Sony DSC-RX100M3 User Manual

Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3

How to Use

Before Use

Names of parts

Checking the camera and the supplied items [1]
Identifying parts [2]

Icons and indicators

List of icons on the screen [3]

Using the strap

Using the wrist strap [4]
Using the shoulder strap (sold separately) [5]

Adjusting the viewfinder

Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) [6]

In-Camera guide

About the [In-Camera Guide] [7]

Preparing the camera

Charging the battery pack

Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera [8]
Charging by connecting to a computer [9]
Inserting the battery pack into the camera [10]
Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a battery

pack [11]
Supplying power using a wall outlet (wall socket) [12]
Removing the battery pack [13]

Inserting a memory card (sold separately)

Inserting a memory card [14]
Removing the memory card [15]

Setting the date and time

Setting the date and time [16]

Confirming the operation method

Confirming the operation method

Using the control wheel [17]
Using the control ring [18]
Using MENU items [19]
Using the Fn (Function) button [20]
Using the "Quick Navi" [21]

Shooting

Shooting still images/movies

Shooting still images [22]
Shooting movies [23]

Selecting a shooting mode

List of mode dial functions [24]

Intelligent Auto [25]
Superior Auto [26]
About Scene Recognition [27]
The advantages of automatic shooting [28]
Program Auto [29]
Sweep Panorama [30]
Scene Selection [31]
Shutter Priority [32]
Aperture Priority [33]
Manual Exposure [34]
BULB [35]
Memory recall [36]
Movie [37]

Using shooting functions

Using the zoom

Zoom [38]
The zoom features available with this product [39]
Zoom Setting [40]
About zoom scale [41]
Zoom Func. on Ring [42]

Using the flash

Using flash [43]
Flash Mode [44]
Flash Comp. [45]

Selecting a screen display mode

Switching the screen display (Shooting) [46]
Switching between the viewfinder and the screen [47]

DISP Button (Finder) [48]

DISP Button (Monitor) [49]

Selecting still image size/image quality

Image Size (still image) [50]
Aspect Ratio (still image) [51]
Quality (still image) [52]
Panorama: Size [53]
Panorama: Direction [54]

Adjusting the focus

Focus Mode [55]
Focus Area [56]
Center Lock-on AF [57]
Focus-lock [58]
Manual Focus [59]
Direct manual focus (DMF) [60]
MF Assist (still image) [61]
Focus Magnifier [62]
Focus Magnif. Time [63]
Peaking Level [64]
Peaking Color [65]
Pre-AF (still image) [66]
AF/MF control [67]
AF Illuminator (still image) [68]
Eye AF [69]

Adjusting the exposure

Exposure Comp. [70]
Metering Mode [71]
AE lock [72]
AEL w/ shutter (still image) [73]

Zebra [74]

Exposure Set. Guide [75]

Picture Effect [93]

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

Drive Mode [76]
Cont. Shooting [77]
Spd Priority Cont. [78]
Self-timer [79]
Self-timer(Cont) [80]
Cont. Bracket [81]
Single Bracket [82]
WB bracket [83]
DRO Bracket [84]
Bracket order [85]

Taking pictures of yourself by monitoring the screen

Self-portrait/ -timer [86]

Selecting the ISO sensitivity

ISO [87]
Multi Frame NR [88]

Correcting the brightness or contrast

D-Range Opt. (DRO) [89]
Auto HDR [90]

Adjusting color tones

White Balance [91]
Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode [92]

Selecting an effect mode

Creative Style [94]

Recording movies

Movie recording formats [95]
File Format (movie) [96]
Record Setting (movie) [97]
Dual Video REC [98]
SteadyShot (movie) [99]
Audio Recording [100]
Micref Level [101]
Wind Noise Reduct. [102]
Auto Slow Shut. (movie) [103]
MOVIE Button [104]

Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use

Memory [105]
Function Menu Set. [106]
Custom Key Settings [107]
Function of the control ring [108]
Function of the C button [109]
Function of the center button [110]
Function of the left button [111]
Function of the right button [112]

Setting the other functions of this product

Photo Creativity [113]
Smile/Face Detect. [114]
Soft Skin Effect (still image) [115]
Face Registration (New Registration) [116]
Face Registration (Order Exchanging) [117]
Face Registration (Delete) [118]
Red Eye Reduction [119]

Auto Obj. Framing (still image) [120]
SteadyShot (still image) [121]
Long Exposure NR (still image) [122]
High ISO NR (still image) [123]
Write Date (still image) [124]
Color Space (still image) [125]
Grid Line [126]
Auto Review [127]
Live View Display [128]
FINDER/MONITOR [129]
Wheel Lock [130]
Deactivate Monitor [131]
ND Filter [132]

Viewing

Viewing still images

Playing back images [133]
Playback zoom [134]
Image Index [135]
Switching the screen display (during playback) [136]

Deleting images

Deleting a displayed image [137]
Deleting multiple selected images [138]

Playing back movies

Playing back movies [139]
Motion Shot Video [140]

Viewing panoramic images

Playing back panoramic images [141]

Printing

Specify Printing [142]

Using viewing functions

View Mode [143]
Display Rotation [144]
Slide Show [145]
Rotate [146]
Protect [147]
4K Still Image PB [148]
Beauty Effect [149]

Viewing images on a TV

Viewing images on an HD TV [150]
Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV [151]

Changing settings

Setup menu

Monitor Brightness [152]
Viewfinder Bright. [153]
Finder Color Temp. [154]
Volume Settings [155]
Audio signals [156]
Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) [157]
Tile Menu [158]
Mode Dial Guide [159]
Delete confirm. [160]
Display Quality [161]
Pwr Save Start Time [162]

PAL/NTSC Selector [163]

Demo Mode [164]
HDMI Resolution [165]
CTRL FOR HDMI [166]
HDMI Info. Display [167]
USB Connection [168]
USB LUN Setting [169]
USB Power Supply [170]
Language [171]
Date/Time Setup [172]
Area Setting [173]
Format [174]
File Number [175]
Select REC Folder [176]
New Folder [177]
Folder Name [178]
Recover Image DB [179]
Display Media Info. [180]
Version [181]
Certification Logo (Overseas model only) [182]
Setting Reset [183]

