PANASONIC DMCG3XEB, DMCG3EC, DMCG3EB User Manual

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-G3

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Contents

Before Use

Care of the camera ...................................5

Standard Accessories ...............................6

Names and Functions of Components ...... 7

About the Lens........................................14

Preparation

Attaching/Detaching the Lens .................15

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................18

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

• Charging ...........................................19

• Approximate operating time and

number of recordable pictures ..........21

Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Battery...............................24

About the Card ........................................25

• About cards that can be used with

this unit .............................................25

• Approximate number of recordable
pictures and available recording

time...................................................27

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................28

Basic

Selecting the Recording Mode ................30

Tips for taking good pictures...................32

Taking a Still picture................................33

• How to set focus when taking

a still picture (AFS/AFC) ...................33

• Taking a Still picture..........................35

• Taking pictures using the Touch

Shutter function.................................36

• Switching the Information Displayed

on the recording screen....................37

Taking Pictures using the Automatic

Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) .............38

• Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus

Mode.................................................41

Taking Pictures with Defocus Control

Function...................................................42

Taking Pictures with Your Favourite

Settings (Programme AE Mode) .............43

Recording Motion Pictures ......................45

• How to set focus when recording

a motion picture (Continuous AF) .....45

• Recording Motion Pictures ................46

Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures .......48

• Playing Back Pictures .......................48

• Changing the information displayed

on the playback screen .....................51

• Playing Back Motion Pictures ............52

Deleting Pictures.....................................54

Setting the Menu.....................................56

• Setting menu items ...........................56

Setting the Quick Menu ...........................59

About the Setup Menu.............................61

Recording

Optical Image Stabilizer ..........................69

Taking Pictures with the Zoom................71

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash...... 72

• Switching to the appropriate flash

setting ...............................................72

Compensating the Exposure ...................76

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode...........77

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........79

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........81

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus .............83

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus.........89

Adjusting the White Balance ...................92

Setting the Light Sensitivity .....................97

Using the function button.........................99

• Fixing the Focus and the Exposure

(AF/AE Lock)...................................100

• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and

Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) .......101

Taking Pictures by Specifying

the Aperture/Shutter Speed...................102

• Aperture-priority AE.........................102

• Shutter-priority AE ...........................102

• Manual Exposure Mode ..................103

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Taking Pictures that match the Scene

being recorded (Scene Mode)............... 105

• [PORTRAIT]....................................105

• [SOFT SKIN] ...................................106

• [SCENERY].....................................106

• [ARCHITECTURE]..........................106

• [SPORTS] .......................................106

• [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS]............. 107

• [FLOWER].......................................107

• [FOOD]............................................108

• [OBJECTS] .....................................108

• [NIGHT PORTRAIT]........................108

• [NIGHT SCENERY] ........................109

• [ILLUMINATIONS] ..........................109

• [BABY1]/[BABY2]............................110

• [PET] ...............................................111

• [PARTY]..........................................111

• [SUNSET] .......................................111

Taking Pictures with different image

effects (Creative Control Mode) ............112

Taking Pictures in Custom Mode ..........113

Recording still pictures while recording

motion pictures......................................115

Taking a Picture with Face Recognition

Function ................................................116

Entering Text.........................................122

Using the [REC] Mode Menu ................123

• [PHOTO STYLE].............................123

• [ASPECT RATIO]............................124

• [PICTURE SIZE] .............................125

• [QUALITY].......................................126

• [FACE RECOG.] .............................126

• [FOCUS MODE]..............................126

• [QUICK AF].....................................127

• [METERING MODE] .......................127

• [FLASH] ..........................................128

• [RED-EYE REMOVAL] ...................128

• [FLASH SYNCHRO] .......................128

• [FLASH ADJUST.] ..........................129

• [I.RESOLUTION].............................129

• [I.DYNAMIC]

(Intelligent dynamic range control)

• [ISO LIMIT SET]..............................130

• [ISO INCREMENTS] .......................130

• [LONG SHTR NR]...........................130

• [SHADING COMP.].........................131

• [EX. TELE CONV.] ..........................131

• [DIGITAL ZOOM] ............................131

....129

• [BURST RATE] ...............................131

• [AUTO BRACKET] ..........................131

• [SELF-TIMER].................................132

• [COLOR SPACE] ............................132

• [STABILIZER]..................................132

Using the [MOTION PICTURE]

Mode Menu ...........................................133

• [REC MODE]...................................133

• [REC QUALITY] ..............................134

• [PICTURE MODE]...........................135

• [CONTINUOUS AF] ........................135

• [EX. TELE CONV.] ..........................135

• [WIND CUT] ....................................135

• [MIC LEVEL DISP.] .........................135

• [MIC LEVEL ADJ.]...........................135

• [FLICKER RED.] .............................136

Using the [CUSTOM] Menu...................137

Playback/Editing

Playing Back and Editing Burst

Pictures .................................................144

Creating Still Pictures from a Motion

Picture ...................................................147

Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu .....148

• [2D/3D SETTINGS] .........................148

• [SLIDE SHOW]................................148

• [PLAYBACK MODE] .......................150

• [TITLE EDIT] ...................................151

• [TEXT STAMP]................................152

• [VIDEO DIVIDE] ..............................154

• [RESIZE] .........................................155

• [CROPPING]...................................156

• [ASPECT CONV.] ...........................157

• [ROTATE]/[ROTATE DISP.]............158

• [FAVORITE] ....................................159

• [PRINT SET] ...................................160

• [PROTECT].....................................162

• [FACE REC EDIT] ...........................163

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Connecting to other equipment

Enjoying 3D pictures .............................164

Playing Back Pictures on a TV

Screen...................................................168

Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and

Motion Pictures ..................................... 172

• Copy by inserting the SD card into

the recorder ....................................172

• Copy the playback image using

an AV cable ....................................173

• Copying to a PC using

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO”......................174

Connecting to a PC ...............................175

Printing the Pictures..............................178

Others

Optional accessories............................. 182

LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder

Display ..................................................185

Cautions for Use ...................................188

Message Display...................................195

Troubleshooting ....................................197

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Before Use

Before Use

Care of the camera

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

The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in

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following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be
recorded.

– Drop or hit the camera.
– Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.

This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in a location with a lot of dust,
water, sand, etc.

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Liquids, sand and other foreign material may get into the space
around the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may
not just cause malfunctions, but it may become unrepairable.

– Places with a lot of sand or dust.
– Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as

when using it on a rainy day or on a beach.

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

∫ About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or

LCD Monitor is fogged up)

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Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity
changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens and LCD
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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Before Use

Standard Accessories

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

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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.

• Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.

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

text.

• The card is optional.

• Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042

or H-PS14042).

• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You

can purchase the accessories separately.)

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Before Use

Names and Functions of Components

∫ Camera body

1 Sensor
2Flash (P72)
3 Self-timer indicator (P81)/

AF Assist Lamp (P140)
4 Lens fitting mark (P15)
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button (P16)

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45 6 7

8 [LVF/LCD] button (P11)
9 Diopter adjustment dial (P11)
10 Viewfinder (P11)
11 Playback button (P48, 52)
12 Motion picture button (P46)
13 Camera ON/OFF switch (P28)
14 Rear dial (P13)
15 [DISP./Fn1] button (P37, 51, 99)
16 Eye Cup (P189)
17 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P10, 12)
18 [Q.MENU/Fn2] button (P59, 99)/

Delete/Return button
19 [MENU/SET] button (P13, 56)
20 Cursor buttons (P13)

3/ISO (P97)

1/WB (White Balance) (P92)

2/AF Mode button (P83)

4/[DRIVE MODE] button

This button in picture record mode will allow the user to select between the following

options.

Single

(P35)/Burst (P77)/Auto bracket (P79)/Self-timer (P81)

10 11

89

16 18 19

17

12 132014 15

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Before Use

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24

29 3332

25

27

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26

3534 36 37

21 Shoulder strap eyelet (P18)

Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when

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using the camera to ensure that you will not
drop it.

22 [REMOTE] socket (P184)
23 [HDMI] socket (P168)
24 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P168, 173, 176,

178)

25 Focus distance reference mark (P91)
26 Stereo microphone
27 Shutter button (P35)
28 Speaker (P64)
29 Flash open lever (P72)
30 Hot shoe (P182)
31 Mode dial (P30)
32 Status indicator (P28)
33 Intelligent Auto button (P38)

34 Tripod receptacle (P194)
35 DC coupler cover

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When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the
Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC
adaptor (optional) are used. (P184)

36 Release lever (P24)
37 Card/Battery door (P24)

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Before Use

38 39 40 41 42 43 44

39 4346 44

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W

T

∫ Lens

H-FS014042
(LUMIX G VARIO 14– 42 mm/F3.5– 5.6
ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)

H-FS045200
(LUMIX G VARIO 45– 200 mm/F4.0– 5.6/
MEGA O.I.S.)

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H-PS14042
(LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.)

38 Tele
39 Lens surface
40 Focus ring (P89)
41 Wide
42 Zoom ring (P71)
43 Contact point
44 Lens fitting mark (P15)
45 [O.I.S.] switch (P69)
46 Focus lever (P89)

Move the Focus lever to the A or B.

A

: Focus on a subject that is close by

B

: Focus on a subject that is far away

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Speed to focus will change depending on the amount moved.

47 Zoom lever (P71)

Move the zoom lever to the [T] (Tele side) or [W] (Wide side).

[T]: To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)

[W]: To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)

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The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom
lever is moved. Zoom speed will be slower than normal when recording a
motion picture.

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41

453938

43 44

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Before Use

LCD Monitor

At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is stowed in the camera body.
Bring out the LCD monitor as shown below.

1 Open the LCD monitor. (Maximum 180o)
2 It can be rotated 180o forward.
3 Return the monitor to its original position.

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Only rotate the LCD monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use
excessive force as it may be damaged.

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

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

∫ Taking pictures at a high angle

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This is convenient when there is someone in front of you and you cannot get close to the
subject.

• It can only be rotated 90o towards you.

∫ Taking pictures at a low angle

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This is convenient when taking pictures of flowers etc. that are in a low position.

• It can be rotated 180o forward.

Note

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

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inward to prevent dirt and scratches.

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Before Use

Viewfinder

∫ Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder

LV F/LC D

Press [LVF/LCD] to switch the monitor screen.

• You can switch between LCD (LCD monitor) display and LVF (Live

Viewfinder) display.

• Switching via the [LVF/LCD] button will be maintained even when the power

of the digital camera is turned [OFF].

∫ Monitor priority

When [PLAY ON LCD] is set to [ON] on the [CUSTOM] menu, the LCD monitor is turned
on

when switching from Recording Mode to Playback Mode.

You can save the time it would take to switch the display to the LCD monitor even when
using the Live Viewfinder to record.

∫ Diopter adjustment
Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see the

characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly.

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Before Use

Touch Panel

This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.

Touch the screen

To touch and release the touch panel.

Drag

A movement without releasing the touch
panel.

Use this to perform tasks such as selecting
icons or images displayed on the touch
panel.

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When selecting features using the touch
panel, be sure to touch the centre of the
desired icon.

This is used to move the AF area, operate
the slide bar, etc.
This can also be used to move to the next
image during playback, etc.

Note

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

• If a commercially available protection sheet is used, a little extra

pressure may be required if you notice that the touch panel is
not responsive.

• Avoid having the hand holding the camera accidently apply

pressure to the touch panel. Doing so may affect the touch panel
operation.

• Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as

ball point pens.

• Do not operate with your fingernails.

• Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.

• Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.

• For information about the icons displayed on the touch panel, refer to “LCD Monitor Display/

Viewfinder Display

” on P185.

∫ About the Stylus pen

It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate
with your fingers.

Only use the supplied stylus pen.

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• Do not place it where small children can reach.

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Before Use

Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button

This document expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as follows, or as
3/4/2/1.

e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button

or Press 4

Even when the camera is operated using the touch panel, it is
possible to operate with the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button
if a guide like the one shown on the right is displayed.

Cursor button:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.
[MENU/SET]:
Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.

Rear Dial

There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing.

Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.
Pressing:
Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as determine settings,
etc., are performed during the various settings.

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Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions.

e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial

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Before Use

About the Lens

∫ Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens

This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with
the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification
(Micro Four Thirds mount).

∫ Four Thirds™ mount specification lens

Lens with the Four Thirds mount specification can be
used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional).

∫ Leica mount specification lens

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When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R;
optional), you can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.

– For certain lenses, the actual distance at which the subject is in focus may differ slightly from

the rated distance.

– When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [SHOOT W/O LENS] (P143) to [ON].

About the lens and functions

There are functions that cannot be used, or the operation may be different depending on
the lens used.

Auto Focus
[DEFOCUS CTRL] (P42)/[STABILIZER] (P69)/[QUICK AF] (P127)/[SHADING COMP.]

(P131)/[POWER ZOOM LENS] (P141)

¢ The interchangeable lens (H-FS014042, H-FS045200 or H-PS14042) is compatible with the

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/Auto aperture setting¢/the Direction Detection Function (P32)/

Auto Focus and automatic Aperture operation during the recording of motion pictures. With
the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), when using the power zoom (electrically operated
zoom); you can record motion pictures even more smoothly and quietly thanks to the
powerful high AF following performance and silence design.

For details on the lens used, refer to the website.

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

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

(This Site is English only.)

Note

The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using.

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• The focal length noted on the lens in use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm

film camera. (It will be equivalent to 100 mm lens when a 50 mm lens is used.)
Refer to the website for details about the 3D interchangeable lens.

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Preparation

Preparation

Attaching/Detaching the Lens

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P189, P190 when dirt or dust

gets on the lens.

• When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), the lens barrel will not retract until the

power switch is turned [OFF]. Change the lens only after turning the power switch [OFF] and
checking that the lens barrel has retracted. (Do not push in the lens barrel with your fingers.
Doing so may damage the lens.)

Attaching a lens to the camera body

Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the
arrow to detach them.

• Do not put your hands inside the mount.

Align the lens fitting marks C (red
marks) on the camera body and the lens
and then rotate the lens in the direction
of the arrow until it clicks.

• Do not press the lens release button D when you

attach a lens.

• Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an

angle to the camera body as the lens mount may
get scratched.

Detach the lens cap.

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Preparation

Detaching a lens from the camera body

Attach the lens cap.

While pressing on the lens release button D,
rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops
and then remove.

• Always attach the body cap to the camera body so that dirt

or dust does not get inside.

• Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact point does

not get scratched.

Note

It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector (optional) to protect the

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lens surface when carrying. (P183)

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Preparation

Attaching the Lens Hood

In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimise lens flare and ghosting. The lens
hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.

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The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) does not have a lens hood.

To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens
(H-FS014042)

Insert the lens hood into the lens
with the short sides at the top and
bottom, and turn in the direction
of the arrow until it stops.

A Fitting to the mark.

To attach the lens hood that came with the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200)

Insert the lens hood into the lens,
and turn in the direction of the
arrow until it stops.

Note

When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the lens

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hood to the lens in the reverse direction.

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Preparation

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

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

dropping.

Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder
strap eyelet on the camera body.

A: Shoulder strap eyelet

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through
the ring in the direction of the arrow and then
pass it through the stopper.

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through
the hole on the other side of the stopper.

Pull the other side of the
shoulder strap and then check
that it will not come out.

• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the

other side of the shoulder strap.

Note

Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.

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– 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.

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Preparation

[CHARGE]

Charging the Battery

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

Use the dedicated charger and battery.

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Charging

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

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

Attach the battery paying
attention to the direction of
the battery.

Connect the charger to the

plug-in type inlet type

electrical outlet.

• Disconnect the charger from the

electrical socket and detach the
battery after charging is completed.

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
On: It will light up while charging.
Off: It will turn off when it completes the charging normally.

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When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

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

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

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

[CHARGE]

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Preparation

∫ Charging time

Charging time Approx. 120 min

The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

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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.

Note

Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.

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Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.

• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not

recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully
charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)

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Preparation

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the screen.

The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status

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indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)

(By CIPA standard in Programme AE Mode)

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 270 pictures

Recording time Approx. 135 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 250 pictures

Recording time Approx. 125 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 270 pictures

Recording time Approx. 135 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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

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

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB).

• Using the supplied battery.

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

(When attaching an interchangeable lens compatible with the optical image stabiliser function,
set the optical image stabiliser to [ ])

• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.

• When an interchangeable lens compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom) is

attached, the zoom moves from Tele to Wide or from Wide to Tele on each recording.

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

decreases.

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

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Preparation

∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor)

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[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH])

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used

Recordable time Approx. 110 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 55 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is used

Recordable time Approx. 100 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min

– [MOTION JPEG] (Recording with picture quality set to [HD])

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used

Recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is used

Recordable time Approx. 110 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 55 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min

• These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH.

Please be aware that these times are approximate.

• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as

switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording etc.

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. Also, motion

picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Remaining time for continuous
recording is displayed on the screen.

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Preparation

∫ Playback (when using the LCD monitor)

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used

Playback time Approx. 210 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is used

Playback time Approx. 190 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Playback time Approx. 230 min

Note

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

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environment and the operating conditions.

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

– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
– Using the [AUTO] of [LCD MODE] or [MODE1] of [LCD MODE].
– When flash is used repeatedly.

• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging

the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.

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Preparation

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

Slide the release lever in the direction of
the arrow and open the card/battery
door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

Battery: Being careful about the battery
orientation, insert all the way until you
hear a locking sound and then check that
it is locked by lever A.
Pull the lever A in the direction of the
arrow to remove the battery.

Card: Push it securely all the way until
you hear a “click” while being careful
about the direction in which you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it
clicks, then pull the card out upright.

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

1:Close the card/battery door.

2:Slide the release lever in the direction

of the arrow.

Note

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.

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

gone off completely. (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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Preparation

About the Card

About cards that can be used with this unit

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

Remarks

SD Memory Card
(8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)

• Use a card with SD Speed Class

higher when recording motion pictures in [AVCHD].
Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or
higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION
JPEG].

• SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card

or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.

• SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory

Card compatible equipment.

SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB)

¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on

the card, etc.

• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when

using the SDXC Memory Cards.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

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

e.g.:

Access to the card

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

¢

with “Class 4” or

•

Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor
(optional) when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or
deleted, or the card is being formatted). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to
vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation
again.

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

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

(This Site is English only.)

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Preparation

2

A

Note

Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,

•

no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete
and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)

• 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.

• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera

only to ensure proper operation. (P68)

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording

time

Switching between the display of number of recordable

•

pictures and available recording time can be performed in
the [REMAINING DISP.] (P142) in the [CUSTOM] menu.

A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time

∫ Number of recordable pictures

•

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

• Aspect ratio [X], Quality [A]

[PICTURE SIZE] 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB

L (16M) 220 900 3640 7260

M (8M) 410 1650 6690 13000

S (4M) 700 2840 11500 22460

• Aspect ratio [X], Quality [ ]

[PICTURE SIZE] 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB

L (16M) 69 270 1120 2250

M (8M) 80 320 1310 2610

S (4M) 87 350 1420 2850

∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

•

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

• [AVCHD]

[REC QUALITY] 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB

FSH 13m00s 1h00m 4h9m 8h25m

SH 13m00s 1h00m 4h9m 8h25m

• [MOTION JPEG]

[REC QUALITY] 2GB 8GB 32GB 64 GB

HD 7m20s 32m10s 2h12m 4h29m

VGA 19m20s 1h23m 5h45m 11h39m

QVGA 53m50s 3h52m 15h55m 32h17m

• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation.

(These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)

• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the

subjects.

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. Also, motion

picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Remaining time for continuous
recording is displayed on the screen.

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Preparation

ON

OFF

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Clock can be set with touch operation only at the time of purchase. To change the clock
settings, refer to [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu (P61).

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

Turn the camera on.

• The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on.

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

step

4.

Touch [LANGUAGE SET].

Select the language.

Touch [CLOCK SET].

Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/
Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [3]/[4].

• You can continue to switch the settings by continuously

touching [3]/[4].

• Touch [CANCEL] to cancel the date and time settings

without setting a date and time.

To set the display order and the time display format.

•

Touch [STYLE] to display the settings screen for setting
display order/time display format.

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Preparation

Touch [SET] to set.

Touch [SET] in the confirmation screen.

Note

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.)

• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the

pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P152) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.

• Be sure to set the correct date and time, otherwise the date stamp will be incorrect when the

picture is printed.

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Basic

Selecting the Recording Mode

∫ To select a Recording Mode with the mode dial

Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial.

Align a desired mode with part A.

•

Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode.

∫ To select Intelligent Auto Mode

Press [¦].

• [¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode.

• The Recording Mode selected by the mode dial is disabled while the [¦]

button is lit.

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∫ Basic

Intelligent Auto Mode (P38)

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

Programme AE Mode (P43)

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

∫ Advanced

Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P102)

The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.

Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P102)

The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.

Manual Exposure Mode (P103)

The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are
manually adjusted.

Custom Mode (P113)

Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.

Scene Mode (P105)

This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

Creative Control Mode (P112)

Record while checking the image effect.

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Tips for taking good pictures

A AF assist lamp

• Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with

your fingers or other objects.

• Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your

arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly
apart.

• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the

shutter button.

• When taking pictures, make sure your footing is stable

and there is no danger of colliding with another
person, an object etc.

∫ Direction Detection Function

Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only
when [ROTATE DISP.] (P158) is set to [ON])

• The Direction Detection Function may not operate correctly if recording is performed with the

camera aimed up or down.

• You can only use the Direction Detection Function when using a compatible lens.

(Refer to the catalogue, website etc. for compatible lenses.)

• You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.

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Recording Mode:

Taking a Still picture

How to set focus when taking a still picture (AFS/AFC)

1 Select [FOCUS MODE] from the [REC] Mode

menu. (P56)

2 Press [MENU/SET] to select the item.

•

Normally use the [AFS].

AFS

“AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”.
Focus is set automatically when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Focus
will be fixed while it is pressed halfway.

AFC

“AFC” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Continuous”.
This mode allows you to compose a picture more easily by continuously
focusing on the movement of the subject while the shutter button is pressed
halfway.
When taking pictures of a moving subject, the camera predicts the
movement of the subject and focuses on it. (motion 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 pressed halfway, shake may be seen on the screen.

• For the [AFC] feature, refer to the website on P14.

MF

Set the focus manually. (P89)

• Exit the menu after it is set.

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B

A

3 Press the shutter button halfway.

Focus Mode AFS

Focus

Focus indication A On Blinks

AF area B Green —

Sound Beeps 2 times —

Focus Mode AFC

Focus

Focus indication A On Blinks or Off

AF area B

Sound

¢1 When AF Mode is set to [ ], the first AF area at which focus is achieved may be

displayed momentarily while pressing halfway.

¢2 A beep will be emitted when focus is first achieved during the pressing halfway.

When the subject is
focused

When the subject is
focused

¢1

Green

Beeps 2 times

¢2

• When brightness is insufficient in [AFC], perform the same operation as in [AFS]. Here,

the [AFC] on the screen will go yellow and change to [AFS].

Note

•

The focus range is different depending on the lens used.

– When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used: 0.3 m (0.99 feet) to ¶
–

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is used: 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to ¶

–

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used: 0.2 m (0.66 feet) (Wide to focal length

20 mm) to ¶, 0.3m (0.99feet) (focal length 21 mm to Tele) to ¶

∫ 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

When the subject is not
focused

When the subject is not
focused

—

—

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AB

Taking a Still picture

• Set the drive mode to [ ] by pressing 4().

Selecting the Recording Mode.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

A Aperture value
B Shutter speed

• Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It

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

• When the image is correctly focused, the picture

will be taken, since the [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P139)
is set initially to [ON].

Press the shutter button fully (push it in
further), and take the picture.

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×

Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function

Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture
automatically.

1 Touch [ ] in Recording Mode.

Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the

•

Touch Shutter function becomes possible.

2 Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then

take a picture.

AF area with same function as [Ø] in AF Mode is

•

displayed at the position you touch, and a picture is taken when it is focused.

• If the histogram is displayed on top of the subject you want to touch, touch the subject

after first moving the histogram by dragging it (P12).

3 Touch [ ] to cancel the Touch Shutter function.

Note

•

If [FOCUS PRIORITY] is [ON], when the Focus Mode is set to [AFS] and the Touch Shutter
fails, if the AF area briefly turns red and disappears, this signifies that the picture cannot be
taken under the current conditions.
When set to [AFC], the picture will not be taken if the focus indication is flashing green, but if
the subject comes into focus while you are touching the screen, the picture will be taken.

• Measurement of brightness is performed on the spot touched when the [METERING MODE]

(P127) is set to [Ù]. At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness

around the touched location.

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Basic

Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen

[DISP./Fn1] button can be used in two ways, as [DISP.] (display) or
as [Fn1] (function 1). At the time of purchase, it is initially set to
[DISP.].

•

To switch the setting, select using [DISP./Fn1] in [CUSTOM] menu.

– Display information of the recording screen can be switched when

[DISP.] is selected.

– A function can be assigned to a button when [Fn1] is selected. Refer to P99 for details

about the function button.

Press [DISP.] to change.

• Recording screen can also be switched by touching [ ].

When [DISP./Fn1] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [Fn1],

use [ ].

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

(viewfinder style) for each of the LCD monitor and the viewfinder display screen using
[LCD DISP.STYLE] and [LVF DISP.STYLE] in the [CUSTOM] menu.

([ ] LCD monitor style)

Screen will switch as follows:

•

– With information
– Without information

([ ] viewfinder style)

Screen will switch as follows:

•

– With information (detailed information)
– With information

¢1 Guide lines are displayed when the [GUIDE LINE] of the [CUSTOM] menu is set to anything

except [OFF].

¢2 Histograms are displayed when the [HISTOGRAM] of the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON].

It is also possible to display the Exposure meter by setting the [EXPO.METER] of the
[CUSTOM] menu to [ON]. (P138)

¢1, 2

¢1

¢1, 2

¢1

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×

Recording Mode: ñ

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function

(Intelligent Auto Mode)

The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

•

The following functions are activated automatically.

– Scene Detection/Backlight Compensation/Face Detection /Auto White Balance/

Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/[QUICK AF]/[RED-EYE REMOVAL]/[I.RESOLUTION]/
[I.DYNAMIC]/[LONG SHTR NR]/[SHADING COMP.]/[FOCUS PRIORITY]/
[AF ASSIST LAMP]

Press [¦].

• The camera will switch to either the most recently used of Intelligent Auto

Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. (P41) At the time of purchase, the
mode is set to Intelligent Auto Mode.

• [¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode.

¦] button is turned off during recording to prevent the light reflecting on

[
glass or similar, but this is not a malfunction.

• [¦] button is turned off and the camera is switched to Recording Mode setup before the

Intelligent Auto Mode was set when it is pressed again.

• When the subject is touched, AF Tracking function works. It is also possible by pressing the

cursor button towards 2, and then pressing the shutter button halfway. For details, refer to

P85.

• Defocus control can be set by touching [ ] in the recording screen. (P42)

• In Intelligent Auto Mode, [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P139) is fixed to [ON]. When the subject is

correctly focused, the picture will be taken.

Following menus can be set with the Intelligent Auto Mode.

Menu Item

[REC]

[PHOTO STYLE]
[QUALITY]/[FACE RECOG.]/[FOCUS MODE]/[STABILIZER]

[MOTION PICTURE]

[PHOTO STYLE]
[FOCUS MODE]/[CONTINUOUS AF]/[WIND CUT]

[CUSTOM] [HISTOGRAM]/[GUIDE LINE]/[POWER ZOOM LENS]/

[REMAINING DISP.]/[TOUCH SETTINGS]

[SETUP] [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LCD MODE]/

[LANGUAGE]

•

For the setting method of the menu, refer to P56.

¢ Settings may be different from other Recording Modes.

×

Changing the settings

¢

/[ASPECT RATIO]/[PICTURE SIZE]/

¢

/[REC MODE]/[REC QUALITY]/

¢

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∫ About the flash

•

Open the flash when the flash is to be used. (P72)

• When [ ] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and

brightness.

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

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

Scene Detection

When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the
scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its
colour changes to the usual red.

When taking pictures

> [i-PORTRAIT]

¦

[i-SCENERY]

[i-MACRO]

•

[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]

Only when [ ] is selected

[i-NIGHT SCENERY]

[i-BABY]

¢

[i-SUNSET]

When recording motion pictures

¦

>

[i-PORTRAIT]

[i-SCENERY]

[i-LOW LIGHT]

[i-MACRO]

•

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

• When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it

will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)

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

the Scene Mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be slower than normal. Take
care not to move the camera while taking pictures.

• An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen when set to AF tracking.

• 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 [ ].

¢ When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces

already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected.

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Note

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

•

subject.

– Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size of the subject, the colour of the

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

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

shaken, when zoom is used

• To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the

appropriate Recording Mode.

• The Backlight Compensation

– Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject. In this case, the subject will

become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the
picture automatically. Backlight compensation is automatically applied in Intelligent Auto
Mode.

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Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode

The brightness and colour optimally set by the camera can be easily matched to your
preferences.
This mode is useful for those who would like the settings made by the camera to match
their preferences but do not like dealing with detailed settings.

Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent
Auto Mode.

Select [iA MODE] and then press [MENU/SET].

Press 1 to select [ ] and then press

[MENU/SET].

Setting brightness

1 Press the rear dial to display the setting screen.

•

Each press of the rear dial switches among brightness
setting, Defocus Control (P42) and end operation.

2 Touch the slide bar to set.

•

Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.

Setting colour

1 Press 1 ( ) to display the setting screen.

2 Touch the slide bar to set.

•

This will adjust the colour of the image from red colour
to blue colour.

• Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.

Note

•

It is also possible to record a picture by touching [ ].

• The set brightness and colour will return to the default (centre point) when the power switch is

switched [OFF] or the camera is switched to another Recording Mode.

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×

Recording Mode:

Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function

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

Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.

×

• When using the viewfinder, press the rear dial several

times to display the Defocus Control setting screen.

Touch the slide bar to set.

• Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.

Recording of pictures or motion
pictures.

• It is also possible to record a picture by touching [ ].

• Defocus Control operation can be ended by touching [ ].

• When using the viewfinder, pressing the rear dial will end the Defocus Control

operation.

Note

On the Defocus Control setting screen of Intelligent Auto Mode, the AF Mode is [Ø]. Pressing

•

2 of the cursor button will display the AF area setting screen. (Size cannot be changed.)

• Blurriness may change during motion picture recording depending on the recording conditions.

• Aperture is controlled within the range of appropriate exposure during the recording of a motion

picture, so the aperture may not actually change even when the slide bar is moved depending
on the brightness of the subject, and the blurriness may not change. (For example, blurriness
may not change for dark scenes, such as indoors, since the aperture is fixed to fully open.)

• Depending on the lens used, you may hear a sound from the lens when the Defocus Control is

used, but this is due to operation of the aperture of the lens and it is not a malfunction.

• Depending on the lens used, operational sound of the Defocus Control may be recorded during

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

• Depending on the lens used, Defocus Control function may not operate.

Refer to the website for compatible lenses.

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Recording Mode:

Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings

(Programme AE 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 [REC] Mode
menu.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Note

The shutter speed is automatically set between about 20 seconds and 1/4000th of a second in

•

the following cases.

– When the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ISO160].
– When the aperture value is set to F3.5 [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042 or

H-PS14042) is attached].

– When the aperture value is set to F4.0 [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is

attached].

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A B

(A)

(B)

4 2 1 1

/
2

1

/
4

1

/
8

1

/
15

1

/
30

1

/

60

1

/

125

1

/
250

1

/
500

1

/
1000

1

/
2000

1

/
4000

15

16

17

18

19

20

(Ev)

2

2.8

4

5.6

8

11

16

22

1

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Programme Shift

In Programme AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed
without changing the exposure. This is called Programme Shift.
You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a
moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in
Programme AE Mode.

1 Press the shutter button halfway and display the

aperture value and shutter speed value on the screen.

2 While the values are displayed (about 10 seconds),

perform the Programme Shift by rotating the rear dial.

It will switch between Programme Shift operation and Exposure

•

Compensation operation (P76) every time the rear dial is pressed
while the values are displayed.

• Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.METER] B. (P138)

• The Programme Shift indication A appears on the screen when Programme Shift is activated.

• To cancel Programme Shift, turn the camera off or rotate the rear dial until the Programme Shift

indication disappears.

∫ Example of Programme Shift

[When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used]

(A): Aperture value
(B): Shutter speed

1 Programme Shift amount
2 Programme Shift line chart
3 Programme Shift limit

Note

EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value].

•

The EV changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.

• If the exposure is not adequate when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the aperture value

and shutter speed turn red and blink.

• Programme Shift is cancelled and the camera returns to normal Programme AE Mode if more

than 10 seconds pass after Programme Shift is activated. However, the Programme Shift
setting is memorised.

• Programme Shift will only allow adjustments to be made when there is an adequate amount of

light.

• Programme Shift is available in all ISO sensitivity settings except [ ].

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Recording Mode:

Recording Motion Pictures

This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or
motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are
using, and
Refer to page 14 for details.

Focusing varies depending on the settings of the [FOCUS MODE] and the
[CONTINUOUS AF] in the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu.

•

Depending on the recording conditions or lens used, operational sound may be recorded when
the Auto Focus is operated while recording a motion picture. It is recommended to record with
[CONTINUOUS AF] in the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu set to [OFF], if the sound of
operation bothers you to avoid recording the lens noise.

• When operating the zoom when recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into focus.

the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.

How to set focus when recording a motion picture (Continuous AF)

Focus Mode Continuous AF Settings

You can have the camera focus
continuously.

Press the shutter button halfway when

•

it is difficult to focus on the subject.

The focus position is fixed when
beginning to record a motion picture.

•

It is possible to set the focus by
pressing the shutter button halfway or
touching the subject.

AFS/AFC

MF

ON

OFF

ON You can focus manually.

OFF

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A

B

C

Recording Motion Pictures

Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is possible.

• Screen here is an example of when the Recording Mode is set to

[³] (Programme AE Mode).

Start recording by pressing the motion picture
button.

A Elapsed recording time
B Available recording time

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

motion pictures.

• For the setting of the [REC MODE] and [REC QUALITY], refer

to P133.

Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.

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Note

Audio will not be recorded for 0.5 seconds after it starts recording if the motion picture button is

•

kept pressed. Release the motion picture button right after you press it.

• The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated

during the recording of a motion picture.

• When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), if you take your finger off the zoom lever or

focus lever during recording of a motion picture, the sound of the lever returning may be
recorded. When returning the lever to its starting position, do so quietly.

• The available recording time will be accurately updated at the end of each recording.

• Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after

recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.

• When the aspect ratio setting is different in still and motion pictures, the angle of view changes

at the start of motion picture recording. When [ REC AREA] (P142) is set to [ ], angle of
view during motion picture recording is displayed.

• When the [EX. TELE CONV.] is set to [ON], the angle of view will change when the screen is

switched between the still picture screen and motion picture screen, because the zoom factor is
different between still pictures and motion pictures. (P71)

• The ISO sensitivity will be set to [AUTO] (for motion pictures) when recording motion pictures.

Also, the [ISO LIMIT SET] will not operate.

• When recording a motion picture, [STABILIZER] will be fixed to [ ] even if it is set to [ ].

• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (optional) when recording

motion pictures. (P184)

• If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (optional) the power supply is cut off

due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor (optional) is disconnected etc., the motion picture being
recorded will not be recorded.

• It will be recorded in following categories for certain Recording Modes. A motion picture

recording matching each Recording Mode will be performed for the ones not listed below.

Selected Recording Mode Recording Mode while recording motion picture

• Programme AE Mode

• Aperture-Priority AE Mode

• Shutter-Priority AE Mode

• Manual Exposure Mode

• [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS],

[PET] in Scene Mode

Normal motion picture

• [BABY1]/[BABY2] in Scene Mode Portrait Mode

• Still pictures recorded during motion picture recording

([ ] (motion picture priorities)) (P115) will not record
age or name.

• [NIGHT PORTRAIT],

[NIGHT SCENERY],
[ILLUMINATIONS] in Scene
Mode

Low Light Mode

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Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures

Playing Back Pictures

Press [(].

Forward or rewind the image by dragging (P12)
the screen horizontally.

Forward: drag from right to left
Rewind: drag from left to right

• It is also possible to forward or rewind the image by pressing

2/1 of the cursor button.

• Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on the playback status.

• You can forward or rewind pictures continuously by keeping your finger on the left or

right sides of the screen after forwarding/rewinding a picture.
(Pictures are displayed reduced in size)

∫ To finish playback

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

Press [
halfway.

Note

•

This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established
by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif
“Exchangeable Image File Format”. This camera can only display pictures that comply with the
DCF standard.

• Pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to play back on this unit.

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A

Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback)

Touc h [ ].

• It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the

following icons.

– [ ]: 1 screen
– [ ]: 12 screens
– [ ]: 30 screens

CAL

– [ ]: Calendar screen display

• Playback screen can also be switched by rotating the rear dial.

• If you select a picture with the Burst icon [˜], and press

[MENU/SET], the pictures from within that Burst Picture Group
will be played back using Multi Playback.

A Burst icon [˜]

• Switch the screen by touching [3]/[4] if these are displayed on

the slide bar.

• Screen can be switched by dragging the slide bar up or down

(P12).

B Slide bar

• The screen can be switched gradually by dragging the screen

up or down (P12).

• Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.

∫ To return to Normal Playback
Touch the picture to select.

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Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback)

Touch [ ] on the Multi Playback screen.

CAL

Touc h [3]/[4] to select the month to be played
back.

• If there were no pictures recorded during a month, that

month is not displayed.

• Touch [ ] to display the multi playback screen.

Select the date you wish to play back, and then touch [SET].

Touch the picture you wish to play back.

• To return to the calendar screen display, turn the rear dial left or touch [ ].

Note

•

The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected
when the Calendar screen is first displayed.

• If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date, the first picture recorded on that day

is displayed.

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

• If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as the 1st January, 2011.

• If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [WORLD TIME], the pictures are

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

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Using the Playback Zoom

Touch the part to enlarge firmly.

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

You can also enlarge/reduce the picture by rotating the rear

•

dial.

• When you change the magnification, the zoom position

indication A appears for about 1 second.

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

deteriorates.

• You can move the enlarged part by dragging (P12) the screen.

• Picture will return to the original size (1k) by touching [ ].

• When you touch [ ] , the magnification becomes lower.

∫ Switching the displayed image while maintaining the Playback Zoom

You can switch the displayed image while maintaining the same zoom magnification and
zoom position for the Playback Zoom.

Switch to picture select operation by
pressing the rear dial during Playback
Zoom, and select pictures by touching

[]/[].

• It is also possible to forward or rewind the image by pressing

2/1 of the cursor button.

• The zoom position returns to the centre in the following

images.

– Images with different aspect ratios
– Images with different numbers of recorded pixels
– Images with a different rotation direction (when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON])

Changing the information displayed on the playback screen

Press [DISP.] to switch the monitor screen.

• Screen will switch as follows:

– With information
– Detailed information display

– Histogram display
– Without information (Highlight display)

– Without information

¢1 It is not displayed during the Playback Zoom, while playing back a motion picture, or during

slide show.

¢2 This is displayed if [HIGHLIGHT] (P138) in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON].

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

¢1

(P187)

¢1

(P187)

¢1, 2

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Playing Back Motion Pictures

• This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and QuickTime Motion JPEG

formats that were taken with this model (only).

• Motion pictures in AVCHD format that can be played back on this unit are [AVCHD] motion

pictures that were recorded with this unit, AVCHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion
pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only.

Press [(].

Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon ([ ],
[ ]) and then touch [ ] to play back.

A Motion picture icon
B The motion picture recording time

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

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

• Some information (recording information, etc.) is not displayed for motion pictures

recorded in [AVCHD].

• Pressing the cursor button 3 to allows you to play back motion pictures.

Display at the bottom right of the screen while playing back corresponds to 3/4/2/1
on the cursor button.

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∫ Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback

1 Display control panel by touching screen.

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If no operation is performed for 2 seconds, it will return to original status.

2 Operate control panel by touching.

Play/Pause Stop

Fast rewind Fast forward

Frame-by-frame rewind
(while pausing)

Frame-by-frame forward
(while pausing)

Increase volume level Reduce volume level

•

About fast forward/rewind playback

– Touch [ ] during playback to fast forward (touch [ ] to fast rewind). The fast

forward/rewind speed increases if you touch [ ]/[ ] again. (The display on the
screen changes from [5] to [ ].)

– Touch [ ] to resume normal playback speed.
– When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than

usual.

Note

•

To play back the motion pictures recorded by this unit on a PC, use the “QuickTime” or the
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

• Motion pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to play back on this unit.

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Deleting Pictures

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

Press [(].

To delete a single picture

Select the picture to be deleted, and then touch
[].

Touch [DELETE SINGLE].

• Confirmation screen is displayed.

Picture is deleted by selecting [YES].

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

¢ Burst group will be treated as a single picture. (All the pictures in the selected burst group will

be deleted.)

Touc h [ ].

Touch [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL].

• [DELETE ALL] > Confirmation screen is displayed.

Picture is deleted by selecting [YES].

• It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favourite when

[ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü] is selected with the [DELETE ALL] set.

(When [DELETE MULTI] is selected) Touch the
picture to be deleted.

(repeat this step)

• [‚] appears on the selected pictures. Touching again cancels

the setting.

(When [DELETE MULTI] is selected) Touch [OK].

• Confirmation screen is displayed.

Picture is deleted by selecting [YES].

Note

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

•

adaptor (optional).

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

• If pictures do not conform to the DCF standard or are protected, they will not be deleted even if

[DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] is selected.

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Setting the Menu

This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximise
your picture taking experience.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.

Setting menu items

•

If you set [MENU RESUME] (P143) in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last
selected menu item when the camera was turned off.
It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase.

Press [MENU/SET].

Select the menu by pressing 3/4/2/1 or

by rotating the rear dial.

Menu Description of settings

[REC]

(P123 to 132)

[MOTION PICTURE]

(P133 to 136)

[CUSTOM]

(P137 to 143)

[SETUP]

(P61 to 68)

[PLAYBACK]

(P148 to 163)

This menu lets you set the aspect ratio,
number of pixels and other aspects of the
pictures you are recording.

This menu lets you set the [REC MODE],
[REC QUALITY], and other aspects for
motion picture recording.

Operation of the unit, such as displaying of
the screen and button operations, can be set
up according to your preferences. Also, it is
possible to register the modified settings.

This menu lets you perform the clock
settings, select the operating beep tone
settings and set other settings which make it
easier for you to operate the camera.

This menu lets you set the Protection,
Cropping or Print Settings, etc. of recorded
pictures.

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or

Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

Select the menu item by pressing 3/4 or
by rotating the rear dial.

• Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 or

rotate the rear dial right to move to the next screen.

Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial.

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

different way.

Select the settings by pressing 3/4 or by
rotating the rear dial.

