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Applicable modes: 
Set the flash to match the recording.
Select the menu. (P51)
¢It can be set only when [Wireless]  in [Flash]  is set to  [OFF] a nd [Firing Mode] is set to [TTL].
• Some flash modes may not be available depending on the externa l flash’s settings.
The flash is activated twice.
The interval between the first and second flash is longer when [ ] or [ ] is 
set. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated.
• The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if  the subject was far away from 
the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect ma y not be evident.
Changing Flash Mode
>[Rec] > [Flash]  > [Flash Mode]
‰([Forced Flash On])
([Forced On/
Red-Eye])
¢
The flash is activated every time 
regardless of the recording conditions.
• Use this when your subject is  back-lit or under fluorescent light.
([Slow Sync.])
([Slow Sync./ Red-Eye])
¢
When taking pictures against a dark 
background landscape, this feature will 
slow the shutter speed when the flash is 
activated. Dark background landscape 
will appear brighter.
• Use this when you take pictures of 
people in front of a dark background.
• Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod  can enhance your photos.
Œ([Forced Flash Off]) The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of 
flash is not permitted.
• This item is available only  when using an external flash.
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∫Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Initial setting of Scene Guide Mode)
Recording Mode‰Œ
Program AE Mode
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
±±±±±
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
Manual Exposure Mode±± —— ±
Scene Guide 
Mode
[Clear Portrait] ±¥—— ±
[Silky Skin] ±¥—— ±
[Backlit Softness] ————¥
[Clear in Backlight]
¥ ——— ±
[Relaxing Tone] ————¥
[Sweet Child's Face] ±¥—— ±
[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] ———¥±
[Soft Image of a Flower] ¥——— ±
[Appetizing Food] ¥——— ±
[Cute Dessert] ¥——— ±
[Freeze Animal Motion] ¥——— ±
[Clear Sports Shot] ¥——— ±
[Monochrome] ¥±±±±
• In Intelligent Auto Mode (  or  ), the flash will be set to [ ] o r [Œ ]. (P62)
• The Scene Guide Mode flash setting is returned to the initial  value with each change of scene. 
						

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∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and B (Bulb ) in the Manual Exposure 
Mode.
¢ 2 This becomes B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.
• In Intelligent Auto (  or  ) Mode, shutter speed changes dependi ng on the identified 
scene.
Applicable modes: 
2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter  closes when taking pictures 
of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
Select the menu.  (P51)
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
‰
1/60¢1 to 1/4000th1 to 1/16000th
Œ 60¢2 to 1/16000th
Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Flash Synchro]
[1ST] 1st curtain synchro
The normal method when taking pictures with the flash.
[2ND]2nd curtain synchro
The light source appears behind the subject and picture 
becomes dynamic.
• [2nd] is displayed in the flash icon on the screen if you set 
[Flash Synchro] to [2ND].
• Only available when [Wireless] in [Flash] is set to [OFF].  (P155)
• The [Flash Synchro] settings also apply to an external flash.  (P312)
• When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [Flash Synchro ] may deteriorate.
• You cannot set [ ] or [ ] when [Flash Synchro] is set to [2ND].
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Applicable modes: 
Adjust the flash brightness when pictures taken with the flash are over or underexposed.
1Select the menu. (P51)
2Press 2/1  to set the flash output and then press [MENU/SET] .• You can adjust from [ j3 EV] to [ i3 EV] in steps of 1/3 EV.
• Select [ n0] to return to the original flash output.
Applicable modes: 
Select the menu.  (P51)
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Adjust the flash output
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Flash Adjust.]
•[i] or [j] is displayed on the flash icon in the screen when the flash l evel is adjusted.
• It can be set only when [Wireless]  in [Flash]  is set to  [OFF]  and [Firing Mode] is set to [TTL]. 
(P150 , 155)
• The [Flash Adjust.] setting also applies to an external flash.  (P312)
Synchronizing the output of the flash to the Exposure Compensat ion
>[Rec] > [Flash]  > [Auto Exposure Comp.]
• For details on Exposure Compensation, refer to  P103.
• The [Auto Exposure Comp.] setting also applies to an external  flash. (P312)
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Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes
Applicable modes: 
By using flashes that support the wireless control (DMW-FL200L, DMW-FL360L, 
DMW-FL580L: optional), you can control firing of the flash attached to the hot shoe of this 
unit and three flash groups separately.
Preparations:
Open the flash by sliding the flash open lever of this unit.
Attach the flash (DMW-FL200L/DMW-FL360L/DMW-FL580L: optional) to the camera.
1Set the wireless flashes to RC Mode and then place them.
• Set a channel and groups for the wireless flash.
2Select the menu. (P51)
∫Placing wireless flashes
Place the wireless flash with it s wireless sensor facing toward  the camera.
The following figure shows the estimated controllable range whe n you take pictures by 
holding the camera horizontally. Controllable range differs depending on the surrounding 
environment.
Placement range Placement example
• In this placement example, flash C is placed to erase the shadow of the subject that flashes A 
and B will create.
• The recommended number of wirel ess flashes for each group is three or less.
• If the subject is too close, signal flashing may affect the ex posure.
If you set [Communication Light] to [LOW] or lower the output w ith a diffuser or similar product, 
the effect will be reduced.
> [Rec] > [Flash]
[Wireless] Select [ON].
[Wireless Channel] Select the channel you have set for the wireless flashes in 
step 1.
[Wireless Setup]
Proceed to step 3.
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3Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
• Press [DISP.] to fire a test-flash.
A Firing Mode
B Flash output
C Luminosity ratio
¢ This option is not displayed when the flash (DMW-FL200L: option al) is attached to the camera.
Select the menu. (P51)
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]
[Built-in 
Flash]/
[External 
Flash] [Firing Mode]
[TTL]:
The camera automatically sets the output.
[AUTO]
¢: Flash output is set by the external flash.
[MANUAL]: Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash manually.
[OFF]: The flash on the camera side emits only communication light.
[Flash Adjust.]
Set the flash output of the camera manually when [Firing Mode]  is set to [TTL].
[Manual Flash Adjust.]
Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash when [Firing Mod e] is set to 
[MANUAL].
• You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/128] in steps o f 1/3.
[A Group]/
[B Group]/
[C Group][Firing Mode]
[TTL]:
The camera automatically sets the output.
[AUTO]: The wireless flashes automatically set the output.
[MANUAL]: Set the luminosity ratio of the wireless flashes manually.
[OFF]: The wireless flashes of the specified group will not fire.
[Flash Adjust.]
Adjust the output of the wireless flashes manually when [Firing  Mode] is set to 
[TTL].
[Manual Flash Adjust.]
Set the luminosity ratio of the wireless flashes when [Firing M ode] is set to 
[MANUAL].
• You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/128] in steps o f 1/3.
Using other settings for wireless flash recording
Setting the output of communication light
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Communication Light]
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7.  Recording Motion Pictures
Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture
Applicable modes: 
The camera can record full high definition motion pictures that  comply with the AVCHD 
standard or 4K motion pictures in MP4 or MOV format  (P160, 161) . 
Audio is recorded in stereo.
1Start recording by pressing the motion 
picture button.
A  Elapsed recording time
B  Available recording time
• Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is  possible.
• The recording state indicator (red)  C will flash while 
recording motion pictures.
• Release the motion picture button right after you press it.
• h: hour, m: minute, s: second
2Stop the recording by pressing the motion 
picture button again.
About the operation sound that is produced when you stop record ing
If the operation sound of the motion picture button pressed to  end recording bothers 
you, try the following:
–Record the motion picture about three seconds longer, and then  divide the last part 
of the motion picture using [Video Divide]  (P250) in the [Playback] menu.
– Set the camera to Creative Video Mode, and use a shutter remot e control (optional) to 
record motion pictures.  (P315)
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• Operation noise may be recorded during motion picture recording if you operate the zoom or 
use buttons or switches, for example.
• If the Extended Optical Zoom are used before pressing the moti on picture button, those 
settings will be cleared, so the shooting range will change dra matically.
• The zoom speed decreases during the recording of a motion pict ure.
• Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after 
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
• When the aspect ratio setting is different in still and motion  pictures, the angle of view 
changes at the start of motion picture recording.
When [Rec Area] is set to [ ], angle of view during motion pictu re recording is displayed.
• The [Sensitivity] will be set to [AUTO] (for motion pictures)  when recording motion pictures. 
(except for Creative Video Mode)
• It will be recorded in the following categories for certain Re cording Modes. 
Selected Recording ModeRecording Mode while 
recording motion picture
– [Clear in Backlight ] (Scene Guide Mode)Portrait Mode
– [Clear Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/[Handheld 
Night Shot]/[Clear Night Portrait] (Scene Guide Mode)Low Light Mode
Not available in these cases:
• Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases.– [Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Soft Image of a  Flower] (Scene Guide Mode)
– [Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filte r]/[Sunshine] (Creative 
Control Mode)
– When recording with [Post Focus]
– When using [Time Lapse Shot]
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1Select the menu. (P51)
2Press 3/4 to select [Rec Quality] and then press [MENU/SET].
• Available items differ depending on [Rec Format] and [System F requency] (P236).
When [AVCHD] is selected(± : Available, —: Not available)
¢ AVCHD Progressive
Setting the format, size and recording frame rate
>  [Motion Picture]  > [Rec Format]
[AVCHD] This data format is suitable for when playing back on a high-de
finition 
TV, etc.
[MP4] This data format is suitable for when playing back on a PC, etc .
[MP4 (LPCM)]The MP4 data format for image editing.
[MOV]Data format for image editing.
Item
System frequency
SizeRecording 
frame rateSensor  outputBit rate59.94Hz
(NTSC)50.00Hz (PAL)24.00Hz
(CINEMA)
[FHD/28M/60p]¢± — — 1920 k1080 59.94p 59.94 28 Mbps
[FHD/28M/50p]¢—± — 1920 k1080 50.00p 50.00 28 Mbps
[FHD/17M/60i] ±— — 1920 k1080 59.94i 59.94 17 Mbps
[FHD/17M/50i]—± — 1920 k1080 50.00i 50.00 17 Mbps
[FHD/24M/30p] ±— — 1920 k1080 59.94i 29.97 24 Mbps
[FHD/24M/25p]—± — 1920 k1080 50.00i 25.00 24 Mbps
[FHD/24M/24p] ±— — 1920 k1080 23.98p 23.98 24 Mbps
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When [MP4] is selected(± : Available, —: Not available)
¢ 4K motion picture
Item
System frequency
SizeRecording 
frame rateSensor  outputBit rate59.94Hz (NTSC)50.00Hz (PAL)24.00Hz
(CINEMA)
[4K/100M/30p]¢± — — 3840 k2160 29.97p 29.97 100 Mbps
[4K/100M/25p]¢—± — 3840 k2160 25.00p 25.00 100 Mbps
[4K/100M/24p]¢±— — 3840 k2160 23.98p 23.98 100 Mbps
[FHD/28M/60p]±— — 1920 k1080 59.94p 59.94 28 Mbps
[FHD/28M/50p]—± — 1920 k1080 50.00p 50.00 28 Mbps
[FHD/20M/30p] ±— — 1920 k1080 29.97p 29.97 20 Mbps
[FHD/20M/25p]—± — 1920 k1080 25.00p 25.00 20 Mbps
[HD/10M/30p] ±— — 1280 k720 29.97p 29.97 10 Mbps
[HD/10M/25p]—± — 1280 k720 25.00p 25.00 10 Mbps