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2Press  3/4  to select the items, and then press 2 /1  to adjust.
¢1 [Color Tone] is displayed only when [Monochrome] is selected. In other cases, 
[Saturation] will be displayed.
¢ 2 [Filter Effect] is displayed only when [Monochrome] is selected. In other cases, [Hue] will 
be displayed.
•If you adjust the picture quality, [ _] is displayed beside the Photo Style icon on the screen.
3Press [MENU/SET].
∫ Registering settings to [Custom]
Adjust the picture quality following step 
2 of “Adjusting the picture quality”, and 
then press [DISP.].•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
 [Contrast]
[ r ] Increases the difference between the brightness and 
the darkness in the picture.
[
s ] Decreases the difference between the brightness 
and the darkness in the picture.
 [Sharpness][
r ] The picture is sharply defined.
[s ] The picture is softly focused.
 [Noise Reduction]
[r ] The noise reduction effect is enhanced. Picture 
resolution may deteriorate slightly.
[
s ] The noise reduction effect is reduced. You can obtain 
pictures with higher resolution.
 [Saturation]¢
1[r ] The colors in the picture become vivid.
[s ] The colors in the picture become natural.
 [Color Tone]¢1[r ] Adds a bluish tone.
[s ] Adds a yellowish tone.
 [Hue]¢2
[r ] Adjusts the color tone of the entire image. If you see 
red as a reference point, this shifts the hue closer to 
violet/magenta.
[
s ] Adjusts the color tone of the entire image. If you see 
red as a reference point, this shifts the hue closer to 
yellow/green.
 [Filter Effect]¢
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[Yellow] Enhances the contrast of an subject. (Effect: Weak)
The blue sky can be recorded clearly.
[Orange] Enhances the contrast of an subject. (Effect: 
Medium)
The blue sky can be recorded in darker blue.
[Red]
Enhances the contrast of an subject. (Effect: Strong)
The blue sky can be recorded in much darker blue.
[Green] The skin and lips of people and green leaves appear 
in natural tones.
Green leaves appear brighter and more enhanced.
[Off]
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Adjusting Bright/Dark Portions ([Highlight Shadow])
You can adjust the brightness of bright and dark portions on an image while checking the 
brightness on the screen.
1Select the menu.  (P54)
2Press 2/1 to select the item.
3Rotate the front/rear dial to adjust the 
brightness of bright/dark portions.
A Bright portion
B Dark portion
C Preview display
•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.
4Press [MENU/SET].
Applicable modes: 
>[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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•The screen display can be switched by pressing [DISP.] on the brightness adjustment screen.
•Settings registered to  / / will be stored even after this unit is turned off.
•Turning off this unit will return the setting adjusted with  / / back to the default setting.•Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the [Motion Picture] menu. When the 
setting for either of the two is changed, the setting for the other is also changed.
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Using Image Correction Functions
Contrast and exposure are compensated when the brightness difference between the 
background and subject is great, etc.
Settings: [AUTO]/[HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF]
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[AUTO] automatically sets the intensity of the effect according to the recording conditions.
•Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the [Motion Picture] menu. When the 
setting for either of the two is changed, the setting for the other is also changed.
Not available in these cases:
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This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the lighting conditions.•In the following cases, [i.Dynamic] does not work:
–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
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 resolution.
•When recording a motion picture, [EXTENDED] changes to [LOW].•Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the [Motion Picture] menu. When the 
setting for either of the two is changed, the setting for the other is also changed.
Compensating the contrast and exposure ([i.Dynamic])
Applicable modes: 
> [Rec] > [i.Dynamic]
Raising the resolution ([i.Resolution])
Applicable modes: 
> [Rec] > [i.Resolution]
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You can combine 3 pictures with different levels of exposure into a single picture with rich 
gradation. You can minimize the loss of gradat ions in bright areas and dark areas when, 
for example, the contrast between t he background and the subject is large.
An image combined by HDR is recorded in JPEG.
∫ What is HDR?
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and refers to a technique for expressing a wide 
contrast range.
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Do not move the camera during the continuous shooting after pressing 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 picture recording.•[HDR] is not available in the following cases.
