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The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.
≥The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen 
aspect ratio. ( l72)
∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio
* Extra optical zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnification is 12 k.
∫ Picture size in Motion Picture Recording Mode
≥Change the mode to  .
[PICTURE SIZE]
: [PICTURE]  # [PICTURE SIZE]  # desired setting
≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. ( l40)...

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≥This function’s default settings are   in Still Picture Recording Mode and   in Motion 
Picture Recording Mode.
≥ The recording will become longer depending on the recording pixels.
≥ Please refer to page 150 for details about the number of recordable pictures.
Selecting the picture quality.
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback 
method.
≥ This function’s default setting is [3:2].
≥ When the aspect ratio is set to [4:3] or [3:2], black...

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Recording is done continuously at the rate of 60 still pictures per second.
Use this function to record an object with fast movement.
1 Select the menu.
2 Press the   button.
≥ flashes in red during recording.
≥ First press the   button halfway, then press it fully to set the focus and record. It will 
automatically focus if you press fully once, so it is convenient when recording objects 
moving back and forth.
3 Touch [Record] or [Delete].[Record]: Pictures are stored.
[Delete]: All pictures...

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Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light 
conditions that make focusing difficult.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l75)
≥ The available distance of the AF assist lamp is approx. 1.5 m (5 feet).
≥A conversion lens  (optional) can block the AF assist  lamp, and it will become harder to 
adjust the focus.
≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be 
changed.
You can add a shutter sound when recording still...

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≥The Manual Focus, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Brightness (Iris and Gain) 
settings are retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and 
Still Picture Recording Mode.
Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode.≥  appears on the screen.
Perform the setting by touching the desired item to be set.
Advanced (Recording)
Manual recording
MNL
/MANUAL
FOCUSWBSHTRIRIS
MNL
AManual icons
Focus ( l78)
White balance ( l76)
Manual shutter speed ( l77)
Iris adjustment (l 77)...

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White balance
Automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes 
or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.
≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l75)
1Touch [WB].
2Touch  /  to select White balance mode.≥Select the optimal mode by confirming the color on the 
screen.
≥ Touch [WB] to determine the mode.
≥ To return to auto setting, set to   or press the iA/MANUAL button again.
∫ To set the white balance...

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Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment
Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Iris:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l75)
1Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].
2Touch  /  to adjust settings.
≥Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to complete the adjustments.
Shutter speed:
1/60 to 1/8000
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/30 and 
1/8000.
≥ If [DIGITAL CINEMA] is set to [ON], the...

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Manual focus adjustment
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus.
≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l75)
1(When MF assist function is used)
Select the menu.
≥Touch   to display the Manual icon.
2Touch [FOCUS].
3Touch [MF] to change to Manual Focus.≥MF appears on the screen.
4Adjust the focus by touching   / .
The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The normal 
screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish 
bringing the subject...

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With the 3D Conversion Lens (optional) attached, you can record life-like and powerful 3D 
video. To view 3D video, a television that supports 3D is required.
≥In the unit, the recordable 3D videos are side-by-side format (2-screen structure).
≥ Since the 3D video is recorded in side-by-side format, the recorded 3D video is not of high 
definition picture quality.
∫ Recording 3D video
When using for the first time, be sure to adju st the 3D Conversion Lens attachment position.
≥ Turn off the...

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4Touch [EXIT] to end the adjustment.
≥After adjustment, a single screen appears.
≥ When re-attaching the 3D Conversion Lens or 
after an impact etc., it is recommended that you 
perform the adjustment again.
5Press the recording start/stop button to 
start recording.
≥Start recording after removing the Lens front cap.
≥ When the 3D Conversion Lens is attached, the zoom position is fixed, and the zoom 
operation is disabled.
≥ When recording in 3D, the image will appear with gray frame around...
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