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Selecting the Method for Measuring Brightness 
([Metering Mode])
Type of optical measurement to  measure brightness can be changed.
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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.
Applicable modes:  > [Rec] > [Metering Mode]
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(Multiple) This is the method in which the 
camera measures the most suitable 
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 of 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 
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Taking Pictures with the Zoom
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 lever.
¢ 2 When operating the zoom with the cursor buttons, press the function button to which [Zoom 
Control] in [Fn Button Set]  (P317)  of the [Custom] menu has been set.
The zoom operation is terminated when the f unction button is pressed again or a certain 
amount of time passes.
¢ 3 Operation with the cursor buttons is available only when  [Ex. Tele Conv.]  in the [Rec] menu 
is set to [ZOOM].
¢ 4 Zoom quickly with  3/4, and zoom slowly with  2/1.
Applicable modes: 
When using the interchangeable lens 
(H-HS12035/H-FS14140) that does 
not support the power zoom Zoom ring of an 
interchangeable lens Cursor buttons of this 
unit
¢2, 3
When using the interchangeable lens 
that supports the power zoom 
(electrically operated zoom) Zoom lever of an 
interchangeable lens
¢ 1Cursor buttons of this 
unit¢2, 4
When using the interchangeable lens 
that does not support the zoom
Cursor buttons of this unit¢2, 4
T side:
Enlarges distant subject
W side:
Widens angle of view 3/
1:
Enlarges distant subject
4/ 2:
Widens angle of view
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The Extended Tele Conversion enables you to take pictures that are further enlarged 
without deteriorating the picture quality.
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Set the picture size to [M] or [S] (picture si zes indicated with  ), and set the quality to 
[ A ] or [ ›].
Raising the telescopic effect
[Ex. Tele Conv.]
Applicable modes: 
When taking pictures [Ex. Tele Conv.]1.4k
: [  M] ([4:3]/[3:2]/[16:9]/[1:1])
2.0k : [  S] ([4:3]/[3:2]/[16:9]/[1:1])
When recording motion 
pictures [Ex. Tele Conv.]2.4
k (motion pictures size is set to 
[FHD] in [Rec Quality])
3.6
k (motion pictures size is set to 
[HD] in [Rec Quality])
4.8
k (motion pictures size is set to 
[VGA] in [Rec Quality])
Zooming in with the Extended Tele Conversion in steps
> [Rec]  > [Ex. Tele Conv.]  > [ZOOM]
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This can be used only when recording pictures.
A Magnification level of the Extended Tele Conversion
The operation can be performed by using the zoom lever or  3/4/2/1.
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When using an interchangeable lens that supports the power zoom, Extended Tele 
Conversion becomes available after zooming in to the Tele end of the optical zoom.
B Optical Zoom range (Focal length)
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CExtended Tele Conversion range for still picture 
recording (Zoom magnification)
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This zoom slider is displayed when usi ng an interchangeable lens that supports the 
power zoom.
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A constant zoom speed will be set.•The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.
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•When the Extended Tele Conversion  is used, angle of view for still pictures will be different from 
the angle of view for motion pictures because the zoom factor is different between them.
Angle of view for recording can be checked beforehand by matching the [Rec Area]  (P311) 
setting to the mode you wish to record in.
Not available in these cases:
•This function is not available in the following cases:–When the motion picture size is set to [4K] or [C4K] in [Rec Quality]–When a frame rate with a number of frames greater than 60fps is set in [Variable Frame Rate]
–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]–When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH]–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
–[Multi Exp.]–When the image of the camera is output through the HDMI connection (except for Creative 
Video Mode)
Simply zooming in with the Extended Tele Conversion
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> [Rec] 
> [Ex. Tele Conv.]  > [TELE CONV.]
[Motion Picture]  > [Ex. Tele Conv.]  > [ON]
A [OFF]
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Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in 
up to four times the original zoom magnification.
(Continuous zooming is not possible.)
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When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer  (P118) for taking 
pictures.
•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:
•This function is not available in the following cases:
–[Multi Exp.]
Sets the screen display and lens operations  when using an interchangeable lens that is 
compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom).
This may only be selected when using a lens that is compatible with power zoom 
(electrically operated zoom).
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The interchangeable lenses (H-HS12035/H-FS14140) are not compatible with power zoom.
(For compatible lenses, please refer to our website.)
[Digital Zoom]
Applicable modes: 
> [Rec] > [Digital Zoom]  > [4 t]/[2 t]
Changing the settings for a power zoom lens
Applicable modes:  > [Custom]  > [Power Zoom Lens]
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[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.
C
Step 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]
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You can perform zoom operations by touching. (Touch zoom)
(Optical Zoom and Extended Tele Conversion for still picture recoding are operable)
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]  (P166) is set to [ON], the slide bar for 
step zoom is displayed.
Zooming using touch operations
[ ]/[ ] Zooms slowly
[ ]/[ ] Zooms quickly
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Making Multiple Exposures on One Picture 
([Multi Exp.])
Gives an effect like multi exposure. (up to 4 times equivalent per a single image)
1Select the menu.  (P54)
2Press 3/4  to select [Start] and then press [MENU/
SET].
3Decide 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.
4Shooting the second, third, and fourth exposures.
•If [Fn4] is pressed while taking pictures, the photographed images are recorded, and the 
multiple exposure picture-taking session will be completed.
5Press  4 to select [Exit] and then press [MENU/SET].
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
Applicable modes: 
>[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.
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∫ About Automatic Gain Control setting
Select [Auto Gain] on the screen shown in step
2 and set it.
∫ Superimposing pictures on a picture already taken
On the screen shown in step
2, set [Overlay] to [ON].
After [Start], images in the card will be displayed. Select the RAW images, press [MENU/
SET], and continue recording.
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[Overlay] is available only for RAW images taken with this unit.
•Image is not recorded until completion.•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 multiple exposures.
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]
•[ON]: The brightness level is adjusted according to the number of pictures taken and the 
pictures are superimposed over each other.
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Disabling Operational Sounds and the Output 
of Light at once 
([Silent Mode])
This function is useful for recording images in  a quiet environment, public facility, etc. or 
recording images of subjects such as babies or animals.
Select the menu.  (P54)
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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Operational sounds are muted, and the flash and the AF Assist lamp are forced off.
The following settings are fixed.
–[Electronic Shutter]: [ON]
–[Flash Mode]: [Œ] (forced flash off)–[AF Assist Lamp]: [OFF]–[Beep Volume]: [ s] (OFF )
–[E-Shutter Vol]: [ ] (OFF )–[Speaker Volume]: 0
•Even when [ON] is set, the following functions light up/flash.–Status indicator
–Self-timer indicator–Wi-Fi connection lamp•Sounds that are produced by the camera regardless of your operations, such as the lens 
aperture sound, cannot be muted.
•Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject 
when you use this function. Use at your own risk.
Applicable modes: 
>[Custom]  > [Silent Mode]
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