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This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and 
enhances bright parts.
This effect creates a sepia image.
This effect creates a black and white picture.
This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black 
and white picture.
[Low Key]
Items that can be set
Color Red 
emphasized Blue 
emphasized
[Sepia]
Items that can be set
Contrast Low contrast High contrast
[Monochrome]
Items that can be set
Contrast Ye l l o w  
emphasized Blue 
emphasized
[Dynamic Monochrome]
Items that can be set
Contrast Low contrast High contrast 
						

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This effect creates a black and white picture with granular noise.
This effect blurs the overall image to add a soft feel to a black and 
white picture.
This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look.
[Rough Monochrome]
Items that can be set
Grittiness Less gritty Grittier
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and 
the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
[Silky Monochrome]
Items that can be set
Extent of defocus Weak defocus Strong defocus
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and 
the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
[Impressive Art]
Items that can be set
Freshness Black and white Pop colors 
						

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This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and 
bright parts.
This effect gives your photo a dramatic color look.
This effect reduces peripheral bri ghtness to give the impression of 
a toy camera.
[High Dynamic]
Items that can be set
Freshness Black and white Pop colors
[Cross Process]
Items that can be set
Color Green tone/Blue tone/Yellow tone/Red tone
•Select the desired color tone by 
rotating the rear dial, and then press 
[].
[Toy Effect]
Items that can be set
Color Orange 
emphasized Blue 
emphasized 
						

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This effect creates a vivid and bright image with the look of a toy 
camera.
This effect gives a higher contrast and a lower saturation to create 
a calm and tranquil picture.
[Toy Pop]
Items that can be set
Area with reduced 
peripheral 
brightness Small
Large
[Bleach Bypass]
Items that can be set
Contrast Low contrast High contrast 
						

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This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a 
diorama.
∫ Setting the type of defocus
With [Miniature Effect] you can make the subject stand out by intentionally creating 
defocused and in-focus portions.
You can set the recording orientation (defocus  orientation) and the position and size of the 
in-focus portion.
1Press  3 to display the setting screen.
•
Setting screen can also be displayed by touching in order of [ ] then [ ].
2Press  3/4  or  2/1 to move the in-focus portion.
•You can also move the in-focus portion by touching the 
screen on the recording screen.
•Touching [ ] allows you to set the recording orientation 
(defocus orientation).
3Rotate the rear dial to change the size of in-focus 
portion.
•
The portion can also be enlarged/reduced by pinching out/pinching in  (P49) the screen.
•Pressing [DISP.]  will return the in-focus portion setting back to the default setting.
4Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•
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.•When [System Frequency] is set to [59.94 Hz (NTSC)], the length of a recorded motion picture 
will be approximately 1/10 shorter than the actual  length of time, and the displayed available 
recording time will be approximately 10 times longer than usual.
When [System Frequency] is set to [50.00 Hz (PAL)] or [24.00 Hz (CINEMA)], the length of a 
recorded motion picture will be approximately 1/8 shorter than the actual length of time, and the 
displayed available recording time will be approximately 8 times longer than usual.
•If you end motion picture recording after a short time, the camera may go on recording for a 
certain period. Please continue to hold the camera until the recording finishes.
•When the [Focus Mode] is set to [MF], move the focused location to the in-focus portion.
[Miniature Effect]
Items that can be set
Freshness Understated 
colors Pop 
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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 defocus Strong 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
Length of shine Short Long
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and 
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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.
1Press  3 to display the setting screen.
•
Setting screen can also be displayed by touching in order of [ ] then [ ].
2Select the color you want to leave by moving the 
frame with  3/4/2 /1 .
•
You can also select the color you want to leave by touching 
the screen.
•Pressing [DISP.]  will return the frame back to the center.
3Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•
Depending on the subject, the set color may not be left in.
This effect adds a cast of light to the scene.
[One Point Color]
Items that can be set
Amount of color left Small amount of 
color Large amount of 
color
[Sunshine]
Items that can be set
ColorYellow tone/Red tone/Blue tone/White tone
•Select the color tone by rotating the 
rear dial, and then press [MENU/SET] . 
						

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∫ Setting the light source
You can change the position and size of the light source.
1Press  3 to display the setting screen.
•
Setting screen can also be displayed by touching in order of [ ] then [ ].
2Press 3/4/2/1 to move the center position of the light source.•The position of the light source can also be moved by touching the screen.•The center of the light source can be moved to the edge of the screen.
3Adjust the size of the light source by rotating the rear 
dial.
•
It can be changed to 4 different sizes.•The display can also be enlarged/reduced by pinching out/pinching in.•Pressing [DISP.]  will return the light source setting back to the default setting.
4Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•
Display of the recording screen will be delayed  more than usual and the screen will look as if 
frames are dropping.
Point for when placing the center of the light  source
A more natural appearance can be created by placing 
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Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function
Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the 
subject and take the picture automatically.
∫ To cancel the Touch Shutter function
Touch [ ] .
•
If shooting with the touch shutter fails, the AF area turns red and disappears. In that case, try 
again.
•Measurement of brightness is performed on the spot touched when the [Metering Mode]  (P161) 
is set to [ ].
At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness around the touched 
location.
Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function
Applicable modes: 
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ].
•Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the 
Touch Shutter function becomes possible.
3Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and 
then take a picture.
•The picture is taken when the focus is achieved.
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You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject 
appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brightness of the face.
∫ Canceling the Touch AE function
Touch [ ] .
•
[Metering Mode] returns to the original setting, and the brightness optimization position is 
canceled.
Not available in these cases:
•This function is not available in the following cases:
–When using the Digital Zoom.–When [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu has been set to  [AF+AE].  (P105)
Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area (Touch AE)
Applicable modes: 
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ].
•The setting screen for the brightness optimization position 
is displayed.
•[Metering Mode] is set to [ ] , which is used exclusively 
for the Touch AE.
3Touch the subject you want to optimize the 
brightness for.
•Touching [Reset] will bring the brightness optimization 
position back to the center.
4Touch [Set].
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