Panasonic DMC-G85 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features
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Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-G85
DVQP1017ZA
F0916HN0
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How to use this manual
∫ About the symbols in the text
• Click a cross reference in the text to jump to the corresponding page.
• Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060).
About the indication of the applicable mode
Applicable modes:
The icons indicate the modes available for a function.
• Black icons: Applicable modes
• Grey icons: Unavailable modes
and
will differ depending on the Recording Modes registered under custom
settings.
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Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button.
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Indicates that the Wi-Fi setting can be made by pressing [Wi-Fi] button.
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Tips for skilful use and points for recording.
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Conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.
: Continued to next page.
In these operating instructions, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows.
Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [A] to [›]
>
[Rec] > [Quality] > [›]
MENU
Wi-Fi
MENU
Finding the information you need..............................................................................2
How to use this manual.............................................................................................3
Contents by Function ................................................................................................9
1. Before Use
Care of the camera .................................................................................................12
Standard Accessories .............................................................................................13
Names and Functions of Components....................................................................14
About the Lens........................................................................................................17
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................................................................................18
Charging the Battery ...............................................................................................19
• Charging.........................................................................................................19
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures....................21
Inserting/Removing the Battery...............................................................................24
Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)..................................................................25
Card Information .....................................................................................................26
• Formatting the card (initialisation) ..................................................................27
• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ....28
Attaching/Removing the Lens .................................................................................30
Opening the Monitor/Adjusting the Monitor.............................................................33
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................................................................................34
• Re-adjusting the clock ....................................................................................35
Basic Operations.....................................................................................................36
• Tips for taking good pictures ..........................................................................36
• Using the Viewfinder.......................................................................................37
• Shutter button (Taking pictures) .....................................................................39
• Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures).........................................39
• Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode) .......................................................40
• Front Dial/Rear Dial........................................................................................41
• Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button ...............................................................44
• [DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information)......................................45
• Touch screen (Touch operations) ...................................................................48
• Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function .....................................................49
Setting menu items .................................................................................................51
Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)...........................................53
• Customising the Quick Menu settings ............................................................54
Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons)....................55
Entering Text ...........................................................................................................58
3. Recording Modes
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)............................................................................................59
• Taking handheld shots of night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot]) ...................62
• Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]).............63
• Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control).......................64
• Recording images by changing the brightness or colour tone .......................65
Taking Pictures with Automatically Adjusted Aperture and Shutter Speed
(Programme AE Mode) ...........................................................................................66
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed.....................................68
• Aperture-Priority AE Mode .............................................................................69
• Shutter-Priority AE Mode................................................................................69
• Manual Exposure Mode .................................................................................70
• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) .............72
• Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE) .......73
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode)..........74
• Taking panorama pictures ([Panorama Shot])................................................77
Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode).....................79
Recording motion pictures with manually set aperture value/shutter speed
(Creative Video Mode) ............................................................................................85
• Minimising operational sounds during motion picture recording ....................86
Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode) ...............................................87
• Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) ..............87
• Recording using registered custom set ..........................................................88
4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
Adjusting Focus Automatically ................................................................................89
• Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC) .........................................................................91
• Auto Focus Mode ...........................................................................................93
• Setting up position of the AF area/changing size of the AF area ...................98
• Setting the AF area position with the Touch Pad..........................................100
• Optimising the focus and brightness for a touched position.........................101
Adjusting Focus Manually .....................................................................................102
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) ................................................105
Compensating the Exposure.................................................................................106
Setting the Light Sensitivity...................................................................................108
Adjusting the White Balance .................................................................................110
5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings
Select a Drive Mode..............................................................................................114
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode.........................................................................115
Recording 4K Photos ............................................................................................118
• Notes on the 4K Photo function....................................................................122
Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving ...................................................125
Controlling Focus After Recording (Post Focus/Focus Stacking) .........................129
• Recording with the Post Focus function .......................................................130
• Selecting the desired focus area and saving a picture.................................132
• Merging multiple pictures to widen the focus range (Focus Stacking)..........133
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer........................................................................135
Taking Pictures with Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation .............................136
• Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot]) .............136
• Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation]) ............................138
• Creating motion pictures from recorded pictures .........................................140
Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically (Bracket Recording) .....141
• Exposure Bracket .........................................................................................142
• Aperture Bracket ..........................................................................................143
• Focus Bracket ..............................................................................................143
6. Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash
Image Stabiliser.....................................................................................................144
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ..............................................................................148
• Raising the telescopic effect.........................................................................149
• Zooming using touch operations (Touch zoom) ...........................................153
Taking pictures by using the flash .........................................................................154
Setting the Flash Functions ..................................................................................156
• Changing the firing mode .............................................................................156
• Changing Flash Mode ..................................................................................157
• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro...............................................................159
• Adjust the flash output..................................................................................160
• Synchronising the output of the flash to the Exposure Compensation.........160
Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes..................................................................161
• Using other settings for wireless flash recording..........................................163
7. Recording Motion Pictures
Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture ........................................................164
• Setting the format, size and recording frame rate ........................................166
• How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous AF]) .........168
Recording Motion Pictures that Pan and Zoom While Maintaining a
Fixed Camera Position ([4K Live Cropping]).........................................................169
Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures .......................................172
Recording Snap Movies........................................................................................174
8. Playing Back and Editing Images
Playing Back Pictures ...........................................................................................177
Playing Back Motion Pictures................................................................................178
• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture ................................................179
Switching the Playback Method ............................................................................180
• Using the Playback Zoom ............................................................................180
• Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback) ...............................................181
• Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) ......................181
Playing Back Group Pictures ................................................................................182
Deleting Pictures...................................................................................................184
9. Using Menu Functions
Menu list................................................................................................................185
• [Rec] menu ...................................................................................................185
• [Motion Picture] menu ..................................................................................206
• [Custom] menu .............................................................................................209
• [Setup] menu ................................................................................................219
• [Playback] menu...........................................................................................227
10. Using the Wi-Fi function
What you can do with the Wi-FiR function.............................................................249
Wi-Fi function ........................................................................................................250
Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet ...................................................................252
• Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App” .......................................252
• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet...............................................................253
• Taking images via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)..........................257
• Playing back images in the camera..............................................................258
• Saving images stored in the camera ............................................................258
• Sending images in the camera to an SNS ...................................................259
• Adding location information to images stored in the camera from a
smartphone/tablet ........................................................................................259
• Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to your
preference on a smartphone/tablet ..............................................................261
Displaying pictures on a TV ..................................................................................262
Sending images ....................................................................................................263
Sending images to a smartphone/tablet................................................................267
Printing Wirelessly.................................................................................................268
Sending images to AV device ...............................................................................269
Sending images to PC ..........................................................................................270
Using Web services ..............................................................................................272
• When sending images to web service..........................................................272
• When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] ..........................................275
Registering to the “LUMIX CLUB”.........................................................................276
• About the [LUMIX CLUB] .............................................................................276
About Connections................................................................................................280
• Connecting via a wireless access point (via the network) ............................281
• Connecting the camera and another device directly (direct connection)......283
• Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones
([Select a destination from History]/[Select a destination from Favorite]) ....284
[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ...............................................................................................286
11. Connecting to other equipment
Watching 4K motion pictures on a TV/ Saving 4K motion pictures on your PC or
recorder.................................................................................................................288
• Watching motion pictures in 4K ....................................................................288
• Storing 4K motion pictures ...........................................................................289
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .................................................................290
• Using VIERA Link (HDMI) ............................................................................293
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC............................................294
• Downloading software ..................................................................................295
• Transferring images to a PC.........................................................................297
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder .......................................299
Printing the Pictures..............................................................................................300
Enjoying 3D pictures .............................................................................................303
12. Others
Optional accessories.............................................................................................306
Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display.......................................................................311
Message Display...................................................................................................318
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................320
Cautions for Use ...................................................................................................329
Contents by Function
Recording
Recording Mode ..............................P40
[Preview]..........................................P72
[Panorama Shot] .............................P77
[Time Lapse Shot] .........................P136
[Stop Motion Animation] ................P138
Aperture Bracket ...........................P143
Focus Bracket ...............................P143
[Multi Exp.].....................................P196
[Silent Mode] .................................P209
3D recording..................................P303
4K photo
[4K PHOTO] ..................................P118
[Post Focus] ..................................P129
Focus (AF/MF)
[Focus Mode]...................................P91
[AF Mode]........................................P93
Adjusting the AF area position ........P98
Manual Focus................................P102
[AF/AE Lock] .................................P105
Drive
[Drive Mode] ..................................P114
[Burst] ............................................P115
Maximum number of pictures that
can be taken continuously.............P116
[Self Timer] ....................................P135
Picture Quality and Colour Tone
[Sensitivity].....................................P108
[White Balance]..............................P110
[Photo Style] ..................................P186
[Filter Settings]...............................P188
[Picture Size]..................................P190
[Quality]..........................................P191
[Highlight Shadow].........................P193
[i.Dynamic] .....................................P194
[i.Resolution]..................................P194
[HDR] .............................................P195
[Long Shtr NR]...............................P200
[Shading Comp.] ............................P200
[Diffraction Compensation] ............P201
[Color Space].................................P201
Exposure
[Touch AE].......................................P50
[One Push AE].................................P73
[AF/AE Lock]..................................P105
Exposure Compensation ...............P106
Exposure Bracket ..........................P142
[Metering Mode].............................P192
Stabiliser
Dual I.S. .........................................P144
5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabiliser.......P144
Flash
[Flash Mode]..................................P157
2nd curtain synchro .......................P159
[Flash Adjust.]................................P160
Wireless flash settings ...................P161
Monitoring
HDMI output while recording .........P291
Recording
Creative Video Mode.......................P85
[Silent Operation].............................P86
[Rec Format]..................................P166
[Rec Quality]..................................P166
Motion pictures in 4K.....................P164
[4K Live Cropping].........................P169
Recording still pictures while
recording motion pictures ..............P172
[Snap Movie] .................................P174
Image
[Luminance Level] .........................P206
Audio
[Mic Level Adj.] ..............................P207
[Mic Level Limiter]..........................P207
[Wind Noise Canceller] ..................P208
[Lens Noise Cut] ............................P208
[Wind Cut]......................................P308
Screen settings
[Mic Level Disp.] ............................P207
[Center Marker]..............................P214
[Zebra Pattern]...............................P215
[Monochrome Live View] ...............P216
Basic settings
[Format] ...........................................P27
[Clock Set] .......................................P34
Display switching.............................P45
How to set menu items....................P51
[Q.MENU] ........................................P53
[Beep] ............................................P220
[Economy] .....................................P222
[Reset] (initialisation) .....................P225
[Sensor Cleaning] ..........................P226
Customisation
[CUSTOM] in the Quick Menu .........P54
Function buttons ..............................P55
Custom Mode ..................................P87
[Custom] menu ..............................P209
Playback
Picture playback ............................P177
Motion picture playback.................P178
Playback Zoom..............................P180
Multi Playback ...............................P181
Delete ............................................P184
[Auto Review] ................................P217
Playback/display settings
[Slide Show] ..................................P229
[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ...................P244
Edit
Focus Stacking ..............................P133
[RAW Processing]..........................P233
[4K PHOTO Bulk Saving]...............P235
[Light Composition] ........................P236
[Clear Retouch]..............................P237
[Resize]..........................................P242
[Cropping] ......................................P243
Adding information
[Location Logging] .........................P232
[Title Edit].......................................P238
[Text Stamp] ..................................P239
Image settings
[Favorite]........................................P245
[Print Set].......................................P246
[Protect] .........................................P247
Motion Picture
Setup/Custom
Playback
“Image App” ..................................P252
[WPS (Push-Button)] .............P281, 283
Direct connection...........................P283
Image App
Remote recording..........................P257
Saving images...............................P258
Sending images.....................P259, 267
Sending and adding location
information.....................................P259
Combining motion pictures
recorded with [Snap Movie]...........P261
In combination with other devices
Playing back pictures on a TV .......P262
Printing images ..............................P268
Sending images to an AV
device ............................................P269
Sending images to a PC ................P270
Sending images to a web
service ...........................................P272
Using [Cloud Sync. Service] ..........P275
PC
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” ....................P295
“SILKYPIX Developer Studio” .......P296
Transferring images to a PC .........P270
TV
Playing Back Pictures on a TV
Screen ...........................................P290
[VIERA Link] ..................................P293
Recorder
Dubbing .........................................P299
Printer
PictBridge ......................................P300
Wi-Fi
Connections with other devices
Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
• The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you:
– Drop or hit the camera.
