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Applicable modes: 
You can optimize the focus and brightness for the position you have touched.
1Select the menu. (P51)
2Touch the subject you want to optimize the 
brightness for.
•The brightness optimization position is displayed on the 
center of the AF area. The position follows the movement 
of the AF area.
•[Metering Mode] is set to [ ] , which is used exclusively 
for the Touch AE.
•Touching [Reset] returns the brightness optimization position and the AF area to the 
center.
3Touch [Set].
•The AF area with the same function as [Ø] is displayed on the touched position.
•Touching [ ] (or [ ] when [Ø] is selected) will cancel the [AF+AE] setting.
•When recording with the Touch Shutter, the focus and brightness  are optimized for the touched 
position before recording takes place.
•At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the  brightness around the touched 
location.
Not available in these cases:
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[AF+AE], which optimizes the focus and brightness, does not wor k in the following cases.–When using the Digital Zoom
–When the AF area has been set by using the cursor button–When [4K Live Cropping] is set
Optimizing the focus and brightness for a touched position
> [Custom]  > [Touch Settings]  > [Touch AF]  > [AF+AE]
When the background has become too bright, etc., the 
brightness contrast with the background can be 
adjusted by compensating the exposure.MENU
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Adjusting Focus Manually
Applicable modes: 
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 A uto Focus.
1Set the focus mode lever to [MF].
2Press 2 ().
3Press 3/ 4/2/1 to adjust the focus position, and press [MENU/SET].
•The assist screen is displayed, enlarging the area. (MF 
Assist)
•You can also enlarge the area by rotating the focus ring, 
moving the focus lever, or pinching out  (P48) the screen 
or touching the screen twice.
•You can also adjust the focus position by dragging  (P48) 
the screen.
•Pressing [DISP.] resets the focus position back to the center.
4Adjust the focus.
The operations used to focus manually differ depending on the l ens.
When using an interchangeable lens 
(H-FS12060/H-FS14140/H-FS1442A) with 
a focus ring
Rotate to  A side:
Focuses on nearby 
subject
Rotate to  B side:
Focuses on distant 
subjects When using the interchangeable lens 
having a focus lever
Move to 
C side:
Focuses on nearby 
subject
Move to  D side:
Focuses on distant 
subjects
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The focusing speed varies depending on how 
far you move the focus lever.
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AMF Assist (enlarged screen)
B Peaking
C MF Guide
•The in-focus portions will be highlighted. (Peaking)•You can check whether the point of focus is to the near 
side or to the far side. (MF Guide)
You can perform the following operations:
¢ When using an interchangeable lens with no focus ring, you can perform these 
operations after pressing 4 to display the screen that lets you set the area to be 
enlarged.
•When the picture is displayed in windowed mode, you can enlarge /reduce the picture by 
approximately 3k to 6k; when the picture is displayed in full screen, you can enlarge /
reduce the picture by approximately 3k to 10k.
When using an interchangeable lens with no focus ring
Press  1: Focuses on nearby subject
Press  2: Focuses on distant subjects
ASlide bar•Pressing and holding  2/1 will increase the 
focus speed.
•Focus can also be adjusted by dragging the 
slide bar.
Button operationTouch operationDescription of operation
3 /4/ 2/1¢Dragging Moves the enlarged area.
Pinching out/in Enlarges/reduces the screen in small steps.
sEnlarges/reduces the screen in large steps.
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Switches the enlarged display (windowed/full 
screen).
[DISP.]¢[Reset]¢Resets the area to be enlarged back to the 
center.
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5Press the shutter button halfway.
•You can also perform the same operation by pressing [MENU/SET].
•If you have enlarged the picture by rotating the focus ring or moving the focus lever, the 
assist screen will close approximately 10 seconds after the oper ation.
•MF Assist or MF guide may not display depending on the lens use d, but you can display MF 
Assist by direct operation of the camera, using the touch scree n or a button.
•The focus distance reference mark A is a mark used to measure the 
focus distance.
Use this when taking pictures with Manual Focus or taking close -up 
pictures.
Achieving focus quickly using Auto Focus
If [AF/AE LOCK] is pressed in Manual Focus, Auto Focus will wor k.
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Auto Focus works at the center of the frame.•Auto Focus also works with the following operations.
–Pressing the function button to which [AF-ON] is assigned–Touching [ ]–Dragging the monitor and releasing your finger at the position 
you want to focus on
•This function is not available when [4K Live Cropping] is set.
>  [Custom]  > [AF/AE Lock]  > [AF-ON]MENU
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Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
Applicable modes: 
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the 
contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate expos ure.
