Panasonic DC-LX100M2 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

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Digital Camera

Model No. DC-LX100M2

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,

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Message Display P290

Troubleshooting P292

Finding the information you need P2

Contents P4

Contents by Function P9

Menu list P171

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How to use this manual

About the indication of the applicable mode

Applicable modes:

The icons indicate the modes available for a function.

• Black icons: Applicable modes

• Grey icons: Unavailable modes

∫ About the symbols in the text

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

Wi-Fi

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

: Tips for skilful use and points for recording.

: Conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.

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

Steps for setting a menu item are described as follows. Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [

> [Rec] > [Quality] > [›]

A] to [›]

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

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

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

1. Before Use

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

Standard Accessories .............................................................................................14

Names and Functions of Components....................................................................15

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap..................................................................17

Charging the Battery ...............................................................................................19

• Inserting the battery........................................................................................20

• Charging.........................................................................................................21

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures....................24

Inserting and removing the card (optional)..............................................................26

Card Information .....................................................................................................27

• Formatting the card (initialisation) ..................................................................28

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................................................................................32

Basic Operations.....................................................................................................34

• Tips for taking good pictures ..........................................................................34

• Using the Viewfinder.......................................................................................35

• Zoom operations ............................................................................................36

• Shutter button (Taking pictures) .....................................................................37

• Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures).........................................38

• Select the recording mode .............................................................................38

• Control Dial.....................................................................................................40

• Cursor button/[MENU/SET] button.................................................................40

• [DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information)......................................40

• Touch screen (Touch operations) ...................................................................43

• Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function .....................................................44

Setting menu items .................................................................................................46

Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)...........................................48

• Customising the Quick Menu settings ............................................................49

Assigning Frequently-Used Functions to Buttons (Function Buttons).....................50

Changing settings using the control ring .................................................................54

• Changing the function assigned to the control ring ........................................55

Entering Text ...........................................................................................................56

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3. Recording Modes

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ...................57

• [Intelligent Auto] menu....................................................................................60

• Taking pictures with customised colour, defocus control, and brightness

settings...........................................................................................................61

Taking Pictures with Automatically Adjusted Aperture and Shutter Speed

(Programme AE Mode) ...........................................................................................62

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed.....................................64

• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) .............70

Registering your preferred settings (Custom Set)...................................................71

• Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) ..............71

• Calling up a registered set of custom settings................................................71

4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

Adjusting Focus Automatically ................................................................................73

• Setting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC) .......................................................75

• Setting the Auto Focus Mode.........................................................................76

• Changing the position and size of the AF area ..............................................82

• Specifying the AF area position with the Touch Pad ......................................85

• Specifying the AF area position with the Touch Function...............................86

Taking Close-up Pictures ........................................................................................87

Adjusting Focus Manually .......................................................................................88

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) ..................................................90

Compensating the Exposure...................................................................................91

Setting the Light Sensitivity.....................................................................................93

Adjusting the White Balance ...................................................................................95

• Finely adjusting the White Balance ................................................................97

5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings

Select a Drive Mode................................................................................................98

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode...........................................................................99

Recording 4K Photos............................................................................................101

• Notes on the 4K Photo function....................................................................103

Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving ...................................................106

• Operations during selecting pictures............................................................107

Controlling Focus After Recording (Post Focus/Focus Stacking) .........................111

• Selecting the desired focus area and saving a picture (Post Focus) ...........113

• Merging multiple pictures to widen the focus range (Focus Stacking)..........114

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer........................................................................116

Recording panorama pictures ...............................................................................118

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6. Recording Images that Suit Your Subjects and Purposes

Changing the Aspect Ratio ...................................................................................122

Taking Pictures with different image effects (Filter)...............................................123

• Types of image effects..................................................................................125

• Taking a picture with and without an image effect simultaneously

([Simultaneous Record w/o Filter])...............................................................129

Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically (Bracket Recording)

• Exposure Bracket .........................................................................................132

• Aperture Bracket ..........................................................................................132

• Focus Bracket ..............................................................................................133

• White Balance Bracket .................................................................................133

Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot])......................134

Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation]) .....................................137

7. Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash

Image Stabiliser.....................................................................................................140

Taking Pictures with the Zoom ..............................................................................142

• Zoom types and use.....................................................................................142

• Zooming using touch operations (Touch zoom) ...........................................146

Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) .............................................................147

• Attaching the flash........................................................................................147

Setting the Flash Functions ..................................................................................149

• Changing the firing mode .............................................................................149

• Changing Flash Mode ..................................................................................150

• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro...............................................................151

• Adjust the flash output..................................................................................152

• Synchronising the output of the flash to the Exposure Compensation .........152

Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes ..................................................................153

8. Recording Motion Pictures

.......130

Recording Motion Picture......................................................................................156

• Setting the recording format and recording quality.......................................158

• How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous AF]) .........160

• Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures...............................161

• Displaying/setting the sound input level .......................................................162

9. Playing Back and Editing Images

Playing Back Pictures ...........................................................................................163

Playing Back Motion Pictures................................................................................164

• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture ................................................165

Switching the Playback Method ............................................................................166

• Using the Playback Zoom ............................................................................166

• Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback) ...............................................167

• Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) ......................167

Playing Back Group Pictures ................................................................................168

Deleting Pictures...................................................................................................170

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10. Using Menu Functions

Menu list................................................................................................................171

• [Intelligent Auto] menu..................................................................................171

• [Rec] menu...................................................................................................171

• [Motion Picture] menu ..................................................................................184

• [Custom] menu .............................................................................................185

• [Setup] menu................................................................................................200

• [My Menu] menu...........................................................................................209

• [Playback] menu...........................................................................................210

11. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function

What you can do with the Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth® function ...........................................227

Wi-Fi function/Bluetooth function ..........................................................................228

Connecting to a smartphone .................................................................................230

• Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App ” .....................230

• Connecting the camera to a smartphone compatible with

Bluetooth low energy....................................................................................231

• Connecting the camera to a smartphone that does not support for

Bluetooth low energy....................................................................................233

• Changing the Wi-Fi connection method .......................................................235

• Terminating the Wi-Fi connection .................................................................236

Controlling with a Smartphone..............................................................................237

• Turning on/off the camera with a smartphone ..............................................237

• Taking images via a smartphone (remote recording) ...................................238

• Operating the shutter button with a smartphone via a

Bluetooth connection alone..........................................................................240

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

on social media sites....................................................................................242

• Transferring recorded images to a smartphone automatically .....................243

• Writing location information of a smartphone on a recorded image .............245

• Synchronising the camera’s clock with a smartphone..................................246

Displaying pictures on a TV ..................................................................................247

Sending images ....................................................................................................248

Sending images to a smartphone .........................................................................251

Printing Wirelessly.................................................................................................252

Sending images to AV device ...............................................................................253

Sending images to PC ..........................................................................................254

Using Web services ..............................................................................................256

• When sending images to web service ..........................................................256

• When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] ..........................................259

• About the [LUMIX CLUB] .............................................................................260

About Wi-Fi connections .......................................................................................263

• Connecting via a wireless access point ([Via Network]) ...............................264

• Connecting the camera and another device directly ([Direct]) .....................266

• Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones

([Select a destination from History]/[Select a destination from Favorite])

[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ...............................................................................................269

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12. Connecting to other equipment

Watching/Saving 4K Motion Pictures on an External Device................................271

• Watching motion pictures in 4K....................................................................271

• Storing 4K motion pictures ...........................................................................271

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .................................................................272

• Using VIERA Link (HDMI) ............................................................................273

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ............................................274

• Downloading software ..................................................................................275

• Transferring images to a PC.........................................................................277

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder .......................................279

Printing the Pictures..............................................................................................280

• Adding date and text to pictures...................................................................282

13. Others

Optional accessories.............................................................................................283

Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display.......................................................................284

Message Display...................................................................................................290

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................292

Cautions for Use ...................................................................................................301

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Contents by Function

Recording

Recording Mode.............................. P38

[Preview]..........................................P70

Macro recording ............................. P87

Bracket Recording .........................P130

[Time Lapse Shot] .........................P134

[Stop Motion Animation] ................P137

[Silent Mode] .................................P180

[Multi Exp.].....................................P183

4K photo

[4K PHOTO] ..................................P101

[Post Focus] ................................. P111

Focus (AF/MF)

Auto focus ...................................... P75

[AF Mode]....................................... P76

Adjusting the AF area position ........ P82

Manual Focus..................................P88

[AF/AE Lock] ...................................P90

Drive

[Drive Mode] ....................................P98

[Burst]..............................................P99

[Self Timer]....................................P116

Panorama ..................................... P118

Picture Quality and Colour Tone

[Sensitivity].......................................P93

[White Balance]................................P95

[Picture Size]..................................P172

[Quality]..........................................P173

[Photo Style] ..................................P174

[Filter Settings].............................. P123

[Color Space] .................................P176

[Highlight Shadow].........................P177

[i.Dynamic].....................................P178

[i.Resolution]..................................P178

[Long Shtr NR] ...............................P179

[Diffraction Compensation] ............P180

[HDR] .............................................P182

Exposure

[Touch AE].......................................P45

[AF/AE Lock]....................................P90

Exposure Compensation ................ P91

Exposure Bracket ..........................P132

[Metering Mode].............................P176

Flash

[Flash Mode] ..................................P150

2nd curtain synchro .......................P151

[Flash Adjust.] ................................P152

Wireless flash settings ...................P153

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Contents by Function

Motion Picture

[Rec Format]/[Rec Quality] ............P158

Recording still pictures while

recording motion pictures ..............P161

Audio

[Sound Rec Level Adj.]..................P162

[Wind Noise Canceller]..................P184

Setup/Custom

Basic settings

[Format]........................................... P28

[Clock Set].......................................P32

Dioptre adjustment ......................... P35

[Q.MENU] ........................................P48

[Beep] ............................................P202

[Economy] .....................................P203

[Reset] (initialisation) ..................... P208

Playback

Picture playback ............................P163

Motion picture playback.................P164

Playback Zoom..............................P166

Multi Playback ...............................P167

Delete ............................................P170

[Auto Review] ................................P191

[Slide Show] ..................................P211

[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.]...........P224, 225

Screen settings

[Sound Rec Level Disp.] ................P162

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

[Center Marker]..............................P194

[Zebra Pattern] ...............................P195

Customisation

Function buttons ..............................P50

Custom Set......................................P71

[Custom] menu ..............................P185

Edit

Post Focus.....................................P113

Focus Stacking ..............................P114

[RAW Processing]..........................P215

[4K PHOTO Bulk Saving].............. P217

[Light Composition]........................P218

[Sequence Composition]............... P219

[Clear Retouch]............................. P220

[Resize]..........................................P222

[Cropping] ......................................P223

[Title Edit].......................................P214

[Text Stamp] ..................................P221

Image settings

[Protect] .........................................P213

[Rating] ......................................... P213

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Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

