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6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes
Applicable modes: 
By using flashes that support the wireless control (DMW-FL200L, DMW-FL360L, 
DMW-FL580L: optional), you can control firing of the built-in f lash (or a flash attached to 
the hot shoe of this unit) and three flash groups separately.
Preparations:
Open the flash by sliding the flash open lever of this unit.
Alternatively, attach a flash (DMW-FL200L, DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL58 0L: optional) to this 
unit.
1Set the wireless flashes to RC Mode and then place them.
•Set a channel and groups for the wireless flash.
∫ Placing wireless flashes
Place the wireless flash with it s wireless sensor facing toward  the camera.
The following figure shows the estimated controllable range whe n you take pictures by 
holding the camera horizontally. Controllable range differs depending on the surrounding 
environment.
Placement range Placement example
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In this placement example, flash C is placed to erase the shado w of the subject that flashes A 
and B will create.
•The recommended number of wirele ss flashes for each group is three or less.•If the subject is too close, signal flashing may affect the exp osure.
If you set [Communication Light] to [LOW] or lower the output w ith a diffuser or similar product, 
the effect will be reduced.
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2Select the menu. (P51)
3Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
•Press [DISP.] to fire a test-flash.
A Firing Mode
B Flash output
C Luminosity ratio
¢ 1 Not available when [Wireless FP] is set to [ON].
¢ 2 This option is not displayed when the flash (DMW-FL200L: optio nal) is attached to the 
camera.
¢ 3 You can select these options only when the external flash is attached to the camera.
> [Rec] > [Flash]
[Wireless] Select [ON].
[Wireless Channel] Select the channel you have set for the wireless flashes in 
step 1.
[Wireless Setup]
Proceed to step 3.
[Built-in 
Flash]¢1/
[External 
Flash]
¢ 1
[Firing Mode]
[TTL]: The camera automatically sets the output.
[AUTO]
¢ 2,3: Flash output is set by the external flash.
[MANUAL]¢ 3: Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash manually.
[OFF]: The flash on the camera side emits only communication light.
[Flash Adjust.]
Set the flash output of the camera manually when [Firing Mode]  is set to [TTL].
[Manual Flash Adjust.]
Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash when [Firing Mod e] is set to 
[MANUAL].
•You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/128] in steps of 1/3.
[A Group]/
[B Group]/
[C Group] [Firing Mode]
[TTL]:
The camera automatically sets the output.
[AUTO]
¢ 1: The wireless flashes automatically set the output.
[MANUAL]: Set the luminosity ratio of the wireless flashes manually.
[OFF]: The wireless flashes of the specified group will not fire.
[Flash Adjust.]
Adjust the output of the wireless flashes manually when [Firing  Mode] is set to 
[TTL].
[Manual Flash Adjust.]
Set the luminosity ratio of the wireless flashes when [Firing M ode] is set to 
[MANUAL].
•You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/128] in steps of 1/3.
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During wireless recording, an external flash fires an FP flash (high speed repetition of flash 
firing). This firing allows recording with the flash at a fast  shutter speed.
Select the menu.  (P51)
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Select the menu.  (P51)
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]
Using other settings for wireless flash recording
Enabling FP firing for the wireless flashes
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Wireless FP]
Setting the output of communication light
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Communication Light]
MENU
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7.  Recording Motion Pictures
Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture
Applicable modes: 
This camera can record full high definition motion pictures com patible with the AVCHD 
format or motion pictures recorded in MP4.
In addition, the camera can record 4K motion pictures in MP4.  (P166)
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
1Start recording by pressing the motion 
picture button.
A  Elapsed recording time
B  Available recording time
•Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is 
possible.
•The recording state indicator (red)  C will flash while 
recording motion pictures.
•Release the motion picture button right after you press it.
•h: hour, m: minute, s: second
2Stop the recording by pressing the motion 
picture button again.
About the operation sound that is produced when you stop record ing
If the operation sound of the motion picture button pressed to  end recording bothers 
you, try the following: – Record the motion picture about three seconds longer, and then  divide the last part 
of 
the motion picture using [Video Divide]  (P240) in the [Playback] menu.–Set the camera to Creative Video Mode, and use a shutter remote  control (optional) to 
record motion pictures.  (P309)
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•When the ambient temperature is high or motion picture is recorded continuously, the camera 
may display [ ] and stop the recording to protect itself. Wait until the camera cools down.
•The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be re corded when it is operated 
during the recording of a motion picture.
•Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication m ay appear for a while after 
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
•When the aspect ratio setting is different in still and motion  pictures, the angle of view changes 
at the start of motion picture recording.
When [Rec Area] is set to [ ], angle of view during motion pictu re recording is displayed.
•The [Sensitivity] will be set to [AUTO] (for motion pictures) when recording motion pictures.
•The functions available when recording motion pictures differ a ccording to the lens you are 
using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.
•It will be recorded in the following categories for certain Rec ording Modes.
Not available in these cases:
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Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases.–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Soft Image of a  Flower]/[Panorama Shot] (Scene 
Guide Mode)
–[Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter ]/[Sunshine] (Creative 
Control Mode)
–When recording with the Post Focus function
–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When using [Stop Motion Animation]
Selected Recording ModeRecording Mode while 
recording motion picture
–[Clear in Backlight] (Scene Guide Mode)Portrait Mode
–[Clear Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/[Handheld Night 
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1Select the menu. (P51)
2Press 3/4 to select [Rec Quality] and then press [MENU/SET].
When [AVCHD] is selected
¢1 AVCHD Progressive
When [MP4] is selected
¢2 4K motion picture
Setting the format, size and recording frame rate
>  [Motion Picture]  > [Rec Format]
[AVCHD] This data format is suitable for when playing back on a high-de
finition 
TV, etc.
[MP4] This data format is suitable for when playing back on a PC, etc .
ItemSizeRecording frame rateSensor outputBit rate
[FHD/28M/60p]¢11920k 1080
60p 60 frames/second 28 Mbps
[FHD/17M/60i]1920k
1080
60i 60 frames/second 17 Mbps
[FHD/24M/30p]1920k
1080
60i30 frames/second 24 Mbps
[FHD/24M/24p]
1920k
1080 24p24 frames/second 24 Mbps
ItemSizeRecording frame rateSensor outputBit rate
[4K/100M/30p]¢23840k 2160 30p30 frames/second 100 Mbps
[4K/100M/24p]¢23840k 2160 24p24 frames/second 100 Mbps
[FHD/28M/60p] 1920k1080 60p60 frames/second 28 Mbps
[FHD/20M/30p] 1920k1080 30p30 frames/second 20 Mbps
[HD/10M/30p] 1280k720 30p 30 frames/second 10 Mbps
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• The higher the “Bit rate” value is, the higher the picture quality becomes. Since the 
camera employs the “VBR” recording method, the bit rate is chan ged automatically 
depending on the subject to record. As a result, the recording  time is shortened when a 
fast-moving subject is recorded.
•
When [Miniature Effect] is selected for Creative Control Mode,  you cannot select the items 
used for 4K motion pictures.
•When recording motion pictures in 4K, use a card rated as UHS S peed Class 3. (P26)
•The angle of view of motion pictures in 4K is narrower than tho se of motion pictures in other 
sizes.
•To ensure highly accurate focus, 4K motion pictures are recorde d at reduced Auto Focus 
speeds. It may be difficult to focus on the subject with Auto Focus, but this is not a malfunction.
∫ About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
Even when a compatible device is  used, recorded motion pictures may be played back 
with reduced picture and sound qua lity, or they may not be played back.
Also, recording information may not be displayed correctly. Use  this unit to playback in 
such case.
•
To play back motion pictures recorded with [FHD/28M/60p], [FHD/ 24M/30p] or [FHD/24M/24p] 
in [AVCHD] with another device, or to transfer them to another  device, you need a compatible 
Blu-ray disc recorder or a PC on which the software “ PHOTOfunST UDIO ” (P295) is installed.
•For motion pictures recorded with [MP4] set to [4K/100M/30p] or  [4K/100M/24p], refer to 
“Watching 4K motion pictures on a TV/ Saving 4K motion pictures  on your PC or recorder” on  
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Applicable modes: 
Focusing changes depending on the Focus Mode setting (P91) and the [Continuous AF] 
setting in the [Motion Picture] menu.
•
When the focus mode is set to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC], if you pre ss the shutter button halfway 
while recording a motion picture, the camera will re-adjust the  focus.
•Depending on the recording conditions or lens used, operational  sound may be recorded when 
the Auto Focus is operated while recording a motion picture.
It is recommended to record with [Continuous AF] in the [Motion  Picture] menu set to [OFF], if 
the sound of operation bothers you to avoid recording the lens  noise.
•When operating the zoom while recording motion pictures, it may  take time to come into focus.
How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous A F])
Focus mode[Continuous AF]Description of settings
[AFS]/[AFF]/
[AFC][ON] The camera automatically keeps focusing on subjects 
during recording.
[OFF]
The camera maintains the focus position at the start of 
recording.
[MF][ON]/[OFF]
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Recording Motion Pictures that Pan and Zoom 
While Maintaining a Fixed Camera Position 
([4K Live Cropping])
Recording Mode: 
By cropping your motion picture down from the 4K angle of view to Full High Definition, 
you can record a motion picture that pans and zooms in/out whil e leaving the camera in a 
fixed position.
•
Hold the camera firmly in place while recording.•A motion picture will be recorded at [FHD/20M/30p] under [MP4].
•When you want to zoom in/out, set different angles of view for  the cropping start and end 
frames. For example, to zoom in, set a larger angle of view for  the start frame and a smaller 
angle of view for the end frame.
1Set mode dial to [ ].
2Select the menu. (P51)
•The angle of view narrows. Pan Zoom in
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3Set the cropping start frame.
ACropping start frame•When making settings for the first time, a cropping start 
frame of size 1920 k1080 is displayed. (After setting the 
cropping start frame and end frame, the start frame and 
end frame that you set immediately before will be 
displayed.)
•The camera will remember the frame position and size 
even when the camera is turned off.
4Repeat step  3, and then set the cropping end 
frame.
B Cropping end frame•The setting of the Auto Focus Mode switches to [ š].(The eye to be in focus is not indicated.)
Button operationTouch operationDescription of operation
3/4/ 2/1Touching Moves the frame
Pinching out/in Enlarges/reduces the frame
(The range of settings allowed is 
from 1920
k1080 to 3840k 2160.)
[DISP.][Reset] Returns the position of the frame to 
the center and its size to the 
default setting.
[MENU/SET][Set]
Decides the position and size of 
the frame
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