.

• Use a battery with sufficient battery power when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during

formatting.

• If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the internal memory, remove

the card.

• If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.

• It may take longer to format the internal memory than the card.

• If formatting cannot be performed, contact your Leica dealer or the nearest Leica Customer

Service Center.

~ [LANGUAGE]

Set the language displayed on the screen.

• If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired

language.

Displays the amount of camera shake that has been detected.

A Amount of camera shake B Amount of camera shake after correction

[O.I.S. DEMO.]

• The Stabilizer function is switched between [ON] and [OFF] every time [MENU/SET] is pressed

during the [O.I.S. DEMO.].

• [O.I.S. DEMO.] is an approximation.

• Press [DISPLAY] to close [O.I.S. DEMO.].

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Mode switching

Basic

Selecting the [REC] Mode to Record Still or Motion Pictures

Turn the camera on.

A Mode dial

• The status indicator 2 lights up when you turn the

camera on 1. (It turns off after about 1 second.)

Change modes by rotating the mode dial.

Align the desired mode with index B.

•

Make sure the dial is set exactly to the click-stop position of the desired mode. (The mode dial rotates 360

∫ Basic

Program Mode (P45)

For taking pictures with automatic exposure control.

Snapshot Mode (P49)

For taking pictures with extended automatic settings.





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∫ Advanced

Aperture-Priority Mode (P81)

The exposure is determined by the automatically controlled shutter speed, based on the manually set aperture value.

Shutter-Priority Mode (P81)

The exposure is determined by the automatically controlled aperture value, based on the manually set shutter speed.

Manual Exposure Mode (P82)

The exposure is determined by the manually set aperture value and shutter speed.

Creative Motion Picture Mode (P111)

For recording motion pictures with manual settings.

Custom Mode (P91)

For taking pictures with previously registered settings.

Scene Mode (P92)

For taking pictures that match the scene being recorded.

My Color Mode (P87)

For taking pictures with one of twelve color modes, the effects of which can be checked before on the monitor.

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

Tips for taking good pictures

A AF Assist Lamp

• Hold the camera firmly with both hands, keep your arms still at your

side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter

button.

• Do not cover the flash or the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or

other objects.

• Do not cover the speaker with your fingers.

• Do not touch the front of the lens.

Select the Aspect Ratio

This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method.

Switching the aspect ratio selector switch.

[1:1] [4:3] [3:2] [16:9]

Square aspect ratio

Aspect ratio of a 4:3 TVAspect ratio of a

35 mm film camera

Aspect ratio of a

high-definition TV,

etc.

• The edges of the recorded pictures may be cut off at printing so check before printing. (P219)

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A Shutter button B Motion picture button

Taking still pictures

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture.

∫ For more details, refer to the explanation of each Recording Mode.

Recording a motion picture

Press the motion picture button to start the recording.

Press the motion picture button again to stop the recording.

• Sound will be turned off when pressing the motion picture button indicating

start/stop of motion picture recording. Sound volume can be set in [BEEP LEVEL] (P31).

∫ Motion Picture recording appropriate for each mode is possible. For more details,

refer to “Recording Motion Pictures” (P104).

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[REC] Mode: ³

Program Mode

The camera automatically sets both shutter speed and aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can change various settings in the [REC] menu.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

• Set the focus selector switch to [AF].

• To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to “Using the [REC] Mode Menu” (P124).

Aim the AF frame 1 at the point you want to focus on.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• The focus indication 2 (green) lights up when the

subject is focused.

• The focus range is 50 cm (1p 7 11/16q) to ¶.

• If pictures are to be taken at an even closer range,

refer to

“Close-up Pictures” (P73).

Press the shutter button fully to take a picture.

• The access indication (P23) lights up in red when

pictures are being recorded on the internal memory (or the card).

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∫ Setting the color tone of the picture by using the [REC] Mode menu (P124)

∫ When taking pictures using the Built-in flash (P67)

∫ When taking pictures using the Zoom (P54)

∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures when the image appears too dark (P77)

∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures when the image appears too red (P131)

∫ When recording motion pictures (P104)

Focusing

Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.

Focus

Focus indication On Flashes

AF area White>Green White>Red

¢2

Sound

A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the Digital Zoom or when it is dark) D Focus range E Aperture value F Shutter speed G ISO sensitivity

¢1 If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red.

(However, it will not be displayed in red when the flash is used.)

¢2 Sound volume can be set in [SHUTTER VOL.] (P31).

¢1

When the subject is focused

Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times

When the subject is not focused

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1/1251/125F2.0F2.0

ISOISO

80 80

1/125F2.0

ISO

1/1251/1251/125F2.0F2.0

ISOISO

80 80

F2.0

ISO

Focusing off-center subjects

1 Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the

focus and exposure.

2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you

compose the picture.

You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1

•

before pressing the shutter button fully.

We recommend that you use the Face Detection function when taking pictures of people. (P134)

∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus

•

Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast

• When the focus range display has appeared in red

• When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects

• When it is dark or when camera shake occurs

• When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near

subjects

Preventing camera shake

When the camera shake alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P146), a tripod or the Self-Timer (P74).

•

Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod.

– Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction – In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [PARTY],

[CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY] or [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode (P92)

– [HIGH DYNAMIC], [DYNAMIC ART], [DYNAMIC] ( ) in My Color Mode (P87) – When the shutter speed is slowed in [MIN. SHTR SPEED] (P143)

Direction Detection Function

Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P170) is set to [ON])

•

The Direction Detection function may not operate correctly if recording is performed with the camera aimed up or down.

• Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.

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(B)

(A)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

1 1

125

250

500

1000

2000

4000

2.8

5.6

(Ev)

Program Shift

In Program Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called Program Shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed.

•

Press the shutter button halfway and then use the rear dial to activate Program Shift while the aperture value and the shutter speed are displayed on the screen (about 10 seconds).

• The Program Shift indication A appears on the screen when Program Shift is activated.

• Program Shift is canceled if the camera is turned off or the rear dial is rotated back until the

Program Shift indication disappears, i.e. is set back to 0.

∫ Example of Program Shift

(A): Aperture value (B): Shutter speed

1 Program Shift range 2 Automatic camera setting 3 Program Shift limit

Note

If the exposure is not adequate when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the aperture value

•

and shutter speed turns red.

• Program Shift is canceled and the camera returns to normal Program Mode if more than

10 seconds pass after Program Shift is activated. However, the Program Shift setting is memorized.

• Depending on the brightness of the subject, Program Shift may not be available.

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[REC] Mode:

Snapshot Mode

The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

•

The following functions are activated automatically.

– Scene Detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face Detection/Quick AF/

[I.EXPOSURE]/Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation/[I.RESOLUTION]/ Intelligent Zoom

Set the mode dial to [ ].

• [MF] cannot be set in [ ]

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• The focus indication 1 (green) lights up when the

subject is focused.

• The AF frame 2 is placed over the subject’s face by

the Face Detection function. In other cases, it is placed at the point on the subject which is in focus.

• The focus range is 1 cm (3/8q) (Wide)/30 cm (1p)

(Tele) to ¶.

• The maximum close-up distance (the shortest

distance at which the subject can be taken) differs depending on the zoom magnification.

Press the shutter button fully to take a picture.

