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4Set [Multi-expos ctrl].
 Select the desired multiple-exposure 
control method, then press < 0>.
  Additive
The exposure of each single image  captured is added cumulatively. 
Based on the [ No. of exposures ], set a negative exposure 
compensation. Follow the basic guide below to set the exposure 
compensation amount.
Exposure Compensation Setting Guide by Number of 
Exposures
Two exposures: -1 stop, three exposur es: -1.5 stop, four exposures: 
-2 stops
  Average
Based on the [ No. of exposures ], negative exposure compensation 
is set automatically as you shoot multiple exposures. If you shoot 
multiple exposures of the same sc ene, the exposure of the subject’s 
background will be automatically controlled to obtain the standard 
exposure.
  Bright/Dark
The brightness (or darkness) of the base image and the images to 
be added are compared at the same position, and then the bright (or 
dark) part will be left in the picture. Depending on the overlapping 
colors, the colors may be mixed depending on the brightness (or 
darkness) ratio between the compared images.
5Set the [No. of exposures].
 Select the number of exposures, then 
press < 0>.
  You can set it from 2 to 9 exposures. 
						

							
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6Set the images to be saved.
 To save all the single exposures and 
the merged multiple-exposure image, 
select [ All images ], then press < 0>.
  To save only the merged multiple-
exposure image, select [ Result 
only ], then press < 0>.
7Set [Continue Mult-exp].
  Select either [ 1 shot only] or 
[ Continuously ], then press .
  With [ 1 shot only ], multiple-exposure 
shooting will be canceled 
automatically after the shooting ends.
  With [ Continuously ], multiple-
exposure shooting continues until the 
setting in step 3 is set to [ Disable].
8Shoot the first exposure.
XWhen [ On:Func/Ctrl ] is set, the 
captured image will be displayed. 
X The < P> icon will blink.
  You can check the remaining 
exposures in brackets [  ] displayed in 
the viewfinder or on the screen.
  Pressing the < x> button enables 
you to view the captured image 
(p.274).
Remaining number 
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9Shoot subsequent exposures.
XWhen [ On:Func/Ctrl ] is set, the 
merged multiple-exposure image will 
be displayed.
  Live View shooting with [ On:Func/
Ctrl ] set, the multiple-exposure 
images merged so far will be 
displayed. By pressing the < B> 
button, you can display only the Live 
View image.
  Multiple-exposure shooting will end 
when the set number of exposures 
are taken. With continuous shooting, 
if you keep holding down the shutter 
button, the shooting will stop (or 
pause) after the set numbers of 
exposures are taken.
  When [ On:Func/Ctrl ] is set, you can press the < x> button to view the 
multiple exposures taken so far or delete the last single exposure 
(p.274).
  The shooting information for the last shot will be recorded and appended 
to the multiple-exposure image. 
						

							
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 The image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, high ISO speed 
noise reduction, color spac e, etc. set for the first single exposure will also 
be set for the subsequent exposures.
  During multiple-exposure shooting, t he settings will be automatically 
switched to [ Disable] for the following: all the items of [ z1: Lens 
aberration correction ], [z 2: Auto Lighting Optimizer ], and [z3: 
Highlight tone priority ].
  If [z 3: Picture Style ] is set to [Auto], [Standard ] will be applied for 
shooting.
  With [ On:Func/Ctrl ] and [Additive ] set, the noise, irregular colors, 
banding, etc. of the image displayed during shooting may differ from the 
multiple-exposure image recorded in the end.
  With multiple exposures, the more exposures there are, the more 
noticeable the noise, irregular colors, and banding will be.
  If [Additive ] is set, the image processing after taking the multiple 
exposures will take time. (The access lamp will light up longer.)
  If you perform Live View shooting with [ Additive] set, the Live View 
function will stop automatically when the multiple-exposure shooting 
ends.
  In step 9, the brightness and noise of the multiple-exposure image 
displayed during Live View shooting will be different from those of the 
final multiple-exposure image recorded.
  If [On:ContShtng ] is set, let go of the shutter button after shooting the 
set number of exposures.
  Doing any of the following will cancel  the multiple-exposure shooting: 
Setting the power switch to < 2>, replacing the battery, replacing the 
card, or switching to movie shooting.
  During multiple-exposure shooting, [ Clean nowf] or [ Clean 
manually ] under [53: Sensor cleaning ] cannot be selected.
  If you switch the shooting mode to < A> or < w>, < x>, or < y> during 
shooting, multiple-exposure shooting will end.
  If you connect the camera to a computer, multiple-exposure shooting will 
not be possible. If you connect the camera to a computer during 
shooting, multiple-exposure shooting will end. 
						

							
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You can select a 1 image recorded on the card as the first single 
exposure. The image data of the selected  1 image will remain intact.
You can only select  1 images.  You cannot select  41/61  or 
JPEG images.
1Select [Select image for multi. 
expo.].
X The images on the card will be 
displayed.
2Select the first image.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
image to be used as the first single 
exposure, then press < 0>.
  Select [ OK].
X The file number of the selected image will be displayed at the 
bottom of the screen.
3Take the picture.
 When you select the first image, the number of remaining 
exposures as set with [ No. of exposures] will decrease by 1. For 
example, if [ No. of exposures ] is 3, you can shoot two 
exposures.
Merging Multiple Exposures with  an Image Recorded on the Card
 The following cannot be selected as the first single exposure: Images 
shot with [ z3: Highlight tone priority ] set to [Enable], images whose 
[ z 5: Aspect ratio ] is set to any setting other than [ 3:2] (p.310), or 
images having cropping information (p.491).
  [Disable ] will be applied for [ z1: Lens aberration correction ] and 
[ z 2: Auto Lighting Optimizer ] regardless of the settings of the  1 
image selected as the first single exposure.
  The ISO speed, Picture Style, high ISO speed noise reduction, color 
space, etc. set for the first  1 image will also be applied for the 
subsequent images.
  If Picture Style is [ Auto] for the  1 image selected as the first  1 
image, [ Standard ] will be applied for shooting.
  You cannot select an image taken with another camera. 
						

