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Applicable modes: 
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
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RAW images are always recorded in the [4:3] (4592 k3448) aspect ratio.
•When you delete an image recorded with [ ] or [ ], both the RAW and JPEG images 
will be deleted simultaneously.
•When you play back an image recorded with [ ], gray areas corresponding to the aspect 
ratio at the time of recording are displayed.
•The setting is fixed to [ A] when recording is performed with the 4K Photo or Post Focus 
function.
Not available in these cases:
•In the following cases, [ ], [ ], and [ ] cannot be set.
–[Handheld Night Shot]/[Panorama Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)–When recording in Burst Mode (only when [Burst Rate]  is set to  [SH])
[Quality]
>  [Rec] > [Quality]
SettingsFile formatDescription of settings
[A ]
JPEG A JPEG image in which image quality was given priority.[
› ] A standard image quality JPEG image.
This is useful for increasing the number of shots without 
changing the number of pixels.
[]RAW
iJPEG You can record a RAW image and a JPEG image ([
A] or 
[ › ]) simultaneously.[]
[]RAW You can only record RAW images.
About RAW
RAW format refers to a data format of images that have not been  processed. Playback 
and editing of RAW images require the camera or the dedicated s oftware.
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You can process RAW images in [RAW Processing] in the [Playback ] menu. (P233)
•Use software (“SILKYPIX Developer Studio”  (P296) by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory) to process 
and edit RAW files on a PC.
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Applicable modes: 
Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be change d.
[Metering Mode]
>  [Rec] > [Metering Mode]
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(Multiple) This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitab
le 
exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen 
automatically.
Usually, we recommend using this method.
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(Center weighted) This is the method used to focus on the subject on the center o
f the 
screen and measure the whole screen evenly.
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(Spot) This is the method to measure the subject in the spot 
metering target 
A.•If you set the spot metering target on the edge of the 
screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness 
around the location.
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Applicable modes: 
You can adjust the brightness of bright and dark portions on an image while checking the 
brightness on the screen.
1Rotate the front/rear dial to adjust the brightness of 
bright/dark portions.
A Bright portion
B Dark portion
•The rear dial is for adjusting dark areas, and the front 
dial is for adjusting bright areas.
•To register a preferred setting, press  3, and select the 
destination where the custom setting will be registered to 
([Custom1] (
)/[Custom2] ( )/[Custom3] ( )).•Adjustments can also be made by dragging the graph.
2Press [MENU/SET].
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The screen display can be switched by pressing [DISP.] on the b rightness adjustment screen.
•Turning off this unit will return the setting adjusted with/// back to the default setting.
[Highlight Shadow]
> [Rec] > [Highlight Shadow]
 (Standard) A state with no adjustments is set.
 (Raise the contrast)Bright areas are brightened, and dark areas are darkened.
 (Lower the contrast)Bright areas are darkened, and dark areas are brightened.
 (Brighten dark areas)Dark areas are brightened.
// (Custom)Registered custom settings can be applied.
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Applicable modes: 
Contrast and exposure are compensated when the brightness difference between the 
background and subject is great, etc.
Settings: [AUTO]/[HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF]
Not available in these cases:
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Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the record ing conditions.•This function is not available in the following cases:
–[Panorama Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
Applicable modes: 
Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by using the Intelligent Resolution 
Technology.
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD] /[LOW]/[EXTENDED]/[OFF]
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[EXTENDED] allows you to take natural pictures with a higher re solution.•The setting will be automatically switched from [EXTENDED] to [LOW] when you record motion 
picture or perform recording with the 4K Photo or Post Focus fu nction.
[i.Dynamic]
>  [Rec] > [i.Dynamic]
[i.Resolution]
>  [Rec] > [i.Resolution]
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Applicable modes: 
You can combine 3 pictures with different levels of exposure into a single picture with rich 
gradation.
You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas and dar k areas when, for example, 
the contrast between the background and the subject is large.
An image combined by HDR is recorded in JPEG.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]/[SET]
∫ Changing settings
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Do not move the unit during the continuous shooting after press ing the shutter button.•You cannot take the next picture until the combination of pictures is complete.
•A moving subject may be recorded with unnatural blurs.•The angle of view becomes narrow slightly when [Auto Align] is  set to [ON].•Flash is fixed to [Œ] (forced flash off).
Not available in these cases:
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[HDR] does not work for the pictures taken during a motion pict ure recording.
•This function is not available in the following cases:–When recording 4K photos–When recording with the Post Focus function
–When recording in Burst Mode–When recording with the Bracket function–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When using [Stop Motion Animation]  (only when [Auto Shooting]  i s set)
[HDR]
>  [Rec] > [HDR]
[Dynamic Range] [AUTO]:
Automatically adjusts the exposure range according to the 
differences between the bright and dark areas.
[ n 1EV]/[ n2EV]/[ n3EV]:
Adjusts the exposure within the selected exposure 
parameters.
[Auto Align] [ON]:
Automatically corrects camera shake (jitter) and other 
problems that can cause the images to misalign.
Recommended for use during hand-held shooting.
[OFF]: Image misalignment not adjusted.
Recommended when a tripod is used.
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Applicable modes: 
Gives an effect like multi exposure. (up to 4 times equivalent per a single image)
1Press 3/4  to select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Decide on the composition, and take the first picture.
•After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway 
down to take the next picture.
•Press  3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] 
for one of the following operations.
3Shooting the second, third, and fourth exposures.
•If [Fn4] is pressed while taking pictures, the photographed ima ges are recorded, and the 
multiple exposure picture-taking session will be completed.
4Press  4 to select [Exit] and then press [MENU/SET].
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
∫ Changing settings
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The recording information displayed for pictures taken with multiple exposures is the recording 
information for the last picture taken.
•Items shown in gray on the menu screen cannot be set during mul tiple exposures.•[Overlay] is available only for RAW images taken with this unit.
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following cases:–When using [Time Lapse Shot]
–When using [Stop Motion Animation]
[Multi Exp.]
>  [Rec] > [Multi Exp.]
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[Next]: Advance to the next picture.–[Retake]: Return to the first picture.–[Exit]: Record the image of the first picture, and  finish the multiple exposure picture-taking 
session.
[Auto Gain] If you select [OFF], all exposure results are superimposed as t
hey are. 
Compensate the exposure as necessary, depending on the subject.
[Overlay] If you select [ON], you can apply Multi Exposure to previously 
recorded 
images. After [Start] is selected, images on the card will be d isplayed. 
Select a RAW image, and press [MENU/SET] to proceed to recording.
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Applicable modes: 
Select the shutter to be used for taking pictures.
¢1 This setting is available only in Manual Exposure Mode.  (P70)
¢ 2 Up to an ISO sensitivity of [ISO3200]. When the setting is hig her than [ISO3200], the shutter 
speed will be faster than 1 second.
¢ 3 Electronic shutter sound settings can be changed in [E-Shutter  Vol]  and [E-Shutter Tone] . 
(P220)
•Compared to Mechanical Shutter Mode, Electronic Front Curtain M ode results in less shutter 
noise and vibration. Use the latter when you want to suppress s ubtle noise and vibration.
•Electronic Shutter Mode allows you to take pictures without causing shutter vibration.
•When [ ] is displayed on the screen, pictures will be taken with  the electronic shutter.•When a moving subject is recorded with the electronic shutter,  the subject may appear 
distorted on the picture.
•When the electronic shutter is used under fluorescent or LED lighting, etc., horizontal 
stripes may appear on the picture. In such cases, lowering the  shutter speed may 
reduce the effect of the horizontal stripes.  (P69)
[Shutter Type]
>  [Rec] > [Shutter Type]
[AUTO] Switches the shutter type automatically depending on the record
ing condition 
and shutter speed.
[MSHTR] Takes pictures in Mechanical Shutter Mode.
[EFC]Takes pictures in Electronic Front Curtain Mode.
[ESHTR] Takes pictures in Electronic Shutter Mode.
Mechanical shutterElectronic Front 
CurtainElectronic Shutter
Description The camera starts and 
ends an exposure with 
the mechanical shutter. The camera starts an 
exposure electronically, 
and ends it with the 
mechanical shutter.The camera starts and 
ends an exposure 
electronically.
Flash
±± —
Shutter Speed 
(Sec.) B (Bulb)¢
1/60 to 1/4000th B (Bulb)¢1/60 to 1/2000th 1¢ 2 to 1/16000th
Shutter sound Mechanical shutter 
sound Mechanical shutter 
sound Electronic shutter 
sound¢3
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Applicable modes: 
To reduce the influence of hand shake or shutter vibration, shutter is released after the 
specified time has passed.
Settings: [8SEC]/[4SEC]/[2SEC]/[1SEC]/[OFF]
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following cases:–[Panorama Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)–When recording motion pictures
–When recording in Burst Mode (only when [Burst Rate]  is set to  [SH])–When recording 4K photos–When recording with the Bracket function
–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
Applicable modes: 
When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Red-Eye Removal is  performed 
whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects re d-eye and corrects the 
picture.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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[ ] is displayed on the icon when it is set to [ON].•Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.
[Shutter Delay]
>  [Rec] > [Shutter Delay]
[Red-Eye Removal]
>  [Rec] > [Red-Eye Removal]
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It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of 
the subject.
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It will work when the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ].
Settings: [400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]/[12800]/[25600]/[OFF ]
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following cases:–[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[ Handheld Night Shot] 
(Scene Guide Mode)
–When recording motion pictures
Applicable modes: 
You can adjust the ISO sensitivity settings for every 1/3 EV.
Settings: [1/3 EV]/[1 EV]
Applicable modes: 
ISO sensitivity can be set up to minimum [ISO100].
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following cases:
–When recording 4K photos–When recording with the Post Focus function
[ISO Limit Set]
>  [Rec] > [ISO Limit Set]
[ISO Increments]
>  [Rec] > [ISO Increments]
[Extended ISO]
>  [Rec] > [Extended ISO]
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Applicable modes: 
The camera automatically removes noise that appears when the shutter speed becomes 
slower to take pictures of night scenery etc. so you can take b eautiful pictures.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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[Long shutter noise reduction ongoing] is displayed for the sam e time as the shutter speed for 
signal processing.
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following cases:–[Panorama Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)
–When recording motion pictures–When recording in Burst Mode (only when [Burst Rate]  is set to  [SH])–When recording 4K photos
–When recording with the Post Focus function–When using the electronic shutter
Applicable modes: 
When the screen periphery darkens as a result of the lens chara cteristics, you can record 
pictures with the brightness of the screen periphery corrected.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the record ing conditions.•Noise in the periphery of the picture may stand out with higher ISO sensitivity.
Not available in these cases:
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Correction is not possible in the following cases:
–When recording motion pictures–Recording still pictures while recording a motion picture (only  when set to [ ] ([Video 
Priority]))
–When recording in Burst Mode (only when [Burst Rate]  is set to  [SH])–When recording 4K photos–When recording with the Post Focus function
[Long Shtr NR]
>  [Rec] > [Long Shtr NR]
[Shading Comp.]
>  [Rec] > [Shading Comp.]
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