Sony NEX-7K User Manual

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Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

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Table of contents

Sample photo

Index

NEX-7

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Notes on using the camera

How to use this handbook

Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to use.

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Search for information by function.

Search for information by sample photos.

Search for information in a listing of menu items.

Search for information by keyword.

Marks and notations used in this handbook

In this handbook, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows (t). Operate the camera in the order indicated.

The default setting is indicated by .

Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of the camera.

The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.

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zIndicates information that is useful to

know.

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Notes on using the camera

How to use this handbook·····································2 Sample photo ························································6 Identifying parts ···················································12 List of icons on the screen··································· 15

Basic operations

Operating the camera··········································18 Menu ···································································21 Shooting images··················································26 Playing back images ···········································28 Deleting images···················································30

Using functions with the control wheel

DISP (Display Contents) ····································· 48

(Exposure Comp.) ··········································51

(Drive Mode)··············································52

(Image Index) ················································· 59

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Using the Triple-dial-control function

Triple-dial-control················································· 31 Exposure Settings ···············································33 Focus Settings····················································· 34 White Balance Settings ······································· 36 D-Range Settings ················································ 38 Creative Style Settings ········································ 40 Picture Effect Settings ········································· 42 Custom Settings ·················································· 45

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Using the AF/MF button/AEL button

AEL (AE lock) ······················································ 46 AF/MF (AF/MF control)········································ 47

Using functions in the menu

Shoot Mode ·························································21 Camera································································ 22 Image Size ··························································22 Brightness/Color··················································23 Playback ······························································ 23 Setup ···································································24

Connecting with other equipment

Viewing images on a TV····································174 Using with your computer ··································177 Using the software·············································179 Connecting the camera to the computer ··········· 182 Creating a movie disc ········································184 Printing still images ···········································188

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting·················································189 Warning messages············································195

Others

Using the camera abroad ··································198 Memory card ·····················································199 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ·······························201 Battery charger ··················································203 Mount Adaptor ···················································204

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Index

AVCHD format···················································206 Cleaning ····························································207

Index··································································208

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Sample photo

“This is the scene I want to capture in a photo, but how can I do?” You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Click the desired sample photo.

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Shooting people (page 7) Shooting macro photos (page 8) Shooting landscapes (page 9) Shooting sunset/night scenes (page 10) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 11)

If you click on a photo, the screen will jump to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of photo. Refer to those descriptions in addition to the shooting tips displayed on the screen of the camera. See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

Click!

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Shooting people

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A person stands out, while backgrounds

blurred away (62)

The same scene with different brightness

(57)

84 64

A happy smile (84) In candle light (64)

62 96

A person in front of night view (62) A moving person (96)

55 74

A group photo (55, 56) A person lit from behind (74)

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With soft skin tones (86)

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Shooting macro photos

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62 97

Defocusing the background (62) Adjusting the color to indoor light (97)

62 101

Flowers (62) Lowering the amount of flash light (101)

76 51

Focusing manually (76) In better brightness (51)

96 51

Preventing camera shake for indoor shots

(96)

Making food look appealing (51)

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Shooting landscapes

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51 71

The sky in vivid colors (51) Running water (71)

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Vivid green colors (106) Colored leaves (106)

Panoramic photos (65)

102 102

Scenery with a wide range of brightness

(102)

Light outdoors shot from a dark interior

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Keeping your shot level (125)

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Shooting sunset/night scenes

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62 62

Holding the camera by hand (62) Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully

(62)

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Fireworks (70) Trail of light (74)

The same scene in different brightness (57)

Preventing camera shake (55)

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Shooting fast moving subjects

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79 71

Following a moving subject (79) Expressing vigorous action (71)

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With the subject approaching the camera

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Capturing the best moment (54)

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Identifying parts

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When the lens is removed

I Image sensor position mark (76) J Microphone K Lens L Mount M Image sensor N Lens contacts O (Playback) button (28) P (flash pop-up) button (74) Q Diopter-adjustment dial R Control dial L (20) S Control dial R (20) T MOVIE button (26) U AF/MF button/AEL button (46, 47) V AF/MF/AEL switch lever (46, 47) W Control wheel (18) X Soft key C (19) Y Soft key B (19) Z Soft key A (19)

Do not cover this part during movie recording.

Do not touch this part directly.

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See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

A Flash B AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile

Shutter lamp

C Shutter button (26) D Navigation button (20) E ON/OFF (Power) switch F Remote sensor (58) G Lens release button

H Auto-lock Accessory Shoe

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A Eyepiece sensor B Viewfinder C Eyepiece cup

• The eyepiece cup is not attached when you purchase the camera.

D HDMI terminal (174) E (USB) terminal (182) F MIC (microphone) jack

• When an external microphone is connected, the internal microphone is turned off automatically. When the external microphone is a plug-in-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera.

G Light sensor

H LCD monitor

• The tilting LCD monitor of the camera allows flexible shooting positions.

I Battery/memory card cover J Hook for shoulder strap K Tripod receptacle

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than

5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera.

L Speaker

M Access lamp N Battery compartment O Memory card insertion slot P Connection plate cover

• Use this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below.

• Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover.

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Lens

E18 – 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-7K)

A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zoom ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts* G Mounting index

* Do not touch this part directly.

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List of icons on the screen

Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel (page 48).

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Shooting standby

Movie recording

Playback

Display Indication

P A S M

24M 20M 12M 10M 6M 5.1M

RAW RAW+J FINE STD

100

60i/50i 60i/50i 60p/50p 24p/25p 24p/25p

Shoot Mode

Scene Selection

Scene Recognition

Aspect ratio of still images

Image size of still images

Image quality of still images

Number of recordable still images

Recording mode of movies

Memory card/Upload

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123Min

100%

Recordable time of movies

Remaining battery

Flash charge in progress

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Display Indication

Live view

Does not record sound during movie recording

SteadyShot/SteadyShot warning

Control dials L/R

Overheating warning

Database file full/ Database file error

Dial/wheel lock

101-0012

View mode

Playback folder – File number

Protect

Print order

Display Indication

AWB

7500K A7 G7

Soft Skin Effect

White Balance

DRO/Auto HDR

Creative Style

Picture Effect

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Display Indication

Soft keys (MENU/ Shooting mode/Delete/

Enlarge)

Display Indication

±0.0

Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction

Drive Mode

Focus mode

Flash compensation

Metering Mode

Focus area mode

Object Tracking

Face Detection

Smile detection sensitivity indicator

Display Indication

1/125

F3.5

±0.0

ISO400

Focus status

Shutter speed

Aperture value

Metered manual

Exposure compensation

ISO sensitivity

AE lock

Shutter speed indicator

Aperture indicator

REC 0:12

Recording time of the movie (m:s)

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Display Indication

2011-1-1 9:30AM

12/12

Recorded date/time of the image

Image number/Number of images in the view mode

Appears when HDR did not work on the image.

Appears when Picture Effect did not work on the image.

Histogram

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Basic operations

Operating the camera

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The control wheel, soft keys, control dials, etc. allow you to use various functions of the camera.

Control dials

Soft keys Control wheel

Control wheel

When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), and (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel. You can assign the functions to the right key on the control wheel (page 145).

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When you turn or press the top/bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel following the on-screen display, you can select setting items. Your selection is determined when you press the center of the control wheel.

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The arrow means you can turn the control wheel.

When options are displayed on the screen, you can browse through them by turning or pressing the top/bottom/ right/left parts of the control wheel. Press the center to make your choice.

Soft keys

The soft keys have different roles, depending on the context. The assigned role (function) of each soft key is shown on the screen. To use the function shown at the upper right corner of the screen, press soft key A. To use the function shown at the lower right corner of the screen, press soft key B. To use the function shown at the center, press the center of the control wheel (soft key C). You can assign the functions to the soft keys B and C (page 145). In this handbook, the soft keys are indicated by the icon or the function shown on the screen.

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In this case, soft key A works as

the MENU (Menu) button, and soft key B as the (Object

tracking cancellation) button. Soft key C works as the MODE (Shoot Mode) button.

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Control dials

Using the control dials L/R and control wheel, you can adjust or set related items such as focusing, exposure compensation, and other shooting adjustments, simultaneously, on a single screen (Triple-dial-control). In the [Program Auto] mode, for example, you can set program shift with the control dial L, exposure compensation with the control dial R, and ISO with the control wheel. See pages 31 to 45 for more details.

Navigation button

Items to be set by turning the control wheel

Items to be set by turning the control dial R

Items to be set by turning the control dial L

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Pressing the Navigation button toggles the functions as follows. See page 31 for more details.

Exposure Settings

Focus Settings

White Balance Settings

D-Range Settings

Creative Style Settings

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• Yo u cannot use the Triple-dial-control with [Intelligent Auto] and [Scene Selection].

• Functions cannot be assigned to the control dials L and R or the contr ol wheel in certain modes.

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Using functions in the menu

Shooting images

The [Intelligent Auto] mode allows you to easily shoot any subject under any conditions because the camera makes appropriate judgments on the situation to adjust the settings.

1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto].

