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4. Recording Modes
You can easily call up the settings y ou have registered using [Cust.Set Mem.].
Set the mode dial to [ ], or [ ]
•The custom set will be called up. If you set the mo de dial to [ ], the custom set you used last 
time ([ ], [ ], or [ ]) will be called up.
∫ To change a custom set in [ ]
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
3Press  2/1 to select the custom setting you want to use, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•Saving of the selected custom settings is displayed on 
the screen.
∫ Changing the settings
Registered contents do not change when the menu setting is changed temporarily with the 
mode dial set to   or  . To change the regi stered settings, overwrite the registered 
content using [Cust.Set Mem.] on the custom settings menu.
Recording using registered custom set
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Adjusting the Picture Quality by Adding an 
Effect 
([Photo Style])
Applicable modes: 
You can select effects to match the type of image you wish to record.
You can adjust the color and image quality of the effects.
¢ 1 This is disabled when Intelligen t Auto Plus Mode is selected.
¢ 2 These can be set only in Creative Video Mode.
¢ 3 When the actual brightness and the brightness to be captured are adjusted at each 
brightness level, the relationship between these two kinds of brightness is plotted as a 
nonlinear curve. This is  called the gamma curve.
•In Intelligent Auto Plus ( ) Mode, the setting will be reset to [Standard] when the camera is 
switched to another Recording Mode or this unit is turned on and off.
•In Scene Guide Mode, a Photo Style which matches each scene is fixed.
•Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the [Motion Picture] menu. When the 
setting for either of the two is changed, the setting for the other is also changed.
>[Rec] > [Photo Style]
 [Standard]
This is the standard setting.
 [Vivid]¢1Brilliant effect with high saturation and contrast.
 [Natural]¢1Soft effect with low contrast.
 [Monochrome]
Monochrome effect with no color shades.
 [Scenery]¢1An effect appropriate for scenes with vivid blue skies and 
greens.
 [Portrait]¢ 1An effect appropriate for portrait picture with a healthy and 
beautiful skin tone.
 [Custom]¢1Use the setting registered in advance.
 [Cinelike D]¢1, 2Gives priority to the dynamic range by using a gamma curve¢3 
designed to create film-like images. Suited for editing.
 [Cinelike V]¢ 1, 2Gives priority to the contrast by using a gamma curve¢3 
designed to create film-like images.
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∫ Adjusting the picture quality
•Picture quality cannot be adjusted in the Intelligent Auto Plus 
Mode.
1Press  2/1  to select the type of Photo Style.
2Press  3/4  to select the items, and then press 2 /1  
to adjust.
¢ 1 [Color Tone] is displayed only when [Monochrome] is selected. In other cases, 
[Saturation] will be displayed.
¢ 2 [Filter Effect] is displayed only when [Monochrome] is selected.
•If you adjust the picture quality, [ _] is displayed beside the Photo Style icon on the screen.
3Press [MENU/SET].
∫ Registering settings to [Custom]
Adjust the picture quality following step 
2 of “Adjusting the picture quality”, and 
then press [DISP.].•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
 [Contrast]
[ r ] Increases the difference between the brightness and 
the darkness in the picture.
[
s ] Decreases the difference between the brightness 
and the darkness in the picture.
 [Sharpness][
r ] The picture is sharply defined.
[s ] The picture is softly focused.
 [Noise Reduction]
[r ] The noise reduction effect is enhanced.
Picture resolution may deteriorate slightly.
[
s ] The noise reduction effect is reduced. You can obtain 
pictures with higher resolution.
 [Saturation]¢
1[r ] The colors in the picture become vivid.
[s ] The colors in the picture become natural.
 [Color Tone]¢1[r ] Adds a bluish tone.
[s ] Adds a yellowish tone.
 [Filter Effect]¢2
[Yellow] Enhances the contrast of an subject. (Effect: Weak)
The blue sky can be recorded clearly.
[Orange] Enhances the contrast of an subject. (Effect: 
Medium)
The blue sky can be recorded in darker blue.
[Red]
Enhances the contrast of an subject. (Effect: Strong)
The blue sky can be recorded in much darker blue.
[Green] The skin and lips of people and green leaves appear 
in natural tones.
Green leaves appear brighter and more enhanced.
[Off]
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Adjusting Bright/Dark Portions ([Highlight Shadow])
Applicable modes: 
You can adjust the brightness of bright and dark portions on an image while checking the 
brightness on the screen.
1Select the menu.
2Press  2/1 to select the item.
3Rotate the rear dial to adjust the brightness 
of bright/dark portions.
A Bright portion
B Dark portion
C Preview display
•Each time you press the rear dial, you can switch 
between the adjustment of the dark portion and that of 
the bright portion.
•To register a preferred setting, press  3, and select the 
destination where the custom setting will be registered to 
([Custom1] (
)/[Custom2] ()/[Custom3] ()).
4Press [MENU/SET].
> [Rec] > [Highlight Shadow]
 (Standard) A state with no adjustments is set.
 (Raise the contrast) Bright areas are  brightened, and dark areas are darkened.
 (Lower the contrast) Bright areas are darkened, and dark areas are brightened.
 (Brighten dark areas) Dark areas are brightened.
/ /  (Custom) Registered custom settings can be applied.
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•The screen display can be switched by pressing [DISP.] on the brightness adjustment screen.
•Settings registered to  / / will be stored even after this unit is turned off.•Turning off this unit will return the setting adjusted with  /// back to the default 
setting.
•Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the [Motion Picture] menu. When the 
setting for either of the two is changed, the setting for the other is also changed.
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Adjusting the White Balance
Applicable modes: 
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in ot her such conditions where the color of white 
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to 
what is seen by the eye in ac cordance with the light source.
1Press 1 [].
2Select the White Balance by rotating the rear 
dial.
3Press the rear dial to set.
¢It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording.
[AWB] Automatic adjustment
[V ] When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð ] When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î ] When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[Ñ ] When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[]¢When taking pictures with the flash only
[]/[]/[]/[] The manually set value is used
[]When using the preset color temperature setting
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•The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the range of the camera’s flash.  (P201)
•In Scene Guide Mode, changing the scene or Recording Mode will return White Balance 
settings (including the White Balance fine adjustment setting) back to [AWB].
•In the Scene Guide Modes listed below, White Balance is fixed to [AWB].
–[Backlit Softness]/[Relaxing Tone]/[Distinct Scenery]/[Bright Blue Sky]/[Romantic Sunset 
Glow]/[Vivid Sunset Glow]/[Glistening Water]/[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm 
Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Handheld Night Shot]/
[Clear Night Portrait]/[Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert]
∫ Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictur es are taken, the pictures may take on 
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being 
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function 
properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
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Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Press  1 [].2Rotate the rear dial to select [ ], [ ], [ ], or  [ ], and then press 3 .3Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that 
the frame in the center is filled by the white object 
only and then press [MENU/SET].
•
White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the White Balance 
again after adjusting to appropriate brightness.
You can set the color temperature manually for  taking natural pictures in different lighting 
conditions.
The color of light is measured as a number in  degrees Kelvin. As the color temperature 
increases, the picture becomes more bluish. As the color temperature decreases, the 
picture becomes more reddish.
1Press  1 [].2Rotate the rear dial to select [ ], and then press 
3.
3Press  3/4  to select the color temperature and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•
You can set a color temperature from [2500K] to [10000K].
Setting the White Balance manually
Setting the color temperature
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You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by 
setting the White Balance.
1Select the White Balance and then press  4.2Press 3/4 /2 /1  to fine-adjust the White Balance.
•
Pressing [DISP.] resets the position back to the center.
3Press [MENU/SET].
•
If you finely adjust the White Balance to [A] (amber), the White Balance icon on the screen will 
change to orange. If you finely adjust the White Balance to [B] (blue), the White Balance icon 
on the screen will change to blue.
•If you finely adjust the White Balance to [G] (green) or [M] (magenta), [ _] (green) or [ `] 
(magenta) appears beside the White Balance icon on the screen.
•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.
•You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item.•The White Balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (center point) in the 
following cases.
–When you reset the White Balance in [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ]–When you reset the color temperature manually in [ ]
Finely adjusting the White Balance
2 : A (AMBER: ORANGE)
1 : B (BLUE: BLUISH)
3 : G (GREEN: GREENISH)
4 : M (MAGENTA: REDDISH)
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Bracket setting is performed based on the adju stment values for the White Balance fine 
adjustment, and 3 pictures with different co lors are automatically recorded when the 
shutter button is pressed once.
1Fine-adjust the White Balance in step 2 of “Finely 
adjusting the White Balance” and then perform the 
bracket setting by rotating the rear dial.
Rotating the rear dial to the right:
Horizontal ([A] to [B])
Rotating the rear dial to the left:
Vertical ([G] to [M])
2Press [MENU/SET].
•
[ ] is displayed in White Balance icon in the screen when the White Balance Bracket is set.•The White Balance Bracket setting is canceled in the following cases:–When you turn off the came ra (including Sleep Mode)
•You will only hear the shutter sound once.
Not available in these cases:
•
The White Balance Bracket does not work in the following cases:–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[H andheld Night Shot]/[Soft Image of a Flower]/
[Panorama Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)
–When recording motion pictures–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
–When [HDR] is set to [ON]–[Multi Exp.]–When using [Time Lapse Shot]
White Balance Bracket
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