– Press hard on the lens or the monitor.
∫ Splash Proof
Splash Proof is a term used to describe an extra level of protection this camera offers
against exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust. Splash Proof does not
guarantee that damage will not occur if this camera is subjected to direct contact with
water.
In order to minimise the possibility of damage please be sure the following precautions are
taken:
– The Splash Proof feature works in conjunction with the lenses that were specifically designed
to support this feature.
– Make sure the built-in flash is closed.
– Make sure that all doors, socket caps and terminal covers are securely closed.
– Make sure that you are in a dry and secure place when changing the battery, lens or memory
card. After changing, make sure their protective doors are securely closed.
– If this camera is exposed to water, sand or any other foreign material clean it as soon as
possible, taking the necessary precautions that the foreign substance does not get inside the
camera.
– Under no circumstances should you touch or place any foreign objects within the camera or
in close proximity of the camera’s image sensor.
If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the monitor, wipe them off with a
dry soft cloth.
– Not doing so may cause the monitor to respond incorrectly to touch operations.
– If the monitor is closed when such liquids are present, malfunction may result.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or monitor is fogged up)
• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens, viewfinder and monitor stains, fungus and camera
malfunction.
• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
If you shake the camera while it is turned off, its sensors may move or a rattling sound
may be heard. The sound is caused by the In-Body Image Stabiliser, and this is not a
malfunction.
1. Before Use
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
• The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera
was purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Operating Instructions”.
• Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.
• Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the
text.
• The card is optional.
1. Before Use
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Names and Functions of Components
∫ Camera body
6
4
24 23
27
25
26
12
7
9
10
20
1
3
2
22
5
22
13
11
8
18
19
21
16
15
14
17
1
Focus distance reference mark (P104)
2
Status indicator (P34)/
Wi-Fi® connection lamp (P250)
3
Camera ON/OFF switch (P34)
4
Motion picture button (P164)
5
[
] (Exposure Compensation) button
(P106)/[Fn1] button (P55)
6
Function button (Fn11) (P55)
7
Rear dial (P41)
8
Shutter button (P39)
9
Front dial (P41)
10 Self-timer indicator (P135)/
AF Assist Lamp (P210)
11
Mode dial (P40)
12 Flash (P154)
13
Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (P306)
• Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.
14
Stereo microphone (P207)
• Be careful not to cover the microphone with
your finger. Doing so may make sound
difficult to record.
15 Flash open lever (P154)
16 Diopter adjustment dial (P37)
17 Drive mode dial (P114)
18 [MIC] socket (P307)
19 [REMOTE] socket (P309)
20 USB socket (P297, 300)
21 [HDMI] socket (P290)
22 Shoulder strap eyelet (P18)
23 Lens release button (P31)
24 Lens lock pin
25 Mount
26 Sensor
27 Lens fitting mark (P30)
1. Before Use
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39
40
42
30
31
34 35 36
33
32
47
43
44
37
41
29
46
45
38
∫ About the function button ([Fn6] to
[Fn10])
• Function buttons ([Fn6] to [Fn10]) (P55) are
touch icons. Touch the [
] tab on the
recording screen to display them.
28 Touch screen (P48)/monitor (P311)
29 [LVF] button (P37)/[Fn5] button (P55)
30 Viewfinder (P37)
31 Eye sensor (P38)
32 Eyecup (P330)
33 [Q.MENU] button (P53)/[Fn2] button (P55)
34 [(] (Playback) button (P177)
35 Speaker (P220)
36 [DISP.] button (P45, 47)
37 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P105)
38 Focus mode lever (P89, 102)
39
Cursor buttons (P44)
3/[
] (ISO sensitivity) (P108)
1/[
] (White Balance) (P110)
2/[
] (Auto Focus Mode) (P93)
4/[Fn3] (P55)
40 [MENU/SET] button (P44, 51)
41 Card door (P25)
42 [
] (Delete/Cancel) button (P184)/
[Fn4] button (P55)
43 Battery door (P24)
44
DC coupler cover (P310)
• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the
Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC
adaptor (optional) are used.
45 Release lever (P24)
46
Cover for the battery grip connector (P309)
• Keep the cover for the battery grip connector
out of reach of children to prevent
swallowing.
47
Tripod mount (P335)
• It may not be possible to attach and securely
fasten a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm
(0.22 inch) or more to the camera. Doing so
may also damage the camera.
1. Before Use
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∫ Lens
H-FS12060
H-FS14140
H-FS1442A
2 3
4
5 6
1
1
2 3
7
4
6
2 3
4
6
1
1
Lens surface
2
Focus ring (P102)
3
Zoom ring (P148)
4
Contact point
5
Lens mount rubber (P331)
6
Lens fitting mark (P30)
7
O.I.S. switch (P144)
1. Before Use
About the Lens
This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with
the Micro Four ThirdsTM System lens mount specification
(Micro Four Thirds mount).
You can also use a lens of any of the following
standards by attaching a mount adaptor.
• When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [Shoot w/o Lens] (P218) to [ON].
Depending on the lens used, certain functions, such as Auto Focus, Image Stabiliser, and
zoom functions, may be disabled or operate differently.
For details on the lens used, refer to the website.
• The focal length noted on the lens in use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm
film camera.
(It will be equivalent to 100 mm lens when a 50 mm lens is used.)
For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens
to the latest version.
• To view the latest information on the firmware or to download the firmware, visit the
support site below:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
• To check the firmware version of the interchangeable lens, attach it to the camera body and
select [Version Disp.] in the [Setup] menu.
Lens
Mount adaptor
Four Thirds™ mount specification
lens
Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA1: optional)
Leica M Mount interchangeable lens
M Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA2M: optional)
Leica R Mount interchangeable lens
R Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA3R: optional)
About the lens and functions
Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible
lenses.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
About the firmware of your interchangeable lens
Getting Started/Basic Operations
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
• We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from
dropping.
1
Pass the shoulder strap through the
shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body.
A:Shoulder strap eyelet
2
Pass the end of the shoulder strap
through the ring in the direction of the arrow
and then pass it through the stopper.
3
Pass the end of the shoulder strap
through the hole on the other side of the
stopper.
4
Pull the shoulder strap and
then check that it will not
come out.
• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then
attach the other side of the
shoulder strap.
• Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.
– Do not wrap the strap around your neck.
It may result in injury or accident.
• Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.
– It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Charging the Battery
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets. Some of
these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet
the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that
these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are
not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Charging
1
Attach the battery
paying attention to the
direction of the battery.
2
Connect the charger to
the electrical outlet.
• The [CHARGE] indicator A
lights up and charging
begins.
plug-in type
inlet type
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
• When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
– The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again
in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF).
– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
∫ Charging time
• The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used.
The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been
used for a long time may be longer than normal.
∫ Battery indication
• The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted.
(The status indicator also blinks)
Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.
• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully
charged.
(Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
On:
Charging.
Off:
Charging has completed.
(Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the
battery after charging is completed.)
Charging time
Approx. 140 min
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AFS
L
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
By CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard
When a Panasonic SDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used
∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Monitor)
∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Viewfinder)
The numbers in parentheses indicate the values that result when [Power Save LVF
Shooting] (P222) is set to [3SEC] and works as intended. (Based on the test conditions
derived from the CIPA standard and specified by Panasonic)
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used
Number of recordable pictures
Approx. 330 pictures
Recording time
Approx. 165 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Number of recordable pictures
Approx. 320 pictures
Recording time
Approx. 160 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Number of recordable pictures
Approx. 330 pictures
Recording time
Approx. 165 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used
Number of recordable pictures
Approx. 320 pictures (Approx. 800 pictures)
Recording time
Approx. 160 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Number of recordable pictures
Approx. 310 pictures (Approx. 800 pictures)
Recording time
Approx. 155 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Number of recordable pictures
Approx. 320 pictures (Approx. 800 pictures)
Recording time
Approx. 160 min
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∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the monitor)
[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/17M/50i])
[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/28M/50p])
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used
Recordable time
Approx. 120 min
Actual recordable time
Approx. 60 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Recordable time
Approx. 120 min
Actual recordable time
Approx. 60 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Recordable time
Approx. 120 min
Actual recordable time
Approx. 60 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used
Recordable time
Approx. 110 min
Actual recordable time
Approx. 55 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Recordable time
Approx. 110 min
Actual recordable time
Approx. 55 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Recordable time
Approx. 110 min
Actual recordable time
Approx. 55 min
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [4K/100M/25p])
• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as
turning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.
∫ Playback (when using the monitor)
• The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable
pictures is reduced.
– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
– When flash is used repeatedly.
• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used
Recordable time
Approx. 90 min
Actual recordable time
Approx. 45 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Recordable time
Approx. 90 min
Actual recordable time
Approx. 45 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Recordable time
Approx. 90 min
Actual recordable time
Approx. 45 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used
Playback time
Approx. 220 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Playback time
Approx. 230 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Playback time
Approx. 230 min
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
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Inserting/Removing the Battery
• Check that this unit is turned off.
1
1: Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow (to the
OPEN side).
2: Open the battery door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic
batteries.
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
2
Being careful about the battery
orientation, insert all the way until
you hear a locking sound and then
check that it is locked by lever A.
Pull the lever A in the direction of
the arrow to remove the battery.
3
1: Close the battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow.
• Confirm that there is no foreign matter adhered on the inner side (rubber seal) of the battery
door.
• Remove the battery after use.
(The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.)
• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• Before removing the battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off
completely.
(Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the
recorded pictures may be lost.)
• Be careful when removing the battery as the battery will jump out.
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)
• Check that this unit is turned off.
1
Slide the card door to open it.
2
Push it securely all the way until you hear a
“click” while being careful about the
direction in which you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
A:Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
3
1: Close the card door.
2: Slide the card door to the end and then
close it firmly.
• Before removing the card, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off
completely.
(Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the
recorded pictures may be lost.)
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
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Card Information
The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
∫ About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings
According to the [Rec Format] (P166) and [Rec Quality] (P166) of a motion picture, the
required card differs. To record 4K photos, you need a card with a speed class rating that
supports 4K photo recording. Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed
Class or UHS Speed Class.
• SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous writing.
To check the class, see the labelled side, etc. of the card.
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
SD Memory Card
(512 MB to 2 GB)
• This unit is compatible with UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class
3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
• Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed with
Panasonic’s cards.
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB to 128 GB)
[Rec Format]
[Rec Quality]
Speed class
Label example
[AVCHD]
All
Class 4 or higher
[MP4]
FHD/HD
[MP4]
4K
UHS Speed Class 3
When recording with the 4K Photo/
Post Focus function
UHS Speed Class 3
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Access to the card
The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on
the card.
• During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do
not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC
adaptor (optional). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static
electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation
again.
• If you set the Write-Protect switch A to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write,
delete or format the data or display it by recording date.
• The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves,
static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing
important data on a PC etc.
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary
data in advance.
Select the menu. (P51)
• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) when formatting. Do not
turn the camera off during formatting.
• If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.
Formatting the card (initialisation)
>
[Setup] > [Format]
MENU
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
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∫ Number of recordable pictures
• Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [A]
• Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [
]
∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
• “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
• The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.
• [AVCHD]
• [MP4]
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording
time
[Picture Size]
16 GB
32 GB
64 GB
128 GB
L (16M)
1810
3630
7260
14380
M (8M)
3310
6640
13000
25740
S (4M)
5670
11360
21480
42540
[Picture Size]
16 GB
32 GB
64 GB
128 GB
L (16M)
550
1110
2230
4420
M (8M)
640
1290
2580
5120
S (4M)
700
1410
2800
5550
[Rec Quality]
16 GB
32 GB
64 GB
128 GB
[FHD/28M/50p]
1h10m
2h30m
5h00m
9h55m
[FHD/17M/50i]
2h00m
4h5m
8h15m
16h25m
[FHD/24M/25p]/
[FHD/24M/24p]
1h25m
2h55m
5h50m
11h35m
[Rec Quality]
16 GB
32 GB
64 GB
128 GB
[4K/100M/30p]/
[4K/100M/25p]/
[4K/100M/24p]
20m00s
41m00s
1h20m
2h45m
[FHD/28M/60p]
[FHD/28M/50p]
1h10m
2h25m
5h00m
9h55m
[FHD/20M/30p]
[FHD/20M/25p]
1h35m
3h15m
6h40m
13h15m
[HD/10M/30p]
[HD/10M/25p]
3h5m
6h20m
12h45m
25h20m
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
• Depending on the recording conditions and the type of card, the number of recordable pictures
and available recording time vary.
• AVCHD motion pictures:
You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 4 GB, but the
motion picture file will be divided.
• MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [FHD] or [HD]:
You can continue recording without interruption even if the continuous recording time exceeds
30 minutes or the file size exceeds 4 GB, but the motion picture file will be divided and
recorded/played back separately.
• MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [4K]:
Motion picture file will be recorded and played back in separate files in the following cases.
(You can continue recording without interruption.)
– When using an SDHC memory card: If the file exceeds 4 GB
– When using an SDXC memory card: If the continuous recording time exceeds 3 hours and
4 minutes or If the file exceeds 96 GB
• The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
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Attaching/Removing the Lens
By changing the lens, you will increase your picture taking-options and further your
enjoyment of the camera.
• Check that the camera is turned off.
• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P330 when dirt or dust gets on
the lens.
1
Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the
arrow to detach them.
2
Align the lens fitting marks C and then rotate the lens in the direction
of the arrow until it clicks.
• Do not press the lens release button D when you attach a lens.
• Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an angle to the camera body as the lens
mount may get scratched.
Attaching the lens
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
• Attach the lens cap.
While pressing on the lens release button A,
rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and
then remove.
• To prevent dust and other particles from accumulating on or entering the camera or lens, be
sure to attach the body cap to the camera and the lens rear cap to the lens after detaching it
from the camera.
When using the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060/
H-FS14140/H-FS1442A)
Rotate the zoom ring of the lens.
Detaching the lens
Zoom operations
T side:
Enlarges distant subject
W side:
Widens angle of view
T
W
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When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens. The
lens hood reduces the inclusion of unwanted light in the recorded images and lowers the
drop in contrast. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.
To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lenses
(H-FS12060/H-FS14140/H-FS1442A)
Hold the lens hood by placing your fingers as
shown in the figure.
• Do not hold the lens hood in such a way that it will be
bent.
1
Align the mark A (
) on the lens hood with the
mark on the tip of the lens.
2
Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the
arrow until it clicks and then align the mark B
(
) on the lens hood with the mark on the tip
of the lens.
Attaching the Lens Hood
Temporarily Storing the Lens Hood
Example: H-FS12060
1 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it.
2 Align the mark C (
) on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens.
3 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Opening the Monitor/Adjusting the Monitor
At the time when this camera is purchased, the monitor is stowed in the camera body.
Bring out the monitor as shown below.
1 Open the monitor. (Maximum 180o)
2 It can be rotated 180o forward.
3 Return the monitor to its original position.
• Only rotate the monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use
excessive force as it may be damaged.
∫ Free angle shooting
The monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows you to take
pictures from various angles by adjusting the monitor.
• When not using the monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing inward to
prevent dirt and scratches.
Taking pictures at a high angle
Taking pictures at a low angle
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1
Turn the camera on.
• When the camera is turned on, the status indicator 1
lights up green.
• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to
step 4.
2
Press [MENU/SET].
3
Press 3/4 to select the language, and press
[MENU/SET].
4
Press [MENU/SET].
5
Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,
day, hour, minute), and press 3/4 to set.
A:Time at the home area
B:Time at the travel destination
To set the display order and the time display
format.
• To display the setting screen of the order/time, select
[Style] and then press [MENU/SET].
6
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
:
:
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
7
When [The clock setting has been completed.] is displayed, press
[MENU/SET].
8
When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET].
9
Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then
press [MENU/SET].
Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P51)
• The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6 on P34.
• The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even
without the battery.
(Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)
• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the
pictures with [Text Stamp] or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
Re-adjusting the clock
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
36
Basic Operations
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side
and stand with your feet slightly apart.
• Do not cover the flash, AF Assist lamp A, microphone B, or speaker C with your
fingers or other objects.
• Make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or
object in the vicinity while taking pictures.
∫ Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function)
This function detects the vertical orientation when you record
with the camera vertically orientated.
When you play back the recording, the recording is
automatically displayed in vertical orientation.
(Only available when [Rotate Disp.] (P244) is set to [ON].)
• When the camera is held vertically and tilted significantly up or down to record, the Direction
Detection Function may not work correctly.
• Motion pictures, 4K burst files, and images recorded with the Post Focus function cannot be
displayed vertically.
Tips for taking good pictures
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see
the characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly.
Press [LVF] to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder.
A [LVF] button
B Eye sensor
• You can also use the button as a function button. (P55)
Press [LVF].
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If [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], the camera automatically adjusts the
focus as the eye sensor is activated. The camera does not beep when focus is achieved with
[Eye Sensor AF].
Using the Viewfinder
Diopter adjustment
Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder
Automatic viewfinder/
monitor switching¢
Viewfinder display¢
Monitor display
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∫ Notes on automatic viewfinder/monitor switching
Automatic viewfinder/monitor switching enables the eye sensor to switch the display to the
viewfinder automatically when you bring your eye or an object near it.
• If you enable the automatic viewfinder/monitor switching function and display the “On-monitor
recording information screen” (P46) on the monitor, [Power Save LVF Shooting] in [Economy]
(P222) can be used, allowing you to reduce the battery consumption.
• Eye sensor might not work properly depending on the shape of your eyeglasses, the way you
hold the camera, or bright light shining around the eyepiece. In that case, press [LVF] to switch
the display.
• During motion picture playback or a slide show, the camera does not automatically switch the
display to the Viewfinder with the eye sensor.
• The eye sensor does not work depending on the angle of the monitor.
Setting the eye sensor sensitivity and the automatic switching of the display
between the Monitor and Viewfinder
>
[Custom] > [Eye Sensor]
[Sensitivity]
This will set the sensitivity of the eye sensor.
[LVF/Monitor
Switch]
This will set the method for switching between the monitor and viewfinder.
[LVF/MON AUTO] (automatic switching between the monitor and
viewfinder)/
[LVF] (viewfinder)/[MON] (monitor)
• If you press [LVF] to switch the display, the [LVF/Monitor Switch] setting will
also switch.
MENU
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
The shutter button works in two steps. To take a picture, press it.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
A Aperture value
B Shutter speed
C Focus indication
• Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed.
(It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except
when set to flash.)
• Once the subject is in focus, the focus indication is displayed.
(When the subject is not in focus, the indication flashes.)
Press the shutter button fully (push it in further),
and take the picture.
• Pictures cannot be taken until focus is achieved when [Focus/Release Priority] (P211) is
set to [FOCUS].