• The figure on the right is an example of setting

[I.DYNAMIC] from [OFF] to [HIGH].

Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.

∫ Close the menu

Press [ ] several times or press the shutter button halfway.

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or

or

∫ Switching to other menus

e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu from [REC] Mode menu

1 Press 2.

A Menu toggle icon

2 Press 4 or rotate the rear dial to

select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ].

3 Press 1 or the rear dial.

•

Select a menu item next and set it.

Note

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

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Setting the Quick Menu

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

•

The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display
style the camera is in. Items that cannot be used are displayed in grey.

[Q.MENU/Fn2] button can be used in two ways, as [Q.MENU] (Quick
Menu) or as [Fn2] (function 2). At the time of purchase, it is initially set
to Quick Menu.

•

To switch the setting, select using [Q.MENU/Fn2] in [CUSTOM] menu.

– Some of the menus can be called up easily when [Q.MENU] (Quick

Menu) is selected.

– A function can be assigned to a button when [Fn2] is selected. Refer to

P99 for details about the function button.

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

• Quick Menu can also be displayed by touching [ ].

When [Q.MENU/Fn2] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set
to [Fn2], use [ ].

Touch the menu item.

• Menu item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].

Select and touch the setting.

Touch [EXIT] to exit menu once the setting is completed.

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B

∫ Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item

Up to 15 items to be used can be setup as Quick Menus. Set the menu items depending
on the recording conditions, etc.

1 Touch [ ].

2 Select the menu in the top row and drag it to the

bottom row.

A Items that can be setup as Quick Menus.

B Items that can be displayed in the Quick Menu

screen.

• If there is no empty space in the bottom row, drag it into

the menu item to be replaced.
New item can be set replacing the old item.

• When the item is dragged from the bottom row to the

top row, the setting will be cancelled and that space will
become empty.

• Menu item or Settings can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].

• Items that can be set are as follows:

[REC] Mode menu

• [PICTURE SETTING] (P124, 125)

• [QUALITY] (P126)

• [FOCUS MODE] (P33)

• [METERING MODE] (P127)

• [FLASH] (P72)

• [I.RESOLUTION] (P129)

• [I.DYNAMIC] (P129)

• [EX. TELE CONV.]

(still pictures/motion pictures) (P71)

• [BURST RATE] (P77)

• [AUTO BRACKET] (P79)

• [SELF-TIMER] (P81)

• [STABILIZER] (P69)

Recording functions [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu

•

[AF MODE] (P83)

• [SENSITIVITY] (P97)

• [MOTION PIC. SET] (P133 , 134)

• [PICTURE MODE] (P115)

• [WHITE BALANCE] (P92)

• Exposure Compensation (P76)

• [APERTURE VALUE] (P102)

• [SHUTTER SPEED] (P102)

• [DRIVE MODE] (Single (P35)/Burst (P77)/

Auto bracket (P79)/Self-timer (P81))

[HISTOGRAM] (P137)

•

• [GUIDE LINE] (P138)

• [REMAINING DISP.] (P142)

[CUSTOM] menu

3 Touch [EXIT].

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It will return to screen of above step 1. Touch [EXIT] to switch to the recording screen.

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Perform these settings if you need to.

About the Setup Menu

[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.

For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P56.

Setting Date/Time.

1 Press 2/1 to select the items, and

press 3/4 to set.

A [WORLD TIME] setting

U [CLOCK SET]

To set the display order and the time
display format.

• Setup screen for display order and the

time display format is displayed by
selecting [STYLE] and then pressing
[MENU/SET].

2 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

•

Refer to “Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)” on P28 for other information.

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BCD

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

After selecting [DESTINATION] or [HOME], press 2/1 to
select an area, and press [MENU/SET] to set.

•

Set [HOME] first thing after purchasing. [DESTINATION] can be set
after setting up [HOME].

“ [DESTINATION]:

[WORLD TIME]

Travel destination area

A Current time of the destination

area

B Time difference

– [HOME]:

Your home area

C Current time
D Time difference from GMT

(Greenwich Mean Time)

• Setup/cancel of summer time [ ] can be performed by pressing 3 at the time the area is

selected.

• The daylight saving time setting for the home area does not advance the current time. Advance

the clock setting by one hour.

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

difference from the home area.

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Departure date and return date of the travel as well as the name
of the travel destination can be set.
You can display the number of days that have passed when
playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures
with [TEXT STAMP] (P152).

[TRAVEL SETUP]:

[OFF]: Elapsed days are not recorded.

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

— [TRAVEL DATE]

•

The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after
the return date.If the [TRAVEL SETUP] is set to [OFF], [LOCATION]
will be also set to [OFF].

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

[LOCATION]:

[OFF]

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

•

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

P122.

• The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

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

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

• The travel date setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

• If you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date, [-]

(minus) is displayed in orange and the day of the vacation that you took the picture is not
recorded.

• If the travel date is displayed as [-] (minus) in white, there is a time difference that involves date

change between the [HOME] and [DESTINATION]. (It will be recorded)

• The [TRAVEL DATE] feature is disabled when recording [AVCHD] motion pictures.

• While recording motion pictures, the [LOCATION] feature is disabled.

• When Intelligent Auto Mode is selected, the [TRAVEL DATE] feature is disabled. Setting of

other Recording Mode will be reflected.

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

[BEEP]

[BEEP VOLUME]:

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

[E-SHUTTER VOL]:
[ ] (Muted)
[] (Low)
[ ] (High)

• The [E-SHUTTER VOL] only works when set to [SH] for Burst Mode.

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u [VOLUME] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.

• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.

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

[MONITOR]/

[VIEWFINDER]

1 Select the settings by pressing 3/

4, and adjust with 2/1 or the rear
dial.

2 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

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

viewfinder is in use.

• Some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor/viewfinder. However,

this does not affect the recorded pictures.

The brightness of the LCD monitor can be adjusted depending on
how bright it is around the camera.

„ [AUTO]:

The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright

LCD

[LCD MODE]

• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects

may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pictures.

• The LCD monitor automatically returns to standard brightness after 30 seconds when recording

in [MODE1]. It will light up brightly again by button or touch operation.

• If the screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it, use your hand or

another object to block the light.

• The number of recordable pictures decreases in [AUTO] and [MODE1].

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

• [AUTO] is disabled during motion picture recording.

• When the menu screen is displayed in a dark environment etc., the LCD monitor becomes

darker even if [LCD MODE] is set to [MODE2].

• The initial setting when using the AC adaptor (optional) is [MODE2].

it is around the camera.

[MODE1]:

…

1

Make the LCD monitor brighter.

[MODE2]:

…

2

Set the LCD monitor to the standard brightness.

[MODE3]:

…

3

Make the LCD monitor darker.

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You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus.
Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use

to prevent discharge of the battery.

p [SLEEP MODE]:

The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been

q [ECONOMY]

used for the time selected on the setting.

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

[AUTO LCD OFF]:

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

[OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.]

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

• [SLEEP MODE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.

• [SLEEP MODE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].

• Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again.

• [SLEEP MODE] does not work in the following cases.
– When using the AC adaptor
– When connecting to a PC or a printer
– When recording or playing back motion pictures
– During a slide show

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

o [AUTO REVIEW]

[OFF]/[1SEC.]/[3SEC.]/[5SEC.]
[HOLD]:

The pictures are displayed until shutter button is pressed halfway.

• If it is set to [HOLD] when the camera is set to [ ] or [ ], switching of the playback screen

display or enlargement by rotating the rear dial is possible during Auto Review.

• Regardless of the Auto Review setting, pictures will automatically be reviewed when taking

burst pictures with [SH] or [H] set, and recording with Auto Bracket. (Will not hold)

• If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON], white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white when

the Auto Review function is activated.

• [AUTO REVIEW] is disabled when Burst Mode is set to [M] or [L].

• When [AUTO REGISTRATION] in [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], [AUTO REVIEW] can only be

set to [3SEC.] or [5SEC.].

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Select the USB communication system after or before connecting
the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection
cable (supplied).

y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:

x [USB MODE]

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

{ [PictBridge(PTP)]:

Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.

z [PC]:

Set after or before connecting to a PC.

Set to match the colour television system in each country.

| [VIDEO OUT]

[NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system.

[PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system.

• This will operate when the AV cable or HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.

Set to match the type of TV.

[TV ASPECT]

[W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.

[X]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.

• This will work when the AV cable is connected.

Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the
HDMI compatible high-definition TV connected with this unit using
the HDMI mini cable (optional).

[AUTO]:

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

[HDMI MODE]

[1080i]:

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

[720p]:

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

1

¢

[576p]

/[480p]

The progressive method with 576

2

¢

:

1

2

¢

¢

/480

available scan lines is

used for output.

¢1 When [VIDEO OUT] is set to [PAL]
¢2 When [VIDEO OUT] is set to [NTSC]

• If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], match with the image format

your TV can display, and select the number of effective scanning lines. (Please read the
operating instructions for the TV.)

• This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.

• Refer to P168 for details.

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Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the
VIERA equipment by automatically coupling this unit with the
VIERA Link compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable
(optional).

[VIERA Link]

• This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.

• Refer to P170 for details.

[3D PLAYBACK]

• This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.

• Refer to P166 for the method to play back 3D pictures in 3D.

} [SCENE MENU]

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

[ON]: Remote control operation of the VIERA Link

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

Setup the output method for 3D pictures.

[]: Set when connecting to a 3D compatible television.

[]: Set when connecting to a television not compatible

with 3D.
Set this when you would like to view pictures in 2D
(conventional image) on a 3D compatible television.

Set the screen that is displayed when the mode dial is set to .

[OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected scene

mode appears.

[AUTO]: The scene mode selection screen appears.

Adjust the position of the touch panel if a different thing gets
selected from what you touched or touch operation does not
respond.

1 Press [MENU/SET].

[CALIBRATION]

2 Touch the orange [r] mark

displayed on the screen in order
with the stylus pen (supplied)
(5 places).

A message is displayed once the

•

position is set.

3 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

• To accurately calibrate the LCD Monitor, be sure to touch precisely at the designated locations.

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~ [LANGUAGE] Set the language displayed on the screen.

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

language.

[VERSION DISP.]

This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be
checked.

• [–. –] is displayed as the lens firmware when the lens is not mounted.

v [NO.RESET] Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.

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

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

The folder number should be reset before it reaches 999. We recommend formatting the card

(P68) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.

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

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

w [RESET]

The [REC] or [SETUP]/[CUSTOM] menu settings are reset to the
initial settings.

• When the [REC] Mode settings are reset, data registered with [FACE RECOG.] will also be

reset.

• When [SETUP]/[CUSTOM] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In

addition, [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON].

– The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene Mode
– The settings of [TRAVEL DATE] (departure date, return date, location)
– The [WORLD TIME] setting

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

The card is formatted.

[FORMAT]

Formatting permanently deletes all data on your memory
card. Please be sure all pictures and motion pictures are
saved elsewhere before using this feature.

• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) when formatting. Do not

turn the camera off during formatting.

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

• If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting your nearest Service

Centre.

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Recording

Recording Mode:

Recording

Optical Image Stabilizer

Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera
automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.

The interchangeable lens (H-FS014042, H-FS045200 or H-PS14042) has a stabilizer
function.

•

There is an [O.I.S.] switch on the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200).

• There is no [O.I.S.] switch on the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042 or H-PS14042). Set the

[STABILIZER] settings in the [REC] Mode menu.

When using a lens with an [O.I.S.] switch, it is
possible to set to enable the Optical Image Stabilizer
by switching the [O.I.S.] switch on the lens to [ON].
(It is set to [ ] at the time of purchase.)

∫ Setting the Stabilizer in the [REC] Mode menu

1 Select [STABILIZER] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P56)
2 Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].

Item

[STABILIZER] does not work.

[OFF]

[]
(Normal)

[]
(Panning)

¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.

•

The [STABILIZER] feature is only available if the lens you are using has an internal
stabilizer.

• Exit the menu after it is set.

(This can be selected only when using a lens without the [O.I.S.]
switch.)

Jitter is always compensated during Recording Mode.

Camera shake is corrected for up/down movements. This mode is ideal

¢

for panning (a method of taking pictures which involves turning the
camera to track the movements of a subject which continues to move
in a fixed direction).

Example when a lens with the
[O.I.S.] switch is mounted.

Settings

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Recording

∫ Preventing jitter (camera shake)

When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P132), a tripod, the self-timer

(P81) or the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional)

Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the

•

moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend
using a tripod.

– Slow Sync.

(P184).

– Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction
– [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY] and [PARTY] in Scene Mode
– When you set to a slow shutter speed

Note

It is recommended to disable the Optical Image Stabilizer when using a tripod. [ ] is

•

displayed on the screen at that time.

• The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.
– When there is a lot of jitter.
– When the zoom magnification is high.
– When using the Digital Zoom.
– When taking pictures while following a moving subject.
– When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places.

Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.

• The panning effect in [ ] is more difficult to achieve in the following cases.
– In brightly lit places such as in broad daylight on a summer’s day
– When the shutter speed is faster than 1/100th of a second.
– When you move the camera too slowly because the subject is moving slowly. (The

background will not become a blur.)

– When the camera does not keep up with the subject satisfactorily

• We recommend taking pictures with the viewfinder when panning in [ ].

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Recording

Recording Mode:

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

[You can only use the Optical Zoom in [ ], and the Optical Zoom, the Extra Tele
Conversion in [¿] mode.]

∫ Optical Zoom

You can zoom-out to record landscapes etc. in wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make
people and objects appear closer (Tele) by rotating the zoom ring.

•

The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) does not support the zoom ring function.

• With the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), you can perform zoom operations by moving the

zoom lever instead of the zoom ring. (P9)

∫ Extra Tele Conversion (EX)

To enlarge further, set the [EX. TELE CONV.] in the [REC] menu or the
[MOTION PICTURE] menu to [ON].

• When the [EX. TELE CONV.] ([REC] menu) is used, set the picture size to [M] or [S] (picture

size with [ ]).

∫ Digital Zoom

Further enlargement is possible by setting the [DIGITAL ZOOM] in the [REC] menu or the
[MOTION PICTURE] menu to [2k] or [4k].

∫ Types of zooms and recording magnification

Feature Optical Zoom

Recording
magnification

Picture quality No deterioration No deterioration

¢1 When a picture size of [S] (4 M), aspect ratio of [X] is selected.

The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.

¢2 When recording quality setting [

When [F
When [

Different depending on
the lens used.

SH] is selected, there will be no enlarging with the Extra Tele Conversion (1k).

VGA] or [QVGA] is selected, Extra Tele Conversion factor will change to 4.8.

Note

When the Extra Tele Conversion is used, angle of view for still pictures will be different from the

•

angle of view for motion pictures because the zoom factor is different between them. Angle of
view for recording can be checked beforehand by matching the [ REC AREA] (P142) setting
to the mode you wish to record in.

• When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P81) for taking

pictures.

• The [EX. TELE CONV.] ([REC] menu) and [DIGITAL ZOOM] are disabled in the following

modes:

– When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
– When [BURST RATE] is set to [SH]

Extra Tele Conversion

when taking still
pictures: 2k
when recording motion
pictures: 3.6k

(EX)

¢1

SH] or [HD] is selected.

¢2

Digital Zoom

[2k]
[4k]

The higher the
magnification level, the
greater the deterioration.

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Recording

Recording Mode:

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

A To open the flash
B To close the flash

• Be sure to close the flash when not in use.

• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash

is closed.

Slide the flash open
lever.

Note

Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.

•

Switching to the appropriate flash setting

Applicable modes:

Set the built-in flash to match the recording.

Open the flash.

•

1 Select [FLASH] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P56)
2 Press 3/4 to select a mode and press [MENU/SET].

•

Exit the menu after it is set.

Press the flash until
it clicks.

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Recording

Item Description of settings

‡: AUTO

:
AUTO/Red-Eye
Reduction

‰: Forced Flash ON

:
Forced O N/Red-Eye
Reduction

: Slow Sync.

:
Slow Sync./
Red-Eye Reduction

Œ:

Forced Flash

OFF

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make
it necessary.

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make
it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye
phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then
activated again for the actual recording.

• Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting

conditions.

The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.

• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.

When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this feature
will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark background
landscape will appear brighter.

• Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark

background.

• Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod can

enhance your photos.

The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.

• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the

flash is not permitted.

• Close the flash to turn it off when the built-in flash is used.

The flash is activated twice. The interval between the first and second flash is
longer when [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set. The subject should not move until the
second flash is activated.

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Recording

∫ Available flash settings by Recording Mode

The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Initial setting of Scene Mode)

‡ ‰ Œ ‡ ‰ Œ

¢

ñ

—————±¥— ± ———±

±

³ ±±±±±±±1 ¥ — ± ——— ±
± ±±±±±±± ¥— ± ———±
´ ±±±±——± . —————¥±
² ——±±——± / ——————¥

—————— ± ——————¥

* ±¥±———± : ±¥±———±
+ ±¥±———± ; ±¥±———±
, ——————¥ í ¥ — ± ———±

—————— ¥

2 ———± — ¥±

- ¥ — ± ———± ï ——————¥

¥±±———±

¢ [ ] is displayed.

• The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if

necessary.

• The flash setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash

setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.

• Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.

∫ The available flash range

•

The available flash range is an approximation.

[AUTO] in

[SENSITIVITY]

When the interchangeable lens

(H-FS014042) is used

Wide Tel e Wide Te le

¢

30 cm (0.99 feet)
to 4.1 m
(13.4 feet)

¢

50 cm (1.64 feet)
to 6.7 m
(22.0 feet)

When the interchangeable lens

(H-FS045200) is used

1.0 m (3.28 feet)
to 5.8 m
(19.0 feet)

¢

1.0m (3.28feet)
to 4.1 m
(13.4 feet)

¢

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Wide Tel e

[AUTO] in [SENSITIVITY]

¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] (P130) is set to [OFF]

30 cm (0.99 feet) to 6.7 m
(22.0 feet)

¢

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30 cm (0.99 feet) to 4.1 m
(13.4 feet)

¢

Recording

• If the distance to the subject is close when taking a picture using a flash, part of the recorded

image becomes dark because the light of flash is blocked by the lens or it becomes out of flash
range. Check the distance to the subject when taking a picture. Distance to the subject where
the light of flash is blocked depends on the lens used.

– When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is attached:

50 cm (1.64 feet) or less (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) or less (Tele)

– When the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is attached:

1.0 m (3.28 feet) or less

– When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is attached:

30 cm (0.99 feet) or less (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) or less (Tele)

∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting

Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)

‡

¢1

to 1/4000th 1 to 1/4000th

1/60

‰

¢1 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode.
¢2

This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.

¢3 This becomes B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.

¢2

1/60

to 1/160th Œ 60¢3 to 1/4000th

• When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/160 of a second.

• In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.

Note

Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects

•

may be discoloured by its heat or lighting.

• Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/

Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.

• Flash pictures taken closer or beyond the flash’s rated distance may appear too bright or too

dark.

• You must wait a moment to take the next picture while the flash icon is blinking RED indicating

the flash is charging.

• When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, white balance may be set

incorrectly.

• When you use certain lenses, light from the flash may be blocked or fail to cover the lens

field of view, causing dark areas to appear in the resulting pictures.

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

turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo
flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.

• It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the

access indication disappears.

• The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from

the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.

• When you attach an external flash, it takes priority over the built-in flash. Refer to P182 for the

external flash.

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Recording

A B

Recording Mode:

Compensating the Exposure

Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.

Underexposed

Properly
exposed

Overexposed

Compensate the exposure
towards positive.

Compensate the exposure

towards negative.

Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure Compensation operation.

Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure.

A Exposure Compensation value
B [EXPO.METER]

• The Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range

of j5 EV to i5 EV. When recording motion pictures, the Exposure Compensation
value can be set within a range of j3EV to i3EV.

• Select [0] to return to the original exposure.

• Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.METER]. (P138) (However, it does not appear

¿/ Mode.)

in

Note

When the exposure 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 set exposure value is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

• The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the

subject.

• When the aperture and shutter speed values are displayed in the screen in the Programme AE

Mode, Programme Shift operation and Exposure Compensation operation is switched every
time the rear dial is pressed.

• In the Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Aperture Setting operation (P102) and Exposure

Compensation operation is switched every time the rear dial is pressed.

• In the Shutter-Priority AE Mode, Shutter Speed Setting operation (P102) and Exposure

Compensation operation is switched every time the rear dial is pressed.

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Recording

Recording Mode:

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Pictures taken with a burst speed of [SH] will be recorded as a single burst group (P144).

Press 4 ().

Touch burst icon ([ ], etc.).

Select and touch the burst speed.

[SH]

(Super high

speed)

Burst speed

(pictures/second)

Live View during Burst

¢1

¢1 Number of recordable pictures
¢2 Pictures can be taken until the capacity of the card becomes full. However the burst speed

Mode

With RAW files —

Without RAW files Max. 40

will become slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the aspect ratio, the picture
size, the setting for the quality and the type of card used.

20 4 3 2

None None Available Available

[H]

(High speed)

Depends on the remaining capacity of the card

[M]

(Middle speed)

¢2

4 to 7

[L]

(Low speed)

¢2

• The Burst Mode speed may become slower depending on the following settings.
– [SENSITIVITY] (P97)/[PICTURE SIZE] (P125)/[QUALITY] (P126)/[FOCUS MODE] (P33)/

[FOCUS PRIORITY] (P139)

• Burst speed can also be set with [BURST RATE] in [REC] Mode menu.

• Refer to P126 for information about RAW files.

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Recording

Touch [SET].

Focus on the subject and take a picture.

A When Burst Mode is set to high speed [H].

• Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode.

∫ Focusing in Burst Mode

The focus changes depending on the setting for [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P139) in the
[CUSTOM] menu and the setting for [FOCUS MODE] (P33) in [REC] Mode menu.

Focus Mode Focus Priority Focus

AFS

¢1

AFC

MF — Focus set with Manual Focus

¢1 When the subject is dark or the burst speed is set to [SH], the focus is fixed on the first

picture.

¢2 The burst speed may become slower because the camera is continuously focusing on the

subject.

¢3 Burst speed takes priority, and focus is estimated within possible range.

Note

•

We recommend using the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) when you want to keep the
shutter button pressed fully while taking pictures in Burst Mode. Refer to P184 for information
about the remote shutter.

• When the burst speed is set to [SH] or [H] (when the Focus Mode is [AFS] or [MF]), the

exposure and White Balance are fixed at the settings used for the first picture for the
subsequent pictures as well. Depending on the brightness of the subject, the second picture
and subsequent pictures may be brighter or darker. When the burst speed is set to [H] (when
the Focus Mode is [AFC]), [M] or [L], they are adjusted each time you take a picture.

• Since the shutter speed becomes slower in dark places, the burst speed (pictures/second) may

become slower.

• [BURST RATE] is fixed to [H] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.

• When the flash is activated, you can take only 1 picture.

• The Burst Mode is disabled when White Balance Bracket is set.

• The Burst Mode is disabled during recording of the motion pictures.

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

At the first picture

Normal focusing

Predicted focusing

¢2

¢3

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Recording

31/3

Recording Mode:

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket

Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the
Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed.

With Auto Bracket
[STEP]: [3•1/3], [SEQUENCE]: [0/s/r]

1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture

d0EV j1/3 EV i1/3 EV

Press 4 ().

Touch Auto Bracket icon ([ ], etc.).

Select and touch the step.

Touch [SET].

Focus on the subject and take a picture.

A Auto Bracket indication

• If you press and hold the shutter button, the number of pictures

that you set is taken.

• The Auto Bracket indication blinks until the number of pictures

that you set is taken.

• The picture count is reset to [0] if you change the Auto Bracket setting or turn the

camera off before all the pictures that you set are taken.

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Recording

∫ Changing the settings for [ / SETTINGS], [STEP] and [SEQUENCE] in Auto

Bracket

1 Select [AUTO BRACKET] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P56)
2 Press 3/4 to select [ / SETTINGS], [STEP] or

[SEQUENCE] and then press [MENU/SET].

3 Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].

Item Settings Item Settings

[ / SETTINGS]

[STEP]

You can take one picture at a time when set to [ ].

•

• You can continuously take pictures up to set numbers when set to [ ].

[ ] (single)

[] (burst) [`/0/_]

[3•1/3] (3 pictures)

[3•2/3] (3 pictures)

[3•1] (3 pictures)

[5•1/3] (5 pictures)

[5•2/3] (5 pictures)

[5•1] (5 pictures)

[7•1/3] (7 pictures)

[7•2/3] (7 pictures)

[7•1] (7 pictures)

[SEQUENCE]

• Exit the menu after it is set.

Note

When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation range, the

•

pictures taken are based on the selected Exposure Compensation range.

• The exposure may be compensated incorrectly, depending on the brightness of the subject.

• When taking pictures continuously using Auto Bracket with [I.RESOLUTION] set to

[EXTENDED], it may take time to record all the set number of pictures.

• Auto Bracket setting is fixed to [ ], [3•2/3] and [0/`/_] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.

• When the flash is activated, you can take only 1 picture.

• Auto Bracket is disabled when White Balance Bracket is set.

• The Auto Bracket will be disabled during recording of the motion pictures.

[0/`/_]

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Recording

10

A

Recording Mode:

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Press 4 ().

Touch self-timer icon ([ ], etc.).

Select and touch the time setting for the self
timer.

Item Settings

10 seconds

After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 second intervals.

2 seconds

Touch [SET].

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and
then press it fully to take the picture.

A When self-timer is set to [ ].

• A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into focus.
Focus and exposure will be set when the shutter button is
pressed halfway.

•

If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a picture
even when the subject is not focused, set [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM] menu
to [OFF]. (P139)

• The self-timer indicator B blinks and the shutter is activated after

10 seconds (or 2 seconds).

• When [ ] is selected, the self-timer indicator blinks again after the

first and the second pictures are taken and the shutter is activated
2 seconds after it blinks.

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Recording

Note

Time setting for the self timer can also be set by [SELF-TIMER] in the [REC] Mode menu.

•

• Setting of the time setting for the self timer the [REC] Mode menu is not possible when

Intelligent Auto Mode is set.

• When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the

jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.

• We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.

• Depending on the recording conditions, the recording interval may become more than

2 seconds when [ ] is selected.

• The flash output may vary slightly when the [ ] is selected.

• [ ] is disabled in Intelligent Auto Mode or when White Balance Bracket is set.

• The self-timer will be disabled during recording of the motion pictures.

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Recording

Recording Mode:

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus

This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
Also, it is possible to set the focus to the subject specified on the touch panel.
(Set the [TOUCH AF] of the [TOUCH SETTINGS] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON].)
Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition.

Set the [FOCUS MODE] to [AFS] or [AFC] (P33).

Press 2 ().

Touc h the item .

• AF area selection screen is displayed when 4 is pressed while

[š], [ ], [Ø], or [ ] is selected. For operation in the AF
area selection screen, refer to P87, 88.

Touch [SET].

Note

•

The [š] is disabled in the following cases.

– [FOOD], [NIGHT SCENERY] and [ILLUMINATIONS] in the Scene Mode.

• The [ ] is disabled in the following cases.
– [AFC] in the [FOCUS MODE].

• The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø] when using the Digital Zoom.

• AF area will be fixed to a small point in [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] in Scene Mode.

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Recording

About [š] (Face Detection)

The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus and
exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion
of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
When the camera detects a person’s face, the AF area is displayed.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green
when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.

Note

•

Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P87)

• When [š] is selected and [METERING MODE] is set to multiple [C], the camera will adjust

the exposure to suit the person’s face. (P127)

• Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the face detection

function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. The AF Mode is switched to
[].

– When the face is not facing the camera
– When the face is at an angle
– When the face is extremely bright or dark
– When there is little contrast on the faces
– When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.
– When the face appears small on the screen
– When there is rapid movement
– When the subject is other than a human being
– When the camera is shaking

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Recording

A

Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)

Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus and exposure will keep
on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)

∫ When operating the touch panel

You can lock the subject by touching it.

Perform the operation after cancelling the touch shutter function.

•

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

• Lock is cancelled when [ ] is touched.

∫ When operating buttons

Place the subject in the AF tracking frame, and press the shutter
button halfway to lock the subject.

A AF tracking frame

• AF area will turn green when the camera detects the subject.

• The AF area turns yellow when the shutter button is released.

• Lock is cancelled when [MENU/SET] is pressed.

• Tracking AF and Face Detection will switch every time 2 is pressed in

the Intelligent Auto Mode.

Note

•

Exposure is adjusted in accordance with the locked subject when [METERING MODE] is set to
[C]. (P127)

• If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Try to lock again.

• AF Tracking may be disabled in certain picture conditions such as when it is very dark. AF

Mode will be switched to [Ø] in that case.

• In the following cases, [ ] operates as [Ø]

– When [PHOTO STYLE] is [MONOCHROME]
– When Creative Control Mode is [SEPIA]

• Dynamic Tracking function may not work in the following cases:

– When the subject is too small
– When the recording location is too dark or bright
– When the subject is moving too fast
– When the background has the same or similar colour to the subject
– When jitter is occurring
– When zoom is operated

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Recording

About [ ] (23-area-focusing)

Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is effective when the subject is not
in the centre of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting)

Note

•

The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the area to be focused can be set. (P87)

• When it is set to [ ] during motion picture recording, it will switch to Multi Auto Focus Mode for

motion pictures.

About [Ø] (1-area-focusing)

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

Note

Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P87)

•

• When the subject is not in the centre of the composition in [Ø], you can bring the subject into

the AF area, fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, move the
camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed halfway, and then take the
picture. (Only when the [FOCUS MODE] is set to [AFS].)

About [ ] (Pinpoint)

You can achieve a more precise focus on a point that is smaller than [Ø]. You can set the
focus position precisely by enlarging the screen.

1 Touch the subject.

•

The assist screen for setting the focus position is enlarged to
approximately 5 times original size.

2 Drag the screen to align the subject on the cross point of

the crosshair in the centre of the screen.

It is also possible to move the focus position with the cursor

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button.

• Pressing [ ] will bring the focus position back to the centre position.

Note

Pressing the shutter button halfway displays the screen for checking the focus position

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enlarged to approximately 5 times original size.

• On the assist screen, it is also possible to record a picture by touching [ ].

• The assist screen can also be displayed by pressing 2, selecting [ ] and pressing 4 to

display the enlarged position setting screen, and then selecting the enlarged position using the
cursor buttons and pressing [MENU/SET].

• The size of the AF area displayed when the camera has achieved focus may change according

to the subject.

• In the following cases, [ ] operates as [Ø]

– When recording motion pictures

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Setting up position of the AF area/changing size of the AF area

• Perform the operation after cancelling the touch shutter function.

• Using the buttons, you can display the AF area setting screen by pressing 2, then 4.

When selecting [š], [Ø]

Position and size of the AF area can be changed.

1 Touch the subject.

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AF area setting screen is displayed.

• It is also possible to move the AF area using the cursor

button.

• The AF area returns to the centre when [ ] is

pressed.

2 Touch the slide bar to change the size

of AF area frame.

It can be changed to 4 different sizes.

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• Enlarge/reduce can also be performed by rotating the rear

dial.

3 Touch [SET].

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It is also possible to set by pressing [MENU/SET].

• Setting of the AF area frame is cancelled when [ ] is touched.

When selecting [ ]

The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the area to be focused can be set.

Touch the screen to display the AF area setting screen,
and select the AF area frame as shown in the figure on
the right.

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After releasing your finger from the touch panel for a while, AF
area frame will disappear, and only [i] display (centre point of
selected AF area frame) will remain on the screen.

• It is also possible to set by moving the AF area using the cursor

button and pressing [MENU/SET].

• Setting of the AF area frame is cancelled when [ ] is

touched.

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∫ Move the AF area easily with [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] function

When the [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON] while [š], [ ]
or [Ø] is selected, it is possible to move the AF area directly with the cursor button.
With [ ], you can move the enlarged position.

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Use the functions that are assigned to the cursor button, such as [AF MODE], [WHITE
BALANCE], [SENSITIVITY] or [DRIVE MODE], by assigning them to the menu item of the
Quick Menu (P59).

Note

The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when the

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[METERING MODE] (P127) is set to [Ù]. At the edge of the screen, the metering may be
affected by the brightness around the AF area.

