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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo 6 Identifying parts 12 List of icons on the screen 16 Basic operations Operating the camera 19 Menu 23 Shooting images 28 Playing back images 30 Deleting images 32 Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents 40 (Exposure Comp 43 (Drive Mode 44 (Image Index 51 Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity 33 Background Defocus 34 Brightness 35 Color 36 Vividness 37 Picture Effect 38 3GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo 6 Identifying parts 12 List of icons on the screen 16 Basic operations Operating the camera 19 Menu 23 Shooting images 28 Playing back images 30 Deleting images 32 Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents 40 (Exposure Comp 43 (Drive Mode 44 (Image Index 51 Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity 33 Background Defocus 34 Brightness 35 Color 36 Vividness 37 Picture Effect 38 3GB Continued r
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... of contents Sample photo Menu Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode 23 Camera 24 Image Size 24 Brightness/Color 25 Playback 25 Setup 26 Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 162 Using with your computer 165 Using the software 167 Connecting the camera... to the computer 170 Creating a movie disc 172 Printing still images 176 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 177 Warning messages 183 Others Using the camera abroad 186 Memory card 187 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 189 Battery charger...
... of contents Sample photo Menu Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode 23 Camera 24 Image Size 24 Brightness/Color 25 Playback 25 Setup 26 Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 162 Using with your computer 165 Using the software 167 Connecting the camera... to the computer 170 Creating a movie disc 172 Printing still images 176 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 177 Warning messages 183 Others Using the camera abroad 186 Memory card 187 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 189 Battery charger...
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...) switch B Shutter button (28) C Remote sensor (50) D AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp E Speaker F Microphone 1) G Smart Accessory Terminal 2 2) H Lens I Lens release button J Mount K Image sensor 3) L Lens contacts 3) M (USB) terminal (170) N Hook for shoulder strap O HDMI terminal (162) P Light sensor Q LCD monitor/Touch panel (21) R (Playback) button (30) S MOVIE button...
...) switch B Shutter button (28) C Remote sensor (50) D AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp E Speaker F Microphone 1) G Smart Accessory Terminal 2 2) H Lens I Lens release button J Mount K Image sensor 3) L Lens contacts 3) M (USB) terminal (170) N Hook for shoulder strap O HDMI terminal (162) P Light sensor Q LCD monitor/Touch panel (21) R (Playback) button (30) S MOVIE button...
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... length of contents Sample photo Flash HVL-F7S A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a soft clean cloth. Menu Index 13GB Continued r C Image sensor position mark (67) D Access lamp E Battery compartment F Memory card insertion slot G Connection plate cover Use this part directly. A Screw B Flash* C Connector* * Do not touch...
... length of contents Sample photo Flash HVL-F7S A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a soft clean cloth. Menu Index 13GB Continued r C Image sensor position mark (67) D Access lamp E Battery compartment F Memory card insertion slot G Connection plate cover Use this part directly. A Screw B Flash* C Connector* * Do not touch...
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... Scene Recognition 16M 14M 8.4M 7.1M 4M 3.4M Aspect ratio of still images Image size of still images Playback RAW RAW+J FINE STD 100 60i/50i 60i/50i 60p/50p 24p/25p 24p/25p Image quality of still images Number of recordable still images Recording mode of icons on the screen Icons are displayed on the...
... Scene Recognition 16M 14M 8.4M 7.1M 4M 3.4M Aspect ratio of still images Image size of still images Playback RAW RAW+J FINE STD 100 60i/50i 60i/50i 60p/50p 24p/25p 24p/25p Image quality of still images Number of recordable still images Recording mode of icons on the screen Icons are displayed on the...
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Table of contents Sample photo D Display z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 Indication Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation ISO400 ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) 2011-1-1 9:30AM Recorded date/time of the image 12/12 Image number/Number of images in the view mode Appears when HDR did not work on the image. Histogram Menu Index 18GB Appears when Picture Effect did not work on the image.
Table of contents Sample photo D Display z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 Indication Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation ISO400 ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) 2011-1-1 9:30AM Recorded date/time of the image 12/12 Image number/Number of images in the view mode Appears when HDR did not work on the image. Histogram Menu Index 18GB Appears when Picture Effect did not work on the image.
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You can assign the functions to use various functions of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel, soft keys and touch panel allow you to the right key on the control wheel (page 131). Menu Index 19GB Continued r Table of the camera. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel. Touch panel Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), and (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to the control wheel.
You can assign the functions to use various functions of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel, soft keys and touch panel allow you to the right key on the control wheel (page 131). Menu Index 19GB Continued r Table of the camera. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel. Touch panel Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), and (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to the control wheel.
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... the camera by touching the screen. • The touch panel may not react when you attempt to operate it with your finger left /right previous image parts. Notes • You can be done only with both the control wheel/soft keys and the touch panel. Slide your finger. Menu Index 22GB...
... the camera by touching the screen. • The touch panel may not react when you attempt to operate it with your finger left /right previous image parts. Notes • You can be done only with both the control wheel/soft keys and the touch panel. Slide your finger. Menu Index 22GB...
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... menu Menu You can enjoy automatic shooting with panoramic size. You can set up the basic settings for playback on the screen. Shoots 3D panoramic images used for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Continued r 23GB Shoots with the appropriate settings. Reduces the...
... menu Menu You can enjoy automatic shooting with panoramic size. You can set up the basic settings for playback on the screen. Shoots 3D panoramic images used for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Continued r 23GB Shoots with the appropriate settings. Reduces the...
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...the autofocus method. Selects the compression format. Dig. Keeps the focus on an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately). Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality 3D Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Selects the image size. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Program Auto Automatic shooting that allows you to set the... image size and aspect ratio. Image Size Allows you to be given priority in the Face Detection function. Selects the aspect ratio. Zoom Face Detection Face ...
...the autofocus method. Selects the compression format. Dig. Keeps the focus on an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately). Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality 3D Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Selects the image size. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Program Auto Automatic shooting that allows you to set the... image size and aspect ratio. Image Size Allows you to be given priority in the Face Detection function. Selects the aspect ratio. Zoom Face Detection Face ...
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...60i/60p, AVCHD 50i/50p or MP4. Adjusts the color temperature according to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Allows you to group the playback images. Protects images, or cancels the protection. Connects to a 3D compatible TV and allows you to be displayed on the ...conditions. ISO White Balance Metering Mode Flash Comp. Sets the ISO sensitivity. Adjusts the amount of images to view 3D images. Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. Selects the image processing method. Playback Allows you to be displayed on the index screen. Selects the number of...
...60i/60p, AVCHD 50i/50p or MP4. Adjusts the color temperature according to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Allows you to group the playback images. Protects images, or cancels the protection. Connects to a 3D compatible TV and allows you to be displayed on the ...conditions. ISO White Balance Metering Mode Flash Comp. Sets the ISO sensitivity. Adjusts the amount of images to view 3D images. Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. Selects the image processing method. Playback Allows you to be displayed on the index screen. Selects the number of...
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...to choose whether or not to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Sets camera shake compensation. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you to show the value of color reproduction. Reduces the color deviation ...at the corners of images. Selects a first-displayed menu from being shot in an expanded form. Enhances the outline of contents Sample photo Menu Index Allows you ...
...to choose whether or not to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Sets camera shake compensation. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you to show the value of color reproduction. Reduces the color deviation ...at the corners of images. Selects a first-displayed menu from being shot in an expanded form. Enhances the outline of contents Sample photo Menu Index Allows you ...
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.... New Folder Creates a new folder. Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of still images on or off. Index 27GB Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time. Demo Mode Sets whether or not to operate the camera...camera to HDMI TV. Display Color Selects the color of contents Sample photo Menu Custom Key Settings Assigns functions to play back portrait images. HDMI Resolution Set resolution when connected to the power save mode. Memory Card Tool Format Formats the memory card. Language Selects ...
.... New Folder Creates a new folder. Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of still images on or off. Index 27GB Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time. Demo Mode Sets whether or not to operate the camera...camera to HDMI TV. Display Color Selects the color of contents Sample photo Menu Custom Key Settings Assigns functions to play back portrait images. HDMI Resolution Set resolution when connected to the power save mode. Memory Card Tool Format Formats the memory card. Language Selects ...
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...shorten depending on the LCD monitor when the scene is explained here. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Shooting images Shooting images with the settings in effect when you to shoot the image with appropriate settings. Note • You can continuously record an AVCHD format movie for up to 29 minutes, ...and an MP4 format movie for up to shoot. The Scene Recognition function begins to work. 2 To take still images, press the shutter button halfway down to focus on your subject, and press it fully down to 29 minutes or 2 GB. The camera makes ...
...shorten depending on the LCD monitor when the scene is explained here. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Shooting images Shooting images with the settings in effect when you to shoot the image with appropriate settings. Note • You can continuously record an AVCHD format movie for up to 29 minutes, ...and an MP4 format movie for up to shoot. The Scene Recognition function begins to work. 2 To take still images, press the shutter button halfway down to focus on your subject, and press it fully down to 29 minutes or 2 GB. The camera makes ...
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... situations: - The subject is confirmed. The subject is flashing. - Still focusing. The subject is backlit. Table of contents Sample photo Menu z If you shoot a still image of a subject that framed area is distant. - z Focusing on a subject by touching it on the screen Touch the point on which you want to focus...
... situations: - The subject is confirmed. The subject is flashing. - Still focusing. The subject is backlit. Table of contents Sample photo Menu z If you shoot a still image of a subject that framed area is distant. - z Focusing on a subject by touching it on the screen Touch the point on which you want to focus...
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...wheel operation Press the center. Turn clockwise during pause. Touch panel operation Touch X/N. Index 30GB Continued r Or, slide the screen left of the image index screen (page 51), then press the top/bottom parts of the control wheel. during pause. Note • Panoramic... bottom t top/bottom. Touch m. z Displaying a desired folder To select a desired folder, select the bar to the left or right. 3 To play back panoramic images or movies, press the center of the control wheel. Press the left, or turn it counterclockwise. Or, touch N on other cameras may select a folder by...
...wheel operation Press the center. Turn clockwise during pause. Touch panel operation Touch X/N. Index 30GB Continued r Or, slide the screen left of the image index screen (page 51), then press the top/bottom parts of the control wheel. during pause. Note • Panoramic... bottom t top/bottom. Touch m. z Displaying a desired folder To select a desired folder, select the bar to the left or right. 3 To play back panoramic images or movies, press the center of the control wheel. Press the left, or turn it counterclockwise. Or, touch N on other cameras may select a folder by...
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... screen. 3 Select the portion you want to enlarge by pressing the top/bottom/right/left of the control wheel, or by turning the control wheel. Image size Scaling range L Approx. ×1.0 - ×13.6 M Approx. ×1.0 - ×9.9 S Approx. ×1.0 - ×6.8 Menu Index 31GB When you touched.... 4 To cancel the enlarged playback, select . You can enlarge playback images from the Menu (page 104). 1 Display the image you want to check the focus condition of a still image can be enlarged for closer examination during playback. Or, touch or on the spot you ...
... screen. 3 Select the portion you want to enlarge by pressing the top/bottom/right/left of the control wheel, or by turning the control wheel. Image size Scaling range L Approx. ×1.0 - ×13.6 M Approx. ×1.0 - ×9.9 S Approx. ×1.0 - ×6.8 Menu Index 31GB When you touched.... 4 To cancel the enlarged playback, select . You can enlarge playback images from the Menu (page 104). 1 Display the image you want to check the focus condition of a still image can be enlarged for closer examination during playback. Or, touch or on the spot you ...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Deleting images You can delete the image displayed. 1 Display the image you want to quit the operation. (Delete) OK Notes • You cannot delete protected images. • Once you have deleted an image, you delete the image or not beforehand. Check whether you cannot restore it. Select to delete, and select (Delete). 2 Select OK. z To delete several images Select MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] to select and delete specific images at the same time. 32GB
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Deleting images You can delete the image displayed. 1 Display the image you want to quit the operation. (Delete) OK Notes • You cannot delete protected images. • Once you have deleted an image, you delete the image or not beforehand. Check whether you cannot restore it. Select to delete, and select (Delete). 2 Select OK. z To delete several images Select MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] to select and delete specific images at the same time. 32GB
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... for shooting. Sample photo Menu Index 3 Select the item you can use the Photo Creativity setup items simultaneously. 4 Select the desired setting. 5 To take still images, press the shutter button. Adjusts the color. Notes • The Photo Creativity function is only available when an E-mount lens is mounted. • The Smile...
... for shooting. Sample photo Menu Index 3 Select the item you can use the Photo Creativity setup items simultaneously. 4 Select the desired setting. 5 To take still images, press the shutter button. Adjusts the color. Notes • The Photo Creativity function is only available when an E-mount lens is mounted. • The Smile...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Brightness You can adjust the brightness easily in Photo Creativity. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto]. 2 Select (Photo Creativity). 3 Select [Brightness]. 4 Select the desired brightness. : To make images brighter : To make images darker Select AUTO to restore to the original status. 35GB
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Brightness You can adjust the brightness easily in Photo Creativity. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto]. 2 Select (Photo Creativity). 3 Select [Brightness]. 4 Select the desired brightness. : To make images brighter : To make images darker Select AUTO to restore to the original status. 35GB