Using Wi-Fi functions

Connecting this product and a Smartphone

PlayMemories Mobile [184]
Connecting an Android smartphone to this product [185]
Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad [186]
Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)] [187]

Controlling this product using a Smartphone

Smart Remote Embedded [188]

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

remote) [189]

Transferring images to a Smartphone

Send to Smartphone [190]
Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing) [191]

Transferring images to a computer

Send to Computer [192]

Transferring images to a TV

View on TV [193]

Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions

Airplane Mode [194]
WPS Push [195]
Access Point Set. [196]
Edit Device Name [197]
Disp MAC Address [198]
SSID/PW Reset [199]
Reset Network Set. [200]

Adding applications to the product

PlayMemories Camera Apps

PlayMemories Camera Apps [201]
Recommended computer environment [202]

Installing the applications

Opening a service account [203]
Downloading applications [204]
Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi function [205]

Starting the applications

Launching the downloaded application [206]

Managing the applications

Uninstalling applications [207]
Changing the order of applications [208]
Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps [209]

Viewing on computers

Recommended computer environment

Recommended computer environment [210]

Using the software

PlayMemories Home [211]
Installing PlayMemories Home [212]
Software for Mac computers [213]
“Image Data Converter” [214]
Installing “Image Data Converter” [215]
Accessing “Image Data Converter Guide” [216]

Connecting this product and a computer

Connecting the product to a computer [217]
Importing images to the computer [218]
Disconnecting the product from the computer [219]

Creating a movie disc

Disc type [220]
Selecting the disc creation method [221]
Creating a disc with a device other than a computer [222]

Creating Blu-ray Discs [223]

Precautions/This product

Precautions

Precautions [224]
On the internal rechargeable battery [225]
Notes on the battery pack [226]
Charging the battery pack [227]
Memory card [228]

Cleaning this product

On cleaning [229]

Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies

Number of still images [230]
Recordable time of movies [231]

Using this product abroad

Plug adaptor [232]
On TV color systems [233]

Other information

ZEISS lens [234]
License [235]

Trademarks

Trademarks [236]

Troubleshooting

If you have problems

If you have problems

Troubleshooting [237]

Troubleshooting

Battery pack and power

You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. [238]
You cannot turn on the product. [239]
The power turns off suddenly. [240]
The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. [241]
The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack. [242]
The battery pack inserted in the camera is not charging. [243]
The battery pack is not charged. [244]
The monitor does not turn on even when the product is turned on. [245]

Shooting still images/movies

You cannot record images. [246]
Recording takes a long time. [247]
The image is out of focus. [248]
Zoom does not work. [249]
The flash does not work. [250]
Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. [251]
The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. [252]
The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. [253]
The date and time are recorded incorrectly. [254]
The aperture value and/or shutter speed and/or metering indicator flashes. [255]
The image colors are not correct. [256]
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. [257]

Dark shadow appears on the image. [258]

The eyes of the subject come out red. [259]
Dots appear and remain on the screen. [260]
You cannot shoot images continuously. [261]
The image is not clear in the viewfinder. [262]
The image is blurred. [263]
The LCD screen darkens after a short period of time passed. [264]
The flash takes too long to recharge. [265]
The control wheel does not work. [266]

Viewing images

Images cannot be played back. [267]
The date and time are not displayed. [268]
The image cannot be deleted. [269]
The image was deleted by mistake. [270]
A DPOF mark cannot be put. [271]

Wi-Fi

You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. [272]
[WPS Push] does not work. [273]
[Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. [274]
You cannot send movies to a smartphone. [275]
[Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. [276]
The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The

connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected. [277]
You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC). [278]

Computers

The computer does not recognize this product. [279]
You cannot import images. [280]
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer.

[281]
Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. [282]

Memory cards

Formatted the memory card by mistake. [283]

Printing

You cannot print images. [284]
The color of the image is strange. [285]
Images are printed with both edges cut off. [286]
You cannot print images with the date. [287]

Others

The lens gets fogged. [288]
The product stops with the lens portion extended./The product turns off with the lens

portion extended. [289]
The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. [290]
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. [291]
The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time.

[292]
The product does not work properly. [293]
“--E-” appears on the screen. [294]

Messages

Messages

Self-diagnosis display [295]
Warning messages [296]

Situations this product has difficulty handling

Situations this product has difficulty handling

Situations this product has difficulty handling [297]

[1] How to Use Before Use Names of parts

Checking the camera and the supplied items

The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

Camera (1)
NP-BX1 Rechargeable battery pack (1)

Micro USB Cable (1)

AC-UB10C/UB10D AC Adaptor (1)

Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada)

*Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region.

Wrist Strap (1)

Strap adapter (2)

Instruction Manual (1)

Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide (1)

[2] How to Use Before Use Names of parts

Identifying parts

1. ON/OFF (Power) switch

2. Power/Charge lamp

3. Shutter button

4. Mode dial

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

6. Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator

7. Flash

Do not cover the flash with your finger.
When using the flash, slide the (Flash pop-up) switch.
If not using the flash, press it down manually.

8. Diopter-adjustment lever

Move the diopter-adjustment lever until the image is clear in the viewfinder.

9. Viewfinder

Slide the Viewfinder pop-up switch to raise the viewfinder. Grasp both sides of the
eyepiece and pull it towards the screen until it clicks.
When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder mode is activated, and when you
move your face away from the viewfinder, the viewing mode returns to monitor
mode.

10. Microphone

11. Viewfinder pop-up switch

If you slide the viewfinder pop-up switch when the power is off, the camera turns on.

12. Hook for strap

13. (N mark)
Touch the mark when you connect the camera to a smartphone equipped with the

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

14. Control ring

15. Lens

16. Eye sensor

17. (Flash pop-up) switch

18. Monitor
You can adjust the monitor to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position.

19. Light sensor

20. For shooting: Fn (Function) button

For viewing: (Send to Smartphone) button

You can display the screen for [Send to Smartphone] by pressing this button.

21. MOVIE (Movie) button

22. Multi/Micro USB Terminal
Supports Micro USB compatible device.

23. HDMI micro jack

24. MENU button

25. Wi-Fi sensor (built-in)

26. Control wheel

27. (Playback) button

28. For shooting: C (Custom) button

For viewing: (Delete) button

29. Battery insertion slot

30. Battery lock lever

31. 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.

