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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 by using a function button or 
you can optimize both the focus and brightne ss for a touched position by optimizing the 
brightness when using the Touch AF.
∫ Canceling the Touch AE function
Touch [ ] .
•
[Metering Mode] returns to the original setting, and the brightness optimization position is 
canceled.
Optimizing only the brightness for a touched position
1Set a function button to [Touch AE].  (P52)
•The following step is an example in which [Touch AE] is assigned to [Fn6].
2Touch [ ].
3Touch [ ].
•The setting screen for the brightness optimization position 
is displayed.
•[Metering Mode] is set to [ ] , which is used exclusively 
for the Touch AE.
4Touch the subject you want to optimize the 
brightness for.
•Touching [Reset] will bring the brightness optimization 
position back to the center.
5Touch [Set].
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Not available in these cases:
•In the following cases, [Touch AE] cannot be used with a function button.
–When using the Digital Zoom.–When [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu has been set to  [AF+AE].  (P152)
1Select [Touch Settings] in the [Custom] menu. (P43)
2Select [Touch AF] and then touch [AF+AE].
3Touch the subject you want to optimize the 
brightness for.
•AF area setting screen is displayed. (P167)
•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
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:
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[AF+AE], which optimizes the focus and brightness, does not work in the following cases.
–In Manual Focus–When using the Digital Zoom.–When the AF area has been set by using the cursor button
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Setting the Light Sensitivity
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 plac es without the resulting pictures coming out 
dark.
1Press  3 ().
2Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the rear 
dial.
3Press the rear dial to set.
¢1 When the [ISO Limit Set]  (P201) of [Rec] menu is set to anything except [OFF], it is set 
automatically within the value set in [ISO Limit Set].
¢ 2 Only available when [Extended ISO] is set.
ISO sensitivityDescription of settings
AUTO The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the 
brightness.
•Maximum [ISO3200] (With the flash on [ISO1600])¢
1
(Intelligent)
The camera detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the opt imum ISO sensitivity and 
shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and 
brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the 
subject.
•
Maximum [ISO3200] (With the flash on [ISO1600])¢ 1
•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.
160/200/400/800/1600/3200/
6400/12800/H.25600¢2
The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.•When the [ISO Increments] in [Rec] menu  (P202) is set to 
[1/3 EV], items of ISO sensitivity that can be set will 
increase.
ISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOAUTOAUTOAUTOAUTO160160 200200
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Characteristics of the ISO sensitivity
•
For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to  P139.•When [Electronic Shutter] is set to [ON], the lSO sensitivity can be set up to [ISO 1600].•When [Direct Focus Area] (P168)  is set to [ON], the operations on the cursor buttons translate 
to movements of the AF area. Set using the Quick Menu  (P48).
•Setting items below will be selectable in Creative Video Mode.
[AUTO]/[160] to [3200]
160 12800
Recording location 
(recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
Shutter speed
SlowFast
Noise Less Increased
Jitter of the subjectIncreasedLess
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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 color of white which is closest to 
what is seen by the eye in ac cordance with the light source.
1Press 1 ().
2Select the White Balance by rotating the rear 
dial.
3Press the rear dial to set.
¢It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording.
ItemRecording conditions
[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
[] /[]The manually set value is used
[]When using the preset color temperature setting
AWB AWBWB
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•The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the range of the camera’s flash.•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.)
•In the Scene Guide Modes listed below, White Balance is fixed to [AWB].–[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 Illuminations]/[Clear Night Portrait]/
[Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert]
•When [Direct Focus Area] (P168) is set to [ON], the operations on the cursor buttons translate 
to movements of the AF area. Set using the Quick Menu  (P48).
∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictur es 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 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•
Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixt
ure etc., the appropriate White Balance will 
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Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Select [ ], [ ] and then touch [Select White 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 touch [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.
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 picture  becomes more reddish.
1Select [ ] and then touch [WB K Set].2Drag the color temperature setting bar.
•It is also possible to set the values by touching [ ]/[ ] 
or pressing 3/4 of the cursor button.•You can set a color temperature from [2500K] to 
[10000K].
3Touch [Set].
Setting the White Balance manually
Setting the color temperature
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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 touch [Adjust.].
2Drag within the frame to finely adjust.
•You can finely adjust also by pressing 3/4 /2/ 1 of the 
cursor button.
•Select the center point if you are not finely adjusting the White Balance.
3Touch [Set].
•
If you finely adjust the White Balance to [A] (amber), the White 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] (magenta), [ _] (green) or [ `] 
(magenta) appears beside the White Balance icon on the screen.
•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.•You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item.
•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•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 co lors are automatically recorded when the 
shutter button is pressed once.
1Finely adjust the White Balance in step 2 of the 
“Finely adjusting the White Balance” procedure, and 
touch [ ]/[ ] to set the bracket.
[ ]: Horizontal ([A] to [B])
[ ]: Vertical ([G] to [M])
•
Bracket settings can also be made by rotating the rear dial.
2Touch [Set].
•
[ ] is displayed in White Balance icon in the screen when the White 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–When recording motion pictures–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
–When [HDR] is set to [ON]–[Multi Exp.]
–When using [Time Lapse Shot]
White Balance Bracket
G GG
GGG
A
AA
AA
AB BBB
BBB
M
MM
MMM
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