Leica V-Lux 3 Instruction Manual
LEICA V-LUX 3
Instructions
Table of Contents
Before Use
Care of the camera ...................................5
Scope of Delivery ......................................6
Accessories...............................................6
Names of the Components .......................7
Preparation
Attaching the Lens Cap/
the Shoulder Strap ..................................12
Attaching the Lens Hood......................... 14
Charging the Battery ...............................15
• Charging ...........................................15
• Operating time and number of
recordable pictures ...........................17
Inserting and Removing Card and
Battery.....................................................19
About the Internal Memory/the Card .......20
• Number of recordable pictures and
available recording time....................22
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................23
• Changing the clock setting ................24
Basic
Selecting the Recording Mode ................25
Tips for taking good pictures...................27
• Preventing camera shake ................. 27
Program Mode ........................................28
• Program Shift....................................29
Focusing..................................................30
Snapshot Mode .......................................32
Recording Motion Pictures ......................35
• Recording still pictures while
recording motion pictures .................38
Playing Back Pictures
([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................39
• Selecting a picture ............................40
• Displaying Multiple Images
(Multi Playback) ................................40
• Using the Playback Zoom .................41
Playing Back Motion Pictures..................42
• Creating Still Pictures from
a Motion Picture................................43
Deleting Pictures.....................................44
• To delete a single picture..................44
• To delete multiple pictures
(up to 100) or all the pictures ............45
Setting the Menu.....................................46
• Setting menu items ...........................48
• Using the Quick Menu .......................49
About the Setup Menu.............................50
Recording
About the Monitor/the Viewfinder ............62
Using the Zoom.......................................64
• Using the Optical Zoom/
Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Intelligent Zoom/
Using the Digital Zoom......................64
Using the Built-In Flash ...........................67
• Switching flash modes ......................67
• Flash exposure compensation ..........71
Close-up Pictures....................................72
Manual Focusing.....................................73
Using the Self-Timer................................75
Exposure Compensation .........................76
Using Auto Bracketing.............................77
Continuous Mode ....................................78
Setting the Sensitivity ..............................80
Aperture- and Shutter-Priority Modes......82
• Aperture-Priority Mode ......................82
• Shutter-Priority Mode ........................82
Manual Exposure Mode ..........................83
Taking Pictures with different image
effects (Creative Control Mode) ..............84
Taking Expressive Portraits and
Landscape Pictures
(Advanced Scene Mode).........................86
• [PORTRAIT]......................................86
• [SCENERY].......................................87
• [SPORTS] .........................................87
• [CLOSE-UP]......................................87
• [NIGHT PORTRAIT]..........................88
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Using the Scene Modes ..........................89
• [PANORAMA ASSIST]......................90
• [PARTY]............................................90
• [CANDLE LIGHT]..............................91
• [BABY1]/[BABY2] ..............................91
• [PET] .................................................92
• [SUNSET] .........................................92
• [HIGH SENS.] ...................................92
• [FLASH BURST] ...............................92
• [PANNING] ........................................93
• [STARRY SKY] .................................94
• [FIREWORKS] ..................................94
• [BEACH]............................................95
• [SNOW].............................................95
• [AERIAL PHOTO] .............................95
• [PHOTO FRAME]..............................96
• [HIGH SPEED VIDEO]......................96
• [3D PHOTO MODE]..........................97
Recording Motion Pictures with Manual
Settings (Creative Video Mode) ..............98
Using in Custom Mode..........................100
• Registering Personal Menu Settings
(Registering custom settings) .........100
Using the Face Recognition Function ...102
• Face Settings..................................103
• Setting Auto Registration/
Sensitivity........................................105
Entering Text.........................................107
Using the [REC] Mode Menu ................108
• [PHOTO STYLE].............................108
• [ASPECT RATIO]............................109
• [RESOLUTION]...............................110
• [QUALITY].......................................111
• [SENSITIVITY] ................................111
• [ISO LIMIT SET]..............................112
• [ISO INCREMENTS] .......................112
• [WHITE BALANCE].........................113
• [FACE RECOG.] .............................116
• [AF MODE]......................................117
• [QUICK AF].....................................120
• [AF/AE LOCK].................................121
• [METERING MODE] .......................122
• [I.DYNAMIC] (Intelligent dynamic
range control)..................................123
• [MIN. SHTR SPEED] ......................123
