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Common, Convenient Features
Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)
 Still Images  Movies
When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, 
use digital zoom for up to about 100x enlargement.
1 Move the zoom lever toward [].
 zHold the lever until zooming stops.
 zZooming stops at the largest zoom factor 
before the image becomes noticeably 
grainy, which is then indicated on the 
screen.
2 Move the zoom lever toward [] 
again.
 z The camera zooms in even closer on the 
subject.
 z(1) is the current zoom factor.
 ● Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar (which indicates 
the zoom position). The color of the zoom bar will change 
depending on the zoom range.
 -White range: optical zoom range where the image will not 
appear grainy.
 -Yellow range: digital zoom range where the image is not 
noticeably grainy (ZoomPlus).
 -Blue range: digital zoom range where the image will appear 
grainy.
 ● Because the blue range will not be available at some recording 
pixel settings ( = 96), the maximum zoom factor can be 
achieved by following step 1.
( 1 )
On-Screen Frames
 Still Images  Movies
In [] mode, a variety of frames are displayed once the camera 
detects subjects you are aiming the camera at.
 ● A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person’s face) 
determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames are 
displayed around other detected faces. Frames follow moving subjects 
within a certain range to keep them in focus. However, if the camera 
detects subject movement, only the white frame will remain on the 
screen.
 ●When you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera 
detects subject movement, a blue frame is displayed, and the focus 
and image brightness are constantly adjusted (Servo AF).
 ● Try shooting in [] mode ( = 78) if no frames are displayed, if 
frames are not displayed around desired subjects, or if frames are 
displayed on the background or similar areas.
 ● To choose subjects to focus on, touch the desired subject on the 
screen. [] is displayed, and the camera enters Touch AF mode.
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Easily Reacquiring Subjects after Manual 
Zooming (Framing Assist – Seek)
 Still Images  Movies
If you lose track of a subject while zoomed in, you can find it more easily 
by temporarily zooming out.
1 Look for the lost subject.
 zPress and hold the [] button.
 zThe camera zooms out and displays 
a white frame around the area shown 
before you pressed the [
] button.
2 Reacquire the subject.
 zAim the camera so that the subject enters 
the white frame, and then release the 
[
] button.
 zThe previous magnification is now 
restored, so that the area within the white 
frame fills the screen again.
 ● Some shooting information is not displayed while the camera is 
zoomed out.
 ●During movie shooting, the white frame is not displayed if you 
press the [] button. Also note that a changed zoom factor and 
camera operating sounds are recorded.
 ● To deactivate digital zoom, choose MENU ( = 31) ► [2] tab 
► [Digital Zoom] ► [Off].
Shooting at Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom)
 Still Images  Movies
Shoot at common focal lengths in a range of 24 – 600 mm (35mm film 
equivalent).
 z Turn the [] dial clockwise until it 
clicks to change the focal length from 
24
 mm to 28 mm. Turn the [] dial 
clockwise to zoom in or counterclockwise 
to zoom out.
 ● Step zoom is not available when shooting movies even if you turn 
the [] dial.
 ●When using the digital zoom ( = 41), turning the [] dial 
clockwise will not change the zoom factor. However, turning the 
[
] dial counterclockwise will set the focal length to 600 mm.
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2 Shoot.
 zAuto zooming continues even after you 
shoot, and the frames are still displayed.
 zTo cancel auto zooming, press the [] 
button again. [ Auto: Off] is displayed.
 ● A face may not be displayed at a constant size relative to the 
screen at some zoom factors, or if the person’s head is tilted or 
facing the camera indirectly.
 ●During movie recording, a changed zoom factor and camera 
operating sounds are recorded.
 ●When  Auto is on, some shooting information is not displayed, 
and some shooting settings cannot be configured.
 ● Auto zooming to keep multiple subjects on the screen is not 
performed during movie recording, even if faces are detected.
 ●You can zoom in or out with the zoom lever, but the original zoom 
factor will be restored in a few seconds after you release the 
lever.
 ●Auto zooming is not performed during continuous shooting.
 ●If multiple faces are detected in step 2, you can change the 
face used as the main subject by touching the face or pressing 
the [
] button. However, the [] button cannot be used for 
selection during movie recording.
 ● When a detected subject moves toward the edge of the screen, 
the camera zooms out to keep the subject on the screen.
 ●The zoom factor cannot be changed after you press the shutter 
button all the way down in self-timer mode ( = 45). ●
The camera prioritizes zooming to keep subjects on the screen. 
For this reason, it may not be possible to maintain a constant 
face display size, depending on subject movement and shooting 
conditions.
 ●When no face is detected, the camera zooms to a certain level 
and stops zooming until a face is detected.
 ●If you prefer to shoot at the zoom factor of the screen in step 1, 
press the shutter button all the way down.
 ●You can adjust the zoom factor that the camera reverts to when 
you release the [] button by moving the zoom lever to resize 
the white frame while you hold the [] button. ● To adjust the area displayed when the [] button is pressed, 
access MENU ( = 31) ► [7] tab ► [ Display Area], and 
choose one of the three options.
 ● The zoom factor cannot be changed with the [] button after 
you press the shutter button all the way down in self-timer mode 
( =
 45).
Auto Zooming in Response to Subject 
Movement (Auto Zoom)
 Still Images  Movies
The camera automatically zooms in and out to keep a detected face 
(
= 90) at a constant size. If the person moves closer, the camera 
automatically zooms out, and vice versa. This size can also be adjusted, 
as needed.
1 Enter [] Auto mode.
 z Press and release the [] button quickly.
 z[] is displayed.
 zA white frame is displayed around the 
detected face, and the camera zooms 
in and out to keep the subject on the 
screen.
 zWhen multiple faces are detected, a 
white frame is displayed around the main 
subject’s face and up to two gray frames 
around other faces, as the camera zooms 
to keep these subjects on the screen.
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Easily Reacquiring Subjects with Auto 
Zooming (Seek Assist)
 Still Images  Movies
If you lose track of a subject while zoomed in and move the camera to 
look for it, the camera detects this movement and automatically zooms 
out, which makes it easier to find the subject.
1 Enter [] Auto mode (= 43).
2 Look for the lost subject.
 zWhen you move the camera to look for 
the subject, the camera zooms out to 
help you find it.
3 Reacquire the subject.
 zOnce you find the subject and stop 
moving the camera, the camera zooms 
in again.
4 Shoot.
 zTo cancel this mode, press the [] 
button again. [ Auto: Off] is displayed.
Adjusting the Constant Face Display Size
 z When  Auto is on, press the [][] 
buttons or turn the [] dial to choose 
the desired option.
 z The camera zooms automatically to keep 
faces at the specified size.
Auto Auto zoom to prevent subjects from moving off the 
screen.
When multiple faces are detected, the camera zooms to 
keep these subjects on the screen.
Face Keep faces large enough to show facial expressions 
clearly.
Upper Body Keep faces small enough to show the person’s upper 
body.
Whole Body Keep faces small enough to show the person’s entire 
body.
Manual Keep faces at the size specified by moving the zoom 
lever. Release the zoom lever once the desired size 
has been obtained.
 ●
The face size can also be adjusted in MENU ( = 31) ► [7] 
tab ► [ Auto Settings] ► [ Auto Zoom]. You can choose 
[Off] to deactivate this feature and use only the feature described 
in “Easily Reacquiring Subjects with Auto Zooming (Seek Assist)” 
( =
 44). ●
You can zoom in or out with the zoom lever when [Face], [Upper 
Body], or [Whole Body] is selected, but the original zoom factor 
will be restored in a few seconds after you release the lever.
 ●You can clear your specified face size during movie recording by 
pressing the [] button.
 ●When  Auto is on, you can also choose options by touching 
[][].
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2 Shoot.
 zFor Still Images: Press the shutter button 
halfway to focus on the subject, and then 
press it all the way down.
 zFor Movies: Press the movie button.
 zOnce you start the self-timer, the lamp 
will blink and the camera will play a self-
timer sound.
 zTwo seconds before the shot, the blinking 
and sound will speed up. (The lamp will 
remain lit in case the flash fires.)
 zTo cancel shooting after you have 
triggered the self-timer, press the 
[
] button.
 zTo restore the original setting, choose [] 
in step 1.
Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake
 Still Images  Movies
This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you 
have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are 
pressing the shutter button, it will not affect your shot.
 z Follow step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(= 45) and choose [].
 z
Once the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
 z Follow step 2 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(= 45) to shoot.
 ●
The camera does not zoom out automatically while [] is 
displayed around a detected face, even if you move the camera.
 ● When the feature described in “Auto Zooming in Response to 
Subject Movement (Auto Zoom)” ( = 43) is deactivated, [] is 
displayed around a detected face, and the camera automatically 
zooms out when moved.
 ● Zooming is not possible while the shutter button is pressed 
halfway.
 ●To deactivate this feature and use only the feature described in 
“Auto Zooming in Response to Subject Movement (Auto Zoom)” 
(=
 43), choose MENU ( = 31) ► [7] tab ► [ Auto 
Settings] ► [Seek Assist] ► [Off].
