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•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if
frames are dropping.
•No sound is recorded in motion pictures.
•Approximately 1/10 of the time period is reco rded. (If you record for 10 minutes, the resulting
motion picture recording will be approximately 1 minute long.)
The displayed available recording time is approximately 10 times. When switching to Recording
Mode, please check the available recording time.
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•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if
frames are dropping.
•No sound is recorded in motion pictures.
•Approximately 1/10 of the time period is reco rded. (If you record for 10 minutes, the resulting
motion picture recording will be approximately 1 minute long.)
The displayed available recording time is approximately 10 times. When switching to Recording
Mode, please check the available recording time.
•When the [Focus Mode] is set...")
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Recording
This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel.
This effect creates a fantastical image in a pale color tone.
This effect transforms pin-points of light into a star effect.
[Soft Focus]
Items that can be set
Extent of defocus Weak defocusStrong defocus
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and
the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
[Fantasy]
Items that can be set
Freshness Understated
colors Pop
colors
[Star Filter]
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This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel.
This effect creates a fantastical image in a pale color tone.
This effect transforms pin-points of light into a star effect.
[Soft Focus]
Items that can be set
Extent of defocus Weak defocusStrong defocus
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and
the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
[Fantasy]
Items that can be set
Freshness Understated
colors Pop
colors
[Star Filter]
Items that can be set...")
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Recording
This effect leaves one selected color to emphasize
impressiveness.
∫ Set the color to leave in
Set the color to leave in by selecting a location on the screen.
1Touch [ ] .
2Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
•You can also display the setting screen by pressing [Fn1].
3Touch the part where you want to leave the color.
•Touch [Reset] to return the setting of the color to leave in to
the center.
4Touch [Set].
•
Depending on the subject, the set color may not be left in.
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This effect leaves one selected color to emphasize
impressiveness.
∫ Set the color to leave in
Set the color to leave in by selecting a location on the screen.
1Touch [ ] .
2Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
•You can also display the setting screen by pressing [Fn1].
3Touch the part where you want to leave the color.
•Touch [Reset] to return the setting of the color to leave in to
the center.
4Touch [Set].
•
Depending on the subject, the set color may not be left in.
[One Point...")
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This effect adds a cast of light to the scene.
∫ Setting the light source
You can change the position and size of the light source.
1Touch [].
2Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
•You can also display the setting screen by pressing [Fn1].
3Touch the location where you want to place the
center of the light source.
•
The position of the light source can also be moved with the
cursor button.
•The center of the light source can be moved to the edge of
the screen.
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This effect adds a cast of light to the scene.
∫ Setting the light source
You can change the position and size of the light source.
1Touch [].
2Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
•You can also display the setting screen by pressing [Fn1].
3Touch the location where you want to place the
center of the light source.
•
The position of the light source can also be moved with the
cursor button.
•The center of the light source can be moved to the edge of
the screen.
4Pinch out/pinch in...")
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Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode)
Recording Mode:
You can register the current camera settings as custom settings. If you then record in
Custom Mode, you can use the registered settings.
•
Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially.
To allow recording using the same settings, up to 4 sets of current camera settings can be
registered using [Cust.Set Mem.].
1Select [Cust.Set Mem.] in the [Custom] menu. (P38)
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Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode)
Recording Mode:
You can register the current camera settings as custom settings. If you then record in
Custom Mode, you can use the registered settings.
•
Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially.
To allow recording using the same settings, up to 4 sets of current camera settings can be
registered using [Cust.Set Mem.].
1Select [Cust.Set Mem.] in the [Custom] menu. (P38)
2Touch the custom set...")
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Recording
You can easily call up the settings you have registered using [Cust.Set Mem.].
Set the mode dial to [ ].
•The custom set registered for [ ] is called up.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
•The custom set registered for [ ], [ ] or [ ] is called up. The most recently
used custom set is called up.
•To change a custom set
>To steps
2 and 3.
2Press [MENU/SET] and then touch [Custom Mode].
3Touch the custom settings.
•Saving of the selected custom settings is displayed on the
screen.
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Recording
You can easily call up the settings you have registered using [Cust.Set Mem.].
Set the mode dial to [ ].
•The custom set registered for [ ] is called up.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
•The custom set registered for [ ], [ ] or [ ] is called up. The most recently
used custom set is called up.
•To change a custom set
>To steps
2 and 3.
2Press [MENU/SET] and then touch [Custom Mode].
3Touch the custom settings.
•Saving of the selected custom settings is displayed on the
screen.
A Display...")
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Optical Image Stabilizer
Applicable modes:
The camera detects jitter during recording and automatically corrects it, so you can record
images with reduced jitter.
∫Setting the Stabilizer in the [Rec] menu
1Select [Stabilizer] in the [Rec] menu. (P38)2Touch the item.
•
The [Stabilizer] feature is only available if the lens you are using has an internal stabilizer.•Exit the menu after it is set.
A lens which supports the stabilizer function is required.
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Recording
Optical Image Stabilizer
Applicable modes:
The camera detects jitter during recording and automatically corrects it, so you can record
images with reduced jitter.
∫Setting the Stabilizer in the [Rec] menu
1Select [Stabilizer] in the [Rec] menu. (P38)2Touch the item.
•
The [Stabilizer] feature is only available if the lens you are using has an internal stabilizer.•Exit the menu after it is set.
A lens which supports the stabilizer function is required.
–The interchangeable lens...")
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Recording
•When using an optional interchangeable lens with an O.I.S. switch, it is possible to set to
enable the Optical Image Stabilizer by switching the O.I.S. switch on the lens to [ON]. (At the
time of purchase, it is initially set to [ ].)
•It is recommended to disable the Optical Image Stabilizer when using a tripod. [ ] is
displayed on the screen at that time.
Not available in these cases:
•
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•When using an optional interchangeable lens with an O.I.S. switch, it is possible to set to
enable the Optical Image Stabilizer by switching the O.I.S. switch on the lens to [ON]. (At the
time of purchase, it is initially set to [ ].)
•It is recommended to disable the Optical Image Stabilizer when using a tripod. [ ] is
displayed on the screen at that time.
Not available in these cases:
•
The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases. Be careful of camera jitter...")
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Taking Pictures with the Zoom
Applicable modes:
You can zoom-out to record landscapes etc. in wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make
people and objects appear closer (Tele).
¢1 The zoom speed varies depending on how far you move the zoom lever.
¢ 2 To perform zoom operations with the function lever, set [Function Lever] (P19) in the
[Custom] menu to [ZOOM].
¢ 3 Operation with the function lever is possible only when [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Rec] menu is
set to [ZOOM] .
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Taking Pictures with the Zoom
Applicable modes:
You can zoom-out to record landscapes etc. in wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make
people and objects appear closer (Tele).
¢1 The zoom speed varies depending on how far you move the zoom lever.
¢ 2 To perform zoom operations with the function lever, set [Function Lever] (P19) in the
[Custom] menu to [ZOOM].
¢ 3 Operation with the function lever is possible only when [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Rec] menu is
set to [ZOOM] .
When using the...")
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The Extra Tele Conversion enables you to take pictures that are further enlarged without
deteriorating the picture quality.
¢When a picture size of [S] (4 M), aspect ratio of [4:3] is selected.
The magnification level differs depending on [Picture Size] and [Aspect Ratio] settings.
•Set the picture size to [M] or [S] (picture si zes indicated with ), and set the quality to
[ A ] or [ ›].
•This cannot be used when the picture quality is set to [FHD/60i] or [FHD/30p].
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The Extra Tele Conversion enables you to take pictures that are further enlarged without
deteriorating the picture quality.
¢When a picture size of [S] (4 M), aspect ratio of [4:3] is selected.
The magnification level differs depending on [Picture Size] and [Aspect Ratio] settings.
•Set the picture size to [M] or [S] (picture si zes indicated with ), and set the quality to
[ A ] or [ ›].
•This cannot be used when the picture quality is set to [FHD/60i] or [FHD/30p].
Raising the...")
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•When the Extra Tele Conversion is used, angle of view for still pictures will be different from the
angle of view for motion pictures because the z oom factor is different between them. Angle of
view for recording can be checked beforehand by matching the [Rec Area] (P195) setting to the
mode you wish to record in.
Not available in these cases:
•Extra Tele Conversion is not available in the following cases.–Panorama Shot Mode
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•When the Extra Tele Conversion is used, angle of view for still pictures will be different from the
angle of view for motion pictures because the z oom factor is different between them. Angle of
view for recording can be checked beforehand by matching the [Rec Area] (P195) setting to the
mode you wish to record in.
Not available in these cases:
•Extra Tele Conversion is not available in the following cases.–Panorama Shot Mode
–[Toy Effect]/[Toy Pop] (Creative Control Mode)–When...")