• Even during menu operation or image playback, if you press the shutter button halfway, you
can instantly set the camera ready for recording.
Start recording by pressing the motion picture
button.
• Release the motion picture button right after you press it.
Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture
button again.
Shutter button (Taking pictures)
Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures)
60
60
3.5 60
3.5
3.5
C
A B
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Select the mode by rotating the mode dial.
• Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode.
Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode)
Intelligent Auto Mode (P59)
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P60)
Programme AE Mode (P66)
Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P69)
Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P69)
Manual Exposure Mode (P70)
Creative Video Mode (P85)
/
Custom Mode (P87)
Scene Guide Mode (P74)
Creative Control Mode (P79)
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.
• These operating instructions describe operations of the front dial/rear dial as follows:
Allows you to set the aperture, shutter speed, and other settings when in
/
/
/
modes.
• In [Dial Set.] in the [Custom] menu, you can change the operation methods of the front dial and
rear dial. (P43)
Front Dial/Rear Dial
e.g.: When rotating the front dial to the left
or right
e.g.: When rotating the rear dial to the left
or right
Mode dial
Front dial
Rear Dial
(P66)
Programme Shift
Programme Shift
(P69)
Aperture value
Aperture value
(P69)
Shutter speed
Shutter speed
(P70)
Aperture value
Shutter speed
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Temporarily changing the items assigned to the front/rear dials ([Dial Operation
Switch])
You can temporarily change the items assigned to the front/
rear dials using the function button to which [Dial Operation
Switch] is assigned.
[Dial Operation Switch] is assigned to [Fn11] at the time of
purchase. (P55)
A Function button [Fn11]
• You can set the items to be assigned temporarily to the front/rear dials in [Dial Operation Switch
Setup] in [Dial Set.] in the [Custom] menu. (P43)
1
Press [Fn11].
• A guide will be displayed showing the items temporarily
assigned to the front/rear dials.
• If no operations are performed, the guide will disappear in
a few seconds.
2
Rotate the front/rear dials while the guide is
displayed.
• The settings of the items assigned to the dials will change.
3
Press [MENU/SET] and set.
• You can also complete this step by performing either of the operations below:
– Press the shutter button halfway
– Press [Fn11]
• Items that are temporarily assigned to the front/rear dials can be used only while the guide
(step 1) or setting screen (step 2) is displayed.
A
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ISO
ISO
ISO
ISO
WB
WB
WB
WB
WB
WB
WB
WB
WB
WB
WB
WB
WB
WB
WB
AWB
AWB
ISO
ISO
ISO
ISO
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
∫ Setting the operation methods of the front dial and rear dial
>
[Custom] > [Dial Set.]
[Assign Dial (F/SS)]
Assigns the operations of the aperture value and shutter speed
in Manual Exposure Mode.
[
F
SS]:
Assigns the aperture value to the front dial, and the shutter
speed to the rear dial.
[
SS
F]:
Assigns the shutter speed to the front dial, and the aperture
value to the rear dial.
[Rotation (F/SS)]
Changes the rotation direction of the dials for adjusting the
aperture value and shutter speed.
[
]/[
]
[Exposure Comp.]
Assigns the Exposure Compensation to the front dial or rear
dial so that you can directly adjust it.
[
] (Front Dial)/[
] (Rear Dial)/[OFF]
[Dial Operation Switch
Setup]
Sets the items to be assigned temporarily to the front/rear dials
when you press the function button to which [Dial Operation
Switch] is assigned.
[
] ([Front Dial Operation])/[
] ([Rear Dial Operation])
• Items that can be set are as follows.
– [Photo Style] (P186)
– [Filter Effect] (P79, 188)
– [Aspect Ratio] (P189)
– [AF Mode] (P93)
– [4K PHOTO] (P118)
– [Highlight Shadow] (P193)
– [i.Dynamic] (P194)
– [i.Resolution] (P194)
– [Flash Mode] (P157)
– [Flash Adjust.] (P160)
– [Sensitivity] (P108)
– [White Balance] (P110)
• [Highlight Shadow] uses the two dials. It will be automatically
assigned to both of the dials when you assign it to either of
them.
MENU
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
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Pressing the cursor button:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.
Pressing [MENU/SET]:
Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.
• These operating instructions expresses the up, down, left, and
right of the cursor button as 3/4/2/1.
• By assigning [Cursor Button Lock] to a function button, you can disable the cursor buttons and
the [MENU/SET] button. (P55)
Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Press [DISP.] to switch the information displayed on the
screen.
• If the information on the screen is not displayed any longer
because no operation was performed for some time, press the
[DISP.] button or touch the screen to display the information
again.
Switching the display method of the viewfinder/monitor
[
] (viewfinder style): Scales down images slightly so that you can better review the
composition of the images.
[
] (monitor style): Scales images to fill the entire screen so that you can see their
details.
∫ [
] Live View Finder style display layout (Example of viewfinder style display)
[DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information)
In Recording Mode
>
[Custom] > [LVF Disp.Style]
>
[Custom] > [Monitor Disp. Style]
With information
(detailed
information)
With information
With information
(detailed
information, tilt
sensor display)
With information
(tilt sensor
display)
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MENU
MENU
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AFS
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50p
AFS
AFS
L
4:3
98
0
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∫ [
] Monitor style display layout (Example of monitor style display)
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When the on-monitor recording information screen is displayed, you can touch the desired
item and change its setting directly.
• If you assign [LVF/Monitor Disp. Style] to [Fn Button Set] (P55) in the [Custom] menu, each
time you press the assigned function button, you can change the display style of the monitor or
viewfinder ([
]/[
]), whichever is currently in use.
∫ About the tilt sensor display
With the tilt sensor displayed, it is easy to correct the tilt of the camera etc.
• When the tilt of the camera is little, the indicator changes to green.
• Even after correcting the tilt, there may still be an error of approximately n1°.
• When tilted significantly upwards or downwards to record, the tilt sensor display may not be
displayed correctly, and the Direction Detection Function (P36) may not work correctly.
With information
Without
information
With information
(tilt sensor
display)
Without
information (tilt
sensor display)
Turned off
On-monitor
recording
information¢
A Horizontal direction:
Correcting tilt to the left
B Vertical direction:
Correcting downward tilt
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¢This is displayed if [Highlight] (P215) in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].
• Some of the screens cannot be displayed for certain files that you play back, such as motion
pictures and 4K burst files.
In Playback Mode
With information
Detailed
information
display
Histogram
display
Without
information
(Highlight
display)¢
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information
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Touch screen of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger.
∫ Touch
To touch and release the touch screen.
∫ Drag
A movement without releasing the touch screen.
∫ Pinch (enlarge/reduce)
Pinch the touch screen apart (enlarge) or together
(reduce) with two fingers.
• Touch the screen with the clean and dry finger.
• If you use a commercially available monitor protection sheet, please follow the instructions that
accompany the sheet.
(Some monitor protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.)
Not available in these cases:
• The touch screen may not function normally in the following cases.
– When touched by a gloved hand
– When the touch screen is wet
Touch screen (Touch operations)
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Fn6
Fn8
Fn9
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Fn10
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Applicable modes:
Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the
subject and take the picture automatically.
∫ To cancel the Touch Shutter function
Touch [
].
• If shooting with the touch shutter fails, the AF area turns red and disappears.
Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function
Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function
1
Touch [
].
2
Touch [
].
• Icon will change to [
], and taking a picture with the
Touch Shutter function becomes possible.
3
Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and
then take a picture.
• The picture is taken when the focus is achieved.
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Applicable modes:
You can easily optimise the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject
appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brightness of the face.
∫ Cancelling the Touch AE function
Touch [
].
• [Metering Mode] returns to the original setting, and the brightness optimisation position is
cancelled.
Not available in these cases:
• This function is not available in the following cases:
– When using the Digital Zoom
– When [4K Live Cropping] is set
– When [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu has been set to [AF+AE] (P101)
Easily Optimising the Brightness for a Specified Area (Touch AE)
1
Touch [
].
2
Touch [
].
• The setting screen for the brightness optimisation
position is displayed.
• [Metering Mode] is set to [
], which is used
exclusively for the Touch AE.
3
Touch the subject you want to optimise the
brightness for.
• Touching [Reset] will bring the brightness optimisation
position back to the centre.
4
Touch [Set].
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Setting menu items
You can either operate the buttons or touch the monitor to set menu items.
1
Press [MENU/SET].
• The [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.
Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
[Rec] (P185)
This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels, 4K Photo
and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.
[Motion Picture]
(P206)
This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and other
aspects for motion picture recording.
[Custom] (P209)
Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button
operations, can be set up according to your preferences.
[Setup] (P219)
This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating
beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for
you to operate the camera.
You can also configure the settings of Wi-Fi related functions.
[Playback] (P227)
This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings,
etc. of recorded pictures.
2
Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select
the menu item and press [MENU/SET].
• The menu item can also be selected by rotating the
rear dial.
• You can also move to the next screen by pressing
[DISP.].
(In touch operation)
Touch the menu item.
• The page can be changed by touching [
]/[
].
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• There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being
used on the camera.
3
Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select
the setting and press [MENU/SET].
• You can also select the setting by rotating the rear
dial.
• Depending on the menu item, its setting may not
appear or it may be displayed in a different way.
(In touch operation)
Touch the Setting to set.
∫ Switching to other menus
1
Press 2.
2
Press 3/4 to select a menu selector icon, such as
[
].
• You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating
the front dial.
3
Press [MENU/SET].
(In touch operation)
Touch a menu selector icon, such as [
].
∫ Close the menu
Press [
] or press the shutter button halfway.
(In touch operation)
Touch [
].
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Calling frequently-used menus instantly
(Quick Menu)
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
• The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display
style the camera is in.
1
Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.
• You can also use the button as a function button. (P55)
2
Rotate the front dial to select the menu item.
3
Rotate the rear dial to select the setting.
4
Press [Q.MENU] to exit the menu once the
setting is complete.
• You can also set items by pressing the cursor buttons 3/4/2/1.
On-monitor recording information in [
] (Monitor style)
(P45)
Select the item by pressing the [Q.MENU] button and rotating
the rear dial, and then select the setting by rotating the front
dial.
• You can also set with 3/4/2/1 and [MENU/SET].
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When [Q.MENU] (P217) in the [Custom] menu is set to [CUSTOM], the Quick Menu can
be changed as desired.
Up to 15 items can be set to the Quick Menu.
1
Press 4 to select [
] and then press [MENU/SET].