• The access indication (P23) lights up in red when

pictures are being recorded on the internal memory (or the card).

(P84)

∫ When taking pictures using the Built-in flash (P67)

•

Open the flash when the flash is to be used. (P67)

• [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness.

• When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled.

• Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].

∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures when the image appears too dark (P77)

∫ When recording motion pictures (P104)

∫ To take pictures using the Face Recognition function (which stores faces of

frequent subjects with information such as their names and birthdays) (P113)

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Scene Detection

When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.

> [i-PORTRAIT]

[i-SCENERY]

[i-MACRO]

•

[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]

[i-NIGHT SCENERY]

[i-SUNSET]

[i-BABY]

• [ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.

• When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it

will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection) (P135)

• If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when

the Scene Mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 8 seconds. Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.

• When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R]

is displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].

¢ When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces

already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected.

Note

Due to factors such as size, contrast, motion and proximity a different mode may be identified

•

for the same subject.

– Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size of the subject, the color of the

subject, the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving

– Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness conditions, when the camera is

shaken, when zoom is used

• For the best results, it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate Recording

Mode.

• Backlight Compensation

Backlight refers to situations when the important part of the subject is both considerably smaller than the total fame and also illuminated much less than the rest. Normally, such subjects would be rendered too dark. This function compensates the exposure by brightening the whole picture automatically.

Only when [ ] is selected

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AF Tracking Function

It is possible to have the focus set to the targeted subject. Focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves.

1 Press 3 (FOCUS).

•

[ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen.

• AF Tracking frame is displayed in the center of the

screen.

• Press 3 (FOCUS) again to cancel.

2 Aim the AF Tracking frame at your subject and

press [AF/AE LOCK] to lock the subject.

The AF Tracking frame will turn yellow.

•

• An optimum scene mode for the framed subject will be

chosen.

• Press 3 (FOCUS) to cancel.

Note

[FACE RECOG.] does not work during AF Tracking.

•

• You cannot use AF Tracking Function when [COLOR EFFECT] is set to [B/W].

• Please read the Note regarding the AF Tracking on P136.

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Basic

Settings in Snapshot Mode

∫ [REC] Mode menu [RESOLUTION]

[COLOR EFFECT] can set the color effects of [STANDARD], [Happy] or [B/W]. When [Happy]

•

is selected, it is possible to automatically take a picture with a higher level of brilliance for the color brightness and vividness.

¢1

(P127)/[BURST] (P144)/[COLOR EFFECT]/[FACE RECOG.] (P113)

∫ [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu [REC MODE] (P108)/[REC QUALITY]

¢1

(P108)

∫ [SETUP] menu [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]/[O.I.S. DEMO.]

The settings of the following items are fixed.

•

Item Settings

[GUIDE LINE] (P33) [ ] ([REC. INFO.]: [OFF])

[ECONOMY]

[5MIN.]

([SLEEP MODE]) (P35)

[AUTO REVIEW] (P36) [2SEC.]

[FILM MODE] (P124) [STANDARD]

[QUALITY] (P129) [A]

[SENSITIVITY] (P75) [ ] (Intelligent ISO)

(The maximum ISO sensitivity: [ISO1600])

[ISO LIMIT SET] (P130) [1600]

[WHITE BALANCE]

[AWB]

(P131)

[AF MODE] (P134) [š] (Set to [ ] when a face cannot be detected

[PRE AF] (P138) []

[I.EXPOSURE] (P140) [STANDARD]

[METERING MODE]

[C]

(P140)

[I.RESOLUTION] (P145) [STANDARD]

[i.ZOOM] (P145) [ON]

[STABILIZER] (P146) [AUTO]

[AF ASSIST LAMP] (P147) [ON]

)

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[FLASH SYNCHRO]

[1ST]

(P148)

[RED-EYE REMOVAL]

[ON]

(P149)

[CONTINUOUS AF] (P152) [ON]

[WIND CUT] (P152) [OFF]

¢1 The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] Modes are used. ¢2 Fix to [AUTO] during motion picture recording. ¢3 Fix to [ ¢4 Fix to [OFF] when the Scene Detection is set to [ ], [ ], or [ ]. ¢5 Fix to [MODE1] during motion picture recording.

• The following functions cannot be used. – [FLASH ADJUST.]/[AUTO BRACKET]/[ASPECT BRACKET]/White Balance fine adjustment/

• [MONITOR MODE] on the [REC] Mode menu and the other items in the [SETUP] menu can be

set in a mode such as the Program Mode. What is set will be reflected in Snapshot Mode.

Ø] when a face is not recognized during motion picture recording.

[AF/AE LOCK]/[MULTI EXPO.]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[STEP ZOOM]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/ [HISTOGRAM]/[HIGHLIGHT]

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[REC] Mode:

Using the Zoom

Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using

the Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom

You can increase the focal length to make people and objects appear closer or decrease it to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of

6.7k larger than with the shortest focal length), do not set the resolution to the highest

setting for each aspect ratio (1:1/4:3/3:2/16:9). The zoom magnification can be increased by approximately 1.3k without noticeable deterioration in the picture by the Intelligent Resolution Technology when the Intelligent Zoom is used. Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in [REC] menu.

To make subjects appear closer use longer focal lengths (also narrows the angle of view)

Rotate the zoom lever towards T (Tele).

To make subjects appear further away use shorter focal lengths (also widens the angle of view)

Rotate the zoom lever towards W (Wide).

∫ Storing the zoom position (Zoom resume)

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Refer to P34 for details.

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

∫ Types of zooms

Feature Optical Zoom Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)

Maximum magnification

Picture quality

3.8k 6.7k

No deterioration No deterioration

Conditions None

Screen display

[RESOLUTION] with (P127) is selected.

A [ ] is displayed.

Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom

15.1k (including Optical Zoom 3.8k)

26.8k (including Extended Optical Zoom 6.7k)

20.1k (including Optical Zoom and [i.ZOOM] 5k)

Maximum magnification

5k (including Optical Zoom 3.8k)

8.9k (including Extended Optical Zoom

6.7k)

35.7k (including Extended Optical Zoom and [i.ZOOM] 8.9k)

Picture quality

Conditions

Screen display

No noticeable deterioration

[i.ZOOM] (P145) on the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON].

The higher the magnification level, the greater the deterioration.

[DIGITAL ZOOM] (P145) on the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON].

B [ ] is displayed. C The Digital Zoom range is

When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in

•

displayed.

conjunction with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.5 m – ¶)

¢ The magnification level differs depending on [RESOLUTION] and aspect ratio setting.

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∫ Extended Optical Zoom mechanism

As an example, if you set to [ ] (3 million pixels), pictures will be registered with a central section of the sensor, utilizing only 3 million of its total of 10.1 million pixels. This allows you to take more magnified pictures.

Note

The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.

•

• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”.

• The Optical Zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on.

Zoom position is as when the power was turned off if the [ZOOM RESUME] (P34) is set to [ON].

• If you use the Zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.

• The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Take care not to interrupt

the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.

• When using the Digital Zoom, [STABILIZER] may not be effective.

• When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the Self-Timer (P74) for taking

pictures.

• In the following cases, [i.ZOOM] is fixed to [ON]. – Snapshot Mode – Scene Mode ([i.ZOOM] cannot be used when in [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST] or

[FLASH BURST] in Scene Mode.)

