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Recording
Applicable modes: 
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sens itivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number 
enables pictures to be taken even in dark plac es 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.
•
The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously 
changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully.
Note
•For the focus range of flash when [Auto] is set, refer to  P87.•The setting is fixed to [ ] in the following cases.–In [Sports], [Baby1]/[Baby2], [Pet] and [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode•The setting is fixed to [Auto] when 3D recording or motion picture recording.
[Sensitivity]
[] ([Auto])The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness.•Maximum [ISO800] (With the flash on [ISO1600])
[ ] ([i.ISO])The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the subject 
and the brightness.
•Maximum [ISO1600]
[ ] ([100])
The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.
[ ] ([200])
[ ] ([400])
[ ] ([800])
[ ] ([1600])
[ ] ([3200])
[ISO100] [ISO3200]
Recording location 
(recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less Increased
Jitter of the subject Increased Less
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Applicable modes: 
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in ot her 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 turned off. (However, the White 
Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.)
•White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions.–When recording in 3D–[Scenery], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Food], [Party], 
[Candle Light], [Sunset], [Flash Burst], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [Beach], [Snow], 
[Aerial Photo] or [Film Grain] in Scene 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 this case, 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
K lKelvin Color Temperature
[White Balance]
[ ] ([Auto White Balance])
Automatic adjustment
[ ] ([Daylight]) When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[ ] ([Cloudy]) When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[ ] ([Shade]) When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[ ] ([Incandescent]) When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[ ] ([White Set]) Value set by using [ Ó]
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Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.1Touch [Ò].
2Touch [ Ó].
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 touch [Set].
•
If the subject is overly bright or overly dark, you may 
not be able to set the White Balance. If this is the 
case, adjust to an appropriate brightness and then set 
the White Balance again.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by 
setting the White Balance.
1Touch [ V]/[Ð ]/[î ]/[Ñ ]/[Ò ] from the White Balance.
2Touch [ ].3Drag the slide bar to make fine adjustments.
•
Select [0] to return to the original White Balance.
4Touch [Set].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
Note
•The White Balance icon on the screen turns red or blue.•You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item.•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The White Balance fine adjustment level in [ Ò] returns to [0] when you reset the White 
Balance using [ Ó].
•White Balance fine adjustment cannot be set for [B/W], [Sepia], [Cool] and [Warm] in 
[Color Mode].
Setting the White Balance manually
Finely adjusting the White Balance
[Red]: Touch when the hue is bluish.
[Blue]: Touch when the hue is reddish.
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Applicable modes: 
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.
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
•It will be fixed to [ š] when the [Face Recog.] is set to [On].•The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø ] in [Starry Sky], [Fireworks] in Scene Mode.•It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases.–In [Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Food], and [Aerial Photo] in 
Scene Mode.
•For 3D recording, [ ] and [ Ù] cannot be set.
[AF Mode]
[š ]([Face 
Detection]) The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus 
and exposure can then be adjusted to fit the face no matter what 
portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
[ ] ([AF  Tracking]) Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep on 
following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
•
Refer to 
P64 for details.
[ ] ([23-Area])¢Up to 23 points for each AF area c an be focused. This is effective 
when the subject is not in the center of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting.)
[Ø ] ([1-Area]) The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center 
of the screen.
[Ù ] ([Spot])
¢The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.
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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 faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
Note
•
Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the face detection 
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF Mode] is switched to [ ] 
([ Ø ] while motion pictures are taken).
–When the face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle–When the face is extremely bright or dark–When there is little contrast on the faces–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen–When there is rapid movement–When the subject is other than a human being–When the camera is shaking–When Digital Zoom is used•If the camera is registering something other than someone’s face, change the settings to 
something other than [š].
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Applicable modes: 
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures  of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of 
flowers.
Note
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] when you take pictures at close range.•If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, 
the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.
•When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed. 
Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the 
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
•Macro Mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between 
the camera and the subject is far, it takes longer to focus on it.
•When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may 
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
•Macro Zoom Mode cannot be used in the following cases.–When [ ] is set in [AF Mode]•This setting is not available for 3D recording.
[Macro Mode]
[ ] ([AF Macro])You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) 
from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1 k).
[] ([Macro 
Zoom]) You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3
k while 
maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position 
[5 cm (0.17 feet)].•The image quality is poorer than during normal recording.•Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (Digital Zoom range)
[ ] ([Off])
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Recording
Applicable modes: 
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and 
focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shut ter is pressed. This is useful when you 
do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
[ ] ([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], [Handheld Night Shot], 
[Starry Sky] and [Fireworks] in Scene Mode.
•For 3D recording, the setting is fixed to [On].
•Refer to P80  for details.
[Quick AF]
[Face Recog.]
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Applicable modes: 
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.
Use this function when you c annot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.
Note
•
EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value], a unit indicating the amount of exposure. The EV 
changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.
•The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
•Exposure Compensation cannot be used with [Starry Sky] in scene mode.
[Exposure]
Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
1Adjust the exposure by dragging the slide bar.
•Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
2Touch [Exit].
•Exit the menu after it is set.•The exposure compensation value appears on the 
screen.
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Applicable modes: 
In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure 
compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed.
With Auto Bracket  d1EV
Note
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When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the 
pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range. Exposure value is 
displayed on the screen when the exposure is compensated.
•The exposure may not be compensated with Auto Bracket depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
•[ Œ ] is set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set.•Setting of the Auto Bracket cannot be performed in following conditions.–When recording in 3D–In [Transform], [Panorama Assist], [Handheld Night Shot], [Flash Burst], [Starry Sky], 
[Pin Hole], [Film Grain] and [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode
–When recording motion pictures
 [Auto Bracket]
 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d 0EV j1EV i1EV
1Touch [ ] during exposure compensation.
2Adjust the compensation range of the exposure 
by touching [ ]/[ ].
•
When you do not use Auto Bracket, select [OFF] (0).
3Touch [Exit].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
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Applicable modes: 
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.
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.
[ ] ([On])/[ ] ([Off])
Note
•
Even when the [Sensitivity] is set to [ISO100], [Sensitivity] may be set higher than [ISO100] if 
the picture is taken with [i.Exposure] set to valid.
•Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.•[ ] in the screen turns to yellow when [i.Exposure] is in effect.•This setting is not available for 3D recording.
Applicable modes: 
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to  P48.
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.
[ ] ([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.
•For 3D recording, the setting is fixed to [Auto].
[i.Exposure]
[Min. Shtr Speed]
Minimum shutter speed setting1/125 1
Brightness DarkerBrighter
Jitter LessMore
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