Main
How to use this handbook
Marks and notations used in this handbook
Table of contents
Notes on using the camera
Basic operations
Using the Photo Creativity function
Using functions with the mode dial
Using functions with the control wheel
Using functions in the menu
Connecting with other equipment
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Sample photo
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Table of
Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts.
When the lens is removed
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Lens
Table of
List of icons on the screen
Playback
Shooting standby
Graphic Display Movie recording
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Operating the camera
Control wheel
Soft keys
Select a shooting mode based on the subject.
1Turn the mode dial and set to the desired shooting mode.
Mode dial
Menu
Camera
Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio.
Image Size
Brightness/Color
Allows you to set playback functions.
Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings.
Playback
Setup
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Shooting images
1Look at the LCD screen or through the viewfinder, and position the camera.
zOn Scene Recognition
zTips for shooting a still image of a subject that is
difficult to focus on
Playing back images
Plays back the recorded images.
Enlarged playback
zScaling range
Deleting images
You can delete the image displayed.
1While displaying the image you want to delete, select (Delete). 2Select OK.
zDeleting several images
Photo Creativity
Bkground Defocus
zTips for a better result of Background Defocus
Brightness
Color
Vividness
Picture Effect
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Table of
DISP (Display Contents)
Using the control wheel:
Using the Menu:
During shooting
During playback
zSetting the screen display modes to be available
zWhat is histogram?
Exposure Comp.
You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of 3.0 EV to +3.0 EV.
zAdjusting the exposure for better looking images
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Drive Mode
You can set the drive mode, such as continuous, self-timer, or bracket shooting.
Cont. Shooting
Shoots images continuously while you keep pressing the shutter button.
zContinuing to adjust the focus and exposure during
continuous shooting
Spd Priority Cont.
Self-timer
Self-timer(Cont)
Continuously shoots 3 images after 10 seconds. You can choose the best shot from 3 shots taken.
Bracket: Cont.
ISO
Sets the luminous sensitivity.
1ISO (ISO) on the control wheel t desired setting. Or,
zAdjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure
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Image Index
Intelligent Auto
The camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate setti ngs.
1Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto). 2Point the camera to the subject.
The advantages of automatic shooting
zPhoto Creativity
difficult to focus on
Superior Auto
1Set the shooting mode to (Superior Auto). 2Point the camera to the subject.
zWhat is the difference between [Superior Auto] and
[Intelligent Auto]?
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Scene Selection
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.
1Set the shooting mode to (Scene Selection). 2Select the desired mode using the control wheel.
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Sweep Panorama
zTips for shooting a panoramic image
zPlaying back scrolling panoramic images
Manual Exposure
You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture.
3Turn the control wheel to select shutter speed/aperture value.
4Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
BULB
Shutter Priority
zShutter speed
Aperture Priority
zAperture
Program Auto
1Set the shooting mode to (Program Auto). 2Set the shooting functions to your desired settings.
zProgram Shift
Flash Mode
zTips on shooting with the flash
AF/MF Select
Selects auto focusing or manual focusin g.
1MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode.
zUsing manual focusing effectively
zMeasuring the exact distance to the subject
DMF (Direct Manual Focus)
Autofocus Area
1MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Area] t desired mode.
Autofocus Mode
Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject.
1MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Mode] t desired mode.
Tracking Focus
Continuously track a moving subject.
3Press the shutter button fully down.
1MENU t [Camera] t [Tracking Focus].
2Align the target frame with the subject to be tracked, and select OK.
Zoom
The zoom features available with this camera
zThe quality of the zoom feature of the camera
Face Detection
1MENU t [Camera] t [Face Detection] t desired mode.
Face Registration
New Registration
Order Exchanging
Smile Shutter
When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.
You can set the sensitivity to detect a smile with OPTION.
4To exit [Smile Shutter] mode, MENU t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [Off].
zTips for better capturing of smiles
Auto Object Framing
1MENU t [Camera] t [Auto Object Framing] t desired mode.
Soft Skin Effect
Sets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the [Face Detection] function.
You can set the intensity of the [Soft Skin Effe ct] with OPTION.
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DISP Button(Monitor)
1MENU t [Camera] t [DISP Button(Monitor)]. 2Select the desired mode.
Image Size
1MENU t [Image Size] t [Image Size] t desired mode.
The image size varies depending on the [Panorama Direction] setting.
Still
Panorama
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Aspect Ratio
Quality
Selects the compression format of still images.
1MENU t [Image Size] t [Quality] t desired mode.
zRAW images
Panorama Direction
File Format
Selects the movie file format.
1MENU t [Image Size] t [File Format] t desired mode.
zChecking 60i or 50i
zPlaying movies on other devices
Record Setting
1MENU t [Image Size] t [Record Setting] t desired mode.
zChecking 60i or 50i
White Balance
1MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t desired mode.
Fine adjusting the color tones C.Temp./Filter
zEffects of lighting conditions
Custom White Balance
Metering Mode
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.
1MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Metering Mode] t desired mode.
Flash Comp.
zTips to adjust the brightness when shooting people
DRO/Auto HDR
Corrects the brightness or contrast.
1MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t desired mode.
Corrects the brightness of the image (DRO: Dyn amic Range Optimizer).
1MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [D-Range Opt.]. 2OPTION t desired value.
Auto HDR
Picture Effect
1MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Picture Effect] t desired mode.
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Creative Style
(Contrast), (Saturation), and (Sharpness) can be adjusted for each [Creative Style] item.
Delete
Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion.
1MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] t desired mode.
zDeleting an image
Still/Movie Select
Slide Show
Plays back images automatically.
1MENU t [Playback] t [Slide Show] t desired mode t OK.
Specify Printing
1MENU t [Playback] t [Specify Printing] t desired setting.
Image Index
Selects the number of images to be displayed on the index.
1MENU t [Playback] t [Image Index] t desired mode.
Enlarge Image
zScaling range
Rotate
1MENU t [Playback] t [Rotate]. 2Press the center of the control wheel.
Protect
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed on protected images.
1MENU t [Playback] t [Protect] t desired mode.
Volume Settings
zAdjusting the volume during playback
AEL w/ shutter
Sets whether or not to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down.
1MENU t [Setup] t [AEL w/ shutter] t desired setting.
AF Illuminator
1MENU t [Setup] t [AF Illuminator] t desired setting.
Red Eye Reduction
When using the flash, it is fired 2 or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
1MENU t [Setup] t [Red Eye Reduction] t desired setting.
zWhat causes the red-eye phenomenon?
Live View Display
1MENU t [Setup] t [Live View Display] t desired setting.
Auto Review
1MENU t [Setup] t [Auto Review] t desired setting.
Grid Line
1MENU t [Setup] t [Grid Line] t desired setting.
zChecking the frame for movie recording
Peaking Level
1MENU t [Setup] t [Peaking Level] t desired setting.
Peaking Color
Clear Image Zoom
1MENU t [Setup] t [Clear Image Zoom] t desired setting.
Digital Zoom
1MENU t [Setup] t [Digital Zoom] t desired setting.
S. Auto Image Extract.
Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in [Su perior Auto] mode.
1MENU t [Setup] t [S. Auto Image Extract.] t desired setting.
MF Assist
1MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t desired setting. 2Turn the focusing ring to adjust the focus.
MF Assist Time
Color Space
1MENU t [Setup] t [Color Space] t desired setting.
SteadyShot
Sets whether or not you use the [SteadyShot] function of the len s.
1MENU t [Setup] t [SteadyShot] t desired setting.
Release w/o Lens
High ISO NR
1MENU t [Setup] t [High ISO NR] t desired setting.
Lens Comp.: Shading
Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber.
Lens Comp.: Distortion
Face Priority Tracking
1MENU t [Setup] t [Face Priority Tracking] t desired setting.
Movie Audio Rec
Wind Noise Reduct.
AF Micro Adj.
1MENU t [Setup] t [AF Micro Adj.]. 2[AF Adjustment Setting] t [On]. 3[amount] t desired value t OK.
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Custom Key Settings
1MENU t [Setup] t [Custom Key Settings] t desired setting.
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AEL toggle
Beep
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Date/Time Setup
Area Setting
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Power Save
1MENU t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting.
Power Saving Start Time
1MENU t [Setup] t [Power Saving Start Time] t desired setting.
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Viewfinder Bright.
Display Color
Wide Image
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USB Connection
1MENU t [Setup] t [USB Connection] t desired setting.
USB LUN Setting
Version
Demo Mode
1MENU t [Setup] t [Demo Mode] t desired setting.
Initialize
1MENU t [Setup] t [Initialize] t desired setting.
Reset Default Initializes the main setting to the default settings.
Factory Reset Initializes the settings to the default settings.
Format
1MENU t [Setup] t [Format] t OK.
File Number
Folder Name
1MENU t [Setup] t [Folder Name] t desired setting.
Select Shoot. Folder
New Folder
1MENU t [Setup] t [New Folder].
Recover Image DB
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Upload Settings
1MENU t [Setup] t [Upload Settings] t desired setting.
1Set your Wi-Fi network or destination on the Eye-Fi card.
2Insert the Eye-Fi card you have set up into the camera, and shoot still images.
Transferring images using an Eye-Fi card
Using with your computer
Recommended computer environment (Windows)
Recommended computer environment (Mac)
Installing the software
Installing PlayMemories Home (Windows)
Installing Image Data Converter (Windows/Mac)
Using PlayMemories Home
zUsing PlayMemories Home
Using Image Data Converter
zUsing Image Data Converter
Table of
Connecting the camera to the computer
Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home
Importing images to the computer (Windows)
Importing images to the computer (Mac)
Disconnecting the camera from the computer
zThe software for Mac computers
Creating a movie disc
Table of
Characteristics of each type of disc
zDiscs you can use with PlayMemories Home
Table of
Creating a Blu-ray Disc
Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc (AVCHD recording disc)
zPlaying AVCHD recording disc on a computer
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc on a computer
Creating a movie disc with a device other than a computer
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.
The battery pack cannot be installed.
The camera cannot be turned on.
The power turns off suddenly.
Shooting images
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Viewing images
Deleting/Editing images
Computers
Memory card
Printing
Others
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Warning messages
If the following messages appear, follow the instructions accordingly.
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Using the camera abroad
On TV color systems
Memory card
Memory Stick media
Incompatible with your camera
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Table of
InfoLITHIUM battery packs
On charging the battery pack
Effective use of the battery pack
On the remaining battery time indicator
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Battery charging
Mount Adaptor
The available functions differ depending on the Mount Adaptor type.
The available [Autofocus Area] settings differ depending on the Mount Adaptor type.
Table of
AVCHD format
Recording and playback on your camera
Cleaning
Cleaning the camera
Cleaning the lens
Cleaning the image sensor
Index
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C
D
G
H
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J
L
R
S
T
U
V
Table of
Notes on the License
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
