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• The initial factory default image size setting is 6M (6 million pixels).
• Selecting 3:2 (2816x1872 pixels) records images with  an aspect ratio of 3:2, which 
matches the standard aspect ratio of print paper.
• The letters “HDTV” stand for “High Defini tion Television”. An HDTV screen has an 
aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes them  wider than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of 
television screens of the past. Your camera can record images that are compatible 
with the aspect ratio an HDTV screen.
• You should regard the print paper sizes s uggested here as guidelines only (200 dpi 
print resolution).
• You can shoot directly to RAW image data only while the  t (Single Shot) is 
selected with the CS dial and “RAW+” is  selected as the image size. Consecutive 
mode and BEST SHOT mode shooting produces “6M” image size JPEG images 
only, which is selected automatically.
1.In the REC mode, press [ 2] ( ) 
once.
2.Use [ 4] and [ 6] to select the flash 
setting you want and then press 
[SET].
Using Flash (Flash)
 Auto Flash Flash fires automatically in accordance with exposure 
(amount of light and brightness) conditions.
 Flash Off
Flash does not fire.
 Flash OnFlash always fires. This setting can be used to brighten a 
subject that normally comes out dark due to daylight or 
backlight (daylight synchro flash).
 Red Eye 
Reduction Flash fires automatically. This
 type of flash can be used to 
reduce the chance of redness in the subject’s eyes.
 External 
Flash Fires a commercially availabl
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always fires.
• See page 92 for more information about using an external  flash.
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3.Press the shutter button to shoot.
• If the camera senses that flash is necessary, the flash unit will 
pop up automatically when you half-press or full-press the 
shutter button.
• Note that the flash unit does not close automatically. After you  are finished using it, you need to close it by hand.
NOTE
• Take care to ensure nothing is close to or in  contact with the flash unit when it fires. 
Also make sure that the flash unit and the area around it is not dirty. Objects, dust, 
or dirt near the flash unit can be burned when the flash fires.
• Take care so your fingers and the strap do not block the flash.
• The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too  close.
• Flash charging time depends on operating  conditions (battery condition, ambient 
temperature, etc.) With a fully charged battery it takes anywhere from a few 
seconds to 9 seconds.
• Shooting with flash turned off when lighting  is dim results in a slow shutter speed, 
which can cause image blur due to camera movement. Under such conditions, 
secure the camera with a tripod, etc.
• With red eye reduction, the flash is fi red automatically in accordance with 
exposure. It does not fire in  areas where lighting is bright.
• The presence of outdoor sunlight, fluorescent  lighting, or some other light source 
can cause abnormal image colors.
• Select “Flash Off” for the flash setti ng when shooting in areas where flash 
photography is prohibited.
• Approximate Flash Range (ISO Sensitivity: AUTO)
Wide Angle: 0.5 m to 6.7 m (1.6 to 22.0)
Telephoto: 1.1 m to 3.9 m (3.6 to 12.8)
* The above values depend on the optical zoom setting.
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Flashes red while the flash is charging to indicate that 
image recording is disabled.
• You will not be able to take another flash snapshot until  the lamp stops flashing red, which indicates that 
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Red-eye Reduction
Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the 
eyes of people who are in the image. This  is caused when the light from the flash 
reflects off of the retina of the eye. When  red-eye reduction is selected as the flash 
mode, an LED light will light immediately befor e the flash fires. This causes the irises 
in the eyes of any people in the image to  become smaller, which reduces the chance 
of red eye.
Note the following important points when using red-eye reduction. • Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking 
directly at the camera (flash).
• Red-eye reduction may not work very well  if the subjects are located far away from 
the camera.
Other Useful Flash Features
• Changing the flash intensity (page 89)
• Compensating for insufficient flash intensity (page 89)
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ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light.
1.In the REC mode, use [8] and [ 2] to select the third control panel 
option from the top (ISO Sensitivity).
2.Use [ 4] and [ 6] to select the setting you  want and then press [SET].
• “AUTO” ISO sensitivity always is appli ed for movies, regardless of the current 
ISO sensitivity setting.
•“ S  Image AS” (page 81) can be used onl y when the ISO sensitivity setting is 
“AUTO”.
• An ISO setting of ISO 400 or greater is not supported when the “Image Size”  setting is “RAW+”. If the ISO setting is “ISO 400” or greater when you change 
the “Image Size” setting to “RAW+”, an ISO setting of ISO 200 will be used for 
recording.
You can adjust white balance to match the  source of light available where you are 
shooting and avoid the blue cast that re sults when shooting outdoors when it is 
cloudy, and the green cast that results  when shooting under fluorescent lighting.
1.In the REC mode, use [8] and [ 2] to select the fourth control panel 
option from the top (White Balance).
Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO)
AUTO Adjusts sensitivity automatical ly according to conditions 
ISO 100Lower sensitivity
Higher sensitivity Slow shutter speed
Fast shutter speed (Set 
for shooting in dimly lit 
areas.) Less noise
Some coarseness 
(increased digital 
noise)
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
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2.Use [4] and [ 6] to select the shooting co ndition you want and then 
press [SET].
• When “ ‡ Auto WB” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera 
automatically determines the white point  of the subject. Certain subject colors 
and light source conditions can caus e problems when the camera tries to 
determine the white point, which makes proper white balance adjustment 
impossible. If this happens, select the wh ite balance setting that matches your 
shooting conditions (Day light, Overcast, etc.)
 Auto WBConfigures the camera to adjust white balance automatically
 DaylightFor shooting outdoors on a clear day
 Overcast For shooting outdoors on an overcast rainy day, in the 
shade, etc.
 Shade
For shooting on a clear day in the shade of trees or buildings
 Day White 
Fluorescent For shooting under white or day white fluorescent lighting
 Daylight 
Fluorescent For shooting under daylight
 fluorescent lighting
 TungstenFor shooting under light bulb lighting
 Manual WBFor configuring the camera manual
ly to suit a particular light 
source.
1Select “ · Manual WB”.
2Under the lighting conditions you plan 
to use when shooting, point the 
camera at a blank white piece of 
paper so it fills the entire monitor 
screen and then press the shutter 
button.
3Press [SET].
The white balance setting is retained even if you turn off the 
camera.
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You can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value) before shooting it.
• Exposure Compensation Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV
• Unit: 1/3EV
1.In the REC mode, use [ 8] and [ 2] to select the fifth control panel 
option from the top (EV Shift).
2.Use [ 4] and [ 6] to adjust the exposu re compensation value.
To cancel exposure compensation, change 
the EV value to 0.0.
3.Press [SET].
This applies the exposure compensation 
value. The exposure compensation value 
you set remains in effect until you change it.
NOTE
• When shooting under very dark or very brig ht conditions, you may not be able to 
obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.
Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift) 
[ 6 ]: Increases the EV value. A higher EV 
value is best for light-colored subjects 
and backlit subjects.
[ 4 ]: Decreases the EV value. A lower EV 
value is best for dar k-color subjects and 
for shooting outdoors on a clear day.
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The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure.
1.In the REC mode, use [8] and [ 2] to select the sixth control panel 
option from the top (Metering).
2.Use [ 4] and [ 6] to select the setting you  want and then press [SET].
You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus metering area for 
shooting snapshots.
• When recording movies, the AF metering area is always “
U Spot”.
1.In the REC mode, use [ 8] and [ 2] to select the third control panel 
option from the bottom (AF Area).
Specifying the Metering Mode (Metering)
 Multi Multi-pattern metering divides the image into sections and 
measures the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading. 
This type of metering provides error-free exposure settings for a 
wide range of shooting conditions.
 Center 
Weighted Center weighted metering concentrates on the center of the focus 
area to measure light. This type of
 metering is best when you want 
some level of control over contrast.
 Spot Spot metering takes readings at a very small area. Use this 
metering method when you want exposure to be set according to 
the brightness of a particular subj
ect, without being affected by 
surrounding conditions.
Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area)
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2.Use [4] and [ 6] to select the setting you  want and then press [SET].
•“O
 Tracking” cannot be used in combination with the following features.
Prerecord (Still image), Slow Motion  View, some BEST SHOT scenes (Move 
Out CS, Move In CS, For YouTube, Prerecord (Movie))
•“ —  Free” cannot be selected for the AF area while Face Detection is enabled. 
 Spot This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the image. 
This setting works well with focus lock (page 44).
 FreeYou can move the focus frame by using [
8], [ 2], [ 4], and [ 6] to move 
the focus point and then pressing [SET]. To change the focus point 
position, select “ — Free” again and then use [ 8], [ 2], [ 4] and [ 6] to 
select the position you want.
 
Tracking When you half-press the shutter button while this setting is selected, the 
focus frame will follow the movement of the subject.
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You can use the REC light for illumination when recording 
a movie where lighting is dim. Turning on the REC light 
causes the LED light to light and stay on.
1.In the REC mode, set the CS dial to t (Single 
Shot).
2.Use [ 8] and [ 2] to select th e second control 
panel option from the bottom (REC Light).
3.Use [ 4] and [ 6] to select “On” and then press [SET].
When “On” is selected, the LED light remains lit.
• The effectiveness of the REC light is reduced in the case of far away subjects.
• You will be able to use the LED light  during movie recording only if you open 
the flash before you start recording.
• To toggle the LED light off and on during recording, press the [ 2] button. You 
cannot turn the LED light off and on during High-speed Movie recording.
1.In the REC mode, use [ 8] and [ 2] to select the bottom control panel 
option (Date/Time).
You can use [ 4] and [ 6] to select date or time display.
NOTE
• You can select either of two display styles (page 141) for the date: Month/Day or 
Day/Month.
• The time is displayed using 24-hour format.
Shooting with the REC Light (REC Light)
Changing the Control Panel Date/Time Style
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Your camera provides you with 12X optical zoom (that changes the lens focal 
distance), which can be used in combinati on with digital zoom (that digitally 
processes the center portion of the image to  enlarge it) for total zoom capabilities of 
12X to 180.7X. The image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 42).
1.In the REC mode, slide the zoom controller to zoom.
• Sliding the zoom controller as far as it wi ll go in either direction will zoom at 
high speed.
2.Press the shutter button  to shoot the image.
NOTE
• The higher the digital zoom factor, the coarser the recorded image. Note that the 
camera also has a function that lets y ou record using digital zoom without image 
deterioration (page 42).
• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera  movement when shooting with telephoto.
• Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture.
• Digital zoom is disabled while “RAW+”  is selected for the “Image Size” setting 
(page 30).
Shooting with Zoom
z  (Telephoto) : Enlarges the subject and narrows the range
w  (Wide Angle) : Reduces the size  of the subject and broadens the range
z Telephoto w Wide Angle
Zoom controller
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