– [HIGH DYNAMIC], [DYNAMIC ART], [DYNAMIC] ( ) or [FILM GRAIN] in My Color Mode

• [i.ZOOM] cannot be used in the following cases. – [PIN HOLE] in My Color Mode

• The Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases. – In [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST] or [FLASH BURST] in Scene Mode – [PIN HOLE] in My Color Mode – When recording motion pictures

– When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] – [MULTI EXPO.]

• [DIGITAL ZOOM] cannot be used in the following cases. – Snapshot Mode – In [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST] or [FLASH BURST] in Scene Mode – [PIN HOLE] or [FILM GRAIN] in My Color Mode

– When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] – [MULTI EXPO.]

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Using the Step Zoom

When the [STEP ZOOM] (P146) in [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], a focal length scale with the available positions appears, making it possible to set the desired focal length.

Zooming will stop at the focal lengths of 24 mm, 28 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 70 mm, and 90 mm (equivalent to a 35 mm film camera) every time the zoom lever is rotated.

A Focal length

Current zoom position

•

3 focal lengths for Wide, current zoom position, and Tele are displayed on the screen. (Magnification is not displayed)

• Maximum focal length will change depending on the settings of [RESOLUTION], Extended

Optical Zoom, [DIGITAL ZOOM], or [i.ZOOM]. Step Zoom will work with a focal length of up to 800 mm.

Note

The focal length is an approximation.

•

• Value of the focal length will change when Aspect Ratio is set to [1:1].

• [STEP ZOOM] cannot be used in the following cases. – Snapshot Mode – When recording motion pictures

• Focal length is displayed during playback for the pictures recorded with Step Zoom.

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A B

[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸

Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])

Press [(].

Press 2/1 to select the picture.

A File number B Picture number

2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture

• Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on the playback status.

• If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the pictures in succession.

• It is also possible to forward/rewind pictures by rotating the rear dial.

∫ To finish playback

(] again, press the motion picture button or press the shutter button

Press [ halfway.

Note

• This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established

by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif “Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot be played back.

• The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [REC] Mode to [PLAYBACK]

Mode.

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Displaying Multiple Images

Rotate the zoom lever towards [W].

1picture>12 pictures>30 pictures>Calendar screen display (P161)

A Number of the selected picture and the total number of

recorded pictures

• Rotate the zoom lever towards [T] to return to the previous

screen.

• Pictures are not rotated for display.

• Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.

∫ To return to normal playback

1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture.

•

An icon will be displayed depending on the recorded picture and the settings.

• It is also possible to select pictures by rotating the rear dial.

2 Press [MENU/SET].

•

The picture that was selected will appear.

• It is also possible to display pictures by pressing the rear dial.

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Using the Playback Zoom

Rotate the zoom lever towards [T].

1k>2k>4k>8k>16k

•

When you rotate the zoom lever towards [W] after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower.

• When you change the magnification, the zoom position

indication A appears for about 1 second, and the position of the enlarged section can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1.

• The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality

deteriorates.

• When you move the position to be displayed, the zoom

position indication appears for about 1 second.

∫ Switching the displayed image while maintaining the Playback Zoom

Rotating the rear dial to select the picture during Playback Zoom.

• You can switch the displayed image while maintaining the same zoom magnification and zoom

position for the Playback Zoom.

Note

You can also delete the recording information etc. on the screen during Playback Zoom by

•

pressing [DISPLAY].

• If you want to save the enlarged picture, use the Cropping function. (P168)

• The Playback Zoom may not operate if pictures have been recorded with other equipment.

• The zoom magnification and the zoom position are canceled when the camera is turned off

(including Sleep Mode).

• The zoom position returns to the center in the following images. – Images with different aspect ratios – Images with different numbers of recorded pixels – Images with a different rotation direction (when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON])

• Playback Zoom is not available during Motion Picture Playback.

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Enlarge the focus point (display focus point)

The camera can memorize the focus point during the recording, and the resulting picture can be enlarged with that point in the center.

Press 3 (FOCUS) during image playback.

• Focus point may not be the center of enlargement when it is

at the edge of the image.

• Refer to “Using the Playback Zoom” (P60) for operation

during zooming.

• Following pictures cannot be enlarged because there is no

focus point:

– Picture that was taken without focusing – Picture that was taken with Manual Focus – Picture that was taken with a different camera

Switching the [PLAYBACK MODE]

Press [MENU/SET] during playback.

1 2 Press 1. 3 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press

[MENU/SET].

[NORMAL PLAY] (P58)

All the pictures are played back.

[SLIDE SHOW] (P154)

The pictures are played back in sequence.

[MODE PLAY] (P156)

Playback in [PICTURE], [AVCHD Lite]

¢1 This is the specification to record and playback high definition images.

[CATEGORY PLAY] (P157)

The pictures grouped together in categories are played back.

[FAVORITE PLAY]

(P158)

Your favorite pictures are played back.

¢2 [FAVORITE PLAY] is not displayed when [FAVORITE] has not been set.

¢1

, or [MOTION JPEG] can be selected.

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[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸

Deleting Pictures

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

The picture being played back is deleted, regardless of whether it is recorded on the internal

•

memory or the card.

Deleting a single picture

Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚].

A [DISPLAY] button

‚] button

B [

Press 2 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

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Deleting multiple or all the pictures

Press [‚].

Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET].

• [DELETE ALL] > step 5.

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this

step.)

• [ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISPLAY] is

pressed again, the setting is canceled.

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P171) setting

The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], press 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as [FAVORITE].)

Note

•

Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with sufficient battery power.

• If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pictures using [DELETE MULTI], [DELETE ALL] or

[ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], the deleting will stop halfway.

• Depending on the number of pictures to be deleted, it may take some time to delete them.

• If pictures do not conform to the DCF standard or are protected (P174), they will not be deleted

even if [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] is selected.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Switching the display on the Monitor

Press [DISPLAY] to change.

A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button

• When the menu screen is displayed, the [DISPLAY] button is not

functional activated. During Playback Zoom (P60), while playing back motion pictures (P159) and during a slide show (P154), you can only select “Normal display G” or “No display I”.

In Recording Mode

C Normal display D No display E No display (Recording guideline)

F No display

 

In Playback Mode

G Normal display H Display with recording

information

I No display

¢4

¢1, 2

¢1, 3

101010

¢1 If the [HISTOGRAM] in [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], histogram will be displayed. ¢2 You can switch between available recording time and number of recordable pictures by

setting [REMAINING DISP.] in [SETUP] menu.

¢3 Set the pattern of the guidelines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. It is

possible to move the position of the guide line when it is set to [ ]. (P65) You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guidelines are displayed.

¢4 It is only possible to switch between screens when [MONITOR MODE] (P149) in the [REC]

Mode menu has been set to [ON]. The screen is normally off. However elements such as the focus icon (P46) and the flash charging icon are lit.

Note

•

In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode, the guideline is gray. (P92)

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∫ Monitor priority

When [PLAY ON LCD] is set to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu (P36), the LCD monitor is turned on You can save the time it would take to switch the display to the LCD monitor even when using the Electronic Viewfinder EVF1 (available as accessory, see P7) to record.

