Nikon P1000 Reference Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

• Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.

• To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For

Your Safety” (page vi).

• Be sure to read “Do Not Point the Lens at the Sun” (page

190) in “Caring for the Product."

• After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
place for future reference.

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Main Topics

Introduction ............................................................................................................................iii

Table of Contents ................................................................................................................... x

Parts of the Camera ...............................................................................................................1

Getting Started......................................................................................................................14

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations....................................................................21

Shooting Features................................................................................................................30

Playback Features.................................................................................................................79

Movies ......................................................................................................................................89

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer........................................102

Using the Menu..................................................................................................................112

Technical Notes..................................................................................................................185

Common Topics

For Your Safety Manual Focus Tips for Setting

Functions of the

Controls

Functions That

Cannot Be Used

Simultaneously

Exposure

Troubleshooting Index

ii

Remote Control

Introduction

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Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P1000 digital camera.

Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual

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buttons or messages displayed on a computer screen appear in bold.

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screen indicators can be more clearly shown.

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Information and Precautions

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Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers,
batteries, AC adapters, and USB cables) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon
digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety
requirements of this electronic circuitry.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND
MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.

The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal
could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating,
igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon
dealer.

Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the
camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon
will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

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About the Manuals

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any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

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and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the
attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

Comply with Copyright Notices

Under copyright law, photographs or recordings of copyrighted works made with the
camera can not be used without the permission of the copyright holder. Exceptions apply
to personal use, but note that even personal use may be restricted in the case of
photographs or recordings of exhibits or live performances.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards
does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be
recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially
resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is
the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, make
sure to reset all of the camera’s settings in Reset all in the setup menu (A113) or Restore
default settings in the network menu (A113). After resetting, erase all data in the device
using commercial deletion software, or format the device in Format card in the setup
menu (A113), then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for
example, images of empty sky).

Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying
memory cards.

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For Your Safety

To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety”
in its entirety before using this product.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them.

Failure to observe the precautions marked

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

• Do not use while walking or operating a vehicle. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in accidents or other injury.

• Do not disassemble or modify this product. Do not touch internal parts
that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident. Failure to

observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other injury.

• Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing
smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the battery or
power source. Continued operation could result in fire, burns or other injury.

• Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Do not handle the plug with wet
hands. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this product w hile it
is on or plugged in. Failure to observe this precaution could result in low-

temperature burns.

• Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such as
propane, gasoline or aerosols. Failure to observe this precaution could result in

explosion or fire.

• Do not aim the flash at the operator of a motor vehicle. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in accidents.

with this icon carries a high risk of death or
severe injury.

Failure to observe the precautions marked
with this icon could result in death or
severe injury.

Failure to observe the precautions marked
with this icon could result in injury or
property damage.

WARNING

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• Keep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts
constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek
immediate medical attention.

• Do not entangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in accidents.

• Do not use batteries, chargers, AC adapters, or USB cables not specifically
designated for use with this product. When using batteries, chargers, AC
adapters, and USB cables designated for use with this product, do not:

- Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place them

under heavy objects, or expose them to heat or flame.

- Use travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage

to another or with DC-to-AC inverters.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug when charging the prod uct or using the AC adapter
during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do no t handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extre mely high or low
temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns, or frostbite.

CAUTION

• Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources. Light
focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product’s internal parts. When
shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame. Sunlight focused into
the camera when the sun is close to the frame could cause fire.

• Turn this product off when its use is prohibited. Disable wireless features
when the use of wireless equipment is prohibited. The radio-frequency

emissions produced by this product could interfere with equipment onboard
aircraft or in hospitals or other medical facilities.

• Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter if this product will not
be used for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could result

in fire or product malfunction.

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• Do not touch moving parts of the lens or other moving parts. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in injury.

• Do not fire the flash in contact with or in close proximity to the skin or
objects. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.

• Do not raise the built-in flash when using a flash unit mounted on the
camera accessory shoe. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or

damage to the product.

• Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high
temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile
or in direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or

product malfunction.

• Do not transport the camera with a tripod or similar accessory attached.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction.

DANGER for Batteries

• Do n ot mishandle batteries. Failure to observe the following precautions could
result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire:

- Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product.

- Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat.

- Do not disassemble.

- Do not short-circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces, hairpins, or

other metal objects.

- Do not expose batteries or the products in which they are inserted to powerful

physical shocks.

• Charge only as indicated. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the
batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.

• If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of
clean water and seek immediate medical attention. Delaying action could

result in eye injuries.

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WARNING for Batteries

• Keep batteries out of reach of children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek
immediate medical attention.

• Do not immerse batteries in water or expose to rain. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or product malfunction. Immediately dry the
product with a towel or similar object should it become wet.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the
batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. Cease charging if they do
not charge in the specified period of time. Failure to observe these

precautions could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or
catching fire.

• When batteries are no longer needed, insulate the terminals with tape.
Overheating, rupture, or fire may result should metal objects come into contact
with the terminals.

• If battery liquid comes into contact with a person’s skin or clothing,
immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water. Failure to

observe this precaution could result in skin irritation.

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Table of Contents

Quick Topic Search ............................................................................................................... ii

Main Topics...................................................................................................................................................................... ii

Common Topics ........................................................................................................................................................... ii

Introduction ........................................................................................................................... iii

Read This First ......................................................................................................................................... iii

Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual ..................................................................................... iii

Information and Precautions ............................................................................................................................... iv

For Your Safety ....................................................................................................................................... vi

Parts of the Camera .............................................................................................................. 1

The Camera Body.................................................................................................................................... 2

Principle Functions of the Controls .................................................................................................. 5

The Monitor/Viewfinder....................................................................................................................... 8

Switching the Information Displayed on the Screen (s Button)................................... ........ 8

For Shooting.................................................................................................................................................................... 9

For Playback.................................................................................................................................................................. 12

Getting Started..................................................................................................................... 14

How to Attach the Camera Strap .................................................................................................... 15

How to Attach the Lens Cap and Lens Hood.............................................................................. 15

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card....................................................................................... 16

Removing the Battery or Memory Card ...................................................................................................... 16

Charging the Battery ........................................................................................................................... 17

Opening the Monitor .......................................................................................................................... 18

Camera Setup......................................................................................................................................... 19

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations................................................................... 21

Shooting Images................................................................................................................................... 22

Using the Built-in Flash .......................................................................................................................................... 25

How to Attach the BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover (Available Separately)................................... 25

Recording Movies ..................................................................................................................................................... 25

Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder.................................................................................. 26

Playing Back Images ............................................................................................................................ 27

Deleting Images .................................................................................................................................... 28

The Image Selection Screen for Deletion .................................................................................................. 29

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Shooting Features............................................................................................................... 30

Selecting a Shooting Mode............................................................................................................... 31

A (Auto) Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 32

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) ................................................ 33

Tips and Notes About Scene Mode............................................................................................................... 34

Shooting with Easy Panorama .......................................................................................................................... 41

Playback with Easy Panorama ........................................................................................................................... 43

Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)................................................................... 44

j, k, l, and m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) .............................................. 46

Tips for Setting Exposure...................................................................................................................................... 47

The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (j, k, l, and m Modes)......................................... 49

Shooting with the Bulb Setting or Time Setting (When in m Mode) ...................................... 50

M (User Settings) Mode ...................................................................................................................... 52

Saving Settings in M Mode (Save User Settings)................................................................................... 53

Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector ............................................................... 54

Flash Mode.............................................................................................................................................. 55

Self-timer ................................................................................................................................................. 58

Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically).............................................................. 60

Using Autofocus.................................................................................................................................... 61

Selecting the Focus Mode................................................................................................................................... 61

The Shutter-release Button ................................................................................................................................. 62

Using Target Finding AF ....................................................................................................................................... 63

Using Face Detection ........................................................................................................... .................................. 64

Using Skin Softening ............................................................................................................................................... 65

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus ............................................................................................................. 65

Focus Lock ..................................................................................................................................................................... 66

Using Manual Focus............................................................................................................................. 67

Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) ...................................................................... 69

Using the w (Function) Button ..................................................................................................... 70

Using the Zoom..................................................................................................................................... 71

Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Focus Mode).............................................................. 73

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting...................................... 75

Playback Features................................................................................................................ 79

Playback Zoom ...................................................................................................................................... 80

Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display ......................................................................................... 81

Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)................................... 82

Viewing Images in a Sequence......................................................................................................................... 82

Deleting Images in a Sequence ....................................................................................................................... 83

Editing Images (Still Images) ............................................................................................................ 83

Before Editing Images ............................................................................................................................................ 83

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Table of Contents

Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation .......................................................................... 84

D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast................................................................................... 84

Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones ........................................................................................................... 85

Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects ............................................................................................... 86

Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image......................................................................................... 87

Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy....................................................................................................................... 88

Movies ..................................................................................................................................... 89

Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback .................................................. 90

Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies ....................................................................... 93

Movie Manual (Setting the Exposure for Movie Recording) ................................................. 94

Shooting Time-lapse Movies ............................................................................................................ 96

Recording Superlapse Movies.......................................................................................................... 98

Operations During Movie Playback ............................................................................................... 99

Editing Movies .................................................................................................................................... 100

Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie .................................................................................. 100

Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image...................................................................................... 101

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer....................................... 102

Utilizing Images.................................................................................................................................. 103

Viewing Images on a TV .................................................................................................................. 104

Printing Images Without a Computer ........................................................................................ 105

Connecting the Camera to a Printer .......................................................................................................... 105

Printing Images One at a Time ...................................................................................................................... 106

Printing Multiple Images ................................................................................................................................... 107

Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i)...................................................................... 109

Installing ViewNX-i................................................................................................................................................. 109

Transferring Images to a Computer ........................................................................................................... 109

Using the Menu................................................................................................................. 112

Menu Operations............................................................................................................................... 113

The Image Selection Screen ............................................................................................................................ 115

Menu Lists ............................................................................................................................................ 116

The Shooting Menu .............................................................................................................................................. 116

The Movie Manual Mode Menu .................................................................................................................... 117

The Movie Menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 117

The Playback Menu ............................................................................................................................................... 118

The Network Menu ............................................ ................................................................................................... 118

The Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 119

The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options)....................................................... 121

Image Quality ........................................................................................................................................................... 121

Image Size................................................................................................................................................................... 123

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The Shooting Menu (j, k, l, or m Mode) ............................................................................. 124

Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) ............................................................................................ 124

Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control)...................................................... 128

White Balance (Adjusting Hue)...................................................................................................................... 129

Metering ...................................................................................................................................................................... 132

Continuous Shooting .......................................................................................................................................... 133

ISO Sensitivity ........................................................................................................................................................... 137

Exposure Bracketing............................................................................................................................................. 139

AF Area Mode........................................................................................................................................................... 140

Autofocus Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 143

Flash Exp. Comp...................................................................................................................................................... 143

Noise Reduction Filter ......................................................................................................................................... 144

Active D-Lighting ................................................................................................................................................... 144

Multiple Exposure .................................................................................................................................................. 145

Zoom Memory......................................................................................................................................................... 147

Startup Zoom Position........................................................................................................................................ 148

M Exposure Preview ............................................................................................................................................. 148

The Movie Manual Mode Menu.................................................................................................... 149

The Movie Menu ................................................................................................................................ 150

Movie Options.......................................................................................................................................................... 150

Autofocus Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 153

Electronic VR.............................................................................................................................................................. 154

Wind Noise Reduction ........................................................................................................................................ 154

Zoom Microphone ................................................................................................................................................ 155

Frame Rate.................................................................................................................................................................. 155

External Mic Sensitivity ....................................................................................................................................... 156

The Playback Menu........................................................................................................................... 157

Mark for Upload....................................................................................................................................................... 157

Slide Show .................................................................................................................................................................. 158

Protect........................................................................................................................................................................... 159

Rotate Image............................................................................................................................................................. 159

Sequence Display Options ............................................................................................................................... 160

Choose Key Picture ............................................................................................................................................... 160

The Network Menu ........................................................................................................................... 161

Operating the Text Input Keyboard............................................................................................................ 163

The Setup Menu................................................................................................................................. 164

Time Zone and Date ............................................................................................................................................ 164

Slot Empty Release Lock .................................................................................................................................... 166

Monitor Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 167

EVF Auto Toggle (Automatically Switching the Display to the Viewfinder)...................... 169

Date Stamp ................................................................................................................................................................ 169

Self-timer: After Release ..................................................................................................................................... 170

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Vibration Reduction.............................................................................................................................................. 171

AF Assist ....................................................................................................................................................................... 172

Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................................................................. 172

Assign Side Zoom Control ................................................................................................................................ 173

Snap-back Zoom .................................................................................................................................................... 173

Control Ring Options ........................................................................................................................................... 174

AE/AF Lock Button ................................................................................................................................................ 175

Sound Settings......................................................................................................................................................... 175

Auto Off........................................................................................................................................................................ 176

Format Card............................................................................................................................................................... 176

Language .................................................................................................................................................................... 176

HDMI .............................................................................................................................................................................. 177

Charge by Computer ........................................................................................................................................... 179

Image Comment .................................................................................................................................................... 180

Copyright Information ........................................................................................................................................ 181

Location Data ........................................................................................................................................................... 182

Toggle Av/Tv Selection ...................................................................................................................................... 182

Reset File Numbering .......................................................................................................................................... 183

Peaking ......................................................................................................................................................................... 184

Reset All........................................................................................................................................................................ 184

Firmware Version.................................................................................................................................................... 184

Technical Notes................................................................................................................. 185

Notices................................................................................................................................................... 186

Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ................................................................ 188

Caring for the Product ..................................................................................................................... 190

The Camera................................................................................................................................................................ 190

The Battery ............................................................................................ ..................................................................... 191

The Charging AC Adapter................................................................................................................................. 193

Memory Cards .......................................................................................................................................................... 193

Cleaning and Storage....................................................................................................................... 195

Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................................... 195

Storage.......................................................................................................................................................................... 195

Error Messages.................................................................................................................................... 196

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 199

File Names ............................................................................................................................................ 208

Optional Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 209

Speedlights (External Flash Units) ............................................................................................... 211

ML-L7 Remote Control..................................................................................................................... 213

Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 218

Memory Cards That Can Be Used................................................................................................................. 223

Index....................................................................................................................................................... 225

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Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................2

Principle Functions of the Controls .................................................................................5

The Monitor/Viewfinder.......................................................................................................8

Parts of the Camera

1

The Camera Body

Built-in Flash raised

1

Eyelet for camera strap

............................. 15

2

Command dial.............................................. 46

3

Power switch/power-on lamp (charge

lamp) .................................................. 17, 19, 24

4

Mode dial

.............................. ....................... 22,

31

5

Microphone (stereo)

........................90, 155

6

Built-in flash

.............. .............................. ....25, 55

7

K (flash pop-up) control

.................... 55

8

Lens

9

Control ring..........................................67, 174

10

Zoom control................................................ 71

f : Wide-angle .................................. 71

g : Telephoto ..................................... 71

h : Thumbnail playback .............. 81

i : Playback zoom .......................... 80

11

Self-timer lamp

...............................................58

Red-eye reduction lamp ........................ 57

AF-assist illuminator................................172

12

Shutter-release button

...................... 24, 62

13

w (function) button

................................70

14 51 6 732

13 12 11 10 9 8

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

2

9

8

7

654

21 3

1

p (snap-back zoom) button ..............72

2

Side zoom control

.......................................71

f : Wide-angle ..................................71

g : Telephoto...................................... 71

3

Accessory shoe ................................. 25, 211

4

Diopter adjustment control................. 26

5

External microphone connector cover

.............................................................................210

6

Connector cover...................................17,

103

7

Accessory terminal. .................................210

8

HDMI micro connector (Type D)

..........103

9

Micro-USB connector

..................... 17,

103

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

3

123456

7

17

16

12

11

10

9

8

13

14

15

1

Speaker ................................................... 99

, 175

2

Electronic viewfinder................................26

3

Eye sensor ....................................................... 26

4

x (monitor) button ............................... 26

5

o (AE-L/AF-L) button. .................66, 175

6

Focus-mode selector........................ 61, 67

7

b (e movie-record) button

.....25

, 90

8

c (playback) button...............................27

9

s (display) button.................................8

10

k (apply selection) button

...............113

11

Rotary multi selector

(multi selector)*.................................54, 113

12

l (delete) button ...................................... 28

13

d (menu) button

......................................................................113, 116

14

Battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover................................................................... 16

15

Power connector cover (for optional
AC adapter)

.....................................................

209

16

Tripod sock et

17

Monitor

...........................................................8

, 18

* In this manual, the operation of pressing the upper, lower, left, or right part of the multi

selector is indicated as H, I, J, or K.

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

4

Principle Functions of the Controls

Control Main Function

For shooting Select a shooting mode (A31).

Mode dial

For shooting Select q (autofocus) or r (manual focus).

Focus-mode selector

For shooting Lock the exposure or focus.

o (AE-L/AF-L) button

Move toward g (i) (telephoto) to zoom in
closer to the subject, and move toward f
(h) (wide-angle) to zoom out and view a
larger area.

• Move toward g (i) to zoom in on the
image, and move toward f (h) to display
images as thumbnails or the calendar.

• Adjust the volume for movie playback.

Use the function assigned in Assign side
zoom control.

• Zoom (default setting): Move toward g
(telephoto) to zoom in closer to the
subject, and move toward f (wide­angle) to zoom out and view a larger area.

• Manual focus: When the focus-mode
selector is set to r, adjust the focus
manually.

Zoom control

p (Snap-back zoom)

button

Side zoom control

For shooting

For play back

For shooting Widen the angle of view temporarily.

For shooting

Parts of the Camera

Principle Functions of the Controls

5

Control Main Function

When the button is pressed halfway: Set
focus and exposure.
When the button is pressed all the way:
Release the shutter.

Shutter-release button

For shooting

For playback Return to shooting mode.

For shooting Start and stop movie recording.

b (e movie-record)

button

Multi selector

k (apply selection)

button

For playback Return to shooting mode.

• While the shooting screen is displayed:
Display the following setting screens by
pressing:

-Up (H): m (flash mode)

-Left (J): n (self-timer/smile timer)

For shooting

For play back

For setting

For play back

For setting

-Down (I): p (focus mode)*

-Right (K): o (exposure compensation)

• When the shooting mode is l, m, or u
(Movie manual): Rotate the multi selector
to set the f-number.

* Available only when the focus-mode

selector is set to q.

• While the playback screen is displayed:
Change the displayed image using up

H), left (J), down (I), right (K), or by

(
rotating the multi selector.

• While a zoomed image is displayed: Move
the display area.

• Select an item using HIJK or by
rotating the multi selector, and then apply
the selection by pressing the k button.

• Display individual images of a sequence in
full-frame playback mode (A28).

• Scroll an image shot with Easy
panorama.

• Play back movies.

• Switch from thumbnail playback or zoomed

image display to full-frame pla yback.

Apply the item that you selected by using
the multi selector.

Parts of the Camera

Principle Functions of the Controls

6

Control Main Function

• When the shooting mode is
Set the flexible program.

• When the shooting mode is k, m ( A46),
or Manual in u (Movie manual): Set
the shutter speed.

Change the magnification rate of a zoomed
image.

• When the focus-mode selector is set to q:
Display the setting screen that is selected in
Control ring options (A119).*

• When the focus-mode selector is set to
r: Adjust the focus manually.

* This function is not available with some

shooting modes.

Command dial

Control ring

For shooting

For play back

For shooting

j (A46):

For shooting/

playback

d (menu) button

For shooting

w (function) button

For shooting/

x (monitor) button

s (display) button

c (playback) button

l (delete) button

playback

For shooting/

playback

For shooting Play back images (A27).

For play back

For shooting Delete the last image that was saved (A28).

For playback Delete images (A28).

Parts of the Camera

Principle Functions of the Controls

Display or close the menu (A113).

When the shooting mode is j, k, l, m, or M:
Display or close the setting menus such as
Continuous or Vibration reduction.

Switch between the monitor and viewfinder
(A26).

Switch the information displayed on the
screen.

• When the camera is turned off, press and
hold down this button to turn the camera
on in playback mode (A27).

• Return to shooting mode.

7

The Monitor/Viewfinder

14 0 01400

25 m 0 s25m 0s

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The information that is displayed on the shooting or playback screen changes
depending on the camera’s settings and state of use.

Switching the Information Displayed on the Screen
(s Button)

To switch the information displayed on the
screen during shooting or playback, press
the s (display) button.

For Shooting

Show

information*

Movie frame*

Display the range of a

movie in a frame.

Display only the

framing grid,

histogram, and

virtual horizon*

Hide information

* The framing grid, histogram, and virtual horizon are displayed depending on the settings

in Monitor settings (A167) in the setup menu.

For Playback

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Show information

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Tone level information

(except movies)

Display a histogram, tone

level and shooting

information ( A13).

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100

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Hide information

8

Parts of the Camera

The Monitor/Viewfinder

For Shooting

120

9 99 9

1 0m 0 s

1 /2 5 0

F 5. 6

3 00 0 mm

+ 1. 0
+ 1. 0

3 20 0

10

x 1. 2

AF

1

Shooting mode............................................31

2

Flash mode ..................................................... 55

3

Focus mode......................... ...................61, 67

4

Zoom indicator.....................................62, 71

5

Focus indicator .............................................24

6

Digital zoom ratio .......................................71

7

Movie options (normal

speed movies)............................................ 150

8

Movie options (HS movies)................151

9

Image quality.............................................. 121

10

Image size.....................................................123

11

Easy panorama .............................................41

12

Noise reduction filter .............................144

13

Wind noise reduction............................154

14

Vibration reduction icon...................... 171

Electronic VR icon ....................................154

15

Exposure indicator .....................................48

16

Flash exposure compensation ........143

17

Exposure compensation value

...........69

18

Remaining movie recording time

........................................................................ 90, 91

19

Flash-ready indicator ................................55

20

Number of exposures remaining

(still images) ........................................ 22, 122

21

Enable release icon (when no me mory

card is inserted).............................. 166, 201

22

F-number.........................................................46

23

Shutter speed................................................ 46

24

ISO sensitivity ............................................. 137

25

Charging AC Adapter
connection indicator

26

Battery level indicator ..............................22

27

Auto exposure (AE)/Autofocus (AF)

lock indicator (still image) ..........66, 175

28

Focal length (in 35mm [135] format)

..................................................................... 71, 147

3

2

1

28

10

120

27

26

Parts of the Camera

The Monitor/Viewfinder

25

24

3200

4

3000mm

1/250

23

AF

5

x1.2

F5.6

22

6

+1.0

16

+1.0

17

10m 0s

18

9999

19

2021

9

7

9

8

10

11

12

13

14

15

PRE

120

60

±0. 3

±0. 7

±1. 0

10

3

2

120

9 99 9

1 0m 0 s

1 /2 5 0

F 5. 6

7 0m m

+ 1. 0
+ 1. 0

3 20 0

10

41

29

Travel destination icon ......................... 164

30

“Date not set” indicator .............164, 200

31

Date stamp .................................................. 169

32

Auto exposure (AE)/Autofocus (AF)

lock indicator (movie).................... 91, 175

33

Location data.............................................. 182

34

Wi-Fi communication

indicator......................................................... 162

35

Bluetooth remote control connection

indicator......................................................... 216

36

Bluetooth communication indicator

............................................................................. 162

37

Airplane mode...........................................161

38

White balance ............................................129

39

COOLPIX Picture Control..................... 124

40

Active D-Lighting..................................... 144

41

Continuous shooting

mode............................................... 38, 40, 133

42

Backlighting (HDR) ..................................... 37

43

Noise reduction burst/single shot

........................................................................ 34, 36

44

Time-lapse movie .......................................96

45

Exposure bracketing............................. 139

46

Hand-held/tripod ............................... 35, 36

47

Playback speed.............................................98

48

Multiple exp. Lighten ...............................39

49

Effect group (creative mode)...............44

50

Still image capture (during movie

recording)........................................................ 93

51

Multiple exposure ................................... 145

52

Self-timer indicator ....................................58

Smile timer...................................................... 60

Pet portrait auto release .........................38

45

38

44

39

±1.0

40

120

46

47

±0.7

43
42

60

PRE

2

±0.3

10

120

48

3200

51

10

70mm

1/250

50

3

F5.6

52

10m 0s
9999

49

+1.0
+1.0

Parts of the Camera

The Monitor/Viewfinder

37

33343536

10

29303132

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53 54 55 56 57 58

9 99 99999

1 0m 0 s10m 0s

1 /2 5 01/250 F 5. 6F5.6

59 60

9 99 99999

1 0m 0 s10m 0s

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2 5m 0 s25m 0s

1 /2 5 01/250 F 5. 6F5.6

62

53

Focus area (target finding AF)

..................................................................... 63, 141

54

Focus area (center/manual)

............................................................. 33, 66, 140

55

Focus area (face detection, pet

detection) ............................. 38, 60, 64, 140

56

Focus area (subject tracking)

.................................................................. 141, 142

57

Spot metering area................................. 132

58

Center-weighted area........................... 132

59

View/hide histograms........................... 167

60

Frami ng borde r (Moon or Bird­watching mode, or snap-back zoom)