Image App

“Image App” ..................................P230

[Remote Wakeup]......................... P237

Remote recording..........................P238

[Auto Transfer].............................. P243

Connections with other devices

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” ....................P275

“SILKYPIX Developer Studio”.......P276

Transferring images to a PC .........P254

Playing Back Pictures on a

TV Screen .....................................P272

[VIERA Link]..................................P273

In combination with other devices

Playing back pictures on a TV .......P247

Printing images ..............................P252

Sending images to an AV device

Sending images to a PC ................P254

Sending images to a web service

Using cloud sync services .............P259

Recorder

Dubbing .........................................P279

Printer

PictBridge ......................................P280

....P253

.....P256

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1. Before Use

Care of the camera

∫ Handling of the camera

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

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, monitor, viewfinder, or external case. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.

– Drop or hit the camera. – Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag. – Press hard on the lens or the 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, 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.

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

• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens, viewfinder and monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

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∫ Always record a test image first

Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always record a test image to ensure that images and sound record correctly.

∫ No compensation for missed shots

We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent images and/or sound from being recorded.

∫ Carefully observe copyright laws

Unauthorised use of recorded images and sound 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.

∫ Please also refer to “Cautions for Use” (P301)

∫ Before using the camera, be sure to check that the accessories listed in the

supplied booklet “Basic Operating Instructions ” are present.

For details on the optional accessories, refer to P283 of these operating instructions and the supplied booklet “Basic Operating Instructions”.

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1. 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 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.

• AC Adaptor is indicated as AC adaptor (supplied) in the text.

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.

• The card is optional.

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8 9

1311 12

19 20 21

Names and Functions of Components

Zoom lever (P36)

Shutter button (P37)

[Fn1] button (P50, 101)

Shutter speed dial (P38, 64)

Camera ON/OFF switch (P32)

[iA] button (P39, 57)

Exposure compensation dial (P91)

Viewfinder (P35)

Eye sensor (P35)

Dioptre adjustment dial (P35)

Self-timer indicator (P116)/

AF Assist Lamp (P34, 187)

Control ring (P55)

Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (P147)

Stereo microphone (P34, 162)

• Be careful not to cover the microphone with

your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record.

Aspect ratio selector switch (P122)

Shoulder strap eyelet (P17)

Focus selector switch (P73, 87, 88)

Aperture ring (P38, 64)

Lens (Filter diameter: ‰43 mm)

Lens barrel

Lens front ring

• To attach the auto lens cap (optional), remove the lens front ring.

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29 3130 32 33

22 26

34 36 37 38

3935

[Q.MENU] button (P48)/[Fn2] button (P50)

Cursor button (P40)

3: [ ] (ISO sensitivity) button (P93) 1: [ ] (White Balance) button (P95)

4: [ ] (Drive Mode) (P98) 2: [ ] (Auto Focus Mode) button (P76)

Control dial (P40)

[Fn3] button (P50, 70)/

[ ] (Delete) button (P170)/

[ ] (Cancel) button (P47)

[(] (Playback) button (P163)

[MENU/SET] button (P40, 46)

[DISP.] button (P40)

[LVF] button (P35)/[Fn5] button (P50)

Charging lamp (P21)/

WIRELESS connection lamp (P228)

[Fn4] button (P50, 111)

Motion picture button (P156)

[AF/AE LOCK] button (P90)

Spe aker (P34, 202)

Touch screen (P43)/Monitor (P284)

Tripod mount (P304)

• It may not be possible to attach and securely fasten a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm

(0.22 inch) or more to the camera. Doing so may also damage the camera.

DC coupler cover (P283)

• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the

Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used.

Release lever (P20)

Card/Battery door (P20)

[HDMI] socket (P272)

[USB/CHARGE] socket (P277, 280)

• Function buttons ([Fn6] to [Fn10]) are touch icons.

Touch the [ ] tab on the recording screen to display them.

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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap

When the camera is not in use, attach the lens cap to protect the lens.

• We recommend attaching the lens cap to the camera using the lens cap string to prevent loss of the lens cap.

• Attach the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.

Use the lens cap string (supplied) to attach the lens cap to the

camera.

A: Make sure that the thicker portion of the string is not hanging over the lens cap

or the shoulder strap eyelet.

Attach the lens cap.

• To attach and remove the lens cap, press the areas shown by arrows in the illustration.

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Attach the shoulder strap.

B: Shoulder strap eyelet

• In addition, attach the other side of the shoulder strap in the same manner.

• Make sure that the shoulder strap does not come loose.

• 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. – Keep the lens cap string out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Charging the Battery

• Battery Pack is indicated as the battery in these operating instructions.

• Use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied) and battery.

• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

• Charge the battery only when it is inserted in the camera.

Camera conditions Charge

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∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available for 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.

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Inserting the battery

Slide the release lever A to the [OPEN]

position and open the card/battery door.

Insert the battery B all the way in until

you hear a locking sound, and then confirm that it is locked by the lever C.

• Check the orientation of the battery.

Close the card/battery door and slide the

release lever to the [LOCK] position.

∫ To re mov e

Pull the lever D in the direction of the arrow to remove.

• Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the monitor to clear before removing the battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

• Remove the battery after use.

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Charging

Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended.

Insert the battery into this unit. (P20) Check that the camera on/off switch is set to [OFF].

A Connect the USB connection cable

(supplied) to the [USB/CHARGE] socket.

• Place the camera in an upright position, and find the terminal at the bottom.

B Charging lamp C AC adaptor (supplied) D To power outlet E PC (Turned on) F USB connection cable (supplied)

• Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug. (It may result in malfunction by the deforming of the terminal if it is plugged in obliquely or in wrong direction.) Do not connect devices to incorrect terminals. Doing so may cause malfunction.

(Charging from the power outlet) Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet.

(Charging from a computer) Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied).

• If the computer enters a suspended state while charging the battery, charging will stop.

• Connecting this camera to a notebook computer that is not connected to a power outlet will cause the notebook computer battery to drain faster. Do not leave the camera connected for extended periods of time.

• Be sure to always connect the camera to a computer USB terminal. Do not connect the camera to a monitor, keyboard or printer USB terminal, or a USB hub.

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AFSAFS

∫ About the charging lamp

Lit red: Charging. Off: Charging has completed.

(When charging is complete, disconnect the camera from the power outlet or computer.)

• When the charging lamp flashes

– This occurs when charging is performed in an extremely hot or cold location.

Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) in a location where the ambient temperature (and the temperature of battery) is in a 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF) range, and try charging again.

– If your PC is not capable of supplying sufficient power, charging is not possible.

∫ Charging time

When using the AC adaptor (supplied)

Charging time Approx. 190 min

• The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal.

• When power is supplied from a computer, the power supply capacity of the computer determines the charging time.

∫ Battery indication

75% or higher

74% to 50%

49% to 25%

24% or below

Low battery

• Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully

Blinking red

charged battery.

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

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• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated.

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. This may cause malfunction.

• Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. This may cause malfunction.

• Do not use a USB extension cable.

• Do not use the AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable (supplied) for other devices. Doing so may cause malfunction.

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

• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)

• If a problem occurs in the power outlet, such as a power outage, charging may not be completed normally. If this happens, disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and connect it again.

• The AC adaptor is in the standby condition when the mains plug is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the mains plug is connected to an electrical outlet.

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Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

• The numbers of recordable pictures listed here are based on the CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard.

• When a Panasonic SDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used.

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Monitor)

Flash

(supplied)

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 170 min Approx. 150 min

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Viewfinder)

The values inside the parentheses apply when [LVF Display Speed] is set to [ECO30fps].

Not used Used

Approx. 340 pictures Approx. 300 pictures

Flash

(supplied)

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 135 min Approx. 120 min

Not used Used

Approx. 270 pictures

(Approx. 320 pictures)

Approx. 240 pictures

(Approx. 280 pictures)

∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the Monitor)

[Rec Format] [AVCHD] [MP4]

[Rec Quality] [FHD/17M/50i]

Available

recording time

Actual available

recording time

• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as turning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.

Approx. 90 min Approx. 80 min Approx. 70 min

Approx. 45 min Approx. 40 min Approx. 35 min

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

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

∫ Playback (when using the Monitor)

Playback time Approx. 240 min

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• The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions.

For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced. – In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes. – When a function such as flash or zoom is used repeatedly.

• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even immediately after charging, the life of the battery has expired. Buy a new battery.

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



Inserting and removing the card (optional)

• Check that the camera on/off switch is set to [OFF].

Slide the release lever A to the [OPEN]

position and open the card/battery door.

Insert the card B all the way in until you

hear a clicking sound.

• Check the orientation of the card.

• Do not touch the card terminals C.

Close the card/battery door and slide the

release lever to the [LOCK] position.

∫ To re mov e

Insert until a clicking sound is heard and then pull it straight out.

• Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the monitor to clear before removing the card. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

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Card Information

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

SD Memory Card (512 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 128 GB)

• This unit is compatible with UHSstandard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

• Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed with Panasonic’s cards.

