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3 Shoot (= 69).
 zA bar showing the elapsed time is 
displayed.
Playback Effects
 2x
Playback in fast motion
 1xPlayback at normal speed
 1/2xPlayback in slow motion
Normal playback with the last two seconds rewound and 
played again in slow motion
 ●Sound is not recorded in these clips. ●The movie quality is [] (for NTSC) or [] (for PAL) 
( = 49,  = 49) and cannot be changed. ●
During [] recording, a mark indicating the last two seconds is 
added to the bar showing the elapsed time.
Using the Attenuator
The attenuator can reduce audio distortion in noisy environments. 
However, in quiet environments, it lowers the sound-recording level.
 z Press the [] button, choose 
[Attenuator] on the [7] tab, and then 
press the [] button ( = 29).
 z
Choose an option as desired ( = 29).
Recording Short Clips
 Still Images  Movies
Apply playback effects to brief clips of a few seconds, such as fast motion, 
slow motion, or replay. Clips recorded in this mode may be included in 
Story Highlights albums (=
 127).
1 Enter [] mode.
 z
Set the mode dial to [].
 zTouch [], and then choose [].
 zTo confirm your choice, touch [OK].
 zBlack bars displayed on the top and 
bottom edges of the screen indicate 
image areas not recorded.
2 Specify the shooting time and 
playback effect.
 zPress the [] button.
 zTurn the [] ring to set the shooting time 
(4 – 6 sec.).
 z After pressing the [] button, set the 
playback effect ( = 71) by turning the 
[] ring.
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Recording iFrame Movies
 Still Images  Movies
Record movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or 
devices.
1 Choose [].
 zSet the mode dial to [].
 zTouch [], and then choose [].
 zTo confirm your choice, touch [OK].
 zBlack bars displayed on the top and 
bottom edges of the screen indicate 
image areas not recorded.
2 Shoot ( = 69).
 ●iFrame is a video format developed by Apple Inc. ●The movie quality is [] (for NTSC) or [] (for PAL) 
( = 49,  = 49) and cannot be changed.
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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 – = 91), and then shoot.
 ● If the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when you press the 
shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value are 
displayed in orange. In this case, try adjusting the ISO speed 
(=
 75) or activating the flash (if subjects are dark,  = 87), 
which may enable optimum exposure.
 ● Movies can be recorded in [] mode as well, by pressing the 
movie button. However, some  menu ( = 28) and MENU 
( = 29) 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 
( =
 190).
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 ●AE: Auto Exposure ●After the exposure is locked, you can adjust the combination of 
shutter speed and aperture value by turning the [] ring (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 
( =
 28).
 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 [] ring 
to adjust brightness.
 ● You can also configure this setting by touching the exposure 
compensation icon on the bottom of the shooting screen and then 
touching or dragging the bar displayed, or by touching [–][+].
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, and then touch [].
 z[] is displayed, and the exposure is 
locked.
 z To unlock AE, touch [] again. [] is no 
longer displayed.
2 Compose the shot and shoot.
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Changing the ISO Speed
 Still Images  Movies
Set the ISO speed to [AUTO] for automatic adjustment to suit the shooting 
mode and conditions. Otherwise, set a higher ISO speed for higher 
sensitivity, or a lower value for lower sensitivity.
 zTouch [], and then choose the ISO 
speed (either touch [][] or turn the [] 
ring).
 z The option you configured is now 
displayed.
 ● 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.
 ●The faster shutter speed used at higher ISO speeds reduces 
subject and camera shake and increases the flash range. 
However, shots may look grainy.
 ●You can also set the ISO speed by accessing MENU ( = 29) ► 
[5] tab ► [ISO speed] ► [ISO Speed].
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 [6] tab, and then 
choose [AF Point] ( = 29).
 z
The Spot AE Point frame will now be 
linked to the movement of the AF frame 
(=
 84).
 ●
Not available when [AF method] is set to [+Tracking] ( = 84).
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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 [].
 zPress the [] button, choose 
[Bracketing] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose [] ( = 29).
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Press the [] button, and then 
specify a value by touching or dragging 
the bar on the setting screen.
 ● AEB shooting is only available in [] mode ( = 87). ●
Continuous shooting ( = 42) 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 [] 
( = 41). ●
In [Blink Detection] mode ( = 51), this function is only available 
for the final shot.
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 
speed] on the [5] tab, and then press 
the [] button ( = 29).
 z
Choose [ISO Auto Settings] and press the 
[] button.
2 Configure the setting.
 zChoose a menu item to configure, and 
then choose the desired option ( = 29).
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.
 z
Press the [] button, choose [High 
ISO NR] on the [6] tab, and then 
choose the desired option ( = 29).
 ●
Not available when images are captured in RAW format 
(= 90).
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Shadow Correct
 Still Images  Movies
Automatically preserve image detail in shadows as follows.
1 Access the setting screen.
 zPress the [] button, choose 
[Shadow Correct] on the [5] tab, and 
then press the [] button ( = 29).
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Choose the [] option ( = 29).
 z
Once the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
Adjusting Auto ND Filter Settings
For optimal brightness in the scenes you shoot, Auto ND filter reduces light 
intensity to 1/8 the actual level, by an amount equivalent to three stops. 
Choosing [
] enables you to reduce the shutter speed and aperture value.
 z Press the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
( =
 28).
 z
The option you configured is now 
displayed.
 ● When selecting [], mount the camera on a tripod or take other 
measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. In this case, 
you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] ( =
 52).
 ●
ND: Neutral Density
Dynamic Range Correction (DR Correction)
 Still Images  Movies
Tone down bright image areas, which might otherwise look washed out, 
as follows.
1 Access the setting screen.
 zPress the [] button, choose [DR 
Correction] on the [5] tab, and then 
press the [] button ( = 29).
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Choose an option as desired ( = 29).
 z
Once set, the option you chose is 
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.
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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.
 zFollow the steps in “Capturing Natural 
Colors (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 “Capturing Natural 
Colors (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.
Image Colors
Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance)
 Still Images  Movies
By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more 
natural for the scene you are shooting.
 z Press the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
( =
 28).
 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.
 CustomFor manually setting a custom white balance 
(
= 78).
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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 
( =
 28).
 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 FilmCombines 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 Red
Emphasizes reds in images. Makes red 
subjects more vivid.
Custom ColorAdjust contrast, sharpness, color saturation, and 
other qualities as desired (= 80).
2 Configure advanced settings.
 z
To configure more advanced settings, 
press the [] button and adjust the 
correction level (either turn the [] ring or 
touch or drag the frame).
 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 “Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance)” ( =
 78)), but 
correction levels will be reset if you record custom white balance 
data.
 ● B: blue; A: amber; M: magenta; G: green ●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 configure this setting by choosing MENU ( = 29) 
► [6] tab ► [WB Correction].
 ● 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.
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Shooting Range and Focusing
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)
 Still Images  Movies
To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to []. For 
details on the range of focus, see “Shooting Range” ( = 205).
 z
Press the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and then choose [] ( = 28).
 z
Once the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
 ● If the flash fires, vignetting may occur.
 ●To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod 
and shooting with the camera set to [] (= 41).
 ●
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)” ( = 79) to 
choose [], and then press the [] 
button.
2 Configure the setting.
 z Touch [][] to choose an item, and then 
turn the [] ring to specify a value.
 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.
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