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Applicable modes: 
When the exposure setting is too bright or too dark, you can use one push AE to achieve a 
suitable exposure setting.
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The exposure meter is displayed, and the aperture and shutter s peed are changed to give 
a suitable exposure.
•In the following cases, suitable exposure cannot be set.
–When the subject is extremely dark and it is not possible to ac hieve adequate exposure 
by changing the aperture value or shutter speed
–When recording using the flash
–In Preview Mode  (P100)–When using a lens that includes an aperture ring
Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Pu sh AE)
How to tell if the exposure is not adequate
•If the aperture values and shutter speed blink red  A when 
the shutter button is pressed halfway.
•If the Manual Exposure Assistance is anything other than   when in Manual Exposure mode.
For more details on Manual Exposure Assistance, refer to 
P98 .
1Set a function button to [One Push AE].  (P70)
•The following step is an example in which [One Push AE] is assi gned to [Fn1].
2(When exposure is not adequate)
Press [Fn1] .
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Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)
Recording Mode: 
Consecutive photos taken while the camera is moved are combined to form a panorama.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
•After the screen that asks you to check the recording direction is displayed, the 
horizontal/vertical guidelines will be displayed.
2Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
3Press the shutter button fully and move the camera in a small c ircle 
in the direction of the arrow on the screen.
Recording from left to right
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Move the camera at a constant speed.
Pictures may not be able to be recorded properly if the 
camera is moved too fast or slow. A
Recording direction and 
panning (Guide)
Image size: [STANDARD]Image size: [WIDE]
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4Press the shutter button once again to end the picture recording.
•Recording can also be ended by keeping the camera still while recording.
•Recording can also be ended by moving the camera to the end of  the guide.
∫Changing the recording direction and angle of view (image size)  of panorama 
pictures
>
 [Rec] >[Panorama Settings]
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The number of recording pixels in the horizontal and vertical directions of the panorama picture 
varies depending on the image size,
 the recording direction and the number of combined 
pictures.
The maximum number of pixels is shown below.
∫ Technique for Panorama Shot Mode
[Direction]
Sets the recording direction.
[ ] (left >  right)/[ ] (right  > left)/[ ] (bottom  > top)/[ ] (top  > 
bottom)
[Picture 
Size]
Sets the angle of view (image size).
[STANDARD]:  Gives priority to the image quality.
[WIDE]:  Gives priority to the angle of view.
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When the same angle of view is recorded, [STANDARD] results in  a larger 
number of recording pixels.
Image sizeRecording directionHorizontal 
ResolutionVertical Resolution
[STANDARD]Horizontal8176 pixels1920 pixels
Vertical2560 pixels7680 pixels
[WIDE]Horizontal8176 pixels960 pixels
Vertical1280 pixels7680 pixels
A Move the camera in the recording direction 
without shaking it.
If the camera shakes too much, pictures 
may not be able to be recorded, or the 
recorded panorama picture may become 
narrower (smaller).
B Move the camera towards the edge of the 
range you wish to record.
(The edge of the range will not be 
recorded in the last frame)
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∫About playback
Pressing  3 will start scrolling playback automatically in the 
same direction as the recording.
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The following operations can be performed during scrolling 
playback.
¢ When the playback is paused, you can scroll forwards and backwa rds by dragging the 
screen.
When the scroll bar is touched, the playback position jumps to  the touched position.
•The optimal speed for moving the camera varies depending on the lens being used.•When the focal length is long, such as when a telephoto lens is  attached, move the camera 
slowly.
•The focus, White Balance, and exposure are fixed at the optimum  v alues for the firs t picture. As 
a result, if the focus or brightness changes substantially duri ng recording, the entire panorama 
picture may not be recorded at the suitable focus or brightness .
•When multiple pictures are combined to create a single panorama picture, the subject may 
appear distorted or the connection points may be noticeable in some cases.
Not available in these cases:
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A panorama picture may not be able to be created, or the pictur es may not be combined 
properly when recording the following subjects or under the rec ording conditions below.
