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... the shutter button is cropped and the camera records the images continuously at a maximum of about 7 images per second. (Movie) (33, 100) Allows you to shoot movies with the exposure adjusted manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). (Program Auto) (91) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed (94) manually using the control dial. 37 Shooting images to suit your subject The following shooting modes are set automatically. Select "Flash Off" when you to easily shoot any Auto)/ (Flash...
... the shutter button is cropped and the camera records the images continuously at a maximum of about 7 images per second. (Movie) (33, 100) Allows you to shoot movies with the exposure adjusted manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). (Program Auto) (91) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed (94) manually using the control dial. 37 Shooting images to suit your subject The following shooting modes are set automatically. Select "Flash Off" when you to easily shoot any Auto)/ (Flash...
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... MENU button Eye-Start AF FINDER/LCD Setting (161) Viewfinder Magnifi. Info./ Histogram) 58 Sets auto review. (10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec/Off) DISP Button(Monitor) Allows you to save all the images that were shot continuously in the viewfinder. Shooting (85) S. Info./ Histogram/For viewfinder) DISP Button(Finder) (78) Allows you look through the viewfinder. (On/Off) Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and LCD screen. (Auto/Manual) Changes the screen size in Superior Auto mode. (Auto/Off) Grid Line (158) Sets a grid line display to enable...
... MENU button Eye-Start AF FINDER/LCD Setting (161) Viewfinder Magnifi. Info./ Histogram) 58 Sets auto review. (10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec/Off) DISP Button(Monitor) Allows you to save all the images that were shot continuously in the viewfinder. Shooting (85) S. Info./ Histogram/For viewfinder) DISP Button(Finder) (78) Allows you look through the viewfinder. (On/Off) Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and LCD screen. (Auto/Manual) Changes the screen size in Superior Auto mode. (Auto/Off) Grid Line (158) Sets a grid line display to enable...
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.../Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/AEL hold/AEL toggle/ AEL hold / AEL toggle/Object Tracking/AF lock/Aperture Preview/Shot. Framing/ ISO/Metering Mode/Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/AEL hold/AEL toggle/ AEL hold / AEL toggle/Object Tracking/AF lock/Aperture Preview/Shot. The functions selected with the MENU button Peaking Level (114) Peaking Color (114) Live View Display (79) Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus mode. (High/Mid/Low/Off) Sets...
.../Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/AEL hold/AEL toggle/ AEL hold / AEL toggle/Object Tracking/AF lock/Aperture Preview/Shot. Framing/ ISO/Metering Mode/Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/AEL hold/AEL toggle/ AEL hold / AEL toggle/Object Tracking/AF lock/Aperture Preview/Shot. The functions selected with the MENU button Peaking Level (114) Peaking Color (114) Live View Display (79) Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus mode. (High/Mid/Low/Off) Sets...
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... Printing (179) Deletes images. (Multiple Img./All in Folder/All AVCHD view files) Allows you to determine how to group the playback images. (Folder View(Still)/Folder View(MP4)/AVCHD View) Shows a slide show. (Repeat/Interval/Image Type) Displays the image list. (4 Images/9 Images) Plays back 3D-images using a 3D-compatible TV connected to play back an image recorded in portrait. (Auto Rotate/Manual Rotate) 60 Sets how to the camera. The functions selected with the MENU button Lens Comp.: Distortion (162) Compensates for movie playback.
... Printing (179) Deletes images. (Multiple Img./All in Folder/All AVCHD view files) Allows you to determine how to group the playback images. (Folder View(Still)/Folder View(MP4)/AVCHD View) Shows a slide show. (Repeat/Interval/Image Type) Displays the image list. (4 Images/9 Images) Plays back 3D-images using a 3D-compatible TV connected to play back an image recorded in portrait. (Auto Rotate/Manual Rotate) 60 Sets how to the camera. The functions selected with the MENU button Lens Comp.: Distortion (162) Compensates for movie playback.
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... images and MP4 movies. Clock setup menu Date/Time Setup (27) Sets date and time, and daylight savings. Sets the method used to assign file numbers to +2) Sets the brightness of the viewfinder. (Auto/Manual) Sets the level of the power saving feature. (Standard/Max) Sets the interval after which power save mode engages. (30 Min/5 Min/1 Min/20 Sec/10 Sec) Functions list 61 Setup menu Menu start LCD Brightness Viewfinder Bright. (160) Eco Mode (160) Power Save (161) Sets the default position of the cursor on the memory card. Creates a new folder...
... images and MP4 movies. Clock setup menu Date/Time Setup (27) Sets date and time, and daylight savings. Sets the method used to assign file numbers to +2) Sets the brightness of the viewfinder. (Auto/Manual) Sets the level of the power saving feature. (Standard/Max) Sets the interval after which power save mode engages. (30 Min/5 Min/1 Min/20 Sec/10 Sec) Functions list 61 Setup menu Menu start LCD Brightness Viewfinder Bright. (160) Eco Mode (160) Power Save (161) Sets the default position of the cursor on the memory card. Creates a new folder...
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... sound when the focus is achieved or the self-timer is working. (On/Off) Cleaning Mode (181) Starts the cleaning mode to clean the image sensor. * Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is connected to an HDMI TV. (Auto/1080p/1080i) Operates the camera from a TV that support "BRAVIA" Sync. (On/Off) Upload Settings* (165) Sets the upload function of a movie to on or off . (On/Off) Restores the settings to their defaults. (Reset Default/Rec mode reset/Custom reset) 62 Version (171) Language Mode Dial Guide...
... sound when the focus is achieved or the self-timer is working. (On/Off) Cleaning Mode (181) Starts the cleaning mode to clean the image sensor. * Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is connected to an HDMI TV. (Auto/1080p/1080i) Operates the camera from a TV that support "BRAVIA" Sync. (On/Off) Upload Settings* (165) Sets the upload function of a movie to on or off . (On/Off) Restores the settings to their defaults. (Reset Default/Rec mode reset/Custom reset) 62 Version (171) Language Mode Dial Guide...
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...] t [Image Data Converter] t [Help] t [Image Data Converter Ver.4]. Using the software Installing the software (Mac) Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your Mac computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 3 Copy the [IDC_INST.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard disk icon. 4 Double-click the [IDC_INST.pkg] file in the general file format. • To display and compare RAW/JPEG images recorded with white balance, exposure, and creative style...
...] t [Image Data Converter] t [Help] t [Image Data Converter Ver.4]. Using the software Installing the software (Mac) Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your Mac computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 3 Copy the [IDC_INST.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard disk icon. 4 Double-click the [IDC_INST.pkg] file in the general file format. • To display and compare RAW/JPEG images recorded with white balance, exposure, and creative style...
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... Style, D-Range optimizer, etc. 1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings (pages 106 to "P*." 91 Program Auto This mode is achieved. The speed of continuous shooting may be slower, depending on shooting conditions (Image size, ISO setting, aperture value, High ISO NR, or the setting of continuous shooting is estimated using our criteria. The exposure mode indication changes to 143). • To fire the flash, press the button. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot...
... Style, D-Range optimizer, etc. 1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings (pages 106 to "P*." 91 Program Auto This mode is achieved. The speed of continuous shooting may be slower, depending on shooting conditions (Image size, ISO setting, aperture value, High ISO NR, or the setting of continuous shooting is estimated using our criteria. The exposure mode indication changes to 143). • To fire the flash, press the button. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot...
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... of light, such as necessary (page 126). • Press the button when you shoot with the flash. Shooting (Advanced operations) 3 Shoot the image after the exposure is set to [100]. Selecting the shooting mode LCD screen Exposure value The screen in the viewfinder Standard exposure Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is suitable for z Shooting trails of stars. 1 Set the mode dial to the aperture...
... of light, such as necessary (page 126). • Press the button when you shoot with the flash. Shooting (Advanced operations) 3 Shoot the image after the exposure is set to [100]. Selecting the shooting mode LCD screen Exposure value The screen in the viewfinder Standard exposure Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is suitable for z Shooting trails of stars. 1 Set the mode dial to the aperture...
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... the external flash (sold separately) cannot be set when the exposure mode is provided with a lens that is susceptible to perform the compensation. A filter with a distance encoder feature can perform more accurate flash compensation by using a lens that is set to the HVL-F36AM flash. - Adjusting the brightness of the image Exposure compensation and flash compensation Exposure compensation changes the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity (when [AUTO] is used. - This method enables...
... the external flash (sold separately) cannot be set when the exposure mode is provided with a lens that is susceptible to perform the compensation. A filter with a distance encoder feature can perform more accurate flash compensation by using a lens that is set to the HVL-F36AM flash. - Adjusting the brightness of the image Exposure compensation and flash compensation Exposure compensation changes the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity (when [AUTO] is used. - This method enables...
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... Database file error (194) Overheating warning (10) Display Indication Histogram* (79) Exposure mode (37) P A S M 1/125 F3.5 ISO200 -0.3 -0.3 35mm Shutter speed (94) Aperture (92) ISO sensitivity (126) Exposure compensation (43) Flash compensation (122) Metering mode (122) Focal length Creative Style (131) Picture Effect (130) The screen displayed for playback mode Display AWB 5500K A1 M1 2012-1-1 10:37AM 3/7 Indication White balance (Auto, Preset, Color temperature, Color filter, Custom) (133) D-Range Optimizer (127)/Auto HDR/Auto HDR image warning (128) Date of recording File number...