• [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] is fixed to [OFF] in Creative Control Mode.

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Recording Mode:

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus

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.

Set the [FOCUS MODE] in [REC] Mode menu to [MF]. (P56)

Rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus on the subject.

• MF guide is displayed on the screen when the focus ring is rotated if the [MF GUIDE] in

the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON]. You can check the direction of rotation of the focus
ring is toward the near side or the far side.

• With the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), you can focus by moving the focus lever

instead of the focus ring. (P9)

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MF ASSIST

∫ Displaying the MF Assist

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It is displayed by rotating the focus ring or touching the screen.

• It can also be displayed by pressing 2 to display the setup screen for the enlarged area,

deciding the area to enlarge using the cursor button, and then pressing [MENU/SET].

• It will switch to the setting screen for the enlarged area by pressing the cursor button when the

[DIRECT FOCUS AREA] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON].

∫ Changing the display of the MF Assist

You can modify it to display (4k) MF Assist on the centre of the screen or in full screen
(5k/10k). After making changes, the MF Assist that was previously used will be
displayed.

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MF Assist display can be changed by touching [ ]. It will return to previous by touching [ ].

• Changes can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.

∫ Moving the enlarged area

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The enlarged area can be moved by dragging the screen (P12), or pressing the cursor button.

• The following will return the MF assistance to the original position.
– When the [FOCUS MODE] is set to other than [MF]
– Changing [ASPECT RATIO] or [PICTURE SIZE]
– Turning the camera off
– When [ ] is pressed in the setup screen for the enlarged area

∫ Closing the MF Assist

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It will close when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• It will also close by touching the [EXIT] on the screen or pressing [MENU/SET].

• When displayed by rotating the focus ring, it is closed approximately 10 seconds after the

operation is stopped.

Note

When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), please use the focus lever instead of the

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focus ring.

• The MF Assist is disabled when using the Digital Zoom or recording motion pictures.

• MF Assist or MF guide may not display depending on the lens used, but you can display MF

Assist by direct operation of the camera, using the touch panel or a button.

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Technique for Manual Focus

1 Rotate the focus ring to focus on the

subject.

2 Rotate it a little more.
3 Finely focus on the subject by rotating the

focus ring slowly in reverse.

Note

With the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), you can focus by moving the focus lever instead

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of the focus ring.

• If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.

• After cancelling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject again.

• If you are taking close-up pictures
– We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P81).
– The effective focus range (depth of field) 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.

– The resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.

About the focus distance reference mark

The focus distance reference mark is a mark used
to measure the focus distance.
Use this when taking pictures with Manual Focus
or taking close-up pictures.

A Focus distance reference mark
B Focus distance reference line
C 0.3 m (0.99 feet) [When the interchangeable lens

(H-FS014042) is used]

D 1.0 m (3.28 feet) [When the interchangeable lens

(H-FS045200) is used]

E 0.2 m (0.66 feet) [When the interchangeable lens

(H-PS14042) is used, Wide to focal length
20 mm]

F 0.3 m (0.99 feet) [When the interchangeable lens

(H-PS14042) is used, focal length 21 mm to Tele]

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Recording Mode:

Adjusting the White Balance

In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest
to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.

Press 1 ().

Touch the White Balance to select.

• The item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].

Touch [SET].

Item Recording conditions

[AWB] Automatic adjustment

[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

¢

[]

1 2

[]/[] When

[]: When using the preset colour temperature setting

¢It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording.

When taking pictures with the flash only

using the preset White Balance

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1

2

∫ Auto White Balance

Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, Auto White Balance may not function
properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].

1 Auto White Balance 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

Note

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Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary
depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ ], [ ].

• The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the range of the camera’s flash.

• The set White Balance is maintained even after the power switch is turned [OFF], but when the

White Balance is changed in a different Scene Mode, [WHITE BALANCE] for the Scene Mode
that was set will return to [AWB].

• In the Scene Modes listed below, White Balance is fixed to [AWB].
– [SCENERY]/[ARCHITECTURE]/[FOOD]/[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[NIGHT SCENERY]/

[ILLUMINATIONS]/[PARTY]/[SUNSET]

• When the [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] (P88) is set to [ON], operation of the cursor button is

assigned to movement of the AF area. In such a case, assign the [WHITE BALANCE] as the
menu item of the Quick Menu (P59) and perform the operation.

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∫ Setting the White Balance manually

Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.

1 Select [ ], [ ] and then touch [WHITE SET].

1 2

2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so

that the frame in the centre is filled by the white
object only and then touch [SET].

Note

White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the White Balance

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again after adjusting to appropriate brightness.

∫ Setting the colour temperature

You can set the colour temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting
conditions. The colour of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the colour
temperature increases, the picture becomes more bluish. As the colour temperature
decreases, the picture becomes more reddish.

1 Select [ ] and then touch [WB K SET].
2 Touch the colour temperature setting bar.

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It is also possible to set the values by touching [3]/[4] or
pressing

3/4 of the cursor button.

• You can set a colour temperature from [2500K] to

[10000K].

3 Touch [SET].

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2

∫ 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 touch [ADJUST.].
2 Touch within the frame to finely adjust.

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You can finely adjust also by touching [G_]/[M`]/[A]/[B], or
pressing 3/4/2/1 of the cursor button.

2 : A (AMBER: ORANGE)
1 : B (BLUE: BLUISH)

G_ (GREEN: GREENISH)

3 :
4 : M` (MAGENTA: REDDISH)

3 Touch [SET].

Note

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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), [_] (green) or [`]

(magenta) appears beside the White Balance icon on the screen.

• Select the centre point if you are not finely adjusting the White Balance.

• The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.

• You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item.

• The White Balance fine adjustment setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

• The White Balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (centre point) in the

following cases.

– When you reset the White Balance in [ ] or [ ]
– When you reset the colour temperature manually in [ ]

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∫ White Balance Bracket

Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the White Balance fine
adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colours are automatically recorded when the
shutter button is pressed once.

1 Finely adjust the White Balance in step 2 of the “Finely

adjusting the White Balance” procedure, and touch [ ]/
[ ] to set the bracket.

Bracket settings can also be made by rotating the rear dial.

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[] or rear dial right: Horizontal (A to B)
[] or rear dial left: Vertical (Gi to Mj)

2 Touch [SET].

Note

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[ ] is displayed in White Balance icon in the screen when the White Balance Bracket is set.

• The White Balance Bracket setting is released when the power has been turned off (including

Sleep Mode).

• You will only hear the shutter sound once.

• The White Balance Bracket feature is disabled during motion picture recording.

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Recording Mode:

Setting the Light Sensitivity

This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out
dark.

Press 3 ().

Touch the ISO sensitivity to select.

Touch [SET].

160 6400

Recording location
(recommended)

Shutter speed Slow Fast

Noise Less Increased

Jitter of the subject

ISO sensitivity Settings

¢

AUTO

maximum [ISO800]

¢

(Intelligent)

maximum [ISO800]

160/200/400/800/1600/3200/
6400

¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] of [REC] Mode menu (P130) is set to anything except [OFF],

it is set automatically within the value set in [ISO LIMIT SET].

When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark

Increased Less

The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the
brightness.

The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of
the subject and the brightness.

The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.

(When the [ISO INCREMENTS] in [REC] Mode menu

(P130) is set to [1/3 EV], items of ISO sensitivity that can

be set will increase.)

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∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)

The camera

detects movement of the subject and then 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.

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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.

Note

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For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to P74.

• The setting is fixed to [ ] in the following cases.
– In [SPORTS],[BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene Mode

• When the [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] (P88) is set to [ON], operation of the cursor button is

assigned to movement of the AF area. In such a case, assign the [SENSITIVITY] as the menu
item of the Quick Menu (P59) and perform the operation.

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Using the function button

By assigning functions to the [Fn1], [Fn2] (function) button, you
can use [AF/AE LOCK] that allows you to take pictures with
fixed exposure or focus, [PREVIEW] that allows you to confirm
the effect of aperture and shutter speed, and other functions.

Set [DISP./Fn1] in [CUSTOM] menu to [Fn1], or [Q.MENU/Fn2] to
[Fn2]. (P56)

Select [Fn1] or [Fn2] from the [Fn BUTTON SET] in the [CUSTOM]
menu and press [MENU/SET].

Select the function you want to assign and press [MENU/SET].

• Assign your favourite function to [Fn1] and [Fn2].

[REC] Mode menu/Recording functions

[AF/AE LOCK] (P100)

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• [PREVIEW] (P101)

• [PHOTO STYLE] (P123)

• [FOCUS AREA SET]

• [FOCUS MODE] (P33)

• [ASPECT RATIO] (P124)

• [QUALITY] (P126)

• [METERING MODE] (P127)

[CUSTOM] menu

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[SHUTTER AF] (P139)

• [GUIDE LINE] (P138)

• Exit the menu after it is set.

Note

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

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• When set to [FOCUS AREA SET], it is possible to display the position setting screen of either

AF area or MF Assist.

• [FLASH] (P72)

• [FLASH ADJUST.] (P129)

• [ISO LIMIT SET] (P130)

• [EX. TELE CONV.]

(still pictures/motion pictures) (P131)

• [BURST RATE] (P77)

• [AUTO BRACKET] (P79)

• [ REC AREA] (P142)

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

Applicable modes:

This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure.

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The initial setting of [Fn1] is set to [AF/AE LOCK].

1 Set [Fn BUTTON SET] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [AF/AE LOCK]. (P56)
2 Align the screen with the subject.
3 Press and hold [Fn1] to fix the focus or exposure.

A AE lock indication

• If you release [Fn1], AF/AE Lock is cancelled.

4 While pressing [Fn1], move the camera as you compose the

picture and then press shutter button fully.

When [AE] is set, after pressing the shutter button halfway to focus,

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press the shutter button fully.

∫ AF/AE Lock

Locking of the focus and exposure can be set in [AF/AE LOCK] in the [CUSTOM] menu.

Item

[AE]

Only the exposure is locked.

[AEL], aperture value, the shutter speed light when the exposure is set.

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Only the focus is locked.

[AF]

[AFL], the focus indication, aperture value, the shutter speed light when the

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subject is focused.

Both focus and exposure are locked.

[AF/AE]

[AFL], [AEL], the focus indication, aperture value and the shutter speed light

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when the subject is focused and the exposure is set.

Note

If you set [AF/AE LOCK HOLD] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON], you can fix the focus and the

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exposure even if you release [Fn1] after pressing it. (P139)

• The brightness of the image displayed on the LCD monitor/viewfinder (Live View) will be also

locked when the AE lock is performed.

• AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode.

• AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus.

• AE Lock and AF Lock must be activated before motion picture recording begins. AE Lock is

cancelled when motion picture recording begins. During motion picture recording only
cancellation of AF lock can be performed.

• The exposure is set, even if the brightness of the subject changes.

• The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is

locked.

• Programme Shift can be set even when AE is locked.

Settings

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