2 Adjust the LCD monitor angle, and hold the camera.

The Scene Recognition function begins to work.

3 To take still images, press the shutter button halfway down to focus on

your subject, and press it fully down to shoot. To record movies, press the MOVIE button to start recording. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.

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• You can continuously record a movie for up to 29 minutes, and an MP4 format movie for up to 2 GB. The recording time may shorten depending on the ambient temperatur es or recording conditions.

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The Scene Recognition function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and allows you to shoot the image with appropriate settings.

Scene Recognition icon and guide

• The camera recognizes (Night Scene), (Tripod Night Scene), (Night Portrait),

(Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro),

(Spotlight), (Low Brightness), or (Baby), and displays the corresponding icon

and guide on the LCD monitor when the scene is recognized.

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z If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to

focus on

When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the focus indicator blinks. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting.

Focus indicator

Focus indicator Status

z lit Focus locked.

lit Focus is confirmed. Focal point moves following a moving

subject.

lit Still focusing.

z flashing Cannot focus.

• 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 quick ly. – The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. – The subject is flashing. – The subject is backlit.

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Playing back images

Plays back the recorded images.

1 Press the (Playback) button.

2 Select the image with the control wheel.

3 To play back panoramic images or movies, press the center of the control

wheel.

During movie playback Control wheel operation

Pause/resume Press the center.

Fast-forward Press the right, or turn it clockwise.

Fast-rewind Press the left, or turn it counterclockwise.

Forward slow playback Turn clockwise during pause.

Reverse slow playback* Turn counterclockwise during pause. Adjust sound volume Press the bottom t top/bottom.

* The movie is played back fra me-by-frame.

Note

• Panoramic images shot on other cameras may not be played back properly.

z Displaying a desired folder

To select a desired folder, select the bar to the left of the image index screen (page 59), then press the top/bottom parts of the control wheel. You can change the view mode by pressing the center of the control wheel.

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Enlarged playback

A portion of a still image can be enlarged for closer examination during playback. This is convenient to check the focus condition of a recorded still image. You can enlarge playback images from the menu (page 114).

1 Display the image you want to enlarge, then

select (Enlarge Image).

2 Adjust the scaling by turning the control

wheel.

3 Select the portion you want to enlarge by

pressing the top/bottom/right/left of the control wheel.

4 To cancel the enlarged playback, select .

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• You cannot use the enlar ged playback function with movies.

• To enlarge panoramic images, pause the playback first, and then press (Enlarge Image).

z Scaling range

The scaling range is as follows.

Image size Scaling range

L Approx. ×1.0 – ×16.7

M Approx. ×1.0 – ×11.8

S Approx. ×1.0 – ×8.3

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Deleting images

You can delete the image displayed.

1 Display the image you want to delete, and

select (Delete).

2 Select OK.

Select to quit the operation.

(Delete)

Notes

• You cannot delete protected images.

• Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Check whethe r you delete the image or not beforehand.

z To delete several images

Select MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] to select and delete several images at the same time.

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Using the Triple-dial-control function

Triple-dial-control

The Triple-dial-control allows you to adjust or set various shooting adjustment items, simultaneously, on a single screen. Even though you can set these functions separately on the menu screen, using the Tripledial-control, you can adjust these functions interactively on the same screen.

Selecting the set of shooting adjustment items

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1 Select a shooting mode from P, A, S, or M.

Navigation button

2 Press the Navigation button to select the

settings.

Each time you press the button, the item toggles as follows, starting from Exposure Settings. [Focus Settings] t [White Balance Settings] t [D-Range Settings] t [Creative Style Settings] t Exposure Settings

In addition to the above set, [Picture Effect Settings] and [Custom Settings] are available. You can select the sets you want to use by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Function Settings] (page 144). The Exposure Settings is permanent and cannot be altered.

Exposure Settings (page 33)

Focus Settings (page 34) Allows you to set the auto-focusing area, position, and

White Balance Settings (page 36)

D-Range Settings (page 38)

Creative Style Settings (page 40)

Picture Effect Settings (page 42)

Custom Settings (page 45) Allows you to change the mode of the functions assigned to

Allows you to set the aperture, exposure compensation, shutter speed, or ISO, depending on the shooting mode.

enlarging rate.

Allows you to set the White Balance mode, and adjust the color temperature.

Allows you to set the DRO/Auto HDR mode, optimum level, and adjust the exposure compensation value.

Allows you to set the Creative Style mode, and adjust the contrast, saturation, or sharpness.

Allows you to set the Picture Effect mode, and make further settings depending on the sub mode.

[Custom Settings 1, 2, 3].

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• Yo u cannot use the Triple-dial-control with [Intelligent Auto] and [Scene Selection].

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z To prevent the dials from operating incorrectly

You can lock the control dials L/R and the control wheel by holding the Navigation button down. To unlock them, hold the Navigation button down again. You can set to lock the control wheel only, or not to lock any of them by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Dial/Wheel Lock].

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Exposure Settings

You can set items used to adjust the exposure, such as shutter speed and aperture, on a single screen.

1 Set each item with the control dials L/R and the control wheel.

The functions assigned to these dials vary depending on the shooting mode.

Shooting mode Control dial L Control dial R Control wheel

M (Manual Exposure)

S (Shutter Priority)

A (Aperture Priority)

P (Program Auto)

• You can set the exposure compensation by turning the control dial R when [Anti Motion Blur], [Sweep Panorama], or [3D Sweep Panorama] is selected.

Shutter speed Aperture ISO

Shutter speed Exposure compensation ISO

Aperture Exposure compensation ISO

Program shift Exposure compensation ISO

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Focus Settings

You can set the focusing items together.

1 Press the Navigation button to select [Focus Settings].

2 Set each item with the control dials L/R and the control wheel.

Autofocus/DMF

Set [Autofocus Area].

In [Flexible Spot], move the area right or left.

In [Flexible Spot], turn it to move the area up or down, and press the top/bottom/right/left to finely adjust the area.

Control dial L

(Multi) The camera determines which of the 25

(Center) The camera uses the AF area located in

AF areas is used for focusing. 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.

• When the Face Detection function is active, AF operates with priority on faces.

the center area exclusively.

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Spot)

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Notes

• Wh en this function is set to other than [Multi], you cannot use the [Face Detection] function.

• [Multi] is selected when using [Smile Shutter].

• [Multi] is selected during movie recording. But, if you use an E-mount lens a nd press the shutter button half way down during recording, the autofocus area you set before y ou started recording is used for focusing.

• When the AF illuminator is used, the setting of [Autofocus Area] is invalid and the AF area is indicat ed with a dotted line. AF operates with priority on and around the center area.

Manual Focus

You can set the enlarged position for manual focusing.

Move the enlarged position up or down.

Move the enlarged position right or left.

Move the enlarged position up or down. Press the top/bott om/right/ left to finely adjust the position.

You can adjust the scaling with soft key B or C.

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White Balance Settings

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

1 Press the Navigation button to select [White Balance Settings].

2 Set each item with the control dials L/R and the control wheel.

Set the mode.

Adjust the color between B (blue) and A (amber).

Adjust the color between G (green) and M (magenta).

Control dial L

AWB (Auto WB) The camera automatically detects a light source and

(Daylight) If you select an option to suit a specific light source, the

(Shade)

(Cloudy)

(Incandescent)

(Fluor.: Warm White)

(Fluor.: Cool White)

(Fluor.: Day White)

(Fluor.: Daylight)

(Flash)

(C.Temp./Filter) Adjusts the color temperature depending on the light

(Custom) Allows to use the white balance setting retained by

adjusts the color temperature.

color temperature is adjusted for the light source (preset white balance).

source. Achieves the effect of CC (Color Compensation) filters for photography. To select a color temperature, press soft key B followed by turning the control dial L.

[Custom Setup].

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• You can adjust the color between blue (B) and amber (A), and between green (G) and magenta (M) for each white balance mode separately. The adjusted values are retained even if you turn off the camera or select another white balance mode.

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for a certain color temperature in [C.Temp./Filter], the adjusted value is retained even if you select another color temperature.

Custom white balance

1 Select [Custom] with the control dial L.

2 Select [ (Custom Setup)] with soft key B.

3 Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in

the center, and then press the shutter button down.

The shutter clicks and the calibrated values (color temperature and color filter) are displayed.

Notes

• If the flash is used when the shutter button is press ed, a custom white balance is registered with the flash light taken into account. Take pictures with the flash in later shootings.

• The message “Custom WB error” indicates that the value is beyond th e expected range. (When the flash is used on a subj ect in close prox imity or a subject with a bright color is 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.

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D-Range Settings

The brightness or contrast is corrected automatically. You can set the exposure compensation simultaneously.

1 Press the Navigation button to select [D-Range Settings].

2 Set each item with the control dials L/R and the control wheel.

Set the optimum level.

Set the exposure compensation value (–5.0 EV to +5.0 EV).

Set the mode.

This figure shows the histogram before the D-Range Optimizer or the Auto HDR was applied, not that of the image that will actually be shot.

Control dial L

AUTO, Lv1 – Lv5 (D-Range Opt.)

