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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 gradations in bright areas and dar k areas when, for example, 
the contrast between the background and the subject is large.
An image combined by HDR is recorded in JPEG.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]/[SET]
∫ Changing settings
[HDR]
>  [Rec] > [HDR]
[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.
• Do not move the unit during the  continuous shooting after pressing the shutter button.
• You cannot take the next picture until the combination of pict ures 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:
• [HDR] does not work for the pictures taken during a motion pic ture recording.
• This function is not available in the following cases: – When recording 4K photos
– When recording with [Post Focus]
– When recording in Burst Mode
– When recording with the Bracket function
– When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
– When using [Time Lapse Shot]
– When using [Stop Motion Animation]  (only when [Auto Shooting]   is set)
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Applicable modes: 
Gives an effect like multi exposure. (up to 4 times equivalent per a single image)
1Press 3/4  to select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Decide on the composition, and take the first picture.• After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway 
down to take the next picture.
• Press  3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] 
for one of the following operations.
3Shooting the second, third, and fourth exposures.• If [Fn6] is pressed while taking pictures, the photographed im ages are recorded, and the 
multiple exposure picture-taking session will be completed.
4Press  4 to select [Exit] and then press [MENU/SET].• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
[Multi Exp.]
>  [Rec] > [Multi Exp.]
– [Next]: Advance to the next picture.
– [Retake]: Return to the first picture.
– [Exit]: Record the image of the first picture, and 
finish the multiple exposure picture-taking 
session.
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∫Changing settings
[Auto Gain] If you select [OFF], all exposure results are superimposed as t
hey are. 
Compensate the exposure as necessary, depending on the subject.
[Overlay] If you select [ON], you can apply Multi Exposure to previously recorded 
images. After [Start] is selected, images on the card will be d
isplayed. 
Select a RAW image, and press [MENU/SET] to proceed to recording.
• The recording information displayed for pictures taken with mu ltiple exposures is the 
recording information for the last picture taken.
• Items shown in gray on the menu screen cannot be set during mu ltiple exposures.
• [Overlay] is available only for RAW images taken with this uni t.
Not available in these cases:
• This function is not available in the following cases:
– When using [Time Lapse Shot]
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Applicable modes: 
You can use either of the two shutters to take pictures: the mechanical shutter or the 
electronic shutter.
¢ 1 This setting is available only in Manual Exposure Mode.  (P69)
¢ 2 Electronic shutter sound settings can be changed in [Shutter V ol.]  and [Shutter Tone] . 
(P230)
[Shutter Type]
>  [Rec] > [Shutter Type]
[AUTO] The shutter mode automatically switches based on the recording 
conditions 
and shutter speed.
[MSHTR] Uses only the mechanical shutter mode to take a picture.
[ESHTR]Uses only the electronic shutter mode to take a picture.
Mechanical shutterElectronic shutter
Description The camera starts an exposure 
electronically, and ends it with the 
mechanical shutter. The camera starts and ends an 
exposure electronically.
Flash
± —
Shutter speed 
(Sec.) B (Bulb)¢
1/60 to 1/4000th 1 to 1/16000th
Shutter soundMechanical shutter sound Electronic shutter sound¢2
• When [ ] is displayed on the screen, pictures will be taken wit h the electronic shutter.
• When a moving subject is recorded with the electronic shutter,  the subject may appear 
distorted on the picture.
• When the electronic shutter is used under fluorescent or LED l ighting, etc., horizontal 
stripes may appear on the picture. In such cases, lowering the  shutter speed may 
reduce the effect of the horizontal stripes.  (P68)
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Applicable modes: 
When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Red-Eye Removal is performed 
whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects re d-eye and corrects the 
picture.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Applicable modes: 
It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit  depending on the brightness of 
the subject.
• It will work when the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ].
Settings: [200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]/[12800]/[OFF]
Applicable modes: 
You can adjust the ISO sensitivity settings for every 1/3 EV.
Settings: [1/3 EV]/[1 EV]
[Red-Eye Removal]
>  [Rec] > [Red-Eye Removal]
• [ ] is displayed on the icon when it is set to [ON].
• Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.