∫ Recording of motion pictures/4K photos and speed class ratings

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

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

[AVCHD] All

FHD/HD

[MP4]

4K UHS Speed Class 3

Class 4 or higher

I UHS Speed Class 3

When recording in 4K Photo/

[Post Focus]

• For the most updated information: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

UHS Speed Class 3

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AFS



Access to the card

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

• Do not perform the operations below while the card is being accessed (while image data is being written or read or deletion or formatting is in progress, for example). These operations may damage the card or recorded data or cause the camera to stop functioning correctly.

– Turning off the camera – Removing the battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler

(optional)

– Exposing the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity

• If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.

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

delete or format the data or display it by recording date.

• The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.

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

Formatting the card (initialisation)

Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.

After formatting, all data stored on the card will be deleted and cannot be recovered. Back up necessary data on a PC or similar device first, and then format the card.

> [Setup] > [Format]

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

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

• Always format cards with this camera. Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been formatted with a computer or another device.

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Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

∫ Number of recordable pictures

• Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [A]

[Picture Size]

L (17M) 1710 3430 6860 13580

M (8.5M) 3120 6260 12350 24460

S (4M) 5350 10730 20590 40760

• Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ ]

[Picture Size]

L (17M) 530 1070 2150 4270

M (8.5M) 620 1250 2500 4960

S (4M) 680 1360 2720 5400

16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

Card capacity

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∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

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

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

• [AVCHD]

[Rec Quality]

[FHD/28M/50p]

[FHD/17M/50i]

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

16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

1h10m 2h30m 5h00m 9h55m

2h00m 4h05m 8h15m 16h25m

1h25m 2h55m 5h50m 11h35m

Card capacity

• [MP4]

[Rec Quality]

[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]

16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

20m00s 41m00s 1h25m 2h50m

1h10m 2h25m 5h00m 9h55m

1h35m 3h15m 6h40m 13h15m

3h05m 6h20m 12h45m 25h20m

Card capacity

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• Continuous motion picture recordable times

Motion picture recording stops when the continuous recordable times below have elapsed.

[Rec

Format]

[Rec Quality]

Continuous

recordable time

Size interval for dividing files

[FHD/28M/50p]

[AVCHD]

[FHD/17M/50i]

[FHD/24M/25p]

29 minutes and 59 seconds

Files exceeding 4 GB in size will be divided into smaller files for recording.

[FHD/24M/24p]

[MP4]

[4K/100M/30p]

[4K/100M/25p]

[4K/100M/24p]

[FHD/28M/60p]

[FHD/28M/50p]

[FHD/20M/30p]

[FHD/20M/25p]

15 minutes

29 minutes and 59 seconds

When an SDHC card is used: Files exceeding 4 GB in size will be divided into smaller files for recording and playback.

When an SDXC card is used: Files are not divided for recording.

Files exceeding 4 GB in size will be divided into smaller files for recording and playback.

[HD/10M/30p]

[HD/10M/25p]

¢ You can continue recording without interruption.

• Depending on the recording conditions and the type of card, the number of recordable pictures and available recording time vary.

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

• [9999i] is displayed on the recording screen if there are 10000 or more recordable pictures remaining.

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

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

Turn the camera on.

• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed

to step

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 to select the language, and press

[MENU/SET].

Press [MENU/SET].

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

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

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

To set the display order and the time display format.

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

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

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

[MENU/SET].

When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET].

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

press [MENU/SET].

∫ Re-adjusting the clock

> [Setup] > [Clock Set]

• The same screen as in step 5 on P32 is displayed.

• The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)

• To place the correct date on pictures, set the clock before recording.

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Basic Operations

Tips for taking good pictures

Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

• We recommend using the supplied shoulder strap D to avoid dropping the camera.

• Do not cover the flash head being used for flash recording (P147), the AF Assist

Lamp A, microphone B, or speaker C 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.

∫ Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function)

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

• When the camera is held vertically and tilted significantly up or down to record, the Direction Detection Function may not work correctly.

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

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Using the Viewfinder

Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder

Press [LVF].

A [LVF] button B Eye sensor

Automatic viewfinder/

monitor switching

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

camera automatically adjusts the focus as the eye sensor is activated. The camera does not beep when focus is achieved with [Eye Sensor AF].

Viewfinder display

Monitor display

∫ Notes on automatic viewfinder/monitor switching

Bring your eye or an object near the viewfinder to automatically switch to the viewfinder display using the eye sensor.

Dioptre adjustment

Rotate the dioptre adjustment dial until you can see the characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly.

• If [LVF Display Speed] is set to [ECO30fps] when the viewfinder is used, the camera can be operated for a longer period since battery drainage is reduced.

• Eye sensor might not work properly depending on the shape of your eyeglasses, the way you hold the camera, or bright light shining around the eyepiece.

• Automatic viewfinder/monitor switching does not work during motion picture playback and slide shows.

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Zoom operations

You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using the zoom lever or control ring.

• You can also use the zoom function from the touch panel. (P146)

• For details about zoom types and use, refer to P142.

Zoom lever Control ring

Move the zoom lever

Turn the control ring

• The operation of the zoom lever is indicated as shown below in these operating instructions.

Rotate the zoom lever:

[T] side:

Telephoto, Enlarge the subject

[W] side:

Wide-angle, Capture a wider area

• Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming.

• Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom.

• The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever or control ring is operated. This is not a malfunction.

¢ You can perform zoom operation by

assigning the [Zoom] setting to the control ring. (P55)

Clockwise:

Telephoto, Enlarge the subject

Counterclockwise:

Wide-angle, Capture a wider area

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Shutter button (Taking pictures)

The shutter button works in two steps.

1 Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

A Aperture value B Shutter speed C Focus indication

• Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It will turn red and blink if the exposure is not correct.)

• Once the subject is in focus, the focus indication is displayed. (When the subject is not in focus, the indication flashes.)

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2 Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and

take the picture.

• Pictures cannot be taken until focus is achieved when [Focus/Release Priority] is set to [FOCUS].

• When [Monitor Display Speed] or [LVF Display Speed] (or both) is set to [ECO30fps], Digital Zoom is not available.

• Even during menu operation or image playback, if you press the shutter button halfway, you can instantly set the camera ready for recording.

∫ Focus range

Focus range is displayed when operating the zoom. The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom position.

D Recordable range indication

• The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focused after pressing the shutter button halfway.

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



Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures)

1 Start recording by pressing the motion picture

button.

• Immediately release the motion picture button.

2 Stop the recording by pressing the motion

picture button again.

Select the recording mode

Turn the aperture ring (A) and shutter speed dial (B).

• Be sure to align them with the positions where a clicking sound is heard.

• The Recording Mode will change according to the combination of the aperture ring and shutter speed dial positions.

Recording mode Aperture ring Shutter speed dial

Programme AE Mode [A] (AUTO)

Aperture-Priority AE Mode

Shutter-Priority AE Mode [A] (AUTO)

Manual Exposure Mode

Setting values other than

[A]

Setting values other than

[A]

[A] (AUTO)

Setting values other than

[A]

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To switch to Intelligent Auto Mode

Press [iA].

• Intelligent Auto Mode is set and the recording mode icon changes to [ ] or [ ].

• When you press [iA] again, the recording mode is switched to one that enables settings to be made using the aperture ring and shutter speed dial.

Intelligent Auto Mode (P57) The camera chooses the optimal settings to

Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P58)

Programme AE Mode (P62)

Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P65)

Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P66)

Manual Exposure Mode (P67)

match the subject and the recording conditions. We recommend this mode when you want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures with ease.

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject.

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject when you set the aperture value.

The camera automatically sets the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject when you set the shutter speed.

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

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Control Dial

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

• The operation of rotating the control dial is illustrated as below in these operating instructions. When rotating the control dial to the left or right:

Cursor button/[MENU/SET] button

Pressing the cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.

• These operating instructions express the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as 3/4/2/1.

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

[DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information)

Press [DISP.].

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In Recording Mode

You can switch the viewfinder/monitor display method.

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

[LVF Disp. Set]/[Monitor Disp. Set]

[] (viewfinder style)

[] (monitor style)

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.

• [ ] Viewfinder style (viewfinder display shown as example)

With information

(tilt sensor

display)

4:3

AFS

With information

4:3

AFS

Without

information

• [ ] Monitor style (monitor display shown as example)

With information

Without

information

With information

(tilt sensor

display)

Tur ned of f

Without information (tilt sensor display)

On-monitor

recording

information

¢ It is displayed when [Monitor Info. Disp.] in the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display]) is set to [ON].

You can touch the desired item and change its setting directly.

ISO

AUTO

0 0

4:3

AFS

AWB

OFF

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AWBAWB

1/98981/98

4:3

RGB

1/5

AFS

200

4:3

100-0001

AWB

STD.

ISOISO

F1.7

10:00 1.DEC.2018

∫ About the tilt sensor display

With the tilt sensor displayed, it is easy to correct the tilt of the camera etc.

 

A Horizontal direction: Correcting tilt to the left B Vertical direction: Correcting downward tilt

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

• Even after correcting the tilt, there may still be an error of approximately n1°.

• When the camera is tilted significantly upwards or downwards to record, the tilt sensor may not work correctly.

In Playback Mode

Without

information

(Highlight

¢2

display)

With information

Detailed

information

display

¢1

¢1 Press 3/4 to switch between the following display modes:

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

¢2 This is displayed if [Highlight] in the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display]) menu is set to [ON].

Without

information

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Fn7Fn7Fn7

Fn6Fn6Fn6

OFFOFFOFF

Fn9Fn9Fn9 OFFOFFOFF

Fn8Fn8Fn8

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2.0X2.0X2.0X2.0X

Touch screen (Touch operations)

∫ Touch

To touch and release the touch screen.

∫ Drag

A movement without releasing the touch screen.

∫ Pinch (enlarge/reduce)

On the touch screen, spread (pinch out) two fingers to zoom in and narrow (pinch in) them to zoom out.

• Touch the screen with the clean and dry finger.

• If you use a commercially available monitor protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some monitor protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.)

• The touch screen may not function normally in the following cases. – When touched by a gloved hand – When the touch screen is wet

Not available in these cases:

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Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function

Touch AF/Touch Shutter

Applicable modes:

1 Touch [ ].

2 Touch an icon.

• The icon switches every time you touch it.

[](Touch AF) Focuses on the position you touch.

[](Touch shutter)

[](OFF) Touch AF and Touch Shutter are disabled.

¢ 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. (P86)

Focuses on the touched position before recording takes place.

3 (When settings other than OFF are selected)

Touch the subject.

• When [ ] (Touch AF) is set, refer to P82 for information about the operation to change the size and position of the AF area.

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

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Touch AE

Applicable modes:

You can easily optimise the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brightness of the face.

1 Touch [ ].

2 Touch [ ].

• The setting screen for the brightness optimisation position

• [Metering Mode] is set to [ ], which is used exclusively

is displayed.

for the Touch AE.

3 Touch the subject you want to optimise the

brightness for.

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

4 Touch [Set].

∫ Cancelling the Touch AE function

Touch [ ].

Not available in these cases:

• This function is not available in the following cases: – When using the Digital Zoom – When [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu has been set to

[AF+AE]

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Setting menu items

You can either operate the buttons or touch the monitor to set menu items.

Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

Press 2.

Press 3/4 to select a menu selector icon,

such as [ ].

/ [Intelligent Auto] (P60)

[Rec] (P171) This menu lets you set picture settings.

[Motion Picture] (P184) This menu lets you set motion picture settings.

[Custom] (P185)

[Setup] (P200)

[My Menu] (P209) This menu lets you register frequently-used menus.

[Playback] (P210)

• The [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.

Press [MENU/SET].

Touch operation

Touch a menu selector icon, such as [ ].

This menu lets you set the functions that can only be used in Intelligent Auto Mode.

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

This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera. You can also configure the settings of Wi-Fi/Bluetooth related functions.

This menu lets you set the playback and editing settings for images.

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Press 3/4 to select the menu item and

press [MENU/SET].

Touch operation

Touch the menu item.

• You can switch the page by touching the bar (A) on the right side of the screen.

Press 3/4 to select the setting and press

[MENU/SET].

• Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.

Touch operation

Touch the Setting to set.

• You can also rotate the control dial to select the menu selector icon, menu item, or setting.



∫ Close the menu

Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.

Touch operation

Touch [ ].

• Press [DISP.] to display the menu description.

• Menu items that are not available are displayed in grey. If you press [MENU/SET] while a grey item is selected, the reason why it cannot be set is displayed in some setting situations.

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AWB

4:3

AFSAFS

601.7

AWB

4:3

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ISO

AUTO

OFF

4:3

AFSAFS

Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)

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

Turn the control dial to select the item, and

press 4 or 3.

Rotate the control dial to select the setting.

Press [Q.MENU] to exit the Quick Menu once

the setting is complete.

• You can also press 2/1 to select the item or setting.

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

When using the on-monitor recording information screen (P41)

1 Press [Q.MENU]. 2 Rotate the control dial to select the item and then press

[MENU/SET].

3 Rotate the control dial to select the setting. 4 Press [Q.MENU] to finish.

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

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Customising the Quick Menu settings

You can add a maximum of 15 preferred settings to the Quick Menu.

1 Select the menu.

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

2 Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. 3 Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.

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

AFS

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

row and then press [MENU/SET].

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

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

row and then press [MENU/SET].

A Items that can be set B Set items

• You can also perform the same operation by dragging the item 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.

• You can follow the steps below to cancel the setting.

1 Press 4 to move to the bottom row. 2 Press 2/1 to select the item to be cancelled and then press [MENU/SET].

AFS

7 Press [ ].

• It will return to screen of step 4. Press [MENU/SET] to switch to the recording screen.

1/5

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Assigning Frequently-Used Functions to Buttons (Function Buttons)

Select the menu.

> [Custom] > [Operation] > [Fn Button Set]>

Press 3/4 to select the function button you

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

Press 3/4 to select the function you want to

assign and then press [MENU/SET].

• For details on the functions that can be assigned in [Setting in REC mode], refer to P51.

• For details on the functions that can be assigned in [Setting in PLAY mode], refer to P53.

• To restore the default function button settings, select [Restore to Default].

∫ Setting function buttons from the on-monitor recording information screen

You can also display the screen in step information screen (P41).

∫ Assigning functions quickly

You can display the screen in step [Fn5]) (2 seconds).

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

2 by touching [Fn] on the on-monitor recording

3 by pressing and holding a function button ([Fn1] to

• Some functions may not be available depending on the mode or the displayed screen.

• Some functions cannot be assigned depending on the function button.

Using the function buttons during recording

Press the function button to use the assigned function.

∫ Using function buttons with touch operations

1 Touch [ ]. 2 Touch [Fn6], [Fn7], [Fn8], [Fn9] or [Fn10].

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

– [4K Photo Mode] (P101) – [Post Focus] (P 111) – [Exposure Comp.] (P91) –[Wi-Fi] (P228) – [Q.MENU] (P48) – [Video Record] (P156) – [LVF/Monitor Switch] (P35) – [LVF/Monitor Disp. Style]

(P41)

– [AF/AE LOCK] (P90) –[AF-ON] (P90) – [Preview] (P70) – [Touch AE] (P45) – [Level Gauge] (P42) – [Focus Area Set] – [Operation Lock] – [Photo Style] (P174) – [Filter Effect] (P123) – [Picture Size] (P172)

• Function button settings at the time of purchase.

Fn1 [4K Photo Mode] Fn6 [Wi-Fi]

Fn2 [Q.MENU] Fn7 [Level Gauge]

Fn3 [Preview] Fn8 [Histogram]

Fn4 [Post Focus] Fn9

Fn5 [LVF/Monitor Switch] Fn10

– [Quality] (P173) – [AFS/AFF/AFC] (P75) – [Metering Mode] (P176) – [Bracket] (P130) – [Highlight Shadow] (P177) – [i.Dynamic] (P178) – [i.Resolution] (P178) – [Min. Shtr Speed] (P179) – [HDR] (P182) – [Shutter Type] (P181) – [Flash Mode] (P150) – [Flash Adjust.] (P152) – [Wireless Flash Setup]

(P153)

–[i.Zoom] (P143) – [Digital Zoom] (P144) – [Stabilizer] (P140) – [Motion Pic. Set] (P158) – [Picture Mode in Rec.] (P161)

– [Sound Rec Level Adj.] (P162) – [Utilize Custom Set feature]

(P71)

– [Silent Mode] (P180) – [Peaking] (P193) – [Histogram] (P193) – [Guide Line] (P194) – [Zebra Pattern] (P195) – [Monochrome Live View]

(P192)

– [Constant Preview] (P192) – [Live View Boost] (P192) – [Rec Area] (P196) – [Zoom lever] (P191) – [Sensitivity] (P93) – [White Balance] (P95) – [AF Mode/MF] (P76) – [Drive Mode] (P98) – [Rec / Playback Switch] – [Restore to Default]

No function is set by default.

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• With [Video Record], you can start/stop recording a motion picture in the sa me way as with t he motion picture button.

• When set to [Focus Area Set], it is possible to display the position setting screen of either AF area or MF Assist.

• When [Operation Lock] is set, a certain type of operation is disabled. Set the type of operation to be disabled in [Operation Lock Setting] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu. (P190)

• If you assign [Rec / Playback Switch], you can switch between recording and playback modes.

• If the screen displays A or similar, the displayed operation will be performed instead of the function assigned to function buttons by [Fn Button Set].

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Using the function buttons during playback

You can use an assigned function by pressing the appropriate function button.

• Depending on the function, you can directly use it for the image being played back.

Example: When [Fn2] is set to [Rating¿3]

1 Press 2/1 to select the picture. 2 Press [Fn2], and then set the image as [Rating¿3].

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

• The following functions can be assigned to the button [Fn1], [Fn2], [Fn4] or [Fn5].

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–[Wi-Fi] (P228) – [LVF/Monitor Switch] (P35) – [Rec / Playback Switch] – [4K PHOTO Play] – [Delete Single] (P170) – [Protect] (P213) –[Rating¿1] (P213) –[Rating¿2] (P213)

• Function button settings at the time of purchase.

Fn1 [Wi-Fi] Fn4 No function is set by default. Fn2 [Rating¿3] Fn5 [LVF/Monitor Switch]

• If you assign [4K PHOTO Play], a screen will be displayed, allowing you to select the pictures to be extracted from a 4K burst file and saved.

–[Rating¿3] (P213) –[Rating¿4] (P213) –[Rating¿5] (P213) – [RAW Processing] (P215) – [4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] (P217) – [Restore to Default]

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Changing settings using the control ring

You can rotate the control ring to change settings.

The functions that can be set with the control ring vary depending on the Recording Mode. Listed below are the default ([Normal]) settings.

Recording mode Setting

Intelligent Auto Mode

Intelligent Auto Plus Mode

Programme AE Mode

Aperture-Priority AE Mode

Shutter-Priority AE Mode

Manual Exposure Mode

¢ You can set shutter speeds that are not indicated on the shutter speed dial. (P67)

• Rotating the control ring during panorama recording will change the selected image effect (filter). (P119)

• Rotating the control ring during Manual Focus will adjust the focus. (P88)

• The control ring can be used to change to your preferred settings. (P55)

Step Zoom (P145)

Shutter speed adjustment (P65, 67)

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Changing the function assigned to the control ring

1 Set the menu.

> [Custom] > [Operation] > [Control Ring]

2 Use 3/4 to select the setting and press [MENU/SET].

• You can assign the following functions:

– [Normal] (P54) –[Zoom] (P36) – [Step Zoom] (P145) – [Exposure Comp.] (P91) – [Sensitivity] (P93) – [White Balance] (P95) – [AF Mode] (P73) – [Drive Mode] (P98)

• To return to the default setting, select [Normal].