AUTO, 1.0 EV – 6.0 EV (Auto HDR)

Control wheel

(Off) Does not use [DRO/Auto HDR].

(D-Range

Opt.)

(Auto HDR) Shoots 3 images with different exposures, and then overlays the

Optimizes the gradations of a recorded image in each area of the image. Select the optimal level between Lv1 (weak) and Lv5 (strong). Automatically adjusted at [AUTO].

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). Automatically adjusted at [AUTO].

By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, producing the image with the optimal brightness and gradation (DRO: Dynamic Range Optimizer).

bright area of the under exposed image and the dark area of the over exposed image to create an image with rich gradation. 1 image with proper exposure and 1 overlaid image are recorded (HDR: High Dynamic Range).

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• Wh en shooting with the D- Range optimizer, the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect.

• When using [Auto HDR], be aware of the followings. – You cannot start the next shoot until the capture process is completed after you shoot. – You cannot use this function with [RAW] and [RAW & JPEG] images.

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– Since the shutter is released 3 times for 1 shot, use this function when the subject is motionless or does

not blink, and do not recompose.

– You may not obtain a desired effect depending on the luminance difference of a subject and the

shooting condit ions. – When the flash is used, this function has little effect. – When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera shake or subject blur has occurred,

you may not obtain good HDR images. If the camera detects such situation, is indicated on the

recorded image to inform you of this situation. Shoot again, as necessary, recomposing or paying

attention to the blur.

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Creative Style Settings

Allows you to select the desired image processing.

1 Press the Navigation button to select [Creative Style Settings].

2 Set each item with the control dials L/R and the control wheel.

Set the mode.

Adjust the contrast, saturation, or sharpness.

Select the contrast, saturation, or sharpness.

Control dial L

(Standard) For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful

(Vivid) The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking

(Neutral) The saturation and sharpness are lowered for capturing images in

(Clear) For capturing images in a clear tone with limpid colors in the

(Deep) For capturing images with deep and dense color expressions,

(Light) For capturing images with bright and uncomplicated color

(Portrait) For shooting the skin color in a soft tone, ideally suited for

(Landscape) The saturation, contrast, and sharpness are heightened for

(Sunset) For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun.

(Night

Scene)

(Autumn

leaves)

(Black &

White)

colors.

images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers, spring greenery, blue sky, or ocean views.

a quiet tone. This is also suitable for capturing image material to be modified with a computer.

highlighted area, suitable for capturing radiant light.

suited to capturing the solid presence of the subject.

expressions, suited to capturing refreshingly light ambience.

shooting portraits.

shooting vivid and crisp scenery. Distant landscapes also stand out more.

The contrast is attenuated for capturing a nightscape that is more faithful to the real view.

For capturing autumn scenes, vividly highlighting the red and yellow of coloring leaves

For shooting images in black and white monotone.

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(Sepia) For capturing images in sepia monotone.

Control wheel

(Contrast) The higher the value selected, the more the difference of light

and shadow is accentuated, thus making an impact on an image.

(Saturation) The higher the value selected, the more vivid the color. When a

lower value is selected, the color of the image is restrained and subdued.

(Sharpness) Adjusts the sharpness. The higher the value selected, the more

the contours are accentuated, and the lower the value selected, the more the contours are softened.

Notes

• Wh en [Black & White] or [Sepia] is selected, you cannot adjust the saturation.

• When using [Picture Effec t] (except [Off]), [Standard] is selected and you cannot call up [Crea tive Style Settings].

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Picture Effect Settings

You can shoot with an effect filter to obtain the various textures.

1 MENU t [Setup] t [Function Settings] t [Picture Effect Settings].

2 Press the Navigation button to select [Picture Effect Settings].

3 Set each item with the control dials L/R.

Set the mode.

Set the option.

Control dial L

(Off) Does not use the Picture Effect function.

(Toy Camera) Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo

with shaded corners and pronounced colors. You can set the color tone with the control dial R.

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(Pop Color) Creates a vivid look by emphasizing

(Posterization)

(Retro Photo) Creates the look of an aged photo with

color tones.

Creates a high contrast, abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary colors, or in black and white. You can select primary colors or black and white with the control dial R.

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(Soft

High-key)

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

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(Partial Color) Creates an image which retains a

(High

Contrast Mono.)

(Soft Focus) Creates an image filled with a soft

(HDR

Painting)

(Rich-tone

Mono.)

(Miniature) Creates an image which enhances the

specific color, but converts others to black and white. You can select a color with the control dial R.

Creates a high-contrast image in black and white.

lighting effect. You can set the intensity of the effect with the control dial R.

Creates the look of a painting, enhancing the colors and details. The camera releases the shutter 3 times. You can set the intensity of the effect with the control dial R.

Creates an image in black and white with rich gradation and reproduction of details. The camera releases the shutter 3 times.

subject vividly, with the background defocused considerably. This effect may often be found in pictures of miniature models. You can select the area to be in focus with the control dial R. The focus on other areas is greatly reduced.

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• Yo u cannot call up [Picture Effect Settings] with [RAW] and [RAW & JPEG] images.

• The [Toy Camera] and [Miniature] effects are no t available with [Prec. Dig. Zoom].

• When [Partial Color] is selected, images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject.

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• Yo u cannot check the following effe cts on the shooting screen, beca use the camera is still processing the image that has been just shot. Also, you cannot shoot another image until the image processing is finished. You cannot use these effects with movies. –[Soft Focus] –[HDR Painting] – [Rich-tone Mono.] – [Miniature]

• In the case of [HDR Pa inting] and [Rich-to ne Mono.], the shutter is released 3 times for 1 shot. Be careful about the following: – Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not blink. – Do not recompose. When the contra st of the scene i s low or when significant camera shake or subject blur has occurred, you may not obtain good HDR images. If the camera detects such situation, / is indicated on the recorded image to inform you of this sit uation. Shoot again, as necessary, recomposing or paying attention to the blur.

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Custom Settings

You can change the mode of the function assigned to [Custom Settings 1, 2, 3]. Assign the function by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Function Settings] t [Custom Settings 1, 2, 3].

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1 MENU t [Setup] t [Function Settings].

2 Assign [Custom Settings] to either one of [Function Settings 1 to 4].

3 Press the Navigation button to select [Custom Settings].

4 Set each item with the control dials L/R and the control wheel.

Change the mode of the function as signed to [Custom Settings 1]. The default setting is [White Balance].

Change the mode of the function as signed to [Custom Settings 2]. The default setting is [DRO/Auto HDR].

Change the mode of the function as signed to [Custom Settings 3]. The default setting is [Creative Style].

When [Creative Style] or [White Balance] is assigned to [Custom Settings 3], you can make a fine adjustment with soft key B.

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Using the AF/M F button/AEL button

AEL (AE lock)

When there is wide range of brightness between the subject and the background, such as when you are shooting a subject that is backlit or near a window, you can measure and lock the exposure at an appropriate brightness spot. To reduce the brightness, lock the exposure at a brighter spot than the subject. To shoot the subject brighter, lock the exposure at a darker spot than the subject. The exposure is locked for the entire screen.

1 Set the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to AEL.

2 Focus on the spot for which you want to set the exposure.

3 Press the AEL button to lock the exposure.

(AE lock) lights up at the bottom right of the screen.

4 Holding the AEL button down, focus on your subject and shoot.

You can keep the AE locked until you press the AEL button again. Select MENU t [

Setup] t [AEL].

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AF/MF (AF/MF control)

You can switch the focusing mode between auto and manual temporarily. If you do so, in the [Autofocus] or [DMF] mode, the focusing mode becomes manual. In the [Manual Focus] mode, the focusing mode becomes [Autofocus].

1 Set the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to AF/MF.

2 Press the AF/MF button to switch the focusing mode.

The focusing mode remains switched while you press and hold down the AF/MF button in the default setting. You can keep the focusing mode switched until you press the AF/MF button again. Select MENU t [

z Changing the function of the AF/MF button

You can change the function assigned to make the button work as the [Focus Settings] or [MF Assist] button. Select MENU t [Setup] t [Custom Key Settings] t [AF/MF button] t desired setting.

Setup] t [AF/MF control].

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Using functions with the control wheel

DISP (Display Contents)

Using the control wheel:

1 Press DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel repeatedly to select

the desired mode.

Using the Menu:

1 During shooting, MENU t [Camera] t [LCD Display (DISP)]/[Finder

Display(DISP)]. During playback, MENU t [Playback] t [Display Contents].

2 Select the desired mode.

During shooting

LCD Display (DISP)

Graphic Display Shows basic shooting information.

Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value, except for when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Sweep Panorama] or [3D Sweep Panorama].

Display All Info. Shows recording information.

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Big Font Size Disp.

No Disp. Info. Does not show recording information.

Live View Priority Shows the major recording information

Shows only major items in a larger size.

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Level Indicates whether the camera is level in

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

Histogram Displays the luminance distribution

graphically.

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For viewfinder Shows only shooting information on the

Finder Display(DISP)

Disp. Basic Info Shows basic recording information on the

Level Indicates whether the camera is level in

Histogram Displays the luminance distribution

screen (no image). Select this when you shoot using the viewfinder.

viewfinder.

