Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) Instruction Manual

LEICA V-LUX

Instructions

Finding the information you need

P4 ~

P9 ~

P14 ~

P292 ~

P298 ~

P302 ~

P311 ~

P3

P245 ~

In these “Instructions”, you can find the information you need from the following pages.

Table of Contents

List of function names

“Contents by Function”

The Main Parts

Monitor/Viewfinder Displays

List of on-screen messages

“Message Displays”

Menu list

[Rec] ..............................................................P302

[Motion Picture]..............................................P304

[Custom] ........................................................P305

[Setup] ...........................................................P308

[Playback] ......................................................P310

Troubleshooting

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

R

Wi-Fi

function

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How to use these instructions

MENU

About the indication of the available modes

Available in the following modes:

The icons indicate the modes available for a function.

• Black icons: Available modes

• Gray icons: Unavailable modes

and will differ depending on the Recording Modes registered under custom settings.

∫ About the symbols in the text

MENU

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

Wi-Fi

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

: Configurations that can be performed in the [Custom] menu.

: Application tips.

: Conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.

: Continued to next page.

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

> [Rec] > [Quality] > [›]

The screen illustration examples in these instructions assume that

(P34) is set to [D.M.Y].

icon values and on-screen illustrations related to motion pictures differ between the

Some
camera models available in different countries and depending on the

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[Style] in [Clock Set]

camera settings.

Table of Contents

Finding the information you need..............................................................................2

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

Contents by Function ................................................................................................9

1. Before Use

Care of the camera .................................................................................................12

Scope of Delivery / Accessories..............................................................................13

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

2. Preparations before Recording

Attaching the Lens Hood.........................................................................................20

Attaching the Lens Cap/the Shoulder Strap............................................................22

Charging the Battery ...............................................................................................23

• Charging.........................................................................................................23

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures....................25

Inserting and Removing the Card/the Battery .........................................................27

About cards that can be used with this camera ......................................................29

• Formatting the card (initialization) ..................................................................30

• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time.....31

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................................................................................34

• Changing the Clock Setting............................................................................35

Setting the Menu .....................................................................................................36

• Setting menu items.........................................................................................36

Quick Menu.............................................................................................................39

• Customizing Quick Menu ..............................................................................41

Assigning Frequently Used Functions to the Function Buttons...............................43

Configuring basic settings (Setup Menu) ................................................................46

Entering Text...........................................................................................................54

3. Basic Operation

Tips for taking good pictures ...................................................................................55

• Camera Direction Detection Function ............................................................55

Using the Viewfinder ...............................................................................................56

• [EVF] button (Switching between Monitor and Viewfinder) ............................56

• About Eye Sensor AF .....................................................................................57

Taking a Still Picture................................................................................................58

Recording Motion Pictures......................................................................................60

Selecting the Recording Mode................................................................................61

Switching the Information Displayed on the Recording Screen ..............................63

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Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures....................................................................67

• Playing Back Pictures.....................................................................................67

• Playing Back Motion Pictures .........................................................................70

• Changing the information displayed on the playback screen .........................71

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

4. Recording Modes

Using the Snapshot Modes .....................................................................................75

• Recording night scenes..................................................................................80

• Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ..........................81

• Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control).......................82

• Changing the brightness or color tone ...........................................................83

Program Mode ........................................................................................................84

Aperture-Priority Mode............................................................................................86

Shutter-Priority Mode ..............................................................................................87

Manual Exposure Mode ..........................................................................................88

Confirming the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) .................91

Easily setting aperture/shutter speed for a suitable exposure (One Push AE) .......92

Using the Scene Modes ..........................................................................................93

Using Creative Control Mode ................................................................................107

Recording motion pictures with manually set aperture value/shutter speed ......... 118

• Recording slow motion pictures ...................................................................119

Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode) .............................................120

• Registering Personal Menu Settings ............................................................120

• Using registered custom settings .................................................................121

5. Image and Picture Quality Settings

Adjusting the Picture Quality by Adding an Effect ([Photo Style]) .........................122

Adjusting Bright/Dark Sections ([Highlight Shadow]) ............................................124

Setting the White Balance.....................................................................................126

Setting the aspect ratio .........................................................................................131

Setting the resolution ............................................................................................132

Setting the compression rate ................................................................................133

Using Image Correction Functions........................................................................135

• Compensating the contrast and exposure ([i.Dynamic]) ..............................135

• Raising the resolution ([i.Resolution])...........................................................135

• Combining pictures with different exposures ([HDR])...................................136

• Reducing the long shutter noise caused by slower shutter speeds .............137

• Setting the color space.................................................................................138

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6. Focus and Exposure Settings

Using Autofocus....................................................................................................139

• About the focus modes (AFS/AFF/AFC) ......................................................140

• Autofocus modes..........................................................................................141

• Setting the desired focus method.................................................................149

Manual Focusing...................................................................................................151

Taking Close-up Pictures ......................................................................................156

Focus and Exposure Memory Lock (AF/AE Lock) ................................................158

Exposure Compensation.......................................................................................160

Setting the ISO Sensitivity.....................................................................................161

• Setting the upper ISO sensitivity limit...........................................................163

• Setting the ISO sensitivity setting increments ..............................................163

• Extending ISO sensitivity..............................................................................163

Selecting the Exposure Metering Mode ...............................................................164

7. Shutter and Drive Settings

Setting the Shutter Type........................................................................................165

Selecting a Drive Mode .........................................................................................167

Using Continuous Mode........................................................................................168

Using Auto Bracket ...............................................................................................171

Using the Self-timer...............................................................................................173

Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ......................................................174

Creating Stop Motion Pictures ..............................................................................178

8. Functions Customized for Various Subjects and Purposes

Making Multiple Exposures on One Picture..........................................................182

Disabling Operational Sounds and the Light Sources at once..............................184

Taking Pictures of Registered Faces.....................................................................185

Recording Profiles of Children and Pets on Images .............................................190

Using screens and displays suitable for recording ................................................191

Recording while monitoring camera images .........................................................192

9. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

Optical Image Stabilizer ........................................................................................193

Using the Lens’ Zoom Function ............................................................................195

Using the flash ......................................................................................................199

• Changing the Flash Modes ..........................................................................201

• Setting 2nd Curtain Synchro.........................................................................204

• Flash exposure compensation .....................................................................205

• Synchronizing the output of the built-in flash unit to the set Exposure

Compensation ..............................................................................................205

• Changing the firing mode (Manual flash) .....................................................206

• Correcting red eyes ......................................................................................206

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10. Recording Motion Pictures

Recording Motion Pictures....................................................................................207

• Setting the resolution and frame rate ...........................................................207

• How to focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous AF]) ...............209

• Recording Motion Pictures ...........................................................................210

• Recording motion pictures in 4K ..................................................................213

Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures .......................................214

Using the [Motion Picture] Menu...........................................................................216

• [Rec Quality].................................................................................................216

• [Exposure Mode] ..........................................................................................216

• [High Speed Video].......................................................................................216

• [Picture Mode] ..............................................................................................216

• [Continuous AF]............................................................................................216

• [Level Shot] ..................................................................................................217

• [Luminance Level] ........................................................................................217

• [Flkr Decrease].............................................................................................217

• [Mic Level Disp.] ...........................................................................................218

• [Mic Level Adj.] .............................................................................................218

• Adjusting the sound input level automatically ([Mic Level Limiter]) ..............218

• [Wind Cut].....................................................................................................219

• [Zoom Mic]....................................................................................................219

11. Playing Back and Editing Images

Playing Back Group Pictures ................................................................................220

Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture.........................................................222

Using the [Playback] Menu ...................................................................................223

• [Slide Show] .................................................................................................223

• [Playback Mode]...........................................................................................225

• [Location Logging] ........................................................................................226

• [RAW Processing] ........................................................................................227

• [Title Edit]......................................................................................................230

• [Text Stamp]..................................................................................................231

• [Video Divide] ...............................................................................................234

• [Time Lapse Video].......................................................................................235

• [Stop Motion Video] ......................................................................................235

• [Resize] ........................................................................................................236

• [Cropping].....................................................................................................237

• [Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ..................................................................................238

• [Favorite] ......................................................................................................239

• [Print Set]......................................................................................................240

• [Protect]........................................................................................................242

• [Face Rec Edit].............................................................................................243

• [Picture Sort].................................................................................................243

• [Delete Confirmation]....................................................................................244

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12. Using the Wi-Fi function

Wi-FiR function/NFC function ................................................................................245

What you can do with the Wi-Fi function...............................................................249

Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet ...................................................................250

• Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image Shuttle ” ..................................250

• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet...............................................................251

• Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording).........................256

• Playing back images in the camera..............................................................257

• Saving images stored in the camera ............................................................257

• Sending images in the camera to an SNS ...................................................259

• Adding location information to images stored in the camera from a

smartphone/tablet ........................................................................................259

• Sending images to a smartphone/tablet by controlling the camera..............261

About Connections................................................................................................264

• Connecting from your house (via the network).............................................265

• Connecting from a location away from your house (direct connection)........267

• Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones ([Select a

destination from History]/[Select a destination from Favorite]).....................268

• About settings for sending images ...............................................................270

[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ...............................................................................................272

13. Connecting to other equipment

Enjoying Motion Pictures in 4K .............................................................................274

Playing Back Pictures on a TV..............................................................................275

• Using HDTV Link (HDMI) .............................................................................278

Copying the recorded image data to a computer ..................................................280

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder .......................................283

Printing the Pictures..............................................................................................284

14. Miscellaneous

Accessories...........................................................................................................290

Monitor/Viewfinder Displays..................................................................................292

Message Displays .................................................................................................298

Menu list................................................................................................................302

• [Rec] .............................................................................................................302

• [Motion Picture] ............................................................................................304

• [Custom].......................................................................................................305

• [Setup]..........................................................................................................308

• [Playback].....................................................................................................310

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................311

Cautions for Use ...................................................................................................326

Leica Service Addresses.......................................................................................334