32. Access lamp

33. Memory card slot

34. Battery/Memory card cover

35. Speaker

[3] How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators

List of icons on the screen

The displayed contents and their positions shown below are just a guideline, and may differ
from the actual display.

Monitor mode

For playback (Basic information display)

Viewfinder mode

In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode

P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode

1. P P* A S M
Shooting mode

Register number

Memory card/Upload

Scene Recognition icons

Scene Selection

100

Remaining number of recordable images

Aspect ratio of still images

20M / 18M / 17M / 13M / 10M / 7.5M / 6.5M / 5.0M / 4.2M / 3.7M / VGA

Image size of still images

Image quality of still images

Frame rate of movies

Image size of movies

NFC is activated

Remaining battery

Remaining battery warning

Flash charge in progress

AF illuminator

SteadyShot/Camera shake warning

Airplane mode

Overlay icon

No audio recording of movies

Micref Level Low

Wind Noise reduction

Setting Effect OFF

Write Date

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

Smile/Face Detect.

Folder-File number

Recording mode of movies

Protect

DPOF

DPOF set

Auto Obj. Framing

Dual Video REC

2.
Drive mode

Metering mode

Flash mode/Red-eye reduction

±0.0

Flash compensation

Focus mode

7500K A5 G5

White Balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter)

Focus Area

DRO/Auto HDR

ND filter

Creative Style/Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness

+3 +3 +3

Peaking Level

Picture Effect

Smile detection sensitivity indicator

3. Lock-on AF
Guide display for Lock-on AF

REC 0:12

Recording time of the movie (m:s)

Control ring function

Control wheel function

Focus

1/250

Shutter speed

F3.5

Aperture Value

±0.0

Metered Manual

±0.0

Exposure compensation

ISO400

ISO sensitivity

AE lock

Shutter speed indicator

Aperture indicator

Histogram

Picture Effect error

Auto HDR image warning

2014-1-1
10:37PM

Date of recording

3/7

File number/Number of images in the view mode

[4] How to Use Before Use Using the strap

Using the wrist strap

Attach the wrist strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent damage caused by
dropping the product.

[5] How to Use Before Use Using the strap

Using the shoulder strap (sold separately)

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

1. Attach the strap adaptors to the strap hooks on either side of the product.

2. Attach the shoulder strap (sold separately) to the strap adaptors.

[6] How to Use Before Use Adjusting the viewfinder

Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment)

Adjust the diopter scale to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder.

1. Slide the Viewfinder pop-up switch (A) down to raise the viewfinder.

If you slide the Viewfinder pop-up switch when the camera is turned off, the camera
will turn on.

If you push the viewfinder down, the camera will turn off.

2. Grasp both sides of the eyepiece (B) and pull it towards the monitor side until it clicks.

3. Slide the diopter-adjustment lever.

Hint

To store the viewfinder

Grasp both sides of the eyepiece and push it into the viewfinder until it clicks. Then push
down the viewfinder.

Note

Be careful not to push down on the viewfinder when it is being raised.
Be sure that the eyepiece is stored in the viewfinder unit before attempting to push down
the viewfinder. If it is not stored and you try to force the viewfinder down, a malfunction
may result.
Do not carry the camera by the viewfinder.

[7] 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 wheel.

3. Press the C/ (Delete) 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 wheel after selecting an item shown
in gray, the reason the item cannot be set is displayed.

Note

Assign the [In-Camera Guide] function to a button in advance using the [Custom Key
Settings].

[8] How to Use

Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack

Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the
camera

When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the battery pack. The charged
battery pack will discharge little by little, even if you do not use it. To avoid missing a
shooting opportunity, charge the battery pack before shooting.

1. Turn the power OFF.

2. Connect the camera with the battery pack inserted to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using
the micro USB cable (supplied), and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall
socket).

For customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

For customers in countries/regions other than the U.S.A. and
Canada

Charge lamp
Lit: Charging
Off: Charging finished
Flashing: Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera is not
within the proper temperature range

Charging time (Full charge)

The charging time is approximately 230 min. using the AC Adaptor (supplied).

The charging time may differ depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or
the charging conditions.
The battery pack can be charged even when it is not fully depleted.
The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack (supplied) at
a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on the conditions of
use and the environment.
To check the remaining battery charge, detach the micro USB cable and check the
(remaining charge indicator) on the screen.

Note

If the charge lamp flashes when the battery pack is not fully charged, remove the battery
pack from the camera and then re-insert it to recharge.
If the charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the wall
outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped because the
temperature is outside the recommended range. When the temperature gets back within
the appropriate range, the charging resumes. We recommend charging the battery pack
at an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50ºF to 86ºF).
Connect the AC Adaptor to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). If malfunctions occur
while using the AC Adaptor, immediately disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall
socket) to disconnect from the power source.
When you use a completely new battery pack or a battery pack that has not been used for
a long time, the charge lamp may flash quickly when the battery is charged for the first
time. If that happens, remove the battery pack from the camera and then re-insert it to
recharge.
Do not continuously or repeatedly charge the battery pack without using it if it is already

fully charged or close to fully charged. Doing so may cause a deterioration in battery

performance.
When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket).
Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cables (supplied) and
AC Adaptors (supplied).

[9] How to Use

Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack

Charging by connecting to a computer

The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro
USB cable.

1. Turn off the product, and connect to the USB terminal of the computer.

Note

Note the following points when charging via a computer:

If the product is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop
battery level decreases. Do not charge for an extended period of time.
Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer from sleep mode when a USB
connection has been established between the computer and the camera. Doing so may cause a
malfunction. Before turning on/off or restarting the computer, or waking the computer from sleep
mode, disconnect the camera from the computer.
Proper operation cannot be guaranteed on all types of computers.
No guarantees are made for charging using a custom-built computer or a modified computer.
The camera may not operate correctly when other USB devices are used at the same time.

[10] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack

Inserting the battery pack into the camera

How to insert the battery pack into the camera

Screen mode

1. Slide the open lever to open the battery cover.

2. Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until
the battery locks into place.