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

graphically.

z To set the screen display modes to be available

You can select which LCD monitor screen display modes can be selected in shooting mode with [DISP Button(Monitor)] (page 87).

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During playback

Display Info. Shows recording information.

Histogram Displays the luminance distribution

No Disp. Info. Does not show recording information.

Note

• His togram is not displayed during following operations. – Movie recording/playback – Panorama recording/playback – Slide Show

z What is histogram ?

The histogram displays the luminance distribution that shows how many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the picture. Brighter image will make the entire histogram shift to the right side, and darker image to the left side.

Flash R (red) Luminance

graphically, in addition to recording information.

• If the image has a high-key or low-key portion, that portion flashes on the histogram display during playback (Luminance limit warning).

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Exposure Comp.

You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –5.0 EV to +5.0 EV.

1 (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel t desired value.

Or, MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Exposure Comp.] t desired value.

Notes

• You cannot use [Expos ure Comp.] when using the following functions: – [Intelligent Auto] – [Scene Selection] –[Manual Exposure]

• You can adjust the expos ure 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.

• Even though you can adjust the exposure between –5.0 EV an d +5.0 EV, only a va lue between –2.0 EV and +2.0 EV with the e quivalent image bri ghtness appears on the screen when shooting. If you set an exposure beyond this range, the image brightness on the screen does not show the effect, but it will be reflected on the recorded image.

z Adjusting the exposure compensation using the

Exposure Settings

In the [Shutter Priority], [Aperture Priority], [Program Auto], [Anti Motion Blur], [Sweep Panorama], or [3D Sweep Panorama] mode, you can change the exposure compensation value on a single screen, by turning the control dial R.

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Drive Mode

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

1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t desired mode.

Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t desired mode.

(Single

Shooting)

(Cont.

Shooting)

(Spd Priority

Cont.)

(Self-timer) Shoots an image after 10 or 2 seconds (page 55).

(Self-

timer(Cont))

(Bracket:

Cont.)

(Remote Cdr.) Allows you to use the RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote

Note

• You cannot change the se tting when using the following functions : – [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] – [Anti Motion Blur] – [Sweep Panorama] – [3D Sweep Panorama] – [Auto HDR] – [Soft Focus], [HDR Painting], [Rich-tone Mono.], [Miniature] in [Picture Effect]

Shoots 1 still image. Normal shooting mode.

Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button (page 53).

Shoots images continuously at high speed while you press and hold down the shutter button (page 54). Focus and brightness settings of the first shot are used for the following shots.

Shoots images continuously after 10 seconds (page 56).

Shoots 3 images while holding the shutter button down, each with different degrees of brightness (page 57).

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Cont. Shooting

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

1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Cont. Shooting].

Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Cont. Shooting].

Note

• You cannot use [Cont. Shooting] with the following functions: – [Scene Selection], excluding [Sports Action] – [Anti Motion Blur] – [Sweep Panorama] – [3D Sweep Panorama] – [Smile Shutter] – [Auto HDR]

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Spd Priority Cont.

Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button, at a higher speed (max. 10 images per second) than that of [Cont. Shooting].

1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Spd Priority Cont.].

Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Spd Priority Cont.].

Notes

• Yo u cannot use [Spd Priority Cont.] with the following functions. – [Scene Selection], excluding [Sports Action] – [Anti Motion Blur] – [Sweep Panorama] – [3D Sweep Panorama] – [Smile Shutter] – [Auto HDR]

• Focus and brightness settings of the first shot are used for the following shots.

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Self-timer

1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Self-timer].

Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Self-timer].

2 Option t desired mode.

To cancel the timer, press (Drive Mode) and select [Single Shooting].

(Self-timer:

10 Sec)

(Self-timer:

2 Sec)

Note

• Yo u cannot use [Self-timer] with the following functions: – [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] – [Anti Motion Blur] – [Sweep Panorama] – [3D Sweep Panorama] – [Smile Shutter] – [Auto HDR]

Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the audible signal sounds until the shutter operates. To cancel the self-timer, press (Drive Mode) on the control wheel.

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

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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 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Self-timer(Cont)].

Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Self-timer(Cont)].

2 Option t desired mode.

To cancel the timer, press (Drive Mode) and select [Single Shooting].

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(Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec. 3 lmg.)

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

Note

• Yo u cannot use [Self-ti mer(Cont)] with the fol lowing functions: – [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] – [Anti Motion Blur] – [Sweep Panorama] – [3D Sweep Panorama] – [Smile Shutter] – [Auto HDR]

Shoots 3 or 5 still images continuously after 10 seconds. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the audible signal sounds until the shutter operates. To cancel the self-timer, press (Drive Mode) on the control wheel.

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Bracket: Cont.

Shoots 3 images while automatically shifting the exposure from base, to darker, 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 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Bracket: Cont.].

Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Bracket: Cont.].

2 Option t desired mode.

To cancel the bracket, press (Drive Mode) and select [Single Shooting].

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(Bracket:

Cont.: 0.3 EV)

(Bracket:

Cont.: 0.7 EV)

Notes

• Yo u cannot use [Bracket: Cont.] with the following functions: – [Intelligent Auto] – [Scene Selection] – [Anti Motion Blur] – [Sweep Panorama] – [3D Sweep Panorama] – [Smile Shutter] – [Auto HDR]

• The last shot is shown on the auto review.

• In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed.

• When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value.

Images are taken with the set value of deviation (steps) from the base exposure.

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Remote Cdr.

You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is released after 2 seconds) buttons on the RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander (sold separately). Also, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Wireless Remote Commander.

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1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Remote Cdr.].

Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Remote Cdr.].

2 Focus on the subject, point the transmitter of the Wireless Remote

Commander to the remote sensor, and shoot the image.

Notes

• You cannot use [Remote Cdr.] with the follow ing functions: – Movie recording – [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] – [Anti Motion Blur] – [Sweep Panorama] – [3D Sweep Panorama] – [Auto HDR]

• A le ns or hood may cover the remote sensor and prevent the sensor from receiving the light from the Remote Commander. Operate the Remote Commander from positions where the light to the remote sensor is not obscured.

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Using functions in the menu

Image Index

Displays multiple images at the same time.

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode.

2 Press (Image Index) on the control wheel.

6-image index appears. You can switch to 12-image index; MENU t [Playback] t [Image Index].

3 To return to the single-image playback, select the desired image and

press the center of the control wheel.

z Displaying a desired folder

To select a desired folder, select the bar to the left of the image index screen, then press the top/bottom parts of the control wheel. You can change the view mode by pressing the center of the control wheel.

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Intelligent Auto

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

1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent

Auto].

2 Point the camera to the subject.

When the camera recognizes the scene, the Scene Recognition icon and guide appear on the screen. The camera recognizes (Night Scene), (Tripod Night Scene), (Night Portrait), (Backlight),

(Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape),

(Macro), (Spotlight), (Low Brightness), or

(Baby).

Notes

• [Flash Mode] is set to [Autoflash] or [Flash Off].

• You can shoot even if the camera has not recogniz ed the scene.

• When [Face Detection] is set to [Off], the [Portrait], [Backlight Portrait], [Night Portrait], and [Baby] scenes are not recognized.

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z If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to

focus on

When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the focus indicator blinks. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting.

Focus indicator

Focus indicator Status

z lit Focus locked.

lit Focus is confirmed. Focal point moves following a moving

subject.

lit Still focusing.

z flashing Cannot focus.

• Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:

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Scene Selection

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

1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Scene Selection] t desired mode.

(Portrait) Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the

subject. Expresses skin tones softly.

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(Landscape) Shoots the entire range of scenery in sharp

(Macro) Shoots close subjects such as flowers, insects,

(Sports

Action)

(Sunset) Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully.

(Night Portrait) Shoots portraits in night scenes.

(Night Scene) Shoots night scenes without losing the dark

focus with vivid colors.

food, or small items.

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

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(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.

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• In the [Night Scene] and [ Night Portrait] modes , the shutter speed is slower, so using a tripod is recommended to prevent the image from blurring.

• In the [Hand-held Twilight] mode, the shutter cli cks 6 times and an image is recorded.

• If you select [Hand-held Twilight] with [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image quali ty becomes [Fine] temporarily.

• Reducing blur is less effective even in [Hand-held Twilight] when shooting: – Subjects with erratic movement . – Subjects that are too close to the camera. – Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles, and subjec ts with little contrast such as sky, sandy

beach, or lawn.

– Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls.

• In the case of [Hand-held Twilight], 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 selec t [Macro]. For the minimum in-fo cus range, refer to the minimum distance of the lens attached to the came ra.

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Anti Motion Blur

This is suitable for indoor shots without using the flash, to reduce the subject blur.

1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Anti Motion Blur].

2 Shoot with the shutter button.

The camera combines 6 shots at high sensitivity into 1 still image, so camera shake is reduced while preventing noise.

Notes

• If you select [Anti Motion Blur] with [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image qua lity becomes [Fine] temporarily.