–Subjects with a single, uniform color or repetitive pattern (such as the sky or a beach)–Moving subjects (person, pet, car, waves, flowers blowing in the breeze, etc.)
–Subjects where the color or patterns change in a short time (su ch as an image appearing on 
a display)
–Dark places
–Locations with flickering light sources such as fluorescent lig hts or candles
3Start panorama playback/Pause¢
4Stop
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Taking Pictures that match the Scene being 
recorded
 (Scene Guide Mode)
Recording Mode: 
If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the 
example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, color, an d focus, allowing you to 
record in a manner appropriate to the scene.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Press  2/1 to select the scene.
•The scene can also be selected by dragging an example 
image or the slide bar.
3Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching  the 
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∫Switching the scene selection screen display
Press [DISP.] to switch the monitor screen.
•When it is set to the guide display, tips for creating picture  effects suitable for each scene, etc. 
is displayed.
•To change the Scene Guide Mode, select the [ ] tab on the menu s creen, select [Scene 
Switch] , and then press [MENU/SET]. You can return to step2 on  P105 .
•The following items cannot be set in Scene Guide Mode because t he camera automatically 
adjusts them to the optimal setting.
–Items other than the picture quality adjustment in [Photo Style ]
–[Sensitivity]–[Metering Mode]–[Highlight Shadow]
–[HDR]–[Multi Exp.]–[Digital Zoom]
•Although White Balance is fixed to [AWB] for certain types of s cene, you can fine tune the 
White Balance or use White Balance bracketing by pressing the c ursor button 1 on the 
recording screen.
For further details, please read  P138, 139.
Normal display
Guide display List display
Displaying/not displaying the selection screen when the mode di al is 
switched to  / .
>  [Custom]  > [Menu Guide]
[ON]:
Displays the selection screen for the Scene Guide or the Creati ve Control Mode.
[OFF]:
Displays the recording screen of the currently selected mode of the Scene Guide or the 
Creative Control Mode.
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For details on “Scene Guide Mode” settings, refer to P105.
[Clear Portrait]
The brightness of the face is adjusted and the background is 
defocused to create a clear portrait.Tips
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If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance  
the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the 
distance between the camera and the subject.
[Silky Skin]
Brighter face and softer skin color creates a healthy younger 
look.Tips
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If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance  
the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the 
distance between the camera and the subject.
•The smoothing effect is applied to the part that has a similar 
tone to the complexion of a subject, as well.
•This mode may not be effective under insufficient lighting.
[Backlit Softness]
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[Clear in Backlight]Outdoors, the flash will be used to more evenly illuminate the 
subject’s face.Tips
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Open the flash. (You can set to [  ‰ ].)•White saturation can occur if the subject is too close.
•Flash pictures taken closer or beyond the flash’s rated distanc e 
may appear too bright or too dark.
•When [Silent Mode]  is set to  [ON] , the flash is not activated.
[Relaxing Tone]
The warm color tone creates an image with a relaxing mood.
[Sweet Child's Face]Moderate background defocusing and skin tone highlighted 
draws attention to the child’s face.
Touch the face.
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A still picture is recorded with the focus and exposure set for  the 
touched location.
Tips
•If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance  
the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the 
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[Distinct Scenery]Saturation of sky and trees creates more distinct scenery.
[Bright Blue Sky]On a sunny day, the overall sc reen brightness is increased to 
create a vibrant image of the blue sky.
[Romantic Sunset Glow]
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[Vivid Sunset Glow]Red is enhanced to create a vivid image of the sunset.
[Glistening Water]The glisten of the water is enhanced to look brighter and 
slightly bluish.
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Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual  
and the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
•Star filter used in this mode may cause glistening effects on t he 
objects other than water surface.
[Clear Nightscape]
Color saturation of the night light is increased to accentuate 
the nightscape.Tips
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We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
•The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is  
due to signal processing and is not a malfunction.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark 
places.