... Database file error (194) Overheating warning (10) Display Indication Histogram* (79) Exposure mode (37) P A S M 1/125 F3.5 ISO200 -0.3 -0.3 35mm Shutter speed (94) Aperture (92) ISO sensitivity (126) Exposure compensation (43) Flash compensation (122) Metering mode (122) Focal length Creative Style (131) Picture Effect (130) The screen displayed for playback mode Display AWB 5500K A1 M1 2012-1-1 10:37AM 3/7 Indication White balance (Auto, Preset, Color temperature, Color filter, Custom) (133) D-Range Optimizer (127)/Auto HDR/Auto HDR image warning (128) Date of recording File number...
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... be set when the exposure mode is smaller than that of the camera Setting the aspect ratio and image quality Aspect Ratio MENU button t ratio 1 t [Aspect Ratio] t Select the desired 3:2 A normal ratio. 16:9 An HDTV ratio. Note • This item cannot be lower. 154 This is suitable when you need 2 image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for professional purposes. • The image size is not displayed on one memory card, but the image quality...
... be set when the exposure mode is smaller than that of the camera Setting the aspect ratio and image quality Aspect Ratio MENU button t ratio 1 t [Aspect Ratio] t Select the desired 3:2 A normal ratio. 16:9 An HDTV ratio. Note • This item cannot be lower. 154 This is suitable when you need 2 image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for professional purposes. • The image size is not displayed on one memory card, but the image quality...
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Select [Off] to prioritize the timing of shooting. MENU button t 2 t [Long Exposure NR] t Select the desired setting Notes • When the exposure mode is set it is set to [On]. • When the exposure mode is set the shutter speed to 1 second or longer (Long exposure shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the same duration that becomes more noticeable when the camera sensitivity is not performed on RAW images. 156 Normally, set to Sweep Panorama, 3D...
Select [Off] to prioritize the timing of shooting. MENU button t 2 t [Long Exposure NR] t Select the desired setting Notes • When the exposure mode is set it is set to [On]. • When the exposure mode is set the shutter speed to 1 second or longer (Long exposure shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the same duration that becomes more noticeable when the camera sensitivity is not performed on RAW images. 156 Normally, set to Sweep Panorama, 3D...
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... setting Auto Review You can be displayed in spot metering mode. You can set to [Auto Rotate] (page 147). • In auto review, the camera may display an image to which an image process has been performed. MENU button t 3 t [Func. of the camera Grid Line The grid line is an auxiliary line for shooting composition. Setting the other functions of AEL button] t Select the desired setting 158 of AEL button The function of movie recording is pressed again ([AEL toggle]). Holding the locked exposure...
... setting Auto Review You can be displayed in spot metering mode. You can set to [Auto Rotate] (page 147). • In auto review, the camera may display an image to which an image process has been performed. MENU button t 3 t [Func. of the camera Grid Line The grid line is an auxiliary line for shooting composition. Setting the other functions of AEL button] t Select the desired setting 158 of AEL button The function of movie recording is pressed again ([AEL toggle]). Holding the locked exposure...
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... exposure value is locked, appears on the shutter speed value. Available functions are the same as those of AEL button] (page 158). of [Func. However, you have set. MENU button t 3 t [Preview Button] t Select the desired setting Shot. Framing/ISO/Metering Mode/Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/Picture Effect/ Image Size/Quality/Object Tracking/AF lock/Aperture Preview/Shot. You can also assign another function to the preview button; Result Preview/Zoom/Focus Magnifier Preview Button You can record images...
... exposure value is locked, appears on the shutter speed value. Available functions are the same as those of AEL button] (page 158). of [Func. However, you have set. MENU button t 3 t [Preview Button] t Select the desired setting Shot. Framing/ISO/Metering Mode/Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/Picture Effect/ Image Size/Quality/Object Tracking/AF lock/Aperture Preview/Shot. You can also assign another function to the preview button; Result Preview/Zoom/Focus Magnifier Preview Button You can record images...
User Manual
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... Eye-Fi "Endless Memory Mode." Setting the method for the first time, copy the install file of the camera does not work while it , or turn on the card to your computer before formatting the card. • Use an Eye-Fi card after updating the firmware to the manual that you insert into this product have "Endless Memory Mode" turned off then turn off . 166 is displayed on an airplane. If there is displayed, remove the memory card...
