Panasonic DC-GX9 Instruction Manual

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Operating Instructions

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Digital Camera

Model No. DC-GX9

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Message displays →322

Q&A Troubleshooting →324

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Contents →5

Contents by Function →11

Names and Functions of Main Parts →16

Menu list →188

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Finding the information you need

In this “Operating Instructions for advanced features”, you can find the information you need from the following pages. By clicking a page number, you can jump to the linked page and quickly find the information.

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For details on how to use this manual,

see the next page.

How to use this manual

Recording mode icons

Recording mode:

In Recording modes that show icons in black, you can select and execute indicated menus and functions.

(Custom Mode) has different functions depending on the recording mode that is

registered.

• Click a cross reference in the text to jump to the corresponding page.

• Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032).

Click this icon to jump to “Finding the information you need”.

Click this icon to jump to “Contents”.

Click this icon to jump to “Menu list”.

Click this icon to return to the previously displayed page.

How to use this manual

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About the symbols in the text

Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button.

Indicates that the Wi-Fi setting can be made by pressing [Wi-Fi] button.

Tips for skilful use and points for recording.

(→00) Indicates the reference page. Click to go to the corresponding page.

Steps for setting a menu item are described as follows: Example: To change the [Quality] setting to [ ] in the [Rec] menu

→ [Rec] → [Quality] → [ ]

• This operating instructions express the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as

• Dial operations are illustrated as below.

Turn the front dial

Rotate the rear dial

Press the rear dial

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Finding the information you need ..... 2

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How to use this manual ...................... 3

Before Use

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Before use ......................................... 13

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Standard Accessories ...................... 15

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Names and Functions

of Main Parts ..................................... 16

Preparations

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap .......... 21

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Charging battery ............................... 22

Inserting the battery ...................................23

Charging the battery ..................................24

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Inserting and removing the card

(optional) ............................................ 32

Basics

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Holding the camera ........................... 42

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Adjusting the angle of the monitor

and viewfinder ................................... 44

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Buttons/Dials

Used for Recording ........................... 45

[LVF ] button (Recording pictures using the viewfinder)

Shutter button (Taking pictures) .................46

Motion picture button

(Recording motion pictures).......................46

Mode dial (Select the recording mode) ......47

Front Dial/Rear Dial ...................................47

Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button

(Selecting/setting items) ............................50

[DISP.] button

(Switching the display information) ............50

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Touch screen (Touch operations)....53

Focusing on the subject at the touched

position (Touch AF, Touch Shutter) ............54

Matching the brightness to the touched

position ([Touch AE]) ..................................55

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Contents by Function ....................... 11

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About the Lens .................................. 20

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About the Card .................................. 33

Formatting the card (initialisation)..............34

Estimated recording capacity

(number of pictures/recording time) ...........34

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Attaching/Removing the Lens ......... 36

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Setting the clock ............................... 40

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Setting the menu ............................... 56

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Calling frequently-used menus instantly

(Quick Menu) ..................................... 58

Change the Quick Menu to your

preferred item ............................................59

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Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons

(Function buttons) ............................ 60

Using the function buttons during

recording ....................................................61

Using the function buttons during

playback.....................................................62

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Entering Text .....................................63

Recording mode

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Taking pictures with automatic settings

(Intelligent Auto Mode) ..................... 64

[Intelligent Auto] menu ...............................66

Setting colouring ........................................67

Setting brightness (exposure)/ blurriness of the background

(Defocus control function) ..........................68

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Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value and shutter speed

(Programme AE Mode) ..................... 69

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Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed ... 70

Taking pictures by setting the aperture

value (Aperture-Priority AE Mode) .............70

Taking pictures by setting the shutter

speed (Shutter-Priority AE Mode) ..............71

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed

(Manual Exposure Mode) ..........................72

Checking the effects of the aperture value

and shutter speed (Preview Mode) ............74

Easily set aperture value / shutter speed

for suitable exposure (One Push AE) ........75

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Recording panorama pictures

(Panorama Shot Mode) ..................... 76

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Taking pictures according to the scene

(Scene Guide Mode) ......................... 79

Types of Scene Guide Mode .....................80

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects

(Creative Control Mode) ................... 83

Types of picture effects ..............................84

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Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture/ shutter speed/ISO sensitivity

(Creative Video Mode) ...................... 89

Pan or zoom while recording with the camera in a fixed position

([4K Live Cropping]) ...................................91

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Registering your own settings and recording

(Custom Mode) .................................. 93

Registering your own settings

([Cust.Set Mem.]).......................................93

Recording using registered custom set .....94

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

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Taking pictures with Auto Focus ..... 95

Set the Focus Mode (AFS, AFF, AFC) .......96

Switching [AF Mode] ..................................97

Changing the position and size

of the AF area ..........................................103

Setting the AF area position

with the touch pad....................................106

Optimising the focus and brightness

for a touched position ..............................107

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Taking pictures with

Manual Focus .................................. 108

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Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure

(AF/AE Lock) ....................................111

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Taking pictures with

Exposure Compensation ................ 112

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Setting the ISO Sensitivity ............. 114

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Adjusting the White Balance ......... 116

4K Photo and Drive Settings

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Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting

pictures to save ............................... 120

Recording with the 4K Photo function .....120

Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and

saving ......................................................124

Notes on the 4K Photo function ...............129

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Adjusting the focus after recording

([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking]) .... 132

Recording using [Post Focus] ..................132

Select the focus point and save the

picture ([Post Focus])...............................134

Select the focus range to combine and create a single picture

([Focus Stacking]) ....................................135

Notes on the [Post Focus]/

[Focus Stacking] ......................................136

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Selecting a Drive Mode ................... 137

Burst function ...........................................138

Taking pictures with self-timer..................140

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Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically

(Bracket Recording) ........................ 141

Exposure Bracket ....................................142

Aperture Bracket ......................................143

Focus Bracket ..........................................144

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Taking pictures automatically at set intervals

[Time Lapse Shot] ........................... 145

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Creating stop motion animation

[Stop Motion Animation] ................ 148

Contents

Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash

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Correcting jitter ............................... 151

Setting the focal length of a lens .............153

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Using Zoom ..................................... 155

Optical Zoom ...........................................155

Raising the telescopic effect ....................156

Changing the settings for a

power zoom lens......................................159

Using the zoom by performing touch

operations (Touch zoom) .........................160

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Taking pictures with flash .............. 161

Recording motion pictures

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Recording Motion Picture/

4K Motion Picture ........................... 171

Setting the format, picture size and

recording frame rate ................................173

Adjusting the focus while recording

motion pictures ([Continuous AF]) ...........175

Playing Back and Editing Pictures

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Setting the Flash Functions ........... 163

Changing the firing mode

(Manual flash) ..........................................163

Changing Flash Mode..............................164

Setting the 2nd curtain sync ....................166

Adjusting the flash output ........................167

Synchronising the flash output with the camera during Exposure

Compensation..........................................167

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Taking Pictures with

Wireless Flashes ............................. 168

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Taking still pictures while a motion picture is being

recorded ........................................... 176

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Recording Snap Movies ................. 177

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Viewing your pictures ..................... 180

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Viewing motion pictures ................ 181

Capturing still pictures from

motion pictures ........................................182

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Switching the Playback Method .... 183

Zooming in and viewing

“Playback Zoom”......................................183

Viewing a list of pictures

“Multi Playback” .......................................183

Viewing pictures by their recording date

“Calendar Playback” ................................184

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Viewing group pictures .................. 185

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Deleting pictures ............................. 187

Using Menu Functions

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Menu list .......................................... 188

[Rec] ........................................................189

[Motion Picture] ........................................205

[Custom] ..................................................207

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

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What you can do with the

Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth® function ............. 252

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Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Function ............... 253

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Connecting the camera to a

smartphone ..................................... 256

Installing the smartphone/tablet app

“Panasonic Image App” ........................... 256

Connecting the camera to a smartphone

compatible with Bluetooth Low Energy ....257

Connecting the camera to a smartphone that does not support for

Bluetooth Low Energy..............................260

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Controlling with a Smartphone ...... 264

Turning on/off the camera using a

smartphone ..............................................264

Operating the shutter button of the camera using a smartphone

(remote recording) ...................................265

Playing back or saving images stored on the camera, or uploading them

on social media sites ...............................269

Transferring recorded images to a

smartphone automatically ........................270

Writing location information of a

smartphone on a recorded image ............272

Synchronising the camera’s clock

with a smartphone ...................................273

Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to your

preference on a smartphone....................273

[Setup] .....................................................223

[My Menu] ................................................234

[Playback] ................................................235

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Displaying still pictures on a TV .... 275

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Sending pictures ............................. 276

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Sending pictures to a

smartphone ..................................... 279

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Wireless printing ............................. 280

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Sending pictures to AV device ....... 281

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Sending pictures to a PC ............... 282

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Using WEB services ....................... 284

When sending images to

WEB service ............................................284

When sending images to

[Cloud Sync. Service] ..............................287

About the [LUMIX CLUB] .........................288

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About Wi-Fi connections ................ 291

Connecting via a wireless access point

([Via Network]) .........................................291

Connecting directly ([Direct]) ...................294

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

[Select a destination from Favorite]) ........295

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[Wi-Fi Setup] .................................... 297

Connecting with other devices

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Enjoying 4K motion pictures ......... 298

Viewing 4K motion pictures .....................298

Storing 4K motion pictures.......................299

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Viewing on TV screen ..................... 300

Recording while monitoring

camera images ........................................302

VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) ....303

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Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ... 304

Downloading software .............................305

Copying still pictures and motion

pictures ....................................................307

Others

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Optional accessories ...................... 313

External Flash (optional) ..........................313

AC adaptor (optional) /

DC coupler (optional) ...............................314

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List of monitor/viewfinder

displays ............................................ 315

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Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures in the

recorder ........................................... 309

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Printing ............................................ 310

Printing with date and text .......................312

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Message displays ........................... 322

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Q&A

Troubleshooting .............................. 324

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Usage cautions and notes ............. 333

Contents by Function

Recording

Recording mode ...........................................47

[Preview] .......................................................74

Panorama Shot Mode ...................................76

Bracket recording .......................................141

[Time Lapse Shot] .......................................145

[Stop Motion Animation] .............................. 148

[Silent Mode] ...............................................201

[Multi Exp.] ..................................................204

4K Photo

[4K PHOTO]................................................120

[Post Focus] recording ................................132

Focus (AF/MF)

Auto Focus ...................................................95

AF Mode .......................................................97

Adjusting the AF area position ....................103

Manual Focus .............................................108

AF/AE Lock ................................................. 111

Drive

Drive Mode .................................................137

Burst function ..............................................138

[Self Timer] .................................................140

Exposure

[Touch AE] ....................................................55

[One Push AE] .............................................. 75

AF/AE Lock ................................................. 111

Exposure Compensation ............................ 112

ISO sensitivity ............................................. 11 4

Exposure Bracket .......................................142

[Metering Mode] ..........................................196

Picture Quality and Colour Tone

White Balance ............................................ 116

[Picture Size] ..............................................190

[Quality] ......................................................190

[Photo Style] ...............................................192

[Filter Settings] ............................................194

[Color Space] ..............................................196

[Highlight Shadow] ......................................197

[i.Dynamic] ..................................................198

[i.Resolution] ...............................................198

[Long Shtr NR] ............................................199

[Shading Comp.] .........................................200

[Diffraction Compensation] .........................200

[HDR] ..........................................................203

Stabiliser

Dual I.S. ......................................................151

5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabiliser ...................151

Flash

[Flash Mode] ...............................................164

2nd curtain synchro ....................................166

[Flash Adjust.] .............................................167

Wireless flash settings ................................168

Monitoring

Recording while monitoring camera

images ........................................................302

Motion Picture

Creative Video Mode ....................................89

[4K Live Cropping] ........................................91

[Rec Format]/[Rec Quality] .........................173

Taking still pictures while a motion picture

is being recorded ........................................176

[Snap Movie] ...............................................177

Audio

[Sound Rec Level Adj.] ...............................205

[Wind Noise Canceller] ...............................206

Screen settings

[Sound Rec Level Disp.] .............................205

[Monochrome Live View] ............................214

[Center Marker] ...........................................216

[Zebra Pattern] ............................................217

Setup/Custom

Basic settings

[Format] ........................................................34

[Clock Set] ....................................................40

Dioptre adjustment .......................................45

Quick Menu ..................................................58

[Beep] .........................................................225

[Economy] ...................................................226

[Reset] (initialisation) ..................................232

[Sensor Cleaning] .......................................233

Playback

Picture playback .........................................180

Motion picture playback ..............................181

Playback Zoom ...........................................183

Multi Playback ............................................183

Delete .........................................................187

[Auto Review] .............................................214

[Slide Show] ................................................236

[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ........................248, 250

Contents by Function

Customisation

Function buttons ...........................................60

Custom Mode ...............................................93

[Custom] menu ...........................................207

Edit

[Post Focus] ................................................134

[Focus Stacking] .........................................135

[Title Edit] ....................................................239

[RAW Processing] .......................................240

[4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] ...........................242

[Light Composition] .....................................243

[Sequence Composition] ............................244

[Clear Retouch] ...........................................245

[Text Stamp] ................................................246

[Resize] .......................................................247

[Cropping] ...................................................248

Image settings

[Protect] ......................................................238

[Rating] .......................................................238

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

Image App

Image App ..................................................256

Remote start-up ..........................................264

Remote recording .......................................265

Auto transfer ...............................................270

Connecting with other devices

Transferring images to a PC .......................304

PHOTOfunSTUDIO ....................................305

SILKYPIX ....................................................306

Playing back pictures on a TV screen ........300

[VIERA Link] ...............................................303

In combination with other devices

Playing back pictures on a TV ....................275

Printing images ...........................................280

Sending images to an AV device ................281

Sending images to a PC .............................282

Sending images to a WEB service .............284

Using [Cloud Sync. Service] .......................287

Recorder

Dubbing ......................................................309

Printer

PictBridge ...................................................310

Before Use

Before use

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Camera handling

Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens,

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monitor, viewfinder, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.

• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface

• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or monitor

The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof. Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can come into contact with the camera.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which present a risk that sand,

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water, or foreign material may enter the camera through the lens or openings around buttons. Be especially careful because these conditions may damage the camera, and such damage may not be repairable.

• In extremely dusty or sandy places

• In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be exposed to water

If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the monitor, wipe them off with a dry soft cloth.

Not doing so may cause the monitor to respond incorrectly to touch operations.

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Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.

If you shake the camera while it is turned off, its sensors may move or a rattling sound may be heard. The sound is caused by the In-Body Image Stabiliser, and this is not a malfunction.

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

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes of

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

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

Before Use

Before use

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Always take a test shot first

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

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No compensation for missed shots

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

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Carefully observe copyright laws

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

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Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→333)

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Before using the camera, make sure all accessories specified in the attached “Basic Operating Instructions” are supplied.

For details on the optional accessories, refer to (→313) or “Basic Operating Instructions”.

Before Use

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the

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camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Operating Instructions”. Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

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SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card

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in the text.

Cards are optional.

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Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

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

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Optional accessories (→313)

Names and Functions of Main Parts

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Camera body

Before Use

1 2 3

4 5

7 6

Shutter button (→46)

Front dial (→47)

Shoulder strap eyelet (→21)

Exposure compensation dial (→112 )

Mode dial (→47)

Camera [ON/OFF] switch (→40)

Motion picture button (→46, 171)

Flash (→42, 161)

Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (→313)

Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Focus distance reference mark (→110 )

Eyecup (→334)

Viewfinder (→45, 315)

8 9 10

Eye sensor (→45)

Dioptre adjustment dial (→45)

Stereo microphone (→42, 206)

Lens release button (→36)

Lens lock pin

Mount

Sensor

Lens fitting mark (→36)

Self-timer indicator (→140) /

AF Assist Lamp (→42, 209)

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Be careful not to cover the microphone with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record.

Before Use

Names and Functions of Main Parts

22 23 24 25

[LVF ] button (→45) /

[Fn3] button (→60)

Focus mode lever (→96, 108)

[ ] (Flash open) button (→161)

[AF/AE LOCK] button (→111)

Charging lamp (→25) /

WIRELESS connection lamp (→253)

[ ] ([Post Focus]) button (→132) /

[Fn1] button (→60)

[ ] (Delete) button (→187) /

[Q.MENU/ [Fn2] button (→60)

[ ] (Playback) button (→180)

Cursor button (→50)

[ [ [ [

[MENU/SET] button (→50, 56)

[DISP.] button (→50)

Rear dial (→47)

Speaker (→42, 225)

] (Cancel) button (→58) /

] (ISO sensitivity) ( ) (→114)

] (White balance) ( ) (→116)

] (Drive Mode) ( ) (→137)

] (AF Mode) ( ) (→97)

2927 30

31 32

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Socket cover (→24)

[HDMI] socket (→300)

[USB/CHARGE] socket (→24, 307, 310)

Card/Battery door (→23, 32)

Release lever (→23, 32)

DC coupler cover (→314)

When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used.

Tripod mount (→338)

Do not attach this unit to tripods that have screws with a length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more. Doing so may damage this unit or the unit may not be secured properly on the tripod.

Touch screen (→53) / monitor (→315)

Function buttons [Fn4] to [Fn8] are touch icons.

They can be displayed by touching the [ ] tab on the recording screen.

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Lens

H-FS12032

Before Use

Names and Functions of Main Parts

H-FS35100

1 2

H-FS12060

1 5

H-H020A

1 5

Lens surface

Zoom ring (→155)

Contact point

Lens fitting mark (→36)

3 4

1 5

3 4

H-FS1442A

3 4

1 5

3 4

H-FS14140

3 4

1 5

Focus ring (→108)

[O.I.S.] switch (→152)

Lens mount rubber (→336)

2 6

3 4

Before Use

Names and Functions of Main Parts

• The interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) does not have a focus ring, but you can use manual focus by operating the camera. (→108)

• The interchangeable lens (H-H020A) utilises a lens drive system to realize a compact and bright F1.7 lens. As a result, sound and vibration may occur during focus operation, but this is not a malfunction.

• Operating sounds will be recorded when auto focus is performed during motion picture recording. It is recommended to record with [Continuous AF] (→175) is set to [OFF], if the sound of operation bothers you. (→171) Also, it is not possible to set the Focus Mode to [AFC] or [AFF]. (→96)

Before Use

About the Lens

This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds™ System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount). You can also use a lens of any of the following standards by attaching a mount adaptor.

Lens Mount adaptor

Four Thirds™ mount specification lens

Leica M Mount interchangeable lens M Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA2M: optional)

Leica R Mount interchangeable lens R Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA3R: optional)

About the lens and functions

Depending on the lens used, certain functions, such as Auto Focus, Image Stabiliser, and zoom functions, may be disabled or operate differently. For details on the lens used, refer to the website.

Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

The focal length noted on the Micro Four Thirds lens is equivalent to double when converted to the

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35 mm film camera. (It will be equivalent to 100 mm lens when a 50 mm lens is used.)

Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA1: optional)

About the firmware of your interchangeable lens

For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens to the latest version.

• To view the latest information on the firmware or to download the firmware, visit the support site below: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

• To check the firmware version of the interchangeable lens, attach it to the camera body and select [Version Disp.] in the [Setup] menu.

Preparations

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.

Pass the shoulder strap through the hole

at the shoulder strap eyelet

Shoulder strap eyelet

Pass the end of the shoulder strap

through the stopper

Pass the end of the shoulder strap

through the hole on the other side of the stopper

Pull the shoulder strap and

then check that it will not come out

• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap.

• Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.

– Do not wrap the strap around your

neck. It may result in injury or accident.

• Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.

– It may result in an accident by

mistakenly wrapping around the neck.

Preparations

Charging battery

Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery for this camera.

• Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)

• Charge the battery while it is in the camera.

Camera status Charge

Turn off Yes Turn on No

About batteries that you can use with this unit

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Inserting the battery

To charge the battery, insert it into the camera.

Slide the release lever to the [OPEN]

position and open the card/battery door

Release lever

Insert the battery all the way

• Insert the battery all the way firmly and check that it is locked by lever.

Close the card/battery door and then

slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position

Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation ( Lever

Preparations

Charging battery

[OPEN]

[LOCK]

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To remove battery

Move the lever in the card/battery compartment in the direction of the arrow.

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

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If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

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If you close the card/battery door with the battery not inserted all the way, the battery may pop out.

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To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the screen goes

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

Remove battery from camera after use.

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Preparations

Charging battery

Charging the battery

We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature).

Insert the battery into the camera. Make sure that the camera is turned off.

The battery can be charged from an outlet or through a PC.

USB connection cable (supplied) AC adaptor (supplied) To the electrical outlet Computer

Getting ready: Turn on the computer.

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To open the socket cover

Press lightly Keep pressing and slide

Remove your finger

• The socket cover will be stored inside the camera.

To close the cover

• When the cover is completely closed, it snaps into place.

Preparations

Charging battery

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Connect the USB connection cable (supplied) to the [USB/CHARGE] socket

[USB/CHARGE] socket

• This terminal is located at the bottom when the camera is in an upright position.

• Always check the direction of the socket, and hold the plug straight to insert or remove it. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the socket could become deformed and cause faulty operation.) Also, do not insert into the wrong socket. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.

If the computer enters sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped.

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If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to the camera,

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the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the camera and notebook connected for a long period of time. Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer. Do not

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connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor, keyboard, printer, or USB hub.

Charging lamp indications

Charging lamp (Red)

On: Charging in progress Off: Charging complete

(After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer.)

Flashing: Charging error

(For instructions on correcting the problem, refer to (→324).)

Preparations

Charging battery

Notes on charging time

When using the AC adaptor (supplied)

Charging time Approx. 190 min.

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

• The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the power supply capacity of the computer.

Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Doing so may cause

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malfunction of the camera. Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

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Do not use a USB extension cable.

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The AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable (supplied) are dedicated accessories of

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this camera. Do not use them for other devices. Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after

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being charged.) If there is any trouble related to the electrical outlet (i.e. power failure), charging may not complete

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properly. Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect it to the camera.

Remaining battery

75% or higher

74% to 50%

49% to 25%

24% or below

Low battery

Blinking in red

• The battery level indicated on the screen is approximate. The exact level varies depending on the environment and the operating conditions.

• Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

Preparations

Charging battery

Estimated number of recordable pictures and operating time

Numbers of recordable still pictures are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standards. When a Panasonic SDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used.

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Recording still pictures (When using monitor)

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 260 pictures Recording time Approx. 130 min.

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 250 pictures Recording time Approx. 120 min.

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

Preparations

Charging battery

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Recording still pictures (When using viewfinder (LVF))

The values in parentheses apply when [Time] in [Power Save LVF Shooting] is set to [1SEC] and [Power Save LVF Shooting] is activated. (Using Panasonic measurement conditions based on CIPA standards)

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 250 pictures (Approx. 900 pictures) Recording time Approx. 120 min.

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 240 pictures (Approx. 860 pictures) Recording time Approx. 120 min.

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 240 pictures (Approx. 820 pictures) Recording time Approx. 120 min.

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

Charging battery

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Recording motion pictures (When using monitor)

[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/17M/50i])

Available recording time Approx. 90 min. Actual available recording time

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

Approx. 45 min.

[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/28M/60p] or [FHD/28M/50p])

Available recording time Approx. 90 min. Actual available recording time

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

Approx. 45 min.

Preparations

Charging battery

[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [4K/100M/30p] or [4K/100M/25p])

Available recording time Approx. 70 min. Actual available recording time

Available recording time Approx. 80 min. Actual available recording time

Available recording time Approx. 70 min. Actual available recording time

Available recording time Approx. 80 min. Actual available recording time

Available recording time Approx. 70 min. Actual available recording time

The time you can actually record when repeating actions such as turning the camera on/off and

starting/stopping recording.

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Viewing pictures (When using monitor)

Playback time Approx. 210 min.

Playback time Approx. 200 min.

Playback time Approx. 210 min.

Playback time Approx. 200 min.

Playback time Approx. 210 min.

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

Approx. 35 min.

Approx. 40 min.

Approx. 35 min.

Approx. 40 min.

Approx. 35 min.

Preparations

Charging battery

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

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environment and the operating conditions. For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced.

• In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.

• When the flash is used repeatedly.

If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. Please

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purchase a new battery.

Inserting and removing the card (optional)

• Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Slide the release lever to the

[OPEN] position and open the card/battery door

Release lever

Insert the card all the way

Do not touch the terminal

• Check the orientation of a card.

• Insert the card all the way firmly until it clicks.

Close the card/battery door

and slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position

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To remove card

Press the centre of the card.

Preparations

[OPEN]

[LOCK]

Press

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

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To remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the screen goes

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

Pull out

Preparations

About the Card

The following SD standard-based cards can be used.

Type of Card Capacity Notes

SD Memory Cards 512 MB – 2 GB • This unit is compatible with UHS-

SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB

SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB – 128 GB

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About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings

standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

• Operation of the cards listed on the left has been confirmed with Panasonic brand card.

Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.

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

[Rec Format] [Rec Quality] Speed class Label example

[AVCHD] All

[MP4] [FHD]/[HD]

[MP4] [4K] UHS Speed Class 3

Class 4 or higher

Ι UHS Speed Class 3

When recording in 4K Photo /

[Post Focus]

UHS Speed Class 3

• Latest information: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in English only.)

Access to the card

The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on the card.

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

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or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (optional) or DC coupler (optional). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.

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

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or format the data or display it by recording date. It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer

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(as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged).

Preparations

About the Card

Formatting the card (initialisation)

Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.

Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance.

→ [Setup] → [Format]

This requires a sufficiently charged battery, or an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional).

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

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

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been formatted with a computer or another device.

Estimated recording capacity (number of pictures/recording time)

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

Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [4:3] and [Quality] is set to [ ]

[Picture Size] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

L (20M) 1450 2910 5810 11510

M (10M) 2630 5280 10510 20810

S (5M) 4600 9220 17640 34940

When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [4:3] and [Quality] is set to [ ]

[Picture Size] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

L (20M) 450 900 1810 3590

M (10M) 520 1050 2110 4180

S (5M) 570 1150 2290 4550

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

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Preparations

About the Card

Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

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

([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.)

When [Rec Format] is [AVCHD]

[Rec Quality] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

[FHD/28M/50p] 1h10m 2h30m 5h00m 9h55m

[FHD/17M/50i] 2h00m 4h05m 8h15m 16h25m

[FHD/24M/25p] [FHD/24M/24p]

When [Rec Format] is [MP4]

[Rec Quality] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

[4K/100M/30p] [4K/100M/25p] [4K/100M/24p]

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

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

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

[AVCHD] motion pictures:

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Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds. Files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording when the file size exceeds 4 GB. MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [FHD] or [HD]:

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Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds. Files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording and playback when the file size exceeds 4 GB. (You can continue to record motion pictures without interruption.) MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [4K]:

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Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds. When using an SDHC memory card, files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording and playback if the file size exceeds 4 GB. (You can continue to record motion pictures without interruption.) If using an SDXC memory card, you can record a motion picture in a single file even if the size is greater than 4 GB.

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

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1h25m 2h55m 5h50m 11h35m

20m00s 41m00s 1h25m 2h45m

1h10m 2h25m 5h00m 9h55m

1h35m 3h15m 6h40m 13h15m

3h05m 6h20m 12h45m 25h20m

Preparations

Attaching/Removing the Lens

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• When attaching or detaching the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/H-FS35100), retract the lens barrel.

• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to (→334) when dirt or dust gets on the lens.

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Attaching the lens

• When a lens rear cap is attached to the lens, detach it.

• When a body cap is attached to the camera, detach it.

Align the lens fitting marks ( ) and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks

• Do not press the lens release button ( ) when you attach a lens.

• Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an angle to the camera body as the lens mount may get scratched.

Preparations

Attaching/Removing the Lens

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Detaching the lens

• Attach the lens cap. While pressing on the lens release button ( ), rotate

the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove.

• When the lens is removed from the camera, dust and other particles may accumulate

on or enter the camera or lens. Be sure to attach the body cap and the lens rear cap.

• Hold the part around the base of the lens to rotate it.

Preparations

Attaching/Removing the Lens

Attaching the Lens Hood

When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens. The lens hood reduces the inclusion of unwanted light in the recorded images and lowers the drop in contrast. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.

• The interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/H-H020A) does not have a lens hood.

To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lenses (H-FS35100/H-FS12060/H-FS1442A/H-FS14140)

Hold the lens hood by placing your fingers as shown in the figure.

• Do not hold the lens hood in such a way that it will be bent.

Align the mark ( ) ( ) on the lens hood

with the mark on the tip of the lens

Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the

arrow until it clicks and then align the mark ( ) ( ) on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens

Attaching/Removing the Lens

Temporarily Storing the Lens Hood

When using the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100/H-FS12060)

Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it Align the mark ( ) ( ) on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place

When using the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A/H-FS14140)

Preparations

Setting the clock

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Set the Camera [ON/OFF] switch to [ON]

• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4.

Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed

Press to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]

• The [Please set the clock] message appears.

Press [MENU/SET]

Press to select the items (year,

month, day, hour, minute), and press to set

: Home time

: Destination time Style Display order Time display format

Preparations

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To set the display order or time display format

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

Press [MENU/SET]

When [The clock setting has been completed.] is displayed,

press [MENU/SET]

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

[MENU/SET]

Press to set your home area and

press [MENU/SET]

City or area name Current time Difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

• When an interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/ H-FS35100) is used and the lens barrel is retracted, recording is not possible (a message will be displayed). Rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens.

(→43)

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Changing time settings

Perform steps

• For details about how to set the menu (→56)

and 6 by selecting [Setup] menu → [Clock Set].

Preparations

Setting the clock

Basics

Holding the camera

Hold the camera gently with both hands keeping your arms close to your body while standing with your feet slightly apart.

• Do not block the flash, AF Assist Lamp, microphone, or speaker with your fingers or other objects.

• Make sure that the camera does not move at the moment the shutter button is pressed.

• Make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object in the vicinity while taking pictures.

AF Assist Lamp Flash Microphone Speaker

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About the direction detect function

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

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

• Motion pictures, 4K burst files recorded with the 4K Photo function, and pictures recorded in [Post Focus] cannot be displayed vertically.

Holding the camera

Extending/retracting the lens [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/H-FS35100) is attached]

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How to Extend the Lens

Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow ( ) (the lens is retracted) to position ( ) [12 mm to 32 mm (H-FS12032), 35 mm to 100 mm (H-FS35100)] to extend the lens.

• When the lens barrel is retracted, images cannot be recorded.

The lens is retracted

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How to Retract the Lens

Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow ( ) [12 mm to 32 mm (H-FS12032), 35 mm to 100 mm (H-FS35100)] to position ( ) to retract the lens.

• The zoom ring will seem to click into the 12 mm position (H-FS12032) or 35 mm position (H-FS35100), but continue to rotate the lens until it reaches position ( ).

• When you are not recording images, we recommend that you retract the lens.

The lens is extended

from position

Example: H-FS12032

Basics

Adjusting the angle of the monitor and viewfinder

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

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Adjusting the angle of the monitor

Free angle shooting

Taking pictures at high angle

Taking pictures at low angle

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Adjusting the angle of the viewfinder

Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor or viewfinder.

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When adjusting the angle of the monitor and viewfinder, be careful not to apply too much

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force. Doing so may cause damage or malfunction.

When not using this camera, close the monitor and viewfinder completely back to the original

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position. Before attaching a tripod or unipod, close the monitor back to the original position.

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Depending on the tripod or unipod being used, the maximum angle to which the monitor can be

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adjusted will be limited. Use of an external flash (optional) will limit the maximum angle to which the viewfinder can be

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adjusted.

Buttons/Dials Used for Recording

[LVF] button (Recording pictures using the viewfinder)

Press [LVF ] button

Eye Sensor [LVF ] button

You can switch between monitor display and Viewfinder display.

Basics

Automatic switching

between viewfinder and

When [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu is set to [ON], the camera

adjusts the focus automatically as the eye sensor is activated. Even when [Eye Sensor AF] is set and the camera automatically adjusts the focus, a beep will not sound.

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Automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor

The eye sensor automatically switches the display to viewfinder when your eye or an object moves close to the viewfinder. When the eye or object moves away from the viewfinder, the camera returns to monitor display.

• Battery drainage can be suppressed by setting [Power Save LVF Shooting] in [Economy] (→226).

• The eye sensor does not work depending on the angle of the monitor.

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About dioptre adjustment

Open the viewfinder Rotate the dioptre adjustment dial

• Rotate it to adjust until you are able to clearly see the characters displayed in the viewfinder.

The eye sensor may react depending on the shape of your eyeglasses, the way you hold the

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camera, or whether the eye sensor is exposed to strong light. During motion picture playback or Slide Show, the eye sensor does not operate.

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monitor

Viewfinder display

Monitor display

Buttons/Dials Used for Recording

Shutter button (Taking pictures)

Press the shutter button halfway (press lightly) to

focus on the subject

Focus display ( When focus is aligned: illuminated

When focus is not aligned: flashing) Aperture value Shutter speed

• The aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (If the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red and flashing, you do not have the appropriate exposure, unless you are using the flash.)

Press the shutter button fully (push the button all the

way), and take the picture

Pictures can be taken only when the image is correctly focused as long as the [Focus/

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Release Priority] is set to [FOCUS].

Even during menu operation or picture playback, if you press the shutter button halfway, you can

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instantly set the camera ready for recording.

Basics

Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures)

Press the motion picture button to start recording

• Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it.

Press the motion picture button again to end recording

Mode dial (Select the recording mode)

Set to the desired recording mode

• Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode.

Intelligent Auto Mode (→64)

Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (→64)

Programme AE Mode (→69)

Aperture-Priority AE Mode (→70)

Shutter-Priority AE Mode (→71)

Manual Exposure Mode (→72)

Creative Video Mode (→89)

Custom Mode (→93)

Panorama Shot Mode (→76)

Scene Guide Mode (→79)

Creative Control Mode (→83)

Front Dial/Rear Dial

Front Dial

Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.

Basics

Buttons/Dials Used for Recording

Rear Dial

Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.

Pressing: Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as determine settings, etc., are performed during the various settings.

Basics

Buttons/Dials Used for Recording

Allows you to set the aperture, shutter speed, and other settings when in [ ] / [ ] / [ ] / [ ] modes.

Mode dial

Pressing the rear dial enables you to set the exposure compensation when [Exposure Dial] is set to

[OFF] in [Dial Set.] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu. In Manual Exposure Mode, you can correct the exposure only when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO].

Front dial Rear Dial

Programme Shift

Aperture value

Shutter speed

Aperture value

Programme Shift

Aperture value

Shutter speed

Temporarily changing the operation of the front/rear dials ([Dial Operation Switch])

Preparations

• Assign [Dial Operation Switch] to the function button (→60)

Press the function button

• A guide will be displayed showing the items temporarily assigned to the front/rear dials.

• If no operations are performed, the guide will disappear in a few seconds.

Rotate the front/rear dials while the guide is displayed

Press [MENU/SET] and set

• You can also complete this step by performing either of the operations below:

– Press the shutter button halfway – Press the rear dial

You can set the items to be assigned temporarily to the front/rear dials in [Dial Operation Switch

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Setup] in [Dial Set.] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu. (→49)

Buttons/Dials Used for Recording

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Setting the operation methods of the front dial and rear dial

→ [Custom] → [Operation] → [Dial Set.]

Basics

[Assign Dial (F/SS)] Assigns the operations of the dials in Manual Exposure Mode.

[Rotation (F/SS)] Changes the rotation direction of the dials for adjusting the aperture

[Exposure Dial] [ON]: Compensates the exposure with the Exposure Compensation dial.

[Exposure Comp.] Assigns the Exposure Compensation to the front dial or the rear dial so

[Dial Operation Switch Setup]

F SS]:

[

Assigns the aperture value to the front dial, and the shutter speed to the rear dial.

SS F]:

[

Assigns the shutter speed to the front dial, and the aperture value to the rear dial.

value and shutter speed.

] / [ ]

[

(–3 EV to +3 EV)

[OFF]: The Exposure Compensation dial is disabled.

• When [Exposure Dial] is set to [OFF], the Exposure Compensation screen can be displayed by pressing the rear dial. (–5 EV to +5 EV)

(→112 )

that appropriate exposure can be achieved simply by rotating them when [Exposure Dial] is set to [OFF]. (–5 EV to +5 EV)

] (Front Dial) / [ ] (Rear Dial) / [OFF]

[

Sets the items to be assigned temporarily to the front/rear dials when you press the function button to which [Dial Operation Switch] is assigned.

] ([Front Dial Operation]) / [ ] ([Rear Dial Operation])

[

• Items that can be set are as follows.

– [4K Photo Mode] – [Photo Style] – [Filter Effect] – [Aspect Ratio] – [AF Mode] – [Highlight Shadow] – [i.Dynamic]

• [Highlight Shadow] uses the two dials.

– [i.Resolution] – [Flash Mode] – [Flash Adjust.] – [Sensitivity] – [White Balance] – [Drive Mode]

Buttons/Dials Used for Recording

Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button (Selecting/setting items)

Pressing the cursor button:

Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.

Pressing [MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.

[DISP.] button (Switching the display information)

Press [DISP.] button to switch the display

During recording

You can switch the viewfinder/monitor display method.

→ [Custom] → [Monitor / Display] → [LVF/Monitor Disp. Set]

→ [LVF Disp. Set] or [Monitor Disp. Set]

Basics

[ ] (viewfinder style)

[

] (monitor style)

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[ ] Live View Finder style display layout (Example of viewfinder style display)

With information

(Detailed information) With information

Scales down images slightly so that you can better review the composition of the images.

Scales images to fill the entire screen so that you can see their details.

With information

(Detailed information)

level gauge

With information

level gauge

Buttons/Dials Used for Recording

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[ ] Monitor style display layout (Example of monitor style display)

With information Without information

With information

level gauge

Basics

Without information

level gauge

Turned off

This screen is displayed only when [Monitor Info. Disp.] in the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display]) menu is

information screen

set to [ON]. Settings can be adjusted directly by touching each of the items displayed on the screen.

With [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu, you can assign [LVF/Monitor Disp. Style]

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Monitor recording

to a function button. Each time you press the assigned function button, the display style of the monitor or viewfinder ([

]/[ ]), whichever is currently in use, will change.

Buttons/Dials Used for Recording

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Using the level gauge

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

Tilting up or down

• In this case, it is facing upward.

Tilting left or right

• In this case, the right side has dropped.

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

Even when angle is corrected, there may be an error of about ±1 degree.

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The level gauge may not be displayed correctly or the direction detect function may not operate

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

During playback

With information

Detailed information

display

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Without information

([Highlight])

Without information

Basics

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Press to switch between the following display modes:

– Detailed information display – Histogram display – Photo style, Highlight shadow display – White balance display – Lens information display

This screen is displayed only when [Highlight] in the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display]) menu is set to [ON].

Touch screen (Touch operations)

Touch

To touch and release the touch screen.

Drag

To touch and slide your finger across the touch screen.

Pinch (spread/pinch)

On the touch screen, spread (pinch out) your 2 fingers to zoom in, and pinch (pinch in) your 2 fingers to zoom out.

Touch the screen with the clean and dry finger.

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If you use a commercially available monitor protection sheet, please follow the instructions that

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accompany the sheet. (Some monitor protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.) The touch screen may not function normally in the following cases.

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• When touched by a gloved hand

• When the touch screen is wet

Basics

Touch screen (Touch operations)

Focusing on the subject at the touched position (Touch AF, Touch Shutter)

Recording mode:

Touch [ ]

Touch an icon

• The icon switches every time you touch it.

Basics

[ ] (Touch AF)

[ ] (Touch shutter)

[ ] (OFF)

When [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu is set to [AF+AE], the

focus and brightness are optimised for the touched position. (→107)

(When settings other than OFF are selected)

Touch the subject

For details on changing the position and size of the AF area when

] (Touch AF) is set, refer to (→103).

the [

If shooting with the touch shutter fails, the AF area turns red and disappears.

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Focuses on the position you touch.

Focuses on the touched position before recording takes place.

Touch AF and Touch Shutter are disabled.

Basics

SetSet

ResetReset

Touch screen (Touch operations)

Matching the brightness to the touched position ([Touch AE])

Recording mode:

When the face of the subject appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brightness of the face.

Touch [ ]

• The setting screen for the brightness optimisation position is displayed.

• [Metering Mode] is set to [ [Touch AE].

Touch the subject you want to optimise the brightness

for

• Touching [Reset] will bring the brightness optimisation position back to the centre.

], which is used exclusively for the

Touch [Set]

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Cancelling the [Touch AE] function

Touch [

]

This function is not available in the following cases:

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• When using the Digital Zoom

• When recording using [4K Live Cropping]

• When [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu has been set to [AF+AE]

Setting the menu

Menu settings can be made either by button or touch operation.

Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu

Switch the menu type

Menu type

Press Press to select a tab such as [ ]

• You can also select the tab by rotating the front dial.

Press [MENU/SET]

With touch screen operations

Touch a tab, such as [

]

Basics

[Rec]

(→189)

[Motion Picture]

(→205)

[Custom]

(→207)

[Setup]

(→223)

[My Menu]

(→234)

[Playback]

(→235)

• Menus to be displayed in each recording mode (→188)

You can perform settings for the aspect ratio, number of pixels, 4K Photo, etc.

You can select the recording format and picture quality and other settings.

Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set up according to your preferences.

You can perform settings that make usage more convenient, such as the changing the clock settings and beep tone. You can also perform Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function-related settings.

You can register frequently used menus.

You can perform settings for playback and editing pictures.

Press to select the menu item and

press [MENU/SET]

Item Page

With touch screen operations

Touch the menu item

• You can switch pages by touching on the right side of the display.

Press to select the setting and press

[MENU/SET]

Selected setting Settings

• The setting methods vary depending on the menu item.

With touch screen operations

Touch the setting to set

Press [Q.MENU/ ] button repeatedly

until the recording or playback screen reappears

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

With touch screen operations

Touch [

]

Basics

Setting the menu

You can display an explanation on the menu by pressing the

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[DISP.] button while you select a menu item or setting. The menu items that cannot be set are greyed out. In some

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setting conditions, the reason the setting is disabled is displayed when you press [MENU/SET] if you select a greyedout menu item.

The operations such as selecting or setting menu items can also be made by the rear dial.

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Selecting can be done by rotating the rear dial, and setting by pressing the rear dial.

Basics

Calling frequently-used menus instantly

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

Press [Q.MENU/ ] button

Rotate the front dial to select the menu

item

Rotate the rear dial to select the setting

Press [Q.MENU/ ] button to close the Quick menu

Using the Quick menu on the monitor recording information screen (→51) of [

Select the item by pressing the [Q.MENU/ front dial, and then select the setting items by rotating the rear dial.

] (monitor style)

] button and rotating the

(Quick Menu)

50p50

When [Exposure Dial] in [Dial Set.] of the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu is set to [ON], rotate the

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Exposure Compensation dial to compensate the exposure. You can also use to select menu and setting items.

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Some items or settings cannot be selected depending on the mode or display style the camera is

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in.

Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)

Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item

Up to 15 items can be set to the Quick Menu.