∫ Recording guideline

When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject.

A []:This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a

B []:This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact center of the screen.

C []:Position of the guide line can be set. It is used to take well balanced pictures of

∫ Set the position of the guide line

when switching from Recording Mode to Playback Mode.

well-balanced composition.

subjects off the center of the image.

1 Select [GUIDE LINE] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1. (P28) 2 Press 4 to select [PATTERN] and then press 1. 3 Press 4 to select [ ] and then press [MENU/SET].

4 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the position and then press

[MENU/SET] to set.

The guide line returns to the center when [DISPLAY] is pressed.

•

5 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

•

You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

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F2.0 1/200F2.0 1/200

F2.0 1/50F2.0 1/50

AWBAWB

ISOISO

8080

AWBAWB

ISOISO

8080

F2.0 1/100F2.0 1/100F2.0 1/100 F2.0 1/200

∫ About the Histogram

A Histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.

Examples of Histogram

1 Properly Exposed 2 Underexposed 3 Overexposed

¢ Histogram

Note

•

When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange.

– When the Manual Exposure Assistance is other than [n0EV] during exposure compensation

or in the Manual Exposure Mode

– When the flash is activated – In [STARRY SKY] or [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode (P92) – When the flash is closed

• When the brightness of the screen is not correctly displayed in dark places

• When the exposure is not adequately adjusted

• The Histogram is an approximation in the Recording Mode.

• The Histogram of a picture may not match in the Recording Mode and the Playback Mode.

• The Histogram displayed in this camera does not match Histograms displayed by picture

editing software used in PCs etc.

• Histograms are not displayed in the following cases: – Snapshot Mode – Multi Playback – Recording motion pictures – Playback Zoom – Calendar – When HDMI cable is connected

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[REC] Mode:

Using the Built-in Flash

A To open the flash

Press the flash open switch.

B To close the flash

Press the flash unit down until it clicks into place.

•

Be sure to close the flash when not in use.

• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while

the flash is closed.

Note

Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.

•

Switching to the appropriate flash setting

Set the built-in flash to match the recording.

Open the flash.

•

Select [FLASH] in the [REC] mode menu. (P28)

Press 3/4 to select a mode and press [MENU/SET].

• For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer “Available Flash Settings by Recording Mode”. (P69)

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

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Item Description of settings

‡: AUTO

ˆ:

AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction

‰: Forced Flash ON Š:

Forced O N/Red-Eye Reduction

‹: Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction

Œ:

¢ The flash is fired twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is fired.

Forced Flash OFF

Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject. [RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P149) on the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash icon.

The flash is automatically fired when the recording conditions make it necessary.

The flash is automatically fired when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is fired once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then fired again for the actual recording.

• Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting

conditions.

The flash is fired every time regardless of the recording conditions.

• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.

• The flash setting is set to [Š] only when you set [PARTY] or

[CANDLE LIGHT] in Scene Mode. (P92)

If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is fired so that the dark background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.

• Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark

background.

• Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod can

enhance your photos.

The flash is not fired in any recording conditions.

• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the

flash is not permitted.

∫ About the Digital Red-Eye Correction

When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P149) has been set to [ON] and Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. (Only available when [AF MODE] is set to [š] and Face Detection is active)

•

Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.

• In the following cases, Digital Red-Eye Correction does not work. – When the flash setting is set to [‡], [‰] or [Œ] – When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] is set to [OFF] – When [AF MODE] is set to anything except [š]

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∫ Available Flash Settings by Recording Mode

The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting)

‡ ˆ ‰ ‹ Š Œ ‡ ˆ ‰ ‹ Š Œ

¢1

————± / ————— ¥

±±±±— ±

±±±——±

—————±

¢2

—————± í ¥ — ± ——±

¢3

———± — ± ï ————— ¥

¢4

± — ± —— ± 9 ¥ — ± —— ±

1 ¥ — ± —— ± 2 ———¥±± 3 ———±¥± : ±¥±——± ; ±¥±——±

* ±¥±——± ô —————¥ + ±¥±——± ——¥ ——— 0 ±¥±——± 5 —————¥ , ————— ¥ 4 —————¥

—————¥

6 ——¥ —— ±

- ¥ — ± —— ± 8 ¥ — ± ——± . ——— ¥ — ± 7 —————¥

¢1 [ ] is displayed. [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject

and brightness.

¢2 [EXPRESSIVE]/[RETRO]/[PURE]/[ELEGANT]/[MONOCHROME]/[SILHOUETTE]/

[CUSTOM]

¢3 [HIGH DYNAMIC]/[DYNAMIC ART]/[DYNAMIC] ( ) ¢4 [PIN HOLE]/[FILM GRAIN]

• The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if

necessary.

• The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash

setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.

• Flash will not be fired when recording motion pictures.

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∫ The available flash range to take pictures

•

The available flash range is an approximation.

ISO sensitivity

AUTO 80 cm to 7.2 m

ISO80 80 cm to 2.0 m 30 cm to 1.2 m

ISO100 80 cm to 2.3 m 30 cm to 1.3 m

ISO200 80 cm to 3.2 m 30 cm to 1.9 m

ISO400 80 cm to 4.6 m 30 cm to 2.7 m

ISO800 80 cm to 6.5 m 40 cm to 3.9 m

ISO1600 80 cm to 9.2 m 60 cm to 5.5 m

ISO3200 1.15 m to 13.0 m 90 cm to 7.8 m

ISO6400 1.60 m to 18.4 m 1.30 m to 11.1 m

ISO12800 2.30 m to 26.0 m 1.90 m to 15.7 m

¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] (P130) is set to [AUTO]

• In [HIGH SENS.] (P99) in Scene Mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between

[ISO1600] and [ISO12800] and the available flash range also differs. Wide: Approx. 80 cm to approx. 26.0 m Tele: Approx. 60 cm to approx. 15.7 m

• In [FLASH BURST] (P101) in Scene Mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to

between [ISO100] and [ISO3200] and the available flash range also differs. Wide: Approx. 80 cm to approx. 5.6 m Tele: Approx. 30 cm to approx. 3.4 m

Wide Tel e

Available flash range

30 cm to 4.4 m

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∫ Adjust the flash output

Adjust the flash output when the subject is small, or the reflectivity is very high or low.

1 Select [FLASH ADJUST.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and

then press 1. (P28)

2 Press 2/1 to set the flash output and then press [MENU/

SET].

You can adjust from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].

•

• Select [0 EV] to return to the original flash output.

3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

•

You can also close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway.

Note

•

When the flash output is adjusted, the flash output value appears on the upper left of the screen.

• The flash output setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.

• You cannot set [FLASH ADJUST.] in the following cases.

– In Snapshot Mode – In [FLASH BURST] in Scene Mode

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∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting

Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)

‡

‰

¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting. (P143) ¢2 When [MIN. SHTR SPEED] is set to [AUTO]. (P143)

• Refer to P83 for details about the Aperture-Priority Mode, Shutter-Priority Mode, and Manual

Exposure.

1/60

¢1

to 1/4000s

‹

¢1

to 1/4000s

1 or 1/4 to 1/4000s

¢2

• ¢2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases. – When the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [OFF]. – When the camera has determined that there is very little camera shake when the Optical

Image Stabilizer is set to [MODE1], [MODE2] or [AUTO].