• The shutter clicks 6 times and an image is recorded.

• Reducing blur is less effective when shooting: – Subjects with erratic movement . – Subjects that are too close to the camera. – Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles, and subjec ts with little contrast such as sky, sandy

beach, or lawn.

– Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls.

• When using a light source that flickers, such as fluorescent lighting, block noise may occur.

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Sweep Panorama

Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images.

1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Sweep Panorama].

2 Point the camera at the edge of the subject,

then press the shutter button fully down.

This part will not be taken.

3 Pan the camera to the end, following the

guidance on the LCD monitor.

Guidance bar

Notes

• If you cannot pan the camera across the entire subject within the given time, a gray area occu rs in the composed image. If this happens, move the camera fast to record a full panoramic image.

• When you select [Wide] in [Image Size], you may not be able to pan the camera across the entire subject within the given time. In such cases, we recommend that you select [Standard] in [Image Size].

• The camera continues s hooting during [Sweep Panorama] recording, and the shutter ke eps clicking until the end of the shooting.

• Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly.

• Under low light conditi ons, panoramic imag es may be blurred.

• Un der lights that flicker such as fluorescent light, the brightness or color of the combined image is not always the same.

• Wh en the whole angle of panoramic shooting an d the angle in which you fixed the focus and exposure with AE/AF lock are extremely different in brightness, color and focus, the shooting will not be successful. If this h appens, change the lo ck angle and shoot again.

• [Sweep Panorama] is no t suitable when shooting: – Subjects in motion. – Subjects that are too close to the camera. – Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles, and subjec ts with little contrast such as sky, sandy

beach, or lawn. – Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls. – Subjects with the sun or electric lights, etc. that are much brighter than surroundings.

• [Sweep Panorama] rec ording may be discontinued in the following situations: – You pan the camera too fast or too slow. – There is too much camera shake.

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z Tips for shooting a panoramic image

Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the same direction as the indication on the LCD monitor. [Sweep Panorama] is better suited for still subjects, rather than moving ones.

ertical direction

Horizontal direction

Radius as short as possible

• When using a zoom lens, it is recommended that you use it with W side.

• Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can lock the focus,

exposure, and white balance. Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan the camera.

• If a section with greatly varied shapes or scenery is concentrated along a screen edge, the

image composition may fail. In such case, adjust the frame composition so that the section is in the center of the image, then shoot again.

• You can select the direction by operating the control dial L or the control wheel, or by

selecting MENU t [Image Size] t [Panorama Direction]. You can select the image size by selecting MENU t [Image Size] t [Image Size].

z Playing back scrolling panoramic images

You can scroll panoramic images from the beginning to the end by pressing the center of the control wheel while panoramic images are being displayed. Press it again to pause.

• Panoramic images are played back with the supplied software “PMB.”

• Panoramic images shot with other cameras may not be displayed or scrolled correctly.

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3D Sweep Panorama

Allows you to create a 3D image from composed images. 3D images shot in [3D Sweep Panorama] mode of this camera can be played back only on a 3D TV. The recorded images are played back as normal still images on the LCD monitor of this camera and a non-3D TV.

1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [3D Sweep Panorama].

2 Point the camera at the edge of the subject,

then press the shutter button fully down.

This part will not be taken.

3 Pan the camera to the end, following the

guidance on the LCD monitor.

Guidance bar

Notes

• You may feel uncomfortab le symptoms such as eyestrain, nausea, or a tired feeling while watching 3D images recorded with the camera on 3D compat ible monitors. When you watch 3D images, we recommend that yo u take a break at regul ar time intervals. Since the need for or frequency of break times varies between individuals, please set your own standards. If you feel sick, stop watching 3D images, and consult a doctor as needed. Also, refer to the operating instru ctions of the connec ted device or the software used with the camera. A child's vision is always vulnerable (especially for children under 6 years of age). Befor e allowing them to watc h 3D images, please consult with an expert, such as a pediatric or opht halmic doctor. Make sure your children follow the precautions above.

• If you cannot pan the camera across the entire subject within the given time, a gray area occu rs in the composed image. We recommend you pan the camera 180 degrees withi n about 6 seconds wh en using an E18 – 55 mm lens at the wide end (18 mm) for bet ter results. You should pan the camera slower with the telephoto side of the lens.

• If you shoot a 3D image wi th T side of a zoom lens, a g ray area may occur more often, or shooting may be stopped. It is recommended that you use a zoom lens with W side.

• The camera continues s hooting during [3D Sweep Panorama] recording, and the shu tter keeps clicking until the end of the shooting.

• Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly.

• Under low light conditions, 3D panoramic images may be blurred.

• Un der lights that flicker such as fluorescent light, the brightness or color of the combined image is not always the same.

• Wh en the whole angle of 3D panoramic shootin g and the angle in which you fixed the focus and exposure (AE/AF lock) by pressing the shutter but ton halfway down are extremely different in brightness, color and focus, the shooting will not be successf ul. If this happens, change the lock angle and sh oot again.

• [3D Sweep Panorama] is not suitable when shooting: – Subjects in motion. – Subjects that are too close to the camera. – Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles, and subjec ts with little contrast such as sky, sandy

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beach, or lawn. – Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls. – Subjects with the sun or electric lights, etc. that are much brighter than surroundings.

• [3D Sweep Panorama] recording may be discontinued in the following situations: – You pan the camera too fast or too slow. – There is too much camera shake.

• You can pan the camera in the horizontal direction only when shooting 3D Sweep Panorama images.

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z Tips for shooting a 3D panoramic image

Pan the camera in a small arc at a constant speed in the direction indicated on the LCD screen, taking the following points into account. You should pan at about half speed of that in normal sweep panorama shooting.

• Shoot a still subject.

• Maintain a sufficient distance between the subject and the

background.

• Shoot 3D images in a bright place, such as outdoors.

• Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so

that you can lock the focus, exposure, and white balance. Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan the camera.

• When using a zoom lens, it is recommended that you use it

with W side.

• You can select the direction by operating the control dial L or the control wheel, or by

selecting MENU t [Image Size] t [Panorama Direction]. You can select the image size by selecting MENU t [Image Size] t [Image Size].

z File name of the 3D image

A 3D image consists of both JPEG and MPO files. If you import images shot in [3D Sweep Panorama] mode into a computer, the following 2 image data are stored in the same folder on the computer.

•DSC0sss.jpg

•DSC0sss.mpo If you delete either the JPEG file or the MPO file comprising a 3D image, that 3D image may not be played back.

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Manual Exposure

You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture.

1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure].

2 Set the shutter speed, aperture, ISO with the control dials L/R, and the

control wheel.

Check the exposure value at “MM” (metered manual). Toward +: Images become brighter. Toward –: Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by the camera

3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

You can adjust the shutter speed, aperture value and ISO also during movie recording.

Notes

• Yo u cannot select [ Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flas h Mode]. When you want to fire the flash, press the

(flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash. When you do not fire the flash, push down the flash.

• The (SteadyShot warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode.

• The ISO setting [ISO AUTO] is set to [ISO 100] in manual exposure mode. Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary.

• The brightness of the image on the LCD monitor may differ from the actual image being shot.

• When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you can adjust the shutter speed, aperture, ISO when focusing manually during movie recor ding.

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BULB

You can shoot trails with long exposure. BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as fireworks.

1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure].

2 Turn the control dial L until [BULB] is indicated.

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

4 Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting.

As long as the shutter button is pressed, the shutter remains open.

Notes

• 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 conspicuous the noise on the image.

• After shooting, noise reduction (Long Exposure NR) will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open. You cannot do any furt her shooting during the reduction.

• When the [Smile Shutter] or [Auto HDR] function is activated, you cannot set the shutter speed to [BULB].

• If the [Smile Shutter] or [Auto HDR] function is used with the shutter speed set to [BULB], the shutter speed is temporarily set to 30 seconds.

z Using the Remote Commander

Pressing the SHUTTER button on the Wireless Remote Commander triggers BULB shooting and pressing it again stops BULB shooting. You do not need to press and hold the SHUTTER button on the Wireless Remote Commander. To use the Wireless Remote Commander, press (Drive Mode) on the control wheel, and select [Remote Cdr.].

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Shutter Priority

You can express the movement of a moving subject in various way 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. You can adjust the shutter speed also during movie recording.

1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Shutter Priority].

2 Select the desired value with the control dial L.

3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure. You can set the exposure compensation with the control dial R, and ISO with the control wheel.

Notes

• Yo u cannot select [ Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flas h Mode]. When you want to fire the flash, press the

(flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash. When you do not fire the flash, push down the flash.

• The (SteadyShot warning) indicator is not indicated in shutter speed priority mode.

• When the shutter speed is 1 second or more, noise reduction (Long Exposure NR) will be done for the same amount of t ime that the shut ter was open after shooting. You cannot do any further shooting during the reduction.

• If proper exposure cannot be obtained after the setup, when you press the shutter button halfway down, the aperture value blinks. Although you can shoot as it is, resett ing is recommended.

• The brightness of the image on the LCD monitor may differ from the actual image being shot.

• Wh en using an A-mount lens (sold se parately), you can adjust the shutter speed when focusing manually during movie recording.

z Shutter speed

When a faster shutter speed is used, a moving subject such as a running person, cars, and sea spray appears as if they are stopped.

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When a slower shutter speed is used, a trailing image of the movement of the subject is captured to make more natural and dynamic image.

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Aperture Priority

Blurs or sharpens things in front of and beyond the subject. You can adjust the aperture value also during movie recording.

1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Aperture Priority].

2 Select the desired value with the control dial L.

Smaller F-value: The subject is in focus, but things in front of and beyond the subject is 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. You can set the exposure compensation with the control dial R, and ISO with the control wheel.

Notes

• Yo u cannot select [ Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flas h Mode]. When you want to fire the flash, press the

(flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash. When you do not fire the flash, push down the flash.

• If proper exposure cannot be obtained after the setup, when you press the shutter button halfway down, the shutter speed blinks. Although you can shoot as it is, resetting is recommended.

• The brightness of the image on the LCD monitor may differ from the actual image being shot.

• When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you can adjust the aperture when focusing manually during movie recording.

z Aperture

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 things in front of and beyond the subject. (Depth of field becomes shallower.)

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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.)

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Program Auto

While exposure is adjusted by the camera automatically, you can set shooting functions such as ISO sensitivity, Creative Style, D-Range optimizer.

1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Program Auto].

2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings.

You can set the exposure compensation with the control dial R, and ISO with the control wheel. Use the menu when you want to set other items.

3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

Note

• Yo u cannot select [ Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flas h Mode]. When you want to fire the flash, press the

(flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash. When you do not fire the flash, push down the flash.

z Program Shift

You can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination without changing the exposure you set, when you do not use the flash. Use the control dial L to select the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination.

• The recording mode indicator changes from P to P*.

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Flash Mode

In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly, and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject.

(flash pop-up) button

1 MENU t [Camera] t [Flash Mode] t desired mode.

2 When you want to fire the flash, press the (flash pop-up) button to pop

up the flash.

(Flash Off) Does not fire even if the flash is raised.

(Autoflash) Fires if it is dark or against light.

(Fill-flash) Fires every time you trigger the shutter.

(Slow Sync.) Fires 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.) Fires right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the

shutter. Rear sync shooting allows you to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving subject such as a moving car or a walking person.

(Wireless) Allows you to shoot with a wireless flash (sold separately) that is

placed off the camera and away from it, attaching an external lighting ratio control flash (sold separately) to the camera.

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• The default setting depends on the shooting mode.

• Available flash mode depends on the shooting mode.

• Yo u cannot use the flash when recording movies.

• If you use the flash with a stereo micr ophone or similar device attached to the Auto-lock Acc essory Shoe, the flash may not pop up to the correct position an d recorded images may have a shadow on their corners. Remove any device from the Auto-lock Accessory Shoe.

• The light of the flash may be blocked by the lens attached. If this happens, it is recommended that you attach an external flash (sold separately).

• When using external flash es (sold separately), pay attention to the fol lowing. – HVL-F43AM: When shooting wit h a bounce flash, it may be difficult to operate the camera buttons,

depending on the flash position.

– HVL-F20AM: When the flash is turned off and not raised, the flash may touch certai n E-mount lenses,

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z Tips on shooting with the flash

• The lens hood may block the light of the flash. Remove the lens hood when using the

flash.

• When using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater.

• When shooting a backlit subject, select [Fill-flash]. The flash will operate even in bright

daylight, and make faces come out brighter.

Wireless flash shooting

Using a lighting ratio control flash (sold separately) and a wireless flash (sold separately), you can aim the flash at the subject from away from the camera. By adjusting the position of the flash, you can shoot an image with a three dimensional feel by highlighting the contrast of light and shadow on the subject. For the actual steps required when shooting, refer to the operating instructions of the flash.

1 Attach the lighting ratio control flash to the Auto-lock Accessory Shoe and

turn on both the camera and the flash.

2 MENU t [Camera] t [Flash Mode] t [Wireless].

3 Place the wireless flash away from the camera.

Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the flash on setting the flash. To test the flash, set the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to AEL and press the AEL button.

Notes

• Yo u cannot use the wireless flash with the built-i n flash. You must prepare a lighting ratio control flash (sold separately) and a wireless flash (sold separately).

• Change the channel of your wireless flash when an other photographer is using a wireless flash nearby and his/her built-in flash light causes your wireless flash to fire. To change the channel, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your wireless flash.

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z The AEL button setting

When using a wireless flash, it is recommended that you select MENU t [Setup] t [AEL] t [Hold] (page 117).

z Wireless flash with lighting ratio control

You can use the wireless flash lighting ratio control in combination with the multiple flashes. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the flash (HVL-F58AM, HVL-F43AM).

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AF/MF Select

Selects auto focusing or manual focusing.

1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode.

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(Autofocus) Focuses automatically.

(DMF) After focusing automatically, make fine focus adjustment

(Manual

Focus)

Note

• If you turn the focusing ring when [DMF] or [Manual Fo cus] is selected, the image is enlarged automatically to enable you to check focu s area easier. You can prevent the image from being enlarged by selecting MENU t [Set up] t [MF Assist] t [Off].

manually (Direct Manual Focus).

Adjusts the focus manually. Turn the focusing ring right or left to make the subject look clearer.

z Using manual focusing effectively

“Focus fixing” is convenient when you can predict the distance to the subject. With “Focus fixing,” you can fix the focus in advance to the distance at which the subject is to pass.

z To measure the exact distance to the subject

The mark shows the location of the image sensor*. When you measure the exact distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line. The distance from the lens contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32 in.).

* The imag e sensor is the part of the camera that acts as the film.

• If the subject is closer th an the minimum shooting distance of the attached lens, the focus cannot be

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DMF (Direct Manual Focus)

1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF].

2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically.

3 Keep the shutter button halfway down, rotate the focusing ring of the lens

to achieve a sharp focus.

Note

• [Autofocus Mode] is fixed to [Single-shot AF].

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Autofocus Area

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

1 MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Area] t desired mode.

(Multi) The camera determines which of the 25

(Center) The camera uses the AF area located in

(Flexible

Spot)

AF areas is used for focusing. 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.

• When the Face Detection function is active, AF operates with priority on faces.

the center area exclusively.

Moves the focusing area to focus on a small subject or narrow area by pressing the top/bottom/right/left of the control wheel.

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• Wh en this function is set to other than [Multi], you cannot use the [Face Detection] function.

• [Multi] is selected when usi ng the following functions: – [Intelligent Auto] – [Scene Selection] – [Anti Motion Blur] – [Sweep Panorama] – [3D Sweep Panorama] – [Smile Shutter]

• When the AF illuminator is used, the setting of [Autofocus Area] is invalid and the AF area is indicat ed with a dotted line. AF operates with priority on and around the center area.

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Autofocus Mode

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

1 MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Mode] t desired mode.

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(Single-shot

AF)

(Continuous

AF)

Notes

• [Single-shot AF] is selected when using the following functions: – [Intelligent Auto] – [Self-timer] –[Remote Cdr.] – [Scene Selection], excluding [Sports Action] – [Anti Motion Blur] – [Sweep Panorama] – [3D Sweep Panorama] – [Smile Shutter]

• [Continuous AF] is select ed when the exposure mode is set to [Sports Actio n] in [Scene Selection] .

• In [Continuous AF] mode, the audible signals will not sound when the subject is in focus .

The camera focuses and the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway down. Use this when the subject is motionless.

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

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Object Tracking

Keeps the focusing on a moving subject while tracking it.

1 MENU t [Camera] t [Object Tracking] t

[On].

A target frame appears.

2 Align the target frame with the subject to be

tracked, and select OK.

The camera starts tracking the subject. To cancel this tracking feature, select .

3 Shoot the subject.

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(On) Tracks the subject to be focused on.

(Off) Does not track the subject.

Notes

• Tracking may be difficult 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.

• When [Object Tracking] is set to [On], the custom setting of soft key B is invalid.

• You cannot use [Object Tracking] with the following functions: – [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] – [Anti Motion Blur] – [Sweep Panorama] – [3D Sweep Panorama] –[Manual Focus] – [Prec. Dig. Zoom]

When tracking is canceled, appears at the lower right corner of the screen. If you select , a target frame appears.

z Tracking the face you want to shoot

The camera stops tracking a subject when the subject moves off of the screen. When [Face Detection] is set to [On], and the subject to be tracked is a face, if the face disappears from the screen while the camera is tracking, and then returns to the screen, the camera focuses on that face again.

• If you trigger Smile Shutter while tracking a face, the face becomes the target of the smile

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Prec. Dig. Zoom

You can shoot still images while zooming in on the center portion.

1 MENU t [Camera] t [Prec. Dig. Zoom].

2 Decide the zoom rate.

You can zoom in up to 10 times.

3 To stop zooming, select .

Notes

• Yo u cannot set this item when using the following functions: – [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] – [Anti Motion Blur] – [Sweep Panorama] – [3D Sweep Panorama] – [Smile Shutter] – [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] in [Quality] – [Auto HDR] in [DRO/Auto HDR]

• If you press the MOVIE button when [Prec. Dig. Zoom] is working, zooming is canceled, the image on the screen returns to the normal size, and movie recording starts.

• As th e image is zoomed by digital processing, the image quality deteriorates compared to that before zooming was used. If you use a zoom lens, we reco mmend that you fully zoom in on an image first, then use [Prec. Dig. Zoom] if you need further zooming.

• Wh en you use [Prec. Di g. Zoom], the setting of [Autofocus Area] is invalid and the AF area is indicated with a dotted line. AF operates with priority on and around the center area.

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Face Detection

Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, and white balance settings automatically. You can select the priority face to be focused on.

Face Detection frame (white)

When the camera detects more than 1 subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus by priority. The Face Detection frame for the main subject will turn white. The frame for which the focus is set will turn green by pressing the shutter button halfway down.

Face Detection frame (gray/magenta)

This frame appears on a detected face that is not the face with the priority focus. The magenta frame appears on a face that is registered with [Face Registration].

1 MENU t [Camera] t [Face Detection] t desired mode.

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(On (Regist.

Faces))

(On) Selects the face which the camera is to automatically focus on.

(Off) Does not use the Face Detection function.

Notes

• Yo u cannot use [Face Detection] with the following functions: – [Sweep Panorama] – [3D Sweep Panorama] –[Manual Focus] – [Prec. Dig. Zoom]

• Yo u can select [Face Detect ion] only when [Autof ocus Area] is set to [Multi ], and [Metering Mode] is also set to [Multi].

• Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected.

• Du ring [Smile Shutter] shooting, [Face Detection] is automatically set to [On (Regist. Faces)] even if it is set to [Off].

Focuses on faces registered so as to have priority.

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Face Registration

Detects faces for which information has been registered in advance, when [Face Detection] is set to [On (Regist. Faces)].

1 MENU t [Camera] t [Face Registration] t desired mode.

New Registration Registers a new face.

Order Exchanging Changes the priority of faces previously registered.

Delete Deletes a registered face. Select a face and press OK.

Delete All Deletes all registered faces.

New Registration

1 MENU t [Camera] t [Face Registration] t [New Registration].

2 Align the guide frame with the face to be registered, and press the shutter

button.

3 When a confirmation message appears, select OK.

Notes

• Up to 8 faces can be registered.

• Shoot the face from the front in a brightly lit place. The face may not be registered correctly if it is obscured by a hat, a mask, sunglasses, etc.

• The registered faces are not cleared by [Reset Default]. Even if you delete the faces by selecting [Delete], the face data remains stored in the camera. If you want to completely dele te the face data from the camera, select [Delete All].

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1 MENU t [Camera] t [Face Registration]

t [Order Exchanging].

2 Select a face for which you want to change

the priority.

3 Select the priority level.

The smaller the number of the position, the higher the priority.

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Smile Shutter

When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.

1 MENU t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t

[On].

2 To set the sensitivity to detect a smile,

Option t desired setting.

3 Wait for a smile to be detected.

When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter shooting, the camera shoots the image, then returns to Smile Shutter mode.

Smile Detection indicator

4 To exit Smile Shutter mode, MENU t

[Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [Off].

(On) Uses the Smile Shutter.

(Off)

Does not use the Smile Shutter.

You can set the sensitivity to detect a smile with Option.

(Big Smile) Detects a big smile.

(Normal Smile) Detects a normal smile.

(Slight Smile) Detects even a slight smile.

Notes

• Yo u cannot use [Smile Shutter] with the following functions: – [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] – [Anti Motion Blur] – [Sweep Panorama] – [3D Sweep Panorama] –[Manual Focus] – [Prec. Dig. Zoom]

• Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatic ally when the memory card becomes full.

• Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.

• The drive mode turns to [Single Shooting] or [Remote Cdr.] automatically.

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z Tips for better capturing of smiles

1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs.

Do not obscure the face by a hat, masks, sunglasses, etc.

2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as

possible. Keep the eyes narrowed.

3 Give a clear smile with an open mouth.

The smile is easier to be detected when the teeth are shown.

• The shutter operates when any person whose smile is detected.

• If a face is registered, the camera detects the smile of that face only.

• If a smile is not detected, set the sensitivity with Option.

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Soft Skin Effect

Sets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the Face Detection function.

1 MENU t [Camera] t [Soft Skin Effect] t [On]. 2 To set the intensity of the Soft Skin Effect, Option t desired setting.

(On) Uses the Soft Skin Effect Function.

(Off) Does not use the Soft Skin Effect function.

You can set the intensity of the Soft Skin Effect with Option.

(High) Sets Soft Skin Effect to high.

(Mid) Sets Soft Skin Effect to medium.

(Low) Sets Soft Skin Effect to low.

Notes

• Yo u cannot use [Soft Skin Effect] with the following functions: – Movie recording – [Cont. Shooting] – [Spd Priority Cont.] – [Bracket: Cont.] – [Self-timer(Cont)] – [Sports Action] in [Scene Selection] – [Sweep Panorama] – [3D Sweep Panorama] – [RAW] in [Quality]

• This function may not work, depending on you r subject.

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DISP Button(Monitor)

Allows you to select the screen display modes that can be selected with [Display Contents] (page 48) in shooting mode.

1 MENU t [Camera] t [DISP Button(Monitor)].

2 Select the desired mode.

The items marked with are available.

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Graphic Display Shows basic shooting information.

Display All Info. Shows recording information.

Big Font Size Disp.

No Disp. Info. Does not show recording information.

Live View Priority Shows the major recording information items to

Level Indicates whether the camera is level in both the

Histogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically.

Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value, except for when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Sweep Panorama] or [3D Sweep Panorama].

Shows only major items in a larger size.

the right of the screen. The soft key icons do not appear.

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For viewfinder Shows only shooting information on the screen

(no image). Select this when you shoot using the viewfinder.

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Image Size

The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you record an 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 t [Image Size] t [Image Size] t desired mode.

Still

Image size when [Aspect Ratio] is 3:2 Usage guidelines

L: 24M 6000 × 4000 pixels Shoots images with the highest image

quality

M: 12M 4240 × 2832 pixels For prints up to A3+ size

S: 6M 3008 × 2000 pixels For prints A5 size

Image size when [Aspect Ratio] is 16:9 Usage guidelines

L: 20M 6000 × 3376 pixels For viewing on a high-definition TV

M: 10M 4240 × 2400 pixels

S: 5.1M 3008 × 1688 pixels

Notes

• When you print still images recorded with 16:9 aspect ratio, both edges may be cut off.

• Wh en you select a RAW image with [Quality], the image size corresponds to L.

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3D Sweep Panorama

(16:9) Shoots images using a size suitable for a high-definition TV.

Horizontal: 1920 × 1080

(Standard) Shoots images using standard size.

Horizontal: 4912 × 1080

(Wide) Shoots images using wide size.

Horizontal: 7152 × 1080

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z Tips for selecting the image size

The images appear differently, depending on the mode selected.

16:9 Standard Wide

When [Standard] or [Wide] is selected, the images are scrolled when you press the center of the control wheel.

Sweep Panorama

The image size varies depending on the [Panorama Direction] setting.

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(Standard) Shoots images using standard size.

Vertical: 3872 × 2160 Horizontal: 8192 × 1856

(Wide) Shoots images using wide size.

Vertical: 5536 × 2160 Horizontal: 12416 × 1856

Note

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Aspect Ratio

Sets the aspect ratio of still images.

1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Aspect Ratio] t desired mode.

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3:2 Standard aspect ratio. Suitable for prints.

16:9 For viewing on a high-definition TV.

Note

• Yo u cannot set this item when using the following functions: – [Sweep Panorama] – [3D Sweep Panorama]

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Quality

Selects the compression format of still images.

1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Quality] t desired mode.

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RAW (RAW) File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression

RAW+J (RAW & JPEG)

FINE (Fine) File format: JPEG

STD (Standard)

Notes

• Yo u cannot set this item when using the following functions: – [Sweep Panorama] – [3D Sweep Panorama]

• You cannot add DPOF (print order) registration to RAW format images.

• You cannot use [Auto HDR] with [RAW] and [RAW & JPEG] images.

format.) This format does not allow you to perform any digital processing on the images. 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 LCD monitor.

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 image quality is fixed to [Fine], and the image size is fixed to [L].

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.

• When images are not going to be modified using your computer, we recommend that you select [Fine] or [Standard].

z RAW images

The RAW format file is the raw data yet to go through any kind of digital processing. A RAW file is different from a more common file format such as JPEG in that it is the raw material to be processed for professional purposes. You need the “Image Data Converter” software included on the CD-ROM (supplied) in order to open a RAW image recorded on this camera. With this software, a RAW image can be opened and converted to a common format, such as JPEG or TIFF, and its white balance, color saturation, contrast, etc., can be readjusted.

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Panorama Direction

Sets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot 3D Sweep Panorama or Sweep Panorama images.

1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Panorama Direction] t desired mode.

3D Sweep Panorama

(Right) Pan the camera from the left to the right.

(Left) Pan the camera from the right to the left.

Sweep Panorama

(Right) Pan the camera in the direction you set.

(Left)

(Up)

(Down)

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File Format

Selects the movie file format.

1 MENU t [Image Size] t [File Format] t desired mode.

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AVCHD 60i/60p* AVCHD 50i/50p**

MP4 Records mp4 (AVC) movies. This format is suitable for WEB

* 1080 60i-compatible device ** 1080 50i-compatible device

Records 60i/50i movies or 24p/25p movies in AVCHD format, and 60p/50p movies. This Sony file format is suitable for viewing the movie on a high-definition TV. You can create a Blu-ray Disc, an AVCHD disc, or a DVD-Video disc using the supplied software “PMB.”

• 60i/50i movies are recorded at either 60 fields/second or at 50 fields/

second, respective ly. Both 60i and 50i movies utilize the interlace scanning system, Dol by Digital audio, and the AVCHD format.

• 24p/25p movies are recorded at either 24 frames/second or at 25

frames/second, respectively. Both 24p and 25p movies utilize th e progressive scannin g system, Dolby Digital audio, and the AVCHD format.

• 60p/50p movies are recorded at either 60 frames/second, or at 50

frames/second, respectively. Both 60p and 50p movies utilize th e progressive scannin g system, Dolby Digital audio, and the AVCHD format.

uploads, e-mail attachments, etc.

• Mov ies are recorded in MPEG-4 format at about 30 frames/second,

utilizing the progressive scanning system, AAC audio, and the mp4 format.

• You cannot create a disc from the movies recorded in this format

using the supplied sof tware “PMB.”

z Checking 60i or 50i

To check if your camera is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50i-compatible device, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible device: 60i 1080 50i-compatible device: 50i

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z Playing movies on other devices

This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. Movies recorded in AVCHD format with this camera cannot be played by the following devices. – Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with High Profile – Devices which are not compatible with the AVCHD format

This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording. For this reason, movies recorded in MP4 format with this camera cannot be played on devices other than those that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.

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Record Setting

Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. The higher the data rate (average bit-rate) per second, the higher the image quality.

1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Record Setting] t desired mode.

[File Format]: [AVCHD 60i/60p] [AVCHD 50i/50p]

60i 24M(FX)* 50i 24M(FX)**

60i 17M(FH)* 50i 17M(FH)**

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

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

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

[File Format]: [MP4] Average

1440×1080 12M 12 Mbps Records movies of 1440 × 1080.

VGA 3M 3 Mbps Records movies of VGA size.

* 1080 60i-compatible device ** 1080 50i-compatible device

Notes

• 1080 60p/50p movies can be played back on compatible devices only.

• Mo vies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)/50p 28M(PS)]/[60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX)]/[24p 24M(FX)/25p 24M(FX)] setting in [Record Setting] are co nverted by “PMB” in order to create an AVCHD disc. This conversion can take a long time. Also, you cannot create a disc with the original image quali ty. If you want to keep the original image quality, you must store your movies on a Blu-ray Disc .

• To watch 60p/50p or 24p/25p movies on a TV, you need a TV that is compatible with 60p/50p and 24p/ 25p. If you use a non- compatible TV, the movies are converted to 60i/50i and output to th e TV.

Average bit-rate

24 Mbps Records high image quality movies of

17 Mbps Records standard image quality movies of

28 Mbps Records highest image quality movies of

24 Mbps Records high image quality moves of

17 Mbps Records standard image quality movies of

bit-rate

Recording

1920 × 1080 (60i/50i).

1920 × 1080 (60p/50p).

1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a cinema-like atmosphere.

Recording

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ISO

Sets the luminous sensitivity.

1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [ISO] t desired setting.

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(ISO AUTO) Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.

100/200/400/800/ 1600/3200/6400/ 12800/16000

Notes

• [ISO AUTO] is selected when using the following functions: – [Intelligent Auto] – [Scene Selection] – [Anti Motion Blur] – [Sweep Panorama] – [3D Sweep Panorama]

• The larger the number, the higher the noise level.

• When the exposure mode is set to [Progra m Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutte r Priority], and [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO], ISO is automatically set between ISO100 and ISO1600.

• You can select up to ISO3200 for movi e recording. When you start recording movies with an ISO higher than 3200, ISO becomes 3200 automatically, and returns to the previou s value when recording is finished.

• The [ISO AUTO] setting is not provided in [Manual Exposure]. If you change the exposure mode to [Manual Exposure] with the [ISO AUTO] setting, it is switched to 100. Set the ISO according to your shooting condit ions.

Sets the sensitivity to light of the imaging sensor. Higher sensitivities enable faster shutter speeds and/or smaller apertures (larger F-values). The higher the sensitivity, the more image noise can become visible.

z Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure

Index)

ISO setting (speed) is the sensitivity to light of recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO setting.

High ISO sensitivity

With high ISO sensitivity, images will be captured with an appropriate brightness even under insufficient exposure. However, increasing ISO sensitivity will cause images to become noisy.

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Low ISO sensitivity

You can record smooth images. However, compensation for low ISO sensitivity will be made by slowing down the shutter speed. You should take camera shake or movement of subjects into account, too.

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White Balance

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

1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t desired mode.

You can finely adjust the color temperature with Option. To adjust the white balance to suit a specific light source, see the explanation on each mode.

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AWB (Auto WB) The camera automatically detects a light source and

(Daylight) If you select an option to suit a specific light source, the

(Shade)

(Cloudy)

(Incandescent)

(Fluor.: Warm White)

(Fluor.: Cool White)

(Fluor.: Day White)

(Fluor.: Daylight)

(Flash)

(C.Temp./Filter) Adjusts the color temperature depending on the light

(Custom) Allows to use the white balance setting retained by

(Custom Setup) Memorizes the basic white color (Custom white

Note

• [Auto WB] is sele cted when using the following functions: – [Intelligent Auto] – [Scene Selection]

adjusts the color temperature.

color temperature is adjusted for the light source (preset white balance).

source. Achieves the effect of CC (Color Compensation) filters for photography.

[Custom Setup].

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z Effects of lighting conditions

The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. The color temperature is adjusted automatically, but you can adjust color temperature manually using the [White Balance] function.

Weather/ lighting

Characteristics of light

Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

White (standard)

Bluish Green-tinged Reddish

Adjusting the color temperature finely

1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t desired mode. 2 As necessary, Option t adjust the color temperature by pressing the

top/bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel.

You can adjust the color temperature towards G (green), M (magenta), A (amber) or B (blue).

C.Temp./Filter

1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t [C.Temp./Filter]. 2 Option t select the desired color temperature by turning the control

wheel.

The higher the number, the more reddish the image, and the lower the number, the more bluish the image.

3 Adjust the color temperature by pressing the top/bottom/right/left parts of

the control wheel.

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Custom white balance

1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t [Custom Setup].

2 Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in

the center, and then press the shutter button down.

The shutter clicks and the calibrated values (color temperature and color filter) are displayed.

3 To call the custom white balance setting, MENU t [Brightness/Color] t

[White Balance] t [Custom].

You can finely adjust the color temperature with Option.

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Notes

• If the flash is used when the shutter button is press ed, a custom white balance is registered with the flash light taken into account. Take pictures with the flash in later shootings.

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Metering Mode

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.

1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Metering Mode] t desired mode.

(Multi) Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into

(Center) Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while

(Spot) Measures only the central area (Spot

Notes

• If you set [Metering Mode] to other than [Multi], the [Face Detection] function cannot be used.

• [Multi] is selected when usi ng the following functions: – Movie recording – [Intelligent Auto] – [Scene Selection] – [Prec. Dig. Zoom] – [Smile Shutter]

multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen (Multi-pattern metering).

emphasizing the central area of the screen (Center-weighted metering).

metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.

Spot metering cross hairs position on the subject.

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Sony NEX-7K User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

How to use this handbook

Table of contents

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Identifying parts

List of icons on the screen

Operating the camera

Menu

Shooting images

Playing back images

Deleting images

Triple-dial-control

Exposure Settings

Focus Settings

White Balance Settings

D-Range Settings

Creative Style Settings

Picture Effect Settings

Custom Settings

AEL (AE lock)

AF/MF (AF/MF control)

DISP (Display Contents)

Exposure Comp.

Drive Mode

Cont. Shooting

Spd Priority Cont.

Self-timer

Self-timer(Cont)

Bracket: Cont.

Remote Cdr.

Image Index

Intelligent Auto

Scene Selection

Anti Motion Blur

Sweep Panorama

3D Sweep Panorama

Manual Exposure

Shutter Priority

Aperture Priority

Program Auto

Flash Mode

AF/MF Select

Autofocus Area

Autofocus Mode

Object Tracking

Prec. Dig. Zoom

Face Detection

Face Registration

Smile Shutter

Soft Skin Effect

DISP Button(Monitor)

Image Size

Aspect Ratio

Quality

Panorama Direction

File Format

Record Setting

White Balance

Metering Mode