→ [Custom] → [Operation] → [Q.MENU] → [CUSTOM]

After pressing the [Q.MENU/ ] button, press to

select [ ], and press [MENU/SET]

Press to select the menu item in the top row

and press [MENU/SET]

Top row: Items that can be set Bottom row: Set items

• Items that are displayed in light grey in the top row have already been set.

Press to select the empty space in the bottom row

and press [MENU/SET]

• You can also set the menu item by dragging it from the top row to the bottom row.

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

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

Press [Q.MENU/ ] button

• It will return to screen of step 1. Press [MENU/SET] to switch to the recording screen.

and

Basics

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons

(Function buttons)

You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons ([Fn1] - [Fn3]) or icons displayed on the screen ([Fn4] - [Fn8]).

Set the menu

→ [Custom] → [Operation] → [Fn Button Set]

Settings: [Setting in REC mode] / [Setting in PLAY mode]

Press to select the function button

you want to assign a function to and press [MENU/SET]

Press to select the function you want to assign and press

[MENU/SET]

• For details on the functions that can be assigned in [Setting in REC mode], refer to (→61).

• For details on the functions that can be assigned in [Setting in PLAY mode], refer to (→62).

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Configuring the function button settings from the monitor recording information screen

Touching [ display the screen in step 2.

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Rapidly assigning functions

The screen displayed in Step [Fn3]) for 2 seconds.

Certain functions cannot be assigned to some function buttons.

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

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screens.

] on the monitor recording information screen (→51) also allows you to

can be displayed by holding a function button ([Fn1] to

Basics

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons)

Using the function buttons during recording

Press the function button to use the assigned function.

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Using function buttons with touch operations

Touch [ ]

Touch [Fn4], [Fn5], [Fn6], [Fn7] or [Fn8]

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Functions that can be assigned in [Setting in REC mode]

• [4K Photo Mode]

• [Post Focus]: [Fn1]

• [Wi-Fi]: [Fn4]

• [Q.MENU]: [Fn2]

• [Video Record]

• [LVF/Monitor Switch]: [Fn3]

• [LVF/Monitor Disp. Style]

• [AF/AE LOCK]

• [AF-ON]

• [Preview]: [Fn5]

• [One Push AE]

• [Touch AE]

• [Level Gauge]: [Fn6]

• [Focus Area Set]

• [Zoom Control]

• [Operation Lock]

• [Dial Operation Switch]

• [Photo Style]

• [Filter Effect]

• [Aspect Ratio]

Function button settings at the time of purchase.

No function is assigned to function buttons.

• [Picture Size]

• [Quality]

• [AFS/AFF]

• [Metering Mode]

• [Bracket]

• [Highlight Shadow]

• [i.Dynamic]

• [i.Resolution]

• [Min. Shtr Speed]

• [HDR]

• [Shutter Type]

• [Flash Mode]

• [Flash Adjust.]

• [Wireless Flash Setup]

• [Ex. Tele Conv.]

• [Digital Zoom]

• [Stabilizer]

• [I.S. Lock (Video)]: [Fn8]

• [4K Live Cropping]

• [Snap Movie]

• [Motion Pic. Set]

• [Picture Mode in Rec.]

• [Sound Rec Level Adj.]

• [Silent Mode]

• [Peaking]

• [Histogram]: [Fn7]

• [Guide Line]

• [Zebra Pattern]

• [Monochrome Live View]

• [Constant Preview]

• [Live View Boost]

• [Rec Area]

• [Step Zoom]

• [Zoom Speed]

• [Sensitivity]

• [White Balance]

• [AF Mode/MF]

• [Drive Mode]

• [Rec / Playback Switch]

• [Off]

Basics

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons)

When [Video Record] is assigned to the function button, you can start and stop recording motion

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pictures in the same way as pressing the motion picture button. When [Focus Area Set] is assigned to the function button, you can display the AF area or the MF

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Assist position setting screen. When [Operation Lock] is assigned to the function button, you can disable the operations that

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were set using [Operation Lock Setting] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu. To cancel the lock, press the function button to which [Operation Lock] is assigned again. When [Rec / Playback Switch] is assigned to the function button, you can switch between

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recording mode and playback mode. To restore the default function button settings, select [Restore to Default] in

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(→60).

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If the screen displays or similar, the displayed operation will be

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performed instead of the function assigned to function buttons by [Fn Button Set].

Using the function buttons during playback

You can directly set an assigned function to a selected image by pressing the function button during playback. Example: When [Fn1] is set to [Rating★3]

Press to select the picture

Press [Fn1] button, and then set the picture as

[Rating★3]

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Functions that can be assigned in [Setting in PLAY mode]

• The following functions can be assigned to the button [Fn1] or [Fn3].

• [Wi-Fi]

• [LVF/Monitor Switch]: [Fn3]

• [Rec / Playback Switch]

• [4K PHOTO Play]

• [Delete Single]

Function button settings at the time of purchase.

No function is assigned to function buttons.

To restore the default function button settings, select [Restore to Default] in step 3 (→60).

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• [Protect]

• [Rating★1]

• [Rating★2]

• [Rating★3]: [Fn1]

• [Rating★4]

• [Rating★5]

• [RAW Processing]

• [4K PHOTO Bulk Saving]

• [Off]

Entering Text

Follow the steps below when the text entry screen is displayed.

Use to select characters

Press [MENU/SET] several times until the

desired character is displayed

• [ ]: Enter a blank.

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To change the character type

• Press [DISP.] button

• Use

to select [ ] and press [MENU/SET]

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To continue entering characters

• Use

to select [ ] and press [MENU/SET]

• Rotate the rear dial to the right.

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To edit text

Use to select [ ] [ ] and press [MENU/SET]. Then, move the cursor to the text to edit

• You can also rotate the rear dial to reposition the cursor.

Use to select [Delete] and press [MENU/SET] Use to select the correct text, and press [MENU/SET]

When you are finished entering text, use to select

[Set] and press [MENU/SET]

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

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

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

Basics

Recording mode

Taking pictures with automatic settings

(Intelligent Auto Mode)

Recording mode:

This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot as the camera optimises settings to match the subject and recording environment.

Set mode dial to [ ]

• At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.

Point the camera at the subject

• When the camera identifies the optimal scene, the icon for each scene turns blue for 2 seconds and then changes to the normal red indication. (Automatic Scene Detection)

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Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode

Select [Intelligent Auto Mode] in [Intelligent Auto] menu

Press to select [ ] or [ ] and press [MENU/SET]

It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the Recording mode icon in recording screen.

[ ] allows you to adjust some settings such as the brightness and colour tone while also using [ ] for other settings so that you can record pictures more suited to your preferences.

Intelligent Auto Plus Mode

Setting the colour tone ○ –

Setting the brightness (exposure)

Defocus control function

Menus that can be set Many Few

○ –

(○: Available, –: Not available)

Intelligent Auto Mode

Recording mode

Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)

Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection, and Face Recognition

[AF Mode] is automatically set to [ ]. If you touch the subject, the camera switches to [ ] and the AF tracking function starts operating.

• You can also switch to [ ] by pressing the cursor button . Align the AF tracking area with the subject and press the shutter button halfway to operate the AF tracking function.

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

Flash

When the flash is open, the camera will automatically be set to [ ], [ ] (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction), [ ], or [ ], depending on the type of subject and brightness.

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

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detect red-eye and correct the picture data. When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the shutter speed is reduced.

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Automatic Scene Detection

When taking pictures

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

[i-Night Portrait]

[i-Food]

/ When scene does not correspond to any of the above

[i-Night Scenery]

[i-Baby]

[i-Handheld Night Shot]

[i-Sunset]

When recording motion pictures

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

/ When scene does not correspond to any of the above

Displayed only when using flash.

When [iHandheld Night Shot] is [ON].

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

recognised.

Recording mode

Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)

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

• When recording 4K photos or when recording using [Post Focus], Scene Detection works the same way as when recording motion pictures.

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

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subject.

About Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation is automatically activated in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode. Backlight is a condition where a light shines from behind a subject. When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture.

[Intelligent Auto] menu

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

Recording mode:

If a night scene is detected automatically while the unit is being handheld, [iHandheld Night Shot] can record a still picture with less jitter and less noise without using a tripod by combining a burst of pictures.

→ / [Intelligent Auto] → [iHandheld Night Shot]

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

The angle of view becomes narrow slightly.

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After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the burst operation.

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

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

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This function is not available in the following cases:

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• When using [Burst]

• When recording 4K photos

• When recording using [Post Focus]

• When recording using [Bracket]

• When [Quality] is set to [

• When [Ex. Tele Conv.] ([Rec]) is set

• When using [Time Lapse Shot]

• When [Auto Shooting] of [Stop Motion Animation] is set to [ON]

], [ ] or [ ]

Recording mode

Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)

Combining pictures into a single still picture with rich gradation ([iHDR])

Recording mode:

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

→ / [Intelligent Auto] → [iHDR]

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

The angle of view becomes narrow slightly.

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After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the burst operation.

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Since a burst of still pictures are combined after they have been recorded, it will be a few

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moments before you can record another picture. In the case of composition from a burst, afterimages may appear if the subject was moving.

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

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This function is not available in the following cases:

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• When recording using the flash

• When using [Burst]

• When recording 4K photos

• When recording using [Post Focus]

• When recording using [Bracket]

• When [Quality] is set to [

• When [Ex. Tele Conv.] ([Rec]) is set

• When using [Time Lapse Shot]

• When [Auto Shooting] of [Stop Motion Animation] is set to [ON]

], [ ] or [ ]

Setting colouring

Recording mode:

Press to display the setting screen

Rotate the rear dial to adjust colour

• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

• The colour setting will return to the default level (centre point) when this unit is turned off or the camera is switched to another Recording mode.

• With touch screen operations (→68)

Recording mode

Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)

Setting brightness (exposure)/blurriness of the background (Defocus control function)

Recording mode:

When [Exposure Dial] (→49) is set to [ON]

Rotate the Exposure Compensation dial to set the brightness

• You can set the exposure compensation value in the range between –3 EV and +3 EV.

• You can set the blurriness of the background with touch screen operations (below).

When [Exposure Dial] (→49) is set to [OFF]

Press the rear dial to display the setting screen

• The brightness (exposure) operation screen is displayed. Press [Fn1] to operate the defocus control, and then press it again to finish the operation.

Rotate the rear dial to set

• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

When setting the brightness (exposure)

• You can set the exposure compensation value in the range between –5 EV and +5 EV.

to set the Exposure Bracket. (→142)

• Press

OFF

When setting the background defocusing

• Pressing [Q.MENU/

• Auto Focus Mode is set to [ be set by touching the screen. (Its size cannot be changed.)

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With touch screen operations

] button will cancel the setting.

]. The position of the AF area can

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Touch [ ]

Touch the item you want to set [ ]: Colouring [ ]: Degree of defocusing [ ]: Brightness (Displayed only when [Exposure Dial] is set

to [OFF])

Drag the slide bar or exposure meter to set

• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

Depending on the lens used, you may hear a sound from the lens while operating Defocus

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Control. This is due to the aperture operation of the lens and is not a malfunction. Depending on the lens used, operational sound of the Defocus Control may be recorded during

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the recording of a motion picture when the function is used.