• In Snapshot Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.

• In Scene Mode, shutter speed will be different from the above table.

Note

Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is fired. The objects

•

may be discolored by its heat or lighting.

• Do not close the flash soon after the flash is fired prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/Red-eye

reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.

• When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted

properly and the picture may become too bright or too dark.

• When the flash is being charged, the flash icon frashes in red, and you cannot take a picture

even when you press the shutter button fully.

• The White Balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.

• The flash effect may not be sufficient when using [FLASH BURST] (P101) in Scene Mode or

when shutter speed is fast.

• It may take time to charge the flash if you are taking pictures in quick succession. Take a

picture after the access indication disappears.

• The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject is far away from the

camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.

• When the external flash is installed, it will be prioritized. See P197 for more information on the

external flash.

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[REC] Mode:

Close-up Pictures

This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 1 cm from the lens by utilizing the shortest focal length, i.e. the utmost wideangle setting.

Slide the focus selector switch to [AF#].

• In AF Macro Mode, [ ] is displayed.

Take the pictures.

∫ Focus range in AF Macro Mode

¢ The focus range changes in steps.

30 cm

1 cm

Note

We recommend using a tripod and the Self-Timer.

•

• We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range.

• If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera,

the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights up.

• When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly smaller.

Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.

• AF Macro Mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance

between the camera and the subject is greater, it takes longer to focus on it.

• When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may

decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.

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

[REC] Mode:

Using the Self-Timer

Press 2 [ë].

Press 3/4 to select a mode.

• You can also press 2 [ë] to select.

Press [MENU/SET].

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

• The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is

automatically set.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.

• The Self-Timer indicator A flashes and the shutter is

activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).

• If you press [MENU/SET] while the Self-Timer is set,

the Self-Timer setting is canceled.

Note

•

When using a tripod etc., setting the Self-Timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button.

• When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before

recording. In dark places, the Self-Timer indicator will flash and then may turn on brightly operating as an AF Assist Lamp (P147) to allow the camera to focus on the subject.

• We recommend using a tripod when recording with the Self-Timer.

• The number of pictures which can be taken in [BURST] is fixed to 3.

• The number of pictures which can be taken in [FLASH BURST] (P101) in Scene Mode is fixed

to 5.

• Self-Timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [SELF PORTRAIT] in Scene Mode.

• Setting of the Self-Timer cannot be performed in the following conditions. – In [HI-SPEED BURST] in Scene Mode – When recording motion pictures

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[REC] Mode:

Setting the Sensitivity

The ISO setting determines the possible shutter speed/aperture combinations for a given subject brightness. Higher ISO settings allow faster shutter speeds and/or larger aperture values and vice versa.

Press 1 ().

• It can be set from the [REC] Mode menu (P130).

Press 3/4 to select the ISO sensitivity and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

• You can also press 1 ( ) to select.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.

• The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this

time, the selected item is automatically set.

ISO sensitivity

Recording location (recommended)

Shutter speed Slow Fast

Noise Less Increased

ISO sensitivity Settings

AUTO

(Intelligent)

80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200/ 6400/12800

¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] of [REC] mode menu (P130) is set to anything except

[AUTO], it is set automatically within the value set in [ISO LIMIT SET].

It is set as following when the [ISO LIMIT SET] is set to [AUTO].

• When [AUTO] is selected, ISO sensitivity is adjusted automatically depending on

brightness within a maximum setting of [ISO400]. ([ISO1000] when the flash is used)

When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark

The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness.

The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the subject and the brightness.

The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.

(When the [ISO INCREMENTS] in [REC] mode menu

(P130) is set to [1/3 EV], items of ISO sensitivity that can

be set will increase.)

• When setting to [ ], ISO sensitivity will adjust automatically depending on brightness

within the maximum setting of [ISO1600]. ([ISO1000] when the flash is used)

80 12800

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• When [RESOLUTION] is set larger than [ ] (1:1), [ ] (4:3), [ ] (3:2), or [ ] (16:9)

with [ISO6400]/[ISO12800] set ([ISO4000] to [ISO12800] when [ISO INCREMENTS] is set to [1/3 EV]), [RESOLUTION] will get lower as shown below:

Aspect ratio setting Resolution

1:1

4:3

3:2

16:9

/ / >

// >

• When [ISO6400]/[ISO12800] is set ([ISO4000] to [ISO12800] when [ISO INCREMENTS] is set

to [1/3 EV]), the following functions cannot be used.

– [ ], [ ] or [ ] in [QUALITY] – Extended Optical Zoom

– [i.ZOOM] – [DIGITAL ZOOM]

• The ISO sensitivity will be set to [AUTO] when recording motion pictures. Also, the

[ISO LIMIT SET] will not operate.

• Setting items below will be selectable in Creative Motion Picture Mode.

[AUTO]/[400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]

∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)

The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject, i.e. to ensure its sharpest possible rendition, and also the brightness of the scene.

•

The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully. Confirm the actual shutter speed on the information display for the picture being played back.

Note

The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the sharper moving subjects can be rendered,

•

but the greater the amount of picture noise.

• Refer to P70 for the flash range.

• Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, unsharp rendition may not be

avoided even if [ ] is selected.

• Movements may not be detected when a moving subject is small, when a moving subject is at

the edge of the screen or when a subject has moved at the very moment when the shutter button was pressed fully.

• The setting is fixed to [ ] in the following cases. – In [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET] and [FLASH BURST] in Scene Mode

• Program Shift cannot be activated when the ISO sensitivity is set to [ ].

• You cannot select [ ] in Shutter-Priority Mode and Manual Exposure Mode.

• Fixed to [AUTO] except for [CUSTOM] in My Color Mode.

• To avoid picture noise, we recommend reducing the ISO sensitivity, setting

[NOISE REDUCTION] in [FILM MODE] towards [_] or setting the items except [NOISE REDUCTION] towards [`] to take pictures. (P125)

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[REC] Mode:

Exposure Compensation

Use this function to adjust the exposure to the important part of the subject in case of large differences in brightness within the frame. Look at the following examples.

Underexposed

Compensate the exposure towards positive.

Properly exposed

Overexposed

Compensate the exposure towards negative.

Press the rear dial to select [È], and then rotate it to compensate the exposure.

A Exposure compensation value

• Every time the rear dial is pressed, it switches the

activated operation.

• Exposure compensation operation is active when [È]

at the bottom left of the screen changes to orange.

• The exposure compensation value can be set within a

range of j3 EV to i3EV.

• Select [È] only to return to the original exposure

(0 EV).

Take a picture.

Note

•

EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed.

• The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the monitor.

• The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, it is not

memorized when using Snapshot Mode.

• The compensation range of the exposure can be limited depending on the brightness of the

subject.

• Exposure compensation cannot be used when in [STARRY SKY] in Scene Mode.

• Exposure compensation cannot be used when in [EXPRESSIVE], [RETRO], [PURE],

[ELEGANT], [MONOCHROME], [SILHOUETTE] and [CUSTOM] in My Color Mode.

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[REC] Mode:

Using Auto Bracket/Aspect Bracket

Auto Bracket

In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded with the selected exposure steps each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.

