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Applicable modes: 
You can select effects to match the type of image you wish to record.
It is possible to adjust the items such as color or picture qua lity of the effect to your desire.
¢1 This is disabled when Intelligent 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 a re 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.
[Photo Style]
>  [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 sceneries with vivid blue skies and 
greens.
 [Portrait]¢ 1An effect appropriate for portraits with a healthy and beautifu l 
skin tone.
 [Custom]¢ 1Use the setting registered in advance.
 [Cinelike D]¢2Gives priority to the dynamic range by using a gamma curve¢3 
designed to create film-like images. Suited for editing.
 [Cinelike V]¢ 2Gives priority to the contrast by using a gamma curve¢3 
designed to create film-like images.
 [V-Log L]¢ 2
A gamma curve¢3 effect designed for post production editing. It 
allows you to add rich gradation to images during post 
production editing.
• This function becomes available after you enable it in 
[Activate] (P237)  using an Upgrade Software Key 
(DMW-SFU1: optional).
• In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, the setting will be reset to [S tandard] when the camera is 
switched to another Recording Mode or this unit is turned on an d off.
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∫Adjusting the picture quality• Picture quality cannot be adjusted in the Intelligent Auto Plu s 
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 selecte d. In other cases, [Hue] will 
be displayed.
• If you adjust the picture quality, [ _] is displayed beside the Photo Style icon on the screen.
 [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.
 [Hue]¢2
[r ] Adjusts the color tone of the entire image. If you see 
red as a reference point, this shifts the hue closer to 
violet/magenta.
[
s ] Adjusts the color tone of the entire image. If you see 
red as a reference point, this shifts the hue closer to 
yellow/green.
 [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 appear in natural tones.
Green leaves appear brighter and more enhanced.
[Off]
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3Press [MENU/SET].
∫ Registering settings to [Custom]
Adjust the picture quality following step 
2 of “Adjusting the picture quality”, and 
then press [DISP.].
Applicable modes: 
You can apply image effects (filters) that are available for Cr eative Control Mode to images 
in other modes, such as Aperture-Priority AE Mode or Panorama S hot Mode. (P79)
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]/[SET]
∫ Change the settings by using the touch screen
1 Touch [ ].
2 Touch the item you want to set.
• Only picture quality adjustment can be set in the Scene Guide  Mode.
[Filter Settings]
>  [Rec] > [Filter Settings]  > [Filter Effect]
[]: Image effect ON/OFF
[]: Selects an image effect (filter)
[]: Adjusts an image effect
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• [Filter Settings] cannot be used in the following cases.– When [Slow/Quick] is set
– When [Dolly Zoom] is set
– When [4K Live Cropping] is set
– When [Variable Frame Rate] is set
• [Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome ]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/[Sunshine] are not 
available in the following cases.
– Creative Video Mode
– When recording motion pictures
• Please note the following points when using Panorama Shot Mode :
– [Toy Effect]/[Toy Pop]/[Miniature Effect]/[Sunshine] are not a vailable.
– The image effects of [Rough Monochrome ]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] are 
not visible on the screen.
– Using [High Key] may not be effective in dimly-lit conditions.
• The available ISO sensitivity settings will be limited up to [ ISO 3200]. The ISO sensitivity for 
[High Dynamic] will be fixed to [AUTO].
• When using [Filter Effect], you cannot use menus or recording  functions not available in 
Creative Control Mode.
For example, White Balance will be fixed to [AWB] and the flash  will be set to [
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∫Taking a picture with and without an image effect simultaneousl y 
([Simultaneous record w/o filter])
You can press the shutter button once and take two pictures sim ultaneously, one with an 
image effect and the other one without it.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF] >
 [Rec] > [Filter Settings]  > [Simultaneous record w/o filter]
• When this item is set to [ON], a picture with an image effect  will be taken first, followed by a 
picture without it.
• Only an image with an image effect is displayed for Auto Revie w.
Not available in these cases:• In the following case, [Simultaneous record w/o filter] does not work:
– Panorama Shot Mode
– Recording still pictures while recording a motion picture (onl y when set to [ ] ([Video 
Priority]))
– When recording 4K photos
– When recording with [Post Focus]
– When recording in Burst Mode
– When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
– When recording with the Bracket function
– When using [Time Lapse Shot]
– When using [Stop Motion Animation]
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Applicable modes: 
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback 
method.
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.
[Aspect Ratio]
>  [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
[Picture Size]
>  [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) 3888 k2592
[S]  (4.5M) 2432 k1824[S]  (5M) 2736 k1824
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) 2592k 2592
[S] (2M) 1920 k1080[S]  (3.5M) 1824 k1824
• When recording with the 4K  Photo function or Post Focus functi on, [Picture Size] is fixed at 
[4K].
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Applicable modes: 
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
[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.[]
[]RAW You can only record RAW images.
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 s oftware.
• You can process RAW images in [RAW Processing] in the [Playbac k] menu. (P242)
• Use software (“SILKYPIX Developer Studio”  (P305) by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory) to process 
and edit RAW files on a PC.
• RAW images are always recorded in the [3:2] (5472 k3648) aspect ratio.
• When you delete an image recorded with [ ] or [ ], both the RAW  and JPEG 
images will be deleted simultaneously.
• When you play back an image recorded with [ ], gray areas corre sponding to the aspect 
ratio at the time of recording are displayed.
• The setting is fixed to [ A] when recording 4K photos or recording in [Post Focus].
Not available in these cases:• In the following cases, [ ], [ ], and [ ] cannot be set.
– Panorama Shot Mode
– [Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)
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Applicable modes: 
Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be change d.
[Metering Mode]
>  [Rec] > [Metering Mode]
[]
(Multiple) This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitab
le 
exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen 
automatically.
Usually, we recommend using this method.
[]
(Center weighted) This is the method used to focus on the subject on the center o
f the 
screen and measure the whole screen evenly.
[]
(Spot) This is the method to measure the subject in the spot 
metering target 
A.
• If you set the spot metering target on the edge of the  screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness 
around the location.
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Applicable modes: 
You can adjust the brightness of bright and dark portions on an image while checking the 
brightness on the screen.
1Rotate the front/rear dial to adjust the brightness of 
bright/dark portions.
A Bright portion
B Dark portion
C Preview display
• The rear dial is for adjusti ng dark areas, and the front 
dial is for adjusting bright areas.
• To register a preferred setting, press  3, and select the 
destination where the custom setting will be registered to 
([Custom1] (
)/ [Custom2] ( )/ [Custom3] ( )).
• Adjustments can also be made by dragging the graph.
2Press [MENU/SET].
[Highlight Shadow]
> [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.
• The screen display can be switched by pressing [DISP.] on the brightness adjustment screen.
• Turning off this unit will return the setting adjusted with ///
 back to the default 
setting.
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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]
Applicable modes: 
Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by usin g the Intelligent Resolution 
Technology.
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[EXTENDED]/[OFF]
[i.Dynamic]
>  [Rec] > [i.Dynamic]
Not available in these cases:
• Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the recording conditions.
• This function is not available in the following cases:
– When [HDR] is set to [ON]
[i.Resolution]
>  [Rec] > [i.Resolution]
• [EXTENDED] allows you to take natural pictures with a higher resolution.
• The [EXTENDED] setting will automatically change to the [LOW]  setting while recording 
motion pictures, recording 4K photos, or recording in [Post Foc us].
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