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3. Recording Modes
 You can easily call up the settings you have registered using [Cust.Set Mem.].
Set the mode dial to [ ]
•The custom set you used last time ([ ], [ ], or [ ]) will be calle d up.
∫To change a custom set 
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
3Press  2/1 to select the custom setting you want to use, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•Saving of the selected custom settings is displayed on 
the screen.
∫ Changing the settings
Registered contents do not change when the menu setting is chan ged temporarily with the 
mode dial set to  . To change the r egistered settings, overwrite the registered content 
using [Cust.Set Mem.] on the custom settings menu.
Recording using registered custom set
It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching  the 
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Settings
Adjusting the Picture Quality by Adding an 
Effect 
([Photo Style])
Applicable modes: 
You can select effects to match the type of image you wish to r ecord.
It is possible to adjust the items such as color or picture qua lity of the effect to your desire.
¢This is disabled when Intelligent Auto Plus Mode is selected.
•In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, the setting will be reset to [St andard] when the camera is 
switched to another Recording Mode or this unit is turned on an d off.
•In Scene Guide Mode, a photo style which matches each scene is  fixed.•Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the [Motion P icture] menu. When the 
setting for either of the two is changed, the setting for the o ther is also changed.
> [Rec] > [Photo Style]
 [Standard] This is the standard setting.
 [Vivid]¢Brilliant effect with high saturation and contrast.
 [Natural]¢Soft effect with low contrast.
 [Monochrome]Monochrome effect with no color shades.
 [Scenery]¢An effect appropriate for sceneries with vivid blue skies and 
greens.
 [Portrait]¢An effect appropriate for portraits with a healthy and beautifu l 
skin tone.
 [Custom]¢Use the setting registered in advance.
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∫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.
¢1 [Color Tone] is displayed only when [Monochrome] is selected.  In other cases, 
[Saturation] will be displayed.
¢ 2 Displayed only when [Monochrome] is selected.
•If you adjust the picture quality, [ _] is displayed beside the Photo Style icon on the screen.
3Press [MENU/SET].
∫ 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.
 [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.
 [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.
 [Saturation]¢
1[r ] The colors in the picture become vivid.
[s ] The colors in the picture become natural.
 [Color Tone]¢1[r ] Adds a bluish tone.
[s ] Adds a yellowish tone.
 [Filter Effect]¢2
[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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Recording Images with Image Effects 
([Filter Settings])
Applicable modes: 
You can apply image effects (filters) that are available for Cr eative Control Mode to images 
in other modes, such as Aperture-Priority AE Mode or Panorama S hot Mode.
•
You can apply image effects that are available for Creative 
Control Mode by performing the same operations as those for 
Creative Control Mode. For information on each image effect, 
its adjustable settings, and other details, refer to  P107.
•If no image effect is to be added, select [No Effect].
Change the settings by using the touch screen
1Touch [ ].
2 Touch the item you want to set. >
 [Rec] > [Filter Settings]  > [Filter Select]
[No Effect][High Dynamic]
[Expressive][Cross Process]
[Retro][Toy Effect]
[Old Days][Toy Pop]
[High Key][Bleach Bypass]
[Low Key][Miniature Effect]
[Sepia][Soft Focus]
[Monochrome][Fantasy]
[Dynamic Monochrome][Star Filter]
[Rough Monochrome][One Point Color]
[Silky Monochrome][Sunshine]
[Impressive Art]
[]: Selects an image effect (filter)
[]: Adjusts an image effect 
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•[Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/[Sunshine] are not available 
in Creative Video Mode.
•[Toy Effect]/[Toy Pop]/[Miniature Effect]/[Sunshine] are not av ailable in Panorama Shot Mode.
•The image effects of [Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Sof t Focus]/[Star Filter] are not 
visible on the screen when taking panorama pictures. 
•Using [High Key] in Panorama Shot Mode may not be effective in  dimly-lit conditions.
•Using [Impressive Art] in Panorama Shot Mode may cause seams be tween pictures to become 
noticeable.
•The available ISO sensitivity settings will be limited up to [I SO 3200]. The ISO sensitivity for 
[High Dynamic] will be fixed to [AUTO].
•When using [Filter Select], you cannot use menus or recording f unctions not available in 
Creative Control Mode.
For example, White Balance will be fixed to [AWB] and the flash  will be set to [
Œ] (forced flash 
off).
•The settings will be stored even if you change recording mode o r turn off the camera.
•Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the [Motion P icture] menu. When the 
setting for either of the two is changed, the setting for the o ther is also changed.
You can press the shutter button once and take two pictures sim ultaneously, one with an 
image effect and the other one without it.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
•
When this item is set to [ON], a picture with an image effect w ill be taken first, followed by a 
picture without it.
•Only an image with an image effect is displayed for Auto Review .•If the drive mode is set to [Burst] or [Auto Bracket], it is switched to [Single].
Not available in these cases:
•In the following case, [Simultaneous record w/o filter] does no t work:
–Panorama Shot Mode–When recording motion pictures–Recording still pictures while recording a motion picture [only when set to [ ] (motion 
picture priorities)]
–When [Filter Select] is set to [No Effect]–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When using [Stop Motion Animation]
Taking a picture with and without an image effect simultaneousl y 
([Simultaneous record w/o filter])
>  [Rec] > [Filter Settings]  > [Simultaneous record w/o filter]
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Adjusting Bright/Dark Portions ([Highlight Shadow])
You can adjust the brightness of bright and dark portions on an image while checking the 
brightness on the screen.
1Select the menu. (P57)
2Press  2/1 to select the item.
3Rotate the rear dial to adjust the brightness 
of bright/dark portions.
A Bright portion
B Dark portion
C Preview display
•Each time the rear dial is pressed, the camera 
switches between adjusting bright areas operation, 
and adjusting dark areas operation.
•To register a preferred setting, press  3, and select the 
destination where the custom setting will be registered 
to ([Custom1] (
)/[Custom2] ( )/[Custom3] ( )).
•Adjustments can also be made by dragging the graph.
4Press [MENU/SET].
•The screen display can be switched by pressing [DISP.] on the b rightness adjustment screen.
•Settings registered to  / / will be stored even after this unit is turned off.•Turning off this unit will return the setting adjusted with/// back to the default setting.•Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the [Motion P icture] menu. When the 
setting for either of the two is changed, the setting for the o ther is also changed.
Applicable modes: 
>[Rec] > [Highlight Shadow]
 (Standard) A state with no adjustments is set.
 (Raise the contrast)Bright areas are brightened, and dark areas are darkened.
 (Lower the contrast)Bright areas are darkened, and dark areas are brightened.
 (Brighten dark areas)Dark areas are brightened.
// (Custom)Registered custom settings can be applied.
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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 co lor of white which is closest to 
what is seen by the eye in acc ordance with the light source.
1Press 1 ( ).
2Select the White Balance by rotating the 
rear dial.
[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
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Set the White Balance value. Use to match the 
condition when taking photographs.
1Press 
3
2Aim 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].
•
This will set the White Balance and return you to the recording  
screen.
•The same operation can be performed by pressing the shutter but ton.•White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too 
dark. Set the White Balance again after adjusting to appropriat e 
brightness.
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¢It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording.
3Press the rear dial to set.
•The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the ra nge of the camera’s flash. (P205)•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 Illuminat ions]/[Handheld Night Shot]/
[Clear Night Portrait]/[Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert] (Scene Guide Mode)
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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 pi cture becomes more reddish.
1 Press 
32Press  3/4 to select the color temperature and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•
You can set a color temperature from [2500K] to [10000K].
Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appr opriate White Balance 
will vary depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ ], [ ].
6500K
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∫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 Whit e 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.
2 Blue 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 Temperature
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 Whit e 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] (m agenta), [_] (green) or [ `] 
(magenta) appears beside the White Balance icon on the screen.
•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the p icture 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 rear dial.
Rotating the rear dial to the right:
Horizontal ([A] to [B])
Rotating the rear 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 Wh ite 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:–Panorama Shot Mode
–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Handheld Night S hot]/[Soft Image of a Flower] 
(Scene Guide Mode)
–When recording motion pictures–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
–When using [Multi Exp.]–When using [Time Lapse Shot]
White Balance Bracket
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BBB
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