1Align the screen with the subject.
2Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus 
or exposure.
•If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.•Only the exposure is locked in the default setting.
3While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the 
camera as you compose the picture and then 
press shutter button fully.
AAE Lock indication
∫Setting the functions of [AF/AE LOCK]
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AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposu re Mode.
•AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus.•The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button  halfway even when AE is 
locked.
•Program Shift can be set even w hen AE is locked.
> [Custom]  > [AF/AE Lock]
[AE LOCK] Only the exposure is locked.•When the exposure is set, [AEL] is displayed.
[AF LOCK]Only the focus is locked.•When the subject is focused, [AFL] is displayed.
[AF/AE LOCK] Both focus and exposure are locked.•[AFL] and [AEL] are displayed when the focus and the exposure a
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[AF-ON] Auto Focus is performed.
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Compensating the Exposure
Applicable modes: 
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the background.
1Press [ ].
•You can also use the button as a function button.  (P55)
2Rotate the rear dial to compensate the 
exposure.
AExposure Bracket
B Exposure Compensation
C [Flash Adjust.]
•You can perform the operations below while the 
exposure compensation screen is displayed.
•You can switch the functions between the rear dial and the fron t dial by pressing [DISP.].
3Press [ ] to set.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.
Compensates the exposure
Adjusts the flash output (P160)
3/4 Sets the exposure bracket  (P142)
Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
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•You can set the exposure compensation value in the range between j5 EV and i5 EV.
You can set a value between 
j3 EV and i3 EV while recording motion picture or performing 
recording with the 4K Photo or Post Focus function.
•When [Auto Exposure Comp.] in [Flash] in the [Rec] menu is set  to [ON], the brightness of the 
flash will automatically be set to the level appropriate to the  selected Exposure Compensation. 
(P160)
•When the exposure value is out of the  j3EV to  i3 EV range, the brightness of the recording 
screen will no longer change.
It is recommended to record by checking the actual brightness o f the recorded image in the 
Auto Review or playback screen.
•The set Exposure Compensation value is stored even if the camer a is turned off. (When 
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Setting the Light Sensitivity
Applicable modes: 
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set.
Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in  dark places without the 
resulting pictures coming out dark.
1Press  3 ( ).
2Select the ISO sensitivit y by rotating the rear 
dial.
•You can switch the functions between the rear dial and 
the front dial by pressing [DISP.].
A ISO Limit Set
B ISO sensitivity
3Rotate the front dial to set the upper limit of 
ISO sensitivity.
•It will work when the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or 
[].
4Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.
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¢1 When the [ISO Limit Set]  (P199) of [Rec] menu is set to anything except [OFF], it is set 
automatically within the value set in [ISO Limit Set].
¢ 2 Only available when [Extended ISO] is set.
•For information on the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set,  refer to P155.•Cannot select [ ] in the following cases:
–Shutter-Priority AE Mode–Manual Exposure Mode•When [Multi Exp.] is set, the maximum setting is [ISO3200].
•You can use the following settings in Creative Video Mode or wh en performing recording with 
the 4K Photo or Post Focus function:
[AUTO], [200] to [6400]
•You can set the ISO sensitivity  in Scene Guide Mode only when using [Panorama Shot].
AUTO The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the 
brightness.
•Maximum [ISO3200] (With the flash on [ISO1600])¢
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(Intelligent) The camera detects movement of the subject and then 
automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter 
speed to sui
t the movement of the subject and brightness of 
the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.•Maximum [ISO3200] (With the flash on [ISO1600])¢ 1
•The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is 
pressed halfway. It is continuously changing to match the 
movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed 
fully.
L.100¢2, from 200 to 25600 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.
Characteristics of the ISO sensitivity
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Recording location 
(recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
Shutter speed
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Adjusting the White Balance
Applicable modes: 
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white 
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the co lor of white which is closest to 
what is seen by the eye in acc ordance with the light source.
1Press 1 ( ).
2Rotate the rear dial or front dial to select the 
White Balance.
¢[AWB] is applied when you record motion picture or perform reco rding with the 4K 
Photo or Post Focus function.
[AWB] Automatic adjustment
[V ] When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð ] When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î ] When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[Ñ ] When taking pictures under incandescent lights
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Set the White Balance value. Use to match the 
condition when taking photographs.
1 Press 
3.
2 Place a white object such as a piece of paper 
within the frame at the center of the screen, and press [MENU/
SET].
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This will set the White Balance  and return you to the recording screen.•The same operation can be performed by pressing the shutter button.•White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or  too dark. 
Set the White Balance again after adjusting to appropriate brig htness.
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