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7. Functions Customized for Various Subjects and Purposes
Applicable modes: 
You can display the recording screen in black and white. This function is convenient when 
a black and white screen will make it easier to set focus with  Manual Focus.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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Even if you use the HDMI output during recording, this function  will not work for the connected 
device.
•Recorded images will not be affected.
Recording while monitoring camera images
Applicable modes: 
When using the HDMI output, you...

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Optical Image Stabilizer
Applicable modes: 
The camera detects jitter during recording and automatically corrects it, so you can record 
images with reduced jitter.
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When using an interchangeable lens with O.I.S. switch (such as  H-FS14140), stabilizer 
function is activated if the O.I.S. switch of the lens is set t o [ON]. ([ ] is set at the time of 
purchase.)
∫ Setting the Stabilizer in the [Rec] menu
1Select the menu. (P63)
2Press  3/4 to select the item and then...

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•It is recommended to disable the Optical Image Stabilizer when using a tripod. [ ] is 
displayed on the screen at that time.
•We recommend taking pictures with  the viewfinder when panning in [ ].
Not available in these cases:
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[ ] is not available in Panorama Shot Mode.•The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following c ases.
Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.
–When there is a lot of jitter–When the zoom magnification is high...

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Taking Pictures with the Zoom
Applicable modes: 
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record 
landscapes, etc.
Optical zoom
T side: Enlarges distant subject
W side: Widens angle of view
Interchangeable lens 
with a zoom ring 
(H-FS1442A/
H-FS45150/
H-FS14140)Rotate the zoom ring.
Interchangeable lens 
that supports the 
power zoom 
(electrically operated 
zoom)
Move the zoom lever.
(The zoom speed varies depending on 
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Applicable modes: 
The Extended Tele Conversion enables you to take pictures that are further enlarged 
without deteriorating the picture quality.
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Set the picture size to [M] or [S] (picture sizes indicated with  ), and set the quality to 
[ A ]  or  [ ›].
Raising the telescopic effect
[Ex. Tele Conv.]
When taking pictures [Ex. Tele Conv.]
([Rec])1.2k
: [  M] ([16:9])
1.4k : [  M] ([4:3]/[3:2]/[1:1])
2.0k : [  S] ([4:3]/[3:2]/[16:9]/[1:1])
When recording motion...

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∫Increasing the zoom magnification in steps 
•This can be used only when recording pictures.
1Select the menu.  (P63)
2Set a function button to [Zoom Control].  (P70)
•The following step is an example in which [Zoom Control] is ass igned to [Fn1].
3Press [Fn1].4Press 2/1  or  3/4.
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The zoom operation is terminated when [Fn1] is pressed again or  a certain amount of time 
passes.
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•When the Extended Tele Conversion is used, angle of view for still pictures will be different from 
the angle of view for motion pictures because the zoom factor i s different between them.
Angle of view for recording can be checked beforehand by matchi ng the [Rec Area] (P243) 
setting to the mode you wish to record in.
•If you assign [Ex. Tele Conv.] to [Fn Button Set]  (P70) in the [Custom] menu, you can display 
the Extended Tele Conversion setting screen for both...

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Applicable modes: 
Sets the screen display and lens operations when using an interchangeable lens that is 
compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom).
This may only be selected when using a lens that is compatible with power zoom 
(electrically operated zoom).
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The interchangeable lenses (H-FS1442A/H-FS45150/H-FS14140) are  not compatible with 
power zoom.
(For compatible lenses, please refer to our website.)
Changing the settings for a power zoom lens
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You can perform zoom operations by touching. (Touch zoom)
(Optical Zoom and Extended Tele Conversion for still picture re cording are 
operable)
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If you are using an interchangeable lens not supporting power z oom (H-FS1442A/H-FS45150/
H-FS14140), you can only operate the Extended Tele Conversion f or pictures by setting [Ex. 
Te l e   C o n v. ]   (P225) to  [ZOOM].
1To u c h   [ ] .
2To u c h   [ ] .
•The slide bar is displayed.
3Perform zoom operations by dragging...

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Taking pictures by using the flash
Applicable modes: 
∫Open/Close the built-in flash
Taking a picture using the flash becomes possible by opening 
the built-in flash.
A To open the flash
Press the flash open button.
BTo close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
•Forcibly closing the flash can damage the camera.
•Be sure to close the built-in flash when not in use.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ] while the flash is closed.
•Be careful not to catch a finger when...