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5. Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings
∫Adjusting the picture quality
•Picture quality cannot be adjusted in the Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
1Press  2/1 to select the type of Photo Style.
2Press  3/4 to select the items, and then press 2/ 1 
to adjust.
¢ Displayed only when [Monochrome] is selected.
•If you adjust the picture quality, [ _] is displayed beside the Photo Style icon on the screen.•Color can be changed by [Saturation] when [Monochrome] is selected.
3Press [MENU/SET].
 [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.
 [Saturation][r ] The colors in the picture become vivid.
[s ] The colors in the picture become natural.
 [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.
 [Filter Effect]¢
[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 appear in natural tones.
Green leaves appear brighter and more enhanced.
[Off]
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∫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. 
						

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Adjusting the White Balance
Applicable modes: 
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white 
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to 
what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
1Press 1 ().
2Select the White Balance by rotating the 
control dial.
3Press [MENU/SET] to set.
¢ It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording.
ItemRecording conditions
[AWB] Automatic adjustment
[V ] When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð ] When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î ] When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[Ñ ] When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[]¢When taking pictures with the flash only
[]/[] The manually set value is used
[]When using the preset color temperature setting
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•The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the range of the camera’s flash. (P201)•In Scene Guide Mode, changing the scene or Recording Mode will return White Balance 
settings (including the White Balance fine adjustment setting) back to [AWB].
•The setting is fixed to [AWB] in the following cases.–[Backlit Softness]/[Relaxing Tone]/[Distinct Scenery]/[Bright Blue Sky]/[Romantic Sunset 
Glow]/[Vivid Sunset Glow]/[Glistening Water]/[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm 
Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Handheld Night Shot]/
[Clear Night Portrait]/[Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert] (Scene Guide Mode)
∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on 
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being 
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function 
properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
Kl Kelvin Color TemperatureUnder fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance 
will vary depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ ], [ ].
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Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Press 1 ().2Rotate the control dial to select [ ] or [ ] and then press  3.
3Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that 
the frame in the center is filled by the white object 
only and then press [MENU/SET].
•
White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the White Balance 
again after adjusting to appropriate brightness.
You can set the color temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting 
conditions.
The color of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the color temperature 
increases, the picture becomes more bluish. As the color temperature decreases, the 
picture becomes more reddish.
1Press  1 ().2Rotate the control dial to select [ ], and then 
press  3.
3Press 3/4 to select the color temperature and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•
You can set a color temperature from [2500K] to 
[10000K].
Setting the White Balance manually
Setting the color temperature
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You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by 
setting the White Balance.
1Select the White Balance and then press 4.
2Press  3/4/ 2/1 to fine-adjust the White Balance.
•
You can also make fine adjustments by touching the White 
Balance graph.
•Pressing [DISP.] resets the position back to the center.
3Press [MENU/SET].
•
If you finely adjust the White Balance to [A] (amber), the White Balance icon on the screen will 
change to orange.
If you finely adjust the White Balance to [B] (blue), the White Balance icon on the screen will 
change to blue.
•If you finely adjust the White Balance to [G] (green) or [M] (magenta), [ _] (green) or [ `] 
(magenta) appears beside the White Balance icon on the screen.
•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.
•The White Balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (center point) in the 
following cases.
–When you reset the White Balance in [ ] or [ ]
–When you reset the color temperature manually in [ ]
Finely adjusting the White Balance
2 : A (AMBER: ORANGE)
1 : B (BLUE: BLUISH)
3 : G (GREEN: GREENISH)
4 : M (MAGENTA: REDDISH)
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Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the White Balance fine 
adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colors are automatically recorded when the 
shutter button is pressed once.
1Fine-adjust the White Balance in step 2 of “Finely 
adjusting the White Balance” and then perform the 
bracket setting by rotating the control dial.
Rotating the control dial to the right:
Horizontal ([A] to [B])
Rotating the control dial to the left:
Vertical ([G] to [M])
•
You can also set the bracket by touching [ ]/[ ].
2Press [MENU/SET].
•
[ ] is displayed in White Balance icon in the screen when the White Balance Bracket is set.
