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5. Image and Picture Quality Settings
Setting the Picture Quality and Size
Applicable modes: 
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of  the pictures to suit printing or the playback 
method.
At the time of purchase, it is initially set to [3:2].
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The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing.  (P358)•If you use the HDMI output during recording, the setting is fixed to [16:9].
Not available in these cases:
•Not available with [Panorama Shot] in Scene Guide Mode.
Applicable modes: 
Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the 
pictures will appear even when they  are printed onto large sheets.
Setting the aspect ratio of pictures
>[Rec] > [Aspect Ratio]
[4:3] [Aspect Ratio] of a 4:3 TV
[3:2][Aspect Ratio] of a 35 mm film camera
[16:9] [Aspect Ratio] of a high-definition TV, etc.
[1:1]Square aspect ratio
Setting the number of pixels
>[Rec] > [Picture Size]
When the aspect ratio is [4:3]. When the aspect ratio is [3:2].
SettingsImage sizeSettingsImage size
[L] (17.5M) 4864 k3648[L]  (20M) 5472 k3648
[M]  (9M) 3456 k2592[M]  (10M) 3888k2592
[S]  (4.5M) 2432k 1824[S] (5M) 2736k1824
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•The picture size will be fixed to [S] when [Burst Rate] is set to [SH].
Not available in these cases:
•Not available with [Panorama Shot] in Scene Guide Mode.
Applicable modes: 
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
¢ 1 If you delete a RAW file from the camera, the corresponding JPEG image will also be 
deleted.
¢ 2 It is fixed to maximum recordable pixels ([L]) for each image aspect ratio.
When the aspect ratio is [16:9].
When the aspect ratio is [1:1].
SettingsImage sizeSettingsImage size
[L] (17M) 5472 k3080[L]  (13.5M) 3648 k3648
[M]  (8M) 3840 k2160[M]  (6.5M) 2592 k2592
[S]  (2M) 1920 k1080[S]  (3.5M) 1824 k1824
Setting the compression rate of pictures ([Quality])
> [Rec] > [Quality]
SettingsFile formatDescription of settings
[A ]
JPEG A JPEG image in which image quality was given priority.[
› ] A standard image quality JPEG image.
This is useful for increasing the number of shots without 
changing the number of pixels.
[]RAW
iJPEG You can record a RAW image and a JPEG image ([
A] or 
[ › ]) simultaneously.¢1[]
[]RAW
You can only record RAW images.¢2
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Not available in these cases:
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The following effects are not reflected in RAW images:–Intelligent Auto Mode
–Intelligent Auto Plus Mode–Creative Control Mode–White Balance¢ 1
–[Photo Style]¢1/[Highlight Shadow]¢1/[i.Dynamic]¢1/[Red-Eye Removal]¢ 2/[i.Resolution]¢1/
[Color Space]¢ 1 ([Rec] menu)–Scene Guide Mode
•In the following case, [ ], [ ], and [ ] cannot be set.–[Handheld Night Shot]/[Panorama Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)
¢ 1 If you perform [RAW Processing] in the [Playback] menu on a picture, you can process it into 
a picture in JPEG format with the settings at the time of recording. The settings will be used 
as initial settings when you start [RAW Processing].
¢ 2 If you perform [RAW Processing] in the [Playback] menu on a picture taken with [Red-Eye 
Removal], the effect will be applied to the processed picture in JPEG format.
About RAW
RAW format refers to a data format of  images that have not been processed. Playback 
and editing of RAW images require the camera or the dedicated software.
You can make advanced adjustments by edi ting RAW images. For example, you can 
adjust the White Balance after taking pictures or save them in file formats that are 
capable of displaying them on a PC. Pictures taken in RAW format will have higher 
image quality than those taken in JPEG format, but the data size will be larger.
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You can process RAW images in [RAW Processing] in the [Playback] menu.  (P232)
•To process and edit RAW files on a PC, use the software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio” by 
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Using Image Correction Functions
Applicable modes: 
Contrast and exposure are compensated when the brightness difference between the 
background and subject is great, etc.
Settings: [AUTO]/[HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF]
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[AUTO] automatically sets the intensity of the effect according to the recording conditions.•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.
Not available in these cases:
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This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the lighting conditions.•In the following cases, [i.Dynamic] does not work:–[Panorama Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)
–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
Applicable modes: 
Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can  be taken by using the Intelligent Resolution 
Technology.
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD] /[LOW]/[EXTENDED]/[OFF]
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[EXTENDED] allows you to take natural pictures with a higher resolution.
•When recording a motion picture, [EXTENDED] changes to [LOW].•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.
Compensating the contrast and exposure ([i.Dynamic])
> [Rec] > [i.Dynamic]
Raising the resolution ([i.Resolution])
> [Rec] > [i.Resolution]
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Applicable modes: 
You can combine 3 pictures with different levels of exposure into a single picture with rich 
gradation. You can minimize the loss of gradat ions in bright areas and dark areas when, 
for example, the contrast between t he background and the subject is large.
An image combined by HDR is recorded in JPEG.
∫ What Is HDR?
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and refers to a technique for expressing a wide 
contrast range.
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Do not move the camera during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter button.
•You cannot take the next picture until the combination of pictures is complete.•A moving subject may be recorded with unnatural blurs.•The angle of view becomes narrow slightly when [Auto Align] is set to [ON].
•Flash is fixed to [ Œ] (forced flash off).
Not available in these cases:
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[HDR] does not work for the pictures taken during a motion picture recording.•[HDR] is not available in the following cases.–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When using [Stop Motion Animation]  (only when [Auto Shooting]  is set)
Combining pictures with different exposures ([HDR])
> [Rec] > [HDR]
[ON] Records HDR pictures.
[OFF] Does not record HDR pictures.
[SET][Dynamic Range]
[AUTO]:
Automatically adjusts the exposure range according to the differences 
between the bright and dark areas.
[ n 1EV]/[ n2EV]/[ n3EV]:
Adjusts the exposure within the selected exposure parameters.
[Auto Align]
[ON]: Automatically corrects camera shake (jitter) and other problems that 
can cause the images to misalign. Recommended for use during 
hand-held shooting.
[OFF]: Image misalignment not adjusted. Recommended when a tripod is 
used.
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Applicable modes: 
The camera automatically removes noise  that appears when the shutter speed becomes 
slower to take pictures of night scenery  etc. so you can take beautiful pictures.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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[Long shutter noise reduction ongoing] is displayed for the same time as the shutter speed for 
signal processing.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slowed to take pictures.
Not available in these cases:
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In the following cases, [Long Shtr NR] does not work:–[Panorama Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)
–When recording motion pictures–When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH]–When using the electronic shutter
Reducing the long shutter noise ([Long Shtr NR])
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Applicable modes: 
Set this when you want to correct the color  reproduction of the recorded pictures on a PC, 
printer etc.
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Set to sRGB if you are not very familiar with AdobeRGB.•The setting is fixed to [sRGB] in the following case.
–When recording motion pictures
Setting the color space ([Color Space])
> [Rec] > [Color Space]
[sRGB] Color space is set to sRGB color space.
This is widely used in computer related equipment.
[AdobeRGB] Color space is set to AdobeRGB color space.
AdobeRGB is mainly used for business purposes such as professional 
printing because it has a greater range of reproducible colors than sRGB.
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6.Focus and Brightness (Exposure) 
Settings
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus
Applicable modes: 
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
1Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or 
[AFC].
•The Focus Mode will be set.  (P139)
2Press 2 ().
3Press  2/1 to select AF Mode and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•The Auto Focus Mode will be set.  (P140)•AF area selection screen is displayed when  4 is pressed 
while [ š], [ ], [ Ø], or [ ] is selected. For operation 
in the AF area selection screen, refer to  P145.
•The setting is fixed to [Ø] in the following cases.
–[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–[High Speed Video] (Creative Video Mode)
Not available in these cases:
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It cannot be set to [ š] in the following cases.–[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/
[Glittering Illuminations]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert] (Scene 
Guide Mode)
•The [ ] is disabled in the following case.
–[AFF]/[AFC] (Focus Mode)
AFC
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Applicable modes: 
¢ In [AFS/AFF] in the [Rec] menu or the [Motion  Picture] menu, you can assign [AFS] or [AFF] 
to [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever.
•When the brightness is insufficient for [AFF] or  [AFC], the camera will operate as if [AFS] has 
been set. In this case, the display will change to the yellow [AFS].
Not available in these cases:
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When Scene Guide Mode is set to [Panorama Shot], even if you set the focus mode lever to 
[AFS/AFF] or [AFC], the camera will operate as if [AFS] has been set.
About the focus mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)
ItemThe movement of the 
subject and the scene (recommended)Description of settings
AFS¢Subject is still
(Scenery, anniversary 
photograph, etc.) “AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”.
Focus is set automatically when the shutter button is 
pressed halfway. Focus will be fixed while it is pressed 
halfway.
AFF¢Movement cannot be 
predicted
(Children, pets, etc.)“AFF” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Flexible”.
In this mode, focusing is performed automatically when 
the shutter button is pressed halfway.
If the subject moves while the shutter button is pressed 
halfway, the focus is corrected to match the movement 
automatically.
AFC
Subject is moving
(Sport, trains, etc.) “AFC” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Continuous”. In 
this mode, while the shutter button is pressed halfway, 
focusing is constantly performed to match the 
movement of the subject. When the subject is moving, 
the focusing is performed by predicting the subject 
position at the time of recording. (Movement prediction)
MF
Set the focus manually.  (P150)
When recording using [AFF], [AFC]
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It may take time to focus on the subject when  you operate the zoom from Wide to Tele or 
suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one.
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The camera automatically detects the person’s face and eyes.
An eye closer to the camera will be in focus, while the exposure will be optimized for the face. 
(When [Metering Mode] is set to [ ])
•Up to 15 faces can be detected. Eyes that can be detected are only those of the face that is in 
focus.
When the camera detects a face, the AF area and the mark 
indicating the eye to be in focus are displayed.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns 
green when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces 
that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow 
AF areas are also focused.
A The eye to be in focus
•You can change the position and size of the AF area and the eye to be in focus. (P145)•When [š] is selected and [Metering Mode] is set to multiple [ ], the camera will adjust the 
exposure to suit the person’s face.  (P163)
Not available in these cases:
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Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the Face/Eye Detection 
Function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. The AF Mode is switched to 
[].
–When the face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle–When the face is extremely bright or dark
–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen–When there is little contrast on the faces
–When there is rapid movement–When the subject is other than a human being–When the camera is shaking
Type of the Auto Focus Mode
About [ š] ([Face/Eye Detection])
A