							
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When [On:Func/Ctrl ] is set and you 
have not finished shooting the set 
number of exposures,  you can press the 
< x > button to check the current 
exposure level, overlap alignment, and 
overall effect of the merged multiple- 
exposure image. (Not possible when 
[ On:ContShtng ] is set.)
If you press the < L> button, the 
operations possible during multiple-
exposure shooting will be displayed.
Checking and Deleting Multiple Exposures During Shooting
  You can also select a  1 multiple-exposure image as the first single 
exposure.
  If you select [ Deselect img ], the image selection will be canceled.
OperationDescription
q Undo last imageDeletes the last image you shot (shoot another 
image). The number of remaining exposures 
will increase by 1.
W  Save and exit
If [ Save source imgs: All images ] is set, all of 
the single exposures and the merged multiple-
exposure image will be saved before exiting.
If [ Save source imgs: Result only ] is set, only 
the multiple-exposure image merged so far will 
be saved before exiting.
r  Exit without saving Multiple-exposure shooting will end without 
saving the images shot.
2
 Return to previous screenThe screen before you pressed the < L> button 
will reappear.
During multiple-exposure shooting,  you can only play back multiple-
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 Are there any restrictions on the image-recording quality?
All JPEG image-recording quality settings can be selected. If  41 
or  61  is set, the merged multiple-exposure image will be saved 
as a  1 image.
  Can I merge images recorded on the card?
With [ Select image for multi. expo. ], you can select the first single 
exposure from the images recorded on the card (p.273). Note that 
you cannot merge multiple images already recorded on the card.
  Are multiple exposures possible with Live View shooting?
You can shoot multiple exposures  with Live View shooting (p.297). 
However, if [ On:ContShtng ] is set, the captured images will not be 
displayed as a multiple exposure.
 
What file numbers are used for saving merged multiple-exposures?If it is set to save all images, the merged multiple-exposure image file 
number will be the serial number coming after the file number of the final 
single exposure used to create the merged multiple-exposure image.
 Will auto power off take effect during multiple-exposure shooting?As long as [ 52: Auto power off ] is set to any setting other than 
[ Disable ], the power will turn off automatically after approx. 30 min. 
If the auto power off takes effect, multiple-exposure shooting will 
end, and multiple-exposure  settings will be canceled.
Before starting the multiple-exposure shooting, the auto power off 
will take effect at the time as set with the camera, and multiple-
exposure settings will be canceled.
FAQ
Image Quality SettingSingle ExposuresMerged Multiple-Exposure
JPEGJPEGJPEG
111
41 /6141 /611
1 +JPEG1+JPEG1 +JPEG
41 /61 +JPEG41 /61 +JPEG1+JPEG 
						

							
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Camera vibrations caused by the mirror’s reflex action when the picture 
is taken is called “mirror shock” . Mirror lockup keeps the mirror up 
before and during exposure to reduce blur caused by camera 
vibrations. Useful when shooting cl ose-ups (macro photography), using 
a super telephoto lens, shooting at slow shutter speeds, etc.
1Select [Mirror lockup].
 Under the [ z4] tab, select [ Mirror 
lockup ], then press < 0>.
2Select [Enable].
3Focus on the subject, then press 
the shutter button completely.
XThe mirror will swing up.
4Press the shutter button 
completely again.
  The picture is taken and the mirror 
goes back down.
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 Do not point the camera toward an intense light source, such as the sun 
or an intense artificial light source. Doing so may damage the image 
sensor or the camera’s internal components.
  When shooting with mirror lockup in very bright light, such as at the 
beach or a ski slope on a sunny day,  take the picture promptly after 
mirror lockup is stabilized.
  During mirror lockup, shooting functi on settings and menu operations are 
disabled.
  When [ Enable ] is set, single shooting will take effect even if the drive 
mode is set to continuous.
  You can also use the self-timer with mirror lockup.
  If approx. 30 sec. elapse after the mirror has locked up, it will go back 
down automatically. Pressing the shutter button completely locks up the 
mirror again.
  When shooting with mirror lockup, using a tripod and Remote Switch RS-
80N3 or Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 (each sold separately) is 
recommended (p.279).
  You can also use a remote controller (sold separately, p.279) with mirror 
lockup. Setting the remote controller to a 2-sec. delay is recommended. 
						

							
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When you take a picture without looking through the viewfinder, such as 
when you use the self-timer, bulb exposure, or a remote switch, stray 
light entering the viewfinder may cause the picture to look dark 
(underexposed). To prevent this,  use the eyepiece cover (p.37) 
attached to the camera strap.
Note that attaching the eyepiece cove r is not necessary in Live View 
shooting or movie shooting.
1Detach the eyecup.
 While grasping both sides of the 
eyecup, slide it upward to detach it.
2Attach the eyepiece cover.
 Slide the eyepiece cover down into 
the eyepiece groove to attach it.
  After you finish shooting, detach the 
eyepiece cover and attach the 
eyecup.
Using the Eyepiece Cover