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Applicable modes:
This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out
dark.
∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum
ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the
scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.
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Applicable modes:
This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out
dark.
∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum
ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the
scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.
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The...")
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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 ac cordance with the light source.
Note
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Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary
depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ Ó].
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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 ac cordance with the light source.
Note
•
Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary
depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ Ó].
•The White Balance setting is memorized even if the camera is...")
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Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET].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].
•
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.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
You can finely adjust the White Balance when you...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66162/w64_dmc-sz7_adv_en_om_d-77.png "Page 78
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Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET].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].
•
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.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
You can finely adjust the White Balance when you...")
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Applicable modes:
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
¢[Ø] will be used during motion picture recording.
Note
•The focus setting is fixed to [ Ø ] in Miniature Effect Mode.•It will be fixed to [ š] when the [Face Recog.] is set to [ON].•[š ] cannot be set with [Panorama Shot], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot] or [Food] in
Scene Mode.
•It cannot be set to [ ] in the following conditions.–In [Panorama Shot] in Scene...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66162/w64_dmc-sz7_adv_en_om_d-78.png "Page 79
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Applicable modes:
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
¢[Ø] will be used during motion picture recording.
Note
•The focus setting is fixed to [ Ø ] in Miniature Effect Mode.•It will be fixed to [ š] when the [Face Recog.] is set to [ON].•[š ] cannot be set with [Panorama Shot], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot] or [Food] in
Scene Mode.
•It cannot be set to [ ] in the following conditions.–In [Panorama Shot] in Scene...")
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∫About [ š] ([Face Detection])
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the
faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when
the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance
away as the faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus.
Note
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Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the face detection
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∫About [ š] ([Face Detection])
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the
faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when
the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance
away as the faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus.
Note
•
Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the face detection
function may...")
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Applicable modes:
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and
focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you
do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
•
The battery will be consumed faster than usual.•Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.•It does not operate during AF tracking.•[Quick AF] cannot be set when in [Night...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66162/w64_dmc-sz7_adv_en_om_d-80.png "Page 81
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Applicable modes:
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and
focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you
do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
•
The battery will be consumed faster than usual.•Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.•It does not operate during AF tracking.•[Quick AF] cannot be set when in [Night...")
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Applicable modes:
You can take bright pictures in dark places by setting [Min. Shtr Speed] slower. Also, you
can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject.
Settings: [AUTO], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1]
Note
•
This should usually be set to [AUTO] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter
speed other than [AUTO], [ ] appears on the screen.)
•When [AUTO] is selected, shutter speed may be set up to 1 second when there is not much
jitter to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66162/w64_dmc-sz7_adv_en_om_d-81.png "Page 82
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Applicable modes:
You can take bright pictures in dark places by setting [Min. Shtr Speed] slower. Also, you
can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject.
Settings: [AUTO], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1]
Note
•
This should usually be set to [AUTO] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter
speed other than [AUTO], [ ] appears on the screen.)
•When [AUTO] is selected, shutter speed may be set up to 1 second when there is not much
jitter to...")
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Applicable modes:
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
¢This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set.
Note
•When [ ] or [ ] is set, focus prediction will be performed in a possible range to prioritize the
burst speed. Therefore, if you try to take a picture of a subject that is moving fast, it may have
trouble with focusing or it may take time to focus.
•When [ ] is set, the recording may be brighter or darker from the second picture depending...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66162/w64_dmc-sz7_adv_en_om_d-82.png "Page 83
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Applicable modes:
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
¢This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set.
Note
•When [ ] or [ ] is set, focus prediction will be performed in a possible range to prioritize the
burst speed. Therefore, if you try to take a picture of a subject that is moving fast, it may have
trouble with focusing or it may take time to focus.
•When [ ] is set, the recording may be brighter or darker from the second picture depending...")
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Applicable modes:
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera
automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]Note
•
Stabilizer is fixed to [OFF] in [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode.•The setting is fixed to [ON] in [Handheld Night Shot] in Scene Mode or in recording motion
pictures.
•The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.
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Applicable modes:
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera
automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]Note
•
Stabilizer is fixed to [OFF] in [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode.•The setting is fixed to [ON] in [Handheld Night Shot] in Scene Mode or in recording motion
pictures.
•The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.
Be careful of camera jitter when you press the...")
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Using the [Motion Picture] Menu
For details on [Motion Picture] menu settings, refer to P38.
In [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode, the [Motion Picture] menu will not be displayed.
Applicable modes:
This sets up the data format of motion pictures.
Applicable modes:
This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.
When [AVCHD] is selected
When [MP4] is selected
[Rec Mode]
[AVCHD]Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for playback on
your HDTV using an HDMI connection....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66162/w64_dmc-sz7_adv_en_om_d-85.png "Page 86
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Using the [Motion Picture] Menu
For details on [Motion Picture] menu settings, refer to P38.
In [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode, the [Motion Picture] menu will not be displayed.
Applicable modes:
This sets up the data format of motion pictures.
Applicable modes:
This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.
When [AVCHD] is selected
When [MP4] is selected
[Rec Mode]
[AVCHD]Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for playback on
your HDTV using an HDMI connection....")
- 81 - Recording Applicable modes: As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Note • The battery will be consumed faster than usual.•Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.•It does not operate during AF tracking.•[Quick AF] cannot be set when in [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], and [Handheld Night Shot] in Scene Mode. Note •Refer to P69 for details. Applicable modes: Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Note • [ ] in the screen turns yellow when [i.Exposure] is in effect.•Even when the [Sensitivity] is set to [100], [Sensitivity] may be set higher than [100] if the picture is taken with [i.Exposure]. •Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions. [Quick AF] [Face Recog.] [i.Exposure]
Recording - 82 - Applicable modes: You can take bright pictures in dark places by setting [Min. Shtr Speed] slower. Also, you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject. Settings: [AUTO], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1] Note • This should usually be set to [AUTO] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter speed other than [AUTO], [ ] appears on the screen.) •When [AUTO] is selected, shutter speed may be set up to 1 second when there is not much jitter to adjust with the [Stabilizer], or when [Stabilizer] is set to [OFF]. •Setting [Min. Shtr Speed] to slower speed might increase the chance of jitter, so we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. •Setting [Min. Shtr Speed] to faster speed might make the picture darker, so we recommend recording the picture in a well-lit area. If correct exposure cannot be achieved, [ ] will flash in red when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Applicable modes: Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by using the Intelligent Resolution Technology. Note • Refer to P51 for information about the Intelligent Zoom. Applicable modes: This can enlarge subjects even more than t he Optical Zoom, Extended Optical Zoom, or [i.ZOOM]. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Note • Refer to P51 for details.•The setting is fixed to [ON] in Macro Zoom Mode. [Min. Shtr Speed] Minimum shutter speed setting1/125 1 Brightness DarkerBrighter Jitter LessMore [i.Resolution] SettingsDescription of settings [ON] [i.Resolution] is activated. [i.ZOOM][i.Resolution] is activated, and zoom magnification increased to 2 times while limiting deterioration of the picture. [OFF] — [Digital Zoom]
- 83 - Recording Applicable modes: Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. ¢This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set. Note •When [ ] or [ ] is set, focus prediction will be performed in a possible range to prioritize the burst speed. Therefore, if you try to take a picture of a subject that is moving fast, it may have trouble with focusing or it may take time to focus. •When [ ] is set, the recording may be brighter or darker from the second picture depending on changes in the brightness of the subject. •The burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high, etc. •If you take pictures in Burst Mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture data. •Burst Mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off.•You cannot use Burst Mode in following conditions.–When using Auto Bracket–In [Panorama Shot], [Handheld Night Shot] and [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode•Number of recordable pictures will be fixed to 3 pi ctures when the self-timer is used (except for []). •The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ] (except for [ ]). [Burst] SettingsDescription of settingsNumber of recordable pictures [] ([Intelligent Burst mode]) ¢ •The burst speed changes in accordance with the motion of the subject. approx. 100 pictures [] ([2 fps AF-Continuous]) •The focus, exposure, and White Balance are adjusted for each picture recorded in the burst. approx. 100 pictures [] ([5 fps AF-Continuous]) [] ([10 fps AF-Single]) •The focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed to the settings for the first picture. approx. 4 pictures [] ([Flash Burst]) •Still pictures are tak en continuously with flash. •This can be set only during Normal Picture Mode. •The picture size is fixed to 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1). •Settings for focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, flash output are fixed to the first picture. •Number of recordable pictures will be fixed to 5 pictures when the self-timer is used. •The flash setting is fixed to [‰]. approx. 5 pictures [OFF] — 10 10
Recording - 84 - Applicable modes: Sets various color effects, including making the picture sharper, brighter, or applying a sepia tone. ¢ 1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set. ¢ 2 This can be set only during Normal Picture Mode. Applicable modes: AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed halfway, making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.) Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Note • The effective distance of the assist lamp is a maximum of approximately 1.5 m (4.9 feet). •When you do not want to use the AF Assist Lamp A (e.g. when taking pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF Assist Lamp] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject. •[AF Assist Lamp] is fixed to [OFF] in [Scenery], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Sunset], and [Glass Through] in Scene Mode. Applicable modes: When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Note • Only available when [AF Mode] is set to [ š] and Face Detection is active.•Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected. [Color Mode] SettingsDescription of settings [STANDARD] This is the standard setting. [Happy]¢ 1Image with enhanced brightness and vividness. [VIVID]¢2The picture becomes sharper. [B&W]The picture becomes black and white. [SEPIA]The picture becomes sepia. [AF Assist Lamp] [Red-Eye Removal]
- 85 - Recording Applicable modes: Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. Settings: [ON]/[OFF]Note • Stabilizer is fixed to [OFF] in [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode.•The setting is fixed to [ON] in [Handheld Night Shot] in Scene Mode or in recording motion pictures. •The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases. Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button. –When there is a lot of jitter.–When the zoom magnification is high.–In Digital Zoom range.–When taking pictures while following a moving subject.–When the shutter speed becomes slower to ta ke pictures indoors or in dark places. Applicable modes: You can take a picture with date and time of recording. Note • Date information for pictures recorded with the [Date Stamp] set cannot be deleted.•When printing pictures with [Date Stamp] at a shop or with a printer, the date will be printed on top of the other if you choose to print with the date. •If the time has not been set, you cannot stamp with the date information.•The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases.–When recording motion pictures–When using Auto Bracket–In [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode–When using [Burst].•[Text Stamp], [Resize], and [Cropping] cannot be set for pictures recorded with [Date Stamp] set. •Even if you take a picture with [Date Stamp] set to [OFF], it is possible to stamp dates onto the recorded pictures using [Text Stamp] (P98) or setup the Date print (P105, 124) . •Refer to P18 for details. [Stabilizer] [Date Stamp] SettingsDescription of settings [W/O TIME] Stamp the year, month, and day. [WITH TIME]Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes. [OFF] — [Clock Set]
Recording - 86 - Using the [Motion Picture] Menu For details on [Motion Picture] menu settings, refer to P38. In [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode, the [Motion Picture] menu will not be displayed. Applicable modes: This sets up the data format of motion pictures. Applicable modes: This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures. When [AVCHD] is selected When [MP4] is selected [Rec Mode] [AVCHD]Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection. [MP4]Select this format to record standard definition video for playback on your PC. [Rec Quality] SettingsQuality (bit rate)fpsAspect ratio [FSH] 1920k1080 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps 60i (Sensor output is 30 fps) 16:9 [SH] 1280k720 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps 60p (Sensor output is 30 fps) SettingsQuality (bit rate)fpsAspect ratio [FHD] 1920k1080 pixels/Approx. 20 Mbps 3016:9 [HD] 1280k720 pixels/Approx. 10 Mbps [VGA] 640k480 pixels/Approx. 4 Mbps 4:3
- 87 - Recording Note •What is bit rate This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher when the number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. “VBR” is an abbreviation for “Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for definite period of time) is changed automatically depending on the subject to record. Therefore, the recording time is shortened when a subject with fast movement is recorded. Applicable modes: It will continually keep on focusing on a subject for which the focus was once set. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Note • Set this function to [OFF] if you wish to fix the focus on the position where you started the motion picture recording. Applicable modes: This prevents the recording of wind-noise automatically. Settings: [AUTO]/[OFF] Note • Sound quality may be different than usual when [Wind Cut] is set. [Continuous AF] [Wind Cut]
Playback/Editing - 88 - Playback/EditingVarious methods of playback You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods. Slide the REC/PLAY switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Press 3/4/2/ 1 to select item, and then press [MENU/SET]. •Following items can be selected. ¢ The playback method for the 3D pictures can be switched. This menu is only displayed during HDMI output. Refer to P113 for details about the playback method. [] ([Normal Play]) (P32) [] ([2D/3D Settings])¢ []([Slide Show]) (P89) [] ([Filtering Play]) (P91) [] ([Calendar]) (P92)
- 89 - Playback/Editing You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronization with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. You can also put together a slide show co mposed of only still pictures, only motion pictures, only 3D pictures etc. We recommend this feature when you view your pictures by connecting the camera to a TV. Press 3 to select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 4 to finish the slide show. •Normal Playback resumes after the slide show finishes. ∫Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4 /2/ 1. ¢ Only available during pause or during playback of a motion picture or panorama picture. [Slide Show] Select the group to play back by pressing 3/ 4, and then press [MENU/SET]. •Refer to P113 for the method to playback [3D Play] pictures in 3D. •During [Category Selection], press 3 /4 /2 /1 to select a category, and then press [MENU/SET]. Refer to P91 for category details. 3Play/Pause 4Stop 2Back to previous picture¢ 1Ahead to next picture¢ [W]Reduce volume level [T]Increase volume level
Playback/Editing - 90 - ∫Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for Slide Show Playback by selecting [Effect] or [Setup] on the slide show menu screen. [Effect] This allows you to select the screen effects or music effects when switching from one picture to the next. [NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF], [AUTO] • When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect. •[AUTO] can be used only when [Category Selection] has been selected. The pictures are played back with the recommended effects in each category. •During the [Motion Pic. Only] slide show, [Effect] is fixed to [OFF].•Some [Effect] will not operate when playing back pictures displayed vertically. [Setup] [Duration] or [Repeat] can be set. • [Duration] can be set only when [OFF] has been selected as the [Effect] setting.•When playing back a panorama picture, the [Duration] setting is disabled. SettingsDescription of settings [Duration] [1SEC]/[2SEC]/[3SEC]/[5SEC] [Repeat] [ON]/[OFF] [Sound] [OFF]: There will be no sound. [AUTO]: Music is played when the still pictures are played back, and audio is played when the motion pictures are played back. [Music]: Music is played back. [Audio]: Audio (only for motion pictures) is played back.