• [I.RESOLUTION].............................124
• [DIGITAL ZOOM] ............................124
• [STABILIZER] .................................125
• [AF ASSIST LAMP] .........................126
• [FLASH]...........................................126
• [FLASH SYNCHRO]........................126
• [RED-EYE REMOVAL]....................127
• [CLOCK SET]..................................127
Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode
Menu .....................................................128
• [REC MODE]...................................128
• [REC QUALITY] ..............................129
• [EXPOSURE MODE] ......................130
• [CONTINUOUS AF] ........................130
• [WIND CUT] ....................................131
• [ZOOM MIC]....................................131
Playback/Editing
Playing Back Picture Series ..................132
Editing Picture Series ............................134
Various methods to play back ...............135
• [SLIDE SHOW]................................136
• [MODE PLAY] .................................139
• [CATEGORY PLAY]........................139
• [FAVORITE PLAY] ..........................139
Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu .....140
• [CALENDAR]...................................140
• [TITLE EDIT] ...................................141
• [VIDEO DIVIDE]..............................142
• [TEXT STAMP]................................143
• [RESIZE] .........................................145
• [CROPPING]...................................146
• [LEVELING].....................................147
• [ROTATE DISP.] .............................148
• [FAVORITE] ....................................149
• [PRINT SET] ...................................150
• [PROTECT].....................................152
• [FACE REC EDIT] ...........................153
• [COPY]............................................154
Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on a TV ..............155
• Using HDTV Link.............................157
Playing back 3D pictures.......................159
Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and
Motion Pictures......................................161
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• Copying the playback image using
the supplied AV cable.....................161
• Copying to a PC using
Connecting to a PC ...............................163
• Acquiring of still pictures and [MP4]
Printing the Pictures..............................166
• Selecting a single picture and
• Selecting multiple pictures and
• Print Settings...................................168
®
“Adobe
motion pictures (other than
[AVCHD] motion pictures)...............164
printing it .........................................167
printing them...................................167
Premiere® Elements®” .....162
Others
Screen Displays ....................................171
Cautions for Use ...................................174
Message Displays .................................180
Troubleshooting ....................................183
Leica Service Addresses.......................193
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Before Use
Before Use
Care of the camera
Do not subject the camera to strong vibration, shock, or
pressure.
•
The lens, monitor, or external body parts may be damaged by such
treatment.
It may also malfunction or the image may not be recorded.
– Do not drop or hit the camera.
– Do not exert excessive pressure on the lens barrel or the monitor.
• When the camera is not in use or when using the playback
feature, ensure that the lens is in the retracted position, with
the lens cap attached.
• During certain operations, the camera may emit rattling
sounds or vibrations. These are due to the motorized
diaphragm and lens zoom setting and do not indicate a defect.
This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.
Avoid using the camera at locations with a lot of dust,
water, sand, etc.
•
Liquids, sand and other foreign material may enter the camera
through the gaps around the lens barrel, the buttons, etc. Be
particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it
may become unrepairable.
– Take special care in places with a lot of sand or dust.
– Take special care in places where water can come into contact
with the camera such as when using it on a rainy day or on the
beach.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens or viewfinder is
fogged up)
Condensation occurs when the equipment is subjected to
•
significant changes of the ambient temperature or humidity. Try to
avoid condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera
malfunction.
• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about
2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of
the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.
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Before Use
Scope of Delivery Accessories
Order No. Order No.
Rechargeable battery
BP-DC9-E
BP-DC9-U
Battery charger
BC-DC9-E
BC-DC9-U
Mains cable
EU
UK
AUS
TW
CN
KR
Shoulder strap 423-094.001-014
Lens hood 423-094.001-015
Lens cap w. string 423-094.001-018
CD with instr. PDFs 423-105.001-014
USB cable 423-083.001-020
AV cable 423-105.001-010
Button template for
Canada / Taiwan
Short instructions 93 414 -417
Instructions for
registration and SW
download
Warranty Card 439-399.100-026
18 717
18 718
423-094.001-010
423-094.002-010
423-068.801-019
423-068.801-020
423-068.801-023
424-025.002-000
423-082.805-004
423-082.805-005
(delivery differs
depending on
markets)
423-105.001-016/
-018
(only with camera
model 18 160 / 18 161)
(delivery differs
depending on
markets)
93 413
Outdoor case
black
blue
HDMI mini cable 14 491
Leica CF 22
flash unit
Mini tripod 14 320
Tabletop tripod 14 110
Ball and socket head 14 100
18 757
18 758
18 694
Notes:
Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the internal memory when you are
•
not using a card.
