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Locking or Changing Image Brightness before Shooting
 Still Images  Movies
You can lock the exposure before or during recording or adjust it in 1/3-
stop increments within a range of −3 to +3 stops.
1 Lock the exposure.
 zTouch [] to lock the exposure.
 zTo unlock the exposure, touch [] again.
2 Adjust the exposure.
 zTouch [] on the screen.
 zTouch [][] to adjust the exposure.
3 Shoot ( = 71).
 ●The exposure compensation dial cannot be used.
 ●You can also adjust the exposure by turning the [] ring before 
recording.
Shooting Various Movies
 Still Images  Movies
Shooting Movies in Standard Mode
 Still Images  Movies
1 Enter [] mode.
 z Set the mode dial to [].
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and then choose [] ( = 29).
 z
Black bars are displayed on the top and 
bottom edges of the screen, and the 
subject is slightly enlarged. The black 
bars indicate image areas not recorded.
2 Configure the settings to suit the 
movie (= 181).
3 Shoot.
 zPress the movie button.
 zTo stop movie recording, press the movie 
button again.
 ● You can lock the focus during recording by touching []. [] is 
then displayed.
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3Other Shooting Modes
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Shooting iFrame Movies
 Still Images  Movies
Shoot movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or 
devices. You can quickly edit, save, and manage your iFrame movies 
using the software (=
 163).
1 Choose [].
 z
Set the mode dial to [].
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and then choose [] ( = 29).
 z
Black bars displayed on the top and 
bottom edges of the screen indicate 
image areas not recorded.
2 Shoot ( = 71).
 ●iFrame is a video format developed by Apple Inc. ●The resolution is [] (= 50) and cannot be changed.
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3Other Shooting Modes
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7Wi-Fi Functions
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Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)
 Still Images  Movies
You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting 
style.
1 Enter [] mode.
 zSet the mode dial to [].
2 Customize the settings as desired 
(= 74 – = 92), and then shoot.
 ● If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the 
shutter button halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are 
displayed in orange. In this case, try adjusting the ISO speed 
(=
 75) or activating the flash (if subjects are dark,  = 88), 
which may enable adequate exposure.
 ● Movies can be recorded in [] mode as well, by pressing the 
movie button. However, some FUNC. ( = 29) and MENU 
( = 30) settings may be automatically adjusted for movie 
recording.
P Mode
More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style
 ● Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode 
dial set to [
] mode.
 ●[]: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure
 ●Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes 
other than [
], make sure the function is available in that mode 
( =
 181).
4 
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 ●Cannot be used with Touch Shutter ( = 42).
 ●
AE: Auto Exposure ●After the exposure is locked, you can adjust the combination 
of shutter speed and aperture value by turning the [] dial 
(Program Shift).
Changing the Metering Method
 Still Images  Movies
Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting 
conditions as follows.
 z Press the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
( =
 29).
 z
The option you configured is now 
displayed.
Evaluative For typical shooting conditions, including backlit 
shots. Automatically adjusts exposure to match the 
shooting conditions.
Center 
Weighted 
Avg.Determines the average brightness of light across 
the entire image area, calculated by treating 
brightness in the central area as more important.
Spot
Metering restricted to within the [] (Spot AE Point 
frame). You can also link the Spot AE Point frame to 
the AF frame ( =
 75).
Image Brightness (Exposure)
Adjusting Image Brightness 
(Exposure Compensation)
 Still Images  Movies
The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop 
increments, in a range of –3 to +3.
 z
As you watch the screen, turn the 
exposure compensation dial to adjust 
brightness.
 zThe correction level you specified is now 
displayed.
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock)
 Still Images  Movies
Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and 
exposure separately.
1 Lock the exposure.
 zAim the camera at the subject to shoot 
with the exposure locked. With the 
shutter button pressed halfway, press the 
[
] button.
 z[] is displayed, and the exposure is 
locked.
 z To unlock AE, release the shutter button 
and press the [] button again. In this 
case, [] is no longer displayed.
2 Compose the shot and shoot.
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3Other Shooting Modes
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Changing the ISO Speed
 Still Images  Movies
 zTurn the [] ring to choose the ISO 
speed.
 z The option you configured is now 
displayed.
AUTO Automatically adjusts the ISO 
speed to suit the shooting 
mode and conditions.
125, 160, 200 LowFor shooting 
outdoors in fair 
weather.
250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800 Slightly 
LowFor shooting in 
cloudy conditions, 
or at twilight.
1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 
4000, 5000, 6400 Slightly 
High
For shooting night 
scenes, or in dark 
rooms.
8000, 10000, 12800 High
 ●To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have 
set the ISO speed to [AUTO], press the shutter button halfway.
