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•The picture aspect ratio will be fixed to [16:9].
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following cases:–When the motion picture size is set to [VGA] in [Rec Quality]
–When the frame rate for motion pictures is set to [24p] in [Rec Quality] [only when [ ] (still 
picture priorities) is set]
–When using [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Motion Picture] menu [only when [ ] (still picture 
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Recording motion pictures with manually set 
aperture value/shutter speed 
(Creative Video Mode)
It is possible to manually change the  aperture and shutter speed and record motion 
pictures.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Select the menu.  (P54)
3Press 3/4 to select [P], [A], [S] or [M], and then press [MENU/SET].
•The operation for changing the aperture value or shutter speed is the same as the 
operation for setting the mode dial to  ,  ,   or  .
4Start recording.
•Press the motion picture button or the shutter button to start recording a motion picture. 
(Still pictures cannot be taken.)
5Stop recording.
•Press the motion picture button or the shutter button to stop recording a motion picture.
Recording Mode: 
>[Motion Picture]  > [Exposure Mode]
It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the 
Recording Mode icon in recording screen.
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•Aperture value–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.
•Shutter speed–When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter 
speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
–Manually setting a higher shutter speed may increase the noise on-screen due to the higher 
sensitivity.
–When subjects are recorded in an extremely bright place or under fluorescent/LED lighting, 
the color tone or brightness of the image may change, or horizontal stripes may appear on 
the screen. In that case, change the Recording Mode or manually adjust the shutter speed to 
1/60 or 1/100.
If you use [Synchro Scan]  (P218), you can adjust the reduction setting in even finer 
increments.
•If you set [Variable Frame Rate]  (P215), the shutter speed may change.
•When [Exposure Mode] is set to [M], [AUTO] of the ISO sensitivity will switch to [200]. 
						

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The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is 
operated during the recording of a motion picture.
Using touch icons allows  silent operation while recording motion pictures.
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Set [Silent Operation] in the [Motion Picture] menu to [ON].
1Start recording.
2To u c h  [ ] .
3Touch icon.
4Drag the slide bar to set.
•The speed of the operation varies depending on the 
position you touch.
5Stop recording.
Minimizing operational sounds during motion picture recording
Zoom (When an interchangeable lens compatible with power 
zoom is used)
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Exposure Compensation
/ ISO sensitivity/Gain (dB)  (P209)
Mic level adjustment
[ ]/[ ] changes the setting slowly
[ ]/[ ] changes the setting quickly
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Using Advanced Settings and Recording 
Functions for Motion Pictures
Setting the luminance level for images ≠
P206
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[Motion Picture] menu: [Master Pedestal Level]/[Luminance Level]
About image settings other than the luminance levelThe following functions work for both still pict ures and motion pictures. For details, refer 
to “Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings” on  P128.•[White Balance]/[Photo Style]/[Highlight Shadow]/[i.Dynamic]/[i.Resolution]
About gamma settings/hue adjustments for motion picturesIf you select [Photo Style] in the [Motion Picture] menu, you can record motion pictures 
with a gamma curve suited for editing, fine-adjust the hue, and add a variety of other 
effects. For details, refer to 
“Adjusting the Picture Quality by Adding an Effect ([Photo 
Style])” on  P140 .
Adjusting the sound settings/monitoring the sound while recording ≠
P207
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[Motion Picture] menu: [Mic Level Adj.]/[Mic Level Limiter]/[Wind Cut]/[Lens Noise Cut]•Checking the sound while recording motion  pictures ([Motion Picture] menu: [Sound 
Output])
•For information on [Special Mic.] in the [Motion Picture] menu, which is available only 
when a stereo shotgun microphone (DMW-MS2: optional) is used, refer to  P350.
Using screens and displays suitable for motion picture recording ≠P208
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[Motion Picture] menu: [Mic Level Disp.]/[SS/Gain Operation]•[Custom] menu: [Center Marker]/[Zebr a Pattern]/[Monochrome Live View]/
[Video-Priority Display]
Recording while monitoring camera images ≠
P212
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[Motion Picture] menu: [HDMI Rec Output]
Setting the recording method of time code ≠
P214
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[Motion Picture] menu: [Time Code]
Recording in Slow or Fast Motion ([Variable Frame Rate]) ≠
P215
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[Motion Picture] menu: [Variable Frame Rate]
Reducing flickering and horizontal stripes on images ([Synchro 
Scan]) ≠
P218
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[Motion Picture] menu: [Synchro Scan]
Displaying color bars/Outputting a test tone ≠
P219
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[Motion Picture] menu: [Color Bars]
Changing the system frequency ≠P220
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[Setup] menu: [System Frequency] 
						

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You can adjust black, which serves as the re ference for images in Creative Video Mode, in 
31 steps. Acting as the reference for luminance signals, black is called the master 
pedestal. By adjusting the range defined as bl ack, not only can you adjust the way black 
appears, but also the luminance balance of the entire image.
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This function is available only when the camera is set to Creative Video Mode.
1Select the menu.  (P54)
2Rotate the rear dial or front dial to adjust the setting.
•When not adjusting the setting, select [0].
3Press [MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
You can set the luminance range for motion pictures. When you combine multiple 
materials into a single motion picture, set a range that covers all materials.
Settings: [0s255]/[16s235]/[16s 255]
•
This function works only for motion pictures. Still pictures (including those you take during 
motion picture recording) will be taken with [0 s255].
•When [Rec Format] is set to [AVCHD] or [MP4], [0-255] in [Luminance Level] will switch to 
[16-255].
Setting the luminance level for images
Adjusting the black luminance level ([Master Pedestal Level])
Applicable modes: 
j  Side
This side creates a high 
contrast image with a crisp 
atmosphere. n
0 (Standard)
This is the standard setting. i 
Side
This side creates a slightly 
misty atmosphere.
> [Motion Picture]  > [Master Pedestal Level]
[Luminance Level]
Applicable modes: 
> [Motion Picture]  > [Luminance Level]
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You can adjust the sound settings for motion pictures.
•For information on [Special Mic.] in the [Motion Picture] menu, which is available only when a 
stereo shotgun microphone (DMW-MS2: optional) is used, refer to  P350.
Adjust the sound input level to 19 different levels ( j12 dB ～i6dB).
•
Displayed dB values are approximate.
The camera adjusts the sound input level automatically, minimizing the sound distortion 
(crackling noise) when the volume is too high.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
This prevents the recording of wind-noise automatically.
Settings: [AUTO]/[HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF]
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Setting [Wind Cut] may alter the usual sound quality.
You can reduce the zoom sound of an inte rchangeable lens compatible with power zoom 
that is produced during motion picture recording.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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This function works only when an interchangeable lens that supports power zoom is used.•When this function is used, the sound quality may differ from that during normal operation.
Adjusting the sound settings/monitoring the sound while recording
[Mic Level Adj.]
Applicable modes: 
> [Motion Picture]  > [Mic Level Adj.]
Adjusting the sound input level automatically ([Mic Level Limiter])
Applicable modes: 
> [Motion Picture]  > [Mic Level Limiter]
[Wind Cut]
Applicable modes: 
> [Motion Picture]  > [Wind Cut]
[Lens Noise Cut]
Applicable modes: 
> [Motion Picture]  > [Lens Noise Cut]
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You can record motion pictures while hearing the sounds that are being recorded by 
connecting a commercially available headphones to this unit.
A Commercially available headphone•Do not use the headphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.
•When headphones are connected, electronic sounds and electronic shutter sounds are muted.
∫Switch the sound output method
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The sound level you set in [Mic Level Adj.] is displayed as a mic level.•If you use the HDMI output during recording,  the setting is fixed to [REC SOUND].
You can change the screen and display settings so that it will be convenient for you to 
handle motion pictures with the camera.
Set whether or not the mic levels are displayed on the recording screen.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
•
When [Mic Level Limiter] is set to [OFF], [Mic Level Disp.] is fixed to [ON].
Checking the sound while recording motion pictures
Applicable modes: 
> [Motion Picture]  > [Sound Output]
[REAL TIME]Actual sound without time lag.
It may be different to the audio recorded in the motion picture.
[REC SOUND]Sound that is being recorded in motion pictures.
The audio may be output slower than the actual audio.
Using screens and displays suitable for motion picture recording
[Mic Level Disp.]
Applicable modes: 
> [Motion Picture]  > [Mic Level Disp.]
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You can switch the units of shutter speed values and gain (sensitivity) values in Creative Video 
Mode.
•This function is available only when the camera is set to Creative Video Mode.
1Select the menu.  (P54)
2Press 3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•
Exit the menu after it is set.
The center of the recording screen will be displayed as [+]. 
This is convenient for operat ing the zoom while keeping the 
subject at the center of the screen.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Switching the units of values ([SS/Gain Operation])
Applicable modes: 
>[Motion Picture]  > [SS/Gain Operation]
[SEC/ISO] Displays the shutter speed in seconds 
and the gain in ISO.
[ANGLE/
ISO] Displays the shutter speed in degrees 
and the gain in ISO.•The shutter speed below will be 
selectable. (When [Synchro Scan] is set 
to [OFF]):
11 d to 360 d
[SEC/dB]
Displays the shutter speed in seconds 
and the gain in dB.•The gain (sensitivity) below will be 
selectable:
AUTO or 
s6 dB to 24 dB
Displaying the center of the screen ([Center Marker])
Applicable modes: 
> [Custom]  > [Center Marker]
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You can check areas that may be white saturated by displaying areas above a certain 
luminance level in a zebra pattern. You can also set the minimum luminance level 
(brightness) to be processed as a zebra pattern.
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If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend compensating the exposure towards 
negative  (P157) referring to the histogram (P309)  and then taking the picture.
•Displayed zebra patterns will not be recorded.
•If you assign [Zebra Pattern] to [Fn Button Set]  (P317) in the [Custom] menu, each time you 
press the function button to which the setting is assigned, the zebra pattern toggles as follows: 
[Zebra 1]  → [Zebra 2]  → [OFF].
When [Zebra 2] is set to [OFF], the setting toggles in the order of [Zebra 1]  → [OFF], allowing 
you to switch the setting quickly.
Checking areas that may be white saturated ([Zebra Pattern])
Applicable modes: 
> [Custom]  > [Zebra Pattern]
[ZEBRA1] Displays areas above a certain luminance level by a 
right-leaning zebra pattern.
[ZEBRA2]
Displays areas above a certain luminance level by a 
left-leaning zebra pattern.
[OFF]
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[SET]Sets the minimum brightness level for each zebra pattern.
[Zebra 1]/[Zebra 2]
Press 
3/4 to select the brightness, and press [MENU/SET].
•You can select a brightness value between [50%] and [105%]. In [Zebra 2], 
you can select [OFF]. If you select [100%] or [105%], only the areas that 
are already white saturated are displayed in a zebra pattern. The smaller 
the value is, the wider the brightness range to be processed as a zebra 
pattern will be.
•When [Luminance Level] is set to [16 s235], you can select only a 
brightness level up to [95%].
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