3. Close the cover.

[11] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack

Battery life and the number of images that can be
recorded/played back using a battery pack

Shooting (still images):
Battery life: approx. 160 min., Number of images: approx. 320
Actual shooting (movies):
Battery life: approx. 50 min.
Continuous shooting (movies):
Battery life: approx. 85 min.
Viewing (still images):
Battery life: approx. 215 min., Number of images: approx. 4300

Viewfinder mode

Shooting (still images):
Battery life: approx. 115 min., Number of images: approx. 230
Actual shooting (movies):
Battery life: approx. 50 min.
Continuous shooting (movies):
Battery life: approx. 90 min.

Note

The above battery life and number of images applies when the battery pack has been fully
charged. The battery life and number of images may decrease depending on the
conditions of use.
The battery life and number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the
following conditions:

The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) media (sold separately)
[Display Quality]: [Standard]

The number for "Shooting (still images)" is based on the CIPA standard, and is for
shooting under the following conditions (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association):

DISP: [Display All Info.]
One picture is taken every 30 seconds.
The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends.
The flash strobes once for every two pictures.
The power is turned on and off once every ten times.

The number for "Actual shooting (movies)" is based on the CIPA standard, and is for
shooting under the following conditions:

The image quality is set to 60i 17M (FH) .
Actual shooting (movies): Battery life based on repeated shooting, zooming, shooting stand-by,
turning on/off, etc.
Continuous movie shooting: Battery life based on non-stop shooting until the limit (29 minutes) has
been reached, and then continued by pressing the MOVIE button again. Other functions, such as
zooming, are not used.

If the remaining battery is not displayed, press the DISP (Display Setting).

[12] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack

Supplying power using a wall outlet (wall socket)

Power can be supplied to the camera during shooting/playback using an AC adaptor AC­UD10 (sold separately).

1. To supply power to the camera during shooting/playback, connect the camera and the
AC adaptor AC-UD10 (sold separately) and plug the AC adaptor to a wall outlet (wall
socket).

Note

You cannot shoot or play back images while the supplied AC adaptor is connected to the
camera. If you want to shoot or play back images with power supplied from a wall outlet
(wall socket), use the AC-UD10 AC Adaptor (sold separately).

[13] How to Use

Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack

Removing the battery pack

How to remove the battery pack

1. Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, and turn off the camera.

2. Slide lock lever (A) and remove the battery pack.

Be careful not to drop the battery pack.

[14] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately)

Inserting a memory card

How to insert a memory card

1. Slide the memory card cover to open it.

2. Insert the memory card.

Ensure that the notched corner is facing in the correct direction.
With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card

until it clicks into place.

3. Close the memory card cover.

[15] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately)

Removing the memory card

How to remove the memory card

1. Open the memory card cover.

2. Make sure that the access lamp (A) is not lit.

3. Push in on the memory card once to remove it.

4. Close the memory card cover.

[16] How to Use Preparing the camera Setting the date and time

Setting the date and time

When you turn on the camera for the first time or after you have initialized the functions, the
setting screen for the date and time appears.

1. Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera.
The setting screen for the date and time appears.

2. Check that [Enter] is selected on the screen, then press on the control wheel.

3. Select your desired geographic location, and then press .

4. Select a setting item using the up/down side of the control wheel or by turning the
control wheel, then press in the center.

5. Set [Daylight Savings] or [Daylight Svg.:], [Date/Time], and [Date Format:] using the
up/down/left/right sides, then press in the center.

Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set other items, then select [Enter] and press in the center.

To cancel the date and time setting procedure, press the MENU button.

Note

If the date and time setting is cancelled halfway, the setting screen for the date and time
appears every time you turn on the camera.

[17] How to Use

Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method

Using the control wheel

You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/right/left side of the control
wheel. Your selection is determined when you press on the center of the control wheel.

The DISP (Display Setting), (Exposure Comp./Photo Creativity), / (Drive
Mode), (Flash Mode) functions are assigned to the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control
wheel. You can assign selected functions to the left/right sides of the control wheel or to the

in the center.

During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing the right/left side of
the control wheel or by turning the control wheel.

[18] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method

Using the control ring

By turning the control ring (A), you can change the desired settings instantly for various
shooting modes.
You can also allocate frequently used functions to the control ring by selecting MENU →
(Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Control Ring].

Icons and function names are displayed on the screen as follows.
Ex.

: Adjust zoom by turning the control ring.

[19] 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 the up/down/left/right side of the control wheel or
by turning the control wheel, and then press in the center of the control wheel.

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 up/down/left/right side on the control
wheel or by turning the control wheel, and then press on the center of the control
wheel.

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

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

[20] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method

Using the Fn (Function) button

You can register frequently used functions to the Fn (function) button and recall them while
shooting. 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 side of the control
wheel.

3. Set the desired setting by turning the control wheel or control ring.

Performing settings on the dedicated screen

Select the desired function in step 2, then press on the center of the control wheel.

The dedicated setting screen for the function appears. Follow the operating guide (A) to

perform the settings.

[21] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method

Using the "Quick Navi"

You can change the settings directly using the Quick Navi screen when using the viewfinder.

1. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button on the control wheel repeatedly until the screen
is set to [For viewfinder].

2. Press Fn (Function) button to switch the screen to Quick Navi screen.

3. Select the desired function by pressing the up/down/left/right side of the control wheel.

4. Turn the control wheel to select the desired setting.

Performing settings on the dedicated screen

Select the desired function in step 3, then press on the center of the control wheel.
The dedicated setting screen for the function appears. Follow the operating guide (A) to
perform the settings.

[22] How to Use Shooting Shooting still images/movies

Shooting still images

Shoots still images.

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, the indicator ( or ) lights up.

The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm (0.16 ft) (W), 30 cm (0.98 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.

lights:

Image is in the focus. The focused position will change to suit the motion of the subject.

lights:

The focusing is in progress.

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. When
[Continuous AF] is set, the beep does not sound when focus is achieved.
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.

[23] 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.

[24] 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.

MR (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.

(Sweep Panorama):

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.

[25] 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.

[26] How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Superior Auto

The product automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the
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.
When [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the product cannot create a
composite image.

[27] 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),
(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.

[28] 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.

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Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

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

wheel, 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 wheel.
To cancel program shift, set the shooting mode to other than [Program Auto], or turn off
the camera.

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.

[30] How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

Sweep Panorama

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

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

2. Point the camera at the subject.

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: 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 wheel on the shooting screen to select the shooting direction.

[31] 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.

Sports Action:

Shoots a moving subject at a fast shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is standing
still. The product shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed.

