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Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------\
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• The functions for the up-down dial and ADJ. lever when in TAv and M modes can be switched in [M/
TAv Mode Dial Setting] of the [Key Custom Options] menu.
• You can set whether to automatically adjust the exposure when the correct exposure cannot be ob-
tained for the aperture value and shutter speed set in Av, Tv, and TAv modes in the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/64/100711/w64_gr-2-manual-1509561781_d-45.png "Page 46
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• The functions for the up-down dial and ADJ. lever when in TAv and M modes can be switched in [M/
TAv Mode Dial Setting] of the [Key Custom Options] menu.
• You can set whether to automatically adjust the exposure when the correct exposure cannot be ob-
tained for the aperture value and shutter speed set in Av, Tv, and TAv modes in the...")
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• You can select between B (Bulb) and T (Time) for the shutter speed in M mode.
Shutter speed Operation
B The image continues to be exposed while the shutter release button is pressed.
The exposure ends when the shutter release button is released.
T The exposure begins when the shutter release button is pressed.
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• You can select between B (Bulb) and T (Time) for the shutter speed in M mode.
Shutter speed Operation
B The image continues to be exposed while the shutter release button is pressed.
The exposure ends when the shutter release button is released.
T The exposure begins when the shutter release button is pressed.
The exposure ends when the shutter release...")
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Slow Shutter Speed NR ------------------------------------------------------------------------\
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• Using a long shutter speed results in a noisy image. When [Slow Shutter Speed NR] of the [Shooting]
menu is set to [On], noise reduction processing is carried out depending on the combination of the ISO
sensitivity and shutter speed settings. However, it takes some time to save the processed image.
ISO sensitivity Shutter speed at the start of...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/64/100711/w64_gr-2-manual-1509561781_d-48.png "Page 49
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Slow Shutter Speed NR ------------------------------------------------------------------------\
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• Using a long shutter speed results in a noisy image. When [Slow Shutter Speed NR] of the [Shooting]
menu is set to [On], noise reduction processing is carried out depending on the combination of the ISO
sensitivity and shutter speed settings. However, it takes some time to save the processed image.
ISO sensitivity Shutter speed at the start of...")
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Various Shooting Functions
Using Exposure Compensation
1 Set a value using the X/Y button.
Settings can be made in the range from –4.0
EV to +4.0 EV (from –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 3
mode).
You can also shoot while the [Exposure Com-
pensation] screen is displayed.
2 Press the MENU/OK button.
The shooting screen reappears, and the set-
ting is displayed on the screen.
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• The settings...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/64/100711/w64_gr-2-manual-1509561781_d-49.png "Page 50
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Various Shooting Functions
Using Exposure Compensation
1 Set a value using the X/Y button.
Settings can be made in the range from –4.0
EV to +4.0 EV (from –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 3
mode).
You can also shoot while the [Exposure Com-
pensation] screen is displayed.
2 Press the MENU/OK button.
The shooting screen reappears, and the set-
ting is displayed on the screen.
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------\
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• The settings...")
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Setting the ISO Sensitivity
Set the ISO sensitivity in [ISO Setting/NR] of the [Shooting] menu.
AutoIn ISO 100 to ISO 800, the camera automatically adjusts sensitivity ac-
cording to brightness, the distance to the subject, macro settings, and
the format.
Auto-Hi (high sensitivity auto) The sensitivity can be set higher than in [Auto].
• You can set the upper/lower limit of the ISO sensitivity, the shutter
speed for switching the ISO sensitivity settings in [ISO...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/64/100711/w64_gr-2-manual-1509561781_d-50.png "Page 51
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Various Shooting Functions
Setting the ISO Sensitivity
Set the ISO sensitivity in [ISO Setting/NR] of the [Shooting] menu.
AutoIn ISO 100 to ISO 800, the camera automatically adjusts sensitivity ac-
cording to brightness, the distance to the subject, macro settings, and
the format.
Auto-Hi (high sensitivity auto) The sensitivity can be set higher than in [Auto].
• You can set the upper/lower limit of the ISO sensitivity, the shutter
speed for switching the ISO sensitivity settings in [ISO...")
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Reducing Noise
You can reduce the amount of noise in still images.
1 In the [Shooting] menu, select [ISO Setting/NR], and then press
the $ button.
The [ISO Setting/Noise Reduction] screen appears.
2 Press the !" buttons to select [Noise Reduction], and then
press the $ button.
3 Press the !" buttons to select [Off ], [Auto], or [Manual].
When [Off ] or [Auto] is selected, proceed to Step 5.
4 Press the !"#$ buttons to specify
the ISO sensitivity to apply to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/64/100711/w64_gr-2-manual-1509561781_d-51.png "Page 52
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Reducing Noise
You can reduce the amount of noise in still images.
1 In the [Shooting] menu, select [ISO Setting/NR], and then press
the $ button.
The [ISO Setting/Noise Reduction] screen appears.
2 Press the !\" buttons to select [Noise Reduction], and then
press the $ button.
3 Press the !\" buttons to select [Off ], [Auto], or [Manual].
When [Off ] or [Auto] is selected, proceed to Step 5.
4 Press the !\"#$ buttons to specify
the ISO sensitivity to apply to...")
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Dynamic Range Compensation
With [Dynamic Range Compensation] of the [Shooting] menu, you can ex-
pand an image gradation to make the bright and dark portions of an image
clearly visible. You can select from [Off ], [Auto], [Weak], [Medium], and
[Strong].
When dynamic range compensation is set, a
symbol appears on the screen.
Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------\
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• When dynamic range...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/64/100711/w64_gr-2-manual-1509561781_d-52.png "Page 53
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Various Shooting Functions
Dynamic Range Compensation
With [Dynamic Range Compensation] of the [Shooting] menu, you can ex-
pand an image gradation to make the bright and dark portions of an image
clearly visible. You can select from [Off ], [Auto], [Weak], [Medium], and
[Strong].
When dynamic range compensation is set, a
symbol appears on the screen.
Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------\
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• When dynamic range...")
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Selecting a Metering Method
Set the metering method in [Exposure Metering] of the [Shooting] menu.
MultiThe camera meters exposure in 484 areas of the frame. (Default setting)
Center The entire image is metered, with emphasis on the center, to determine the exposure value.
Use this setting when the brightness of the center and surroundings are different.
SpotThe center of the image is metered to determine the exposure value. Use this setting when
you want to use the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/64/100711/w64_gr-2-manual-1509561781_d-53.png "Page 54
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Various Shooting Functions
Selecting a Metering Method
Set the metering method in [Exposure Metering] of the [Shooting] menu.
MultiThe camera meters exposure in 484 areas of the frame. (Default setting)
Center The entire image is metered, with emphasis on the center, to determine the exposure value.
Use this setting when the brightness of the center and surroundings are different.
SpotThe center of the image is metered to determine the exposure value. Use this setting when
you want to use the...")
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Using the ND Filter
With [ND Filter] in the [Shooting] menu, you can set whether or not to always
use the camera’s internal ND filter.
Off The ND filter is not used.
Auto The ND filter is used when the exposure is outside the linked range. The ND filter is used if the
icon is displayed on the shooting screen when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
The ND filter is not used in P and M modes.
On The ND filter is always used. The icon is displayed on the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/64/100711/w64_gr-2-manual-1509561781_d-54.png "Page 55
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Using the ND Filter
With [ND Filter] in the [Shooting] menu, you can set whether or not to always
use the camera’s internal ND filter.
Off The ND filter is not used.
Auto The ND filter is used when the exposure is outside the linked range. The ND filter is used if the
icon is displayed on the shooting screen when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
The ND filter is not used in P and M modes.
On The ND filter is always used. The icon is displayed on the...")
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Setting a Picture Format
With [Picture Format] of the [Shooting] menu, you can set the picture format,
size, and aspect ratio.
Format/Size o: Records a q sized RAW image (DNG format).
p: Records a RAW image simultaneously with a q sized JPEG image.
q: 16M (3:2)
r: 10M (3:2)
s: 5M (3:2)
u: 1M (3:2)
Aspect Ratio 3:2, 4:3, 1:1
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Setting a Picture Format
With [Picture Format] of the [Shooting] menu, you can set the picture format,
size, and aspect ratio.
Format/Size o: Records a q sized RAW image (DNG format).
p: Records a RAW image simultaneously with a q sized JPEG image.
q: 16M (3:2)
r: 10M (3:2)
s: 5M (3:2)
u: 1M (3:2)
Aspect Ratio 3:2, 4:3, 1:1
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------\
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• When the...")
1 49 Various Shooting Functions Setting the ISO Sensitivity Set the ISO sensitivity in [ISO Setting/NR] of the [Shooting] menu. AutoIn ISO 100 to ISO 800, the camera automatically adjusts sensitivity ac- cording to brightness, the distance to the subject, macro settings, and the format. Auto-Hi (high sensitivity auto) The sensitivity can be set higher than in [Auto]. • You can set the upper/lower limit of the ISO sensitivity, the shutter speed for switching the ISO sensitivity settings in [ISO Auto-High Set- tings] of the [Setup] menu. ISO 100 to ISO 25600 Sensitivity is set to the selected ISO value. Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ----------------------------------- • In [ISO Step Setting] of the [Setup] menu, ISO sensitivity setting steps can be selected. Depending on the setting, the following ISO sensitivity can be selected. ISO Step Setting Selectable ISO sensitivity 1EV ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO 6400, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 1/3EV ISO 100, ISO 125, ISO 160, ISO 200, ISO 250, ISO 320, ISO 400, ISO 500, \ ISO 640, ISO 800, ISO 1000, ISO 1250, ISO 1600, ISO 2000, ISO 2500, ISO \ 3200, ISO 4000, ISO 5000, ISO 6400, ISO 8000, ISO 10000, ISO 12800, ISO \ 16000, ISO 20000, ISO 25600 When [1/3EV] is selected for the steps for ISO sensitivity, the setting steps for [Change Shutter Speed] of [ISO Auto-High Settings] of the [Setup] menu also changes to 1/3EV steps. • When [ISO Setting/NR] is set to [Auto] or [Auto-Hi], the ISO sensitivity is displayed on the screen when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The displayed ISO sensitivity may differ from the actual setting when the flash is used. • Images taken with a higher sensitivity may appear grainy. • If the flash is used when [ISO Setting/NR] is set to [Auto], the ISO sensitivity is increased up to the equivalent of ISO 1600. • When [Dynamic Range Compensation] is set in the [Shooting] menu, the ISO sensitivity that can be set is limited. (p.51) • In the [Key Custom Options] menu, [ISO] can be registered to use to the ADJ. lever and the Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons. (p.120, p.122) [ISO] is registered to [ADJ. Lever Setting 1] as the default setting. • If [ADJ. Direct ISO Control] of the [Key Custom Options] menu is set to [On], you can change the ISO sensitivity simply by pressing the ADJ. lever left or right in P, Av, or Tv mode.
1 50 Various Shooting Functions Reducing Noise You can reduce the amount of noise in still images. 1 In the [Shooting] menu, select [ISO Setting/NR], and then press the $ button. The [ISO Setting/Noise Reduction] screen appears. 2 Press the !" buttons to select [Noise Reduction], and then press the $ button. 3 Press the !" buttons to select [Off ], [Auto], or [Manual]. When [Off ] or [Auto] is selected, proceed to Step 5. 4 Press the !"#$ buttons to specify the ISO sensitivity to apply to [Strong], [Medium], and [Weak]. 5 Press the MENU/OK button twice. The symbol appears on the shooting screen. Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ------------------------------- • When noise reduction is set, it may take longer than normal to save images.
1 51 Various Shooting Functions Dynamic Range Compensation With [Dynamic Range Compensation] of the [Shooting] menu, you can ex- pand an image gradation to make the bright and dark portions of an image clearly visible. You can select from [Off ], [Auto], [Weak], [Medium], and [Strong]. When dynamic range compensation is set, a symbol appears on the screen. Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ------------------------------- • When dynamic range compensation is set, available ISO sensitivity is limited. Setting ISO Step Setting [1EV] ISO Step Setting [1/3EV] Min. Max. Min.Max. Auto ISO 400ISO 6400ISO 320ISO 8000 Weak ISO 200ISO 12800ISO 160ISO 16000 Medium ISO 200ISO 12800ISO 200ISO 12800 Strong ISO 400ISO 6400ISO 320ISO 8000 • If dynamic range compensation is set, the [Auto-Hi] setting of the ISO sensitivity works as [Auto]. • When [ISO Setting] is set to [Auto], shooting may be performed with a lower ISO sensitivity than the minimum sensitivity listed above depending on the shooting conditions. • When [Dynamic Range Compensation] is set to [Strong], noise tends to occur more easily in images. • [Dynamic Range Compensation] cannot be set in the following cases. • Continuous Mode • Multiple Exposure Shooting • Interval Shooting • Interval Composite • When the shooting location is too bright or too dark, dynamic range compensation may not be effec- tive. Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ----------------------------------- • When using dynamic range compensation, it is recommended to set [Exposure Metering] of the [Shooting] menu to [Multi]. (p.52) • In the [Key Custom Options] menu, [Dyn Range Comp] can be registered to use to the ADJ. lever and the Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons. (p.120, p.122)
1 52 Various Shooting Functions Selecting a Metering Method Set the metering method in [Exposure Metering] of the [Shooting] menu. MultiThe camera meters exposure in 484 areas of the frame. (Default setting) Center The entire image is metered, with emphasis on the center, to determine the exposure value. Use this setting when the brightness of the center and surroundings are different. SpotThe center of the image is metered to determine the exposure value. Use this setting when you want to use the brightness at the center. This is useful if there is a marked difference in contrast or backlighting. If [Center] or [Spot] is selected, the symbol ap - pears on the shooting screen. Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ----------------------------------- • Metering is fixed to [Multi] in the following cases. • When the focus is set to [Subj. Tracking] • In 3 mode • When the target is moved in [FA/Move Target] of the [Shooting] menu, metering is fixed to [Spot]. • In the [Key Custom Options] menu, [Expo. Metering] can be registered to use to the ADJ. lever and the Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons. (p.120, p.122) [Expo. Metering] is registered to [ADJ. Lever Setting 5] as the default setting.
1 53 Various Shooting Functions Using the ND Filter With [ND Filter] in the [Shooting] menu, you can set whether or not to always use the camera’s internal ND filter. Off The ND filter is not used. Auto The ND filter is used when the exposure is outside the linked range. The ND filter is used if the icon is displayed on the shooting screen when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The ND filter is not used in P and M modes. On The ND filter is always used. The icon is displayed on the shooting screen. Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ----------------------------------- • If [ND Filter] is set to the Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons in the [Key Custom Options] menu, [Off ], [Auto], and [On] for the ND filter can be switched with button operation only. (p.122)
1 54 Various Shooting Functions Setting a Picture Format With [Picture Format] of the [Shooting] menu, you can set the picture format, size, and aspect ratio. Format/Size o: Records a q sized RAW image (DNG format). p: Records a RAW image simultaneously with a q sized JPEG image. q: 16M (3:2) r: 10M (3:2) s: 5M (3:2) u: 1M (3:2) Aspect Ratio 3:2, 4:3, 1:1 Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ----------------------------------- • When the aspect ratio is set to [3:2] or [1:1], black band(s) appears at the lower side or right and left sides of the picture display. • In the [Key Custom Options] menu, [Picture Size] and [Aspect Ratio] can be registered to use to the ADJ. lever and the Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons. (p.120, p.122) [Picture Size] is registered to [ADJ. Lever Setting 2], and [Aspect Ratio] is registered to [ADJ. Lever Setting 3] as the default setting. If [JPEG>RAW] or [JPEG>RAW+] is set to the Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons, the image format can be switched with button operation only. Shooting RAW Images ------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ------------- • RAW images can be processed in [RAW Development] of the [Playback] menu or using the included software “Digital Camera Utility 5”. (p.108, p.130) • The following functions are not reflected in RAW images. [Effect] and [Dynamic Range Compensa- tion] can be reflected when a RAW image is converted to JPEG format in [RAW Development] of the [Playback] menu. • Effect • Dynamic Range Compensation • Date Imprint When p is set, the functions mentioned above are reflected in JPEG images only.
1 55 Various Shooting Functions Crop ------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ----------------------------------- • If [Crop] of the [Shooting] menu is set to [35 mm] or [47 mm], the 35 mm equivalent angle of view is changed from default 28 mm to 35 mm or 47 mm, and the image display is also changed. • When [ Crop] is set, available format and size are limited. Crop Format/Size limitation 35 mm q cannot be used. 47 mm q and r cannot be used. • If [28/35 mm] or [28/35/47 mm] is set to the Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons in the [Key Custom Options] menu, the angles of view can be switched with button operation only. (p.122)
1 56 Various Shooting Functions Setting the Focus Selecting a Focusing Method Set the focusing method in [Focus] of the [Shooting] menu. Multi AFMeasures the distances from 9 AF areas and focuses to the nearest AF area. This prevents the center of the picture display from becoming out of focus and enables you to shoot with a minimum number of out-of-focus pictures. (Default setting) Spot AF Focuses on the area in the center of the frame. Pinpoint AF Focuses on a smaller area than [Spot AF]. Subj. Tracking Tracks the subject and continually focuses. When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the subject inside the frame in the center of the picture display is set as the target to be tracked, and a green target symbol appears. When a tracking target cannot be found, the frame flashes red. Automatic tracking is canceled after shooting, or in the following cases. • When the tracking target moves out of the frame • When the shutter release button is released • While the flash is charged MF (Manual Focus) Focuses manually. (p.58) Snap Fixes the focus to the set distance. (p.58) ∞ (Infinity) Fixes the focus distance at infinity. This is useful for shooting distant scenes.
1 57 Various Shooting Functions Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ----------------------------------- • The focus speed of the autofocus can be selected from [Normal] or [High Speed] in [AF Mode] of the [Setup] menu. If [High Speed] is selected, the focus speed of the autofocus becomes fast. However, the picture display turns off during autofocusing. [High Speed] is not available in the following cases. • When the focus is set to [Subj. Tracking] • During Continuous AF • When the target is moved • In the [Key Custom Options] menu, [Focus] can be registered to use to the ADJ. lever and the Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons. (p.120, p.122) [Focus] is registered to [ADJ. Lever Setting 4] as the default setting. If the following functions are set to the Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons, the focus methods can be switched with button operation only. • MultiAF/SpotAF • MultiAF/PinpointAF • AF/MF • AF/Snap • AF/Subj.Trckng Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ------------------------------- • In [Subj. Tracking], the following functions are not available. • Self-Timer [Custom Self-Timer] • Interval Shooting • Interval Composite • FA/Move Target
1 58 Various Shooting Functions Focusing Manually (Manual Focus) If the camera fails to focus automatically, you can focus manually. The manual focus enables shooting at a fixed distance. 1 In [Focus] of the [Shooting] menu, select [MF]. The symbol and focus bar appear in the shooting screen. In P, Av, TAv, and M modes, and when using Interval Composite, a depth of field approximation appears. 2 Press the ! button. $ appears on the focus bar. 3 Use the up-down dial to adjust the focus. Fixing the Focus to the Set Distance (Snap) 1 In the [Shooting] menu, select [Snap Focus Distance], and then press the $ button. 2 Press the !" buttons to select a distance, and then press the # button. Distances can be selected from [1m], [1.5m], [2m], [2.5m], [5m], and [∞]. 3 In [Focus] of the [Shooting] menu, select [Snap]. The camera focuses on the set distance. To change the distance, turn the up-down dial while pressing the ! button. Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ----------------------------------- • In the [Key Custom Options] menu, [SnapFocusDist.] can be registered to use to the ADJ. lever and the Fn1, Fn2, and Effect buttons. (p.120, p.122)