Olympus PEN E-P7 User guide

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Table of Contents

Quick task index

DIGITAL CAMERA

Instruction Manual

1. Preparation

2. Shooting

3. Playback

4. Menu functions

Connecting the camera to a

smartphone

Connecting the camera to a

computer

7. Cautions

8. Information

9. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Model No.: IM024

Thank you for purchasing our digital camer a. Before you star t to use you r new camera, please

read these instr uctio ns carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer servic e life.

Be sure you have read and understood the c ontents of “9. SA FETY PRECAUTIONS”, before using

this pro duct. Keep these instructions available for future reference.

We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking impor tant

photographs.

The screen and camera illustrat ions shown in this manual were produced during the deve lopment

stages and may dif fer from the actual product.

If ther e are additions and/or modifications of functi ons due to f irmware update for the camera, th e

contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit o ur website.

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Before You Begin

Read and Follow Safety Precautions

Before You Begin

To prevent incorrect operation resulting in re or other damage to property or harm to

yourself or to others, read “9. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (P. 191) in its entirety before using the camera.

While using the camera, consult this manual to ensure safe and correct operation. Be sure to keep the manual in a safe place once it is read.

Our company will not be held liable for violations of local regulations arising from use of this product outside the country or region of purchase.

Wireless LAN and Bluetooth

The camera features built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth®. Use of these features outside the country or region of purchase may violate local wireless regulations; be sure to check with local authorities before use. Our company will not be held liable for the user’s failure to comply with local regulations.

Disable wireless LAN and Bluetooth g “Disabling wireless LAN/Bluetooth®” (P. 163)

 User Registration

Visit our website for information on registering your products.

 Installing PC Software/Apps

Olympus Workspace

This computer application is used to download and view photos and movies recorded

with the camera. It can also be used to update the camera rmware. The software can be

downloaded from the website below. Be prepared to provide the camera serial number when downloading the software.

https://support.olympus-imaging.com/owdownload/

OLYMPUS Image Share (OI.Share)

You can load images in the camera to a smartphone. You can also operate the camera remotely and take pictures from a smartphone.

https://app.olympus-imaging.com/oishare/

in areas where their use is prohibited.

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Product Manuals

In addition to the “Instruction Manual”, we also o󰀨er a “Camera Function Guide”.

Consult these manuals when using the product.

Table of Contents

Quick task index

1. Preparation

DIGITAL CAMERA

2. Shooting

3. Playback

4. Menu functions

Instruction Manual

7. Cautions

8. Information

9. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Thank you for purchasing our digital camera . Before you start to use y our new camera, pleas e read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life.

Be sure you have read and understood the contents of “ 9. SAFETY PRECAUT IONS”, before using this product. Keep these instructions available for future reference.

We recommend that you take test shots to get accusto med to your camera befo re taking import ant photographs.

The screen and camera illustrations show n in this manual were pro duced during the devel opment stages and may differ from the actual product.

If there are additions and/or modificatio ns of functions due to fi rmware update for the c amera, the contents will differ. For the latest information, please vis it our website.

Instruction Manual (this pdf) A how-to guide to the camera and its features. The Instruction Manual can be downloaded from our website or directly using the

Connecting the camera to a smartphone

Connecting the camera to a computer

“OLYMPUS Image Share” (OI.Share) smartphone app.

Model No.: IM024

Camera Function Guide

A function and setting guide that helps you use camera features to the full. It has been optimized for display on mobile devices and can be viewed using OI.Share.

https://cs.olympus-imaging.jp/jp/support/cs/webmanual/index.html

Product Manuals

Indications used in this manual

The following symbols are used throughout this manual.

FGHI

Symbols designating the buttons (respectively the up, down, left, and right arrow buttons) to press on the arrow pad (P. 13).

Notes and other supplementary information.

Tips and other helpful information for using the camera.

References to other pages in this manual.

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Table of Contents

Before You Begin 2

Product Manuals 3

Quick task index 9

Names of parts 12

Preparation 14

Unpacking the box contents .....14

Attaching the Strap ....................15

Inserting and Removing the

Battery and Card ........................16

Removing the battery ...............17

Removing the card ...................17

Charging the Battery ..................18

Attaching a lens to the

camera .........................................20

Removing Lenses .......................21

Turning the camera on ...............22

Initial setup .................................23

Camera displays unreadable/

not in the selected language .....25

Shooting 26

Information displays while

shooting ......................................26

Switching the information

display ......................................28

Choosing a shooting mode and

taking photos ..............................29

Types of shooting modes..........29

Taking high angle and low angle

shots ............................................31

Shooting with touch screen

operations ...................................32

Switching Displays with

the u (Shortcut) Button ...........33

Letting the camera choose aperture and shutter speed

(Program mode) ..........................35

Choosing aperture

(Aperture Priority mode) ............37

Choosing shutter speed

(Shutter Priority mode) ..............39

Choosing aperture and shutter

speed (Manual mode) .................41

Long Exposures (Bulb/Time) ....42

Lighten Blending (Live

Composite Photography) ..........44

Shooting enhanced images

(Prole Control) ..........................46

Shooting enhanced monochrome

pictures (Monochrome Prole

Control) .....................................46

Shooting pictures with individual colors adjusted

(Color Prole Control) ...............51

Letting the camera choose the

settings (AUTO mode) ...............54

Shooting in scene mode

(SCN mode) ................................56

Types of scene modes..............56

Shooting in advanced photo

mode (Z mode) ........................60

AP Mode Options .....................60

[Live Composite]: Live Composite

Photography .............................61

[Live Time]: Live Time

Photography .............................62

[Multiple Exposure]: Shooting

Multiple Exposures ...................63

[HDR]: Taking Composite Photos

with HDR ..................................64

[Silent s] Mode .......................65

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Shooting a Panorama ...............66

[Keystone Compensation] ........67

[AE Bracketing]: Varying Exposure

over a Series of Shots ..............68

[Focus Bracketing]: Varying Focus Distance over a

Series of Shots .........................69

Using art lters (ART mode) ......70

Types of art lters .....................72

Adjusting the degree of the art

lter e󰀨ect (Fine-Tuning)...........73

Using [Partial Color]..................73

Recording movies in photo

shooting modes ..........................74

Recording movies

in movie mode ............................75

Movie Mode Options.................76

Recording Slow Motion

Movies .........................................77

Silencing Camera Sounds

While Shooting Movies ..............77

Taking Photos in Self-Portrait

Mode ............................................78

Using various settings ...............80

Buttons and dials ......................80

Controlling exposure

(Exposure F) ...........................81

Selecting the AF target mode

(AF Area) ..................................81

Setting the location of the focus

(AF target position) ...................82

Face priority AF/

Eye priority AF .......................... 82

Changing ISO sensitivity

(ISO) .........................................83

Using a ash

(Flash photography) .................84

Performing the sequential/

self-timer shooting ....................86

Self-Timer Options

(c Custom Self-timer) ............87

Shooting without the vibration caused by shutter button

operations (Anti-Shock r) ......88

The Electronic Shutter

(Silent s) ................................88

Calling shooting options ...........89

Choosing a focus mode

(AF Mode).................................92

Choosing how the camera measures brightness

(Metering) .................................93

Adjusting color

(WB (white balance)) ................94

Making ne adjustments to white

balance (WB Compensation)....96

Reducing camera shake

(Image Stabilizer) .....................96

Setting the image aspect ..........97

Photo File and Image Size Options

(Still image quality, KK) ......98

Frame Size, Rate, and Compression

(Movie quality, nK) ..............99

Adjusting ash output

(Flash intensity control) ..........103

Processing options

(Picture Mode) ........................103

Adjusting overall color

(Color Creator)........................105

Making ne adjustments to

sharpness (Sharpness) ..........106

Making ne adjustments to

contrast (Contrast) ..................106

Making ne adjustments to

saturation (Saturation) ............106

Adding a lm grain e󰀨ect to the Monochrome Prole

(Film Grain E󰀨ect) ..................107

Making ne adjustments to tone

(Gradation) .............................108

Applying lter e󰀨ects to

monochrome pictures

(Color Filter)............................108

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Adjusting the tone of monochrome pictures

(Monochrome Color)...............109

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Adjusting i-Enhance e󰀨ects

(E󰀨ect) .................................... 110

Setting the color reproduction

format (Color Space) .............. 110

Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows (Highlight&Shadow Control) ... 111

Assigning functions to buttons

(Button Function) .................... 11 2

Zoom frame AF/Zoom AF

(Super Spot AF) ...................... 113

Choosing an Exposure Mode (n Mode (Movie Exposure

Modes)) .................................. 11 5

Playback 116

Information display during

playback .................................... 116

Playback image information ... 116

Switching the information

display .................................... 11 7

Viewing photographs and

movies ....................................... 118

Finding Pictures Quickly (Index and Calendar Playback)

................................................ 119

Zooming In

(Playback Zoom) .................... 11 9

Rotating Pictures (Rotate) ...... 119

Viewing Images as a Slideshow

(L) .........................................120

Watching movies ....................121

Protecting Pictures (0) .......121

Deleting Pictures (Erase)........121

Selecting Pictures for Sharing

(Share Order) .........................122

Cancelling all share orders

(Reset share Order)................122

Selecting Multiple Pictures (0, Erase Selected, Share

Order Selected) ......................122

Creating a print order

(DPOF) ...................................123

Removing all or selected pictures

from the print order .................124

Adding Audio to Pictures

(R) ..........................................124

Audio Playback (Play 7) ........124

Scrolling Panoramas ..............125

Using the touch screen ............126

Single-frame playback ............126

Index/Calendar playback ........126

Selecting and protecting

images ....................................127

Viewing pictures in self-portrait

mode.......................................127

Menu functions 128

Basic menu operations ............128

Using Shooting Menu 1/

Shooting Menu 2 ......................129

Returning to default settings

(Reset) ....................................129

Processing options

(Picture Mode) ........................130

Digital Zoom

(Digital Tele-converter) ...........130

Improving Focus in Dark Surroundings

(AF Illuminator) .......................130

Choosing a Zoom Speed

(K Elec. Zoom Speed) .........131

Recording multiple exposures in a single image

(Multiple Exposure).................131

Shooting automatically with a xed interval

(Intrvl. Sh./Time Lapse) ..........133

Setting anti-shock/silent shooting

(Anti-Shockr/Silents) ........135

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Wireless remote control ash

photography (# RC Mode) ....135

Using the Video Menu ..............136

Using the Playback Menu ........137

Automatically Rotating PortraitOrientation Pictures for Playback

(R) ........................................137

Retouching Pictures (Edit) ......137

Combining Pictures

(Image Overlay) ......................141

Creating Movie Stills

(In-Movie Image Capture).......141

Trimming movies

(Movie Trimming) ....................142

Removing Protection from All

Pictures (Reset Protect) .........142

Using the setup menu ..............143

Formatting the card

(Card Setup) ...........................144

Deleting all images

(Card Setup) ...........................144

Choosing a language (W) ....144

Using the custom menus .........145

a AF/MF................................145

M Button/Dial.........................145

N Disp/8/PC ......................146

O Disp/8/PC .......................146

P Exp/ISO/BULB ..................147

Q Exp/ISO/BULB ..................147

b # Custom .........................148

W K/WB/Color ....................148

X Record...............................149

c K Utility ...........................150

AEL/AFL .................................151

Manual Focus Assist

(MF Assist)..............................151

Adding information displays....152

Viewing camera images on TV

(HDMI) ....................................153

Shutter speeds when the ash res (# X-Sync./# Slow Limit)

................................................154

Combinations of JPEG image

sizes and compression rates

(K Set) .................................154

Connecting the camera to a smartphone 155

Pairing the Camera and

Smartphone ..............................156

Wireless Connection Standby Setting for When the Camera Is

On ..............................................157

Wireless Settings for When the

Camera Is O󰀨 ............................158

Transferring images to a

smartphone ...............................159

Automatically uploading images

while the camera is o󰀨 .............160

Automatically setting a share

order for photographs .............160

Shooting remotely with a

smartphone (Live View) ...........161

Shooting remotely with a smartphone

(Remote Shutter) ......................161

Adding position information to

images .......................................162

Resetting wireless LAN/ Bluetooth

Changing the password ...........163

Disabling wireless LAN/

Bluetooth® .................................163

settings ..................162

Connecting the camera to a computer 164

Copying pictures to a computer

...................................................164

Installing the PC software .......165

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Cautions 166

Batteries ....................................166

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Using your USB-AC adapter

abroad .......................................166

Usable cards .............................167

Interchangeable lenses ............167

MF Clutch Lenses .....................168

Compatible Flash Units ...........169

Wireless remote control ash

photography............................170

Other external ash units ........ 171

System chart .............................172

Information 174

Cleaning and storing the camera

...................................................174

Cleaning the camera ..............174

Storage ...................................174

Cleaning and checking the image

pickup device ..........................174

Pixel Mapping - Checking the

image processing functions ....175

Shooting tips and information

...................................................176

Error codes ...............................179

Defaults .....................................181

Record mode and le size/ number of storable still pictures

...................................................186

Specications ...........................188

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 191

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........191

Index 196

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Quick task index

Shooting

Just shoot without making any di󰀩cult

settings

Shooting in the way you want without needing to know technical terms

Taking self-portraits

Taking stylish pictures

Quickly matching settings to the scene

Taking pictures with a blurred background

Shooting night views

Photographing reworks

Photographing light trails

Adjusting the brightness of highlights and shadows

Taking photos with the ash

Taking photos without the ash

Reducing camera shake

Taking pictures of a subject against backlight

Using the self-timer

Sequential shooting

Changing an aspect ratio

AUTO mode (B)

Live Guide 54

Self-portraits 78

Art lter 70

Scene mode (SCN) 56

Live Guide 54

Aperture priority shooting 37

Portrait + Nightscape (SCN) 56

Nightscape (SCN) 57

Hand-Held Starlight (SCN) 57

Fireworks (SCN) 57 Live Time (Z) Live Composite (Z)

Live Composite (B) 44

Bulb/time photography (B) 42

Light Trails (SCN) 57 Live Time (Z) Live Composite (Z)

Live Composite (B) 44

Bulb/time photography (B) 42

Live Guide 54

Exposure compensation 81

Flash photography 84

ISO sensitivity 83

Image Stabilizer 96

Self-timer 86

Flash photography 84

Backlight HDR (SCN) 58

Gradation (Picture Mode) 108

Spot metering 93

Self-timer 86

Sequential shooting 86

Aspect ratio 97

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Changing photo coloring

Quick task index

Processing pictures to match the subject/Taking monotone pictures

Enhancing images

Taking pictures that stop the subject in motion or convey a sense of motion

When the camera will not focus on your subject/Focusing on one area

Focusing on a small spot in the frame/

conrming focus before shooting

Keeping a moving subject in focus

Focusing on and shooting a moving subject

Reducing image noise (mottling)

Optimizing the monitor/ adjusting monitor hue

Checking horizontal or vertical orientation before shooting

Shooting with deliberate composition

Conserving battery power

Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken

Using a remote control

Shooting without the shutter sound

Zooming in so your subject lls more

of the frame

Improving complexions

Live Guide 54

Picture Mode 103

White balance 94

Picture Mode 103

Art lter (ART) 70

Prole control

Live Guide 54

Scene mode (SCN) 56

Shutter priority shooting 39

Tap AF (Using the touch screen)

AF target position 82

Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 113

C-AF+TR (AF tracking) 92

C-AF 92

Noise Reduct. 147

Live View Boost 146

Monitor brightness adjustment 143

Level gauge 28

Displayed Grid 146

Sleep 150

Still image quality mode 98

Shooting remotely with a smartphone

Silent [♥] (SCN) 58 Silent [♥] (Z) Silent [♥] (P/A/S/M/ART)

Digital Tele-converter 130

Portrait (Picture Mode) 104

e-Portrait (Picture Mode) 104

Scene mode (SCN) 56

46,

161

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Playback/Retouch

Viewing images on a TV

Viewing slideshows with background music

Brightening shadows

Dealing with red-eye

Printing made easy

Viewing pictures on a smartphone

Uploading pictures to a smartphone automatically

Adding location data to images

Retouching Pictures

HDMI 153

Playback on TV 153

Slideshow 120

Shadow Adj (JPEG Edit) 139

Redeye Fix (JPEG Edit) 139

Creating a print order 123

Transferring images to a smartphone

Automatically uploading

images while the camera is o󰀨

Automatically setting a share order for photographs (Auto Share Order)

Adding location data to images 162

RAW Data Edit (Custom) 137

RAW Data Edit (ART BKT) 137

159

160

Quick task index

Camera Settings

Synchronizing the date and time

Restoring default settings

Changing the menu display language

Turning o󰀨 the auto focus sound

Setting the date/time 23

Reset 129

8 (Beep sound)

Silent [♥] (SCN) 58 Silent [♥] (Z)

144

146

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Names of parts

1 2 3 4 5

7 8

0 a

1 Mode dial ........................................P. 29

2 Shutter button .................................P. 30

3 Rear dial (o) .....................P. 35-41, 118

4 u (Shortcut) button .......................P. 33

5 R (Movie)/h button ............P. 74/P. 122

6 Front dial (r) ...............P. 35-41, 80, 84, 118

7 Strap eyelet.....................................P. 15

8 Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator

.............................................P. 86/P. 130

9 Lens attachment mark ....................P. 20

0 Prole control switch .................P. 46, 51

a Mount (Remove the body cap before

attaching the lens.)

hij

b Hot shoe cover

c Built-in ash ....................................P. 84

d Stereo microphone ...............P. 124, 136

e Lens release button ........................P. 21

f Lens lock pin

g Card slot .........................................P. 17

h Battery/card compartment cover

..................................................P. 16, 17

i Battery/card compartment lock

..................................................P. 16, 17

j Tripod socket

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1 2

F (Up) / ISO button (P. 83)

4 5 6 7 8

a b c

d e

Names of parts

9 0

N (AF target) button

1 Flash pop-up button ........................P. 84

2 Monitor (Touch screen)

............................P. 26, 32, 89, 116, 126

3 Speaker

4 Hot shoe .......................................P. 169

5 ON/OFF lever ................................P. 22

6 AEL/AFL button ..........P. 112, 113, 151

7 MENU button ...............................P. 128

8 INFO button ...................P. 28, 117, 152

* In this manual, the FGHI icons represent operations performed using the arrow pad.

H (Left) /

(P. 81)

Q button (P. 90, 118)

G (Down) / jY (Sequential shooting/Self-timer)

button (P. 86)

I (Right) / # (Flash) button (P. 84)

9 Micro-USB connector....................P. 164

0 HDMI micro connector ..................P. 153

a Connector cover

b Q button ................................P. 91, 118

c q (Playback) button ....................P. 118

d CHARGE (battery charge) lamp ....P. 18

e D (Erase) button ..........................P. 121

f Arrow pad* .................P. 23, 81 – 86, 118

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Preparation

Unpacking the box contents

At purchase, the package contains the camera and the following accessories.

Preparation

If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera.

Camera Body cap * Hot shoe cover * Strap

USB cable

CB-USB12

Basic Manual Warranty Card

* The body cap and hot shoe cover are already attached to or inserted into the camera.

Lithium-ion battery

BLS-50

USB-AC adapter F-5AC

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Attaching the Strap

Before attaching the strap, remove the end

from the keeper loop and loosen the strap as shown.

Keeper loop

Pass the end of the strap through the strap

eyelet and back through the keeper loop.

Pass the end of the strap through the buckle and tighten as shown.

Preparation

• Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet.

• After attaching the strap, pull on it rmly to ensure that it will not come loose.

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Inserting and Removing the Battery and Card

In this manual, all storage devices are referred to as “cards.” The camera uses third-party SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cards conforming to the SD (Secure Digital) standard.

Cards must be formatted with this camera before rst use or after being used with

Preparation

other cameras or computers. g “Formatting the card (Card Setup)” (P. 144)

Conrm that the ON/OFF lever

is in the OFF position.

ON/OFF lever

Opening the battery/card

compartment cover.

Loading the battery.

• Use only BLS-50 batteries (P. 14, 190).

Direction indicating mark

Battery/card compartment cover

Battery/card compartment lock

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Loading the card.

• Slide the card in until it is locked into place.

g “Usable cards” (P. 167)

Terminal area

• Do not forcibly insert a damaged or deformed card. Doing so may damage the card slot.

Closing the battery/card

compartment cover.

• Be sure the battery/card compartment cover is closed before using the camera.

• It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery in use drains.

• Also read “Batteries” (P. 166).

Removing the battery

Turn o󰀨 the camera before opening or closing the battery/ card compartment cover. To remove the battery, rst push

the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow and then remove.

• Do not remove the battery while the card write indicator is displayed (P. 26, 27).

• Contact an authorized distributor or service center if you are unable to remove the battery. Do not use force.

Battery lock knob

Preparation

Removing the card

Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected. Pull out the card.

• Do not remove the battery while the card write indicator is displayed (P. 26, 27).

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Charging the Battery

Conrm that the ON/OFF lever

is in the OFF position.

Preparation

Check that the battery is in the camera, and connect the USB cable and

USB-AC adapter.

USB-AC adapter (supplied)

AC outlet

Micro-USB connector

USB cable

(supplied)

• Never use cable other than the USB cable supplied or specied by our company (P. 172). This may cause smoking or burning.

• The CHARGE lamp light during charging. Charging takes about 4 hours. The lamp goes out as the batteries reach full charge.

• Even if charging is in progress, it stops when the camera is turned on.

• The USB-AC adapter cannot be used to charge the battery when the camera is on.

• If a charging error occurs, the CHARGE lamp will blink. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.

• The USB-AC adapter can be used to charge the battery when the battery temperature is between 0 and 40 °C (32 and 104 °F).

• A charger (BCS-5: sold separately) can be used to charge the battery.

• For safety reasons, charging may take longer, or the battery may not reach full charge, when the battery is charged in a high-temperature environment.

• The batteries will not charge while the camera is o󰀨 if pictures are being uploaded to a smartphone via Wi-Fi (background auto upload). g “Automatically uploading images

while the camera is o󰀨” (P. 160)

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$ The USB-AC Adapter

• Be sure to unplug the USB-AC adapter for cleaning. Leaving the USB-AC adapter plugged in during cleaning could result in injury or electric shock.

Preparation

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Attaching a lens to the camera

Conrm that the ON/OFF lever is in the

OFF position.

Preparation

Remove the rear cap of the lens

and the body cap of the camera.

Align the lens attachment mark (red) on

the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera’s body.

Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into

place.

• Do not press the lens release button.

• Do not touch internal portions of the camera.

Remove the front lens cap.

Rear cap

Lens attachment mark

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Removing Lenses

Conrm that the ON/OFF lever is in the

OFF position.

Hold the lens release button and rotate

the lens as shown.

Interchangeable lenses

Read “Interchangeable lenses” (P. 167).

Preparation

Lens release button

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Turning the camera on

Set the ON/OFF lever to the ON position.

Preparation

ON/OFF lever

• When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on.

• To turn the camera o󰀨, return the lever to the OFF position.

Battery level

The battery level icon will be displayed.

(green): The camera is ready to shoot.

(green): The battery is not full.

(green): The battery is low.

(blinks red): Charge the battery.

ISO-A 200

250250 F5.6

Monitor

1:02:03

1023

Camera sleep operation

If no operations are performed for a minute, the camera enters “sleep” (stand-by) mode to

turn o󰀨 the monitor and to cancel all actions. Pressing the shutter button reactivates the camera. The camera will turn o󰀨 automatically if left in sleep mode for 4 hours. Turn the

camera on again before use. You can choose how long the camera remains idle before entering sleep mode. g [Sleep] (P. 150)

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Initial setup

Set

Setare

Set

After turning the camera on for the rst time, perform the initial setup by choosing a

language and setting the camera clock.

• Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images.

• The le name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. Some functions cannot be used if the date and time have not been set.

Press the Q button when the initial setup

dialog is displaying prompting you to choose a language.

Please select your language.

Veuillez choisir votre langue.

Bitte wählen Sie Ihre Sprache.

Por favor, selecciona tu idioma.

Preparation

Hrvatski

Dansk

Eesti

Deutsch

Indonesia

Norsk

Romanian

Español

Viet Nam

Hrvatski

Dansk

Eesti

Deutsch

Indonesia

Norsk

Cursor

English

Ελληνικά

Italiano

Latviski

Русский

Slovensky

Svenska

Türkçe

English

Ελληνικά

Italiano

Latviski

Česky

Suomi

Polski

Česky

Suomi

Polski

Highlight the desired language using the front or

rear dial or FGHI.

• The language-selection dialog has two pages of

options. Use the front or rear dial or FGHI to move the cursor between pages.

Press the Q button when the desired language

is highlighted.

• If you press the shutter button before pressing the

Q button, the camera will exit to shooting mode and no language will be selected. You can perform the

initial setup by turning the camera o󰀨 and then on

again to display the initial setup dialog and repeating the process from Step 1.

• The language can be changed at any time from the e setup menu. g “Choosing a

language (W)” (P. 144)

Български

Nederlands

Français

Magyar

Lietuvių k.

Português(Pt)

Srpski

Slovenščina

Українська

Български

Nederlands

Français

Magyar

Lietuvių k.

Português(Pt)

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Set the date, time, and date format.

Set

Back Set

Preparation

• Use HI to highlight items.

• Use FG to change the highlighted item.

• The clock can be adjusted at any time from the

e setup menu. g [X] (P. 143)

Y M D Time

2021

Cancel

The time is displayed using

Complete the initial setup.

• Press the Q button to set the clock.

• If the battery is removed from the camera and the camera is left for a while, the date and time may be reset to the factory default setting.

• If you are going to record movies, adjust the frame rate according to the video standard of the country/region. g [Video Frame Rate] (P. 136)

Y/M/D

a 24-hour clock.

Turning the camera o󰀨

To turn the camera o󰀨, return the ON/OFF lever to the OFF position. See page 158 for information on how to proceed if the camera displays the dialog shown in the illustration.

Power-off Standby

Activate Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Power-off Standby so images can be imported while power is off?

Yes

Power-off Standby:On

Confirm whether or not to activate Power-off Standby every time power is turned off? This setting can be changed from the menu anytime.

Confirm every time

Don't show this screen again

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Camera displays unreadable/not in the selected language

เมนูถ่ายภาพ 1

กล ับ ตั�งค่า

เมนูตั�งค่า

กล ับ ตั�งค่า

If the camera displays are in an unfamiliar language or use characters you are unable to read, you may have accidentally selected the wrong language in the languageselection dialog. Follow the steps below to change languages.

Press the MENU button to display

the menus.

Highlight the e Setup menu tab using

FG and press I.

Highlight [W] using FG and press I.

Highlight the desired language using FGHI

and press the Q button.

MENU button

รีเ ซ็ต โหมดภาพ

ดิจิทัลเทเลคอน โหมดวัดแสง ไฟช่วย AF เปิ ด

ตั�งค่าการ์ด

ดูภาพบันทึก การตั�งค่า Wi-Fi/Bluetooth เฟิร์มแวร์

ตั�งค่าการ์ด

W ไทย

ดูภาพบันทึก การตั�งค่า Wi-Fi/Bluetooth เฟิร์มแวร์

กล ับ ตั�งค่า

Hrvatski

Dansk

Eesti

Deutsch

Indonesia

Norsk

Back Set

เมนูตั�งค่า

Česky

English

Suomi

Ελληνικά

Italiano

Latviski

Polski

’--.--.-- --:--:--

j±0 k±0

0.5 วินาที

’--.--.-- --:--:--

j±0 k±0

0.5 วินาที

Български

Nederlands

Français

Magyar

Lietuvių k.

Português(Pt)

ไทย

ปิ ด

Preparation

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Shooting

Information displays while shooting

Monitor display during still photography

Shooting

Monitor display during movie mode

3 41 2 7 8 9 0 a b h i

S-IS ONS-IS ON

J I

2.0

G F

AEL

BKT

HDR

56 f g jdc

HDR

250250 F5.6

zC y x w vA u tB

2.0+2.0

off

+2+2

+7+7-3-3

1:02:03

ISO-A

200

AUTO

S-AF

4:3

30p

1023

l m n o p q

LRL R

M-ISM-IS

0.0

1:02:03

ISO

AUTO

C-AF

30p

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1 Card write indicator .........................P. 17

2 Bluetooth

.............................................P. 155 – 163

3 Wireless LAN connection starting up

.............................................P. 155 – 163

4 Wireless LAN connection status

.............................................P. 155 – 163

5 Super FP ash ..............................P. 169

6 RC mode.......................................P. 169

7 HDR ................................................P. 64

8 AE Bracketing .................................P. 68

Focus Bracketing ............................P. 69

9 Handheld Starlight ..........................P. 57

0 Multi Focus Shot .............................P. 59

a Multiple exposure....................P. 63, 131

b Keystone compensation .................P. 67

c Auto Share Order… ......................P. 160

d Digital Tele-converter ....................P. 130

e Time lapse shooting ......................P. 133

f Face priority/Eye priority .................P. 82

g Movie sound .................................P. 136

h Zoom operation direction/Focal length

i Internal temperature warning ........P. 179

j Flash ...............................................P. 84

(blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed)

k AF conrmation mark......................P. 30

l Picture mode.........................P. 103, 130

m ISO sensitivity .................................P. 83

n White balance .................................P. 94

o AF mode .........................................P. 92

connection status

p Aspect ratio .....................................P. 97

q Image quality (still images) .............P. 98

r Record mode (movies) ...................P. 99

s Available recording time ...............P. 187

t Number of storable still pictures ...P. 186

u Highlight & shadow control ........... P. 111

v Top: Flash intensity control ...........P. 103

Bottom: Exposure compensation ....P. 81

w Level gauge ....................................P. 28

x Exposure compensation value........P. 81

y Aperture value .........................P. 35 – 41

z Shutter speed ..........................P. 35 – 41

A Histogram .......................................P. 28

B Preview .........................................P. 112

C AE lock..................................P. 113, 151

D Shooting mode.........................P. 29 – 77

E Touch operation ..............................P. 32

F Metering mode ................................P. 93

G Sequential shooting/Self-timer ........P. 86

Silent shooting ................................P. 65

H Flash intensity control ...................P. 103

I Flash mode .....................................P. 84

J Image stabilizer...............................P. 96

K Battery level ....................................P. 22

L Live guide recall ..............................P. 54

M Live view boost .............................P. 146

N Recording level meter ...................P. 136

O Silent shooting tab ..........................P. 77

P Movie (exposure) mode ................P. 115

Shooting

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Switching the information display

250250 F5.6

S-IS ONS-IS ON

ISO-A 200

1023

1:02:03

0.0

250250 F5.6

S-IS ONS-IS ON

ISO-A 200

1023

1:02:03

0.0

250250 F5.6

S-IS ONS-IS ON

ISO-A 200

1023

1:02:03

0.0

30p

You can switch the information displayed in the monitor during shooting using the INFO button.

Shooting

INFO button

INFOINFO

Basic Information*

INFOINFO

Image Only

INFOINFO

Level Gauge display

(Custom2)

Histogram display

(Custom1)

* Not displayed in n mode (movie mode) unless recording is in progress.

• You can change Custom1 and Custom2 settings. g [G/Info Settings] > [LV-Info] (P. 146)

• The information display screens can be switched in either direction by rotating the front dial while pressing the INFO button.

Histogram display

A histogram showing the distribution of brightness in the image is displayed. The horizontal axis

gives the brightness, the vertical axis the number of pixels of each brightness in the image. During shooting, overexposure is indicated in red, underexposure in blue, and the range metered

Less

Dark Bright

using spot metering in green.

Level gauge display

The orientation of the camera is indicated. The “tilt” direction is indicated on the vertical bar and the “horizon” direction on the horizontal bar. The camera is level and plumb when the bars turn green.

• Use the indicators on the level gauge as a guide.

• Error in the display can be corrected via calibration (P. 150).

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Choosing a shooting mode and taking photos

Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode,

Indicator Mode icon

and then shoot the image.

Types of shooting modes

For how to use the various shooting modes, see the following.

SCN Scene (P. 56)

ART Art lter (P. 70)

Functions that cannot be selected from menus

Some items may not be selectable from the menus using FGHI.

• Items that cannot be set with the current shooting mode.

• Items that cannot be set because of an item that has already been set:

Settings such as picture mode are unavailable when the mode dial is rotated to B.

Program AE (P. 35)

Aperture-priority AE (P. 37)

Shutter-priority AE (P. 39)

Manual exposure (P. 41)

Bulb/time (P. 42)

Live composite (P. 44)

AUTO (P. 54)

Advanced photo (P.60)

Movie (P. 75)

Shooting

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1023

Shooting

Rotate the mode dial to a mode.

Indicator

Frame the shot.

• Be careful that your ngers or the camera strap do not obstruct the lens or AF illuminator.

Landscape position Portrait position

Adjust the focus.

• Display the subject in the center of the monitor, and lightly press the shutter button

down to the rst position (press the shutter button halfway). The AF conrmation mark (() will be displayed, and a green frame (AF target) will

be displayed in the focus location.

AF conrmation mark

ISO-A 200

Press the shutter button halfway.

AF target

• If the AF conrmation mark blinks, the subject is not in focus (P. 176).

1:02:03

Release the shutter.

• Press the shutter button all the way (fully).

• The camera will release the shutter and take a picture.

• The shot image will be displayed on the monitor.

Press the shutter button all the way.

• You can focus and take pictures using touch controls. g “Shooting with touch screen

operations” (P. 32)

• To exit to shooting mode from menus or playback, press the shutter button halfway.

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Taking high angle and low angle shots

You can change the orientation and angle of the monitor.

Lower angle Upper angle

Rotating the Monitor: Cautions

• Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown. Do not use force; failure to observe this precaution could damage the connectors.

Shooting

• Do not touch the areas indicated in the illustration. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause it to malfunction.

• Inverting the monitor allows you to take pictures of yourself while you preview the frame.

g “Taking Photos in Self-Portrait Mode” (P. 78)

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Shooting with touch screen operations

250250 F5.6

ISO-A 200

1023

1:02:03

1414

1010

3x3x

Off

250250 F5.6

Tap d to cycle through touch screen settings.

Shooting

Tap a subject to focus and automatically release the shutter.

 Previewing the subject (V)

Tap the subject in the display.

• An AF target will be displayed.

• Use the slider to choose the size of the frame.

• Tap S to turn o󰀨 the display of the AF target.

Tap Y to zoom in at the frame position.

• Use your nger to scroll the display when the

• Tap Z to cancel the zoom display.

• You cannot resize or zoom in on the target in movie

This feature is not available in movie mode and during bulb, time, or composite photography.

Touch screen operations are disabled.

Tap to display an AF target and focus on the subject in the selected area. Photographs can be taken by pressing the shutter button.

picture is zoomed in.

mode.

• The situations in which touch screen operations are not available include the following. One-touch WB, while buttons or dials are in use, etc.

• Do not touch the display with your ngernails or other sharp objects.

• Gloves or monitor covers may interfere with touch screen operation.

• You can disable the touch screen operation. g [Touchscreen Settings] (P. 150)

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Switching Displays with the u (Shortcut) Button

250250 F5.6

1023

Indoors Close-ups

Press the u button to switch to each screen of the selected shooting mode between shots.

u (Shortcut) button

Mode dial

P/A/S/M/B

• When the prole control switch is not in the COLOR/MONO position

LV super control panel (P. 89)

Recommended ISO

ISO

Auto

± 0.0

S-IS On M-IS

Prole control switch

• When the prole control switch is in the COLOR/MONO position

Prole Control (P. 46)

Natural

A ±

0±

S-AF

Normal

sRGB

30p

1:02:03

Shooting

Prole control switch

Live guide (P. 54)

Change Color Saturation

MONO 1MONO

Monochrome Profile 1

MONO 1MONO

MONO 2MONO 2MONO 3MONO 3MONO 4MONO 4COLOR 1COLOR 1COLOR 2COLOR 2COLOR 3COLOR 3COLOR 4COLOR

SCN

Scene mode (P. 56)

People

Motion Scenery

Nightscapes

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Live Composite

Shooting

Advanced photo mode (P. 60)

Movie mode (P. 75)

ART

Art lter mode (P. 70)

ART 1ART 1

Effect

Off

Pop Art

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Letting the camera choose aperture and shutter speed (Program mode)

The camera chooses the optimal aperture and shutter speed according to subject brightness.

Rotate the mode dial to P.

Focus and check the display.

• The shutter speed and aperture chosen by the camera are displayed.

Take pictures.

• You can use the front dial to select exposure compensation.

• You can use the rear dial to select program shift.

• The shutter speed and aperture value displays will blink if the camera is unable to achieve correct exposure. The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and focal length of the lens. When using a xed [ISO] setting, change the setting. g “Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO)” (P. 83)

Warning display

example (blinking)

Status Action

S-IS ONS-IS ON

250250 F5.6

Shutter speed

Shooting mode

0.0

Aperture

1:02:03

ISO-A 200

30p

1023

Shooting

60"60" F2.8F2.8

40004000

F22F22

The subject is too dark.

The subject is too bright.

Use the ash.

• The metered range of the camera is exceeded. A commercially available ND

lter (for adjusting the amount of light) is

required.

• Take pictures in silent mode. g “The Electronic Shutter (Silent s)” (P. 88)

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250250 F5.6

1023

0.0

• You can choose processing options using the prole control. Rotate the prole control switch to the COLOR/MONO position to display the prole control. When the prole control is not display while the prole control switch is in the COLOR/MONO position,

press u button to display the control. g “Shooting enhanced images (Prole Control)” (P. 46)

• You can choose the functions performed by the front and rear dials. g [Dial Function]

Shooting

(P. 145)

• You can choose whether the display reects the e󰀨ects of exposure compensation or

maintains a constant brightness for ease of viewing. At default settings, the e󰀨ects of

exposure settings are visible in the display. g [Live View Boost] (P. 146)

 Program Shift

Without changing exposure, you can choose from di󰀨erent

combinations of aperture and shutter speed selected

S-IS ONS-IS ON

automatically by the camera. This is known as program shift.

• Rotate the rear dial until the camera displays the desired combination of aperture and shutter speed.

• The shooting mode indicator in the display changes from P to

Ps while program shift is in e󰀨ect. To end program shift,

rotate the rear dial in the opposite direction until Ps is no

Program shift

longer displayed.

ISO-A 200

AUTO

S-AF

4:3

30p

1:02:03

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Choosing aperture (Aperture Priority mode)

In this mode, you choose the aperture (f/-number) and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed for optimal exposure according to subject brightness. Lower aperture values (larger apertures) reduce the depth of the area that appears to be in focus

(depth of eld), blurring the background. Higher aperture values (smaller apertures)

increase the depth of the area that appears to be in focus in front of and behind the subject.

Lower aperture values… Higher aperture values…

F5.6F4.0F2.8 F8.0 F11

…reduce depth of eld and increase

blur.

Rotate the mode dial to A.

Choose an aperture.

• At default settings, aperture is selected by rotating the rear dial.

• The shutter speed selected automatically by the camera will appear in the display.

• You can use the front dial to select exposure compensation.

Take pictures.

• The shutter speed display will blink if the camera is unable to achieve correct exposure.

When using a xed [ISO] setting, change the setting. g “Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO)” (P. 83)

Warning display

example (blinking)

Status Action

…increase depth of eld.

S-IS ONS-IS ON

+0.3

250250 F5.6

Aperture value

1:02:03

ISO-A 200

1023

30p

Shooting

60"60" F5.6F5.6

40004000 F5.6F5.6

The subject is underexposed.

The subject is overexposed.

Decrease the aperture value.

• Increase the aperture value.

• If the warning display does not disappear, the metered range of the camera is exceeded. A commercially available ND

lter (for adjusting the amount of light) is

required.

• Take pictures in silent mode. g “The Electronic Shutter (Silent s)” (P. 88)

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press u button to display the control. g “Shooting enhanced images (Prole Control)” (P. 46)

• You can choose the functions performed by the front and rear dials. g [Dial Function]

Shooting

(P. 145)

• You can choose whether the display reects the e󰀨ects of exposure compensation or

maintains a constant brightness for ease of viewing. At default settings, the e󰀨ects of

exposure settings are visible in the display. g [Live View Boost] (P. 146)

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Choosing shutter speed (Shutter Priority mode)

In this mode, you choose the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets aperture for optimal exposure according to subject brightness. Faster shutter speeds appear to “freeze” fast-moving subjects. Slower shutter speeds add blur to moving objects,

lending them a sense of motion for a dynamic e󰀨ect.

Slower shutter speeds… Faster shutter speeds…

125 250 400060301560”

…produce dynamic shots with a sense of motion.

Rotate the mode dial to S.

Choose a shutter speed.

• At default settings, shutter speed is selected by rotating the rear dial.

• Shutter speed can be set to values between 1/4000 and 60 s.

• Shutter speeds as fast as 1/16000 s are available in s (silent) mode. g “The Electronic Shutter (Silent s)” (P. 88)

• The aperture selected automatically by the camera will appear in the display.

• You can use the front dial to select exposure compensation.

Take pictures.

• The aperture value display will blink if the camera is unable to achieve correct exposure. The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and focal length of the lens. When using a xed [ISO] setting, change the setting. g “Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO)” (P. 83)

…“freeze” the motion of fast-moving

S-IS ONS-IS ON

Shutter speed

250250 F5.6

subjects.

+0.3

1:02:03

ISO-A 200

1023

30p

Shooting

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Warning display

example (blinking)

Status Action

Shooting

20002000 F2.8F2.8

125125 F22F22

The subject is underexposed.

The subject is overexposed.

Set the shutter speed slower.

• Choose a faster shutter speed. Shutter speeds as fast as 1/16000 s are available in silent mode. g “The Electronic Shutter (Silent s)” (P. 88)

• If the warning display does not disappear, the metered range of the camera is exceeded. A commercially available ND

lter (for adjusting the amount of light) is

required.

press u button to display the control. g “Shooting enhanced images (Prole Control)” (P. 46)

• You can choose the functions performed by the front and rear dials. g [Dial Function] (P. 145)

• You can choose whether the display reects the e󰀨ects of exposure compensation or

maintains a constant brightness for ease of viewing. At default settings, the e󰀨ects of

exposure settings are visible in the display. g [Live View Boost] (P. 146)

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Choosing aperture and shutter speed (Manual mode)

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2.0+2.0

1023

In this mode, you choose the aperture and shutter speed. You can adjust settings according to your goals, for example by combining fast shutter speeds with small

apertures (high f/-numbers) for increased depth of eld.

Rotate the mode dial to M.

Adjust aperture and shutter speed.

• At default settings, aperture is selected with the front

S-IS ONS-IS ON

dial and shutter speed with the rear dial.

• The exposure determined by the aperture value and

shutter speed you have set and the di󰀨erence from

the suitable exposure measured by the camera are displayed on the monitor.

• Shutter speed can be set to values between 1/4000 and 60 seconds.

• Shutter speeds as fast as 1/16000 s are available in s (silent) mode. g “The Electronic Shutter (Silent s)” (P. 88)

Take pictures.

press u button to display the control. g “Shooting enhanced images (Prole Control)” (P. 46)

• You can choose the functions performed by the front and rear dials. g [Dial Function] (P. 145)

• The brightness of the image displayed in the monitor will change with changes in aperture

and shutter speed. You can x the brightness of the display so that you can keep the

subject in view while shooting. g [Live View Boost] (P. 146)

1:02:03

ISO-A 200

30p

Shooting

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Long Exposures (Bulb/Time)

BULB

F5.6

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Live Bulb

Back Set

Leave the shutter open for a long exposure. You can preview the photo in live view and end the exposure when the desired results have been achieved. Use when long

exposures are required, for example when photographing night scenes or reworks.

“Bulb” and “Live Bulb” Photography

The shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed. Releasing the button ends the

exposure.

Shooting

• When live bulb photography is selected, you can choose how often the camera updates the live view display during the exposure.

“Time” and “Live Time” Photography

The exposure begins when the shutter button is pressed all the way down. To end the exposure, press the shutter button all the way down a second time.

• When live time photography is selected, you can choose how often the camera updates the live view display during the exposure.

Rotate the mode dial to B.

Select [BULB]/[LIVE BULB] (bulb photography) or

[TIME]/[LIVE TIME] (time photography).

• At default settings, the selection is made with the rear dial.

ISO-A 200

Press the MENU button.

• You will be prompted to choose the interval at which the preview is updated.

Highlight an interval using FG.

30p

1:02:03

Bulb or time photography

Off

Display Count

ISO LOW ~ ISO 400 ~ ISO 800 ~ ISO 1600

24 times 19 times 14 times

9 times

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Press the Q button to select the highlighted option.

BULB

F5.6

1023

• The menus will be displayed.

Press the MENU button to exit the menus.

• If an option other than [O󰀨] is selected, [LIVE BULB] or [LIVE TIME] will appear in the display.

Adjust aperture.

• At default settings, aperture can be adjusted using the front dial.

Aperture

Take pictures.

• In bulb and live bulb modes, keep the shutter button pressed. The exposure ends when the button is released.

• In time and live time modes, press the shutter button all the way down once to start the exposure and again to end it.

• The exposure ends automatically when the time selected for [Bulb/Time Timer] is reached. The default is [8 min]. The time can be changed. g [Bulb/Time Timer] (P. 147)

• [Noise Reduct.] is applied after shooting. The display shows the time remaining until the process is complete. You can choose the conditions under which noise reduction is performed (P. 147).

• During live time photography, you can refresh the preview by pressing the shutter button halfway.

• Some limitations apply to the choice of ISO sensitivity settings available.

• During shooting, there are limits on the settings for the following functions.

Sequential shooting, self-timer shooting, time lapse shooting, image stabilizer, multiple

*1*2

exposure

, etc.

*1 When an option other than [O󰀨] is selected for [Live Bulb] or [Live Time] (P. 147) *2 When the prole control switch is in the COLOR/MONO position (P. 46)

• [K Image Stabilizer] (P. 96) turns o󰀨 automatically.

• Depending on camera settings, the temperature, and the situation, you may notice noise or bright spots in the monitor. These may sometimes appear in pictures even when [Noise Reduct.] (P. 147) is enabled.

Noise in images

When shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may appear in images. This phenomenon occurs when the temperature rises in the image pickup device or image pickup device internal drive circuit, causing current to be generated in those sections of the image pickup device that are not normally exposed to light. This can also occur when shooting with a high ISO setting in a high-temperature environment. To reduce this noise, the camera activates the noise reduction function. g [Noise Reduct.] (P. 147)

1:02:03

ISO-A 200

30p

Shooting

• During bulb/time photography, the brightness of the subject in the display is enhanced for ease of viewing when lighting is poor. g [Live View Boost] (P. 146)

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Lighten Blending (Live Composite Photography)

LIVECOMP

F5.6

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Composite Settings

Back Set

Leave the shutter open for a long exposure. You can view the light trails left by

reworks or stars and photograph them without changing the exposure of the

background. The camera combines multiple shots and records them as a single photograph.

Rotate the mode dial to B.

Shooting

Select [LIVE COMP] (live composite photography).

• At default settings, the selection is made with the rear dial.

Live composite photography

Press the MENU button.

• The [Composite Settings] menu will be displayed.

Press shutter button once to prepare for composite shooting.

Exposure time per image. Exposure time and aperture will determine your base exposure.

1sec

0.0

1:02:03

Highlight an exposure time using FG.

• Choose an exposure time of from 1/2 to 60 s.

Press the Q button to select the highlighted option.

• The menus will be displayed.

Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menus.

Adjust aperture.

• At default settings, aperture can be adjusted using the front dial.

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Press the shutter button all the way down to ready

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the camera.

• The camera is ready to shoot when [Ready for composite shooting] is displayed.

Press the shutter button to start shooting.

Ready for composite shooting

• Live composite photography will start. The display will be updated after each exposure.

Press the shutter button again to end shooting.

• Live composite photography can continue for up to three hours. The maximum recording time available varies with battery level and shooting conditions.

• Some limitations apply to the choice of ISO sensitivity settings available.

• To reduce blur caused by camera shake, x the camera securely to a tripod and use a remote shutter release controlled via OI.Share (P. 161).

• During shooting, there are limits on the settings for the following functions.

Sequential shooting, self-timer shooting, time lapse shooting, image stabilizer, multiple exposure, etc.

• [K Image Stabilizer] (P. 96) turns o󰀨 automatically.

• The exposure time for each exposure made during live composite photography can be chosen in advance using the menus. g G Custom Menu Q > [Composite Settings] (P. 147)

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Shooting enhanced images (Prole Control)

Use the prole control switch to switch to prole control photography.

You can choose image enhancement options on the prole control screen.

• Prole control photography is available only when the mode dial is rotated to P, A, S, M,

or B.

• Some functions such as multiple exposures cannot be used with this function.

• If [RAW] is currently selected for image quality, image quality will automatically be set to

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RAW+JPEG.

• Touch controls can also be used.

Shooting enhanced monochrome pictures (Monochrome Prole Control)

You can apply a color lter e󰀨ect to monochrome pictures (Color Filter E󰀨ect), change

the amount of peripheral light (Shading), and adjust bright and dark areas of the picture (Highlight&Shadow Control).

Rotate the prole control switch to

COLOR/MONO.

• The prole control screen will be displayed.

Choose a prole using FG and choose

one from [Mono1] to [Mono4] using HI.

• You can use the rear dials to select [Mono1/2/3/4].

• The following are presets for [Mono1] to [Mono4].

Prole

MONO 1MONO

Monochrome Profile 1

MONO 1MONO

MONO 2MONO 2MONO 3MONO 3MONO 4MONO 4COLOR 1COLOR 1COLOR 2COLOR 2COLOR 3COLOR 3COLOR 4COLOR

Mono1 Monochrome Prole 1

Mono2 Monochrome Prole 2

Mono3 Monochrome Prole 3

Mono4 Monochrome Prole 4

A standard “Monochrome” preset with all settings reset to their default values (±0)

preset that produces the e󰀨ect of black-and-white

lm

preset that produces the e󰀨ect of infrared black-

and-white lm

preset that reduces the contrast to make your

photo look soft

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Use FG to choose an option and adjust the settings (P. 48).

Press the Q button.

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• To go back to the prole control screen, press the u button.

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Image enhancement options for monochrome prole control

 Color Filter Effect

You can apply a color lter e󰀨ect to monochrome pictures, choosing from eight colors

and three intensity levels.

Choose Color Filter E󰀨ect using FG on the

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prole control screen.

• Press and hold the Q button to restore the default

color lter e󰀨ect.

Choose the color of the lter using the front dial

and the intensity using the rear dial.

• When a setting is changed, “*” is displayed to the right of the option icon.

• The settings are saved as the current prole ([Mono1] to [Mono4]).

 Shading Editor

You can adjust the peripheral illumination of pictures.

Choose Shading Editor using FG on the

prole control screen.

• Use the front dial to adjust shading.

• Press and hold the Q button to restore the default

shading setting.

• When a setting is changed, “*” is displayed to the right of the option icon.

• The settings are saved as the current prole ([Mono1] to [Mono4]).

MONO 1MONO

Color Filter E󰀨ect

MONO 1MONO

Shading Editor

MONO 1MONO

Color FilterColor Filter

Yellow

Level +2Level +2

Color FilterColor Filter

Yellow

Level +2Level +2

ResetReset OK

±0±0

ShadingShading

Hold

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 Highlight&Shadow Control

Adjust brightness separately for highlights, mid-tones, and shadows. You gain greater control over exposure than you would with exposure compensation alone. You can selectively make highlights darker or shadows brighter.

Choose Highlight&Shadow Control using FG

on the prole control screen.

• Press and hold the Q button to restore the default

MONO 1MONO

highlight&shadow.

Midtone

Shadow±0

Highlight&Shadow Control

Press the INFO button to choose the desired

tone range.

• The tone range changes each time the button is

MONO 1MONO

pressed.

Hi. & Sh.

Selected tone range

Rotate the dials to choose the desired setting.

• [Hi. & Sh.] (Highlight&Shadow) selected

Adjust highlights using the front dial and shadows using the rear dial.

• [Midtone] selected

Use the front or rear dial.

• When a setting is changed, “*” is displayed to the right of the option icon.

• The settings are saved as the current prole ([Mono1]

MONO1MONO

to [Mono4]).

Midtone

Shadow±0

• In addition to Color Filter/Shading/Highlight&Shadow, you can also adjust the granular feeling, color, etc. of the image.

Film Grain E󰀨ect (P. 107)/Sharpness (P. 106)/ Monochrome Color (P. 109)/ Contrast

(P. 106)

HighLight

Midtone

HighLight+2

ResetReset OK

±0

Hold

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• When you choose a prole on the prole control screen

using FG and press and hold the Q button, the Color Filter (P. 48)/Shading (P. 48)/Highlight&Shadow

(P. 49) settings for the selected prole ([Mono1/2/3/4])

reset to the default values. The following settings also reset to the default values at the same time.

Film Grain E󰀨ect (P. 107)/Sharpness (P. 106)/

Monochrome Color (P. 109)/ Contrast (P. 106)

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MONO 1MONO

MONO 2MONO 2MONO 3MONO 3MONO 4MONO 4COLOR 1COLOR 1COLOR 2COLOR 2COLOR 3COLOR 3COLOR 4COLOR

Prole

Monochrome Profile 1

ALLResetALLReset

Hold

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Shooting pictures with individual colors adjusted

(Color Prole Control)

You can adjust the saturation of each color (Saturation Level), change the amount of peripheral light (Shading), and adjust bright and dark areas of the picture (Highlight&Shadow Control).

Rotate the prole control switch to

COLOR/MONO.

• The prole control screen will be displayed.

Choose a prole using FG and choose

one from [Color1] to [Color4] using HI.

• You can use the rear dials to select [Color1/2/3/4].

• The following are presets for [Color1] to [Color4].

Prole

COLOR 1COLOR

MONO 1MONO 1MONO 2MONO 2MONO 3MONO 3MONO 4MONO

Color Profile 1

COLOR 1COLOR

COLOR 2COLOR 2COLOR 3COLOR 3COLOR 4COLOR

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Color 1 Color Prole 1

Color 2 Color Prole 2

Color 3 Color Prole 3

Color 4 Color Prole 4

Use FG to choose an option and adjust the settings (P. 52).

Press the Q button.

Shoot.

• To go back to the prole control screen, press the u button.

A standard “Natural” preset with all settings reset to their default values (±0)

preset with deep, austere colors

preset that gives the e󰀨ect of lm with highly

saturated, deep colors

preset with light and soft tones

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Image enhancement options for color prole control

 Saturation Level

The saturation of twelve di󰀨erent colors can be adjusted by up to ±5 while checking the e󰀨ect on the screen.

Choose Saturation Level using FG on the

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prole control screen.

• Press and hold the Q button to restore the default

saturation level.

Set the hue using the front dial and the

saturation using the rear dial.

• Modications made with [Color All] displayed above

the Color Prole Control apply to all colors.

• To modify all colors simultaneously, press the INFO button and rotate the rear dial to adjust the saturation.

• When a setting is changed, “*” is displayed to the right of the option icon.

• The settings are saved as the current prole ([Color1] to [Color4]).

 Shading Editor

You can adjust the peripheral illumination of pictures.

COLOR 1COLOR

All colors

Saturation Level

COLOR 1COLOR

All colors

ColorColor

ViVid ±0ViVid ±0

ColorColor

ViVid ±0ViVid ±0

Choose Shading Editor using FG on the

prole control screen.

• Use the front dial to adjust shading.

• Press and hold the Q button to restore the default

shading setting.

• When a setting is changed, “*” is displayed to the right of the option icon.

• The settings are saved as the current prole ([Color1] to [Color4]).

COLOR 1COLOR

Shading Editor

COLOR 1COLOR

ShadingShading

±0±0

ShadingShading

±0±0

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 Highlight&Shadow Control

Choose Highlight&Shadow Control using FG

on the prole control screen.

• Press and hold the Q button to restore the default

COLOR 1COLOR

HighLight

highlight&shadow.

Midtone

Shadow±0

Highlight&Shadow Control

Press the INFO button to choose the desired

tone range.

• The tone range changes each time the button is

COLOR 1COLOR

Midtone

pressed.

Hi. & Sh.

Selected tone range

Rotate the dials to choose the desired setting.

• [Hi. & Sh.] (Highlight&Shadow) selected

Adjust highlights using the front dial and shadows using the rear dial.

• [Midtone] selected

Use the front or rear dial.

• When a setting is changed, “*” is displayed to the right of the option icon.

• The settings are saved as the current prole ([Color1]

COLOR 1COLOR

HighLight+2

to [Color4]).

Shadow±0

Midtone

ResetReset OK

• In addition to Color Prole/Shading/Highlight&Shadow, you can also adjust the sharpness and/or contrast of the image.

Sharpness (P. 106)/Contrast (P. 106)

• When you choose a prole on the prole control screen using FG and press and hold the Q button, the Color

Prole (P. 52)/Shading (P. 52)/Highlight&Shadow (P. 53) settings for the selected prole ([Color1/2/3/4])

reset to the default values. The following settings also reset to the default values at the same time.

Sharpness (P. 106)/Contrast (P. 106)

COLOR 1COLOR

MONO 1MONO 1MONO 2MONO 2MONO 3MONO 3MONO 4MONO

Color Profile 1

COLOR 1COLOR

COLOR 2COLOR 2COLOR 3COLOR 3COLOR 4COLOR

ALLResetALLReset

Hold

Prole

±0

Hold

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Letting the camera choose the settings (AUTO mode)

The camera adjusts settings to suit the scene; all you have to do is press the shutter button. Use live guides to easily adjust such parameters as color, brightness, and background blurring.

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Set the mode dial to B.

• In auto mode, the camera automatically selects the scene mode option appropriate to your subject when you press the shutter button halfway. Once the selection has been made, the B icon in the bottom left corner of the display will be replaced by the icon for the chosen scene.

To adjust shooting settings, display the live guide

by pressing the u button.

• Use FG to highlight an item in the live guide and press Q to display a slider.

Use FG to position the slider and choose a

level.

• Press the Q button to save changes.

• To exit, press the MENU button.

• When [Shooting Tips] is selected, use FG to highlight the item and press the Q button to display the detail.

• The e󰀨ect of the selected level is visible in the display. If [Blur Background] or [Express Motions] is selected, the display will return to normal, but the selected

e󰀨ect will be visible in the nal photograph.

To set multiple live guides, repeat Steps 2 and 3.

• A check is displayed on the guide item for live guides that are already set.

• [Blur Background] and [Express Motions] cannot be set at the same time.

Change Color Saturation

Guide item

Clear & Vivid

Flat & Muted

Slider

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Shoot.

• To clear the live guides from the display, press the MENU button.

• If [RAW] is currently selected for image quality, image quality will automatically be set to

RAW+JPEG.

• Certain live guide settings are not applied to the RAW copy.

• Pictures may appear grainy at some live guide setting levels.

• Changes to live guide setting levels may not be visible in the monitor.

• Frame rates drop the closer the [Express Motions] slider is to [Blurred Motion].

• The ash cannot be used when a live guide is set.

• Choosing live guide settings that exceed the limits of the camera exposure meters may result in pictures that are overexposed or underexposed.

• Touch controls can also be used.

One-Touch e-Portrait

To enable one-touch e-Portrait so that the camera smooths the complexions of portrait subjects, tap the A (one-touch e-Portrait) icon to turn it on (B).

g “Taking Photos in Self-Portrait Mode” (P. 78)

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One-touch e-Portrait icon

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Shooting in scene mode (SCN mode)

Indoors Close-ups

Portrait

The camera automatically optimizes settings for the subject or scene.

Rotate the mode dial to SCN.

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Use FGHI to highlight a scene and press the

Q button.

Use HI to highlight a scene mode and press the

Q button.

• Press the u button to choose a di󰀨erent scene.

Shoot.

• Touch controls can also be used.

Types of scene modes

Subject type Scene mode Description

Suitable for portrait shooting. Brings out skin texture.

Smooths out skin tones and texture.

The camera records two pictures: one with the e󰀨ect

applied and one without.

Suitable for portrait shooting with a landscape in the background. Focuses from near to far.

Suitable for portrait shooting against a background of night view.

Raise the ash (P. 84).

Use of a tripod and remote control via OI.Share is recommended (P. 161).

Suitable for photographs of children and other active subjects.

People

Portrait

e-Portrait

Portrait + Landscape

Portrait + Nightscape

Children

People

Motion Scenery

Nightscapes

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Subject type Scene mode Description

Suitable for tripod shooting of night scenes. Use of a tripod and remote control via OI.Share is recommended (P. 161).

Suitable for portrait shooting against a background of night view.

Raise the ash (P. 84).

Use of a tripod and remote control via OI.Share is recommended (P. 161).

Suitable for shooting night scenes without a tripod. Reduces blur when shooting low light/illuminated scenes. The camera makes eight exposures and combines them into a single photograph.

Suitable for shooting reworks at night.

Use of a tripod and remote control via OI.Share is recommended (P. 161).

The camera automatically shoots multiple images, takes newly bright areas only, and composites them into a single image. With normal long exposure, an image of light trace such as star trails with bright buildings tends to get too bright. You can capture them without over exposure while checking the progress. Press the shutter button to start shooting, then view the changing result in the monitor and press the shutter button again to end shooting once the desired result is achieved (maximum 3 hours). Use of a tripod and remote control via OI.Share is recommended (P. 161).

• For information on taking photos using this feature, see “[Live Composite]: Live Composite Photography” (P. 61), starting from Step 2.

• Advanced settings can be accessed via live

composite photography (dark and light eld

composite) in

Suitable for fast action shooting. The camera will take photos while the shutter button is pressed.

Suitable for photographs of children and other active subjects.

Choose to blur the background behind moving objects. The camera chooses the optimal shutter speed for panning shots based on camera motion.

mode (P. 44).

Nightscapes

Motion

Nightscape

Portrait +

Nightscape

Handheld

Starlight

Fireworks

Light Trails

Sport

Children

Panning

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Subject type Scene mode Description

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Scenery

Indoors

Landscape

Sunset

Beach & Snow

Panorama

Backlight HDR

Candlelight

k Silent s

Portrait

e-Portrait

Children

Backlight HDR

Suitable for shooting landscapes. Emphasizes sharpness and contrast.

Suitable for shooting the setting/rising sun. Reproduces colors vividly.

Suitable for shooting snow-capped mountains, landscapes, white sand beaches, etc.

Take panoramic photos with a wider angle of view than other shots.

• For information on taking photos using this feature,

see “Shooting a Panorama” (P. 66), starting from Step 3.

Suitable for high-contrast scenes. Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes four shots and subsequently merges them into one, correctly exposed image.

• For information on taking photos using this feature,

see “[HDR]: Taking Composite Photos with HDR” (P. 64), starting from Step 3.

Suitable for shooting in candlelight. Creates a soft atmosphere.

Disable camera sounds and lights in situations in which they may be unwelcome.

• For information on taking photos using this feature,

see “[Silent s] Mode” (P. 65), starting from Step 2.

Suitable for portrait shooting. Brings out skin texture.

Smooths out skin tones and texture.

The camera records two pictures: one with the e󰀨ect

applied and one without.

Suitable for photographs of children and other active subjects.

Suitable for high-contrast scenes. Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes four shots and subsequently merges them into one, correctly exposed image.

• For information on taking photos using this feature,

see “[HDR]: Taking Composite Photos with HDR” (P. 64), starting from Step 3.

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Subject type Scene mode Description

Macro Suitable for close-ups.

Nature Macro Suitable for vivid close-ups of owers or insects.

Documents

Close-ups

• To maximize the benets of the scene modes, some of the shooting function settings are disabled.

• Some time may be needed to record pictures taken using [e-Portrait]. In addition, when

the image quality mode is [RAW], the image is recorded in RAW+JPEG.

• Movies cannot be recorded using [e-Portrait], [Handheld Starlight], [Panorama], or [Backlight HDR].

• [Handheld Starlight] pictures taken with [RAW] selected for image quality will be recorded

in RAW+JPEG format, with the rst frame recorded as a RAW image and the nal composite as a JPEG image.

• [Backlight HDR] records HDR-processed images in JPEG format. When the image quality mode is set to [RAW], the image is recorded in RAW+JPEG.

• In [Panning], J is displayed during panning detection, and I is displayed when nothing is detected.

• When using a lens with an image stabilizer switch in [Panning], turn the image stabilizer

switch o󰀨. Su󰀩cient panning e󰀨ects may not be obtained in bright conditions. Use a commercially available ND lter to obtain e󰀨ects more easily.

Multi Focus

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Suitable for photos of timetables or other documents. The camera heightens the contrast between the text and background.

The camera takes eight photos, varying the focus distance with each shot.

• For information on taking photos using this feature, see “[Focus Bracketing]: Varying Focus Distance over a Series of Shots” (P. 69), starting from Step 2.

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Shooting in advanced photo mode (Z mode)

Live Composite

Use for quick access to advanced shooting settings.

Rotate the mode dial to Z.

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Use HI to highlight an AP mode.

• Some modes o󰀨er additional options that can be

accessed using G.

Press the Q button to select the highlighted mode.

• Press the u button to choose a di󰀨erent mode. If additional options are displayed,

press F.

• In some modes, the front dial can be used for exposure compensation (P. 81) and the rear dial for program shift (P. 36).

• Touch controls can also be used.

AP Mode Options

AP mode Description

Live Composite

Live Time

Multiple Exposure Combine two di󰀨erent images on top of one another. 63

HDR Capture details in both highlights and shadows. 64

Silent s

Panorama

Keystone Compensation

AE Bracketing

Record light trails from stars and other objects while keeping exposure constant overall.

Choose for photos of reworks and night scenery. Make

long time exposures at selected shutter speeds.

Disable camera sounds and lights in situations in which they may be unwelcome.

Take a series of shots that are joined together to create a wide-angle photo. Choose from two angles of view: a wider angle than normal shots (z), or an even wider angle (y).

Correct the e󰀨ects of perspective in photos of buildings or

landscapes.

Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes a series of photos, varying exposure with each shot.

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AP mode Description

Focus Bracketing

Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes a series of eight photos, varying the focus distance with each shot.

[Live Composite]: Live Composite Photography

Create photos that record light trails from stars and other objects without changing the brightness of the background; during shooting, the changing results can be viewed in the monitor. You can adjust white balance or picture mode and other settings not available with the SCN mode “Light Trails” option.

Highlight [Live Composite] on the AP-mode-selection screen (P. 60) and

press the Q button.

Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

• To reduce blur caused by camera shake, x the camera securely to a tripod and use a remote shutter release controlled via OI.Share (P. 161).

• If the focus indicator blinks, the camera is not in focus.

Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.

• The camera congures the proper settings automatically and starts shooting.

• After pressing the shutter button, there is a time lag until shooting starts.

• The composite image will be displayed at regular intervals.

Press the shutter button again to stop shooting.

• View the changing result in the monitor and press the shutter button to end shooting once the desired result is achieved.

• The recording length in one shooting is up to 3 hours.

• Advanced settings can be accessed via live composite photography (dark and light eld

composite) in B mode (P. 44).

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[Live Time]: Live Time Photography

Live Time

You can make long exposures without having to keep the shutter button pressed. The changing result can be viewed in the monitor during shooting.

Highlight [Live Time] on the AP-mode-selection screen (P. 60).

Press G, use HI to choose the maximum

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exposure time, and press the Q button.

• The display refresh rate may change automatically depending on the maximum exposure time selected.

• The shorter the maximum exposure time, the faster the display refresh rate.

Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

• To reduce blur caused by camera shake, x the camera securely to a tripod and use a remote shutter release controlled via OI.Share (P. 161).

• If the focus indicator blinks, the camera is not in focus.

Press the shutter button all the way down to start live time photography.

• The camera adjusts settings automatically and begins shooting.

• The changing result can be viewed in the monitor.

Press the shutter button again to stop shooting.

• View the changing result in the monitor and press the shutter button to end shooting once the desired result is achieved.

• Shooting ends automatically when the selected exposure time is reached.

min2min

• The long exposure (bulb/time) options in B mode o󰀨er more advanced settings (P. 42).

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[Multiple Exposure]: Shooting Multiple Exposures

Combine two di󰀨erent images on top of one another.

Highlight [Multiple Exposure] on the AP-mode-selection screen (P. 60) and

press the Q button.

Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

• If the focus indicator blinks, the camera is not in focus.

Press the shutter button all the way down for the rst shot.

• a is displayed in green if shooting starts.

• The image is shown superimposed on the monitor.

• Press D to delete the last shot.

Ta ke the second shot.

• Use the rst image as a guide to compose the second shot.

• The camera will not go to sleep while multiple exposure is in e󰀨ect.

• Performing any of the following actions automatically deletes the second shot:

The camera is turned o󰀨; the q button is pressed; the MENU button is pressed; the u button is pressed; the mode dial is rotated; the battery power runs out; or any cable is connected to the camera

• For more information on creating image overlays: g “Combining Pictures (Image

Overlay)” (P. 141)

• Advanced settings can be used when you select [Multiple Exposure] in the P/A/S/M

mode while the prole control switch is not in the COLOR/MONO position. g “Recording multiple exposures in a single image (Multiple Exposure)” (P. 131)

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[HDR]: Taking Composite Photos with HDR

HDR

Capture details in both highlights and shadows. The camera varies exposure over a series of four shots and combines them into a single image.

Highlight [HDR] on the AP-mode-selection screen (P. 60).

Press G, use HI to choose [HDR1] or [HDR2],

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and press the Q button.

Four shots are taken, each with a di󰀨erent

HDR1

exposure, and the shots are combined into one HDR image inside the camera. HDR2 provides a more impressive image than HDR1. ISO sensitivity

HDR2

is xed to 200.

Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

• If the focus indicator blinks, the camera is not in focus.

Press the shutter button all the way down to start HDR photography.

• The camera automatically takes four shots when the shutter button is pressed.

• Noise may be more noticeable in photos taken in conditions associated with slow shutter speeds.

• For best results, secure the camera by, for example, mounting it on a tripod.

• The image displayed on the monitor during shooting di󰀨ers from the nal HDR picture.

• The HDR-processed image will be saved as a JPEG le. When the image quality mode is

set to [RAW], the image is recorded in RAW+JPEG.

• The picture mode is xed to [Natural] and the color space is xed to [sRGB].

HDR

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[Silent s] Mode

Disable camera sounds and lights in situations in which they may be unwelcome.

Highlight [Silent s] on the AP-mode-selection screen (P. 60) and press

the Q button.

Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

• If the focus indicator blinks, the camera is not in focus.

Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.

• When the shutter is released, the monitor screen will go dark for a moment. No shutter sound will be emitted.

• The desired results may not be achieved under ickering light sources such as uorescent or LED lamps or if the subject moves abruptly during shooting.

• When [Silent s] is selected in the SCN or Z mode, the following measures are undertaken to reduce the sound and light produced by the camera.

- Electronic shutter: Enabled

- 8: O󰀨

- AF Illuminator: O󰀨

- Flash mode: O󰀨

• Noise reduction is not available when [Silent s] is selected in the SCN or Z mode.

• Note that due to the electronic shutter, the subject may appear to be distorted in photographs if camera moves quickly during shooting or when shooting fast-moving subjects.

• Press G for sequential/self-timer photography (P. 86).

• Advanced settings can be used when you select Silent s photography (P. 88) in the P/A/S/M/ART mode. g “Setting anti-shock/silent shooting (Anti-Shockr/Silents)” (P. 135)

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Shooting a Panorama

Panorama

Cancel Save

Pan the camera following an on-screen guide to create a single wide-angle (panorama) photo.

Highlight [Panorama] on the AP-mode-selection screen (P. 60).

Press G, then use HI to highlight the desired

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panorama type and press the Q button.

Take panorama photos with a wider angle of view

than other shots.

Take panorama photos with a wider angle of view

than z.

Highlight a pan direction using FGHI and press

the Q button.

• You can also select the pan direction using the front and rear dials.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to

start shooting, and then pan the camera slowly in the direction indicated by the arrow in the display.

• The arrow in the display moves as the camera is panned.

• To cancel shooting and return to Step 3, press the MENU button.

When the arrow in the display reaches the end of the progress bar, shooting

will end and the camera will create a panorama.

• Focus, exposure, and the like are xed at the values in e󰀨ect at the start of shooting.

• Before the arrow reaches the end of the progress bar, you can press the Q button or

press the shutter button again to end shooting and record a panorama from the data recorded to the current point.

• Shooting may be cancelled and an error displayed if: the camera is panned too slowly or too quickly/the camera is panned diagonally/ the camera is panned in the opposite direction to the arrow in the display/the lens is zoomed in or out/panning does not start within a set period

• Panorama photography may be unavailable with some lenses.

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[Keystone Compensation]

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Keystone distortion due to the inuence of lens focal length and proximity to the subject can be corrected, or enhanced to exaggerate the e󰀨ects of perspective. Keystone

compensation can be previewed in the monitor during shooting. The corrected image is

created from a smaller crop, slightly increasing the e󰀨ective zoom ratio.

Highlight [Keystone Compensation] on the AP-mode-selection screen

(P. 60) and press the Q button.

Frame the shot and adjust keystone compensation

while viewing your subject in the display.

• Use the front and rear dials to choose the compensation amount.

• Use FGHI to choose the area to be recorded. Depending on the compensation amount, you may be unable to choose the area recorded.

• Press and hold the Q button to cancel any changes.

• To adjust exposure compensation and other shooting options while keystone compensation is in e󰀨ect, press the INFO button to view a display other than keystone compensation adjustment. To resume keystone compensation, press the INFO button until keystone compensation adjustment is displayed.

Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

• If the focus indicator blinks, the camera is not in focus.

Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.

• As the compensation amount increases:

- The image will become coarser

- The zoom ratio of the crop will increase

- It will no longer be possible to reposition the crop in both the vertical and horizontal displays

• Photos are recorded in RAW+JPEG format when [RAW] is selected for image quality.

• The desired results may not be obtained with converter lenses.

• Depending on the amount of correction, some AF targets may be outside the display area.

An icon (g, h, i or j) is displayed when the camera focuses on an AF target outside the display area.

• If a focus distance is selected for [Image Stabilizer], the correction will be adjusted for the selected focus distance. Except when using a Micro Four Thirds or Four Thirds lens, choose a focal length using the [Image Stabilizer] option (P. 96).

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[AE Bracketing]: Varying Exposure over a Series of Shots

AE Bracketing

Take a series of photos, varying the exposure with each shot.

Highlight [AE Bracketing] on the AP-mode-selection screen (P. 60).

Press G, use HI to choose the number of shots,

and press the Q button.

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Take 3 shots, the rst at optimal exposure (±0.0 EV),

the second at −1.0 EV, and the third at +1.0 EV.

Take 5 shots, the rst at optimal exposure (±0.0 EV),

the second at −1.3 EV, the third at −0.7 EV, the fourth at +0.7 EV, and the fth at +1.3 EV.

Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

• If the focus indicator blinks, the camera is not in focus.

Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.

• Take the set number of shots.

• The t indicator turns green during bracketing.

• The camera brackets the value currently selected for exposure compensation.

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[Focus Bracketing]: Varying Focus Distance over a Series of Shots

Focus Bracketing

Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes a series of eight photos, varying the focus distance with each shot.

Highlight [Focus Bracketing] on the AP-mode-selection screen (P. 60).

Press G, use HI to choose the amount focus

distance changes with each shot, and press the Q button.

The focus distance changes by a small amount with each shot.

The focus distance changes by a large amount with each shot.

Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

• If the focus indicator blinks, the camera is not in focus.

Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.

• The camera takes eight photos, varying the focus distance with each shot. The camera will take pictures at, and at distances in front of and behind, the focus distance chosen when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• The t indicator turns green during bracketing.

• Focus bracketing ends if zoom is adjusted during shooting.

• Shooting ends when focus reaches ) (innity).

• Focus bracketing uses the electronic shutter.

• Focus bracketing is not available with lenses that have mounts conforming to the Four Thirds or some Micro Four Thirds standards.

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Using art lters (ART mode)

Using art lters, you can easily have fun with artistic e󰀨ects.

Rotate the mode dial to ART.

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Use HI to highlight a lter.

• The slider appears on the display when [Pop Art I/II], [Soft Focus], [Pin Hole I/II/III], [Cross Process I/II] or [Instant Film] is highlighted. Use the slider to adjust

the degree of the art lter e󰀨ect (P. 73).

Press G, and highlight an e󰀨ect using HI.

• The e󰀨ects available vary with the selected lter (Soft Focus E󰀨ect, Pin Hole E󰀨ect, White Edge E󰀨ect, Frame E󰀨ect, Star Light E󰀨ect, Blur E󰀨ect, Shade E󰀨ect, Color Filter, or Monochrome Color).

ART 1ART 1

Effect

Off

Pop Art

Slider

ART 1ART 1

Frame Effect

Press G to adjust exposure compensation.

Slider

• The slider will appear on the display.

• Rotate the front dial to adjust exposure compensation.

• Choose positive (“+”) values to make pictures brighter, negative (“–”) values to make pictures darker. Exposure can be adjusted by ±5.0 EV. During live view, the brightness of the monitor will be adjusted to a maximum of only ±3.0 EV. If the exposure exceeds

±3.0 EV, the exposure bar will begin ashing.

• To reset exposure compensation, press and hold the

Effect

ART 1ART 1

Off

Exposure/Brightness

0.00.0

Exposure bar

Q button.

Press the Q button.

Shoot.

• Press the u button to choose a di󰀨erent art lter. If e󰀨ects are displayed, press F. If [Exposure/Brightness] is displayed, press G.

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• [Color Filter] (P. 108) and [Monochrome Color] (P. 109) options are available with some

art lters.

• After you press the Q button in Step 5, the front dial can be used for exposure

compensation (P. 81) and the rear dial for program shift (P. 36).

• Touch controls can also be used.

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Types of art lters

Pop Art I/II Creates an image that emphasizes the beauty of color.

Soft Focus Creates an image that expresses a soft tone atmosphere.

Pale&Light Color I/II

Light Tone

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Grainy Film I/II

Pin Hole I/II/III

Diorama I/II

Cross Process I/II

Gentle Sepia

Dramatic Tone I/II

Key Line I/II

Watercolor I/II

Vintage I/II/III

Partial Color I/II/III

Bleach Bypass I/II

Instant Film

II and III are altered versions of the original (I).

• To maximize the benets of the art lters, some of the shooting function settings are disabled.

• If [RAW] is currently selected for image quality (P. 98), image quality will automatically

be set to RAW+JPEG. The art lter will be applied to the JPEG copy only.

• Depending on the subject, tone transitions may be ragged, the e󰀨ect may be less noticeable, or the image may become more “grainy.”

• Some e󰀨ects may not be visible during movie recording.

• Your choice of lters, e󰀨ects, and movie quality when recording movies may a󰀨ect playback speed and smoothness.

Creates an image that expresses warm light by scattering overall light and slightly overexposing the image.

Creates a high-quality image by softening both shadows and highlights.

Creates an image that expresses the roughness of black and white images.

Creates an image that looks as if it was taken using an old or toy camera by dimming the image perimeter.

Creates a miniature-like image by emphasizing saturation and contrast, and blurring unfocused areas.

Creates an image that expresses a surreal atmosphere. Cross Process II creates an image that emphasizes magenta.

Creates a high-quality image by drawing out shadows and softening the overall image.

Creates an image that emphasizes the di󰀨erence between

brightness and darkness by partially increasing contrast.

Creates an image that emphasizes edges and adds an illustrative style.

Creates a soft, bright image by removing dark areas, blending pale colors on a white canvas, and further softening contours.

Expresses an everyday shot in a nostalgic, vintage tone using

printed lm discoloration and fading.

Impressively expresses a subject by extracting colors you want to emphasize and keeping everything else monotone.

The “bleach bypass” e󰀨ect, which you may recognize from motion pictures and the like, can be used to great e󰀨ect in shots of

streetscapes or metal objects.

A contemporary take on the skin tones and shadow gradations

typical of lm.

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Adjusting the degree of the art lter e󰀨ect (Fine-Tuning)

You can adjust the degree of the lter e󰀨ect for Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pin Hole, Cross

Process, and Instant Film before taking pictures.

Select [Pop Art I/II], [Soft Focus], [Pin Hole I/II/

III], [Cross Process I/II], or [Instant Film] on the

art-lter-selection screen (P. 70).

• The slider will appear on the display.

• Rotate the front dial to ne-tune the art lter.

ART 1ART 1

Effect

Off

Pop Art

• Touch controls can also be used.

• The e󰀨ect is visible in the display.

• To reset the lter e󰀨ect, press and hold the Q button.

Press the Q button.

Shoot.

• Press the u button if you want to ne-tune the art lter again.

Using [Partial Color]

Record only selected hues in color.

Select [Partial Color I/II/III] in the art lter-

selection screen (P. 70).

• A color ring appears in the display.

Rotate the front dial to select a color.

• The e󰀨ect is visible in the display.

• Touch controls can also be used.

Press the Q button.

Shoot.

• To choose a di󰀨erent color after shooting, press the u button.

ART

ART 14

Effect

Off

Partial Color

ColorColor

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Slider

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Recording movies in photo shooting modes

The R button can be used for movie recording even when the mode dial is not in the n position.

• Be sure that [R REC] is assigned to the R button (P. 112).

Press the R button to begin recording.

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• Movie you are recording will be displayed on the monitor.

• You can change the focus location by tapping the screen while recording.

R button

Press the R button again to end recording.

• The sound of touch operations and button operations may be recorded.

• CMOS image sensors of the type used in the camera generate a so-called “rolling

shutter” e󰀨ect that can cause distortion in pictures of moving objects. This distortion is

a phenomenon that occurs in pictures of fast-moving subjects or if the camera is moved during shooting. It is particularly noticeable in pictures taken at long focal lengths.

• If the size of the movie le being recorded exceeds 4 GB, the le will be split

automatically. (Depending on shooting conditions, movies under 4 GB in size may be split into multiple les.)

• When the camera is used continuously for extended periods, the temperature of the image sensor will rise and noise and color splotches may be visible in the display.

Should this occur, turn the camera o󰀨 and wait for it to cool. Noise and color splotches

are particularly likely to occur at high ISO sensitivities. If the temperature of the sensor

increases further, the camera will turn o󰀨 automatically.

• The R button cannot be used to record movies in the following instances:

While shutter the button is pressed halfway; during bulb, time, composite, sequential or time lapse photography; or when e-portrait, handheld starlight, panorama, or backlight HDR is selected in SCN mode or keystone compensation, panorama, live time, multiple exposure, or HDR is selected in Z mode

• When recording movies, use an SD card that supports an SD speed class of 10 or higher.

• A UHS-II or UHS-I card with a UHS speed class of 3 or better is required when:

a movie resolution of [4K] is selected in the [nK] menu

• Some settings, such as AF mode, can be set separately for movies and photographs. g “Using the Video Menu” (P. 136)

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Recording movies in movie mode

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When the mode dial is rotated to n, movies can be recorded using functions such as the slow-motion mode.

• Adjust aperture and shutter speed to suit your artistic intent. g “Choosing an Exposure Mode (n Mode (Movie Exposure Modes))” (P. 115)

Rotate the mode dial to n.

Use HI to highlight movie mode (P. 76).

Press the Q button to select the highlighted mode.

• Press the u button to choose a di󰀨erent movie mode.

Press the R button to begin recording.

• Be sure that [R REC] is assigned to the R button (P. 112).

• Press the R button again to end recording.

• The sound level during recording is shown by the recording level meter. The more the meter extends into the red, the higher the recording level.

• The recording level can be adjusted from the n video

Recording level meter

LRL R

M-ISM-IS

menu. g [Recording Volume] (P. 136)

0.0

REC 00:12

• A beep does not sound when the camera focuses in movie mode.

• You can prevent the camera from recording operating sounds that occur due to camera

operations while shooting. g “Silencing Camera Sounds While Shooting Movies” (P. 77)

• Touch controls can also be used.

ISO

AUTO

C-AF

30p

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Movie Mode Options

Movie mode Description

4K Shoot 4K movies. ―

Standard Shoot standard movies. ―

High-speed Record slow-motion movies. Sound will not be recorded. 77

• The picture modes available vary with the movie mode.

• When recording movies, use an SD card that supports an SD speed class of 10 or higher.

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• Use UHS-II or UHS-I memory card with a UHS Speed Class of 3 when shooting in [4K] or [High-speed] mode.

• Depending on the system, some computers may be unable to play movies recorded at [4K]. See our website for information on the system requirements for viewing 4K movies on a computer.

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Recording Slow Motion Movies

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Record slow-motion movies. Footage shot at 120 fps plays back at 30 fps; quality is equivalent to [HD].

Highlight [High-speed] in the movie mode option (P. 76) and press the Q

button. Press the R button to start shooting.

• Press the R button again to end shooting.

• Focus and exposure are xed at the start of recording.

• Recording can continue for up to 20 seconds.

• Sound will not be recorded.

Silencing Camera Sounds While Shooting Movies

You can prevent the camera from recording operating sounds that occur due to camera operations while shooting. Tap the silent shooting tab to display the function items.

After tapping an item, tap the displayed arrows to select the settings.

• Electronic zoom*, recording volume, aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity

* Only available with power zoom lenses

• The options available vary with the movie exposure modes (P. 115).

• This option is not available in self-portrait mode (P. 78).

M-ISM-IS

Silent shooting tab

LRL R

ISO AUTO

C-AF

30p

0.0

REC 00:12

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Taking Photos in Self-Portrait Mode

Inverting the monitor allows you to take pictures of yourself while you preview the frame.

If the monitor is open, close it.

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Open the monitor downward.

• Read “Rotating the Monitor: Cautions” (P. 31) before moving the monitor.

• If a power zoom lens is attached, the camera automatically switches to wide angle.

• The self portrait menu is displayed in the monitor.

• Di󰀨erent icons may be displayed depending on the shooting mode.

Shutter Touch

Movie

Playback Tap to switch to playback mode (P. 127).

One-Touch

e-Portrait

One-Touch

Custom Self Timer

Brightness adjustment

(Exposure compensation)

When the icon is touched, the shutter is released about 1 second later.

When you touch this icon, movie recording will start. To stop recording, press the (Q) icon.

Turning this on makes skin look smooth and translucent.

Shoot 3 frames using the self timer. You can set the number of times the shutter is released and the interval between each release using Custom Self Timer. g “Self-Timer Options (c Custom Selftimer)” (P. 87)

Touch [+] or [-] icon to adjust the brightness.

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Frame the shot.

• Be careful that your ngers or the camera strap do not obstruct the lens.

Touch C and shoot.

• You can also shoot by touching the subject displayed in the monitor, or by pressing the shutter button.

• The shot image will be displayed on the monitor.

• Be careful not to drop the camera when using the touch screen with the camera held in one hand.

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Using various settings

Buttons and dials

Frequently used photographic functions can be assigned to the buttons and dials.

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Button/dial Assigned function

Front dial Exposure compensation* 81

R button

AEL/AFL button AEL/AFL** 112, 151

N button (H)

ISO button (F)

# button (I)

jY button (G)

* You can choose the functions performed by the front and rear dials. g [Dial Function]

(P. 145)

Buttons can be assigned di󰀨erent roles. g “Assigning functions to buttons (Button

Function)” (P. 112)

Movie recording** 74

AF Area/AF target position 81, 82

ISO sensitivity 83

Flash modes 84

Sequential/self-timer shooting 86-88

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Controlling exposure (Exposure F)

The exposure selected automatically by the camera can be altered to suit your artistic intent. Choose positive values to make pictures brighter, negative values to make them darker. Exposure compensation can be adjusted by up to ±5.0 EV.

Negative (–) No compensation (0) Positive (+)

Rotate the front dial to adjust exposure

compensation.

• Exposure compensation is not available in B, M, B, or SCN mode or when Live Time or panorama is selected in Z mode.

• The live view shows the e󰀨ects of values not exceeding ±3.0 EV. If the exposure exceeds

±3.0 EV, the exposure bar will begin ashing.

• Movies can be corrected in a range up to ±3.0 EV.

Selecting the AF target mode (AF Area)

The frame showing the location of the focus point is referred to as the “AF target”. You can change the size of the AF target. You can also select Face priority AF (P. 82).

Press the N (H) button to display the AF target.

Select [I (Single Target)] or [J (9-Target Group)] using the front dial.

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All Targets

Single Target

9-Target Group

• The single target mode is automatically applied in movie shooting if the group target mode

is set.

The camera automatically chooses from the full set of focus targets.

You can choose a single AF target.

The camera automatically chooses from the targets in the selected nine-target group.

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Setting the location of the focus (AF target position)

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You can position the target over your subject.

Press the N (H) button to display the AF target.

• If [o (All Targets)] is selected, select [I (Single Target)] or [J (9-Target Group)]

using the front dial.

Use FGHI to choose a focus area.

• The size and number of the AF targets changes with the aspect ratio (P. 97) and the

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option selected for [Digital Tele-converter] (P. 130).

• Touch controls can also be used.

Face priority AF/Eye priority AF

The camera automatically detects and focuses on the faces or eyes of portrait subjects. When digital ESP metering is used, exposure will be weighted according to the value metered for the face.

Press the N (H) button to display the AF target.

Select an option using the rear dial.

Face Priority On The camera detects and focuses on faces.

Face Priority O󰀨

Face & Eye Priority On

Face priority AF o󰀨.

The camera detects faces and focuses on the eye closest to the camera.

Selection method

Point the camera at your subject.

• If a face is detected, it will be indicated by a white

S-IS ONS-IS ON

ISO-A 200

frame.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• When the camera focuses on the face in the white frame, the frame will turn green.

• If the camera is able to detect the subject’s eyes, it will display a green frame over the selected eye (eye priority AF).

Press the shutter button the rest of the way down

to shoot.

S-IS ONS-IS ON

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0.0

30p

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ISO-A 200

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• Depending on the subject and the art lter setting, the camera may not be able to correctly detect the face.

• When set to [p (Digital ESP metering)] (P. 93), metering is performed with priority given to faces.

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• Face priority is also available in [MF] (P. 92). Faces detected by the camera are indicated by white frames.

Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO)

Select a value according to subject brightness. Higher values let you photograph darker scenes but also increase image “noise” (mottling). Select [AUTO] to let the camera adjust sensitivity according to lighting conditions.

Press the ISO (F) button.

Use HI to select an option.

Sensitivity is adjusted automatically according to shooting conditions.

AUTO

LOW, 200–25600

Use [ISO-Auto Set] (P. 147) in G Custom Menu P to choose the maximum sensitivity selected by the camera and the shutter speed at

which auto sensitivity control takes e󰀨ect.

Choose a value for ISO sensitivity. ISO 200 o󰀨ers a good balance

between noise and dynamic range.

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Using a ash (Flash photography)

The ash can be used for ash photography in a variety of shooting conditions.

Press the ash pop-up button to raise the ash.

Flash pop-up button

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Press the # (I) button.

Select an item using HI, and then press the Q button.

• The options available and the order in which they are displayed vary depending on

the shooting mode. g “Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode” (P. 85)

The ash res.

Fill In

Redeye

Flash O󰀨 The ash does not re.

Red-Eye Slow Slow synchronization

(1st curtain/Red-eye

reduction ash)

Slow

Slow synchronization

(1st curtain)

• Shutter speed can be set to values between that

selected for [#Slow Limit] (P. 148) and [#X-Sync.] (P. 148) in G Custom Menu b.

The ash res so that the red-eye phenomenon is

reduced.

The slow synchronization is combined with the red-eye

reduction ash.

The ash res with slow shutter speeds to brighten

dimly-lit backgrounds.

Slow2

Slow synchronization

(2nd curtain)

3, 4

• In [0 (Redeye)], after the pre-ashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is

• [0 (Redeye)] may not work e󰀨ectively under some shooting conditions.

• When the ash res, the shutter speed is set to 1/250 seconds or slower. When shooting a

• The ash sync speed for the silent mode (P. 88) is 1/20

Manual Value

etc.

released. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.

subject against a bright background with the ash, the background may be overexposed.

Optional Flash Units

When using optional ash units, be sure the built-in ash has been securely restored to its

housing.

The ash res immediately before the

shutter closes to create trails of light behind moving light sources.

For users who prefer manual operation. Press the INFO button and use FG to adjust ash output.

seconds

or less.

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Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode

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mode

P/A

S/M

• Only # and $ can be set in B mode.

* 2nd-curtain sync is not available when [LIVE COMP] is selected (P. 44). **

For the silent mode, the shutter speed is 1/20 seconds.

Minimum range

The lens may cast shadows over objects close to the camera,

causing vignetting, or the ash

may be too bright even at minimum output.

• External ash units can be used to prevent vignetting. To prevent photographs from being overexposed, select A or M mode, and choose a high aperture value or reduce ISO sensitivity.

Monitor Flash mode

Fill In

Redeye

Flash O󰀨 — —

Red-Eye Slow

Slow synchronization

(1st curtain/

Red-eye reduction

ash)

Slow

Slow synchronization

(1st curtain)

Slow2

Slow synchronization

(2nd curtain)

Fill In

Redeye

Flash O󰀨 — —

Slow2

Slow synchronization

(2nd curtain)

Fill In

Redeye

Flash O󰀨 — —

Slow2

Slow synchronization

(2nd curtain)

17mm f1.8 0.25 m

25mm f1.8 0.25 m

45mm f1.8 0.5 m

ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 EZ 1 m

ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 0.9 m

Flash

timing

1st curtain 30 sec. – 1/250 sec.**

1st curtain

2nd

curtain

1st curtain 60 sec. – 1/250 sec.**

2nd

curtain

1st curtain —

2nd

curtain

Lens

Shutter speed limit

60 sec. – 1/250 sec.**

Approximate distance at

which vignetting occurs

—

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Performing the sequential/self-timer shooting

Adjust settings for burst or self-timer photography. Choose an option according to your subject. Other options, including anti-shock and silent modes, are also available.

Press the jY (G) button.

Use HI to select an option.

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• Custom self-timer options can be viewed by pressing the INFO button (P. 87).

(sample icon)

♥S

(sample icon)

Single

Sequential High

Sequential Low

Y 12 sec

Y 2 sec

Custom Self-Timer

Anti-Shock r

Silent s

Single-frame advance. The camera takes one photo each time the shutter button is pressed all the way down.

The camera takes photos at up to about 8.7 fps while the shutter button is held all the way down. Focus, exposure, and

white balance are locked at the values for the rst shot in each

series.

The camera takes photos at up to about 5 fps while the shutter button is held all the way down. Focus and exposure conform to the options selected for [K AF Mode] (P. 92) and [AEL/ AFL] (P. 151). If [C-AF] or [C-AF+TR] is selected for [K AF Mode], the camera will focus before each shot.

The shutter is released 12 s after the shutter button is pressed all the way down. The self-timer lamp will light for about 10 s

and then start to ash about 2 s before the shutter is released.

The camera focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

When the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the

self-timer lamp will start to ash and a photo will be taken after

about 2 seconds. The camera focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Adjust self-timer settings, including the self-timer delay and the number of shots taken when the timer expires (P. 87).

Reduce the slight blur caused by shutter motion. Available in single-frame, sequential low, and custom self-timer modes (P. 88).

Take pictures with the electronic shutter. Use for shutter speeds faster than 1/4000 s or in settings where the sound of the shutter would be unwelcome. Available in single-frame, sequential low, sequential high, and Custom self-timer modes.

In ♥T mode, focus, exposure, and white balance are locked at the values for the rst shot in each series. The ash sync

speed drops to 1/20 s (P. 88).

Press the Q button.

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• Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting.

• If you stand in front of the camera to press the shutter button when using the self-timer, the picture may be out of focus.

• When you are using S, tS or ♥S, live view is displayed. In T or ♥T, the display shows the last photograph taken during the sequential shooting.

• The speed of sequential shooting varies depending on the lens you are using and the focus of the zoom lens.

• During sequential shooting, if the battery level icon blinks due to low battery, the camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card. The camera may not save all of the pictures depending on how much battery power remains.

• To cancel the activated self-timer, press G.

Self-Timer Options (c Custom Self-timer)

Adjust self-timer settings, including the shutter release delay and the number of shots taken when the timer expires.

Press the jY (G) button.

Highlight c (custom self-timer) using HI,

and then press the INFO button.

Settings

1s ×3 0.5s

Custom Self-timer

Highlight items using HI, and then use

FG to choose an option.

Number of Frames Choose the number of shots taken when the timer expires.

Y Timer

Interval Length

Choose how long the camera waits to begin shooting after the shutter button is pressed all the way down.

If the number of shots is 2 or more, choose the interval between the shots taken when the timer expires.

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Shooting without the vibration caused by shutter button operations (Anti-Shock r)

Reduce the slight blur caused by shutter motion. Use this option when even slight camera motion can cause blur, for example during macro or telephoto photography.

• The delay between the shutter button being pressed all the way down and the start

of shooting can be selected using [Anti-Shock r/Silent s] > [Anti-Shock r] in

Shooting

X Shooting Menu 2 (P. 135).

Press the jY (G) button.

Select one of the items marked ♦ using HI, and then press the Q button.

Take pictures.

• When the set time has elapsed, the shutter is released and the picture is taken.

The Electronic Shutter (Silent s)

Take pictures using the electronic shutter. Use for shutter speeds faster than 1/4000 s or in settings where the sound of the shutter would be unwelcome. The electronic shutter can be used in single-frame mode and custom self-timer modes and for frame rates as high as about 15 fps in sequential shooting modes. This setting is only available in P/A/S/M/ART modes.

• The ash sync speed is 1/20 s.

• The delay between the shutter button being pressed all the way down and the shutter

being released can be selected using [Anti-Shock r/Silent s] > [Silent s] in X Shooting Menu 2 (P. 135).

• In [Silent s] mode, [8], [AF Illuminator], and [Flash Mode] are set to [Not Allow] by

default. You can enable each operation in [SilentsMode Settings].

Press the jY (G) button.

Highlight one of the options marked with ♥ using HI.

Press the Q button.

Take pictures.

• When the shutter is released, the monitor screen will go dark for a moment. No shutter sound will be emitted.

• The desired results may not be achieved under ickering light sources such as uorescent or LED lamps or if the subject moves abruptly during shooting.

• Note that due to the electronic shutter, the subject may appear to be distorted in photographs if camera moves quickly during shooting or when shooting fast-moving subjects.

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Calling shooting options

c d

f g h

 LV super control panel

The LV super control panel lists shooting settings and their current values.

Recommended ISO

ISO

2 3

4 5

Auto

± 0.0

S-IS On M-IS

Auto

250250 F5.6

 Available settings

1 Currently selected option

2 ISO sensitivity .................................P. 83

3 K AF mode ...................................P. 92

AF target .........................................P. 81

4 Flash mode .....................................P. 84

5 Flash intensity control ...................P. 103

6 Image stabilizer...............................P. 96

7 Sequential shooting/Self-timer ........P. 86

8 KK .............................................P. 98

9 Metering mode ................................P. 93

0 Face priority ....................................P. 82

a nK..............................................P. 99

b Aspect ratio .....................................P. 97

c White balance .................................P. 94

White balance compensation..........P. 96

d Picture mode.................................P. 103

A ± G

8 097

Natural

0±

30p

a b

Normal

sRGB

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................................P. 106

S-AF

e Sharpness

Contrast u ...................................P. 106

Saturation t ................................P. 106

Gradation z.................................P. 108

Color lter

Monochrome color

E󰀨ect

Color Color / Vivid

E󰀨ect* Film Grain E󰀨ect*

Shading* Fine-Tune* Color / Vivid ColorFilter/Level

.................................P. 108

........................................P. 110

*1 ........................................P. 73

............................................P. 70

4*5

....................P. 109

*2 ...........................P. 105

........................P. 107

...........................P. 48. P. 52

................................ ….P. 73

*5 ...............................P.52

*4 ........................P.48

f Color space...................................P. 110

g Highlight & shadow control ........... P. 111

h Button function assignment ..........P. 112

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*1 Displayed when Partial Color is selected. *2 Displayed when Color Creator is selected. *3 Displayed when Art Filter is selected.

*4 Displayed when Mono Prole is selected for the picture mode. *5 Displayed when Color Prole is selected for the picture mode.

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 Using the LV Super Control Panel

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Press the Q button.

• The LV super control panel will be displayed.

When the mode dial is rotated to n, the LV control (P. 91) is displayed.

• The last setting used will be highlighted.

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Highlight an item using FGHI, and then

press the Q button.

• You can also highlight items by tapping them on the display.

Use HI to highlight an option, and then

press the Q button.

Additional Options

Pressing the Q button in Step 2 displays options for the highlighted setting. In some cases, additional options can be viewed by pressing the INFO button.

Cursor

INFO button

Q button

Recommended ISO

ISO

Auto

± 0.0

S-IS On M-IS

250250 F5.6

KAF Mode

ISO

Auto

± 0.0

S-IS On M-IS

250250 F5.6

S-AFS-AF

Auto

Natural

A ±

0±

0 0

S-AFS-AFMFC-AFC-AF

Normal

sRGB

30p

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Natural

0±

Normal

sRGB

30p

1:02:03

S-AF

A ±

S-AF

Single AF

C-AFC-AF

MFMF

KImage Stabilizer

ISO Auto

± 0.0

S-IS On

M-IS

250250 F5.6

Natural

A ±

Auto

0±

S-AF

Normal

sRGB

30p

1:02:03

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S-IS AUTO

Focal Length

9mm

Still-I.S. On

OFFOFF ONONON

S-IS AUTO

INFO

[K Image Stabilizer]

• Touch controls can be used in place of the Q button. Lightly tap the desired setting twice

to display options.

Still-I.S. On

OFFOFF ONONON

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 LV control

You can use LV control to select the shooting function while checking the e󰀨ect on the

screen.

LV control screen

ISO

AUTO

Functions

S-AFS-AF

W Keep Warm Color

WB Auto

AUTOWBAUTO

4:3

30p

Settings

 Available settings

Picture mode ......................................P. 103

ISO sensitivity .......................................P. 83

White balance .......................................P. 94

AF mode ...............................................P. 92

Aspect ratio*

........................................P. 97

KK ...................................................P. 98

nK ...................................................P. 99

Movie (exposure) mode*2 ...................P. 115

Scene mode*

Art lter mode*

.......................................P. 56

.....................................P. 70

*1 Not available in movie mode. *2 Available in movie mode. *3 Available in SCN mode. *4 Available in ART mode.

 Using the LV control

Press Q to display the LV control.

• To display the LV control when the mode dial is rotated to a position other than n,

choose the control in [K Control Settings] (P. 146).

• To hide the LV control, press Q again.

Use FG to highlight the desired

function and HI to highlight a setting, and then press the Q button.

• You can use the front and rear dials to select a setting.

• The selected settings take e󰀨ect automatically if no operations are performed for about 8 seconds.

Cursor

Displays the selected function name

W Keep Warm Color

WB Auto

AUTOWBAUTO

Cursor

ISO

AUTO

S-AFS-AF

4:3

30p

F G

HI or r

• Some items are not available in some shooting modes.

• For the default settings of each option, refer to “Defaults” (P. 181).

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Choosing a focus mode (AF Mode)

You can select a focusing method (focus mode).

Press the Q button to display the LV super

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S-AF

(Single AF)

C-AF

(Continuous AF)

(Manual focus)

control panel. Use FGHI to highlight AF Mode, and then

press the Q button.

Highlight an option using HI, and then press the Q button.

The camera focuses once when the shutter button is pressed halfway. When the focus is locked, a beep sounds, and the AF

conrmation mark and the AF target mark light up. This mode

is suitable for taking pictures of still subjects or subjects with limited movement.

The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. When the subject is in focus, the AF

conrmation mark lights up on the monitor and the beep sounds when the focus is locked at the rst time.

Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of the picture, the camera continues trying to focus.

This function allows you to manually focus on any position by operating the focus ring on the lens.

KAF Mode

ISO

Auto

± 0.0

S-IS On M-IS

Near

Auto

250250 F5.6

Natural

A ±

0±

S-AF

Normal

sRGB

30p

1:02:03

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AF Mode

)

Focus ring

S-AF+MF

(Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode)

C-AF+TR

(AF tracking)

After pressing the shutter button halfway to focus in [S-AF] mode, you can turn the focus ring while you keep pressing the

shutter button halfway to ne-adjust focus manually.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus; the camera then tracks and maintains focus on the current subject while the shutter button is held in this position.

• The AF target is displayed in red if the camera can no longer track the subject. Release the shutter button and then frame the subject again and press the shutter button halfway.

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• The camera may be unable to focus if the subject is poorly lit, obscured by mist or smoke,

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or lacks contrast.

• AF mode is unavailable when a Four Thirds system lens is used.

• AF mode is unavailable when the lens MF focus clutch is set to MF.

• If [MF], [C-AF], or [C-AF+TR] is selected in P, A, S, M, B, n or ART mode, the shutter

can be released even when the camera is not focus.

• If [C-AF] or [C-AF+TR] is selected, keep the shutter button pressed halfway to let the camera focus on the subject for a little while, and then press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.

• If you operate the zoom during sequential shooting when [C-AF] or [C-AF+TR] is selected,

the focus may move o󰀨 the subject.

• If shooting a fast-moving person in sequential shooting mode when [C-AF] is selected, it is recommended that you select [NFace Priority O󰀨] (P. 82).

• If shooting a fast-moving subject in sequential shooting mode when [C-AF+TR] is

selected, the focus may move o󰀨 the subject.

• The focus method can be chosen in the G custom menu. g “AEL/AFL” (P. 151)

Choosing how the camera measures brightness (Metering)

You can choose how the camera meters subject brightness.

Press the Q button to display the LV super control

panel. Use FGHI to select [Metering], and then press

the Q button. Highlight an option using HI, and then press the

Q button.

Meters exposure in 324 areas of the frame and optimizes

Digital ESP

metering

Center weighted

averaging metering

exposure for the current scene or portrait subject (if an option other than [OFF] is selected for [I Face Priority]). This mode is recommended for general use.

Provides the average metering between the subject and the background lighting, placing more weight on the subject at the center.

Meters a small area (about 2% of the frame) with the camera pointed at the object you

Spot metering

wish to meter. Exposure will be adjusted according to the brightness at the metered point.

IHI

ISH

Spot metering (highlight)

Spot metering (shadow)

Increases spot metering exposure. Ensures bright subjects appear bright.

Lowers spot metering exposure. Ensures dark subjects appear dark.

Metering

ISO

Auto

± 0.0

S-IS On M-IS

Auto

250250 F5.6

Metering

Natural

A ±

0±

S-AF

Normal

sRGB

30p

1:02:03

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Adjusting color (WB (white balance))

250250 F5.6

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White balance (WB) ensures that white objects in images recorded by the camera appear white. [AUTO] is suitable in most circumstances, but other values can be selected according to the light source when [AUTO] fails to produce the desired results or you wish to introduce a deliberate color cast into your images.

Press the Q button to display the LV super

Shooting

Auto white balance

Preset white balance

One-touch white balance

Custom white balance

control panel. Use FGHI to highlight White Balance, and

then press the Q button.

Highlight an option using HI, and then press the Q button.

• One-touch white balance and custom white balance options can be viewed by pressing the INFO button.

WB mode Color temperature Light conditions

Most normal scenes (scenes containing objects that are white or close to white)

AUTO —

W/ X

5300 K

7500 K

6000 K For shooting outdoors on a cloudy day

3000 K For shooting under a tungsten light

4000 K For shooting under a uorescent light

5500 K For ash shooting

Color temperature

set by one-touch

CWB 2000 K – 14000 K

• This mode is recommended in most situations.

• You can choose the white balance used under incandescent lighting (P. 148).

For shooting outdoors on a clear day, or to capture the reds in a sunset or the colors in

a reworks display

For shooting outdoors in the shadows on a clear day

Situations in which you want to set white

balance for a specic subject

• Color temperature is set to a value metered from a white object under the

lighting what will be used in the nal

photograph (P. 95).

Situations in which you can identify the appropriate color temperature

• Choose a color temperature.

Auto

S-IS On M-IS

ISO

± 0.0

Auto

A ±

S-AF

White Balance

Natural

0±

Normal

sRGB

30p

1:02:03

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 One-touch white balance

Measure white balance by framing a piece of paper or other white object under the lighting

that will be used in the nal photograph. Use this option to  ne-tune white balance when you nd it hard to obtain the desired results with white balance compensation or preset white

balance options such as 5 (sunlight) or O (overcast). The camera stores the metered value for quick recall as required.

Select [P], [Q], [W], or [X] (one-touch white balance 1, 2, 3, or 4), and

then press the INFO button.

Photograph a piece of colorless (white or gray) paper.

• Frame the paper so that it lls the display and no shadows fall it.

• The one-touch white balance screen appears.

Select [Yes], and then press the Q button.

• The new value is saved as a preset white balance option.

• The new value is stored until one-touch white balance is measured again. Turning the

power o󰀨 does not erase the data.

 W Keep Warm Color

Choose how the camera adjusts white balance for pictures taken using auto white balance under incandescent lighting.

After selecting [AUTO], press the INFO button.

• [W Keep Warm Color] options will be displayed.

Highlight an option using FGHI, and then press the Q button.

Off

The camera suppresses the warm tones produced by incandescent lighting.

The camera preserves the warm tones produced by incandescent lighting.

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Making ne adjustments to white balance (WB Compensation)

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You can set and nely adjust the compensation values for both auto white balance and

preset white balance.

Before proceeding, choose a white balance option to which to make ne adjustments.

g “Adjusting color (WB (white balance))” (P. 94)

Press the Q button to display the LV super control

Shooting

panel.

Highlight white balance compensation using

FGHI, and then press the Q button. Use HI to choose an axis.

Choose a value using FG, and then press the Q

button.

Auto x

ISO

Auto

± 0.0

S-IS On M-IS

250250 F5.6

White balance compensation

A A (amber–blue) axis Positive values add a red cast, negative values a blue cast.

G (green–magenta)

axis

Positive values add a green cast, negative values a magenta cast.

• Selecting [Reset] (basic) in Shooting Menu 1 does not reset the values selected.

Reducing camera shake (Image Stabilizer)

You can reduce the amount of camera shake that can occur when shooting in low light

situations or shooting with high magnication.

The image stabilizer starts when you press the shutter button halfway.

Press the Q button to display the LV super control

panel. Use FGHI to select [Image Stabilizer], and then

press the Q button. Highlight an option using HI, and then press the

Q button.

Still picture

(S-IS)

S-IS O󰀨 Image stabilizer is o󰀨.

S-IS On

The camera detects the panning direction and applies the appropriate image stabilization.

M-IS O󰀨 Image stabilizer is o󰀨.

Movie (M-IS)

M-IS

The camera uses both sensor shift and electronic correction.

The camera uses sensor shift correction only. Electronic correction is not used.

KImage Stabilizer

ISO

Auto

± 0.0

S-IS On

M-IS

250250 F5.6

Image

Stabilizer

Auto

A ±

S-AF

A ± G

S-AF

Natural

0±

sRGB

30p

Natural

0±

sRGB

30p

Image

Stabilizer

Normal

1:02:03

Normal

1:02:03

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• The edges of the frame are cropped out when [M-IS ] is selected, reducing the area

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recorded.

• The image stabilizer cannot correct excessive camera shake or camera shake that occurs when the shutter speed is set to the slowest speed. In these cases, it is recommended that you use a tripod.

• When using a tripod, set [Image Stabilizer] to [S-IS O󰀨]/[M-IS O󰀨].

• When using a lens with an image stabilization function switch, priority is given to the lens side setting.

• You may notice an operating sound or vibration when the image stabilizer is activated.

Using lenses other than Micro Four Thirds/Four Thirds System lenses

You can use focal length information to reduce camera shake when shooting with lenses that are not Micro Four Thirds or Four Thirds system lenses.

• Press the INFO button while [Image Stabilizer] is selected, use FGHI to highlight a focal length, and press the Q button.

• Choose a focal length between 0.1 mm and 1000.0 mm.

• Choose the value that matches the one printed on the lens.

• Selecting [Reset] (basic) in Shooting Menu 1 does not reset the focal length.

Setting the image aspect

Choose the ratio of width to height for pictures according to your intent or your goals for printing or the like. In addition to the standard aspect (width-to-height) ratio of [4:3],

the camera o󰀨ers settings of [16:9], [3:2], [1:1], and [3:4].

Press the Q button to display the LV super

control panel. Use FGHI to highlight Image Aspect, and

then press the Q button. Use HI to choose a value, and then press the

Q button.

• Image aspect can only be set for still images.

• JPEG images are recorded at the selected aspect ratio. RAW images are the same size as the image sensor and are recorded at an aspect ratio of 4:3 with a tag indicating the aspect ratio selected. A crop indicating the selected aspect ratio is displayed when images are played back.

Aspect

ISO

Auto

± 0.0

S-IS On M-IS

Auto

250250 F5.6

A ±

S-AF

Natural

0±

Normal

sRGB

30p

1:02:03

Image Aspect

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Photo File and Image Size Options (Still image quality, KK)

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You can set an image quality mode for still images. Select a quality suitable for the application (such as for processing on PC, use on website etc.).

Press the Q button to display the LV super

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control panel. Use FGHI to highlight still image quality,

and then press the Q button.

Highlight an option using HI, and then press the Q button.

ISO

Auto

± 0.0

S-IS On M-IS

Auto

250250 F5.6

• Choose from JPEG (YSF, YF, YN, and XN) and RAW modes. Choose a

JPEG+RAW option to record both a JPEG and a RAW image with each shot. JPEG

modes combine image size (Y, X, and W) and compression ratio (SF, F, and N).

• When you want to select a combination other than YSF, YF, YN, and XN, change

the [K Set] (P. 148) settings in Custom Menu.

• RAW les store raw image data in an unprocessed state. Choose this format (extension “.ORF”) for pictures that will later be enhanced.

- Cannot be viewed on other cameras

- Can be viewed on computers using Olympus Workspace Digital Photo Managing software

- Can be saved in JPEG format using the [RAW Data Edit] (P. 137) retouch option in

the camera menus

Natural

A ±

0±

S-AF

Normal

sRGB

30p

1:02:03

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Frame Size, Rate, and Compression (Movie quality, nK)

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Choose the image quality options available for movie recording. When choosing an option, consider how the movie will be used: for example, are you planning to process it on a computer, or is it intended for upload to a website?

Press the Q button to display the LV super

control panel. Use FGHI to highlight movie quality, and

then press the Q button. Use HI to choose an option, and then press

the Q button.

 Available Movie Quality Options

The options available for movie quality vary with the movie mode (P. 76) and the options selected for [Video Frame Rate] and [Video Bit Rate] in the video menu (P. 136).

• When shooting movies that will be viewed on a television, choose a frame rate that matches the video standard used in the device, as otherwise the movie may not play back smoothly. Video standards vary by country or region: some use NTSC, others PAL.

- When shooting for display on NTSC devices, choose 60p (30p)

- When shooting for display on PAL devices, choose 50p (25p)

The following options are available when the mode dial is rotated to a position other than n:

Movie quality Movie quality components

3840×2160 30p

ISO

Auto

± 0.0

S-IS On M-IS

Auto

250250 F5.6

A ±

S-AF

Natural

0±

Normal

sRGB

30p

1:02:03

Movie Quality

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3840×2160 25p

Choose the desired combination of frame size, bit rate, and frame rate.

3840×2160 24p

1 2

1920×1080 Super Fine 60p

1920×1080 Super Fine 30p

1280×720 Super Fine 30p

1920×1080 Fine 60p

1920×1080 Fine 30p

1280×720 Fine 30p

1 Frame size 4K : 3840×2160 FHD : 1920×1080 HD : 1280×720 2 Bit rate (compression ratio)* SF (Super Fine), F (Fine), N (Normal)

3 Frame rate

1920×1080 Normal 60p

30p (60p), 25p (50p), 24p

1920×1080 Normal 30p

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Movie quality Movie quality components

1280×720 Normal 30p

1920×1080 Super Fine 50p

1920×1080 Super Fine 25p

1280×720 Super Fine 25p

Choose the desired combination of frame size,

1920×1080 Fine 50p

1920×1080 Fine 25p

1280×720 Fine 25p

1920×1080 Normal 50p

bit rate, and frame rate.

1 2

1920×1080 Normal 25p

1280×720 Normal 25p

1920×1080 Super Fine 24p

1280×720 Super Fine 24p

1920×1080 Fine 24p

1280×720 Fine 24p

1920×1080 Normal 24p

1280×720 Normal 24p

*1 The bit rate can not be changed when the frame size is [4K].

1 Frame size 4K : 3840×2160 FHD : 1920×1080 HD : 1280×720 2 Bit rate (compression ratio)* SF (Super Fine), F (Fine), N (Normal) 3 Frame rate 30p (60p), 25p (50p), 24p

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