Macro:

Shoots close-ups of the subjects, such as flowers, insects, food, or small items.

Landscape:

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

Sunset:

Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully.

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.
The flash does not pop-up automatically. Pop-up the flash before shooting.

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.

Fireworks:

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

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.

If you select [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] with [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the

image quality becomes [Fine] temporarily.
Reducing blur is less effective even in [Hand-held T wilight] 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.
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.
The minimum distance that you can come close to a subject does not change even if you
select [Macro]. For the minimum in-focus range, refer to the minimum distance of the lens
attached to the product.

Hint

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

[32] 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. The shutter speed can be changed while recording movies.

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

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

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 come out as if they are frozen in their movements. 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.

[33] 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 wheel.

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).

[34] 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.

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

2. Press the bottom side of the control wheel to select the shutter speed or aperture value,
then turn the control wheel to select a value.
When [ISO] is set to other than [ISO AUTO], use MM (Metered Manual) to check the
exposure value.

Toward +: Images become brighter.
Toward - : Images become darker.
0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by the product

3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

Note

When [ISO] is set to [ISO AUT O], the ISO value automatically changes to achieve the
appropriate exposure using the aperture value and shutter speed you have set. If the
aperture value and shutter speed you have set are not suitable for appropriate exposure,
the ISO value indicator will blink.
The Metered Manual indicator does not appear when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO].
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.
You cannot select [Auto] under [ND Filter].

Hint

By assigning [AEL hold] or [AEL toggle] to a desired button and turning the control ring or
the control wheel while pressing that button, you can change the shutter speed and
aperture (F-value) combination without changing the set exposure value. (Manual shift)

[35] How to Use

Shooting Selecting a shooting mode

BULB

You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure.
BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as fireworks.

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

2. Press the bottom side of the control wheel to select the shutter speed, then turn the
control wheel counterclockwise until [BULB] is indicated.

3. Press the bottom side of the control wheel to select the aperture value (F value), and
turn the control wheel to set the value.

4. Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus.

5. Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting.
As long as the shutter button is pressed, the shutter remains open.

Note

Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera-shake tends to occur more easily,
it is recommended that you use a tripod.
The longer the exposure time, the more noise will be visible on the image.
After shooting, noise reduction will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter
was open. However, you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress.
You cannot set the shutter speed to [BULB] in the following situations:

When the [Smile Shutter] function is activated.
When the [Auto HDR] function is activated.
When [Picture Effect] is set to [HDR Painting] or [Rich-tone Mono.].
When the [Multi Frame NR] function is activated.
When the [Drive Mode] function is set to [Cont. Shooting], [Cont. Bracket], [Spd Priority Cont.] or
[Self-timer(Cont)].

If you use the above functions when the shutter speed is set to [BULB], the shutter speed
is temporarily set to 30 seconds.

Hint

Images shot in [BULB] mode tend to be blurry. We recommend that you use a tripod or a
remote commander (sold separately) that has a shutter button lock function.

[36] 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 MR (Memory recall).

2. Press the left/right side of the control wheel or turn the control wheel to select the
desired number, then press on the center.

You can also recall registered modes or settings by selecting MENU →

(Camera Settings) → [Memory recall].

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.

[37] 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. Other settings can be adjusted manually and the settings are
retained.

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.

available only when the focus mode is set to "MF" (Manual Focus).

[38] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom

(Aperture Priority), (Shutter Priority) and (Manual Exposure) are

Zoom

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

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.

[39] 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 ( )

quality does not deteriorate.

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 the [Zoom Setting] is [Optical zoom only].
The default setting for [ Image Size] is [L]. To use the smart zoom change [ Image
Size] to [M], [S] or [VGA].
Zoom functions other than the optical zoom are not available when shooting in the
following situations:

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

Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]

[

Record Setting] is set to [120p 50M]/[100p 50M]

You cannot use the Smart Zoom function with movies.
When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, [Metering Mode] is fixed to
[Multi].

[40] 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 (default setting):

Optical zoom is activated. You can use the Smart Zoom function if you set [ Image Size]
to [M], [S] or [VGA].
On:ClearImage Zoom:
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

[41] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom

When using the W/T (zoom) lever to change the zoom scale.

About zoom scale

The zoom scale that is used in combination with the zoom of the lens changes according to
the selected image size.

When [ Aspect Ratio] is [3:2]

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

[ Image Size] : L -×, M 1.4×, S 2.0×

[Zoom Setting] : [On:ClearImage Zoom]

[ Image Size] : L 2.0×, M 2.8×, S 4.0×

[Zoom Setting] : [On Digital Zoom]

[ Image Size] : L 4.0×, M 5.6×, S 8.0×

[42] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom

Zoom Func. on Ring

Sets the zoom functions when using the control ring to change zoom scales. The settings for
[Zoom Func. on Ring] are valid only when auto-focusing.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Zoom Func. on Ring] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Standard (default setting):

Zooms in/out smoothly when you operate the zoom by turning the control ring.

Step:

Zooms in/out at certain angle steps when you operate the zoom by turning the control ring.

Note

In the following situations, the zoom function activates as if [Zoom Func. on Ring] is set to
[Standard], even if it is set to [Step].

When recording movies.
When using zoom functions other than the optical zoom.

When the shooting mode is set to something other than [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior
Auto], assign the [Zoom] function to the control ring before using the control ring.

[43] 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) slide switch 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.

Note

If you fire the flash before the flash unit pops up entirely, it may cause malfunction.
You cannot use the flash when recording movies.

While charging the flash, flashes. After charging is completed, the flashing icon will

light up.
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.
When the screen is tilted upward more than 90 degrees, it is difficult to operate the
(Flash pop-up) switch. Raise the flash unit before adjusting the screen angle.
When using flash to shoot pictures of yourself, be careful not to look directly at the light,
because the flash will go off at a close distance.

[44] 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.

Menu item details

Flash Off:

The flash does not operate.

Autoflash:

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

Fill-flash (default setting):

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.

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.

Note

The default setting depends on the shooting mode.
Available flash mode depends on the shooting mode.

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Flash Comp.

Adjusts the amount of flash light in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 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)
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.

[46] 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 → For
viewfinder* → Graphic Display

Graphic Display

Display All Info.

No Disp. Info.

Histogram

Level

For viewfinder*

* [For viewfinder] is displayed only on the screen.

Some display modes are not available in the default settings.

To change the display modes, press MENU → (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] and

change the setting.

Note

Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting.
In movie mode, [For viewfinder] cannot be displayed.

Hint

You can select different settings for both the viewfinder and the monitor. Look through the
viewfinder to set the display settings for the viewfinder.

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Switching between the viewfinder and the screen

The displays of the viewfinder and screen differ depending on the viewfinder's condition and
the [FINDER/MONITOR] setting.

When the viewfinder is closed

The image is displayed only on the screen regardless of the [FINDER/MONITOR] setting.

When you look into the viewfinder

The image is displayed only in the viewfinder regardless of the [FINDER/MONITOR] setting.

When you are not looking into the viewfinder

If [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Auto], the image is displayed only on the screen.

If [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Viewfinder], the image is neither displayed on the screen nor
in the viewfinder.

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DISP Button (Finder)

Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the viewfinder using

(Display Setting) in shooting mode.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] → [Finder] → desired setting →
[Enter].
The items marked with are available.

Menu item details

Graphic Display:

Shows basic shooting information. Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value.

Display All Info.:

Shows recording information.

No Disp. Info.:

Does not show recording information.

Histogram:

Displays the luminance distribution graphically.

Level:

Indicates whether the product is level in both the horizontal and front-back directions. When
the product is level in both directions, the indicator turns to green.

[49] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode

DISP Button (Monitor)

Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the monitor using

(Display Setting) in shooting mode.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] → [Monitor] → desired setting →
[Enter].
The items marked with are available.

Menu item details

Graphic Display:

Shows basic shooting information. Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value.

Display All Info.:

Shows recording information.

No Disp. Info.:

Does not show recording information.

Histogram:

Displays the luminance distribution graphically.

Level:

Indicates whether the product is level in both the horizontal and front-back directions. When
the product is level in both directions, the indicator turns to green.

For viewfinder:

Displays information suited for shooting with the viewfinder.

[50] 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.

Menu item details

Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 3:2

L: 20M 5472×3648 pixels
M: 10M 3888×2592 pixels
S: 5.0M 2736×1824 pixels

Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 16:9

L: 17M 5472×3080 pixels
M: 7.5M 3648×2056 pixels
S: 4.2M 2720×1528 pixels

Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 4:3

L: 18M 4864×3648 pixels
M: 10M 3648×2736 pixels
S: 5.0M 2592×1944 pixels
VGA 640×480 pixels

Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 1:1

L: 13M 3648×3648 pixels
M: 6.5M 2544×2544 pixels
S: 3.7M 1920×1920 pixels

Note

When [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image size for RAW images
corresponds to [L].

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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 (default setting):

Suitable for standard prints.

4:3:

For shooting in a size suitable for viewing on a computer.

16:9:

For viewing on a high-definition TV.

1:1:

For shooting in composition as a medium format camera.

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Quality (still image)

Selects the compression format of still images.

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

Menu item details

RAW:

File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.)
Digital processing is not performed on this file format. Select this format to process images
on a computer for professional purposes.

The image size is fixed to the maximum size. The image size is not displayed on the
screen.

RAW & JPEG:
File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) + JPEG
A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time. This is suitable when you
need 2 image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for editing.
The JPEG image quality is set to [Fine].
Extra fine:
File format: JPEG
The image is compressed in the JPEG format and recorded using a higher quality than with
[Fine].
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.

Note

If images are not to be modified using your computer, we recommend that you record
images in JPEG format.
You cannot add DPOF (print order) registration to RAW format images.

[53] 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]

Standard: 3872×2160
Wide: 5536×2160

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

Standard: 8192×1856
Wide: 12416×1856

[54] 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.

[55] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus

Focus Mode

Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject.

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

Menu item details

(Single-shot AF) (default setting):

The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is achieved. Use [Single-shot AF]
when the subject is motionless.

(Continuous AF):

The product continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down.
Use this when the subject is in motion.

(DMF):

Allows you to use manual focus and auto focus in combination.

(Manual Focus):

Adjusts the focus manually.

Note

If the subject is too close, the image may show any dust or fingerprints on the lens. Wipe
the lens with a soft cloth, etc.
When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the beep does not sound when focus is
achieved.

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Focus Area

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

Lock-on AF:

When the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down, the product tracks the subject
within the selected autofocus area. Point the cursor to [Lock-on AF] on the [Focus Area]
setting screen, then select the desired tracking start area using the left/right sides of the
control wheel. You can move the tracking start area to the desired point by designating the
area to be the flexible spot.

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

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Center Lock-on AF

When you press the center button, the camera detects the subject positioned in the center of
the screen and continues to track the subject.

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

2. Align the target frame (A) over the subject and press in the center of the control

wheel.

Press again to stop tracking.

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

Note

[Center Lock-on AF] may not function very 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.

Lock-on AF does not work in the following situations:

In [Sweep Panorama] mode
When [Scene Selection] is set to [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur]
When shooting in Manual Focus mode
When using the digital zoom

When the subject to be tracked disappears from the screen, Lock-on AF is released.
When [Center Lock-on AF] is set to [On], the camera may not be able to resume tracking
for a while after it loses the track of the subject.

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Focus-lock

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

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [Single-shot AF].

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.

This is convenient in cases such as macro shooting.

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

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Manual Focus

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

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus].

2. Rotate the control ring to achieve sharp focus.

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

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

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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.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [DMF].

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

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

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

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

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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 control ring to adjust the focus.

The image is enlarged. You can magnify images further by pressing on the center of
the control wheel.

Note

You cannot use [ MF Assist] when shooting movies.

Hint

You can set the time to display the enlarged image by selecting MENU → (Custom

Settings) → [Focus Magnif. Time] .

Menu item details

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Focus Magnifier

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

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

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

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.
You can set the time to display the enlarged image by selecting MENU → (Custom
Settings) → [Focus Magnif. Time] .

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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.

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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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, the effect of peaking differs,
depending on the subject and shooting conditions.
The outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced when the product is connected using an
HDMI cable.

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Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus

Peaking Color

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

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → button to be assigned →

shooting.

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

Menu item details

Red:

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

White (default setting):

Enhances outlines in white.

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Pre-AF (still image)

The product automatically adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ Pre-AF] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On (default setting):

Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down.