[ISO Limit Set]
>  [Rec] > [ISO Limit Set]
Not available in these cases:
• This function is not available in the following cases:
– [Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/ [Handheld Night Shot] 
(Scene Guide Mode)
– When recording motion pictures
[ISO Increments]
>  [Rec] > [ISO Increments]
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Applicable modes: 
You can extend the numeric values that can be set for ISO Sensitivity.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Applicable modes: 
The camera automatically removes noise that appears when the sh utter speed becomes 
slower to take pictures of night scenery etc. so you can take b eautiful pictures.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
[Extended ISO]
>  [Rec] > [Extended ISO]
Not available in these cases:• This function is not available in the following cases:
– When recording 4K photos
– When recording with [Post Focus]
[Long Shtr NR]
>  [Rec] > [Long Shtr NR]
• [Long shutter noise reduction ongoing] is displayed for the sa me time as the shutter speed for 
signal processing.
Not available in these cases:
• This function is not available in the following cases: – When recording motion pictures
– When recording 4K photos
– When recording with [Post Focus]
– When using the electronic shutter
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Applicable modes: 
The camera raises the resolution by correcting the blurriness caused by diffraction when 
the aperture is closed.
Settings: [AUTO]/[OFF]
Applicable modes: 
Set this when you want to corre ct the color reproduction  of the recorded pictures on a PC, 
printer etc.
[Diffraction Compensation]
>  [Rec] > [Diffraction Compensation]
• Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the recording conditions.
• Noise may stand out with higher ISO sensitivity.
[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 professio
nal 
printing because it has a greater range of reproducible colors  than sRGB.
• Set to [sRGB] if you are not very familiar with AdobeRGB.
• The setting is fixed to [sRGB] in the following cases.
– When recording motion pictures
– When recording 4K photos
– When recording with [Post Focus]
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Applicable modes: 
Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and 
priorities focus and exposure  automatically. Even if the person  is located towards the back 
or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still  take a clear picture.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]/[MEMORY]
• The following functions will also work with the Face Recogniti on function.
In Recording Mode
– Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered  face
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In Playback Mode
– Display of name and age
¢Names of up to 3 people are displayed.
Precedence for the names displayed when taking pictures is dete rmined according to the 
order of registration.
[Face Recog.]
>  [Rec] > [Face Recog.]
• [Face Recog.] only works when the AF Mode is set to [ š].
• During the Burst Mode, [Face Recog.] picture information can b e attached to only the first 
picture.
• When group pictures are played back, the name of the first pic ture of the set is displayed.
• You can rename the person in these images in [REPLACE] in [Fac e Rec Edit]  (P257).
Not available in these cases:
• This function is not available in the following cases:
– [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control M ode)
– When recording motion pictures
– When recording 4K photos
– When recording with [Post Focus]
– When using [Time Lapse Shot]
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∫Face Settings
You can register information such as names and birthdays for fa ce images of up to 6 
people.
1Press  3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
2Press  3/4 /2 /1  to select the Face Recognition 
frame that is not registered, and then press [MENU/
SET].
3Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide.• The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot 
be registered.
• To display the description of the face registration, press  1 
or touch [ ].
Point of recording when registering the face images
• Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making  sure the outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows 
are not covered with hair when registering.
• Make sure there is no extreme shading on the face when  registering.
(Flash will not flash during registration.) (Good example for registering)
When face is not recognized during recording• Register the face of same person indoors and outdoors, or with
 different expressions or 
angles.  (P210)
• Additionally register at the location of recording.
• When a person who is registered is not recognized, correct by  re-registering.
• Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognize face s correctly even for 
registered faces, depending on the facial expression and environment.
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4Set the item.• You can register up to 3 face images.
∫Change or delete the information for a registered person
1Press  3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].2Press  3/4 /2 /1  to select the face image to edit or delete and then press 
[MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
[Name] It is possible to register names.
• For information on how to enter characters, refer to 
P59.
[Age] It is possible to register the birthday.
[Add Images](Add Images)
To add additional face images.
1
Select the unregistered face recognition frame, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
2 Perform step 
3 in “Face Settings”.
(Delete)
To delete one of the face images.
Press  2/1 to select the face image to delete, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
[Info Edit] Changing the information of a
n already registered person.Perform step 4 in “Face Settings”.
[Priority]The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for 
higher-priority faces.Press 
3/4/2/1  to select the priority and then press 
[MENU/SET].
[Delete] Deleting information of a registered person.