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Using the Sub Camera and the Main Camera, you can record two 
images simultaneously. (Twin Camera)
Use the Sub Camera to enjoy recording yourself, a family member 
next to you or scenery different from that seen from the Main 
Camera.
B Sub Window
≥ The image of the Sub Camera is displayed on the Sub Window.
1Rotate the Sub Camera.≥When you rotate the Sub camera from a position in the 
range  C (0 e to approximately 30 e) to a position in the range 
D  (approximately 30 e to 270 e), the Sub Window is 
displayed on the LCD monitor.
≥ If the Sub Window does not appear, touch   to display 
it.
≥ When the Sub Camera is in use, you cannot start up the 
Wireless Twin Camera function with   (startup icon for 
Wireless Twin Camera/disconnect icon for Wireless Twin/
Multi-Camera).
Advanced (Recording)
Recording with the Sub Camera 
(Twin Camera) 
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A Sub Camera
Recording a family 
member next to you Recording scenery Recording yourself
≥ Recording only with the Sub Camera is not possible.
≥ An image recorded w ith the Main Camera and the Sub Camera’s ima ge displayed on the 
Sub Window are recorded as a single scene or still picture. Whe n you play back such a 
scene or still picture, it is not possible to delete only the S ub Window image or hide it.
≥ The minimum focus distance of the Sub Camera is approximately 3 0cm (12q).
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2Rotate the Sub Camera dial to adjust its up/
down angle.
≥You can adjust the angle up or down to approximately 20 e 
from the position  F.
3Start recording.≥ Rotate the Sub Camera to the desired position.
≥ The Sub Camera works in Auto Focus, which adjusts 
focus automatically.
≥ Normally, hold this unit as shown in the illustration when 
recording.
Rotating the Sub Camera dial to the left :
The Sub Camera points down.
Rotating the Sub Camera dial to the right :
The Sub Camera points up.
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Displaying or hiding the Sub Window
Touch  .≥Each time you touch the icon, y ou can display or hide the 
Sub Window.
≥ When the Sub Window is hidden, the image of the Sub 
Camera will not be recorded.
To exit the Twin Camera functionRotate the Sub Camera to a position in the range C (0e to approximately 30e).
≥It takes some time until the Sub Window appears.
≥ If the Sub Window does not appear, touch   or return the Sub Cam era to a position in the 
range  C (0e to approximately 30 e) and then rotate it to a position in the range  D (approximately 
30 e to 270 e).
≥ The Sub Camera is turned on as long as   is displayed.
≥ Depending on recording conditions, the color balance, brightnes s and other settings may differ 
between the Main Camera and the Sub Camera.
≥ The following button icons may not be displayed when the Sub Wi ndow is displayed. To display 
them, touch the Main Camera’s image on the screen.
j  (Touch Menu)
j /  (Zoom button icons)
j  (Recording button icon)
j Recording Mode button icon ( l59)
≥ The following functions do not work when the Sub Window is displayed:
jRecording format [24p]
j Touch Shutter
j Creative Control Mode
j [FACE FRAMING]
j AF/AE tracking
j Optical Image Stabilizer Lock
j [AF ASSIST LAMP]
j Night Mode ([Infrared])
j (For the  )
Cinema Like Effect Mode
≥ Recording menu items, operation icons, and functions such as Im age Stabilizer, Level Shot 
Function and [QUICK POWER ON] work only for the Main Camera. Fo r information on the 
settings for the Sub Camera, refer to page  54.
≥ When you record still pictures by using the Twin Camera functio n, it may take longer than usual to 
achieve focus. ( l30)
≥ The Sub Camera does not work when you are using the following f unctions:
j HDR Movie Mode
j FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode
j Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode
≥ When the LCD monitor is either closed or closed with the screen facing outward, the Sub Camera 
does not work. The Sub Window will be displayed if you open the  LCD monitor again.
≥ The Fade function’s image effects do not affect the Sub Window.
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Changing and adjusting the settings of the Sub 
Camera and the Sub Window
1Touch Sub Window.
2 Touch   to select the size you want to use.
≥If you do not touch the Sub Window or perform any touch operati on for a while, the Sub Window 
size will change.
≥ The available sub window sizes differ as shown below.
jIn Motion Picture Recording Mode or when [ASPECT RATIO] in Still Picture Recording Mode is 
set to [16:9]
j When [ASPECT RATIO] in Still Picture Recording Mode is set to [ 4:3] or [3:2]
* The aspect ratio set in [ ASPECT RATIO] will be displayed.
1Touch the Sub Window.≥The zoom icon will be displayed for approximately 
2 seconds*.
* It will be displayed for approximately 3 seconds when the  Wireless Multi-Camera function is enabled. ( l217 )
2 Touch the Zoom icon.≥Each touch of the Sub Window switches the magnification 
level between the normal display (1k) and 2k display 
setting.
≥ With the normal (1
k) display setting, the zoom icon   is displayed; with the 2k display setting, 
the zoom icon   is displayed.
≥ The Sub Window cannot be zoomed in/out when [REC FORMAT] is set  to [4K MP4] or this unit is 
in 4K Photo Mode.
Changing the size of the Sub Window
Aspect ratio 16:9 1:1 16:9
Size
Aspect ratio 4:3 or 3:2
*1:1
Size
Zooming in/out the Sub Window
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1Touch Sub Window.
2 Touch the display position you want to change.
≥Depending on the display position of the Sub Window, the 
positions of the icons displayed on the screen may change.
1 Touch Sub Window.
2 To u c h   .
3 Touch the icon you want to set or adjust.
*1 This icon is displayed only in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
*2 It cannot be set when an external microphone is connected.
4(When [WB] is touched)
Touch  /  to select White Balance Mode.
(When   is touched)Touch  /  to adjust settings.
(When [FOCUS] is touched)Touch [AF] or [AFS].≥The center of the Sub Window will be focused.
≥ If you select [AFS],   will be constantly displayed on the recor ding screen.
Changing the display position of the Sub Window
Setting and adjusting the Sub Camera and the Sub Window
[WB] :Adjusts the color balance.
 :Adjusts the brightness.
[FOCUS]*1:Adjusts the focus.
*1, 2 :Allows you to enable Narration Mode.
Rejects ambient sound, allowing your voice to be recorded clearly.
 :Changes the color of the Sub Window frame.
(Automatic White Balance adjustment)/ (Sunny mode)/ (Cloudy mode)/
(Indoor mode 1)/ (Indoor mode 2)
[AF] (Auto Focus):Auto Focus works continuously.
[AFS] (Auto Focus Single):Auto Focus works each time you touch [AFS].
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(When   is touched)
To u c h     o r   .
≥Touching the screen returns you to the recording screen.
≥ When Narration Mode is enabled, its icon will be constantly 
displayed on the screen.
≥ You can enable or disable Narration Mode by touching   
on the recording screen.
≥ In Narration Mode, the settings for [5.1ch/2ch] and [MIC 
SETUP] are set as follows and cannot be changed:
j [SURROUND] in [MIC SETUP], if [5.1ch/2ch] is set to [5.1ch]
j  [STEREO MIC] in [MIC SETUP], if [5.1ch/2ch] is set to [2ch]
≥ [Sound Scene Select] is not available in Narration Mode.
≥ If you hide the Sub Window, Narration Mode will not work.
(When   is touched)
Touch the desired frame.
≥When [REC FORMAT] is set to [4K MP4] or this unit is in 4K Phot o Mode, no frame is displayed 
and the frame setting cannot be changed.
≥ If you set the Recording Mode to Intelligent Auto Mode/Intellig ent Auto Plus Mode, the following 
settings will be used:
j [WB] :   (Auto)
j : The value will be set to [0].
j [FOCUS] : AF (Auto Focus)
 :Enables Narration Mode.
 :Disables Narration Mode.
1 :Pink
2 :Green
3 :Orange
4 :Gray
5 :Drop shadow *
6 :No frame
* This adds a drop shadow on the right and bottom sides.
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A[Narration Mode]
B [ON]
C [OFF]
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When simultaneously recording two images with the Main Camera and Sub Camera, you can also 
record the Main Camera’s image as a separate scene. (Backup for  Twin Camera)
≥ Even when using the Wireless Twin /Multi-Camera function, you can save the image being 
recorded with the Main Camera as a separate scene. ( l200 )
≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD] and [REC MODE] to [PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[H E]. (l91)
≥  will be displayed on the screen.
≥ When Twin Camera recording starts, this unit also starts record ing the Main Camera’s image 
without the Sub Window image as a separate scene.
To play back scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera, touch t he play mode select icon on 
the thumbnail screen in Playback Mode, and select  . ( l33)
Advanced (Recording) 
Recording with the Backup for Twin 
Camera Function
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [Backup for Twin Camera]  # [ON]
ATwin Camera
B Backup for Twin Camera
C SD card
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≥When recording with [Backup for Twin Camera], use an SD card co nforming to Class 10 of 
the SD Speed Class Rating.
≥ Scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera and scenes that show  the Sub Window’s image will 
be saved on the same media. This causes the remaining recordable time to be halved.
≥ When [ON] is selected, two separate dates are used to record sc enes simultaneously. As a result, 
compared to when [OFF] is selected, recording can be performed  on fewer days.
≥ Backup for Twin Camera operates when it is set to [ON], even if you hide the Sub Window.
≥ You cannot record still pictures while recording with the Backu p for Twin Camera function.
≥ Backup for Twin Camera is not available when any of the following functions is being used:
jCreative Control Mode
j FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode
j HDR Movie Mode
j 4K Photo Mode
j Home monitoring
j Live Cast Mode
j (For the  )
Cinema Like Effect Mode
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1Touch the Recording Mode button icon.
2Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon.
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
*3  only
*4  only
Advanced (Recording)
Changing the Recording Mode
ModeEffect
*1
*2Intelligent AutoYou can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, 
which optimizes settings to the recording environment 
you are in. (
l60)
*1
*2Intelligent Auto Plus You can add manually-adjusted brightness and color 
balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and 
record. (
l62)
*1Creative ControlYou can record motion pictures with added effects. (l62)
*1HDR MovieYou can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas 
and dark areas when, for example, the contrast between 
the background and the subject is large. 
(l65)
Scene Mode This option allows this unit to automatically adjust the 
shutter speed and aperture, etc. according to the scene 
you want to record. (
l66)
Manual You can set the shutter speed, focus, White Balance, 
and brightness (iris/gain). (
l73)
*1, 3Cinema Like Effect  You can record images with cinematic effects. (l
67)
*1, 4FULL HD Slow 
Motion Video You can record slow motion pictures. (
l71)
*14K Photo You can record motion pictures optimized for capturing 
still pictures from 4K motion pictures. (
l71)
*2Stop Motion 
Animation Assist You can set a recorded still picture as the background, 
and record the next picture while looking at that 
recorded picture as the background. (
l72)
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The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want 
to record.
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter t he desired mode.
≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight, or Low Light Mode, the face will be  surrounded by a white frame when 
detected. In the Portrait Mode, a  subject that is bigger and close to center of the screen will be 
surrounded by an orange frame. ( l92)
≥ Using a tripod is recommended in Night Scenery Mode.
≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions,  such as when faces are of 
certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.
Intelligent Auto
ModeEffect
Portrait Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightnes s is 
adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting ou t the 
background sky, which may be very bright.
*1Spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly.*1Low LightIt can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.*2Night SceneryYou can record night scenery vividly by slowing the shutter spe ed.*2MacroThis allows recording at very close proximity to the object of recording.*1
*2Normal
NormalIn modes other than those described above, the contrast is adju
sted to 
give a clear picture.