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Shadow Correct
 Still Images  Movies
Automatically preserve image detail in shadows as follows.
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and then choose [] ( = 30).
 z
Once the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
Adjusting Auto ND Filter Settings
For optimal brightness in the scenes you shoot, Auto ND filter reduces 
light intensity to 1/8 the actual level, by an amount equivalent to three 
stops. Choosing [
] enables you to reduce the shutter speed and 
aperture value.
 z Press the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
( =
 30).
 z
The option you configured is now 
displayed.
 ● When selecting [], mount the camera on a tripod or take other 
measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. In this case, 
you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] ( =
 54).
 ●
ND: Neutral Density
Dynamic Range Correction (DR Correction)
 Still Images  Movies
Tone down bright image areas, which might otherwise look washed out, 
as follows.
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
( =
 30).
 z
The option you configured is now 
displayed.
Options Details Available ISO Speed 
(= 79)
–
Automatic adjustment to prevent 
washed-out highlights [AUTO], [125] – [12800]
Tone down highlights by about 
200% relative to the brightness level 
of [
].[AUTO], [250] – [6400]
 ●
ISO speed ( = 79) will be adjusted to a speed within the 
supported range if you have specified a value outside the 
supported range indicated here.
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Custom White Balance
 Still Images  Movies
For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white 
balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white 
balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot.
 zFollow the steps in “Capturing Natural 
Colors (White Balance)” ( = 82) to 
choose [] or [].
 z Aim the camera at a plain white subject, 
so that the entire screen is white. Press 
the [
] button.
 zThe tint of the screen changes once the 
white balance data has been recorded.
 ● Colors may look unnatural if you change camera settings after 
recording white balance data.
Manually Correcting White Balance
 Still Images  Movies
You can correct white balance. This adjustment can match the effect of 
using a commercially available color temperature conversion filter or color-
compensating filter.
1 Configure the setting.
 zFollow the steps in “Capturing Natural 
Colors (White Balance)” ( = 82) to 
choose [].
 z Turn the [] dial to adjust the 
correction level for B and A.
Image Colors
Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance)
 Still Images  Movies
By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more 
natural for the scene you are shooting.
 z Press the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
( =
 30).
 z
The option you configured is now 
displayed.
Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for 
the shooting conditions.
Day Light For shooting outdoors in fair weather.
Shade For shooting in the shade.
Cloudy For shooting in cloudy weather or at twilight.
TungstenFor shooting under ordinary incandescent 
lighting.
Fluorescent For shooting under white fluorescent lighting.
Fluorescent H For shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting.
Flash For shooting with the flash.
 CustomFor manually setting a custom white balance 
(
= 82).
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Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)
 Still Images  Movies
Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia 
or black and white.
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
( =
 30).
 z
The option you configured is now 
displayed.
My Colors Off –
VividEmphasizes contrast and color saturation, 
making images sharper.
NeutralTones down contrast and color saturation for 
subdued images.
Sepia
Creates sepia tone images.
B/WCreates black and white images.
Positive Film
Combines the effects of Vivid Blue, Vivid 
Green, and Vivid Red to produce intense yet 
natural-looking colors resembling images on 
positive film.
Lighter Skin Tone Lightens skin tones.
Darker Skin Tone Darkens skin tones.
Vivid BlueEmphasizes blues in images. Makes the sky, 
ocean, and other blue subjects more vivid.
Vivid GreenEmphasizes greens in images. Makes mountains, 
foliage, and other green subjects more vivid.
Vivid RedEmphasizes reds in images. Makes red 
subjects more vivid.
Custom ColorAdjust contrast, sharpness, color saturation, and 
other qualities as desired (= 84).
2 Configure advanced settings.
 z
To configure more advanced settings, 
press the [] button and adjust 
the correction level by turning the 
[
][] dials or pressing the 
[][][][] buttons.
 z To reset the correction level, press the 
[] button.
 zPress the [] button to complete the 
setting.
 z Once the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
 ● The camera will retain white balance correction levels even if 
you switch to another white balance option (by following steps 
in “Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance)” ( =
 82)), but 
correction levels will be reset if you record custom white balance 
data.
 ● B: blue; A: amber; M: magenta; G: green ●You can customize camera operation so that the B and A
 
adjustment screen is accessed simply by turning the [
] or 
[] dial ( = 101). ●
One level of blue/amber correction is equivalent to about 7 
mireds on a color temperature conversion filter. (Mired: Color 
temperature unit representing color temperature conversion filter 
density)
 ●You can also configure this setting by choosing MENU ( = 31) 
► [6] tab ► [WB Correction].
 ● You can also choose the correction level by touching or dragging 
the bar in step 1 or the frame in step 2.
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Shooting Range and Focusing
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)
 Still Images  Movies
To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to []. For 
details on the range of focus, see “Shooting Range” ( = 211).
 z
Press the [] button, choose [] (either 
press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial), and then press the [] button.
 z Once the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
 ● If the flash fires, vignetting may occur.
 ●To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod 
and shooting with the camera set to [] (= 43).
 ●
You can also configure this setting by pressing the [] button, 
touching [], and then touching it again.
 ● White balance ( = 82) cannot be set in [] or [] modes. ●
With [] and [] modes, colors other than people’s skin tone 
may change. These settings may not produce the expected 
results with some skin tones.
Custom Color
 Still Images  Movies
Choose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation, 
red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range of 1 – 5.
1 Access the setting screen.
 z Follow the steps in “Changing Image 
Color Tones (My Colors)” ( = 83) to 
choose [], and then press the [] 
button.
2 Configure the setting.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose an item, and then adjust 
the setting by turning the [
] dial.
 z For stronger/more intense effects (or 
darker skin tones), adjust the value to 
the right, and for weaker/lighter effects 
(or lighter skin tones), adjust the value to 
the left.
 zPress the [] button to complete the 
setting.
 ● You can also specify a value by touching or dragging the bar.
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 ●When you focus manually, the AF method ( = 87) is [1-point 
AF] and AF frame size ( = 88) is [Normal], and these settings 
cannot be changed.
 ● Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom ( = 41) or 
digital tele-converter ( = 87), or when using a TV as a display 
( = 170), but the magnified display will not appear.
 ●
To focus more accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod to 
stabilize it.
 ●You can enlarge or hide the magnified display area by adjusting 
MENU ( = 31) ► [4] tab ► [MF-Point Zoom] settings. ●
To deactivate automatic focus fine-tuning when the shutter button 
is pressed halfway, choose MENU ( = 31) ► [4] tab ► 
[Safety MF] ► [Off].
 ● You can move the focusing frame by dragging on the screen in 
step 2.
 ●You can lock the focus during movie recording by touching []. 
[] is then displayed.
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
 Still Images  Movies
When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can 
specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button 
halfway to have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the 
position you specified. For details on the range of focus, see “Shooting 
Range” ( =
 211).
1 Choose [].
 z
Press the [] button, choose [] (either 
press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial), and then press the [] button.
 z [] and the MF indicator are displayed.
2 Specify the general focal position.
 zReferring to the on-screen MF indicator 
(1, which shows the distance and focal 
position) and the magnified display, turn 
the [
] dial to specify the general focal 
position, and then press the [] button.
 z To adjust the magnification, press the [] 
button.
 z During magnified display, you can move 
the focusing frame by pressing the [] 
button and then the [][][][] buttons.
3 Fine-tune the focus.
 z Press the shutter button halfway to have 
the camera fine-tune the focal position 
(Safety MF).
 zTo cancel manual focus, choose [] in 
step 1.
(1)
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2 Configure the setting.
 zPress the [] button, and then adjust 
the setting by pressing the [][] buttons 
or turning the [] dial.
 ● Focus bracketing is only available in [] mode ( = 91). ●
Continuous shooting ( = 44) is not available in this mode.
 ●
You can also access the setting screen in step 2 by pressing the 
[] button in step 2 of “Shooting in Manual Focus Mode” 
( = 85). ●
Three shots are taken, regardless of any quantity specified in [] 
( = 43). ●
In [Blink Detection] mode ( = 53), this function is only available 
for the final shot.