2
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item in the top
row and then press [MENU/SET].
3
Press 2/1 to select the empty space in the bottom
row and then press [MENU/SET].
A Items that can be set
B Set items
• You can also set the menu item by dragging it from the top
row to the bottom row.
• If there is no empty space in the bottom row, you can
replace an existing item with a new select item by selecting the existing item.
• To cancel the setting, move to the bottom row by pressing 4 and select an item to cancel,
and then press [MENU/SET].
4
Press [
].
• It will return to screen of step 1.
Press [MENU/SET] to switch to the recording screen.
Customising the Quick Menu settings
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Assigning frequently used functions to the
buttons (function buttons)
You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific buttons and icons.
• Some functions cannot be assigned depending on the function button.
1
Select the menu. (P51)
2
Press 3/4 to select the function button you want to
assign a function to and then press [MENU/SET].
3
Press 3/4 to select the function you want to assign
and then press [MENU/SET].
• For details on the functions that can be assigned in [Setting
in REC mode], refer to P56.
• For details on the functions that can be assigned in [Setting
in PLAY mode], refer to P57.
• To restore the default function button settings, select [Restore to Default].
∫ Configuring the function button settings from the on-monitor recording
information screen
Touching [Fn] on the on-monitor recording information screen (P45) also allows you to
display the screen in step 2.
∫ Rapidly assigning functions
The button assignment screen displayed in step 3 above can be displayed by pressing
and holding a function button (any of [Fn1] to [Fn5] or [Fn11]) for 2 seconds.
• In some cases the function assignment screen cannot be displayed depending on the mode or
display screen.
>
[Custom] > [Fn Button Set]>
[Setting in REC mode]/[Setting in PLAY mode]
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You can use assigned functions by pressing a function button when recording.
∫ Using function buttons with touch operations
1
Touch [
].
2
Touch [Fn6], [Fn7], [Fn8], [Fn9] or [Fn10].
∫ Functions that can be assigned in [Setting in REC mode]
Using the function buttons during recording
[Rec] menu/Recording functions
– [Exposure Comp.] (P106): [Fn1]¢
– [Wi-Fi] (P250): [Fn6]¢
– [Q.MENU] (P53): [Fn2]¢
– [LVF/Monitor Switch] (P37): [Fn5]¢
– [LVF/Monitor Disp. Style] (P46)
– [AF/AE LOCK] (P105)
– [AF-ON] (P104, 105)
– [Preview] (P72): [Fn4]¢
– [One Push AE] (P73)
– [Touch AE] (P50)
– [Level Gauge] (P46): [Fn7]¢
– [Focus Area Set] (P57)
– [Zoom Control] (P148)
– [Cursor Button Lock] (P57)
– [Dial Operation Switch] (P42): [Fn11]¢
– [Photo Style] (P186)
– [Filter Effect] (P79, 188)
– [Aspect Ratio] (P189)
– [Picture Size] (P190)
– [Quality] (P191)
– [AFS/AFF] (P92)
– [Metering Mode] (P192)
– [Burst Rate] (P115)
– [4K PHOTO] (P118): [Fn10]¢
– [Self Timer] (P135)
– [Bracket] (P141)
– [Highlight Shadow] (P193)
– [i.Dynamic] (P194)
– [i.Resolution] (P194)
– [HDR] (P195)
– [Shutter Type] (P197)
– [Flash Mode] (P157)
– [Flash Adjust.] (P160)
– [Wireless Flash Setup] (P162)
– [Ex. Tele Conv.]
(still pictures/motion pictures) (P149)
– [Digital Zoom] (P151)
– [Stabilizer] (P144)
– [Sensitivity] (P108)
– [White Balance] (P110)
– [AF Mode/MF] (P93, 102)
– [Restore to Default]
[Motion Picture] menu
– [4K Live Cropping] (P169)
– [Snap Movie] (P174): [Fn9]¢
– [Motion Pic. Set]
([Rec Format] (P166)/[Rec Quality] (P166))
– [Picture Mode] (P172)
– [Mic. Directivity Adjust] (P307)
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Function button settings at the time of purchase.
• When set to [Focus Area Set], it is possible to display the position setting screen of either AF
area or MF Assist.
• Operations of the cursor button and [MENU/SET] are disabled when [Cursor Button Lock] is
set. Press the function button again to enable them.
Not available in these cases:
• [Fn2] cannot be used in the following cases.
– When recording with [
] ([4K Burst(S/S)]) of the 4K Photo function
– When using [Time Lapse Shot]
• [Fn4] cannot be used in the following cases.
– Intelligent Auto Plus Mode
– Creative Control Mode
– When using [Multi Exp.]
– When [4K Live Cropping] is set
• [Fn6], [Fn7], [Fn8], [Fn9], and [Fn10] cannot be used when the viewfinder is in use.
You can directly set an assigned function to a selected image by pressing the function
button during playback.
Example: When [Fn2] is set to [Favorite]
1
Press 2/1 to select the picture.
2
Press [Fn2], and then set the image as [Favorite].
∫ Functions that can be assigned in [Setting in PLAY mode]
• The following functions can be assigned to the button [Fn1], [Fn2], [Fn5] or [Fn11].
¢
Function button settings at the time of purchase.
[Custom] menu
– [Silent Mode] (P209): [Fn3]¢
– [Peaking] (P213)
– [Histogram] (P214): [Fn8]¢
– [Guide Line] (P214)
– [Zebra Pattern] (P215)
– [Monochrome Live View] (P216)
– [Rec Area] (P217)
– [Step Zoom] (P152)
– [Zoom Speed] (P152)
– [Touch Screen] (P218)
Using the function buttons during playback
[Playback] Menu/Playback functions
– [Wi-Fi] (P250): [Fn1]¢
– [LVF/Monitor Switch] (P37): [Fn5]¢
– [Favorite] (P245): [Fn2]¢
– [Print Set] (P246)
– [Protect] (P247)
– [Delete Single] (P184)
– [Off]: [Fn11]¢
– [Restore to Default]
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Entering Text
1
Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press
[MENU/SET] to register.
• Move the cursor to [
] and then press [MENU/SET] to
switch text between [A] (capitals), [a] (lower case), [1]
(numbers) and [&] (special characters).
• To enter the same characters in a row, move the cursor
by rotating the rear dial to the right.
• The following operations can be performed by moving the cursor to the item and
pressing [MENU/SET]:
– []]: Enter a blank
– [Delete]: Delete a character
– [
]: Move the entry position cursor to the left
– [
]: Move the entry position cursor to the right
• A maximum of 30 characters can be entered.
(Maximum of 9 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.])
• A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [
], [
], [
], [
] and [
].
(Maximum of 6 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.])
2
Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [Set] and then press
[MENU/SET] to end text input.
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording Mode:
In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene, so we
recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without
thinking about them.
1
Set the mode dial to [¦].
• The camera will switch to either the most recently used
of Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode.
At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent
Auto Plus Mode.
2
Align the screen with the subject.
• When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon
of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds,
after which its colour changes to the usual red. (Automatic
scene detection)
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The camera detects scenes automatically (Scene Detection)
(
: When taking pictures,
: When recording motion pictures)
∫ Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode
Select the [
] or [
] tab on the menu screen, press 1 to select [
] or [
], and
press [MENU/SET].
[i-Portrait]
[i-Scenery]
[i-Macro]
[i-Night Portrait]¢1
[i-Night Scenery]
[iHandheld Night
Shot]¢2
[i-Food]
[i-Baby]¢3
[i-Sunset]
[i-Low Light]
¢1 Only displayed when the built-in flash is open.
¢2 Only displayed when [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON]. (P62)
¢3 When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], [
] will be displayed for
birthdays of registered faces already set only when the Face/Eye of
a person younger than 3 years old is detected.
• [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard
settings are set.
• When recording is performed with the 4K Photo or Post Focus
function, Scene Detection works in the same way as when motion
picture is recorded.
¦
It is also possible to display the selection
screen by touching the Recording Mode
icon in recording screen.
3. Recording Modes
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode allows you to adjust some settings such as the brightness and
colour tone while also using Intelligent Auto Mode for other settings so that you can record
images more suited to your preferences. To record images with more ease, use Intelligent
Auto Mode.
(±: possible, —: not possible)
∫ Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection, and Face Recognition
The Auto Focus Mode is automatically set to [š]. If you touch the subject, the AF tracking
function will work. The AF tracking function (P95) will also work if you press 2 and then
press the shutter button halfway.
• When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered
face is detected, [R] is displayed in the top right of [
], [
] and [
].
∫ About the flash
When the flash is open, the camera automatically sets [
], [
] (AUTO/Red-Eye
Reduction), [
] or [
] to match the type of subject and brightness.
• Open the flash when the flash is to be used. (P154)
• When [
] or [
] is set, Red-Eye Removal is enabled.
• Shutter speed will be slower during [
] or [
].
∫ Scene Detection
• If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when
the scene detection has been identified as [
], the shutter speed will be slower than normal.
Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
• Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be selected for the same
subject.
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode
Intelligent Auto Mode
Setting the brightness
±
—
Setting the colour tone
±
—
Defocus Control
±
—
Menus that can be set
Many
Few
The Backlight Compensation
• When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically
attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture.
In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode, backlight compensation works
automatically.
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Recording Mode:
When [
] is detected while taking handheld night shots, pictures of the night scenery will
be taken at a high burst speed and composed into a single picture.
This mode is useful if you want to take stunning night shots with minimal jitter and noise,
without using a tripod.
• The angle of view will be slightly narrower.
• Do not move the camera during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter button.
• Flash is fixed to [Œ] (forced flash off).
Not available in these cases:
• [iHandheld Night Shot] does not work for the pictures taken during a motion picture recording.
• This function is not available in the following cases:
– When recording 4K photos
– When recording with the Post Focus function
– When recording in Burst Mode
– When recording with the Bracket function
– When [Quality] is set to [
], [
] or [
]
– When [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Rec] menu is set
– When using [Time Lapse Shot]
– When using [Stop Motion Animation] (only when [Auto Shooting] is set)
Taking handheld shots of night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot])
>
[Rec] > [iHandheld Night Shot] > [ON]/[OFF]
MENU
3. Recording Modes
Recording Mode:
When there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject,
multiple still pictures are recorded with differing exposures and combined to create a
single still picture rich in gradation.
[iHDR] works automatically as needed. When it does, [
] is displayed on the screen.
• The angle of view will be slightly narrower.
• Do not move the camera during the continuous shooting after pressing 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.
Not available in these cases:
• [iHDR] does not work for the pictures taken during a motion picture recording.
• This function is not available in the following cases:
– When recording using the flash
– When recording in Burst Mode
– When recording 4K photos
– When recording with the Post Focus function
– When recording with the Bracket function
– When [Quality] is set to [
], [
] or [
]
– When [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Rec] menu is set
– When using [Time Lapse Shot]
– When using [Stop Motion Animation] (only when [Auto Shooting] is set)
Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR])
>
[Rec] > [iHDR] > [ON]/[OFF]
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Recording Mode:
1
Press [Fn4] to display the setting screen.
2
Set the blurriness by rotating the rear dial.
• If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording screen.
• Pressing [Fn4] on the blurriness setting screen will cancel the setting.
∫ When operating the touch screen
1 Touch [
].
2 Touch [
] to display the setting screen.
3 Drag the exposure meter to set the blurriness.
• If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording
screen.
• Pressing [Fn4] on the blurriness setting screen will cancel
the setting.
• Auto Focus Mode is set to [Ø].
The position of the AF area can be set by touching the screen. (Its size cannot be changed)
• Depending on the lens used, you may hear a sound from the lens when the Defocus Control is
used, but this is due to operation of the aperture of the lens and it is not a malfunction.
• Depending on the lens used, operational sound of the Defocus Control may be recorded during
the recording of a motion picture when the function is used.
Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)
Strong defocus
Weak defocus
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Recording Mode:
∫ Setting brightness
1
Press [
].
2
Rotate the rear dial to adjust brightness.
• You can adjust the Exposure Bracket setting by pressing
3/4 while the brightness setting screen is displayed.
(P142)
• Press [
] again to return to the recording screen.
∫ Setting colour
1
Press 1 to display the setting screen.
2
Rotate the rear dial to adjust colour.
• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
∫ Change the settings by using the touch screen
1 Touch [
].
2 Touch the item you want to set.
[
]: Colour tone
[
]: Brightness
3 Drag the slide bar to set.
• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
• The colour setting will return to the default level (centre point) when this unit is turned off or the
camera is switched to another Recording Mode.
Recording images by changing the brightness or colour tone
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Taking Pictures with Automatically Adjusted
Aperture and Shutter Speed (Programme AE Mode)
Recording Mode:
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec]
menu.
1
Set the mode dial to [
].
2
Press the shutter button halfway and display
the aperture value and shutter speed value
on the screen.
A Aperture value
B Shutter speed
• If the exposure is not adequate when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the aperture
value and shutter speed turn red and blink.
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In Programme AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed
without changing the exposure. This is called Programme Shift.
You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a
moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in
Programme AE Mode.
1
Press the shutter button halfway and display the aperture value and shutter
speed value on the screen.
2
While the values are displayed (about 10 seconds),
perform Programme Shift by rotating the rear dial or
front dial.
A Programme Shift indication
• To cancel Programme Shift, turn off this unit or rotate the
front/rear dial until the Programme Shift indication disappears.
Programme Shift can easily be cancelled by setting a function button to [One Push AE].
(P73)
Not available in these cases:
• Programme Shift is not available in the following cases:
– When recording 4K photos
– When recording with the Post Focus function
– When the ISO sensitivity is set to [
]
Programme Shift
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Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed
Recording Mode:
• The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible on the recording
screen. To check on the recording screen, please use [Preview]. (P72)
• The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the
playback screen.
• Rotate the front/rear dial to display the Exposure Meter. Unsuitable areas of the range are
displayed in red.
• If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
(Example: In Manual
Exposure Mode)
A Exposure meter
B Aperture value
C Shutter speed
Aperture
value
Small
It becomes easier to
defocus the
background.
Large
It becomes easier to
maintain focus as far as
the background.
Shutter
speed
Slow
It becomes easier to
express movement.
Fast
It becomes easier to
freeze movement.
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When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically optimises the shutter speed
for the brightness of the subject.
1
Set the mode dial to [
].
2
Set the aperture value by rotating the rear
dial or the front dial.
A Aperture value
B Exposure meter
• When using a lens having an aperture ring, set the position of the aperture ring to [A] to activate
the front/rear dial settings. At positions other than [A], the ring setting takes priority.
When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically optimises the aperture value
for the brightness of the subject.
1
Set the mode dial to [
].
2
Set the shutter speed by rotating the rear dial
or the front dial.
A Shutter speed
B Exposure meter
• When the flash is activated, the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/160th of a
second. (P159)
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
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8.0
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Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
1
Set the mode dial to [
].
2
Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed,
and rotate the front dial to set the aperture
value.
A Exposure meter
B Aperture value
C Shutter speed
D Manual Exposure Assistance
Optimising the ISO sensitivity for the shutter speed and aperture value
When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], the camera sets the ISO sensitivity
automatically so that the exposure will be appropriate for the shutter speed and aperture
value.
• Depending on recording conditions, an appropriate exposure may not be set or the ISO
sensitivity may become higher.
Manual Exposure Assistance
• The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures
on the playback screen.
• When you use a lens with an aperture ring, the aperture ring setting takes priority.
• When the flash is activated, the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/160th of a
second. (P159)
Manual Exposure Mode
Available Shutter Speed (Sec.)
[B] (Bulb), 60 to 1/4000th (with the mechanical shutter)
[B] (Bulb), 60 to 1/2000th (with the electronic front curtain)
1 to 1/16000th (with the electronic shutter)
The exposure is adequate.
Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.
Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.
F
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11
60
30
15
30
30
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B
A
D
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∫ About [B] (Bulb)
If you set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open while the shutter button is
pressed fully (up to approximately 120 seconds).
The shutter closes if you release the shutter button.
Use this when you want to keep the shutter open for a long time to take pictures of
fireworks, a night scene etc.
• It can only be used with Manual Exposure Mode.
Not available in these cases:
• This function is not available in the following cases:
– When recording using the flash (only when [Flash Synchro] is set to [2ND])
– When recording 4K photos
– When recording with the Post Focus function
– When recording with the Bracket function
– When [HDR] is set to [ON]
– When using the electronic shutter
– When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]
– When using [Time Lapse Shot]
– When using [Stop Motion Animation] (only when [Auto Shooting] is set)
• We recommend using a tripod or the shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional)
when you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B].
Refer to P309 for information about the shutter remote control.
• When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], noise may become visible. To
avoid picture noise, we recommend setting [Long Shtr NR] in the [Rec] menu to [ON]
before taking pictures. (P200)
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Applicable modes:
The effects of aperture and shutter speed can be checked by using the Preview Mode.
• Confirm the effects of aperture: You can check the depth of field (effective focus range)
before taking a picture by closing the diaphragm blades to the aperture value you set.
• Confirm the effects of shutter speed: Movement can be confirmed by displaying the actual
picture that will be taken with that shutter speed.
1
Set a function button to [Preview]. (P55)
• The following step is an example in which [Preview] is assigned to [Fn4].
2
Switch to confirmation screen by pressing [Fn4].
• Screen is switched every time [Fn4] is pressed.
Depth of field properties
¢1 Recording conditions
¢2 Example: When you want to take a picture with a blurred background etc.
¢3 Example: When you want to take a picture with everything in focus including the background
etc.
• It is possible to record while in Preview Mode.
• Range for shutter speed effect check is 8 seconds to 1/16000th of a second.
Not available in these cases:
• Preview Mode is not available when recording with [
] ([4K Pre-Burst]) of the 4K Photo
function.
Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)
Normal recording screen
Aperture effect preview
screen
Aperture effect: ±
Shutter speed effect: —
Shutter speed effect
preview screen
Aperture effect: ±
Shutter speed effect: ±
¢1
Aperture value
Small
Large
Focus length of the lens
Tele
Wide
Distance to the subject
Near
Distant
Depth of field (effective focus range)
Shallow (Narrow)¢2
Deep (Wide)¢3
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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.
1
Set a function button to [One Push AE]. (P55)
2
(When exposure is not adequate)
Press function button.
• The exposure meter is displayed, and the aperture and shutter speed 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 achieve adequate exposure
by changing the aperture value or shutter speed
– When recording using the flash
– In Preview Mode (P72)
– When using a lens that includes an aperture ring
Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE)
How to tell if the exposure is not adequate
• If the aperture values and shutter speed blink red when the shutter button is pressed
halfway.
• If the Manual Exposure Assistance (P70) is anything other than
when in Manual
Exposure mode.
Blink red
The exposure is changed to give a
suitable exposure.
0
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-3
200
4000
4000
3.5 4000
3.5
3.5
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98
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250
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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, colour, and focus, allowing you to
record in a manner appropriate to the scene.
1
Set the mode dial to [
].
2
Press 2/1 to select the scene.
• The scene can also be selected by dragging an example
image or the slide bar.
3
Press [MENU/SET].
• To change the Scene Guide Mode, select the [
] tab on the menu screen, select [Scene
Switch], and then press [MENU/SET]. You can return to step 2 on P74.
• The following items cannot be set in Scene Guide Mode because the camera automatically
adjusts them to the optimal setting.
– Items other than the picture quality adjustment in [Photo Style]
– [Sensitivity]
– [Filter Settings]
– [Metering Mode]
– [Highlight Shadow]
– [HDR]
– [Multi Exp.]
– [Digital Zoom]
• Although White Balance is fixed to [AWB] for certain types of scene, you can fine tune the
White Balance (P112) or use White Balance bracketing (P113) by pressing the cursor button 1
on the recording screen.
• Depending on the scene, the recording screen may seem as if frames are missed.
• It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the
Recording Mode icon in recording screen.
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3. Recording Modes
Displaying the description of each scene and recording tips
Press [DISP.] while the scene selection screen is displayed.
• When it is set to the guide display, detailed explanations and tips for each scene are displayed.
Types of Scene Guide Mode
Normal display
Guide display
List display
[Clear Portrait]
[Silky Skin]
• 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]
[Clear in Backlight]
[Relaxing Tone]
[Sweet Child's Face]
Touch the face.
• A still picture is recorded with
the focus and exposure set for
the touched location.
[Distinct Scenery]
[Bright Blue Sky]
[Romantic Sunset Glow]
[Vivid Sunset Glow]
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[Glistening Water]
• Star filter used in this mode
may cause glistening effects
on the objects other than
water surface.
[Clear Nightscape]
[Cool Night Sky]
[Warm Glowing Nightscape]
[Artistic Nightscape]
[Glittering Illuminations]
[Handheld Night Shot]
• 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]
• 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.
