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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]
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[AUTO] automatically sets the intensity of the effect according to the recording conditions.
Not available in these cases:
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This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the lighting conditions.
•In the following cases, [i.Dynamic] does not work:–When [HDR] is set to [ON]–When ISO sensitivity is set to [H.16000], [H.20000] or [H.25600]
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 resolution.•When recording a motion picture, [EXTENDED] changes to [LOW].
[i.Dynamic] (Intelligent dynamic range control)
[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 dark areas when, 
for example, the contrast between t he background and the subject is large.
An image combined by HDR is recorded in JPEG.
∫ What is HDR?
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and refers to a technique for expressing a wide 
contrast range.
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Do not move the camera during the continuous shooting after pressing 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 picture recording.•[HDR] is not available in the following cases.–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–In [Stop Motion Animation]  (only when [Auto Shooting]  is set)
[HDR]
SettingsDescription of settings
[ON]Records HDR pictures.
[OFF]Does not record HDR pictures.
[SET]
[Dynamic Range]
[AUTO]: Automatically adjusts the exposure range according to the  differences between the bright and dark areas.
[ n1EV]/[ 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: 
You can shoot up to four exposures per image.
1Touch [Start].
2Decide on the composition, and take the first picture.
•After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway 
down to take the next picture.
•The following operations can be performed by touching an 
item.
3Shooting the second, third, and fourth exposures.
•If [Fn3] is pressed while taking pictures, the photographed images are recorded, and the 
multiple exposure picture-taking session will be completed.
4Touch [Exit].
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
[Multi Exp.]
[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 
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∫About Automatic Gain Control setting
Select [Auto Gain] on the screen shown in step
1 and set it.
∫ Combining RAW images in the card
On the screen shown in step
1, set [Overlay] to [ON]. After [Start], Images in the card will 
be displayed. Select the RAW images, press [MENU/SET], and continue recording.
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[Overlay] is available only for RAW images taken with this unit.
•Image is not recorded until completion.•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 multiple exposures.
Not available in these cases:
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[Multi Exp.] is not available in the following cases.–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When using [Stop Motion Animation]
[ON]: The brightness level is adjusted according to the number of pictures taken and the  pictures are superimpo sed over each other.
[OFF]: Compensate the exposure to match th e subject so that all the superimposed 
exposure effects will be just right.
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Applicable modes: 
You can set the recording start time, the recording interval and the number of pictures, and 
automatically record subjects such as animals and plants as time elapses.
Pictures are recorded as a single Picture Group (P81).
You can create motion pictures using [Time Lapse Video] in [Playback] menu.  (P234)
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Set the date and time settings in advance.  (P41)
∫ Set the recording time/interval/number of pictures
1Touch the item.
[Time Lapse Shot]
ItemDescription of settings
[Start Time] [Now]
Starts the recording by fully-pressing the shutter button.
[Start Time 
Set]You can set the time to start recording. Any time up to 
23 hours 59 minutes ahead can be set.
Select the unit (hour or minute) for the start time, 
touch [ ]/[ ] , and then touch [Set].
[Shooting 
Interval]/
[Image 
Count]
You can set the second-scale recording interval from 1 second to 
99 minutes 59 seconds.
Select the unit (minute or second) for the recording interval, touch 
[ ]/[ ] , and then touch [Set].
1 to 9999
Select the digit for the number of pictures, touch  [ ]/[ ], and 
then touch [Set].
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2Touch [Start].
3Press the shutter button fully.
•The recording starts automatically.•During recording standby, the power will turn off automatically if no operation is performed 
for a certain period. The Time Lapse Shot is continued even with the power turned off. 
When the recording start time arrives, the power turns on automatically. To turn on the 
power manually, press the shutter button halfway.
•When [ ] is touched while this unit is turned on, it will display selection screen for 
pause or end. Operate in accordance with the screen. Also, when the [ ] is touched 
while paused, it will display selection screen for pause or end. You can also restart from a 
pause by fully pressing the shutter button.
•This function is not for use in a security camera.
•If you leave the unit somewhere to perform [Time Lapse Shot], please be careful of theft.•Recording for long periods in cold places such as ski resorts or places at high altitude, 
or in warm, wet environments may cause a malfunction, so please be careful.
•Recording may be skipped when the recording time is longer than the recording interval, such 
as long time exposure.
•We recommend that you use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (optional) and a 
DC coupler (optional).
•[Time Lapse Shot] is paused in the following cases.
During [Time Lapse Shot], you can replace the battery and the card, and then restart by turning 
on this unit. Turn off this unit when replacing the battery or the card.
–When the charge on the battery runs out
–When the number of recordable pictures drops to none–Turning the camera off•Do not connect the AV cable (optional), the HDMI mini cable (optional), or the USB connection 
cable (supplied) during Time Lapse Shooting.
Not available in these cases:
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[Time Lapse Shot] is not available in the following cases.–[Multi Exp.]–When using [Stop Motion Animation]
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Applicable modes: 
A stop motion picture is created by splicing pictures together.
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Set the date and time settings in advance. (P41)•Pictures taken with [Stop Motion Animation] are displayed as a set of group pictures.  (P81)
1Select the recording methods, and then touch [Start].
[Stop Motion Animation]
Before creating a motion picture with [Stop Motion Animation]
With [Stop Motion Animation], you can make  a motion picture in which objects appear to 
be moving by making a recording each time you move a doll, etc, in small increments, 
and then splicing the recordings together.
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With this unit, pictures of 1 to 60 frames have to be taken per second of a motion picture.•For smoother motion, record movement in as small increments as possible, and set the frame 
rate per second (frame rate) to a large value.
ItemDescription of settings
[Auto 
Shooting][ON] Takes pictures automatically at a set recording interval. When  the shutter button is pressed fully, recording starts.
[OFF] This is for taking pictures manually, frame by frame.
[Shooting 
Interval] (Only when [Auto Shooting] is set to  [ON])Sets the interval for automatic recording. A value between 1 and 
60 seconds can be set in 1 second intervals.
Select the digit of the recording interval (second), touch [ ]/[ ] , 
and then touch [Set].
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2Touch [New].
3Press the shutter button fully.
•Up to 9999 frames can be recorded.
4Move the subject to decide on the composition.
•Repeat recording in the same way.•If this unit is turned off while recording, a message for 
resuming the recording is displayed. Selecting [Yes] allows 
you to continue the recording from the interruption point.
5Touch [ ] to end the recording.
•It can also be ended by selecting [Stop Motion Animation] 
from the [Rec] menu and then pressing [MENU/SET].
•When [Auto Shooting] is set to  [ON], select [End] on the 
confirmation screen.
(If [Pause]  has been selected, press the shutter button fully 
to resume the recording.)
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is ended when [Yes] is selected.•Confirmation screen for creating a motion picture is displayed next, so select [Yes].
6Select the methods for creating a motion picture.
•The recording format is set to [MP4].
Recording materials skillfully
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The recording screen displays up to two pictures taken previously. Use them as 
reference for the amount of movement.
•Pressing [ (] allows you to check recorded pictures. Unnecessary pictures can be 
deleted by pressing  [ ] . Pressing [ (]  again will return you to the recording 
screen.
ItemDescription of settings
[Rec Quality]Sets the quality of a motion picture.[FHD/60p]/[FHD/30p]/[HD/30p]/[VGA/30p]
[Frame Rate]
Sets the number of frames per second. The larger the number is, 
the smoother the motion picture will be.
[60fps]¢/[30fps]/[15fps]/[10fps]/[7.5fps]/[6fps]/[3fps]/[1fps]
¢ Only when set to [FHD/60p]
[Sequence]
[NORMAL]:
Splices pictures together in recording order.
[REVERSE]:
Splices pictures together in reverse recording order.
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7Touch [OK].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] 
is selected.
•Motion pictures can also be created from [Stop Motion 
Video] in the [Playback] menu. (P235)
∫Adding pictures to the Stop Motion Animation group
Selecting [Additional] in step 
2 will display group pictures recorded with [Stop Motion 
Animation]. Select a set of group pictures, touch [Set], and then select [Yes] on the 
confirmation screen.
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Automatic recording may not take place at set intervals because recording takes time under 
certain recording conditions, such as when the flash is used for recording.
•When a picture quality different from the aspect ratio of the original pictures is selected, black 
strips will be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the motion picture.
•When a picture quality with a picture size larger than the original pictures is selected, the 
resolution of the motion picture will deteriorate.
•We recommend that you use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (optional) and a 
DC coupler (optional).
•If power supply is lost by unplugging the AC  adaptor or due to a blackout while creating a 
motion picture with the AC adaptor, the motion picture you are creating will not be recorded.
•A motion picture that exceeds the recording time of 29 minutes and 59 seconds and a motion 
picture that exceeds the file size of 4 GB cannot be created.
•A motion picture shorter than 1 second is displayed as “0s” on the motion picture recording time 
(P80) .
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If only one picture was taken, the picture is not saved as a group picture. A picture cannot be 
selected from  [Additional]  when it is the only one that was taken.
Not available in these cases:
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[Stop Motion Animation] is not available in the following cases.–[Multi Exp.]–When using [Time Lapse Shot]
•Refer to P106 for details.
[Panorama Settings]
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Applicable modes: 
The shutter sound can be turned off for recording in a quiet environment. The mechanical 
shutter is disabled, making it easier to take pictures with minimized blur. We 
recommended making a trial recording in advance because distorted subjects and 
horizontal stripes may be recorded depending on the recording conditions.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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Flash is fixed to [ Œ] ([Forced Flash Off]).
•Under fluorescent or LED lighting, etc., horizontal stripes may appear on recorded 
pictures. In such cases, lowering the shutter speed may reduce the effect of the 
horizontal stripes. 
•If a subject is moving or your hands are shaking, the subject may appear distorted on 
the picture taken.
•If jitter occurs during recording, distorted subjects may be recorded. Use of a tripod is 
recommended.
•You can turn off the shutter sound at [E-Shutter Vol] in [Beep].  (P57)•Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject 
when you use this function. Use at your own risk.
Not available in these cases:
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[Electronic Shutter] is disabled when [Burst Rate] is set to [SH].
•Refer to P141 –  P148 for details.
[Electronic Shutter]
[Flash]
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