 ● You can also configure this setting by touching or dragging the 
bar on the screen in step 2 to specify a value and then touching 
[
].
Easily Identifying the Focus Area (MF Peaking)
 Still Images  Movies
Edges of subjects in focus are displayed in color to make manual focusing 
easier. You can adjust the colors and the sensitivity (level) of edge 
detection as needed.
1 Access the setting screen.
 zPress the [] button, choose [MF 
Peaking Settings] on the [4] tab, 
choose [Peaking], and then choose [On] 
( =
 31).
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Choose a menu item to configure, and 
then choose the desired option ( = 31).
 ●
Colors displayed for MF peaking are not recorded in your shots.
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode)
 Still Images  Movies
Three consecutive images are captured each time you shoot, with the 
first one at the focal distance you set manually and the others at farther 
and nearer focal positions determined by presets. The distance from your 
specified focus can be set in three levels.
1 Choose [].
 zPress the [] button, choose 
[Bracketing] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose [] ( = 31).
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1-point AF
 Still Images  Movies
The camera focuses using a single AF frame. Effective for reliable 
focusing. You can also move the frame by touching the screen (= 90).
 ●
A yellow AF frame is displayed with [] if the camera cannot 
focus when you press the shutter button halfway.
 ● To compose shots so that subjects are positioned at the edge or 
in a corner, first aim the camera to capture the subject in an 
AF 
frame, and then hold the shutter button halfway down. As you 
continue to hold the shutter button halfway, recompose the shot 
as desired, and then press the shutter button all the way down 
(Focus Lock).
 ● The AF frame position is enlarged when you press the shutter 
button halfway with [AF-Point Zoom] ( = 53) set to [On].
Digital Tele-Converter
 Still Images  Movies
The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.6x or 
2.0x. This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster 
than it would be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to the 
same zoom factor.
 z
Press the [] button, choose 
[Digital Zoom] on the [3] tab, and then 
choose the desired option ( = 31).
 z
The view is enlarged and the zoom factor 
is displayed on the screen.
 ● The shutter speed may be equivalent when you move the zoom 
lever all the way toward [] for maximum telephoto, and when 
you zoom in to enlarge the subject to the same size following step 
2 in “Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)” ( =
 41).
Choosing the AF Method
 Still Images  Movies
Change the auto focus (AF) mode to suit shooting conditions.
 z
Press the [] button, choose [ ] in 
the menu, and choose the desired option 
( =
 31).
 ●
You can also configure this setting by accessing MENU ( = 31) 
► [3] tab ► [AF method].
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 ●You can also access the screen in step 1 by pressing the [] 
button.
 ● You can also return the AF frame to the original position in the 
center by holding down the [] button. ●You can also link the Spot AE Point frame to the 
AF frame 
( =
 79). ●You can also configure the AF frame size by pressing the [] 
button and choosing [AF Frame Size] on the [3] tab (= 31).
+Tracking
 Still Images  Movies
 ● Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative 
metering only), and white balance ([] only).
 ●After you aim the camera at the subject, a white frame is displayed around 
the person’s face determined by the camera to be the main subject, and 
up to two gray frames are displayed around other detected faces.
 ●When the camera detects movement, frames will follow moving 
subjects, within a certain range.
 ●After you press the shutter button halfway, up to nine green frames are 
displayed around faces in focus.
 ●When no faces are detected, or when only gray frames are displayed 
(without a white frame), pressing the shutter button halfway will 
display green frames in the areas in focus. Note that the maximum 
number of frames depends on the aspect ratio (
= 50) setting. ● If no faces are detected in Servo AF ( = 89) mode, the AF 
frame is displayed in the center of the screen when you press the 
shutter button halfway.
 ● Examples of faces that cannot be detected: -Subjects that are distant or extremely close -Subjects that are dark or light -Faces in profile, at an angle, or partly hidden ● The camera may misinterpret non-human subjects as faces. ●No AF frames are displayed if the camera cannot focus when you 
press the shutter button halfway.
Moving and Resizing AF Frames (1-point AF)
 Still Images  Movies
When you want to change the position or size of the AF frame, set the AF 
method to [1-point AF].
1 Move the AF frame.
 zTouch the screen. An AF frame is 
displayed in orange where you touched 
(Touch 
AF).
 zTurn the [] or [] dial to move the 
AF frame, and press the [][][][] 
buttons to fine-tune the position.
 z To return the AF frame to the original 
position in the center

, press the [
] 
button.
2 Resize the AF frame.
 z To reduce the AF frame size, turn the 
[] ring. Turn it again to restore it to the 
original size.
3 Finish the setup process.
 z Press the [] button.
 ● AF frames are displayed at normal size when you use the digital 
zoom ( = 41) or digital tele-converter ( = 87), and in manual 
focus mode ( = 85).
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Changing the Focus Setting
 Still Images  Movies
You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on 
subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed. 
Instead, you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the 
shutter button halfway.
 zPress the [] button, choose 
[Continuous AF] on the [3] tab, and 
then choose [Off] ( = 31).
OnHelps avoid missing sudden photo opportunities, because 
the camera constantly focuses on subjects until you press the 
shutter button halfway.
Off Conserves battery power, because the camera does not focus 
constantly.
Choosing a Person to Focus On (Face Select)
 Still Images  Movies
You can shoot after choosing a specific person’s face to focus on.
1 Set the AF method to [+Tracking] 
(= 87).
Shooting with Servo AF
 Still Images  Movies
This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the 
camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long 
as you press the shutter button halfway.
1 Configure the setting.
 z Press the [] button and turn the [] 
dial to choose [SERVO].
2 Focus.
 z The focus and exposure are maintained 
where the blue AF frame is displayed 
while you are pressing the shutter button 
halfway.
 ● Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions. ●In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames 
may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. 
In this case, the focus and exposure are set according to the 
specified 
AF method.
 ●Continuous shooting ( = 44) is slower in Servo AF mode. ●
If optimum exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and 
aperture value are displayed in orange. Release the shutter 
button, and then press it halfway again.
 ●AF lock shooting is not available. ●[AF-Point Zoom] on the [3] tab ( = 31) is not available. ●
Not available when using the self-timer ( = 42).
 ●
To have the camera keep adjusting the focus during continuous 
shooting ( = 44), specify Servo AF with [AF method] set to 
[1-point AF].
 ● You can also configure this setting by accessing MENU ( = 31) 
► [3] tab ► [AF operation].
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Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF)
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You can shoot after choosing a person’s face or another subject to focus on.
1 Set the AF method to [+Tracking] 
(= 87).
2 Choose a person’s face or another 
subject to focus on.
 z Touch the subject or person on the 
screen.
 zWhen the subject is detected, the camera 
beeps and [] is displayed. Focus is 
maintained even if the subject moves.
 z To cancel T

ouch AF, touch [
].
3 Shoot.
 z Press the shutter button halfway. After 
the camera focuses, [] changes to a 
green [].
 z Press the shutter button all the way down 
to shoot.
2 Enter Face Select mode.
 zAim the camera at the person’s face and 
press the [] button.
 zAfter [Face Select : On] is displayed, a 
face frame [] is displayed around the 
face detected as the main subject.
 z Even if the subject moves, the face frame 
[] follows the subject within a certain 
range.
 z If a face is not detected, [] is not 
displayed.
3 Choose the face to focus on.
 z To switch the face frame [] to another 
detected face, press the [] button.
 z Once you cycle through all detected 
faces, [Face Select : Off] is displayed, 
followed by the selected AF method 
screen.
4 Shoot.
 zPress the shutter button halfway. After the 
camera focuses, [] changes to [].
 zPress the shutter button all the way down 
to shoot.
 ● When [Face ID] is set to [On], only the name of the registered 
person chosen as the main subject is displayed, even if other 
registered people have been detected. However, their names will 
be recorded in the still images ( =
 45).
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