 ●Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image 
graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject and camera 
shake in some shooting conditions.
 ●Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which 
may reduce subject and camera shake and increase the flash 
range. However, shots may look grainy.
 ●You can also set the ISO speed by pressing the [] button, 
choosing [], choosing an option (either by pressing the [][] 
buttons or turning the [] dial), and then pressing the [] button. 
To specify [AUTO], press the [] button on the setting screen.
Linking the Spot AE Point Frame to the AF Frame
 Still Images  Movies
1 Set the metering method to [].
 z Follow the steps in “Changing the 
Metering Method” ( = 74) to choose 
[].
2 Configure the setting.
 z Press the [] button, choose [Spot 
AE Point] on the [] tab, and then 
choose [AF Point] ( = 30).
 z
The Spot AE Point frame will now be 
linked to the movement of the AF frame 
(=
 84).
 ●
Not available when [AF Frame] is set to [Face AiAF] ( = 84).
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3Other Shooting Modes
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Changing the Noise Reduction Level 
(High ISO NR)
You can choose from 3 levels of noise reduction: [Standard], [High], [Low]. 
This function is especially effective when shooting at high ISO speeds.
 zPress the [] button, choose [High 
ISO NR] on the [] tab, and then choose 
the desired option ( = 30).
 ●
Not available with [] or [] (= 90).
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Shooting)
 Still Images  Movies
Three consecutive images are captured at different exposure levels 
(standard exposure, underexposure, and then overexposure) each 
time you shoot. You can adjust the amount of underexposure and 
overexposure (relative to standard exposure) from –2 to +2 stops in 1/3-
stop increments.
1 Choose [].
 z
Press the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and then choose [] ( = 29).
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Press the [] button, and then adjust the 
setting by pressing the [][] buttons or 
turning the [] dial.
Adjusting ISO Auto Settings
 Still Images  Movies
When the camera is set to [AUTO], maximum ISO speed can be specified 
in a range of [400] – [12800], and sensitivity can be specified in a range of 
three levels.
1 Access the setting screen.
 z Press the [] button, choose [ISO 
Auto Settings] on the [] tab, and then 
press the [] button ( = 30).
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Choose a menu item to configure, and 
then choose the desired option ( = 30).
 ●
You can also access the [ISO Auto Settings] screen when 
choosing the ISO speed in the FUNC. menu, by pressing the 
[
] button.
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3Other Shooting Modes
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 ●You can also correct existing images ( = 123). ●
You can customize camera operation so that turning the [] ring 
adjusts DR Correction or Shadow Correct settings ( = 97).
Dynamic Range Correction (DR Correction)
 Still Images  Movies
Tone down bright image areas, which might otherwise look washed out, 
as follows.
 z
Press the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
(
= 29).
 z The option you configured is now 
displayed.
Options Details Available ISO Speed 
(= 75)
–
Automatic adjustment to prevent 
washed-out highlights [AUTO], [125] – [12800]
Tone down highlights by about 200% 
relative to the brightness level of [].
[AUTO], [250] – [6400]
 ●
ISO speed ( = 75) will be adjusted to a speed within the 
supported range if you have specified a value outside the 
supported range indicated here.
 ● AEB shooting is only available in [] mode ( = 88). ●
Continuous shooting ( = 87) is not available in this mode.
 ●
If exposure compensation is already in use ( = 74), the value 
specified for that function is treated as the standard exposure 
level for this function.
 ● You can also access the setting screen of step 2 by pressing 
the [] button when the exposure compensation screen 
( = 74) is displayed. ●
Three shots are taken, regardless of any quantity specified in [] 
( = 42). ●
In [Blink Detection] mode ( = 51), this function is only available 
for the final shot.
 ● To access the setting screen in step 2, you can either touch 
[] on the screen in step 1 or touch [] on the exposure 
compensation screen ( = 74). ●
You can also configure this setting by touching or dragging the 
bar on the setting screen in step 2 to specify a value and then 
touching [
].
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)
 Still Images  Movies
Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or 
backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal 
brightness.
To avoid washed-out highlights, specify Dynamic Range Correction. To 
preserve image detail in shadows, specify Shadow Correct.
 ●Under some shooting conditions, correction may be inaccurate or 
may cause images to appear grainy.
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Image Colors
Adjusting White Balance
 Still Images  Movies
By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more 
natural for the scene you are shooting.
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
( =
 29).
 z
The option you configured is now 
displayed.
Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for 
the shooting conditions.
Day Light For shooting outdoors in fair weather.
Shade For shooting in the shade.
Cloudy For shooting in cloudy weather or at twilight.
Tungsten For shooting under ordinary incandescent lighting.
Fluorescent For shooting under white fluorescent lighting.
Fluorescent H For shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting.
Flash For shooting with the flash.
Underwater
For shooting underwater ( = 55).
 CustomFor manually setting a custom white balance 
(
= 79).
Shadow Correct
 Still Images  Movies
Automatically preserve image detail in shadows as follows.
 z
Press the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and then choose [] ( = 29).
 z
Once the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
Using the ND Filter
To shoot at slower shutter speeds and smaller aperture values, use the 
ND filter, which reduces light intensity to 1/8 the actual level (equivalent to 
3 stops).
 z Press the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and then choose [] ( = 29).
 z
Once the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
 ● Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it 
still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [IS 
Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the 
camera ( =
 91).
 ●
ND: Neutral Density
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2 Configure advanced settings.
 zTo configure more advanced settings, 
press the [] button and adjust the 
correction level by turning the [] ring 
or [] dial or pressing the [][][][] 
buttons.
 z To reset the correction level, press the 
[] button.
 zPress the [] button to complete 
the setting.
 ● The camera will retain white balance correction levels even if 
you switch to another white balance option (by following steps in 
“Adjusting White Balance” ( =
 78)), but correction levels will be 
reset if you record custom white balance data.
 ● B: blue; A: amber; M: magenta; G: green ●You can customize camera operation so that the B and A 
adjustment screen can be accessed simply by turning the [] ring 
( = 97). ●
One level of blue/amber correction is equivalent to about 7 mireds 
on a color 
temperature conversion filter. (Mired: Color temperature 
unit representing color temperature conversion filter density)
 ● You can also choose the correction level by touching or dragging 
the bar in step 1 or the frame in step 2.
 ●You can also access the screen in step 2 by touching [] in 
step 1.
 ● On the screen in step 2, you can touch [] to restore the 
original level and touch [] to return to the shooting screen.
Custom White Balance
 Still Images  Movies
For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white 
balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white 
balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot.
 z Follow the steps in “Adjusting White 
Balance” ( = 78) to choose [] or [].
 z
Aim the camera at a plain white subject, 
so that the entire screen is white. Press 
the [
] button.
 zThe tint of the screen changes once the 
white balance data has been recorded.
 ● Colors may look unnatural if you change camera settings after 
recording white balance data.
 ●You can also record white balance data on the screen above by 
touching [].
Manually Correcting White Balance
 Still Images  Movies
You can correct white balance. This adjustment can match the effect of 
using a commercially available color temperature conversion filter or color-
compensating filter.
1 Configure the setting.
 zFollow the steps in “Adjusting White 
Balance” ( = 78) to choose [].
 z
Turn the [] ring to adjust the correction 
level for B and A.
 z Once the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
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 ●White balance ( = 78) cannot be set in [] or [] modes. ●
With [] and [] modes, colors other than people’s skin tone 
may change. These settings may not produce the expected 
results with some skin tones.
Custom Color
 Still Images  Movies
Choose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation, 
red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range of 1 – 5.
1 Access the setting screen.
 z Follow the steps in “Changing Image 
Color Tones (My Colors)” ( = 80) to 
choose [], and then press the [] 
button.
2 Configure the setting.
 z Press the [][] buttons to choose an 
option, and then specify the value by 
pressing the [
][] buttons or turning the 
[] dial.
 z For stronger/more intense effects (or 
darker skin tones), adjust the value to 
the right, and for weaker/lighter effects 
(or lighter skin tones), adjust the value to 
the left.
 zPress the [] button to complete the 
setting.
 ● You can also specify a value by touching or dragging the bar.
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)
 Still Images  Movies
Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia 
or black and white.
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
( =
 29).
 z
The option you configured is now 
displayed.
My Colors Off –
VividEmphasizes contrast and color saturation, 
making images sharper.
NeutralTones down contrast and color saturation for 
subdued images.
Sepia
Creates sepia tone images.
B/WCreates black and white images.
Positive Film
Combines the effects of Vivid Blue, Vivid 
Green, and Vivid Red to produce intense yet 
natural-looking colors resembling images on 
positive film.
Lighter Skin Tone Lightens skin tones.
Darker Skin Tone Darkens skin tones.
Vivid BlueEmphasizes blues in images. Makes the sky, 
ocean, and other blue subjects more vivid.
Vivid GreenEmphasizes greens in images. Makes mountains, 
foliage, and other green subjects more vivid.
Vivid RedEmphasizes reds in images. Makes red 
subjects more vivid.
Custom ColorAdjust contrast, sharpness, color saturation, 
and other qualities as desired (
= 80).
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