–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When using [Stop Motion Animation]  (only when [Auto Shooting]  is set)
Combining pictures with different exposures ([HDR])
Applicable modes: 
> [Rec] > [HDR]
[ON] Records HDR pictures.
[OFF] Does not record HDR pictures.
[SET][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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The camera automatically removes noise  that appears when the shutter speed becomes 
slower to take pictures of night scenery  etc. so you can take beautiful pictures.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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[Long shutter noise reduction ongoing] is displayed for the same time as the shutter speed for 
signal processing.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slowed to take pictures.
Not available in these cases:
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In the following cases, [Long Shtr NR] does not work:–When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH]–When [Electronic Shutter] is set to [ON]
When the screen periphery darkens as a result of  the lens characteristics, you can record 
pictures with the brightness of the screen periphery corrected.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the recording 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:–Recording still pictures while recording a mo tion picture [only when set to [ ] (motion 
picture priorities)].
–When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH].•Depending on the lens used, [Shading Comp.] may not operate.
Refer to the website for compatible lenses.
Reducing the long shutter noise ([Long Shtr NR])
Applicable modes: 
> [Rec] > [Long Shtr NR]
Correcting the brightness on the screen periphery ([Shading Comp.])
Applicable modes: 
> [Rec] > [Shading Comp.]
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Set this when you want to correct the color  reproduction of the recorded pictures on a PC, 
printer etc.
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Set to sRGB if you are not very familiar with AdobeRGB.•The setting is fixed to [sRGB] in the following case.–When recording motion pictures
Setting the color space ([Color Space])
Applicable modes: 
> [Rec] > [Color Space]
[sRGB] Color space is set to sRGB color space.
This is widely used in computer related equipment.
[AdobeRGB] Color space is set to AdobeRGB color space.
AdobeRGB is mainly used for business purposes such as professional 
printing because it has a greater range of reproducible colors than sRGB.
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Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings 
(Program AE Mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the 
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] 
menu.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Press the shutter button halfway and display 
the aperture value and shutter speed value 
on the screen.
A Aperture value
B Shutter speed
•If the exposure is not adequate when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the aperture 
value and shutter speed turn red and blink.
In Program AE Mode, you can change the pres et aperture value and shutter speed without 
changing the exposure. This is called Program Shift.
You can make the background more blurred by  decreasing the aperture value or record a 
moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in 
Program AE Mode.
1Press the shutter button halfway and display the aperture value and shutter 
speed value on the screen.
2While the values are displayed (about 10 seconds), 
perform Program Shift by rotating the rear dial or 
front dial.
C Program Shift indication•To cancel Program Shift, turn off this unit or rotate the front/
rear dial until the Program Shift indication disappears.
Program Shift can easily be canceled by setting a function 
button to [One Push AE].  (P156)
Recording Mode: 
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Example of Program Shift
[When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used]
(A): Aperture value
(B): Shutter speed
1 Program Shift line chart
Represents the aperture and shutter speed set automatically by the camera at each 
exposure value.
2Program Shift amountRepresents the range of the aperture and shutter speed combination you can change with 
Program Shift at each exposure value.
3Program Shift limitRepresents the range of the aperture and shutter speed you can select when you use 
Program Shift with the camera.
•“EV” is an abbreviation of “Exposure Value”.
The EV changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.
Not available in these cases:
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Program Shift is available in all [Sensitivity] settings except [ ].
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Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed
•The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible on the recording 
screen. To check on the recording screen, please use [Preview].  (P155)
•The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the 
playback screen.
When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically optimizes the shutter speed 
for the brightness of the subject.
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set 
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Set the aperture value by rotating the rear 
dial or the front dial.
AAperture value
B Exposure meter
•Rotate the front/rear dial to display the Exposure Meter. Unsuitable areas of the range are 
displayed in red.
•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink 
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
•When using a lens having an aperture ring, set the position of the aperture ring to [A] to activate 
the front/rear dial settings. At positions other than [A], the ring setting takes priority.
Recording Mode: 
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
Aperture value:
ReducesAperture value:
Increases
It becomes easier to 
defocus the 
background.It becomes easier to 
maintain focus as far 
as the background.
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