[Soft Image of a Flower]
• For close-up recording, we
recommend that you close the
flash and avoid using it.
[Appetizing Food]
• For close-up recording, we
recommend that you close the
flash and avoid using it.
[Cute Dessert]
• For close-up recording, we
recommend that you close the
flash and avoid using it.
[Freeze Animal Motion]
• The initial setting for the AF
assist lamp is [OFF].
[Clear Sports Shot]
[Monochrome]
[Panorama Shot]
3. Recording Modes
• When [Panorama Shot] is selected, after a screen is displayed asking you to check the
recording direction, horizontal/vertical guidelines are displayed.
1
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
2
Press the shutter button fully and move the camera in a small circle in the
direction of the arrow on the screen.
3
Press 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]
• 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.
Taking panorama pictures ([Panorama Shot])
Recording from left to right
Image size: [STANDARD]
Image size: [WIDE]
• 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)
[Direction]
Sets the recording direction.
[Picture Size]
Sets the angle of view (image size).
[STANDARD]/[WIDE]
Image size
Recording direction
Horizontal
Resolution
Vertical Resolution
[STANDARD]
Horizontal
8176 pixels
1920 pixels
Vertical
2560 pixels
7680 pixels
[WIDE]
Horizontal
8176 pixels
960 pixels
Vertical
1280 pixels
7680 pixels
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∫ Technique for Panorama Shot Mode
∫ About playback
Pressing 3 will start scrolling playback automatically in the
same direction as the recording.
• The following operations can be performed during scrolling
playback.
¢
When the playback is paused, you can scroll forwards and backwards by dragging the
screen.
When the scroll bar is touched, the playback position jumps to the touched position.
• 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 values for the first picture. As
a result, if the focus or brightness changes substantially during 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:
• A panorama picture may not be able to be created, or the pictures may not be combined
properly when recording the following subjects or under the recording conditions below.
– Subjects with a single, uniform colour 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 colour or patterns change in a short time (such as an image appearing on
a display)
– Dark places
– Locations with flickering light sources such as fluorescent lights or candles
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)
3
Start panorama playback/Pause¢
4
Stop
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3. Recording Modes
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.
1
Set the mode dial to [
].
2
Press 3/4 to select the image effects
(filters).
A Preview display
• You can also select the image effects (filters) by touching
the example images.
3
Press [MENU/SET].
• If you select the [
] tab on the menu screen, you can select
the following menu items:
– [Filter Effect]: 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. (P189)
• White Balance will be fixed to [AWB], and [Sensitivity] will be fixed to [AUTO].
• Depending on the image effect, the recording screen may seem as if frames are missed.
• It is also possible to display the
selection screen by touching the
Recording Mode icon in recording
screen.
A
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Displaying the description of each image effect
Press [DISP.] while the image effect selection screen is displayed.
• When it is set to the guide display, explanations for each picture effect are displayed.
Types of image effects
Normal display
Guide display
List display
[Expressive]
[Retro]
[Old Days]
[High Key]
[Low Key]
[Sepia]
[Monochrome]
[Dynamic
Monochrome]
[Rough
Monochrome]
[Silky
Monochrome]
[Impressive Art]
[High Dynamic]
[Cross Process]
[Toy Effect]
[Toy Pop]
[Bleach Bypass]
[Miniature Effect]
[Soft Focus]
[Fantasy]
[Star Filter]
[One Point Color]
[Sunshine]
3. Recording Modes
∫ Setting the type of defocus ([Miniature Effect])
1
Press [Fn3] to display the setting screen.
• Setting screen can also be displayed by touching in order of [
] then [
].
2
Press 3/4 or 2/1 to move the in-focus portion.
• You can also move the in-focus portion by touching the
screen on the recording screen.
• Touching [
] allows you to set the recording orientation
(defocus orientation).
3
Rotate the rear dial to change the size of in-focus
portion.
• The portion can also be enlarged/reduced by pinching out/pinching in (P48) the screen.
• Pressing [DISP.] will return the in-focus portion setting back to the default setting.
4
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
• No sound is recorded in motion pictures.
• Approximately 1/8 of the time period is recorded.
(If you record for 8 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording will be approximately
1 minute long.)
The displayed available recording time is approximately 8 times.
Depending on the recording frame rate of the motion picture, the recording time of the motion
picture and the available recording time may differ from the values above.
• If you end motion picture recording after a short time, the camera may go on recording for a
certain period.
∫ Set the colour to leave in ([One Point Color])
1
Press [Fn3] to display the setting screen.
• Setting screen can also be displayed by touching in order of [
] then [
].
2
Select the colour you want to leave by moving the
frame with 3/4/2/1.
• You can also select the colour you want to leave by
touching the screen.
• Pressing [DISP.] will return the frame back to the centre.
3
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
• Depending on the subject, the set colour may not be left in.
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∫ Setting the position and size of the light source ([Sunshine])
1
Press [Fn3] to display the setting screen.
• Setting screen can also be displayed by touching in order of [
] then [
].
2
Press 3/4/2/1 to move the centre position of the light source.
• The position of the light source can also be moved by touching the screen.
3
Adjust the size of the light source by rotating the rear
dial.
• The display can also be enlarged/reduced by pinching out/pinching in.
• Pressing [DISP.] will return the light source setting back to the default setting.
4
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
The strength and colours of the effects can be easily adjusted to fit your preferences.
1
Press 1 to display the setting screen.
2
Rotate the rear dial to set.
• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
Point for when placing the centre of the light
source
A more natural appearance can be created by
placing the centre of the light source outside the
image.
Adjust the effect to fit your preferences
Image effect
Items that can be set
[Expressive]
Freshness
Understated colours
Pop colours
[Retro]
Colour
Yellowish tinge
Reddish tinge
[Old Days]
Contrast
Low contrast
High contrast
[High Key]
Colour
Pinkish tinge
Aquamarinish tinge
[Low Key]
Colour
Reddish tinge
Bluish tinge
[Sepia]
Contrast
Low contrast
High contrast
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Image effect
Items that can be set
[Monochrome]
Colour
Yellowish tinge
Bluish tinge
[Dynamic
Monochrome]
Contrast
Low contrast
High contrast
[Rough
Monochrome]
Grittiness
Less gritty
Grittier
[Silky
Monochrome]
Extent of defocus
Weak defocus
Strong defocus
[Impressive Art]
Freshness
Black and white
Pop colours
[High Dynamic]
Freshness
Black and white
Pop colours
[Cross Process]
Colour
Greenish tinge/Bluish tinge/Yellowish tinge/
Reddish tinge
[Toy Effect]
Colour
Orangish tinge
Bluish tinge
[Toy Pop]
Area with reduced
peripheral brightness
Small
Large
[Bleach Bypass]
Contrast
Low contrast
High contrast
[Miniature Effect]
Freshness
Understated colours
Pop colours
[Soft Focus]
Extent of defocus
Weak defocus
Strong defocus
[Fantasy]
Freshness
Understated colours
Pop colours
[Star Filter]
Length of the rays of light
Short
Long
Number of the rays of light
Smaller
Larger
Angle of the rays of light
Rotate to the left
Rotate to the right
[One Point Color]
Amount of colour left
Small amount of
colour
Large amount of
colour
[Sunshine]
Colour
Yellowish tinge/Reddish tinge/Bluish tinge/Whitish
tinge
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1
Press [Fn4] to display the setting screen.
2
Rotate 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)
1
Press [
].
2
Rotate the rear dial to set.
• You can adjust the Exposure Bracket setting by pressing
3/4 while the brightness setting screen is displayed.
(P142)
• 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
3 Drag 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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500
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Recording motion pictures with manually set
aperture value/shutter speed (Creative Video Mode)
Recording Mode:
It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed and record motion
pictures.
1
Set the mode dial to [
].
2
Select the menu. (P51)
• The operation for changing the aperture value or shutter speed is the same as the
operation for setting the mode dial to
,
,
or
.
3
Press the motion picture button (or shutter button) to start recording.
4
Press the motion picture button (or shutter button) again to stop
recording.
• When [Exposure Mode] is set to [M], [AUTO] of the ISO sensitivity will switch to [200].
>
[Motion Picture] > [Exposure Mode] > [P]/[A]/[S]/[M]
It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the
Recording Mode icon in recording screen.
MENU
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The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is
operated during the recording of a motion picture.
Using touch icons allows silent operation while recording motion pictures.
1
Start recording.
2
Touch [
].
3
Touch icon.
4
Drag the slide bar to set.
• The speed of the operation varies depending on the
position you touch.
5
Stop recording.
Minimising operational sounds during motion picture recording
Zoom
(When an interchangeable lens compatible with power zoom is used)
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Exposure Compensation
ISO sensitivity
Mic level adjustment
[
]/[
]
Changes the setting slowly
[
]/[
]
Changes the setting quickly
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Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode)
Recording Mode:
Up to 4 sets of current camera settings can be registered using [Cust.Set Mem.]. (
,
,
,
)
• Initial setting of the Programme AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially.
Preparations:
Set in advance the Recording Mode you wish to save and select the desired menu
settings on the camera.
Select the menu. (P51)
• You can register up to three custom sets to
of the mode dial.
• The following menu items are not registered as custom settings.
Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings)
>
[Custom] > [Cust.Set Mem.] >
Custom set where you want to register settings
[Rec] menu
[Setup] menu
– Data registered with [Face Recog.]
– The [Profile Setup] setting
– All menus
[Custom] menu
[Playback] menu
– [Touch Scroll]
– [Menu Guide]
– [Rotate Disp.]
– [Picture Sort]
– [Delete Confirmation]
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You can easily call up the settings you have registered using [Cust.Set Mem.].
Set the mode dial to [
] or [
]
• The corresponding custom set will be called up. If you set the mode dial to [
], the last used
custom set will be called up.
∫ To change a custom set in [
]
1
Set the mode dial to [
].
2
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
3
Press 2/1 to select the custom setting you want to use, and then press [MENU/
SET].
• Saving of the selected custom settings is displayed on the screen.
∫ Changing the registered content
Registered contents do not change when the menu setting is changed temporarily with the
mode dial set to
or
. To change the registered settings, overwrite the registered
content using [Cust.Set Mem.] on the custom settings menu.
Recording using registered custom set
It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the
Recording Mode icon in recording screen.
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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and
Colour tone 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.
1
Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or
[AFC].
• The Focus Mode will be set. (P91)
2
Press 2 (
).
3
Press 2/1 to select AF Mode and then press
[MENU/SET].
• The Auto Focus Mode will be set. (P93)
4
Press 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.
• 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 of the centre
area of the screen.)
Focus
When the subject is
focused
When the subject is not
focused
Focus indication A
On
Blinks
AF area B
Green
—
Sound
Beeps 2 times
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3.5
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• If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, the focus may lose its accuracy. In that case,
re-adjust the focus.
Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus
• Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without 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 picture of both distant and near
subjects.
4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
Applicable modes:
The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway is set.
Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)
Item
Scene (recommended)
[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. (P102)
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∫ About [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever
In [AFS/AFF] in the [Rec] menu or the [Motion Picture] menu, you can assign [AFS] or
[AFF] to [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever.
• Focus Mode settings of [AFF] and [AFC] work in the same manner as [AFS] in the following
situations:
– Creative Video Mode
– When recording with [
] ([4K Burst(S/S)]) of the 4K Photo function
– In low light situations
• When Scene Guide Mode is set to [Panorama Shot], [AFF] and [AFC] are not available.
• [AFF] is not available when recording 4K photos. [Continuous AF] works during recording.
• The Focus Mode setting cannot be changed when recording is performed with the Post Focus
function.
When recording using [AFF], [AFC]
• In [AF Sensitivity] in the [Custom] menu, you can set the focus sensitivity suited for the
movement of the subject. (P211)
• 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.
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Applicable modes:
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
Auto Focus Mode
([Face/Eye
Detection])
The camera automatically detects the person’s face
and eyes.
An eye closer to the camera will be in focus, while
the exposure will be optimised for the face.
(When [Metering Mode] is set to [
])
• Up to 15 faces can be detected. Eyes that can be
detected are only those of the face that is in focus.
• You can change the eye to be in focus. (P95)
• Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P98)
([Tracking])
The camera focuses on the subject you specify.
The exposure will be optimised for the subject.
(When [Metering Mode] is set to [
].)
Focus and exposure will keep on following the
subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) (P95)
([49-Area])
Up to 49 AF areas can be focused.
This is effective when a subject is not in the centre
of the screen.
• You can select areas to be in focus. (P99)
, etc.
([Custom Multi])
From among 49 AF areas, you can freely set the
optimum shape of the AF area for the subject. (P96)
([1-Area])
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area
on the screen.
• Position and size of the AF area can be changed.
(P98)
([Pinpoint])
You can achieve a more precise focus on a point
that is smaller than [Ø].
If you press the shutter button halfway, the screen
that lets you check the focus will be enlarged.
• The focus position can be set on an enlarged
screen. (P99)
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∫ Restrictions on Auto Focus Mode
• The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø] in the following cases.
– When using the Digital Zoom
– [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
• The Auto Focus Mode is fixed to [š] when [4K Live Cropping] is set.
• It cannot be set the Auto Focus Mode in the following cases.
– When recording with the Post Focus function
– When [Pull Focus] in [Snap Movie] is set to [ON]
([Face/Eye Detection])
• It cannot be set to [š] in the following cases.
– [Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/
[Glittering Illuminations]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert] (Scene
Guide Mode)
([Tracking])
• [
] cannot be used with [Time Lapse Shot].
• In the following cases, [
] operates as [Ø].
– [Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Soft Image of a Flower]/[Monochrome] (Scene
Guide Mode)
– [Sepia]/[Monochrome]/[Dynamic Monochrome]/[Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/
[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
– [Monochrome]/[L.Monochrome] ([Photo Style])
([Pinpoint])
• In the following case, [
] operates as [Ø].
– When recording motion pictures
– When recording 4K photos
• It cannot be set to [
] in the following cases.
– [AFF]/[AFC] (Focus Mode)
Pressing the shutter button halfway to adjust the composition
When the subject is not in the centre of the composition in [Ø], you can bring the
subject into the AF area, fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button
halfway, move the camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed
halfway, and then take the picture.
(Only when the focus mode is set to [AFS].)
4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
When the camera detects a face, the AF area and the mark
indicating the eye to be in focus are displayed.
A The eye to be in focus
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns
green when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces
that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
∫ Changing the eye to be in focus
Touch the eye to be in focus.
• Touch the eye in the yellow frame. If you touch any other
location, the AF area setting screen will be displayed. (P98)
• If you touch [
] or press [MENU/SET], the eye focus setting
will be cancelled.
• The Eye Detection cannot be changed when [4K Live Cropping] is set.
• The camera may not detect faces in certain situations, such as when the subjects are moving
fast. In such situations, the camera performs the operation of [
].
Aim the AF tracking frame over the subject, and press
the shutter button halfway.
A AF tracking frame
• AF area will turn green when the camera detects the subject.
• The AF area turns yellow when the shutter button is released.
• Lock is cancelled when [MENU/SET] is pressed.
Touch the subject.
• Perform the operation after cancelling the touch shutter function.
• The AF area turns yellow while the subject is locked.
• Lock is cancelled when [
] is touched.
• If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear.
• In situations where AF Tracking does not work correctly due to certain recording conditions,
such as when the subject is small or the location is dark, the operation of [Ø] is performed.
About [š] ([Face/Eye Detection])
Locking the subject to be tracked (
[Tracking])
Button operation
Touch operation
A
A
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Selecting from 49 AF areas, you can freely set the optimum shape of the AF area for the
subject.
1
Press 2 (
).
2
Select a Custom Multi icon ([
], etc.), and press 3.
3
Press 2/1 to select a setting.
A The current shape of the AF area
4
Press 4.
5
Select AF areas.
• The selected AF areas are displayed in yellow.
Setting the shape of the AF area ([Custom Multi])
([Horizontal
Pattern])
Horizontal line
This shape is
convenient for taking
panning shots or
similar shots.
([Vertical
Pattern])
Vertical line
This shape is
convenient for
recording objects,
such as buildings.
([Central
Pattern])
Cluster placed at the
centre
This shape is
convenient when you
want to bring the
centre area into focus.
/
/
([Custom1]/
[Custom2]/
[Custom3])
You can select a customised setting.
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When selecting [
]/[
]/[
]
When selecting [
]/[
]/[
]
Drag your finger over the parts you want to set as AF
areas.
• If you touch one of the selected AF areas, the selection of
the area will be cancelled.
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the AF area, and then press [MENU/SET] to set (repeat).
• The setting is cancelled when [MENU/SET] is pressed again.
• If you press [DISP.], all the selections will be cancelled.
6
Press [Fn2].
∫ Registering the set AF area to [
], [
] or [
]
1
On the screen in step 3 on P96, press 3.
2
Press 3/4 to select a destination to which the setting will be registered, and
press [MENU/SET].
• Turning off this unit will return the setting adjusted with [
]/[
]/[
] back to the default
setting.
Button operation
Touch
operation
Description of
operation
3/4/2/1
Touching
Moves the
position
/
Pinching in/out
Changes the size
(3 levels)
[DISP.]
[Reset]
Restores the
default setting
Touch operation
Button operation
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Applicable modes:
When [š], [
], [Ø] or [
] in Auto Focus Mode is selected, you can change the position
and size of the AF area.
• Perform the operation after cancelling the touch shutter function.
• You can also display the AF area setting screen by touching the recording screen. (When
[Touch AF] of [Touch Settings] in the [Custom] menu is set to [AF])
• The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when the [Metering Mode]
(P192) is set to [
].
Not available in these cases:
• This function is not available in the following cases:
– When using the Digital Zoom
– When [4K Live Cropping] is set
Position and size of the AF area can be changed.
1
Press 2 (
).
2
Select [š] or [Ø] and press 4.
3
Change the position and size of the AF area.
4
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
• AF area with the same function as [Ø] is displayed in the touched position, when the [š]
is selected.
Setting of the AF area is cleared when [MENU/SET] is pressed or [
] is touched.
Setting up position of the AF area/changing size of the AF area
When selecting [š], [Ø]
Button
operation
Touch
operation
Description of operation
3/4/2/1
Touching
Moves the AF area.
Pinching out/in
Enlarges/reduces the AF area in small steps.
s
Enlarges/reduces the AF area in large steps.
[DISP.]
[Reset]
Resets the AF area back to the centre.
• If you press the button again, the frame size will
be reset to the default setting.
4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
You can set the focus position by selecting the group of AF areas.
The 49 AF areas are divided into groups, each consisting of 9
areas (on the edge of the screen, 6 or 4 areas).
1
Press 2 (
).
2
Select [
] and press 4.
3
Press 3/4/2/1 to select an AF area group.
4
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
• Only [i] display (centre point of selected group) will remain on
the screen.
• Setting of the AF area frame is cleared when [MENU/SET] is
pressed or [
] is touched.
You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen.
• The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen.
1
Press 2 (
).
2
Select [
] and press 4.
3
Press 3/4/2/1 to set the focus position and then
press [MENU/SET].
4
Move [+] to the position to be in focus.
• When the picture is displayed in windowed mode, you can enlarge/reduce the picture by
approximately 3k to 6k; when the picture is displayed in full screen, you can enlarge/
reduce the picture by approximately 3k to 10k.
• You can also take pictures by touching [
].
5
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
When selecting [
]
When selecting [
]
Button
operation
Touch
operation
Description of operation
3/4/2/1
Touching
Moves [+].
Pinching out/in
Enlarges/reduces the screen in small steps.
s
Enlarges/reduces the screen in large steps.
s
Switches the enlarged display (windowed/full screen)
[DISP.]
[Reset]
Resets [+] back to the centre.
Examples of group
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Applicable modes:
You can move the AF area displayed on the viewfinder by
touching the monitor.
• Press the shutter button halfway to determine the focus position.
If you press [DISP.] before determining the focus position, the AF area frame returns to the
centre position.
• To cancel the AF area frame when the Auto Focus Mode (P93) is set to [š] ([Face/Eye
Detection]), [
] ([Tracking]) or [
] ([49-Area]), press [MENU/SET].
• The Touch Shutter function (P49) is disabled when using [Touch Pad AF].
Not available in these cases:
• The [Touch Pad AF] does not function in the following cases:
– When [4K Live Cropping] is set
– When [Pull Focus] in [Snap Movie] is set to [ON]
Setting the AF area position with the Touch Pad
>
[Custom] > [Touch Settings] > [Touch Pad AF]
[EXACT]
Moves the AF area of the
Viewfinder by touching a
desired position on the Touch
Pad.
[OFFSET]
Moves the AF area of the
viewfinder according to the
distance you drag the touch
pad (P48).
[OFF]
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