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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Selecting the Method for Measuring Brightness 
([Metering Mode])
Applicable modes: 
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.
[MENU]>  [Rec] > [Metering Mode]
[]
(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.
[]
(Center weighted)
This is the method used to focus on the subject on the center of the 
screen and measure the whole screen evenly.
[]
(Spot)This is the method to measure the subject in the spot 
metering target A
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Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified 
Area 
(Touch AE)
Applicable modes: 
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.
You can optimize just the brightness for a touched position or by optimizing the brightness 
when using Touch AF, you can optimize both the focus and brightness for the touched 
position.
∫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].  (P163)
Optimizing only the brightness for a touched position
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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1Select the menu. (P37)
2Select [Touch AF] and then touch [AF+AE].
3Touch the subject you want to optimize the 
brightness for.
•AF area setting screen is displayed. (P141)
•The brightness optimization position is displayed on the 
center of the AF area. The position follows the movement 
of the AF area.
•[Metering Mode] is set to [ ] , which is used exclusively for the Touch AE.
•Touching [Reset] returns the brightness optimization position and the AF area to the 
center.
4Touch [Set].
•The AF area with the same function as [Ø] is displayed on the touched position.
•Touching [ ] returns  [Metering Mode] to the original setting and cancels the 
brightness optimization position. The AF area setting is also canceled.
•Touching [ ] returns [Metering Mode] to the original setting and  cancels the 
brightness optimization position.
Optimizing the focus and brightness for a touched position
[MENU] > [Custom]  > [Touch Settings]
When the background has become too bright, etc., the 
brightness contrast with the background can be 
adjusted by compensating the exposure.
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•When recording with the Touch Shutter, the focus and brightness are optimized for the touched 
position before recording takes place.
•At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness around the touched 
location.
Not available in these cases:
•[AF+AE], which optimizes the focus and brightness, does not work in the following cases.–When using the Manual Focus
–When using the Digital Zoom
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7.Shutter and Drive Settings
Setting the Shutter Type
Applicable modes: 
You can take pictures using either of the two shutter methods: the Electronic Front Curtain 
method or the electronic shutter method.
¢1 Up to an ISO sensitivity of [ISO3200]. When the setting is higher than [ISO3200], the shutter 
speed will be faster than 1 second.
¢ 2 The mechanical shutter sound cannot be muted.
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3Electronic shutter sound settings can be changed in [Shutter Vol.]  and  [Shutter Tone] .  (P47)
Select the menu.  (P37)
Electronic Front CurtainElectronic Shutter
DescriptionThe camera starts an exposure 
electronically, and ends it with the 
mechanical shutter. The camera starts and ends an 
exposure electronically.
Flash
± —
Shutter Speed 
(Sec.) 60 to 1/500th
1¢1 to 1/16000th
Shutter sound Mechanical shutter sound¢
2+
Electronic shutter sound¢3Electronic shutter sound¢ 3
[MENU] >  [Rec] > [Shutter Type]
[AUTO] Depending on the recording condition and the shutter speed, the 
shutter type is switched automatically.•The Electronic Front Curtain method takes priority. This method 
places less limitations on the functions that can be used, for 
example when pictures are taken with the flash. 
[EFC]
Takes pictures using only the Electronic Front Curtain method.
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7. Shutter and Drive Settings
•When [ ] is displayed on the screen, pictures will be taken with the electronic shutter. •When [Burst Rate] is set to  [SH], pictures will be taken with  the electronic shutter.
•When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON], pictures will be taken with the electronic shutter.
•When a lens not based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard/Four Thirds System 
standard is used, [AUTO] takes pictures with the electronic shutter except when, for example, 
the flash is used for taking pictures. Also, [EFC] switches to [AUTO].
Certain lenses based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard/Four Thirds System standard 
may also cause the setting to switch to [AUTO].
Refer to the website for compatible lenses.
•When a moving subject is recorded with the electronic shutter, the subject may appear 
distorted on the picture.
•When the electronic shutter is used under fluorescent or LED lighting, etc., horizontal 
stripes may appear on the picture. In such cases, lowering the shutter speed may 
reduce the effect of the horizontal stripes.
•Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject 
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7. Shutter and Drive Settings
Select a Drive Mode
Applicable modes: 
You can change what the camera will do when you press the shutter button.
1Press 4 ().
2Press  2/1 to select the drive mode, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
A Drive mode
•To cancel the drive mode, select [ ]. The setting will switch to [Single].•Settings for each drive mode can be changed by pressing  3.
1[Single] (P57) When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is 
recorded.
2[Burst] 
(P168) Recordings are made in succession while the shutter 
button is pressed.
3[Auto Bracket] 
(P171)Each time the shutter button is pressed, recordings 
are made with different exposure settings according to 
the Exposure Compensation range.
4[Self Timer] 
(P174) When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes 
place after the set time has elapsed.
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7. Shutter and Drive Settings
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Applicable modes: 
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
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Pictures taken with a burst speed of [SH] will be recorded as a single burst group (P218).
1Press 4 ().
2Press  2/1  to select the burst icon ([ ], 
etc.), and then press  3.
3Select the burst speed with 2 /1 , and then 
press [MENU/SET].
¢ 1 Number of recordable pictures
¢ 2 The electronic shutter will operate.
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3 Depending on the recording conditions, the number of frames in a burst may be reduced.(For example, when you set [i.Resolution] of the [Rec] menu, the number of frames in 
a burst may be reduced)
¢ 4 Pictures can be taken until the capacity of the card becomes full. However the burst 
speed will become slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the aspect 
ratio, the picture size, the setting for the quality and the type of card used.
[SH]
(Super high  speed)
¢ 2
[H]
(High speed)[M]
(Middle  speed)[L]
(Low speed)
Burst 
speed
(pictures/ second)Electronic 
Front Curtain 40542
Electronic 
Shutter 10
42
Live View during Burst 
Mode None None Available Available
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•The burst speed may become slower depending on the following settings.
–[Picture Size] (P128)–[Quality] (P129)
–[Sensitivity] (P158)
–Focus mode (P136)–[Focus/Release Priority]  (P146)
•Burst speed can also be set with [Burst Rate] in the [Rec] menu.
•Refer to P129 for information about RAW files.
4Focus on the subject and take a picture.
•Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst 
Mode.
∫Canceling the Burst Mode
Select  [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] from among the drive modes.  (P167)
Focusing in Burst Mode
The way focus is achieved varies according to the focus mode  (P136) setting and the 
[Focus/Release Priority]  (P146) setting in the [Custom] menu.
¢1 When the subject is dark or the burst speed is set to [SH], the focus is fixed on the first 
picture.
¢ 2 The burst speed may become slower because the camera is continuously focusing on the 
subject.
¢ 3 Burst speed takes priority, and focus is estimated within possible range.
Focus mode[Focus/Release 
Priority]Focus
[AFS] [FOCUS]
At the first picture
[RELEASE]
[AFF]/[AFC]
¢ 1[FOCUS] Normal focusing¢2
[RELEASE] Predicted focusing¢3
[MF]—Focus set with Manual Focus
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•When a high ambient temperature, continuous recording in Burst Mode or other conditions are 
causing the camera to overheat, [ ]  flashes. If a message is displayed after [ ] flashes, the 
camera will turn off automatically to protect itself. When this happens, some functions will be 
disabled until the camera cools down.
•When the burst speed is set to [SH] or [H] (when focus mode is [AFS] or [MF]), the exposure 
and White Balance are fixed at the settings used for the first picture for the subsequent pictures 
as well.
When the burst speed is set to [H] (when focus mode is [AFF] or [AFC]), [M] or [L], they are 
adjusted each time you take a picture.
•Since the shutter speed becomes slower in dark places, the burst speed (pictures/second) may 
become slower.
•Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat 
the recording of pictures.
•It may take time to save pictures taken in Burst Mode on the card. If you take pictures 
continuously while saving, the maximum number of recordable pictures decreases. For 
continuous shooting, use of a high speed memory card is recommended.
Not available in these cases:
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The Burst Mode is disabled in the following cases.–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Soft Image of a Flower] 
(Scene Guide Mode)
–[Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Miniature Effect]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/
[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
–When White Balance Bracket is set
–When recording motion pictures–When recording using the flash
–When recording with [iHandheld Night Shot]
–When [HDR] is set to [ON]–[Multi Exp.]
–When using [Time Lapse Shot]
–In [Stop Motion Animation]  (only when [Auto Shooting]  is set)•In the following cases, [ SH ] in Burst Mode cannot be used.
–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
–When using [Stop Motion Animation]