• If you do not use the control ring, select [OFF] ([Not Set]).

• The assigned function setting will be applied to all Recording Modes.

• Some functions may not be available depending on the mode or the displayed screen.

– [Photo Style] (P174) – [Filter Effect] (P123) – [Highlight Shadow] (P177) – [i.Dynamic] (P178) – [i.Resolution] (P178) – [Flash Mode] (P150) – [Flash Adjust.] (P152)

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Entering Text

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

Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then

press [MENU/SET] to register.

• To enter the same character again, perform either of the following operations to move the cursor. – Rotate the control dial to the right. – Rotate the zoom lever to the [T] side.

• Operations when the items below are selected

– [ ]: Switch text between [A] (upper case characters), [a] (lower case

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

¢1 You can also switch between text modes by pressing [DISP.]. ¢2 You can also move the entry position with the zoom lever or control dial.

• A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.])

• A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ]. (Maximum of 6 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.])

Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Set], and then press [MENU/SET] to end

characters), [1] (numbers), and [&] (special characters)

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the entry.

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Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

Recording Mode:

The camera chooses the optimal settings to match the subject and the recording conditions. We recommend this mode when you want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures with ease.

Press [iA].

• The camera switches to Intelligent Auto Mode.

• When you press the [iA] again, the recording mode is switched to one that is set using the aperture ring and shutter speed dial.

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

Hold the camera with the lens facing toward the subject.

• When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned will change. (Automatic Scene Detection)

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The camera detects scenes automatically (Scene Detection) ( : When taking pictures, : When recording motion pictures)

[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]¢1[i-Night Scenery]

[iHandheld Night

Shot]

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[i-Food] [i-Baby]

¢1 Displayed when an external flash is used. ¢2 Only displayed when [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON]. ¢3 Displayed when persons under 3 years old registered in the

camera with the Face Recognition function are detected.

•[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard

settings are set.

• When recording is performed with the 4K Photo or Post Focus function, Scene Detection works in the same way as when motion picture is recorded.

¢3

[i-Sunset] [i-Low Light]

∫ Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode

1 Select the menu.

> [Intelligent Auto] > [Intelligent Auto Mode]

2 Press 3/4 to select [ ] or [ ] and then press [MENU/SET].

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

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Intelligent Auto Plus Mode allows you to adjust the settings below while also using Intelligent Auto Mode for other settings.

Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Intelligent Auto Mode

Setting the brightness ± —

Setting the colour tone ± —

Defocus Control ± —

Menus that can be set Many Few

∫ Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection, and Face Recognition

The Auto Focus Mode is automatically set to [š]. If you touch the subject, the AF tracking function will work.

• The AF tracking function will also work if you press [ ] and then press the shutter button halfway.

• When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R] is displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].

∫ About the flash

When recording with the flash, the camera automatically selects [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] according to the type and brightness of the subject.

• Refer to P147 for details about external flashes.

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

• Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].

∫ Scene Detection

• Use a tripod or similar support when the scene detection has been identified as [ ]. When the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal, the shutter speed becomes slower than normal. Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.

• Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be selected for the same subject.

The Backlight Compensation

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. Backlight Compensation works automatically in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode.

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[Intelligent Auto] menu

Taking handheld shots of night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot])

When [ ] is detected while taking handheld night shots, pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high burst speed and composed into a single picture.

> [Intelligent Auto] > [iHandheld Night Shot] > [ON]/[OFF]

• The angle of view will be slightly narrower.

• Do not move the camera during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter button.

• Flash is fixed to [Œ] ([Forced Flash Off]).

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

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

> [Intelligent Auto] > [iHDR] > [ON]/[OFF]

• The angle of view will be slightly narrower.

• Do not move the camera during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter button.

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

• A moving subject may be recorded with unnatural blurs.

Not available in these cases:

• [iHandheld Night Shot]/[iHDR] do not work for the pictures taken during a motion picture recording.

• [iHandheld Night Shot]/[iHDR] are not available in the following cases:

– When recording in Burst Mode – When recording 4K photos – When recording with the Post

Focus function

– When recording with the Bracket

function

• [iHDR] is not available in the following case: – When recording using the flash

– When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] – When using [Time Lapse Shot] – When using [Stop Motion Animation] (only when

[Auto Shooting] is set)

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Taking pictures with customised colour, defocus control, and brightness settings

Recording Mode:

∫ Setting colour

1 Press [ ] (1). 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust colour.

• To return to the recording screen, press [MENU/SET].

• 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.

∫ Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus

Control)

1 Press [Fn3] to display the setting screen. 2 Set the blurriness by rotating the control dial.

• To return to the recording screen, press [MENU/SET].

• To cancel the setting, press [Fn3].

• Auto Focus Mode is set to [Ø]. The position of the AF area can be set by touching the screen. (Its size cannot be changed)

∫ Setting brightness

• You can rotate the exposure compensation dial to set the brightness. (P91)

Change the settings by using the touch screen

1 Touch [ ].

2 Touch the item you want to set.

[ ]: Colour tone

[ ]: Defocus control

[ ]: Brightness

¢ It is displayed when [Exposure Comp.] is set in a function

button. (P50)

3 Drag the slide bar to set.

• To return to the recording screen, press [MENU/SET].

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Recording Mode:

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu.

Turn the aperture ring to select [A] (AUTO).

Turn the shutter speed dial to select [A]

(AUTO).

• Programme AE Mode is set and the recording mode icon changes to [P].

Press the shutter button halfway and

display the aperture value and shutter speed value on the screen.

A Aperture value B Shutter speed

• If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and shutter speed turn red and blink.

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C Programme Shift indication

• To cancel Programme Shift, perform either of the following operations: – Set the camera on/off switch to [OFF]. – Rotate the control dial until the Programme Shift indication disappears.

• When compensating the exposure, adjust it with the exposure compensation dial. (P91)

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∫ Programme Shift

You can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called Programme Shift. It enables you to, for example, make the background more defocused by decreasing the aperture value or capture a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed.

Not available in these cases:

• Programme Shift is not available in the following cases: – When recording using the flash – When recording 4K photos – When recording with the Post Focus function – When the ISO sensitivity is set to [ ]

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Recording Mode:

You can set the exposure using the aperture ring and shutter speed dial settings.

(Example: In Manual Exposure Mode)

Aperture

value

A Exposure metre B Aperture value C Shutter speed

Shutter

speed

• The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible on the recording screen. To check on the recording screen, please use [Preview]. (P70)

• The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the playback screen.

• When you turn the aperture ring or shutter speed dial, an exposure metre is displayed. Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red.

• If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• A faster shutter speed than the set shutter speed may be used when you record a motion picture.

Small

It becomes easier to defocus the background.

Slow

It becomes easier to express movement.

Large

It becomes easier to maintain focus as far as the background.

Fast

It becomes easier to freeze movement.

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

1 Turn the shutter speed dial to select [A] (AUTO).

2 Turn the aperture ring to select the aperture value.

• Aperture-Priority AE Mode is set and the recording mode icon changes to [A].

• When compensating the exposure, adjust it with the exposure compensation dial. (P91)

Available aperture

values

Shutter speed set (sec.)

60 to 1/4000

F1.7 to F16

(When the mechanical shutter is used) 1 to 1/16000 (When the electronic shutter is used)

A Aperture value B Exposure metre

¢ You may not be able to select some values depending on zoom position.

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

1 Turn the aperture ring to select [A] (AUTO).

2 Turn the shutter speed dial to select the shutter

speed.

• Shutter-Priority AE Mode is set and the recording mode icon changes to [S].

• When compensating the exposure, adjust it with the exposure compensation dial. (P91)

Available Shutter Speed (Sec.) Aperture value set

60 to 1/4000 (When the mechanical shutter is used) 1 to 1/16000 (When the electronic shutter is used)

F1.7 to F16

A Shutter speed B Exposure metre

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

1 Turn the aperture ring to select the aperture value.

2 Turn the shutter speed dial to select the shutter

speed.

• Manual Exposure Mode is set and the recording mode icon changes to [M].

Available aperture

values

¢1

Shutter speed set (sec.)

¢2

[T] (Time) 60 to 1/4000

F1.7 to F16

(When the mechanical shutter is used) 1 to 1/16000 (When the electronic shutter is used)

¢1 You may not be able to select some values depending on

zoom position.

¢2 You may not be able to select some shutter speeds

depending on the aperture value.

A Exposure metre B Aperture value C Shutter speed D Manual Exposure

Assistance

Setting the shutter speed to values not provided on the shutter speed dial

Turn the control ring or control dial to set the following shutter speeds. Check the shutter speed on the screen. The available shutter speeds vary depending on the [Shutter Type] setting. Refer to P181 for information on how to change the setting.

Higher shutter speed than 1/4000 seconds or slower shutter speed than 1 second

1 Set the [Shutter Type] in the [Rec] menu (P181) 2 Turn the shutter speed dial to select [4000j] or [1i] 3 Turn the control ring or control dial to select the shutter speed

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Shutter speed setting in 1/3 EV steps

• You can set the shutter speed from the setting value of the shutter speed dial in the range of

n 2/3 steps.

Example: To set the shutter speed to 1/400 seconds

1 Turn the shutter speed dial to select [500] 2 Turn the control ring or control dial to select [400]

Optimising the ISO sensitivity for the shutter speed and aperture value

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

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

Manual Exposure Assistance

The exposure is adequate.

Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.

Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.

• The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures on the playback screen.

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∫ About [T] (Time)

If you set the shutter speed to [T] (Time), the shutter stays open while the shutter button is pressed fully (up to approximately 30 minutes). The shutter will close when the shutter button is pressed again. Use this when you want to keep the shutter open for a long time to take pictures of fireworks, a night scene etc.

• It can only be used with Manual Exposure Mode.

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

(P238, 240)

• When you take still pictures with the shutter speed set to [T] (Time), the pictures may have higher noise levels. If you want to suppress noise, we recommend taking pictures by setting [Long Shtr NR] to [ON] in the [Rec] menu. (P179)

Not available in these cases:

• This function is not available in the following cases: – When recording using the flash (only when [Flash Synchro] is set to [2ND]) – When recording 4K photos – When recording with the Post Focus function – When recording with the Bracket function – When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON] – When using the electronic shutter – When [HDR] is set to [ON] – When using [Time Lapse Shot] – When using [Stop Motion Animation] (only when [Auto Shooting] is set)

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Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)

Applicable modes:

• Confirm the effects of aperture: You can check the depth of field (effective focus range)

before taking a picture by closing the diaphragm blades to the aperture value you set.

• Confirm the effects of shutter speed: Movement can be confirmed by displaying the actual

picture that will be taken with that shutter speed.

Press [Fn3] to switch between different preview screens.

• [Preview] is assigned to [Fn3] by default. (P50)

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Distance to the subject Near Distant

Depth of field (effective focus range) Shallow (Narrow)

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Deep (Wide)

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¢1 Recording conditions ¢2 Example: When you want to take a picture with a blurred background etc. ¢3 Example: When you want to take a picture with everything in focus including the background

etc.

• It is possible to record while in Preview Mode.

• Range for shutter speed effect check is 8 seconds to 1/16000 seconds.

Not available in these cases:

• Preview Mode is not available when recording with [4K Pre-Burst].

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Registering your preferred settings (Custom Set)

Applicable modes:

Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings)

You can register up to 3 combinations of your preferred menu settings.

Preparations: Change the settings of menus such as [Rec] menu, [Motion Picture] menu, and [Custom] menu to your preferred settings.

> [Setup] > [Cust.Set Mem.] >

• The following menu items are not registered as custom settings.

– Data registered with [Face Recog.] – The [Profile Setup] setting

Calling up a registered set of custom settings

1 Select the menu.

2 Press 3/4 to select the custom setting you want to use, and then press [MENU/

Custom set where you want to register settings

[Custom] menu [Setup] menu

– All menus

[Playback] menu

– [Rotate Disp.] – [Picture Sort] – [Delete Confirmation]

> [Setup] > [Utilize Custom Set feature]

SET].

• The settings are switched to those settings you selected for the custom set.

You can also display the selection screen by touching the recording mode icon on the recording screen.

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∫ Changing registered settings

Even if the menu settings are changed temporarily while any one of the custom settings is selected, 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.

Quickly calling up custom sets

Setting the function button to [Utilize Custom Set feature] allows you to switch quickly to your preferred settings by pressing the function button. 1 Use [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu to set the [Utilize Custom

Set feature] in the desired function button. (P50)

2 Press function button. 3 Use 2/1 to select custom set and press [MENU/SET].

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Colour tone Settings

Adjusting Focus Automatically

Applicable modes:

Switch the focus selector switch to

[AF] or [AF#].

• The Focus Mode will be set. (P75)

A: Align with the indicator

Press [] (2).

Press 2/1 to select AF Mode and then

press [MENU/SET].

• The Auto Focus Mode will be set. (P76)

Press the shutter button halfway.

• Auto Focus will be activated.

Focus

indication B

AF area C Green —

Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times

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

• 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.)

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is focused

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When the subject

is not focused

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• In Intelligent Auto Mode, the camera performs the same operation as [AF] even if you set the

focus selector switch to [AF#] (AF Macro).

• If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, the focus may lose its accuracy. In that case, re-adjust the focus.

• When the lighting is low making it difficult to focus with Auto Focus, set [Monitor Display Speed] or [LVF Display Speed] to [60fps].

Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus

• Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast.

• When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects.

• When it is dark or when jitter occurs.

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

How to adjust the composition while pressing the shutter button halfway

When recording with [Ø], follow the steps below if the subject is not in the centre of the composition of the picture you want to take. (When [AFS/AFF/AFC] is set to [AFS])

1 Aim the AF area over the subject. 2 Press the shutter button halfway.

• This will lock the focus and exposure.

3 While continuing to press and hold the shutter button halfway, move the camera to

compose the picture you want to take.

4 Press the shutter button to take the picture.

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Setting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)

Applicable modes:

The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway is set. Preparation: Set the focus selector switch to [AF] or [AF#].

> [Rec]/ [Motion Picture] > [AFS/AFF/AFC]

A: Align with the indicator

Item Recommended recording scenes

“AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”. The focus stays locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway, so you can perform recording while changing the composition.

“AFF” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Flexible”. If the subject moves while the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus is readjusted automatically according to the movement of the subject.

“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.

[AFS]

[AFF]

[AFC]

Subject is still (Scenery, anniversary photograph, etc.)

Movement cannot be predicted (Children, pets, etc.)

Subject is moving (Sport, trains, etc.)

When recording using [AFF], [AFC]

• When the subject is moving, the focusing is performed by predicting the subject position at the time of recording. (Movement prediction)

• It may take time to focus on the subject when you operate the zoom from Wide to Tele or suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one.

• Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.

• While the shutter button is pressed and held halfway, shake may be seen on the screen.

• In the following cases, [AFF] or [AFC] operates in the same way as [AFS]: – When recording with [4K Burst(S/S)] – In low light situations

• It is fixed to [AFS] when Panorama Shot Mode is set.

• [AFF] is not available when recording 4K photos. [Continuous AF] works during recording.

• The Focus Mode setting cannot be changed when recording is performed with the Post Focus function.

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Setting the Auto Focus Mode

Applicable modes:

This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.

Press [ ] (2).

The camera automatically detects the faces and eyes of subjects. The camera adjusts the focus on

([Face/Eye

Detection])

([Tracking])

([49-Area])

, etc.

([Custom Multi])

the eye that is closer to the camera and the exposure using the face (when [Metering Mode] is set to [ ]). (P77)

The camera keeps adjusting the focus and exposure automatically to the specified moving object. (Dynamic Tracking) (When [Metering Mode] is set to [ ]) (P78)

Up to 49 AF areas can be focused. This is effective when a subject is not in the centre of the screen.

From among 49 AF areas, you can freely set the optimum shape of the AF area for the subject. (P79)

The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the screen.

([1-Area])

You can achieve a more precise focus on a point that is smaller than [Ø].

([Pinpoint])

• In Intelligent Auto Mode and Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, you can switch to either [š] or [ ].

If you press the shutter button halfway, the screen that lets you check the focus will be enlarged.

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About [š] ([Face/Eye Detection])

When the camera detects faces, AF areas are displayed and the eye to be brought into focus are indicated.

A: Eye used for focusing

Yellow: The colour changes to green when the shutter button

is pressed halfway and focus is achieved.

White: This is displayed when more than one face is

detected. Faces that are at the same distance as the face inside the yellow AF area will be brought into focus.

• The camera can detect the faces of up to 15 people. Only the eyes of the face to be brought into focus can be detected.

∫ Changing the eye to be brought into focus

Touch the eye to be brought into focus.

• Touching [ ] or pressing [MENU/SET] will cancel the setting of the eye that has been brought into focus.

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Locking the subject to be tracked ([ ] ([Tracking]))

Button operation

Aim the AF Tracking area B over the subject and then press the shutter button halfway.

• The AF area turns green when the subject is detected.

• The AF area turns yellow when you release the shutter button.

• Press [MENU/SET] to clear the lock.

Touch operation

Touch the subject.

• Perform this operation with the Touch Shutter function cancelled.

• The AF Tracking area turns yellow while the subject is locked.

• Touch [ ] to clear the lock.

• The focus range will be the same as that of [AF#] (AF Macro). (P87)

• The AF Tracking area will blink in red and then disappear if the lock fails.

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Setting the shape of the AF area ([Custom Multi])

1 Press [ ] (2). 2 Select a Custom Multi icon ([ ], etc.), and press 3. 3 Press 2/1 to select a setting and then press 4.

A The current shape of the AF area

This shape is

([Horizontal

Pattern])

([Vertical Pattern])

([Central Pattern])

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([Custom1]/

[Custom2]/ [Custom3])

• The AF area setting screen is displayed.

convenient for taking panning shots or similar shots.

This shape is convenient for recording objects, such as buildings.

This shape is convenient when you want to bring the centre area into focus.

You can select a customised setting.

4 Select AF areas.

B The selected AF areas

When selecting [ ]/[ ]/[ ]

1 Change the shape of an AF area.

Button operation

3/4/2/1 Touching Moves the position

[DISP.] [Reset]

Tou ch

operation

Pinching

out/in

2 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Description of

operation

Changes the size

First time: The position is reset to the centre Second time: The size is reset to the default

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When selecting [ ]/[ ]/[ ]

1 Change the shape of an AF area.

Button operation

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the AF area, and then press [MENU/SET] to set (repeat).

• The setting is cancelled when [MENU/SET] is pressed again.

• To cancel all selections, press [DISP.].

Touch operation

Touch or drag to select AF areas.

• To cancel the selection of a particular AF area, touch the area again.

2 Press [Fn2] to set.

∫ Registering the set AF area to [ ], [ ] or [ ]

1 On the screen in step

3 on P79, press 3.

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2 Press 3/4 to select a destination to which the setting will be registered, and press

[MENU/SET].

• Turning off this unit will return the setting adjusted with [ ]/[ ]/[ ] back to the default setting.

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Restrictions on Auto Focus Mode

• It cannot be set the Auto Focus Mode in the following case. – When recording with the Post Focus function

• The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø] in the following cases. – When using the Digital Zoom – When using [Miniature Effect] in [Filter Settings]

([Face/Eye Detection])

• The camera may not detect faces in certain situations, such as when the subjects are moving fast. In such situations, the camera performs the operation of [].

([Tracking])

• In situations where AF Tracking does not work correctly due to certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or the location is dark, the operation of [Ø] is performed.