•The White Balance Bracket setting is released when this unit has been turned off (including 
Sleep Mode).
•You will only hear the shutter sound once.
Not available in these cases:
•
The White Balance Bracket does not work in the following cases:
–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Soft Image of a Flower] 
(Scene Guide Mode)
–When recording motion pictures
–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
–[Multi Exp.]
–When using [Time Lapse Shot]
White Balance Bracket
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Setting the Picture Quality and Size
Applicable modes: 
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method.
•The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P338)
Applicable modes: 
Set the number of pixels.
The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when 
they are printed onto large sheets.
•
When [Ex. Tele Conv.] (P194) is set, [ ] is displayed on the picture sizes of each aspect ratio 
except for [L].
•The picture size will be fixed to [S] when [Burst Rate] is set to [SH].
Setting the aspect ratio of pictures
[MENU] >  [Rec] > [Aspect Ratio]
[4:3] [Aspect Ratio] of a 4:3 TV
[3:2][Aspect Ratio] of a 35 mm film camera
[16:9] [Aspect Ratio] of a high-definition TV, etc.
[1:1]Square aspect ratio
Setting the number of pixels
[MENU]>  [Rec] > [Picture Size]
When the aspect ratio is [4:3]. When the aspect ratio is [3:2].
SettingsImage sizeSettingsImage size
[L]  (16M) 4592 k3448[L]  (14M) 4592 k3064
[M]  (8M) 3232 k2424[M]  (7M) 3232 k2160
[S]  (4M) 2272 k1704[S]  (3.5M) 2272 k1520
When the aspect ratio is [16:9]. When the aspect ratio is [1:1].
SettingsImage sizeSettingsImage size
[L] (12M) 4592 k2584[L]  (11.5M) 3424 k3424
[M]  (6M) 3232 k1824[M]  (6M) 2416 k2416
[S]  (2M) 1920 k1080[S]  (3M) 1712 k1712 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
¢1 If you delete a RAW file from the camera, the corresponding JPEG image will also be 
deleted.
¢ 2 It is fixed to maximum recordable pixels ([L]) for each image aspect ratio.
Not available in these cases:
•
The following effects are not reflected in RAW images:
–[Photo Style]/[i.Dynamic]/[Red-Eye Removal]/[i.Resolution]/[Color Space] ([Rec] menu)
–Scene Guide Mode–Creative Control Mode
•In the following cases, [ ], [ ], and [ ] cannot be set.
–[Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)
Setting the compression rate of pictures ([Quality])
[MENU] >  [Rec] > [Quality]
SettingsFile formatDescription of settings
[A ]
JPEG A JPEG image in which image quality was given priority.[
› ] A standard image quality JPEG image.
This is useful for increasing the number of shots without 
changing the number of pixels.
[]RAW
iJPEG You can record a RAW image and a JPEG image ([
A] or 
[ › ]) simultaneously.¢1[]
[]RAW You can only record RAW images.
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[ ] images are recorded with a smaller data volume than 
[] or [].
About RAW
RAW format refers to the original format of data that is not image-processed on the 
camera. Playback and Editing of RAW images require dedicated software.
Using the dedicated software, you can perform advanced editing, such as adjusting the 
White Balance after taking a picture. The software also allows you to save pictures in 
file formats that can display them on a PC (JPEG, TIFF, etc.). Pictures taken in RAW 
format will have higher image quality than those taken in JPEG format, but the data size 
will be larger.
•
You can develop RAW files and edit them using the software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio” 
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Using Image Correction Functions
Applicable modes: 
Contrast and exposure are compensated when the brightness difference between the 
background and subject is great, etc.
Settings: [AUTO]/[HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF]
•
[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:
•
This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the recording conditions.
•In the following cases, [i.Dynamic] does not work:
–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
Applicable modes: 
Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by using the Intelligent Resolution 
Technology.
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[EXTENDED]/[OFF]
•
[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])
[MENU] >  [Rec] > [i.Dynamic]
Raising the resolution ([i.Resolution])
[MENU] >  [Rec] > [i.Resolution]