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Recording Mode: 
When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the 
background and the subject, multiple still pict ures are recorded with differing exposures 
and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation.
[iHDR] works automatically as needed. When it does, [ ]  is displayed on the screen.
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The angle of view will be slightly narrower.
•A message notifying that multiple pictures will be  taken is displayed. 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.
Not available in these cases:
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[iHDR] does not work for the pictures taken during a motion picture recording.•This function is not available in the following cases:–When recording using the flash
–When recording in Burst Mode–When recording with Auto Bracket–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When using [Stop Motion Animation]  (only when [Auto Shooting]  is set)
Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR])
>  [Rec] >  [iHDR] > [ON]/[OFF]MENU 
						

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Recording Mode: 
You can easily set the blurriness of t he background while checking the screen.
1Press the rear dial to display the setting screen.
•Each time the rear dial is pressed in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, the camera switches 
among brightness setting operation (P83), Defocus Control operation, and normal 
operation.
•Each time the rear dial is pressed in Intel ligent Auto Mode, the camera switches between 
Defocus Control operation and normal operation.
2Set the blurriness by rotating the rear dial.
3Record pictures or motion pictures.
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Pressing [ ] on the blurriness setting screen will cancel the setting.•In Intelligent Auto Mode (  or  ), Auto Focus Mode is set to [ Ø].
Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)
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Recording Mode: 
This mode enables you to change the brightness and  color tone to your preferred settings 
from the ones set by the camera.
1Press the rear dial to display the setting screen.
•Each press of the rear dial switches among brightness setting, Defocus Control  (P82) and 
end operation.
2Rotate the rear dial to adjust brightness.
1Press  1 to display the setting screen.
2Rotate the rear dial to adjust color.
•This will adjust the color of the image from a reddish color 
to a bluish color.
•Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
•If the [Exposure Comp. Reset] is set to [ON], the brightness setting will return to the default 
level (center point) when this unit is turned off or the camera is switched to another Recording 
Mode.
•The color setting will return to the default level (center point) when this unit is turned off or the 
camera is switched to another Recording Mode.
Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone
Setting brightness
Setting color
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Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings 
(Program AE Mode)
Recording Mode: 
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the 
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom  by changing various settings in the [Rec] 
menu.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Press the shutter button halfway and display 
the aperture value and shutter speed value 
on the screen.
•If the exposure is not adequate when the shutter button 
is pressed halfway, the aperture value and shutter speed 
turn red and blink.
3While the values are displayed (about 10 seconds), perform the 
Program Shift by rotating the rear dial.
•It will switch between Program Shift operation and Exposure Compensation operation 
(P159)  every time the rear dial is pressed while the values are displayed.
•The Program Shift indication A appears on the screen.•To cancel Program Shift, turn the camera of f or rotate the rear dial until the Program 
Shift indication disappears.
Program Shift can easily be canceled by setting a function button to [One Push AE]. 
(P92)
Displaying/not displaying the exposure meter
> [Custom]  > [Expo.Meter]  > [ON]/[OFF]
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When [Expo.Meter] is set to [ON], the exposure meter  B will 
be displayed when performing Program Shift, setting the 
aperture value or adjusting the shutter speed.
•Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red.
•When the exposure meter is not displayed, switch the display 
information for screen by pressing [DISP.].  (P64)
•The exposure meter disappears after approximately 4 seconds 
if no operation is performed.
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In Program AE Mode, you can change the pres et aperture value and shutter speed without 
changing the exposure. This is called Program Shift.
You can make the background more blurred by  decreasing the aperture value or record a 
moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in 
Program AE Mode.
Example of Program Shift
(A): Aperture value
(B): Shutter speed
1 Program Shift line chart
Represents the aperture and shutter speed set automatically by the camera at each 
exposure value.
2Program Shift amountRepresents the range of the aperture and shutter speed combination you can change with 
Program Shift at each exposure value.
3Program Shift limitRepresents the range of the aperture and shutter speed you can select when you use 
Program Shift with the camera.
•“EV” is an abbreviation of “Exposure Value”.
The EV changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.
Not available in these cases:
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Program Shift is available in all [Sensitivity] settings except [ ].
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Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed
Recording Mode: 
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The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible on the recording 
screen. To check on the recording screen, please use [Preview].  (P91)
•The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the 
playback screen.
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set 
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value.
AAperture Value
B Exposure meter
•It will switch between aperture setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation 
every time the rear dial is pressed.
¢ Depending on the zoom position, some of the values cannot be selected.
•Rotate the rear dial to display the exposure meter. Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed 
in red.
•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink 
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
Aperture value:
ReducesAperture value:
Increases
It becomes easier to 
defocus the 
background.It becomes easier to 
maintain focus as far 
as the background.
Available Aperture Value¢Shutter Speed (Sec)
F2.8 to F8.0 60 to 1/4000 (with the mechanical shutter)
1 to 1/16000 (with the electronic shutter)
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When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter 
speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed.
A Shutter Speed
B Exposure meter
•It will switch between shutter speed setting operation and Exposure Compensation 
operation every time the rear dial is pressed.
•Rotate the rear dial to display the exposure meter. Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed 
in red.
•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink 
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.•The [Sensitivity] is automatically set to [AUTO] when you switch the Recording Mode to 
Shutter-Priority AE Mode while the [Sensitivity] is set to [ ].
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
Shutter speed:
SlowShutter speed:
Fast
It becomes easier to 
express movement.It becomes easier to 
freeze movement.
Available Shutter Speed (Sec)Aperture Value
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Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate 
the exposure.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and 
shutter speed.
•It will switch between aperture setting operation and 
shutter speed setting operation every time the rear dial is 
pressed.
A Exposure meter
B Aperture value
C Shutter speed
D Manual Exposure Assistance
¢ Depending on the zoom position, some of the values cannot be selected.
Manual Exposure Mode
Aperture value
Reduces
It becomes easier to defocus the 
background. Increases
It becomes easier to maintain 
focus as far as the background.
Shutter speed
Slow
It becomes easier to express 
movement. Fast
It becomes easier to freeze 
movement.
Available Aperture Value¢Available Shutter Speed (Sec)
F2.8 to F8.0 [B] (Bulb), 60 to 1/4000 (with the mechanical 
shutter)
1 to 1/16000 (with the electronic shutter)
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Manual Exposure Assistance
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The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures 
on the playback screen.
∫ About [B] (Bulb)
If you set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open while the shutter button is 
pressed fully (up to about 120 seconds).
The shutter closes if you release the shutter button.
Use this when you want to keep the shutter  open for a long time to take pictures of 
fireworks, a night scene etc.
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If you set the shutter speed to [B], [B] is displayed on the screen.•When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], use a sufficiently charged battery. 
(P24)
•The Manual Exposure Assistance does not appear.•When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], it will switch to [125].•This function is not available when using the electronic shutter.
•It can only be used with Manual Exposure Mode. The exposure is adequate.
Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.
Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.
•We recommend using a tripod or the shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional) 
when you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B].
Refer to 
P321 for information about the shutter remote control.
•When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], noise may become visible. To 
avoid picture noise, we recommend setting [Long Shtr NR] in the [Rec] menu to [ON] 
before taking pictures.  (P136)
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•Rotate the rear dial to display the exposure meter. Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed 
in red.
•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink 
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.•When the ISO sensitivity is set to [ ], it will switch to [AUTO].
Checking/not checking the effects of aperture and shutter speed on the 
recording screen
> [Custom]  > [Constant Preview]  > [ON]/[OFF]
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Close the flash.•It can only be used with Manual Exposure Mode.
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