• [ ] cannot be used with [Time Lapse Shot].

• In the following cases, [ ] operates as [Ø]. – When using [Sepia]/[Monochrome]/[Dynamic Monochrome]/[Rough Monochrome]/[Silky

Monochrome]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/[Sunshine] in [Filter Settings]

– When using [Monochrome]/[L.Monochrome]/[L.Monochrome D] in [Photo Style]

([Custom Multi])

• AF areas at the centre are brought into focus during 4K photo recording or motion picture recording using [Continuous AF].

([Pinpoint])

• In the following cases, [ ] operates as [Ø]. – When recording motion pictures – When recording 4K photos

• It cannot be set to [ ] in the following case. – When [AFS/AFF/AFC] in the [Rec] menu is set to [AFF]/[AFC]

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Changing the position and size of the AF area

Applicable modes:

When [š], [ ], [Ø] or [ ] in Auto Focus Mode is selected, you can change the position and size of the AF area. With [ ], you can set the lock-on position.

• Perform these operations with the touch shutter function released.

• You can also display the AF area setting screen by touching the recording screen.

> [Custom] > [Operation] > [Touch Settings] > [Touch AF] >

[AF]

• You can use the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu to set the display method for the AF area according to your preference. (P185)

• The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when the [Metering Mode] is set to [ ].

Not available in these cases:

• This function is not available in the following case: – When using the Digital Zoom

When selecting [š], [ ], [Ø]

1 Press [ ] (2). 2 Select [š], [ ] or [Ø] and press 4.

• The AF area setting screen appears.

3 Change the position and size of the AF area.

Button

operation

3/4/2/1 Touching Moves the position

s Pinching out/in Changes the size (in small steps)

[DISP.] [Reset]

¢ This operation is not available for [ ].

Tou ch

operation

s Changes the size

First time: The position is reset to the centre Second time: The size is reset to the default

Description of operation

4 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• If you have selected [š], an AF area with the same function as [Ø] will be set in the set

position. Setting of the AF area is cleared when [MENU/SET] is pressed or [ ] is touched.

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When selecting [ ]

You can set the focus position by selecting an AF area group. The AF area, which is configured with 49 points, is divided into groups consisting of 9 points each (6 points or 4 points for the groups located at the edges of the screen).

1 Press [ ] (2). 2 Select [ ] and press 4.

• The AF area setting screen appears.

3 Press 3/4/2/1 to select an AF area group. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• Setting of the AF area is cleared when [MENU/SET] is pressed or [ ] is touched.

Examples of group

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When selecting [ ]

You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen.

1 Press [ ] (2). 2 Select [ ] and press 4. 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the focus position and then

press [MENU/SET].

• The enlarged display appears.

4 Move [+] to the position to be in focus.

Button

operation

3/4/2/1 Touching Moves [+].

[DISP.] [Reset] Returns you to the screen in step 3.

• When the picture is displayed in windowed mode, you can enlarge the picture by

approximately 3k to 6k; when the picture is displayed in full screen, you can enlarge the picture by approximately 3k to 10k.

• You can also take pictures by touching [ ].

Touch operation Description of operation

s Pinching out/in Enlarges/reduces the screen in small steps.

s Enlarges/reduces the screen.

Switches the enlarged display (windowed/full screen).

5 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• You cannot set the position to be in focus at the edges of the screen.

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Specifying the AF area position with the Touch Pad

Applicable modes:

You can move the AF area displayed on the viewfinder by touching the monitor.

> [Custom] > [Operation] > [Touch Settings] > [Touch Pad AF]

Moves the AF area of the viewfinder by touching a

[EXACT]

[OFFSET]

[OFF] —

• Press the shutter button halfway to determine the focus position. To return the focus position to the centre, press [DISP.] before determining the position.

• To cancel the AF area setting when [š], [ ] or [ ] is selected, press [MENU/SET].

desired position on the touch pad.

Moves the AF area of the viewfinder according to the distance you drag the touch pad.

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Specifying the AF area position with the Touch Function

Applicable modes:

> [Custom] > [Operation] > [Touch Settings] > [Touch AF] >

[AF+AE]

1 Touch the subject you want to optimise the

brightness for.

• The AF area setting screen appears. (P82)

• The brightness optimisation position is displayed on the centre of the AF area. The position follows the movement of the AF area.

• [Metering Mode] is set to [ ], which is used exclusively for the Touch AE.

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2 Touch [Set].

• The touched position will be set as an AF area with the same function as [Ø].

• To cancel the focus and brightness set with [AF+AE], touch [ ] ([ ] when [Ø] is selected).

When the background has become too bright, etc., the brightness contrast with the background can be adjusted by compensating the exposure.

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• When recording with the Touch Shutter, the focus and brightness are optimised for the touched position before recording takes place.

• At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness around the touched location.

Not available in these cases:

• The [AF+AE] does not function in the following case: – When using the Digital Zoom

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Taking Close-up Pictures

Applicable modes:

This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers.

Switch the focus selector switch to [AF#].

• You can take pictures of a subject as close as 3 cm (0.098 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide.

• The focus range is displayed when you operate the zoom, for example. (P37)

A Align with the indicator

• In Intelligent Auto Mode, the shortest recording distance will be the same as that for [AF#],

regardless of the focus selector switch setting.

• Keep the following points in mind when taking close-up pictures: – A picture may be out of focus when the subject is out of focus range, even if the focus

display is lit. – Using a tripod and [Self Timer] is recommended. – We recommend not using the flash. – The effective focus range is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance between the

camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to

focus on it again. – Resolution may be slightly reduced around the edges of the picture. This is not a

malfunction.

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Adjusting Focus Manually

Applicable modes:

Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.

Switch the focus selector switch to

[MF].

A Align with the indicator

Press [] (2).

Press 3/4/2/1 to adjust the focus position,

and press [MENU/SET].

• The assist screen is displayed, enlarging the area. (MF Assist)

• You can also adjust the focus position by dragging the screen.

• You can also enlarge the display by pinching out or touching the screen twice.

Turn the control ring to adjust focus.

Clockwise: Focusing on a nearby subject Counter-clockwise: Focusing on a distant subject

B MF Assist (enlarged screen) C Peaking D MF Guide

• In-focus portions are highlighted with colour. ([Peaking])

• You can check whether the point of focus is to the near side or to the far side. (MF Guide)

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You can perform the following operations:

Button operation Touch operation Description of operation

3/4/2/1 Dragging Moves the enlarged area.

s Pinching out/in Enlarges/reduces the screen in small steps.

s Enlarges/reduces the screen.

Switches the enlarged display (windowed/full screen).

[DISP.] [Reset]

¢ It cannot be set in Intelligent Auto Mode.

• When the picture is displayed in windowed mode, you can enlarge the picture by approximately 3k to 6k; when the picture is displayed in full screen, you can enlarge the picture by approximately 3k to 20k.

Press the shutter button halfway.

• The recording screen will be displayed.

• You can also perform the same operation by pressing [MENU/SET].

• When [Focus Switching for Vert / Hor] in the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu is enabled, you can set the position of the enlarged MF Assist display for each orientation of the camera.

The position of the enlarged area is reset to the centre.

Achieving focus quickly using Auto Focus

In Manual Focus, the focus can be set on the subject through Auto Focus.

Touc h [ ].

• Auto Focus works at the centre of the frame.

• Auto Focus also works with the following operations. – Pressing the [AF/AE LOCK] to which [AF-ON] is assigned

– Pressing the function button to which [AF-ON] is assigned

– Dragging the monitor and releasing your finger at the position

(P90)

(P50)

you want to focus on

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AFL

AELAEL

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)

Applicable modes:

Lock the focus and exposure in advance to take pictures with the same focus and exposure settings while changing the composition. This is useful when you want to bring an edge of the screen into focus or there is a backlight, for example.

Point the camera at the subject.

Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the

focus or exposure.

• If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is cancelled.

While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the

camera as you compose the picture and then press shutter button fully.

∫ Setting the functions of [AF/AE LOCK]

> [Custom] > [Focus / Release Shutter] > [AF/AE Lock]

[AE LOCK]

[AF LOCK]

[AF/AE LOCK]

[AF-ON] Auto Focus is performed.

Only the exposure is locked.

• When the exposure is set, [AEL] is displayed.

Only the focus is locked.

• When the subject is focused, [AFL] is displayed.

Both focus and exposure are locked.

• [AFL] and [AEL] are displayed when the focus and the exposure are optimised.

MP4

4:3

AFL

FHD

AEL

1.7

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• AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode.

• AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus.

• Programme Shift can be set even when AE is locked.

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+5+5+4+4

+1+1

OFFOFF

Compensating the Exposure

Applicable modes:

Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background.

Turn the exposure compensation dial to select the compensation value.

• With the exposure compensation dial, you can set a value in

the j3 EV to i3 EV range.

A Align with the indicator B Exposure compensation value

1.7

Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed

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Compensate the exposure towards positive.

∫ Compensating the exposure over a wide range

1 Set the menu to assign [Exposure Comp.] to a function button. (P50) 2 Press the function button in the recording screen. 3 Rotate the control dial to compensate the exposure.

C Exposure Bracket D Exposure Compensation

• When exposure is set with a function button, you can set

a value in the j5EV to i5 EV range.

• You can set the Exposure Bracket by pressing 3/4.

(P132)

4 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.

Compensate the exposure

towards negative.

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• In Manual Exposure Mode, you can compensate the exposure only when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO].

• Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases.

• When [Auto Exposure Comp.] in [Flash] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the brightness of the flash will automatically be set to the level appropriate to the selected Exposure Compensation.

(This applies if the exposure is set with a function button)

• If you assign [Exposure Comp.] to a function button, the exposure compensation dial will be disabled.

• You can set a value between recording with the 4K Photo or Post Focus function.