........................................................................ 40, 72

61

View/hide framing grid........................ 167

62

Virtual horizon ................................ 167, 168

Parts of the Camera

The Monitor/Viewfinder

11

For Playback

1

Protect icon..................................................159

2

Sequence display (when

Individual

pictures

is selected)...............................160

3

Skin softening icon.................................... 85

4

Filter effects icon......................................... 86

5

D-Lighting icon ........................................... 84

6

Quick retouch icon.................................... 84

7

Upload reservation icon ......................157

8

Current image number/
total number of images

9

Movie length or elapsed playback
time

10

Volume indicator........................................ 99

11

Enable release icon (when no memory

card is inserted) .........................................166

12

Image quality ..............................................121

13

Image size .....................................................123

14

Movie options ............................................150

15

Easy panorama indicator........................43

16

Small picture icon .......................................87

17

Crop icon..........................................................88

18

Easy panorama playback guide .........43

Sequence playback guide .....................82

Movie playback guide..............................90

19

Time of recording

20

Date of recording

21

Charging AC Adapter connection
indicator

22

Battery level indicator ..............................22

23

File number and type............................ 208

24

Recorded location data indicator...182

24
23

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2122

8

9

10

Demo mode

11

12 13

14

181920

15

16

17

Parts of the Camera

The Monitor/Viewfinder

12

Tone Level Information Display

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2
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14

10

11

8

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7

1

Current image number/
total number of images

2

Histogram

1

3

Ton e le ve l

2

4

ISO sensitivity ..............................................137

5

COOLPIX Picture Control.....................124

6

Image quality/Image size......... 121, 123

7

White balance ............................................129

8

Time of recording ............................ 19, 164

9

Date of recording.............................19, 164

10

File number and type............................ 208

11

Exposure compensation value

............69

12

Shooting mode ............................................ 31

13

Shutter speed................................................ 46

14

F-number .........................................................46

You can check for loss of contrast detail in highlights and shadows from the
histogram that is displayed, or the flashing display for each tone level. These provide
guidelines when adjusting the image brightness with functions such as exposure
compensation.

1

A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. The
horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright
tones to the right. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels.

2

The tone level indicates the brightness level. When the tone level to check is
selected using the multi selector JK or rotating it, the area of the image that
corresponds to the selected tone level flashes.

The Monitor/Viewfinder

Parts of the Camera

13

Getting Started

How to Attach the Camera Strap....................................................................................15

How to Attach the Lens Cap and Lens Hood .............................................................15

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card.......................................................................16

Charging the Battery...........................................................................................................17

Opening the Monitor..........................................................................................................18

Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................19

Getting Started

14

How to Attach the Camera Strap

When not using the lens hood

Attach the strap to the left and right side of the camera.

How to Attach the Lens Cap and Lens Hood

• When you are not shooting images, attach the lens cap to protect the lens.

• The lens hood cuts out light which adversely affects the image, and it also helps to

protect the camera. Do not use the lens hood when shooting with a flash or when
the AF-assist illuminator is necessary for shooting.

Getting Started

How to Attach the Camera Strap

15

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Battery latch Memory card slot

• With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the

orange battery latch (3), and fully insert the battery (4).

• Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5).

• Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or backward, as

this could cause a malfunction.

• When the write-protect switch on the memory card is in the “lock” position, images
cannot be captured or deleted, and the card cannot be formatted.

B Formatting a Memory Card

The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this
camera, make sure to format it with this camera.

• Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and other

data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any images you wish to keep

before formatting the memory card.

• Insert the memory card into the camera , press the d button, and select Format card in

the setup menu (A113).

Removing the Battery or Memory Card

Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and screen have turned
off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

• Move the battery latch to eject the battery.

• Gently push the memory card into the camera to partially eject the memory card.

• Be careful when handling the camera, battery, and memory card immediately after

using the camera, as they may be hot.

Getting Started

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

16

Charging the Battery

Power-on lamp
(charge lamp)

Electrical outlet

USB cable (included)

Charging
AC Adapter*

* A plug adapter is attached depending on the country or region of purchase. The

shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase.

• Charging starts when the camera is connected to an electrical outlet while the
battery is inserted, as shown in the illustration. The power-on lamp (charge lamp)
slowly flashes while the battery is charging.

• When charging is complete, the power-on lamp turns off. Unplug the Charging AC
Adapter from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the USB cable.
Charging time is about 3 hours for a fully exhausted battery.

• The battery cannot be charged when the power-on lamp quickly flashes, possibly
due to one of the reasons described below.

- The ambient temperature is not suited to charging.

- The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected.

- The battery is damaged.

Getting Started

Charging the Battery

17

B Notes About the USB Cable

• Do not use a USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than the UC-E21
could result in overheating, fire or electric shock.

• Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an
angle.

B Notes About Charging the Battery

• The camera can be operated while the battery is charging, but the charging time
increases. The power-on lamp (charge lamp) turns off while the camera is being operated.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than
the EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter, and do not use a commercially available
USB-AC adapter or a battery charger for a mobile phone. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

Opening the Monitor

• You can adjust the direction and angle of the monitor. For normal shooting, fold

the monitor against the back of the camera, facing out (5).

• When you are not using or carrying the camera, fold the monitor against the

camera body with the screen facing in (1).

B Notes About the Monitor

• The monitor’s adjustable range may be limited when a cable or accessories are attached
to the camera.

• When moving the monitor, do not apply excessive force and move slowly within the
monitor’s adjustable range so that the connection will not be damaged.

18

Getting Started

Opening the Monitor

Camera Setup

Multi selector

k button
(apply selection)

RightLeft

Up

Down

Power switch

Yes

No

Choose time zone and
set date and time?

Cancel

1 Turn the camera on.

• Use the multi selector to select and adjust settings.

• A language selection dialog will be displayed. Press

H or I on the multi selector to highlight a
language and press k to select.

• The language can be changed at any time using

the Language option in the setup menu (A113).

2 Select Yes and press k.

3 Highlight your home time zone and

press k.

• To t urn da ylight s aving time on press H; W wi ll be
displayed at the top of the map. Press I to turn
daylight saving time off.

4 Press H or I to choose a date format and press k.

Getting Started

Camera Setup

19

Language

Cancel

Back

5 Enter the current date and time and

press k.

• Press J or K to highlight items and press H or I
to change.

• Select the minute field and pre ss k to confirm the
setting.

Date and time

D MY hm

01 2018 00 00

01

Edit

6 When prompted, press H or I to highlight Yes and press k.

• The camera exits to the shooting display when setup is complete.

C Resetting the Clock

The Time zone and date option in the setup menu can be used to choose the time zone
and set the camera clock.

Daylight saving time can be turned on or off in the Time zone menu.

C Using the SnapBridge App

When you establish a wireless connection between the camera and a smart device using
the SnapBridge app, you can upload images captured with the camera to the smart device
or perform remote photography. See the included “SnapBridge Connection Guide” for the
connection procedure.

Getting Started

Camera Setup

20

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

Shooting Images...................................................................................................................22

Playing Back Images............................................................................................................27

Deleting Images....................................................................................................................28

21

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

Shooting Images

Number of exposures

remaining

1 40 0

2 5m 0s

1 /2 5 0

F 5. 6

Battery level indicator

A (auto) mode is used here as an example. A (auto) mode enables you to perform
general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions.

1 Rotate the mode dial to A.

• Battery level indicator

b: The battery level is high.
B: The battery level is low.

• Press the s (display) button to switch the
information displayed on the screen each time.

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2 Hold the camera steady.

• Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator,
microphone, and speaker.

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Shooting Images

22

3 Frame the picture.

Zoom out Zoom in

Zoom in

Zoom out

p button

When zoom is at wide-angle

position

When zoom is at telephoto

position

• Move the zoom control or the side zoom control to change the zoom lens position.

• If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position,

press the p (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that
you can frame the subject more easily.

C Using a Tripod

• We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations:

- When shooting in dim lighting with the flash mode set to W (off)

- When the zoom is at a telephoto position

• When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Vibration

reduction to Off in the setup menu (A113) to prevent potential errors caused by

this function.

• After attaching the camera to a tripod, make sure that the camera does not fall over

when zooming the lens in or out. Extend one leg of the tripod toward the subject
and the other two legs toward you at an equal distance.

• The camera may move slightly when operated, even if it is attached to a tripod,

which may interfere with the autofocus. Wait a few seconds after operating the
camera, and then slowly press the shutter-release button.

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Shooting Images

23

4 Press the shutter-release button

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Focus area

halfway.

• To press the shutter-release button
“halfway” means to press and hold the
button at the point where you feel a slight
resistance.

• When the subject is in focus, the focus area
or focus indicator is displayed in green.

• When you are using digital zoom, the
camera focuses in the center of the frame
and the focus area is not displayed.

• If the focus area or focus indicator flashes,
the camera is unable to focus. Modify the
composition and try pressing the shutter­release button halfway again.

5 Without lifting your finger, press the

shutter-release button all the way
down.

B Notes About Saving Images or Movies

The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the
remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open

the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory
card while an indicator is flashing. Doing th is could result in loss of data, or in damage to the

camera or the memory card.

C The Auto Off Function

• When no operations are performed f or about one minute, the screen turns off, the camera
enters standby mode, and then the power-on lamp flashes. The camera turns off after
remaining in standby mode for about three minutes.

• To turn the screen back on while the camera is in standby mode, perform an operation
such as pressing the power switch or shutter-release button.

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

Shooting Images

24

Using the Built-in Flash

In situations where a flash is needed, such as in dark
locations or when the subject is backlit, move the
K (flash pop-up) control to raise the built-in flash.

• When not using the built-in flash, gently push to

lower the built-in flash until it clicks shut.

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Recording Movies

Display the shooting screen and press the
b (e movie-record) button to start recording a
movie.

• Press the b (e) button again to end recording.

When you rotate the mode dial to u (Movie
manual), you can set the shutter speed and f­number for movie recording.

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

Shooting Images

25

Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder

Viewfinder

Diopter adjustment control

It is recommended that you use the viewfinder
when bright conditions make it difficult to see the
monitor, such as when outdoors in sunlight.

• Whe n you bring your face close to the viewfinder,

the eye sensor responds to it and the viewfinder
turns on, and the monitor turns off (default
setting).

• You can also press the x (monitor) button to

switch the display between the monitor and
viewfinder.

Diopter Adjustment of the Viewfinder

When the image in the viewfinder is difficult to see,
adjust by rotating the diopter adjustment control
while looking through the viewfinder.

• Take care not to scratch your eye with your

fingertips or nails.

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

Shooting Images

26

Playing Back Images

Display th e previous image

Display the next image

3. 03.0

1 Press the c (playback) button to

enter playback mode.

• If you press and hold down the c button while

the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in
playback mode.

2 Use the multi selector to select an

image to display.

• Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through

the images quickly.

• Images can also be selected by rotating the
multi selector.

• Press the s (display) button to switch the
information displayed on the screen each time.

• To play back a recorded movie, press the
k button.

• To return to shooting mode, press the c button
or shutter-release button.

• Move the zoom control toward g (i)
in full-frame playback mode to zoom
in on an image.

• In full-frame playback mode, move the
zoom control toward f (h) to
switch to thumbnail playback mode
and display multiple images on the
screen.

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Playing Back Images

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Deleting Images

Delete

Current image

Erase selected images

All images

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1 Press the l (delete) button to delete

the image currently displayed on the
screen.

2 Use the multi selector HI to select the

desired deletion method and press the
k button.

• To exit without deleting, press the d button.

3 Select Yes and press the k button.

• Deleted images cannot be recovered.

B Notes About Deleting Images Simultaneously Saved in RAW and JPEG

When using this camera to delete images captured using RAW + Fi ne or RAW + Normal in
the Image quality (A116) setting, both of the simultaneously saved RAW and JPEG
images are deleted. You cannot delete only one format.

B Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)

• Images captured continuously are saved as a sequence,
and only the first image of the se quence (the key pictur e)
is displayed in playback mode (default setting).

• If you press the l button while a key picture is displayed
for a sequence of images, all images in the sequence are
deleted.

• To delete individual images in a sequence, press the

k button to display them one at a time and press the
l button.

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C Deleting the Image Captured While in Shooting Mode

When using shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last image that was saved.

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Deleting Images

28

The Image Selection Screen for Deletion

Erase selected images

Back

1 Use the multi selector JK or rotate it

to select the image that you want to
delete.

• Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to
switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch
to thumbnail playback.

2 Use HI to select ON or OFF.

• When ON is selected, an icon is displayed under
the selected image. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select
additional images.

Erase selected images

Back

3 Press the k button to apply the image selection.

• A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to operate.