Off:

Does not adjust focus before you press the shutter button halfway down.

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AF/MF control

You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to manual and vice versa while shooting
without changing your holding position.

[AF/MF Control Hold] or [AF/MF Ctrl Toggle].

Menu item details

AF/MF Control Hold:

Switches the focusing mode while the button is held down.

AF/MF Ctrl Toggle:

Switches the focusing mode until the button is pressed again.

Note

You cannot set the [AF/MF Control Hold] function to [Left Button] or [Right Button].

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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.

Note

You cannot use [ AF Illuminator] in the following situations:

In movie mode
In [Sweep Panorama] mode
When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF].
When [Scene Selection] is set to [Landscape], [Sports Action], [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.

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Eye AF

The camera focuses on the subject's eyes while you keep the button pressed.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → assign the [Eye AF]
function to the desired button.

2. Point the camera at a person's face, and press the button to which you have assigned
the [Eye AF] function.

3. Press the shutter button while pressing the button.

Note

Depending on the circumstances, the camera may not be able to focus on the eyes. In
such cases, the camera detects a face and focuses on the face.
If the camera cannot detect a person’s face, you cannot use [Eye AF].
Depending on the circumstances, you cannot use [Eye AF], such as when [Focus Mode] is
set to [Continuous AF] or [Manual Focus], etc.
[Eye AF] may not function in the following situations:

When the person is wearing sunglasses.
When the front hair covers the person’s eyes.
In low-light or back-lit conditions.
When the eyes are closed.
When the person is in the shade.
When the person is out of focus.

Hint

When the camera focuses on the eyes and [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [On], a detection
frame is displayed on the face after it is displayed on the eyes. When [Smile/Face Detect.]
is set to [Off], a detection frame is displayed on the eyes for a certain time.

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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. / (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel → press the left/right side of the
control wheel or turn the control wheel, and select the desired exposure range.
You can adjust the exposure in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV.

Note

You can adjust the exposure in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies.
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.
When you use [Manual Exposure], you can compensate for the exposure only when [ISO]
is set to [ISO AUTO].

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Metering Mode

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

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

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AE lock

When the contrast between the subject and background is high, such as when shooting a
backlit subject or a subject near a window, meter the light at a spot where the subject
appears to have the appropriate brightness and lock the exposure before shooting. To
reduce the brightness of the subject, meter the light at a spot brighter than the subject and
lock the exposure of the entire screen. To make the subject brighter, meter the light at a spot
darker than the subject and lock the exposure of the entire screen.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings], then assign the [AEL toggle]
to the desired key.

2. Adjust the focus on the spot at which the exposure is adjusted.

3. Press the button to which the [AEL toggle] function is assigned.

The exposure is locked, and (AE lock) lights up.

4. Focus on the subject again and press the shutter button.

To cancel the exposure lock, press the button to which the [AEL toggle] function is
assigned.

Hint

If you select the[AEL hold] function in [Custom Key Settings], you can lock the exposure
as long as you are holding down the AEL button. The [AEL hold] function cannot be
assigned to the [Left Button] or [Right Button].

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AEL w/ shutter (still image)

Sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ AEL w/ shutter] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Auto (default setting):

Fixes the exposure after adjusting the focus automatically when you press the shutter button
halfway down when [Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF].

On:

Fixes the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down.

Off:

Does not fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Use this mode
when you want to adjust focus and exposure separately.

The product keeps adjusting the exposure while shooting in [Cont. Shooting] or [Spd Priority
Cont.] mode.

Note

When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF] and [ AEL w/ shutter] is [Off] or [Auto],
the aperture is fixed at the moment you press the shutter button halfway. If the brightness
changes drastically during continuous shooting, release your finger from the shutter button
once, then press the shutter button halfway down again.
When [AEL toggle] is assigned to any key using [Custom Key Settings], operation using
the key will be given priority over the [ AEL w/ shutter] settings.

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Zebra

The zebra pattern will appear over the part of an image if the brightness level exceeds the
IRE that you set. Use this zebra pattern as a guide to adjust the brightness.

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

Menu item details

Off (default setting):

Does not display the zebra pattern.
70/75/80/85/90/95/100/100+:
Adjusts the brightness level.

Note

The zebra pattern is not displayed during HDMI connection.

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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.

[76] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous
shooting/Self-timer)

Drive Mode

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

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

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.

Spd Priority Cont.:

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

Self-timer:

Shoots an image after 10 or 2 seconds.

Self-timer(Cont):

Shoots a specified number of images continuously after 10 seconds.

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

Single Bracket:

Shoots a specified number of images, one by one, each with a different degree of brightness.

WB bracket:

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

DRO Bracket:

Shoots a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer.

[77] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous
shooting/Self-timer)

Cont. Shooting

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

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

Hint

To hold the focus and exposure during burst, change the following settings.
The exposure of the first shot is determined when you press the shutter button halfway
down. The exposure setting for the first shot is used for the subsequent shots.

Set [Focus Mode] to [Continuous AF].
Set [

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shooting/Self-timer)

AEL w/ shutter] to [Off] or [Auto].

Spd Priority Cont.

The product continues to shoot as long as the shutter button is pressed. You can
continuously shoot at a rate faster than that of [Cont. Shooting].

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

Note

Between continuous shooting frames, an image of each frame is immediately displayed.

Hint

In [Spd Priority Cont.] mode, the focus is fixed when you press the shutter button halfway

down for the first image, and the focus is fixed after that. However, the exposure value is
adjusted for each image. To use the same exposure for subsequent shots, change the
following settings.
The exposure of the first shot is determined when you press the shutter button halfway
down. The exposure setting for the first shot is used for subsequent shots.

Set [ AEL w/ shutter] to [Auto] or [Off].

[79] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous
shooting/Self-timer)

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 side of the control wheel.

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, a beep sounds, and the
shutter operates after 10 seconds. 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.

Hint

Press the / button of the control wheel to end the self-timer.
Press the / button and select (Single Shooting) of the control wheel to release
the self-timer.

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shooting/Self-timer)

Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous

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 side of the control wheel.

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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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 side of the control wheel.

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: 0.3EV 5 Image:

This setting shoots five 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: 0.7EV 5 Image:

This setting shoots five 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.

