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Applicable modes: 
When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Red-Eye Removal is performed 
whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the 
picture.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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[ ] is displayed on the icon when it is set to [ON].
Not available in these cases:
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Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.
Applicable modes: 
It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of 
the subject.
Settings: [200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]/[12800]/[OFF]
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It will work when the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ].
Not available in these cases:
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[ISO Limit Set] is disabled in the following cases:–[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape] (Scene Guide Mode)–When recording motion pictures
[Red-Eye Removal]
[ISO Limit Set]
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Applicable modes: 
You can adjust the ISO sensitivity settings for every 1/3 EV.
¢Only available when [Extended ISO] is set.
•When the setting is changed from [1/3 EV] to [1 EV ], [Sensitivity] will be set to value closest to 
the value set during the [1/3 EV]. (Set value will not restore when the setting is changed back to 
[1/3 EV]. It will stay as the setting selected for [1 EV].)
Applicable modes: 
ISO sensitivity can be set up to maximum [ISO25600].
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
[ISO Increments]
Settings
[1/3 EV] [160 ]/[200 ]/[250 ]/[320 ]/[400]/[500 ]/[640 ]/[800 ]/[1000 ]/[1250 ]/[1600 ]/[2000 ]/
[2500 ]/[3200 ]/[4000 ]/[5000 ]/[6400 ]/[8000 ]/[10000 ]/[12800 ]/[H.16000]¢/
[H.20000]¢/[H.25600]¢
[1 EV] [160 ]/[200 ]/[400]/[800 ]/[1600 ]/[3200 ]/[6400 ]/[12800 ]/[H.25600]¢
[Extended ISO]
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Applicable modes: 
The camera automatically removes noise that appears when the shutter speed becomes 
slower to take pictures of night scenery  etc. so you can take beautiful pictures.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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If you set [ON], the countdown screen is displayed when the shutter button is pressed. Do not 
move the camera at this time. After the countdown is finished, [Long shutter noise reduction 
ongoing] is displayed for the same time as the selected shutter speed for signal processing.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slowed to take pictures.
Not available in these cases:
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In the following cases, [Long Shtr NR] does not work:–When recording motion pictures
–When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH]–When [Electronic Shutter] is set to [ON]
Applicable modes: 
When the screen periphery darkens as a result of  the lens characteristics, you can record 
pictures with the brightness of the screen periphery corrected.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the recording conditions.
•Noise in the periphery of the picture may stand out with higher ISO sensitivity.
Not available in these cases:
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Correction is not possible  in the following cases:–When recording motion pictures–Recording still pictures while recording a mo tion picture [only when set to [ ] (motion 
picture priorities)].
–When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH].•Depending on the lens used, [Shading Comp.] may not operate.
Refer to the website for compatible lenses.
[Long Shtr NR]
[Shading Comp.]
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•Refer to P134 for details.
•Refer to P137 for details.
Applicable modes: 
Set this when you want to correct the color reproduction of the recorded pictures on a PC, 
printer etc.
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Depending on the color space setting, the file name of the recorded picture changes as shown.
•Set to sRGB if you are not very familiar with AdobeRGB.•The setting is fixed to [sRGB] in the following case.
–When recording motion pictures
•Refer to P131 for details.
[Ex. Tele Conv.]
[Digital Zoom]
[Color Space]
SettingsDescription of settings
[sRGB] Color space is set to sRGB color space.
This is widely used in computer related equipment.
[AdobeRGB]Color space is set to AdobeRGB color space.
AdobeRGB is mainly used for business purposes such as professional 
printing because it has a greater range of reproducible colors than sRGB.
[Stabilizer]
P: sRGB_: AdobeRGB
P1000001.JPG
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Applicable modes: 
Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and 
prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the 
back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]/[MEMORY]
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The following functions will also work with the Face 
Recognition function.
In Recording Mode
–Display of corresponding name when camera detects a 
registered face¢ (if name has been set for the registered face)
In Playback Mode
–Display of name and age (if information has been registered)
–Selective playback of pictures chosen from pictures registered with Face Recognition 
([Category Play]  (P225))
¢ Names of up to 3 people are displayed. Precedence for the names displayed when taking 
pictures is determined according to the order of registration.
[Face Recog.]
[Face Recog.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera.
[Face Recog.] will turn [ON] automatically when the face image is registered.
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•[Face Recog.] only works when the AF Mode is set to [š].•During the Burst Mode, [Face Recog.] picture information can be attached to only the first 
picture.
•Similarity in facial features can result in one person being recognized as another.•Face Recognition may take more time to select and recognize distinctive facial features than 
regular Face Detection.
•Even when face recognition information has been  registered, pictures taken with [Name] set to 
[OFF] will not be categorized by face recognition in [Category Play].
•Even when Face Recognition information is changed  (P209), Face Recognition 
information for the pictures already taken will not be changed.
For instance, if the name is changed, pictures recorded before the change will not be 
categorized by face recognition in [Category Play].
•To change the name information of the pictures taken, perform the [REPLACE] in [Face Rec 
Edit]  (P243) .
Not available in these cases:
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You cannot use [Face Recog.] in the following cases.–[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/
[Glittering Illuminations]/[Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert] (Scene Guide Mode)
–[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–When recording motion pictures
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You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 
people.
Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person (up to 3 
pictures/registration).
1Touch [MEMORY].2Touch [New].
•[New] will not display if there are 6 people already 
registered. Delete a person already registered to register a 
new person.
3Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] 
is selected.
•The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot 
be registered.
•Information for taking face images is displayed when [ ] 
is touched.
Face Settings
∫ Point of recording when registering the face images
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Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the 
outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered 
with hair when registering.
•Make sure there is no extreme shading on the face when 
registering. (Flash will not flash during registration.)
(Good example for  registering)
∫ When face is not recognized during recording
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Register the face of same person indoors and outdoors, or with different expressions or 
angles.  (P208)
•Additionally register at the location of recording.•When a person who is registered is not recognized, correct by re-registering.
•Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognize faces correctly even for 
registered faces, depending on the facial expression and environment.
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4Set the item.•You can register up to 3 face images.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
ItemDescription of settings
[Name]
It is possible to register names.
1 Touch [SET].
2 Enter the name.
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For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” 
section on  P64.
[Age]
It is possible to register the birthday.
1Touch [SET].
2 Set the Year/Month/Day by touching [ ]/[ ] for each item, 
and touch [Set].
[Add Images]
To add additional face images.
(
Add Images)
1 Touch [Add].
2 Perform step 
3 in “Face Settings”.
To delete one of the face images.
(Delete)
Touch the face image to delete.
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This feature requires that at least one facial image remain, once 
registered.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is 
selected.
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You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also 
delete the information of the registered person.
1Touch [MEMORY].
2Touch the face image to edit or delete.3Set the item.
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Exit the menu after it is set.
Change or delete the information for a registered person
ItemDescription of settings
[Info Edit]Changing the information of  an already registered person.
Perform step 4 in “Face Settings”.
[Priority]
The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for 
higher-priority faces.
Touch the position you wish to change in the order of 
registration.
[Delete]Deleting information of a registered person.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is 
selected.
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Applicable modes: 
If you set the name and birthday of your baby or pet in advance, you can record their name 
and age in months and years in the images.
You can display these at playback or stamp the recorded images using [Text Stamp] 
(P230) .
Settings: [ ] ([Baby1])/[ ] ([Baby2])/[ ] ([Pet])/[OFF]/[SET]
∫ Setting [Age] or [Name]
1Touch [SET] .
2Touch [Baby1], [Baby2] or [Pet].
3Touch [Age] or [Name].
4Touch [SET] .
5Touch [Exit].
∫ To cancel [Age] and [Name]
Select the [OFF] setting in step 
1.
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The age and name can be printed out using the “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” bundled software on the 
CD-ROM (supplied).
Not available in these cases:
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Still pictures recorded during motion picture recording ([ ] (motion picture priorities))  (P216) 
will not record age or name.
Applicable modes: 
This sets whether to display the camera-recommended effects (filters) in Intelligent Auto 
(  or  ) Mode.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
[Profile Setup]
Enter [Age]
For each item, touch [ ]/[ ] , set the year/month/day of 
the birthday, and touch [Set].
Enter [Name]
For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering 
Text” on  P64.
[Recommended Filter]
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