With Auto Bracket d1EV

1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture

d0EV j1EV i1EV

Select [AUTO BRACKET] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1. (P28)

Press 2/1 to set the compensation range of the exposure and then press [MENU/SET].

• When you do not use Auto Bracket, select [OFF] (0).

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

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Aspect Bracket

Pressing the shutter button once automatically takes four pictures with aspect ratios of [4:3], [3:2], [16:9] and [1:1] (with a single shutter sound).

Select [ASPECT BRACKET] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1. (P28)

Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

• The resulting resolutions are as follows.

[4:3] -. [3:2] -. [16:9] -. [1:1]

10M 9.5M 9M 7.5M

7M 6.5M 6M 5.5M

5M 4.5M 4.5M 3.5M

e.g. If setting is 6.5M (3:2)

7M (4:3), 6.5M (3:2), 6M (16:9) and 5.5M (1:1).

•

¢These are the minimum resolutions when the Aspect Bracket setting is selected. If the

set resolution is lower than the lowest possible setting, it will be temporarily changed to the lowest resolution.

2.5M

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Note

When setting Auto Bracket, [ ] appears on the screen.

•

• When setting Aspect Bracket, [ ] appears on the screen.

• When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the

pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range. When the exposure is compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.

• The Auto Bracket/Aspect Bracket setting is canceled if you turn the camera off or

[SLEEP MODE] is activated.

• When Auto Bracket/Aspect Bracket is set, the Auto Review function is activated regardless of

the Auto Review setting. You cannot set the Auto Review function in the [SETUP] menu.

• The exposure may not be compensated with Auto Bracket depending on the brightness of the

subject.

• It will take longer to write the picture data when Auto Bracket or Aspect Bracket is used with the

internal memory.

• [Œ] is set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set.

• [BURST], [MULTI FILM] or White Balance Bracket is canceled when [AUTO BRACKET] or

[ASPECT BRACKET] is set.

• In Shutter-Priority Mode and Manual Exposure Mode, if the shutter speed is set to more than 1

second, Auto Bracket is canceled.

• The one set last will take precedence. (Auto Bracket and Aspect Bracket cannot be set

simultaneously.)

• Setting of the Auto Bracket cannot be performed in following conditions. – In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST] and [STARRY SKY] in

Scene Mode

– [EXPRESSIVE], [RETRO], [PURE], [ELEGANT], [MONOCHROME], [SILHOUETTE],

[PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN] and [CUSTOM] in My Color Mode

– [MULTI EXPO.] – When recording motion pictures

• Setting of the Aspect Bracket cannot be performed in following conditions. – In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST] and

[STARRY SKY] in Scene Mode

– [EXPRESSIVE], [RETRO], [PURE], [ELEGANT], [MONOCHROME], [SILHOUETTE],

[PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN] and [CUSTOM] in My Color Mode

– When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] and [ ] – [MULTI EXPO.]

– When recording motion pictures

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[REC] Mode:

Aperture- and Shutter-Priority Modes

Aperture-Priority Mode

Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a larger in-focus area (in front of and behind the main subject), to a lower number for a smaller in-focus area.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value.

A Aperture Value

Every time the rear dial is pressed, it switches

•

between aperture setting and exposure compensation setting operation.

Take a picture.

Shutter-Priority Mode

When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trailing effect, set to a slower shutter speed.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed.

B Shutter Speed

Every time the rear dial is pressed, it switches

•

between shutter speed and exposure compensation setting operation.

Take a picture.

Note

Refer to P83 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.

•

• The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures using the

Playback Mode.

• Set the aperture value to a higher number when the subject is too bright in Aperture-Priority

Mode. Set the aperture value to a lower number when the subject is too dim.

• The aperture value and the shutter speed displayed on the screen turn red when the exposure

is not adequate.

• We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.

• [‹] cannot be set for Shutter-Priority Mode.

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B C

[REC] Mode:

Manual Exposure Mode

Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.

Set the mode dial to [²].

• The Manual Exposure Assistance A appears for about 10 seconds.

Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter speed.

B Aperture Value C Shutter Speed

•

Every time the rear dial is pressed, it switches between aperture setting and shutter speed setting operation.

• Focus can be set manually when [MF] is displaying.

(P84)

Press the shutter button halfway.

• The Manual Exposure Assistance A appears for

about 10 seconds.

• Set the aperture value and the shutter speed again

when the exposure is not adequate.

Take the picture.

∫ Manual Exposure Assistance

The exposure is appropriate.

Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.

Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.

The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation.

•

Note

Refer to P83 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.

•

• The brightness of the screen may differ from the brightness of the actual pictures. Check the

pictures using the Playback Mode.

• If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when the

shutter button is pressed halfway.

• [‹] for flash cannot be set.

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Aperture Value and Shutter Speed

Aperture-Priority Mode

Available Aperture Value

(Per 1/3 EV)

F8.0

F5.0 F4.5 F4.0

F3.5 F3.2 F2.8

F2.5 F2.2 F2.0

Shutter-Priority Mode

Available Shutter Speed (Sec)

(Per 1/3 EV)

8654

3.2 2.5 2 1.6

1.3 1 1/1.3 1/1.6

1/2 1/2.5 1/3.2 1/4

1/5 1/6 1/8 1/10

1/13 1/15 1/20 1/25

1/30 1/40 1/50 1/60

1/80 1/100 1/125 1/160

1/200 1/250 1/320 1/400

1/500 1/640 1/800 1/1000

1/1300 1/1600 1/2000

1/2500 1/3200 1/4000 F4.0 to F8.0

Shutter Speed (Sec)

8 to 1/4000F7.1 F6.3 F5.6

8 to 1/2000

Aperture Value

F2.0 to F8.0

Manual Exposure Mode

Available Aperture Value

(Per 1/3 EV)

F2.0 to F3.5 60 to 1/2000

F4.0 to F8.0 60 to 1/4000

Note

The aperture values given in the table above are values when the zoom lever is rotated to

•

Wide.

• Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected.

Available Shutter Speed (Sec)

(Per 1/3 EV)

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[REC] Mode:

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 Auto Focus.

Set the focus selector switch to [MF].

• [ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen

while in Manual Focus Mode.

Press the rear dial a few times to enable the Manual Focus operation.

• Every time the rear dial is pressed, it switches

between the different operation modes.

• Manual Focus operation is enabled when [ ] at

the bottom right of the screen changes to orange.

Rotate the rear dial.

• Focus range disappears.

Press 2/1 or rotate the rear dial to focus on the subject.

A Focus range

• It may be difficult to make fine adjustments when

using the rear dial. If you have any difficulty, we recommend adjusting using the cursor button.

• Pressing and holding down the cursor button causes

the focus position to move continuously.

• MF assistance disappears about 2 seconds after you

stop operating the cursor button or the rear dial.

• Focus range disappears about 5 seconds after you stop operating the cursor button or

the rear dial.

• During motion picture recording, MF assistance and focus range will not display, but you

can focus by pressing 2/1, or by using the rear dial.

Take the picture.

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MF ASSIST

If you rotate the rear dial when [MF ASSIST] is set to [MF1] or [MF2], MF assistance is activated and the screen is enlarged allowing you to focus on the subject more easily.