121 Recording You can easily call up the settings you have registered using [Cust.Set Mem.]. Set the mode dial to [ ]. •The custom set registered for [ ] is called up. 1Set the mode dial to [ ]. •The custom set registered for [ ], [ ] or [ ] is called up. The most recently used custom set is called up. •To change a custom set >To steps 2 and 3. 2Press [MENU/SET] and then touch [Custom Mode]. 3Touch the custom settings. •Saving of the selected custom settings is displayed on the screen. A Display custom settings ∫Changing the settings Registered contents do not change when the menu setting is changed temporarily with the mode dial set to or . To change the regi stered settings, overwrite the registered content using [Cust.Set Mem.] on the custom settings menu. • The following menu settings are not registered in the custom set since they are reflected to other Recording modes. Recording using registered custom set It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the Recording Mode icon in Recording Mode. [Rec] menu[Setup] menu[Custom] menu •Data registered with [Face Recog.]•The [Profile Setup] setting•All menus•[iA Button Switch]•[Touch Scroll] •[Menu Guide] C2-3C2-3C2-1 2-1C2-2C2-2C2-1 C 2 - 1 C2-1 60 i4:C2-1C 2 - 1C2-1 A
122 Recording Optical Image Stabilizer Applicable modes: The camera detects jitter during recording and automatically corrects it, so you can record images with reduced jitter. ∫Setting the Stabilizer in the [Rec] menu 1Select [Stabilizer] in the [Rec] menu. (P38)2Touch the item. • The [Stabilizer] feature is only available if the lens you are using has an internal stabilizer.•Exit the menu after it is set. A lens which supports the stabilizer function is required. –The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-FS1442A, H-FS45150) supports the stabilizer function. ItemDescription of settings [] ([Normal])Vertical and horizontal shake are compensated for. [] ([Panning])Camera shake is corrected for up/down movements. This mode is ideal for panning (a method of taking pictures which involves turning the camera to track the movements of a subject which continues to move in a fixed direction). [OFF][Stabilizer] does not work. (This can be selected only when using a lens without the [O.I.S.] switch.) Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer], a tripod or the self-timer (P170). • Shutter speed will be slower part icularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod. –Slow Sync.–Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction –[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/ [Glittering Illuminations]/[Clear Night Portrait] (Scene Guide Mode) –When you set to a slow shutter speed
123 Recording •When using an optional interchangeable lens with an O.I.S. switch, it is possible to set to enable the Optical Image Stabilizer by switching the O.I.S. switch on the lens to [ON]. (At the time of purchase, it is initially set to [ ].) •It is recommended to disable the Optical Image Stabilizer when using a tripod. [ ] is displayed on the screen at that time. Not available in these cases: • The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases. Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button. –When there is a lot of jitter–When the zoom magnification is high–When using the Digital Zoom –When taking pictures while following a moving subject–When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places•The panning effect in [ ] is more difficult to achieve in the following cases. –In brightly lit places such as in broad daylight on a summer’s day–When the shutter speed is faster than 1/100th of a second–When you move the camera too slowly because the subject is moving slowly (The background will not become a blur) –When the camera does not keep up with the subject satisfactorily
124 Recording Taking Pictures with the Zoom Applicable modes: You can zoom-out to record landscapes etc. in wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer (Tele). ¢1 The zoom speed varies depending on how far you move the zoom lever. ¢ 2 To perform zoom operations with the function lever, set [Function Lever] (P19) in the [Custom] menu to [ZOOM]. ¢ 3 Operation with the function lever is possible only when [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ZOOM] . When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) that supports the power zoom (electrically operated zoom) Zoom lever of an interchangeable lens ¢ 1Function lever of this unit¢1, 2 When using the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A/H-FS45150) that do not support the power zoom Zoom ring of an interchangeable lens Function lever of this unit ¢1, 2, 3 T side: Enlarges distant subject W side: Widens angle of view T W TW T W TW
125 Recording The Extra Tele Conversion enables you to take pictures that are further enlarged without deteriorating the picture quality. ¢When a picture size of [S] (4 M), aspect ratio of [4:3] is selected. The magnification level differs depending on [Picture Size] and [Aspect Ratio] settings. •Set the picture size to [M] or [S] (picture si zes indicated with ), and set the quality to [ A ] or [ ›]. •This cannot be used when the picture quality is set to [FHD/60i] or [FHD/30p]. Raising the telescopic effect [Ex. Tele Conv.] When taking pictures [Ex. Tele Conv.] Max. 2 k¢ When recording motion pictures[Ex. Tele Conv.]3.6k ([HD/60p], [HD/30p]) 4.8k ([VGA/30p]) Zooming in with the Extra Tele Conversion in steps [MENU] >[Rec] >[Ex. Tele Conv.] >[ZOOM] A Magnification level of the Extra Tele Conversion The operation can be performed by using the zoom lever or the function lever. • This can be used only when recording pictures.•To perform zoom operations with the function lever, set [Function Lever] (P19) in the [Custom] menu to [ZOOM]. •When using an interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) that supports the power zoom, Extra Tele Conversion becomes available after zooming in to the Tele end of the optical zoom. B Optical Zoom range (Focal length) ¢ CExtra Tele Conversion range for still picture recording (Zoom magnification) ¢ This zoom slider is displayed when us ing an interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) that supports the power zoom. • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. EX1.0xEX2.0x 4:34:3 A CB
