Panasonic DMC-LX100 Advanced Manual

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Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-LX100

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Finding the information you need

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

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“Message displays”

Search from the menu list

“Menu list”

[Rec] ......................... P.303

[Motion Picture]......... P.305

[Custom] ................... P.306

Search from “Q&A Troubleshooting”

[Setup] ..................... P.308

[Playback] ................. P.309

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For details on how to use this manual,

see the next page.

Wi-Fi® function →224

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How to use this manual

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Recording mode:

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

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About the symbols in the text

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

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

Configurations that can be performed in the [Custom] menu.

Tips for skillful use and points for recording.

Conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.

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Finding the information you need .....2

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

Before Use

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Before use .........................................12

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Standard Accessories ...................... 13

Preparations

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Attaching the lens cap and

shoulder strap ................................... 19

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Charging battery ............................... 20

Remaining battery......................................21

Guidelines for number of recordable

pictures and operating time .......................22

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Inserting and removing the battery/

the card (optional) .............................24

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

Formatting the card (initialization)..............26

Recording capacity guidelines

(pictures/recording time) ............................ 27

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Setting the clock ............................... 29

Changing time settings ..............................30

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Setting the menu ............................... 31

Setting the menu screen background ........ 33

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Calling frequently-used menus

instantly (Quick Menu) ....................34

Change the Quick Menu to your

preferred item ............................................35

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Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons

(Function buttons) ............................ 37

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Changing settings using the

control ring ........................................ 39

Changing the settings assigned to the

control ring ................................................. 40

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Contents by Function ....................... 10

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Names and Functions of

Main Parts .......................................... 14

[MENU/SET] button / Cursor button /

Control dial.................................................18

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Using the [Setup] menu ....................41

[Clock Set] .................................................41

[World Time] ...............................................41

[Travel Date] ..............................................42

[Wi-Fi] ........................................................42

[Beep] ........................................................43

[Live View Mode] .......................................43

[Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder] ..................44

[Monitor Luminance] ..................................45

[Sleep Mode]..............................................46

[USB Mode] ...............................................47

[TV Connection] ......................................... 47

[Menu Resume] .........................................49

[Menu Background]....................................49

[Menu Information] .....................................49

[Language] .................................................49

[Version Disp.]............................................50

[Self Timer Auto Off] ................................... 50

[No.Reset] ..................................................50

[Reset] .......................................................50

[Reset Wi-Fi Settings] ................................ 51

[Format] .....................................................51

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Entering Text ..................................... 52

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Basics

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Holding the camera ........................... 53

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Recording pictures using the

viewfinder ......................................... 54

Switching between the monitor and

viewfinder...................................................54

About Eye Sensor AF ................................55

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Taking pictures .................................. 56

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Recording motion pictures .............. 58

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Select the recording mode ............... 59

Recording mode

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Switching the display information

on the recording screen ................... 62

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Viewing your pictures ....................... 67

Viewing motion pictures .............................70

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Switching the display information

on the playback screen .................... 71

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Deleting pictures ............................... 73

[Delete Single] ...........................................73

To delete multiple (up to 100)/

To delete all pictures .................................. 74

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Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode ..................... 75

Taking pictures using a handheld camera

([iHandheld Night Shot]) ............................78

Combining pictures into a single still

picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]) ............79

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Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed ... 80

Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value and shutter speed

([Program AE] Mode) .................................81

Picture effects (Filter)

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Taking pictures using picture

effects (Filter) ................................... 89

Taking pictures by setting the aperture

value ([Aperture-Priority] Mode).................83

Taking pictures by setting the shutter

speed ([Shutter-Priority] Mode)..................84

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed

([Manual Exposure] Mode) ........................86

Checking the effects of the aperture value

and shutter speed ([Preview] Mode) ..........88

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Picture Quality and coloring Settings

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Adjusting the picture quality with

effects [Photo Style] ...................... 100

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Adjusting highlights and shadows

[Highlight Shadow] ......................... 102

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Adjusting the White Balance ......... 103

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Setting the picture quality and

size ................................................... 107

Changing the aspect ratio of the still

pictures ....................................................107

Setting the picture size ............................108

Setting the compression rate of pictures

([Quality]) .................................................109

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Using the picture correction

functions effectively ........................111

Correcting contrast and exposure

([i.Dynamic])............................................. 111

Enhancing the impression of

high-resolution ([i.Resolution]) ................. 111

Combining still pictures with different

exposures ([HDR]) ................................... 112

Suppressing the noise of a long

exposure ([Long Shtr NR]) ....................... 113

Setting the color space ............................ 113

Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)

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Taking pictures with Auto Focus ... 114

Select the focus mode

(AFS, AFF, AFC) ...................................... 114

Switching [AF Mode] ................................ 115

Changing the position and size of the

AF area .................................................... 121

Setting your preferred focusing method

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Taking close-up pictures

(Macro recording) ...........................126

Focus range .............................................126

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Taking pictures with

Manual Focus .................................. 128

MF Assist ................................................. 131

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Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure

[AF/AE Lock] ...................................133

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Taking pictures with Exposure

Compensation ................................. 135

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Setting the ISO Sensitivity ............. 136

Setting the upper limit of

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

Setting the incremental value of

ISO Sensitivity .........................................138

Extending the ISO Sensitivity setting .......138

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Setting the metering mode ............. 139

Contents

Shutter and Drive Settings

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Setting the Shutter Type ................. 140

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Selecting a Drive Mode ................... 141

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Burst function .................................142

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Recording while exposure is changed automatically

[Auto Bracket] ................................. 145

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Automatically changing the aspect ratio while taking pictures

[Aspect Bracket] .............................147

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Taking pictures with self-timer ...... 148

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Recording panorama pictures ....... 150

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Functions for specific subjects and purposes

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Taking pictures automatically at set intervals

[Time Lapse Shot] ........................... 153

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Creating stop motion animation

[Stop Motion Animation] ................ 156

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Performing multiple exposures

for a single picture [Multi Exp.] .... 159

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Disabling the beeps and flash at the same time

[Silent Mode] ...................................161

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Recording with the Face Recognition function

[Face Recog.] ..................................162

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Setting the profile for a baby

or pet to record in a picture ........... 165

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Displaying the appropriate screen for specific recording conditions

Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

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Correcting jitter .............................. 168

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Using Zoom ..................................... 170

Zoom types and use ................................171

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Taking pictures using the flash

(supplied) ......................................... 176

Attaching the flash ...................................176

Changing the firing mode

(Manual flash) .......................................... 179

Changing Flash Mode..............................180

Setting the 2nd curtain sync ....................182

Adjusting the flash output ........................183

Synchronizing the flash output with the camera during

Exposure Compensation .........................183

Performing wireless flash settings ...........184

Contents

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Recording motion pictures

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Recording motion pictures ............ 187

Setting the format, picture size and

recording frame rate ................................187

Adjusting the focus while recording

motion pictures ([Continuous AF]) ...........189

Recording motion pictures ....................... 190

Recording 4K motion pictures..................194

Creating a high-resolution still picture

from a 4K motion picture [4K PHOTO] ....195

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Taking still pictures while a motion

picture is being recorded ............... 198

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Using the [Motion Picture] menu ... 199

[4K PHOTO] .............................................199

[Rec Format] ............................................ 199

[Rec Quality] ............................................199

[Picture Mode]..........................................199

[Continuous AF] ....................................... 199

[Mic Level Disp.] ......................................200

[Mic Level Adj.].........................................200

[Wind Cut] ................................................ 200

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Playing Back and Editing Pictures

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Viewing the group picture .............. 201

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Capturing still pictures from

motion pictures ............................... 203

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Using the [Playback] menu ............ 204

[Slide Show] .............................................204

[Playback Mode] ......................................206

[Location Logging] ...................................207

[RAW Processing] ....................................208

[Title Edit] ................................................. 211

[Text Stamp] .............................................212

[Video Divide] ...........................................214

Wi-Fi

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Wi-Fi® Function and

NFC Function ..................................224

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What you can do with the

Wi-Fi function .................................. 227

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Operating the camera by

connecting it to a smartphone ....... 228

Installing the smartphone/tablet app

“Panasonic Image App” ...........................228

Connecting to a smartphone....................229

Connecting to a smartphone using

NFC function ............................................233

Taking pictures via a smartphone

(remote recording) ...................................234

Playing back pictures in the camera on

a smartphone ...........................................235

Saving pictures in the camera to the

smartphone ..............................................235

Easily transferring pictures in

the camera ...............................................236

Sending pictures in the camera to

social networking services ....................... 237

Adding location information to pictures

in the camera from a smartphone ............237

Operating the camera to send pictures

to a smartphone .......................................239

[Time Lapse Video] ..................................215

[Stop Motion Video] .................................215

[Resize] ....................................................216

[Cropping] ................................................217

[Rotate] / [Rotate Disp.] ...........................218

[Favorite] ..................................................219

[Print Set] ................................................. 220

[Protect] ...................................................221

[Face Rec Edit] ........................................222

[Picture Sort] ............................................ 223

[Delete Confirmation] ............................... 223

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Displaying still pictures on a TV .... 242

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Wireless printing ............................. 243

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Sending pictures to AV device ....... 244

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Sending pictures to a PC ............... 247

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Using WEB services ....................... 251

When sending images to WEB service....251

When sending images to

[Cloud Sync. Service] ..............................255

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Using “LUMIX CLUB” ..................... 258

About the [LUMIX CLUB] .........................258

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About connections .........................263

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

[Direct]

Connecting directly ..................................267

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

[Select a destination from Favorite]) ........ 268

Settings for sending pictures ...................270

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[Wi-Fi Setup] .................................... 272

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Connecting with other devices

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Enjoying 4K motion pictures ......... 274

Viewing 4K motion pictures .....................274

Storing 4K motion pictures.......................275

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Viewing on TV screen ..................... 276

VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) .... 278

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Storing recorded still pictures and

motion pictures on your PC ........... 280

About supplied software ..........................281

Installing supplied software......................283

Copying still pictures and

motion pictures ........................................284

Others

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Optional accessories ...................... 291

External Flash (optional) ..........................291

Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) instead

of the battery ............................................292

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List of monitor/viewfinder

displays ............................................ 293

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Storing recorded still pictures and

motion pictures in the recorder ..... 286

Copying by inserting the card into the

recorder ...................................................286

Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables

(optional) ..................................................286

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Printing ............................................287

Printing multiple pictures..........................288

Printing with date and text .......................289

Making print settings on the camera ........290

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Message displays ...........................299

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Menu list ..........................................303

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Q&A Troubleshooting .................... 310

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Usage cautions and notes .............326

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Contents by Function

Recording

Recording mode ...........................................59

[Preview] .......................................................88

Picture effects (Filter)....................................89

Macro recording .......................................... 126

Recording panorama pictures ....................150

[Time Lapse Shot] .......................................153

[Stop Motion Animation] ..............................156

[Multi Exp.] ..................................................159

[Silent Mode] ............................................... 161

Focus (AF/MF)

Focus Mode ................................................ 114

AF Mode ..................................................... 115

Adjusting the AF area position .................... 121

Manual Focus ............................................. 128

AF/AE Lock ................................................. 133

Exposure

AF/AE Lock ................................................. 133

Exposure Compensation ............................135

ISO sensitivity .............................................136

[Metering Mode] .......................................... 139

[Auto Bracket] ............................................. 145

Motion Picture

[Rec Format] ...............................................187

[Rec Quality] ............................................... 187

Motion pictures in 4K .................................. 194

[4K PHOTO]................................................195

Taking still pictures while a

motion picture is being recorded ................198

Drive

Drive Mode .................................................141

[Aspect Bracket] .........................................147

[Self Timer] .................................................148

Picture Quality and Color Tone

[Photo Style] ...............................................100

[Highlight Shadow] ...................................... 102

White Balance ............................................103

[Picture Size] ..............................................108

[Quality] ......................................................109

[i.Dynamic] .................................................. 111

[i.Resolution] ............................................... 111

[HDR] .......................................................... 112

[Long Shtr NR] ............................................ 113

[Color Space] .............................................. 113

Flash

[Flash Mode] ...............................................180

2nd curtain synchro ....................................182

[Flash Adjust.] .............................................183

Wireless flash settings ................................184

Screen settings

[Monochrome Live View] ............................167

[Mic Level Disp.] .........................................200

Audio

[Mic Level Adj.] ...........................................200

[Wind Cut] ...................................................200

Setup/Custom

Basic settings

[Format] ........................................................26

[Clock Set] ....................................................29

How to set menu items ................................. 31

[Q.MENU] .....................................................34

[Beep] ...........................................................43

[Sleep Mode] ................................................46

[Reset] (initialization) ....................................50

Diopter adjustment .......................................55

Display switching .................................... 62, 71

Customization

[CUSTOM] in the Quick Menu ...................... 35

Function buttons ........................................... 37

Control ring ................................................... 40

Custom Set ...................................................60

[Custom] menu ...........................................306

[Cursor Button Lock] .....................................38

Motion picture button .................................. 192

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Playback

[Auto Review] ...............................................57

Picture playback ...........................................67

Playback Zoom .............................................68

Multi Playback ..............................................68

Motion picture playback ................................70

Delete ...........................................................73

Display/playback settings

[Slide Show] ................................................ 204

[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ................................218

Wi-Fi

Connect

“Image App” ................................................228

NFC ............................................................233

[WPS (Push-Button)] ..........................264, 267

Direct connection ........................................267

Image App

Remote recording ....................................... 234

Saving images ............................................ 235

Sending images ..................................236, 239

Sending and adding location information ...237

[Touch Sharing] ........................................... 272

Contents by Function

Edit

[RAW Processing] .......................................208

[Resize] ....................................................... 216

[Cropping] ................................................... 217

Adding information

[Location Logging] ......................................207

[Title Edit] .................................................... 211

[Text Stamp] ................................................ 212

Image settings

[Favorite] ..................................................... 219

[Print Set] ....................................................220

[Protect] ......................................................221

In combination with other devices

Playing back pictures on a TV .................... 242

Printing images ...........................................243

Sending images to an AV device ................244

Sending images to a PC .............................247

Sending images to a WEB service .............251

Using [Cloud Sync. Service] ....................... 255

Connecting with other devices

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” ..................................281

SILKYPIX .................................................... 282

[VIERA Link] ...............................................278

Recorder

Dubbing ......................................................286

Printer

PictBridge ...................................................287

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Before Use

Before use

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Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or

pressure.

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

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

• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface

• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or monitor

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

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

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

• In extremely dusty or sandy places

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

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

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes

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

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

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Always take a test shot first

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

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No compensation for missed shots

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

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Carefully observe copyright laws

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

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Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→326)

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Before Use

Standard Accessories

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

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

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camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual. Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

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

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in the text. Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

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

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Optional accessories

• Cards are optional.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

Before Use

1 2 5 643

9 8 7

1 Self-timer indicator (→148) /

AF Assist Lamp (→53, 125)

2 Control ring (→39)

3 Aspect ratio selector switch

(→107)

4 Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (→176)

The hot shoe cover is already attached to the hot shoe at the time of purchase.

5 Aperture ring (→59)

6 Focus selector switch

(→114, 126, 128)

7 Lens front ring

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

8 Lens barrel

9 Lens (Filter diameter Φ43 mm)

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Before Use

Names and Functions of Main Parts

(Top)

10 11 12 14

(Bottom)

18 20 21

1617 15

19 22

Stereo microphone (→53, 200)

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

Shutter speed dial (→59)

Shutter button

Zoom lever (→170)

[FILTER] button (→89)

Exposure compensation dial

(→135)

[iA] button (→59)

Camera [ON/OFF] switch

Speaker

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

Tripod mount (→329)

Do not attach to a tripod with a

5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or longer screw. Doing so may damage this unit. It may not be possible to attach certain types of tripods properly.

DC coupler cover

Open this cover to use an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) in place of the battery. When using an AC adaptor (optional), ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor are used. (→292)

Release lever (→24)

Card/Battery door (→24)

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Viewfinder (LVF) (→54)

In this manual, “viewfinder” is used to indicate the LVF.

Eye Sensor (→54)

Diopter adjustment dial (→55)

[LVF] button (→54) / [Fn3] button (→37)

Strap eyelet (→19)

Monitor

[HDMI] socket (→276)

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (→276, 284, 286, 287)

Before Use

Names and Functions of Main Parts

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Before Use

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Strap eyelet (→19)

antenna

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi connection lamp (→225)

[Wi-Fi] button (→225) / [Fn2] button (→37)

Motion picture button (→58)

[AF/AE LOCK] button (→133)

NFC antenna (→233)

[Q.MENU] button (→34)

Playback button (→67)

[Fn1] button (→37) / [

[DISP.] button (→62, 71)

[MENU/SET] button / Cursor button / Control dial (→18)

] (Delete/Cancel) button (→32, 73)

The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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Before Use

Names and Functions of Main Parts

[MENU/SET] button / Cursor button / Control dial

[MENU/SET] button

Use this button to display the menus, enter the settings, etc. (→31)

Cursor button

This button is used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for other functions. (→32) You can perform the following operations while recording.

[ISO] button ( ) (→136) [WB] (White Balance) button ( ) (→103) [ ] (Drive Mode) button ( )

Single (→141), Burst (→142), Auto Bracket (→145), Aspect Bracket (→147), Self-timer (→148), Panorama (→150)

[ ] (AF Mode) button ( ) (→115, 131)

Control dial

Turn the dial to select setting items and change setting values.

(→32, 67)

Disabling the button and dial operation (while recording)

When the [Cursor Button Lock] is assigned to the function button, operation of the [MENU/SET] button, cursor button, and control dial is disabled. (→38)

Enabling/disabling the operation guide display

→ [Custom] → [Dial Guide] → [ON] / [OFF]

• When you set the operation guide to [ON], the operation guide for the control ring ([ parts appear on the recording screen.

In this manual, the button that is to be used is indicated by .

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]), control dial ([ ]), and other

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Preparations

Attaching the lens cap and shoulder strap

Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it when you are not taking pictures. We recommend attaching the lens cap to the camera using the lens cap string to prevent loss of the lens cap. We also recommend attaching the shoulder strap to prevent the camera from being dropped.

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

camera

Make sure that the thicker portion of the string is not hanging over the lens cap or the shoulder strap eyelet.

Attach the lens cap

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

Attach the shoulder strap

Shoulder strap eyelet

• Attach the other end of the shoulder strap.

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

• Attach the shoulder strap with the LUMIX logo on the strap facing out.

• Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder. – Do not wrap the strap around your neck. It may result in injury or accident.

• Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it. – It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.

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Preparations

Charging battery

Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)

About batteries that you can use with this unit

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

• Use the dedicated charger and battery.

Attach the battery paying attention to the

direction of the battery

Connect the charger to the electrical outlet

Plug-in type

Battery

Charger (model-specific)

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

Inlet type

• The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain.

Charging light ([CHARGE])

On: Charging in progress Off: Charging complete

If light is flashing:

• Battery temperature is too high or too low. We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).

• Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.

Detach the battery after charging is completed

• The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charger is connected to an electrical outlet.

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Preparations

Charging battery

Notes on charging time

Charging time Approx. 190 min

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

Remaining battery

When using the camera, the remaining battery capacity is displayed.

Remaining battery (only when using battery)

(flashes red)

If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace a fully charged battery.

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

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

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Remove battery from camera after use.

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• Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic objects (such as clips) when carrying or storing it.

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

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

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Charging battery

Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time

Recording still pictures (When using monitor)

Number of recordable pictures

Recording time

Approx. 350 pictures

(Approx. 300 pictures)

Approx. 175 min

(Approx. 150 min)

By CIPA standard

Recording still pictures (When using viewfinder (LVF))

Number of recordable pictures

Recording time

• The values when the flash (supplied) is used are provided in parentheses.

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Recording conditions by CIPA standard

CIPA is an abbreviation of “Camera & Imaging Products Association”.

• [Program AE] Mode

• Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor is on.

• Using a Panasonic SDHC Memory Card.

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on (when [Stabilizer] is set to [

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

• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.

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

Number reduced if intervals are longer (e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute intervals under the above conditions).

Approx. 320 pictures

(Approx. 270 pictures)

Approx. 160 min

(Approx. 135 min)

By CIPA standard

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Charging battery

Recording motion pictures (When using monitor)

[Rec Format] [AVCHD] [MP4] [MP4]

[Rec Quality] [FHD/17M/60i] [FHD/20M/30p] [4K/100M/30p]

Available recording time Approx. 125 min Approx. 135 min Approx. 90 min

Actual available recording time

The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and off, starting and

stopping recording and using zoom.

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Recording conditions

• Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH

[AVCHD] motion pictures:

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Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds. Motion pictures with their file size set to [FHD], [HD] or [VGA] in [MP4]:

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Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds or the file size exceeds 4 GB.

• Since the file size becomes larger with [FHD], recording with [FHD] will stop before 29 minutes 59 seconds.

Motion pictures with their file size set to [4K] in [MP4]:

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Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 15 minutes. (You can continue recording without interruption even if the file exceeds 4 GB, but the motion picture file will be recorded and played back in separate files.)

Approx. 60 min Approx. 65 min Approx. 45 min

Viewing pictures (When using monitor)

Playback time Approx. 260 min

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

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environment and the operating conditions.

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

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

• When operations such as the flash and zoom are used repeatedly.

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

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purchase a new battery.

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Inserting and removing the battery/the card (optional)

• Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Slide the release lever to the

[OPEN] position and open the card/battery door

Insert the battery and card,

making sure that their orientation is correct

• Battery:

Insert the battery all the way firmly until a locking sound is heard, and check that the lever is hooked over the battery.

• Card:

Insert the card all the way firmly until it clicks.

Close the card/battery door and

slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position

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To remove

• To remove battery:

Move lever in direction of arrow.

[OPEN]

Charged battery (check orientation) Card (check orientation: terminals face monitor)

• To remove card:

Press the center of the card.

[LOCK]

Release lever

Lever

Do not touch the terminal

Lever

Remove battery from camera after use.

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

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To remove the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the

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monitor turns off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.) The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the

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RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.

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About the Card

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) can be used.

Type of Card Capacity Notes

SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB • Can be used with devices compatible with the

SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB

SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB

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About the motion picture recording and speed class

According to the [Rec Format] (→187) and [Rec Quality] (→187) of a motion picture, the required card differs. Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.

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

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

[AVCHD] All

[MP4] FHD/HD/VGA

[MP4] 4K UHS Speed Class 3

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

respective formats.

• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that your computer and other devices support this type of card. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

• This unit is compatible with UHS- 3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

• Only the cards listed on the left with the given capacities are supported.

Class 4 or higher

Ι UHS Speed Class

Access to the card

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

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

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

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About the Card

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

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or format the data or display it by recording date. These operations become available again when you unlock the switch. It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer

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

Write-protect switch

Formatting the card (initialization)

Format the card before recording a picture with this unit. Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance.

Set the menu

→ [Setup] → [Format]

• A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.

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

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

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

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been formatted with a computer or another device. If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting Panasonic.

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About the Card

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

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

Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

When aspect ratio is set to [4:3] and [Quality] is set to [ ]

[Picture Size] 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB

L (12.5M) 1090 2200 4420 8820

M (6.5M)

S (3M)

When aspect ratio is set to [4:3] and [Quality] is set to [ ]

[Picture Size] 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB

L (12.5M) 340 700 1400 2800

M (6.5M) 400 810 1620 3230

S (3M) 440 890 1780 3530

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

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Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

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

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

When [Rec Format] is [AVCHD]

[Rec Quality] 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB

[FHD/28M/60p] 37m00s 1h15m00s 2h30m00s 5h00m00s

[FHD/17M/60i] 1h00m00s 2h00m00s 4h05m00s 8h15m00s

[FHD/24M/30p] 43m00s 1h25m00s 2h55m00s 5h50m00s

[FHD/24M/24p] 43m00s 1h25m00s 2h55m00s 5h50m00s

1880 3810 7630 14970

3220 6500 13030 24700

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About the Card

When [Rec Format] is [MP4]

[Rec Quality] 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB

[4K/100M/30p] 9m00s 20m00s 42m00s 1h20m00s

[4K/100M/24p] 9m00s 20m00s 42m00s 1h20m00s

[FHD/28M/60p] 37m00s 1h15m00s 2h30m00s 5h00m00s

[FHD/20M/30p] 49m00s 1h40m00s 3h20m00s 6h40m00s

[HD/10M/30p] 1h30m00s 3h10m00s 6h25m00s 12h50m00s

[VGA/4M/30p] 3h25m00s 7h00m00s 14h10m00s 28h15m00s

If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded continuously, [ ] is

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displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through to protect the camera. [AVCHD] motion pictures:

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Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds. Motion pictures with their file size set to [FHD], [HD] or [VGA] in [MP4]:

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Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds or the file size exceeds 4 GB.

• Since the file size becomes larger with [FHD], recording with [FHD] will stop before 29 minutes 59 seconds.

Motion pictures with their file size set to [4K] in [MP4]:

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

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Switching the display between the number of recordable pictures that you can take and the available recording time

→ [Custom] →[Remaining Disp.]

[

] (Remaining shots):

Displays the number of pictures that can be recorded.

[ ] (Remaining time):

Displays the remaining recording time.

Number of recordable pictures

Available recording time

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Setting the clock

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Turn the camera on

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

Press [MENU/SET] while the message is

displayed

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

• The [Please set the clock] message appears.

Press [MENU/SET]

Press to select the items (year,

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

• To cancel → Press [ ] button.

To set the display order or time display format

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

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: Home time

: Destination time

Style

Press [MENU/SET]

• A confirmation screen is displayed. Press [MENU/SET].

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

[MENU/SET]

Display order

Time display format

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Setting the clock

Press to set your home area and

press [MENU/SET]

If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print the

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picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Text Stamp].

City or area name

Current time

Difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

Changing time settings

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu to change the current time settings.

• Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after the battery is removed, provided a fully charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand.

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu

• For details about how to set the menu (→31)

Set the date and time (Perform steps 5 - 6. (→29))

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Setting the menu

You can use the menu to set camera and recording functions, operate playback functions, and perform other operations. 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.

When [Menu Resume] (→49) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], the screen

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displayed last after you selected the menu item will reappear. It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase. When the [Menu Information] (→49) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON],

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descriptions of the menu items and settings will appear on the menu screen.

Example: To change the [Quality] setting from [

In this Owner’s Manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows:

→ [Rec] → [Quality] → [ ]

Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu

[Rec]

(→303 -)

[Motion Picture]

(→305)

[Custom]

(→306 -)

[Setup]

(→308)

[Playback]

(→309)

You can perform settings for picture size and the flash.

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

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

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

You can specify picture protection, cropping, print settings, and other settings for pictures you have taken.

] to [ ] in the [Rec] menu

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Setting the menu

Press to select the menu item and

press [MENU/SET]

• Items can also be selected by turning the control dial.

• You can also switch to the next page by pressing [DISP.] button or rotating the zoom lever.

Item

Press to select the setting and press

[MENU/SET]

• Items can also be selected by turning the control dial.

Press the [ ] button repeatedly until the recording or

playback screen reappears

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

Page

Selected setting

Settings

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Setting the menu

Switching menu type

Example: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu

Press

Press to select a menu switch icon [ ]

• Items can also be selected by turning the control dial.

Press [MENU/SET]

• Select the menu item and perform the setting.

Menu type

The menu types and items that are displayed vary according to the mode.

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The setting methods vary depending on the menu item.

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Setting the menu screen background

You can set the background for the menu screen according to your preferences.

Set the menu

→ [Setup] → [Menu Background]

Press to select the background color and then press [MENU/SET]

• Exit the menu after it is set.

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Calling frequently-used menus instantly

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

• The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the recording mode and settings during recording.

Press [Q.MENU] button to display the

Quick menu

Turn the control dial to select the menu

item, and press or

• The menu item can also be selected by pressing .

Turn the control dial to select the setting

• The setting can also be selected with .

Press [Q.MENU] button to close the Quick

(Quick Menu)

Switching the method for setting Quick Menu items

→ [Custom] → [Q.MENU]

[PRESET]: The default items can be set. [CUSTOM]: The Quick Menu will consist of desired items. (→35)

Using the Quick menu on the monitor recording information screen (→62) of [

(Press the [DISP.] button repeatedly until the screen appears.) Press the [Q.MENU] button and turn the control dial to select an item, and press [MENU/SET]. Turn the control dial to select the setting and press [MENU/SET] to set.

• You can also set with

] (monitor style)

and [MENU/SET].

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Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)

Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item

When [Q.MENU] (→34) in the [Custom] menu is set to [CUSTOM], the Quick Menu can be changed as desired. Up to 15 items can be set to the Quick Menu.

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

Press to select the menu item in the top row

and press [MENU/SET] Press to select the empty space in the bottom row

and then press [MENU/SET]

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

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

• Items that can be set are as follows:

[Rec] menu/Recording functions

• [Photo Style] (→100)

• [Picture Size] (→108)

• [Quality] (→109)

• [AFS/AFF/AFC] (→114)

• [Metering Mode] (→139)

• [i.Dynamic] (→111)

• [i.Resolution] (→111)

• [HDR] (→112)

• [Shutter Type] (→140)

[Motion Picture] menu

• [4K PHOTO] (→195)

• [Motion Pic. Set] (→187)

• [Flash Mode] (→180)

• [Flash Adjust.] (→183)

• [i.Zoom] (→172)

• [Digital Zoom] (→173)

• [Stabilizer] (→168)

• [Sensitivity] (→136)

• [White Balance] (→103)

• [AF Mode] (→115)

• [Drive Mode] (→141)

• [Picture Mode] (→198)

Items that can be setup as Quick Menus

and

Items that can be displayed in the Quick Menu screen

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Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)

[Custom] menu

• [Silent Mode] (→161)

• [Peaking] (→130)

• [Histogram] (→64)

• [Guide Line] (→65)

Press [ ] button

• It will return to screen of step 1 (→35). Press [MENU/SET] to switch to the recording screen.

• [Zebra Pattern] (→166)

• [Monochrome Live View] (→167)

• [Rec Area] (→192)

• [Zoom lever] (→175)

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Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons

(Function buttons)

You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons.

Set the menu

→ [Custom] → [Fn Button Set]

Press to select the function button you want to

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

and press [MENU/SET]

• For details on the functions that can be assigned, refer to (→38).

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

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Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons)

Assigning a function to a function button

Press the function button to use the assigned function.

• You can assign the following functions to the [Fn1], [Fn2], and [Fn3] buttons.

[Rec] menu/Recording functions

• [Wi-Fi] (→225): [Fn2]

• [LVF/Monitor Switch] (→55):

[Fn3]

• [AF/AE Lock] (→133)

• [AF-ON] (→129, 133)

• [Preview] (→88): [Fn1]

• [Level Gauge] (→66)

• [Focus Area Set]

• [Cursor Button Lock]

• [Photo Style] (→100)

• [4K PHOTO] (→195)

• [Motion Pic. Set] (→187)

• [Utilize Custom Set feature]

(→60)

• [Silent Mode] (→161)

• [Peaking] (→130)

• [Histogram] (→64)

Function button settings at the time of purchase.

• Certain functions cannot be assigned to some function buttons.

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

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screens. When [Focus Area Set] is assigned to the function button, you can display the AF area or the MF

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Assist position setting screen. When the cursor button is locked, operation of the cursor button, [MENU/SET] button, and control

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dial is disabled. To enable operation, press the function button again.

Not available in the following cases:

The function assigned to the [Fn1] button will not work in the following cases:

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• When the picture effect (Filter) is set ([Miniature Effect], [One Point Color], [Sunshine])

• When [Multi Exp.] is set

The function assigned to the [Fn2] button will not work in the following case:

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• When using [Time Lapse Shot]

• When recording 4K motion pictures after setting [4K PHOTO] to [ON]

• [Picture Size] (→108)

• [Quality] (→109)

• [AFS/AFF/AFC] (→114)

• [Metering Mode] (→139)

• [Highlight Shadow] (→102)

• [i.Dynamic] (→111)

• [i.Resolution] (→111)

• [HDR] (→112)

• [Shutter Type] (→140)

• [Flash Mode] (→180)

[Motion Picture] menu

• [Picture Mode] (→198)

[Custom] menu

• [Guide Line] (→65)

• [Zebra Pattern] (→166)

• [Monochrome Live View]

(→167)

• [Flash Adjust.] (→183)

• [i.Zoom] (→172)

• [Digital Zoom] (→173)

• [Stabilizer] (→168)

• [Sensitivity] (→136)

• [White Balance] (→103)

• [AF Mode/MF] (→115)

• [Drive Mode] (→141)

• [Restore to Default]

• [Rec Area] (→192)

• [Zoom lever] (→175)

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Changing settings using the control ring

The “Control Ring” is an easy and convenient way to adjust several settings, depending on the camera mode selected. You can use the control ring to change the settings of the unit.

Items that can be set by the control ring vary depending on recording modes. Following are the pre-assigned settings.

Recording mode Setting

[Intelligent Auto] Mode Step Zoom (→174)

[Program AE] Mode Step Zoom (→174)

[Aperture-Priority] Mode Step Zoom (→174)

[Shutter-Priority] Mode

[Manual Exposure] Mode

You can use the control ring to change the following settings values, which cannot be set using the

shutter speed dial.

– Higher speed than 1/4000 seconds (electronic shutter (→140)) – Slower speed than 1 second (mechanical shutter (→140)) – Setting in 1/3 EV steps

Shutter speed adjustment* (→84)

Shutter speed adjustment* (→86)

The control ring is assigned to selecting the picture effect (Filter) when you are recording a

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panorama picture. (→150) When Manual Focus is set, focus adjustment is assigned to the control ring. (→128)

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The control ring can be used to change to your preferred settings. (→40)

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Changing settings using the control ring

Changing the settings assigned to the control ring

Changes the settings assigned to the control ring.

Set the menu

→ [Custom] → [Control Ring]

Use to select the setting and press [MENU/SET]

Settings that can be assigned

[DEFLT] [Normal]

[Zoom] (→170)

[Step Zoom] (→174)

[Sensitivity] (→136)

[White Balance] (→103)

[Filter Select] (→89)

[OFF] [Not Set]

The assigned function setting applies to all the Recording Modes.

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The function assigned to the control ring may not work in some combinations of Recording Mode or settings used for recording (panorama picture recording, Filter setting, etc.). When Manual Focus is set, the control ring is fixed to the function for adjusting the focus. You

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cannot use the settings assigned using the [Control Ring]. (→128)

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

(→39)

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

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Using the [Setup] menu

[Clock Set] and [Sleep Mode] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use.

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31)

[Clock Set]

Set time, date, and display format. (→30)

[World Time]

Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination.

• Set [Home] when you use the camera for the first time after purchasing it. You can set [Destination] after setting [Home].

Settings: [Destination] / [Home]

Use to select [Destination] or [Home] and press [MENU/SET]

Use to select area and press [MENU/SET]

Current time at selected destination

City/area name

Difference with

home time

When [Destination] has been selected When [Home] has been selected

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To set summer time

Press

in step 2. (Press again to release the setting)

• When summer time [ ] is set, the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is canceled, the time automatically returns to the current time.

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When you come back from your travel destination

Select [Home] in step

If you cannot find your destination in the area displayed on the screen, set based on difference

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with home time.

and press [MENU/SET].

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Using the [Setup] menu

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31)

[Travel Date]

If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, the day of your trip on which the picture was taken will be recorded.

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[Travel Setup] Settings: [SET] / [OFF]

Use to select [Travel Setup] and press [MENU/SET]

Use to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET]

Use to select the departure date and press [MENU/SET]

Use to select the return date and press [MENU/SET]

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To record [Location]

Once the [Travel Setup] is set, you can set the location.

Select [Location] in step 1 above, and press [MENU/SET] Use to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET] Enter your location (Entering text (→52))

To print [Location] or the number of days that have passed, either use [Text Stamp] or print using

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the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the supplied DVD. The travel date is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the camera’s clock.

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When destination is set in [World Time], days elapsed are calculated based on local destination time. When [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], the number of days elapsed is not recorded. It is not

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displayed even if [Travel Setup] is set to [SET] after recording. When the current date passes the return date, [Travel Setup] is automatically canceled.

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[Travel Date] cannot be recorded for AVCHD motion pictures.

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[Location] is not recorded when you record motion pictures.

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[Wi-Fi]

Settings: [Wi-Fi Function] / [Wi-Fi Setup]

Configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function. (→227, 272)

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Using the [Setup] menu

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31)

[Beep]

Sets the beep sounds or shutter sounds.

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[Beep Volume] Settings:

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[Shutter Vol.] Settings:

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[Shutter Tone] Settings:

When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON], [Beep Volume] and [Shutter Vol.] are set to “Off”.

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(High) / (Low) / (Off)

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[Live View Mode]

Sets the display speed and picture quality of the screen (Live View screen) when recording pictures.

Settings

Picture quality has higher priority over display speed and pictures are displayed at

[30fps]

[60fps]

The [Live View Mode] setting does not affect the recorded picture.

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The display speed may slow down in dark locations.

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When the viewfinder is used, [Live View Mode] is fixed to [60fps].

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When the AC adaptor (optional) is used, [Live View Mode] is fixed to [60fps].

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30 fps. For example, use when you want to record a comparatively slow-moving subject while confirming the focusing. Minimizes power consumption and the operating time is extended.

Display speed has higher priority over picture quality and pictures are displayed at 60 fps. The displayed pictures will appear slightly grainy. For example, use when you want to record a fast-moving subject.

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Using the [Setup] menu

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31)

[Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder]

Adjust brightness and color of the monitor or viewfinder. It is suggested to use the default settings. These are intended to provide a preview of the actual picture, as accurately as possible.

Settings

[Brightness]

[Contrast]

[Saturation]

[Red Tint]

[Blue Tint]

Press to select the setting item and press to make adjustments

• You can also make adjustments with the control dial.

Press [MENU/SET]

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

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use. Some subjects may look different from their actual appearance, but the recorded picture will not

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be affected.

Adjusts the brightness.

Adjusts the contrast.

Adjusts the vividness of colors.

Adjusts red hues.

Adjusts blue hues.

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Using the [Setup] menu

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31)

[Monitor Luminance]

Sets the monitor brightness according to the ambient light level.

Settings

The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera.

The brightness is increased.

The brightness is standard.

The brightness is decreased.

Because the picture shown on the monitor screen emphasizes brightness, some subjects may

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look different than their actual appearance, but this will not affect the recorded picture. [ ] returns to ordinary brightness if there is no operation for 30 seconds when recording. (Press

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any button to make the screen brighter again.) Setting [ ] or [ ] reduces the operating time.

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Cannot select [ ] during playback.

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When the AC adaptor (optional) is used, the initial setting is [ ].

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31)

[Sleep Mode]

The camera automatically turns off if no operation is performed for a preset period of time.

• To restore → Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on the power again.

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

Not available in the following cases:

• During motion picture recording/playback

• When [Multi Exp.] is set

• When connected to computer/printer

• During Slide Shows

• When using [Time Lapse Shot]

• When using [Stop Motion Animation] (only available with [Auto Shooting] setting)

• When using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional)

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31)

[USB Mode]

Select communication method for when connecting camera to a computer or printer with USB connection cable (supplied).

Settings

Select communication method each time you connect to a computer

[Select on connection]

or PictBridge-compatible printer.

[PictBridge(PTP)]

[PC]

Select when connecting to a PictBridge-compatible printer.

Select when connecting to a computer.

[TV Connection]

Change the settings to be used when the camera is connected to a TV or other device.

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[TV Aspect]

This setting performs when an AV cable (optional) is connected.

Settings: [16:9] / [4:3]

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Using the [Setup] menu

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31)

[TV Connection] (continued)

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[HDMI Mode]

Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compatible highdefinition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI micro cable.

Settings

[AUTO]

[4K]

[1080p]

[1080i]

[720p]

[480p]

This will work when the HDMI micro cable is connected.

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If no image appears on the TV with [AUTO], switch the setting to a constant setting other than

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[AUTO] to set a format supported by your TV. (Please read the operating instructions for the TV.)

Automatically sets the output resolution based on information from a connected TV.

Outputs pictures with a resolution of 3840×2160 pixels using a progressive scan method for the number of effective scanning lines (2,160 lines).

Outputs pictures using a progressive scan method for the number of effective scanning lines (1,080 lines).

Outputs pictures using an interlace scan method for the number of effective scanning lines (1,080 lines).

Outputs pictures using a progressive scan method for the number of effective scanning lines (720 lines).

Outputs pictures using a progressive scan method for the number of effective scanning lines (480 lines).

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31)

[TV Connection] (continued)

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[VIERA Link]

Enable automatic linking with other VIERA Link-compatible devices, and operability with a VIERA remote control when connecting via an HDMI micro cable. (→278)

Settings

Operations may be performed via the remote control of the VIERA Link-compatible

[ON]

[OFF] Operations must be performed via the camera’s own buttons.

This will work when the HDMI micro cable is connected.

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device.

• Not all operations will be available.

• Operability of the camera’s own buttons will be limited.

[Menu Resume]

Save the last operated menu position.

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

[Menu Background]

Set the background color for the menu screen. (→33)

[Menu Information]

Explanations of the menu items and settings are displayed on the menu screen.

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

[Language]

Change display language. Set the language displayed on the screen.

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Using the [Setup] menu

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31)

[Version Disp.]

Check the firmware version of the camera or supplied flash (when the flash is attached).

When you press [MENU/SET] while the version is displayed, software information for this unit,

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such as the license, is displayed.

[Self Timer Auto Off]

The self-timer is canceled if the unit is turned off.

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

[No.Reset]

Reset picture file numbers. (The folder number is updated and the file number starts from

0001.)

• To reset folder number to 100: First, format the card, and reset the file numbers using [No.Reset]. Then, select [Yes] on the folder number reset screen.

A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.

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Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches 999. In this case, save all necessary pictures to your computer, and format the card (→26).

[Reset]

Reset to the default settings.

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[Reset Rec. settings?]

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[Reset setup/custom settings?]

Information registered in [Face Recog.] is reset if recording settings are reset.

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When the setup/custom settings are reset, the following settings are also reset:

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• The [Profile Setup] setting

• The settings of [Rotate Disp.], [Picture Sort], [Delete Confirmation] in the [Playback] menu

Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31)

[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]

Returns [Wi-Fi] settings to default settings.

If you want to dispose or give away your camera, always reset it to prevent your personal

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information from being mistakenly used. When you request your camera to be fixed, backup your personal information and always reset it

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as well.

[Format]

Format (initialize) a memory card. (→26)

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Entering Text

Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in [Profile Setup] (babies and pets), or to register locations in [Travel Date] etc.

• Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.

• Example of operation for displaying a screen:

→ [Rec] → [Profile Setup] → [SET] → [Baby1] → [Name] → [SET]

Use to select characters

Press [MENU/SET] several times until the

desired character is displayed

Text is inserted at the cursor position.

• [ ]: Enter a blank.

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To change the character type

• Press [DISP.] button

• Use

to select [ ] and press [MENU/SET]

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To continue entering characters

• Use

to select [ ] and press [MENU/SET]

• Move the zoom lever toward T side

• Turn the control dial to the right

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Editing text

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

to the text to edit

• You can also use the zoom lever or control dial to reposition the cursor. Use to select [Delete] and press [MENU/SET] Use to select the correct text, and then press [MENU/SET]

When you are finished entering text, use to select

[Set] and press [MENU/SET]

Cursor position

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

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

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

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Holding the camera

• To avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands keeping your arms close to your body while standing with your feet slightly apart.

• Do not touch the lens.

• Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures.

• Do not block the AF Assist Lamp, or the flash when you take a picture using it. Do not look at it from close range.

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

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

AF Assist Lamp

Microphone

Shoulder strap

About the direction detect function

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

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

• Motion pictures cannot be displayed in portrait orientation.

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Recording pictures using the viewfinder

When you use the viewfinder, you can check the view of the subject even if you are in a bright area.

Switching between the monitor and viewfinder

You can operate the [LVF]/[Fn3] button in two ways, using it either as the [LVF] button or as a function button [Fn3]. You can use this button as the [LVF] button at the time of purchase.

• For details on the function button, refer to (→37).

Press [LVF] button

• The display is switched as shown below.

Automatic switching

between viewfinder and

monitor

Viewfinder display Monitor display

[LVF] button

Eye Sensor

Automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor

For automatic switching between the viewfinder and monitor, the eye sensor automatically switches the display to viewfinder when your eye or an object moves close to the viewfinder.

• The eye sensor may not work correctly depending on the shape of your eyeglasses, the way you hold the camera, or whether the eyepiece and nearby area are exposed to strong light. In this case, press the [LVF] button to switch the display.

• During motion picture playback or Slide Show, the eye sensor will not automatically switch the display to the viewfinder.

• The sensitivity of the eye sensor can be set using [Eye Sensor] in the [Custom] menu.

(→55)

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Recording pictures using the viewfinder

Setting the sensitivity of the eye sensor or setting to switch the display between the viewfinder and monitor

→ [Custom] → [Eye Sensor]

[Sensitivity]

[LVF/Monitor Switch]

Use this setting to set the sensitivity of the eye sensor.

[HIGH] / [LOW]

Use this setting to switch the display between the viewfinder and monitor.

[LVF/MON AUTO] (Automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor ) / [LVF] (Viewfinder display) / [MON] (Monitor display)

• After the display is switched using the [LVF] button, the setting of [LVF/ Monitor Switch] will also change.

About diopter adjustment

Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see the viewfinder clearly. Turn the diopter adjustment dial to adjust until you are able to clearly see the characters displayed in the viewfinder.

Diopter adjustment dial

About Eye Sensor AF

If the eye sensor is activated when [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], the camera automatically adjusts the focus.

• Eye Sensor AF adjusts focus only once when you look into the viewfinder. It does not continuously adjust the focus while you are looking into the viewfinder.

Even when [Eye Sensor AF] is set and the camera automatically adjusts the focus, a beep will not

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sound.

Not available in the following case:

[Eye Sensor AF] may not work when the lighting is low.

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Taking pictures

• Press the [ ] button ( ) to set the drive mode to [ ] ([Single]).

Select the recording mode (→59)

Adjust focus according to subject

Press halfway (press lightly to focus)

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

• When you take a picture in a dark location, [ ] is displayed for the focus display and it may take longer to adjust focus than usual.

• When [AFS/AFF/AFC] in the [Rec] menu is set to [AFF] or [AFC]

– A beep sounds only the first time the camera is

focused while you press the shutter button halfway.

– When Auto Focus mode is set to Custom Multi, such

as [ ] and [ ], the AF area will be momentarily displayed only for the first time when the camera is focused while you press the shutter button halfway.

Take a picture

Focus display

( When focus is aligned:

illuminated When focus is not aligned: flashing)

AF area

( When focus is aligned:

green)

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Aperture value

Shutter speed

Press fully (press the button all the way to record)

The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not aligned.

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Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference. Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bring the subject into focus if it is out of range. The AF area display may be larger depending on recording conditions

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such as dark locations or zoom ratio. The quality of the picture display may be lower during Auto Focus.

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Focus display

Focus range

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Taking pictures

Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult:

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• Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no color contrast.

• Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light.

• In the dark, or with significant jitter.

• When too close to object or when taking pictures of both distant and close objects together in the same picture.

Displaying still pictures immediately after taking them

→ [Custom] → [Auto Review]

[Duration Time]

[Playback Operation Priority]

• When [Duration Time] is set to [HOLD], [Playback Operation Priority] is fixed to [ON].

Set the time to display the pictures you have taken after taking still pictures.

[HOLD]: Displaying pictures until you press the shutter button halfway [5SEC] / [4SEC] / [3SEC] / [2SEC] / [1SEC] / [OFF]

[ON]: During [Auto Review], you can switch the playback screen or delete

pictures.

[OFF]: During [Auto Review], you can perform the same button operations as

when you take a picture.

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Recording motion pictures

You can record full high-definition quality images that comply with the AVCHD standard, as well as motion pictures recorded in MP4. You can also record a 4K motion picture in MP4. (→194) Audio is recorded in stereo.

Press the motion picture button to start

recording

• Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it.

• You can record motion pictures fitting each Recording Mode (→59).

• While you are recording motion pictures, the recording status indicator (red) will flash.

• If you do not perform any operation for approximately 1 minute or longer, some of the information on the screen is turned off. To display the information again, press the [DISP.] button.

• Do not block the microphones when recording motion pictures.

• You can also use zoom while recording motion pictures.

– The operating sounds of the zoom lever or control

ring may be recorded in some cases.

• Still pictures can be taken during motion picture recording. (→198)

Press the motion picture button again to end recording

Recording state indicator

Elapsed recording time

Remaining recording time (approx.)

For details, read “Recording motion pictures”. (→187)

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Select the recording mode

To select the recording mode using the aperture ring and shutter speed dial

Turn the aperture ring and shutter speed dial

• Slowly turn the aperture ring and shutter speed dial until they click to properly align the position. You can set the aperture ring to [A] (AUTO) or to values between [1.7] and [16].

To select [Intelligent Auto] Mode

Press [iA] button

• [Intelligent Auto] Mode is set and the recording mode icon changes to [ recording mode is switched to one that enables settings to be made using the aperture ring and shutter speed dial.

• When [Intelligent Auto] Mode is selected, the recording mode that was set using the aperture ring and shutter speed dial is canceled.

[Intelligent Auto] Mode (→75)

Take pictures with automatic settings.

]. When you press the [iA] button again, the

[Program AE] Mode (→81)

Record pictures with the aperture value and shutter speed settings automatically adjusted.

[Aperture-Priority] Mode (→83)

Determine aperture, then record pictures.

[Shutter-Priority] Mode (→84)

Determine shutter speed, then record pictures.

[Manual Exposure] Mode (→86)

Determine the aperture value and shutter speed respectively, and then record pictures.

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Select the recording mode

Registering a combination of settings to be used during recording (Custom Set)

You can register up to three combinations of your preferred menu settings. Selecting [Utilize Custom Set feature] from the [Custom] menu enables you to switch quickly to the settings you selected for the custom settings.

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Registering the custom set

Set your preferred menu settings such as [Rec] menu, [Motion Picture] menu, and

[Custom] menu

Set the menu

→ [Custom] → [Cust.Set Mem.]

Use to select custom set (C1-C3) for registration and press [MENU/SET]

• A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.

The following menu items are not registered as custom settings.

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• Data registered with [Face

• The [Profile Setup] setting

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Using the custom set

Set the menu

Use to select custom set Press [MENU/SET]

• The settings are switched to those settings you selected for the

custom set.

[Rec] menu [Setup] menu [Playback] menu

Recog.]

• All menus • [Rotate Disp.]

• [Picture Sort]

• [Delete Confirmation]

→ [Custom] → [Utilize Custom Set feature]

Using the function button to call up the custom settings

Setting the function button to [Utilize Custom Set feature] allows you to switch quickly to your preferred settings by pressing the function button.

Assign [Utilize Custom Set feature] to your preferred function button using [Fn Button

Set] in the [Custom] menu. (→37)

Press the function button to which [Utilize Custom Set feature] is assigned. Use to

select custom set and press [MENU/SET]

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Select the recording mode

When changing the menu settings

Even if the menu settings are changed temporarily while any one of the custom settings is selected, the currently registered settings will remain unchanged. To change the currently registered settings, overwrite the registered data using [Cust.Set Mem.] on the [Custom] menu.

Not available in the following case:

• In the [Intelligent Auto] Mode

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Switching the display information on the recording screen

You can also turn off the recording information (such as icons for various settings) and the level gauge (→66).

Press [DISP.] button to switch the display

• You can use [Monitor Disp. Style] and [LVF Disp.Style] in the [Custom] menu to select either [ ] (Monitor style display layout) or [ ] (Live View Finder style display layout) for the display screen of the monitor and viewfinder.

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[ ] Monitor style display layout

• The display is switched as shown below. (Example of monitor style display)

With information

Without information

level gauge

Without information

level gauge

Turned off

When [Histogram] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], a histogram is displayed. (→64) When

[Expo.Meter] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], the exposure meter is displayed. (→81)

This screen is displayed only when [Monitor Info. Disp.] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].

(→65) While you are checking the recording information on the monitor, you can use the

viewfinder to record pictures.

information screen

Monitor recording

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Switching the display information on the recording screen

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[ ] Live View Finder style display layout

• The display is switched as shown below. (Example of viewfinder style display)

With information

(Detailed

information)

When [Histogram] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], a histogram is displayed. (→64) When

[Expo.Meter] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], the exposure meter is displayed. (→81)

If you do not perform any operation for approximately 1 minute or longer, some of the information

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on the screen is turned off. To display the information again, press the [DISP.] button.

With information

(Detailed information)

level gauge

With information

level gauge

Switching the monitor display method

→ [Custom] → [Monitor Disp. Style]

[

]: Live View Finder style display layout

[ ]: Monitor style display layout

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Switching the viewfinder display method

→ [Custom] → [LVF Disp.Style]

[

]: Live View Finder style display layout

[ ]: Monitor style display layout

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Switching the display information on the recording screen

Enabling/disabling the histogram display

→ [Custom] → [Histogram] → [ON] / [OFF]

Use

to set the position.

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Displays distribution of brightness in picture – e.g.

(Example)

if the graph peaks at the right, this means there are several bright areas in the picture. A peak in the center represents correct brightness (correct exposure). This can be used as a reference for exposure correction, etc.

Dark ← OK → Bright

When the histogram is not the same as that of the recorded picture under the following conditions,

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histogram will be displayed in orange:

• When manual exposure assist indicates settings other than 0 EV in [Manual Exposure] Mode or during Exposure Compensation.

• When the flash fires.

• When the correct exposure is not achieved or when the brightness of the screen cannot be displayed accurately in a dark location.

The histogram displayed during recording is only a reference.

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The histogram is different from those displayed using the image editing software of a computer.

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Switching the display information on the recording screen

Enabling/disabling the guideline display

→ [Custom] → [Guide Line] → [ ] / [ ] / [ ] / [OFF]

• The guideline is not displayed during panorama picture recording.

When you select [ position.

], you can use to set the

Turning on/off the recording information screen of the monitor

→ [Custom] → [Monitor Info. Disp.] → [ON] / [OFF]

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Switching the display information on the recording screen

Using the level gauge

If you want to make sure that the camera is not slanted or tilted, for example, when you take a picture of a landscape, use the level gauge indication as a reference.

Press [DISP.] button to switch the display

Press the button to switch the display. Press the button until the level gauge is displayed.

Correct camera angle

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Using the level gauge

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

Tilting up or down

• In this case, it is facing upward.

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

• When pictures are taken in portrait orientation, the level gauge is automatically switched to one for portrait orientation.

Tilting left or right

• In this case, the right side has dropped.

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

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When [Level Gauge] is assigned to a function button, you can turn the level gauge on and off

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every time you press the function button.

Not available in the following cases:

When the camera is being moved, the level gauge may not be displayed correctly.

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The level gauge may not be displayed correctly or the direction detect function (→53) may not

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

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Viewing your pictures

Press the Playback button

Press or turn the control dial to

select the picture to be displayed

• When you press and hold , the pictures are displayed one after another.

• The playback speed of pictures varies depending on the playback conditions.

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Ending Playback

Press the Playback button again or press the Motion picture button. The Playback can also be ended by pressing the shutter button halfway.

When the camera is switched to the playback screen, the lens barrel is retracted after approx.

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15 seconds.

Not available in the following cases:

This camera is compliant with the unified DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard

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formulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), and with Exif (Exchangeable image file format). Files that are not DCF-compliant cannot be played back. It may not be possible to properly play back pictures taken using other cameras on this unit or it

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may not be possible to use the functions of this unit for those pictures.

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Sending pictures to the WEB services

If you press while a single picture is being displayed, you can send the picture to the WEB service quickly. (→254)

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Viewing your pictures

Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”

Move the zoom lever toward T side

• Each time you move the zoom lever toward the T side, the magnification increases through four levels: 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. (The picture quality displayed becomes successively lower.)

• To reduce zoom → Move the zoom lever toward W side.

• Move zoom position → Press

Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback, automatic scrolling playback of

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panorama pictures or continuous playback.

Current zoom position

Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback”

Move the zoom lever toward W side

• Move the zoom lever toward the W side and you can switch the display methods in the following order: 1-picture screen (fullscreen) → 12-picture screen → 30-picture screen → Calendar screen. (Move the lever to the T side to return.)

• When you select a picture using the cursor button and press [MENU/SET] on the 12-picture or 30-picture screen, the selected picture is displayed on the 1-picture screen (full-screen).

• Pictures can also be selected with the control dial.

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Pictures displayed with [!] cannot be played back.

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Viewing your pictures

Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback”

Move the zoom lever toward the W side to display the

calendar screen

Basics

Use to select recording date and press

[MENU/SET]

• Pictures are displayed in a 12-picture screen.

• You can also select the date with the control dial.

You can display the calendar between January 2000 to December 2099.

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Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen. Pictures taken without

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clock settings are displayed with the date January 1st, 2014. Pictures taken with destination settings made in [World Time] are displayed in the calendar screen

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using the appropriate date for the destination’s time zone.

Selected date

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Viewing your pictures

Viewing motion pictures

This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and MP4 formats.

Select a picture with the motion picture icon ([ ]) in

playback mode, and press to start playback

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

• Some information will not be displayed for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD].

Motion picture recording time

Example: 29 minutes and 30 seconds: [29m30s]

Operations during motion picture playback

: Pause/play : Stop : Fast rewind (2 steps

: Fast forward (2 steps Control dial (counterclockwise): Volume down Control dial (clockwise): Volume up [MENU/SET]: Capturing still pictures from motion pictures (while paused) (→203)

The fast forward or rewind speed increases if you press again.

Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] are rewound frame by frame approximately every

0.5 seconds.

• If is pressed during fast forward or rewind, it will return to normal playback speed.

)/Single-frame rewind

)/Single-frame forward (while paused)

(while paused)

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Motion pictures can be viewed on your computer using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on the supplied DVD.

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Motion pictures that were recorded by setting the picture effect (Filter) to [Miniature Effect] are

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played back at approximately 10x speed.

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Switching the display information on the playback

screen

You can disable the display of picture information (file number, etc.) and recording information (settings used for recording, etc.) when a picture is played back.

Press [DISP.] button to switch the display

• The display is switched as shown below.

Detailed information

With information

If you do not perform any operation for approximately 1 minute or longer, some of the information

on the screen is turned off. To display the information again, press the [DISP.] button.

During Playback Zoom, Motion Picture Playback, Automatic Scrolling Playback of panorama

pictures, continuous playback or Slide Show: You can only turn the display on or off.

This screen is displayed only when [Highlight] (→72) in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].

display

AM10:00 DEC. 1.2014

100-0001

Histogram display

100-00011/98

Without

information

Without information

*1,*2,*

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A histogram of each color, including R (red), G (green), B (blue), and Y (luminance), is separately

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displayed during playback. During Multi Playback or calendar screen: Display cannot be changed.

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Switching the display information on the playback screen

Enabling/disabling the overexposed area display

→ [Custom] → [Highlight] → [ON] / [OFF]

You can set overexposed areas (areas that are too bright and where there are no shades of gray) to flash on the screen when the [Auto Review] function is activated or during playback. This does not affect recorded pictures.

• To reduce overexposed areas, record a picture by setting negative exposure compensation (→135) using the histogram display (→64) and so on as a reference. (The right edge of the histogram shows the overexposed portion.)

• This feature is disabled during Multi Playback, Calendar Playback or Playback Zoom.

[ON] [OFF]

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Deleting pictures

Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.

Pictures will not be deleted in the following cases:

• Protected pictures.

• Card switch is in “LOCK” position.

• Pictures that are not based on the DCF standard. (→67)

Do not turn off the camera while deleting.

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Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional).

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[Delete Single]

Press [ ] button to delete displayed picture

Use to select [Delete Single] and press [MENU/SET]

• A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET].

Delete SingleDelete Single

Delete Multi

Delete All

Basics

You can set either [Yes] or [No] as the default setting on the deletion confirmation

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screen when you perform [Delete Confirmation] in the [Playback] menu. [No] is selected at the time of purchase. (→223)

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Basics

Deleting pictures

To delete multiple (up to 100)/To delete all pictures

A picture group (→201) is handled as 1 picture. (All the pictures in the selected picture group are deleted.)

Press [ ] button while viewing a picture

Use to select [Delete Multi]/[Delete All] and press

[MENU/SET]

• Items can also be selected by turning the control dial.

• When [Delete All] is selected → A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] and press

[MENU/SET].

• You can select [All Delete Except Favorite] in [Delete All] if there are pictures that have been set as [Favorite] (→219).

(When [Delete Multi] is selected)

Use to select picture and press [MENU/SET]

• To cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again.

• Pictures can also be selected with the control dial.

Delete SingleDelete Single

Delete MultiDelete Multi

Delete All

Picture selected

(When [Delete Multi] is selected) Use to select [OK] and press [MENU/SET]

• A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET].

• May take time depending on number of pictures deleted.

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Recording mode

Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode

Recording mode:

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

The camera optimizes the settings and the following functions are activated automatically.

• Automatic Scene Detection / Backlight Compensation / [Face/Eye Detection] / Auto White Balance / Intelligent ISO sensitivity control / [Red-Eye Removal] / [i.Zoom] / [i.Resolution] / [Stabilizer] / [i.Dynamic] / [Long Shtr NR] / [Quick AF] / [AF Assist Lamp]

Press [iA] button

The camera switches to [Intelligent Auto] Mode.

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

Point the camera at the subject

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

• When you press and press the shutter button halfway, AF Tracking is activated. For details (→117).

Changing the operation method of the [iA] button

→ [Custom] → [iA Button Switch]

[Single Press]: When you press the [iA] button, the camera switches to [Intelligent Auto]

Mode.

[Press and hold]: If you press and hold the [iA] button, the camera switches to

[Intelligent Auto] Mode.

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Recording mode

Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

Automatic Scene Detection

When taking pictures

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

[i-Night Scenery]

[i-Sunset] When scene does not correspond to any of the above

When the flash (supplied/optional) is used.

When [iHandheld Night Shot] is [ON]. (→78)

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

recognized.

[i-Handheld Night

Shot]

[i-Food]

When recording motion pictures

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

When scene does not correspond to any of the above

• In [ ], [ ], and [ ], the camera adjusts the focus on the eye that is closest to this unit and matches the exposure with the face. In [Intelligent Auto] Mode, the eye to be focused on cannot be changed. ([Face/Eye Detection])

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

• Automatic Scene Detection does not function until the focus is locked on a subject during AF Tracking.

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

[i-Night Portrait]

[i-Baby]

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

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subject.

About Backlight Compensation

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

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Recording mode

Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

Using the flash (supplied/optional)

Turn off the camera

Remove the hot shoe cover

Attach the flash

Turn on the camera and the flash

For details (→176, 291).

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Flash

When the [ON/OFF] switch for the flash (supplied/optional) is set to [OFF], the flash is set to [ to [ ] (AUTO). When the flash is turned on, the camera automatically sets [ ], [ ] (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction), [ ], or [ ] based on the type of subject and brightness.

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

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

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] (Forced Flash Off). When the [ON/OFF] switch is set to [ON], the flash is set

Available menus

You can set only the following menus.

Menu Item

[Rec] [Picture Size] / [Quality] / [AFS/AFF/AFC] / [Burst Rate] / [Self Timer] /

[Motion Picture] [Rec Format] / [Rec Quality] / [AFS/AFF/AFC]

[Custom] [Silent Mode] / [Guide Line] / [Remaining Disp.]

[Setup] All menu items can be set. (→41)

[iHandheld Night Shot] / [iHDR] / [Time Lapse Shot] / [Stop Motion Animation] / [Face Recog.]

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Recording mode

Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

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

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

→ [Rec] → [iHandheld Night Shot] → [ON] / [OFF]

The angle of view becomes narrow slightly.

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A message indicating that multiple pictures are to be recorded appears on the screen. After the

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shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the burst operation. When the camera is fixed in place on a tripod or by other means, [ ] will not be identified.

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

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Not available in the following cases:

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

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[iHandheld Night Shot] cannot be used in the following cases:

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• When using [Time Lapse Shot]

• When using [Stop Motion Animation] (only available with [Auto Shooting] setting)

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Recording mode

Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

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

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

→ [Rec] → [iHDR] → [ON] / [OFF]

The angle of view becomes narrow slightly.

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A message indicating that multiple pictures are to be recorded appears on the screen. After the

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shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the burst operation. Since a burst of still pictures are combined after they have been recorded, it will be a few

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

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Not available in the following cases:

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

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[iHDR] cannot be used in the following cases:

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• When the flash is used

• When using [Burst]

• When using [Time Lapse Shot]

• When using [Stop Motion Animation] (only available with [Auto Shooting] setting)

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Recording mode

Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed

Recording mode:

You can set the exposure using the aperture ring and shutter speed dial settings. Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. You can also record pictures by applying picture effects. (→89)

Turn the aperture ring and shutter speed dial to set your

preferred recording mode.

Align with the indicator

Set the aperture ring where it clicks.

Recording mode Aperture ring Shutter speed dial

[Program AE] Mode (→81) [A] (AUTO) [A] (AUTO)

[Aperture-Priority] Mode (→83)

[Shutter-Priority] Mode (→84) [A] (AUTO)

[Manual Exposure] Mode (→86)

Your preferred settings

• In [Aperture-Priority] Mode, [Shutter-Priority] Mode, and [Manual Exposure] Mode, the effect of the aperture value and shutter speed you have set is not applied to the recording screen. To check the effect on the recording screen, use [Preview] Mode.

(→88)

The brightness of the screen may vary from the actual pictures recorded. Check the brightness of pictures using the playback screen. A faster shutter speed than the set shutter speed may be used when you record a motion picture.

You can set the aperture values between F1.7 and F16.

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

You can set the shutter speed between 1 second and 1/4000 seconds.

Turn the control ring or control dial to set the shutter speed in the following cases.

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

• Shutter speed setting in 1/3 EV steps

[A] (AUTO)

Your preferred settings

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Recording mode

Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed

Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value and shutter speed ([Program AE] Mode)

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

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

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

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

Press the shutter button halfway

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

While the numeric values are displayed in yellow (approximately 10 seconds),

turn the control dial to change the values using Program Shift (→82)

• To cancel Program Shift, either turn off the camera or turn the control dial until the Program Shift indication turns off.

• To correct the exposure, use the exposure compensation dial to adjust the compensation value.

(→135)

2500 125 60 30 15

Program Shift indication

Enabling/disabling the exposure meter display

→ [Custom] → [Expo.Meter] → [ON] / [OFF]

When you set this function to [ON], an exposure meter is

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displayed during Program Shift, aperture setting, and shutter speed operation. Proper exposure is not possible in the range indicated in red.

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If the exposure meter is not displayed, press the [DISP.]

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button to switch the display of the monitor. (→62) The exposure meter will turn off if no operation is performed

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for approximately 4 seconds.

Exposure meter

2500 125 60 30 15

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Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed

About Program Shift

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

(Aperture value)

1.4

2.0

2.8

4.0

5.6

8.0

(EV)

1/4

1/15

1/60

1/250

1/2

1/8

1/30

1/125

1/500

1/1000

1/2000

1/4000

1/8000

Program Shift amount

Program Shift diagram

Program Shift limit

EV is an abbreviation of “Exposure Value”, a unit indicating the amount of exposure. The EV

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changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.

Not available in the following cases:

Program Shift cannot be used in the following cases:

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• During motion picture recording

• When [Sensitivity] is set to [

]

1/16000

(Shutter speed)

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Recording mode

Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed

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

When the aperture value is increased, the range of depth in focus expands, and the picture shows up clearly from the position of the camera to the background. When the aperture value is reduced, the range of depth in focus shrinks, and the background can get blurry.

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

Turn the aperture ring to select the aperture value

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

• To correct the exposure, use the exposure compensation dial to adjust the compensation value. (→135)

Aperture values that can be set

F1.7 - F16

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

position.

Shutter speed set (seconds)

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

605 30 15 8 4

8.0 11 16

Exposure meter

Aperture value

When you turn the aperture ring, an exposure meter is displayed. If the correct exposure is not

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achieved, the numeric values of the aperture are shown in red. If the correct exposure is not achieved when you press the shutter button halfway, the numeric

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values of the aperture and shutter speed are displayed in flashing red.

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Recording mode

Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed

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

When you increase the shutter speed, you can reduce jitter when recording a subject. When you decrease the shutter speed, the subject’s movement is shown.

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

Turn the shutter speed dial to select the shutter speed

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

• To correct the exposure, use the exposure compensation dial to adjust the compensation value. (→135)

Shutter speeds that can be set (seconds)

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

Aperture value

set

F1.7 - F16

8 15 30 60 125

Shutter speed

2.02.85.68.01 4.0

Exposure meter

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

Turn the control ring or control dial to set the following shutter speeds. Check the shutter speed on the screen. For details on setting the shutter method, refer to (→140).

• Higher speed than 1/4000 seconds or slower shutter speed than 1 second Turn the shutter speed dial to select [4000-] or [1+] Turn the control ring or control dial to select the shutter speed

• Shutter speed setting in 1/3 EV steps

You can set the shutter speed from the setting value of the shutter speed dial in the range of ± 2/3 steps. Example: To set the shutter speed to 1/400 seconds

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

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Recording mode

Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed

When you turn the shutter speed dial, an exposure meter is displayed. If the correct exposure is

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not achieved, the numeric value of the shutter speed is shown in red. If the correct exposure is not achieved when you press the shutter button halfway, the numeric

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values of the aperture and shutter speed are displayed in flashing red. If you switch the recording mode to [Shutter-Priority] Mode when [Sensitivity] is set to [ ],

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[Sensitivity] will change to [AUTO]. We recommend using a tripod or self-timer when the shutter speed is slow.

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Recording mode

Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed

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

Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. The Manual Exposure Assist appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the exposure.

Turn the aperture ring to select the aperture value

Turn the shutter speed dial to select the shutter speed

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

Aperture values that

can be set

F1.7 - F16

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

position.

You may not be able to select some shutter speeds depending

on the aperture value.

Shutter speeds that can be set

(seconds)

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

Exposure meter

60 125 250 500 1

Manual Exposure Assist

Shutter speed

Aperture value

000

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

Turn the control ring or control dial to set the following shutter speeds. For the setting procedures, refer to (→84).

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

• Shutter speed setting in 1/3 EV steps

If the correct exposure is not achieved when you press the shutter button halfway, the numeric

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values of the aperture and shutter speed are displayed in flashing red. If you switch the recording mode to [Manual Exposure] Mode when [Sensitivity] is set to [ ],

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[Sensitivity] will change to [AUTO]. We recommend using a tripod or self-timer when the shutter speed is slow.

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Recording mode

Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed

Manual exposure assist (estimate)

Shows pictures with standard brightness (appropriate exposure).

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

About T (time)

When you set the shutter speed to T (time) and fully press the shutter button, the shutter opens. (Approximately up to 120 seconds) When you press the shutter button again, the shutter closes. Use this function when you want to keep the shutter open for an extended period, for example, to record pictures of fireworks or night scenes.

• When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to T (time), make sure to use a fully charged battery (→20).

• Manual exposure assist is not displayed.

• If you set the shutter speed to T (time) when [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO], [Sensitivity] will change to [200].

• You cannot use this function when the electronic shutter is used.

• You can use this function only in [Manual Exposure] Mode.

When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to T (time), we recommend

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using remote recording with a tripod or smartphone as a remote shutter release

(→228, 234), in order to prevent jitter.

When you take still pictures with the shutter speed set to T (time), the pictures

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may have higher noise levels. If you want to suppress noise, we recommend taking pictures by setting [Long Shtr NR] to [ON] in the [Rec] menu. (→113)

Enabling/disabling the preview of the selected aperture value and shutter speed effects on the recording screen

→ [Custom] → [Constant Preview] (M Mode) → [ON] / [OFF]

This function is disabled when the flash is used.

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You can use this function only in [Manual Exposure] Mode.

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Recording mode

Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed

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

Recording mode:

You can use [Preview] Mode to check the effects of the selected aperture value and shutter speed.

• Checking the effect of the selected aperture value: This enables you to check the depth of field (focus range) by physically narrowing the lens aperture blades to the aperture value used for the actual recording.

• Checking the effect of the selected shutter speed: This allows you to check motion in a scene by displaying the screen at the shutter speed used for the actual recording. When the shutter speed is increased, the screen is displayed like a frame dropping. Use this function to check the effect when you want to capture an image in a scene by stopping the motion, for example, when you take a picture of water flowing.

Assign [Preview] to the function button (→37)

• The following step is an example of assigning [Preview] to the [Fn1] button.

Press the [Fn1] button to switch the confirmation screen

• Every time you press the [Fn1] button, the screen switches.

Normal recording screen Effect of aperture value Effect of shutter speed

Shtr Speed Effect On

Fn1

Shtr Speed Effect Off

Depth of field characteristic

Recording

conditions

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

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

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and 1/16000 seconds.

Aperture value Small Large

Focal length Telephoto Wide-angle

Distance to a subject Close Far

Depth of field

(Focus range)

Shallow (narrow)

Example: To take a picture by deliberately blurring the background

Deep (wide)

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

Fn1

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Picture effects (Filter)

Taking pictures using picture effects

Recording mode:

You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming these effects on the screen. You can set the effects to be applied to a picture by selecting a sample picture. You can add picture effects while you record a panorama picture.

