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∫Taking a picture with and without an image effect simultaneousl y 
([Simultaneous record w/o filter])
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]
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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 .
Not available in these cases:
•In the following case, [Simultaneous record w/o filter] does no t work:–Panorama Shot Mode–Recording still pictures while recording a motion picture (only when set to [ ] ([Video 
Priority]))
–When recording 4K photos–When recording with [Post Focus]
–When recording in Burst Mode–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]–When recording with the Bracket function
–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When using [Stop Motion Animation]
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Applicable modes: 
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback 
method.
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.
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When [Ex. Tele Conv.]  (P151) is set, [ ] is displayed on the picture sizes of each aspect ratio 
except for [L].
•The picture size will be fixed to [4K] ([4:3]: 3328 k2496; [3:2]: 3504 k2336; [16:9]: 3840 k2160; 
[1:1]: 2880 k2880) when recording 4K photos or recording in Post Focus.
[Aspect Ratio]
>  [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
[Picture Size]
>  [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) 3424k 3424
[M] (8M) 3840 k2160[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.
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RAW images are always recorded in the [4:3] (4592 k3448) aspect ratio regardless of the 
aspect ratio at the time of recording.
•When you delete an image recorded with [ ] or [ ], both the RAW and JPEG images 
will be deleted simultaneously.
•When you play back an image recorded with [ ], gray areas corresponding to the aspect 
ratio at the time of recording are displayed.
•The setting is fixed to [ A] when recording 4K photos or recording in [Post Focus].
Not available in these cases:
•In the following cases, [ ], [ ], and [ ] cannot be set.
–Panorama Shot Mode–[Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)–When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH]
[Quality]
>  [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.[]
[]RAW You can only record RAW images.
About RAW
RAW format refers to a data format of images that have not been  processed. Playback 
and editing of RAW images require the camera or the dedicated s oftware.
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You can process RAW images in [RAW Processing] in the [Playback ] menu. (P234)
•Use software (“SILKYPIX Developer Studio”  (P297) by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory) to process 
and edit RAW files on a PC.
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Applicable modes: 
Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be change d.
[Metering Mode]
>  [Rec] > [Metering Mode]
[]
(Multiple) This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitab
le 
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 o
f the 
screen and measure the whole screen evenly.
[]
(Spot) This is the method to measure the subject in the spot 
metering target 
A.•If you set the spot metering target on the edge of the 
screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness 
around the location.
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Applicable modes: 
You can adjust the brightness of bright and dark portions on an image while checking the 
brightness on the screen.
1Rotate the front/rear dial to adjust the brightness of 
bright/dark portions.
A Bright portion
B Dark portion
C Preview display
•The rear dial is for adjusting dark areas, and the front 
dial is for adjusting bright areas.
•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.
2Press [MENU/SET].
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The screen display can be switched by pressing [DISP.] on the b rightness adjustment screen.
•Turning off this unit will return the setting adjusted with/// back to the default setting.
[Highlight Shadow]
> [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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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]
Not available in these cases:
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Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the record ing conditions.•This function is not available in the following cases:
–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]
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[EXTENDED] allows you to take natural pictures with a higher re solution.•The [EXTENDED] setting will automatically change to the [LOW] s etting while recording motion 
pictures, recording 4K photos, or  recording in [Post Focus].
[i.Dynamic]
>  [Rec] > [i.Dynamic]
[i.Resolution]
>  [Rec] > [i.Resolution]
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Applicable modes: 
You can combine 3 pictures with different levels of exposure into a single picture with rich 
gradation.
You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas and dar k areas when, for example, 
the contrast between the background and the subject is large.
An image combined by HDR is recorded in JPEG.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]/[SET]
∫ Changing settings
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Do not move the unit during the continuous shooting after press ing the shutter button.•You cannot take the next picture until the combination of pictures is complete.
•A moving subject may be recorded with unnatural blurs.•The angle of view becomes narrow slightly when [Auto Align] is  set to [ON].•Flash is fixed to [Œ] (forced flash off).
Not available in these cases:
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[HDR] does not work for the pictures taken during a motion pict ure recording.
•This function is not available in the following cases:–When recording 4K photos–When recording with [Post Focus]
–When recording in Burst Mode–When recording with the Bracket function–When recording with the shutter speed set to [T] (Time)
–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When using [Stop Motion Animation]  (only when [Auto Shooting]  i s set)
[HDR]
>  [Rec] > [HDR]
[Dynamic Range] [AUTO]:
Automatically adjusts the exposure range according to the 
differences between the bright and dark areas.
[ n 1EV]/[ n2EV]/[ n3EV]:
Adjusts the exposure within the selected exposure 
parameters.
[Auto Align] [ON]:
Automatically corrects camera shake (jitter) and other 
problems that can cause the images to misalign.
Recommended for use during hand-held shooting.
[OFF]: Image misalignment not adjusted.
Recommended when a tripod is used.
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Applicable modes: 
Gives an effect like multi exposure. (up to 4 times equivalent per a single image)
1Press 3/4  to select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Decide on the composition, and take the first picture.
•After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway 
down to take the next picture.
•Press  3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] 
for one of the following operations.
3Shooting the second, third, and fourth exposures.
•If [Fn3] is pressed while taking pictures, the photographed ima ges are recorded, and the 
multiple exposure picture-taking session will be completed.
4Press  4 to select [Exit] and then press [MENU/SET].
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
∫ Changing settings
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The recording information displayed for pictures taken with multiple exposures is the recording 
information for the last picture taken.
•Items shown in gray on the menu screen cannot be set during mul tiple exposures.•[Overlay] is available only for RAW images taken with this unit.
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following cases:–When using [Time Lapse Shot]
–When using [Stop Motion Animation]
[Multi Exp.]
>  [Rec] > [Multi Exp.]
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[Next]: Advance to the next picture.–[Retake]: Return to the first picture.–[Exit]: Record the image of the first picture, and  finish the multiple exposure picture-taking 
session.
[Auto Gain] If you select [OFF], all exposure results are superimposed as t
hey are. 
Compensate the exposure as necessary, depending on the subject.
[Overlay] If you select [ON], you can apply Multi Exposure to previously 
recorded 
images. After [Start] is selected, images on the card will be d isplayed. 
Select a RAW image, and press [MENU/SET] to proceed to recording.
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Applicable modes: 
You can use either of the two shutters to take pictures: the mechanical shutter or the 
electronic shutter.
¢ 1 This setting is available only in Manual Exposure Mode.  (P73)
¢ 2 Up to an ISO sensitivity of [ISO3200]. When the setting is hig her than [ISO3200], the shutter 
speed will be faster than 1 second.
¢ 3 Electronic shutter sound settings can be changed in [E-Shutter  Vol]  and [E-Shutter Tone] . 
(P221)
•When [ ] is displayed on the screen, pictures will be taken with  the electronic shutter. 
•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.  (P72)
[Shutter Type]
Mechanical shutterElectronic Shutter
Flash± —
Shutter Speed 
(Sec.) T (Time)¢
1/60 to 1/4000th 1¢2 to 1/16000th
Shutter sound Mechanical shutter sound Electronic shutter sound¢3
>  [Rec] > [Shutter Type]
[AUTO] The shutter mode automatically switches based on the recording 
conditions 
and shutter speed.•The mechanical shutter mode has higher priority over the electr onic shutter 
mode because the mechanical shutter has less function-related restrictions 
when recording with a flash, etc.
[MSHTR] Uses only the mechanical shutter mode to take a picture.
[ESHTR]Uses only the electronic shutter mode to take a picture.
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Applicable modes: 
To reduce the influence of hand shake or shutter vibration, shutter is released after the 
specified time has passed.
Settings: [8SEC]/[4SEC]/[2SEC]/[1SEC]/[OFF]
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following cases:–When recording motion pictures–When recording 4K photos
–When recording with the Bracket function–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
Applicable modes: 
When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Red-Eye Removal is  performed 
whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects re d-eye and corrects the 
picture.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
•
[ ] is displayed on the icon when it is set to [ON].•Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.
[Shutter Delay]
>  [Rec] > [Shutter Delay]
[Red-Eye Removal]
>  [Rec] > [Red-Eye Removal]
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