Select [MF ASSIST] on the [SETUP] menu. (P28)

Press 3/4 to select [MF1] or [MF2] and then press [MENU/SET].

[MF1] The center of the screen is enlarged. You can adjust the focus while

determining the composition of the whole of the screen.

[MF2] The center of the screen is enlarged over the whole screen. This is

convenient for adjusting the focus in wide angle shots for which changes in focus are difficult to grasp.

[OFF] The screen is not enlarged.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

∫ Changing the zoom area

The magnified area can be changed while the screen is expanded using MF Assist. This is convenient when you want to change the focus position to take pictures.

1 Rotate the rear dial to display MF

assistance on the screen.

2 Display MF area (enlarged area) by

pressing [MENU/SET].

3 Change the area to be expanded

with the cursor buttons 3/4/2/1.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

The following will return the MF assistance to the original position.

• – Changing the resolution or aspect. – Turning the camera off.

()

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∫ Technique for Manual Focus

1 Focus by rotating the rear dial. 2 Press the cursor button a few more times

in the same direction.

3 Finely focus on the subject by pressing

the cursor button in reverse.

∫ One shot AF

You can focus on the subject with Auto Focus by selecting [MF] with Focus selector switch and then pressing the 3 (FOCUS) button. This is convenient for prefocus.

∫ Prefocus

This is a technique for focusing in advance on the point the pictures will be taken when it is difficult to focus on the subject with Auto Focus due to its quick motion. This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is certain.

Note

If you focus on the subject in Wide and then rotate the zoom lever to Tele, the focus may not be

•

adequate. In this case, focus on the subject again.

• The MF assistance does not appear when using the Digital Zoom.

• The distance to the subject displayed on the screen in Manual Focus is an approximation of the

focus position. Use the MF assistance screen for a final check of the focus.

• After canceling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject again.

• Using MF assistance in combination with AE Lock makes it easy to check the focus.

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[REC] mode:

Using My Color Mode

You can take pictures with a desired effect by previewing the subject on the screen and setting the desired effect.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Press 3/4 to select an item.

Item Effect

[EXPRESSIVE] This is a pop art style image effect that emphasises the color.

[RETRO]

[PURE]

[ELEGANT]

[MONOCHROME]

[HIGH DYNAMIC]

[DYNAMIC ART]

[DYNAMIC] ( )

[SILHOUETTE]

[PIN HOLE]

[FILM GRAIN]

[CUSTOM]

¢For [CUSTOM] settings, refer to page 89.

This is a soft image effect that gives the appearance of a tarnished photograph.

This is an image effect that uses a cool, bright light to give a feeling of freshness. (The image will come out bright and slightly bluish.)

This is an image effect that creates a tranquil atmosphere and projects a feeling of stateliness. (The image will come out slightly dark and amberish.)

This is an image effect that captures the subject using tones characteristic of black and white photography, and with a whisper of color.

This is an image effect that pictures dark and bright areas with appropriate brightness and with natural color.

This is an impressive image effect that pictures dark areas to bright areas with appropriate brightness, together with enhancements on colors.

This is a black and white image effect that pictures dark and bright areas with appropriate brightness.

This is an image effect that enhances the subject in the shade as a black silhouette by utilising the background colors of the sky or sunset etc.

Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects.

Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand.

The color effects can be set according to your preferences.

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Press [MENU/SET] to set.

∫ Readjust the My Color settings

Return to step 2 on page 87 by pressing [MENU/SET].

Note

During Motion Picture Recording, settings for My Color Mode are used.

•

• My Color settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off.

• [I.EXPOSURE] can be set only when the My Color Mode is set to [CUSTOM].

• The following items cannot be set in My Color Mode because the camera automatically adjusts

them to the optimal setting.

– [FILM MODE]/[ISO LIMIT SET]

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Adjusting the custom settings to achieve desired effects

By selecting [CUSTOM], you can take pictures with color, brightness and saturation adjusted to desired levels.

In step 2 on page 87, select [CUSTOM] and press 1.

Press 3/4 to select an item and 2/1 to adjust.

Item Adjustment contents

[COLOR]

[BRIGHTNESS]

[SATURATION]

[RESET]

This will adjust the color of the image from red light to blue light. (11 steps in n5)

This will adjust the brightness of the image. (19 steps in n9)

This will adjust the color intensity of the image from black and white to vivid color. (11 steps in n5)

Return all settings to default.

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.

∫ Return [CUSTOM] settings to default

1 Select [ ] in above step 2. 2 Press 2 to select [YES] and press [MENU/SET].

•

Adjusted value for each item returns to standard (center point).

Note

Adjustments made with [CUSTOM] are not in effect in other recording modes.

•

• Icons for the adjusted items are displayed in the screen when the [CUSTOM] are adjusted.

Displayed icon is the one for direction of adjustment.

• AF tracking may not function if you adjust [SATURATION] to make the color lighter.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] Mode:

Registering Personal Menu Settings

(Registering custom settings)

It is possible to register up to 4 sets of current camera settings as custom sets.

•

Set to the mode dial to the desired mode and select the desired menu settings in advance.

Select [CUST. SET MEM.] on the [SETUP] menu. (P28)

Press 3/4 to select the custom set to register and then press [MENU/SET].

• The custom settings registered in [ ] can be used with the

[ ] of the mode dial. It will be convenient if the custom setting used often is registered, since it can be used by just setting the mode dial.

• The custom settings registered in [ ], [ ] or [ ] can be selected in the [ ]

of the mode dial. Up to 3 custom settings can be registered, so select the one matching the needs.

Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET].

• When [YES] is selected, the settings that were previously

stored are overwritten.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

Note

You cannot save the following menu items because they affect other Recording Modes.

•

[REC] menu/Recording functions [SETUP] menu

[BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] birthday and

•

name settings in Scene Mode

• Data registered with [FACE RECOG.]

• [CLOCK SET]

• [TRAVEL DATE]

• [VOLUME]

• [DISPLAY SIZE]

• [AUTO REVIEW]

• [NO.RESET]

• [USB MODE]

• [TV ASPECT]

• [HDTV Link]

• [VERSION DISP.]

• [O.I.S. DEMO.]

• [WORLD TIME]

• [BEEP]

• [LCD MODE]

• [ECONOMY]

• [START MODE]

• [RESET]

• [VIDEO OUT]

• [HDMI MODE]

• [SCENE MENU]

• [LANGUAGE]

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[REC] Mode:

Using Custom Mode

You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the picture-taking conditions. Initial setting of the Program Mode is registered as the custom settings initially.

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].

A Display custom settings

• When set to [ ]

You can take pictures with the custom settings registered in

the [ ]. ([ ] is displayed on the screen)

• When set to [ ]

To steps 2 and 3

Press 3/4 to select the custom settings you

want to use.

• In [ ], press [DISPLAY] to display the settings for each menu

item. (Press 2/1 to change between screens, and press [DISPLAY] to return to the selection screen.)

• Only the main menu items are displayed.

Press [MENU/SET] to enter the settings.

• Saving of the selected custom settings is displayed

on the screen.

∫ When changing the menu settings

Even if the menu settings are changed temporarily with [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] selected, what has been registered will remain unchanged. To change what has been registered, overwrite the registered data using [CUST. SET MEM.] (P90) on the setup menu.

