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Applicable modes: 
Select the luminance range to match the use of video.
Settings: [0-255]/[16-235]/[16-255]
• If you set [Rec Quality] to a 10bit motion picture setting, the available options change to 
[0-1023], [64-940], and [64-1023].
• This function works only for motion pictures. Still pictures ( including those you take during 
motion picture recording) will be taken with [0-255].
• When [Rec Format] is set to [AVCHD] or [MP4], [0-255] in [Lumi nance Level] will switch to 
[16-255].
• When [Photo Style] is set to [V-Log L], setting is fixed to [0- 255].
Applicable modes: 
The shutter speed can be fixed to reduce the flicker or stripin g in the motion picture.
Settings: [1/50]/[1/60]/[1/100]/[1/120]/[OFF]
: [Motion Picture] menu
• [Rec Format]  (P163)
• [Rec Quality]  (P163)
• [Time Code]  (P169)
• [AFS/AFF]  (P88)
• [Continuous AF]  (P167)
• [AF Custom Setting(Video)]  (P167)
• [Photo Style]  (P208)
• [Filter Settings]  (P210)
• [Luminance Level]  (P221)
• [Metering Mode]  (P212)
• [Highlight Shadow]  (P212)
• [i.Dynamic]  (P213)
• [i.Resolution]  (P213)
• [ISO Sensitivity (video)]  (P174)
• [Shading Comp.] (P215)
• [Diffraction Compensation]  (P216)
• [Stabilizer]  (P143) • [Flkr Decrease] 
(P221)
• [Ex. Tele Conv.] (P148)
• [Digital Zoom]  (P150)
• [Picture Mode in Rec.]  (P168)
• [Time Stamp Rec]  (P171)
• [Mic Level Disp.]  (P170)
• [Mic Level Adj.]  (P170)
• [Mic Level Limiter]  (P170)
• [Wind Noise Canceller]  (P222)
• [Wind Cut]  (P193)
• [Lens Noise Cut]  (P222)
• [Special Mic.]  (P192)
• [Sound Output]  (P195)
• [XLR Mic Adaptor Setting]  (P194)
• [HDMI Rec Output] (P187)
• [Color Bars]  (P172)
[Luminance Level]
>  [Motion Picture]  > [Luminance Level]
[Flkr Decrease]
>  [Motion Picture]  > [Flkr Decrease]
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Applicable modes: 
This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphone while maintaining 
sound quality.
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[OFF]
• [HIGH] effectively reduces the wind noise by minimizing the lo w-pitched sound when a strong 
wind is detected.
• [STANDARD] extracts and reduces only the wind noise without de teriorating the sound quality.
• You may not see the full effect depending on the recording con ditions.
• This function works only with the built-in microphone. When an external microphone is connected, [Wind Cut] is displayed.
Applicable modes: 
You can reduce the zoom sound of  an interchangeable lens compatible with power zoom 
that is produced during motion picture recording.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
• This function works only when  an interchangeable lens that sup ports power zoom is used.
• When this function is used, the sound quality may differ from  that during normal operation.
[Wind Noise Canceller]
>  [Motion Picture]  > [Wind Noise Canceller]
[Lens Noise Cut]
> [Motion Picture]  > [Lens Noise Cut]
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: [Custom] menu
[Exposure]• [ISO Increments] (P224)
• [Extended ISO]  (P224)
• [Exposure Comp. Reset]  (P224)
[Focus / Release Shutter]• [AF/AE Lock] (P104)
• [AF/AE Lock Hold]  (P224)
• [Shutter AF]  (P224)
• [Half Press Release]  (P224)
• [Quick AF]  (P225)
• [Eye Sensor AF]  (P225)
• [Pinpoint AF Setting]  (P225)
• [AF Assist Lamp]  (P225)
• [Focus/Release Priority]  (P226)
• [Focus Switching for Vert / Hor]  (P95)
•[AF+MF]  (P226)
• [MF Assist]  (P226)
• [MF Assist Display]  (P226)
[Operation]• [Fn Button Set] (P60)
• [Q.MENU]  (P227)
• [Dial Set.]  (P47)
• [Joystick Setting]  (P48)
• [Operation Lock Setting]  (P227)
• [Video Button]  (P227)
• [Touch Settings] (P227)
[Monitor / Display]• [Auto Review]  (P228)
• [Monochrome Live View]  (P228)
• [Constant Preview] (P228)
• [Peaking]  (P228)
• [Histogram]  (P229)
• [Guide Line]  (P229)
• [Center Marker]  (P229)
• [Highlight]  (P229)
• [Zebra Pattern]  (P230)
• [Expo.Meter]  (P230)
• [MF Guide]  (P230)
• [LVF/Monitor Disp. Set]  (P49)
• [Monitor Info. Disp.]  (P231)
• [Rec Area]  (P231)
• [Video-Priority Display]  (P231)
• [Menu Guide]  (P231)
[Lens / Others]• [Lens Position Resume]  (P231)
• [Power Zoom Lens]  (P151)
• [Face Recog.]  (P232)
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You can adjust the ISO sensitivity settings for every 1/3 EV.
Settings: [1/3 EV]/[1 EV]
ISO sensitivity can be set up to minimum [ISO100].
An exposure value can be reset when the Recording Mode is changed or the camera is 
turned off.
When [ON] is selected, focus and  exposure stays locked even if you press and release 
[AF/AE LOCK]. Press the button again to cancel the lock.
Set whether or not the focus is adjusted automatically when the  shutter button is pressed 
halfway.
The shutter will immediately fire when the shutter button is pr essed halfway.
>
 [Custom]  > [Exposure]
[ISO Increments]
[Extended ISO]
• This function is not available in the following cases:
– When [Photo Style] is set to [Like709] or [V-Log L]
[Exposure Comp. Reset]
> [Custom]  >  [Focus / Release Shutter]
[AF/AE Lock Hold]
[Shutter AF]
[Half Press Release]
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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 press ed.
The camera automatically adjusts the focus when the eye sensor  is active.
AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter but ton is pressed half-way 
making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low  light conditions.
[Quick AF]
• The battery will be consumed faster than usual.
• This function is not available in the following cases:
– In Preview Mode
– In low light situations
[Eye Sensor AF]
• [Eye Sensor AF] may not work in dimly lit conditions.
[Pinpoint AF Setting]
[Pinpoint AF Time] Sets the time for which the screen is enlarged when the shutter
 
button is pressed halfway.
[Pinpoint AF Display] Sets whether to display the assist screen in a window or full s creen.
[AF Assist Lamp]
• The effective range of the AF Assist Lamp is different dependi ng on the lens used.
– When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is attached and at W ide:
Approx. 1.0 m (3.3 feet) to 3.5 m (11 feet)
– When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is attached and at Wide: Approx. 1.0 m (3.3 feet) to 3.0 m (9.8 feet)
– When the interchangeable lens (H-HSA12035) is attached and at  Wide:
Approx. 1.0 m (3.3 feet) to 3.5 m (11 feet)
• Remove the lens hood.
• The AF Assist Lamp gets slightly blocked when the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060/ H-FS12060/H-HSA12035) is used, but it does not affect the perfo rmance.
• The AF Assist Lamp may be greatly blocked, and it may become h arder to focus when a lens 
with large diameter is used.
• The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases. – When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON] 
						

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Set whether to enable recording even when focus is not achieved with Auto Focus.• Different settings can be applied to different Focus Mode settings ([AFS/AFF], [AFC]).
When AF Lock is ON (press the shutter button halfway with the f ocus mode set to [AFS] or 
set AF Lock using [AF/AE LOCK]), you can make fine adjustments  to the focus manually.
Sets the display method of MF Assist (enlarged screen).
• Available settings vary depending on the lens used.
When an interchangeable lens having a focus ring (H-ES12060/H-F S12060/H-HSA12035) 
is used
When an interchangeable lens with no focus ring is used
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Sets whether MF Assist (enlarged screen) will appear in a windo wed screen display or in a 
full screen display.
[Focus/Release Priority]
[FOCUS] Disables recording when focus is not achieved.
[BALANCE] Performs recording while contro
lling the balance between focusi ng and 
shutter release timing.
[RELEASE] Enables recording even when focus is not achieved.
• In the following cases, [RELEASE] operates as [BALANCE]. – In Manual Focus
– When recording with [6K/4K Burst]
– When recording with the Post Focus  function
– When recording with the Self-timer
– When using [Time Lapse Shot] – When using [Stop Motion Animation]  (only 
when [Auto Shooting]  is set)
– When [Half Press Release] is set to [ON]
– When recording with the Touch Shutter
– When recording remotely with a smartphone
[AF+MF]
[MF Assist]
[] The screen is enlarged by operating the lens or by pressing [ ].
[]The screen is enlarged by operating the lens.
[]The screen is enlarged by pressing [ ].
[OFF] The screen is not be enlarged.
• MF Assist is not displayed in the following cases:
– When recording motion pictures
– When recording with [6K/4K Pre-Burst]
– When using the Digital Zoom
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If you select [CUSTOM], you can customize the Quick Menu settings. (P59)
Sets the control functions to be disabled with the function but ton [Operation Lock]. If you 
set one of the following items to [ON], the corresponding contr ol functions will be disabled 
when the operation lock function is used.
Enables/disables the motion picture button.
Enables/disables the Touch operation. >
 [Custom]  >  [Operation]
[Q.MENU]
[Operation Lock Setting]
[Cursor] Disables the functions of the cursor buttons, the [MENU/SET] bu
tton, and 
the control dial.
[Joystick] Disables the functions of the joystick.
[Touch Screen] Disables the touch functions of the touch panel.
[Video Button]
[Touch Settings]
[Touch Screen]All touch operations.
[Touch Tab]Operations of tabs, such as [ ] on the right side of the screen.
[Touch AF]Operation to bring the subject you touch into focus ([AF]) or a
djust the 
focus and brightness ([AF+AE]).  (P100)
[Touch Pad AF]Operation to move the AF area by touching the monitor when the 
viewfinder is in use. 
(P99)
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Displays a picture immediately after it is taken.• [Duration Time (6K/4K PHOTO)] works only for 6K/4K photo recording, while [Duration Time 
(Post Focus)] works only for Post Focus recording.
• If you set [Playback Operation Priority] to [ON], you can perf orm certain playback operations 
during Auto Review. For example, you can switch between differe nt types of playback screens 
or delete pictures.
• If you select [HOLD], the picture taken stays displayed until  the shutter button is pressed 
halfway. [Playback Operation Priority] will be fixed to [ON].
You can display the recording screen in black and white.
You can check the effects of the chosen aperture and shutter sp eed on the recording 
screen in Manual Exposure Mode.
In-focus portions (portions on  the screen with clear outlines)  are highlighted when focus is 
being adjusted manually.
• When [Detect Level] in [SET] is set to [HIGH], portions to be  highlighted are reduced, allowing 
you to achieve a more precise focus.
• Changing the [Detect Level] setting also changes the [Display  Color] setting as follows.
> [Custom]  >  [Monitor / Display]
[Auto Review]
[Monochrome Live View]
• Even if you use the HDMI output during recording, this functio n will not work for the connected 
device.
• Recorded images will not be affected.
[Constant Preview]
• This function does not work when using the flash.
[Peaking]
[Detect Level] [HIGH] [LOW]
[Display Color] [ ] (Light blue)
[ ] (Blue)
[ ] (Yellow) [ ] (Orange)
[ ] (Yellow-green) [ ] (Green)
[ ] (Pink) [ ] (Red)
[ ] (White) [ ] (Gray)
• Each time [ ] in [ ] is touched, the setting is switched in orde r of [ON] ([Detect Level]: [LOW]) > [ON] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) > [OFF].
• [Peaking] does not work with [Rough Monochrome] in Creative Co ntrol Mode.
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Display the histogram.
You can set the position by pressing 3/4/2 /1 .
• Direct touch operation is also possible from the recording scr een.
• A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the hori zontal axis (black 
to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on  the vertical axis.
It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.
A dark
B bright
This will set the pattern of guide lines displayed when taking  a picture.
When [ ]  is set, guideline positions can be set by pressing  3/4/2 /1 .
• You can also set the position directly by touching [ ] on the g uideline of the recording screen.
The center of the recording screen will be displayed as [+].
When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back, 
white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white.
[Histogram]
• When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each  other under the 
following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange.
– During Exposure Compensation
– When the flash is activated
– When the correct exposure is not achieved, such as when the li ghting is low.
• The histogram is an approximation in the Recording Mode.
• The histogram is not displayed when [WFM/Vector Scope] is set.
[Guide Line]
[Center Marker]
[Highlight]
• If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend compensat ing the exposure towards 
negative  (P105) referring to the histogram  (P229) and then taking the picture again. It may 
result in a better quality picture.
• This function is disabled during 6K/4K photo playback, playbac k of images recorded with the 
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Indicates parts that may become white saturated through overexposure in a zebra pattern.
Select [SET] to set the brightness to be processed as a zebra pattern.
• You can select a brightness value between [50%] and [105%]. In [Zebra 2], you can select  [OFF]. If you select [100%] or [105%], only the areas that are  already white saturated are 
displayed in a zebra pattern. The smaller the value is, the wid er the brightness range to be 
processed as a zebra pattern will be.
Display the exposure meter.
When you set the focus manually, an MF guide that allows 
you to check the direction to achieve focus is displayed.
A Indicator for  ¶ (infinity)
[Zebra Pattern]
[ZEBRA1][ZEBRA2]
• If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend compensat ing the exposure towards 
negative  (P105) referring to the histogram  (P229) and then taking the picture.
• Displayed zebra patterns will not be recorded.
• If you assign [Zebra Pattern] to [Fn Button Set]  (P60) in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu, 
each time you press the function button to which the setting is  assigned, the zebra pattern 
toggles as follows:
[Zebra 1] 
> [Zebra 2] > [OFF].
When [Zebra 2] is set to [OFF], the setting toggles in the order  of [Zebra 1] > [OFF], allowing 
you to switch the setting quickly.
[Expo.Meter]
• Set to [ON] to display the Exposure meter when performing  Program Shift, setting aperture, and setting shutter speed.
• Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red.
• When the Exposure meter is not displayed, switch the display  information for screen by pressing [DISP.].
• If no operations are performed for approximately 4 seconds, the  Exposure meter disappears.
[MF Guide]
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