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Contents by Function

Recording

Recording

Recording Mode..............................P61

[Preview].......................................... P91

Macro recording ............................P156

[Multi Exp.]..................................... P182

[Silent Mode] ................................. P184

Focus (AF/MF)

Focus Mode................................... P140

AF Mode........................................P141

Adjusting the AF area position ...... P146

Manual Focus ................................P151

AF/AE Lock ...................................P158

Drive

Drive Mode ....................................P167

[Self Timer]....................................P173

[Time Lapse Shot] .........................P174

[Stop Motion Animation] ................ P178

Picture Quality and Color Tone

[Photo Style]..................................P122

[Highlight Shadow] ........................P124

White Balance ...............................P126

[Picture Size] ................................. P132

[Quality]......................................... P133

[i.Dynamic].................................... P135

[i.Resolution]................................. P135

[HDR] ............................................ P136

[Long Shtr NR] .............................. P137

[Color Space]................................ P138

ISO sensitivity............................... P161

Exposure

[One Push AE]................................ P92

AF/AE Lock................................... P158

Exposure Compensation .............. P160

[Metering Mode]............................ P164

[Auto Bracket] ............................... P171

Flash

[Flash Mode] ................................. P201

2nd curtain synchro ...................... P204

[Flash Adjust.]............................... P205

Screen settings

[Center Marker] ............................. P191

[Monochrome Live View] .............. P192

[Mic Level Disp.] ........................... P218

Motion Picture

Motion Picture

Creative Video Mode.....................P118

[High Speed Video] .......................P119

[Rec Quality].................................. P207

Motion pictures in 4K.....................P213

Recording still pictures while

recording motion pictures .............. P214

Audio

[Mic Level Adj.] ............................. P218

[Wind Cut] ..................................... P219

[Mic Level Limiter] ......................... P218

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Setup/Custom

Basic settings

[Format] ...........................................P30

[Clock Set].......................................P34

How to set menu items ....................P36

[Q.MENU] ........................................P39

[Beep] ..............................................P48

[Economy] ....................................... P50

[Reset] (initialization) ....................... P53

Playback

Playback

[Auto Review] ..................................P59

Picture playback ..............................P67

Playback Zoom................................P68

Multi Playback .................................P69

Motion picture playback................... P70

Delete ..............................................P73

Display/playback settings

[Slide Show] .................................. P223

[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ...................P238

Dioptor adjustment.......................... P57

Display switching ...................... P63, 71

Customization

[CUSTOM] in the Quick Menu ........ P41

Function buttons ............................. P43

Custom Mode ............................... P120

[Custom] menu ............................. P305

Edit

[RAW Processing]......................... P227

[Resize]......................................... P236

[Cropping] ..................................... P237

Adding information

[Location Logging] ........................ P226

[Title Edit]...................................... P230

[Text Stamp] ................................. P231

Image settings

[Favorite]....................................... P239

[Print Set]...................................... P240

[Protect] ........................................ P242

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Wi-Fi

Connect

“Image Shuttle” .............................P250

NFC ...............................................P255

[WPS (Push-Button)] .............P265, 267

Direct connection...........................P267

Connections with other devices

Computers

Software available for download ... P280

TV

[HDTV Link]...................................P278

Image Shuttle

Remote recording ......................... P256

Saving images .............................. P257

Sending images .................... P258, 261

Sending and adding location

information.................................... P259

[Touch Sharing] ............................ P272

Recorder

Dubbing ........................................ P283

Printer

PictBridge ..................................... P284

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1.

Before Use

Care of the camera

Do not subject it to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.

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The lens, monitor, or external body may be damaged if used in the
following conditions.
It may also malfunction or the image may not be recorded if you:

– Drop or hit the camera.
– Exert pressure on the lens or the monitor.

• When the camera is not in use or when using playback, ensure that

the lens is in the stored position, with the lens cap attached.

• There are times when the camera will emit rattling sounds or

vibrations, but these are due to the diaphragm operation, the lens’
zoom function and the motor and do not indicate a defect.

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

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

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

∫ About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or

monitor is fogged up)

Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity

•

changes. Try to avoid this since it may cause lens, viewfinder and
monitor 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 is similar to the ambient temperature.

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1. Before Use

Scope of Delivery / Accessories

∫ Scope of Delivery ∫ Accessories

Order No. Order No.

Rechargeable battery
BP-DC12-E
BP-DC12-U
BP-DC12-TK

Battery charger
BC-DC12-E
BC-DC12-U

Mains cable
KR
TW
EU
CN
UK
AUS

USB cable 423-114.001-010 Ball heads

Shoulder strap 423-111.001-014

Lens hood 423-114.001-020

Lens cap 423-114.001-018

Lens cap string 423-114.001-019 SD- and credit card

Hot shoe cover

CD with instr. PDFs 423-114.001-016

Button template for
Canada

Short instructions 93 593-597

Guarantee card 439-399.100-026

18 728
18 729
18 794

423-111.001-012
423-111.002-010

423-114.001-003
423-114.001-004
423-114.001-005
423-114.001-006
423-114.001-007
423-114.001-008
(delivery differs
depending on
markets)

423-114.001-012

423-114.001-009
(only with camera
model 18 194)

(delivery differs
depending on
markets)

Cases
System case,
size S, Nylon, black
size M, Nylon, black
size S, leather, gray
size L, cotton/linnen,
gray

Billingham for Leica,
size M, black
size M, khaki

Flash unit
Leica CF 22 18 694

Tripods
Mini tripod
Travel tripod,
carbon fiber

Ball head 18,
short, black/silver
long, black/silver
Ball head 24
Ball head 38

sheath, black /cognac 18 538 / 18 539

18 746
18 748
18 761

18 844

14 854
14 855

14 100

14 101

14 108 / 14 109
14 110 / 14 112
14 113
14 114

Notes:

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Cards are optional.

• 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.

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

• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

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1. Before Use

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The Main Parts

1 Self-timer indicator (P173)/

AF Assist Lamp (P150)
2Flash (P199)
3 Lens surface

4 [EVF] button (P56)/

[FN5] button (P43)
5 Eye sensor (P56)
6 Eyecup (P327)
7 Viewfinder (P56)
8 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P158)
9 Focus mode lever (P139, 151)
10 Rear dial (P18)
11 Speaker

Be careful not to cover the speaker, e.g. with

•

your finger. Doing so may impair sound
audibility.

12 Monitor (P17)
13 [Q.MENU] button (P39)/

[FN3] button (P43)
14 [(] (Playback) button (P67)
15 [ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P73)/

[FN4] button (P43)
16 [MENU/SET] button (P19, 36)
17 Cursor buttons (P19)

3/ISO button (P161)

1/WB (White Balance) (P126)

2/AF Mode button (P139)

4/AF # button (P156)

18 [DISP] button (P63, 71)

Each time this is pressed, the display on the monitor is switched.

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2

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1. Before Use

2120 22 23

24

3126 272829 30

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32 33 34 35

19 Focal length scale (35mm film camera

equivalent)

Indicates values for the [3:2] aspect ratio.

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(When recording motion pictures, refer to the
focal length displayed on the monitor
screen.)

20 Motion picture button (P210)
21 Zoom lever (P195)
22 Shutter button (P58)
23 [FN1] button (P43)
24 Drive mode dial (P167)

Single (P167):

Continuous (P168):

Auto Bracket (P171):

Self-timer (P173):

Time Lapse/Animation (P174, 178):
25 Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (P290)
26 Stereo microphone (P218)

Be careful not to cover the microphone, e.g. with your finger. Doing so may make impair

•

sound recording.

27 Mode dial (P61)
28 Camera ON/OFF switch (P34)
29 Status indicator (P34)
30 Wi-Fi

®

connection lamp (P246)

31 [WIFI] button (P246)/

[FN2] button (P43)

32 NFC antenna (P255)
33 Tripod thread (P331)

Using tripod screws with lengths of

•

7

5.5mm (
camera if attached.

/32q) or more may damage the

34 Card/Battery door (P27)
35 Release slider (P27)

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1. Before Use

36 37 38 39 40 41 42

364543 44 4046

36 Zoom/MF ring (P151, 195)

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Allows you to either change the focal length,
or to focus manually.

37 Zoom/MF ring selector switch (P151, 195)
38 O.I.S. switch (P193)
39 [MIC] socket
40 Shoulder strap lug (P22)

We suggest to attach the shoulder strap

•

when using the camera to ensure that you do
not drop it.

41 Flash open slider (P199)

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The flash opens.

42 Diopter adjustment dial (P57)
43 [REMOTE] socket
44 [HDMI] socket (P275)
45 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P276, 281, 283,

284)

46 Terminal cover

Drive mode dial

You can change what the camera will do when you press the
shutter button. (P167)

Diopter adjustment dial

Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see the
viewfinder displays clearly. (P57)

A Diopter adjustment dial

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1. Before Use

Monitor

When this camera is purchased, the monitor is facing the camera body.
Fold out the monitor as shown below.

1 Place your finger in the notch on the right side of the monitor to open it.

(Maximum 180o)

2 It can be rotated 180 o 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.

∫ Shooting with different camera positions

The monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows you to take
pictures from various angles by adjusting the monitor accordingly.

Do not cover the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other objects.

•

Taking pictures at a high angle Taking pictures at a low angle

• When not using the monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing inwards

to prevent dirt and scratches.

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1. Before Use

MENU

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Rear Dial

There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating it left or right, and changing its functions
by pressing it.

Rotating:
Selects items or sets values during the various settings.
Pressing:
Operations that are the same as with the [MENU/SET] button, such as determining
settings, etc., are performed during the various settings.

The rear dial is described as follows in these instructions.

•

e.g.: When rotating the rear dial to the left or right/
pressing it

It allows you to set the aperture, shutter speed, and other settings when in / / /
modes.

Mode dial Rear Dial

(P84) Program Shift

(P86) Aperture value

(P87) Shutter speed

¢

¢

¢

(P88) Aperture value/Shutter speed

¢ Pressing the rear dial enables you to set an exposure compensation value.

Displaying/not displaying the operation guide

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

When [ON] is set, the operation guide for dials, buttons, etc. is

•

displayed on the screen.

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1. Before Use

Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button

Pressing the cursor button:
Selects items or sets values etc.,.
Pressing [MENU/SET]:
Confirms setting contents, etc.,.

In these instructions, pressing the up, down, left, and right

•

cursor buttons is indicated by 3/4/2/1.

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2.

Preparations before Recording

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.

Do not hold the lens hood in a way that twists or bends it.

•

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

Align one of the mounting marks

1

on the lens hood edge at the
10 o’clock position and opposite
the lens’ bayonet mount.

A Lens bayonet
B Mounting mark (Lens hood)

Lightly press the lens hood onto

2

the lens’ bayonet mount.

Turn the lens hood in the direction of

3

the arrow beyond a slight resistance
until you feel and hear it click into
place.

C Make sure the lens hood is correctly attached,

i.e. that the marks are exactly in the 6 and 12
o’clock positions

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2. Preparations before Recording

• When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower section of the photo may

be dark (vignetting effect) and flash output control
the lens hood when using the flash.

• When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, we recommend attaching it with the

orientation reversed.
Return it to the normal position when taking pictures.

may be impaired. We recommend detaching

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2. Preparations before Recording

A

Attaching the Lens Cap/the Shoulder Strap

∫ Attaching the Lens Cap

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When the camera is not being used, always attach the lens cap to protect the lens.

Pass the string through the strap lug on the

1

camera.

Pass the other

2

end of the string
through the
eyelet on the
lens cap.

Attach the lens cap.

3

• 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 camera on.

• Take care not to entangle the lens cap string with

the shoulder strap.

∫ 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

1

shoulder strap lug.

Pass the shoulder strap through the stopper

2

and pull it tight.

A Let the end of the strap extend 2cm (25/32q) or more.

• Attach the shoulder strap to the other side of the camera

without twisting it.

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2. Preparations before Recording

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 for 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 cause a fire or an 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-DC12.

Use only 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.

1

• The terminals should face the charger’s contacts and

the Leica logo upwards.

Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.

2

• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging

begins.

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plug-in type

inlet type

2. Preparations before Recording

AFSAFS

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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator

On: Charging.

Off: Charging has been completed.

(After charging is completed, disconnect the charger from the electrical
outlet and remove the battery from the charger.)

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When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

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

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

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

∫ Charging time

Charging time Approx. 140 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 for a battery that has not
been used for a long time may be longer than normal.

∫ Battery indication

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

•

(The status indicator also flashes)
Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

• 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 generated heat.

• 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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Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the monitor)

(By CIPA standard in Program Mode)

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 360 pictures

Recording time Approx. 180 min

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the viewfinder)

(By CIPA standard in Program Mode)

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 300 pictures

Recording time Approx. 150 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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

•

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

• When using an SDHC Memory Card.

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.

(When the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [ ].)

• Taking a picture once every 30 seconds using full flash every second time.

• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa for every shot.

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

decreases.

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

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∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the monitor)

•

With camera models 18 194 / 18 195:

Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/20M/30p]

• With camera models 18 193 / 18 196:

Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/20M/25p]

Recordable time Approx. 140 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min

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

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

– Since the file size becomes larger with [FHD], recording with [FHD] will stop before 29

minutes.

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

Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes.
(You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 4 GB, but the
motion picture file will be divided and played back separately.)

• 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

turning the camera on and off, starting/stopping recording, zoom operation, etc.

∫ Playback (when using the monitor)

Playback time Approx. 300 min

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

•

environment and the operating conditions.

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

– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
– When flash is 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 one.

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Inserting and Removing the Card/the Battery

• Make sure the camera is turned off.

Move the release slider in the

1

direction of the arrow and open
the card/battery door.

• Use only the Leica battery BP-DC12.

• We cannot guarantee the quality of any

other batteries.

Insert battery and card.

2

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 straight out.

B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.

1: Close the card/battery door.

3

2: Move the release slider in the

direction of the azrrow.

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• Remove the battery whenever you will not use the camera for a longer period of time.

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

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

becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

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

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

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About cards that can be used with this camera

The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this camera.
(Memory cards are indicated as card in the text.)

SD Memory Card
(8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)

• SDHC and SDXC Memory Cards can be used only with

compatible devices.

• Check that the computer and other equipment is compatible

when using SDXC Memory Cards.

• This camera is compatible with UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3

standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

• Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.

SDXC Memory Card
(48GB, 64GB)

∫ About motion picture recording and speed class

According to [Rec Quality] (P207) of a motion picture, the required card differs. Use a card
that meets the following ratings of the SD or UHS Speed Class.

SD and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous writing. To check the

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class, see the labelled side, etc. of the card.

[Rec Quality] Speed class Label example

FHD/HD/VGA Class 4 or higher

4K/

High Speed Video

UHS Speed Class 3

Access to the card

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

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MENU

• During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn the

camera off, remove the battery or the card. 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.

• If you set the Write-Protect switch A to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write,

delete or format the data or display it by recording date. These operations
become available again when you unlock the switch.

• The data on 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 computer etc.

• Keep memory cards out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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.

Select the menu item.

> [Setup] > [Format]

A confirmation screen is displayed. The function is executed when [Yes] is selected.

•

• Use a battery with sufficient power when formatting.

• Do not turn the camera off during formatting.

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

• If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting a Leica Camera AG

service facility.

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Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording
time

∫ Number of recordable pictures

•

[9999i] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.

• Aspect ratio [3:2], Compression rate [A]

Resolution 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB

L (20M) 175 720 2910 5810

M (10M) 320 1310 5310 10510

S (5M) 560 2270 9220 17640

• Aspect ratio [3:2], Compression rate [ ]

Resolution 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB

L (20M) 56 220 920 1840

M (10M) 65 260 1070 2140

S (5M) 72 290 1170 2340

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∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

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“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.

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

[Rec Quality] 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB

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

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

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

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

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

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¢2

¢1

¢2

¢1

¢2

¢1

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1m00s 8m00s 40m00s 1h20m

7m00s 34m00s 2h25m 5h00m

9m00s 45m00s 3h15m 6h40m

20m00s 1h25m 6h20m 12h45m

38m00s 3h15m 13h00m 26h00m

¢1 With camera models 18 194 / 18 195
¢2 With camera models 18 193 / 18 196

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

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

– Since the file size becomes larger with [FHD], recording with [FHD] will stop before 29

minutes.

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

Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes.
(You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 4 GB, but the
motion picture file will be divided and played back separately.)

• 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.

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

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

> [Custom] > [Remaining Disp.]

([Remaining Shots]):

[]

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

([Remaining Time]):

[]

This will display the available recording time for motion
pictures.

[9999i] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures

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remaining.

A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

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

Turn the camera on.

1

• The status indicator 1 lights up.

• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed

Press [MENU/SET].

2

Press 3/4 to select the language, and then

3

[MENU/SET].

Press [MENU/SET].

4

Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,

5

day, hour, minute), and then 3/4 to set.

A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination

•

4.

to step

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

To set the display order and the time display format.

•

To display the setting screen of the order/time, select
[Style] and then press [MENU/SET].

Press [MENU/SET].

6

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

• A message prompting you to set [Home] in [World Time]

will be displayed. Press [MENU/SET].

Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then

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[MENU/SET].

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Changing the Clock Setting

Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P36)

•

The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.

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

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

• 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.

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MENU

Setting the Menu

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

Setting menu items

• If you set [Menu Resume] (P52) in the [Setup] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last

selected menu item.
It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase.

• When [Menu Information] (P52) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], explanations of the

menu items and settings are displayed on the menu screen.

Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [

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

> [Rec] > [Quality] > [›]

Press [MENU/SET].

1

A] to [›]

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[Rec] (P302)

[Motion Picture]

(P216)

[Custom] (P305)

[Setup] (P46)

[Playback] (P310)

Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then

2

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.

[MENU/SET].

• The menu item can also be selected by rotating the rear

dial.

• You can also switch to the next screen by pressing

[DISP].
(It will also switch by rotating the zoom lever)

Press 3/4 to select the setting and then

3

[MENU/SET].

• The setting can also be made by selecting an option by

rotating and then pressing the rear dial.

• Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear

or it may be displayed in a different way.

• There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being

used due to the specifications.

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∫ Close the menu

Press [ ] repeatedly until the screen returns to the recording/playback screen.

In Recording Mode, the menu screen can also be exited by pressing the shutter button halfway.

•

∫ Switching to other menus

e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu

1 Press 2.
2 Press 3/4 to select [ ] or another of the menu

toggle icons.

3 Press [MENU/SET].

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Select a menu item next and set it.

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Quick Menu

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

•

The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display
style the camera is in.

The [Q.MENU]/[FN3] button can be used in two ways, as [Q.MENU] or as [Fn3]
(function 3).
At the time of purchase, it is initially set to [Q.MENU].

Refer to P43 for details about the function button.

•

Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.

1

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Rotate the rear dial to select the menu item,

2

then press it.

Rotate the rear dial to select the setting.

3

• You can also set items by pressing the cursor buttons

3/4/2/1.

Press [Q.MENU] to exit the menu once the

4

setting is complete.

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2. Preparations before Recording

MENU

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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 desired items. (P41)

Using Quick Menu items on the on-monitor recording
information screen of [ ] (monitor style) (P63)

(Press [DISP] repeatedly until the screen is displayed.)
Press [Q.MENU], rotate the rear dial to select an item, and
then press the rear dial.
Rotate the rear dial to select the setting, and then press the
rear dial to set it.

You can also set with 3/4/2/1 and [MENU/SET].

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Customizing Quick Menu

When [Q.MENU] (P40) 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.

1 Press 4 to select [ ] and then [MENU/SET].

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item in the top

row and then [MENU/SET].

3 Press 2/1 to select the empty space in the bottom

row and then [MENU/SET].

A Items that can be assigned to the Quick Menu.

B Items that can be displayed in the Quick Menu screen.

• If there is no empty space in the bottom row, you can

replace an existing item with another item by selecting the
existing item.

• To cancel the setting, move to the bottom row by pressing

4 and select an item to cancel, and then press [MENU/SET].

• Items that can be assigned are the following:

[Rec] menu/Recording functions

– [Photo Style] (P122)
– [Picture Setting]

([Aspect Ratio] (P131)/[Picture Size]

(P132))

– [Quality] (P133)
– [AFS/AFF] (P140)
– [Metering Mode] (P164)
– [Burst Rate] (P168)
– [Auto Bracket] (P171)
– [Self Timer] (P173)

– [Shutter Type] (P165)
– [Flash Mode] (P201)
– [Flash Adjust.] (P205)
– [i.Zoom] (P196)
– [Digital Zoom] (P197)
– [Stabilizer] (P193)
– [Sensitivity] (P161)
– [White Balance] (P126)
– [AF Mode] (P139)

– [Macro Mode] (P156)
– [i.Dynamic] (P135)
– [i.Resolution] (P135)
– [HDR] (P136)

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[Motion Picture] menu [Custom] menu

– [Motion Pic. Set]

([Rec Quality] (P207))

– [Picture Mode] (P214)

4 Press [ ].

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The screen of step 1 will reappear.
Press [MENU/SET] to switch to the recording screen.

– [Silent Mode] (P184)

– [Peaking] (P153)

– [Histogram] (P65)

– [Guide Line] (P65)

– [Zebra Pattern] (P191)

– [Monochrome Live View] (P192)

– [Rec Area] (P211)

– [Zoom Lever] (P198)

– [Manual ring (Zoom)] (P198)

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Assigning Frequently Used Functions to the
Function Buttons

You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons.

1 Select the menu item.

MENU

> [Custom] > [Fn Button Set]

2 Press 3/4 to select [Setting in REC mode] or [Setting in PLAY mode] and then

[MENU/SET].

3 Press 3/4 to select the function button you want to

assign a function to and then [MENU/SET].

4 Press 3/4 to select the function you want to assign

and then [MENU/SET].

Refer to P44 for [Setting in REC mode] and P45 for

•

[Setting in PLAY mode].

• To restore the default function button settings, select

[Restore to Default].

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The function button settings available for recording

You can use assigned functions by pressing a function button when recording.

•

The following functions can be assigned to the buttons [FN1], [FN2], [FN3], [FN4] or [FN5].

[Rec] menu/Recording functions

– [Wi-Fi] (P246): [Fn2]
– [Q.MENU] (P39): [Fn3]
– [EVF/Monitor Switch] (P57): [Fn5]
– [AF/AE LOCK] (P158)
– [AF-ON] (P152, 158)
– [Preview] (P91): [Fn4]
– [One Push AE] (P92)
– [Level Gauge] (P66)
– [Focus Area Set] (P45)
– [Photo Style] (P122): [Fn1]
– [Aspect Ratio] (P131)
– [Picture Size] (P132)
– [Quality] (P133)
– [AFS/AFF] (P140)
– [Metering Mode] (P164)

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– [Highlight Shadow] (P124)
– [i.Dynamic] (P135)
– [i.Resolution] (P135)
– [HDR] (P136)

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– [Shutter Type] (P165)
– [Flash Mode] (P201)
– [Flash Adjust.] (P205)
– [i.Zoom] (P196)

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– [Digital Zoom] (P197)
– [Stabilizer] (P193)
– [Sensitivity] (P161)
– [White Balance] (P126)
– [AF Mode/MF] (P139)
– [Macro Mode] (P156)

– [Restore to Default]
– [Burst Rate] (P168)
– [Auto Bracket] (P171)
– [Self Timer] (P173)

[Motion Picture] menu

– [Motion Pic. Set]

([Rec Quality] (P207))

[Custom] menu

– [Silent Mode] (P184)
– [Peaking] (P153)
– [Histogram] (P65)
– [Guide Line] (P65)

– [Picture Mode] (P214)

– [Zebra Pattern] (P191)

– [Monochrome Live View] (P192)

– [Rec Area] (P211)

– [Zoom Lever] (P198)

– [Manual ring (Zoom)] (P198)

¢ Function button settings at the time of purchase.

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• Some functions cannot be used depending on the mode or displayed screen.

• When set to [Focus Area Set], it is possible to display the position setting screen of either the

AF area or MF Assist.

Not available in these cases:

[FN1] cannot be used in the following cases.

•
– [Miniature Effect]/[One Point Color]/[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
– [Multi Exp.]

• [FN2] cannot be used during Time Lapse Shooting.

The function button settings available for playback

You can directly set an assigned function to a selected image by pressing the function
button during playback.

The following functions can be assigned to the buttons [FN1], [FN2], [FN3], or [FN5].

•

[Playback] Menu/Playback functions

– [Favorite] (P239): [Fn3]
– [Print Set] (P240)
– [Protect] (P242)

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– [Delete Single] (P73)
– [Off]: [Fn1]

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– [Restore to Default]

∫ Using the function buttons during playback

Example: When [FN3] is set to [Favorite]

1 Press 2/1 to select the picture.
2 Press [FN3], and then set the image as [Favorite].

When assigning [Print Set], set the number of pictures to be

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printed next.

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• When assigning [Delete Single], select [Yes] on the

confirmation screen.

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Configuring basic settings (Setup Menu)

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P36.

[Clock Set] and [Economy] are important items.
Check their settings before using them.

[Clock Set]

•

Refer to P34 for details.

—

Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
You can display the local times at the travel destinations and
record them on the pictures you take.

Set [Home] first thing after purchasing.

•

[Destination] can be set after setting up [Home].

After selecting [Destination] or [Home], press 2/1 to select
an area, and then [MENU/SET] to set.

“ [Destination]:

Travel destination area

[World Time]

A Current time of the destination

area

B Time difference from home

area

– [Home]:

Your home area

C Current time
D Time difference from GMT

(Greenwich Mean Time)

• Press 3 if you are using Daylight Savings Time [ ]. (The time will move forward by 1

hour.)
Press 3 once more to return to the normal time.

• If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time

difference from the home area.

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Departure date and return date of the trip as well as the name of
the travel destination can be set.
You can display the number of days that have passed when
playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures
with [Text Stamp] (P231).

[Travel Setup]:

[SET]: Departure date and return date are set. Elapsed

days (how many days after) of the trip are recorded.

[OFF]

[Travel Date]

• The travel date is automatically canceled if the current date is

after the return date.
If the [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], [Location] will also be set to
[OFF].

[Location]:

[SET]: Travel destination is recorded at the time of

recording.

[OFF]

• For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on

P54.

• The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set.

If you set [World Time] to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in
the clock setting and the travel destination setting.

• [Location] cannot be recorded when taking motion pictures.

[Wi-Fi]

• Refer to 272 for details.

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

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Set the volume for electronic noises and the electronic shutter
noise.

[Beep]

• When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON], [Beep Volume] and [Shutter Vol.] are set to [OFF].

[Live View Mode]

• When [Live View Mode] is set to [30fps] the image quality on the recording screen may be

worse than when it is set to [60fps], but this does not affect the recorded image.

• In a dark environment, the frame rate may become slower.

[Monitor Display]/
[Viewfinder]

[Beep Volume]:

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

Set the frame rate of the recording screen (Live View screen).

[30fps]: Reduces the power consumption, extending the

operating time.

[60fps]: Displays movements smoother.

Brightness, color, or red or blue tint of the monitor/viewfinder is
adjusted.

[] ([Brightness]):

For adjusting the brightness.

[] ([Contrast · Saturation]):

For adjusting the contrast or clarity of colors.

[] ([Red Tint]):

For adjusting the red tint.

[] ([Blue Tint]):

For adjusting the blue tint.

[Shutter Vol.]:

[] (High)

[] (Low)

[] (OFF)

1 Select the settings by pressing 3/4, and adjust with

2/1.

Adjusting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.

•

2 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• This will adjust the monitor when the monitor is in use, and the viewfinder when the viewfinder

is in use.

• Some subjects may appear differently than in reality on the monitor. However, this does not

affect the recorded pictures.

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…

2

Sets the monitor brightness according to the ambient light level.

„ [AUTO]:

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

[MODE1]:

…

[Monitor Luminance]

1

Brightens the monitor image.

[MODE2]:

Set the monitor to the standard brightness.

[MODE3]:

…

3

Darkens the monitor image.

• The brightness of images displayed on the monitor is enhanced, so some subjects may appear

different than in reality. However, this does not affect recorded pictures.

• The monitor automatically returns to standard brightness if no operations are performed for

30 seconds when recording in [MODE1]. It will light up brightly again with button operation.

• When [AUTO] or [MODE1] is set, the usage time is reduced.

• [AUTO] is only available in the Recording Mode.

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2. Preparations before Recording

The camera can be set up to prevent unnecessary battery
consumption.

[Sleep Mode]:

The camera is automatically turned off if it has not been used for

[Economy]

the time selected on the setting.

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

[Auto EVF/Monitor Off]:

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

[5MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[1MIN.]

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

• To turn the monitor/viewfinder on again, press any button.

• When the monitor/viewfinder automatic switching (P56) is activated, [Auto EVF/Monitor Off] is

canceled.

• [Economy] does not work in the following cases.
– When connecting to a computer or a printer
– When recording or playing back motion pictures
– During a slide show
– [Multi Exp.]
– [Time Lapse Shot]
– When [Auto Shooting] in [Stop Motion Animation] is set to [ON].
– When connect with HDMI in Recording Mode.

Select the USB communication system when connecting the
camera to your computer or your printer with the USB connection
cable (supplied).

y [Select on connection]:

[USB Mode]

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

{ [PictBridge(PTP)]:

Set when connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.

z [PC]:

Set when connecting to a computer.

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2. Preparations before Recording

• This sets how the camera connects to a television etc.

[Video Out]: (Menu item only available with camera models
18 193 / 18 196.)

Set to match the color television system in each country.

[NTSC]:

Video output is set to NTSC system.

[PAL]:

Video output is set to PAL system.

This will operate when an AV or an HDMI micro cable is connected.

•

[TV Aspect]:

Set to match the type of TV.

[16:9]:

When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.

[4:3]:

When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.

This will work when an AV cable is connected.

•

[HDMI Mode (Play)]:

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

[AUTO]:

[TV Connection]

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

[4K]:

The progressive method with 2160 available scan lines is used
for output. The output size is set to 3840

[1080p]:

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

[1080i]:

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

[720p]:

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

[576p]

The progressive method with 576
is used for output.

¢1When [Video Out] is set to [PAL]
¢2When [Video Out] is set to [NTSC]

• This will work when an HDMI micro cable is connected.

• This will work only during playback.

•

If no image appears on the TV with [AUTO], switch the setting to a
constant setting other than [AUTO] to set a format supported by your TV.
(Please read the instructions for the TV.)

¢1

/[480p]¢2:

k2160.

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/480¢2 available scan lines

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2. Preparations before Recording

[HDMI Info Display (Rec)]:

Set whether or not to display information when recording an
image on the camera while monitoring it on a TV.

[ON]: The camera display is output as is.

[OFF]: Only images are output.

This will work when an HDMI micro cable is connected.

•

• When the camera is connected to a TV, lower the volume of the TV.

[HDTV Link]:

[TV Connection]
(continued)

Settings that allow the camera to be controlled by the remote
control of the HDTV equipment by automatically coupling the
camera with the HDTV Link compatible equipment using an HDMI
micro cable.

[ON]: Remote control operation of the HDTV Link compatible

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

This will work when an HDMI micro cable is connected.

•

• Refer to P278 for details.

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

[Menu Resume]

Stores the location of the last-used menu item for each menu.

[ON]/[OFF]

Explanations of the menu items and settings are displayed on the

[Menu Information]

menu screen.

[ON]/[OFF]

[Language]

Sets the language displayed on the screen.

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

language.

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[Version Disp.]

—

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

• Press [MENU/SET] on the version display screen to display information about the software in

the camera.

[Exposure Comp.
Reset]

[No.Reset]

An exposure value can be reset when the Recording Mode is
changed or the camera is turned off.

[ON]/[OFF]

Resets the file number of the next recording to 0001.

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

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

When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting
the card (P30) after saving the data on a computer or elsewhere.

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

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

[Reset]

The recording or setup/custom settings are reset to the default.

• When the recording setting is reset, the content of the following settings is also reset.
– The [Face Recog.] setting

• When the setup/custom settings are reset, the following settings are also reset.
– The [World Time] (home area) setting

(If the camera is turned on and off, the home area setting screen is displayed.)

– The settings of [Travel Date] (departure date, return date, location)
– The [Profile Setup] setting
– The settings of [Rotate Disp.], [Picture Sort] and [Delete Confirmation] in the [Playback] menu

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

[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]

Reset all settings in the [Wi-Fi] menu to factory default settings.

• Always reset the camera when disposing or selling it to prevent personal information saved

within the camera from being misused.

• Always reset the camera after making a copy of personal information when sending the camera

in to be repaired.

[Format]

—

• Refer to P30 for details.

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2. Preparations before Recording

MENU

Entering Text

It is possible to enter children’s and pets’ names and the
locations when recording.
When a screen that looks like the one on the right is
displayed, you can enter characters.
(Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.)

Example of operation for displaying a screen:

•

> [Rec] > [Profile Setup] > [SET] >

[Baby1] > [Name] > [SET]

Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then [MENU/SET] to register.

1

• Move the cursor to [ ] and then press [MENU/SET] to switch text between [A]

(capitals), [a] (lower case), [1] (numbers) and [&] (special characters).
(You can also switch text by pressing [DISP].)

• To enter the same characters in a row, move the cursor by rotating the rear dial to the

right.

• The following operations can be performed by moving the cursor to the item and

pressing [MENU/SET]:

– []]: Enter a blank
– [Delete]: Delete a character
– [ ] : Move the entry position cursor to the left
– [ ]: Move the entry position cursor to the right

• A maximum of 30 characters can be entered.

(Maximum of 9 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.])

• A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ].

(Maximum of 6 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.])

Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [Set] and then

2

[MENU/SET] to end text input.

• Text can be scrolled if all of the entered text does not fit on the screen.

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Basic Operation

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.

• Do not cover the flash, the AF Assist lamp A, the microphone B (P15) or the speaker

with your fingers or other objects.

• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter 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 finger may be pinched if the lens
retracts.

Camera Direction Detection Function

This function detects when you shoot with the camera
vertically orientated.
When you play back the picture, the recording is
automatically displayed in vertical orientation.
(Only available when [Rotate Disp.] (P238) is set to [ON].)

When the camera is held vertically and tilted significantly up or down during shooting, the

•

Direction Detection Function may not work correctly.

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

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3. Basic Operation

Using the Viewfinder

[EVF] button (Switching between Monitor and Viewfinder)

Press [EVF] to switch between monitor and viewfinder.

A Eye sensor

[EVF]/[FN5] button can be used in two ways, as [EVF] or
as [Fn5] (function 5). At the time of purchase, it is initially
set to [EVF/Monitor Switch].

Refer to P43 for details about the function buttons.

•

Press [EVF].

• The monitor/viewfinder will switch as follows:

Automatic viewfinder/

monitor switching

¢ If [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], the camera automatically adjusts the

focus as the eye sensor is activated. (P57)

¢

Viewfinder display

• You can also switch between the viewfinder and the monitor in [EVF/Monitor Switch] in [Eye

Sensor] in the [Custom] menu. (P57)

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Monitor display

∫ Using the eye sensor to switch between monitor and viewfinder

Automatic viewfinder/monitor switching enables the eye sensor to switch the display to the
viewfinder automatically when you bring your eye or an object near it.

The eye sensor might not work properly depending on the shape of your eyeglasses, the way

•

you hold the camera, or bright light shining around the eyepiece. In that case, press [EVF] to
switch the display.

• During motion picture playback or a slide show, the camera does not automatically switch the

display to the viewfinder with the eye sensor.

• You can set the eye sensor sensitivity in [Eye Sensor] in the [Custom] menu. (P57)

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3. Basic Operation

MENU

Setting the eye sensor sensitivity and the method for switching between
monitor and viewfinder

> [Custom] > [Eye Sensor]

[Sensitivity]

[EVF/Monitor
Switch]

This will set the sensitivity of the eye sensor.

[HIGH]/[LOW]

This will set the method for switching between monitor and viewfinder.

[ ] (automatic switching between monitor and viewfinder)/
[EVF] (viewfinder)/[MON] (monitor)

• If you press [EVF] to switch the display, the [EVF/Monitor Switch] setting will

also switch.

∫ Diopter adjustment

Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see the viewfinder displays clearly.

Look at the display in the viewfinder and rotate the diopter
adjustment dial until the displays on the

screen are in

focus.

A Diopter adjustment dial

About Eye Sensor AF

If [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], the camera automatically focuses
whenever

•

Eye Sensor AF focuses only once when you look through the viewfinder, i.e. focusing is not
performed continuously.

• Beep sounds are not emitted when focusing is completed in [Eye Sensor AF].

activated by the eye sensor.

Not available in these cases:

[Eye Sensor AF] may not work in dimly lit conditions.

•

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B

A

C

D

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Taking a Still Picture

• Set the drive mode dial to [ ] (single recording).

Select the Recording Mode. (P61)

1

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

2

A Aperture value
B Shutter speed

• Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed.

(They will flash in red if the correct exposure is
not achieved, except when set to flash.)

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Focusing

Focus indication C On Flashes

AF area D Green —

Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times

• The focus indication is displayed as [ ] in a dark environment, and focusing may take

longer than usual.

• When the Focus Mode is set to [AFF] or [AFC].
– A beep will be emitted when focus is first achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway.
– If AF Mode is set to [Custom Multi], such as [ ] or [ ], the AF area is displayed for a

moment only when focus is achieved for the first time by pressing the shutter button halfway.

Press the shutter button fully down to take the picture.

3

When the subject is

focused

When the subject is not

focused

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MENU

∫ About the focusing range

The focusing range is displayed when operating the lens’
zoom function.

The focusing range is displayed in red when the subject is not

•

focused after pressing the shutter button halfway.

The focusing range may change gradually depending on the zoom position.

e.g.: Focusing range during the Program Mode

T

W

Subjects and shooting conditions which are difficult to focus

•

Fast-moving, extremely bright subjects or those without contrast

• When shooting subjects through windows or near shiny objects

• When it is dark or when camera shake occurs

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

subjects

Displaying a picture right after it is taken

> [Custom] > [Auto Review]

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

[Duration Time]

[HOLD]:

The picture is displayed until the shutter button is pressed
halfway.

[5SEC]/[4SEC]/[3SEC]/[2SEC]/[1SEC]/[OFF]

[ON] Switching the display of the playback screen, deleting

[Playback Operation
Priority]

[OFF] Button operations during [Auto Review] are the same as

pictures, etc. is possible during [Auto Review].

those for recording.

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

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B

Recording Motion Pictures

This camera records motion pictures in the MP4 format.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.

Start the recording by pressing the motion

1

picture button.

A Elapsed recording time
B Remaining available recording time

• Recording of motion pictures appropriate for each mode

is possible.

• The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while

recording motion pictures.

• If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation

being performed, part of the display will disappear.
Press [DISP] to let the display reappear. This operation is
to prevent screen burn-in and is not a malfunction.

• When recording a motion picture, do not cover the

microphone with your fingers or other objects.

• Release the motion picture button right after you press it.

Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.

2

• For details, refer to “Recording Motion Pictures” on P210.

• It is recommended that you close the flash when recording motion pictures.

• You can operate the lens’ zoom function even when recording motion pictures.

• Still picture recording is also possible during motion picture recording by fully pressing the

shutter button. (P214)

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3. Basic Operation

Selecting the Recording Mode

Change modes by rotating the mode dial.
Align the desired mode as shown.

• Make sure the dial is set exactly to the click-stop position of

the desired mode. (The mode dial rotates 360x)

Snapshot Mode (P75)

For taking pictures with extended automatic settings.

Snapshot Plus Mode (P75)

Allows you to adjust the brightness and color hue when in Snapshot Mode.

Program Mode (P84)

For taking pictures with automatic exposure control.

Aperture-Priority Mode (P86)

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

Shutter-Priority Mode (P87)

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

Manual Exposure Mode (P88)

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

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MENU

Creative Video Mode (P118)

Records a motion picture with the aperture value and the shutter speed you specify. In
this recording mode, all the motion picture functions become available. For example, you
can record motion pictures in 4K.

¢ You cannot take still pictures.

Custom Mode (P120)

Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.

Scene Guide Mode (P93)

For taking pictures with preset menu settings that match the encountered scene.

Creative Control Mode (P107)

For shooting while checking the image effect.

Displaying/not displaying the selection screen when the mode dial is
switched to / .

> [Custom] > [Menu Guide]

[ON]:

Displays the selection screen for the Scene Guide or the Creative Control Mode.

[OFF]:

Displays the recording screen of the currently selected mode of the Scene Guide or the
Creative Control Mode.

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Switching the Information Displayed on the
Recording Screen

Press [DISP] to change.

• You can select between [ ] (monitor style) and [ ]

(viewfinder style) for each of the monitor and the viewfinder
display screens using [Monitor Disp. Style] and [EVF Disp.Style]
in the [Custom] menu.

([ ] monitor style)

•

The screen will switch as follows:
(Example of the monitor displays)

With

information

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Without

information

With information

and tilt sensor

display

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¢1 The histogram is displayed when [Histogram] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].

It is also possible to display the shutter speed/aperture indication by setting the [Expo.Meter]
of the [Custom] menu to [ON]. (P84)

¢2 This is displayed when the [Monitor Info. Disp.] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON]. (P65)

You can record images using the viewfinder while checking recording information on the
monitor.

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([ ] viewfinder style)

•

The screen will switch as follows:
(Example of the displays in viewfinder)

With information

(detailed

information)

¢

With basic

information

With detailed

information and

tilt sensor

¢

display

With basic

information and

tilt sensor display

¢ The histogram is displayed when [Histogram] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].

It is also possible to display the shutter speed/aperture indication by setting the [Expo.Meter]
of the [Custom] menu to [ON]. (P84)

• If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being performed, part of the display will

disappear. Press [DISP] to make the display reappear. This operation is to prevent screen
burn-in and is not a malfunction.

Switching the display method of the monitor

> [Custom] > [Monitor Disp. Style]

[]: viewfinder style

[]: monitor style

Switching the display method of the viewfinder

> [Custom] > [EVF Disp.Style]

[]: viewfinder style

[]: monitor style

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3. Basic Operation

MENU

MENU

MENU

Displaying/not displaying the histogram

> [Custom] > [Histogram] > [ON]/[OFF]

You can set the position by pressing 3/4/2/1.

• A Histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal

axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level
on the vertical axis.
It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.

A dark
B bright

• When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the

following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange.

– When the Manual Exposure Assistance is other than [0] during exposure compensation or in

the Manual Exposure Mode

– When the flash is activated
– When a suitable exposure is not achieved with the flash closed
– When the brightness of the screen is not correctly displayed in dark places

• The histogram in Recording Mode is an approximation.

• The histogram displayed in this camera may not match Histograms displayed by picture editing

software used in computers etc.

Displaying/not displaying the guide lines

> [Custom] > [Guide Line] > [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[OFF]

The guide lines are not displayed in [Panorama Shot] in Scene Guide Mode.

•

When [ ] is set, guideline positions can be set by pressing 3/4/2/

1.

Displaying/not displaying the on-monitor recording information screen

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

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

∫ About the tilt display

With the tilt display, it is easy to correct the camera’s alignment.

1 Press [DISP] to call up the tilt display.
2 Check the camera’s alignment.

A Horizontal direction:

Correcting tilt to the left

B Vertical direction:

Correcting downward tilt

• When the camera is only slightly tilted, the indicator changes to green.

• When recording with a vertical orientation, the display automatically switches to a

vertically oriented display.

• Even when the tilt indications are green, there may still be an error of approximately ± 1°.

• When a function button is set to [Level Gauge] is assigned to a function button, the tilt display

can be switched on/off by pressing that function button.

Not available in these cases:

The tilt may not be displayed correctly when the camera is in motion.

•

• When tilted significantly upwards or downwards during shooting, the tilt display may not be

displayed correctly, and the Direction Detection Function (P55) may not work correctly.

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Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures

Playing Back Pictures

Press [(].

1

Press 2/1.

2

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

• If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the

pictures in succession.

• Speed of picture Forwarding/Rewinding changes depending on the playback status.

∫ To finish playback

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

Press [
halfway.

The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from Recording to Playback Mode.

•

Not available in these cases:

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

•

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

• The camera may not play back images recorded on other devices correctly, and the functions

of the camera may not be available for the images.

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Using the Playback Zoom

Rotate the zoom lever towards [T].

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

•

When you change the magnification, the zoom/position
indication A appears for about 1 second.

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

• You can move the enlarged part by pressing 3/4/2/1 of the

cursor button.

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3. Basic Operation

Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback)

Rotate the zoom lever towards [W].

1 image 12 images 30 images Calendar screen
display

Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.

•

∫ To return to Normal Playback

Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then [MENU/SET].

Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback)

1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [W] to display the calendar screen.
2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back.

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

12

2014

７

14

21

28

3 Press [MENU/SET] to display the images that are

recorded in selected date.

4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then [MENU/SET].

•

To return to the calendar screen, rotate the zoom lever towards [W].

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• The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected

when the Calendar screen is first displayed.

• You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099.

• If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as the 1st January, 2014.

• If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [World Time], the pictures are

displayed by the dates at the travel destination in Calendar Playback.

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C

Playing Back Motion Pictures

In Playback Mode, select a picture with the motion
picture icon ([ ]), and then press 3 to play back.

A Motion picture recording time

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

the screen.
For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as
[8m30s].

• High Speed Video images are displayed with recording time and

playback time.

B Playback time
C Motion picture recording time

∫ Operations during Motion Picture Playback

3 Play/Pause 4 Stop

Fast rewind

2

Frame-by-frame rewind
(while pausing)

Rear dial

(rotate to

the

¢ The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you press 1/2 again.

Reduce volume level

left)

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Rear dial
(rotate to
the right)

Fast forward

1

Frame-by-frame forward
(while pausing)

Increase volume level

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12s

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• To playback the motion pictures recorded by this camera on a computer, use the available

software (P280).

• With camera models 18 194 / 18 195:

Motion pictures recorded with [Miniature Effect] in Creative Control Mode play back at
approximately 10 times speed.

• With camera models 18 193 / 18 196:

Motion pictures recorded with [Miniature Effect] in Creative Control Mode play back at
approximately 8 times speed.

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Press [DISP] to switch the displays.

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With basic

information

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¢1 If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being performed, part of the display

will disappear. Press [DISP] to make the display reappear. This operation is to prevent
screen burn-in and is not a malfunction.

¢2 Not displayed while using the playback zoom or during motion picture playback, sequential

playback, panorama playback or a slide show.

¢3 This is displayed if [Highlight] (P72) in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].

• Histogram (color) is displayed in R (red), G (green), B (blue), and Y (luminance) during

playback.

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[ON] [OFF]

Displaying/not displaying white saturated areas

> [Custom] > [Highlight] > [ON]/[OFF]

When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back, white saturated areas
appear flashing in black and white.
This does not affect the recorded image.

If there are any white saturated areas, it may prove

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beneficial to decrease the exposure (P160) referring
to the histogram (P65) and then taking the picture
again. It may result in a better quality picture.

• This does not work while in Multi Playback, Calendar

Playback, or Playback Zoom.

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Deleting Pictures

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

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Pictures that are not in the DCF standard or those that are protected cannot be deleted.

To delete a single picture

In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete

1

and then press [ ].

Press 3 to select [Delete Single] and then

2

[MENU/SET].

• A confirmation screen is displayed.

The picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].

[Delete Confirmation] in the [Playback] menu enables you to set which option on

•

the delete confirmation screen, [Yes] or [No], will be highlighted first.
The default setting is [No]. (P244)

• A single picture can be deleted directly by pressing the function button to which

[Delete Single] has been set. (P45)

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To delete multiple pictures (up to 100¢) or all the pictures

¢ Picture groups are treated as a single picture.

(All the pictures in the selected picture group will be deleted.)

In Playback Mode, press [ ].

1

Press 3/4 to select [Delete Multi] or [Delete All] and then [MENU/

2

SET].

• The [Delete All] > Confirmation screen is displayed.

Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].

• It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favorite when [All Delete

Except Favorite] is selected with the [Delete All] set.

(When [Delete Multi] is selected)

3

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and
then [MENU/SET] to set. (Repeat this step.)

• [ ] appears on the selected pictures.

If [MENU/SET] is pressed again, the setting is canceled.

(When [Delete Multi] is selected)

4

Press 2 to select [OK], and then [MENU/SET].

• A confirmation screen is displayed.

Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].

2.

• Do not turn the camera off while deleting. Use a battery with sufficient battery power.

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

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Recording Modes

Using the Snapshot Modes

Modes:

When you wish to leave settings to the camera and record without thinking about them,
use Snapshot Plus Mode or Snapshot Mode, which makes optimal settings for the subject
and scene.

About Snapshot Plus and Snapshot Modes

Functions that can be set differ between Snapshot Plus and Snapshot Modes.

•

(±: possible, —: not possible)

Snapshot Plus Mode Snapshot Mode

Setting the brightness (P83) ± —

Setting the color tone (P83) ± —

Defocus Control (P82) ±±

Menus that can be set Refer to P79 for details. Refer to P79 for details.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

1

• The camera will switch to the Snapshot Mode that was used most recently.

At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Snapshot Plus Mode.

Frame your subject.

2

• When the camera identifies the optimum scene mode, the

respective icon is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after
which its color changes to the usual red.

• If you press 2 and then press the shutter button halfway,

the AF tracking function will be activated.
For details, refer to P142.

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∫ Switching between Snapshot Plus and Snapshot Modes

1 Press [MENU/SET].

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Press 2, and then 3/4 to select [ ] or [ ].

2 Press 2/1 to select [ ] or [ ] and then [MENU/

SET].

Press [DISP] to display the description of the selected

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mode.

∫ Scene Detection

When taking pictures

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¢1 Only displayed when the built-in flash is open.
¢2 Only displayed when [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON]. (P80)
¢3 When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces

(P187) already set only when the Face/Eye of a person 3 years old or younger is detected.

[i-Portrait]

[i-Scenery]

[i-Macro]

[i-Night Portrait]

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[i-Night Scenery]

[iHandheld Night Shot]

[i-Food]

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[i-Baby]

[i-Sunset]

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When recording motion pictures

>

[i-Portrait]

[i-Scenery]

[i-Low Light]

[i-Macro]

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[ ] is set if none of the scene modes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.

• When [ ], [ ], or [ ] is set, an eye closer to the camera will be in focus, while the exposure

will be optimized for the face. In Snapshot Plus or Snapshot Mode, you cannot change the eye
in focus. ([Face/Eye Detection])

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

the appropriate
normal. Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.

scene mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be slower than

• During AF Tracking, Scene Detection does not work until the subject is locked.

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

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

Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same

•

subject.

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

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

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

is shaken, when the lens’ zoom function is used

∫ About flash operation

Flash mode is set to [Œ] when the flash is closed, and [ ] (AUTO) when it is open.
When the flash is open, the camera automatically sets [ ], [ ] (AUTO/Red-Eye
Reduction), [ ], or [ ] to match the type of subject and brightness.

Open the flash when you want to use it. (P199)

•

• When [ ], [ ] is set, Red-Eye Removal is enabled.

• The shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].

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∫ Functions that work automatically

The following functions are performed automatically to allow the camera to make the optimal

•

settings.

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

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∫ Menus that can be set

Only the following menus can be set.

Snapshot Plus Mode

Menu Item

[Rec]

[Motion
Picture]

[Custom]

[Setup] All menu items can be set. (P46)

Menu Item

[Rec]

[Motion
Picture]

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

[Setup] All menu items can be set. (P46)

[Photo Style]/[Aspect Ratio]/[Picture Size]/[Quality]/[AFS/AFF]/[Burst Rate]/
[Auto Bracket]/[Self Timer]/[Time Lapse/Animation]/[iHandheld Night Shot]/
[iHDR]/[Shutter Type]/[Color Space]/[Stabilizer]/[Face Recog.]/[Profile Setup]

[Photo Style]/[Rec Quality]/[AFS/AFF]/[Continuous AF]/[Mic Level Disp.]/[Mic
Level Adj.]/

[Silent Mode]/[Half Press Release]/[Pinpoint AF Time]/[Focus/Release
Priority]/[AF+MF]/[MF Assist]/[MF Guide]/[Peaking]/[Histogram]/[Guide Line]/
[Center Marker]/[Highlight]/[Zebra Pattern]/[Monochrome Live View]/[Constant
Preview]/[Expo.Meter]/[Dial Guide]/[EVF Disp.Style]/[Monitor Disp. Style]/
[Monitor Info. Disp.]/[Rec Area]/[Remaining Disp.]/[Auto Review]/[Fn Button
Set]/[Zoom Lever]/
Button]/[Eye Sensor]/[Menu Guide]

[Aspect Ratio]/[Picture Size]/[AFS/AFF]/[Burst Rate]/[Self Timer]/[Time Lapse/
Animation]/[iHandheld Night Shot]/[iHDR]/[Face Recog.]

[Rec Quality]/[AFS/AFF]

[Mic Level Limiter]

[Manual ring (Zoom)]/[Zoom Resume]/[Q.MENU]/[Video

/[Wind Cut]/[Zoom Mic]

Snapshot Mode

Backlight Compensation

•

When there is a backlight situation, the main subject would be rendered darker and therefore
the camera will automatically attempt to correct it by increasing the overall brightness of the
picture.
In Snapshot Plus or Snapshot Mode, backlight compensation works automatically.

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Recording night scenes

Available modes:

When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON] and [ ] is detected while taking handheld
night shots, a series of pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high frame rate and
composed into a single picture.
This mode is useful if you want to take stunning night shots with minimal camera shake
and noise, without using a tripod.

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

The angle of view will be slightly narrower.

•

• A message notifying that multiple pictures will be taken is displayed. Do not move the camera

during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter button.

• If the camera is mounted on a tripod or other type of stand, [ ] will not be detected.

• Flash is fixed to [Œ] (flash off).

Not available in these cases:

[iHandheld Night Shot] does not work for the pictures taken during a motion picture recording.

•

• This function is not available in the following cases:
– When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
– When using [Time Lapse Shot]
– When using [Stop Motion Animation] (only when [Auto Shooting] is set)

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MENU

Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation

Available modes:

When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the
brightest and the darkest parts of the scene, multiple still pictures are recorded with
differing exposures and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation.
[iHDR] works automatically as needed. When it does, [ ] is displayed on the screen.

> [Rec] > [iHDR] > [ON]/[OFF]

The angle of view will be slightly narrower.

•

• A message notifying that multiple pictures will be taken is displayed. Do not move the camera

during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter button.

• You cannot take the next picture until the combination of pictures is complete.

• A moving subject may be recorded with unnatural blur.

Not available in these cases:

[iHDR] does not work for the pictures taken during a motion picture recording.

•

• This function is not available in the following cases:
– When recording using the flash
– When recording in Continuous Mode
– When recording with Auto Bracket
– When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
– When using [Time Lapse Shot]
– When using [Stop Motion Animation] (only when [Auto Shooting] is set)

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Available modes:

You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.

1 Press the rear dial to display the setting screen.

•

Each time the rear dial is pressed in Snapshot Plus Mode, the camera switches between
brightness setting (P83), Defocus Control, and normal operation.

• Each time the rear dial is pressed in Snapshot Mode, the camera switches between

Defocus Control and normal operation.

2 Set the blurriness by rotating the rear dial.

Strong defocus Weak defocus

3 Take the picture/the motion picture.

Pressing [ ] on the blurriness setting screen will cancel the setting.

•

• In Snapshot Mode ( or ), the Autofocus Mode is set to [Ø].

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Changing the brightness or color tone

Mode:

This mode enables you to change the brightness and color tone to your preferred settings
as opposed to the ones set by the camera.

Setting brightness

1 Press the rear dial to display the setting screen.

•

Each press of the rear dial switches between brightness setting, Defocus Control (P82)
and end operation.

2 Rotate the rear dial to adjust the brightness.

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1 Press 1 to display the setting screen.
2 Rotate the rear dial to adjust the color.

•

This will adjust the color of the image from a reddish to a
bluish color.

• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

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• If the [Exposure Comp. Reset] is set to [ON], the brightness setting will return to the default

level (center point) when the camera is turned off or switched to another recording mode.

• The color setting will return to the default level (center point) when the camera is turned off or

switched to another recording mode.

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Program Mode

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 [ ].

1

Press the shutter button halfway to display

2

the aperture and shutter speed values on the
screen.

• If the exposure is not adequate when the shutter button

is pressed halfway, the aperture value and shutter speed
turn red and flash.

While the values are displayed (about 10 seconds), you can perform

3

Program Shift by rotating the rear dial.

• Every time the rear dial is pressed while the values are displayed, it will switch between

Program Shift and Exposure Compensation setting

• The Program Shift indication A appears on the screen.

• To cancel Program Shift, turn the camera off or rotate the rear dial until the Program

Shift indication disappears.
Program Shift can easily be canceled by setting a function button to [One Push AE].

(P92)

(P160).

Displaying/not displaying the shutter speed/aperture indication

> [Custom] > [Expo.Meter] > [ON]/[OFF]

When [Expo.Meter] is set to [ON], the shutter speed/aperture

•

indication B will be displayed when performing Program Shift,
setting the aperture value or the shutter speed.

• Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red.

• When the shutter speed/aperture indication is not displayed,

switch the display information for screen by pressing [DISP].

(P63)

• The shutter speed/aperture indication disappears after approximately 4 seconds if no

operation is performed.

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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.

Example of Program Shift

(A): Aperture value
(B): Shutter speed
1 Program Shift line chart

Represents the aperture and shutter speed set automatically by the camera at each
exposure value.

2 Program Shift range

Represents the range of the aperture and shutter speed combinations available with
Program Shift at each exposure value.

3 Program Shift limit

Represents the possible apertures and shutter speeds you can select when you use
Program Shift.

• “EV” is an abbreviation of “Exposure Value”.

The EV changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.

Not available in these cases:

Program Shift is available in all [Sensitivity] settings except [ ].

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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.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

1

Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value.

2

A Aperture Value setting
B Shutter speed/aperture indication

Aperture value: Aperture value:

Use lower values to
decrease the in-focus
area (depth of field)

Use higher values to
increase the in-focus
area (depth of field)

• Every time the rear dial is pressed while the values are displayed it will switch between

aperture and Exposure Compensation setting.

Available Aperture Values

F2.8 to F8.0

¢ Depending on the lens’ focal length setting (zoom position), some of the values cannot be

selected.

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60 to 1/4000s (with the mechanical shutter)

1 to 1/16000s (with the electronic shutter)

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• Rotate the rear dial to display the shutter speed/aperture indication. Unsuitable areas of the

range are displayed in red.

• If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and flash

when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible on the recording

screen. To check on the recording screen, please use [Preview]. (P91)

• The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures in

Playback Mode.

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Mode:

Set a faster shutter speed if you want to take a sharp picture of a subject moving fast, or a
slower shutter speed if you want to create e.g. subject blur to emphasize a movement

Set the mode dial to [ ].

1

Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed.

2

A Shutter Speed setting
B Shutter speed/aperture indication

Shutter speed: Shutter speed:

Use slower speeds to
increase the
impression of
movement

• Every time the rear dial is pressed while the values are displayed it will switch between shutter

speed setting and Exposure Compensation operation (P160).

Available Shutter Speeds Aperture Values

60 to 1/4000s (with the mechanical shutter)

1 to 1/16000s (with the electronic shutter)

Use faster speeds to
freeze movements,
i.e. to render them as
sharp as desired

F2.8 to F8.0

• Rotate the rear dial to display the shutter speed/aperture indication. Unsuitable areas of the

range are displayed in red.

• If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and flash

when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.

• The [Sensitivity] is automatically set to [AUTO] when you switch the recording mode to

Shutter-Priority Mode while the [Sensitivity] is set to [ ].

• The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible on the recording

screen. To check on the recording screen, please use [Preview]. (P91)

• The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures in

Playback Mode.

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Manual Exposure Mode

Mode:

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-/

exposure resulting from the respective settings.

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Set the mode dial to [ ].

1

Rotate the rear dial to set aperture and

2

shutter speed.

• Every time the rear dial is pressed while the values are

displayed it will switch between aperture and shutter
speed setting.

A Shutter speed/aperture combination
B Aperture value setting
C Shutter speed setting
D Light balance

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Use to increase the in-focus area
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Use to freeze movements, i.e. to
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1 to 1/16000s (with the electronic shutter)

Light Balance

The exposure is appropriate.

Set to faster shutter speed and/or a larger aperture value.

Set to slower shutter speed and/or a smaller aperture value.

•

The Light Balance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures in Playback
Mode.

∫ About [B] (Bulb)

If you set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open as long as the shutter button is
pressed fully (up to about 120 seconds).
The shutter closes when you release the shutter button.
Use this mode when you want to keep the shutter open for a long time to take pictures of
fireworks, a night scene etc.

If you set the shutter speed to [B], [B] is displayed on the screen.

•

• When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], use a sufficiently charged battery.

(P23)

• The Light Balance does not appear.
– When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], it will switch to [125].

• This function is not available when using the electronic shutter.

• It can only be used with Manual Exposure mode.

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• We recommend using a tripod when you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B].

• When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], noise may become visible. To

avoid this, we recommend setting [Long Shtr NR] in the [Rec] menu to [ON] before
taking pictures. (P137)

Checking/not checking the effects of aperture and shutter speed on the
recording screen

> [Custom] > [Constant Preview] > [ON]/[OFF]

Close the flash.

•

• It can only be used with Manual Exposure Mode.

• Rotate the rear dial to display the shutter speed/aperture combination. Unsuitable areas of the

range are displayed in red.

• If the exposure is not appropriate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and flash

when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.

• When the ISO sensitivity is set to [ ], it will switch to [AUTO].

• The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible on the recording

screen. To check on the recording screen, please use [Preview]. (P91)

• The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures in

Playback Mode.

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Speed

(Preview Mode)

Available in the following modes:

The effects of aperture and shutter speed 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
with the shutter speed you set. In the case of higher shutter speeds, the
speed preview will be like a time-release film. It is used in cases such as stopping the
movement of running water.

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that is taken

1 Assign [Preview] to a function button. (P43)

•

The following step is an example in which [Preview] is assigned to [FN4].

2 Switch to the confirmation screen by pressing [FN4].

•

The screen is switched every time [FN4] is pressed.

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Depth of field properties

Aperture value Lower Higher

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Focal length (Zoom position) Longer (Tele) Shorter (Wide)

Distance to the subject Closer Further

Depth of field (in-focus range) Shallower

3 Example: When you want to take a picture with everything in focus including the background etc.

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• It is possible to record while in Preview Mode.

• Range for shutter speed effect check is 8 to 1/16000s.

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Easily setting aperture/shutter speed for a
suitable exposure

(One Push AE)

Available in the following modes:

When the exposure setting is too bright or too dark, you can use one push AE to achieve a
suitable one.

How to tell if the exposure is not appropriate

•

If the aperture and shutter speed values flash red A when
the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• If the Light Balance is anything other than when in

Manual Exposure Mode.
For more details on the Light Balance, refer to P89.

1 Assign [One Push AE] to a function button. (P43)

•

The following step is an example in which [One Push AE] is assigned to [FN1].

2 (When exposure is not appropriate)

Press [FN1].

The shutter speed/aperture combination is displayed, and they are changed to give a

•

suitable exposure.

• The shutter speed/aperture combination is not displayed in Creative Video Mode.

• In the following cases, suitable exposure cannot be set.
– When the subject is extremely dark and it is not possible to achieve an appropriate

exposure by changing the aperture value or shutter speed

– When recording using the flash
– In Preview Mode (P91)

• In Program Mode, Program Shift can be canceled by pressing the function button to which

[One Push AE] has been assigned.

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Using the Scene Modes

Recording mode:

When you select a Scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera
sets the optimal exposure, hue, and focus to obtain the desired picture.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

1

Press 2/1 to select the scene mode.

2

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

3

∫ Switching the scene selection screen display

Press [DISP] to switch the monitor screen.

• Each time [DISP] is pressed, the scene selection screen is switched.

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To enjoy a variety of picture effects

When the scene selection screen display is set to the guide display, tips for creating
picture effects suitable for each type of scene, etc. is displayed.
To enjoy a wider variety of picture effects, we recommend that you read them before
taking pictures.

Pages can be switched by pressing 3/4.

•

• To change Scene Guide Mode, select the [ ] tab on the menu screen, select [Scene Switch],

and then press [MENU/SET]. You can return to step

2.

• The following items cannot be set in Scene Guide Mode because the camera automatically

adjusts them to the optimal setting.

– Items other than the picture quality adjustment in [Photo Style]
– [Sensitivity]

• Although White Balance is fixed to [AWB] for certain scene modes, you can fine tune the White

Balance or use White Balance bracketing by pressing the cursor button 1 on the recording
screen.
For further details, please read P129, 130.

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4. Recording Modes

For details on “Scene Guide Mode” settings, refer to P93.

[Clear Portrait]

The brightness of the face is adjusted and the background is
defocused to create a clear portrait.

Tip

•

You can enhance the effect by using as long a focal length as

[Silky Skin]

possible and by keeping the distance between the camera and
the subject

Brighter face and softer skin color creates a healthy younger
look.

•

You can enhance the effect by using as long a focal length as
possible and by keeping the distance between the camera and
the subject

• The smoothing effect is applied to the part that has a similar

tone to the complexion of a subject, as well.

• This mode may not be effective under insufficient lighting.

as short as possible.

Tip

as short as possible.

[Backlit Softness]

When backlighted, the overall screen brightness is
increased. Portraits are softened and rendered brighter.

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[Clear in Backlight]

[Relaxing Tone]

[Sweet Child's Face]

Outdoors, the flash will be used to match the brightness of

subject’s face to the surroundings.

the

Tips

•

Open the flash. (You can set to [ ‰ ].)

• White saturation can occur if the subject is too close.

• Flash pictures taken closer or beyond the flash’s rated distance

may appear too bright or too dark.

• When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON], the flash is not activated.

The warm color tone creates an image with a relaxing mood.

Moderate background defocusing and skin tone highlighted
draws attention to the child’s face.

Tip

•

You can enhance the effect by using as long a focal length as
possible and by keeping the distance between the camera and
the subject

as short as possible.

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4. Recording Modes

[Distinct Scenery]

[Bright Blue Sky]

[Romantic Sunset Glow]

Saturation of sky and trees creates more distinct scenery.

On a sunny day, the overall screen brightness is increased to
create a vibrant image of the blue sky.

The enhanced purple tone creates a romantic image of the
sky just after sunset.

[Vivid Sunset Glow]

Red is enhanced to create a vivid image of the sunset.

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4. Recording Modes

[Glistening Water]

[Clear Nightscape]

[Cool Night Sky]

The glisten of the water is enhanced to look brighter and
slightly bluish.

The display of the recording screen will be delayed more than

•

usual and the screen will look as if frames are dropping.

• The star filter used in this mode may also cause glistening

effects on objects other than water surface.

Color saturation of the night light is increased to accentuate
the nightscape.

Tip

•

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

• The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is

due to signal processing and is not a malfunction.

• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark

places.

Blue tones are enhanced to create a cool and sophisticated
image of the night sky after sunset.

Tip

•

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

• The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is

due to signal processing and is not a malfunction.

• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark

places.

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4. Recording Modes

[Warm Glowing Nightscape]

[Artistic Nightscape]

[Glittering Illuminations]

The warm color tone creates a warm image of the
nightscape.

Tip

•

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

• The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is

due to signal processing and is not a malfunction.

• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark

places.

A slow shutter speed captures light trails that create an
artistic nightscape.

Tip

•

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

• The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is

due to signal processing and is not a malfunction.

• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark

places.

The star filter enhances pinpoints of light.

Tip

•

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

• Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual

and the screen will look as if frames are dropping.

• The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is

due to signal processing and is not a malfunction.

• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark

places.

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4. Recording Modes

[Handheld Night Shot]

[Clear Night Portrait]

Multiple images are captured
minimize blur and noise for hand-held shooting with night
scenery.

Tip

Do not move the camera during the continuous shooting after

•

pressing the shutter button.

• The angle of view will be slightly narrower.

Fill flash and a longer exposure capture better portraits
against the nightscape.

Tips

•

Open the flash. (You can set to [ ].)

• We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

• When [Clear Night Portrait] is selected, request the subject to

remain still for about 1 second after taking the picture.

• When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON], the flash is not activated.

• The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is

due to signal processing and is not a malfunction.

• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark

places.

and the data is combined to

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