• When the Exposure Compensation value is out of the j3EV to i3 EV range, the brightness of the recording screen will no longer change. It is recommended to record by checking the actual brightness of the recorded image in the Auto Review or playback screen.

• The exposure compensation value set with the function button is stored even if you set the camera on/off switch to [OFF]. (When [Exposure Comp. Reset] is set to [OFF])

j3 EV and i3 EV while recording motion picture or performing

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ISO

ISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISO

AUTOAUTO

Setting the Light Sensitivity

Applicable modes:

This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set.

Press [ ] (3).

Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the

control dial.

A ISO sensitivity

The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the

AUTO

(Intelligent ISO)

L.100¢2, from 200 to 25600 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.

¢1 When [ISO Auto Upper Limit (Photo)] in the [Rec] menu is set to [AUTO]. ¢2 When [Extended ISO] in the [Custom] ([Exposure]) menu is set to [ON].

brightness.

• Up to [ISO3200]

The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimise the jitter of the subject.

• Up to [ISO3200]

• The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully.

¢1

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.

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Characteristics of the ISO sensitivity

200 25600

Recording location When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark

Shutter speed Slow Fast

Noise Less Increased

Jitter of the subject Increased Less

• For details on the available flash range used when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], refer to

P148.

• Cannot select [ ] in the following cases: – Shutter-Priority AE Mode – Manual Exposure Mode

• Use the Quick menu (P48) to change the setting when [Direct Focus Area] (P187) is set to [ON], as the AF area is moved with the cursor button in this case.

• When [Multi Exp.] is set, the maximum setting is [ISO3200].

• When recording motion pictures or recording with the 4K Photo or Post Focus function, the setting items change to the following: – [AUTO], [200] to [6400] ([L.100] to [6400] if [Extended ISO] is set to [ON])

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AWBAWB

Adjusting the White Balance

Applicable modes:

White Balance adjusts the colour of white according to the light source to make the overall colour hue closer to what is seen by the eye.

Press [ ] (1).

Rotate the control dial to select the White

Balance.

AWBc

Automatic adjustment

• Under lighting such as incandescent lighting where reddish tones may occur: – With [AWB], reddish tones are maintained to reproduce the ambience of

[AWB]/

[AWBc]

[V] When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky

[Ð] When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky

[î] When taking pictures outdoors in the shade

[Ñ] When taking pictures under incandescent lights

[]¢When taking pictures with the flash only

¢ [AWB] is applied when you record motion picture or perform recording with the 4K

Photo or Post Focus function.

the scene more accurately.

– With [AWBc], reddish tones are suppressed to reproduce the original

colours of the subject more accurately. The same tones as [AWB] may be applied in a bright environment.

• [AWB] and [AWBc] apply the same tones under light sources where reddish tones may not occur.

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A white object is recorded to set the White Balance. This is convenient for recording under multiple light

[]/

[]

1 Press 2 Place a white object such as a piece of paper

within the frame at the centre of the screen, and press [MENU/ SET].

sources.

• This will set the White Balance and return you to the recording screen.

• White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the White Balance again after adjusting to appropriate brightness.

Set the White Balance Colour Temperature to suit the light source.

[]

1 Press 3. 2 Press 3/4 to select the colour temperature and

then press [MENU/SET].

• You can set a colour temperature from [2500K] to [10000K].

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.

Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary depending on the lighting type. Use [AWB], [AWBc], [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ].

• The White Balance may not operate correctly if you take pictures using a flash and the subject is recorded outside of the effective flash range.

∫ Auto White Balance

Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Please note that the White Balance may not work correctly in the cases below. In these cases, adjust the White Balance to anything other than [AWB] or [AWBc].

– When there are multiple light sources – When there are no colours close to white

1 [AWB] will work within this range. 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 Shade 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent light 7 Incandescent light bulb 8 Sunrise and sunset 9 Candlelight KlKelvin Colour Temperature

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BBB

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Finely adjusting the White Balance

You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the White Balance.

1 Select the White Balance and then press 4. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to fine-adjust the White Balance.

2 : [A] (AMBER: ORANGE) 1 : [B] (BLUE: BLUISH) 3 : [G] (GREEN: GREENISH) 4 : [M] (MAGENTA: REDDISH)

• You can also make fine adjustments by touching the White Balance graph.

• To reset the position to the centre, press [DISP.].

• You can set the White Balance Bracket by rotating the control dial. (P133)

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AAAB

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3 Press [MENU/SET].

• Press the shutter button halfway to return to the recording screen.

• If you finely adjust the White Balance to [A] (amber), the White Balance icon on the screen will change to orange. If you finely adjust the White Balance to [B] (blue), the White Balance icon on the screen will change to blue.

• If you finely adjust the White Balance to [G] (green) or [M] (magenta), [_] or [`] appears beside the White Balance icon on the screen.

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Select a Drive Mode

Applicable modes:

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

Press [ ] (4).

Press 2/1 to select the drive mode, and

then press [MENU/SET].

1 [Single]

2 [Burst] (P99)

3 [4K PHOTO] (P101)

4 [Post Focus] (P111)

5 [Self Timer] (P116)

6 [Panorama Shot] (P118)

• Select [ ] to return to [Single] (default setting).

When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded.

Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button is pressed.

When the shutter button is pressed, a 4K photo is recorded.

When the shutter button is pressed, Post Focus recording is performed.

When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set time has elapsed.

The pictures are recorded in succession while you press the shutter button and move the camera horizontally or vertically, and then the camera combines the pictures into a single panorama picture.

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AFS

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode

Applicable modes:

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.

Press [ ] (4).

Press 2/1 to select the burst icon ([ ],

etc.), and then press 3.

Select the burst speed with 2/1, and then

press [MENU/SET].

[H] Performs high-speed burst recording.

[M] Performs medium-speed burst recording.

[L] Performs low-speed burst recording.

Focus on the subject and take a picture.

• Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode.

∫ Cancelling the Burst Mode

Select [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] from among the drive modes. (P98)

∫ Notes on Burst Mode settings

[H]

(High speed)

Burst speed

(pictures/second)

Live View during

Burst Mode

Number of

recordable

pictures

¢ When recording is performed under the test conditions specified by Panasonic.

The burst speed will become slower halfway. However, pictures can be taken until the capacity of the card becomes full. Depending on recording conditions, the number of burst pictures that can be taken will be reduced.

Without RAW files 100 or more

AFS/MF 11 7

AFF/AFC 5.5 5.5

AFS/MF None

AFF/AFC Available

With RAW files 32 or more

[M]

(Middle speed)

Available Available

4:3

AFS

[L]

(Low speed)

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∫ About the maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously

When you press the shutter button halfway, the maximum number of pictures you can take continuously will appear.

Example: When 20 pictures can be taken: [r20]

• Once recording starts, the maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously will decrease. The recording speed slows down when [r0] appears.

• When [r99+] is displayed, you can take 100 or more pictures continuously.

∫ Notes on focus in Burst Mode

The way focus is achieved varies according to the focus mode setting and the [Focus/ Release Priority] setting in the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu.

Focus settings [Focus/Release Priority] [H] [M]/[L]

[FOCUS]

[AFS]

[BALANCE]

At the first picture

[RELEASE]

[AFF]/[AFC]

¢1

[BALANCE]

[RELEASE]

[FOCUS] Predicted focusing

¢2

Normal focusing

Predicted focusing

¢2

¢3

[MF] — Focus set with Manual Focus

¢1 When the subject is dark, the focus is fixed on the first picture. ¢2 Burst speed takes priority, and focus is estimated within possible range. ¢3 The burst speed may become slower.

• The burst speed may become slower depending on the following settings: – [Sensitivity]/[Picture Size]/[Quality]/[AFS/AFF/AFC]/[Focus/Release Priority]

• When the burst rate is set to [H] (when the focus setting is [AFS] or [MF]), the exposure will be set to that of the first picture. In other cases, the exposure will be adjusted for each picture.

• It may take time to save pictures taken in Burst Mode on the card. If you take pictures continuously while saving, the maximum number of recordable pictures decreases. For continuous shooting, use of a high speed memory card is recommended.

Not available in these cases:

• The Burst Mode is disabled in the following cases. – When using [Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Miniature Effect]/[Soft Focus]/[Star

Filter]/[Sunshine] in [Filter Settings] – When using [Multi Exp.] – When recording with the flash (supplied) – When using [Time Lapse Shot] – When using [Stop Motion Animation] (only when [Auto Shooting] is set)

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Panasonic DC-LX100M2 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Finding the information you need

How to use this manual

Contents

Contents by Function

1. Before Use

Care of the camera

Standard Accessories

Names and Functions of Components

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap

Charging the Battery

Inserting the battery

Charging

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

Inserting and removing the card (optional)

Card Information

Formatting the card (initialisation)

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Basic Operations

Tips for taking good pictures

Using the Viewfinder

Zoom operations

Shutter button (Taking pictures)

Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures)

Select the recording mode

Control Dial

Cursor button/[MENU/SET] button

[DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information)

Touch screen (Touch operations)

Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function

Setting menu items

Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)

Customising the Quick Menu settings

Assigning Frequently-Used Functions to Buttons (Function Buttons)

Changing settings using the control ring

Changing the function assigned to the control ring

Entering Text

3. Recording Modes

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

[Intelligent Auto] menu

Taking pictures with customised colour, defocus control, and brightness settings

Taking Pictures with Automatically Adjusted Aperture and Shutter Speed (Programme AE Mode)

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed

Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)

Registering your preferred settings (Custom Set)

Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings)

Calling up a registered set of custom settings

Adjusting Focus Automatically

Setting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)

Setting the Auto Focus Mode

Changing the position and size of the AF area

Specifying the AF area position with the Touch Pad

Specifying the AF area position with the Touch Function

Taking Close-up Pictures

Adjusting Focus Manually

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)

Compensating the Exposure

Setting the Light Sensitivity

Adjusting the White Balance

Finely adjusting the White Balance

5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings

Select a Drive Mode

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode