Panasonic DMC-TZ35 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

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Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-TZ35

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,

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Before use

Before use .............................................. 5

Standard Accessories ...........................7

Names and Functions of Main Parts .... 8

Cursor button ................................................9

Preparations

Charging battery ..................................10

Inserting the battery ....................................11

Charging the battery ....................................12

Remaining battery .......................................14

Guidelines for number of recordable

pictures and operating time .........................14

Inserting and removing the card

(optional) .............................................. 16

Saving your pictures

(cards and built-in memory) ........................17

Recording capacity guidelines

(pictures/recording time) .............................18

Setting the clock ..................................19

Changing time settings ................................20

Basics

Sequence of operations ......................21

Taking pictures with your own settings

[Program AE] Mode ............................. 23

Adjusting focus ...................................24

Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode ........................ 25

Using flash ..................................................25

Automatic Scene Detection .........................26

Happy colour setting ...................................26

[Motion Deblur] ............................................27

[iHandheld Nite Shot] .................................. 27

[iHDR] ..........................................................28

AF Tracking .................................................29

[Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions ..............30

Recording motion pictures .................31

Taking still pictures while a motion picture

is being recorded .........................................34

Viewing your pictures ......................... 35

Viewing motion pictures .............................. 36

Capturing still pictures from motion

pictures ........................................................37

Zooming in and viewing

“Playback Zoom” .........................................38

Viewing a list of pictures

“Multi Playback” ...........................................38

Searching pictures by the recording date

(Calendar search) .......................................39

Deleting pictures .................................40

To delete multiple (up to 50)/

To delete all pictures ...................................41

Setting the menu .................................42

Menu type ...................................................43

Using Quick menu .......................................44

Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 45

[Clock Set] ...................................................45

[World Time] ................................................45

[Travel Date] ................................................45

[Beep] ..........................................................45

[Speaker Volume] ........................................46

[Cust.Set Mem.] ..........................................46

[Monitor Display] .........................................46

[Monitor Luminance] ....................................47

[Guide Line] .................................................47

[Histogram] ..................................................48

[Video Rec Area] .........................................48

[Zoom Resume] ...........................................48

[Economy] ................................................... 49

[Auto Review] ..............................................49

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

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

[USB Mode] .................................................50

[Output] .......................................................51

[VIERA Link] ................................................51

[3D Playback] ..............................................51

[Rotate Disp.] ..............................................52

[Version Disp.] .............................................52

[Format] .......................................................53

[Language] .................................................. 53

[Stabilizer Demo.] ........................................54

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Contents

Application (Record)

Changing recording information

display .................................................. 55

Using Zoom ..........................................56

Zoom types and use ....................................57

Taking pictures with flash ................... 59

Taking close-up pictures .................... 61

[Macro Zoom]

(Enlarging close-up subjects) .....................61

Focus range ................................................ 62

Taking pictures with self-timer ........... 63

Taking pictures with Exposure

Compensation ...................................... 64

Recording while exposure is changed

automatically ([Auto Bracket]) ..................... 65

Determining aperture and shutter

speed and recording ........................... 66

[Aperture-Priority] Mode ..............................66

[Shutter-Priority] Mode ................................ 67

[Manual Exposure] Mode ............................ 68

Taking Pictures with different picture

effects [Creative Control] mode ........ 69

[Expressive] .................................................70

[Retro] .........................................................70

[High Key] ....................................................70

[Low Key] ....................................................70

[Sepia] .........................................................71

[Dynamic Monochrome] .............................. 71

[Impressive Art] ........................................... 71

[High Dynamic] ............................................71

[Cross Process] ...........................................72

[Toy Effect] ..................................................72

[Miniature Effect] ......................................... 73

[Soft Focus] .................................................74

[Star Filter] ...................................................74

[One Point Color] .........................................74

Recording panorama pictures

[Panorama Shot] Mode .......................75

Taking pictures according to the scene

[Scene Mode] ....................................... 78

[Portrait] .......................................................79

[Soft Skin] ....................................................79

[Scenery] .....................................................79

[Sports] ........................................................80

[Night Portrait] ............................................. 80

[Night Scenery] ............................................80

[Handheld Night Shot] .................................81

[HDR] ..........................................................81

[Food] ..........................................................81

[Baby] ..........................................................82

[Pet] .............................................................82

[Sunset] .......................................................82

[High Sens.] .................................................83

[Starry Sky] ..................................................83

[Glass Through] ...........................................83

[Underwater] ................................................84

[3D Photo Mode] ......................................... 85

Registering your own settings and

recording [Custom] Mode ..................86

[Cust.Set Mem.] ..........................................86

[Custom] ......................................................87

Burst function ...................................... 88

Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.]

Registering face pictures ............................91

Editing or deleting information about

registered persons .....................................92

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Useful features for travel .................... 93

[Travel Date] ................................................93

[World Time] ................................................94

Entering Text ........................................ 95

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Contents

Using the [Rec] menu .......................... 96

[Aspect Ratio] ..............................................96

[Picture Size] ...............................................96

[Quality] .......................................................97

[Sensitivity] ..................................................97

[White Balance] ...........................................98

[AF Mode] ..................................................100

[Quick AF] .................................................. 101

[Face Recog.] ............................................102

[Metering Mode] ........................................ 102

[i.Exposure] ............................................... 102

[Min. Shtr Speed] ......................................103

[i.Resolution] .............................................103

[Digital Zoom] ............................................103

[Burst] ........................................................104

[Color Mode] ..............................................104

[AF Assist Lamp] .......................................104

[Red-Eye Removal] ...................................105

[Motion Deblur] ..........................................105

[iHandheld Nite Shot] ................................ 105

[iHDR] ........................................................105

[Stabilizer] .................................................106

[Date Stamp] ............................................. 106

[Clock Set] .................................................106

Using the [Motion Picture] menu ..... 107

[Rec Format] .............................................107

[Rec Quality] ..............................................107

[Continuous AF] ......................................... 108

[Wind Cut] .................................................108

Application (View)

Different playback methods

[Playback Mode] ................................ 109

[2D/3D Settings] ........................................109

[All] ............................................................ 109

[Slide Show] .............................................. 110

[Filtering Play] ...........................................113

[Calendar] ..................................................114

Retouching pictures .......................... 115

[Auto Retouch] ..........................................115

[Creative Retouch] ....................................116

Using the [Playback] menu............... 119

[Title Edit] .................................................. 119

[Text Stamp] ..............................................120

[Retouch] ...................................................121

[Video Divide] ............................................122

[Resize] ..................................................... 123

[Cropping] ..................................................124

[Favorite] ................................................... 125

[Print Set] ..................................................126

[Protect] .....................................................127

[Face Rec Edit] ..........................................128

[Copy] ........................................................129

Connecting with other devices

Viewing on TV screen .......................130

VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) .....132

Viewing 3D still pictures ............................ 134

Keeping the still pictures and

motion pictures in the recorder .......136

Copying by inserting the SD card into the

recorder .....................................................136

Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables

(optional) ................................................... 136

Keeping the still pictures and

motion pictures on your PC .............137

Installing supplied software .......................137

About supplied software ............................138

Copying still pictures and motion pictures

...139

Printing ............................................... 141

Printing multiple pictures ...........................142

Making print settings on the camera ......... 143

Printing with date and text .........................144

Others

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

of the battery ......................................145

List of LCD monitor displays ............ 146

Message displays .............................. 150

Q&A Troubleshooting ...................... 152

Usage cautions and notes ................ 159

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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,

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

• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface

• Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag

• Adding accessories to the camera strap

• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or LCD 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,

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

• In extremely dusty or sandy places

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

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Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to

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sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens or LCD monitor dirty, cause mould, or damage the camera. If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait

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about two hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, the fogginess will clear naturally.

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Before use

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Always take a test shot first

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

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No compensation for missed shots

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

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Carefully observe copyright laws

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

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Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→159)

Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other

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information for your digital camera may differ from those in the illustrations and screens provided in this manual. Recording mode icons

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You can select and execute indicated menus and functions for the recording modes displayed in blue on mode dial illustrations next to section titles.

In the example shown on the left, the following recording modes are available: , , , and .

and will differ depending on the recording modes registered under

custom settings.

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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 Operating Instructions. Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

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

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in the text. 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. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory

when you are not using a card. (→17)

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

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Before use

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Mode dial

Use this to select the recording mode.

Flash (→59)

Self-timer indicator (→63) / AF Assist Lamp

Lens barrel

Lens

(→104)

Microphone (→22)

Zoom lever (→56)

Operate this when zooming in on a distant subject to record it larger.

Motion picture button (→31)

Record motion pictures.

Camera [ON/OFF] button

Use this to turn the camera on and off.

Speaker

Shutter button (→23)

Use this to focus and record still pictures.

Tripod mount

Do not attach to a tripod with a 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or longer screw. Doing so may damage this unit.

Card/Battery door

(→11, 16)

Release lever (→11, 16)

DC coupler cover

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

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Before use

Cursor button

Names and Functions of Main Parts

[EXPOSURE] button

Operate this when setting the shutter speed or aperture value (only in the mode).

(→66, 67, 68)

LCD monitor

(→47)

Playback button (→109)

[DISP.] button

Use this to change

(→55)

display.

Charging lamp

(→12)

[Q.MENU] / [ / ] button

In the recording mode: Quick menu is displayed. (→44) In the playback mode: Pictures are deleted. (→40) During menu operations: Previous screen is restored.

[MENU/SET]

• Use this to display the menus, enter the settings, etc. (→42)

Left cursor button ( )

• Self-timer (→63)

Down cursor button ( )

• Macro Mode etc. (→61)

We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.

Use this to select the recording mode or playback mode. By holding down the playback button while the camera is off, you can turn the camera on in Playback Mode.

[HDMI] socket (→130)

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

(→12,130, 139, 141)

This socket is also used when charging the battery.

