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•When [Ex. Tele Conv.] (P225) is set, [ ] is displayed on the picture sizes of each aspect ratio 
except for [L].
•The picture size will be fixed to [S] when [Burst Rate] is set  to [SH].•The picture size will be fixed to [4K] ([4:3]: 3328k2496; [3:2]: 3504 k2336; [16:9]: 3840 k2160; 
[1:1]: 2880 k2880) w hen recording 4K photos.
Applicable modes: 
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored .
¢1 If you delete a RAW file from t he camera, the corresponding JP EG image will also be 
deleted.
¢ 2 It is fixed to maximum recordable pixels ([L]) for each image  aspect ratio.
Setting the compression rate of pictures ([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.¢1[]
[]RAW You can only record RAW images.
¢
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[ ] images are recorded with a smaller data volume than 
[] or [].
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 make advanced adjustment s by editing RAW images. For example, you can 
adjust the White Balance after taking pictures or save them in  file formats that are 
capable of displaying them on a PC. Pictures taken in RAW forma t will have higher 
image quality than those taken in JPEG format, but the data siz e will be larger.
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You can process RAW images in [RAW Processing] in the [Playback ] menu. (P271)•To process and edit RAW files on a PC, use the software “SILKYP IX Developer Studio” by 
Ichikawa Soft Laboratory on the DVD (supplied).
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•The setting is fixed to [A] when recording 4K photos.
Not available in these cases:
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The following effects are not reflected in RAW images:–Intelligent Auto Plus Mode
–Scene Guide Mode–Creative Control Mode–White Balance
–[Photo Style]¢ 1/[Highlight Shadow]¢1/[i.Dynamic]¢1/[Red-Eye Removal]¢ 2/[i.Resolution]¢1/
[Diffraction Compensation]¢ 2/[Color Space]¢1 ([Rec] menu)
¢ 1 If you perform [RAW Processing] in the [Playback] menu on a pi cture, you can process it into 
a picture in JPEG format with the settings at the time of recor ding. The settings will be used 
as initial settings when you start [RAW Processing].
¢ 2 If you perform [RAW Processing] in the [Playback] menu on a pi cture taken with the effect, 
the effect will be applied to the processed picture in JPEG for mat.
•In the following cases, [ ], [ ], and [ ] cannot be set.–Panorama Shot Mode
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Using Image Correction Functions
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]
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[AUTO] automatically sets the intensity of the effect according  to the recording conditions.
•Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the [Motion P icture] menu. When the 
setting for either of the two is changed, the setting for the o ther is also changed.
Not available in these cases:
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This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the re cording conditions.•This function is not available in the following cases:
–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
Applicable modes: 
Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by using the Intelligent Resolution 
Technology.
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD] /[LOW]/[EXTENDED]/[OFF]
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[EXTENDED] allows you to take natural pictures with a higher re solution.
•The setting [EXTENDED] changes to [LOW] when recording motion pictures or 4K photos.•Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the [Motion P icture] menu. When the 
setting for either of the two is changed, the setting for the o ther is also changed.
Compensating the contrast and exposure ([i.Dynamic])
> [Rec] > [i.Dynamic]
Raising the resolution ([i.Resolution])
>  [Rec] > [i.Resolution]
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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.
∫ What is HDR?
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and refers to a technique for  expressing a wide 
contrast range.
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Do not move the unit during the continuous shooting after press ing the shutter button.•You cannot take the next picture until the combination of pictures 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:
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[HDR] does not work for the pictures taken during a motion pict ure recording.
•This function is not available in the following cases:–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]–When using [Time Lapse Shot]
–When using [Stop Motion Animation]  (only when [Auto Shooting]  i s set)
Combining pictures with different exposures ([HDR])
> [Rec] > [HDR]
[ON] Records HDR pictures.
[OFF] Does not record HDR pictures.
[SET][Dynamic Range]
[AUTO]:
Automatically adjusts the exposure range according to the diffe rences 
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.
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Applicable modes: 
The camera automatically removes noise that appears when the shutter speed becomes 
slower to take pictures of night scenery etc. so you can take b eautiful pictures.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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[Long shutter noise reduction ongoing] is displayed for the sam e time as the shutter speed for 
signal processing.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slowed to  take pictures.
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following cases:–When recording motion pictures–When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH]
–When recording 4K photos–When using the electronic shutter
Applicable modes: 
When the screen periphery darkens as a result of the lens chara cteristics, you can record 
pictures with the brightness of the screen periphery corrected.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the re cording conditions.•Noise in the periphery of the picture may stand out with higher ISO sensitivity.
Not available in these cases:
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Correction is not possible in the following cases:–When recording motion pictures
–Recording still pictures while recording a motion picture [only  when set to [ ] ([Video 
Priority])]
–When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH]
–When recording 4K photos•Depending on the lens used, [Shading Comp.] may not operate.
Refer to the website for compatible lenses.
Reducing the long shutter noise ([Long Shtr NR])
>  [Rec] > [Long Shtr NR]
Correcting the brightness on the screen periphery ([Shading Com p.])
> [Rec] > [Shading Comp.]
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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]
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This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the re cording conditions.•Noise may stand out with higher ISO sensitivity.
•Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the [Motion P icture] menu. When the 
setting for either of the two is changed, the setting for the o ther is also changed.
Not available in these cases:
•Depending on the lens used, [Diffraction Compensation] may not  operate.
Applicable modes: 
Set this when you want to correct the color reproduction  of the recorded pictures on a PC, 
printer etc.
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Set to [sRGB] if you are not very familiar with AdobeRGB.•The setting is fixed to [sR GB] in the following cases.–When recording motion pictures
–When recording 4K photos
Raising the resolution when the aperture is closed 
([Diffraction Compensation])
> [Rec] > [Diffraction Compensation]
Setting the color space ([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.
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Settings
Adjusting Focus Automatically
By setting the optimum Focus Mode or Auto Focus Mode for the subject or recording 
condition, you can let the camera automatically adjust focus in  various scenes.
1Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or 
[AFC].
•The Focus Mode will be set. (P149)
2Press 2 ().
3Press  2/1 to select AF Mode and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•The Auto Focus Mode will be set.  (P151)
4Press the shutter button halfway.
•Auto Focus will be activated.
•The focus indication is displayed as [ ] in a dark environment,  and focusing may take 
longer than usual.
FocusWhen the subject is  focusedWhen the subject is not  focused
Focus indication  A On Blinks
AF area  B Green —
Sound Beeps 2 times —
AFS/
AFF
AFC
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•If the camera detects stars in the night sky after displaying [], Starlight AF will be 
activated. When focus is achieved, the focus indication [ ] and  AF areas in focus are 
displayed.
(Detection with Starlight AF works only for approximately 1/3 o f the center area of the 
screen.)
•If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, the focus may l ose its accuracy. In that case, 
re-adjust the focus.
•When the Focus Mode is set to [AFF] or [AFC].–A beep will be emitted when focus is first achieved during the  pressing halfway.
–If AF Mode is set to [Custom Multi], such as [ ] or [ ], the AF a rea is displayed for a 
moment only when focus is achieved for the first time by pressi ng the shutter button halfway.
Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus
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Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects wit hout contrast.•When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects.
•When it is dark or when jitter occurs.•When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a pi cture of both distant and near 
subjects.
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Applicable modes: 
The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway is set.
Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC].
Selecting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)
Item
The movement of the 
subject and the scene (recommended)
Description of settings
[AFS/
AFF]
[AFS](Auto 
Focus 
Single) Subject is still
(Scenery, anniversary 
photograph, etc.) “AFS” is an abbreviation of 
“Auto Focus Single”.
Focus is set automatically 
when the shutter button is 
pressed halfway. Focus will be 
fixed while it is pressed halfway.
[AFF]
(Auto 
Focus 
Flexible) Movement cannot be 
predicted
(Children, pets, etc.) “AFF” is an abbreviation of 
“Auto Focus Flexible”.
In this mode, focusing is 
performed automatically when 
the shutter button is pressed 
halfway.
If the subject moves while the shutter button is 
pressed halfway, the focus is corrected to match 
the movement automatically.
[AFC]
(Auto Focus 
Continuous) Subject is moving
(Sport, trains, etc.) “AFC” is an abbreviation of 
“Auto Focus Continuous”.
In this mode, while the shutter 
button is pressed halfway, 
focusing is constantly 
performed to match the movement of the subject.
When the subject is moving, the focusing is 
performed by predicting the subject position at the 
time of recording. (Movement prediction)
[MF]
Set the focus manually.  (P165)
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∫About [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever
In [AFS/AFF] in the [Rec] menu or the [Motion Picture] menu, yo u can assign [AFS] or 
[AFF] to [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever.
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When the brightness is insufficient for [AFF] or [AFC], the cam era will operate as if [AFS] has 
been set. In this case, the display will change to the yellow [AFS].
•The focus mode [AFF] or [AFC] operates as [AFS] in the followin g cases:–Creative Video Mode–Panorama Shot Mode
–When recording with [ ] ([4K Burst(S/S)]) of the 4K Photo functi on
Not available in these cases:
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Depending on the lens used, [AFF] and [AFC] may not operate.
Refer to the website for compatible lenses.
•[AFF] is not available when recording 4K photos. [Continuous AF ] works during recording.
When recording using [AFF], [AFC]
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It may take time to focus on the subject when you operate the zoom from Wide to Tele or 
suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one.
•Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to  focus on the subject.
•While the shutter button is pressed halfway, shake may be seen  on the screen.