• Check that all items belonging to the scope of delivery are included before using the camera.
• The items and their shape may differ depending on the country or area where the camera was
purchased.
• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
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Before Use
12 3
8
45 6
7
9
10
11
12
13
1415
Names of the Components
1 Lens (P5, 175)
2 Self-timer indicator (P75)
AF Assist Lamp (P126)
3Flash (P67)
4 Flash open button (P67)
5 Diopter adjustment dial (P10)
6 Viewfinder (P10, 171)
7 [EVF/LCD] button (P10)
8 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P119, 121)
9 Setting wheel (P11)
10 Playback button (P39)
11 [MENU/SET] button (P11, 48)
12 Cursor buttons (P11)
3/ Exposure compensation (P76)/
Auto Bracketing (P77)/Flash exposure compensation (P71)
2/ Self-timer button (P75)
1/ISO (P80)
4/ Function button (P52)
The following menu items can be assigned.
[PHOTO STYLE]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[WHITE
BALANCE]/[I.DYNAMIC]/[GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/[REMAINING DISP.]
13 [Q.MENU] button (P49)/Delete button (P44)
14 [DISPLAY] button (P62)
15 Monitor (P62, 171)
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Before Use
34 35
36
16 Stereo microphone
17 Zoom lever (P64)
18 Shutter release button (P28, 32)
19 Motion picture button (P35)
20 Continuous Mode button (P78)
21 Power lamp (P23)
22 Camera ON/OFF switch (P23)
23 Mode dial (P25)
24 Hot Shoe
25 Speaker (P52)
•
Do not cover the speaker with your fingers.
26 Shoulder strap eyelet (P13)
27 [MIC/REMOTE] socket
¢ For audio recording, you should exclusively
use the Panasonic microphone model
DMW-MS1.
For remote control, you should exclusively
use the Panasonic model DMW-RSL1.
(not available in all countries)
28 [HDMI] socket (P155)
29 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P155, 161, 164,
166)
30 Focus selector switch (P72, 73)
31 [FOCUS] button (P32, 74, 120)
32 Zoom/focus rocker (P64, 73)
33 Lens barrel
34 Tripod thread (P179)
35 Release slider (P19)
36 Card/Battery door (P19)
¢
16
25
33 3132 30
24
23 22
26
MIC
REMOTE
AV OUT/DIGITAL
21
17
18
19
20
27
28
29
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Before Use
Monitor
At the time when this camera is purchased, the monitor faces the camera body. Fold out
the monitor as shown below.
1 Fold out the monitor. (Maximum 180o)
2 It can be rotated 180o forwards.
3 Return the monitor to its original position.
•
Only rotate the monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use
excessive force as this may damage it.
• Do not cover the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other objects.
∫ Taking pictures at a high angle
•
This is convenient when there is someone/something between you and your subject.
• It can only be rotated 90o towards you.
∫ Taking pictures at a low angle
•
This is convenient when taking pictures of flowers etc. that are in a low position.
• It can be rotated 180o forwards.
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Before Use
Notes
Be careful as the camera may get scratched if you rotate the monitor without folding it
•
out completely.
• Check that the terminal door is closed when rotating the monitor. The terminal door may
get damaged or the monitor may get scratched if you rotate it with the terminal door
opened.
• When not using the monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing inwards
to prevent dirt and scratches.
• Note that operating noise may be recorded when recording a motion picture with the monitor
rotated.
Viewfinder
∫ Switching between the monitor/the viewfinder
Press [EVF/LCD].
•
Switching via the [EVF/LCD] button will be maintained even
when the power is turned [OFF].
∫ Diopter adjustment
Look at the viewfinder image and rotate the diopter
adjustment dial so that you can see the image and the
displays clearly.
A Diopter adjustment dial
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Before Use
Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button
This document mentions the top, bottom, left, and right sections of the cursor button as
follows, or as 3/4/2/1.
Cursor button:
For selection of items or setting of values etc.
[MENU/SET] button:
For confirmation of settings, etc.
e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) section
or Press 4
Setting wheel
There are 2 ways to operate the setting wheel, rotating it to the left or the right, or by
pressing it.
Rotating:
For selection of items or setting of values.
Pressing:
For confirmation of settings, i.e. operations that are the same as [MENU/SET]
button.
•
Setting wheel operation is indicated as follows in these instructions:
e.g.: Rotate to the left or to the right e.g.: Press
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Preparation
Preparation
Attaching the Lens Cap/the Shoulder Strap
∫ Attaching the Lens Cap
•
When the camera is not being used, always, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the
lens.
Pass the string through the hole on the
camera.
Pass the same string
through the hole on the
lens cap.
Attach the lens cap.
• Do not hang or swing around the camera holding it
only by the lens cap string.
• Make sure to remove the lens cap before turning
the power [ON].
• Take care not to entangle the lens cap string with
the shoulder strap.
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Preparation
∫ Attaching the Shoulder Strap
•
We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from
dropping.
Pass one end of the shoulder strap through the
shoulder strap eyelet.
Pass the shoulder strap through the stopper
and pull the shoulder strap tight.
A Let the end of the strap extend 2cm (1/2") or more.
• Attach the shoulder strap to the other side of the camera
without twisting.
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Preparation
Attaching the Lens Hood
In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens
hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality and should therefore remain
mounted for most photographing situations (exemptions: see below).
•
Check that the camera is turned off.
• Close the flash.
Attach the lens hood on the lens with one of the
short petals aligned with the bottom of the
camera.
• Do not exert excess pressure to any part of the lens hood.
Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow.
Rotate the lens hood as far as it will go,
i.e. overcoming the increased resistance just
before the final position and until the two marks
on the hood and the camera body A are aligned.
(The lens hood will “click” into place.)
• Check that the lens hood is firmly attached and that it does not
appear in the picture.
Notes
When taking pictures with flash and the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the pictures
•
may be dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because it may be
obscured by the lens hood. We recommend to remove it for flash photography.
• When the lens hood is to be removed temporarily, attach it to the lens in
the reverse direction.
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Preparation
90°
Charging the Battery
∫ 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 made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these
batteries are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these
batteries may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that Leica Camera AG
are 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-DC9 E/U (P6).
Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•
Charging
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• Charge the battery indoors.
Insert the battery into the charger.
• The terminals should face the charger’s contacts
and the Leica logo upwards.
Plug-in type
Connect the charger to the electrical
outlet.
• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and
charging begins.
Cable type
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Preparation
∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
Charging has started.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
Charging has been completed without any problem. (Disconnect the charger from the
electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.)
•
When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
– The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again
in an ambient temperature of between 10oC and 30oC (50oF and 86oF).
– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
∫ Charging time: approx. 155 min
•
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long
time may be longer than normal.
∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the monitor/viewfinder.
The indication turns red and flashes if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The power
•
lamp also flashes) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
Notes
Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the power plug terminals. Otherwise, a
•
fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat
generated.
• The battery becomes warm during use and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully
charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
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Preparation
Operating time and number of recordable pictures
∫ Recording still pictures (When using the monitor)
Number of recordable
pictures
Recording time approx. 205 min
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
• Temperature: 23oC (73.4oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when the monitor is on.
• Using a 32MB SD Memory Card.
• Using the supplied battery.
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image
Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)
• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the battery has cooled down
again.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time.
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures
decreases. (For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number
of pictures given above.)
approx. 410 pictures
(By CIPA standard in
Program Mode)
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Preparation
∫ Recording motion pictures (When using the monitor)
(Recording with resolution set to
Recordable time approx. 110 min approx. 140 min
Actual recordable time approx. 60 min approx. 75 min
These times are for an ambient temperature of 23oC (73.4oF) and a humidity of 50%RH. Please
•
be aware that these times are approximate.
• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as
switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc.
[AVCHD]
[PSH] (P129))
(Recording with resolution set to
[MP4]
[FHD] (P129))
• With camera model 18 159:
Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes.
Also, continuous motion picture recording in [MP4] is possible up to 4GB.
The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.
• With camera models 18 160 / 18 161:
Maximum time for continuous motion picture recording with [MP4] is 29 minutes or up to 4GB.
The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.
∫ Playback (When using the monitor)
Playback time approx. 330 min
Notes
The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the
•
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable
pictures is reduced.
– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
– When using [LCD MODE].
– When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.
• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
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Preparation
B
Inserting and Removing Card and Battery
• Turn the power switch to [OFF] and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted.
• Close the flash.
Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF,
slide the release slider in the direction of
the arrow, and open the card/battery
door.
• Use only the Leica battery BP-DC9 E/U (P6).
• We cannot guarantee the quality of any other
batteries.
Insert battery and card.
Be sure to insert in the correct
orientation.
Battery: Push it in until it is locked by the
lever A. To remove, pull this lever in the
direction of the arrow.
Card: Push it down until it clicks into
place. To remove, push it further down
until it clicks, then pull it out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the
card.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release slider in the direction
of the arrow.
Notes
Remove the battery only after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time
•
after being charged.)
• Remove the card or battery after turning off the power, i.e. with the power lamp completely
turned off and the lens barrel retracted completely. (Otherwise, the camera may not function
properly, or the card or the recorded contents may be damaged.)
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Preparation
About the Internal Memory/the Card
The camera can store image data as follows.
•
When no card is inserted: Pictures are recorded and played back in/ from
the internal memory.
• When a card is inserted: Pictures are recorded and played back on/ from the
card.
• When using the internal memory
>ð (access indication
k
• When using the card
† (access indication
¢ The access indication is displayed in red when pictures are being recorded on
the internal memory (or the card).
Internal Memory
• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P154)
• Memory size: approx. 70MB
• The access time for the internal memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
Card
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this camera.
SD memory cards
(8MB to 2GB)
SDHC memory cards
(4GB to 32GB)
SDXC memory cards
(48GB to 64GB)
¢
)
¢
)
Remarks
• Use a card with SD Speed Class
higher when recording motion pictures.
• SDHC type memory cards can be used with SDHC or SDXC
memory card compatible equipment.
¢
with “Class 4” or
• SDXC type memory cards can only be used with SDXC
memory card compatible equipment.
• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when
using SDXC type memory cards.
• Only cards with the capacities listed on the left can be used.
¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on
the card, etc.
e.g.:
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Preparation
Notes
Do not turn the camera off, remove its battery or card when the access indication is lit
•
(when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the internal memory or the card is
being formatted). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static
electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and the camera may no longer
operate normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation
again.
• Write-Protect switch A: When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, no further
data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete and
format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.
• The data in the internal memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to
electromagnetic radiation, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card.
We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera
only to ensure proper operation. (P60)
• Keep memory cards out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Preparation
A
B
Number of recordable pictures and available recording time
∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording
time
Switching between the display of number of recordable pictures and available recording time
•
can be performed in the [REMAINING DISP.] (P55) in the [SETUP] menu.
A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time
∫ Number of recordable pictures
•
[i99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.
• Aspect ratio [X], Quality [A]
[RESOLUTION]
12M 15 380 6260 12670
5M (EZ) 26 650 10620 21490
0.3M (EZ) 400 10050 162960 247150
∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•
“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
• [AVCHD]
[REC QUALITY]
PSH j 8m00s 2h31m00s 5h07m00s
FSH j 14m00s 4h09m00s 8h26m00s
SH j 14m00s 4h09m00s 8h26m00s
• [MP4]
[REC QUALITY]
FHD j 11m40s 3h22m35s 6h50m29s
HD j 22m17s 6h26m46s 13h03m40s
VGA 1m49s 49m02s 14h11m14s 28h44m42s
Notes
•
The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation.
(These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the
subjects.
• With camera model 18 159:
Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes.
Also, continuous motion picture recording in [MP4] is possible up to 4GB.
The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.
• With camera models 18 160 / 18 161:
Maximum time for continuous motion picture recording with [MP4] is 29 minutes or up to 4GB.
The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.
Internal Memory
(approx. 70MB)
Internal Memory
(approx. 70MB)
Internal Memory
(approx. 70MB)
2GB 32GB 64GB
2GB 32GB 64GB
2GB 32GB 64GB
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Preparation
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
• The power lamp 1 lights when you turn the camera
on.
• If the language select screen is not displayed,
proceed to step
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/1 to select the items (year,
month, day, hour, minute, display
sequence or time display format), and
press 3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination
•
You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing
[‚].
4.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET].
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Preparation
Changing the clock setting
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P48)
The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.
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• The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in back-up battery even
without the main battery inserted. (Leave the charged battery in the camera for 24 hours
to charge the back-up battery.)
Notes
•
If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the
pictures with [TEXT STAMP] or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
• If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the
monitor/viewfinder.
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Basic
Basic
Selecting the Recording Mode
Change modes by rotating the mode dial.
Align the desired mode with index A.
Make sure the dial is set exactly to the click-stop
•
position of the desired mode. (The mode dial
rotates 360o)
∫ Basic
Program Mode (P28)
For taking pictures with automatic exposure control.
Snapshot Mode (P32)
For taking pictures with extended automatic settings.
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Basic
∫ Advanced
Aperture-Priority Mode (P82)
The exposure is determined by the automatically controlled shutter speed, based on the
manually set aperture value.
Shutter-Priority Mode (P82)
The exposure is determined by the automatically controlled aperture value, based on the
manually set shutter speed.
Manual Exposure Mode (P83)
The exposure is determined by the manually set aperture value and shutter speed.
Creative Video Mode (P98)
For recording motion pictures with manual settings.
Custom Mode (P100)
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
Scene Mode (P89)
For taking pictures with preset menu settings that match the scene being recorded.
Creative Control Mode (P84)
For recording while checking the image effect.
∫ Advanced Scene Mode
Portrait Mode (P86)
Use this mode to take pictures of people.
Scenery Mode (P87)
Use this mode to take pictures of scenery.
Sports Mode (P87)
Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc.
Close-up Mode (P87)
Use this mode to take pictures of a close-by subject.
Night Portrait Mode (P88)
Use this mode to take pictures of night scenes and people against night time scenery.
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Basic
MIC
REMOTE
AV OUT/DIGITAL
Tips for taking good pictures
Hold the camera firmly with both hands,
keep your arms still at your side and stand
with your feet slightly apart.
• Be careful not to place your fingers on the flash,
AF Assist Lamp A, microphone B, speaker or
lens etc.
• Hold the camera as still as possible when you release
the shutter, i.e. when you press the shutter release
button.
• When taking pictures, make sure your footing is
stable and there is no danger of colliding with another
person, an object etc.
• Do not hold the lens barrel as you take pictures.
There is a risk that your fingers may be pinched as
the lens retracts.
∫ Direction Detection Function ([ROTATE DISP.])
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only
when [ROTATE DISP.] (P148) is set to [ON])
• When the camera is held vertically and tilted up and down to record pictures, the Direction
Detection function may not work correctly.
• Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.
• You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.
MIC
REMOTE
AV OUT/DIGITAL
Preventing camera shake
When the camera shake alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P125), a tripod, the
Self-Timer (P75).
•
The shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from
the moment the shutter release button is pressed until the picture appears on the monitor/
viewfinder. We recommend using a tripod.
– Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction
– In [HIGH DYNAMIC] in Creative Control Mode
– In [NIGHT PORTRAIT] and [NIGHT SCENERY] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT]
– In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY], or [FIREWORKS] in
Scene Mode
– When a slow shutter speed limit has been set in [MIN. SHTR SPEED]
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Basic
D
A B C
Applicable modes:
Program Mode
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the
brightness of the subject.
You can also change various settings in the [REC] menu.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
• Set the focus selector switch to [AF].
Aim the AF frame at the point you want to focus on.
Press the shutter release button halfway to
focus.
A Aperture value
B Shutter speed
C ISO sensitivity
• The focus indication D (green) lights up when the
subject is focused.
• The maximum close-up distance (the shortest
distance at which the subject can be taken) differs
depending on the set focal length. Please check with
the focus range display. (P30)
• Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed in red
when a correct exposure can not be achieved.
(Except when using a flash)
Press the shutter release button fully
(push it in further), and take the picture.
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Basic
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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 record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed.
Press the shutter release button halfway to display the aperture and
shutter speed values on the screen.
While the values are displayed (about
10 seconds), set the desired program shift
by rotating the setting wheel.
• The operation mode will switch between program
shift and exposure compensation (P76) every time
the setting wheel is pressed while the values are
displayed.
• When program shift is activated, an indication A appears on the screen.
• Program shift is canceled
– when the camera is turned off.
– when the setting wheel is rotated until the respective indication disappears.
∫ Example of Program Shift
(A): Aperture value
(B): Shutter speed
1 Program shift range
2 Program shift line chart
3 Program shift limit
Notes
•
EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value], a unit indicating an exposure level increment. The
EV changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.
• If more than 10 seconds pass after a program shift was set, it will be canceled, i.e. it will return
to the original program mode setting. Even so, the program shift setting is memorized.
• Depending on the brightness of the subject, program shift may not be possible.
• Program shift is available in all ISO sensitivity settings except [ ].
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Basic
B
A
Focusing
Aim the AF frame at the subject, and then press
the shutter release button halfway.
Focus
Focus indication A On Flashes
AF frame B White>Green White>Red
Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times
When the subject is focused When the subject is not
focused
• The AF frame is automatically enlarged during the digital zoom or when it is dark.
∫ About focus range
The focus range is displayed when operating the
zoom.
•
The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focused
after pressing the shutter release button halfway.
The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom position.
e.g.: Focusing range during Program Mode
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