Press [FILTER] button

Press or turn the control dial to

select the picture effect (Filter)

• You can select from among 22 picture effects (Filter).

(→92 - 99)

• The picture effect for the sample picture you selected is applied to the picture shown on the preview display.

Press [MENU/SET]

The display of a picture with a selected picture effect appears on the screen. Example: When the picture effect ([Sunshine]) is selected

in [Program AE] Mode

Picture effects

(This is not displayed when [No Effect] is selected.)

Adjusting the picture effect (→91)

(This is displayed only when a picture effect is selected.)

(Filter)

Preview display

No Effect

Changing the picture effect (Filter)

Press the [FILTER] button again and perform the same procedure from step 2 above.

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Picture effects (Filter)

Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter)

Settings will be stored even if the recording mode is changed or the camera is turned off.

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If you do not want to add picture effects, please select [No Effect].

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When you set a picture effect, the following settings are fixed.

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• White Balance: [AWB]

• [Photo Style]: [Standard]

• [Highlight Shadow]: [Standard]

• [i.Dynamic]: [OFF]

• [HDR]: [OFF]

• [Color Space]: [sRGB]

The flash is set to [ ] (Forced Flash Off).

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The display of a picture reflecting a selected effect in the preview screen or recording screen may

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differ from the actual recorded pictures.

Switching the display of a selection screen for applying picture effects (Filter)

Press the [DISP.] button to switch the display

• Every time you press the [DISP.] button, the screen for which picture effects are selected changes.

• When you switch the screen to the guide display, a description of the picture effects appears.

Normal display Guide display List display

No Effect

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Picture effects (Filter)

Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter)

Adjusting the picture effects according to your preferences

You can easily adjust the setting conditions (such as degree and coloring of an effect) of the picture effects according to your preferences.

Press to display the setting screen

Turn the control dial to adjust the setting conditions of

the picture effects

• The settings that can be adjusted vary depending on the selected picture effect. Refer to “Items that can be set” for the corresponding picture effect.

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

• When you select picture effects, [

• If you do not want to change the current setting, select the center point (standard) in the adjustment level bar.

] appears on the screen.

Taking two still pictures with and without picture effects ([Simultaneous record w/o filter])

You can take two still pictures at the same time by pressing the shutter button once; one with effects and one without effects.

→ [Rec] → [Simultaneous record w/o filter]

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

• When [ON] is set, the camera will take a still picture with the effects applied and then a still picture without the effects.

• A still picture recorded without effects applied will use the same menu settings as when the picture effects (Filter) were applied. The following settings are fixed.

– White Balance: [AWB] (You cannot perform fine adjustments.) – [i.Dynamic]: [OFF]

• After taking the picture, [Auto Review] will display only the still picture with the effects applied.

If you set this function to [ON], burst, Auto Bracket, Aspect Bracket, White Balance Bracket, [Time

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Lapse Shot], [Stop Motion Animation] and panorama picture recording will be disabled. This function is disabled during motion picture recording.

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Picture effects (Filter)

Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter)

For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to (→89).

[Expressive]

This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen)

Vividness Subdued coloring Gaudy coloring

[Retro]

This effect gives a faded image.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen)

Coloring Yellowish coloring Reddish coloring

[Old Days]

This effect adds a bright, soft and nostalgic feel to the overall image.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen)

Contrast Low contrast High contrast

[High Key]

This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall image.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen)

Coloring Pinkish coloring Light-bluish coloring

When recording a panorama picture in a scene with low brightness, you may

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not be able to achieve the desired results.

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Picture effects (Filter)

Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter)

For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to (→89).

[Low Key]

This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and enhances bright parts.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen)

Coloring Reddish coloring Bluish coloring

[Sepia]

This effect creates a sepia image.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen)

Contrast Low contrast High contrast

[Monochrome]

This effect creates a black and white picture.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen)

Coloring Yellowish coloring Bluish coloring

[Dynamic Monochrome]

This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and white picture.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen)

Contrast Low contrast High contrast

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Picture effects (Filter)

Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter)

For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to (→89).

[Rough Monochrome]

This effect creates a black and white picture with granular noise.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen)

Grainy image effect

The recording screen is displayed like a frame dropping with a slight delay

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compared to normal recording.

Weak grainy image effect

Strong grainy image effect

[Silky Monochrome]

This effect blurs the overall image to add a soft feel to a black and white picture.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen)

Degree of defocusing

The recording screen is displayed like a frame dropping with a slight delay

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compared to normal recording.

Slight defocusing

Strong defocusing

[Impressive Art]

This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen)

Vividness Black & white Gaudy coloring

When recording a panorama picture, the places where successively taken

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pictures are stitched may be noticeable.

[High Dynamic]

This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and bright parts.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen)

Vividness Black & white Gaudy coloring

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Picture effects (Filter)

Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter)

For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to (→89).

[Cross Process]

This effect gives your photo a dramatic color look.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen)

Coloring

Greenish coloring / Bluish coloring / Yellowish coloring / Reddish coloring

[Toy Effect]

This effect reduces peripheral brightness to give the impression of a toy camera.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen)

Coloring Orangish color Bluish coloring

[Toy Pop]

This effect creates a vivid and bright image with the look of a toy camera.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen)

Range in which peripheral brightness is reduced

Small

Large

[Bleach Bypass]

This effect gives a higher contrast and a lower saturation to create a calm and tranquil picture.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen)

Contrast Low contrast High contrast

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Picture effects (Filter)

Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter)

For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to (→89).

[Miniature Effect]

This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen)

Vividness Subdued coloring Gaudy coloring

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Defocusing a picture

You can create the impression of a diorama by intentionally creating a blurred area and focusing area using [Miniature Effect]. You can set the recording direction (direction of blurred area), position and size of the focusing area.

Press [Fn1] button Press or to move the focusing area (frame) Turn the control dial to select the size of the focusing

area (frame)

Press [MENU/SET]

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

The recording screen is displayed like a frame dropping with a slight delay compared to normal

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recording. No audio is recorded for motion pictures.

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When a motion picture is recorded, the finished recording will be approximately 1/10th of the actual

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recorded time period. (If you record a motion picture for 10 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording time will be approximately 1 minute.) The recordable time displayed on the camera is approx. 10x longer than actual time needed for recording. When the Recording Mode is changed, be sure to check the recordable time. If you stop recording motion pictures too soon, the camera may continue recording until a certain

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time. Hold the camera until the camera stops recording. If [MF] is selected for the focus mode, move the focusing area to the position at which the focus has

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been adjusted.

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Picture effects (Filter)

Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter)

For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to (→89).

[Soft Focus]

This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen)

Degree of defocusing

The recording screen is displayed like a frame dropping with a slight delay

●

compared to normal recording.

Slight defocusing

Strong defocusing

[Fantasy]

This effect creates a fantastical image in a pale color tone.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen)

Vividness Subdued coloring Gaudy coloring

[Star Filter]

This effect transforms pin-points of light into a star effect.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen)

Length of the rays of light

The recording screen is displayed like a frame dropping with a slight delay

●

compared to normal recording.

Rays of light is short

Rays of light is long

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Picture effects (Filter)

Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter)

For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to (→89).

[One Point Color]

This effect leaves one selected color to emphasize impressiveness.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen)

Amount of color retained

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Selecting color

Press [Fn1] button Select the color to be retained with and press

[MENU/SET]

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

The selected color may not be retained for some subjects.

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Leaves a small amount of color

Leaves a large amount of color

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Picture effects (Filter)

Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter)

For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to (→89).

[Sunshine]

This effect adds a cast of light to the scene.

Items that can be set (Press to display the setting screen)

Coloring

■

Setting the light source

Press [Fn1] button Press to move the center of the light source to a

different position

• You can move the center of the light source to the edge of the screen.

Yellowish coloring / Reddish coloring / Bluish coloring / Whitish coloring

Tips on positioning the center of the light source

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

Turn the control dial to adjust the size of the light source

• You can change the light source among four sizes.

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

Press [MENU/SET]

The recording screen is displayed like a frame dropping with a slight delay compared to normal

●

recording.

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Picture Quality and coloring Settings

Adjusting the picture quality with effects

[Photo Style]

Recording mode:

You can adjust the colors and picture quality according to the concept of the picture that you want to create.

→ [Rec] → [Photo Style]

[Standard] Standard setting.

[Vivid] Setting with slightly high contrast and saturation.

[Natural] Setting with slightly low contrast.

[Monochrome]

[Scenery]

[Portrait] Setting that produces the look of a healthy complexion.

[Custom]

[Photo Style] is fixed to [Standard] when the picture effect (Filter) is set.

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The menu item is common for both the [Rec] and [Motion Picture] menus. If a setting in one menu

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is changed, the setting with the same name in other menu will also be changed automatically.

Setting that creates a picture using monochrome shades of gray only, such as black and white.

Setting that creates a picture using vivid colors for the blue sky and green.

Setting for using colors and picture quality that were registered in advance.

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Panasonic DMC-LX100 Advanced Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Finding the information you need

How to use this manual

Contents

Contents by Function

Before Use

Before use

Standard Accessories

Names and Functions of Main Parts

[MENU/SET] button / Cursor button / Control dial

Preparations

Attaching the lens cap and shoulder strap

Charging battery

Remaining battery

Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time

Inserting and removing the battery/the card (optional)

About the Card

Formatting the card (initialization)

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

Setting the clock

Changing time settings

Setting the menu

Setting the menu screen background

Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item

Changing settings using the control ring

Changing the settings assigned to the control ring

Using the [Setup] menu

[Clock Set]

[World Time]

[Travel Date]

[Wi-Fi]

[Beep]

[Live View Mode]

[Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder]

[Monitor Luminance]

[Sleep Mode]

[USB Mode]

[TV Connection]

[Menu Resume]

[Menu Background]

[Menu Information]

[Language]

[Version Disp.]

[Self Timer Auto Off]

[No.Reset]

[Reset]

[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]

[Format]

Entering Text

Basics

Holding the camera

Recording pictures using the viewfinder

Switching between the monitor and viewfinder

About Eye Sensor AF

Taking pictures

Recording motion pictures

Select the recording mode

Switching the display information on the recording screen

Viewing your pictures

Viewing motion pictures

Deleting pictures

[Delete Single]

To delete multiple (up to 100)/To delete all pictures

Recording mode

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

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

Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed

Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value and shutter speed ([Program AE] Mode)

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

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

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

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

Picture effects (Filter)

Picture Quality and coloring Settings