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    Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots
    Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows.
    1 Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.], 
    [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] (= 51).
    2 Configure the setting.
     ●Choose [Display Info], and then choose 
    the desired option.
     ●To restore the original setting, repeat this 
    process but choose [Off].
    Off Displays only the image.
    Detailed Displays shooting details ( =
     128).
     ●
    When [Display Time] ( = 33) is set to [Off] or [Quick], [Display 
    Info] is set to [Off] and cannot be changed.
     ● By touching the screen and then touching [] while an 
    image is displayed after shooting, you can do the following 
    operations.
     - Favorites ( = 75) -
    Erase ( = 72)
    Changing the Image Display Style after Shots
     Still Images  Movies
    You can change how long images are displayed and what information is 
    displayed immediately after shooting.
    Changing the Image Display Period after Shots
    1 Access the [Review image after 
    shooting] screen.
     ●
    After touching [], touch 
    [], touch the [] tab, and then 
    touch [Review image after shooting].
    2 Configure the settings.
     ● Choose [Display Time], and then choose 
    the desired option.
     ●To restore the original setting, repeat this 
    process but choose [Quick].
    Quick Displays images only until you can shoot again.
    2 sec., 
    4
     sec., 
    8 sec. Displays images for the specified time. Even while the 
    shot is displayed, you can take another shot by pressing 
    the shutter ring halfway again.
    Hold Displays images until you press the shutter ring halfway
    
    .
    Off No image display after shots.
    
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    1Camera Basics
    2Creative Shot Mode
    3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto 
    Mode
    4Other Shooting Modes
    6Playback Mode
    7Wi-Fi Functions
    8Setting Menu
    9Accessories
    10Appendix
    Index
    5P Mode  
    						
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    Shooting in the Optimal Settings for 
    Self Portrait (Self Portrait)
     Still Images  Movies
    You can set brightness and smooth skin effect to make skin appear 
    smooth for self portrait as you like and make yourself stand out by 
    processing the image so that the background look blurred.
    1 Open the monitor.
     ●Open the monitor as shown in the figure.
    2 Choose [].
     ●Touch [].
    4 
    Other Shooting Modes
    Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with 
    unique image effects or captured using special functions
    
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    1Camera Basics
    2Creative Shot Mode
    3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto 
    Mode
    4Other Shooting Modes
    6Playback Mode
    7Wi-Fi Functions
    8Setting Menu
    9Accessories
    10Appendix
    Index
    5P Mode  
    						
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    ItemAvailable 
    setting items Details
    –You can choose the brightness from five 
    levels and the smooth skin effect from three 
    levels. The smooth skin effect will be stronger 
    for the face of the person detected as the 
    main subject.
    , Not to add any effect to blur the background, 
    choose [] and then the camera will take only 
    one shot per shooting.
    , To fires for each shot, choose [].
    , , You can set the self timer. If you choose [], 
    the number of seconds up to shooting will be 
    displayed on the screen.
    , Choose [] when you do not use the touch 
    shutter.
     ● [] is not displayed when the mode switch is set to [] 
    ( = 30) and in the [] mode ( = 52). ●
    To return to the original mode after touching [] to enter the [] 
    mode, close the screen and make the angle to approximately 180 
    degrees or less.
     ● Excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent 
    you from obtaining the desired results.
     ●Other things than skin may be corrected depending on the 
    shooting conditions.
     ●Try taking some test shots first to make sure you obtain the 
    desired results.
    3 Configure the settings.
     ●Touch an icon displayed on the screen in 
    accordance with the contents to set.
     ●To configure menu items for which 
    options are not shown, first touch the 
    menu item to access the setting screen.
     ●Choose the desired contents.
     ●To return to the original screen, touch 
    [].
    4 Shoot.
     ●Hold the camera steady as you shoot. 
    When you press the shutter ring all the 
    way down, the camera will take two shots 
    and process them.
    
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    1Camera Basics
    2Creative Shot Mode
    3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto 
    Mode
    4Other Shooting Modes
    6Playback Mode
    7Wi-Fi Functions
    8Setting Menu
    9Accessories
    10Appendix
    Index
    5P Mode  
    						
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    Shooting under Low Light (Low 
    Light)
     Still Images  Movies
    Shoot with minimal camera and subject shake even in low-light conditions\
    .
    1 Choose [].
     ●Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Shooting (Smart 
    Auto)” ( = 33) and choose [].
    2 Shoot.
     ●
    [] mode resolution is [] and cannot be changed ( = 49).
     ●
    For the best results with this effect, try shooting close to the 
    subject, and ensure ample distance between the subject and 
    background.
     ●There may be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera 
    processes the images.
     ●Follow steps 1 - 2 in “Shooting (Smart Auto)” ( = 33) to choose 
    the [] mode. ● Background defocus is fixed to [] when the flash mode is set 
    to [].
    
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    1Camera Basics
    2Creative Shot Mode
    3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto 
    Mode
    4Other Shooting Modes
    6Playback Mode
    7Wi-Fi Functions
    8Setting Menu
    9Accessories
    10Appendix
    Index
    5P Mode  
    						
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    Shots Resembling Miniature Models 
    (Miniature Effect)
     Still Images  Movies
    Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above 
    and below your selected area.
    You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by 
    choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded. People and 
    objects in the scene will move quickly during playback. Note that sound is 
    not recorded.
    1 Choose [].
     ●Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Shooting (Smart 
    Auto)” ( = 33) and choose [].
     ●
    A white frame is displayed, indicating the 
    image area that will not be blurred.
    2 Choose the area to keep in focus.
     ●To adjust the area in focus, either touch 
    the screen or drag the white frame up or 
    down.
     ●To change the size of the area in focus, 
    touch [], touch [], [], or [] to 
    choose the option, and then touch [].
    3 For movies, choose the movie 
    playback speed.
     ● Touch [], touch [], [], or [] to 
    choose the speed, and then touch [].
    4 Shoot.
    Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens 
    Effect (Fish-Eye Effect)
     Still Images  Movies
    Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.
    1 Choose [].
     ● Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Shooting (Smart 
    Auto)” ( = 33) and choose [].
    2 Choose an effect level.
     ●
    Touch [], touch [][] to choose an 
    effect level, and then touch [].
     ● A preview is shown of how your shot will 
    look with the effect applied.
    3 Shoot.
     ● Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the 
    desired results.
    
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    1Camera Basics
    2Creative Shot Mode
    3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto 
    Mode
    4Other Shooting Modes
    6Playback Mode
    7Wi-Fi Functions
    8Setting Menu
    9Accessories
    10Appendix
    Index
    5P Mode  
    						
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    Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect 
    (Toy Camera Effect)
     Still Images  Movies
    This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting 
    (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.
    1 Choose [].
     ●Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Shooting (Smart 
    Auto)” ( = 33) and choose [].
    2 Choose a color tone.
     ●
    Touch [], touch [][] to choose a color 
    tone, and then touch [].
     ● A preview is shown of how your shot will 
    look with the color tone applied.
    3 Shoot.
    Standard Shots resemble toy camera images.
    Warm Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard].
    Cool Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard].
     ● Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the 
    desired results.
    Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for 
    One-Minute Clips)
    Speed Playback Time
    Approx. 12 sec.
    Approx. 6 sec.
    Approx. 3 sec.
     ●The zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set 
    the zoom before shooting.
     ●Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the 
    desired results.
     ●To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical, touch [] in 
    step 2. Touch the screen to move the frame. To return the frame 
    to horizontal orientation, touch [
    ] again. ● Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the 
    frame.
     ●Movie image quality is [] at an aspect ratio of [] and [] at 
    an aspect ratio of [] ( = 48). These quality settings cannot 
    be changed.
    
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    1Camera Basics
    2Creative Shot Mode
    3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto 
    Mode
    4Other Shooting Modes
    6Playback Mode
    7Wi-Fi Functions
    8Setting Menu
    9Accessories
    10Appendix
    Index
    5P Mode  
    						
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    Shooting in Monochrome
     Still Images  Movies
    Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white.
    1 Choose [].
     ●Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Shooting (Smart 
    Auto)” ( = 33) and choose [].
    2 Choose a color tone.
     ●
    Touch [], touch [][] to choose a color 
    tone, and then touch [].
     ● A preview is shown of how your shot will 
    look with the color tone applied.
    3 Shoot.
    B/W Black and white shots.
    Sepia Sepia tone shots.
    Blue Blue and white shots.
    Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect
     Still Images  Movies
    This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter were 
    attached to the camera. You can adjust the effect level as desired.
    1 Choose [].
     ●Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Shooting (Smart 
    Auto)” ( = 33) and choose [].
    2 Choose an effect level.
     ●
    Touch [], touch [][] to choose an 
    effect level, and then touch [].
     ● A preview is shown of how your shot will 
    look with the effect applied.
    3 Shoot.
     ● Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the 
    desired results.
    
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    1Camera Basics
    2Creative Shot Mode
    3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto 
    Mode
    4Other Shooting Modes
    6Playback Mode
    7Wi-Fi Functions
    8Setting Menu
    9Accessories
    10Appendix
    Index
    5P Mode  
    						
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    Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)
     Still Images  Movies
    You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting \
    style.
    1 Enter [] mode.
     ●Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Shooting (Smart 
    Auto)” ( = 33) and choose [].
    2 Customize the settings as desired 
    (= 59 – = 62), and then shoot.
     ●
    If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the 
    shutter ring halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are 
    displayed in orange. In this case, try adjusting the ISO speed 
    (=
     60) or activating the flash (if subjects are dark,  = 61), 
    which may enable adequate exposure.
     ● Movies can be recorded in [] mode as well, by touching []. 
    However, some FUNC. ( = 27) and MENU (= 28) settings 
    may be automatically adjusted for movie recording.
    5 
    P Mode
    More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style
     ● Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to [] mode.
     ●[]:  Program AE; AE: Auto  Exposure
     ●Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than 
    [], make sure the function is available in that mode ( = 129).
    
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    1Camera Basics
    2Creative Shot Mode
    3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto 
    Mode
    4Other Shooting Modes
    6Playback Mode
    7Wi-Fi Functions
    8Setting Menu
    9Accessories
    10Appendix
    Index
    5P Mode  
    						
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    Changing the Metering Method
     Still Images  Movies
    Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooti\
    ng 
    conditions as follows.
     ●Touch [], choose [] in the menu, 
    and choose the desired option ( = 27).
     ●
    The option you configured is now 
    displayed.
    Evaluative For typical shooting conditions, including backlit 
    shots. Automatically adjusts exposure to match the 
    shooting conditions.
    Center 
    Weighted 
    Avg.Determines the average brightness of light across 
    the entire image area, calculated by treating 
    brightness in the central area as more important.
    Spot
    Metering restricted to within the []  (Spot AE 
    Point frame), displayed in the center of the screen.
    Image Brightness (Exposure)
    Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure 
    Compensation)
     Still Images  Movies
    The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop 
    increments, in a range of –2 to +2.
     ● Touch [] and choose [] in the 
    menu. As you watch the screen, adjust 
    brightness ( =
     27).
     ●
    The correction level you specified is now 
    displayed.
    
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    1Camera Basics
    2Creative Shot Mode
    3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto 
    Mode
    4Other Shooting Modes
    6Playback Mode
    7Wi-Fi Functions
    8Setting Menu
    9Accessories
    10Appendix
    Index
    5P Mode  
    						
    							60
    Adjusting White Balance
     Still Images  Movies
    By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more 
    natural for the scene you are shooting.
     ●Touch [], choose [] in the menu, 
    and choose the desired option ( = 27).
     ●
    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.
    CloudyFor shooting outdoors in cloudy weather or 
    twilight.
    Tungsten For shooting under tungsten lighting.
    Fluorescent
    For shooting under white fluorescent lighting.
    Fluorescent HFor shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting.
    Changing the ISO Speed
     Still Images  Movies
     ●Touch [], choose [] in the menu, 
    and choose the desired option ( = 27).
     ●
    The option you configured is now 
    displayed.
    AUTO Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the 
    shooting mode and conditions.
    100, 200 Low For shooting outdoors in fair 
    weather.
    400, 800 Slightly Low For shooting in cloudy conditions, 
    or at twilight.
    1600, 3200 Slightly High For shooting night scenes, or in 
    dark rooms.
     ●
    To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have 
    set the ISO speed to [], press the shutter ring halfway. ●Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image 
    graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject and camera 
    shake in some shooting conditions.
     ●Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which 
    may reduce subject and camera shake and increase the flash 
    range. However, shots may look grainy.
    
    Before Use
    Basic Guide
    Advanced Guide
    1Camera Basics
    2Creative Shot Mode
    3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto 
    Mode
    4Other Shooting Modes
    6Playback Mode
    7Wi-Fi Functions
    8Setting Menu
    9Accessories
    10Appendix
    Index
    5P Mode  
    						
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