(→12)

Up cursor button ( )

• Exposure Compensation, Auto Bracket etc. (→64, 65)

Right cursor button ( )

• Flash (→59)

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

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

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Preparations

Charging battery

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

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

• Charge the battery while it is in the camera.

Camera status Charge

Turn off Yes

Turn on

During playback only, the camera operates using power supplied from the electrical outlet via the USB connection cable (supplied). (The battery is not charged.)

If the battery is not inserted, neither charging nor power supplying is made.

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About batteries that you can use with this unit

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

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Preparations

Inserting the battery

To charge the battery, insert it into the camera.

Charging battery

Slide to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door

Insert the battery all the way

• Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation.

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

Close the card/battery door

• Slide to the [LOCK] position.

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To remove battery

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

Release lever

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Lever

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

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

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Preparations

Charging battery

Charging the battery

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

Make sure that the camera is turned off.

AC adaptor (supplied)

Align the marks ( to ) and insert the plug.

Charging lamp

USB connection cable (supplied)

• Always check the direction of the pins and hold the plug straight to insert or remove it. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the pins could become deformed and cause faulty operation.)

Computer

Getting ready: Turn on the computer.

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Charging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outlet

Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied), and plug the AC adaptor (supplied) into the electrical outlet.

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Charging the battery through the computer

Connect the camera to a computer using the USB connection cable (supplied).

It may not be possible to charge the battery from some computers depending on the

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

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

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

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Do not connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor, keyboard, printer, or USB hub.

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Preparations

Charging battery

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Charging lamp indications

On: Charging in progress Off: Charging stops (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical

outlet or your computer.)

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Notes on charging time

When using the AC adaptor (supplied)

Charging time Approx. 210 min

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

• The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the specifications of the computer.

Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine

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Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Using cables other than the above may cause a malfunction. Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. Doing so may cause

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malfunction of the camera. Do not use a USB extension cable.

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

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accessories of this camera. Do not use them for other devices. If there is any trouble related to the electrical outlet (i.e. power failure), charging may

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not complete properly. Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect it to the camera. If the charging lamp does not light or flashes even when the camera is properly

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connected to the AC adaptor (supplied) or your computer, charging has been put in pause status because the temperature is not in the appropriate range for charging. This is not a malfunction. Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and retry charging in a place where ambient temperature is 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (temperature conditions also apply to the battery itself).

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Preparations

Remaining battery (only when using battery)

(flashes red)

If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery.

Charging battery

Remaining battery

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

Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time

The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.

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Recording still pictures

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 260 pictures

Recording time Approx. 130 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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

• [Program AE] Mode

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

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on (when the Optical Image Stabiliser function is set to [ON]).

• 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).

By CIPA standard

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Preparations

Charging battery

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Recording motion pictures

[Rec Format] ([Rec Quality]) [AVCHD] ([FHD/50i]) [MP4] ([FHD/25p])

Available recording time Approx. 85 min Approx. 85 min

Actual available recording time Approx. 40 min Approx. 40 min

Recording conditions

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

• The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and off, starting and stopping recording and using zoom.

Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen

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• You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds or approx. 4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD/25p] creates larger files, the recording time for such motion pictures will be shorter than 29 minutes 59 seconds.)

• If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [FHD/50i], you can continuously record a motion picture for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.

• You can continuously record [AVCHD] motion pictures for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. (DMC-TZ35GA)

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Viewing pictures

Playback time Approx. 200 min

The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to

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surrounding environment and usage conditions. If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan.

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Please purchase a new battery.

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Preparations

Inserting and removing the card (optional)

• Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Slide to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door

Insert the card all the way

• Check orientation: terminals face LCD

• Push in until it clicks.

Close the card/battery door

• Slide to the [LOCK] position.

Release lever

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.

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To remove card

Press the centre of the card

Press

Pull out

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

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

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

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Preparations

Inserting and removing the card (optional)

Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)

Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory

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Built-in memory (approx. 90 MB)

Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→129)

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The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a

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card.

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Compatible memory cards (optional)

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)

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

SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by

checking the card label or other card related materials.

(Example)

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

• Use a card of SD Speed “Class 4”* or higher for recording motion pictures.

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

if not.

• Latest information: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation such

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as picture writing, reading, deleting, or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (supplied), 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.

Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been

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formatted with a computer or another device. (→53) If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used to

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record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted. 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). Switch

(This site is available in English only.)

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Preparations

Inserting and removing the card (optional)

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).

Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press [DISP.] button to switch display)

Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory)

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Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

[Picture Size] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

16M 14

5M 32

0.3M 510

300

660

10240

• When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, “+99999” is displayed.

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Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

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

When [Rec Format] is [AVCHD]

[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

[FHD/50i] / [HD/50p] – 14m00s 4h10m00s 8h27m00s

When [Rec Format] is [MP4]

[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

[FHD/25p] – 12m21s 3h23m17s 6h51m17s

[HD/25p] – 23m36s 6h28m06s 13h05m11s

[VGA/25p] 2m23s 51m57s 14h14m08s 28h48m04s

• The time displayed in the table is the total time.

• If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [FHD/50i], you can continuously record a motion picture for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.

• You can continuously record [AVCHD] motion pictures for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. (DMC-TZ35GA)

4910 9880

10620 21490

162960 247150

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Preparations

Setting the clock

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

• Disconnect the unit from the AC adaptor (supplied).

Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button

The camera is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step .

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, display order or time display format), and press to set

• To cancel → Press [ / ] button.

Press [MENU/SET] to set

Press [MENU/SET]

• To return to the previous screen, press [ / ] button.

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Preparations

Setting the clock

Changing time settings

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

• Clock settings will be kept for approx. 3 months even if the battery is removed. (Only if a fully charged battery was inserted for 24 hours beforehand.)

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42)

Set the date and time (Perform steps - . (→19))

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

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studio to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp] or [Text Stamp]. If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on

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the screen of the camera.

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Basics

Sequence of operations

Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button to

turn on the camera

Set to the desired recording mode

Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you want to use.

[Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. (→25)

[Program AE] Mode

[Aperture-Priority] Mode

[Shutter-Priority] Mode

[Manual Exposure] Mode

[Custom] Mode

[Panorama Shot] Mode Record panorama pictures. (→75)

[Scene Mode] Take pictures according to scene. (→78)

[Creative Control] Mode

→

Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. (→23)

Determine aperture, then record pictures.

(→66)

Determine shutter speed, then record pictures. (→67)

Determine aperture and shutter speed, then record pictures. (→68)

Record pictures using pre-registered settings. (→86)

Take pictures while confirming the picture effect. (→69)

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Aim the camera and shoot

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Taking still pictures

Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press and hold the shutter button to take the picture

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Recording motion pictures

Press the motion picture button to start recording Press the motion picture button again to finish recording

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Holding the camera

AF Assist Lamp

Flash

Hand strap

We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.

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Sequence of operations

Motion picture

button

Microphone

Shutter button

• 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 flash or the lamp. Do not look at it from close range.

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

Play back pictures

Press the playback button View pictures

During motion picture/panorama picture playback

Pause/play

To switch to Recording Mode, press the playback button again or press the

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shutter button halfway during playback.

Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button to turn off the camera

Stop

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Taking pictures with your own settings

[Program AE] Mode

The aperture value and shutter speed are automatically set for recording. Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment.

Set to ([Program AE] Mode)

Take a picture

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer],

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a tripod, or [Self Timer]. If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you

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do not have appropriate exposure. You should either use the flash, change [Sensitivity] settings or set [Min. Shtr Speed] to a slower speed.

(press the button all the way to

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Jitter alert display

Aperture value Shutter speed

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Adjusting focus

When [AF Mode] is set to (1-area-focusing), focus on the AF area in the centre of the picture. If a subject you want to record is not in the centre, follow the steps below.

Adjust focus according to subject

Align the AF area

with the subject

Hold down halfway

Return to desired composition

Press fully

AF area

Focus display

( When focus is aligned: illuminated

When focus is not aligned: flashing)

AF area

( When focus is aligned: green

When focus is not aligned: red)

Subjects/environments which may

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make focusing difficult:

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

• Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light.

• In 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.

The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not

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aligned. 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

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Focus range

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Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode

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

Set to ([Intelligent Auto] Mode)

Take a picture

Focus display

( When focus is aligned: illuminated

When focus is not aligned: flashing)

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

Using flash

Press

to select or .

When is selected, the optimum flash ( , , , ) is selected automatically

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depending on conditions. When or is selected, the red-eye reduction function is activated.

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When or is selected, the shutter speed is reduced.

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(press the button all the way to

Press fully

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

Automatic Scene Detection

Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically.

Recognises people Recognises babies Recognises landscapes Recognises night scenes and people in them (Only when Recognises night scenes Recognises night scenes without a tripod

The icon of scene detected

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

recognised.

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

When [iHandheld Nite Shot] is [ON].

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

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Recognises close-ups Recognises sunsets Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when scene does not correspond to any of the above

same subject. If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the

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appropriate scene mode. When , or is detected, Face Detection is activated, and the focus and

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exposure are adjusted for the recognised faces.

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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. When the camera detects backlight, is displayed on the LCD monitor (depending on the backlighting conditions, backlighting may not be detected correctly).

is selected)

Happy colour setting

When [Color Mode] (→104) is set to [Happy], pictures are recorded with vivid colouring.

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Settings

Press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Color Mode] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Happy] and press [MENU/SET]

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

[Motion Deblur]

[Motion Deblur] automatically sets the optimum shutter speed in accordance with the movements of the subject to minimise the blur of the subject. It is preset to [ON] with this unit.

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Settings

Press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Motion Deblur] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select either [ON] or [OFF] and press [MENU/SET]

When [Motion Deblur] is set to [ON], appears on the screen.

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The subject may be recorded in a picture size smaller than the number of pixels that

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has been set.

[iHandheld Nite Shot]

If a night scene is detected automatically while the camera is handheld, [iHandheld Nite Shot] can record a still picture with less jitter and less noise by combining a burst of pictures. It is preset to [ON] with this unit.

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Settings

Press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [iHandheld Nite Shot] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select either [ON] or [OFF] and press [MENU/SET]

When the camera is fixed in place on a tripod or by other means, [iHandheld Nite

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Shot] will not be identified.

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

[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. It is preset to [ON] with this unit.

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Settings

Press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [iHDR] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select either [ON] or [OFF] and press [MENU/SET]

This function is automatically activated only when is displayed on the LCD monitor.

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In the case that a single picture is going to be composed from a burst, a message

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indicating that multiple pictures are to be recorded appears on the screen and burst recording is carried out. Note that burst recording will not take place if the camera determines that it can compensate for the difference in contrast without composing the picture from a burst. The camera does not combine pictures in the following cases:

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• When the zoom ratio exceeds 20x

• [Burst] mode

• When the flash fires

In the case of composition from a burst, afterimages may appear if the subject was

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

AF Tracking

This function enables the camera to continue to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure of the subject even when the subject is moving.

Press to set [AF Mode] to AF Tracking

• To cancel AF Tracking → Press again.

Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then press

to lock

• To cancel AF Lock → Press .

AF Tracking frame AF Lock successful: Yellow AF Lock failed: Red

The optimal scene for the AF locked subject is automatically identified.

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Face Recognition will be inactive while using AF Tracking.

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Under certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or when it is

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dark, [AF Tracking] may not operate correctly.

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

[Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions

Only the menu items which are displayed in the [Intelligent Auto] Mode can be set. The settings selected in the [Program AE] or other modes will reflect on the menu items in the [Setup] menu that are not displayed.

The settings for the following items are different from other recording modes:

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[Picture Size], [Burst] and [Color Mode] on the [Rec] menu, [Beep] on the [Setup] menu The settings for the following functions are fixed:

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[Setup] menu

• [Auto Review]: [2SEC]

• [Guide Line]:

[Rec] menu

• [Quality]:

• [White Balance]: [AWB]

• [Quick AF]: [ON]

• [i.Exposure]: [ON]

• [AF Assist Lamp]: [ON]

• [Stabilizer]: [ON]

(23-area-focusing) when face cannot be recognised

[Motion Picture] menu

• [Continuous AF]: [ON] • [Wind Cut]: [OFF]

The following functions cannot be used:

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[Histogram], [Exposure], [Auto Bracket], [WB Adjust.], [Min. Shtr Speed], [Digital Zoom]

[Fine]

• [Auto Power Off]: [5MIN.]

• [Sensitivity]:

• [AF Mode]: [Face Detection]

• [Metering Mode]: [Multi Metering]

• [i.Resolution]: [i.ZOOM]

• [Red-Eye Removal]: [ON]

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Recording motion pictures

You can record motion pictures with audio (monaural).

Press the motion picture button to start recording

[Rec Format] (→107)/ [Rec Quality] (→107)

Do not block the microphone when recording motion

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pictures. Immediately release the motion picture button after

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pressing it. You can also use zoom while recording motion

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pictures.

• The zoom speed will be slower than normal.

• When using zoom while recording motion pictures, it may take some time to focus.

• The operating sounds of the zoom lever may be recorded in some cases.

Still pictures can be taken during motion picture

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recording. (→34)

Press the motion picture button again to end recording

Elapsed recording time

Remaining recording time (approx.)

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Recording motion pictures

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About the recording format for recording motion pictures

This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.

AVCHD:

You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV or for saving to disc.

MP4:

This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed, or when uploading videos to the Internet.

• You can record a motion picture to the built-in memory only in [MP4] using the [VGA/25p] setting.

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About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with equipment compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not be displayed properly. In this case, use this unit.

• For details on MP4 compatible devices, refer to the support site below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in English only.)

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Recording motion pictures

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Recording motion pictures in

Records a motion picture at your preferred settings.

• Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.

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Recording motion pictures in

The camera automatically detects the scene to record motion pictures with optimal settings.

When scene does not

correspond to any on the right.

• In mode, focus and exposure will be set according to the face detected.

• will be selected for nightscapes and other dark scenes.

• If the camera does not select your desired Scene Mode, choosing an appropriate mode manually is recommended.

• The following menu options in the [Motion Picture] menu can be set:

• [Rec Format] • [Rec Quality]

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Motion picture recording in other recording modes

For details, refer to the pages relating to the respective recording modes.

The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.

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If data is repeatedly recorded and deleted, the total available recording time on the

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SD card may be reduced. To restore the original capacity, use the camera to format the SD card. Be sure to save all important data to your computer or other media before formatting, as all data saved to the card will be erased. The Optical Image Stabiliser functions regardless of the settings before a motion

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picture is recorded. The following functions are not available:

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Extra optical zoom, flash, [Face Recog.], [Rotate Disp.] for pictures taken vertically. For certain memory cards, recording may end while in progress.

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The recording range may become narrower in motion pictures compared to still

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pictures. Also, if the Aspect Ratio is different for still pictures and motion pictures, the angle of view will change when starting to record a motion picture. The recordable area is displayed by setting [Video Rec Area] (→48) to [ON]. If you end motion picture recording after a short time when using [Miniature Effect]

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of the [Creative Control] Mode, the camera may go on recording for a certain period. Please continue to hold the camera until the recording finishes. If Extra optical zoom is used before pressing the motion picture button, these settings

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will be cleared, and the recordable area will be changed significantly. Depending on the environment when recording motion pictures, the screen may

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turn black for an instant or noise may be recorded because of static electricity, electromagnetic waves, etc. Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases:

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• Scene Mode ([3D Photo Mode])

• [Creative Control] Mode ([Soft Focus] [Star Filter])

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Recording motion pictures

Taking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded

Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded.

Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture recording

• Still pictures are recorded with aspect ratio setting of and [Picture Size] setting of 3.5M. (Max. 2 pictures)

• Motion picture recording continues unchanged.

• The clicking sound made when the shutter button is operated may be recorded.

• When still pictures are recorded during zooming, the zooming may stop.

• Using [Miniature Effect] in [Creative Control] Mode, a still picture may be taken with a slight delay from the time when the shutter button is pressed fully.

When you press the shutter button halfway during motion picture recording, the

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camera will automatically refocus on a subject. This refocus movement is recorded even during motion picture recording. When priority is to be given to the motion picture videos, press the shutter button fully, and record the still pictures. Still pictures can also be created after motion picture recording. (→37) When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the picture size and the number of

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recordable pictures are displayed. Still pictures cannot be recorded in the following case:

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• When [Rec Quality] is set to [VGA/25p] in [MP4]

The flash is set to [Forced Flash Off].

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Since the electronic shutter is used for recording, the pictures recorded may be

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distorted.

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Viewing your pictures

When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory.

Press the playback button

• By holding down the playback button while the camera is off, you can turn the camera on in Playback Mode.

Use the cursor button to select a picture that you want to play back

• Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/backwards.

View pictures

Folder/File number

Picture number/Total pictures

• To switch to Recording Mode, press the playback button again or press the shutter button halfway during playback.

It may not be possible to view pictures on this camera that were previously edited on

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a computer. When the camera is switched to playback mode, the lens barrel will be retracted after

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approx. 15 seconds. This camera is compliant with the unified DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)

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standard 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.

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Viewing your pictures

Viewing motion pictures

This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats.

Press the playback button

Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press

Playback now starts.

Motion picture recording time

Motion picture icon (differs by [Rec Format] and [Rec Quality])

• If the pictures played back are narrowed down with [Slide Show] (→110) or [Filtering Play] (→113), a selection screen will appear. Use cursor button to select [Play Video] and press [MENU/SET].

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Operations during motion picture playback

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

Single-frame rewind (while paused)

: Fast forward (2 steps*)

Single-frame forward (while paused)

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

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

• Volume can be adjusted with the zoom lever.

It may not be possible to properly play back the motion pictures recorded using other

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

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

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supplied CD-ROM. Motion pictures recorded with [Miniature Effect] in [Creative Control] Mode play back

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Viewing your pictures

Capturing still pictures from motion pictures

Save a scene from a motion picture as a still picture.

Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture by pausing a motion picture during playback

Press [MENU/SET]

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

[Rec Format] [Rec Quality] [Picture Size] [Aspect Ratio]

[AVCHD]

[MP4]

The picture quality becomes slightly lower because of the [Rec Quality] setting of the

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original motion picture. It may not be possible to capture still pictures from motion pictures that were recorded

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with a different camera.

[FHD/50i]

[HD/50p]

[FHD/25p]

[HD/25p]

[VGA/25p] 0.3M 4:3

2M 16:9

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Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”

Viewing your pictures

Move to

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 lever towards W side

• Move zoom position → Press

Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback.

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Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback”

Move to

W side

• Move the zoom lever toward the W side and you can switch the display methods in the following order: 1-picture screen (full-screen) → 12-picture screen → 30-picture screen → Calendar search. (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 displayed with [!] cannot be played back.

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Current zoom position

Picture no./Total no.

Panorama pictures

Motion pictures

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Viewing your pictures

Searching pictures by the recording date (Calendar search)

Selected date

Move to

the W side

several

times

• Use cursor button to select the recording date, then press [MENU/SET] to select the pictures for the selected recording date. (→114)

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Deleting pictures

Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.)

Press [ / ] button to delete displayed picture

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

Do not turn off the camera during deletion.

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Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:

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• Protected pictures

• Card switch is in “LOCK” position.

• Pictures not of DCF standard (→35)

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To delete multiple (up to 50)/To delete all pictures

Press [ / ] button while viewing a picture

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

[Delete Multi]

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Use cursor button to select picture and press [DISP.] button

• To cancel → Press [DISP.] button again.

• To execute → Press [MENU/SET].

Picture selected

• You can select [All Delete Except Favorite] in [Delete All] if there are pictures that have been set as [Favorite] (→125).

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

• May take time depending on number of pictures deleted.

Deleting pictures

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Setting the menu

Refer to the procedure below for an example on how to operate the menus.

Example: Changing [AF Mode] in the [Rec] menu in [Program AE] Mode

Press [MENU/SET]

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

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

: Pages

(The pages can also be selected with the zoom lever.) : Menu description : Menu items : Operation guide

Press to select a setting, and then press [MENU/SET]

The selected setting is set.

• To cancel → Press [ / ] button.

: Settings : Selected setting

Press [ / ] button several times

The menu closes and the monitor returns to the previous screen.

The operation screen examples in this manual may differ from the actual screen

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display or some parts of the screen display are omitted. 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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In Recording Mode, the menu can also be closed by pressing the shutter button

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halfway. (Goes into Recording Mode.)

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Menu type

In recording mode

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In playback mode

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Setting the menu

[Rec] menu You can perform settings such as Tones, Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio,

[Motion Picture] menu

[Setup] menu You can adjust settings to make operating the camera easier, such

[Playback Mode] menu

[Playback] menu You can adjust settings for recorded pictures, such as picture

The following menus are also displayed depending on the recording mode.

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• In the Scene Mode: [Scene Mode] menu (→78)

• In the [Custom] mode: [Custom] menu (→87)

• In the [Creative Control] mode: [Creative Control] menu (→69)

and Picture Size. You can adjust settings such as recording method and picture

quality.

as setting the clock and changing the beep sounds. You can adjust settings for playback methods such as [Slide Show]

and [Filtering Play].

protection and cropping and print settings.

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Setting the menu

Using Quick menu

During recording, you can easily call some of the menu items and set them.

Press [Q.MENU] button

Press to select a menu item

Press to select the settings

Press [MENU/SET]

The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the recording

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Using the [Setup] menu

[Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use.

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42)

In [Intelligent Auto] Mode, only [Clock Set], [World Time], [Beep] and [Stabilizer

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Demo.] are set.

[Clock Set]

Set time, date, and display format. (→19)

[World Time]

Set the local time at travel destination. (→94)

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Settings

[Destination]: Set the local time at travel destination.

[Home]: Set date and time at home area.

[Travel Date]

Record the number of days elapsed in your travels. (→93)

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Settings [Travel Setup]

[SET] (Register departure and return dates) / [OFF]

[Location]

[SET] (Input name of location) / [OFF]

[Beep]

Change or mute the beep/shutter sounds.

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Settings [Beep Level]

/ / : Low / High / Mute

[Beep Tone]

/ / : Change beep tone.

[Shutter Vol.]

/ / : Low / High / Mute

[Shutter Tone]

/ / : Change shutter tone.

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Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42)

[Speaker Volume]

Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels).

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Settings: [0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6]

Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV.

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[Cust.Set Mem.]

[Monitor Display]

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

Press to select the setting item and press to make adjustments Press [MENU/SET]

Some subjects may look different from their actual appearance, but the recorded

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picture will not be affected. Cannot be used to set brightness and contrast when [High Angle] is selected under

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[Monitor Luminance].

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Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42)

[Monitor Luminance]

Make LCD monitor easier to see.

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Settings

[Auto Power Monitor]:

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

[Power Monitor]:

Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use). [High Angle]: Makes the LCD monitor screen easier to see when the camera is held above eye level.

[OFF]

Cannot select [Auto Power Monitor] and [High Angle] in playback mode.

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[Power Monitor] returns to ordinary brightness if there is no operation for 30 seconds

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when recording. (Press any button to make the screen brighter again.) [High Angle] will be cancelled if the camera is turned off.

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Because the picture shown on the LCD monitor screen emphasises brightness, some

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subjects may look different than their actual appearance, but this will not affect the recorded picture. Setting [Monitor Luminance] reduces the operating time.

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[Guide Line]

Select recording information display and types of guidelines.

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Settings [Rec. Info.]

[ON] (Display recording information with guidelines.) [OFF]

[Pattern]

/ : Change the patterns of guidelines.

When [Intelligent Auto] Mode has been selected, only is displayed. Also, recording

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information and guidelines cannot be displayed simultaneously. Cannot be used in the following case:

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• [Panorama Shot] Mode

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Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42)

[Histogram]

Displays distribution of brightness in picture – e.g. if the graph peaks at the right, this means there are several bright areas in the picture (Guide). A peak in the centre represents correct brightness (correct exposure). This can be used as a reference for exposure correction, etc.

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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

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

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following conditions, 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

• Dark locations

The histogram displayed during recording is only a reference.

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The histogram displayed during recording and that displayed during playback may be

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

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computer. The histogram will not be displayed in the following cases.

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• [Intelligent Auto] Mode

• Playback Zoom

• During motion picture recording

• Multi Playback

• When the HDMI mini cable is connected

(Example)

Dark ← OK → Bright

[Video Rec Area]

Enables verification of the recordable area for a motion picture before recording.

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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

Recordable area displayed for motion pictures should be interpreted as a Guideline.

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When using Extra optical zoom, the recordable area may not always be displayed for

●

certain zoom ratios. This setting is not displayed with [Intelligent Auto] Mode.

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[Zoom Resume]

Remember the zoom position when turning the camera off.

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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

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Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42)

[Economy]

Turn off the camera or make the LCD monitor go dark while not using the camera to minimise battery consumption.

[Auto Power Off]

Automatically shut off the camera while not in use.

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

To restore → Turn on the camera again.

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Cannot be used in the following cases:

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When using the AC adaptor (supplied), when connected to computer/printer, during motion picture recording/playback, during Slide Shows Settings fixed to [5MIN.] in [Intelligent Auto] Mode.

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[Monitor Power Save]

The LCD monitor goes dark to minimise power consumption.

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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

Reduces the picture quality of the LCD monitor display during recording to minimise

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battery consumption (except for the Digital Zoom area). Note, however, that there is no effect on the recorded picture. The setting in [Monitor Mode] is prioritised over the setting in [Monitor Power Save]

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for the brightness of the LCD monitor.

[Auto Review]

Automatically display still pictures immediately after taking them.

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Settings [1SEC] / [2SEC]: Displays the playback screen for a preset time and then automatically

[HOLD]: Auto review screen remains until a button (other than the [DISP.] button) is

[OFF]

pressed

The following cases are fixed to the settings indicated below.

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• [Intelligent Auto] Mode: [2SEC]

Automatically displays still pictures immediately after they are taken with [Auto

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Bracket] and [Burst], regardless of the [Auto Review] setting. Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed.

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returns to the recording screen

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Basics

Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42)

[No.Reset]

Reset picture file numbers.

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

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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 built-in memory/card (→53). To reset folder number to 100:

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First, format the built-in memory or card, and reset the file numbers using [No.Reset]. Then, select [Yes] on the folder number reset screen.

[Reset]

Reset to the default settings.

[Reset Rec. settings?] [Reset setup parameters?]

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

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Resetting the setup parameters will also reset the following.

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Age in years/months and name settings in [Baby] and [Pet] Scene Modes. Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.

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Camera movement may be audible as the lens function is reset. This is not a fault.

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[USB Mode]

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

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Settings

[Select on connection]: Select [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] each time you connect to

[PictBridge(PTP)]: Select when connecting to a PictBridge-compatible printer.

[PC]: Select when connecting to a computer.

a computer or PictBridge-compatible printer.

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Basics

Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42)

[Output]

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

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Settings

[Video Out]

[NTSC] / [PAL]

[TV Aspect] (This setting performs when an AV cable (optional) is connected.)

[VIERA Link]

Enable automatic linking with other VIERA Link-compatible devices, and operability with a VIERA remote control when connecting via an HDMI mini cable (optional) (→132).

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Settings [ON]: Operations may be performed via the remote control of the VIERA Link-

compatible device. (Not all operations will be available.) Operability of the camera’s own buttons will be limited.

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

[3D Playback]

Set how 3D still picture is output.

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Settings: [3D] / [2D]

If you want to play back a picture in 2D (conventional picture) on a 3D television, set

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to [2D]. This item of the menu functions when an HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.

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For the procedure for playing back a 3D still picture (→134).

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Basics

Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42)

[Rotate Disp.]

Automatically rotate portrait still pictures.

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Settings

: Rotate and display pictures displayed on a TV screen as well as those

displayed on the LCD monitor of the camera in portrait orientation.

: Rotate and display only pictures displayed on a TV screen in portrait orientation.

[OFF]

[Rotate Disp.] cannot be used with motion pictures.

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Still pictures taken with the lens surface facing up or down, or still pictures taken on

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other cameras may not rotate. Pictures cannot be rotated during Multi Playback.

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Will only be displayed rotated on computer if in Exif-compatible (→35) environment

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(OS, software).

[Version Disp.]

Check the camera firmware version or display software information.

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

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such as the licence is displayed.

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Basics

Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42)

[Format]

Use when [Built-In Memory Error] or [Memory Card Error] appears, or when formatting the built-in memory or card.

When a card/built-in memory is formatted, the data cannot be restored. Check the content of the card/built-in memory carefully before formatting.

When formatting the built-in memory, remove the cards.

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(Only inserted card will be formatted if present; built-in memory will be formatted if no card is inserted.) Always format cards with this camera.

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All protected pictures and other picture data will be deleted.

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

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Formatting the built-in memory may take several minutes.

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If you cannot format, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Centre.

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[Language]

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

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Basics

Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42)

[Stabilizer Demo.]

Extent of jitter is shown on graph (estimate).

Extent of jitter

Extent of jitter after correction

During demo screen display, the Optical Image Stabiliser switches ON and OFF every

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time [MENU/SET] is pressed.

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Changing recording information display

Press [DISP.] button to change display

In Recording Mode

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Recording information (Number of recordable pictures)

In Playback Mode

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Picture information (recording date and time, etc.)

Motion picture recording information (Available recording time)

Recording information ([Flash], [Sensitivity] etc.) No display

*1,*

No display Guide lines

*1,*

Set [Histogram] to display a histogram. (→48)

Return to the “Recording information” display by pressing the shutter button halfway.

About [Guide Line] (→47)

During Playback Zoom, Motion Picture Playback, Slide Show:

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You can only turn the display on or off. During menu display, Multi Playback or Calendar Playback:

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Display cannot be changed.

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Using Zoom

You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom.

Zoom In/Out

Capture a

wider area

(wide-angle)

Enlarge the subject (telephoto)

When Extra optical zoom is set

Optical Zoom range

Zoom bar

The zoom speed can be set to one of 2 levels using the angle at which the zoom lever

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is moved. Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom.

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Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming.

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The zoom ratio and the zoom bar displayed on the screen are estimates.

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The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is operated -

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this is not a fault.

Focus range

Zoom ratio

Digital Zoom range

i.Zoom range

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Using Zoom

Zoom types and use

The zoom ratio changes when the picture size is changed.

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Optical Zoom

Zooming in up to 20x is possible if pictures without have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. (→96)

Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases:

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• [Macro Zoom]

• Scene Mode ([3D Photo Mode])

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Extra optical zoom

Zooming in up to 45x is possible when pictures with have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu (→96). EZ is short for “Extra optical zoom”.

Extra optical zoom cannot be used in the following cases:

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• [Macro Zoom]

• Motion picture

• When the [Burst] setting is set to or

• Scene Modes ([HDR] [High Sens.] [3D Photo Mode])

• [Creative Control] Mode ([Toy Effect])

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Using Zoom

To increase the zoom ratio further, the following zoom can be used in combination.

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[i.ZOOM]

You can use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio up to 2x higher than the original zoom ratio with limited deterioration of picture quality. Set the [i.Resolution] in the [Rec] menu to [i.ZOOM]. (→103)

When [i.Resolution] is set to [i.ZOOM], Intelligent Resolution technology is applied to

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the picture. [i.ZOOM] does not function in the following cases.

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• Scene Modes ([Handheld Night Shot] [HDR] [High Sens.] [3D Photo Mode])

• When the [Burst] setting is set to or

• [Creative Control] Mode ([Toy Effect])

• [Macro Zoom]

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[Digital Zoom]

Zoom 4x further than Optical/Extra optical zoom. Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality. Set the [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec] menu to [ON]. (→103)

Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following modes:

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• [Intelligent Auto] Mode

• When the [Burst] setting is set to or

• Scene Modes ([Handheld Night Shot] [HDR] [High Sens.] [3D Photo Mode])

• [Creative Control] Mode ([Toy Effect] [Miniature Effect])

This is fixed to [ON] when [Macro Zoom] is set.

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When [Digital Zoom] is used simultaneously with [i.ZOOM], you can only increase the

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zoom ratio up to 2x.

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Taking pictures with flash

Press to display [Flash]

Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/SET]

Type, operations Uses

[Auto]

• Automatically judges when to use flash

[Auto/Red-Eye]

• Automatically judges when to use flash (reduces red-eye)

[Forced Flash On]

• Always uses flash

[Slow Sync./Red-Eye]

• Automatically judges when to use flash (reduces red-eye; slow shutter speed to take brighter pictures)

[Forced Flash Off]

Only in the mode

Two flashes will be emitted. Do not move until after the second flash. Interval between flashes

varies according to brightness of subject. When [Red-Eye Removal] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the icon changes to [ eye is automatically detected and the picture data is corrected. (Only when [AF Mode] is

Detection))

• Never uses flash

Normal use

Taking pictures of subjects in dark places

Taking pictures with backlight or under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)

Taking pictures of subjects against a nightscape (tripod recommended)

Places where flash use is prohibited

]/[ ], red-

(Face

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The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO]

Max. W Approx. 0.6 m-6.4 m (2.0 - 21 feet)

Max. T Approx. 1.0 m-3.3 m (3.3 - 11 feet)

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Taking pictures with flash

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Available types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting)

[Scene Mode]

○ ○ ○ ○ ○

○

○ ○ ○ ○

–

○ ○ ○ ○ ○

–

○

–

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Set to , , or depending on the subject and brightness.

• The flash cannot be used when recording motion pictures or in the , , , , , , and Scene Modes.

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Shutter speeds for each flash mode

Varies according to [Min. Shtr Speed] setting.

When [Min. Shtr Speed] is set to [AUTO], and a jitter is detected when [Stabilizer] is turned to [ON], the maximum speed is 1/4 second. Also varies according to [Intelligent Auto] Mode and Scene Modes, etc.

Do not put your hands over the light-emitting area of the flash (→8) or look at it

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from close range. Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage subject).

Edges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without

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using zoom (close to max. W). This may be remedied by using a little zoom. The effect of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by

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factors such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking at the camera during preliminary flash, and so on. In some cases, the effect of red-eye reduction may be negligible. Flash settings may be changed when changing recording mode.

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Scene Mode flash settings are restored to default when Scene Mode is changed.

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No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging).

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If light from the flash on a subject is insufficient, neither the proper exposure nor White

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Balance is achieved. The flash effect may not be sufficient in the following cases:

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• Slow shutter speed

• is set

Flash charging may take time if battery is low or if using flash repeatedly.

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– – – –

1/60

- 1/2000th

–

– – –

–

○

○ ○ ○ ○ ○

○

– – –

○ ○ ○ ○ ○

– – – – –

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Taking close-up pictures

When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ( ) enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.098 feet) for max. W).

Press to display [Macro Mode]

Use cursor button to select [AF Macro] ( ) and press [MENU/SET]

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Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject (

“Tele macro” operates automatically when you increase the zoom ratio to 12 times or higher while [AF Macro] is set, enabling the camera to focus on a subject as close as 1 m (3.3 feet).

display

It is not possible to set AF Macro Mode in the following cases.

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• In all Scene Modes except [3D Photo Mode]

[Macro Zoom] (Enlarging close-up subjects)

To take even larger images of the subject, setting to [Macro Zoom] enables the subject to appear even larger than when using [AF Macro].

( changes to )

“Tele macro” function)

Press to display [Macro Mode]

Use cursor button to select [Macro Zoom] ( ) and press [MENU/SET]

Adjust the magnification with the zoom lever

The zoom position is fixed at the Wide

Return Enlarge

In [Macro Zoom], higher magnification results in lower picture quality.

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When [Macro Zoom] is set, Extra optical zoom or [i.ZOOM] does not work.

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When [AF Tracking] is set, zoom macro is cancelled.

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The [Macro Zoom] cannot be set in the following cases:

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• [Creative Control] Mode ([Toy Effect] [Miniature Effect])

• When the [Burst] setting is set to or

end. Focus range is 3 cm (0.098 feet) -

Magnification (1x to 3x)

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Taking close-up pictures

Focus range

When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be properly focused. The shortest recording distance differs depending on the zoom ratio and the setting in macro recording mode.

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Shortest recording distance

The shortest recording distance is the distance from the lens front to the subject. This distance changes gradually depending on the zoom position. At the time of zooming, even if [Macro Mode] is set to [AF Macro] ( ), the shortest recording distance is the same as when the mode is set to OFF (2 m (6.6 feet) when the optical zoom magnification of 5x to 7x is used).

Zoom

Max. W 3 cm (0.098 feet) 50 cm (1.6 feet)

Max. T 1 m (3.3 feet) 2 m (6.6 feet)

• Focus range is displayed when operating the zoom, etc.

Focus range

[Macro Mode]

OFF

It may take some time until distant subjects come into focus.

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Using a tripod and [Self Timer] is recommended. Also, when recording a subject that

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is close to the camera, setting [Flash] to [Forced Flash Off] is recommended. Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures

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if subject is close to the camera, due to the margin for focus alignment being severely reduced. Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture.

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Taking pictures with self-timer

We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds.

Press to display [Self Timer]

Use cursor button to select time duration and press [MENU/SET]

Take a picture

Press the shutter button fully to start recording after the preset time.

Self-timer indicator (Flashes for set duration)

• To cancel while in operation → Press [MENU/SET]

Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if the shutter button

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is pressed fully. After Self-timer indicator stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF Assist Lamp.

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The [Self Timer] cannot be set in the following cases:

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• Scene Mode ([Underwater])

• When recording motion pictures

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Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation

Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between brightness of object and background, etc.).

Press to display [Exposure]

Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET]

• If the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure to the “+” direction.

• If the picture is too bright, adjust the exposure to the “-” direction.

• After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value ( for example) is displayed in the bottom-left corner of the screen.

Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases.

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The Exposure Compensation value you set is retained even after the camera is

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turned off. Cannot be used in the following case:

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• Scene Mode ([Starry Sky])

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Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation

Recording while exposure is changed automatically ([Auto Bracket])

Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically. After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.

Press several times to display [Auto Bracket]

Use cursor button to select compensation range and press [MENU/SET]

• The first still picture is recorded without compensation, the second still picture is recorded with exposure adjusted in the

Value displayed after Exposure Compensation set

Cannot be used with flash.

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When [Auto Bracket] is set, [Burst] is cancelled.

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Cancelled when the camera is turned off.

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[Auto Bracket] cannot be used in the following cases:

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• [Creative Control] Mode ([Toy Effect] [Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus] [Star Filter])

• Scene Modes ([Handheld Night Shot] [HDR] [Starry Sky] [3D Photo Mode])

• Motion picture

“-” direction, and the third still picture is recorded with exposure adjusted in the “+” direction.

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Determining aperture and shutter speed and recording

[Aperture-Priority] Mode

When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) to meet your recording purposes. Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value.

Set mode dial to ([Aperture-Priority] Mode)

Press [EXPOSURE] button and use cursor button to determine aperture value

• 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.

Aperture value

Press [EXPOSURE] button

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Recording motion pictures in

• Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.

• When the aperture value is reduced, the range of depth in focus shrinks, and the background can get blurry.

When the picture is too bright or too dark or there is incorrect exposure, the numbers

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for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red. LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded.

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The lower limit of shutter speed differs depending on ISO Sensitivity.

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Determining aperture and shutter speed and recording

[Shutter-Priority] Mode

When recording, you can control the shutter speed to meet your recording purposes. Aperture is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set shutter speed.

Set mode dial to ([Shutter-Priority] Mode)

Press [EXPOSURE] button and use cursor button to determine shutter speed

• At faster shutter speeds, movements by the subject show as if they are still.

• At slower shutter speeds, subjects that are moving show as jittery.

Shutter speed

Press [EXPOSURE] button

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Recording motion pictures in

• Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.

When the picture is too bright or too dark or there is incorrect exposure, the numbers

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for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red. LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded.

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The lower limit of shutter speed differs depending on ISO Sensitivity.

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Determining aperture and shutter speed and recording

[Manual Exposure] Mode

This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed when exposure adjustment prevents you from recording at the desired exposure (brightness/darkness).

Set mode dial to ([Manual Exposure] Mode)

• Manual exposure assist is displayed.

Press [EXPOSURE] button and use cursor button to determine aperture value and shutter speed

Aperture value/shutter speed

Press [EXPOSURE] button

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Recording motion pictures in

• Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.

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Manual exposure assist (estimate)

If the shutter button is pressed halfway, manual exposure assist is displayed.

Shows pictures with standard brightness.

Shows brighter pictures. For standard brightness, either use a faster shutter speed or increase aperture value.

Shows darker pictures. For standard brightness, either use a slower shutter speed or reduce aperture value.

When the picture is too bright or too dark or there is incorrect exposure, the numbers

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for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red. LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded.

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The lower limit of shutter speed differs depending on ISO Sensitivity.

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects

[Creative Control] mode

You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming these effects on the LCD monitor.

Set mode dial to

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

• When you press [DISP.] button, a description of the selected effect is displayed.

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Changing the selected picture effects ([Creative Control] menu)

Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Creative Control] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select a setting, and then press [MENU/SET]

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Recording motion pictures in

Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the selected effects.

• You cannot record motion pictures with [Soft Focus] or [Star Filter].

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

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screen may differ from the actual recorded pictures. A setting that was selected in [Creative Control] mode is retained even after the

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camera is turned off. Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected

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manually. [Sensitivity], [White Balance], [i.Exposure], [Min. Shtr Speed], [Color Mode]

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode

For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→69)

[Expressive]

This effect emphasizes the colour to make a pop art picture.

[Retro]

This effect gives a faded image.

[High Key]

This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall image.

[Low Key]

This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and enhances bright parts.

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode

For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→69)

[Sepia]

This effect creates a sepia image.

[Dynamic Monochrome]

This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and white picture.

[Impressive Art]

This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look.

[High Dynamic]

This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and bright parts.

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode

For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→69)

[Cross Process]

This effect gives your photo a dramatic colour look.

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Adjusting colour

Use cursor button to adjust colouring, then press [MENU/SET]

• Settings: Greenish colouring / Bluish colouring /

[Toy Effect]

This effect reduces peripheral brightness to give the impression of a toy camera.

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Adjusting colour

Use cursor button to adjust colouring, then press [MENU/SET]

• Settings: Orangish colouring

Yellowish colouring / Reddish colouring

Bluish colouring

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode

For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→69)

[Miniature Effect]

This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama.

The recording screen is displayed like a frame dropping with a slight delay compared

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to normal recording. Portrait orientation recording does not affect the blurred part. (The left and right edges

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will be blurred.) No audio is recorded for motion pictures.

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

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of the actual recorded time period. (If you record a motion picture for 8 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording time will be approximately 1 minute.) The recordable time displayed on the camera is approx. 8x 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

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until a certain time. Hold the camera until the camera stops recording. When you take a picture using a large picture size setting, the screen will become

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dark for a certain period of time after the picture is taken. However, this occurs due to signal processing and is not a defect.

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode

For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→69)

[Soft Focus]

This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel.

The recording screen is displayed like a frame dropping with a

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slight delay compared to normal recording. When you take a picture using a large picture size setting, the

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screen will become dark for a certain period of time after the picture is taken. However, this occurs due to signal processing and is not a defect. Motion pictures cannot be recorded.

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[Star Filter]

This effect transforms pin-points of light into a star effect.

The recording screen is displayed like a frame dropping with a

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slight delay compared to normal recording. When you take a picture using a large picture size setting, the

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screen will become dark for a certain period of time after the picture is taken. However, this occurs due to signal processing and is not a defect. Motion pictures cannot be recorded.

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[One Point Color]

This effect leaves one selected colour to emphasise impressiveness.

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Selecting colour

Select the colour to be retained using the frame in the centre of the screen and press [MENU/SET] Check the effect in the preview screen and press [MENU/SET]

• The next time this effect is used, the preview screen will display a picture with the settings of the colour selected previously.

- To reselect a colour: Press the [DISP.] button

- To record with current settings: Press [MENU/SET]

The selected colour may not be retained for some subjects.

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Recording panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode

You can easily record a panorama picture by panning the camera towards the direction you want to take, and automatically combining the burst of pictures taken during that time.

Set mode dial to

Use cursor button to select the recording direction, and press [MENU/SET] to set

Use cursor button to select the picture effect and press [MENU/SET]

• Use the same operations as in [Creative Control] Mode to add picture effects. (You cannot select [Toy Effect] or [Miniature Effect]) For details on effects (→70 - 74).

• If you do not want to add picture effects, please select [OFF].

Check the recording direction and press [MENU/SET]

A horizontal or vertical guide appears.

• If you press , you will return to step .

Press the shutter button halfway to focus

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Recording panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode

Press the shutter button fully and pan the camera in a small circular motion in the selected direction to start recording

• Taking pictures from left to right

2 sec.

1 sec.

3 sec.

Recording direction and progress status (approximate)

• Pan the camera so that you make a complete circuit in approx. 8 seconds

- Pan the camera at a constant speed.

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

- Pan the camera in a small circular motion.

Press the shutter button fully again to end recording

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

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Tips

• Pan the camera in the recording direction as steadily as possible.

If the camera shakes too much, it may not be able to take pictures or may end up creating a narrow (small) panorama picture.

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

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Recording panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode

The zoom position is fixed to the W end.

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

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picture. If the focusing or brightness of pictures recorded as part of a Panorama picture after the first picture are significantly different from those of the first picture, the Panorama picture as a whole (when all pictures are stitched together) may not have consistent focus and brightness. When applying picture effects, White Balance is fixed to [AWB].

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The following functions are fixed to the settings indicated below.

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[Stabilizer]: [OFF] [Date Stamp]: [OFF] Since several pictures are stitched together to create a Panorama picture, some

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subjects may be distorted or the joining portions of successively taken pictures that are stitched may be noticeable. The number of recording pixels per horizontal line and vertical line of a Panorama

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picture varies depending on the recording direction and number of stitched pictures. The maximum number of recording pixels is as follows:

• Taking pictures in landscape orientation: Approx. 8000×1080

• Taking pictures in portrait orientation: Approx. 1440×8000

Panorama pictures may not be created or pictures may not be recorded properly

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

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

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

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

• Dark locations

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

When set to [High Key], the effect may be difficult to see, depending on the brightness

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of the subject. When set to [Impressive Art], stitches may stand out.

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While recording with [Soft Focus] [Star Filter], you cannot see the effects on the LCD

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monitor.

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About panorama playback

Panorama pictures can be enlarged by operating the zoom lever the same way as with other still pictures. You can also press to automatically scroll pictures in the same way as when playing back a motion picture (Motion Picture Playback (→36)).

• Unlike motion picture playback, you cannot perform fast forward or rewind by pressing or while the pictures are scrolling automatically. (You can perform single-frame forward or rewind while the automatic scrolling operation is paused.)

• If the pictures played back are narrowed down with [Slide Show] (→110) or [Filtering Play] (→113), a selection screen will appear. Use cursor button to select [Play Panorama] and press [MENU/SET].

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Taking pictures according to the scene

[Scene Mode]

Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, colouring, etc.) for given scenes.

Set mode dial to

Use cursor button to select the scene and press [MENU/SET]

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Changing the selected scene mode ([Scene Mode] menu)

Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Scene Mode] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select the scene and press [MENU/SET]

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Recording motion pictures in

Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the selected scene.

• You cannot record motion pictures in [3D Photo Mode].

• Some scenes are switched to the following scenes:

Selected scene Scenes for motion picture

[Baby] Portrait motion picture

[Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Starry Sky]

[Sports], [HDR], [Pet] Normal motion picture

Low light motion picture

Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the colouring of

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your picture. Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected

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manually. [Sensitivity], [Metering Mode], [i.Exposure], [Min. Shtr Speed], [i.Resolution], [Color Mode]

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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]

• How to select a scene (→78)

[Portrait]

Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions.

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Tips

• The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be.

[Soft Skin]

Smooths skin colours in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from chest upwards).

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Tips

• The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be.

[Scenery]

Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.

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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]

• How to select a scene (→78)

[Sports]

Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports.

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Tips

• Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away.

Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

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[Night Portrait]

Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness.

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Tips

• Use flash.

• Subject should not move.

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

Shutter speed may slow down up to 4 seconds.

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After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 4 seconds) to process the signal.

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This is not a malfunction.

[Night Scenery]

Takes clear pictures of night scenes.

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Tips

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

Shutter speed may slow down up to 4 seconds.

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After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 4 seconds) to process the signal.

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This is not a malfunction.

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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]

• How to select a scene (→78)

[Handheld Night Shot]

Takes clear still pictures of night scenes with less jitter and less noise by combining a burst of still pictures.

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Tips

• Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away.

• After the 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

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few moments before you will be able to record another picture.

[HDR]

The camera can combine several still pictures taken with different exposures into a single properly exposed picture with rich gradation. The individual pictures used to create the HDR picture are not saved. You can minimise the loss of gradations in bright areas and dark areas when, for example, the contrast between the background and the subject is large.

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What is HDR?

HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and refers to a technique for expressing a wide contrast range.

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Tips

• After the 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

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few moments before you will be able to record another picture. A subject that was in motion when it was recorded may be recorded as an afterimage.

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The camera may take a single still picture instead of several pictures under certain

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recording conditions.

[Food]

Takes natural-looking pictures of food.

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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]

• How to select a scene (→78)

[Baby]

This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual.

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To record age and name

[Baby1] and [Baby2] can be set separately.

Use cursor button to select [Age] or [Name] and press [MENU/SET]

Select [SET] with cursor button, and press [MENU/SET]

Set the birthday and name

Age: Set birthday with cursor button, and press [MENU/SET] Name: (See “Entering Text”: (→95))

Use cursor button to select [Exit] and press [MENU/SET]

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Tips

• Make sure [Age] and [Name] are [ON] before taking a picture.

Age display format depends on [Language] setting.

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Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

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[Age] and [Name] print setting can be made on your computer using

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“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on the supplied CD-ROM. Text may also be stamped onto the still picture using [Text Stamp].

[Pet]

Records pet’s age and name when taking pictures.

• Refer to [Baby] for other tips and notes.

[Sunset]

Takes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets.

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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]

• How to select a scene (→78)

[High Sens.]

Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions.

Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with cursor button and press [MENU/SET]

[Starry Sky]

Gives starry skies and dark subjects a clear appearance.

Use cursor button to select shutter speed, and then press [MENU/SET]

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Tips

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

Do not move the camera until the countdown is finished. After taking the picture, the

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countdown is displayed again while the signal is processed.

[Glass Through]

The camera prioritizes focusing on distant subjects. Most suitable for taking pictures such as a landscapes through the transparent glass of a train/vehicle or building.

If there are stains such as dust or a reflection on the glass, the camera may focus on

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the glass instead of a subject. The colour of pictures may appear unnatural due to the colour of the glass. (You may

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be able to reproduce the appropriate colour by adjusting the White Balance.)

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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]

• How to select a scene (→78)

[Underwater]

Adjusts the colour characteristics of the camera to improve the pictures in an underwater environment.

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About [White Balance]

• You can adjust colours according to your preference by using the “White Balance fine adjustment” (→98).

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Tips

• For fast moving subjects, align with the AF area and press (AF Lock). (Press again to release.)

[AF Lock]

(focus fixed)

AF area

• If the zoom is operated after AF Lock is set, the AF Lock setting will be cancelled and must be set again.

• AF Lock cannot be set if [AF Mode] is set to .

Always use marine case (DMW-MCTZ35: optional).

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When there are many underwater objects, set the flash to .

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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]

• How to select a scene (→78)

[3D Photo Mode]

Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two pictures selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture. To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required (This unit will play back in 2D). (→134)

Start the recording and then slide the camera horizontally straight from left to right

• A guide is displayed while recording.

• Move the camera approximately 10 cm (0.33 feet) within approximately 4 seconds using the guide.

Tips for recording pictures

• Record a stationary subject.

• Record a picture outdoors or in other bright locations.

• Press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and the exposure, press the shutter button fully, and then slide the camera.

• Hold the camera so that the subject is slightly to the right of the centre on the display at the start of the recording. This makes it easier to position the subject in the centre of the recorded picture.

3D still pictures cannot be recorded by holding this camera vertically.

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3D still pictures are recorded in MPO format (3D).

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The zoom position is fixed to the W end.

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The picture size is fixed to 2M .

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ISO Sensitivity is automatically adjusted. However, ISO Sensitivity is increased to

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make the shutter speed faster. Motion pictures cannot be recorded.

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[Stabilizer] does not function.

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It may be impossible to record pictures under any of the conditions below. Even if

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pictures are recorded, they may not have a 3D effect or may appear distorted.

• When the subject is too dark or too bright

• When the subject’s brightness changes

• When the subject is moving

• When pictures are recorded underwater

• When the subject lacks contrast

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Registering your own settings and recording

[Custom] Mode

Registering your preferred recording mode, [Rec] menu settings, etc. to [Cust.Set Mem.] and setting the mode dial to / allows you to switch quickly to those settings.

[Cust.Set Mem.]

Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered.

Select the recording mode you wish to register and set the [Rec] menu, [Motion Picture] menu, [Setup] menu, etc.

Select [Cust.Set Mem.] from the [Setup] menu (→46)

Use cursor button to select custom set for registration and press [MENU/SET]

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

• The custom settings registered in [C1] can be used with the of the mode dial. It will be convenient if the custom setting used often is registered, since it can be used by just setting the mode dial.

• The custom settings registered in [C2-1], [C2-2] or [C2-3] can be selected in the

of the mode dial. Up to 3 custom settings can be registered, so select the one

matching the needs.

Self-timer is not stored in custom set.

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Some menu items are not saved, such as [Clock Set] and [Beep].

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Registering your own settings and recording [Custom] Mode

[Custom]

Settings registered in [Cust.Set Mem.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial to

Set mode dial to / ([Custom] mode)

• When set to

Use cursor button to select custom set

• Use and to confirm the registered settings.

• Only the main menu items are displayed.

Press [MENU/SET] to enter the settings

The camera switches to the recording mode and settings of the selected custom set.

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When changing the menu settings

Even if the menu settings are changed temporarily when [C1], [C2-1], [C2-2] or [C2-3] is selected for using the custom set, the currently registered settings will remain unchanged. To change the currently registered settings, overwrite the registered data using [Cust. Set Mem.] on the [Setup] menu.

/ .

→ You can take pictures with the custom settings registered in the .

→ Perform steps -

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Changing from one custom setting to another custom setting ([Custom] menu)

Press [MENU/SET] Select [Custom] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use to select custom set and press [MENU/SET]

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Recording motion pictures in /

Records motion pictures in registered recording mode.

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Burst function

A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully.

Select [Burst] from the [Rec] menu (→42)

Use cursor button to select the burst setting, and press [MENU/SET]

Setting Speed Description

Approx. 2

pictures/sec.

Approx. 5

pictures/sec.

Complies with

recording

conditions

Complies with

recording

conditions

([Hi-Speed

Burst])

([Flash Burst])

[OFF] — The burst function is released. —

The number of burst pictures is limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type and/or status of the card used.

Only in [Program AE], [Aperture-Priority] and [Shutter-Priority] modes

• The subject is brought into focus as far as this is allowed by the burst speed. The pictures are taken with the burst function while the exposure and White Balance are being adjusted.

• The burst speed may be reduced under certain recording conditions.

Speed: Approx. 10 pictures/sec.

• Note on the available picture size settings (→89).

• The number of Burst recording pictures may increase when you use a card with fast writing speed or card is formatted.

• The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity are all fixed to the settings for the first picture.

• The burst of still pictures can be recorded even in low light conditions as the flash is used.

• The focus, exposure, and flash level are all fixed to the settings for the first picture.

• Note on the available picture size settings (→89).

No. of

pictures

100

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Note on the available picture size settings

Burst function

[Aspect Ratio]

4:3 3M

3:2 2.5M

16:9 2M

1:1 2.5M

Depending on changes in the brightness of the subject, the second and subsequent

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pictures may be recorded brighter or darker when using the burst function at the setting. Burst speed may be reduced if shutter speed is reduced in darker locations.

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[Auto Bracket] is released.

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The flash is set to [Forced Flash Off]. (Except )

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Settings will be stored even if the camera is turned off.

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The burst function cannot be used in the following cases:

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• [Creative Control] Mode ([Toy Effect] [Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus] [Star Filter])

• Scene Modes ([Handheld Night Shot] [HDR] [Starry Sky] [3D Photo Mode])

When [Self Timer] is set, 3 pictures are taken.

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(When is set, 5 pictures are taken.) It may take a while to store still pictures that were taken using the burst function. If

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you continue to record while storing, the number of burst pictures that can be taken will be reduced. You cannot use zoom during burst recording.

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Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.]

Default [Face Recog.] setting is [OFF]. When the face pictures are registered, the setting will be [ON] automatically.

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How the Face Recognition function works

During recording

(When [AF Mode] is (Face Detection))

• The camera recognises a registered face and adjusts focus and exposure.

• When registered faces that have set names are recognised, the names are displayed (max. 3 people).

During playback

• The name and age are displayed (if information is registered).

• The names that have been set for the recognised faces are displayed (max. 3 people).

• Only pictures of the selected registered people are played back ([Category Selection]).

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Recording tips when registering face pictures

• Make sure the subject’s eyes are open and mouth closed; have the subject face the camera directly, and make sure the outline of the face, the eyes and eyebrows are not hidden by hair.

• Make sure there are no heavy shadows on the face. (During registration, the flash is not used.)

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If the camera seems to have difficulty recognising faces when recording

• Register additional pictures of the same person’s face, indoors and outdoors or with different expressions or angles.

• Register additional pictures at the place you are recording.

• If a registered person is no longer recognised, re-register that person.

Only the first picture of the burst recording will contain Face Recognition information.

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If you press the shutter button halfway, then point the camera at a different subject

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and record, recording information for a different person may be put on the picture. Face Recognition does not work in the following cases:

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• [Creative Control] Mode ([Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus])

• Scene Modes ([Night Scenery] [Handheld Night Shot] [Food] [Starry Sky]

[Underwater] [3D Photo Mode])

• Motion picture

Face Recognition searches for faces similar to those registered, but there is no

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guarantee it will always recognise these faces. In some cases, the camera cannot recognise or incorrectly recognises even registered people depending on their expression or the environment. Even if Face Recognition information is registered, pictures recorded when the name

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is [OFF] are not categorised for Face Recognition in [Category Selection].

Even if Face Recognition information is changed, Face Recognition information

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for previously recorded pictures is not changed.

For example, if a name is changed, pictures recorded before the change are not categorised for Face Recognition in [Category Selection]. To change name information for pictures already recorded, perform a [REPLACE]

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(→128) in [Face Rec Edit].

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Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.]

Registering face pictures

Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and birth date. You can facilitate Face Recognition by the way you register faces: for example, register multiple face pictures of the same person (up to 3 pictures in one registration).

Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu (→42)

Select [MEMORY] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET]

Select [New] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET]

• If 6 people are already registered, first delete a registered person. (→92)

Record the face picture

Align the face with the guide and record. Select [Yes] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET].

• If re-recording, select [No]

• Faces of subjects other than people (e.g. pets) cannot be registered.

• When [DISP.] button is pressed, an explanation is displayed.

Press to select the item for editing and press [MENU/SET]

[Name]

[Age] Set the birth date.

[Focus Icon] Change the icon that is displayed when the subject is in focus.

[Add Images] Up to 3 face pictures of the person can be registered.

Select [SET] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET] Enter the name (Entering text (→95))

Select [SET] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET] Use to select year, month and day, set with , and press

[MENU/SET]

Select the focus icon with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET]

Select an unregistered frame and press [MENU/SET]

• When a registered face picture is selected with cursor button a screen to confirm deletion is displayed. Select [Yes] to delete the face picture. (If only one picture is registered, it cannot be deleted.) Record the picture (step above) Press [ / ] button

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Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.]

Editing or deleting information about registered persons

Information about registered people can be edited or deleted.

Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu (→42)

Select [MEMORY] with cursor button and then press [MENU/ SET]

Use cursor button to select people to be edited or deleted and press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor button to select the item and press [MENU/SET]

[Info Edit] Edit name or other registered information. (→91)

[Priority] Set priority order for focus and exposure.

[Delete] Delete information and face pictures of registered persons.

Select the registration order with cursor button and then press

[MENU/SET]

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Useful features for travel

[Travel Date]

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, the day of your trip on which the picture was taken will be recorded.

Select [Travel Date] from the [Setup] menu

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

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

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

Use cursor button 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 above Use cursor button to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET] Enter your location (Entering text (→95))

The travel date is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the

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camera’s clock. 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

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not displayed even if [Travel Setup] is set to [SET] after recording. If settings are made before departure date, number of days to departure are not

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

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print using the software “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on the supplied CD-ROM. [Travel Date] cannot be recorded for AVCHD motion pictures.

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[Location] cannot be recorded for MP4 motion pictures.

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Cannot be set when using [Intelligent Auto] Mode. The settings in other Recording

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Useful features for travel

[World Time]

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination.

Select [World Time] from the [Setup] menu

• Message will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case, press [MENU/SET] and skip to step .

Use cursor button to select [Destination] and press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor button to select area and press [MENU/SET]

City/area name

Difference with home time

When [Destination] has been selected

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To set summer time

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

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

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When you come back from your travel destination

Select [Home] in step and press [MENU/SET].

Current time at selected destination

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

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difference with home time.

is displayed on the screen for pictures recorded at the destination when they are

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played back.

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Entering Text

Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register locations in [Travel Date] etc.

Use cursor button to select characters

Press [MENU/SET] several times until the desired character is displayed

Text is inserted at the cursor position.

• To change the character type → Select , and press [MENU/SET].

Cursor position

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Editing text

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

cursor to the text to edit

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

When you are finished entering text, use cursor button to select [Set] and press [MENU/SET]

A maximum of 30 characters can be entered (max. of 9 characters for [Face Recog.]

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Using the [Rec] menu

You can perform settings such as Tones, Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size.

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42)

[Aspect Ratio]

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Settings: / / /

Edges may be cut off when printing – be sure to check in advance.

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This setting is not available in [3D Photo Mode] Scene Mode.

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[Picture Size]

Set the size (number of pixels) of still pictures. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on [Quality].

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Settings:

Picture Size ([Aspect Ratio]: )

16M

4608×3456 3648×2736 3072×2304 2560×1920 2048×1536 640×480

14M

4608×3072 3648×2432 3072×2048 2560×1712 2048×1360 640×424

12M

4608×2592 3648×2056 3072×1728 2560×1440 1920×1080 640×360

12M

3456×3456 2736×2736 2304×2304 1920×1920 1536×1536 480×480

This setting is not available in ([Intelligent Auto] Mode).

10M

7.5M

Picture Size ([Aspect Ratio]: )

5.5M

4.5M

3.5M

2.5M

0.3M

0.2M

Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions.

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This setting is not available in [High Sens.] and [3D Photo Mode] Scene Modes.

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Setting guide

Larger picture size Smaller picture size

Sharper Less detailed

Lower recording

capacity

Higher recording

capacity

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Using the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42)

[Quality]

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Settings: ([Fine]): High quality, priority to picture quality

The setting is fixed to , in [High Sens.] Scene Mode.

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The displayed icons are different in the [3D Photo Mode] Scene Mode:

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([3D+Fine]): An MPO picture and a high quality JPEG picture are recorded

([3D+Standard]): An MPO picture and a standard quality JPEG picture are

[Sensitivity]

Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually. We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations.

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Settings: [AUTO] / [i.ISO] / [100] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] / [3200]

Setting guide

Location (recommended) Shutter speed Slow Fast Interference Low High Subject blur High Low

[AUTO] is automatically set in a range up to 1600 based on subject brightness.

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brightness. The [Sensitivity] is automatically set in the following cases:

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• When recording motion pictures

• When [Burst] is set to or

The shutter speed is restricted as follows based on the [Sensitivity] setting.

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[Sensitivity] Shutter speed

[AUTO] /

100/200/400 4 - 1/2000th

800/1600 1 - 1/2000th

3200 1/4 - 1/2000th

Cannot select [i.ISO] in [Shutter-Priority] Mode.

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Cannot select [AUTO] or [i.ISO] in [Manual Exposure] Mode.

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([Standard]): Standard quality, priority to the number of pictures

simultaneously.

recorded simultaneously.

[Sensitivity] [100] [3200]

[i.ISO] is automatically set in a range up to 1600 based on subject movement and

Automatically changes depending on the [Sensitivity] setting.

Bright

(outdoors)

Dark

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Application (Record)

Using the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42)

[White Balance]

Adjust the colour depending on the light source to ensure natural colour.

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Settings: [AWB] (automatic) / (outdoor, clear sky) /

When [AWB] (Automatic White Balance) is set, the colouring is adjusted in

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accordance with the light source. However, if the scene is too bright or too dark or if other extreme conditions apply, the pictures may appear reddish or bluish. The White Balance may not operate correctly if there is a multiple number of light sources. Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will

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vary depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or . White Balance setting is fixed to [AWB] in the following cases:

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Scene Modes ([Scenery], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Food], [Sunset], [Starry Sky], [Underwater]) Even if the camera is turned off, the set White Balance is remembered. (If the Scene

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Mode is changed, the white balance setting returns automatically to [AWB].)

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White Balance fine adjustment (excluding [AWB])

White Balance settings can be individually fine tuned if colours still do not appear as anticipated.

Select the white balance to be fine-tuned, and press the [DISP.] button to display the [WB Adjust.] screen. Adjust with if red is strong, adjust with if blue is strong. Press [MENU/SET].

• Settings are remembered even if the camera is turned off.

• Settings remain applied when using flash.

• Even though the [AWB] setting is fixed in [Underwater] Scene Mode, fine adjustments may still be made.

• Fine adjustments cannot be made when [Color Mode] (→104) is set to [B&W] or [SEPIA].

(outdoor, cloudy sky) / (outdoor, shade) / (Incandescent lighting) / (uses value set in ) /

(set manually)

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Using the [Rec] menu

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Setting White Balance manually ( )

Take a picture of a white object under the target light source to adjust colours.

Select and press [MENU/SET]. Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. paper) and press [MENU/SET]. White Balance is set to .

• Even if the camera is turned off, the set White Balance is remembered.

• It may not be possible to set the correct White Balance if subjects are too bright or too dark. In this case, adjust the brightness and try to set the White Balance again.

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[AWB] operational range:

10000K

9000K

8000K

7000K

6000K

5000K

4000K

3000K

2000K

K=Kelvin Colour Temperature

Blue sky

Cloudy sky (rain) Shade

Sunlight White fluorescent lighting

Incandescent lighting Sunset/sunrise Candlelight

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Using the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42)

[AF Mode]

Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects.

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Settings: / / / /

Taking front-on pictures of people

(Face Detection)

Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject

(AF Tracking)

Recognises faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus accordingly.

AF area Yellow : When the shutter button is pressed

halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused.

White : Displayed when more than one face

is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF area are also focused.

Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then press

AF Tracking frame When the subject is recognised, the AF Tracking frame changes from white to yellow, and the subject is automatically kept in focus. If AF Lock fails, a red frame flashes.

Subject not centred in picture

(23-area-focusing)

Determined position for focus

(1-area-focusing) (Spot-focusing)

• To release AF Tracking → Press

• Focus range (same as [AF Macro] (

Focus on the subject in the forefront of a wide range area (up to 23-area-focusing) on the recording screen.

1-area-focusing: Focuses on AF area in centre of picture.

Spot-focusing: Focuses on smaller, limited area.

(Recommended when focus is difficult to align)

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