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 ●To deactivate digital zoom, choose MENU ( = 30) ► [3] tab 
► [Digital Zoom] ► [Off].
Shooting at Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom)
 Still Images  Movies
Shoot at common focal lengths in a range of 24 – 100 mm (35mm film 
equivalent).
 z To change the focal length from 24 to 
28 mm, turn the [] ring counterclockwise 
until it clicks. Turn the [] ring 
counterclockwise to zoom in or clockwise 
to zoom out.
 ● Step zoom is not available when recording movies even if you 
turn the [] ring.
 ●When you are using digital zoom ( = 41), you cannot adjust the 
zoom factor by turning the [] ring counterclockwise. However, 
you can set the focal length to 100 mm by turning it clockwise.
Changing the Way the Control of the Camera Feels with 
the Step/Continuous Selection Lever
You can change how the control of the camera feels when you turn the 
control ring.
 z When you lower the selection lever, the 
clicking of the control ring will stop and 
you will be able to turn it smoothly.
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 17x 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 zoom bar is color-coded to indicate 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 ( = 97), the maximum zoom factor can be 
achieved by following step 1.
( 1 )
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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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.
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and then choose [] ( = 29).
 z
Once the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
2 Shoot.
 z For 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.
Resizing the Subject with the Control Ring
 Still Images  Movies
By assigning seamless zoom to the control ring, you can further fine-tune 
the size of the subject or zoom in or out faster than would be possible \
with 
the zoom lever.
1 Configure the setting.
 z Press the [] button.
 zPress the [] or [][] buttons, or turn 
the [] ring or the [] dial to choose [].
 z Press the [] button to complete the 
setting.
2 Compose the shot.
 z To adjust to telephoto, turn the [] ring 
counterclockwise, and to adjust to wide 
angle, turn it clockwise.
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
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 ●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.)
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.
 zFollow step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(= 42) and choose [].
 z
Once the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
Customizing the Self-Timer
 Still Images  Movies
You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 –\
 10).
1 Choose [].
 z Following step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(= 42), 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 twice.
 z Once the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
 z Follow step 2 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(= 42) to shoot.
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
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Auto Mode /
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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 “Camera” ( =
 217).
1 Configure the setting.
 z
Press the [] button, choose [] or [] 
(either press the [][] buttons or turn the 
[] dial), and then press the [] button.
 z Once the setting is complete, [] or [] 
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 ( = 42). ●
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. ●With Touch Shutter ( = 44), 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.
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 the Touch Shutter function.
 z Press the [] button, choose [Touch 
Shutter] on the [2] tab, and then 
choose [Enable] ( = 30).
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 [Disable] 
in step 1.
 ● Even while the shot is displayed, you can prepare for the next 
shot by touching [].
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode  
						

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Registering Face ID Information
You can register information (face info, names, and birthdays) for up t\
o 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 ( = 30).
 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 ( =
 115).
It is recommended to register information in advance so that images can \
be selected easily for Story Highlights ( =
 136) albums.
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 ( =
 49).
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
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Auto Mode /
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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 
(= 38) 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 ( = 45).
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 fo\
r 
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.
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Checking and Editing Registered Information
1 Access the [Check/Edit Info] screen.
 zFollowing step 1 in “Registering Face ID 
Information” ( = 45), choose [Check/
Edit Info].
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” ( =
 45).
 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. 
[Erase?] is displayed. To erase face 
information, press the [
][] buttons or 
turn the [] dial to choose [OK], 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 ( =
 118). ●
Because faces of babies and children change quickly as they 
grow, you should update their face info regularly ( = 45). ●
Names will still be recorded in images even if you clear the 
[Shooting Info] check box in “Customizing the Information 
Displayed” ( =
 106) 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) ( = 112). ●
Names recorded in continuous shooting ( = 44) continue to be 
recorded in the same position as the first shot, even if subjects 
move.
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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3 Choose the face info to overwrite.
 zPress the [][][][] buttons or turn 
the [] dial to choose the face info to 
overwrite, and then press the [] button.
4 Register face information.
 z Follow step 2 in “Registering Face ID 
Information” ( = 45) to shoot, and then 
register the new face information.
 z Registered 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.
 ● You cannot add face information if all 5 information slots are filled. 
Follow the steps above to overwrite face information.
 ●You can follow the above steps to register new face info when 
there is at least one slot open; however, you cannot overwrite 
any face information. Instead of overwriting face info, first erase 
unwanted existing info ( =
 49), and then register new face 
information ( = 45) as needed.
 ●
Even if you change names in [Edit Profile], the names recorded in 
previously shot images will remain the same.
Overwriting and Adding Face Information
You can overwrite existing face information with new face info. You should 
update face information regularly, especially with babies and children, as 
their faces change quickly as they grow.
You can also add face information when all 5 face info slots have not bee\
n 
filled.
1 Access the [Add Face Info] screen.
 zFollowing step 1 in “Registering Face ID 
Information” ( = 45), choose [Add Face 
Info].
2 Choose a person to overwrite their 
face info.
 z Press the [][][][] buttons to choose 
the name of the person whose face info 
you want to overwrite, and then press the 
[
] button.
 z If five items of face info have already 
been registered, a message will be 
displayed. Choose [OK] (either press the 
[
][] buttons or turn the [] dial), and 
then press the [] button.
 z If less than five items of face info are 
registered, go to step 4 to add face 
information.
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
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Image Customization Features
Changing the Aspect Ratio
 Still Images  Movies
Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows.
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
( =
 29).
 z
Once the setting is complete, the screen 
aspect ratio will be updated.
 zTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [].
Used for display on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices.
Native aspect ratio of the camera screen. Same aspect ratio as 
35mm film. Used for printing images at 5 x 7-inch or postcard 
sizes.
Used for display on standard-definition televisions or similar 
display devices. Also used for printing images at 3.5 x 5-inch or 
A-series sizes.
Square aspect ratio.
 ● Not available in [] mode. ●You can also configure this setting by choosing MENU ( = 30) 
► [1] tab ► [Still Image Aspect Ratio].
Erasing Registered Information
You can erase information (face info, names, and birthdays) registered \
to 
Face ID. However, names recorded in previously shot images will not be 
erased.
1 Access the [Erase Info] screen.
 z Follow step 1 in “Registering Face ID 
Information” ( = 45) and choose [Erase 
Info].
2 Choose a person to erase their 
information.
 z Press the [][][][] buttons to choose 
the name of the person to erase, and 
then press the [
] button.
 z After [Erase?] is displayed, press the 
[][] buttons or turn the [] dial to 
choose [OK], and then press the [] 
button.
 ● If you erase a registered person’s info, you will not be able to 
display their name ( = 114), overwrite their info ( = 118), or 
search for images that include them ( = 115).
 ●
You can also erase names in image information ( = 119).
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
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Auto Mode /
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Changing Movie Image Quality
 Still Images  Movies
Adjust movie image quality (image size and frame rate). The frame rate 
indicates how many frames are recorded per second, which is determined 
automatically based on the NTSC or PAL setting (=
 170). For guidelines 
on the total recording time for movies at each level of image quality 
that will fit on a memory card, see “Recording Time per Memory Card” 
( =
 220).
 z
Press the [] button, choose the movie 
quality menu item, and then choose the 
desired option ( =
 29).
 z
The option you configured is now 
displayed.
For NTSC Video
Image 
Quality Number of 
Recording Pixels Frame Rate
Details
1920 x 1080 59.94 fps
For shooting in Full 
HD. [
] enables 
movies with smoother 
motion.1920 x 1080 29.97 fps
1920 x 1080 23.98 fps
1280 x 720 29.97 fps For shooting in HD.
640 x 480 29.97 fpsFor shooting in 
standard definition.
Changing Image Quality
 Still Images  Movies
Choose from 4 levels of image quality. For guidelines on how many of 
each kind of image can fit on a memory card, see “Number of Shots per 
Memory Card” (
=
 220).
 z
Press the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
( =
 29).
 z
The option you configured is now 
displayed.
 zTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [].
When deciding the number of pixels based on print size, use the followin\
g 
table as a guide for images with a 3:2 aspect ratio.
A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.)
A3 (11.7 x 16.5 in.)
A4 (8.3 x 11.7 in.)
3.5 x 5 in., 5 x 7 in., Postcard
 ● Not available in [] mode. ●You can also change the image quality by accessing MENU 
(= 30) ► [1] tab ► [Image quality].
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode