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    							bracketing and white balance  bracketing.
    1.  MENU   →  (Camera Settings )  → [Bracket Settings]  → desired setting.
    Menu item details
    Selftimer during Brkt :
    Sets  whether to use the self-timer during bracket shooting. Also  sets the number of seconds
    until the shutter is released if using the self-timer. 
    (OFF/ 2 Sec/5 Sec /10 Sec )
    Bracket order :
    Sets  the order of exposure bracketing and white balance  bracketing. 
    (0→ → /→0→ )
    [81] How  to Use
    Using shooting functionsSelecting a drive mode  (Continuous
    shooting/Self-timer)
    Indicator during bracket shooting
    Viewfinder
    Ambient light* bracketing 
    3 images  shifted by 0.3EV steps 
    Exposure compensation ±0.0  steps
    Monitor (Display All Info. or Histogram)
    Ambient light* bracketing
    3 images  shifted by 0.3EV steps 
    Exposure compensation ±0.0  steps
    Flash bracketing
    3 images  shifted by 0.7EV steps
    Flash compensation -1.0 step 
    						
    							Monitor (For viewfinder)
    Ambient light* bracketing 
    3 images  shifted by 0.3EV steps 
    Exposure compensation ±0.0  steps
    Flash bracketing
    3 images  shifted by 0.7EV steps 
    Flash compensation -1.0 step
    *Ambient  light: A  generic  term for non -flash light including  natural light, electric bulb and
    fluorescent lighting. Whereas  the flash light blinks for a moment, ambient light is constant, so this
    kind of light is called  ambient light.
    Note
    During  bracket shooting, guides  equal  to the number of images to be shot are  displayed
    over/under the bracket indicator.
    When you start  bracket shooting, the guides  will disappear one by one as the camera
    records images.
    [82] How  to Use
    Using shooting functionsTaking  pictures  of yourself  by monitoring
    the screen
    Self-portrait/ -timer 
    You can change the angle  of the monitor and shoot  images while watching  the monitor.
    1.  MENU  → 
     (Custom  Settings )  → [Self -portrait/ -timer] →  [On].
    2 .  Tilt the monitor approximately 180°  upward, and then  point the lens at yourself. 
    						
    							3.  Press the shutter button.
    The product starts  the self-timer shooting after  three seconds.
    Hint
    If you want to use another Drive Mode  than  the 3-second self-timer mode, first set [Self -
    portrait/ -timer] to [Off] , then  tilt the monitor upward approx. 180 degrees.
    [83] How  to Use
    Using shooting functionsSelecting the ISO sensitivity
    ISO
    Sensitivity  to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index).  The
    larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. 1.  MENU  → 
     (Camera Settings)  → [ISO] → desired setting.
    Menu item details
    Multi Frame  NR :
    Combines  continuous shots to create an image with less noise. Select the desired ISO
    number from [ISO  AUTO] or ISO 80 – 3200.
    ISO AUTO :
    Sets  the ISO sensitivity automatically.
    ISO 80 – ISO 3200:  
    Sets  the ISO sensitivity manually. Selecting a larger number increases the ISO sensitivity.
    Note
    [ISO  AUTO] is selected when using the following functions: 
    						
    							[Intelligent Auto]
    [Superior Auto]
    [Scene Selection]
    [iSweep Panorama]
    The higher the ISO value, the more noise will appear on the images.
    When shooting movies,  ISO values between ISO 80 and ISO 3200 are  available.
    When you use [Multi Frame NR], it takes some  time for the product to perform  the overlay
    processing of images.
    Hint
    You can change the automatically set ISO sensitivity range for the [ISO  AUTO] mode.
    Select [ISO  AUTO] and press  the right  side of the control  wheel, and set the desired
    values for [ISO  AUTO Maximum] and [ISO  AUTO Minimum]. The values for [ISO  AUTO Maximum]  and [ISO  AUTO Minimum] are  also applied when shooting in [ISO  AUTO]
    mode  under [Multi Frame NR] .
    [84] How  to Use
    Using shooting functionsSelecting the ISO sensitivity
    Multi Frame NR
    The product automatically shoots  multiple  images continuously, combines them,  reduces the
    noise, and records them as one image.  With multi frame noise reduction, you can select
    larger ISO numbers than  the maximum ISO sensitivity. The image recorded  is one combined
    image. 1.  MENU  → 
     (Camera Settings )  → [ISO] → [Multi Frame NR] .
    2 .  Press the right  side of the control  wheel to display the setting  screen, then  select a
    desired value using the top/bottom side of the control  wheel.
    Note
    The flash, [D-Range  Opt.], and [Auto HDR]  cannot  be used.
    When  [Picture Effect] is set to something other than  [Off] , you cannot  set [Multi Frame
    NR].
    Hint
    You can change the automatically set range of ISO sensitivity in the [ISO  AUTO] mode
    under  [Multi Frame NR]. Select [ISO  AUTO] under [ISO]  and press  the right  side of the
    control  wheel, and set the desired values for [ISO  AUTO Maximum] and [ISO  AUTO
    Minimum] . The values for [ISO  AUTO Maximum] and [ISO  AUTO Minimum] are  also
    applied when shooting in [ISO  AUTO] mode  under [Multi Frame NR] . 
    						
    							[85] How  to UseUsing shooting functionsCorrecting the brightness or contrast
    D-Range Opt. (DRO)
    By dividing the image into small areas, the product analyzes  the contrast of light and shadow
    between the subject and the background,  and creates an image with the optimal brightness
    and gradation.1.  MENU  → 
     (Camera Settings )  → [DRO/Auto HDR]  →  [D-Range  Opt.].
    2 .  Select the desired setting  using the left/right side of the control  wheel.
    Menu item details
     D-Range Optimizer:  Auto :
    Corrects the brightness automatically.
    D-Range Optimizer:  Lv1  ― D-Range Optimizer:  Lv5 :
    Optimizes  the gradation of a recorded  image for each divided area. Select the optimization
    level from Lv1 (weak)  to Lv5 (strong).
    Note
    [DRO/Auto HDR]  is fixed to [Off]  when the shooting mode  is set to [iSweep Panorama], or
    when  [Multi Frame NR] or [Picture Effect] is used.
    [DRO/Auto HDR]  is fixed to [Off]  when the following modes  are  selected in [Scene
    Selection].
    [Sunset]
    [Night Scene]
    [Night Portrait]
    [Hand-held Twilight]
    [Anti  Motion  Blur]
    [Fireworks]
    The setting  is fixed to [D-Range  Optimizer: Auto] when [Scene Selection] modes  other
    than  the above modes  are  selected.
    When shooting with [D-Range  Opt.], the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by
    checking  the recorded  image,  especially when you enhance the effect.
    [86] How  to Use
    Using shooting functionsCorrecting the brightness or contrast
    Auto HDR 
    						
    							Widens the range (gradation) so that you can record from bright  parts to dark  parts with
    correct brightness (HDR: High Dynamic Range). One image with proper exposure and one
    overlaid  image are  recorded.1.  MENU  → 
     (Camera Settings )  → [DRO/Auto HDR]  → [Auto HDR] .
    2 .  Select the desired setting  using the left/right side of the control  wheel.
    Menu item details
     Auto HDR: Exposure Diff.  Auto :
    Corrects the exposure difference automatically.
      Auto HDR: Exposure Diff.  1.0EV  ― Auto HDR: Exposure Diff.  6.0EV :
    Sets  the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the subject.  Select the optimal level
    between 1.0 EV (weak)  and 6.0 EV (strong). 
    For example, if you set the exposure value to 2.0 EV, three images will be composed with
    the following exposure levels: −1.0 EV, correct exposure and +1.0 EV.
    Note
    [Auto HDR]  is not available  in the following shooting modes.
    [Intelligent Auto]
    [Superior Auto]
    [iSweep Panorama]
    [Scene Selection]
    When  [Multi Frame NR] is selected,  you cannot  select [Auto HDR] .
    When using [Picture Effect], you cannot  select [Auto HDR].
    You cannot  start  the next shot until the capture process  is completed after  you shoot.
    You may not obtain the desired effect  depending on the luminance difference of a subject
    and the shooting conditions.
    When the flash is used,  this function  has little effect.
    When the contrast of the scene is low  or when product shake or subject blur occurs, you
    may not obtain good HDR images.  
     will be displayed over  the recorded  image to
    inform you when the camera detects image blurring.
    [87] How  to Use
    Using shooting functionsAdjusting color tones
    White Balance
    Adjusts the color tones  according to the ambient light conditions. Use this feature when the 
    						
    							color tones  of the image did not come  out as you expected, or when you want to change the
    color tones  on purpose for photographic expression.1.  MENU  → 
     (Camera Settings )  → [White Balance]  → desired setting.
    Menu item details
     Auto:
    The product automatically detects the light source  and adjusts the color tones.
     Daylight :
    The color tones  are  adjusted for the daylight.
     Shade :
    The color tones  are  adjusted for shadiness.
     Cloudy :
    The color temperature is adjusted for a cloudy sky.
     Incandescent :
    The color temperature is adjusted for places under an incandescent lamp,  or under bright
    lighting,  such as in a photo  studio.
     Fluor.: Cool White :
    The color temperature is adjusted for white fluorescent lighting.
     Fluor.: Day White :
    The color temperature is adjusted for neutral white fluorescent lighting.
     Fluor.: Daylight :
    The color temperature is adjusted for daylight  fluorescent lighting.
     Flash :
    The color temperature is adjusted for flash light.
     C.Temp./Filter : 
    Adjusts the color tones  depending on the light source. Achieves the effect  of CC  (Color
    Compensation) filters for photography.
     Custom : 
    Uses the white balance  setting  saved in [Custom  Setup ].
     Custom Setup: 
    Memorizes the basic white color under the light conditions  for the shooting environment.
    Hint
    You can use the right  side of the control  wheel to display the fine adjustment screen  and
    perform  fine adjustments of the color temperature as required.
    In [ C.Temp./Filter ], you can use the right  button to display the color temperature setting
    screen  and perform  a setting. When you press  the right  button again, the fine adjustment 
    						
    							screen  appears to allow you perform  fine adjustments as required.
    Note
    [White Balance] is fixed to [ Auto] in the following situations:
    [Intelligent Auto]
    [Superior Auto]
    [Scene Selection]
    [88] How  to UseUsing shooting functionsAdjusting color tones
    Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode
    In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple  types of light sources, it is
    recommended to use the custom white balance  in order to accurately reproduce  the
    whiteness.
    1.  MENU  → 
     (Camera Settings )  → [White Balance] → [Custom Setup] .
    2 .  Hold the product so that the white area  fully covers  the AF area  located in the center,
    and then  press  
     on the center of the control  wheel.
    The calibrated values (Color Temperature and Color Filter) are  displayed and
    registered.
    Note
    The message [Custom WB Error] indicates  that the value is higher than  the expected
    range, when the flash is used on a subject with too bright  colors in the frame. If you
    register this value, the 
     indicator turns orange on the recording information  display.
    You can shoot  at this point,  but it is recommended that you set the white balance  again  to
    get a more accurate white balance  value.
    [89] How  to Use
    Using shooting functionsSelecting an effect  mode
    Picture Effect
    Select the desired effect  filter to achieve  more impressive and artistic images. 1.  MENU  → 
     (Camera Settings )  → [Picture Effect] → desired setting. 
    						
    							Menu item details
    Off :
    Disables the [Picture Effect] function.
    Toy Camera :
    Creates  a soft image with shaded corners and reduced sharpness.
    Pop Color :
    Creates  a vivid  look by emphasizing color tones.
    Posterization:
    Creates  a high contrast, abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary colors,  or in black and
    white.
    Retro Photo :
    Creates  the look of an aged photo  with sepia color tones  and faded  contrast.
    Soft  High-key :
    Creates  an image with the indicated  atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft.
    Partial Color :
    Creates  an image which retains  a specific color,  but converts others to black and white.
    High Contrast Mono. :
    Creates  a high-contrast image in black and white.
    Soft  Focus :
    Creates  an image filled with a soft lighting effect.
    HDR Painting :
    Creates  the look of a painting, enhancing the colors and details.
    Rich-tone Mono. :
    Creates  an image in black and white with rich gradation and reproduction of details.
    Miniature :
    Creates  an image which enhances the subject vividly,  with the background defocused
    considerably. This effect  may often be found  in pictures  of miniature models.
    Watercolor:
    Creates  an image with ink bleed  and blurring effects  as if painted using watercolors.
    Illustration:
    Creates  an illustration -like  image by emphasizing the outlines.
    Hint
    You can perform  detailed  settings  for the following [Picture Effect] modes  using the
    left/right side of the control  wheel.
    [Toy  Camera] 
    						
    							[Posterization]
    [Partial Color]
    [Soft Focus]
    [HDR  Painting]
    [Miniature]
    [Illustration]
    Note
    When you use a zoom  function  other than  the optical zoom, setting  the zoom  scale larger
    makes  [Toy  Camera] less effective.
    When [Partial Color] is selected,  images may not retain  the selected color,  depending on
    the subject or shooting conditions.
    You cannot  check the following effects  on the shooting screen, because the product
    processes the image after  the shot. Also, you cannot  shoot  another image until image
    processing is finished. You cannot  use these  effects  with movies.
    [Soft Focus]
    [HDR  Painting]
    [Rich-tone  Mono.]
    [Miniature]
    [Watercolor]
    [Illustration]
    In the case of [HDR  Painting] and [Rich-tone  Mono.], the shutter is released three times for one shot. Be careful  about  the following:
    Use this function  when the subject is  motionless or does not flash light.
    Do not change the composition before shooting.
    When the contrast of the scene is low  or when significant  camera-shake or subject blur
    has occurred, you may not be able to obtain good HDR images.  If the product detects
    such a situation,  
    / appear on the recorded  image to inform you of this
    situation.  If necessary, change the composition or otherwise adjust the settings, be
    careful  of blurring, and shoot  again.
    [Picture Effect] cannot  be set when the shooting mode  is set to [Intelligent Auto] ,
    [Superior Auto] , [Scene Selection] or [iSweep Panorama] .
    [90] How  to Use
    Using shooting functionsSelecting an effect  mode
    Creative Style
    Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed
    and aperture) as you like  with [Creative  Style] , unlike with [Scene Selection] where the
    product adjusts the exposure. 1.  MENU  → 
     (Camera Settings )  → [Creative  Style]  → desired setting. 
    						
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