Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) Instruction Manual

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LEICA D-LUX

Instructions

Finding the information you need

In these instructions, you can find the information you need from the following pages.

Table of Contents

Function Name List

“Contents by Function”

The Main Parts

Monitor/Viewfinder Display List

On-Screen Message List

“Message displays”

Menu List

“Menu list”

[Rec] ......................... P.273

[Motion Picture]......... P.275

[Custom] ................... P.276

[Setup] ..................... P.278

[Playback] ................. P.279

Q&A Troubleshooting

For details on how to use these instructions, see the next page.

Wi-Fi® function →221

P.4 -

P.10 -

P.14 -

P.263 -

P.269 -

P.273 -

P.280 -

How to use these instructions

Recording mode icons

Recording modes:

In recording modes indicated by black icons, you can select and execute the indicated menus and functions.

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About the symbols in the text

Indicates how the menu item can be set after pressing the [MENU/SET] button.

Indicates how the Wi-Fi setting can be made after pressing the [WIFI] button.

[AF/AE], [DISP], [

Settings that can be performed in the [Custom] menu.

Application tips

Conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.

(→00) Indicates the reference page.

Click to view the description on the next page.

In these instructions, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows:

→ [Rec] → [Quality] → [ ]

], etc. Indicate the respectively labeled buttons

Table of Contents

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Finding the information you need ..... 2

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How to use these instructions ...........3

Before Use

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Before Use ......................................... 12

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Scope of Delivery .............................. 13

Preparations

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Attaching the lens cap and

shoulder strap ................................... 19

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Charging the Battery ........................ 20

Remaining battery capacity .......................21

Guidelines for the number of recordable

pictures and the operating time .................22

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Inserting and Removing the Battery / the Card

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About Cards That can be Used ........ 25

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Setting Language, Time, and Date

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Menu Control ..................................... 31

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The Quick Menu ................................ 34

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Assigning Frequently Used Functions to the Function Buttons

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Changing Settings Using the

Control Ring ...................................... 39

.............................................. 24

Formatting the card (initialization)..............26

Recording capacity guidelines

(pictures/recording time) ............................27

Changing time settings ..............................30

Setting the menu screen background ........33

Customizing the Quick Menu ..................... 35

Changing the settings assigned to the

control ring .................................................40

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Contents by Function ....................... 10

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Accessories ....................................... 13

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The Main Parts ..................................14

[MENU/SET] button / Cursor buttons /

Control dial.................................................18

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The [Setup] Menu .............................. 41

[Clock Set] .................................................41

[World Time] ...............................................41

[Travel Date] ..............................................42

[Wi-Fi] ........................................................42

[Beep] ........................................................43

[Live View Mode] .......................................43

[Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder] ..................44

[Monitor Luminance] ..................................45

[Sleep Mode]..............................................46

[USB Mode] ...............................................47

[TV Connection] .........................................47

[Menu Resume] .........................................49

[Menu Background]....................................49

[Menu Information] ..................................... 49

[Language] ................................................. 49

[Version Disp.]............................................50

[Self Timer Auto Off] ...................................50

[No.Reset] .................................................. 50

[Reset] .......................................................50

[Reset Wi-Fi Settings] ................................51

[Format] .....................................................51

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Entering Text ..................................... 52

Basics

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How to Hold the Camera .................. 53

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Using the Viewfinder ........................ 54

Switching between monitor and

viewfinder...................................................54

About Eye Sensor AF ................................55

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Taking Still Pictures .......................... 56

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Recording Motion Pictures .............. 58

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Selecting the Recording Mode ........ 59

Recording mode

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Using Snapshot Mode ...................... 75

Taking pictures using the camera

handheld ([iHandheld Night Shot]) ............78

Combining several exposures into a single

picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]) ............ 79

Picture effects (Filter)

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Switching Information Displayed

on the Recording Screen ................. 62

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Viewing Your Pictures ...................... 67

Viewing motion pictures ............................. 70

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Switching the Display Information

of the Playback Screen ..................... 71

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Deleting Pictures ............................... 73

[Delete Single] ...........................................73

Deleting multiple (up to 100)/all pictures....74

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Taking Pictures Using the Exposure Control Modes

, , , and ..............................80

Program Mode ...........................................81

Aperture-Priority Mode...............................83

Shutter-Priority Mode ................................. 84

Manual Exposure Mode ............................. 86

Checking the effects of aperture value

and shutter speed ([Preview] Mode) .......... 88

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Taking Pictures Using Additional

Effects (Filter) ................................... 89

Picture Quality and Coloring Settings

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Adjusting the Picture Quality by Adding an Effect

[Photo Style] .................................... 100

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Adjusting Bright / Dark Sections

[Highlight Shadow] ......................... 102

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Setting the White Balance .............. 103

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Setting Picture Quality and

Resolution .......................................107

Changing the aspect ratio of

still pictures ..............................................107

Setting the resolution ...............................108

Setting the compression rate of pictures

([Quality]) .................................................109

Focus and Exposure Settings

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Using Autofocus ............................. 114

Selecting the focus mode

(AFS, AFF, AFC) ......................................114

Switching [AF Mode] ................................ 115

Changing the position and size

of the AF area ..........................................121

Setting your preferred focusing

method ..................................................... 124

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Taking Close-Up Pictures ...............126

Focusing range ........................................126

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Manual Focusing ............................. 128

MF Assist .................................................131

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Using the Picture Correction

Functions Effectively .......................111

Correcting contrast and exposure

([i.Dynamic])............................................. 111

Enhancing the impression of

high resolution ([i.Resolution]) ................. 111

Combining still pictures with different

exposures ([HDR]) ...................................112

Reducing the noise in long exposures

([Long Shtr NR])....................................... 113

Setting the color space ............................ 113

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Focus and Exposure Memory

Lock .................................................. 133

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Exposure Compensation ................ 135

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Setting the ISO Sensitivity ............. 136

Setting the upper ISO sensitivity limit ......137

Setting the ISO sensitivity setting

increments ...............................................138

Extending the ISO sensitivity setting .......138

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Selecting the Exposure Metering

Mode [Metering Mode] ................... 139

Shutter and Drive Settings

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Setting the Shutter Type .................140

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Selecting a Drive Mode ................... 141

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Using Continuous Mode ................. 142

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Using [Auto Bracket] ...................... 145

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Using Aspect Bracketing................ 147

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Using the Self-Timer ....................... 148

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Creating Panorama Pictures .......... 150

Functions for Specific Subjects and Purposes

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Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals

[Time Lapse Shot] ........................... 153

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Creating Stop Motion Pictures

[Stop Motion Animation] ................ 156

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Making Multiple Exposures for a Single Picture

[Multi Exp.] ....................................... 160

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Disabling Operational Sounds and the Light Sources at the

Same Time [Silent Mode] .............. 162

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Using the Face Recognition

Function [Face Recog.] ................. 163

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Recording Profiles of Children

and Pets on Pictures ......................166

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Using Screens and Displays for

Specific Recording Conditions ...... 167

Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

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Compensating Camera Shake ....... 169

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Using the Lens’ Zoom Function .... 171

Zoom types and use ................................172

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Using the Supplied Flash Unit ....... 177

Attaching the flash unit ............................177

Changing the flash control mode .............180

Changing the flash modes .......................181

Setting 2nd curtain sync ..........................183

Flash exposure compensation ................. 184

Synchronizing the flash output to an exposure compensation setting for the

ambient light ............................................184

Recording Motion Pictures

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Recording Motion Pictures ............ 185

Setting the resolution and the

frame rate ................................................185

How to focus when recording a motion

picture ([Continuous AF]) ......................... 186

Recording motion pictures .......................187

Recording motion pictures in 4K .............. 191

Creating a high-resolution still picture

from a 4K motion picture [4K PHOTO] ....192

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Taking Still Pictures While a Motion

Picture is Being Recorded ............. 195

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Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ... 196

[4K PHOTO] .............................................196

[Rec Quality] ............................................196

[Picture Mode]..........................................196

[Continuous AF] .......................................196

[Mic Level Disp.] ......................................197

[Mic Level Adj.].........................................197

[Wind Cut] ................................................197

Playing Back and Editing Pictures

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Viewing Group Pictures .................198

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Capturing Still Pictures From

Motion Pictures ............................... 200

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Using the [Playback] Menu ............ 201

[Slide Show] ............................................. 201

[Playback Mode] ......................................203

[Location Logging] ...................................204

[RAW Processing] ....................................205

[Title Edit] ................................................. 208

[Text Stamp] .............................................209

[Video Divide] ........................................... 211

Wi-Fi

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Wi-Fi® and NFC Functions .............. 221

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What You Can do With the

Wi-Fi Function ................................. 224

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Operating the Camera by

Connecting it to a Smartphone ...... 225

Installing the smartphone/tablet app

“Leica Image Shuttle”...............................225

Connecting to a smartphone....................226

Connecting to a smartphone using the

NFC function ............................................ 230

Taking pictures via remote control with a

smartphone .............................................. 231

Playing back pictures in the camera on a

smartphone .............................................. 232

Saving pictures from the camera to the

smartphone .............................................. 232

Easily transferring pictures from the

camera ..................................................... 233

Sending pictures from the camera to

social networking services .......................234

Adding location information to pictures

in the camera from a smartphone ............ 234

Operating the camera to send pictures

to a smartphone ....................................... 236

[Time Lapse Video] .................................. 212

[Stop Motion Video] .................................212

[Resize] .................................................... 213

[Cropping] ................................................214

[Rotate] / [Rotate Disp.] ...........................215

[Favorite] .................................................. 216

[Print Set] .................................................217

[Protect] ...................................................218

[Face Rec Edit] ........................................219

[Picture Sort] ............................................220

[Delete Confirmation] ...............................220

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About Connections ......................... 239

[Via Network] Connecting via a wireless access point ...240

[Direct]

Connecting directly ..................................243

Connecting quickly with the same settings as used previously ([Select a destination from History] /

[Select a destination from Favorite]) ........244

Settings for sending pictures ...................246

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[Wi-Fi Setup] .................................... 247

Connecting with other devices

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Enjoying 4K Motion Pictures ......... 248

Viewing 4K motion pictures .....................248

Storing 4K motion pictures.......................248

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Viewing on a TV Screen .................249

HDTV Link (HDMI) ................................... 251

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Copying the Recorded Image

Data to a Computer ......................... 253

Copying the data......................................254

Others

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Using Optional Flash Units ............ 261

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Monitor/Viewfinder Displays .......... 263

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Message Displays ........................... 269

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Menu List ......................................... 273

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Storing Recorded Still and

Motion Pictures on a Recorder ...... 256

Copying by inserting the card into the

recorder ...................................................256

Dubbing playback pictures via an

AV cable ...................................................256

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Printing pictures .............................257

Printing multiple pictures..........................258

Printing with date and text .......................259

Making print settings on the camera ........ 260

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Q&A Troubleshooting .................... 280

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Usage Cautions and Notes ............ 294

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Leica Service Addresses ................ 301

Contents by Function

Still Picture Recording

Recording

Recording mode ...........................................59

[Preview] .......................................................88

Picture effects (Filter)....................................89

Macro recording ..........................................126

Recording panorama pictures ....................150

[Time Lapse Shot] .......................................153

[Stop Motion Animation] ..............................156

[Multi Exp.] ..................................................160

[Silent Mode] ...............................................162

Focusing (AF/MF)

Focus Mode ................................................114

AF Mode ..................................................... 115

Adjusting the AF area position ....................121

Manual Focus .............................................128

AF/AE Lock .................................................133

Exposure Control

AF/AE Lock .................................................133

Exposure Compensation ............................135

ISO sensitivity .............................................136

[Metering Mode] ..........................................139

[Auto Bracket] .............................................145

Motion Picture Recording

Motion Pictures

[Rec Quality] ...............................................185

Motion pictures in 4K ..................................191

[4K PHOTO]................................................192

Taking still pictures while a

motion picture is being recorded ................195

Drive Modes

Drive Mode .................................................141

[Aspect Bracket] .........................................147

[Self Timer] .................................................148

Picture and Color Settings

[Photo Style] ...............................................100

[Highlight Shadow] ......................................102

White Balance ............................................103

[Picture Size] ..............................................108

[Quality] ......................................................109

[i.Dynamic] .................................................. 111

[i.Resolution] ............................................... 111

[HDR] ..........................................................112

[Long Shtr NR] ............................................113

[Color Space] ..............................................113

Flash Operation

[Flash Mode] ...............................................181

2nd curtain synchro ....................................183

[Flash Adjust.] .............................................184

Screen settings

[Monochrome Live View] ............................168

[Mic Level Disp.] .........................................197

Audio Recording

[Mic Level Adj.] ...........................................197

[Wind Cut] ...................................................197

Setup/Customization

Basic settings

[Clock Set] ....................................................29

How to set menu items .................................31

[Q.MENU] .....................................................34

[Beep] ...........................................................43

[Sleep Mode] ................................................46

[Reset] (initialization) ....................................50

Diopter adjustment .......................................55

Display switching ....................................62, 71

Customization

[CUSTOM] in the Quick Menu ......................35

Function buttons ...........................................37

Control ring ...................................................40

Custom Set ...................................................60

[Custom] menu ...........................................276

[Cursor Button Lock] .....................................38

Motion picture button ..................................189

Playback

[Auto Review] ...............................................57

Picture playback ...........................................67

Playback Zoom .............................................68

Multi Playback ..............................................68

Motion picture playback ................................70

Delete ...........................................................73

Display/playback settings

[Slide Show] ................................................201

[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ................................215

Wi-Fi

Connecting

“Image Shuttle” ...........................................225

NFC ............................................................230

[WPS (Push-Button)] ..........................240, 243

Direct connection ........................................243

Connecting with other Devices

Computer

Software available for download .................253

[HDTV Link] ................................................251

Contents by Function

Editing

[RAW Processing] .......................................205

[Resize] .......................................................213

[Cropping] ...................................................214

Adding information

[Location Logging] ......................................204

[Title Edit] ....................................................208

[Text Stamp] ................................................ 209

Image settings

[Favorite] .....................................................216

[Print Set] ....................................................217

[Protect] ......................................................218

Image Shuttle

Remote recording .......................................231

Saving images ............................................232

Sending images ..................................233, 236

Sending and adding location information ...234

[Touch Sharing] ........................................... 247

Recorder

Dubbing ......................................................256

Printer

PictBridge ...................................................257

Before Use

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Camera handling Do not subject it to excessive vibration, force, or pressure.

Otherwise, the lens, the monitor, or the external body may be damaged.

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Besides, the camera may also malfunction or the image may not be recorded.

The camera is not dust/splash resistant, or waterproof. Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc. such as on a rainy day or at the beach.

Liquids, sand and other foreign material may enter through the gaps around

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the lens, the buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it may also cause irreparable damage.

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Condensation (When the lens, the monitor, or the viewfinder, is fogged up)

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes

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of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens, monitor, or viewfinder, dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera. If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two hours

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before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear naturally.

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Always take a test shot first

Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly.

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No compensation for missed shots

Leica Camera AG cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.

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Carefully observe copyright laws

Unauthorized use of recordings that contain works with copyright for purposes other than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.

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Also refer to “Usage Cautions and Notes” (→294)

Scope of Delivery Accessories

Before Use

Rechargeable battery BP-DC15-E 18 544 BP-DC15-U 18 545 BP-DC15-TK 18 546 Battery charger BC-DC15-E 423-109.001-010 BC-DC15-U 423-109.002-010 Mains cable Korea 423-114.001-003 Taiwan 423-114.001-004 EU 423-114.001-005 China 423-114.001-006 UK 423-114.001-007 Australia 423-114.001-008

Flash unit CF D 423-109.001-030 USB-Cable 423-114.001-010 Carrying strap 423-109.001-020 Lens cap 423-109.001-018 Lens cap string 423-109.001-019 Hot shoe cover 423-109.001-015 CD with instr.-PDFs 423-109.001-016 Button template for

Canada (French)

Short instructions 93 588-592

Guarantee Card 439-399.100-026

Order-No.

(delivery differs depending on markets)

423-114.001-009 (only with camera model 18 471)

(delivery differs depending on markets)

Carrying straps Artisan & Artist for Leica, satin, green

Carrying strap D-Lux (Typ 109), leather, cognac

Wrist straps Artisan & Artist for Leica, satin, green

Wrist strap D-Lux (Typ 109), leather, cognac

Cases Protector D-Lux (Typ 109),

leather, cognac Case for D-Lux 6 (Typ 109),

leather, cognac Twist D-Lux (Typ 109),

Alcantara, black

System cases size S, Nylon, black 18 746 size S, Leather, gray 18 761

Artisan & Artist for Leica, size M, leather-Nylon, black

Handgrip D-Lux (Typ 109) 18 547 Automatic lens cap 18 548 Flash unit

Leica CF 22 Tripods Mini tripod 14 100 Travel tripod, carbon fiber 14 101 Ball heads

Ball head 18, short, black/silver 14 108 / 14 109 long, black/silver 14 110 / 14 112

Ball head 24 14 113 Ball head 38 14 114 SD- and credit card

sheath, black / cognac

Order-No.

14 884

18 824

14 885

18 823

18 820

18 821

18 822

14 883

18 694

18 538 / 18 539

Notes:

• Memory cards are optional.

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

• Depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased, the items and their shape may differ from the descriptions and illustrations in these instructions.

• Always keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.

• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

The Main Parts

Before Use

1 2 5 643

9 8 7

1 Self-timer indicator (→148) /

AF Assist Lamp (→53, 125)

2 Control ring (→39)

3 Aspect ratio selector switch

(→107)

4 Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (→177)

The hot shoe cover is inserted at the time of purchase.

5 Aperture ring (→59)

6 Focus selector switch

(→114, 126, 128)

7 Lens front ring

To attach the auto lens cap (optional), remove the lens front ring.

8 Lens barrel

9 Lens

Before Use

The Main Parts

(Top)

10 11 12 14

(Bottom)

18 20

1617 15

19 21

Stereo microphone (→53, 197)

Be careful not to cover the microphone with your finger. Doing so may impair sound recording.

Shutter speed dial (→59)

Shutter button

Zoom lever (→171)

[F] (Filter) button (→89)

Exposure compensation dial

(→135)

[A] button (→59)

Camera [ON/OFF] switch

Speaker

Be careful not to cover the speaker, e.g. with your finger. Doing so may impair sound audibility.

Tripod thread (→297)

Using tripod screws with lengths of

5.5mm ( the camera if attached.

Release slider (→24)

Card/Battery door (→24)

/32″) or more may damage

262422 2523

Viewfinder (EVF) (→54)

In these instructions, “viewfinder” is used to indicate the EVF.

Eye Sensor (→54)

Diopter adjustment wheel (→55)

[EVF] button (→54) / [Fn3] button (→37)

Strap eyelet (→19)

Monitor

[HDMI] socket (→249)

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (→249, 254, 256, 257)

Before Use

The Main Parts

26 34333230 31

Before Use

The Main Parts

Strap eyelet (→19)

antenna

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi connection lamp (→222)

[WIFI]/[Fn2] button (→222)

Motion picture button (→58)

[AF/AE] button (→133)

NFC antenna (→230)

[QM] button (→34)

Playback button (→67)

] (Delete/Cancel)/[Fn1] button (→32, 73)

[

[DISP] button (→62, 71)

[MENU/SET] button / Cursor button / Control dial (→18)

The illustrations and screens in these instructions may differ from the actual product.

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Before Use

The Main Parts

[MENU/SET] button / Cursor buttons / Control dial

[MENU/SET] button

Use this button to call up the menus, enter the settings, etc. (→31)

Cursor button

This button is used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for other functions. (→32) You can perform the following operations while recording.

[ISO] button ( ) (→136) [WB] (White Balance) button ( ) (→103) [ ] (Drive Mode) button ( )

Single (→141), Continuous (→142), Auto Bracket (→145), Aspect Bracket (→147), Self-timer (→148), Panorama (→150)

[ ] (AF Mode) button ( ) (→115, 131)

Control dial

Turn the dial to select setting items and change setting values. (→32, 67)

Disabling the button and dial operation (while recording)

When [Cursor Button Lock] is assigned to a function button, operation of the [MENU/SET] button, the cursor button, and the control dial is disabled. (→38)

Enabling/disabling the operation guide display

→ [Custom] → [Dial Guide] → [ON] / [OFF]

• When you set the operation guide to [ON], the operation guide for the control ring ([ parts appear on the recording screen.

In these instructions, the button to be used is indicated by .

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]), control dial ([ ]), and other

Preparations

Attaching the lens cap and shoulder strap

Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it whenever you are not using the camera. We recommend attaching the lens cap using the lens cap string to prevent its loss. We also recommend attaching the carrying strap to prevent the camera from being dropped.

Use the lens cap string (supplied) to attach the lens cap to the

camera

Make sure that the thicker part of the string is not hanging over the lens cap or the shoulder strap eyelet.

Attach the lens cap

Attach the carrying strap

To attach and remove the lens cap, press the tabs shown by arrows in the illustration.

Shoulder strap eyelet

• Attach the other end the same way.

• Make sure it does not loosen.

• Attach it with the Leica logo on the strap facing out.

• Do not wrap the strap around your neck. It may result in injury or accident.

• Do not leave the carrying strap where a child can reach it. – This may result in the child accidentally strangling itself.

Preparations

Charging the Battery

Always charge before the first use! (the battery is shipped uncharged)

About batteries that you can use with this camera

It has been found that counterfeit batteries which look very similar to the genuine product are available in some markets. Some of these batteries are not adequately equipped with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. Using such batteries may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that Leica Camera AG is not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery. To ensure that safe products are used we urgently recommend to use only the Leica battery BP-DC15 (→13).

• Use only the dedicated charger and battery.

Insert the battery into the charger

Connect the charger to an electrical outlet

Plug-in type

Battery

Charger (model-specific)

• Charge the battery indoors.

Inlet type

Charging light ([CHARGE])

On: Charging in progress Off: Charging complete

If the light is flashing:

• Battery temperature is too high or too low. We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10°C and 30°C (50°F to 86°F).

• Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.

Remove the battery after charging is completed

• The battery charger is in a standby condition as long as AC power is supplied. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charger is connected to an electrical outlet.

Preparations

Charging the Battery

Notes on charging time

Charging time approx. 190min

• The charging time indicated above is the time required when the battery is completely discharged. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.

Remaining battery capacity

When using the camera, the remaining battery capacity is displayed.

Remaining capacity

(flashes red)

If the battery icon flashes red, recharge or replace the battery with a fully charged one.

Use only the Leica battery BP-DC15 (→13).

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Leica Camera AG cannot guarantee the quality of any other type of battery.

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Remove the battery from the camera after use.

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• Keep the battery in a plastic case, making sure that it is kept away from metallic objects (such as clips) when carrying or storing it.

To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the Leica logo on the monitor goes off.

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(Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or the recorded data.)

Preparations

Charging the Battery

Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and the operating time

Recording still pictures (When using the monitor)

Number of recordable pictures

Recording time

approx. 350/300

approx. 175/150

Recording still pictures (When using the viewfinder)

Number of recordable pictures

Recording time

When the supplied flash unit is used.

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Recording conditions by CIPA standard

CIPA is an abbreviation of “Camera & Imaging Products Association”.

• [Program AE] Mode

• Temperature: 23°C (73.4°F)/Humidity: 50% RH when monitor is on.

• Using an SDHC memory card.

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on (when [Stabilizer] is set to [

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

• Zooming through the complete focal length range (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 is reduced if intervals are longer (e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute intervals under the above conditions).

approx. 320/270

approx. 160/135

pictures

min

pictures

min

By CIPA standard

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Preparations

Charging the Battery

Recording motion pictures (When using the monitor)

[Rec Quality] Available recording time

[FHD/20M/30p]

[FHD/20M/25p]

[4K/100M/30p]

[4K/100M/25p]

The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and off, starting and

stopping recording and using the lens’ zoom function.

With camera models 18 471 / 18 472

With camera models 18 470 / 18 473

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Recording conditions

• Temperature 23°C (73.4°F), humidity 50% RH

Motion pictures with their file size set to [FHD], [HD] or [VGA] in [Rec Quality]:

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Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes or the file size exceeds 4GB.

• Since the file size becomes larger with [FHD], recording with [FHD] will stop earlier than after 29 minutes.

Motion pictures with their file size set to [4K] in [Rec Quality]:

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Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 15 minutes. (You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 4GB, but the video will be saved and played back in separate parts.)

approx. 135min approx. 65min

approx. 90min approx. 45min

Actual available recording time

Viewing pictures (When using the monitor)

Playback time approx. 260min

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 functions such as flash and zooming are used repeatedly.

If the available battery capacity is significantly reduced, it is reaching the end of its lifespan.

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Please purchase a new battery.

Inserting and Removing the Battery / the Card

• Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Move the release slider to the

[OPEN] position and open the card/battery door

Insert the battery and card,

making sure that their orientation is correct

• Battery:

Push it down until the latch locks the battery in its correct position.

• Card:

Push it down until it clicks into place.

Close the card/battery door and

move the release slider to the [LOCK] position

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To remove

• Battery:

Move the latch in the direction of the arrow.

• Card:

Push it further down until it clicks, then pull it straight out.

[OPEN]

Release slider

Charged battery (check orientation) Card (check orientation: terminals face monitor)

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[LOCK]

Latch

Do not touch the terminals

Latch

Remove the battery from the camera after use.

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Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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To remove card or battery, turn the camera off and wait until the Leica logo on the monitor turns

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off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or the recorded data.)

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About Cards That can be Used

The following SD standard-based cards can be used.

Type of Card Capacity Notes

SD memory cards 8 MB – 2 GB • Can be used with devices compatible with the

SDHC memory cards 4 GB – 32 GB

SDXC memory cards 48 GB, 64 GB

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About motion picture recording and speed class

According to the [Rec Quality] (→185) of a motion picture, the required card differs. Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD or UHS speed classes.

• SD and UHS speed classes are the speed standards regarding continuous writing. Confirm the SD speed by checking the card label or other card related materials.

[Rec Quality] Speed class Label example

FHD/HD/VGA Class 4 or higher

4K UHS speed class 3

Access to the card

The access indication is displayed in red when pictures are being recorded on the card.

respective formats.

• Before using SDXC memory cards, check that your computer and other devices support this type of card.

• This camera is compatible with UHS- Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

• Only the cards listed on the left with the given capacities are supported.

Ι UHS Speed

While the camera is accessing the card (for an operation such as picture writing, reading, deletion,

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or formatting), do not turn it off or remove the battery or the card. Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and the camera may no longer operate normally. If an operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform it again.

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About Cards That can be Used

If you set the write-protect switch to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write, delete

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or format the data or display it by recording date. These operations become available again when you unlock the switch. It is recommended that you copy important recordings to your computer

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(as electromagnetic fields, static electricity, or faults may damage the data).

Write-protect switch

Formatting the card (initialization)

Format the card before recording a picture with the camera. Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance.

Set the menu item

→ [Setup] → [Format]

• A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.

This requires a sufficiently charged battery.

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Do not turn off the camera or perform other operations during formatting.

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Always format cards with this camera. Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already

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been formatted with a computer or another device. If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting a Leica Camera AG

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service facility.

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About Cards That can be Used

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

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

Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

When the aspect ratio is set to [4:3] and [Quality] is set to [ ]

[Picture Size] 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB

L (12.5M) 1090 2200 4420 8820

M (6.5M)

S (3M)

When the aspect ratio is set to [4:3] and [Quality] is set to [ ]

[Picture Size] 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB

L (12.5M) 340 700 1400 2800

M (6.5M) 400 810 1620 3230

S (3M) 440 890 1780 3530

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

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1880 3810 7630 14970

3220 6500 13030 24700

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About Cards That can be Used

Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

• The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.

([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hours”, “minutes” and “seconds”.)

[Rec Quality] 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB

[4K/100M/30p] [4K/100M/25p]

[4K/100M/24p] 9m 00s 20m 00s 42m 00s 1h 20m 00s

[FHD/28M/60p] [FHD/28M/50p]

[FHD/20M/30p] [FHD/20M/25p]

[HD/10M/30p] [HD/10M/25p]

[VGA/4M/30p] [VGA/4M/25p]

With camera models 18 471 / 18 472

With camera models 18 470 / 18 473

If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded continuously, [ ] is

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displayed and recording may be stopped automatically to protect the camera. Motion pictures with their file size set to [FHD], [HD] or [VGA] in [Rec Quality]:

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Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes or the file size exceeds 4GB.

• Since the file size becomes larger with [FHD], recording with [FHD] will stop earlier than after 29 minutes.

Motion pictures with their file size set to [4K] in [Rec Quality]:

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The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.

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9m 00s 20m 00s 42m 00s 1h 20m 00s

37m 00s 1h 15m 00s 2h 30m 00s 5h 00m 00s

49m 00s 1h 40m 00s 3h 20m 00s 6h 40m 00s

1h 30m 00s 3h 10m 00s 6h 25m 00s 12h 50m 00s

3h 25m 00s 7h 00m 00s 14h 10m 00s 28h 15m 00s

Switching the display between the number of recordable pictures and the available recording time

→ [Custom] →[Remaining Disp.]

[

] (Remaining shots):

Displays the number of pictures that can be recorded.

[ ] (Remaining time):

Displays the remaining recording time.

Number of recordable pictures

Available recording time

Setting Language, Time, and Date

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Turn the camera on.

Press [MENU/SET] while the message is

displayed.

Press to select the language, and

then [MENU/SET].

• The [Please set the clock] message appears.

Press [MENU/SET].

Press to select the items (year,

month, day, hour, minute), and then to set.

• To cancel → Press [ ].

To set the display order or time display format:

• Select [Style], and then press [MENU/SET] to display the setting screen for display order and time display format.

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: Home time

: Destination time

Style

Press [MENU/SET].

• A confirmation screen is displayed. Press [MENU/SET].

When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press

[MENU/SET].

Display order

Time display format

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Setting Language, Time, and Date

Press to set your home area, and

then [MENU/SET].

If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print the

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picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Text Stamp].

City or area name

Current time

Difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

Changing time settings

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu to change the current time settings.

• Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after the battery is removed, provided a fully charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand.

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu.

• For details about how to set the menu: (→31)

Set the date and time (Perform steps 5 - 6. (→29))

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Menu Control

You can use the menu to set camera and recording functions, operate playback functions, and perform other operations. 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.

When [Menu Resume] (→49) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], the screen

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displayed last after you selected the menu item will reappear. It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase. When [Menu Information] (→49) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], descriptions

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of the menu items and settings will appear on the menu screen.

Example: To change the [Quality] setting from [

In these instructions, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows:

→ [Rec] → [Quality] → [ ]

Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu.

[Rec]

(→273 -)

[Motion Picture]

(→275)

[Custom]

(→276 -)

[Setup]

(→278)

[Playback]

(→279)

This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, the resolution and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.

This menu lets you set the [Rec Quality], and other aspects for motion picture recording.

Operation of the camera, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set up according to your preferences. Also, it is possible to register the modified settings.

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. You can also configure the settings of Wi-Fi related functions.

This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures.

] to [ ] in the [Rec] menu

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Menu Control

Press to select the menu item, and

then [MENU/SET].

• Items can also be selected by turning the control dial.

• You can also switch to the next page by pressing [DISP] or rotating the zoom lever.

Item

Press to select the setting, and then

[MENU/SET].

• Items can also be selected by turning the control dial.

Press [ ] repeatedly until the recording or playback screen

reappears.

• During recording, the menu screen can also be exited by pressing the shutter button halfway.

Selected setting

Page

Settings

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Menu Control

Switching menu type

Example: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu

Press .

Press to select a menu switch icon [ ].

• Items can also be selected by turning the control dial.

Press [MENU/SET].

• Select the menu item and perform the setting.

Menu type

The menu types and items that are displayed vary according to the mode.

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The setting methods vary depending on the menu item.

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Setting the menu screen background

You can set the background for the menu screen according to your preferences.

Set the menu item:

→ [Setup] → [Menu Background]

Press to select the background color, and then [MENU/SET].

• Exit the menu after it is set.

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The Quick Menu

You can easily call some of the menu items and set them.

• The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the recording mode and settings during recording.

Press [QM] to display the Quick menu.

Turn the control dial to select the menu

item, and then press or .

• The menu item can also be selected by pressing .

Turn the control dial to select the setting.

• The setting can also be selected with .

Press [QM] button to close the Quick

menu.

Switching the method for setting Quick Menu items

→ [Custom] → [Q.MENU]

[PRESET]: The default items can be set. [CUSTOM]: The Quick Menu will consist of the items you previously set. (→35)

Using the Quick menu on the monitor recording information screen (→62) of [

(Press [DISP] repeatedly until the screen appears.) Press [QM], turn the control dial to select an item, and then press [MENU/SET]. Turn the control dial to select the setting, and then press [MENU/ SET] to set.

• You can also set with

] (monitor style)

and [MENU/SET].

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The Quick Menu

Customizing the Quick Menu

When [Q.MENU] (→34) in the [Custom] menu is set to [CUSTOM], the Quick Menu can be changed as desired. Up to 15 items can be assigned to the Quick Menu.

Press to select [ ], and then [MENU/SET].

Press to select the menu item in the top row,

and then [MENU/SET]. Press to select the empty space in the bottom row,

and then [MENU/SET].

• If there is no empty space in the bottom row, you can replace an existing item with a new one by selecting the existing item.

• To cancel the setting, move to the bottom row by pressing select an item to cancel, and then press [MENU/SET].

• Items that can be assigned are as follows:

[Rec] menu/Recording functions

• [Photo Style] (→100)

• [Picture Size] (→108)

• [Quality] (→109)

• [AFS/AFF/AFC] (→114)

• [Metering Mode] (→139)

• [i.Dynamic] (→111)

• [i.Resolution] (→111)

• [HDR] (→112)

• [Shutter Type] (→140)

[Motion Picture] menu

• [4K PHOTO] (→192)

• [Motion Pic. Set] (→185)

• [Flash Mode] (→181)

• [Flash Adjust.] (→184)

• [i.Zoom] (→173)

• [Digital Zoom] (→174)

• [Stabilizer] (→169)

• [Sensitivity] (→136)

• [White Balance] (→103)

• [AF Mode] (→115)

• [Drive Mode] (→141)

• [Picture Mode] (→195)

Items that can be setup as Quick Menus

Items that can be displayed in the Quick Menu screen

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The Quick Menu

[Custom] menu

• [Silent Mode] (→162)

• [Peaking] (→130)

• [Histogram] (→64)

• [Guide Line] (→65)

Press [ ].

• This will return the screen to that of step 1 (→35). Press [MENU/SET] to switch to the recording screen.

• [Zebra Pattern] (→167)

• [Monochrome Live View] (→168)

• [Rec Area] (→189)

• [Zoom lever] (→176)

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Assigning Frequently Used Functions to the Function Buttons

To allow immediate access to them, you can assign a number of functions to particular buttons.

Set the menu item:

→ [Custom] → [Fn Button Set]

Press to select the function button you want to

assign a function to, and then [MENU/SET]. Press to select the function you want to assign,

and then [MENU/SET].

• For details on the functions that can be assigned, refer to (→38).

• To restore the default function button settings, select [Restore to Default].

Assigning Frequently Used Functions to the Function Buttons

Assigning a function to a function button

Press the function button to use the assigned function.

• You can assign the following functions to the [Fn1], [Fn2], and [Fn3] buttons.

[Rec] menu/Recording functions

• [Wi-Fi] (→222): [Fn2]

• [EVF/Monitor Switch] (→55):

[Fn3]

• [AF/AE Lock] (→133)

• [AF-ON] (→129, 133)

• [Preview] (→88): [Fn1]

• [Level Gauge] (→66)

• [Focus Area Set]

• [Cursor Button Lock]

• [Photo Style] (→100)

• [4K PHOTO] (→192)

• [Motion Pic. Set] (→185)

• [Utilize Custom Set feature] (→60)

• [Silent Mode] (→162)

• [Peaking] (→130)

• [Histogram] (→64)

Function button settings at the time of purchase.

• Certain functions cannot be assigned to some function buttons.

• [Picture Size] (→108)

• [Quality] (→109)

• [AFS/AFF/AFC] (→114)

• [Metering Mode] (→139)

• [Highlight Shadow] (→102)

• [i.Dynamic] (→111)

• [i.Resolution] (→111)

• [HDR] (→112)

• [Shutter Type] (→140)

• [Flash Mode] (→181)

[Motion Picture] menu

• [Picture Mode] (→195)

[Custom] menu

• [Guide Line] (→65)

• [Zebra Pattern] (→167)

• [Monochrome Live View] (→168)

• [Flash Adjust.] (→184)

• [i.Zoom] (→173)

• [Digital Zoom] (→174)

• [Stabilizer] (→169)

• [Sensitivity] (→136)

• [White Balance] (→103)

• [AF Mode/MF] (→115)

• [Drive Mode] (→141)

• [Restore to Default]

• [Rec Area] (→189)

• [Zoom lever] (→176)

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The function assigned to the function button may not work in some modes or on some display

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screens. When [Focus Area Set] is assigned to a function button, you can display the AF area or the MF

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Assist position setting screen. When the cursor button is locked, operation of the cursor button, the [MENU/SET] button, and the

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control dial is disabled. To enable operation, press the function button again.

The function assigned to the [Fn1] button will not work in the following cases:

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• When the picture effect (Filter) is set to ([Miniature Effect], [One Point Color], [Sunshine])

• When [Multi Exp.] is set

The function assigned to the [Fn2] button will not work in the following cases:

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• When using [Time Lapse Shot]

• When recording 4K motion pictures after setting [4K PHOTO] to [ON]

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Changing Settings Using the Control Ring

The control ring allows easy and convenient settings of several functions.

Items that can be set with the control ring vary depending on the recording modes. Following are the pre-assigned settings.

Recording mode Setting

[Snapshot Mode] Step Zoom (→175)

[Program AE] Mode Step Zoom (→175)

[Aperture-Priority] Mode Step Zoom (→175)

[Shutter-Priority] Mode

[Manual Exposure] Mode

You can use the control ring to change the following settings, which cannot be set using the shutter

speed dial.

– Faster shutter speeds than 1/4000s (electronic shutter (→140)) – Slower shutter speeds than 1s (mechanical shutter (→140)) – Setting in 1/3 EV steps

The control ring is assigned to selecting the picture effect (Filter) when you are recording a

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panorama picture. (→150) When Manual Focus is set, focusing is assigned to the control ring. (→128)

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The control ring can be used to change to your preferred settings. (→40)

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Shutter speed adjustment*(→84)

Shutter speed adjustment*(→86)

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Changing Settings Using the Control Ring

Changing the settings assigned to the control ring

To change the settings assigned to the control ring.

Set the menu item:

→ [Custom] → [Control Ring]

Use to select the setting, and then press [MENU/SET].

Settings that can be assigned

[DEFLT] [Normal]

[Zoom] (→171)

[Step Zoom] (→175)

[Sensitivity] (→136)

[White Balance] (→103)

[Filter Select] (→89)

[OFF] [Not Set]

The assigned function setting applies to all recording modes.

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The function assigned to the control ring may not work in some recording mode combinations or settings used for recording (panorama picture recording, Filter setting, etc.) When Manual Focus is set, the control ring’s function is limited to focusing. You cannot use the

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settings assigned using [Control Ring]. (→128)

• To return to the default setting, select [Normal]. (→39)

• If you do not want to use the control ring, select [OFF] ([Not Set]).

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The [Setup] Menu

[Clock Set] and [Sleep Mode] are important. Please check these before use.

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31)

[Clock Set]

For setting time, date, and display format: (→30)

[World Time]

For setting the recording date and time with the local time at your destination.

• Set [Home] when you use the camera for the first time after purchasing it. You can set [Destination] after setting [Home].

Settings: [Destination] / [Home]

Use to select [Destination] or [Home], and then press [MENU/SET].

Use to select area, and then press [MENU/SET].

Current time at selected destination

City/area name

Difference to

home time

When [Destination] has been selected When [Home] has been selected

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To set daylight savings time

Press

in step 2. (Press again to release the setting.)

• When daylight savings time [ ] is set, the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is canceled, the time automatically returns to the current time.

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When you come back from your travel destination

Select [Home] in step

If you cannot find your destination in the region highlighted on the screen, set based on the

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difference to your home time.

, and then press [MENU/SET].

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The [Setup] Menu

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31)

[Travel Date]

If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, the day of your trip on which the picture was taken will be recorded.

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[Travel Setup] Settings: [SET] / [OFF]

Use to select [Travel Setup], and then press [MENU/SET].

Use to select [SET], and then press [MENU/SET].

Use to select the departure date, and then press [MENU/SET].

Use to select the return date, and then press [MENU/SET].

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To record [Location]

Once the [Travel Setup] is set, you can also set the location.

Select [Location] in step 1 above, and then press [MENU/SET]. Use to select [SET], and then press [MENU/SET]. Enter your location. (Entering text (→52))

To print [Location] or the number of days that have passed, use [Text Stamp].

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The travel date is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the camera’s clock.

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When destination is set in [World Time], the days elapsed are calculated based on the local destination time. When [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], the number of days elapsed is not recorded. It is not

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displayed even if [Travel Setup] is set to [SET] after recording. When the current date passes the return date, [Travel Setup] is automatically canceled.

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[Location] is not recorded when you record motion pictures.

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[Wi-Fi]

Settings: [Wi-Fi Function] / [Wi-Fi Setup]

For configuring the settings required for the Wi-Fi function. (→224, 247)

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The [Setup] Menu

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31)

[Beep]

For setting the beep or shutter sounds.

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[Beep Volume] Settings:

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[Shutter Vol.] Settings:

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[Shutter Tone] Settings:

When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON], [Beep Volume] and [Shutter Vol.] are set to “Off”.

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(High) / (Low) / (Off)

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[Live View Mode]

Sets the display refresh rate and picture quality of the screen (Live View screen) when recording pictures.

Settings

Picture quality has higher priority over display refresh rate and; pictures are displayed

[30fps]

[60fps]

The [Live View Mode] setting does not affect the recorded picture.

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The display refresh rate may slow down in dark locations.

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When the viewfinder is used, [Live View Mode] is fixed to [60fps].

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at 30 fps. For example, use this mode when you want to record a comparatively slow-moving subject while confirming the focusing. It minimizes power consumption, thus extending the operating time.

The display refresh rate has higher priority over picture quality and; pictures are displayed at 60 fps. The displayed pictures will appear slightly grainy. For example, use this mode when you want to record a fast-moving subject.

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The [Setup] Menu

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31)

[Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder]

For adjusting brightness and color of the monitor and viewfinder images. It is suggested to use the default settings. These are intended to provide a preview of the actual picture as accurately as possible.

Settings

[Brightness]

[Contrast]

[Saturation]

[Red Tint]

[Blue Tint]

Press to select the setting item, and then to make adjustments.

• You can also make adjustments with the control dial.

Press [MENU/SET].

The settings will affect the monitor image when it is in use, and the viewfinder’s when it is in use.

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Some subjects may look different than in reality, but the recorded picture will not be affected.

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For adjusting the brightness.

For adjusting the contrast.

For adjusting the vividness of colors.

For adjusting the rendition of red.

For adjusting blue.

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The [Setup] Menu

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31)

[Monitor Luminance]

For setting the monitor brightness according to the ambient light level.

Settings

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

The brightness is increased.

The brightness is standard.

The brightness is decreased.

Because the picture shown on the monitor screen emphasizes brightness, some subjects may

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look different than in reality, but this will not affect the recorded picture. [ ] returns to ordinary brightness if there is no operation for 30 seconds when recording. (Press

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any button to make the screen brighter again.) Setting [ ] or [ ] reduces the operating time.

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[ ] cannot be selected during playback.

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The [Setup] Menu

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31)

[Sleep Mode]

The camera is automatically turned off after not being used for the preset time.

• To restore → Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on the camera again.

Settings: [10MIN.] / [5MIN.] / [2MIN.] / [1MIN.] / [OFF]

The function is not available in the following cases:

• During motion picture recording/playback

• When [Multi Exp.] is set

• When connected to a computer/printer

• During slide shows

• When using [Time Lapse Shot]

• When using [Stop Motion Animation]

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The [Setup] Menu

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31)

[USB Mode]

For selecting the communication method when connecting the camera to a computer or printer with the supplied USB cable.

Settings

Selects the communication method each time you connect to a

[Select on connection]

computer or PictBridge-compatible printer.

[PictBridge(PTP)]

[PC]

Is selected when connecting to a PictBridge-compatible printer.

Is selected when connecting to a computer.

[TV Connection]

For changing the settings to be used when the camera is connected to a TV or another device.

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[Video Out] (With camera models 18 470 / 18 473)

This setting is activated when the camera is connected via an AV or HDMI micro cable.

Settings

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

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

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[TV Aspect]

This setting is activated when the camera is connected via an AV cable.

Settings: [16:9] / [4:3]

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The [Setup] Menu

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31)

[TV Connection] (continued)

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[HDMI Mode]

For setting the format for the HDMI output when playing back on an HDMI-compatible high-definition TV connected with the camera using an HDMI micro cable.

Settings

[AUTO]

[4K]

[1080p]

[1080i]

[720p]

/[480p]

[576p]

When [Video Out] is set to [PAL]

When [Video Out] is set to [NTSC]

This will work when an HDMI micro cable is connected.

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If no image appears on the TV with [AUTO], switch to a constant setting other than [AUTO] to set

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a format supported by your TV. (Please read the instructions for the TV.)

Automatically sets the output resolution based on information from the connected TV.

Outputs pictures with a resolution of 3840×2160 pixels using the progressive scan method for 2,160 effective scanning lines.

Outputs pictures using the progressive scan method for 1,080 effective scanning lines.

Outputs pictures using the interlace scan method for 1,080 effective scanning lines.

Outputs pictures using the progressive scan method for 720 effective scanning lines (720 lines).

Outputs pictures using the progressive scan method for 576

scanning lines.

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effective

Preparations

The [Setup] Menu

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31)

[TV Connection] (continued)

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[HDTV Link]

For enabling automatic linking with other HDTV Link-compatible devices, and operability with a HDTV remote control when connected via an HDMI micro cable. (→251)

Settings

Operations may be performed via the remote control of the HDTV Link-compatible

[ON]

[OFF] Operations must be performed via the camera’s own buttons.

This will work when an HDMI micro cable is connected.

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device.

• Not all operations will be available.

• Operability of the camera’s own buttons will be limited.

[Menu Resume]

For saving the last operated menu position.

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

[Menu Background]

For setting the background color for the menu screen. (→33)

[Menu Information]

For displaying explanations of the menu items and settings on the menu screen.

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

[Language]

For changing the display language. Set the language displayed on the screen.

Preparations

The [Setup] Menu

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31)

[Version Disp.]

For checking the firmware version of the camera or the supplied flash unit (when it is attached).

When you press [MENU/SET] while the version is displayed, software information, such as the

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license, is displayed.

[Self Timer Auto Off]

The self-timer is canceled if the camera is turned off.

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

[No.Reset]

For resetting picture file numbers. (The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.)

• To reset folder number to 100: First, format the card, and reset the file numbers using [No.Reset]. Then, select [Yes] on the folder number reset screen.

A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.

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Numbers cannot be reset once the folder number reaches 999. In this case, save all necessary pictures to your computer, and format the card (→26).

[Reset]

For resetting to the default settings.

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[Reset Rec. settings?]

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[Reset setup/custom settings?]

Information registered in [Face Recog.] is reset if recording settings are reset.

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When the setup/custom settings are reset, the following settings are also reset:

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• The [Profile Setup] setting

• The settings of [Rotate Disp.], [Picture Sort], [Delete Confirmation] in the [Playback] menu

Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.

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Preparations

The [Setup] Menu

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31)

[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]

For returning [Wi-Fi] settings to default settings.

If you want to dispose or give away your camera, always reset it to prevent your personal

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information from being mistakenly used. When you have your camera repaired, backup your personal information and always reset it as

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well.

[Format]

For formatting (initializing) a memory card. (→26)

Preparations

Entering Text

Use the cursor buttons to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in [Profile Setup] (babies and pets), or to register locations in [Travel Date] etc.

• Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.

• Example of operation for displaying a screen:

→ [Rec] → [Profile Setup] → [SET] → [Baby1] → [Name] → [SET]

Use to select characters.

Press [MENU/SET] several times until the

desired character is displayed.

Text is inserted at the cursor position.

• [ ]: Enter a blank.

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To change the character type

• Press [DISP].

• Use

to select [ ], and then press

[MENU/SET].

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To continue entering characters

• Use

to select [ ], and then press [MENU/SET].

• Move the zoom lever toward T side.

• Turn the control dial to the right.

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Editing text

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

cursor to the text to edit.

• You can also use the zoom lever or control dial to reposition the cursor. Use to select [Delete], and then press [MENU/SET]. Use to select the correct text, and then press [MENU/SET].

When you are finished entering text, use to select

[Set], and then press [MENU/SET].

Cursor position

A maximum of 30 characters can be entered (a maximum of 9 when setting names in [Face

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Recog.]). A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] (a maximum of 6 when

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setting names in [Face Recog.]).

Basics

How to Hold the Camera

• To avoid camera shake, hold it steady with both hands, keeping your arms close to your body while standing with your feet slightly apart.

• Do not touch the lens barrel.

• Do not cover the microphone when recording motion pictures.

• Do not cover the AF Assist Lamp or the flash when you take a picture using them. Do not look at them from close range.

• Make sure not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.

• We recommend using the supplied carrying strap to avoid dropping the camera.

AF Assist Lamp

Microphone

Shoulder strap

About the direction detect function

Still pictures recorded with the camera held vertically can be automatically displayed in portrait orientation during playback. (Only when [Rotate Disp.] is set to [ON].)

• The direction detect function may not operate correctly if pictures are taken with the camera pointing up or down.

• Motion pictures cannot be displayed in portrait orientation.

Basics

Using the Viewfinder

The viewfinder provides an excellent view of the subject even if you are in a bright area.

Switching between monitor and viewfinder

The [EVF]/Fn3 button operates in two ways: Use it either as [EVF] or as a function button. At the time of purchase, the button is assigned to [EVF].

• For details on the function buttons, refer to (→37).

Press [EVF].

• The display is switched as shown below.

Automatic switching

between viewfinder and

monitor

Viewfinder display Monitor display

[EVF] button

Eye Sensor

Automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor

The eye sensor automatically switches to the viewfinder display when your eye or an object moves close to it, and to the monitor display if not.

• The eye sensor may not work correctly depending on the shape of your eyeglasses, the way you hold the camera, or whether the eyepiece and nearby areas are exposed to strong light. In this case, press [EVF] to switch displays.

• During motion picture playback or Slide Show, the eye sensor will not automatically switch the display to the viewfinder.

• The sensitivity of the eye sensor can be set using [Eye Sensor] in the [Custom] menu. (→55)

Basics

Using the Viewfinder

Setting the sensitivity of the eye sensor or setting to switch between the viewfinder and monitor displays

→ [Custom] → [Eye Sensor]

[Sensitivity]

[EVF/Monitor Switch]

Use this setting to set the sensitivity of the eye sensor.

[HIGH] / [LOW]

Use this setting to switch between the viewfinder and monitor displays.

[EVF/MON AUTO] (Automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor ) / [EVF] (Viewfinder display) / [MON] (Monitor display)

• After the display is switched using the [EVF] button, the setting of [EVF/ Monitor Switch] will also change.

About diopter adjustment

Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see the viewfinder image with the best sharpness. Turn the diopter adjustment wheel to adjust until you are able to clearly see the characters displayed in the viewfinder.

Diopter adjustment wheel

About Eye Sensor AF

If [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], the camera automatically focuses when the eye sensor is activated.

• Eye Sensor AF focuses only once, i.e. not continuously.

Even when [Eye Sensor AF] is set and the camera automatically focuses, a beep will not sound.

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The function may not work when the lighting is low.

Taking Still Pictures

• Press [ ] / ( ) to set the drive mode to [ ] ([Single]).

Select the recording mode. (→59)

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• The aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (They will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, unless you are using a flash unit.)

• When you take a picture in a dark location, the focus indication displays [ ] and focusing may take longer than usual.

• When [AFS/AFF/AFC] in the [Rec] menu is set to [AFF] or [AFC]:

– A beep sounds only the first time the camera is

focused while you press the shutter button halfway.

– When Auto Focus mode is set to Custom Multi, such

as [ ] and [ ], the AF area will be momentarily displayed only for the first time when the camera is focused while you press the shutter button halfway.

Press the shutter button fully down to

take the picture.

Basics

Focus display

( When focusing is

successful: illuminated When focusing is not successful: flashing)

Aperture value

Shutter speed

AF area frame

( When focusing is

successful: green)

The focus display flashes and a beep sounds when focusing is not

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successful. Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference. Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bring the subject into focus if it is out of range. The AF frame may be larger depending on recording conditions such as

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dark locations or the set focal length. The displayed image quality may be lower during Autofocus operation.

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Focus display

Focus range

Basics

Taking Still Pictures

Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult:

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• Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no color contrast.

• Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light.

• In the dark, or with significant camera shake.

• When too close to an object or when taking pictures of both distant and close objects together in the same picture.

Displaying still pictures immediately after taking them

→ [Custom] → [Auto Review]

[Duration Time]

[Playback Operation Priority]

• When [Duration Time] is set to [HOLD], [Playback Operation Priority] is fixed to [ON].

For setting the time the pictures are displayed immediately after taking them.

[HOLD]: Displays pictures until you press the shutter button halfway. [5SEC] / [4SEC] / [3SEC] / [2SEC] / [1SEC] / [OFF]

[ON]: During [Auto Review], you can switch the playback screen or delete

pictures.

[OFF]: During [Auto Review], you can perform the same button operations as

when you take a picture.

Recording Motion Pictures

Motion pictures, including those taken in 4K, are recorded in the MP4 format. (→191) Audio is recorded in stereo.

Press the motion picture button to start

recording.

• Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it.

• You can record motion pictures in each recording mode. (→59)

• While recording motion pictures, the recording status indicator (red) will flash.

• If you do not perform any operation for approximately 1 minute or longer, some of the information on the screen is turned off. To display the information again, press [DISP].

• Do not cover the microphones when recording motion pictures.

• You can also change the lens’ focal length (zoom) while recording motion pictures.

– The operating sounds of the zoom lever or the

control ring may be recorded in some cases.

• Still pictures can be taken during motion picture recording. (→195)

Press the motion picture button again to end recording.

Recording state indicator

Elapsed recording time

Remaining recording time (approx.)

Basics

For details, read “Recording motion pictures”. (→185)

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Selecting the Recording Mode

To select the recording mode using the aperture ring and the shutter speed dial

Turn the aperture ring and the shutter speed dial.

• Make sure the aperture ring and the shutter speed dial click into place in the desired number or letter position.

To select [Snapshot Mode]

Press [A].

• [Snapshot Mode] is set and the recording mode icon changes to

]. When you press [A] again, the recording mode is switched

[ to one that enables settings to be made using the aperture ring and shutter speed dial.

• When [Snapshot Mode] is selected, the recording mode that was set using the aperture ring and shutter speed dial is canceled.

[Snapshot Mode] (→75)

For taking pictures with extended automatic settings.

Basics

Program Mode (→81)

For taking pictures with automatic exposure control.

Aperture-Priority Mode (→83)

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

Shutter-Priority Mode (→84)

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

Manual Exposure Mode (→86)

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

Basics

Selecting the Recording Mode

Registering a combination of settings to be used during recording (Custom Set)

You can register up to three combinations of your preferred menu settings. Selecting [Utilize Custom Set feature] from the [Custom] menu enables you to switch quickly to the settings you selected for the custom settings.

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Registering the custom set

Set your preferred menu settings in the [Rec], [Motion Picture], and [Custom] menus. Set the menu item:

→ [Custom] → [Cust.Set Mem.]

Use to select custom set (C1-C3) for registration, and then press [MENU/SET].

• A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.

The following menu items can not be registered as custom settings.

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• Data registered with [Face

• The [Profile Setup] setting

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Using custom settings

Set the menu item:

Use to select custom set. Press [MENU/SET].

• The settings are switched to those you selected for the custom

set.

[Rec] menu [Setup] menu [Playback] menu

Recog.]

• All menus • [Rotate Disp.]

• [Picture Sort]

• [Delete Confirmation]

→ [Custom] → [Utilize Custom Set feature]

Using a function button to call up the custom settings

Assigning a function button to [Utilize Custom Set feature] allows you to switch quickly to your preferred settings by pressing the respective function button.

Assign [Utilize Custom Set feature] to your preferred function button using [Fn Button

Set] in the [Custom] menu. (→37)

Press the function button to which [Utilize Custom Set feature] is assigned. Use to

select custom set, and then press [MENU/SET].

Basics

Selecting the Recording Mode

When changing the menu settings

Even if the menu settings are changed temporarily while any one of the custom settings is selected, the currently registered settings will remain unchanged. To change the currently registered settings, overwrite the registered data using [Cust.Set Mem.] in the [Custom] menu.

The function is not available in the [Snapshot Mode].

Basics

Switching Information Displayed on the Recording Screen

You can also turn off the recording information (such as icons for various settings) and the level gauge (→66).

Press [DISP] to switch the display.

• You can use [Monitor Disp. Style] and [EVF Disp.Style] in the [Custom] menu to select either [ ] (Monitor style display layout) or [ ] (Viewfinder style display layout) for the display screen of the monitor and viewfinder.

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[ ] Monitor style display layout

• The display is switched as shown below. (Example)

With information

Without information

level gauge

Without information

level gauge

Turned off

When [Histogram] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], a histogram is displayed. (→64) When

[Expo.Meter] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], the Shutter speed/aperture indication is displayed. (→81)

This screen is displayed only when [Monitor Info. Disp.] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].

(→65) While you are checking the recording information on the monitor, you can use the viewfinder to record pictures.

information screen

Monitor recording

Switching Information Displayed on the Recording Screen

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[ ] Viewfinder style display layout

• The display is switched as shown below. (Example)

With information

(Detailed

information)

When [Histogram] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], a histogram is displayed. (→64) When

[Expo.Meter] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], the Shutter speed/aperture indication is displayed. (→81)

If you do not perform any operation for approximately 1 minute or longer, some of the information

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on the screen is turned off. To display the information again, press [DISP].

With information

(Detailed information)

level gauge

With information

level gauge

Switching the monitor display method

→ [Custom] → [Monitor Disp. Style]

[

]: Viewfinder style display layout

[ ]: Monitor style display layout

Basics

Switching the viewfinder display method

→ [Custom] → [EVF Disp.Style]

[

]: Viewfinder style display layout

[ ]: Monitor style display layout

Switching Information Displayed on the Recording Screen

Enabling/disabling the histogram display

→ [Custom] → [Histogram] → [ON] / [OFF]

Use

to set the position.

Basics

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. A peak in the center represents correct brightness (correct exposure). This can be used as a reference for exposure compensation, etc.

When the histogram is not the same as that of the recorded picture under the following conditions, it

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will be displayed in orange:

• When the light balance indicates settings other than 0 EV in [Manual Exposure] Mode or during exposure compensation.

• When the flash fires.

• When the correct exposure is not achieved or when the brightness of the screen cannot be displayed accurately in a dark location.

The histogram displayed during recording is only a reference.

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The histogram is different from those displayed using the image editing software of a computer.

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(Example)

Dark ← OK → Bright

Switching Information Displayed on the Recording Screen

Enabling/disabling the guideline display

→ [Custom] → [Guide Line] → [ ] / [ ] / [ ] / [OFF]

• The guideline display is not available during panorama picture recording.

When you select [ position.

], you can use to set the

Turning on/off the recording information screen of the monitor

→ [Custom] → [Monitor Info. Disp.] → [ON] / [OFF]

Basics

Switching Information Displayed on the Recording Screen

Using the level gauge

If you want to make sure that the camera is not slanted or tilted, for example, when you take a picture of a landscape, use the level gauge indication as a reference.

Press [DISP] to switch the display.

Press the button to switch the display until the level gauge is displayed.

Correct the camera position.

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Using the level gauge

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

Tilting up or down

• In this case, it is facing upward.

• When the camera is tilted very little or not at all, the level gauge will turn green.

• When pictures are taken in portrait orientation, the level gauge is automatically switched to that orientation.

Tilting left or right

• In this case, the right side is lower.

Even when the camera position is more or less correct, there may be an error of about ±1 degree.

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When [Level Gauge] is assigned to a function button, you can turn the level gauge on and off by

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pressing that function button.

The function is not available in the following cases:

When the camera is being moved, the level gauge may not be displayed correctly.

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The level gauge may not be displayed correctly or the direction detect function (→53) may not

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operate correctly if the pictures are taken with the camera pointing steeply up or down.

Viewing Your Pictures

Press [ ].

Press or turn the control dial to

select the picture to be displayed.

• When you press and hold , the pictures are displayed one after another.

• The playback speed of pictures varies depending on the playback conditions.

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Ending Playback

Press [ The Playback can also be ended by pressing the shutter button halfway.

When the camera is switched to playback, the lens barrel is retracted after approx. 15 seconds.

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The function is not available in the following cases:

This camera is compliant with the unified DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard

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formulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), and with Exif (Exchangeable image file format). Files that are not DCF-compliant cannot be played back. It may not be possible to properly play back pictures taken using other cameras on this one or it

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may not be possible to use this camera’s functions for those pictures.

] again or press the Motion picture button.

Basics

Viewing Your Pictures

Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”

Turn the zoom lever in the T direction.

• Each time you turn the zoom lever in the T direction, the magnification increases through four levels: 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. (The picture quality displayed becomes successively lower.)

• To reduce the magnification ratio → Turn the zoom lever in the W direction.

• To move the position of the displayed section → Press

Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback, automatic scrolling playback of

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panorama pictures or continuous playback.

Current zoom position

Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback”

Turn the zoom lever in the W direction.

• Turn the zoom lever in the W direction and you can switch the display methods in the following order: 1-picture screen (fullscreen) → 12-picture screen → 30-picture screen → Calendar screen. (Turn the lever in the T direction to return.)

• When you select a picture using the cursor buttons and then press [MENU/SET] on the 12-picture or 30-picture screen, the selected picture is displayed on the 1-picture screen (full-screen).

• Pictures can also be selected with the control dial.

Basics

[!] indicates that that picture cannot be played back.

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Viewing Your Pictures

Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback”

Turn the zoom lever in the W direction to display the

calendar screen.

Basics

Use to select the recording date, and then

press [MENU/SET].

• Pictures are displayed in a 12-picture screen.

• You can also select the date with the control dial.

You can display the calendar between January 2000 to December 2099.

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Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen. Pictures taken without

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clock settings are displayed with the date 1st January, 2014. Pictures taken with destination settings made in [World Time] are displayed in the calendar screen

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using the appropriate date for the destination’s time zone.

Selected date

Viewing Your Pictures

Viewing motion pictures

The camera was designed to play motion pictures recorded in the MP4 format.

Select a picture with the motion picture icon ([ ]) in

playback mode, and then press to start playback.

• After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the screen.

Motion picture recording time

Example: 28 minutes and 30 seconds: [28m30s]

Operations during motion picture playback

: Pause/play : Stop : Fast rewind (2 steps*)/Single-frame rewind (while paused)

: Fast forward (2 steps*)/Single-frame forward (while paused) Control dial (counterclockwise): Volume down Control dial (clockwise): Volume up [MENU/SET]: Capturing still pictures from motion pictures (while paused) (→200)

The fast forward or rewind speed increases if you press again.

• If is pressed during fast forward or rewind, it will return to normal playback speed.

Basics

Motion pictures can be viewed on your computer using the software available after registering

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your camera on the Leica Camera AG home page (→253).

With camera models 18 471 / 18 472:

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Motion pictures that were recorded by setting the picture effect (Filter) to [Miniature Effect] are played back at approximately 10x speed.

With camera models 18 470 / 18 473:

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Motion pictures that were recorded by setting the picture effect (Filter) to [Miniature Effect] are played back at approximately 8x speed.

Switching the Display Information of the Playback

Screen

You can disable the display of picture information (file number, etc.) and recording information (settings used for recording, etc.) when a picture is played back.

Press [DISP] to switch the display.

• The display is switched as shown below.

Detailed information

With information

If you do not perform any operation for approximately 1 minute or longer, some of the information

on the screen is turned off. To display the information again, press [DISP].

During Playback Zoom, Motion Picture Playback, Automatic Scrolling Playback of panorama

pictures, continuous playback or Slide Show: You can only turn the display on or off.

This screen is displayed only when [Highlight] (→72) in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].

display

10:00 1.DEC.2014

100-0001

Histogram display

100-00011/98

Without

information

Without information

*1,*2,*

Basics

A histogram of each color, i.e. R (red), G (green), B (blue), and Y (luminance), is separately

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displayed during playback. During Multi Playback or calendar screen: The display cannot be changed.

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Basics

Switching the Display Information of the Playback Screen

Enabling/disabling the overexposed area display

→ [Custom] → [Highlight] → [ON] / [OFF]

You can set overexposed areas (areas that are too bright, i.e. ‘blown highlights’) to flash on the screen when the [Auto Review] function is activated or during playback. This does not affect recorded the pictures.

• To reduce overexposure, use a negative exposure compensation (→135) using the histogram display (→64) as a reference. (The right side of the histogram represents overexposure.)

• This feature is disabled during Multi Playback, Calendar Playback or Playback Zoom.

[ON] [OFF]

Deleting Pictures

Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.

Pictures will not be deleted in the following cases:

• With protected pictures.

• With the card’s slider in the “LOCK” position.

• With pictures that are not based on the DCF standard. (→67)

Do not turn off the camera while deleting.

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Use a sufficiently charged battery.

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[Delete Single]

Press [ ] to delete the displayed picture.

Use to select [Delete Single], and then press

[MENU/SET].

• A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes], and press [MENU/SET].

Delete Single

Delete MultiDelete Multi

Delete All

Basics

You can set either [Yes] or [No] as the default setting on the deletion confirmation

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screen when you perform [Delete Confirmation] in the [Playback] menu. [No] is set at the time of purchase. (→220)

Basics

Deleting Pictures

Deleting multiple (up to 100)/all pictures

A picture group (→198) is handled as 1 picture. (All the pictures in the selected picture group are deleted.)

Press [ ] while viewing a picture.

Use to select [Delete Multi]/[Delete All], and then

press [MENU/SET].

• Items can also be selected by turning the control dial.

• When [Delete All] is selected → A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes], and then

press [MENU/SET].

• You can select [All Delete Except Favorite] in [Delete All] if there are pictures that have been set as [Favorite] (→216).

(When [Delete Multi] is selected):

Use to select the pictures, and then press [MENU/SET].

• To cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again.

• Pictures can also be selected with the control dial.

Delete SingleDelete Single

Delete Multi

Delete All

Picture selected

(When [Delete Multi] is selected): Use to select [OK], and then press

[MENU/SET].

• A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes], and then press [MENU/SET].

• May take time depending on number of pictures deleted.

Recording mode

Using Snapshot Mode

Mode:

When you wish to leave settings to the camera, use this mode, in which the camera optimizes settings to match the subject and recording environment.

The camera optimizes the settings and the following functions are activated automatically.

• Automatic Scene Detection / Backlight Compensation / [Face/Eye Detection] / Auto White Balance / Intelligent ISO sensitivity control / [Red-Eye Removal] / [i.Zoom] / [i.Resolution] / [Stabilizer] / [i.Dynamic] / [Long Shtr NR] / [Quick AF] / [AF Assist Lamp]

Press [A].

The camera switches to [Snapshot Mode].

• When you press [A] again, the recording mode is switched to one that is set using the aperture ring and shutter speed dial.

Frame your subject.

• When the camera identifies the scene, the icon for the respective scene mode turns blue for 2 seconds and then changes to the normal red indication.

• When you press , and then press the shutter button halfway, AF Tracking is activated. For details (→117).

Changing the operation method of the [A] button

→ [Custom] → [A Button Switch]

[Single Press]: When you press [A], the camera switches to [Snapshot Mode]. [Press and hold]: If you press and hold [A], the camera switches to [Snapshot Mode].

Recording mode

Using Snapshot Mode

Automatic Scene Detection

When taking pictures

[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro]

[i-Night Scenery]

[i-Sunset]

When a flash unit (supplied/optional) is used

When [iHandheld Night Shot] is [ON]. (→78).

When children (that are registered in the camera with Face Recognition) under 3 years old are

recognized.

[i-Handheld Night

Shot]

When the subject does not correspond to any of the scene modes above

[i-Food]

When recording motion pictures

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

When the subject does not correspond to any of the scene modes above

• In [ ], [ ], and [ ], the camera focuses on the eye that is closest to the camera and matches the exposure to the face. In [Snapshot Mode], the eye to be focused on cannot be changed. ([Face/Eye Detection])

• When the camera identifies [ ] as the optimal scene mode and if the camera determines that camera shake is reduced by the use of a tripod or by other means, a shutter speed that is slower than usual may be selected. After pressing the shutter button, do not move the camera while recording.

• Automatic Scene Detection does not function until the focus is locked on a subject during AF Tracking.

• When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON] and if the camera recognizes a face similar to a registered face, [R] is displayed on the upper right corner of the [ ], [ ], and [ ] icons.

[i-Night Portrait]

[i-Baby]

Depending on recording conditions, different scene modes may be determined for the same

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subject.

About Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation is automatically activated in [Snapshot Mode]. Backlight is a condition where the main subject is significantly darker than the rest of the frame. In such cases, the subject would be rendered too dark and so the camera automatically attempts to compensate by increasing the overall brightness of the picture.

Recording mode

Using Snapshot Mode

Using a flash unit (supplied/optional)

Turn off the camera.

Remove the hot shoe cover.

Attach the flash unit.

Turn on the camera and the flash unit.

For details (→177, 261).

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Flash

When the [ON/OFF] switch for the flash unit (supplied/optional) is set to [OFF], the flash mode is set to [ is set to [ ] (Auto). When the flash unit is turned on, the camera automatically sets [ ], [ ] (Auto/RedEye Reduction), [ ], or [ ] based on the type of subject and brightness.

When [ ] or [ ] is displayed, the [Red-Eye Removal] function is activated to automatically

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detect red-eye and correct the picture data. When [ ] or [ ] is selected, slower shutter speeds may be used.

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] (Forced Flash Off). When the switch is set to [ON], the flash mode

Available menu items

You can set only the following menus.

Menu Item

[Rec] [Picture Size] / [Quality] / [AFS/AFF/AFC] / [Burst Rate] / [Self Timer] /

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

[Custom] [Silent Mode] / [Guide Line] / [Remaining Disp.]

[Setup] All menu items can be set. (→41)

[iHandheld Night Shot] / [iHDR] / [Time Lapse Shot] / [Stop Motion Animation] / [Face Recog.]

Recording mode

Using Snapshot Mode

Taking pictures using the camera handheld ([iHandheld Night Shot])

If a night scene is detected automatically while the camera is being handheld, [iHandheld Night Shot] can record a still picture with less subject blurring and less noise without using a tripod by combining several exposures.

→ [Rec] → [iHandheld Night Shot] → [ON] / [OFF]

The angle of view is slightly smaller.

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A message indicating that multiple exposures are to be recorded appears on the screen. After the

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shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera until after the last exposure. When the camera is attached to a tripod or steadied by other means, [ ] will not be identified.

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The flash is fixed to the [ ] (Forced Flash Off) setting.

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This function will not work for still pictures while motion pictures are being recorded.

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[iHandheld Night Shot] cannot be used in the following cases:

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• When using [Time Lapse Shot]

• When using [Stop Motion Animation] (only available with [Auto Shooting] setting)

Recording mode

Using Snapshot Mode

Combining several exposures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR])

When there is, for example, strong contrast between the brightest and the darkest parts of the scene, [iHDR] records multiple exposures with differing brightness and combines them to create a single still picture rich in gradation. [iHDR] is activated when required. When activated, [ ] will be displayed on the screen.

→ [Rec] → [iHDR] → [ON] / [OFF]

The angle of view is slightly smaller.

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A message indicating that multiple exposures are to be recorded appears on the screen. After the

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shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera until after the last exposure. Since a series of still exposures are combined after they have been recorded, it will take a few

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moments before you can record another picture. Due to the combining of several exposures, double images may appear if the subject was moving.

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This function will not work for still pictures while motion pictures are being recorded.

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[iHDR] cannot be used in the following cases:

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• When flash is used

• When using [Burst]

• When using [Time Lapse Shot]

• When using [Stop Motion Animation] (only available with [Auto Shooting] setting)

Recording mode

Taking Pictures Using the Exposure Control Modes

, , , and

You can set the exposure using the aperture ring and the shutter speed dial. You can also change various settings in the [Rec] menu, and apply picture effects. (→89)

Recording mode Aperture ring Shutter speed dial

[Program AE] Mode (→81) [A] (AUTO) [A] (AUTO)

[Aperture-Priority] Mode (→83)

[Shutter-Priority] Mode (→84) [A] (AUTO)

[Manual Exposure] Mode (→86)

You set the desired value

• In [Aperture-Priority], [Shutter-Priority], and [Manual Exposure] modes, the actual brightness of the picture as a result of the aperture value and the shutter speed you have set is not visible on the recording screen. To check the effect on the recording screen, use [Preview] Mode.(→88) The brightness of the screen may vary from the actual pictures recorded. Check the brightness of pictures using the Playback Mode. A faster shutter speed than the set shutter speed may be used when you record a motion picture.

You can set aperture values between F1.7 and F16.

You may not be able to select some values depending on the set focal length.

You can set shutter speeds between 1s and 1/4000s.

Turn the control ring or the control dial to set the shutter speed in the following cases.

• Faster speeds than 1/4000s or slower shutter speeds than 1s

• Shutter speed setting in 1/3 EV steps

[A] (AUTO)

You set the desired value

Recording mode

Taking pictures using the exposure control modes , , , and

Program Mode

Mode:

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject.

Turn the aperture ring to select [A] (AUTO).

Set to the respective click-stop position.

Turn the shutter speed dial to select [A] (AUTO).

[Program AE] Mode is set and the recording mode icon changes to [P]. Align the respective setting with the index.

Press the shutter button halfway.

• If the exposure is not adequate when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and flash.

While the values are displayed in yellow (for approx. 10 seconds), you can

perform Program Shift by turning the control dial. (→82)

• To cancel Program Shift, either turn off the camera or turn the control dial until the Program Shift indication turns off.

• Use the exposure compensation dial to set a compensation value. (→135)

2500 125 60 30 15

Program Shift indication

Enabling/disabling the shutter speed/aperture indication

→ [Custom] → [Expo.Meter] → [ON] / [OFF]

When you set this function to [ON], the shutter speed/

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aperture indication is displayed during Program Shift, aperture setting, and shutter speed operation. A proper exposure is not possible in the range indicated in

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red. If the shutter speed/aperture indication is not displayed,

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press [DISP] to switch the display of the monitor. (→62) The shutter speed/aperture indication will turn off if no

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operation is performed for approximately 4 seconds.

Shutter speed/aperture

indication

2500 125 60 30 15

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Recording mode

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Taking pictures using the exposure control modes , , , and

About Program Shift

In Program Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed combinations without changing the exposure. This is called Program Shift. You can e.g. reduce the extent of the sharply rendered subject parts by decreasing the aperture value or render a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed.

(Aperture value)

1.4

2.0

2.8

4.0

5.6

8.0

(EV)

1/4

1/2

1/8

1/15

1/30

1/60

1/125

1/250

1/500

1/1000

1/2000

1/4000

1/8000

Program Shift range

Program Shift line chart

Program Shift limit

EV is an abbreviation of “Exposure Value”, a unit indicating the amount of exposure. The EV

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changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.

Program Shift cannot be used in the following cases:

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• During motion picture recording

• When [Sensitivity] is set to [

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1/16000

(Shutter speed)

Recording mode

Taking pictures using the exposure control modes , , , and

Aperture-Priority Mode

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), or to a lower number for the opposite

Turn the shutter speed dial to select [A] (AUTO).

Align the respective setting with the index.

Turn the aperture ring to select the aperture value.

[Aperture-Priority] Mode is set and the recording mode icon changes to [A]. Set to the desired click-stop position.

• Use the exposure compensation dial to set a compensation value. (→135)

Manually settable

aperture value

You may not be able to select some values depending on the

focal length set on the lens.

range

F1.7 - F16

Automatically controlled shutter speed

range

60 - 1/4000s (When the mechanical shutter is used) 1 - 1/16000s (When the electronic shutter is used)

605 30 15 8 4

8.0 11 16

Shutter speed/ aperture indication

Aperture value

When you turn the aperture ring, the shutter speed/aperture indication is displayed. If the correct

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exposure is not achieved, the aperture value is shown in red. If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and flash when

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the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Recording mode

Taking pictures using the exposure control modes , , , and

Shutter-Priority Mode

Mode:

Set a faster shutter speed if you want to take a sharp picture of a moving subject, or a slower shutter speed if you want to create e.g. subject blur to emphasize a movement.

Turn the aperture ring to select [A] (AUTO).

Set to the respective click-stop position.

Turn the shutter speed dial to select the shutter speed.

[Shutter-Priority] Mode is set and the recording mode icon changes to [S]. Align the desired value with the index.

• Use the exposure compensation dial to set a compensation value. (→135)

Automatically

Manually settable shutter speed range

60 - 1/4000s (When the mechanical shutter is used) 1 - 1/16000s (When the electronic shutter is used)

controlled

aperture value

range

F1.7 - F16

8 15 30 60 125

Shutter speed/ aperture indication

Shutter speed

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Setting the shutter speed to values not provided on the shutter speed dial

Turn the control ring or the control dial to set the following shutter speeds. Check the shutter speed on the screen. For details on setting the type of shutter, refer to (→140).

• Faster speeds than 1/4000s or slower speeds than 1s: Turn the shutter speed dial to select [4000-] or [1+]. Turn the control ring or control dial to select the shutter speed.

• Shutter speed setting in 1/3 EV steps:

You can adjust the shutter speed set with the shutter speed dial in the range of ± 2/3 steps. Example: To set the shutter speed to 1/400s:

Turn the shutter speed dial to select [500]. Turn the control ring or control dial to select [400].

Recording mode

Taking pictures using the exposure control modes , , , and

When you turn the shutter speed dial, the shutter speed/aperture indication is displayed. If the

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correct exposure is not achieved, the shutter speed is shown in red. If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and flash when

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the shutter button is pressed halfway. If you switch the recording mode to [Shutter-Priority] Mode when [Sensitivity] is set to [ ],

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[Sensitivity] will change to [AUTO]. We recommend using a tripod or self-timer with slow shutter speeds.

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Recording mode

Taking pictures using the exposure control modes , , , and

Manual Exposure Mode

Mode:

This mode allows you to determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. The light balance scale appears at the bottom of the screen to indicate the over-/under-/ correct exposure resulting from the respective settings.

Turn the aperture ring to select the aperture value.

Set to the desired click-stop position.

Turn the shutter speed dial to select the shutter speed.

[Manual Exposure] Mode is set and the recording mode icon changes to [M]. Align the desired value with the index.

Manually settable

aperture value

You may not be able to select some values depending on the

focal length set on the lens.

You may not be able to select some shutter speeds depending

on the aperture value.

range

F1.7 - F16

Manually settable shutter speed

T (Time), 60 - 1/4000s (When the mechanical shutter is used) 1 - 1/16000s (When the electronic shutter is used)

range

Shutter speed/ aperture indication

60 125 250 500 1

Light balance

Shutter speed

Aperture value

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Setting the shutter speed to values not provided on the shutter speed dial

Turn the control ring or control dial to set the following shutter speeds. For the setting procedures, refer to (→84).

• Faster speeds than 1/4000s or slower shutter speeds than 1s

• Shutter speed setting in 1/3 EV steps

If the set exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and flash

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when the shutter button is pressed halfway. If you switch the recording mode to [Manual Exposure] Mode when [Sensitivity] is set to [ ],

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[Sensitivity] will change to [AUTO]. We recommend using a tripod or self-timer with slow shutter speeds.

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Recording mode

Taking pictures using the exposure control modes , , , and

Light balance (approximation)

The exposure is appropriate.

Set a faster shutter speed and/or a larger aperture value.

Set a slower shutter speed and/or a smaller aperture value.

About T (time)

When you set the shutter speed to T (time) and fully press the shutter button, the shutter opens. (for approximately up to 120 seconds) When you press the shutter button again, the shutter closes. Use this function when you want to keep the shutter open for an extended period, for example, to record pictures of fireworks or night scenes.

• When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to T (time), make sure to use a fully charged battery (→20).

• The light balance assist is not displayed.

• If you set the shutter speed to T (time) when [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO], [Sensitivity] will change to [200].

• You cannot use this function when the electronic shutter is used.

• You can use this function only in [Manual Exposure] Mode.

When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to T (time), we recommend

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using remote recording with a tripod or smartphone as a remote shutter release (→225, 231), in order to prevent camera shake. When you take still pictures with the shutter speed set to T (time), the pictures

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may have higher noise levels. If you want to reduce noise, we recommend taking pictures by setting [Long Shtr NR] to [ON] in the [Rec] menu. (→113)

Enabling/disabling the preview of the selected aperture value and shutter speed effects on the recording screen

→ [Custom] → [Constant Preview] (M Mode) → [ON] / [OFF]

This function is disabled when flash is used.

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You can use this function only in [Manual Exposure] Mode.

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Recording mode

Taking pictures using the exposure control modes , , , and

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

Available in the following modes:

The effects of the aperture and shutter speed settings can be checked by using the Preview Mode.

• Confirming the effects of the aperture: You can check the depth of field (in-focus range) before taking a picture. This is achieved by closing the diaphragm to the aperture value you set.

• Confirming the effects of shutter speed: Movement sharpness can be checked by displaying what the picture will look like that is taken with the shutter speed you set. In the case of faster shutter speeds, the display in the shutter speed preview will be like a time-release film. It is used in cases such as stopping the movement of running water.

Assign [Preview] to the desired function button. (→37)

• The following step is an example of assigning [Preview] to the [Fn1] button.

Press the [Fn1] button to switch the confirmation screen.

• Every time you press the [Fn1] button, the screen switches.

Normal recording screen Effect of the aperture Effect of the shutter speed

Shtr Speed Effect On

Fn1

Shtr Speed Effect Off

Depth of field characteristics

Aperture value Lower Higher

Recording

conditions

You can take a picture even when [Preview] Mode is activated.

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The range in which you can check the effect of a selected shutter speed is between 8s and

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1/16000s.

Focal length

(zoom position)

Distance to a subject Closer Further

Depth of field

(in-focus range)

Longer (Tele) Shorter (Wide)

Shallower

Example: When you want to take a picture with a blurred background etc.

Example: When you want to take a picture with everything in focus including the background etc.

Fn1

Deeper

Picture effects (Filter)

Taking Pictures Using Additional Effects

Available in the following modes:

You can set various effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen. This is also possible when taking panorama pictures.

Press [F].

Press or turn the control dial to

select the picture effect (Filter).

• You can select from among 22 picture effects (Filter). (→92 - 99)

• The picture effect for the sample picture you selected is applied to the picture shown on the preview display.

Press [MENU/SET].

The display of a picture with a selected picture effect appears on the screen. Example: When the picture effect ([Sunshine]) is selected

in [Program AE] Mode:

Picture effects

(This is not displayed when [No Effect] is selected.)

Adjusting the picture effect (→91)

(This is displayed only when a picture effect is selected.)

(Filter)

Preview display

No Effect

Changing the picture effect (Filter)

Press [F] again and perform the same procedure from step 2 above.

Picture effects (Filter)

Taking Pictures Using Additional Effects (Filter)

Settings will be stored even if the recording mode is changed or the camera is turned off.

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If you do not want to add picture effects, please select [No Effect].

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When you set a picture effect, the following settings are fixed.

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• White Balance: [AWB]

• [Photo Style]: [Standard]

• [Highlight Shadow]: [Standard]

• [i.Dynamic]: [OFF]

• [HDR]: [OFF]

• [Color Space]: [sRGB]

The flash mode is set to [ ] (Forced Flash Off).

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The display of a picture reflecting a selected effect in the preview screen or recording screen may

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differ from the actual recorded pictures.

Switching the display of a selection screen for applying picture effects (Filter)

Press [DISP] to switch the display.

• Every time you press [DISP], the screen for which picture effects are selected changes.

• When you switch the screen to the guide display, a description of the picture effects appears.

Normal display Guide display List display

No Effect

Picture effects (Filter)

Taking Pictures Using Additional Effects (Filter)

Adjusting the picture effects according to your preferences

You can easily adjust the setting conditions (such as degree and coloring of an effect) of the picture effects according to your preferences.

Press to display the setting screen.

Turn the control dial to adjust the picture effect

settings.

• The settings that can be adjusted vary depending on the selected picture effect. Refer to “Items that can be set” for the corresponding picture effect.

• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

• When you select picture effects, [

• If you do not want to change the current setting, select the center point (standard) in the adjustment level bar.

] appears on the screen.

Taking two pictures with and without picture effects ([Simultaneous record w/o filter])

You can take two pictures at the same time with one press of the shutter button; one with effects and one without effects.

→ [Rec] → [Simultaneous record w/o filter]

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

• When [ON] is set, the camera will take one picture with the effects applied and another without the effects.

• The picture recorded without effects applied will use the same menu settings as when the picture effects (Filter) were applied. The following settings are fixed.

– White Balance: [AWB] (You cannot perform fine adjustments.) – [i.Dynamic]: [OFF]

• [Auto Review] will display only the picture with the effects applied.

If you set this function to [ON], serial exposures, Auto Bracket, Aspect Bracket, White Balance

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Bracket, [Time Lapse Shot], [Stop Motion Animation] and panorama picture recording will be disabled. This function is disabled during motion picture recording.

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Picture effects (Filter)

Taking Pictures Using Additional Effects (Filter)

For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to (→89).

[Expressive]

This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen.):

Color hues Subdued Exaggerated

[Retro]

This effect gives a faded image.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen.):

Color Yellow emphasized Red emphasized

[Old Days]

This effect adds a bright, soft and nostalgic feel to the overall image.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen.):

Contrast Lower Higher

[High Key]

This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall image.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen.):

Color Pink emphasized

When recording a panorama picture in a scene with low brightness, you may

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not be able to achieve the desired results.

Aquamarine emphasized

Picture effects (Filter)

Taking Pictures Using Additional Effects (Filter)

For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to (→89).

[Low Key]

This effect adds a dark and therefore quiet feel to the overall image and enhances bright parts.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen.):

Color Red emphasized Blue emphasized

[Sepia]

This effect creates a sepia image.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen.):

Contrast Lower Higher

[Monochrome]

This effect creates a black and white picture.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen.):

Contrast Yellow emphasized Blue emphasized

[Dynamic Monochrome]

This effect uses a higher contrast to create an impressive black and white picture.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen.):

Contrast Lower Higher

Picture effects (Filter)

Taking Pictures Using Additional Effects (Filter)

For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to (→89).

[Rough Monochrome]

This effect creates a black and white picture with noise resembling the graininess of conventional film material.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen.):

Grittiness Weaker Stronger

The display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the

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screen will look as if frames are dropping.

[Silky Monochrome]

This effect blurs the overall image to add a soft feel to a black and white picture.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen.):

Extent of defocus Weaker Stronger

The display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the

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screen will look as if frames are dropping.

[Impressive Art]

This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen.):

Color hues Black and white Exaggerated

When recording a panorama picture, the stitching seams may be noticeable.

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[High Dynamic]

This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and bright parts.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen.):

Color hues Black and white Exaggerated

Picture effects (Filter)

Taking Pictures Using Additional Effects (Filter)

For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to (→89).

[Cross Process]

This effect gives your photo a dramatic color look.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen.):

Color Green tone/Blue tone/Yellow tone/Red tone

[Toy Effect]

This effect reduces the brightness in the frame corners to give the impression of a toy camera.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen.):

Colors

Orange emphasized

Blue emphasized

[Toy Pop]

This effect creates a vivid and bright image with the look of a toy camera.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen.):

Size of the frame corners with reduced brightness

Smaller

Larger

[Bleach Bypass]

This effect gives a higher contrast and a lower saturation to create a picture with a subdued atmosphere.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen.):

Contrast Lower Higher

Picture effects (Filter)

Taking Pictures Using Additional Effects (Filter)

For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to (→89).

[Miniature Effect]

This effect blurs the frame edges to give the impression of a diorama.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen.):

Color hue Subdued Pop

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Setting the type of defocus

With [Miniature Effect] you can make the subject stand out by intentionally creating defocused and in-focus sections. You can set the recording orientation (defocus orientation) and the position and size of the in-focus section.

Press [Fn1]. Press or to move the focusing area (frame). Turn the control dial to select the size of the focusing

area (frame).

Press [MENU/SET].

• When you press [DISP], the initial setting condition is restored.

The monitor image is displayed with a slight delay compared to normal recording.

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No audio is recorded for motion pictures.

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With camera models 18 471 / 18 472:

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When a motion picture is recorded, the finished recording will be approximately 1/10th of the actual recorded time period. (If you record a motion picture for 10 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording time will be approximately 1 minute.) The recordable time displayed on the camera is approx. 10x longer than actual recording. When the recording mode is changed, be sure to check the recordable time.

With camera models 18 470 / 18 473:

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When a motion picture is recorded, the finished recording will be approximately 1/8th of the actual recorded time period. (If you record a motion picture for 8 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording time will be approximately 1 minute.) The recordable time displayed on the camera is approx. 8x longer than actual recording. When the recording mode is changed, be sure to check the recordable time. If you stop recording motion pictures too soon, the camera may continue recording for a certain

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time. Hold the camera still until the camera stops recording. If [MF] is selected as the focus mode, move the in-focus section to the part of the subject you

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focused on.

Picture effects (Filter)

Taking Pictures Using Additional Effects (Filter)

For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to (→89).

[Soft Focus]

This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen.):

Extent of defocus Weaker Stronger

The monitor image is displayed with a slight delay compared to normal

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recording.

[Fantasy]

This effect creates a fantastical image in a pale color tone.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen.):

Color hues Subdued Exaggerated

[Star Filter]

This effect transforms light points into stars.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen.):

Ray length Shorter Longer

The monitor image is displayed with a slight delay compared to normal

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recording.

Picture effects (Filter)

Taking Pictures Using Additional Effects (Filter)

For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to (→89).

[One Point Color]

This effect lets subjects with the selected color stand out from the other (differently colored) subject parts.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen.):

Amount of color left

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Setting the color to retain

Set the color to retain by selecting a location on the screen.

Press [Fn1]. Select the color you want to retain by moving the frame

with , and then press [MENU/SET].

• Press [DISP] to reset the frame position.

Depending on the subject, the set color may not be retained.

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Picture effects (Filter)

Taking Pictures Using Additional Effects (Filter)

For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to (→89).

[Sunshine]

This effect adds a cast of light to the scene.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen.):

Color Yellow tone/Red tone/Blue tone/White tone

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Changing the light source’s position and size

Press [Fn1]. Press to move the center of the light source to a

different position.

• You can move the center of the light source to the edge of the screen.

Tips on positioning the center of the light source

A more natural appearance can be created by placing the center of the light source outside the image

Turn the control dial to adjust the size of the light source.

• You can select four light source sizes.

• When you press [DISP], the initial setting condition is restored.

Press [MENU/SET].

The recording screen is displayed with a slight delay compared to normal recording.

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Picture Quality and Coloring Settings

Adjusting the Picture Quality by Adding an Effect

[Photo Style]

Available in the following modes:

You can adjust the colors and picture quality according to the concept of the picture that you want to create.

→ [Rec] → [Photo Style]

[Standard] Standard setting.

[Vivid] Setting with slightly higher contrast and saturation.

[Natural] Setting with slightly lower contrast.

[Monochrome] Setting that creates a black and white picture.

[Scenery]

[Portrait] Setting that produces a healthy looking complexion.

[Custom]

[Photo Style] is fixed to [Standard] when the picture effect (Filter) is set.

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The menu item is common for both the [Rec] and [Motion Picture] menus. If a setting in one menu

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is changed, the setting with the same name in the other menu will also be changed automatically.

Setting that creates a picture using vivid colors for the blue sky and green (e.g. foliage).

Setting that uses colors and picture quality which were registered in advance.

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