Using the Self-Timer
 Still Images  Movies
With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other 
timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the 
shutter button.
1 Configure the setting.
 z Press the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and then choose [] ( = 30).
 z
Once the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
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Shooting by Touching the Screen 
(Touch Shutter)
 Still Images  Movies
With this option, instead of pressing the shutter button, you can simply 
touch the screen and release your finger to shoot. The camera will focus 
on subjects and adjust image brightness automatically.
1 Enable touch-shutter function.
 zPress the [] button, choose [Touch 
Shutter] on the [2] tab, and then 
choose [On] ( = 31).
2 Shoot.
 z
Touch the subject on the screen, and 
then lift your finger immediately.
 zThe camera shoots, as a shutter sound 
is played.
 zTo cancel touch shutter, choose [Off] in 
step 1.
 ● Even while the shot is displayed, you can prepare for the next 
shot by touching [].
Customizing the Self-Timer
 Still Images  Movies
You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10).
1 Choose [].
 zFollowing step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(= 45), choose [] and press the 
[] button.
2 Configure the setting.
 z Press the [][] buttons to choose the 
delay time or number of shots.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose a value, and then press the 
[
] button.
 z Once the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
 z Follow step 2 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(= 45) to shoot.
 ●
For movies recorded using the self-timer, recording begins after 
your specified delay time, but specifying the number of shots has 
no effect.
 ●When you specify multiple shots, image brightness and white 
balance are determined by the first shot. More time is required 
between shots when the flash fires or when you have specified 
to take many shots. Shooting will stop automatically when the 
memory card becomes full.
 ●When a delay longer than two seconds is specified, two seconds 
before the shot, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed 
up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.)
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 ●In [] mode, you can also choose items in step 1 by 
pressing the [][] buttons.
Image Display during Playback
Each set of images shot continuously is managed as a single group, 
and only the first image in that group will be displayed. To indicate that 
the image is part of a group, [
] is displayed in the upper left of the 
screen.
 ● If you erase a grouped image ( = 118), all images in the group 
are also erased. Be careful when erasing images.
 ● Grouped images can be played back individually ( = 113) and 
ungrouped ( = 113). ●
Protecting ( = 116) a grouped image will protect all images in 
the group.
 ● Grouped images can be viewed individually when played 
back using Image Search ( = 110). In this case, images are 
temporarily ungrouped.
 ● The following actions are not available for grouped images: 
editing Face ID information ( = 114), magnifying (= 115), 
tagging as favorites ( = 121), editing (= 124), printing 
( = 180), setting up individual image printing ( = 184), or 
adding to a photobook ( = 185). To do these things, either 
view grouped images individually ( = 113) or cancel grouping 
( = 113) first.
Continuous Shooting
 Still Images  Movies
In [] mode, hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot 
continuously.
For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Continuous Shooting 
Speed” ( =
 213).
1 Configure the setting.
 z
Press the [] button, turn the [] dial 
to choose [], and then press the [] 
button.
 z Once the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
2 Shoot.
 z Hold the shutter button all the way down 
to shoot continuously.
 ● During continuous shooting, the focus, exposure, and colors are 
locked at the position/level determined when you pressed the 
shutter button halfway.
 ●Cannot be used with the self-timer ( = 45). ●
Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow 
down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the 
zoom position.
 ● As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down. ●Shooting may slow down if the flash fires. ●Multi-area White Balance ( = 35) is not available. Also note that 
these features are not available.
 - [Hg Lamp Corr.] ( = 53) -
[Blink Detection] ( = 56) ●
With Touch Shutter (= 46), the camera shoots continuously 
while you touch the screen. Focus and exposure during continuous 
shooting remain constant, after they are determined for the first shot.
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Registering Face ID Information
You can register information (face info, names, and birthdays) for up to 12 
people to use with Face ID.
1 Access the setting screen.
 zPress the [] button, choose [Face 
ID Settings] on the [2] tab, and then 
press the [] button ( = 31).
 z
Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Add to Registry], and then 
press the [
] button.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Add a New Face], and 
then press the [
] button.
2 Register face information.
 z Aim the camera so that the face of the 
person you want to register is inside the 
gray frame at the center of the screen.
 zA white frame on the person’s face 
indicates that the face is recognized. 
Make sure a white frame is displayed on 
the face, and then shoot.
 zIf the face is not recognized, you cannot 
register face information.
Using Face ID
If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will detect that person’ s 
face, and prioritize focus, brightness, and color for that person when 
shooting. In [
] mode, the camera can detect babies and children 
based on registered birthdays and optimize settings for them when 
shooting.
