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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 can take pictures while 
monitoring the camera image on a TV, etc.
Refer to  P341 on how to connect with TV by using HDMI 
micro cable.
•
The camera image is not output to the TV during motion picture 
recording.
∫ Switching the information displayed
You can change the display shown during HDMI output using [HDMI  Info Display (Rec)] 
(P79)  in [TV Connection] on the [Setup] menu.
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When using the Auto Focus Mode [ ] or MF assist, the screen cann ot be enlarged in 
windowed mode.
•[Aspect Ratio] in the [Rec] menu is fixed to [16:9].•Electronic sounds and electronic shutter sounds are muted.•If you set up a Wi-Fi connection while using the HDMI output, n o image will be displayed on the 
camera monitor.
•The scene selection screen in Scene Guide Mode is not output th rough the HDMI connection.•Images are not output through the HDMI connection in panorama p icture recording.
•When recording with the 4K Photo function, it is not possible to use the HDMI output.
Displaying the recording screen in black and white ([Monochrome  Live View])
> [Custom]  > [Monochrome Live View]
[ON]:
The camera display is output as is.
[OFF]:Only images are output.
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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 press [MENU/SET].
•The [Stabilizer] feature is only available if the lens you are  using has an internal stabilizer.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
A lens which supports the stabilizer function is required.
•The interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A/H-FS45150/H-FS14140) suppor ts the Optical Image 
Stabilizer function.
>  [Rec] > [Stabilizer]
[]
([Normal]) Vertical and horizontal shake are compensated for.
[]
([Panning])Camera shake is corrected for up/down movements.
This mode is ideal for panning (a method of taking 
pictures which involves turning the camera to track the 
movements of a subject which continues to move in a 
fixed direction).
[OFF]
[Stabilizer] does not work.
(This can be selected only when using a lens without the [O.I.S
.] switch.)
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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
–When using the Digital Zoom–When taking pictures while following a moving subject–When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places
•The panning effect in [ ] is more difficult to achieve in the fo llowing cases.–In brightly lit places such as in broad daylight on a summer ’s day–When the shutter speed is faster than 1/100th of a second
–When you move the camera too slowly because the subject is movi ng slowly (The 
background will not become a blur)
–When the camera does not keep up with the subject satisfactoril y
Preventing jitter (camera shake)
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer], a tripod, t he self-timer (P201) or the 
remote shutter (DMW-RSL1: optional)  (P363).
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Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following case s. Keep the camera still from the 
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears  on the screen.
We recommend using a tripod.
–Slow Sync.–Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction–[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[ Artistic Nightscape]/
[Glittering Illuminations]/[Clear Night Portrait] (Scene Guide  Mode)
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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 
how far you move the lever.)
•
If you assign [Zoom Control] to a function 
button, you can operate the optical zoom 
slowly by pressing  2/1 or fast by 
pressing  3/4.
For information on how to operate, refer to step 
2 and the 
subsequent steps on.  (P226).
Interchangeable lens 
that does not support 
the zoomThe optical zoom is not available.
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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 
pictures [Ex. Tele Conv.]
([Motion Picture])2.4
k (motion pictures size is set to 
[FHD] in [Rec Quality])
3.6
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[HD] in [Rec Quality])
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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.
•When using an interchangeable lens that supports the power zoom , Extended Tele Conversion 
becomes available after zooming in to the Tele end of the optic al zoom.
A Optical Zoom range (Focal length)
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BExtended Tele Conversion range for still picture 
recording (Zoom magnification)
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This zoom slider is displayed when using an 
interchangeable lens that supports the power zoom.
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A constant zoom speed will be set.•The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.
∫ Fixing the zoom magnification at the maximum level
Select the menu.  (P63)
>
 [Rec] > [Ex. Tele Conv.]  > [ZOOM]
3/ 1: Tele (Enlarges distant subject)
4/ 2: Wide (Widens angle of view)
>  [Rec] > [Ex. Tele Conv.]  > [TELE CONV.]
>  [Motion Picture]  > [Ex. Tele Conv.] >  [ON]
[OFF] [TELE CONV.]/[ON]
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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 pictures a nd motion pictures by pressing 
the assigned function button. While this screen is displayed, y ou can change the [Picture Size] 
setting by pressing [DISP.].
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following cases:–[Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)–[Toy Effect]/[Toy Pop] (Creative Control Mode)–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]–When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH]–When recording 4K photos
–When [HDR] is set to [ON]–When using [Multi Exp.]–When the motion picture size is set to [4K] in [Rec Quality]–When the image of the camera is output through the HDMI connect ion (except for Creative 
Video Mode)
Applicable modes: 
Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in 
up to four times the original zoom magnification.
(Continuous zooming is not possible.)
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When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and th e self-timer (P201) for taking pictures.•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 function is not available in the following cases:–[Toy Effect]/[Toy Pop]/[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mod e)–When using [Multi Exp.]
[Digital Zoom]
>  [Rec] > [Digital Zoom]  > [4 t]/[2 t]
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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).
•
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
>  [Custom]  > [Power Zoom Lens]
[Disp Focal 
Length] When you zoom, the focal distance is 
displayed and you can confirm the zoom 
position.
A
Focal distance indication
B Current focal distance
[ON]/[OFF]
[Step Zoom] When you operate the zoom with this setting 
[ON], the zoom will stop at positions 
corresponding to predetermined distances.
C
Step zoom indication•This setting does not work when recording 
motion pic tures or 4K photos with [ ] ([4K 
Pre-Burst]).
[ON]/[OFF]
[Zoom Resume] When you turn this unit on, the zoom positions when you last tu
rned this unit 
off are automatically restored.
[ON]/[OFF]
[Zoom Speed] You can set the zoom speed for zoom operations.
•If you set [Step Zoom] to [ON], the zoom speed will not change.
[Photo]:
[H]  (High speed)/ [M] (Middle speed)/ [L] (Low speed)
[Video]:
[H]  (High speed)/ [M] (Middle speed)/ [L] (Low speed)
[Zoom Ring] This may only be selected when a power zoom-compatible lens wit
h a zoom 
lever and zoom ring is attached.
When set to [OFF], the operations controlled by the zoom ring a re disabled 
to prevent accidental operation.
[ON]/[OFF]
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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 the 
slide bar.
•The zoom speed varies depending on the touched 
position.
•Touch [ ] again to end touch zoom operations.
•When [Step Zoom]  (P228) is set to [ON], the slide bar for 
step zoom is displayed.
Zooming using touch operations
[ ]/[ ] Zooms slowly
[ ]/ [ ] Zooms quickly
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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 closing a flash bulb.