Cont. Bracket: 1.0EV 5 Images:

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

1.0 EV.

Cont. Bracket: 2.0EV 3 Image:

This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or
minus 2.0 EV.

Cont. Bracket: 2.0EV 5 Images:

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

2.0 EV.

Cont. Bracket: 3.0EV 3 Image:

This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or
minus 3.0 EV.

Cont. Bracket: 3.0EV 5 Images:

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

3.0 EV.

Note

The last shot is shown on the Auto Review.
When [ISO AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure] mode, the exposure is changed by
adjusting the ISO value. If a setting other than [ISO AUTO] is selected, the exposure is
changed by adjusting the shutter speed.
When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value.
When the flash is used, the product performs flash bracket shooting, which shifts the
amount of flash light even if [Cont. Bracket] is selected. Press the shutter button for each
image.

[82] How to Use
shooting/Self-timer)

Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous

Single Bracket

Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and

then to lighter.
Press the shutter button for each image. You can select an image that suits your purpose
after recording.

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

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

Menu item details

Single Bracket: 0.3EV 3 Image (default setting):

This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or
minus 0.3 EV.

Single Bracket: 0.3EV 5 Image:

This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or
minus 0.3 EV.

Single Bracket: 0.7EV 3 Image:

This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or
minus 0.7 EV.

Single Bracket: 0.7EV 5 Image:

This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or
minus 0.7 EV.

Single Bracket: 1.0EV 3 Image:

This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or
minus 1.0 EV.

Single Bracket: 1.0EV 5 Images:

This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or
minus 1.0 EV.

Single Bracket: 2.0EV 3 Image:

This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or
minus 2.0 EV.

Single Bracket: 2.0EV 5 Images:

This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or
minus 2.0 EV.

Single Bracket: 3.0EV 3 Image:

This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or
minus 3.0 EV.

Single Bracket: 3.0EV 5 Images:

This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or

minus 3.0 EV.

Note

When [ISO AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure] mode, the exposure is changed by
adjusting the ISO value. If a setting other than [ISO AUTO] is selected, the exposure is
changed by adjusting the shutter speed.
When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value.

[83] How to Use
shooting/Self-timer)

Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous

WB bracket

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].

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

Menu item details

White Balance Bracket: Lo (default setting):

Records a series of three images with small changes in the white balance.

White Balance Bracket: Hi:

Records a series of three images with large changes in the white balance.

Note

The last shot is shown on the Auto Review.

[84] How to Use
shooting/Self-timer)

Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous

DRO Bracket

You can record a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer
value.

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

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

Menu item details

DRO Bracket: Lo (default setting):

Records a series of three images with small changes in the D-Range Optimizer value.

DRO Bracket: Hi:

Records a series of three images with large changes in the D-Range Optimizer value.

Note

The last shot is shown on the Auto Review.

[85] How to Use
shooting/Self-timer)

Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous

Bracket order

You can set the shooting order for exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Bracket order] → desired setting

Menu item details

0→ → (default setting):

Records in the following order: 0 → − → +.

→0→ :

Records in the following order: − → 0 → +.

[86] How to Use Using shooting functions Taking pictures of yourself by monitoring the
screen

Self-portrait/ -timer

You can change the angle of the LCD screen and shoot images while monitoring the image
on the screen.

1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Self-portrait/ -timer] → [On].

2. Tilt the LCD screen 180° upward, and then point the lens at yourself.

3. Press the shutter button.
The product starts the self-timer shooting after three seconds.

[87] 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 / 4000 / 5000 / 6400 / 8000 / 10000 / 12800:

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]

[Sweep Panorama]

When [ISO] is set to a value lower than ISO 125, the range for recordable subject
brightness (dynamic range) may decrease.
The higher the ISO value, the more noise will appear on the images.
The available ISO settings differ between shooting still images and movies.
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 ISO sensitivity range for the [ISO AUTO] mode.
Select [ISO AUTO] and press the right side of the control wheel, and set the desired
values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum]. The values for [ISO AUTO
Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum] are also applied when shooting in [ISO AUTO]
mode under [Multi Frame NR].

[88] 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 side of the control wheel to display the setting screen, then select a
desired value using the top/bottom side of the control wheel.

Note

When [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], this function cannot be used.
The flash, [D-Range Opt.], and [Auto HDR] cannot be used.
You cannot set [Multi Frame NR] when [Picture Effect] is set.

Hint

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

[89] How to Use Using shooting functions Correcting the brightness or contrast

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 side of the control wheel.

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 [Sweep 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.

[90] 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].

2. Select the desired setting using the left/right side of the control wheel.

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

[Auto HDR] is not available for RAW images.
When the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto], [Sweep Panorama] or
[Scene Selection], you cannot select [Auto HDR].
When [Multi Frame NR] is selected, you cannot select [Auto HDR].
When using [Picture Effect], 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.

[91] 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):

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

Daylight:

The color tones are adjusted for the daylight.

Shade:

The color tones are adjusted for shadiness.

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.: Warm White:

The color temperature is adjusted for warm white fluorescent lighting.

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 1/Custom 2/Custom 3:

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

Custom Setup:

Memorizes the basic white color under the light conditions for the shooting environment.
Select a memorized custom white balance number.

Hint

You can use the right side of the control wheel 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]

[92] 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 wheel.
The calibrated values (Color Temperature and Color Filter) are displayed.

3. Select a registration number using the right/left button.
The monitor returns to the recording information display while retaining the memorized
custom white balance setting.

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.

[93] 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:

[HDR Painting]

Creates a soft image with shaded corners and reduced sharpness.

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 side of the control wheel.

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

[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.

[94] 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):

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.

Neutral:

The saturation and sharpness are lowered for shooting images in subdued tones. This is
also suitable for capturing image material to be modified with a computer.

Clear:

For shooting images in clear tones with limpid colors in highlight, suitable for capturing
radiant light.

Deep:

For shooting images with deep and dense colors, suitable for capturing the solid presence of
the subject.

Light:

For shooting images with bright and simple colors, suitable for capturing a refreshingly light
ambience.

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.

Night Scene:

The contrast is lowered for reproducing night scenes.

Autumn leaves:

For shooting autumn scenes, vividly highlighting the reds and yellows of changing leaves.

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 side of the control wheel, then set the value
using the top/bottom side of the control wheel.

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: