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∫Functions that work automatically
•The following functions are performed automatically to allow the camera to make the optimal settings.
∫ Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection , and Face Recognition
The Auto Focus Mode is automatically set to [ š]. If you touch the subject, the AF tracking 
function will work. The AF tracking function will also work if you press [ ] and then press 
the shutter button halfway.
•
When [ ], [ ], or [ ] is set, an eye closer to the camera will be in focus, while the exposure 
will be optimized for the face. In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode, you cannot 
change the eye in focus. ([Face/Eye Detection])
∫ About the flash
Flash mode is set to [ Œ] when the flash is closed, and [ ] (AUTO) when it is open.
When the flash is open, the camera automatically sets [ ], [ ] (AUTO/Red-Eye 
Reduction), [ ] or [ ] to match the type of subject and brightness.
•
Open the flash when the flash is to be used. (P57)
∫ Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode
The Intelligent Auto Mode adjusts the settings of the main functions automatically, allowing 
you to record images without having to make advanced settings. When you want to record 
images easily, use Intelligent Auto Mode.
1Press [MENU/SET].2Press  2.
3Press  3/4 to select the [ ] or [ ] tab.
4Press  2/1  to select [ ] or [ ] and then press  
[MENU/SET].
•
If [DISP.]  is pressed, the description of the selected mode 
will be displayed.
When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON] and [ ] is detected while taking handheld 
night shots, pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high burst speed and composed 
into a single picture.
This mode is useful if you want to take stunning night shots with minimal jitter and noise, 
without using a tripod. –
Scene Detection–[i.Resolution]
–Backlight Compensation–[i.Dynamic]
–[Face/Eye Detection]–[Long Shtr NR]
–Auto White Balance–[Shading Comp.]
–Intelligent ISO sensitivity control–[Quick AF]
–[Red-Eye Removal]–[AF Assist Lamp]
Recording night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot])
>
 [Rec] > [iHandheld Night Shot]  > [ON]/[OFF]MENU
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When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the 
background and the subject, multiple still pictures are recorded with differing exposures 
and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation.
[iHDR] works automatically as needed. When it does, [ ]  is displayed on the screen.
You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.
1Press [Fn4] to display the setting screen.
2Set the blurriness by rotating the rear dial.
•I f you press [MENU/SET], you can return t o t he recording 
screen.
•Pressing [Fn4] on the blurriness setting screen will cancel 
the setting.
This mode enables you to change the brightness and color tone to your preferred settings 
from the ones set by the camera.
1Press [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial to adjust brightness.
•Press [ ] again to return to the recording screen.
1Press [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial to adjust color.
•This will adjust the color of the image from a reddish color 
to a bluish color.
•Press [ ] again to return to the recording screen.
Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR])
>  [Rec] >  [iHDR] > [ON]/[OFF]
Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)
Recording Mode: 
Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone
Recording Mode: 
Setting brightness
Setting color
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Taking Pictures with different image effects 
(Creative Control Mode)
This mode records with additional image effects.You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Press 3/4 to select the image effects (filters).
•The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a preview display A.
•You can also select the image effects (filters) by touching the example images.
3Press [MENU/SET] to set.
∫Switching the image effect (filter) selection screen display
Press [DISP.] to switch the monitor screen.•When the image effect selection screen display is set to the guide display, description of the 
selected image effect is displayed.
•To change Creative Control Mode, select the  [ ]  tab on the menu screen, select [Filter 
Switch] , and then press [MENU/SET]. You can return to step2.
Recording Mode: 
[Expressive][High Dynamic]
[Retro][Cross Process]
[Old Days][Toy Effect]
[High Key][Toy Pop]
[Low Key][Bleach Bypass]
[Sepia][Miniature Effect]
[Monochrome][Soft Focus]
[Dynamic Monochrome][Fantasy]
[Rough Monochrome][Star Filter]
[Silky Monochrome][One Point Co lor]
[Impressive Art][Sunshine]
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Normal display Guide display List display
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Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function
Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the 
subject and take the picture automatically.
∫To cancel the Touch Shutter function
Touch [ ] .
Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function
Applicable modes: 
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ].
•Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the 
Touch Shutter function becomes possible.
3Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a picture.
•The picture is taken when the focus is achieved.
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You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject 
appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brightness of the face.
∫Canceling the Touch AE function
Touch [ ] .
Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area (Touch AE)
Applicable modes: 
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ].
•The setting screen for the brightness optimization position 
is displayed.
3Touch the subject you want to optimize the 
brightness for.
•Touching [Reset] will bring the brightness optimization 
position back to the center.
4Touch [Set].
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Taking Pictures with Auto Focus
By setting the optimum Focus Mode or Auto Focus Mode for the subject or recording 
condition, you can let the camera automatically adjust focus in various scenes.
The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is 
pressed halfway is set.
Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC].
∫About [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever
In [AFS/AFF] in the [Rec] menu or the [Motion Picture] menu, you can assign [AFS] or 
[AFF] to [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever. Applicable modes: 
Selecting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)
Applicable modes: 
ItemThe movement of the subject and the scene
(recommended)/Description of settings
[AFS/AFF]
[AFS](Auto 
Focus 
Single) Subject is still
(Scenery, anniversary photograph, etc.)
Focus is set automatically when the shutter 
button is pressed halfway. Focus will be fixed 
while it is pressed halfway.
[AFF]
(Auto 
Focus 
Flexible) Movement cannot be predicted
(Child ren, p ets, etc.)
In this mode, focusing is performed automatically 
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
If the subject moves while the shutter button is 
pressed halfway, the focus is corrected to match the movement 
automatically.
[AFC]
(Auto Focus 
Continuous) Subject is moving
(Sport, trains, etc.)
In this mode, while the shutter button is pressed 
halfway, focusing is constantly performed to 
match the movement of the subject. When the 
subject is moving, the focusing is performed by predicting the subject 
position at the time of recording. (Movement prediction)
[MF]
Set the focus manually. (P40)
AFC
AFS/
AFF MF
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This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.
1Press [].
2Press  2/1  to select AF Mode and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Selecting the Auto Focus Mode
Applicable modes: 
([Face/Eye 
Detection]) The camera automatically detects the person’s face 
and eyes.
An eye closer to the camera will be in focus, while 
the exposure will be optimized for the face. (When 
[Metering Mode] is set to [ ])
•Up to 15 faces can be detected. Eyes that can be 
detected are only those of the face that is in focus.
•You can change the eye to be in focus. (P38)•Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P38)
([Tracking])
The camera focuses on the subject you specify. The 
exposure will be optimized for the subject. (When 
[Metering Mode] is set to [ ].)
Focus and exposure will keep on following the 
subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) (P38)
([49-Area])Up to 49 AF areas can be focused.
This is effective when a subject is not in the center 
of the screen.•You can select areas to be in focus. (P39)
, etc
([Custom Multi]) From among 49 AF areas, you can freely set the 
optimum shape of the AF area for the subject.
Please also refer to the “Owner ’s Manual for 
advanced features (PDF format)”, which describes 
more detailed information.
([1-Area])The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area 
on the center of the screen.•Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P38)
([Pinpoint]) You can achieve a more precise focus on a point 
that is smaller than [
Ø].
If you press the shutter button halfway, the screen 
that lets you check the focus will be enlarged.•The focus position can be set on an enlarged screen.Please also refer to the “Owner ’s Manual for 
advanced features (PDF format)”, which describes more detailed 
information.
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∫Changing the eye to be in focus
Touch the eye to be in focus.
•Touch the eye in the yellow frame. If you touch any other 
location, the AF area setting screen will be displayed. (P38)
•If you touch [ ] or press [MENU/SET], the eye focus setting 
will be canceled.
∫Locking the subject to be tracked ( [Tracking])
Aim the AF tracking frame over the subject, and press 
the shutter button halfway.
A AF tracking frame
•AF area will turn green when the camera detects the subject.•The AF area turns yellow when the shutter button is released.
•Lock is canceled when [MENU/SET ] is pressed.
When [ š], [ ], [ Ø], or [ ] in Auto Focus Mode is selected, you can change the 
position and size of the AF area.
Please also refer to the “Owner ’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”, which 
describes more detailed information.
Position and size of the AF area can be changed.
1Press  [].
2Select [ š] or [Ø ] and press 4 .
•AF area setting screen is displayed.•You can also display the AF area setting screen by 
touching the screen.
3Change the position and size of the AF area.
•
If you set the AF area over an eye in the yellow frame when [ š] is selected, the eye to be 
in focus will be changed. (P38)
Setting up position of the AF area/changing size of the AF area
Applicable modes: 
When selecting [ š], [ Ø ]
Button 
operationTouch 
operationDescription of operation
3/ 4/2/1Touching Moves the AF area.
Pinching in/
out Enlarges/reduces the AF 
area in small steps.
/s
Enlarges/reduces the AF 
area in large steps.
[DISP.][Reset] Resets the AF  area back to 
the center.•If you press the button 
again, the frame size will be 
reset to the default setting.
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4Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•AF area with the same function as [Ø] is displayed in the touched position, when the [š] is selected.
Setting of the AF area is cleared when [MENU/SET] is pressed or [ ] is touched.
The 49 AF areas are divided into groups, each consisting of 9 
areas (on the edge of the screen, 6 or 4 areas).
1Press [].
2Select [ ] and press  4.
•AF area setting screen is displayed.
3Press  3/4/ 2/1 to select an AF area group.
•You can also select a group by touching the screen.
4Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•Only [ i] display (center point of selected group) will remain on 
the screen.
•Setting of the AF area frame is cleared when [MENU/SET] is 
pressed or [ ] is touched.
By setting [Touch Pad AF] in [Touch Settings] (P104) in the 
[Custom] menu, you can move the AF area displayed on the 
viewfinder by touching the monitor.
•
If you touch the monitor when the Auto Focus Mode is set to 
[Custom Multi] such as [ ], the AF area setting screen will be 
displayed.
•Press the shutter button halfway to determine the focus position.
If you press [DISP.] before determining the focus position, the AF area frame returns to the 
center position.
•To cancel the AF area frame when the Auto Focus Mode (P36) is set to [ š] ([Face/Eye 
Detection]), [ ] ([Tracking]) or [ ] ([49-Area]), press [MENU/SET].
When selecting [ ]
Setting the AF area position with the Touch Pad
Applicable modes: 
>[Custom]  > [Touch Settings]  > [Touch Pad AF]
[EXACT] Moves the AF area of the Viewfinder 
by touching a desired position on the 
Touch Pad.
[OFFSET] Moves the AF area of the viewfinder 
according to the distance you drag the 
touch pad (P26).
[OFF]
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Examples of group
MENU
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Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens 
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.
1Set the focus mode lever to [MF].
2Press [].
3Press  3/4/2/1  to determine the area to be 
enlarged, and press [MENU/SET].
•The assist screen is displayed, enlarging the area. (MF Assist) (P103)
•If you press [DISP.], the area to be enlarged will be reset to the center.
4Adjust the focus.
A Indicator for ¶  (infinity)
B MF Assist (enlarged screen)
C Peaking
D MF Guide
•The in-focus portions will be highlighted. (Peaking) (P103)
•You can check whether the point of focus is to the near 
side or to the far side. (MF Guide) (P103)
You can perform the following operations:
5Press the shutter button halfway.
•The assist screen will close. The recording screen will be displayed.•You can also close the assist screen by pressing [MENU/SET].
Applicable modes: 
When using the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) having a focus ring
Rotate to A side:
Focuses on nearby subject
Rotate to B side:
Focuses on faraway subject
Button operationTouch operationDescription of operation
3/ 4/2/1Dragging Moves the enlarged area
Pinching in/out Enlarges/reduces the screen (by steps of 0.1k)
sEnlarges/reduces the screen (by steps of 1.0k)
Switches the enlarged display (windowed/full screen)
[DISP.][Reset]Resets the area to be enlarged back to the center.
A
B
AFCMFAFS/
AFF
B
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