... Eye-Fi "Endless Memory Mode." Setting the method for the first time, copy the install file of the camera does not work while it , or turn on the card to your computer before formatting the card. • Use an Eye-Fi card after updating the firmware to the manual that you insert into this product have "Endless Memory Mode" turned off then turn off . 166 is displayed on an airplane. If there is displayed, remove the memory card...
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.... MENU button t 3 t [Initialize] t Select the desired setting t [OK] The items to L:16M 3:2 167 Setup of the camera. Framing (118) ISO (126) Metering Mode (122) Flash Comp. (122) White Balance (133) Color Temp./Color Filter (135) Custom white balance (135) DRO/Auto HDR (127) Creative Style (131) Picture Effect (130) Scene Selection (38, 86) Movie (102) Reset to the default You can reset the main functions of the camera (Advanced operations) Shooting functions (Reset Default/Rec mode reset) Items Exposure compensation (43) Drive mode...
.... MENU button t 3 t [Initialize] t Select the desired setting t [OK] The items to L:16M 3:2 167 Setup of the camera. Framing (118) ISO (126) Metering Mode (122) Flash Comp. (122) White Balance (133) Color Temp./Color Filter (135) Custom white balance (135) DRO/Auto HDR (127) Creative Style (131) Picture Effect (130) Scene Selection (38, 86) Movie (102) Reset to the default You can reset the main functions of the camera (Advanced operations) Shooting functions (Reset Default/Rec mode reset) Items Exposure compensation (43) Drive mode...
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....: Image Size (47) 3D Pan.: Direction (90) Clear Image Zoom (137) Digital Zoom (101, 137) Long Exposure NR (156) High ISO NR (156) Flash control (123) AF Illuminator (110) Color Space (157) SteadyShot (83) Reset to Fine Standard Right Standard Right On Off On Normal ADI flash Auto sRGB On Movie shooting menu (Reset Default/Rec mode reset) Items File Format (103) Record Setting (103) Audio Recording (104) Wind Noise Reduct. (105) SteadyShot (83) Reset to Off Auto Maximum Off Disable Auto Auto...
....: Image Size (47) 3D Pan.: Direction (90) Clear Image Zoom (137) Digital Zoom (101, 137) Long Exposure NR (156) High ISO NR (156) Flash control (123) AF Illuminator (110) Color Space (157) SteadyShot (83) Reset to Fine Standard Right Standard Right On Off On Normal ADI flash Auto sRGB On Movie shooting menu (Reset Default/Rec mode reset) Items File Format (103) Record Setting (103) Audio Recording (104) Wind Noise Reduct. (105) SteadyShot (83) Reset to Off Auto Maximum Off Disable Auto Auto...
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...) Preview Button (159) Focus Hold Button (59) MOVIE Button (59) Lens Comp.: Shading (162) Lens Comp.: Chro. of the camera (Advanced operations) Resetting to Series Standard Form 169 Interval (147) Slide Show - Date Imprint (179) Volume Settings (60) Playback Display (147) Reset to Folder View(Still) 3 sec Off 4 Images Off 2 Auto Rotate Memory Card Tool menu (Reset Default) Items File Number (163) Folder Name (163) Reset to the default Items Auto Review (158) DISP Button(Monitor) (78) DISP Button(Finder) (78) Peaking Level (114) Peaking Color (114) Live View Display...
...) Preview Button (159) Focus Hold Button (59) MOVIE Button (59) Lens Comp.: Shading (162) Lens Comp.: Chro. of the camera (Advanced operations) Resetting to Series Standard Form 169 Interval (147) Slide Show - Date Imprint (179) Volume Settings (60) Playback Display (147) Reset to Folder View(Still) 3 sec Off 4 Images Off 2 Auto Rotate Memory Card Tool menu (Reset Default) Items File Number (163) Folder Name (163) Reset to the default Items Auto Review (158) DISP Button(Monitor) (78) DISP Button(Finder) (78) Peaking Level (114) Peaking Color (114) Live View Display...
User Manual
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...-protect switch, and the switch is dirty. You cannot do any further shooting during this reduction. Unable to [Enable]. 193 If you can use of time that the shutter was modified. Memory card locked. • You are using a memory card with a computer may take a some time to perform [Cleaning Mode] when the battery level is inserted or the format has failed. Memory Card Error • An incompatible memory card is insufficient. Check the lens attachment. Trouble shooting/Others (Advanced operations) Power...
...-protect switch, and the switch is dirty. You cannot do any further shooting during this reduction. Unable to [Enable]. 193 If you can use of time that the shutter was modified. Memory card locked. • You are using a memory card with a computer may take a some time to perform [Cleaning Mode] when the battery level is inserted or the format has failed. Memory Card Error • An incompatible memory card is insufficient. Check the lens attachment. Trouble shooting/Others (Advanced operations) Power...