This function is also useful when searching for a specific registered 
person among a large number of images ( =
 111 ) .
Personal Information
 ●
Information such as images of a face (face info) registered with 
Face ID, and personal information (name, birthday) will be saved 
on the camera. Additionally, when registered people are detected, 
their names will be recorded in still images. When using the Face ID 
function, be careful when sharing the camera or images with others, 
and when posting images online where many others can view them.
 ●When disposing of a camera or transferring it to another person after 
using Face ID, be sure to erase all information (registered faces, 
names, and birthdays) from the camera ( =
 52).
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5 Continue registering face 
information.
 zTo register up to 4 more points of face 
information (expressions or angles), 
repeat step 2.
 zRegistered faces are more easily 
recognized if you add a variety of face 
information. In addition to a head-on 
angle, add a slight side angle, a shot 
when smiling, and shots inside and 
outside.
 ● The flash will not fire when following step 2. ●If you do not register a birthday in step 3, 
Babies or Children icons 
( =
 39) will not be displayed in [] mode.
 ●
You can overwrite registered face info, and add face info later if 
you have not filled all 5 face info slots ( = 48).
Shooting
If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will prioritize that 
person as the main subject, and optimize focus, brightness, and color for 
that person when shooting.
 z
When you point the camera toward 
people, the names of up to 3 registered 
people will be displayed when they are 
detected.
 zShoot.
 zDisplayed names will be recorded in still 
images. The names of detected people 
(maximum total of 5) will be recorded, 
even if the names are not displayed.
 zAfter [Register?] is displayed, press the 
[][] buttons or turn the [] dial to 
choose [OK], and then press the [] 
button.
 z The [Edit Profile] screen is displayed.
3 Register the person’s name and 
birthday.
 zPress the [] button to access the 
keyboard, and then enter the name 
( =
 32).
 z
To register a birthday, on the [Edit Profile] 
screen, choose [Birthday] (either press 
the [
][] buttons or turn the [] dial), 
and then press the [] button.
 z Press the [][] buttons to choose an 
option.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to specify the date.
 z When finished, press the [] button.
4 Save the settings.
 zPress the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Save], and then press the 
[
] button.
 z After a message is displayed, press the 
[][] buttons or turn the [] dial to 
choose [Yes], and then press the [] 
button.
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Checking and Editing Registered Information
1 Access the [Check/Edit Info] screen.
 zFollowing step 1 in “Registering Face ID 
Information” ( = 48), choose [Check/
Edit Info] and press the [] button.
2 Choose a person to check or edit 
their information.
 z Press the [][][][] buttons to choose 
the person whose information you want 
to check or edit, and then press the [
] 
button.
3 Check or edit the information as 
needed.
 z To check a name or birthday, choose [Edit 
Profile] (either press the [][] buttons 
or turn the [] dial), and then press the 
[] button. On the screen displayed, 
you can edit the name or birthday as 
described in step 3 of “Registering Face 
ID Information” ( =
 48).
 z
To check face information, choose [Face 
Info List] (either press the [][] buttons 
or turn the [] dial), and then press 
the [] button. Press the [] button 
on the screen displayed, choose face 
information to erase by pressing the 
[
][][][] buttons or turning the [] 
dial, and then press the [] button. After 
[Erase?] is displayed, choose [OK] (either 
press the [
][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial), and then press the [] button.
 ● People other than those registered may be mistakenly detected 
as the registered person if they share similar facial features.
 ●Registered people may not be correctly detected if the captured 
image or scene differs drastically from the registered face 
information.
 ●If a registered face is not detected, or not easily detected, 
overwrite registered information with new face info. Registering 
face info right before shooting will allow for easier detection of 
registered faces.
 ●If a person is mistakenly detected as another person and you 
continue shooting, you can edit or erase the name recorded in the 
image during playback ( =
 114). ●
Because faces of babies and children change quickly as they 
grow, you should update their face info regularly ( = 48). ●
Names will still be recorded in images even if you clear the 
[Shooting Info] check box in “Customizing the Information 
Displayed” ( =
 103) so that the names are not displayed. ●
If you don’t want names to be recorded in images, choose [Face 
ID Settings] on the [2] tab, choose [Face ID], and then choose 
[Off].
 ● You can check names recorded in images in the playback screen 
(simple information display) ( = 108). ●
In [] mode, names are not displayed on the shooting screen, 
but they will be recorded in still images.
 ● Names recorded in continuous shooting ( = 47) continue to be 
recorded in the same position as the first shot, even if subjects 
move.
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