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[Cool Night Sky]Blue tones are enhanced to create a cool and sophisticated 
image of the night sky after sunset.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.
[Warm Glowing Nightscape]
The warm color tone creates a warm image of the 
nightscape.Tips
•
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.
[Artistic Nightscape]
A slow shutter speed captures light trails that can creates an 
artistic 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 
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[Glittering Illuminations]The star filter enhances pinpoints of light.Tips
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual  
and the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
•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.
[Handheld Night Shot]
Capture multiple images and combine the data to minimize 
blur and noise for hand-held shooting with night scenery.Tips
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Do not move the unit during the continuous shooting after 
pressing the shutter button.
•The angle of view will be slightly narrower.
[Clear Night Portrait]
Fill flash and a longer exposure capture better portraits 
against the nightscape.Tips
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Open the flash. (You can set to [ ].)•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
•When [Clear Night Portrait] is selected, keep the subject still for 
about 1 second after taking the picture.
•When [Silent Mode]  is set to  [ON] , the flash is not activated.•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 
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[Soft Image of a Flower]The soft focus creates a diffused image.Tips
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•For close-up recording, we recommend that you close the flash 
and avoid using it.
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual  
and the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
•The focus range is different depending on lens used. Refer to “About the focus distance reference mark” on  P168  for the focus 
range.
•When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus rang e 
is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance between t he 
camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the 
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
•When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the 
periphery of the picture may decrease slightly. This is not a 
malfunction.
•If the lens becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, the lens m ay 
not be able to focus on the subject correctly.
[Appetizing Food]
The overall screen brightness is increased to make the food 
look appealing.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.
•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•For close-up recording, we recommend that you close the flash 
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[Cute Dessert]The overall screen brightness is set higher to enhance the 
cuteness of the dessert.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.
•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•For close-up recording, we recommend that you close the flash 
and avoid using it.
[Freeze Animal Motion]
The faster shutter speed prevents blur and captures a clear 
image of the fast moving animal.
•
The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].
[Clear Sports Shot]The faster shutter speed prevents blur, for example at 
sporting events.
[Monochrome]
A monochrome image captures the mood of the moment. 
						

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Taking Pictures with different image effects 
(Creative Control Mode)
Recording Mode: 
This mode records with additional image effects.
You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the 
screen.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Press  3/4 to select the image effects 
(filters).
•The image effect of the selected example image will be 
applied in a preview display 
A.•You can also select the image effects (filters) by touching 
the example images.
3Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•It is also possible to display the 
selection screen by touching the 
Recording Mode icon in recording 
screen.
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∫Switching the image effect (filter) selection screen display
Press [DISP.] to switch the monitor screen.
•When the image effect selection screen display is set to the gu ide display, description of the 
selected image effect is displayed.
•If you select the [ ] tab on the menu screen, you can select 
the following menu items:
–[Filter Select]: Displays the image effect (filter) selection 
screen.
–[Simultaneous record w/o filter]: Allows you to set the camera 
to take a picture with and without an image effect 
simultaneously.  (P134)
•White Balance will be fixed to [ AWB], and [Sensitivity] will be fixed to [AUTO].
•Depending on the [Menu Guide] set ting in the [Custom] menu, either the selection screen or 
the recording screen is displayed when the Mode Dial is switched.  (P106)
The strength and colors of the effects can be easily adjusted to fit your preferences.
1Press 1 to display the setting screen.2Rotate the rear dial to set.
•The items that can be set differ depending on which 
Creative Control Mode is currently set.
For information on each image effect, refer to 
“Items that 
can be set
”.•Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.•When making the effect setting, [ ] is displayed on the 
screen.
•If you do not change the settings, select the center (standard) .
Normal display
Guide display List display
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You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.
1Press [Fn4] to display the setting screen.2Rotate the rear dial to set.
•If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording 
screen.
•Pressing [Fn4] on the blurriness setting screen will cancel 
the setting.
Not available in these cases:
•
This function is not available in the following case:–[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
1Press [ ].2Rotate the rear dial to set.
•Press [ ] again to return to the recording screen.
∫ Change the settings by using the touch screen
1 Touch [ ].
2 Touch the item you want to set.
[ ]: Adjusts an image effect
[ ]: Defocus level
[ ]: Brightness
3Drag the slide bar to set.
•Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)
Setting brightness
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For details on “Creative Control Mode” settings, refer to P115.
This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture.
This effect gives a faded image.
This effect adds a bright, soft and nostalgic feel to the overall 
image.
This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall im age.
[Expressive]
Items that can be set
Freshness Understated colors Pop colors
[Retro]
Items that can be set
ColorYellow emphasized Red emphasized
[Old Days]
Items that can be set
Contrast Low contrast High contrast
[High Key]
Items that can be set
Color Pink emphasized Aquamarine 
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This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and 
enhances bright parts.
This effect creates a sepia image.
This effect creates a black and white picture.
This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive bla ck 
and white picture.
[Low Key]
Items that can be set
Color Red emphasized Blue emphasized
[Sepia]
Items that can be set
Contrast Low contrast High contrast
[Monochrome]
Items that can be set
Color Ye l l o w  
emphasized Blue 
emphasized
[Dynamic Monochrome]
Items that can be set
Contrast Low contrast High contrast 
						

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This effect creates a black and white picture with granular noise.
This effect blurs the overall image to add a soft feel to a bla ck and 
white picture.
This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look.
This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and 
bright parts.
[Rough Monochrome]
Items that can be set
Grittiness Less gritty Grittier
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual  and 
the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
[Silky Monochrome]
Items that can be set
Extent of defocus Weak defocus Strong defocus
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual  and 
the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
[Impressive Art]
Items that can be set
Freshness Black and white Pop colors
[High Dynamic]
Items that can be set
Freshness Black and white Pop colors