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Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value and shutter speed

Recording mode:

Take pictures using automatic aperture values and shutter speed settings in accordance with the brightness of a subject.

Set mode dial to [ ]

Press the shutter button halfway

• If the aperture value and shutter speed flash red, you do not have the correct exposure.

While the numeric values are displayed

(approximately 10 seconds), rotate the rear or front dial to change the values using Programme Shift

Programme Shift indication Aperture value Shutter speed

• It will switch between Programme Shift operation and Exposure Compensation operation (→112 ) every time the rear dial is pressed while the values are displayed (only when [Exposure Dial] (→49) is set to [OFF]).

• To cancel Programme Shift, either turn off the camera or rotate the rear or front dial until the Programme Shift indication turns off.

• Programme Shift can easily be cancelled by setting a function button to [One Push AE]. (→60, 75)

(Programme AE Mode)

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About Programme Shift

The function for maintaining the same exposure (brightness) while changing the aperture value and shutter speed combination is called “Programme Shift”. You can use “Programme Shift” to take pictures by adjusting the aperture value and shutter speed even in Programme AE Mode.

Programme Shift cannot be used in the following cases:

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• When recording using the flash

• When recording 4K photos

• When recording using [Post Focus]

• When ISO sensitivity is set to [

]

Recording mode

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed

Recording mode:

• The effect of the aperture value and shutter speed you have set is not applied to the recording screen. To check the effect on the recording screen, use Preview Mode.

(→74)

• The brightness of the screen may vary from the actual pictures recorded. Check the brightness of pictures using the playback screen.

• When you adjust the aperture value and shutter speed, an exposure meter is displayed. If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you do not have appropriate exposure.

• If the correct exposure is not achieved when you press the shutter button halfway, the numeric values of the aperture and shutter speed are displayed in flashing red.

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value (Aperture-Priority AE Mode)

When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically optimises the shutter speed for the brightness of the subject.

Set mode dial to [ ]

Rotate the rear or front dial to set the aperture value

• The mode will switch between Aperture Setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation every time you press the rear dial. (Only when [Exposure Dial] (→49) is set to [OFF])

Aperture value Exposure meter

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When using a lens having an aperture ring, set the position of the aperture ring to [A] to activate

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the front/rear dial settings. At positions other than [A], the ring setting takes priority.

Recording mode

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed

Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed (Shutter-Priority AE Mode)

When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically optimises the aperture value for the brightness of the subject.

Set mode dial to [ ]

Rotate the rear or front dial to set the shutter speed

• It will switch between shutter speed setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed (only when [Exposure Dial] (→49) is set to [OFF]).

Shutter speed Exposure meter

When the flash is activated, the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/200th of a second.

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Recording mode

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed (Manual Exposure Mode)

Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.

Set mode dial to [ ]

Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed, and rotate

the front dial to set the aperture value

Aperture value Shutter speed Manual Exposure Assist Exposure meter

Shutter speeds that can be set (seconds)

T (Time), 60 - 1/4000 (When the mechanical shutter is used) 1 - 1/16000 (When the electronic shutter is used)

Optimising the ISO sensitivity for the aperture value and shutter speed

When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], the camera sets the ISO sensitivity automatically so that the exposure will be appropriate for the aperture value and shutter speed.

• Depending on recording conditions, an appropriate exposure may not be set or the ISO sensitivity may become higher.

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Manual exposure assist (estimate)

Shows pictures with standard brightness (appropriate exposure).

Shows brighter pictures. For the appropriate exposure, either use a faster shutter speed or increase aperture value.

Shows darker pictures. For the appropriate exposure, either use a slower shutter speed or reduce aperture value.

When you use a lens with an aperture ring, the aperture ring setting takes priority.

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When the flash is activated, the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/200th of a second.

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Recording mode

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed

About [T] (Time) (Approximately up to 30 minutes)

If you set the shutter speed to [T], the shutter stays open when the shutter button is pressed fully. The shutter closes if you press the shutter button again. Use this function when you want to keep the shutter open for an extended period, for example, to record pictures of fireworks or night scenes.

When the shutter speed is set to [T] (time), we recommend using a tripod and taking pictures

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remotely by connecting the camera to a smartphone via Wi-Fi connection to prevent camera shake. [B] (Bulb) is also available when connected via Bluetooth. (→265, 267) When you take still pictures with the shutter speed set to T (time), the pictures may have

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higher noise levels. If you want to suppress noise, we recommend taking pictures by setting [Long Shtr NR] to [ON] in the [Rec] menu. (→199)

This function is not available in the following cases:

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• When recording using the flash (Only when [Flash Synchro] is set to [2ND])

• When recording 4K photos

• When recording using [Post Focus]

• When recording using [Bracket]

• When [HDR] is set to [ON]

• When using the electronic shutter

• When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]

• When using [Time Lapse Shot]

• When [Auto Shooting] of [Stop Motion Animation] is set to [ON]

Recording mode

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed

Checking the effects of the aperture value and shutter speed (Preview Mode)

Recording mode:

• Checking the effect of the selected aperture value: This enables you to check the

depth of field (focus range) by physically narrowing the lens aperture blades to the aperture value used for the actual recording.

• Checking the effect of the selected shutter speed: This allows you to check motion

in a scene by displaying the screen at the shutter speed used for the actual recording.

Preparations

• Assign [Preview] to the function button (→60)

The following step is an example of assigning [Preview] to the [Fn5] button.

Press the [Fn5] button to switch the confirmation screen

• Every time you press the [Fn5] button, the screen switches.

Normal recording screen

Aperture effect preview

screen

Aperture effect: ○

Shutter speed effect: –

Shutter speed effect

preview screen

Aperture effect: ○

Shutter speed effect: ○

Depth of field characteristic

Recording conditions

Aperture value Small Large

Distance to a subject Close Far

Depth of field

(Focus range)

Shtr Speed Effect On

Fn5

Focal length Telephoto Wide-angle

Shallow (narrow)

Example: To take a picture by deliberately blurring the background

Example: To take a picture by adjusting the focus while including the background

Exit Preview

Fn5

Deep (wide)

Recording mode

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed

You can take a picture even when Preview Mode is activated.

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The range in which you can check the effect of a selected shutter speed is between 8 seconds

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and 1/16000 seconds. This mode cannot be used with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) of 4K Photo.

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Easily set aperture value / shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE)

Recording mode:

When the exposure setting is too bright or too dark, you can use one push AE to achieve a suitable exposure setting.

How to tell if the exposure is not adequate

Blinks red

• If the aperture values and shutter speed blink red when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• If the Manual Exposure Assistance (→72) is anything other than

] when in Manual Exposure Mode.

[

Preparations

• Assign [One Push AE] to the function button (→60)

(When exposure is not adequate) Press the function button

Change to appropriate exposure

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• When the subject is extremely dark and it is not possible to achieve adequate exposure by changing the aperture value or shutter speed

• When recording using the flash

• Preview Mode

• When using a lens that includes an aperture ring

Recording mode

Recording panorama pictures

Recording mode:

Consecutive photos taken while the camera is moved are combined to form a panorama.

Set mode dial to [ ]

Press the shutter button halfway to focus

Press the shutter button fully and pan the camera in a small

circular motion to the recording direction to start recording

Horizontal/vertical guide line Recording direction and progress status (approximate)

Taking pictures from left to right

Image size: [STANDARD] Image size: [WIDE]

• Pan the camera at a constant speed.

• You may not be able to take pictures successfully if you move the camera too quickly or too slowly.

Press the shutter button fully again to end recording

• You can also end recording if you stop panning the camera while taking pictures.

• Recording can also be ended by moving the camera to the end of the guide.

(Panorama Shot Mode)

Recording mode

Recording panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)

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Changing the recording direction and angle of view (image size) of panorama pictures

→ [Panorama Shot] → [Direction] / [Picture Size]

[Direction] Sets the recording direction.

[Picture Size] Sets the angle of view (image size).

[STANDARD] / [WIDE]

• The number of recording pixels per horizontal line and vertical line of a panorama picture varies depending on the picture size, recording direction and number of stitched pictures. The maximum number of recording pixels is as follows:

Image size Recording direction Horizontal Resolution Vertical Resolution

[STANDARD]

[WIDE]

Horizontal 8176 pixels 1920 pixels

Vertical 2560 pixels 7680 pixels

Horizontal 8176 pixels 960 pixels

Vertical 1280 pixels 7680 pixels

Tips

Pan the camera in the recording direction as steadily as possible. (If the camera shakes too much, it may not be able to take pictures or may end up creating a narrow (small) panorama picture.)

Pan the camera to a point slightly ahead of the point that you want to take. (However, the last frame is not recorded to the end.)

Recording mode

Recording panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)

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About panorama picture playback

Pressing

will start scrolling playback automatically in the

same direction as the recording.

• The following operations can be performed during scrolling playback.

Start panorama playback / Pause

Stop

When the playback is paused, you can scroll forwards and backwards by dragging the screen.

When the scroll bar is touched, the playback position jumps to the touched position.

Move the camera slowly when the focal length is large, such as when a telephoto lens is mounted.

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The focus, exposure and White Balance are all fixed to optimal values for the first picture.

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If the focusing or brightness of pictures recorded as part of a panorama picture after the first picture are significantly different from those of the first picture, the panorama picture as a whole (when all pictures are stitched together) may not have consistent focus and brightness. Since several pictures are stitched together to create a panorama picture, some subjects may be

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distorted or the joining portions of successively taken pictures that are stitched may be noticeable. Panorama pictures may not be created or pictures may not be recorded properly when taking

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pictures of the following subjects or when taking pictures in the following recording conditions:

• Subjects that have a continuous monotone or pattern (sky, beach, etc.)

• Moving subjects (person, pet, vehicle, waves, or flowers swaying in the wind, etc.)

• Subjects whose colours or patterns change quickly (such as an image appearing on a display)

• Dark locations

• Locations with a flickering light source (fluorescent lamp, candle light, etc.)

Recording mode

Taking pictures according to the scene

Recording mode:

If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, colour, and focus, allowing you to record in a manner appropriate to the scene.

Set mode dial to [ ]

Press to select the scene

• The scene can also be selected by dragging an example image or the slide bar.

Press [MENU/SET]

It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the Recording mode icon in recording screen.

Depending on the scene, the recording screen may seem as if frames are missed.

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To change the scene, select [Scene Switch] in the [Scene Guide] menu, and then press

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[MENU/SET]. You can return to step Some of the recording menu items cannot be set in Scene Guide Mode because the camera

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automatically adjusts the settings to the optimal values. Although White Balance is fixed to [AWB] for certain types of scenes, you can fine tune the White

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Balance or use White Balance bracketing by pressing the cursor button screen.

(Scene Guide Mode)

on the recording

Recording mode

Taking pictures according to the scene (Scene Guide Mode)

Types of Scene Guide Mode

Displaying the description of each scene and recording tips

Press [DISP.] button while the scene selection screen is displayed

• When it is set to the guide display, detailed explanations and tips for each scene are displayed.

Normal display Guide display List display

1: [Clear Portrait]

2: [Silky Skin]

If a part of the background etc. is a colour close to skin colour, this part is also smoothed.

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This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.

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3: [Backlit Softness]

4: [Clear in Backlight]

5: [Relaxing Tone]

6: [Sweet Child’s Face]

When you touch the face, a still picture is recorded with the focus and exposure set for the touched

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location.

7: [Distinct Scenery]

Recording mode

Taking pictures according to the scene (Scene Guide Mode)

8: [Bright Blue Sky]

9: [Romantic Sunset Glow]

10: [Vivid Sunset Glow]

11: [Glistening Water]

Star filter used in this mode may cause glistening effects on the objects other than water surface.

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12: [Clear Nightscape]

13: [Cool Night Sky]

14: [Warm Glowing Nightscape]

15: [Artistic Nightscape]

16: [Glittering Illuminations]

17: [Handheld Night Shot]

After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the burst operation.

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The angle of view becomes narrow slightly.

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18: [Clear Night Portrait]

Tripod, self-timer recommended.

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When [Clear Night Portrait] is selected, keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the

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picture.

19: [Soft Image of a Flower]

For close-up recording, we recommend that you avoid using the flash.

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Taking pictures according to the scene (Scene Guide Mode)

20: [Appetizing Food]

For close-up recording, we recommend that you avoid using the flash.

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21: [Cute Dessert]

For close-up recording, we recommend that you avoid using the flash.

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22: [Freeze Animal Motion]

Default [AF Assist Lamp] setting is [OFF].

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23: [Clear Sports Shot]

24: [Monochrome]

Recording mode

Taking Pictures with different picture effects

(Creative Control Mode)

Recording mode:

You can select the effects to be applied from sample pictures and preview these effects on the screen.

Set mode dial to [ ]

Press to select the picture effect

(filters)

Preview display

• You can also select the picture effects (filters) by touching the example images.

Press [MENU/SET]

It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the Recording mode icon in recording screen.

Depending on the picture effect, the recording screen may seem as if frames are missed.

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[White Balance] will be fixed to [AWB] and ISO sensitivity to [AUTO].

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The following menu items can be set in the [Creative Control] menu.

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• [Filter Effect]: Allows you to set the picture effect (filter).

• [Simultaneous Record w/o Filter]: Allows you to set the camera to take a picture with and without an picture effect simultaneously. (→195)

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Recording mode

Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode)

Displaying the description of each picture effect (Filter)

Press [DISP.] button while the picture effect selection screen is displayed

• When it is set to the guide display, explanations for each picture effect are displayed.

Normal display Guide display List display

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Types of picture effects

Adjusting the picture effects according to your preferences

Press to display the setting screen

Rotate the rear dial to adjust the setting conditions of

the picture effects

• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode)

Picture effect Items that can be set

[Expressive] Vividness

[Retro] Colouring

[Old Days] Contrast

[High Key] Colouring

[Low Key] Colouring

[Sepia] Contrast

[Monochrome] Colouring

[Dynamic Monochrome] Contrast

[Rough Monochrome] Grainy picture effect

[Silky Monochrome] Degree of defocusing

[Impressive Art] Vividness

[High Dynamic] Vividness

[Cross Process] Colouring

Subdued colouring

Yellowish colouring

Low contrast

Pinkish colouring

Reddish colouring

Low contrast

Yellowish colouring

Low contrast

Weak grainy picture effect

Slight defocusing

Black & white

Greenish colouring / Bluish colouring /

Yellowish colouring / Reddish colouring

• Select the desired colour tone by rotating the rear dial, and press [MENU/SET].

Gaudy colouring

Reddish colouring

High contrast

Light-bluish colouring

Bluish colouring

High contrast

Bluish colouring

High contrast

Strong grainy picture effect

Strong defocusing

Gaudy colouring

Recording mode

[Toy Effect] Colouring

[Toy Pop] Range in which peripheral brightness is reduced

[Bleach Bypass] Contrast

[Miniature Effect] Vividness

Orangish colouring

Small

Low contrast

Subdued colouring

• For details about [Miniature Effect] (→86)

Bluish colouring

Large

High contrast

Gaudy colouring

Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode)

Picture effect Items that can be set

[Soft Focus] Degree of defocusing

[Fantasy] Vividness

[Star Filter]

[One Point Color] Amount of colour retained

• For details about [One Point Color] (→87)

[Sunshine] Colouring

• Rotate the rear dial to select colouring,

• For details about [Sunshine] (→87)

Slight defocusing

Subdued colouring

Length of the rays of light

Rays of light is short

Number of the rays of light

Smaller

Angle of the rays of light

Rotate to the left

Leaves a small amount of

colour

Yellowish colouring / Reddish colouring /

Bluish colouring / Whitish colouring

and press [MENU/SET].

Strong defocusing

Gaudy colouring

Rays of light is long

Larger

Rotate to the right

Leaves a large amount of colour

Recording mode

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Setting the type of defocus ([Miniature Effect])

After touching [ ], touch [ ] Press or to move the focusing area (frame)

• You can also move the in-focus portion by touching the screen on the recording screen.

• Touching [ orientation).

] allows you to set the recording orientation (defocus

Rotate the rear dial to select the size of the focusing area (frame)

• On the touch screen, spread (pinch out) your 2 fingers to zoom in, and pinch (pinch in) your 2 fingers to zoom out.

• When you press [DISP.] button, the initial setting condition is restored.

Press [MENU/SET]

Recording mode

Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode)

No audio is recorded for motion pictures.

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When a motion picture is recorded, the finished recording will be approximately 1/8th of the actual

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recorded time period. (If you record a motion picture for 8 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording time will be approximately 1 minute.) The recordable time displayed on the camera is approx. 8 times of the actual recording time. Depending on the recording frame rate of the motion picture, the recording time of the motion picture and the available recording time may differ from the values above. If you stop recording motion pictures too soon, the camera may continue recording until a certain

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time.

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Selecting the colour to be retained ([One Point Color])

After touching [ ], touch [ ] Select the colour to be retained with and press

[MENU/SET]

• You can also select it by touch operations.

• When you press [DISP.] button, the initial setting condition is restored.

The selected colour may not be retained for some subjects.

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Setting the position and size of the light source ([Sunshine])

After touching [ ], touch [ ] Press to move the centre of the light source to a different position

• The position of the light source can also be moved by touching the screen.

Rotate the rear dial to adjust the size of the light source

• On the touch screen, spread (pinch out) your 2 fingers to zoom in, and pinch (pinch in) your 2 fingers to zoom out.

• When you press [DISP.] button, the initial setting condition is restored.

Press [MENU/SET]

Tips on positioning the centre of the light source

You can move the centre of the light source to a point outside the image to obtain a more natural finish.

Recording mode

Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode)

Setting brightness (exposure)/blurriness of the background (Defocus control function)

When [Exposure Dial] (→49) is set to [ON]

Rotate the Exposure Compensation dial to set the brightness

• You can set the exposure compensation value in the range between –3 EV and +3 EV.

• You can set the blurriness of the background with touch screen operations (below).

When [Exposure Dial] (→49) is set to [OFF]

Press the rear dial to display the setting screen

• The brightness (exposure) operation screen is displayed. Press [Fn1] to operate the defocus

control, and then press it again to finish the operation.

Rotate the rear dial to set

• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

When setting the brightness (exposure)

• You can set the exposure compensation value in the range

between –5 EV and +5 EV.

to set the Exposure Bracket. (→142)

• Press

OFF

When setting the background defocusing

• Pressing [Q.MENU/

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With touch screen operations

] button will cancel the setting.

Touch [ ] Touch the item you want to set

[ ]: Adjusting the picture effect [ ]: Degree of defocusing [ ]: Brightness (Displayed only when [Exposure Dial] is set

to [OFF])

Drag the slide bar or exposure meter to set

• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

Defocus control operation is not available in [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode).

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Recording mode

Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture/ shutter speed/ISO sensitivity

Recording mode:

The operation for changing the aperture value, shutter speed or ISO sensitivity is the same as the operation for setting the mode dial to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] (except Programme Shift Mode).

Set mode dial to [ ]

Set the menu

→ [Creative Video] → [Exposure Mode]

Settings: [P] / [A] / [S] / [M]

It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the Recording mode icon in recording screen.

Press the motion picture button (or shutter button) to start

recording

Touch [ ] Touch icon

Drag the slide bar to set

Using touch icons allows silent operation while recording motion pictures.

Zoom (When using an interchangeable lens supporting power zoom)

Aperture value ISO sensitivity

Shutter speed [Sound Rec Level Adj.]

[ ] / [ ] Changes the setting slowly

[

] / [ ]

Changes the setting quickly

(Creative Video Mode)

Exposure Compensation (When [Exposure Dial] (→49) is set to [OFF])

Press the motion picture button (or shutter button) to stop

recording

Recording mode

Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture/shutter speed/ISO sensitivity (Creative Video Mode)

The ISO sensitivity can be set within the following range.

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• [AUTO], [200] to [6400] ([L.100] to [6400] when [Extended ISO] is set to [ON])

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Setting the upper limit value of ISO sensitivity when [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO]

→ [Motion Picture] → [ISO Auto Upper Limit (Video)]

Settings: [AUTO] / [400] / [800] / [1600] / [3200] / [6400]

Recording mode

Reset

SetSet

Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture/shutter speed/ISO sensitivity (Creative Video Mode)

Pan or zoom while recording with the camera in a fixed position ([4K Live Cropping])

By cropping your motion picture down from the 4K angle of view to Full High Definition, you can record a motion picture that pans and zooms in/out while leaving the camera in a fixed position.

Pan Zoom in

• Hold the camera firmly in place while recording.

• A motion picture will be recorded at [FHD/20M/25p] under [MP4].

Set mode dial to [ ]

Set the menu

→ [Creative Video] → [4K Live Cropping]

Settings: [40SEC] / [20SEC] / [OFF]

Set the crop start frame and press [MENU/SET] to set

Crop start frame

• When making settings for the first time, a crop start frame of

size 1920×1080 is displayed. (After setting the crop start frame and end frame, the start frame and end frame that you set immediately before will be displayed.)

• The camera will remember the frame position and size even

when the camera is turned off.

Operation Touch operation Description

[DISP.] [Reset]

[MENU/SET] [Set] Decides the position and size of the frame

Touch Moves the frame

Pinch out /

Pinch in

Enlarges/reduces the frame (The range of settings allowed is from 1920×1080 to 3840×2160.)

Returns the position of the frame to the centre and its size to the default setting

StartStart

SizeSize

Recording mode

ResetReset

SetSet

Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture/shutter speed/ISO sensitivity (Creative Video Mode)

Repeat step 3, and then set the crop end frame

Crop end frame

• The setting of [AF Mode] switches to [

(The Eye Detection cannot be used.)

Press the motion picture button (or shutter button) to

start recording

Elapsed recording time Set operating time

• Immediately release the motion picture button (or shutter button)

after pressing it.

• When the set operating time has elapsed, recording

automatically ends. To end recording midway, press the motion picture button (or the shutter button) again.

When you want to zoom in/out, set different angles of view for the cropping start and end frames. For example, to zoom in, set a larger angle of view for the start frame and a smaller angle of view for the end frame.

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Changing the position and size of a crop frame

] (Face Detection).

Press [Fn2] button while the recording screen is displayed, and perform steps

EndEnd

SizeSize

and 4.

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To cancel [4K Live Cropping] recording

Set [OFF] in step

The angle of view narrows.

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Brightness is measured and focus is adjusted in the crop start frame. When recording a motion

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picture, brightness is measured and focus is adjusted in the crop frame. To fix the focus position, set [Continuous AF] to [OFF], or set the focus mode to [MF]. [Metering Mode] will be [ ] (Multi Metering).

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Recording mode

Registering your own settings and recording

(Custom Mode)

Recording mode:

Registering your own settings ([Cust.Set Mem.])

Up to 3 sets of current camera settings can be registered using [Cust.Set Mem.]. ([ ], [ ], [ ])

• Initial setting of the Programme AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially.

Preparations

• Set in advance the recording mode and menu settings so that the camera can be in the state with the settings to be saved.

→ [Setup] → [Cust.Set Mem.]

→ Custom set where you want to register settings

The following menu items are not registered as custom settings.

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[Custom] menu [Setup] menu [Playback] menu

• [Menu Guide]

• Data registered with [Face Recog.]

• The [Profile Setup] setting

• All menus • [Rotate Disp.]

• [Picture Sort]

• [Delete Confirmation]

Recording mode

Registering your own settings and recording (Custom Mode)

Recording using registered custom set

Set mode dial to [ ]

• The custom set you used last time will be called up.

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To change a custom set

Set mode dial to [ ] Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu Press to select the custom set you want to use, and press [MENU/SET]

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

It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the Recording mode icon in recording screen.

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Changing the registered content

Even if the menu settings are changed temporarily when the mode dial has been set to [

], the currently registered settings will remain unchanged. To change the currently registered settings, overwrite the registered data using [Cust.Set Mem.] on the [Setup] menu.

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

Taking pictures with Auto Focus

Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or

[AFC]

• The Focus Mode will be set. (→96)

Press [ ] button ( )

Press to select AF Mode and then

press [MENU/SET]

• Switching [AF Mode] (→97)

Press the shutter button halfway

Focus display ( When focus is aligned: illuminated

When focus is not aligned: flashing) AF area (When focus is aligned: green)

• Two “beep” sounds are heard and Auto Focus is activated.

• When you take a picture in a dark location, [ ] is displayed for the focus display and it may take longer to adjust focus than usual.

• If the camera detects stars in the night sky after displaying [ ], Starlight AF will be activated. When focus is achieved, the focus indication [ ] and AF areas in focus are displayed. (Starlight AF cannot perform detection on the edges of the screen.)

Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult:

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

• Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light.

• In the dark, or with significant jitter.

• When too close to object or when taking pictures of both distant and close objects together in

the same picture.

If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, the focus may lose its accuracy. In that case, re-

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adjust the focus.

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

Taking pictures with Auto Focus

Set the Focus Mode (AFS, AFF, AFC)

Recording mode:

The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway is set.

Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC]

Settings

[AFS/

AFF]

[AFC]

The movement of the

subject and the scene

(recommended)

Subject is still

[AFS]

(Scenery, anniversary photograph, etc.)

Movement cannot be

[AFF]

predicted (Children, pets, etc.)

You can switch the setting with [AFS/AFF] in the [Rec]/[Motion Picture] menu.

Subject is moving (Sport, trains, etc.)

“AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”. Focus is set automatically when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Focus will be fixed while it is pressed halfway.

“AFF” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Flexible”. In this mode, focusing is performed automatically when the shutter button is pressed halfway. If the subject moves while the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus is corrected to match the movement automatically.

“AFC” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Continuous”. In this mode, while the shutter button is pressed halfway, focusing is constantly performed to match the movement of the subject.

Description

When recording using [AFF], [AFC]

When the subject is moving, the focusing is performed by predicting the subject position at the time

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of recording. (Movement prediction) Focusing may take time if the zoom is suddenly changed from max. Wide to max. Tele, or if you

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suddenly move closer to a subject from a greater distance. Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.

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While the shutter button pressed halfway, shake may be seen on the screen.

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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

Taking pictures with Auto Focus

[AFF] or [AFC] operates as [AFS] in the following cases:

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• Creative Video Mode

• When recording with [

• When the lighting is low.

It is fixed to [AFS] when Panorama Shot Mode is set.

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When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used, [AFF] and [AFC] cannot be set.

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[AFF] is not available when recording 4K photos. Continuous AF works during recording.

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This setting cannot be used when recording using [Post Focus].

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] ([4K Burst(S/S)]) of the 4K Photo function.

Switching [AF Mode]

Recording mode:

This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.

Press [ ] button ( )

Press to select Auto Focus mode and press [MENU/SET]

Settings: [

In Intelligent Auto Mode and Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, [ ] or [ ] can be set.

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The [AF Mode] is fixed to [ ] in the following case:

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• When recording using [4K Live Cropping]

Auto Focus is fixed to [ ] in the following cases:

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• When using the Digital Zoom

• [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)

[AF Mode] cannot be set in the following cases:

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• When recording using [Post Focus]

• When [Pull Focus] in [Snap Movie] is set to [ON]

] (Face/Eye Detection) / [ ] (Tracking) / [ ] (49-area-focusing) /

[ ] etc. (Custom Multi) / [ ] (1-area-focusing) / [ ] (Pinpoint-focusing)

(→98 - 102)

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

Taking pictures with Auto Focus

Taking front-on pictures of people (Face/Eye Detection)

The camera automatically detects the faces and eyes of subjects. The camera adjusts the focus on the eye that is closer to the camera and the exposure using the face (when [Metering Mode] is set to [ ] (Multi Metering)).

• The camera can detect up to 15 faces. The camera can detect only the eye of face to be focused on.

• When the camera recognised a face, the AF area and eye used for focusing are displayed.

Eye used for focusing

Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway and the

subject is focused, the frame turns green.

White: Displayed when more than one face is detected.

Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF area are also focused.

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Changing the eye to be in focus

Touch the eye to be used for focusing

• If you touch [ ] or press [MENU/SET], the eye focus setting will be cancelled.

Cannot set to [ ] (Face/Eye Detection) in the following case:

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• [Clear Nightscape], [Cool Night Sky], [Warm Glowing Nightscape], [Artistic Nightscape], [Glittering Illuminations], [Handheld Night Shot], [Appetizing Food], [Cute Dessert] (Scene Guide Mode)

The eye to be in focus cannot be changed when [4K Live Cropping] is set.

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If conditions prevent the face from being recognised, such as when the movement of the subject is

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too rapid, the AF Mode setting switches to [

] (49-area-focusing).

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

Taking pictures with Auto Focus

Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject (tracking)

With cursor button operations

Align the AF Tracking area with the subject and press the shutter button halfway

AF Tracking area

When the subject is recognised, the AF tracking area turns green. When you release the shutter button, the AF tracking area turns yellow and the subject is automatically kept in focus.

• To release AF Tracking → Press [MENU/SET].

With touch screen operations

Touch the subject

Perform these operations with the touch shutter function released. The AF Tracking area turns yellow while the subject is locked.

• To release AF Tracking → Touch [

If AF Lock fails, a red frame flashes for a while and then turns off.

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When you set [Metering Mode] to [ ] (Multi Metering), the camera adjusts the exposure using a

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locked subject. (→196) Under certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or dark, AF Tracking may

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not operate correctly. When AF Tracking does not work, focus will be on [ This function is not available in the following case:

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• When using [Time Lapse Shot]

In the following cases, [ ] performs the operation of [ ] (1-area-focusing).

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• [Glistening Water], [Glittering Illuminations], [Soft Image of a Flower], [Monochrome] (Scene Guide Mode)

• [Sepia], [Monochrome], [Dynamic Monochrome], [Rough Monochrome], [Silky Monochrome], [Soft Focus], [Star Filter], [Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)

• [Monochrome], [L.Monochrome], [L.Monochrome D] ([Photo Style])

] (1-area-focusing).

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

Taking pictures with Auto Focus

Subject not centred in picture (49-area-focusing)

Focuses on the subject in the wide range area (up to 49-areafocusing) on the recording screen.

Setting the shape of an AF area , etc. (Custom Multi)

You can set the preferred shape of an AF area by selecting 49 points in the AF area, based on the subject.

Press [ ] button ( )

Select a Custom Multi icon ([ ], etc.), and press

Use to select the setting item

Current AF area shape

([Horizontal Pattern])

([Vertical Pattern])

([Central Pattern])

/ /

(Custom)

Press

• The AF area setting screen appears.

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Ideal shape for panning, etc.

Ideal shape for recording structures, etc.

Ideal shape for focusing around the centre.

You can set a custom registration shape.

Panasonic DC-GX9 Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Finding the information you need

How to use this manual

Contents

Contents by Function

Before Use

Before use

Standard Accessories

Names and Functions of Main Parts

About the Lens

Preparations

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Charging battery

Inserting the battery

Charging the battery

Inserting and removing the card (optional)

About the Card

Formatting the card (initialisation)

Estimated recording capacity (number of pictures/recording time)

Attaching/Removing the Lens

Setting the clock

Basics

Holding the camera

Adjusting the angle of the monitor and viewfinder

Buttons/Dials Used for Recording

[LVF] button (Recording pictures using the viewfinder)

Shutter button (Taking pictures)

Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures)

Mode dial (Select the recording mode)

Front Dial/Rear Dial

Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button (Selecting/setting items)

[DISP.] button (Switching the display information)

Touch screen (Touch operations)

Focusing on the subject at the touched position (Touch AF, Touch Shutter)

Matching the brightness to the touched position ([Touch AE])

Setting the menu

Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item

Using the function buttons during recording

Using the function buttons during playback

Entering Text

Recording mode

[Intelligent Auto] menu

Setting colouring

Setting brightness (exposure)/blurriness of the background (Defocus control function)

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value (Aperture-Priority AE Mode)

Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed (Shutter-Priority AE Mode)

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed (Manual Exposure Mode)

Checking the effects of the aperture value and shutter speed (Preview Mode)

Easily set aperture value / shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE)

Types of Scene Guide Mode

Types of picture effects

Pan or zoom while recording with the camera in a fixed position ([4K Live Cropping])

Registering your own settings ([Cust.Set Mem.])

Recording using registered custom set

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

Taking pictures with Auto Focus

Set the Focus Mode (AFS, AFF, AFC)

Switching [AF Mode]