Sony DSC-HX400V User Manual

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Help Guide

Digital Still Camera

DSC-HX400/HX400V

Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your product.

How to Use

Before Use

Confirming the operation method

Shooting

Using shooting functions

Viewing

Changing settings

Using Wi-Fi functions

Adding applications to the product

Viewing on computers

Precautions/This product

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Troubleshooting

If you have problems

Troubleshooting

Messages

Situations this product has difficulty handling

List of Topics

How to Use

Troubleshooting

Notes on use

4-530 -686-12(1)

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How to Use 1.....................................................................................................................................

Before Use 1................................................................................................................................

Identifying parts 15................................................................................................................

List of icons on the screen 18................................................................................................

Using the shoulder strap 24...................................................................................................

Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) 24...................................................................

About the [In-Camera Guide] 25............................................................................................

About the shooting advice 25................................................................................................

Confirming the operation method 1.............................................................................................

Using the control button 26....................................................................................................

Using the Fn (Function) button 28.........................................................................................

Shooting 2...................................................................................................................................

Shooting still images/movies 2..............................................................................................

Shooting still images 29...................................................................................................

Shooting movies 31.........................................................................................................

Selecting a shooting mode 2.................................................................................................

List of mode dial functions 32..........................................................................................

Intelligent Auto 33............................................................................................................

Superior Auto 33..............................................................................................................

About Scene Recognition 34...........................................................................................

The advantages of automatic shooting 35.......................................................................

Program Auto 35..............................................................................................................

iSweep Panorama 36......................................................................................................

Scene Selection 38..........................................................................................................

Shutter Priority 42............................................................................................................

Aperture Priority 42..........................................................................................................

Manual Exposure 43........................................................................................................

Memory recall 44.............................................................................................................

Movie 45..........................................................................................................................

Using shooting functions 2..........................................................................................................

Using the zoom 2...................................................................................................................

Zoom 45...........................................................................................................................

The zoom features available with this product 46............................................................

Zoom Setting 47..............................................................................................................

About zoom scale 47.......................................................................................................

Using flash 48........................................................................................................................

Flash Mode 49.................................................................................................................

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Flash Comp. 50...............................................................................................................

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Switching the screen display (Shooting) 51...........................................................................

Selecting still image size/image quality 3..............................................................................

Image Size (still image) 52...............................................................................................

Aspect Ratio (still image) 53............................................................................................

Quality (still image) 54.....................................................................................................

Panorama: Size 54..........................................................................................................

Panorama: Direction 55...................................................................................................

Adjusting the focus 3.............................................................................................................

Changing the focus method using the zoom/focus switch 55..........................................

Focus Area 56.................................................................................................................

Focus-lock 57..................................................................................................................

Manual Focus 57.............................................................................................................

Direct manual focus (DMF) 58.........................................................................................

MF Assist (still image) 59.................................................................................................

Focus Magnifier 59..........................................................................................................

Focus Magnif. Time 60....................................................................................................

Peaking Level 60.............................................................................................................

Peaking Color 61.............................................................................................................

Lock-on AF 62.................................................................................................................

Lock-on AF (On) 62.........................................................................................................

AF Illuminator (still image) 63..........................................................................................

Adjusting the exposure 4.......................................................................................................

Exposure Comp. 64.........................................................................................................

Metering Mode 64............................................................................................................

Exposure Set. Guide 65...................................................................................................

Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) 4...................................................

Drive Mode 65.................................................................................................................

Cont. Shooting 66............................................................................................................

Self-timer 67....................................................................................................................

Self-portrait 67.................................................................................................................

Self-timer(Cont) 68...........................................................................................................

Cont. Bracket 68..............................................................................................................

WB bracket 69.................................................................................................................

Selecting the ISO sensitivity 4...............................................................................................

ISO 70..............................................................................................................................

Multi Frame NR 71...........................................................................................................

Correcting the brightness or contrast 4..................................................................................

D-Range Opt. (DRO) 72..................................................................................................

Auto HDR 72....................................................................................................................

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Adjusting color tones 4..........................................................................................................

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White Balance 73.............................................................................................................

Capturing a basic white color in 74..................................................................................

Selecting an effect mode 5....................................................................................................

Picture Effect 75..............................................................................................................

Creative Style 77.............................................................................................................

Recording movies 5...............................................................................................................

File Format (movie) 79.....................................................................................................

Record Setting (movie) 79...............................................................................................

SteadyShot (movie) 81....................................................................................................

Micref Level 82................................................................................................................

Wind Noise Reduct. 82....................................................................................................

Auto Slow Shut. (movie) 83.............................................................................................

MOVIE Button 83.............................................................................................................

Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use 5......................................................

Memory 84.......................................................................................................................

Function Menu Set. 84.....................................................................................................

Custom Key Settings 85..................................................................................................

Function of the Custom key 85........................................................................................

Setting the other functions of this product 5..........................................................................

Photo Creativity 86..........................................................................................................

Smile/Face Detect. 87.....................................................................................................

Soft Skin Effect (still image) 88........................................................................................

Red Eye Reduction 89.....................................................................................................

Auto Obj. Framing (still image) 89...................................................................................

High ISO NR (still image) 90............................................................................................

Write Date (still image) 91................................................................................................

Grid Line 91.....................................................................................................................

Auto Review 92................................................................................................................

FINDER/MONITOR 92.....................................................................................................

Viewing 6.....................................................................................................................................

Viewing still images 6............................................................................................................

Playing back images 93...................................................................................................

Playback zoom 93...........................................................................................................

Image Index 94................................................................................................................

Switching the screen display (during playback) 95..........................................................

Deleting images 6..................................................................................................................

Deleting a displayed image 95.........................................................................................

Deleting multiple selected images 95..............................................................................

Playing back movies 6...........................................................................................................

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Playing back movies 96...................................................................................................

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Motion Shot Video 97......................................................................................................

Playing back panoramic images 98.......................................................................................

Specify Printing 98.................................................................................................................

Using viewing functions 6......................................................................................................

View Mode 99..................................................................................................................

Slide Show 100................................................................................................................

Rotate 100.......................................................................................................................

Protect 101......................................................................................................................

4K Still Image PB 102......................................................................................................

Viewing images on a TV 7.....................................................................................................

Viewing images on an HD TV 102...................................................................................

Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV 104..............................................

Changing settings 7.....................................................................................................................

Setup menu 7........................................................................................................................

Monitor Brightness 105....................................................................................................

Volume Settings 105........................................................................................................

Audio signals 106............................................................................................................

GPS On/Off (DSC-HX400V) 106.....................................................................................

GPS Auto Time Cor. (DSC-HX400V) 107........................................................................

GPS Auto Area Adj. (DSC-HX400V) 108.........................................................................

Use GPS Assist Data (DSC-HX400V) 109......................................................................

GPS Log REC (DSC-HX400V) 109.................................................................................

Delete GPS log data (DSC-HX400V) 110........................................................................

Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) 110............................................................................................

Tile Menu 112..................................................................................................................

Mode Dial Guide 112.......................................................................................................

Display Quality 112..........................................................................................................

Pwr Save Start Time 113.................................................................................................

PAL/NTSC Selector 113..................................................................................................

Demo Mode 114..............................................................................................................

HDMI Resolution 115.......................................................................................................

CTRL FOR HDMI 115......................................................................................................

USB Connection 116.......................................................................................................

USB LUN Setting 116......................................................................................................

USB Power Supply 117...................................................................................................

Language 117..................................................................................................................

Date/Time Setup 118.......................................................................................................

Area Setting 118..............................................................................................................

Format 118......................................................................................................................

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File Number 119..............................................................................................................

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Select REC Folder 119....................................................................................................

New Folder 120...............................................................................................................

Folder Name 120.............................................................................................................

Recover Image DB 121...................................................................................................

Display Media Info. 121...................................................................................................

Version 122......................................................................................................................

Setting Reset 122............................................................................................................

Using Wi-Fi functions 8................................................................................................................

Connecting this product and a Smartphone 8.......................................................................

PlayMemories Mobile 122................................................................................................

Connecting an Android smartphone to this product 123..................................................

Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad 124...........................................................

Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)] 125....................................................

Controlling this product using a Smartphone 8......................................................................

Smart Remote Embedded 126........................................................................................

One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (

NFC One-touch remote) 127...........................................................................................

Transferring images to a Smartphone 8................................................................................

Send to Smartphone 128.................................................................................................

Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing) 130....................

Send to Computer 131...........................................................................................................

View on TV 132.....................................................................................................................

Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions 9............................................................................

Airplane Mode 133...........................................................................................................

WPS Push 133................................................................................................................

Access Point Set. 134......................................................................................................

Edit Device Name 136.....................................................................................................

Disp MAC Address 137....................................................................................................

SSID/PW Reset 137........................................................................................................

Reset Network Set. 137...................................................................................................

Adding applications to the product 9...........................................................................................

PlayMemories Camera Apps 9..............................................................................................

PlayMemories Camera Apps 138....................................................................................

Recommended computer environment 138.....................................................................

Installing the applications 9....................................................................................................

Opening a service account 138.......................................................................................

Downloading applications 139.........................................................................................

Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi

function 139.....................................................................................................................

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Starting the applications 9.....................................................................................................

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Launching the downloaded application 140.....................................................................

Managing the applications 10................................................................................................

Uninstalling applications 140...........................................................................................

Changing the order of applications 141...........................................................................

Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps 141.......................

Viewing on computers 10............................................................................................................

Recommended computer environment 141...........................................................................

Using the software 10............................................................................................................

PlayMemories Home 142.................................................................................................

Installing PlayMemories Home 142.................................................................................

Software for Mac computers 143.....................................................................................

Connecting this product and a computer 10..........................................................................

Connecting the product to a computer 144......................................................................

Importing images to the computer 144............................................................................

Disconnecting the product from the computer 145..........................................................

Creating a movie disc 10.......................................................................................................

Disc type 146...................................................................................................................

Selecting the disc creation method 147...........................................................................

Creating a disc with a device other than a computer 147................................................

Creating Blu-ray Discs 148..............................................................................................

Precautions/This product 10........................................................................................................

Precautions 149.....................................................................................................................

On the internal rechargeable battery 151........................................................................

Notes on the battery pack 152.........................................................................................

Charging the battery pack 154.........................................................................................

Memory card 155.............................................................................................................

On cleaning 157.....................................................................................................................

Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies 11...................................

Number of still images 158..............................................................................................

Recordable time of movies 159.......................................................................................

Using this product abroad 11.................................................................................................

Plug adaptor 161.............................................................................................................

On TV color systems 161.................................................................................................

Other information 11..............................................................................................................

ZEISS lens 162................................................................................................................

GPS (DSC-HX400V) 162.................................................................................................

AVCHD format 163..........................................................................................................

License 164.....................................................................................................................

Trademarks 165.....................................................................................................................

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Troubleshooting 11............................................................................................................................

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Troubleshooting 166....................................................................................................................

Battery pack and power 12....................................................................................................

You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. 167.................................................

You cannot turn on the product. 167...............................................................................

The power turns off suddenly. 167..................................................................................

The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. 168................................

The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery

pack. 168.........................................................................................................................

The battery pack has not been charged even if the charge lamp on

the product has turned off. 168........................................................................................

The battery pack is not charged. 169..............................................................................

Shooting still images/movies 12............................................................................................

You cannot record images. 169.......................................................................................

Recording takes a long time. 169....................................................................................

The image is out of focus. 169.........................................................................................

Zoom does not work. 170................................................................................................

The flash does not work. 170...........................................................................................

Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. 170..........................

The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. 171................................................

The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. 171.................................

The date and time are recorded incorrectly. 171.............................................................

The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes. 172....................................................

The image colors are not correct. 172.............................................................................

Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. 172..................

Dark shadow appears on the image. 172........................................................................

The eyes of the subject come out red. 173......................................................................

Dots appear and remain on the screen. 173....................................................................

You cannot shoot images continuously. 173...................................................................

The image is not clear in the viewfinder. 173...................................................................

The image is blurred. 173................................................................................................

The flash takes too long to recharge. 174.......................................................................

Viewing images 13.................................................................................................................

Images cannot be played back. 174................................................................................

The date and time are not displayed. 174.......................................................................

The image cannot be deleted. 175..................................................................................

The image was deleted by mistake. 175..........................................................................

GPS 13..................................................................................................................................

The product is not receiving a GPS signal. (DSC-HX400V) 175.....................................

There is an excessive error in location information. (DSC-HX400V) 175........................

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It takes time to triangulate although the GPS assist data is taken in. (

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DSC-HX400V) 176..........................................................................................................

The location information has not been recorded. (DSC-HX400V) 176............................

Wi-Fi 13.................................................................................................................................

You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. 176....................................

[WPS Push] does not work. 177......................................................................................

[Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. 177..................................................................

You cannot send movies to a smartphone. 177...............................................................

[Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled

halfway 178......................................................................................................................

The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is notdisplayed

smoothly 178...................................................................................................................

You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC). 178........................................................

Computers 14........................................................................................................................

The computer does not recognize this product. 178........................................................

You cannot import images. 179.......................................................................................

The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie

on a computer. 179..........................................................................................................

Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. 179.....................

Memory cards 14...................................................................................................................

Formatted the memory card by mistake. 180..................................................................

Printing 14..............................................................................................................................

Images are printed with both edges cut off. 180..............................................................

You cannot print images with the date. 180.....................................................................

Others 14...............................................................................................................................

The lens gets fogged. 181...............................................................................................

The product stops with the lens portion extended./The product turns

off with the lens portion extended 181.............................................................................

The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. 181...................................

The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. 181.................................

The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases

two images at a time. 182................................................................................................

The product does not work properly. 182........................................................................

Messages 14...............................................................................................................................

Self-diagnosis display 182.....................................................................................................

Warning messages 183.........................................................................................................

Situations this product has difficulty handling 14.........................................................................

Situations this product has difficulty handling 186.................................................................

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Digital Still Camera DSC-HX400/HX400V

How to Use

Before Use

Names of parts

Identifying parts

Icons and indicators

List of icons on the screen

Using the strap

Using the shoulder strap

Adjusting the viewfinder

Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment)

In-Camera guide

About the [In-Camera Guide] About the shooting advice

Confirming the operation method

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Confirming the operation method

Using the control button

Using MENU items Using the Fn (Function) button

Shooting

Shooting still images/movies

Shooting still images Shooting movies

Selecting a shooting mode

List of mode dial functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto About Scene Recognition The advantages of automatic shooting Program Auto iSweep Panorama Scene Selection Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Manual Exposure Memory recall Movie

Using shooting functions

Using the zoom

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Zoom

The zoom features available with this product

Peaking Level

Zoom Setting About zoom scale

Using the flash

Using flash Flash Mode Flash Comp.

Selecting a screen display mode

Switching the screen display (Shooting)

Selecting still image size/image quality

Image Size (still image) Aspect Ratio (still image) Quality (still image) Panorama: Size Panorama: Direction

Adjusting the focus

Changing the focus method using the zoom/focus switch Focus Area Focus-lock Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) MF Assist (still image) Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif. Time

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Peaking Color

Lock-on AF Lock-on AF (On) AF Illuminator (still image)

Adjusting the exposure

Exposure Comp. Metering Mode Exposure Set. Guide

Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer)

Drive Mode Cont. Shooting Self-timer Self-portrait Self-timer(Cont) Cont. Bracket WB bracket

Selecting the ISO sensitivity

ISO Multi Frame NR

Correcting the brightness or contrast

D-Range Opt. (DRO) Auto HDR

Adjusting color tones

White Balance

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Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode

Grid Line

Selecting an effect mode

Picture Effect Creative Style

Recording movies

File Format (movie) Record Setting (movie) SteadyShot (movie) Micref Level Wind Noise Reduct. Auto Slow Shut. (movie) MOVIE Button

Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use

Memory Function Menu Set. Custom Key Settings Function of the Custom key

Setting the other functions of this product

Photo Creativity Smile/Face Detect. Soft Skin Effect (still image) Red Eye Reduction Auto Obj. Framing (still image) High ISO NR (still image) Write Date (still image)

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Auto Review

FINDER/MONITOR

Viewing

Viewing still images

Playing back images Playback zoom Image Index Switching the screen display (during playback)

Deleting images

Deleting a displayed image Deleting multiple selected images

Playing back movies

Playing back movies Motion Shot Video

Viewing panoramic images

Playing back panoramic images

Printing

Specify Printing

Using viewing functions

View Mode Slide Show Rotate

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Protect

USB LUN Setting

4K Still Image PB

Viewing images on a TV

Viewing images on an HD TV Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV

Changing settings

Setup menu

Monitor Brightness Volume Settings Audio signals GPS On/Off (DSC-HX400V) GPS Auto Time Cor. (DSC-HX400V) GPS Auto Area Adj. (DSC-HX400V) Use GPS Assist Data (DSC-HX400V) GPS Log REC (DSC-HX400V) Delete GPS log data (DSC-HX400V) Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) Tile Menu Mode Dial Guide Display Quality Pwr Save Start Time PAL/NTSC Selector Demo Mode HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connection

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USB Power Supply

Language Date/Time Setup Area Setting Format File Number Select REC Folder New Folder Folder Name Recover Image DB Display Media Info. Version Setting Reset

Using Wi -Fi functions

Connecting this product and a Smartphone

PlayMemories Mobile Connecting an Android smartphone to this product Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)]

Controlling this product using a Smartphone

Smart Remote Embedded One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One-touch remote)

Transferring images to a Smartphone

Send to Smartphone Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing)

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Transferring images to a computer

Send to Computer

Transferring images to a TV

View on TV

Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions

Airplane Mode WPS Push Access Point Set. Edit Device Name Disp MAC Address SSID/PW Reset Reset Network Set.

Adding applications to the product

PlayMemories Camera Apps

PlayMemories Camera Apps Recommended computer environment

Installing the applications

Opening a service account Downloading applications Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi function

Starting the applications

Launching the downloaded application

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Managing the applications

Uninstalling applications Changing the order of applications Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps

Viewing on computers

Recommended computer environment

Using the software

PlayMemories Home Installing PlayMemories Home Software for Mac computers

Connecting this product and a computer

Connecting the product to a computer Importing images to the computer Disconnecting the product from the computer

Creating a movie disc

Disc type Selecting the disc creation method Creating a disc with a device other than a computer Creating Blu-ray Discs

Precautions/This product

Precautions

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Precautions

On the internal rechargeable battery Notes on the battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card

Cleaning this product

On cleaning

Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies

Number of still images Recordable time of movies

Using this product abroad

Plug adaptor On TV color systems

Other information

ZEISS lens GPS (DSC-HX400V) AVCHD format License

Trademarks

Troubleshooting

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If you have problems

The image colors are not correct.

If you have problems

Troubleshooting

Battery pack and power

You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. You cannot turn on the product. The power turns off suddenly. The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack. The battery pack has not been charged even if the charge lamp on the product has turned

off. The battery pack is not charged.

Shooting still images/movies

You cannot record images. Recording takes a long time. The image is out of focus. Zoom does not work. The flash does not work. Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. The date and time are recorded incorrectly. The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes.

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Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.

Dark shadow appears on the image. The eyes of the subject come out red. Dots appear and remain on the screen. You cannot shoot images continuously. The image is not clear in the viewfinder. The image is blurred. The flash takes too long to recharge.

Viewing images

Images cannot be played back. The date and time are not displayed. The image cannot be deleted. The image was deleted by mistake.

GPS

The product is not receiving a GPS signal. (DSC-HX400V) There is an excessive error in location information. (DSC-HX400V) It takes time to triangulate although the GPS assist data is taken in. (DSC-HX400V) The location information has not been recorded. (DSC-HX400V)

Wi-Fi

You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. [WPS Push] does not work. [Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. You cannot send movies to a smartphone. [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The

connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected. You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC).

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Computers

The computer does not recognize this product. You cannot import images. The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer. Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product.

Memory cards

Formatted the memory card by mistake.

Printing

Images are printed with both edges cut off. You cannot print images with the date.

Others

The lens gets fogged. The product stops with the lens portion extended./The product turns off with the lens portion

extended. The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time. The product does not work properly.

Messages

Self-diagnosis display Warning messages

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Situations this product has difficulty handling

How to Use Before Use Names of parts

Identifying parts

1. For shooting: Fn button For viewing: (Send to Smartphone) button

2. CUSTOM button

You can assign a desired function to the CUSTOM button.

3. Shutter button

4. For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Index) lever/ (Playback zoom) lever

5. Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator

6. Lens

7. Flash

Press the (Flash pop-up) button to use the flash. When not using the flash, press it back into the camera body.

8. (Flash pop-up) button

9. Hook for Shoulder Strap

10. Zoom/Focus switch

11. Manual ring

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1. GPS receiver (built-in, DSC-HX400V only)

2. Stereo microphone

3. Eye sensor

4. Viewfinder

When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder display mode is activated, and when you move your face away from the viewfinder, the viewing mode returns to the monitor display mode.

5. MOVIE (Movie) button

6. (Playback) button

7. Control button

8. FINDER/MONITOR button

This button switches whether to display the image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

9. ON/OFF (Power) button and Power/Charge lamp

10. Mode dial

11. Control dial

12. Wi-Fi sensor (built-in)

13. (N mark) This mark indicates the touch point for connecting this product and an NFC-enabled

smartphone. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the short-range wireless communication technology.

14. ? (In-Camera Guide) button/ (Delete) button

15. MENU button

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1. Multi interface shoe*

2. Diopter-adjustment dial Adjust the diopter level using the diopter-adjustment dial when you set the display mode

to the viewfinder mode. When adjusting the diopter level, point the product to a bright area to make it easier to adjust the diopter level.

3. Multi/Micro USB Terminal* Supports Micro USB compatible device.

4. Connector cover

5. HDMI micro jack

6. Speaker

7. LCD screen You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen 60 degrees downwards and 90 degrees

upwards. Adjust the angle of the LCD screen when you hold the camera at a high or low position for easier shooting. Do not move the LCD screen by force beyond its movable range.

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1. Battery/Memory card cover

2. Battery insertion slot

3. Battery eject lever

4. Access lamp

5. Memory card slot

6. Tripod socket hole Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot

firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur.

For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe and the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony web site, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You can also use accessories that are compatible with the accessory shoe. Operations with other manufacturers’ accessories are not guaranteed.

How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators

List of icons on the screen

List of shooting mode icons

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List of viewing mode icons

1. P P* A S M

Shooting mode

Memory number

Memory card/Uploading status

Scene Recognition icons

Scene Selection

100

Remaining number

Aspect ratio of still images

20M / 18M / 15M / 10M / 8.9M / 7.5M / 5.0M / 4.5M / 3.7M / 2.1M / VGA

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Image size of still images

Image quality of still images

Frame rate of movies

Recording settings of movies

NFC is activated

Remaining battery

Remaining battery warning

Flash charge in progress

AF Illuminator

SteadyShot

Camera-shake warning

Airplane Mode

GPS Log REC

GPS triangulating status

Overlay icon

Wind Noise Reduction

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Write Date

Micref Level Low

Database file full/Database file error

Overheating warning

Smart zoom

Clear Image Zoom

Digital Zoom

Spot metering area

C:32:00

Self-diagnosis display

Digital level gauge

View Mode

100-0003

Folder – file number

Recording format of movies

Protect

DPOF

DPOF set

Auto Object Framing

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Drive Mode

Metering mode

Flash mode/Red-eye reduction

±0.0

Flash compensation

Focus mode

White balance

Focus area

D-Range Optimizer/Auto HDR

7500K A5 G5

Creative Style

Smile/Face Detect.

Lock-on AF

Picture Effect

±0 ±0 ±0

Smile detection sensitivity indicator

3. Lock-on AF

Guide display for Lock-on AF

Switch Av/Tv

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Guide display for switching Aperture value/Shutter speed

REC 0:12

Recording time of the movie (m:s)

Manual ring function

Control dial function

Focus

1/250

Shutter speed

F3.5

Aperture value

±0.0

Metered Manual

±0.0

Exposure compensation

ISO400

ISO sensitivity

Shutter speed indicator

Aperture indicator

Histogram

GPS information

90°44′55″N

233°44′55″W

Latitude and longitude display

Picture Effect error

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Auto HDR image warning

2014-1-1 10:37AM

Date of recording

3/7

File number/Number of images in the view mode

How to Use Before Use Using the strap

Using the shoulder strap

Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the product.

1. Attach both ends of the strap.

How to Use Before Use Adjusting the viewfinder

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Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment)

Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder.

1. Turn the diopter-adjustment dial.

How to Use Before Use In-Camera guide

About the [In-Camera Guide]

The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) button, and settings, and if a function cannot be set, the reason why.

1. Press the MENU or Fn button.

2. Select the desired MENU item using up/down/left/right side on the control button.

3. Press the ? (In-Camera Guide) button. The operation guide for the MENU item you have selected in step 2 is displayed.

If you press the on the center of the control button after selecting an item shown in gray, the reason the item cannot be set is displayed.

How to Use Before Use In-Camera guide

About the shooting advice

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Displays the shooting advice according to the selected shooting mode.

1. Press the ? (In-Camera Guide) button while the shooting screen is displayed.

2. Press the top/bottom button of the control button to select the desired shooting advice, then press on the center. The shooting advice is displayed.

You can scroll the screen by pressing the up/down button of the control button.

Hint

To view all the shooting advice, select MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Shooting Tip List].

How to Use

Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method

Using the control button

You can move the selection cursor by pressing the top/bottom/right/left side of the control button. Your selection is determined when you press on the center of the control button. The DISP (Display Setting), (Exposure Comp.), (Photo Creativity), / (Drive Mode) and (Flash Mode) functions are assigned to the top/left/right side of the control button.

During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing the right/left button of the control button.

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How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method

Using MENU items

In this section, you learn how to change settings related to all camera operations and execute camera functions including shooting, playback, and operation methods.

1. Press MENU button to display the Menu screen.

2. Select the desired MENU item using up/down/left/right button on the control button, and then press on the center of the control button.

The display may move directly from step 1 to step 3 depending on the [Tile Menu] setting.

3. Select the desired setting item by pressing the control button, and then press on the center of the control button.

Select an icon at the top of the screen and press the left/right button on the control button to move to another MENU item.

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4. Select the desired setting value, and press to confirm.

How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method

Using the Fn (Function) button

You can recall functions when shooting images. Up to 12 frequently used functions can be registered to the Fn (Function) button.

1. Press the Fn button in shooting mode.

2. Select a function to be registered by pressing the up/down/left/right button on the control button.

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3. Set the desired setting by turning the control dial.

Performing settings on the dedicated screen

Select the desired function in step 2, then press on the center of the control button. The dedicated setting screen for the function appears. Follow the operating guides (A) to perform the settings.

How to Use Shooting Shooting still images/movies

Shooting still images

Shoots still images.

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1. Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto).

2. Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera.

3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the indicator ( ) lights.

The shortest shooting distance is approximately 1 cm (0.03 ft) (W), 240 cm (7.87 ft) (T) (from the lens).

4. Press the shutter button fully down.

Focus indicator

lights:

Image is in the focus.

flashes:

The focusing has failed.

Hint

When the product cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting.

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Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:

It is dark and the subject is distant.

The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. The subject is seen through glass. The subject is moving quickly. There is reflective light or shiny surfaces. There is a flashing light. The subject is backlit.

How to Use Shooting Shooting still images/movies

Shooting movies

You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE button.

1. Press the MOVIE button to start recording.

2. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.

Note

To adjust the shutter speed and aperture value to the desired settings, set the shooting mode to (Movie). If you use a function such as zoom while shooting a movie, the noise of the product operating will be recorded. The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be recorded when you press the MOVIE button to stop recording. For the continuous shooting time of a movie recording, refer to "Recordable time of movies." When movie recording is finished, you can restart recording by pressing the MOVIE button again. Recording may stop to protect the product depending on the ambient temperature.

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How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

List of mode dial functions

You can select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial.

Available functions

(Intelligent Auto):

Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically.

(Superior Auto):

Allows you to shoot still images in higher quality than with Intelligent Auto mode.

P (Program Auto):

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value (F value)). Also you can select various settings using the menu.

A (Aperture Priority):

Allows you to adjust the aperture and shoot when you want to blur the background, etc.

S (Shutter Priority):

Allows you to shoot fast-moving subjects etc., by manually adjusting the shutter speed.

M (Manual Exposure):

Allows you to shoot still images with the desired exposure by adjusting the shutter speed and the aperture value.

1/2 (Memory recall):

Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or numeric settings registered in advance.

(Movie):

Allows you to change the setting for movie recording.

(iSweep Panorama):

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Allows you to shoot a panoramic image by compositing the images.

SCN (Scene Selection):

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.

How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Intelligent Auto

The product analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings.

1. Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto).

2. Point the camera to the subject. When the camera recognized the scene, the icon for the recognized scene appears on the screen.

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the image.

Note

The product will not recognize the scene when you shoot images with zoom functions other than optical zoom. The product may not properly recognize these scenes under some shooting conditions.

How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Superior Auto

The product automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the

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appropriate settings are set automatically.

The product may shoot multiple images and create a composite image, etc., using more

shooting settings than in Intelligent Auto mode to record higher quality images.

1. Set the mode dial to (Superior Auto).

2. Point the camera to the subject. When the camera recognizes a scene, the scene recognition icon appears on the screen. If necessary, (overlay icon) may appear.

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the image.

Note

When the product is used to create composite images, the recording process takes longer than usual. The product will not recognize the scene when you use zoom functions other than optical zoom. The product may not properly recognize a scene under some shooting conditions.

How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

About Scene Recognition

Scene Recognition operates in [Intelligent Auto] mode and [Superior Auto] mode. This function allows the product to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.

Scene Recognition:

If the product recognizes a scene, icons and guides such as (Portrait), (Infant),

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(Night Portrait), (Night Scene), (Backlight Portrait), (Backlight), (Landscape),

(Macro), (Spotlight), or (Low Light) are displayed on the first line.

If the product recognizes a condition, icons such as (Tripod) , (Walk)* , (Move), (Move (Bright)) or (Move (Dark)) are displayed on the second line.

The condition (Walk) is recognized only when [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active] or [Intelligent Active].

Note

When [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [Off], the [Portrait], [Backlight Portrait], [Night Portrait], and [Infant] scenes are not recognized.

How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

The advantages of automatic shooting

In [Superior Auto] mode, the product shoots with higher quality than [Intelligent Auto] mode and performs composite shooting as necessary. In [Program Auto] mode, you can shoot after adjusting various functions, such as white balance, ISO, etc.

(Intelligent Auto):

Select this mode when you want the camera automatically recognize the scene.

(Superior Auto):

Select this mode to shoot scenes under difficult circumstances, such as when it is dark or the subjects are back-lit. Select this mode to shoot a higher quality image than that provided by

(Intelligent Auto).

P (Program Auto): Select this mode to shoot with various functions other than the exposure (shutter speed and aperture) adjusted.

Note

In [Intelligent Auto] mode, you may not be able to shoot dark scenes or back-lit subjects clearly. In [Superior Auto] mode, the recording process takes longer, since the product creates a composite image.

How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

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Program Auto

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). You can set shooting functions such as [ISO].

1. Set the mode dial to P (Program Auto).

2. Set the shooting functions to your desired settings.

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

Program Shift

You can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination by rotating the control dial, without changing the appropriate exposure that is set by this product. This function is available when you do not use the flash.

“P” on the screen changes to “P*” when you turn the control dial. To cancel program shift, turn the control dial to return the indication to “P”.

Note

According to the brightness of the environment, the program shift may not be used. Set the shooting mode to another one than “P” or turn off the power to cancel the setting you made. When the brightness changes, the aperture (F value) and shutter speed also change while maintaining the shift amount.

How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

iSweep Panorama

Allows you to create a single panoramic image from multiple images shot while panning the camera.

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1. Set the mode dial to (iSweep Panorama).

2. Point the camera at the subject for which you want to set the focus and brightness.

3. While pressing the shutter button halfway down, aim the camera at one end of the desired panoramic composition.

(A) This part will not be shot.

4. Press the shutter button fully down.

5. Pan the camera to the end of the guide in the direction of the arrow on the monitor.

(B) Guidance bar

Note

If the entire angle of the panoramic shot is not achieved within the set time, a gray area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the product faster to record the full panoramic image. When [Wide] is selected for [Panorama: Size], the entire angle of the panoramic shot may not be achieved within the given time. If this happens, try shooting after changing [Panorama:

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Size] to [Standard].

Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part may not be recorded smoothly

in some cases. The images may be blurred in dark scenes. When a light source such as a fluorescent light flickers, the brightness and color of a stitched image may not be consistent. When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the AE/AF locked angle are very different in brightness and focus, the shooting may not be successful. If this happens, change AE/AF locked angle and shoot again. The following situations are not suited for shooting Sweep Panorama:

Moving subjects. Subjects that are too close to the product. Subjects with continuously similar patterns, such as the sky, beach, or a lawn. Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls. Subjects with brightness widely different from its surroundings such as the sun or a light bulb.

The Sweep Panorama shooting may be interrupted in the following situations.

When the camera is panned too fast or too slow. The subject is too blurry.

Hint

You can turn the control dial on the shooting screen to select the shooting direction.

How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Scene Selection

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.

1. Set the mode dial to SCN (Scene Selection).

2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Scene Selection] → desired mode.

When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On], you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial.

Menu item details

Portrait:

Blurs background and sharpens the subject. Accentuates the skin tones softly.

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Adv.Sports Shooting:

Allows you to shoot subjects with fast movements, such as sports. While the shutter is pressed halfway, the movement of the subject is predicted and the focus will be adjusted.

Landscape:

Shoots the entire range of a scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors.

Night Scene:

Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere.

Hand-held Twilight:

Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera-shake, and noise.

Night Portrait:

Shoots night scene portraits using the flash.

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Anti Motion Blur:

Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash and reduces subject blur. The product shoots burst images and combines them to create the image, reducing subject blur and noise.

Pet:

Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings.

Gourmet:

Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright colors.

Beach:

Allows you to shoot scenes on the beach in bright and vivid colors even under the sunlight.

Snow:

Allows you to shoot clear images, preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white.

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Fireworks:

Allows you to shoot images of fireworks in all their splendor.

Soft Skin:

Allows you to shoot images of faces with a smoother look.

High Sensitivity:

Allows you to shoot still images even in dark locations without using the flash, and reduces subject blur. Also allows you to shoot dark movie scenes more brightly.

Note

In the [Night Scene], [Night Portrait] and [Fireworks] modes, the shutter speed is slower, so use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the image from blurring. In the [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] mode, the shutter clicks 4 times and an image is recorded. Reducing blur is less effective even in [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] when shooting the following subjects:

Subjects with erratic movement. Subjects that are too close to the product. Subjects with continuously similar patterns, such as the sky, a beach, or a lawn.

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Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls.

In the case of [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur], block noise may occur when using a

light source that flickers, such as fluorescent lighting.

Hint

To change the scene, rotate the control dial on the shooting screen and select a new scene.

How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Shutter Priority

You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter, or as a trailing image with low speed shutter.

1. Set the mode dial to S (Shutter Priority).

2. Select the desired value by turning the control dial.

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure.

Note

If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup, the aperture value on the shooting screen blinks. Although you can shoot as it is, resetting is recommended. Use a tripod to prevent blurring when you use a slow shutter speed. The (SteadyShot warning) indicator does not appear in shutter speed priority mode. When the shutter speed is 1/3 second(s) or longer, noise reduction will be done after shooting for the same amount of time that the shutter was open. However, you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress. The brightness of the image on the monitor may differ from the actual image being shot.

Hint

When a faster shutter speed is used, moving subjects, such as a running person, cars, or sea spray appear as if they are stopped. When a slower shutter speed is used, a trailing image of the movement of the subject is captured to create a more natural and dynamic image.

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How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Aperture Priority

You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing the background. The aperture value can be changed while recording movies.

1. Set the mode dial to A (Aperture Priority).

2. Select the desired value by turning the control dial.

Smaller F-value: The subject is in focus, but objects in front of and beyond the subject are blurred. Larger F-value: The subject and its foreground and background are all in focus.

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure.

Note

If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup, the shutter speed on the shooting screen blinks. Although you can shoot as it is, resetting is recommended. The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot.

Hint

Smaller F-value (opening the aperture) narrows the range that is in focus. This allows you to put the subject in sharp focus and blur objects in front of and beyond the subject (depth of field becomes shallower). Larger F-value (narrowing down the aperture) widens the range that is in focus. This allows you to shoot the depth of the scenery (depth of field becomes deeper).

How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Manual Exposure

You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. The shutter speed and the aperture value can be changed while recording movies.

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1. Set the mode dial to M (Manual Exposure).

2. Press the bottom button on the control button to select the shutter speed or aperture value, then turn the control dial to select a value. Check the exposure value at “MM” (metered manual). Toward +: Images become brighter.

Toward − : Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by the product

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

Note

[ISO AUTO] cannot be selected for [ISO] in manual exposure mode. In manual exposure mode, the [ISO AUTO] setting under [ISO] is switched to the minimum ISO sensitivity. Change the ISO value to your desired setting if necessary. When the amount of ambient light exceeds the metering range of the Metered Manual, the Metered Manual indicator flashes. The (SteadyShot warning) indicator does not appear in manual exposure mode. The brightness of the image on the monitor may differ from the actual image being shot.

How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Memory recall

Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or camera settings registered in advance.

1. Set the mode dial to 1 or 2 (Memory recall).

2. Press on the center of the control button.

Note

Register shooting settings in advance by [Memory]. If you set [Memory recall] after completing the shooting settings, the registered settings are given priority and the original settings may become invalid. Check the indicators on the screen before shooting.

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How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Movie

You can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value to your desired settings for recording movies. You can also check the image angle before shooting.

1. Set the mode dial to (Movie).

2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Movie] → desired setting.

When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On], you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial.

3. Press the MOVIE button to start recording.

Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.

Menu item details

Program Auto:

Allows you to shoot with the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) adjusted automatically. The other settings can be adjusted manually.

Aperture Priority:

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually.

Shutter Priority:

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually.

Manual Exposure:

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) manually.

How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom

Zoom

Enlarge images using the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting.

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1. Enlarge images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting.

Move the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side to zoom in and to the W side to zoom out.

Hint

When you select other than [Optical zoom only] for [Zoom Setting], you can exceed the zoom range of the optical zoom to zoom images. When the Zoom/Focus switch is set to AF/ZOOM, you can zoom images by rotating the manual ring.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Using the zoom

The zoom features available with this product

The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. The icon displayed on the screen changes, according to the selected zoom feature.

(1) Optical zoom range

Images are magnified within the optical zoom range of this product. (2) Smart Zoom range ( ) Zoom images without causing the original quality to deteriorate by partially cropping an image (only when the image size is [M], [S] or [VGA]). (3) Clear Image Zoom range ( ) Zoom images using an image process with less deterioration. Set [Zoom Setting] to [On:ClearImage Zoom] or [On Digital Zoom] first. (4) Digital Zoom range ( ) You can magnify images using an image process. When you select [On Digital Zoom] for [Zoom Setting], you can use this zoom function.

Note

The default setting for [ Image Size] is [L]. To use the smart zoom change [ Image Size] to [M], [S] or [VGA].

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Zoom functions other than the optical zoom are not available when shooting in the following

situations:

[Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [Smile Shutter]

You cannot use the Smart Zoom function with movies. When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, the [Focus Area] setting is disabled and the focus area frame is shown by the dotted line. The AF operates with priority on and around the center area. Also, [Metering Mode] is fixed to [Multi].

How to Use

Using shooting functions Using the zoom

Zoom Setting

You can select the zoom setting of the product.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Zoom Setting] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Optical zoom only:

Optical zoom is activated. You can use the Smart Zoom function if you set [ Image Size] to [M], [S] or [VGA]. On:ClearImage Zoom (default setting): Even if the zoom range of the optical zoom is exceeded, the product magnifies images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate significantly. On Digital Zoom: When the zoom range of the [Clear Image Zoom] is exceeded, the product magnifies images to the largest scale. However, the image quality will deteriorate.

Note

Set [Optical zoom only] if you want to magnify images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Using the zoom

About zoom scale

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The zoom scale changes according to the settings of this product. The zoom scale for each

setting is as follows.

When [ Aspect Ratio] is [4:3]

[Zoom Setting]: [Optical zoom only (including smart zoom)]

[ Image Size]: L 50×, M 71×, S 100×, VGA 405×

[Zoom Setting]: [On:ClearImage Zoom]

[ Image Size]: L 100×, M 142×, S 200×, VGA 810×

[Zoom Setting]: [On Digital Zoom]

[ Image Size]: L 200×, M 284×, S 400×, VGA 810×

How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash

Using flash

In dark environments, use the flash to light up the subject while shooting and to prevent camera-shake. When shooting against the sun, use the flash to lighten the image of the backlit subject.

1. Press the (Flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash.

2. Press the shutter button fully down.

When you do not use the flash

When not using the flash, press it back into the camera body.

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Note

When not using the flash, press it back into the camera body. You cannot use the flash when recording movies. While charging the flash, flashes. After charging is completed, the flashing icon will light up. When an external flash (sold separately) is attached to the Multi Interface Shoe, the state of the external flash has priority over the setting of the product. You cannot use the product’s internal flash. Do not use a commercially available flash with high-voltage synchro terminals or with reverse polarity. When shooting with the flash and the zoom is set to W, the shadow of the lens may appear on the screen, depending on the shooting conditions. If this happens, shoot away from the subject or set the zoom to T and shoot with the flash again.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Using the flash

Flash Mode

You can set the flash mode.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Flash Mode] → desired setting.

You can also set the flash mode by pressing the (Flash Mode) on the control button.

Menu item details

Flash Off:

The flash does not operate.

Autoflash (default setting):

The flash works in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light.

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Fill-flash:

The flash works every time you trigger the shutter.

Slow Sync.:

The flash works every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed.

Advanced Flash:

The flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is backlighting. In dark locations, the upper limit value of the ISO sensitivity increases in order to maximize the flash range.

Rear Sync.:

The flash works right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the shutter. Rear sync shooting allows you to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving subject such as a moving car or a walking person.

Wireless:

When using a wireless flash, the shading effect provides a more 3D appearance to a subject than when using an attached flash. This mode is effective when you attach a remote control-compatible external flash (sold separately) to the product, and shoot with a wireless flash (sold separately), placed away from the product.

Note

The default setting depends on the shooting mode. Available flash mode depends on the shooting mode. The [Wireless] setting cannot be used with the camera’s internal flash.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Using the flash

Flash Comp.

Adjusts the amount of flash light in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only. Exposure compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the shutter speed and aperture.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Flash Comp.] → desired setting. Selecting higher values (+ side) makes the flash level higher, and lower values (– side)

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makes the flash level lower.

Note

The higher flash effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light available, if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash. If the subject is very close, the lower flash effect may not be visible.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode

Switching the screen display (Shooting)

You can change the display contents on the screen.

1. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button. Each time you press the DISP button, the recording information display changes as follows: Graphic Display → Display All Info. → No Disp. Info. → Histogram → Level → Graphic Display Graphic Display

Display All Info.

No Disp. Info.

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Histogram

Level

Note

Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality

Image Size (still image)

The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Image Size] → desired setting.

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Menu item details

Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 3:2

16:9:

L: 18M 5184×3456 pixels M: 8.9M 3648×2432 pixels S: 4.5M 2592×1728 pixels

Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 4:3

L: 20M 5184×3888 pixels M: 10M 3648×2736 pixels S: 5.0M 2592×1944 pixels VGA 640×480 pixels

Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 16:9

L: 15M 5184×2920 pixels M: 7.5M 3648×2056 pixels S: 2.1M 1920×1080 pixels

Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 1:1

L: 15M 3888×3888 pixels M: 7.5M 2736×2736 pixels S: 3.7M 1920×1920 pixels

How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality

Aspect Ratio (still image)

Sets the aspect ratio of still images.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Aspect Ratio] → desired setting.

Menu item details

3:2:

Suitable for standard prints.

4:3 (default setting):

Shoots in 4:3 aspect ratio.

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For viewing on a high-definition TV.

1:1:

For shooting in composition as a medium format camera.

How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality

Quality (still image)

Selects the compression format of still images.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Quality] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Fine (default setting):

File format: JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded. Standard: File format: JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded. Since the compression rate of [Standard] is higher than that of [Fine], the file size of [Standard] is smaller than that of [Fine]. This will allow more files to be recorded on 1 memory card, but the image quality will be lower.

How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality

Panorama: Size

Sets the image size when shooting panoramic images. The image size varies depending on the [Panorama: Direction] setting.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Panorama: Size] → desired setting.

Menu item details

When [Panorama: Direction] is [Up] or [Down]

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Standard: 3424×1920

Wide: 4912×1920

When [Panorama: Direction] is [Left] or [Right]

Standard: 4912×1080 Wide: 7152×1080 360°: Allows you to shoot in the size of 11520×1080, 360 degrees around.

How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality

Panorama: Direction

Sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Panorama: Direction] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Right (default setting):

Pan the camera from the left to the right.

Left:

Pan the camera from the right to the left.

Up:

Pan the camera from the bottom to the top.

Down:

Pan the camera from the top to the bottom.

How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus

Changing the focus method using the zoom/focus switch

You can select the focusing method to suit the movement of the subject.

1. Slide the zoom/focus switch to select the desired focus method.

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Focus mode details

AF/ZOOM (Single-shot AF):

The camera focuses and the focus is locked when the focus is achieved. Use this mode when the subject is motionless.

DMF (DMF):

After focusing automatically, make fine focus adjustment manually.

MF (Manual Focus):

Adjusts the focus manually.

Note

Dust or fingerprints on the lens may show on the image if the subject is too close. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth, etc. Once you change the focus method, the set focus distance is erased.

Hint

If you cannot achieve focus for the intended subject using auto focus, select MF or DMF, and then shoot again. When the zoom/focus switch is set to AF/ZOOM or DMF during movie recording, [Focus Mode] is switched to (Continuous AF), and the product keeps focusing on the subject.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus

Focus Area

Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto

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focus mode.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Area] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Wide:

Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the image. When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode, a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus.

Center:

Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the image. When used together with the AF lock function, you can compose the image you want.

Flexible Spot:

Allows you to move the AF range frame to the desired point on the screen and focus on an extremely small subject in a narrow area.

On the Flexible Spot shooting screen, you can change the size of the AF range finder frame by rotating the control dial.

How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus

Focus-lock

Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus mode.

1. Set the zoom/focus switch to AF/ZOOM.

2. Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down. The focus is locked.

3. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway down, and place the subject back in the original position to re-compose the shot.

4. Press the shutter button down fully to take the picture.

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How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus

Manual Focus

When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually.

1. Set the zoom/focus switch to MF.

2. Rotate the manual ring to achieve sharp focus.

When you rotate the manual ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen.

3. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.

How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus

Direct manual focus (DMF)

You can make fine adjustments manually after the focus is locked. You can quickly focus on a subject rather than using the manual focus from the beginning. This is convenient in cases such as macro shooting.

1. Set the zoom/focus switch to DMF.

2. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically.

3. Keep the shutter button halfway down, rotate the manual ring to achieve a sharper focus.

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When you rotate the manual ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen.

You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting.

4. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.

How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus

MF Assist (still image)

Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier. This works in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ MF Assist] → [On].

2. Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.

The image is enlarged.

Note

You cannot use [ MF Assist] when shooting movies.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus

Focus Magnifier

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1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Magnifier].

2. Press on the center of the control button to enlarge the image and select the position you want to enlarge using up/down/left/right button on the control button.

3. Confirm the focus.

4. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image.

Hint

Each time you press in the center, the magnifier scaling changes. When focusing manually, you can adjust the focus while an image is magnified. The [Focus Magnifier] function will be released when the shutter button is pressed halfway. You can record images while an image is enlarged, but the product records a full-display image. The [Focus Magnifier] function will be released after shooting.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus

Focus Magnif. Time

Set the duration for which an image is to be magnified using the [ MF Assist] or [Focus Magnifier] function.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Focus Magnif. Time] → desired setting.

Menu item details

2 Sec (default setting):

Magnifies the images for 2 seconds.

5 Sec:

Magnifies the images for 5 seconds.

No Limit:

Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button.

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How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus

Peaking Level

Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. This function allows you to confirm the focus easily.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Peaking Level] → desired setting.

Menu item details

High:

Sets the peaking level to high.

Mid:

Sets the peaking level to middle.

Low:

Sets the peaking level to low.

Off (default setting):

Does not use the peaking function.

Note

Since the product determines that sharp areas are in focus, [Peaking Level] differs, depending on the subject and shooting situation. The outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced when the product is connected using an HDMI cable.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus

Peaking Color

Sets the color used for the peaking function in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Peaking Color] → desired setting.

Menu item details

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Red:

Enhances outlines in red. Yellow: Enhances outlines in yellow.

White (default setting):

Enhances outlines in white.

How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus

Lock-on AF

Set up the tracking function to continue focusing on the subject.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Lock-on AF] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Off:

Does not track a subject to be focused on.

On:

Tracks a subject to be focused on.

How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus

Lock-on AF (On)

Maintains the focus on a moving subject automatically.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Lock-on AF] → [On].

2. Align the target frame and the subject to be tracked, and press in the center.

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Note

The [Lock-on AF] function may not operate well in the following situations:

The subject is moving too quickly. The subject is too small, or too large. The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. It is dark. The ambient light changes.

Hint

If you lose track of the subject, this product can detect the subject and resume the Lock-on AF function when the subject reappears on the screen.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus

AF Illuminator (still image)

The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The red AF illuminator allows the product to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ AF Illuminator] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Auto (default setting):

Uses the AF illuminator.

Off:

Does not use the AF illuminator.

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Note

Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, regardless of

whether light fails to reach the center of the subject. You cannot use [ AF Illuminator] in the following situations:

In movie mode In [iSweep Panorama] mode When [Scene Selection] is set to [Landscape], [Adv.Sports Shooting], [Night Scene], [Pet] or [Fireworks].

When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide], the AF range finder frame is indicated by a dotted line. The AF illuminator emits a very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator at close range.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure

Exposure Comp.

Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation). Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure).

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Exposure Comp.] → desired setting. You can adjust the exposure in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.

Note

If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure

Metering Mode

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure.

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1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Metering Mode] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Multi (default setting):

Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen (Multi-pattern metering).

Center:

Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while emphasizing the central area of the screen (Center-weighted metering).

Spot:

Measures only the central area (Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.

Note

[Multi] is selected when using the following functions:

[Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] Zoom functions other than optical zoom

How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure

Exposure Set. Guide

You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Exposure Set. Guide] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Off:

Does not display the guide. On (default setting): Displays the guide.

How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-

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timer)

Drive Mode

You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self-timer shooting.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → desired setting.

You can also set the drive mode by pressing / (Drive Mode) button of the control button.

Menu item details

Single Shooting (default setting):

Shoots one still image. Normal shooting mode.

Cont. Shooting:

Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button.

Self-timer:

Shoots an image after 10 or 2 seconds.

Self-portrait:

When the product detects the number of faces you have selected, a beep will sound and the shooting starts after two seconds.

Self-timer(Cont):

Shoots images continuously after 10 seconds.

Cont. Bracket:

Shoots images while holding the shutter button down, each with different degrees of brightness.

WB bracket:

Shoots a total of three images, each with a different degree of brightness according to the selected settings for white balance, color temperature and color filter.

How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Selftimer)

Cont. Shooting

Shoots 10 images while you press the shutter button.

1. MENU→ (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Shooting].

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2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control button.

Point the lens at yourself and shoot self-portrait images.

Menu Item Details

Continuous Shooting: Hi (default setting):

Continuous shooting speed is set at a maximum of about 10 images per second.

Continuous Shooting: Lo:

Continuous shooting speed is set at a maximum of about 2 images per second.

How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Selftimer)

Self-timer

The product shoots an image using the self-timer with a 10-second or 2-second delay.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Self-timer].

2. Select the desired mode using the right/left button on the control button.

Menu item details

Self-timer: 10 Sec (default setting):

Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and beeps until the shutter operates. To cancel the self-timer, press the shutter button again.

Self-timer: 2 Sec:

Sets the 2-second delay self-timer. This reduces the camera-shake caused by pressing the shutter button.

How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Selftimer)

Self-portrait

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1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Self-portrait].

2. Select the desired mode using the right/left button on the control button.

3. Direct the lens toward yourself. When the product detects the faces of the specified number of persons, it starts shooting after a beep sounds.

Menu item details

Self-portrait: One Person (default setting):

The product starts shooting when it detects one person’s face.

Self-portrait: Two People:

The product starts shooting when it detects two person’s faces.

How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Selftimer)

Self-timer(Cont)

Continuously shoots the number of images you have set after 10 seconds. You can choose the best shot from several shots taken.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Self-timer(Cont)].

2. Select the desired mode using the right/left button on the control button.

Menu item details

Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec. 3 Img. (default setting):

Shoots three frames in succession 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 10 seconds.

Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec. 5 Img.:

Shoots five frames in succession 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 10 seconds.

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How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-

timer)

Cont. Bracket

Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. Press and hold down the shutter button until the bracket recording is completed. You can select an image that suits your intention, after recording.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Bracket]

2. Select the desired mode using the right/left button on the control button.

Menu item details

Cont. Bracket: 0.3EV 3 Image (default setting):

This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus

0.3 EV.

Cont. Bracket: 0.7EV 3 Image:

This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus

0.7 EV.

Cont. Bracket: 1.0EV 3 Image:

This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus

1.0 EV.

Note

The last shot is shown on the Auto Review. In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed. When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value.

How to Use timer)

Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-

WB bracket

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Shoots three images, each with different color tones according to the selected settings of white

balance, color temperature and color filter.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [WB bracket].

Note

The last shot is shown on the Auto Review.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Selecting the ISO sensitivity

ISO

Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ISO] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Multi Frame NR

Combines continuous shots to create an image with less noise.

ISO AUTO (default setting):

Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.

80 / 100 / 125 / 160 / 200 / 250 / 320 / 400 / 500 / 640 / 800 / 1000 / 1250 / 1600 / 2000 / 2500 / 3200:

You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or with moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity (select a larger number).

Note

[ISO AUTO] is selected when using the following functions:

[Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] [iSweep Panorama]

The higher the ISO value, the more noise will appear on the images. The [ISO AUTO] setting is not available for [Manual Exposure]. If you change the exposure

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mode to [Manual Exposure] while set to [ISO AUTO], the ISO value is switched to the lowest

value. Set the ISO in accordance with the shooting conditions.

When you use [Multi Frame NR], it takes some time for the product to perform the overlay processing of images.

Hint

You can change the automatically set range of ISO sensitivity in the [ISO AUTO] setting. Select [ISO AUTO] and press the right of the control button, and set the desired values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum]. The settings [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum] are also applied when shooting in [ISO AUTO] mode under [Multi Frame NR].

How to Use

Using shooting functions Selecting the ISO sensitivity

Multi Frame NR

The product automatically shoots multiple images continuously, combines them, reduces the noise, and records them as one image. With multi frame noise reduction, you can select larger ISO numbers than the maximum ISO sensitivity. The image recorded is one combined image.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ISO] → [Multi Frame NR].

2. Press the right button on the control button to display the setting screen, then select a desired value using the up/down button.

Note

The flash, [D-Range Opt.], and [Auto HDR] cannot be used.

Hint

You can change the automatically set range of ISO sensitivity in the [ISO AUTO] setting. Select [ISO AUTO] and press the right button, and set the desired values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum]. The settings [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum] are also applied when shooting in [ISO AUTO] mode under [Multi Frame NR].

How to Use

Using shooting functions Correcting the brightness or contrast

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D-Range Opt. (DRO)

By dividing the image into small areas, the product analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [DRO/Auto HDR] → [D-Range Opt.].

2. Select the desired setting using the left/right button on the control button.

Menu item details

D-Range Optimizer: Auto (default setting):

Corrects the brightness automatically.

D-Range Optimizer: Lv1 ― D-Range Optimizer: Lv5:

Optimizes the gradation of a recorded image for each divided area. Select the optimization level from Lv1 (weak) to Lv5 (strong).

Note

[DRO/Auto HDR] is fixed to [Off] when the shooting mode is set to [iSweep Panorama], or when [Multi Frame NR] or [Picture Effect] is used. [DRO/Auto HDR] is fixed to [Off] when [Night Scene], [Night Portrait], [Hand-held Twilight], [Anti Motion Blur], or [Fireworks] is selected in [Scene Selection]. The setting is fixed to [DRange Optimizer: Auto] when other modes are selected in [Scene Selection]. When shooting with [D-Range Opt.], the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Correcting the brightness or contrast

Auto HDR

Widens the range (gradation) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts with correct brightness (HDR: High Dynamic Range). One image with proper exposure and one overlaid image are recorded.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [DRO/Auto HDR] → [Auto HDR].

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2. Select the desired setting using the left/right button on the control button.

Menu item details

Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. Auto (default setting):

Corrects the exposure difference automatically.

Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. 1.0EV ― Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. 6.0EV:

Sets the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the subject. Select the optimal level between 1.0 EV (weak) and 6.0 EV (strong). For example, if you set the exposure value to 2.0 EV, three images will be composed with the

following exposure levels; −1.0 EV, optimal exposure and +1.0 EV.

Note

When the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto], [iSweep Panorama] or [Scene Selection], you cannot select [Auto HDR]. When [Multi Frame NR] is selected, you cannot select [Auto HDR]. You cannot start the next shot until the capture process is completed after you shoot. You may not obtain the desired effect depending on the luminance difference of a subject and the shooting conditions. When the flash is used, this function has little effect. When the contrast of the scene is low or when product shake or subject blur occurs, you may not obtain good HDR images. If the product has detected a problem, is displayed on the recorded image to inform you of this situation. Shoot again as necessary, paying attention to the contrast or blur.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Adjusting color tones

White Balance

Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions. Use this feature when the color tones of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color tones on purpose for photographic expression.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [White Balance] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Auto (default setting):

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The product automatically detects the light source and adjusts the color tones.

Daylight:

The color tones are adjusted for the daylight.

Cloudy:

The color temperature is adjusted for a cloudy sky.

Incandescent:

The color temperature is adjusted for places under an incandescent lamp, or under bright lighting, such as in a photo studio.

Fluor.: Cool White:

The color temperature is adjusted for white fluorescent lighting.

Fluor.: Day White:

The color temperature is adjusted for neutral white fluorescent lighting.

Fluor.: Daylight:

The color temperature is adjusted for daylight fluorescent lighting.

Flash:

The color temperature is adjusted for flash light.

C.Temp./Filter:

Adjusts the color tones depending on the light source. Achieves the effect of CC (Color Compensation) filters for photography.

Custom:

Uses the white balance setting saved in [Custom Setup].

Custom Setup:

Memorizes the basic white color under the light conditions for the shooting environment.

Hint

You can use the right button on the control button to display the fine adjustment screen and perform fine adjustments of the color temperature as required. In [C.Temp./Filter], you can use the right button to display the color temperature setting screen and perform a setting. When you press the right button again, the fine adjustment screen appears to allow you perform fine adjustments as required.

Note

[White Balance] is fixed to [Auto] in the following situations:

[Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection]

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How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting color tones

Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode

In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended to use the custom white balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [White Balance] → [Custom Setup].

2. Hold the product so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in the center, and then press on the center of the control button. The calibrated values (Color Temperature and Color Filter) are displayed and registered.

Note

The message [Custom WB Error] indicates that the value is higher than the expected range, when the flash is used on a subject with too bright colors in the frame. If you register this value, the indicator turns yellow on the recording information display. You can shoot at this point, but it is recommended that you set the white balance again to get a more accurate white balance value.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Selecting an effect mode

Picture Effect

Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Picture Effect] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Off (default setting):

Disables the [Picture Effect] function.

Toy Camera:

Creates a soft image with shaded corners and reduced sharpness.

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Pop Color:

Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color tones.

Posterization:

Creates a high contrast, abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary colors, or in black and white.

Retro Photo:

Creates the look of an aged photo with sepia color tones and faded contrast.

Soft High-key:

Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft.

Partial Color:

Creates an image which retains a specific color, but converts others to black and white.

High Contrast Mono.:

Creates a high-contrast image in black and white.

Soft Focus:

Creates an image filled with a soft lighting effect.

HDR Painting:

Creates the look of a painting, enhancing the colors and details.

Rich-tone Mono.:

Creates an image in black and white with rich gradation and reproduction of details.

Miniature:

Creates an image which enhances the subject vividly, with the background defocused considerably. This effect may often be found in pictures of miniature models.

Watercolor:

Creates an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if painted using watercolors.

Illustration:

Creates an illustration-like image by emphasizing the outlines.

Hint

You can perform detailed settings for the following [Picture Effect] modes using the left/right button on the control button.

[Toy Camera] [Posterization] [Partial Color] [Soft Focus]

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[HDR Painting]

[Miniature]

[Illustration]

Note

When [Partial Color] is selected, images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject or shooting conditions. You cannot check the following effects on the shooting screen, because the product processes the image after the shot. Also, you cannot shoot another image until image processing is finished. You cannot use these effects with movies.

[Soft Focus] [HDR Painting] [Rich-tone Mono.] [Miniature] [Watercolor] [Illustration]

In the case of [HDR Painting] and [Rich-tone Mono.], the shutter is released three times for one shot. Be careful about the following:

Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not flash light. Do not change the composition before shooting.

When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera-shake or subject blur has occurred, you may not be able to obtain good HDR images. If the product detects such a situation, / appear on the recorded image to inform you of this situation. If necessary, change the composition or otherwise adjust the settings, be careful of blurring, and shoot again.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Selecting an effect mode

Creative Style

Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style], unlike with [Scene Selection] where the product adjusts the exposure.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Creative Style] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Standard (default setting):

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For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors.

Vivid:

The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers, spring greenery, blue sky, or ocean views.

Portrait:

For shooting the skin color in a soft tone, ideally suited for shooting portraits.

Landscape:

The saturation, contrast, and sharpness are heightened for shooting vivid and crisp scenery. Distant landscapes also stand out more.

Sunset:

For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun.

Black & White:

For shooting images in black and white monotone.

Sepia:

For shooting images in sepia monotone.

To set [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Sharpness]

[Contrast], [Saturation] and [Sharpness] can be adjusted for each [Creative Style] item. Select an item to be set by pressing the right/left button on the control button, then set the value using the top/bottom button on the control button.

Contrast:

The higher the value selected, the more the difference of light and shadow is accentuated, and the bigger the effect on the image.

Saturation:

The higher the value selected, the more vivid the color. When a lower value is selected, the color of the image is restrained and subdued.

Sharpness:

Adjusts the sharpness. The higher the value selected, the more the contours are accentuated, and the lower the value selected, the more the contours are softened.

Note

[Standard] is selected when using the following functions:

[Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] [Picture Effect]

When [Creative Style] is set to [Black & White] or [Sepia], [Saturation] cannot be adjusted.

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How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies

File Format (movie)

Selects the movie file format.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ File Format] → desired setting.

Menu item details

AVCHD (default setting):

Records high-definition movies. This file format is suitable for viewing movies on a highdefinition TV. You can create a Blu-ray Disc, an AVCHD recording disc, or a DVD-Video disc using the software PlayMemories Home. MP4: Records mp4 (AVC) movies. This format is suitable for WEB uploads, e-mail attachments, etc. You cannot create a disc using the software PlayMemories Home with a movie that was recorded when [ File Format] was set to [MP4].

How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies

Record Setting (movie)

Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. The higher the bitrate, the higher the image quality.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Record Setting] → desired setting.

When [ File Format] is set to [AVCHD]

60i/50i: Movies are recorded at approximately 60 fields/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible devices) or 50 fields/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in interlaced mode, with Dolby Digital audio, in AVCHD format. 24p/25p: Movies are recorded at approximately 24 frames/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible devices) or 25 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in progressive mode, with Dolby

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Digital audio, in AVCHD format.

60p/50p: Movies are recorded at approximately 60 frames/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible

devices) or 50 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in progressive mode, with Dolby Digital audio, in AVCHD format.

When [ File Format] is set to [MP4]

Movies shot are recorded in MPEG-4 format, at approximately 30 frames/sec (for 1080 60icompatible devices) or approximately 25 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in progressive mode, with AAC audio, mp4 format.

Menu items details

When [ File Format] is set to [AVCHD] 60i 24M(FX)*:

50i 24M(FX)**:

Records high image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). Bit-rate: Maximum 24 Mbps

60i 17M(FH) (default setting)*: 50i 17M(FH) (default setting)**:

Records standard image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). Bit-rate: Average 17 Mbps

60p 28M(PS)*: 50p 28M(PS)**:

Records the highest image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (60p/50p). Bit-rate: Maximum 28 Mbps

24p 24M(FX)*: 25p 24M(FX)**:

Records high image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a cinema-like atmosphere. Bit-rate: Maximum 24 Mbps

24p 17M(FH)*: 25p 17M(FH)**:

Records standard image quality movies of 1920× 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a cinema-like atmosphere. Bit-rate: Average 17 Mbps

[ File Format]: [MP4] 1440×1080 12M (default setting):

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Records movies of 1440 × 1080.

Bit-rate: Average 12 Mbps

VGA 3M:

Records movies of VGA size. Bit-rate: Average 3 Mbps

* 1080 60i (NTSC) compatible device ** 1080 50i (PAL) compatible device

Note

60p/50p movies can be played back only on compatible devices. Movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)]/[60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)]/ [24p 24M(FX)] /[25p 24M(FX)] setting in [ Record Setting] are converted by PlayMemories Home in order to create an AVCHD recording disc. This conversion can take a long time. Also, you cannot create a disc in the original image quality. If you want to keep the original image quality, store your movies on a Blu-ray Disc. To play back 24p/25p movies on a TV, the TV must be compatible with the 24p/25p formats. If the TV is not compatible with the 24p/25p format, 24p/25p movies will be output as 60i/50i movies.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Recording movies

SteadyShot (movie)

Sets [SteadyShot] effect when shooting movies.

1. MENU→ (Camera Settings) → [ SteadyShot] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Intelligent Active (default setting):

Provides the most powerful SteadyShot effect.

Active:

Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect.

Standard:

Reduces camera shake under stable movie shooting conditions.

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Note

If you change the setting for [ SteadyShot], the angle of view will change.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Recording movies

Micref Level

You can select the microphone level for movie recording.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Micref Level] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Normal (default setting):

Records the ambient sounds within a certain level. This setting is suitable for recording everyday conversations.

Low:

Records the ambient sounds faithfully. This setting is suitable for recording realistic sounds, for example at a concert.

How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies

Wind Noise Reduct.

Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Wind Noise Reduct.] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On:

Reduces wind noise. Off (default setting): Does not reduce wind noise.

Note

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Setting this item to [On] where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound

to be recorded with too low volume.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Recording movies

Auto Slow Shut. (movie)

Sets whether or not to adjust the shutter speed automatically when recording movies if the subject is dark.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Auto Slow Shut.] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On (default setting):

Uses [ Auto Slow Shut.]. The shutter speed automatically slows when recording in dark locations. You can reduce noise in the movie by using a slow shutter speed when recording in dark locations. Off: Does not use [ Auto Slow Shut.]. The recorded movie will be darker than when [On] is selected, but you can record movies with smoother motion and less object blur.

Note

[ Auto Slow Shut.] does not function in the following situations:

When [Movie] in shooting mode is set to [Shutter Priority] or [Manual Exposure]. When [ISO] is set to other than [ISO AUTO].

How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies

MOVIE Button

Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [MOVIE Button] → desired setting.

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Menu item details

Always (default setting):

How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient

Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button in any mode. Movie Mode Only: Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button only if the shooting mode is set to [Movie] mode.

How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use

Memory

Allows you to register up to 2 often-used modes or product settings in the product. You can recall the settings using just the mode dial.

1. Set the product to the setting you want to register.

2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Memory] → desired number.

Items that can be registered

Shooting mode Aperture (F number) Shutter speed

Camera Settings

Optical zoom scale

To recall registered settings

Select the memory number from “1” or “2” on the mode dial.

To change registered settings

Change the setting to the desired one and re-register the setting to the same mode number.

Note

Program Shift cannot be registered.

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Function Menu Set.

You can assign the functions to be called up when you press the Fn (Function) button.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Function Menu Set.] → set a function to the desired location.

The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen.

How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use

Custom Key Settings

Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the appropriate key when the shooting information screen is displayed.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → set a function to the desired key.

Note

Some functions cannot be assigned to certain keys.

How to Use use

Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient

Function of the Custom key

Once you assign a function to the Custom key, you can perform that function by simply pressing the Custom key when the shooting information screen is displayed.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Custom Button] → desired

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setting.

Note

The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen.

How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product

Photo Creativity

[Photo Creativity] is a mode that allows you to operate the camera intuitively with a different screen display. When the shooting mode is set to (Intelligent Auto) or (Superior Auto), you can change the settings easily and shoot images.

1. Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto) or (Superior Auto).

2. Press (Photo Creativity) on the control button.

3. Select the item to be changed using the control button.

(Brightness):

Adjusts brightness.

(Color):

Adjusts color.

(Vividness):

Adjusts vividness.

(Picture Effect):

You can select a desired effect and shoot images with the specific texture.

4. Select the desired settings.

You can use some settings together by repeating steps 3 and 4. To reset the changed settings to the default settings, press the (Delete) button.

(Brightness), (Color) and (Vividness) are set to [AUTO], and (Picture Effect) is set to .

5. For shooting still images: Press the shutter button. When recording movies: Press the MOVIE button to start recording.

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When you record movies using the [Photo Creativity] function, you cannot change any

Tips for capturing smiles more effectively

settings during the recording. If you switch the shooting mode to [Intelligent Auto] mode or [Superior Auto] mode, or turn off the product, the settings you have changed revert to the default settings. When the shooting mode is set to [Superior Auto], and you use [Photo Creativity], the product does not perform the overlay processing of images.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product

Smile/Face Detect.

Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and performs image processing automatically.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Smile/Face Detect.] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Off:

Does not use the [Face Detection] function.

On (default setting):

Automatically selects a face to be brought into focus.

Smile Shutter:

Automatically detects and shoots a smile.

Face Detection frame

When the product detects a face, the gray face detection frame appears. When the product determines that autofocus is enabled, the face detection frame turns white. When you press the shutter button halfway down, the frame turns green.

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Do not cover the eyes with front hair and keep the eyes narrowed.

Do not obscure the face by a hat, masks, sunglasses, etc. Try to orient the face in front of the product and be as level as possible. Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is easier to be detected when the teeth are shown. If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the product shoots the image. After shooting, the product returns to Smile Shutter mode.

Hint

When the [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [Smile Shutter], you can select the Smile Detection Sensitivity from [On: Slight Smile], [On: Normal Smile] and [On: Big Smile].

Note

You cannot use [Face Detection] with the following functions:

When using zoom functions other than the optical zoom

Up to eight faces of your subjects can be detected. The product may not detect faces at all or may accidentally detect other objects as faces in some conditions. If the product cannot detect a face, set the Smile Detection Sensitivity. If you track a face using [Lock-on AF] while executing [Smile Shutter], Smile Detection is performed only for that face.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product

Soft Skin Effect (still image)

Sets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the [Face Detection] function.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Soft Skin Effect] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Off (default setting):

Does not use the [ Soft Skin Effect] function.

On:

Uses the [ Soft Skin Effect].

Hint

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When [ Soft Skin Effect] is set to [On], you can select the effect level.

How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product

Red Eye Reduction

When using the flash, it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Red Eye Reduction] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On:

The flash is always fired to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.

Off (default setting):

Does not use Red Eye Reduction.

Note

Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and conditions, such as distance to the subject, or whether the subject looks at the prestrobe or not.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product

Auto Obj. Framing (still image)

When this product detects and shoots faces, macro shooting subjects or subjects that are tracked by [Lock-on AF], the product automatically trims the image into an appropriate composition, and then saves it. Both the original and the trimmed images are saved. The trimmed image is recorded in the same size as the original image size.

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1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Auto Obj. Framing] → desired setting.

After the shot, a frame showing the trimmed area is displayed on the Auto Review screen.

Menu item details

Off (default setting):

Does not trim images.

Auto:

Automatically trims images into an appropriate composition.

Note

The trimmed image may not be the best possible composition, depending on the shooting conditions.

How to Use

Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product

High ISO NR (still image)

When shooting with high ISO sensitivity, the product reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the product sensitivity is high. A message may be displayed during noise reduction processing; you cannot shoot another image until the message disappears.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ High ISO NR] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Normal (default setting):

Activates high ISO noise reduction normally.

Low:

Sony DSC-HX400V User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table Of Contents

How to Use

Before Use

Confirming the operation method

Shooting

Shooting still images/movies

Selecting a shooting mode

Using shooting functions

Using the zoom

Selecting still image size/image quality

Adjusting the focus

Adjusting the exposure

Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer)

Selecting the ISO sensitivity

Correcting the brightness or contrast

Adjusting color tones

Selecting an effect mode

Recording movies

Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use

Setting the other functions of this product

Viewing

Viewing still images

Deleting images

Playing back movies

Using viewing functions

Viewing images on a TV

Changing settings

Setup menu

Using Wi -Fi functions

Connecting this product and a Smartphone

Controlling this product using a Smartphone

Transferring images to a Smartphone

Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions

Adding applications to the product

PlayMemories Camera Apps

Installing the applications

Starting the applications

Managing the applications

Viewing on computers

Using the software

Connecting this product and a computer

Creating a movie disc

Precautions/This product

Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies

Using this product abroad

Other information

Troubleshooting

Battery pack and power

Shooting still images/movies

Viewing images

Wi-Fi

Computers

Memory cards

Printing

Others

Messages

Identifying parts

List of icons on the screen

Using the shoulder strap

About the [In-Camera Guide]

About the shooting advice

Using the control button

Using the Fn (Function) button

Shooting still images

Shooting movies

List of mode dial functions

Intelligent Auto

Superior Auto

About Scene Recognition

The advantages of automatic shooting

iSweep Panorama

Scene Selection

Shutter Priority

Manual Exposure

Memory recall

Movie