Note

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See the note on P90 for details of the menu that is not stored in the custom set.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] Mode:

Using Scene Mode

When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode.

• You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating

the zoom lever.

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the

selected Scene Mode.

∫ About the information

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If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a Scene Mode in step 2, explanations about each Scene Mode are displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the Scene Mode menu.)

Note

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To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET] and then press 1, and return to step 2 above (when [MENU RESUME] (P39) is [OFF]).

• The Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.

• When you take a picture with a Scene Mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the

picture may differ from the actual scene.

• The following items cannot be set in Scene Mode because the camera automatically adjusts

them to the optimal setting.

– [FILM MODE]/[SENSITIVITY]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/[ISO INCREMENTS]/[METERING MODE]/

[I.EXPOSURE]/[MULTI EXPO.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[I.RESOLUTION]/[i.ZOOM]/[FLASH SYNCHRO]

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[PORTRAIT]

When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode allows you to improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier.

∫ Technique for Portrait Mode

To make this mode more effective:

1 Use the longest possible focal length (tele). 2 Move close to the subject.

Note

The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

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• [I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [OFF].

[SOFT SKIN]

When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking pictures of people from the chest up.)

∫ Technique for Soft Skin Mode

To make this mode more effective:

1 Use the longest possible focal length (tele). 2 Move close to the subject.

Note

If a part of the background has a color similar to the color of the person’s skin, the former may

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also show some smoothing.

• This mode may not achieve the described effects when there is insufficient brightness.

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

• [I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [OFF].

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[SELF PORTRAIT]

Select this to take pictures of yourself.

∫ Technique for Self Portrait Mode

Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The Self-Timer

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indicator lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

• The subject is not focused when the Self-Timer indicator is

flashing. Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to focus.

• The recorded picture automatically appears on the LCD

monitor for reviewing.

• If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we recommend using the 2 second

Self-Timer.

Note

The focus range is about 30 cm to 1.2 m.

•

• The shortest focal length is automatically set.

• The Self-Timer can only be set to off or 2 seconds. If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will

remain until the camera is turned off, the Scene Mode is changed or [REC] Mode or [PLAYBACK] Mode is selected.

• The Stabilizer Function Mode is fixed to [MODE2]. (P146)

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

• [I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [OFF].

[SCENERY]

This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.

Note

The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

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• The focus range is 5 m to ¶.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[PANORAMA ASSIST]

You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images.

∫ Setting the recording direction

1 Press 3/4 to select the recording direction and then

press [MENU/SET].

The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed.

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2 Take the picture.

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You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].

3 Press 3 to select [NEXT] and then press [MENU/SET].

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You can also press the shutter button halfway to set the menu.

• Part of the recorded image is displayed as a transparent image.

4 Take picture after moving the camera horizontally or

vertically so the transparent image overlaps.

When taking the third and later pictures, repeat steps 3 and 4.

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• You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].

5 Press 3/4 to select [EXIT] and then press [MENU/SET].

Note

It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.

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• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

• [I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [OFF].

• The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the

settings for the first picture.

• We recommend using a tripod. When it is dark, we recommend using the Self-Timer for taking

pictures.

• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little camera shake, or if

[STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal

processing. This is not a malfunction.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[SPORTS]

Use this mode to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.

Note

It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.

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• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little camera shake, or if

[STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

• This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m or more.

• Intelligent ISO sensitivity control is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes

[ISO1600].

[NIGHT PORTRAIT]

This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness.

∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode

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Open the flash (the flash setting will be [‹], indicating a compulsory flash).

• Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.

Note

During motion picture recording, low light settings [ ] are used, which will provide

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better pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall.

• The focus range is 50 cm (Wide)/1.2 m (Tele) to 5 m.

• We recommend using a tripod and the Self-Timer for taking pictures.

• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little camera shake, or if

[STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal

processing. This is not a malfunction.

• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

• [I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [OFF].

[NIGHT SCENERY]

This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.

Note

During motion picture recording, low light settings [ ] are used, which will provide

•

better pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall.

• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

• The focus range is 5 m to ¶.

• We recommend using a tripod and the Self-Timer for taking pictures.

• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little camera shake, or if

[STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal

processing. This is not a malfunction.

• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[FOOD]

This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc.

Note

• The focus range is 1 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶.

[PARTY]

Select this mode when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception or an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness.

∫ Technique for Party Mode

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Open the flash. (You can set to [‹] or [Š].)

• We recommend using a tripod and the Self-Timer for taking pictures.

• We recommend using the shortest possible focal length (wideangle) and being about 1.5 m

from the subject when taking pictures.

Note

The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

•

• [I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [OFF].

[CANDLE LIGHT]

This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.

∫ Technique for Candle Light Mode

• This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash.

Note

The focus range is 1 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶.

•

• We recommend using a tripod and the Self-Timer for taking pictures.

• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little camera shake, or if

[STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[BABY1]/[BABY2]

This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P164).

∫ Birthday/Name setting

1 Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 1. 2 Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Enter the birthday or name.

Birthday: 2/1: Select the items (year/month/day).

Name: For details on how to enter characters, refer to

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When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON].

• If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen

appears automatically.

3/4: Setting. [MENU/SET]: Exit.

“Entering Text” on P153.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]

Select the [OFF] setting in step

Note

During motion picture recording, settings for [PORTRAIT] are used.

•

• If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or

name will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON].

• The focus range is 1 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶.

• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little camera shake, or if

[STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

• Intelligent ISO sensitivity control is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes

[ISO1600].

• If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the

lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.

• If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.

• If the [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] and pictures are taken, the name is not

registered on the pictures.

• The birthday setting and name setting can be reset with [RESET].

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

• [I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [OFF].

2 of the “Birthday/Name setting” procedure.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[PET]

Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P164).

For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P98.

Note

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It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.

• The initial setting for the AF Assist Lamp is [OFF].

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].

• [I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [STANDARD].

• Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other information about this mode.

[SUNSET]

Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a sunset view. This allows you to take vivid pictures of the red color of the sun.

Note

• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

[HIGH SENS.]

This mode minimizes the unsharp rendition of moving subjects, and enables you to take pictures of them in dimly lit rooms. (Select this for high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO12800].)

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2.5M (1:1), 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the resolution.

Note

[i.ZOOM] is fixed to [OFF].

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• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].

• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.

• The focus range is 1 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[HI-SPEED BURST]

This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.

∫ Setting the speed priority or image priority

1 Press 3/4 to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY] and then press

[MENU/SET] to set.

2 Take pictures.

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Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.

• 2.5M (1:1), 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the resolution.

Maximum frame rate/ image frequency

Number of recordable pictures

approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority) approx. 6.5 pictures/second (Image priority)

approx. 15 to 100

• The frame rate changes according to the recording conditions.

• The number of serially recordable images is limited by the picture-taking conditions and the

type and/or status of the card used.

• The number of serially recordable images increases immediately after formatting.

Note

It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.

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• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

• [i.ZOOM] is fixed to [OFF].

• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].

• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.

• The focus range is 1 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶.

• The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the

settings for the first picture.

• The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. Note, however, that the ISO sensitivity is set high

to achieve a high shutter speed.

• Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat

taking a picture.

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Leica D-LUX 5 Operating Instructions

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual