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Recording
This is optimal for taking pictures underwater deeper than 13 m (43 feet) by the use of the
marine case (DMW-MCFT5: optional). You can use [ColorReproduction] (P115) in the [Rec]
menu and take pictures underwater without losing the red tinge.
¢This camera has a waterproof/dustp roof function equivalent to “IP68”. It is possible to take
pictures in 13 m (43feet) depth for 60 minutes.
1Press [MODE].
2Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Advanced Underwater], and then press
[MENU/SET].
∫Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock)
You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF lock. This is useful if you want to take
pictures of a fast moving subject, etc.
1Aim the AF area at the subject.
2Press 2 to fix the focus.
•The AF lock icon appears when the subject is focused.
•Press 2 again to cancel AF lock.
•When you press the zoom button, the AF lock is canceled. In this case , focus on the subject
and fix the focus again.
•You cannot set to AF lock when [AFMode] is set to [ ].
∫About the white balance
You can adjust the hue to your preferred setting using [WBAdjust.] (P101).
∫To beautifully record the underwater red tinge (Underwater color reproduction)
Subjects appear blue in pictures taken underwater. Using [ColorReproduction] in the [Rec]
menu will allow pictures to be taken without the subjects losing their red tone.
1Select [Color Reproduction] in the [Rec] menu.
2Press 3/4 to select the effect, and then press [MENU/SET].
•You can select the effect of [HIGH], [MEDIUM], [LOW] , or [OFF].
•To prevent water leakage, make sure th at there are no forei gn o bjec t s, such as s and, ha ir, dust, etc.,
clamped and close the side door all the way until it clicks. Also, read “(Important) About the
Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera” (P10) before using the camera.
•Dip the camera in fresh water in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less after using it, then wipe
the water off with a soft, dry cloth. (P13)
•Positioning is not possible underwater, because the GPS signals cannot reach the camera.
•When there is a significant amount of matter floating in the water, set the flash to [Œ].
•[Color Reproduction] is initially set to [LOW] on the camera.
•Depending on the recording conditions or environment, th e way the effect of [ColorReproduction] is
applied may vary.