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Deleting Images

29

Shooting Features

Selecting a Shooting Mode ..............................................................................................31

A (Auto) Mode.....................................................................................................................32

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) ................................33

Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) ..................................................44

j, k, l, and m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) ..............................46

M (User Settings) Mode......................................................................................................52

Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector ...............................................54

Flash Mode..............................................................................................................................55

Self-timer.................................................................................................................................58

Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically) .............................................60

Using Autofocus ...................................................................................................................61

Using Manual Focus ............................................................................................................67

Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)......................................................69

Using the w (Function) Button .....................................................................................70

Using the Zoom ....................................................................................................................71

Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Focus Mode) .............................................73

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting .....................75

Shooting Features

30

Selecting a Shooting Mode

You can rotate the mode dial to align the desired shooting mode with the indicator
mark on the camera body.

• A (Auto) mode

Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions.

• y, g, and L (Scene) modes

When you select any one of the scene modes based on the shooting conditions,
you can take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions.

- y: Press the d button and select a scene mode. When using Scene

auto selector, the camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame
a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with the conditions.

- g (moon): Use this mode when capturing images of the moon in a telephoto

position.

- L (bird-watching) : Use this mode when capturing images of birds in a telephoto

position.

• p (Creative) mode

Apply effects to images during shooting.

• j, k, l, and m modes

Select these modes for greater control over shutter speed and f-number.

• M (User settings) mode

The frequently used settings in j, k, l, and m modes can be saved. To shoot
with the saved settings, rotate the mode dial to M.

• u (Movie manual) mode

You can record movies with the exposure mode set to aperture-auto priority or
manual.

Shooting Features

Selecting a Shooting Mode

31

A (Auto) Mode

Select this mode to perform general shooting in a
variety of shooting conditions.

• The camera detects the main subject and focuses
on it (target finding AF). If a human face is detected,
the camera automatically sets focus priority on it.

• See “Using Autofocus” (A61) for more information.

Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode

• Flash mode (A55)

• Self-timer (A58)

• Smile timer (A60)

• Focus mode (A61)

• Exposure compensation (A69)

• Shooting menu (A121)

Shooting Features

A (Auto) Mode

32

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting

g Moon (A40)

1, 2, 3

, L Bird-watching (A40)

1

Rotate the mode dial to g or L and take pictures.

y

Press the d button to display the scene menu and select one of the following
scene modes using the multi selector.

x

Scene auto selector (default setting)
(A34)

k Close-up (A36)

b Portrait u Food (A37)
c Landscape (A34)1,

2

m Fireworks show (A37)

3

d Sports (A35)

1

o Backlighting (A37)

1

s Night portrait (A35) p Easy panorama (A41)

1

f Party/indoor (A35)

1

O Pet portrait (A38)

Z Beach

1

O Soft

1

z Snow

1

I Selective color (A38)

1

h Sunset

1, 2, 3

m Multiple exp. Lighten (A39)

3

i Dusk/dawn

1, 2, 3

i Time-lapse movie (A96)

3

X Night landscape (A36)

1, 2

o Superlapse movie (A98)

1

Sports

Night portrait

Party/indoor

Beach

Portrait

Landscape

Conditions)

When you select any one of the scene modes based on the shooting conditions, you can
take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions.

Scene auto selector

Portrait

Portrait

Landscape

Landscape

Sports

Sports

Night portrait

Night portrait

Party/indoor

Party/indoor

Beach

Beach

1

The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. The position of the area cannot
be moved.

2

The camera focuses at infinity.

3

Use of a tripod is recommended (A23). Set Vibration reduction (A171) to Off in the
setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

Shooting Features

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)

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Tips and Notes About Scene Mode

e Portrait (for taking close-up portraits of one or two people)

b

Portrait (for taking portraits of large numbers of people, or images in which the
background takes up a large portion of the frame)

f Landscape

p Night portrait (for taking close-up portraits of one or two people)

q

Night portrait (for taking portraits of large numbers of people, or images in which
the background takes up a large portion of the frame)

r Night landscape

i Close-up
j Backlighting (for taking pictures of subjects other than people)

d Backlighting (for taking portrait pictures)

d Other shooting conditions

y M x Scene auto selector

• When you point the camera at the subject, the camera automatically recognizes the
shooting conditions and adjusts the shooting settings accordingly.

• Under some shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired settings. In
this case, select another shooting mode (A31).

y M c Landscape

• On the screen displayed when c Landscape is selected, select Noise reduction
burst or Single shot.

• Noise reduction burst: This enables you to shoot a sharp landscape with a minimum
of noise.

- Press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are

combined into a single image and saved.

- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still

image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the screen
switches to the shooting screen.

- The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is

narrower than that seen on the shooting screen.

- Continuous shooting may not be possible in certain shooting conditions.

• Single shot (default setting): Saves images with emphasized outlines and contrast.

- One image is captured when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way.

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Shooting Features

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)

y M d Sports

• While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured
continuously.

• The camera can capture about 7 images continuously at a rate of about 7 fps.

• The frame rate for continuous shooting may become slow depending on the current

image quality setting, image size setting, the memory card used, or shooting
conditions.

• Focus, exposure, and hue for the second and subsequent images are fixed at the values
determined with the first image.

y M s Night portrait

• On the screen displayed when s Night portrait is selected, select u Hand-held
(default setting) or w Tripod.

• One image is captured at a slow shutter speed. Compared to using w Tripod, when
u Hand-held is selected, the camera sets a slightly faster shutter speed in accordance

with the shooting conditions to prevent camera shake.

• When w Tripod is selected, vibration reduction is disabled regardless of the Vibration
reduction setting (A171) in the setup menu. See “Using a Tripod” (A23) when

using a tripod.

• Raise the built-in flash before shooting.

y M f Party/indoor

• To avoid the effects of camera sha ke, hold the camera steady. Set V ibration reduction
(A171) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during
shooting. See “Using a Tripod” (A23) when using a tripod.

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Shooting Features

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)

y M X Night landscape

• On the screen displayed when X Night landscape is selected, select u Hand-held
(default setting) or w Tripod.

• u Hand-held (default setting):

- Press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are

combined into a single image and saved.

- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still

image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the screen
switches to the shooting screen.

- The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is

narrower than that seen on the shooting screen.

- Continuous shooting may not be possible in certain shooting conditions.

• w Tripod:

- One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter-release button is

pressed all the way.

- Vibration reduction is disabled regardless of the Vibration reduction setting

(A171) in the setup menu.

- See “Using a Tripod” (A23) when using a tripod.

y M k Close-up

On the screen displayed when k Close-up is selected, se lect Noise reduction burst or
Single shot.

• Noise reduction burst: This enables you to shoot a sharp image with a minimum of
noise.

- Press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are

combined into a single image and saved.

- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still

image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the screen
switches to the shooting screen.

- If the subject moves or there is a significant camera shake during continuous

shooting, the image may be distorted, overlapped, or blurred.

- The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is

narrower than that seen on the shooting screen.

- Continuous shooting may not be possible in certain shooting conditions.

• Single shot (default setting): Saves images with emphasized outlines and contrast.

- One image is captured when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way.

• The focus mode (A61) setting is changed to D (macro close-up) and the camera
automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use the multi selector HIJK or
rotate it to move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting.

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Shooting Features

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)

y M u Food

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F 5. 6

• The focus mode (A61) setting is changed to

D (macro close-up) and the camera automatically
zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• You can adjust hue by using the command dial. The
hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after
the camera is turned off.

• You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use
the multi selector HIJK or rotate it to move the
focus area, and press the k button to apply the

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setting.

y M m Fireworks show

• The shutter speed is fixed at about four seconds.

• Exposure compensation cannot be used (A69).

• It is recommended that you use manual focus (A67).

y M o Backlighting

• On the screen displayed when o Backlighting is selected, select On or Off to enable
or disable the high dynamic range (HDR) function based on the shooting conditions.

• Off (default setting): The flash fires to prevent the subject from being hidden in
shadow. Shoot images with the built-in flash raised.

- Press the shutter-release button all the way to capture one image.

•

On

: Use when taking pictures with very bright and dark areas in the same frame.

- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, the camera shoots images

continuously and saves the following two images.

- A non-HDR composite image

- An HDR composite image in which the loss of details in highlights or shadows is
minimized

- If there is only enough memory to save one image, an image processed by D-Lighting

(A84) at the time of shooting, in which dark areas of the image are corrected, is the
only image saved.

- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still
image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the screen
switches to the shooting screen.

- The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is
narrower than that seen on the shooting screen.

- Under some shooting conditions, dark shadows may appear around bright subjects
or bright areas may appear around dark subjects.

B Notes About HDR

Use of a tripod is recommended (A23). Set Vibration reduction (A171) in the setup
menu to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

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Shooting Features

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)

y M O Pet portrait

2 5m 0s
1 40 0

1 /2 5 0

F 5. 6

• When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and
focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when a dog or cat face is
detected (pet portrait auto release).

• On the screen displayed when O Pet portra it is selected, select U Sing le or
V Continuous.

- U Single: Whenever a dog or cat face is detected, the camera captures one image.

- V Continuous (default setting): Whenever a dog or cat face is detected, the camera

captures three images continuously.

B Pet Portrait Auto Release

• Press the multi selector J (n) to change the Pet portrait auto release setting.

- Y: The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a dog or cat face.

- OFF: The camera does not release the shutter automatically, even if a dog or cat face is
detected. Press the shutter-release button. The camera also detects human faces when
OFF is selected.

• Pet portrait auto release is set to OFF after five bursts have been taken.

• Shooting is also possible by pressing the shutter-release button, regardless of the Pet

portrait auto release setting.

B Focus Area

• When the camera detects a face, the face is displayed
inside a yellow border. When the camera acquires focus
on a face displayed inside a double border (focus area),
the double border changes to green. If no faces are
detected, the camera focuses on the area in the center of
the frame.

• Under some shooting conditions, the pet face may not
be detected and other subjects may be displayed inside
a border.

y M I Selective color

• Keeps only a selected image color and makes other colors black-and-white.

• Rotate the command dial to select the desired color,

and press the k button to apply the color. To change
the color selection, press the k button again.

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Shooting Features

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)

SaveSave

y M m Multiple exp. Lighten

Option Description

n Nightscape +
light trails

Use to capture the flow of car lights
against a night landscape background.

• You can rotate the command dial
to set the desired interval
between the shots. The set
interval becomes the shutter
speed. When 50 shots are taken,
the camera automatically stops
shooting.

• For every 10 shots taken, one composite image with trails
overlapped from the start of shooting is automatically saved.

• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.

W Star trails

Use to capture the motion of stars.

• Shots are taken at a shutter speed of 25 seconds, with an interval of
approximately 5 seconds between the shots. When 300 shots are
taken, the camera automatically stops shooting.

• For every 30 shots taken, one composite image with trails
overlapped from the start of shooting is automatically saved.

1 40 0

2 5m 0s

1 m4 0 s

2 ”2”F 5. 6

• The camera automatically captures moving subjects at regular intervals, compares each
image and composites only their bright areas, and then saves them as one image. Light
trails such as the flow of car lights or motion of stars are captured.

• On the screen displayed when m Multiple exp. Lighten is selected, select
n Nightscape + light trails or W Star trails.

1m40s

• The screen may turn off during the shooting interval. The power-on lamp lights up while
the screen is off.

• The auto off function is disabled during shooting (A176).

• To end shooting before it automatically ends, press the k button.

• When you have obtained the desired trails, end shooting. If you continue shooting,

details in the composited areas may be lost.

• When shooting distant subjects such as airplanes or fireworks, it is recommended that
you set the focus mode (A61) to B (infinity) or use manual focus (A67).

• When capturing images of stars, it is recommended that you use manual focus.

• Exposure compensation cannot be used (A69).

B Notes About Multiple Exp. Lighten

• Do not rotate the mode dial or insert a new memory card until shooting ends.

• Use batteries with a sufficient amount of charge remaining to prevent the camera from

turning off during shooting.

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)

Shooting Features

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C Time Remaining

You can check the time remaining until shooting
automatically ends on the screen.

End recordingEnd recording

g Moon

• At the wide-angle zoom position, the framing border is displayed to indicate the angle
of view equivalent to that of a 1000 mm lens (in 35mm [135] format) (default setting).
When you frame the moon inside the framing border and press the k button, the
camera zooms in so that the area inside the framing border takes up the entire angle of
view (focal length). You can change the angle of view for the framing border by
pressing the d button and selecting Focal length selection in the Moon menu.

• You can adjust hue by using the command dial. The hue setting is saved in the
camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

• Adjust the brightness with exposure compensation (A69) according to shooting
conditions such as the waxing and waning of the moon and shooting requirements.

• The default setting of the self-timer (A58) is n3s (3 seconds). To change the setting,
press the multi selector J (n).

L Bird-watching

• At the wide-angle zoom position, the framing border is displayed to indicate the angle
of view equivalent to that of a 500 mm lens (in 35mm [135] format) (default setting).
When you frame a bird inside the framing border and press the k button, the camera
zooms in so that the area inside the framing border takes up the entire angle of view
(focal length). You can change the angle of view for the framing border by pressing the
d button and selecting Focal length selection in the Bird-watching menu.

• To capture images continuously, press the d button and select Continuous in the
Bird-watching menu.

- U Single (default setting): One image is shot each time the shutter-release button is

pressed.

- V Continuous: While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images

are captured continuously.
The camera can capture about 7 images continuously at a rate of about 7 fps.

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Shooting Features

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)

Shooting with Easy Panorama

Wide (36 0°)

Easy panorama

Normal (18 0°)

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Guide

Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M p Easy panorama M
k button

1 Select W Normal (180°) or X Wide

(360°) as the shooting range and press

the k button.

2 Frame the first edge of the panorama

scene, and then press the shutter­release button halfway to focus.

• The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle.

• The camera focuses in the center of the frame.

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3 Press the shutter-release button all the

way, and then remove your finger from
the shutter-release button.

• KLJI are displayed to indicate the direction of

camera movement.

4 Move the camera in one of the four

directions until the guide indicator
reaches the end.

• When the camera detects which direction it is
moving in, shooting begins.

• Shooting ends when the camera captures the
specified shooting range.

• Focus and exposure are locked until shooting
ends.

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Shooting Features

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)

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Example of Camera Movement

4800

920

1536

9600

920

1536

• Using your body as the axis of rotation, move the
camera slowly in an arc, in the direction of the marking
(KLJI).

• Shooting stops if the guide does not reach the edge
within about 15 seconds (when
selected) or within about 30 seconds (when
(360°) is selected) after shooting starts.

W Normal (180°) is

X Wide

B Notes About Easy Panorama Shooting

• The range of the image seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen on the screen
at the time of shooting.

• If the camera is moved too quickly or shaken too much, or if the subject is too uniform
(e.g. walls or darkness), an error may occur.

• If shooting is stopped before the camera reaches the half-way point in the panorama
range, a panorama image is not saved.

• If more than half of the panorama range is captured but shooting ends before reaching
the edge of the range, the range not captured is recorded and displayed in gray.

C Image Size of Easy Panorama

There are four different image sizes (in pixels), as described below.

When W Normal (180°) is set

When X Wide (360°) is set

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Shooting Features

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)

Playback with Easy Panorama

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0 00 4 .J P G

Switch to playback mode (A27), display an image
captured using easy panorama in full-frame playback
mode, and then press the k button to scroll the
image in the direction that was used when shooting.

• Rotate the multi selector to fast-forward or rewind

scroll playback.

Playback controls are displayed on the screen during
playback.
Use the multi selec tor JK to select a control, and then
press the k button to perform the operations
described below.

Function Icon Description

Rewind A Hold down the k button to rewind scroll playback.*

Fast­forward

Pause E

End G Return to full-frame playback mode.

* These operations can also be performed by rotating the multi selector.

B Hold down the k button to fast-forward scroll playback.*

Pause playback. The operations listed below can be performed
while paused.

Scroll one step to the left. Hold down the k button to scroll

C

continuously.*
Scroll one step to the right. Hold down the k button to

D

scroll continuously.*

F Resume automatic scrolling.

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B Notes About Easy Panorama Images

• The images cannot be edited on this camera.

• This camera may not be able to scroll the playback of, or zoom in on, easy panorama

images captured with another make or model of digital camera.

B Notes About Printing Panorama Images

The entire image may not be able to be printed depending on the printer’s settings.
Additionally, printing may not be possible depending on the printer.

Shooting Features

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)

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Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

Light

Effect group

Effects

Light

Apply effects to images during shooting.

• Five effect groups are available: Light (default

setting), Depth, Memories, Classic, and Noir.

1 Press the k button.

• The effect selection screen is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector J K to select an

effect.

• The effect group can be changed by rotating the
command dial.

• To exit without saving the selection, press H.

BackBack

Light

Light

DreamDream

AdjustAdjust

ConfirmConfirm

3 To adjust the effect, press I.

• If you do not want to adjust the effect, press the

k button to proceed to step 6.

Shooting Features

Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

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BackBack

Light

Light

PopPop

AdjustAdjust

ConfirmConfirm

4 Use J K to highlight the desired

option and then press I.

• Select Amount, Exposure compensation,
Contrast, Hue, Saturation, Filter, or Peripheral
illumination. The options that can be selected

vary depending on the group.

AmountAmount

AdjustAdjust

ResetResetBackBack

5 Use J K to adjust the effect level and

press the k button.

AmountAmount

7070

BackBack

ConfirmConfirm

6 Press the shutter-release button or the b (e movie-record)

button to shoot.

• When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on the subject (A63).

C Selecting an Effect Group and Effect

You can also select an effect group and effect by pressing the d button when the screen
in step 1 is displayed.

Functions Available in Creative Mode

• Flash mode (A55)

• Self-timer (A58)

• Focus mode (A61)

• Exposure compensation (A69)

• Shooting menu (A121)

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Shooting Features

Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

j, k, l

1 40 0

2 5m 0s

1 /2 5 0

F 5. 6

Multi
selector

Command
dial

Shutter speed

F-number

Flexible program is in effect.

, and m Modes (Setting the Exposure for

Shooting)

In j, k, l, and m modes, you can set exposure
(combination of shutter speed and f-number)
according to the shooting conditions. Also, you can
achieve greater control when shooting images by
setting the shooting menu options (A116).

Shooting mode Description

You can let the camera adjust the shutter spe ed and f-number.

• The combination of shutter speed and f-number can be
changed by rotating the command dial (flexible program).
While the flexible program is in effect, the A (flexible

j Programmed auto

Shutter-priority

k

auto

Aperture-priority

l

auto

m Manual

• The allocations of the controls for setting the exposure can be changed using

Toggle Av/Tv selection in the setup menu (A113).

program mark) is displayed on the upper left of the screen.

• To cancel the flexible program, rotate the command dial in
the opposite direction than when you set it until the A is
no longer displayed, chan ge the shooti ng mode, or turn
off the camera.

Rotate the command d ial to set the shutter speed. The camera
automatically determines the f-numbe r.

Rotate the multi sel ector to set the f-nu mber. The camera
automatically determi nes the shutter speed.

Set both the shutter speed and f-number. Rotate the
command dial to set the shutter speed. Rotate the multi
selector to set the f-number.

• You can use the Bulb setting or Time setting to capture
images with a long time-exposure.

Shooting Features

j, k, l, and m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)

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Tips for Setting Exposure

The sense of dynamism and amount of background defocus in subjects vary by
changing the combinations of shutter speed and f-number even if the exposure is the
same.

Effect of the Shutter Speed

The camera can make a fast-moving subject appear static at a fast shutter speed, or
highlight the motion of a moving subject at a slow shutter speed.

Fas ter

1/1000 s

Slower

1/30 s

Effect of the F-number

The camera can bring the subject, foreground and background into focus, or blur the
subject’s background intentionally.

Small f-number

(larger aperture)

f/2.8

Large f-number

(smaller aperture)

f/8

C Shutter Speed and F-number

• The control range of the shutter speed d iffers depending on the zoom position, f-number,
or ISO sensitivity setting.

• The f-number of this camera also changes depending on the zoom position.

• When zooming is performed after the exposure is set, exposure combinations or the

f-number may be changed.

• Large apertures (expressed by small f-numbers) let more light into the camera, and small
apertures (large f-numbers) let less light. The smallest f-number represents the largest
aperture, and the largest f-number represents the smallest aperture.

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Shooting Features

j, k, l, and m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)

• The closer the lens is to the telephoto zoom position, the smaller the aperture range

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Exposure indicator

becomes. The f-number is fixed at f/8.0 when the zoom is in a telephoto position beyond
the focal length equivalent to that of a 2800 mm lens (in 35mm [135] format).

C Setting Exposure When Recording Movies

When recording movies in j, k, l, m, or M, the shutter speed and f-number that you set
are not applied. When the mode dial is rotated to u (Movie manual), you can set the
exposure for movie recording.

B Notes About Setting Exposure

When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate
exposure. In such cases, the shutter speed indicator or f-number indicator flashes when the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway (except when the m mode is used). Change the
shutter speed setting or f-number.

Exposure Indicator (When in m Mode)

The degree of deviation between the adjusted
exposure value and the optimal exposure value
measured by the camera is displayed in the exposure
indicator on the screen. The degree of deviation in the
exposure indicator is displayed in terms of EV (–3 to +3
EV in increments of 1/3 EV).

B Notes About ISO Sensitivity

When ISO sensitivity (A116) is set to Auto (default setting) or Fixed range auto, the ISO
sensitivity in m mode is fixed at ISO 100.

Functions Available in j, k, l, and m Modes

• Flash mode (A54)

• Self-timer (A54)

• Smile timer (A54)

• Focus mode (A54)

• Exposure compensation (A54)

• Shooting menu (A116)

• Functions that can be set using the w (function) button (A114)

C Focus Area

The focus area for autofocus varies depending on the setting of AF area mode (A116) in
the shooting menu. When set to Target finding AF (default setting), the camera detects
the main subject and focuses on it. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically
sets focus priority on it.

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Shooting Features

j, k, l, and m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)

The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (j, k, l, and
m Modes)

The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the zoom position,
f-number, or ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally, the control range changes in the
following continuous shooting settings.

Setting Control range

Auto2,
Fixed range auto

2

ISO 100

ISO sensit ivity

1

(A137)

ISO 200

ISO 400 1/4000

ISO 800 1/4000

ISO 1600 1/4000

ISO 3200 1/4000

ISO 6400 1/4000

Continuous H,
Continuous L

Continuous
(A133)

Pre-shooting cache,
Continuous H: 120 fps

Continuous H: 60 fps 1/4000–1/60 s

Intvl timer shooting Same as when Single is set

1

The ISO sensitivity setting is restricted depending on the continuo us shooting setting (A76).

2

In m mode, the ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 100.

3

The maximum shutter speed when the f-number is set to the largest value (smallest
aperture) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position. The closer the zoom position is to
telephoto, or the smaller the f-number (larger aperture) is, the slower the maximum
shutter speed becomes. For example, the maximum shutter speed is 1/2500 second
when the f-number is set to the largest value (smallest aperture) at the maximum
telephoto zoom position.

4

The exposure may vary when capturing the same subject multiple times with a shutter
speed faster than 1/2000 second.

5

Bulb setting and Time setting (A50) are available.

3, 4

1/4000

–1 s (j, k, and l modes)

3, 4

1/4000

–30 s (m mode)

3, 4

1/4000

–8 s (j, k, and l modes)

3, 4

–30 s (m mode)

1/4000

3, 4

1/4000

–4 s (j, k, and l modes)

3, 4

1/4000

–8 s (m mode)

3, 4

–4 s

3, 4

–2 s

3, 4

–1 s

3, 4

–1/2 s

3, 4

–1/2 s

3, 4

1/4000

–1/30 s

1/4000–1/125 s

5

5

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Shooting Features

j, k, l, and m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)

Shooting with the Bulb Setting or Time Setting (When

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F 5. 6F5.6

BulbBulbBulb

TimeTimeBulbB ulb

15”15”

Bulb

15”

in m Mode)

Use the Bulb setting or Time setting to capture images with a long time-exposure,
such as when taking pictures of fireworks, night landscapes, the night sky, or car light
trails. The maximum exposure time for both the Bulb and Time setting is 60 seconds.

Bulb

Time

The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is pressed,
and it closes when the button is released.

The shutter opens when the shutter-release button is pressed all the
way down, and it closes when the bu tton is pressed all the way down
again.

• You can use the shutter-release button on the ML-L7 Remote
Control (available separately) to shoot with the Time setting.

1 Stabilize the camera by using a tool such as a tripod.

• Select Off for Vibration reduction (A171) in the setup menu.

• See “Using a Tripod” (A23) when using a tripod.

2 Rotate the mode dial to m.

• Set ISO sensitivity to Auto, Fixed range auto, or 100.

• Set Continuous (A133) to Single.

3 Rotate the command dial to a slower

speed until the shutter speed indicator
displays Bulb or Time.

4 Press the shutter-release button after

setting the focus.

• Bulb: Hold down the shutter-release button until
the desired exposure time elapses.

• Time: Press the shutter-release button all the way
down again when the desired exposure time elapses.

• When the exposure time reaches 60 seconds, the shutter automatically closes and
shooting ends.

B Notes About Shooting with the Bulb or Time Setting

The Bulb or Time setting cannot be used when a setting other than Single is selected for
Continuous (A133).

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Shooting Features

j, k, l, and m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)

C Long Time-Exposures

• It may take longer for the camera to save images if a slow shutter speed is used when
shooting.

• It is recommended tha t you use a sufficiently charged battery or the EH-5b/EH-5c AC Adapter
and the EP-5C Power Connector (both available separately) (A209) to prevent the camera
from turning off unexpectedly.

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Shooting Features

j, k, l, and m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)

M (User Settings) Mode

Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting with j (programmed
auto), k (shutter-priority auto), l (aperture-priority auto), or m (manual) can be
saved in M.

Rotate the mode dial to M to retrieve the settings
saved in Save user settings.

• Frame the subject and shoot with these settings, or

change the settings as required.

The following settings can be saved.

General Settings

• Shooting modes j, k, l, and m (A46) • Focus mode (A61)

• Zoom position (A71) • Exposure compensation (A69)

• Flash mode (A55) • Fn button (A70)

• Self-timer (A58)

Manual Focus Settings

• Distance to a subject, magnification

rate, and peaking level (A67)

Display Settings

• Monitor and viewfinder display (A26) • Displayed information (A8)

Shooting Menu

• Image quality (A121) • AF area mode (A140)

• Image size (A123) • Autofocus mode (A143)

• Picture Control (A124) • Flash exp. comp. (A143)

• Custom Picture Control (A128) • Noise reduction filter (A144)

• White balance (A129) • Active D-Lighting (A144)

• Metering (A132) • Multiple exposure (A145)

• Continuous (A133) • Z

• ISO sen

• Exposure bracketing (A139) • M exposure preview (A148)

Setup Menu

• Monitor settings (A167)

sitivity (A137) • Startup zoom position (A148)

oom memory (A147)

Shooting Features

M (User Settings) Mode

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Saving Settings in M Mode (Save User Settings)

The frequently used settings in j, k, l, and m modes can be saved. At the time of
purchase, the default settings of j mode are saved.

1 Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M.

• If you want to change the shooting mode, select j, k, l, or m.

• If you do not want to change the saved shooting mode, select M.

2 Change to a frequently used combination of shooting settings.

• See A52 for settings details.

• The flexible program (when set to j), shutter speed (when set to k or m), or

f-number (when set to l or m) settings will also be saved.

• The focus area that is selected with the Manual (spot), Manual (normal), or
Manual (wide) setting in AF area mode will also be saved.

3 Press the d (menu) button to display

the shooting menu.

4 Use the multi selector HI to select

Save user settings, and press the

k button.

• The previous saved settings are overwritten by the
current settings as the M mode.

Noise reduction filter

Active D-Lighting

Multiple exposure

Save user settings

Reset user settings

Zoom memory

Resetting M (User Settings) Mode

If Reset user settings is selected in the shooting menu, the settings that are saved in
the user settings are restored to their default values.

B Notes About the Clock Battery

If the internal clock battery is exhausted, the settings saved in M will be reset. Writing down
any important setting is recommended.

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Shooting Features

M (User Settings) Mode

Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector

When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n)
I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below.

• m Flash mode

The flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions.

• n Self-timer/Smile timer

The camera releases the shutter when the specified time elapses after you press
the shutter-release button. If smile timer is set, the camera automatically releases
the shutter whenever a smiling face is detected.

• p Focus mode

You can specify A (autofocus), D (macro close-up), or B (infinity) according to
the distance to the subject (when the focus-mode selector is set to q
(autofocus)).

• o Exposure compensation

You can adjust overall image brightness.

The functions that can be set vary depending on the shooting mode.

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Shooting Features

Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector

Flash Mode

1 40 0

2 5m 0s

1 /2 5 0

F 5. 6

Flash-ready indicator

The flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions.

1 Move the K (flash pop-up) control to

raise the built-in flash.

• When the built-in flash is lowered, flash operation
is disabled and S is displayed.

• Make sure that the built-in flash is lowered when
using a Speedlight.

• See “Speedlights (External Flash Units)” (A211) for
more information.

2 Press the multi selector H (m).

3 Select the desired flash mode (A56)

and press the k button.

• If the setting is not applied by pressing the

k button, the selection will be canceled.

B The Flash-ready Indicator

While the built-in flash is charging, q flashes. The camera
cannot shoot images.

If charging is complete, q is displayed steadily when you
press the shutter-release button halfway.

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Shooting Features

Flash Mode

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Available Flash Modes

Auto

U

The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting.

• The flash mode indicator is only displayed immediately after setting on the
shooting screen.

Auto with red-eye reduction/Red-eye reduction

V

Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A57).

• When Red-eye reduction is selected, the flash fires whenever a picture is
taken.

Fill flash/Standard flash

X

The flash fires whenever a picture is taken.

Y Slow sync

Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. Fill flash
fires to illuminate the main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background at night or under dim lighting.

Z Rear-curtain sync

Fill flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream of light
following moving subjects.

B Notes About Shooting with the Flash

When using the flash at the wide-angle zoom position, the area around the image may be
dark depending on the distance to the subject.

This may be improved if you move the zoom control slightly toward the telephoto position.

Shooting Features

Flash Mode

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C The Flash Mode Setting

The available flash modes differ depending on the shooting mode.

y,

Flash mode A

U Auto w

Auto with red-eye
reduction

V

Red-eye reduction – – wwww
Fill flash w w – – – –

X

Standard flash – – wwww
Y Slow sync w w w – w –
Z Rear-curtain sync w wwwww

1

When shooting with V (auto with red-eye reduction) in A (auto) mode, and when
shooting mode j, k, l, or m is used, the applied setting is saved in the camera’s
memory even after the camera is turned off.

2

Availability depends on the setting. See “Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Focus
Mode)” (A73) for more information.

1

g, L

w w – – – –

p j1k1l1m

w ––––

2

C Auto with Red-eye Reduction/Red-eye Reduction

The red-eye reduction lamp glows before the main flash to reduce the red-eye effect.
Note the following when shooting:

• Because the red-eye reduction lamp glows, more time than usual is required until the
shutter is released after you press the shutter-release button.

• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.

C Using a Speedlight (External Flash)

• The built-in flash does not fire when a Speedlight is attached. Make sure that the built-in
flash is lowered.

• Turn the camera off when attaching and detaching a Speedlight.

• The mode names and function names of Speedlights may differ from those of the built-in

flash.

• See “Speedlights (External Flash Units)” (A211) and refer to the documentation provided
with your Speedlight for more information.

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Shooting Features

Flash Mode

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Self-timer

Self-timer

The camera releases the shutter when the specified time elapses after you press the
shutter-release button. Set Vibration reduction (A171) to Off in the setup menu
when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. See “Using a Tripod”
(A23) when using a tripod.

1 Press the multi selector J (n).

2 Select the time that elapses before the

camera releases the shutter, and press
the k button.

• n10s (10 seconds): Use on important occasions

such as weddings, or to pr event camera shake. This
setting is recommended when shooting in a
telephoto position with the camera attached to a
tripod.

• n3s (3 seconds): Use to prevent camera shake.

• If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button, the selection will be

canceled.

3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway.

• Make sure that the subject is in focus.

Shooting Features

Self-timer

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4 Press the shutter-release button

1 / 2 5 0

F 5 . 6

9

all the way down.

• The focus and exposure are locked, and
countdown starts. The self-timer lamp
flashes and then glows steadily about
one second before the shutter is
released.

• When the shutter is released, the self­timer is set to OFF.*

• To stop the countdown, press the
shutter-release button again.

* When the shooting mode is Moon, the

self-timer is not automatically set to
OFF. To end self-timer, select OFF in step 2.

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B Notes About Using a Tripod During Shooting

• The camera may move slightly when operated , even if it is attached to a tripod, which may
interfere with the autofocus. Wait a few seconds after operating the camera, and then
slowly press the shutter-release button (A23).

• If it is difficult for the camera to focus using autofocus, try using manual focus (A67).

• When using a remote control (available separately) (A210), you can release the shutter

without pressing the shutter-release button on the camera.

C Self-timer Setting

• The self-timer setting may not be available with some shooting modes (A73).

• In Self-timer: after release (A170) in the setup menu, you can select whether or not to

cancel the self-timer setting after shooting.

Self-timer

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Shooting Features

Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces

Smile timer

1 40 0

2 5m 0s

1 /2 5 0

F 5. 6

Automatically)

When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without
pressing the shutter-release button.

• This function can be used when the shooting mode is A (auto), j, k, l, m, or M,

or when the scene mode is Portrait or Night portrait.

1 Press the multi selector J (n).

• Change any flash mode, exposure, or shooting

menu settings before pressing J.

2 Select a (smile timer), and press the

k button.

• If the setting is not applied by pressing the

k button, the selection will be canceled.

3 Frame the picture and wait for the

subject to smile without pressing the
shutter-release button.

• Point the camera at a human face.

• If the camera detects that the face framed by the

double border is smiling, the shutter is
automatically released.

• Whenever the camera detects a smiling face, it
automatically releases the shutter.

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4 End automatic shooting.

• To end automatic shooting with smile timer, return to step 1 and select OFF.

B Notes About Smile Timer

• When the focus-mode selector is set to r (manual focus), smile timer cannot be set.

• Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect

smiles (A64). The shutter-release button can also be used for shooting.

C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes

When using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and
flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released.

Shooting Features

Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically)

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Using Autofocus

Set the focus-mode selector to q (autofocus) to use
autofocus.

Selecting the Focus Mode

You can select the focus mode that is appropriate for the shooting distance.

1 Press the multi selector I (p).

2 Select the desired focus mode (A62)

and press the k button.

• If the setting is not applied by pressing the

k button, the selection will be canceled.

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Shooting Features

Using Autofocus

Autofocus

Available Focus Modes

Autofocus

A

Use when the distance from the subject to the lens is 30 cm (1 ft) or more, or 7.0 m
(23 ft) or more at the maximum telephoto zoom position.

• The focus mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only immediately
after the setting is made.

Macro close-up

D

Set when taking close-up pictures.
When the zoom ratio is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator are
displayed in green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately
10 cm (4 in.) from the lens. When the zoom is at a position more wide-angled
than where G is displayed, the camera can focus on subjects as close as
approximately 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens.

Infinity

B

Use when shooting distant scenes through window glass or when shooting
landscapes.
The camera automatically adjusts the focus near infinity.

• The camera may not be able to focus on nearby objects.

C Focus Mode Setting

• The setting may not be available with some shooting modes.

• For shooting modes j, k, l, and m, the setting is saved in the camera’s memory even

after the camera is turned off.

The Shutter-release Button

To press the shutter-release button “halfway” means to press
and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight
resistance.

Press halfway

Press all the
way

• Focus and exposure (shutter speed and f-number) are set
when you press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus
and exposure remain locked while the button is pressed
halfway.

• The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.

To press the shutter-release button “all the way” means to
press the button down completely.

• The shutter is released when the shutter-release button is
pressed all the way.

• Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release
button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred
images. Press the button gently.

Shooting Features

Using Autofocus

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Using Target Finding AF

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Focus areas

F 5. 6

1 /2 5 0

Focus areas

In A (auto) mode or creative mode, or when AF area mode (A140) in j, k, l, m,
or M mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described
below when you press the shutter-release button halfway.

• The camera detects the main subject and focuses
on it. When the subject is in focus, the focus area is
displayed in green. If a human face is detected, the
camera automatically sets focus priority on it.

• If no main subject is detected, the camera
automatically selects one or more of the nine focus
areas containing the subject closest to the camera.
When the subject is in focus, the focus areas that are
in focus are displayed in green.

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B Notes About Target Finding AF

• Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be the

main subject may vary.

• The main subject may not be detected when using certain settings for White balance,

Picture Control, or effect group in creative mode.

• The camera may not detect the main subject appropriately in the following situations:

- When the subject is very dark or bright

- When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors

- When the shot is framed so that the main subject is on the edge of the screen

- When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern

Shooting Features

Using Autofocus

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Using Face Detection

1 40 0

2 5m 0s

1 /2 5 0

F 5. 6

In the following settings, the camera uses face
detection to automatically focus on human faces.

• Scene auto selector, Portrait, or Night portrait
scene mode (A33)

• a (smile timer) (A60)

• When AF area mode (A140) is set to Face

priority

If the camera detects more than one face, a double

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border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders
are displayed around the other faces.

If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no faces are detected:

• When Scene auto selector is selected, the focus area changes depending on the
shooting conditions that the camera recognizes.

• In Portrait and Night portrait, the camera focuses on the area in the center of
the frame.

• When AF area mode is set to Face priority, the camera selects the focus area
containing the subject closest to the camera.

• When a (smile timer) is selected in A (auto), j, k, l, m,or M mode, the camera
automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject
closest to the camera.

B Notes About Face Detection

• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including the direction

in which the faces are looking.

• The camera cannot detect faces in the following situations:

- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other wise obstructed

- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame

Shooting Features

Using Autofocus

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Using Skin Softening

In Scene auto selector, Portrait, or Night portrait scene mode, if human faces are
detected, the camera processes the image to soften fa cial skin tones before saving the
image (up to three faces).

Skin softening can also be applied to saved images in playback mode (A85).

B Notes About Skin Softening

• It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting.

• Under some shooting conditions, the desired skin softening results may not be achieved,

and skin softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces.

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In rare cases, the
subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator
is displayed in green:

• Subject is very dark

• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the shooting conditions (e.g.

the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark)

• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject wearing
a white shirt is standing in front of a white wall)

• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside
a cage)

• Subjects with repeating patterns (window blinds, buildings with multiple rows of
similarly shaped windows, etc.)

• Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to
refocus several times, or focus on another subject positioned at the same distance
from the camera as the actual desired subject, and use focus lock (A66).
The camera can also focus using manual focus (A67).

Shooting Features

Using Autofocus

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Focus Lock

1 40 01400

2 5m 0s25m 0s

1 /2 5 01/250 F 5. 6F5.6

1 /2 5 0

F 5. 6

Use focus lock to capture creative compositions even when the focus area is set to the
center of the frame.

1 Position the subject in the

center of the frame and press
the shutter-release button
halfway.

• The camera focuses on the subject and
the focus area is displayed in green.

• Exposure is also locked.

2 Without lifting your finger, recompose

the picture.

• Make sure to maintain the same distance between
the camera and the subject.

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3 Press the shutter-release button all the

way down to capture the image.

C Moving the Focus Area to the Desired Position

In j, k, l, or m shooting mode, the focus area can be moved using the multi selector by
setting AF area mode (A140) in the shooting menu to one of the manual options.

C Using the o (AE-L/AF-L) Button for Focus Lock

The exposure and focus can be locked using the selected AE/AF lock button setting
(A175), by pressing the o (AE-L/AF-L) button while the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway.

Shooting Features

Using Autofocus

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Using Manual Focus

1 40 0

1 /2 5 0

F 5. 6

0 .3 m

Peaking level

1 40 01400

2 5m 0s25m 0s

1 /2 5 01/250 F 5. 6F5.6

Set the focus-mode selector to r (manual focus) to
adjust the focus manually.

1 Use the multi selector or control ring to

adjust the focus.

• Press J to switch the view between 1×, 2×, and
4×.

• To adjust the focus in higher detail, rotate the multi
selector or control ring slowly.

• When K is pressed, the camera focuses on the
subject in the center of the frame with autofocus.
The manual focus can be operated after the
camera focuses with autofocus.

• Focusing is assisted by highlighting areas that are in focus in white (peaking)
(A68). Rotate the command dial to adjust the peaking level.

• Press the shutter-release button halfway to confirm the composition of the picture.
Press the shutter-release button all the way to take the picture.

5
4

3

2
1
0

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2 Press the multi selector I.

• The set focus is locked.

• Press the shutter-release button all the way to take

the picture.

• To readjust the focus, press I to display the
screen in step 1.

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Shooting Features

Using Manual Focus

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C Manual Focus

• The digits displayed for the gauge on the right of the screen in step 1 serve as a guideline
for the distance to a subject that is in focus when the gauge is near the center.

• The closest position at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom
position. When the zoom is at the maximum wide-angle position, the camera can focus
on subjects as close as approximately 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens. When the zoom is at the
maximum telephoto position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately

7.0 m (23 ft) from the lens.

• The actual range at which the subject can be in focus varies depending on the f-number
and zoom position. To see whether the subject is in focus, check the image after shooting.

• Set Assign side zoom control ( A119) in the setup menu to Manual focus to focus by
using the side zoom control instead of the multi selector or control ring in step 1.

C Peaking

• The range of the contrast level considered to be in focus can be changed by adjusting the
peaking level. It is effective to set the level low for high contrast subjects, and high for low
contrast subjects.

• Peaking highlights high contrast areas of the image in white. Under some shooting
conditions, highlighting may not work properly or areas that are not in focus may be
highlighted.

• You can disable the peaking display using Peaking (A120) in the setup menu.

• The peaking display is disabled when On is selected for Clean HDMI output in HDMI

(A119) in the setup menu, and the camera is connected to an HDMI-compatible device.

C Manual Focus When Recording Movies

• When the focus-mode selector is set to r and the b (e movie-record) button is
pressed, you can adjust the focus while recording movies by rotating the multi selector or
control ring.

• The peaking display is disabled.

• J K operation on the multi selector and the focus-mode selector operation are disabled.

C Adjusting the Focus with the ML-L7 Remote Control (Available

Separately)

• You can adjust the manual focus with the ML-L7 Remote Control by pressing the multi
selector HI on the remote control.

• You can lock the set focus by pressing the k (apply selection) button on the remote
control.

Shooting Features

Using Manual Focus

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Exposure Compensation (Adjusting

Histogram

Guide

Brightness)

You can adjust overall image brightness.

1 Press the multi selector K (o).

2 Select a compensation value and press

the k button.

• To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value.

• To darken the image, set a negative (–) value.

• The compensation value is applied, even without

pressing the k button.

C Exposure Compensation Value

• If the setting is applied in j, k, or l mode, it will remain saved in the camera’s memory
even after the camera is turned off.

• Exposure compensation cannot be used in the following shooting modes:

- When scene mode (A33) is set to Fireworks show, Multiple exp. Lighten, or Night

sky (150 minutes) or Star trails (150 minutes) in Time-lapse movie

- m (manual) mode (A46)

- Manual in u (Movie manual) mode

• When the exposure compensation is set while using the built-in flash, the compensation
is applied to both the background exposure and the flash output.

• Exposure compensation can also be set with the control ring (A174).

C Using the Histogram

A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. Use as a guide when
using exposure compensation and shooting without the flash.

• The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright
tones to the right. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels.

• Increasing exposure compensation value shifts tone distribution to the right, and
decreasing it shifts tone distribution to the left.

Exposure compensation

Shooting Features

Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)

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Using the w (Function) Button

Apply selection

If you press the w button in j, k, l, m, or M mode, you can quickly configure the
pre-saved menu options.

• The menu options listed below can be saved.

Image quality (A121) Continuous (A133)
Image size (A123) ISO sensitivity (A137)
Picture Control (A124) AF area mode (A140)
White balance (A129) Vibration reduction (A171)
Metering (A132)

1 Press the w (function) button when the shooting screen is

displayed.

• The setting options of the menu that was set (default setting is Continuous) and

U Fn button can be selected.

Single

2 Use the multi selector to select a

setting and press the k button.

• If the setting is not applied by pressing the

k button, the selection will be canceled.

• To return to the shooting screen without

changing the setting, press the w button or
shutter-release button.

• To set a different menu option, select U Fn button and press the k button. Select
the desired menu option and press the k button to set it.

Shooting Features

Using the w (Function) Button

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Using the Zoom

Zoom out Zoom in

Optical
zoom

Digital
zoom

When you move the zoom control, the zoom lens position
changes.

• To zoom in: Move toward g

• To zoom out: Move toward f

• Rotating the zoom control all the way in either direction

adjusts the zoom quickly (except during movie
recording).

• The zoom can also be opera ted by moving the side zoom

control toward g or f.
The function of the side zoom control can be set in the
Assign side zoom control (A173) in the setup menu.

• The zoom indicator and focal length (in 35mm [135]
format) are displayed on the shooting screen when the
zoom control is moved.

• Digital zoom, which allows you to further magnify the
subject up to approximately 4× the maximum optical
zoom ratio, can be activated by moving and holding the
zoom control toward g when the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical
zoom position.

• When using the ML-L7 Remote Control (available separately), the camera zooms in
when you press the + button on the remote control, and zooms out when you
press the – button.

B Notes About Digital Zoom When Recording Movies

• The zoom indicator is not displayed while recording a movie.

• If you keep zooming while recording a movie, zooming stops at the position where

optical zoom switches to digital zoom. To continue zooming, briefly release your finger
from the zoom control before resuming operation of the zoom control.

• The zoom ratio of the digital zoom is limited to approximately 3.6× when Movie options

(A150) is set to 2160/30p (4K UHD) or 2160/25p (4K UHD) while recording a movie.

C Digital Zoom

The zoom indicator changes to blue when the digital zoom is activated, and it changes to
yellow when the zoom magnification is increased further.

• Zoom indicator is blue: Image quality is not noticeably re duced by using the Dynamic Fine

Zoom.

• Zoom indicator is yellow: There may be cases in which image quality is noticeably reduced.

• The indicator remains blue across a wider area when the image size is smaller.

• The zoom indicator may not change to blue when using certain continuous shooting

settings or other settings.

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Using the Zoom

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C Zoom Speed When Recording Movies

1 40 0

2 5m 0s

1 /2 5 0

F 5. 6

Framing border

The zoom speed when using the side zoom control is slower than when using the zoom
control. Use the zoom control for a faster zoom speed when recording a movie.

Using the Snap-back Zoom

If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the
lens in telephoto position, press the p (snap-back
zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so
that you can frame the subject more easily.

• While pressing the p button, frame the subject
inside the framing border of the shooting screen. To
widen the visible area further, move the zoom
control toward f while pressing the p button.

• Release the p button to return to the original zoom
position.

• You can select the Snap-back zoom ( A173) setting
in the setup menu to specify the size of the area that is
visible when the p button is pressed.

• Snap-back zoom is not available during movie
recording.

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Shooting Features

Using the Zoom

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Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Focus Mode)

The default settings for each shooting mode are listed below.

Flash mode

(A54)

A (auto) U OFF

Self-timer

(A54)

1

y

x (scene auto selector) U
b (portrait) V OFF
c (landscape) W
d (sports) W
s (night portrait) V
f (party/indoor) V

2

OFF A

1

2

2

3

4

OFF B

2

OFF

1

OFF

OFF A

Z (beach) U OFF A
z (snow) U OFF A

h (sunset) W
i (dusk/dawn) W
X (night landscape) W
k (close-up) U
u (food) W
m (fireworks show) W
o (backlighting) X/W
p (easy panorama) W

O (pet portrait) W

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

6

7

OFF B

OFF B

OFF B

OFF D

OFF D

2

OFF

OFF A

2

OFF

8

Y

O (soft) U OFF A
I (selective color) U OFF A

m (multiple exp. lighten) W

i (time-lapse movie) W

o (superlapse movie) W

2

2

2

OFF A/o

OFF

OFF A

Focus
mode

(A54)

A

2

2

A

2

2

A

2

A

2

5

5

2

2

2

2

2

o

2

2

A

5

A

A/B/

o

2

9

10

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Shooting Features

Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Focus Mode)

Focus
mode

(A54)

2

11

5

A

A

g (moon) W
L (bird-watching) W

u (movie manual) W

Flash mode

(A54)

2

2

2

Self-timer

(A54)

n3s B

OFF A

OFF A

p (creative) U OFF A

j, k, l, and m X OFF
M (user settings) X OFF

1

Smile timer can also be selected.

2

Cannot be changed.

3

Cannot be changed. When set to Hand-held, the flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash
with slow sync and red-eye reducti on. When set to Tripod, the flash mode setting is fixed
at auto with slow sync and red-eye reduction.

4

May switch to slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode.

5

A (autofocus) or D (macro close-up) can be selected.

6

The flash mode is fixed at W (off) when using Noise reduction burst.

7

When HDR is set to Off, the flash mode is fixed at X (fill flash). When HDR is set to On, the
flash mode is fixed at W (off).

8

Pet portrait auto release can be set to on or off. Self-timer cannot be used.

9

When using Nightscape + light trails, A (autofocus) or B (infinity) can be selected.
When using Star trails, the focus mode is fixed at o (infinity).

10

The focus is fixed at A (autofocus) when using Cityscape (10 minutes), at B (infinity)

1

1

when using Landscape (25 minutes) or Sunset (50 minutes), or at o (infinity) when
using Night sky (150 minutes) or Star trails (150 minutes).

11

Can be selected from A (autofocus) or B (infinity).

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Shooting Features

Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Focus Mode)

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

Some functions cannot be used with other menu settings.

Restricted

function

Flash mode

Self-timer/
Smile timer

Focus mode

Image quality

Image size

Setting Description

Focus mode
(A61)

Continuous
(A133)

Exposure
bracketing
(A139)

Focus mode
(A61)

AF area mode
(A140)

Smile timer
(A60)

Continuous
(A133)

Multiple exposure
(A145)

Image quality
(A121)

Continuous
(A133)

When B (infinity) is selected, the flash cannot be
used.

The flash cannot be used (except for Intvl timer
shooting).

The flash cannot be used.

When a setting other than A (autofocus) is
selected, smile timer is set to OFF.

When Subject tracking is selected, the self-timer/
smile timer cannot be used.

When smile timer is selected, the focus mode is
fixed at A (autofocus).

• When Pre-shooting cache is selected, Image
quality is fixed at Normal.

• When Continuous H: 120 fps or Continuous
H: 60 fps is selected, RAW, RAW + Fine, or
RAW + Normal cannot be used.

When Multiple exposure mode is set to On,
RAW, RAW + Fine, or RAW + Normal cannot be

used.

• When RA W is selected
i 4608×3456.

• When RAW + Fine or RAW + Normal is
selected, Image size of JPEG images can be set.
However, j 460 8×2592, I 4608×3072 , or

H 3456×3456 cannot be selected.

Image size is set as follows depending on the

continuous shooting setting:

• Pre-shooting cache:
A (image size: 1280 × 960 pixels)

• Continuous H: 120 fps:
f (image size: 640 × 480 pixels)

• Continuous H: 60 fps:
O (image size: 1920 × 1080 pixels)

, Image size is fixed at

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Shooting Features

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

Restricted

function

Picture Control

White balance

Metering

Continuous
Exposure
bracketing

ISO sensit ivity

Setting Description

AF area mode
(A140)

Active D-Lighting
(A144)

Picture Control
(A124)

Active D-Lighting
(A144)

Continuous (A133)/
Exposure bracketing
(

A

139)/Multiple

A

exposure (

Self-timer (A58)

Smile timer
(A60)

Image quality
(A121)

Picture Control
(A124)

Continuous
(A133)

Movie options
(A150)

When Subject tracking is selected,
Monochrome cannot be set.

When using Active D-Lighting, Contrast in
manual adjustment cannot be adjusted.

When Monochrome is selected, White balance
is fixed at Auto (normal).

When using Ac tive D-Lighting, Metering is reset
to Matrix.

Continuous, Exposure bracketing, and
Multiple exposure can only be used one at a

time.

145)

• Even when Continuous H or Continuous L
has been set, images are not captured
continuously when the shutter-release button is
released after the self-timer countdown has
started.

• Images are not captured continuously even
when Pre-shooting cache has been set.

• If Intvl timer shooting is set, shooting finishes
automatically after one image is shot.

• Exposure bracketing cannot be used.

• When the camera detects smiling faces and the

shutter is released, only one image is shot. If
Intvl timer shooting is set, shooting finishes
automatically after one image is shot.

• Exposure bracketing cannot be used.

When RAW, RAW + Fine, or RAW + Normal is
selected, Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H:
120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps cannot be used.

When Monochrome is selected, Exposure
bracketing cannot be used.

When Pre-shooting cach e, Continuous H: 120

fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, ISO
sensitivity is fixed at Auto.

When the shooting mode is Movie manual and an
HS movie option is selected in Movie options,

I

SO sensit

ivity is fixed at Auto.

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Shooting Features

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

Restricted

function

AF area mode

Autofocus
mode

Multiple
exposure

Monitor
settings

Date stamp

Setting Description

Smile timer
(A60)

Focus mode
(A61)

Picture Control
(A124)

White balance
(A129)

Smile timer
(A60)

Focus mode
(A61)

Image quality
(A121)

Continuous

A

133)/Exposure

(
bracketin g (

AF area mode
(A140)

Image quality
(A121)

Continuous
(A133)

The camera captures images using face detection
regardless of the applied AF area mode option.

When a setting other than Subject tracking is
selected and B (infinity) is selected as the focus
mode for shooting, the camera focuses at infinity
regardless of the applied AF area mode option.

When Monochrome is selected, Subject
tracking cannot be set.

When

Target finding AF

balance setting other than
the camera focuses on a face or selects one or more of
the nine focus areas containing t he subject closest to
the camera.

When smile timer is selected, the autofocus mode
operates using the Single AF setting.

When B (infinity) is selected in the focus mode,
the autofocus mode operates us ing the Single AF
setting.

When RAW, RAW + Fine, or RAW + Normal is
selected, Multiple exposure cannot be used.

Continuous, Exposure bracketing, and
Multiple exposure can only be used one at a

time.

A

139)

• When the focus area is selected with the

Manual (spot), Manual (normal), or Manual
(wide) setting, the histogram is not displayed.

• When Subject tracking is selected and after
the subject has been registered (during subject
tracking), the histogram is not displayed.

• The histogram is not displayed when Target
finding AF is selected.

When RAW, RAW + Fine, or RAW + Normal is
selected, date and time cannot be stamped on images.

When Pre-shooting cach e, Continuous H: 120
fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, date and
time cannot be stamped on images.

is selected and a white

Auto (normal)

is selected,

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Shooting Features

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

Restricted

function

Digital zoom

Shutter sound

Setting Description

Smile timer
(A60)

Image quality
(A121)

AF area mode
(A140)

Zoom memory
(A147)

Continuous
(A133)

Exposure
bracketin g (

When smile timer is selected, digital zoom

.

be used

When RAW, RAW + Fine, or RAW + Normal is
selected, digital zoom cannot be used.

When Subject tracking is selected, digital zoom
cannot be used

When Zoom memory is set to On, digital zoom
cannot be used

When Pre-shooting cach e, Continuous H: 120
fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, shutter
sound is disabled.

Shutter sound is disabled.

A

139)

.

.

cannot

B Notes About Digital Zoom

• Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be

available (A172).

• When digital zoom is in effect, selectable options for AF area mode or metering mode are
restricted.

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Shooting Features

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

Playback Features

Playback Zoom......................................................................................................................80

Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display.........................................................................81

Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) ..................82

Editing Images (Still Images)............................................................................................83

Playback Features

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Playback Zoom

g (i)

4 /4

1 5/ 1 1/ 2 01 8 1 5 :3 0

0 00 4 . J PG

3. 0

g

(i)

f

(h)

Image is zoomed in.Full-frame Playback

Displayed
area guide

Moving the zoom control toward g (i playback zoom) in
full-frame playback mode (A27) zooms in on the image.

4/4

0004. JPG
15/11/2018 15:30

3.0

• You can change the magnification rate by moving the zoom control toward

f (h) or g (i). The zoom can also be adjusted by rotating the command dial.

• To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector HIJK.

• If you are viewing an image that was captured using face detection or pet

detection, the camera zooms in on the face detected at the time of shooting
(except images captured using Continuous or Exposure bracketing). To zoom
in on an area of the image where there are no faces, adjust the magnification rate
and then press HIJK.

• When a zoomed image is displayed, press the k button to return to full-frame

playback mode.

C Cropping Images

When a zoomed image is displayed, you can press the d button to crop the image to
include only the visible portion and save it as a separate file (A88).

Playback Zoom

Playback Features

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Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display

f (h)

1/ 2 01/20

15 / 11 / 2 01 8 1 5 :3 015/11/2018 15:30

00 0 4. J PG0004. JPG

1/20

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

Sat

2018

11

1

242424232 323

222222

212121

202020

171717161616151515141414131313

121212

10101099887766

55

332211

303030

292929282 828

272727262626

252525

191919

181818

111111

44

Thumbnail PlaybackFull-frame Playback Calendar Display

g

(i)

f

(h)

g

(i)

f

(h)

Moving the zoom control toward f (h thumbnail
playback) in full-frame playback mode (A27) displays
images as thumbnails.

• You can change the number of thumbnails displayed by moving the zoom control

toward f

• While using thumbnail playback mode, use the multi selector HIJK or rotate it

to select an image, and then press the k button to display that image in full-frame
playback mode.

• While using calendar display mode, use HIJK or rotate it to select a date, and

then press the k button to display the images captured on that day.

B Notes About Calendar Display

Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured on
January 1, 2018.

(h)

or g (i).

Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display

Playback Features

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Viewing and Deleting Images Captured

4 /84/8

1 5/ 1 1/ 2 01 8 15 : 3015/11/2018 15:30

0 00 4 .J P G0004.JPG

Continuously (Sequence)

Viewing Images in a Sequence

Images captured continuously are saved as a sequence.
The first image of a sequence is used as the key picture
to represent the sequence when displayed in full­frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode
(default setting).
To display each image in the sequence individually,
press the k button.

After pressing the k button, the operations listed
below are available.

• To display the previous or next image, rotate the

multi selector or press JK.

• To display images that are not included in the

sequence, press H to return to the key picture
display.

• T o dis play imag es i n a se quen ce as thum bnai ls, o r to

play them back in a slide show, set Sequence

display options (A160) to Individual pictures in the playback menu.

B Sequence Display Options

• Images captured continuously with cameras other than this camera cannot be displayed
as a sequence.

• If the number of sequences saved on the memory card in the camera exceeds 1,000, the
images captured thereafter cannot be displayed as sequences. To continue capturing
images in sequences, either delete sequences that you do not need to keep, or replace
the memory card. However, even if you delete sequences, images that were not included
in a sequence when they were captured cannot be displayed as a sequence.

C Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence

• When images in a sequence are displayed in full-frame playback mode, press the

d button to select functions in playback menu (A118).

• If you press the d button when a key picture is displayed, the following settings can be
applied to all images in the sequence:

- Mark for upload, Protect

BackBack

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Playback Features

Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)

Deleting Images in a Sequence

When the l (delete) button is pressed for images in a sequence, the images that are
deleted vary depending on how the sequences are displayed.

• When the key picture is displayed:

- Current image: All images in the displayed sequence are deleted.

- Erase selected images: When a key picture is selected on the erase selected

- All images: All images on the memory card are deleted.

• When images in a sequence are displayed in full-frame playback mode:

- Current image: The image currently displayed is deleted.

- Erase selected images: Images that are selected in the sequence are deleted.

- Entire sequence: All images in the displayed sequence are deleted.

images screen (A115), all images in that sequence
are deleted.

Editing Images (Still Images)

Before Editing Images

You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files.
Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original.

C Restrictions on Image Editing

• RAW images and images captured using easy panorama cannot be edited.

• A JPEG image can be edited up to 10 times. A still image created by editing a movie can

be edited up to 9 times.

• You may not be able to edit images of a certain size or with certain editing functions.

Playback Features

Editing Images (Still Images)

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Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation

Amount

Quick retouch

Normal

Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M
Quick retouch M k button

Use the multi selector HI to select the
desired effect level and press the k button.

• The edited version is displayed on the right.

• To exit without saving the copy, press J.

D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast

Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M
D-Lighting M k button

Use the multi selector HI to select the
desired effect level and press the k button.

• The edited version is displayed on the right.

• To exit without saving the copy, press J.

Playback Features

Editing Images (Still Images)

D-Lighting

Normal

Amount

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Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones

Amount

Skin softening

Normal

Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Skin
softening M k button

1 Use the multi selector HI to select the

desired effect level and press the
k button.

• To exit without saving the copy, press J.

2 Preview the result and press the

k button.

• The edited face is zoomed in.

• When more than one face has been edited, press

JK to switch the face that is displayed.

• To change the effect level, press the d button

and return to step 1.

• An edited copy is created.

B Notes About Skin Softening

• The skin tones can be enhanced for up to 12 faces, starting with the one closest to the
center of the frame and moving outward.

• Depending on the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the
camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the skin softening function may not
perform as expected.

• If no faces are detected, a warning is displayed and the screen returns to the playback
menu.

Playback Features

Editing Images (Still Images)

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Preview

Back

Save

Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects

Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Filter
effects M k button

Option Description

Soft portrait

Selective color

Cross screen

Fisheye

Miniature effect

Painting Creates images with the ambience of paintings.

Vignette

Photo illustration

Portrait (color +
B&W)

Blurs the background of human subjects. When no human subjects
are detected, keeps the area in the center of the frame in focus and
blurs the surrounding area.

Keeps only a selected image color and makes other colors black-and­white.

Produces star-like rays of light that radiate outward from bright
objects such as sunlight reflections and city lights. Suitable for night
scenes.

Creates images that look like they were shot with a fisheye lens.
Suitable for images shot in macro mode.

Creates images that look like close-up photos of a diorama. Suitable
for images shot while looking down from a high location, with the
main subject near the center of the frame.

Lowers the peripheral light intensity from the center to the edges of
an image.

Emphasizes outlines and reduces the number of colors to create
images with the ambience of illustrations.

Makes colors of the background of human subjects black-and-white.
When no human subjects are detected, keeps colors of the area in
the center of the frame and makes the surrounding area black-and­white.

1 Use the multi selector HI to select the

desired filter effect and press the
k button.

• When effects other than Selective color are
selected, proceed to step 3.

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Playback Features

Editing Images (Still Images)

Filter effects

Soft portrait

Selective color

Cross screen

Fisheye

Miniature effect

Painting