126 Recording •When the Extra Tele Conversion is used, angle of view for still pictures will be different from the angle of view for motion pictures because the z oom factor is different between them. Angle of view for recording can be checked beforehand by matching the [Rec Area] (P195) setting to the mode you wish to record in. Not available in these cases: •Extra Tele Conversion is not available in the following cases.–Panorama Shot Mode –[Toy Effect]/[Toy Pop] (Creative Control Mode)–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] –When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH]–When [HDR] is set to [ON] Simply zooming in with the Extra Tele Conversion [MENU] >[Rec] >[Ex. Tele Conv.] >[TELE CONV.] [MENU] >[Motion Picture] >[Ex. Tele Conv.] >[ON] A [OFF] 4:34:3 A
127 Recording Changing the settings for a power zoom lens This may only be selected when using a lens that is compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom). – The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is compatible with power zoom.–The interchangeable lenses (H-FS1442A, H-FS45150) are not compatible with power zoom. (For compatible lenses, please refer to our website.) [MENU] >[Custom] >[Power Zoom Lens] ItemSettings [Disp Focal Length] When you zoom, the focal distance is displayed and you can confirm the zoom position. A Focal distance indication B Current focal distance [ON]/[OFF] [Step Zoom] When you operate the zoom with this setting [ON], the zoom will stop at positions corresponding to predetermined distances. CStep zoom indication•[Step Zoom] is disabled during motion picture recording. [ON]/[OFF] [Zoom Resume] When you turn this unit on, the zoom positions when you last turned this unit off are automatically restored. [ON]/[OFF] [Zoom Speed] You can set the zoom speed for zoom operations. •If you set [Step Zoom] to [ON], the zoom speed will not change. [Photo]: [H] (High speed)/ [M] (Middle speed)/ [L] (Low speed) [Video]: [H] (High speed)/ [M] (Middle speed)/ [L] (Low speed) [Zoom Ring]This may only be selected when a power zoom-compatible lens with a zoom lever and zoom ring is attached. When set to [OFF], the operations controlled by the zoom ring are disabled to prevent accidental operation. [ON]/[OFF] BA C
128 Recording Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in up to four times the original zoom magnification. • When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P170) for taking pictures. Not available in these cases: •[Digital Zoom] cannot be used in the following cases:–Intelligent Auto Mode ( or )–Panorama Shot Mode –Scene Guide Mode–[Toy Effect]/[Toy Pop]/[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode) [Digital Zoom] [MENU] >[Rec] >[Digital Zoom] >[4t]/[2 t] [MENU] >[Motion Picture] >[Digital Zoom] >[4t]/[2 t]
129 Recording You can perform zoom operations by touching. (Touch zoom) (Optical Zoom and Extra Tele Conversion for still picture recoding are operable) • When using an interchangeable lens that is not compatible with power zoom (H-FS1442A or H-FS45150), only the Extra Tele Conversion for pictures can be operated by setting the following. –Setting [Function Lever] in the [Custom] menu to [ZOOM]–Setting [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Rec] menu to [ZOOM] 1To u c h [ ] . 2To u c h [ ] . •The slide bar is displayed. 3Perform zoom operations by dragging the slide bar. •The zoom speed varies depending on the touched position. •Touch [ ] again to end touch zoom operations. •When [Step Zoom] (P127) is set to [ON], the slide bar for step zoom is displayed. Zooming using touch operations [ ]/[ ] Zooms slowly [ ]/[ ] Zooms quickly 14 14 18 1825 25
130 Recording Taking pictures by using the flash Applicable modes: ∫Open/Close the built-in flash Taking a picture using the flash becomes possible by opening the built-in flash. A To open the flash Press the flash open button. BTo close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. • Be sure to close the built-in flash when not in use. •The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ] while the flash is closed. •Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will jump out. •Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb. ∫ The available flash range If the distance to the subject is close when taking a picture using a flash, part of the recorded image becomes dark because the light of flash is blocked by the lens or it becomes out of flash range. Check the distanc e to the subject when taking a picture. The distance at which light from the flash is bl ocked by lens, and the distance to which light from the flash is delivered vary depending on the lens used. When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used Available flash range WideTe l e [AUTO] in [Sensitivity] 40 cm (1.3 feet) to 5.7 m (19 feet) 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 3.5 m (11 feet)