Leica Digital Camera 18115 User Manual

LEICA D-LUX 6

Instructions

About

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see page 189.

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Table of contents

Using [Creative Control] Mode........... 64

[Expressive].................................................66

[Retro] .........................................................66

[High Key]....................................................67

[Low Key] ....................................................67

[Sepia].........................................................68

[Dynamic Monochrome] ..............................68

[Impressive Art] ...........................................69

[High Dynamic]............................................69

[Cross Process]...........................................70

[Toy Effect] ..................................................70

[Miniature Effect] .........................................71

[Soft Focus].................................................72

[Star Filter]...................................................72

[One Point Color].........................................73

[Smooth Defocus]........................................73

[Radial Defocus]..........................................74

Taking pictures

Sequence of operations...................... 45

About recording modes...................... 48

Snapshot mode.................................... 49

Automatic Scene Detection.........................49

Determining the extent of the area

rendered sharply .........................................50

Using the built-in flash.................................52

[Color Mode]................................................53

[Motion Deblur]............................................53

[iHandheld Nite Shot] ..................................53

[iHDR]..........................................................54

AF Tracking.................................................55

[Snapshot Plus Mode].................................56

About setting items......................................57

Program mode ..................................... 58

Program Shift ..............................................58

[Program Diagram]......................................59

Using [Scene Mode] ............................ 75

[Portrait].......................................................76

[Soft Skin]....................................................76

[Scenery].....................................................76

[Panorama Shot] .........................................76

[Sports]........................................................78

[Night Portrait] .............................................78

[Night Scenery]............................................78

[Handheld Night Shot].................................78

[HDR] ..........................................................79

[Food]..........................................................79

[Baby]..........................................................79

[Pet].............................................................79

[Sunset].......................................................80

[Glass Through]...........................................80

[3D Photo Mode] .........................................81

Aperture priority mode........................ 60

Shutter speed priority mode............... 61

Manual exposure mode....................... 62

Taking motion pictures ....................... 82

Taking still pictures while a motion picture

is being recorded.........................................86

Taking motion pictures with manual

operation [Creative Video Mode] ....... 87

[High Speed Video] .....................................89

Registering your own settings and

recording [Custom] Mode.................. 90

[Cust.Set Mem.] ..........................................90

[Custom]......................................................91

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Using the zoom lens............................ 92

Optical Zoom...............................................93

Extended optical zoom................................93

[i.Zoom] .......................................................94

[Digital Zoom]..............................................94

[Step Zoom].................................................95

Using the Face Recognition function

[Face Recog.]..................................... 130

Registering faces .....................................131

Editing or deleting information about

registered faces ........................................133

Using the [Rec] menu........................ 134

[Photo Style]..............................................134

[Picture Size].............................................135

[Quality].....................................................136

[ISO Limit Set]...........................................137

[ISO Increments] .......................................137

[Extended ISO]..........................................137

[Program Diagram]....................................137

[Face Recog.]............................................137

[AF Mode]..................................................137

[Quick AF]..................................................138

[AF/AE Lock] .............................................138

[Metering Mode] ........................................139

[i.Dynamic] ................................................139

[Multi Expo.] ..............................................140

[Min. Shtr Speed] ......................................141

[i.Resolution] .............................................141

[i.Zoom] .....................................................141

[Digital Zoom]............................................141

[Step Zoom]...............................................142

[Stabilizer] .................................................142

[AF Assist Lamp] .......................................143

[Flash] .......................................................143

[Flash Synchro] .........................................144

[Flash Adjust.]............................................145

[Red-Eye Removal]...................................145

[Color Mode]..............................................146

[Motion Deblur]..........................................146

[iHandheld Nite Shot] ................................146

[iHDR]........................................................146

[Opt. Viewfinder]........................................146

[Aspect Bracket]........................................146

[Time Lapse Shot].....................................147

[Date Stamp] .............................................149

[Clock Set].................................................149

Using Autofocus.................................. 96

Face Detection............................................97

AF Tracking.................................................98

Focusing on off-center subjects ..................98

Spot focusing ..............................................99

Using Manual Focus together with

Autofocus ..................................................101

Close-up pictures .............................. 102

Locking the exposure and/or

focus................................................... 103

Manual focusing ................................ 104

Using the built-in flash...................... 106

Changing the flash mode ..........................107

Setting the ISO Sensitivity................ 109

Setting White Balance........................111

Setting the White Balance manually .........112

Setting the White Balance using a color

temperature...............................................113

Performing White Balance fine

adjustments...............................................113

White Balance bracketing .........................114

Using with self-timer......................... 116

Setting the exposure series

function .............................................. 118

Changing the aspect ratio for

still pictures ....................................... 121

[Aspect Bracket]........................................122

Using the built-in ND filter ................ 123

Compensating the exposure ............ 124

[Auto Bracket].................................... 125

Switching the displays...................... 127

Using the level gauge........................ 128

Using the Quick menu....................... 129

Using the [Motion Picture] menu ..... 150

[Rec Mode]................................................150

[Rec Quality]..............................................150

[Continuous AF].........................................151

[Wind Cut] .................................................151

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Playback

Miscellaneous

Viewing your pictures

Viewing on a TV screen .................... 182

HDTV Link (HDMI) ....................................184

Viewing 3D still pictures ............................186

[Normal Play] ..................................... 152

Enlarged viewing.......................................153

Viewing several pictures simultaneously...154

Viewing pictures by their recording date ...155

Playing back pictures recorded as exposure

series and with interval recording................156

Panorama playback ..................................158

Storing recorded still and motion

pictures............................................... 188

Copying by inserting the SD card into a

recorder.....................................................188

Dubbing playback pictures via the

Viewing motion pictures................... 159

Capturing still pictures from

motion pictures.................................. 160

supplied AV cable......................................188

Copying the recorded image data to a

computer with the available software........189

Using with your computer ................ 190

Copying still and motion pictures

recorded in [MP4]

Splitting motion picture takes.......... 161

Switching the displays...................... 162

Deleting pictures ............................... 163

To delete multiple (up to 100)/

(except AVCHD motion pictures)...............191

Printing............................................... 193

Printing multiple pictures...........................195

Printing with date and text.........................195

Making print settings on the camera .........196

all pictures.................................................164

Different playback methods

[Playback Mode]................................ 165

[2D/3D Settings]........................................165

[Slide Show] ..............................................166

[Filtering Play] ...........................................168

[Calendar]..................................................168

Using the external electronic

viewfinder........................................... 197

Using an external flash unit.............. 198

List of monitor displays.................... 200

Message displays.............................. 205

Q&A Troubleshooting ...................... 207

Usage cautions and notes................ 216

Leica Service Addresses .................. 220

Retouching pictures.......................... 169

[Auto Retouch] ..........................................169

[Creative Retouch] ....................................170

Using the [Playback] menu............... 171

[Title Edit] ..................................................171

[Text Stamp] ..............................................172

[Video Divide]............................................173

[Resize] .....................................................174

[Cropping]..................................................175

[Leveling]...................................................176

[Favorite] ...................................................177

[Print Set] ..................................................178

[Protect].....................................................179

[Face Rec Edit]..........................................180

[Copy]........................................................181

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Preparations

Before use

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Camera handling

Protect the camera from excessive vibration, force, or

pressure.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,

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which may damage the lens, the monitor, or the camera

body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or

prevent recording.

• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface

• Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or

forcing it into a full bag

• Attaching accessories to the camera strap

• Exerting excessive force on the lens or the monitor

The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or

waterproof.

Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust

or sand, or where water can come into contact with the

camera.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,

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which present a risk that sand, water, or foreign material

may enter the camera through the lens or gaps around

buttons. Be especially careful because these conditions

may damage the camera, and such damage may not be

repairable.

• In extremely dusty or sandy places

• In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be

exposed to water

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Condensation (When the lens or the monitor is fogged up)

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to

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sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these

conditions, which may soil the lens or the monitor, cause

mold, or damage the camera.

If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait

●

about two hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts

to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear

naturally.

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Before use

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Always take a test shot first

Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example),

always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound are recorded correctly.

No compensation for missed shots

We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card

prevent recording.

Carefully observe copyright laws

Unauthorized use of recordings that contain works with copyright for purposes other

than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may

be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.

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Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→216)

Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other

information for your camera may differ from those in the illustrations provided in

these instructions.

Recording mode icons

You can select and execute the indicated menus and functions for the recording

modes displayed in blue on mode dial illustrations next to section titles.

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In the example shown on the left, the following recording modes

are available:

and

will differ depending on the recording modes registered under

custom settings.

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Scope of Delivery

Accessories

Order No.

Leather case D-LUX 6 18 727

Rechargeable battery

BP-DC10-E

BP-DC10-U

Charger

BC-DC10-E

BC-DC10-U

Mains cable

18 719

18 720

Protector

18 730

18 746

18 747

18 733

18 734

Small system case

Shoulder strap

Hand grip D-LUX 6

423-092.001-010

423-092.002-010

LEICA Electronic

Viewfinder EVF 3

HDMI mini cable

14 491

18 694

423-111.001-006

423-111.001-007

423-068.801-023

423-111.001-009

423-111.001-010

423-111.001-008

LEICA CF 22

Flash unit

AUS

Tabletop tripod

14 100

Ball and Socket head 14 110

(delivery differs

depending on markets)

Shoulder strap

Lens cap

423-108.001-020

423-108.001-018

423-108.001-019

423-108.001-015

423-108.001-016

423-106.001-010

423-105.001-010

String for lens cap

Hot shoe cover

CD with instr. PDFs

USB cable

AV cable

Button template for

Canada / Taiwan

423-108.001-021/-022

(only with camera

models: 18 461/18 462)

Short instructions

Warranty Card

93 479 -482

(delivery differs

depending on markets)

Notes:

• Memory cards are optional. You can

record or play back pictures on the

internal memory when you are not using

a card.

439-399.100-026

• Check that all items belonging to the

scope of delivery are included before

using the camera.

• The items and their shape may differ

depending on the country or area where

the camera was purchased.

• Keep small parts in a safe place out of

the reach of children.

• Please dispose of all packaging

appropriately.

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Names of the components

1 Self-timer indicator / AF Assist Lamp

Illuminates when the self-timer is set

or when Autofocus is operated in dark

locations. (→116, 143)

2 Mode dial

Switches the recording mode. (→48)

3 Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover)

The hot shoe cover is on the hot shoe at

the time of purchase.

4 Built-in flash

Use the flash open switch to open the

flash. (→106)

5 Shoulder strap eyelet

Attach the supplied shoulder strap and lens

cap string to this eyelet. (→13)

6 Focus selector switch

Switches the focus setting. (→96, 102, 104)

7 Aspect ratio selector switch

Switches the aspect ratio of a still picture.

(→121)

8 Lens

The lens barrel extends forward when you

take a picture.

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About the hot shoe cover

To attach (optionally available) accessories in the hot shoe,

the cover must be removed first.

Removing the hot shoe cover

While pressing down on the hot shoe cover release button

, pull the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it.

Be sure to attach the hot shoe cover when the hot shoe is not in

use.

●

When not in use, keep the hot shoe cover in a safe place so that

you do not lose it.

When the hot shoe cover is removed, make sure that connection

socket is not damaged by liquids or sand.

●

Connection

socket

●

Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Names of the components

9 Aperture ring

Adjusts the aperture value. (→60, 62)

10 Microphone

Records sound when you record motion

pictures. (→82)

11 Zoom lever

Adjusts the recording range. (→92)

12 Motion picture button

Press this button to start and stop motion

picture recording. (→46)

13 Camera ON/OFF switch

Turns the camera on or off.

14 Shutter button

Press this button to record a still picture.

(→46)

15 Flash open switch

Operate this switch to open the flash. (→106)

16 Tripod thread

For attaching the camera to a tripod or

other accessories.

Do not attach to a tripod using longer than

5.5mm screws. Doing so may damage the

camera.

17 Speaker

Do not cover the speaker with your fingers.

18 Card/Battery door

Open this door to insert and remove a card

or battery. (→18)

19 Release slider

Push this slider to open the card/battery

door. (→18)

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Names of the components

20 LCD monitor (→200)

21 [ND/FOCUS] lever

To operate the lever, move it left or right or

press it forwards. Use this lever for Manual

Focus adjustment or for turning the built-in

ND filter on/off, etc. (→104, 123)

22 Dial

To operate the dial, rotate it left or right

or press it forwards. Use this dial for

operations such as adjusting the shutter

speed or selecting an operation item.

(→61, 62, 124)

23 Terminal cover

How to open the terminal cover

24 [HDMI] socket

For connecting the HDMI mini cable

(available as accessory (→8)) to this

socket. (→182)

25 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

For connecting the USB cable or the AV

cable (→8). (→182, 191, 193)

26 Status indicator

This indicator lights up in accordance with

the operating conditions of the camera.

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Names of the components

27 Playback button

Switches between picture taking and

playback mode. (→152)

28 [MENU/SET]

Mainly used to display menu screens or to

set menu items. (→25)

29 [WB] button / Right cursor button ( )

Displays the White Balance setting screen.

This button is also used to move the

cursor on the menu screens and for other

functions. (→25, 111)

30 [DISP] button

Switches the displayed screens. (→127, 162)

31 [

] button / Down cursor button ( )

Displays the setting screens for serial

exposures, self-timer and other functions.

This button is also used to move the

cursor on the menu screens and for other

functions.

(→25, 116, 118, 125)

[Q MENU] button / [

] button

Displays the Quick menu in picture taking

mode. Deletes pictures in playback mode.

This button is also used to return to the

previous screen during menu operations.

(→129, 163)

33 [FN] button / Left cursor button ( )

Displays the screen of the function

registered to the corresponding [FN]

button. This button is also used to move the

cursor on the menu screens and for other

functions. (→25, 30)

34 [ISO] button / Up cursor button (

)

Displays the setting screen for ISO

Sensitivity. This button is also used to move

the cursor on the menu screens and for

other functions. (→25, 109)

35 [AF/AE LOCK] button

Locks the exposure and focus settings.

(→103, 138)

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Attaching lens cap and shoulder strap

Protect the lens with the lens cap when you are not taking pictures. We recommend

attaching the lens cap to the camera using the lens cap string to prevent loss of the lens

cap. We also recommend attaching the shoulder strap to prevent the camera from being

dropped.

Use the supplied string to attach the lens cap to the camera

Make sure that the thicker section of the string is not caught in the lens cap or the shoulder

strap eyelets.

Attach the lens cap

To attach and remove the lens cap, press the

areas shown by arrows in the illustration.

Attach the shoulder strap

Shoulder strap eyelet

• Attach the other end of the shoulder strap the same way.

• Make sure that the shoulder strap does not come loose.

• Attach the shoulder strap with the LEICA logo on the strap facing outwards.

• Use the shoulder strap on your shoulder.

- Do not use the strap around your neck. It may result in injury or accident.

• Do not leave the shoulder strap where a child can reach it.

- This may result in the child accidentally strangling itself.

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Charging the battery

Always charge before first use! (the battery is shipped uncharged)

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About batteries that you can use with this camera

It has been found that counterfeit batteries which look very similar to the

genuine product are available in some markets. Some of these batteries are

not adequately protected with internal circuitry to meet the requirements of

appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these batteries may

lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that Leica Camera AG is not liable

for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery.

To ensure that safe products are used we urgently recommend to use only the

Leica battery BP-DC10 (→8).

• Use only the specified charger and battery.

Insert the battery into the charger

The terminals should face the charger’s contacts.

●

Connect the charger to the electrical outlet

Plug-in type

Cable type

●

Battery

Charging light

([CHARGE])

On: Charging in progress

Off: Charging complete

• The mains

cable

does not

If light is flashing:

• Charging may take longer

than normal if battery

fit entirely

Charger

(model-specific)

temperature is too high or

too low (charging may not be

completed).

into the

respective socket. A gap will

remain.

• Battery/charger contacts are

dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.

It is recommended to charge the battery

indoors (10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F)).

●

Detach the battery after charging is

completed

The charger is in the standby condition as long as it is connected to the mains.

The primary circuit is always “live” as long as it is connected to the mains.

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Charging the battery

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Notes on the charging time

Charging time

Approx. 155 min

• The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The

charging time for a battery in hot/cold environments or for a battery that has not been

used for a long time may be longer than normal.

Use only the Leica battery BP-DC10 (→8).

We cannot guarantee the quality of any other batteries.

Remove the battery from camera when you are not going to use the camera for

a long time.

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• Store the battery in a plastic case, making sure that it is kept away from metal

objects (such as clips).

To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the Leica indicator on the

monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may

damage the card or recorded data.)

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Remaining battery capacity

When using the camera, the remaining battery capacity is displayed.

Remaining battery capacity

(flashes red )

If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery.

When the monitor is turned off, the status indicator will flash.

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Charging the battery

Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and operating time

The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to the

surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom,

or other functions are used frequently, or in colder conditions.

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Recording still pictures

Number of recordable pictures

Approx. 330

By CIPA standard

Recording time

Approx. 165 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

• [Program AE] Mode

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• Temperature: 23°C (73.4°F)/Humidity: 50% RH when the monitor is on.

• Using a 32MB memory card.

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on (when the Optical Image

Stabilizer function is set to [ON]).

• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.

• Zooming form the maximum wide-angle to the maximum telephoto setting or vice

versa in every recording.

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the

battery decreases.

The number is reduced if intervals are longer (e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute

intervals under the above conditions).

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Charging the battery

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Recording motion pictures

[Rec Mode]

[Rec Quality]

[AVCHD]

[MP4]

[FHD]

[PSH]

[FSH]

Available recording time

Actual available recording time

Approx. 90 min

Approx. 50 min

Approx. 100 min

Approx. 55 min

Approx. 110 min

Approx. 60 min

Recording conditions

• Temperature 23°C (73.4°F), humidity 50% RH

• The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the power on and off,

starting and stopping recording and using the zoom.

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Remaining time for continuous recording displayed on the monitor

• With camera model 18 460

You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes or approx.

4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD] creates larger files, the recording time for

such motion pictures will be shorter than 29 minutes.)

You can continuously record [AVCHD] motion pictures for up to 29 minutes.

• With camera models 18 461 / 18 462

You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes or approx.

4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD] creates larger files, the recording time for

such motion pictures will be shorter than 29 minutes.)

If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [PSH] or [FSH], you can

continuously record a motion picture for up to 29 minutes.

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Viewing pictures

Playback time

Approx. 240 min

The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to

the surrounding environment and usage conditions.

●

If the available battery capacity is significantly reduced, it is reaching the end of its

lifespan. Please purchase a new battery.

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Inserting and removing the card/the battery

• Set the camera ON/OFF switch to [OFF].

Push the release slider to the

[OPEN] position and open

the card/battery door

Release slider

Do not touch the

terminals

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Latch

Insert battery and card,

making sure that they are

correctly aligned

• Battery: Push it in until it is locked

by the latch.

• Card: Push it down until it clicks into

place.

Charged battery (check orientation)

Card

(check orientation: terminals face monitor)

Close the door and push the

release slider to the [LOCK]

position

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To remove

• To remove the battery:

Pull the latch in the direction of the

arrow.

• To remove the card:

Press it further down until it clicks,

then pull it out upright.

Latch

Remove battery from the camera when you are not going to use the camera for a long

time.

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Keep memory cards out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

To remove the card or the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the Leica logo

display on the monitor and the status indicator go out. (Failure to wait may cause the

camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.)

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Saving your pictures (to an inserted memory

card or the built-in memory)

Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory

if not.

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Built-in memory (approx. 70 MB)

• Pictures can be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→181)

• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a

card.

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Compatible memory cards

The following SD standard-based cards

Type of Card

Capacity

Notes

SD Memory Cards

8 MB – 2 GB

• Can be used with devices compatible with the

respective formats.

SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB

SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB

• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that your

computer and other devices support this type of card.

• Using a card of SD speed “Class 4” or above is

recommended for recording motion pictures.

• Only the cards listed on the left with the given

capacities are supported.

SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by

checking the card label or other card related materials.

(Example)

While the camera is accessing the card or the built-in memory (for an operation such

as picture writing, reading, deletion, or formatting), do not turn off the camera or

remove the battery or the card. Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or

static electricity.

●

The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and the camera may no longer

operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform

the operation again.

• Icons displayed while recording

: When using a card

: When using the built-in memory

Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been

formatted with a computer or another device. (→42)

If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used to

record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted.

It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer

(as electromagnetic fields, static electricity, or faults may cause data to

●

be damaged).

Switch

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Saving your pictures (to an inserted memory card or the built-in memory)

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card

capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).

Displayed when no card is inserted

(pictures will be saved to built-in memory)

Estimated remaining number of pictures or recording time

(The display switches depending on the settings.)

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Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

[Picture Size]

Built-in memory

2 GB

440

32 GB

7290

64 GB

14530

10M

4:3

650

10620

21490

0.3M

380

10050

162960

247150

• When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, “+99999” is displayed.

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Preparations

Saving your pictures (to an inserted memory card or the built-in memory)

■

Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.)

When the [AVCHD] recording mode is used

[Rec Quality]

[PSH]

Built-in memory

2 GB

8m00s

14m00s

32 GB

64 GB

–

2h31m00s

4h10m00s

5h07m00s

8h26m00s

[FSH]/[SH]

When the [MP4] recording mode is used

[Rec Quality]

[FHD]

Built-in memory

2 GB

32 GB

64 GB

–

12m02s

22m59s

50m36s

3h22m58s

6h27m29s

14h12m48s

6h50m54s

13h04m28s

28h46m30s

[HD]

–

[VGA]

1m42s

• The time displayed in the table is the total time.

Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen

• With camera model 18 460

●

You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes or approx.

4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD] creates larger files, the recording time for

such motion pictures will be shorter than 29 minutes.)

You can continuously record [AVCHD] motion pictures for up to 29 minutes.

• With camera models 18 461 / 18 462

You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes or approx.

4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD] creates larger files, the recording time for

such motion pictures will be shorter than 29 minutes.)

If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [PSH] or [FSH], you can

continuously record a motion picture for up to 29 minutes.

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Preparations

Setting time and date

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Preparation: Before using the camera, remove the lens cap.

Turn on the power

Press [MENU/SET] while the

message is displayed

Press

to select the language

and then [MENU/SET]

The [Please set the clock] message appears.

Press [MENU/SET]

[

] button

Press

to select the items

(year, month, day, hour, minute,

display order or time display

format), and then

to set

Press [MENU/SET]

Press [MENU/SET] to set

• To return to the previous screen,

press the [

] button.

If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo

studio to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date

Stamp] or [Text Stamp].

If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on

the monitor.

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Preparations

Setting time and date

Changing settings

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] or [Rec] menu to change the current time settings.

• Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after the battery is removed,

provided a fully-charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand.

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] or [Rec] menu

• For details about how to set the menu (→25)

Set the date and time (Perform steps

. (→23))

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Preparations

Setting the menu

You can use the menu to set camera and picture taking functions, operate playback

functions, and perform other operations.

Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the

Zoom lever

Each item’s

background color

changes when it

is selected

Select the menu type (→26)

Press

to select the menu item

and then

Page number

(Zoom lever can

be used to switch

to next page.)

Shutter button

Item

Press

to select the setting

and then [MENU/SET]

Selected setting

Available settings

Press [MENU/SET] to close the

• You can also close the menu by pressing

the shutter button halfway. (The camera

switches to picture taking mode.)

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Preparations

Setting the menu

■

●

Menu type

In recording mode

In playback mode

●

[Rec] menu

For settings such as resolution and flash mode.

For settings such as recording method and resolution.

[Motion Picture]

[Playback Mode] For settings for playback methods such as [Slide Show] and

menu [Filtering Play].

[Playback] menu For settings for recorded pictures, such as picture protection and

cropping and print settings.

[Setup] menu

For basic camera settings, such as setting the clock and changing

the beep sounds.

■

Switching menu type

Press to move the cursor from the

menu item to the menu type (shown

in left-hand frame).

Press

to select the menu type to

be displayed and then to return to

the menu item

Menu type

Item

Selected menu type

The monitor screen examples in these instructions may differ from the actual displays

or some parts of the display may be omitted.

●

The menu types and items that are displayed vary according to the mode.

The setting methods vary depending on the menu item.

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

[Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and

battery life. Please check these before use.

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

In [Snapshot Mode], only [Clock Set], [World Time], [Beep], [Language] and [O.I.S.

Demo.] are set.

●

[Clock Set]

For setting time, date, and display format.

For details (→24).

[World Time]

For setting the local recording date and time at your destination.

• A message will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case,

press [MENU/SET] and skip to step

Use cursor buttons to select [Destination] and then press

[MENU/SET]

Use cursor buttons to select the area and then press

[MENU/SET]

Current time at selected

destination

City/area name

Difference with home time

When [Destination] has been selected

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

■

To set summer time

Press in step . (Press again to release the setting)

• When summer time is set, the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is

canceled, the time automatically returns to the current time.

When you come back from your travel destination

Select [Home] in step

and then press [MENU/SET].

If you cannot find your destination in the area displayed on the screen, set based on

difference with home time.

●

is displayed on the screen for pictures recorded at the destination when they are

played back.

●

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Travel Date]

If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, the day of your trip on which the

picture was taken will be recorded.

Use cursor buttons to select [Travel Setup] and then press

Use cursor buttons to select [SET] and then press

[MENU/SET]

Use cursor buttons to select the departure date and then

press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor buttons to select the return date and then press

[MENU/SET]

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To record [Location]

Once [Travel Setup] is set, you can set the location.

Use cursor buttons in step

above to select [Location] and then press

Use cursor buttons to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]

Enter your location (Entering text (→44))

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

The travel date is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the

camera’s clock. When the destination is set in [World Time], the elapsed days are

calculated based on the local destination time.

●

When [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], the number of elapsed days is not recorded. It is

not displayed even if [Travel Setup] is set to [SET] after recording.

If settings are made before the departure date, the number of days to departure are

not recorded.

●

To print [Location] or the number of days that have passed, use [Text Stamp].

[Travel Date] cannot be recorded for AVCHD motion pictures.

[Destination] cannot be recorded for MP4 motion pictures.

●

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Beep]

With this function, you can change or mute the beep/shutter sounds.

■

Settings

[Beep Level]

: High / Low / Mute

[Beep Tone]

: Changes the beep tone.

[Shutter Vol.]

: High / Low / Mute

[Shutter Tone]

: Changes the shutter tone.

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Volume]

For adjusting the volume of sound from the loudspeaker (7 levels).

■

Settings: [0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6]

This function cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when the camera is

connected to a TV.

●

[Cust.Set Mem.]

For registering the current camera settings.

For details (→90).

[Fn Button Set]

For registering frequently used functions from the [Rec], [Setup] or other menus to the

[FN] button for faster operation.

■

Settings

[Photo Style] (→134)

[Quality] (→136)

[Level Gauge] (→128)

[Guide Line] (→32)

[Metering Mode] (→139)

[AF Mode] (→97)

[Video Rec Area] (→34)

[Remaining Disp.] (→34)

[Flash] (→107)

[Focus Area Set] (→100)

[1 Shot AF] (→105)

[i.Dynamic] (→139)

[Flash Adjust.] (→145)

[Aspect Bracket] (→122)

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[LCD Display] / [Viewfinder]

For adjusting the brightness and the color rendition of the monitor. When the display is

switched to an attached external electronic viewfinder (available as accessory (→8)), the

brightness and color rendition of the viewfinder are adjusted.

Press

to select the setting item, and then

to make

adjustments

Press [MENU/SET]

Some subjects may look different from their actual appearance, but the recorded

picture will not be affected.

●

[LCD Mode]

For enhancing the visibility of the monitor image.

■

Settings

: The display brightness is adjusted automatically depending on the ambient

brightness.

: Increases the monitor image brightness (for outdoor use).

[OFF]

This function [ ] is not available in playback mode.

●

[

] returns to ordinary brightness if there is no operation for 30 seconds when

●

recording. (Press any button to increase the monitor image brightness again.)

Because the picture shown on the monitor is brighter than normal, some subjects may

look different than their actual appearance, but this will not affect the recorded picture.

Setting [LCD Mode] reduces the operating time.

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[EVF Disp.Style] / [LCD Disp.Style]

[EVF Disp.Style]: Set the display mode for an attached external electronic viewfinder

(available as accessory (→8)).

[LCD Disp.Style]: Set the display mode for the monitor.

■

Settings

: External electronic viewfinder display layout

: Monitor display layout

Display screen example (when using the monitor)

●

(External electronic viewfinder display layout)

(Monitor display layout)

[EVF Disp.Style] can be selected only when an electronic viewfinder (available as

accessory (→8)) is attached.

●

[Guide Line]

For displaying guide lines that can be used as a reference for picture composition.

■

Settings:

/ [OFF]

■

Setting the position of the guidelines

Select [ ] to set the position of the guidelines.

Select [ ] under [Guide Line] in the [Setup] menu

Use cursor buttons to move the position of the guidelines (point of intersection) and

then press [MENU/SET]

• When you press the [DISP] button, the point of intersection will return to the center.

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Histogram]

A histogram illustrates the distribution of brightness

in the picture – e.g. if the graph peaks at the right,

this means there are more bright areas in the picture.

A peak in the center represents a correct exposure.

This can be used as a reference for exposure

compensation, etc.

(Example)

Dark ← OK → Bright

■

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

When the histogram is not the same as that of the recorded picture under the

following conditions, it will be displayed in orange.

• When manual exposure assist indicates settings other than 0 EV in [Manual

Exposure] mode or during Exposure Compensation.

• When the flash fires.

●

• When the proper exposure is not achieved while the flash is closed or the

brightness of a picture on the monitor cannot be displayed correctly in dark

locations.

The histogram displayed during recording is only a reference.

The histogram displayed during recording and that displayed during playback may be

different.

●

The histogram is different from those displayed using the image editing software of a

computer.

The histogram will not be displayed in the following cases.

• [Snapshot Mode]

●

• During motion picture recording

• Playback Zoom

• Multi Playback

• When the HDMI mini cable is connected

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Video Rec Area]

This mode allows the identification of the recordable area for a motion picture before

recording.

■

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

The recordable area displayed for motion pictures should be interpreted as an

approximation.

●

When using Extended optical zoom, the recordable area may not always be displayed

for certain zoom ratios.

●

[Remaining Disp.]

This mode switches the display between the remaining number of still pictures you can

take or the remaining recording time of a motion picture that you can record on the

available card or to the built-in memory.

■

Settings

(Displays the number of pictures that can be recorded)

(Displays the remaining recording time)

[Highlight]

With this mode activated, bright areas without any detail, i.e. that are rendered totally

white are indicated by flashing on the screen when the [Auto Review] function is activated

or during playback.

■

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

To reduce or prevent overexposure, use a negative exposure compensation with

the help of e.g. the histogram display as a reference. (A peak on the right side of the

histogram indicates overexposure.)

●

This feature is disabled during Multi Playback, Calendar Playback, Playback Zoom or

motion picture playback.

●

If the subject is too close to the camera using flash, overexposure may occur.

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Expo.Meter]

For selecting whether or not to display the setting display when e.g. shutter speed and

aperture value settings or Exposure Compensation are performed.

■

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

If the setting display is not displayed, press the [DISP] button to switch the display of

the monitor.

●

The setting display will turn off if no operation is performed for approximately 4

seconds.

●

[Lens Resume]

For saving the zoom position and the Manual Focus position in the memory when the

camera is turned off.

■

Settings

[Zoom Resume]

[ON]: Returns to the zoom position that was saved in the memory when the camera

is turned on the next time.

[OFF]

[MF Resume]

[ON]: Saves the Manual Focus position in the memory when the camera is turned

[OFF] or when the focus selector switch is set to modes other than [

setting will return to the focus position saved in the memory when the camera

is turned on or the focus selector switch is set to [ ] next time.

]. This

[OFF]

The Manual Focus position saved in the memory and the position to which the

camera returns when it is turned on may differ depending on the recording conditions.

●

[MF Assist]

This mode facilitates simple and precise manual focusing by enlarging a section of the

monitor image.

• About MF assist (→105)

■

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Economy]

For switching off the camera and/or the monitor when they are not being used to minimize

battery consumption.

[Sleep Mode]

■

Settings: [10MIN.] / [5MIN.] / [2MIN.] / [1 MIN.] / [OFF]

Automatically switches the camera off when no operation is performed for a preset

period of time.

• To restore → Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on the camera again.

This mode cannot be used in the following cases:

●

When the camera is connected to a computer or printer, when recording or playing

back motion pictures or playing back pictures using Slide Show, or during interval

recording

The settings are fixed to [5MIN.] in [Snapshot Mode].

●

[Auto LCD Off]

■

Settings: [30 MIN.] / [5MIN.] / [2MIN.] / [1 MIN.]

Automatically switches the monitor off when no operation is performed for a preset

period of time.

The status indicator lights up when the monitor is turned off. To turn on the monitor

again, press any button.

●

[Live View Mode]

■

Settings: [NORMAL] / [ECO] (Reduces power consumption)

Although the monitor image quality may deteriorate when [ECO] is set (compared to

[NORMAL]), the recorded pictures will not be affected.

●

When [Live View Mode] is set to [NORMAL], the operating time will be reduced.

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Play on LCD]

This mode automatically switches on the monitor during playback even if an external

electronic viewfinder (available as accessory (→8)) is attached.

■

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

[Auto Review]

This mode automatically displays still pictures immediately after taking them.

■

Settings

[HOLD]: The playback mode remains until a button (other than the [DISP] button) is

pressed

[2SEC.] / [1SEC.]: The playback mode is replaced by the previous picture taking mode

after the preset time

[OFF]

The setting is fixed to [2SEC.] in [Snapshot Mode].

●

This mode automatically displays still pictures immediately after they are taken during

[Auto Bracket], [Aspect Bracket], [WB Bracket] and series exposures, regardless of

the [Auto Review] setting.

●

The Auto Review function is disabled during motion picture recording or interval

recording.

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Start Mode]

For determining whether picture taking or playback mode is active when the camera is

switched on.

■

Settings

: When the camera is turned on, recording mode is activated.

: When the camera is turned on, playback mode is activated.

Even when [ ] is set, if the camera is turned on while pressing the playback button,

the camera is activated in playback mode.

●

[No.Reset]

For resetting the file number for the next picture to be taken to 0001.

The folder number is updated and the file number for the next picture to be taken is

set to 0001.

●

A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.

Numbers cannot be reset once the folder number reaches 999. In this case, save all

necessary pictures to your computer, and format the built-in memory/card (→42).

●

To reset folder number to 100:

First, format the built-in memory and card in the camera, and select [Yes] in [No.

Reset]. Then select [Yes] on the folder number reset screen.

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Reset]

For returning the [Rec] menu and [Setup] menu settings to the default settings.

■

Settings: [Reset Rec. settings?] / [Reset setup parameters?]

The information registered in [Face Recog.] is reset if recording settings are reset.

●

Resetting the setup parameters will also reset the following:

Age in years/months and names in [Baby] and [Pet] Scene Modes

Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.

●

Camera functions may be audible as the lens function is reset. This is not a fault.

●

[USB Mode]

For selecting the communication method for when connecting the camera to a computer

or printer with the USB cable.

■

Settings

[Select on connection]: Selects the communication method each time you

connect to a computer or PictBridge-compatible printer.

[PictBridge(PTP)]: Select this mode when connecting to a PictBridge-compatible

printer.

[PC]: Select this mode when connecting to a computer.

[Output]

For changing the settings to be used when the camera is connected to a TV or other

device.

■

Settings

[Video Out] (With camera model 18 460)

[NTSC] / [PAL]

If the default setting is changed, AVCHD motion pictures may not be played correctly.

[TV Aspect] (This setting performs when the supplied AV cable is connected.)

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[HDTV Link]

This mode allows automatic linking with other HDTV Link-compatible devices, and

operability with a HDTV compatible remote control when connecting via the HDMI mini

cable (available as accessory (→8)) (→184).

■

Settings

[ON]: Operations may be performed via the remote control of the HDTV Link-

compatible device. (Not all operations will be available.)

Operability of the camera’s own buttons will be limited.

[OFF]: Operations must be performed via the camera’s own buttons.

[3D Playback]

For setting how 3D still picture is output.

■

Settings: [3D] / [2D]

If you want to play back a picture in 2D (conventional picture) on a 3D television, set

to [2D].

●

This item of the menu functions when the HDMI mini cable (available as accessory

(→8)) is connected.

●

For the procedure for playing back a 3D still picture (→186).

●

[Rotate Disp.]

For automatic rotation of portrait still pictures.

■

Settings

: Rotates and displays pictures displayed on a TV screen as well as those

displayed on the monitor of the camera in portrait orientation.

Rotates and displays only pictures displayed on a TV screen in portrait

orientation.

[OFF]

[Rotate Disp.] cannot be used with motion pictures.

Still pictures taken with the lens facing up or down, or still pictures taken on other

cameras may not be rotated.

●

Pictures cannot be rotated during Multi Playback.

With a computer, pictures will only be rotated if in Exif-compatible (→152) environment

(OS, software).

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Scene Menu]

For setting whether or not to display the selection screen for Scene Mode when the

camera is switched to Scene Mode.

■

Settings

[AUTO]: Displays the selection screen.

[OFF]: Displays the currently selected Scene Mode recording screen.

[Menu Resume]

For saving the last operated menu position.

■

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

[User’s Name Rec]

For recording a user name on a picture while recording.

• Entering text (→44)

■

Settings: [ON] / [OFF] / [SET] (Register or change user name)

You cannot record a user name on the following pictures.

• AVCHD motion pictures

• Already recorded pictures

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Version Disp.]

For checking the camera firmware version or display software information.

When you press [MENU/SET] while the version is displayed, software information

such as the license is displayed.

●

[Format]

Use this function when [Built-In Memory Error] or [Memory Card Error] appears, or when

formatting the built-in memory or card.

When a card/the built-in memory is formatted, the data cannot be restored. Check

the content of the card/built-in memory carefully before formatting.

When formatting the built-in memory, remove the card.

(If a card is inserted, it will be formatted, if not, the internal memory.)

●

Always format cards with this camera.

All protected pictures and other picture data will be deleted.

This requires a sufficiently charged battery. Do not turn off power or perform other

operations during formatting.

●

Formatting the built-in memory may take several minutes.

Consult the dealer or your nearest Leica Customer Care center if formatting cannot be

successfully completed.

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Language]

For changing the display language.

Set the language displayed on the screen.

[O.I.S. Demo.]

The amount of camera shake is shown on a graph (Guide)

Amount of camera shake

Effect of camera shake after correction

During demo screen display, the Optical Image Stabilizer switches ON and OFF every

time [MENU/SET] is pressed.

This cannot be displayed during playback mode.

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Preparations

Entering Text

Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene

Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register locations in [Travel Date] etc.

Use cursor button to select characters

Press [MENU/SET] until the desired character is displayed

Text is inserted at the cursor position.

• To change the character type

→ Select

, and then press [MENU/SET].

Cursor position

■

Editing text

Use cursor buttons to select

cursor to the text to edit

and then press [MENU/SET]. Then, move the

• You can also use the zoom lever to reposition the cursor.

Use cursor buttons to select [Delete] and then press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor buttons to select the correct text and then press [MENU/SET]

When you are finished entering text, use cursor buttons to

select [Set] and then press [MENU/SET]

A maximum of 30 characters can be entered (max. of 9 characters for [Face Recog.]

names).

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Taking pictures

Sequence of operations

Before using the camera, remove the lens cap.

Turn on the power

Status indicator illuminated for

approx. 1 second.

Rotate the mode dial to select the

recording mode

Align the desired mode with

index.

• Make sure the dial is set

exactly to the click-stop

position of the desired mode.

Status indicator

Use the zoom lever to set the

desired focal length, i.e. the

captured section of the subject

To widen the angle

To make subjects

of view, use shorter

appear closer, use

focal lengths

longer focal lengths

(hence wideangle,

(telephoto, also

also makes

narrows

subjects appear

the angle of view)

further away)

(Continued on the next page)

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Taking pictures

Sequence of operations

Take pictures

■

Taking still pictures (Shutter button)

Press halfway

Press fully

(Press lightly to focus)

(Press the button all

the way to record)

Camera shake alert display

■

Recording motion pictures

(Motion picture button)

Press

(Start recording)

Press

(End recording)

If a warning is displayed

about camera shake, use

[Stabilizer], a tripod, or [Self

Timer].

●

In some cases, camera shake

can be reduced by using a

higher setting for [Sensitivity].

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Sequence of operations

■

Holding the camera

AF Assist Lamp

• To avoid camera shake, hold the camera with both

hands keeping your arms close to your body while

standing with your feet slightly apart.

• Do not touch the lens.

Microphone

• Do not cover the microphone when recording motion

pictures.

• Do not cover the flash or the lamp. Do not look at

them from close range.

• Make sure not to move the camera when you press

the shutter button.

Shoulder strap

We recommend using the supplied shoulder strap to avoid dropping the camera.

●

■

About the direction detect function

Still pictures recorded with the camera held vertically can be automatically displayed in

portrait orientation during playback. (Only when [Rotate Disp.] is set to

• The direction detect function may not operate correctly if pictures are taken with the

camera pointing up or down.

• Motion pictures cannot be displayed in portrait orientation.

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About recording modes

Rotate the mode dial to switch recording modes.

Set to the desired recording mode

Make sure the dial is set exactly to the

→

click-stop position of the desired mode.

For taking pictures with extended automatic

settings. (→49)

[Snapshot Mode]

For taking pictures with automatic exposure

control. (→58)

[Program AE] Mode

The exposure is determined by the

automatically controlled shutter speed,

based on the manually set aperture value.

(→60)

[Aperture-Priority] Mode

The exposure is determined by the

automatically controlled aperture value,

based on the manually set shutter speed.

(→61)

[Shutter-Priority] Mode

[Manual Exposure] Mode

The exposure is determined by the

manually set aperture value and shutter

speed. (→62)

For recording motion pictures with manual

settings. (→87)

[Creative Video Mode]

[Custom] Mode

For taking pictures with previously

registered settings. (→90)

For taking pictures that match the scene

being recorded. (→75)

[Scene Mode]

For taking pictures using different picture

effects such as [Dynamic Monochrome] or

[Miniature Effect]. (→64)

[Creative Control] Mode

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Snapshot mode

Optimum settings are made automatically based on information such as “face”,

“movement”, “brightness”, and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject,

meaning that sharp and correctly exposed pictures can be taken without the need to

make settings manually.

• About recording modes (→48)

Automatic Scene Detection

The camera recognizes the type of subject it is pointed at, and makes optimum settings

automatically.

Recognizes people

Recognizes children

Recognizes landscapes

Recognizes night scenes and people in them

Recognizes night scenes

Recognizes night scenes to be taken without a tripod

Recognizes close-ups

Recognizes sunsets

The icon of scene detected

Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when the scene

does not correspond to any of the above.

¹When children (under 3 years) that are registered with the Face Recognition function are

recognized.

²Only when using flash. We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

³When [iHandheld Nite Shot] is [ON].

Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for the

same subject.

●

If the desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the

appropriate Scene Mode.

●

When

is detected, Face Detection is activated, and focus and exposure

●

are set for the recognized faces.

■

About Backlight Compensation ( )

Backlight is a situation in which a subject is comparatively small and located in front of

a bright background. In such situations a normal exposure would render such subjects

too dark. A backlight compensation increases the exposure, resulting in such subjects

being rendered brighter. In [Snapshot Mode], backlight compensation is activated

automatically. When the camera detects backlight,

is displayed on the monitor

(depending on the conditions, backlighting may not be detected correctly).

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Snapshot mode

Determining the extent of the area rendered sharply

You can also use [Snapshot Mode] to easily adjust the depth of field, i.e. which parts are

rendered sharply and which are not, as with [Aperture-Priority] mode.

Press the dial

Press

Rotate the dial to adjust the

aperture value (which determines

the depth of field)

[

] button

• You can also press

adjustments.

to make

• To return to automatic adjustment

→ Press [ ] button

Press the dial to finalize the

setting

Press

The aperture value is displayed.

([AUTO] is displayed in the icon

during automatic adjustment)

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Snapshot mode

Shallow depth

of field

Extended depth

of field

The yellow range shown in the left figure

is the depth of field, i.e. the range in which

subject parts are rendered sharply.

• This range changes based on the distance

to the focused subject, the set focal length,

etc.

When you record motion pictures, the camera performs aperture control within the

appropriate exposure range, and the depth of field may not change due to the subject

brightness.

●

You can use [Snapshot Plus Mode] to adjust brightness and coloring. (→56)

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Snapshot mode

Using the built-in flash

Let the built-in flash pop up to use it. (→106)

Open the built-in flash

■

Closing the built-in flash

When you do not want to use the flash or after

using it, press it back down until it clicks into

place.

Set to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] depending on the subject and brightness.

When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the red-eye reduction function is activated.

When [ ] or [ ] is selected, longer shutter speeds are possible.

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Snapshot mode

[Color Mode]

By changing the [Color Mode] setting in the [Rec] menu, you can determine the color

rendition of still and motion pictures.

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

Setting

[STANDARD]

[Happy]

Description

Records pictures with colors close to the actual ones.

Records pictures with sharp and vivid colors.

Records pictures in black and white.

[B&W]

[SEPIA]

Records pictures with sepia tones to produce a nostalgic effect.

[Motion Deblur]

With this mode, the camera automatically sets the optimum shutter speed in accordance

with the movements of the subject to minimize the blur of the subject.

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

When [Motion Deblur] is set to [ON], and the shutter button is pressed halfway,

appears on the screen.

●

The subject may be recorded with a lower resolution than the one that has been set.

●

[iHandheld Nite Shot]

If a night scene is detected automatically while the camera is handheld, the camera can

record a still picture with less camera shake and less noise by combining a series of

pictures.

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

When the camera is fixed in place on a tripod or by other means, [iHandheld Nite

Shot] will not be identified.

●

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Snapshot mode

[iHDR]

When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between different

parts of the subject, multiple still pictures are recorded with differing exposures and

combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation.

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

This function is automatically activated only when (→49) is displayed on the monitor.

In the case that a single picture is going to be composed from a series of exposures,

a message indicating that multiple pictures are to be recorded appears on the screen

and the exposure series is carried out. Note that an exposure series will not take

place if the camera determines that it can compensate for the difference in contrast in

a single exposure.

●

In the case of composition from an exposure series, the resulting image may appear if

the subject was moving.

●

The camera does not combine pictures in the following cases:

• When the zoom ratio exceeds 3.8x

• With [Burst Shooting] mode

●

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Snapshot mode

AF Tracking

In [Snapshot Mode], you can select [AF Tracking] in [AF Mode] in a single operation.

When [AF Tracking] mode is used, the camera can continuously focus on a subject and

adjust its exposure even when it is moving.

Press to set [AF Tracking]

• To cancel AF Tracking → Press again.

Aim the AF Tracking frame at the

subject

Press the [AF/AE LOCK] button to

lock

• To cancel AF Lock → Press

AF Tracking frame

AF Lock successful:

Yellow

AF Lock failed:

Red

The optimal scene mode for the AF locked subject is automatically identified.

●

Face Recognition will be inactive while using AF Tracking.

Under certain conditions, such as when the subject is small or when it is dark, [AF

Tracking] may not operate correctly.

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Snapshot mode

[Snapshot Plus Mode]

When [Snapshot Plus Mode] is selected, you can easily adjust the brightness and

coloring, in addition to the depth of field, without compromising the user-friendly operation

of the [Snapshot Mode].

■

Switching to [Snapshot Plus Mode]

Use the [Snapshot Mode] menu to switch the mode.

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

: [Snapshot Mode]

: [Snapshot Plus Mode]

■

Adjusting brightness, coloring, and depth of field

Press the dial

Press

to select an item to adjust

Adjusts brightness.

Adjusts depth of field.

Adjusts coloring.

• [AUTO] is displayed in the icon during automatic adjustment.

Press

to make adjustments

Brightness

Depth of field

Coloring

Underexposure (dark)

Shallower

Overexposure (bright)

Extended

Warmer colors

Cooler colors

• You can also rotate the dial to make adjustments.

• To return to automatic adjustment → Press [

] button.

Press [MENU/SET]

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Snapshot mode

When you record motion pictures, the camera performs aperture control within the

appropriate exposure range, and the depth of field may not change for some subject

brightness levels.

●

About setting items

Only the menu items which are displayed in the [Snapshot Mode] can be set. The settings

selected in the [Program AE] or other modes will reflect on the menu items in the [Setup]

menu that are not displayed.

Settings that can be made for the following items are different from the settings that

can be made in other recording modes.

• [Self Timer]

●

• [Burst Shooting]

• [Picture Size] in the [Rec] menu

• [Beep] in the [Setup] menu

The settings for the following functions are fixed:

●

• [Sensitivity]:

• [AF Mode]:

• [Quick AF]: [ON]

• [Metering Mode]:

• [i.Resolution]: [LOW]

• [i.Zoom]: [ON]

• [Quality]:

• [White Balance]: [AWB]

• [AF Assist Lamp]: [ON]

• [Flash Synchro]: [1ST]

• [Stabilizer]: [ON]

• [Continuous AF]: [ON]

• [Wind Cut]: [AUTO]

• [Min. Shtr Speed]: [AUTO]

The function will turn [OFF] in the following cases.

•

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Program mode

The camera automatically sets both shutter speed and aperture value according to the

brightness of the subject.

You can change various settings in the [Rec] menu.

• About recording modes (→48)

Aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, if an

●

appropriate exposure is not possible. You should

either use the flash, change [Sensitivity] settings or

set [Min. Shtr Speed] to a slower speed.

Aperture value

Shutter speed

Program Shift

In Program Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without

changing the exposure. This is called Program Shift.

You can make the back- and foreground more blurred by decreasing the aperture value

or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed.

Press the shutter button halfway

Select the desired shutter speed/

aperture value combination

Setting display

Program Shift indicator (

Setting display

)

Shutter speed

(Automatic adjustment)

• To cancel Program Shift

→ Rotate the dial until the Program Shift

indicator goes off.

Aperture value

(Automatic adjustment)

When the camera is turned off, Program Shift is canceled.

Program Shift may not function for some subject brightness levels.

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Program mode

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Example of Program Shift

(Ev)

10 11 12 13

(Aperture value)

1.4

2.0

2.8

4.0

5.6

8.0

1/4

1/15

1/60

1/250

1/1000

1/4000 (Shutter speed)

1/2

1/8

1/30

1/125

1/500 1/2000

Program Shift range

Automatic camera setting

Program Shift limit

[Program Diagram]

You can change the automatically controlled shutter speed/aperture combinations in

Program Mode.

You can preset the maximum aperture or an aperture value that achieves the best lens

resolution as a combination of shutter speed and aperture value.

Select [Program Diagram] from the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

Use cursor buttons to select the setting and then press

[MENU/SET]

■

Setting:

([Standard]) /

([Optimum Accuracy])

([Max. Aperture]) /

When the [

You cannot perform manual settings.

Even if you change the [Program Diagram] setting, the shutter speed and aperture

value combination can be changed using Program Shift. (→58)

] or [

] mode is set, the built-in ND filter functions automatically.

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Aperture priority mode

Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a larger in-focus area (in front

of and behind the main subject), to a lower number for a smaller in-focus area.

• About recording modes (→48)

Rotate the aperture ring to select

the aperture value

You can set the aperture values between

[1.4] and [8] in 1/3-stop increments.

(Set the aperture ring only to the click-stop

positions.)

Setting display

Shutter speed

(Automatic adjustment)

Setting display

• When the aperture value is increased, the

Set aperture value

depth of field expands, i.e. more of the fore-

and background is rendered sharply.

• When the aperture value is reduced, the

depth of field gets smaller, i.e. less of the

fore- and background is rendered sharply.

• Proper exposure is not

possible in the range

indicated in red.

The aperture ring rotates only within the range of the printed values.

●

Since the maximum aperture value changes in accordance with the zoom setting, the

printed indication on the aperture ring and the actual aperture value may be different.

Refer to the setting display for the aperture value when you take a picture.

When the resulting picture would be too bright or too dark, i.e. incorrectly exposed,

the numbers for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red.

The monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded.

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Shutter speed priority mode

When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter

speed. When you want to create a trailing effect, set to a slower shutter speed.

• About recording modes (→48)

Rotate the dial to select the

shutter speed

Setting display

Set shutter speed

• At faster shutter speeds, moving subjects

are rendered sharper.

• At slower shutter speeds, moving subjects

are rendered less sharp.

Aperture value

(Automatic adjustment)

• Proper exposure is not

possible in the range

indicated in red.

When the resulting picture would be too bright or too dark, i.e. incorrectly exposed,

the numbers for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red.

●

The monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded.

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Manual exposure mode

Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.

• About recording modes (→48)

Select shutter speed and aperture

value

■

Setting the aperture value

You can set the aperture values between

[1.4] and [8] in 1/3-stop increments.

(Set the aperture ring only to the click-stop

positions.)

■

Setting the shutter speed

Setting display

Set shutter speed

Set aperture value

• Proper exposure is not

possible in the range

indicated in red.

Setting display

Manual exposure assist

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Manual exposure mode

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Light balance (approximation)

Indicates pictures with standard brightness.

Indicates overexposure. For a correct exposure, use a faster shutter speed and/or a

higher aperture value.

Indicates underexposure. For a correct exposure, use a slower shutter speed and/or

a lower aperture value.

The aperture ring rotates only within the range of the printed values.

When the resulting picture would be too bright or too dark, i.e. incorrectly exposed,

the numbers for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red.

The monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded.

The shutter speed setting range changes depending on the [Sensitivity] setting.

●

[Sensitivity]

80 - 1600

Shutter speed

250 - 1/4000th

30 - 1/4000th

8 - 1/4000th

2000 - 3200

4000 - 12800

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Using [Creative Control] Mode

You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming

these effects on the monitor.

• About recording modes (→48)

Press

to select the effect and

then [MENU/SET]

Preview screen

• When you press the [DISP] button,

a description of the selected effect is

displayed.

• When you select [

] by rotating the mode

dial, the menu appears automatically.

• You can display the [Creative Control] menu

by pressing [MENU/SET]. For the setting

procedures of the menu. (→25)

The display of a picture with a selected effect in the preview or recording screen may

differ from the actual recorded pictures.

A setting that was selected in [Creative Control] Mode is retained even after the

camera is turned off.

The following recording menu and settings are automatically adjusted, and cannot be

set manually.

●

[Sensitivity] [White Balance] [i.Dynamic] [Min. Shtr Speed] [Photo Style]

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Using [Creative Control] Mode

■

Adjusting the brightness, depth of field, setting conditions of a selected

effect, etc.

Press the dial

Press

to select an item to adjust

Adjusts the brightness.

Adjusts the depth of field.

Adjusts the setting conditions of the selected effect, etc. (The

settings to be adjusted vary depending on the selected effect.)

• [AUTO] is displayed in the icon during automatic adjustment.

• The items that can be adjusted differ depending on the selected effect.

Press

to make adjustments

• You can also rotate the dial to make adjustments.

• To return to automatic adjustment → Press [

] button.

Press [MENU/SET]

When you record motion pictures, the camera performs aperture control within the

appropriate exposure range, and the depth of field may not change for some subject

brightness levels.

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Using [Creative Control] Mode

For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64)

[Expressive]

This effect creates a pop art style picture that enhances the color.

■

Items that can be set

Underexposure

(darker)

Overexposure

(brighter)

Brightness

Depth of field

Vividness

Shallower

Subdued

Extended

Gaudy

[Retro]

This effect creates the soft appearance of a tarnished picture.

■

Items that can be set

Underexposure

(darker)

Overexposure

(brighter)

Brightness

Depth of field

Coloring

Shallower

Yellowish

Extended

Reddish

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Using [Creative Control] Mode

For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64)

[High Key]

This effect creates a brighter and lighter toned appearance for the

entire picture.

■

Items that can be set

Underexposure

Overexposure

(brighter)

Brightness

(darker)

Shallower

Pinkish

Depth of field

Coloring

Extended

Light-bluish

[Low Key]

This effect creates a darker somber appearance for the entire

picture to emphasize the bright portions.

■

Items that can be set

Underexposure

(darker)

Overexposure

(brighter)

Brightness

Depth of field

Coloring

Shallower

Reddish

Extended

Bluish

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Using [Creative Control] Mode

For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64)

[Sepia]

This effect creates a picture with sepia tone.

■

Items that can be set

Underexposure

Overexposure

(brighter)

Brightness

(darker)

Shallower

Low

Depth of field

Contrast

Extended

High

[Dynamic Monochrome]

This effect creates a monochromatic picture with a higher

contrast and more dramatic atmosphere.

■

Items that can be set

Underexposure

Overexposure

(brighter)

Brightness

(darker)

Shallower

Low

Depth of field

Contrast

Extended

High

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Using [Creative Control] Mode

For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64)

[Impressive Art]

This effect creates a picture with a higher contrast and surreal

appearance.

■

Items that can be set

Underexposure

(darker)

Overexposure

(brighter)

Brightness

Depth of field

Coloring

Shallower

Black & white

Extended

Gaudy

[High Dynamic]

This effect creates a picture with well-balanced brightness for the

entire picture (from dark areas to bright areas).

■

Items that can be set

Underexposure

(darker)

Overexposure

(brighter)

Brightness

Depth of field

Coloring

Shallower

Black & white

Extended

Gaudy

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Using [Creative Control] Mode

For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64)

[Cross Process]

This effect allows you to play with color effects.

■

Items that can be set

Underexposure

(darker)

Overexposure

(brighter)

Brightness

Depth of field

Coloring

Shallower

Extended

Greenish / Bluish / Yellowish / Reddish

[Toy Effect]

This effect creates a picture that resembles pictures taken by a

toy camera with vignetted (darker) corners.

■

Items that can be set

Underexposure

(darker)

Overexposure

(brighter)

Brightness

Depth of field

Coloring

Shallower

Orangish

Extended

Bluish

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Using [Creative Control] Mode

For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64)

[Miniature Effect]

This effect creates a diorama-like picture by intentionally

defocusing all but one section of the picture.

■

Items that can be set

Underexposure

(darker)

Overexposure

(brighter)

Brightness

Vividness

Subdued coloring

Gaudy coloring

■

Defocusing a picture

Press

to move the focusing area (frame)

Rotate the dial to select the size of the focusing area (frame)

Press [MENU/SET]

• When you press [DISP] button, the initial setting condition

is restored.

The monitor image is displayed with a slight delay compared to normal recording.

No audio is recorded for motion pictures.

With camera model 18 460

When a motion picture is recorded, the finished recording will be approximately 1/8th

of the actual recorded time period. (If you record a motion picture for 8 minutes,

the resulting motion picture recording time will be approximately 1 minute.) The

recordable time displayed on the camera is approx. 8x longer than actual recording.

When the recording mode is changed, be sure to check the recordable time.

With camera models 18 461 / 18 462

●

When a motion picture is recorded, the finished recording will be approximately 1/10th

of the actual recorded time period. (If you record a motion picture for 10 minutes,

the resulting motion picture recording time will be approximately 1 minute.) The

recordable time displayed on the camera is approx. 10x longer than actual recording.

When the recording mode is changed, be sure to check the recordable time.

If you stop recording motion pictures too soon, the camera may continue recording for

a certain time. Hold the camera in the same position until it stops recording.

When you take a picture using a high resolution setting, the screen will become dark

for a certain period of time after the picture is taken. However, this occurs due to

signal processing and is not a defect.

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Using [Creative Control] Mode

For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64)

[Soft Focus]

This effect creates a soft appearance by intentionally blurring the

entire picture.

■

Items that can be set

Underexposure

(darker)

Overexposure

(brighter)

Brightness

Depth of field

Shallower

Extended

Degree of

defocusing

Slight defocusing

Strong defocusing

The monitor image is displayed with a slight delay compared to normal recording.

When you take a picture using a high resolution setting, the screen will become dark

for a certain period of time after the picture is taken. However, this occurs due to

signal processing and is not a defect.

●

Motion pictures cannot be recorded.

●

[Star Filter]

This effect creates a picture with all light points displaying a 4x

light cross.

■

Items that can be set

Underexposure

(darker)

Overexposure

(brighter)

Brightness

Depth of field

Shallower

Extended

Length of the rays

of light

Cross rays are

shorter

Cross rays are

longer

Motion pictures cannot be recorded.

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Using [Creative Control] Mode

For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64)

[One Point Color]

This effect creates a monochromatic picture by retaining only the

amount of color you determine.

■

Items that can be set

Underexposure

(darker)

Overexposure

(brighter)

Brightness

Depth of field

Shallower

Extended

Amount of color

retained

Leaves a small

amount

Leaves a large

amount

■

Selecting the color to be retained

Press

Select the color to be retained using the frame in the center

of the screen and then press [MENU/SET]

The selected color may not be retained for some subjects.

●

[Smooth Defocus]

This effect creates a smooth defocused area that emphasizes the

subject by operating the aperture when the shutter is open during

the exposure.

■

Items that can be set

Underexposure

(darker)

Overexposure

(brighter)

Brightness

Vividness

Subdued coloring

Gaudy coloring

The result of this effect may be hard to see for some subjects.

Motion pictures cannot be recorded.

Use a tripod or other device since this effect slows the shutter speed.

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Using [Creative Control] Mode

For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64)

[Radial Defocus]

This effect defocuses the entire picture by retaining a sharper

focus on the main subjects than with [Soft Focus] by operating

focus when the shutter is open during the exposure. This effect is

recommended when recording night scenes, for example.

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Items that can be set

Underexposure

(darker)

Overexposure

(brighter)

Brightness

Degree of

defocusing

Slight defocusing

Strong defocusing

Motion pictures cannot be recorded.

Use a tripod or other device since this effect slows the shutter speed.

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Using [Scene Mode]

Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure,

coloring, etc.) for given scenes.

• About recording modes (→48)

Use cursor buttons to select

the scene mode and then press

[MENU/SET]

• When you select [

] by rotating the

mode dial, the menu appears automatically.

(When [Scene Menu] in the [Setup] menu is

[AUTO])

• You can display the [Scene Mode] menu

by pressing [MENU/SET]. For the setting

procedures of the menu. (→25)

Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of

your picture.

The following recording menu and settings are automatically adjusted, and cannot be

set manually.

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[Sensitivity] [Metering Mode] [i.Dynamic] [Min. Shtr Speed] [i.Resolution] [Photo Style]

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Using [Scene Mode]

• How to select a scene (→75)

Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright

daylight conditions.

Tip

[Portrait]

• The longer the set focal length and the closer the camera is to the subject, the

greater the effect will be.

Smooths skin colors in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from

chest upwards).

Tip

[Soft Skin]

[Scenery]

• The longer the set focal length and the closer the camera is to the subject, the

greater the effect will be.

Takes sharp pictures of distant subjects.

Creates a single panorama picture by stitching multiple still pictures taken

in rapid succession.

Use cursor buttons to select the recording direction, and then press

[MENU/SET] to set.

Check the recording direction and then press [MENU/SET]

• Special panorama guidelines will be displayed during recording.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus

Press the shutter button fully and pan the camera in a small circular motion in

the selected direction to start recording

• Taking pictures from left to right

2 sec.

3 sec.

1 sec.

[Panorama

Shot]

Recording direction

and progress status

(approximate)

• Pan the camera so that you make a complete circuit in approx. 8 seconds

- Pan the camera at a constant speed.

- You may not be able to take pictures successfully if you move the camera too

quickly or too slowly.

Press the shutter button fully again to end recording

• You can also end recording if you stop panning the camera while taking

pictures.

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Using [Scene Mode]

• How to select a scene (→75)

Tip

• Pan the camera in the recording direction as steadily as possible.

If the camera shakes too

much, it may not be able to

take pictures or may end up

creating a narrow (small)

panorama picture.

Pan the camera to a point slightly ahead of the point that you want to take.

(However, the last frame is not recorded to the end.)

Notes

• The shortest focal length is fixed.

• Motion pictures cannot be recorded.

• Focus, White Balance, and Exposure Compensation are all fixed to optimal

values for the first picture. If the focusing or brightness of pictures recorded as

part of a panorama picture after the first picture are significantly different from

those of the first picture, the panorama picture as a whole (when all pictures

are stitched together) may not have consistent focus and brightness.

• The following functions are fixed to the settings indicated below.

[Stabilizer]: [OFF] [Date Stamp]: [OFF]

• Since several pictures are stitched together to create a panorama picture,

some subjects may be distorted or the joining sections of successively taken

pictures that are stitched may be noticeable.

[Panorama

Shot]

(Continued)

• The resolution of a panorama picture varies depending on the recording

direction and number of stitched pictures.

The maximum resolution is as follows:

- Taking pictures in landscape orientation: Approx. 8000 x 1080 pixels

- Taking pictures in portrait orientation: Approx. 1440 x 8000 pixels

• Panorama pictures may not be created or pictures may not be recorded

properly when taking pictures of the following subjects or when taking pictures

in the following recording conditions:

- Subjects that have a continuous or monotone pattern (sky, beach, etc.)

- Moving subjects (person, pet, vehicle, waves, or flowers swaying in the wind,

etc.)

- Subjects whose colors or patterns change quickly (such as an image

appearing on a display)

- Dark locations

- Locations with a flickering light source (fluorescent lamp, candle light, etc.)

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Using [Scene Mode]

• How to select a scene (→75)

Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports.

Tip

• Stand at least 5m (16 feet) away.

Notes

[Sports]

• Sports mode requires adequate lighting, to enable the higher shutter speed

to be used. This mode may not product acceptable results when shooting

indoors, under limited lighting.

• The shutter speed may slow down to 1 second.

Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness.

Tips

• Use flash.

• The subject should not move.

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

[Night Portrait]

Notes

• The shutter speed may slow down to 8 seconds.

• After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to process the

signal. This is not a malfunction.

Takes sharp pictures of night scenes.

Tip

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

[Night

Scenery]

Notes

• The shutter speed may slow down to 8 seconds.

• After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to process the

signal. This is not a malfunction.

Takes sharp still pictures of night scenes with less camera shake and less

noise by combining a series of still pictures.

Tip

• After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the

exposure series.

[Handheld

Night Shot]

Note

• Since a series of still pictures are combined after they have been recorded, it

will be a few moments before you will be able to record another picture.

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Using [Scene Mode]

• How to select a scene (→75)

The camera can combine several still pictures taken with different

exposures into a single properly exposed picture with rich gradation.

Tip

• After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the

exposure series.

Notes

[HDR]

[Food]

• Since a series of still pictures are combined after they have been recorded, it

will be a few moments before you will be able to record another picture.

• A subject that was in motion when it was recorded may be rendered like a

double exposure.

• The camera may take a single still picture instead of several pictures under

certain recording conditions.

Takes natural-looking pictures of food.

Takes pictures of a child with a healthy complexion. When you use the

flash, the light from it is weaker than usual.

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To record age and name

[Baby1] and [Baby2] can be set separately.

Use cursor buttons to select [Age] or [Name] and then press

Select [SET] with cursor buttons, and then press [MENU/SET]

Set the birthday and name

Age: Set birthday with cursor buttons, and then press [MENU/SET]

Name: (Entering text (→44))

Press [MENU/SET]

[Baby]

Tip

• Make sure [Age] and [Name] are [ON] before taking a picture.

Notes

• Age display format depends on the [Language] setting.

• The shutter speed may slow down to 1 second.

• Text may be stamped onto the still picture using [Text Stamp].

Records a pet’s age and name when taking pictures.

• Refer to [Baby] for other tips and notes.

[Pet]

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Using [Scene Mode]

• How to select a scene (→75)

Takes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets.

[Sunset]

Most suitable for taking pictures such as a landscapes through a window.

Notes

• If there are stains such as dust or a reflection on the glass, the camera may

focus on the glass instead of the subject.

[Glass

• The color of pictures may appear unnatural due to the color of the glass.

(You may be able to reproduce the appropriate color by adjusting the White

Balance.)

Through]

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Using [Scene Mode]

• How to select a scene (→75)

Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally,

two of which are automatically selected and combined to make a single 3D

picture.

To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required (The camera

will play back in 2D).

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Recording procedure

Press the shutter button fully to start

recording, and then move the camera

horizontally from left to right in a straight

line.

• A guide is displayed while recording.

• Move the camera approximately

10 cm (4”) within approximately

4 seconds using the guide.

Tips for recording pictures

• Record a stationary subject.

• Record a picture outdoors or in other bright locations.

• Press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and the exposure, press

the shutter button fully, and then pan the camera.

• Hold the camera so that the subject is slightly to the right of the center on

the display at the start of the recording. This makes it easier to position the

subject in the center of the recorded picture.

[3D Photo

Mode]

Notes

• 3D still pictures cannot be recorded by holding this camera vertically.

• 3D still pictures are recorded in MPO format (3D).

• The longest focal length is fixed.

• The resolution is fixed to 2M [16:9].

• ISO Sensitivity is automatically adjusted. However, ISO Sensitivity is

increased to allow faster shutter speeds.

• Motion pictures cannot be recorded.

• It may be impossible to record pictures under any of the conditions below.

Even if pictures are recorded, they may not have a 3D effect or may appear

distorted.

- When the subject is too dark or too bright

- When the subject’s brightness changes

- When the subject is moving

- When the subject lacks contrast

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Taking motion pictures

You can record motion pictures with audio (stereo).

Do not cover the microphone when

recording motion pictures.

Press the motion picture button to

start recording

[Rec Mode] (→150)/[Rec Quality] (→150)

Elapsed

recording time

Remaining recording time

(approx.)

Immediately release the motion picture

button after pressing it.

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Press the motion picture button

again to end recording

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About zoom operation

You can also use zoom while recording motion pictures.

• The zoom speed will be slower than normal.

• When using zoom while recording motion pictures, it may take some time to focus.

• The operating sounds of the zoom lens may be recorded in some cases.

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Taking motion pictures

You can record motion pictures to the built-in memory only in [VGA] mode. (→150)

Use a sufficiently charged battery.

The available recording time displayed on the monitor may not decrease regularly.

[Sensitivity] is set automatically while a motion picture is being recorded. Also [ISO

Limit Set] is disabled.

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The following functions are not available:

Extended optical zoom, flash, [Face Recog.], [Rotate Disp.] for pictures taken

vertically.

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For certain memory cards, recording may end while in progress.

The recording range may become narrower in motion pictures compared to still

pictures. Also, if the aspect ratio is different for still pictures and motion pictures, the

angle of view will change when starting to record a motion picture. The recordable

area is displayed by setting [Video Rec Area] (→34) to [ON].

If Extended optical zoom is used before pressing the motion picture button, these

settings will be cleared, and the recordable area will be changed significantly.

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Taking motion pictures

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About the recording format for recording motion pictures

This camera can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.

AVCHD:

You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for

viewing motion pictures on a high-resolution TV or for saving them to a disc.

AVCHD Progressive:

With camera model 18 460

The [PSH] in [AVCHD] is a mode that allows motion pictures to be recorded at

1920 x 1080/50p, the highest quality that complies with the AVCHD standard.

With camera models 18 461 / 18 462

The [PSH] in [AVCHD] is a mode that allows motion pictures to be recorded at

1920 x 1080/60p, the highest quality that complies with the AVCHD standard.

Recorded motion pictures can be saved and played back using this camera or the

available software.

This means the highest quality for this camera.

MP4:

This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed, or when

uploading videos to the Internet.

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About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture

or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with

equipment compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not

be displayed properly. In this case, use this camera.

• Motion pictures recorded with [PSH] in [AVCHD] can be played back on equipment

that is compatible with AVCHD Progressive.

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Taking motion pictures

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About recording modes

The camera automatically detects the scene to record motion pictures with

optimal settings.

When the scene does not correspond to any on the right.

• In

detected.

•

mode, focus and exposure will be set according to the face

will be selected for nightscapes and other dark scenes.

• If the camera does not select your desired Scene Mode, choosing an

appropriate mode manually is recommended.

Records a motion picture at your preferred settings.

• Aperture and shutter speed are automatically or manually set, depending

on the mode.

Records a motion picture with manual operations.

For details (→87).

See the description about the registered recording mode.

Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the selected scene.

• Some scenes are switched to the following scenes:

Selected scene

Scenes for motion picture

[Baby]

Portrait motion picture

[Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot] Low light motion picture

[Sports], [HDR], [Pet] Normal motion picture

• A motion picture cannot be recorded in [Panorama Shot] or [3D Photo

Mode] Scene Mode.

Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the selected effects.

• A motion picture cannot be recorded using [Star Filter], [Soft Focus],

[Smooth Defocus] and [Radial Defocus] in [Creative Control] Mode.

The aperture value cannot be changed even when the aperture ring is rotated.

(Except [Creative Video Mode])

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The built-in ND filter cannot be manually set even when the [ND/FOCUS] lever is

pressed.

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Taking motion pictures

Taking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded

Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded.

Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture

recording

Still pictures are recorded with an aspect ratio setting of [16:9] and [Picture Size]

setting of 3.5 M. (Max. 20 pictures)

Motion picture recording continues unchanged.

• The clicking sound made when the shutter button is operated may be recorded.

• When still pictures are recorded during zooming, the zooming may stop.

• Using [Miniature Effect] in [Creative Control] Mode, a still picture may be taken

with a slight delay from the time when the shutter button is pressed fully.

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Exposure series function

When the exposure series function has been set in advance, a series of still pictures

can be recorded during motion picture recording.

• When the series setting is set to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ], still pictures are

automatically recorded using the [ ] setting.

• Even at the [ ] or [ ] setting, the focus is fixed at the first picture.

The camera will refocus if the shutter button is pressed halfway during motion picture

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recording. This refocus movement is recorded even during motion picture recording.

When priority is to be given to the motion picture videos, press the shutter button fully,

and record the still pictures. Still pictures can also be created after motion picture

recording. (→160)

When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the resolution and the number of

recordable pictures are displayed.

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Still pictures cannot be recorded when [Rec Quality] is set to [VGA].

The flash is set to [ ] (Forced flash off).

Since the electronic shutter is used for recording, the pictures recorded may be

distorted.

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You cannot record pictures in RAW file format. (Only pictures in JPEG file format with

the [Quality] setting [ ] can be recorded.)

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Taking motion pictures with manual

operation [Creative Video Mode]

You can set the desired shutter speed and aperture value.

• About recording modes (→48)

Press

to select the setting

and then [MENU/SET]

• When you select [

] by rotating the mode

dial, the menu appears automatically.

• You can display the [Creative Video] menu

by pressing [MENU/SET]. For the setting

procedures of the menu. (→25)

Setting

P [Program AE]

Description

Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value.

Records motion pictures at a set aperture value. (The shutter speed

is automatically adjusted.)

A [Aperture-Priority]

S [Shutter-Priority]

Records motion pictures at a set shutter speed. (The aperture value

is automatically adjusted.)

Records motion pictures at a set shutter speed and a set aperture

value.

M [Manual Exposure]

HS [High Speed Video]

For details (→89).

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Taking motion pictures with manual operation [Creative Video Mode]

About aperture value

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To record motion pictures with a larger depth of field, set the aperture value to a higher

number. To record motion pictures with a smaller depth of field, set a lower number.

Setting the aperture value

You can set the aperture values between [1.4] and [8]

in 1/3-stop increments.

(Set the aperture ring only to the click-stop positions.)

About the shutter speed

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To record a sharp motion picture of a fast-moving subject, set a faster shutter speed.

To record a motion picture with a trailing effect for a subject’s movements, set a slower

shutter speed.

Setting the shutter speed

Press the shutter button to start and stop recording motion pictures.

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Still pictures cannot be recorded while motion pictures are being recorded.

The shutter speed that can be set using [Creative Video Mode] is different from the

values that can be set using [Program AE], [Aperture-Priority], [Shutter-Priority], and

[Manual Exposure] Modes.

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Although you can change camera settings such as shutter speed and aperture value

even when a motion picture recording is in progress, the beeps and camera operation

sounds may be recorded in some cases.

●

When you set a faster shutter speed, the monitor image noise may increase due to

the higher sensitivity.

When you take a picture under a fluorescent lamp, LED, mercury arc lamp or sodium

lamp, for example, the coloring and the brightness of the screen may change.

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Taking motion pictures with manual operation [Creative Video Mode]

[High Speed Video]

With this mode, you can capture subjects during sporting events or other

active scenes at a high frame rate, i.e. with a rapid succession of exposures,

which allows details to be revealed that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

Press

to select [HS] and then

[MENU/SET]

• When you select [

] by rotating the mode

dial, the menu appears automatically.

• You can display the [Creative Video] menu

by pressing [MENU/SET]. For the setting

procedures of the menu. (→25)

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Resolution of high-speed motion pictures

1280×720 pixels (Aspect ratio of 16:9)

100 pictures/s (With camera model 18 460)

120 pictures/s (With camera models 18 461 / 18 462)

Recording format: MP4 (without audio)

You can record a motion picture of up to 4 GB per recording session.

When converted into playback time, motion pictures can be recorded for up to

29 minutes.

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The shutter speed and aperture value are automatically adjusted.

Press the shutter button to start and stop recording motion pictures.

Still pictures cannot be recorded while motion pictures are being recorded.

The settings for focus, zoom, exposure and White Balance are fixed to the settings

specified when recording was started.

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The Optical Image Stabilizer does not work.

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The [AF Mode] is set to

(1-area-focusing).

Flickering or horizontal stripes may appear while recording under fluorescent lighting.

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Registering your own settings and recording

[Custom] Mode

Registering your preferred recording mode, [Rec] menu settings, etc. to [Cust.Set Mem.]

and setting the mode dial to

allows you to switch quickly to those settings.

[Cust.Set Mem.]

Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered.

Select the recording mode you wish to register and set the

[Rec], [Motion Picture], [Setup] menu, etc.

Select [Cust.Set Mem.] from the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

Use cursor buttons to select custom set for registration and

then press [MENU/SET]

• A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] with cursor buttons, and then

press [MENU/SET].

• The custom settings registered in [C1] can be used with the

position of the

mode dial. It will be convenient if the settings used often are registered, since they

can be used by just setting the mode dial.

• The custom settings registered in [Custom Set 2-1], [Custom Set 2-2] or [Custom

Set 2-3] can be selected with the

position of the mode dial. Up to 3 custom

settings can be registered, so select the one matching your needs.

Since certain menu items would be reflected in other recording modes, they are not

saved.

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Registering your own settings and recording [Custom] Mode

[Custom]

Settings registered in [Cust.Set Mem.] can be quickly called up by setting the

mode dial to

Set mode dial to

([Custom] mode)

• When set to

→ The camera switches to the recording mode and settings registered in

• When set to

→ Use cursor buttons to select custom set and then press [MENU/SET] to switch

to the recording mode and settings registered in

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When changing the menu settings

Even if the menu settings are changed temporarily when [C1], [Custom Set 2-1],

[Custom Set 2-2] or [Custom Set 2-3] is selected, the currently registered settings will

remain unchanged.

To change the currently registered settings, overwrite the registered data using [Cust.

Set Mem.] (→90) on the [Setup] menu.

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Using the zoom lens

You can determine how much of a subject is to be captured / how large a subject is to be

rendered by selecting the appropriate focal length, i.e. by zooming.

Zoom In/Out

To widen the angle

To make subjects

of view, use shorter

appear closer use

focal lengths

longer focal lengths

(hence wideangle,

(telephoto, also

also makes

narrows

subjects appear

the angle of view)

further away)

When Extended optical zoom is set

Focus range

Zoom ratio

Optical Zoom range

Digital Zoom range

i.Zoom range

Adjust the focus after setting the focal length.

Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming.

The zoom ratio and the zoom bar displayed on the monitor are approximations.

The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is operated -

this is not a malfunction.

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Using the zoom lens

have been

Optical Zoom

With this mode, a zoom ratio up to 3.8x is possible if pictures without

selected by [Picture Size] in the [Rec] menu. (→135)

Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases:

• Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [3D Photo Mode])

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Extended optical zoom

With this mode, a zoom ratio up to 6.7x is possible when pictures with

have been

selected by [Picture Size] in the [Rec] menu (→135). EZ is short for “Extended optical zoom”.

Extended optical zoom cannot be used in the following cases:

• With [Snapshot Mode] (when [Motion Deblur] is [ON])

• With motion picture recording

●

• When the [Burst Shooting] setting is set to [ ], [ ] or [

]

• When the [Sensitivity] setting is set to [H.8000], [H.10000] or [H.12800]

• With the Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [HDR] [3D Photo Mode])

• With [Creative Control] Mode ([Toy Effect])

• When the [Quality] setting is set to [

], [

] or [

]

• When [Multi Expo.] is set in the [Rec] menu

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Using the zoom lens

[i.Zoom]

You can use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio up

to 2x higher than the original zoom ratio with limited deterioration of the resolution.

Set the [i.Zoom] in the [Rec] menu to [ON]. (→141)

The camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology is applied to a picture in the zoom

range of [i.Zoom].

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[i.Zoom] does not function in the following cases.

• With [Snapshot Mode] (when [Motion Deblur] is [ON])

●

• When the [Burst Shooting] setting is set to [ ], [ ] or [

]

• When the [Sensitivity] setting is set to [H.8000], [H.10000] or [H.12800]

• With the Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Handheld Night Shot] [HDR]

[3D Photo Mode])

• With [Creative Control] Mode ([Toy Effect] [Smooth Defocus] [Radial Defocus])

• When [Multi Expo.] is set in the [Rec] menu

[Digital Zoom]

With this mode, a zoom ratio 4x higher than Optical/Extended optical zoom is possible.

Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease the resolution. Set the [Digital Zoom]

in the [Rec] menu to [ON]. (→141)

[Digital Zoom] cannot be used in the following cases:

• With [Snapshot Mode]

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• When the [Burst Shooting] setting is set to [ ], [ ] or [

]

• When the [Sensitivity] setting is set to [H.8000], [H.10000] or [H.12800]

• With the Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Handheld Night Shot] [HDR]

[3D Photo Mode])

• With [Creative Control] Mode ([Miniature Effect] [Toy Effect])

• When the [Quality] setting is set to [

], [

] or [

]

• With [High Speed Video] in [Creative Video Mode]

• When [Multi Expo.] is set in the [Rec] menu

When [Digital Zoom] is used simultaneously with [i.Zoom], you can only increase the

zoom ratio up to 2x.

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Using the zoom lens

[Step Zoom]

You can set the zoom operation to allow easy visualization of the angle of view (picture

angle) for the focal length of a regular fixed focal length lens (as with a 35mm film

camera). When using the Step Zoom, you can operate the zoom ratio as easily as

changing the camera lens.

Preparation:

Set [Step Zoom] for the [Rec] menu to [ON].

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

Select the focal length

Every time you operate the zoom lever,

zooming will stop at the indicated focal

lengths.

To widen the angle

To make subjects

of view, use shorter

appear closer use

focal lengths

longer focal lengths

(hence wideangle,

(telephoto, also

also makes

narrows

subjects appear

the angle of view)

further away)

Current zoom position

(The indicated focal lengths are not the actual ones,

but rather the equivalent ones for the 35mm format)

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[Step Zoom] stop positions

24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm, and 90mm

• In addition to the above focal lengths, the zoom will stop at the following positions

when a setting other than Optical Zoom is set.

135mm, 200mm, 300mm, 400mm, 500mm, 600mm, the focal length at max. Tele,

and so on.

The focal length values are only approximations.

The focal length will change in the following cases:

• When the aspect ratio is 1:1

●

• When [Burst Shooting] is set to [

]

• When [Handheld Night Shot] is set in Scene mode

[Step Zoom] cannot be used in the following cases:

• With [Snapshot Mode]

• When recording motion pictures

The focal length is displayed during playback for pictures recorded using the [Step

Zoom].

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Using Autofocus

When Autofocus is enabled, press the shutter button halfway to focus. The focusing

methods differ depending on [Rec] mode and [AF Mode] setting.

Switch the focus selector switch

to [

] or [

]

Autofocus is activated.

Align with the index

Subjects/environments which may make auto focusing difficult:

• Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no color contrast.

• Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light. In the dark, or with

significant camera shake.

●

• When an object is too close or when both distant and close objects are registered.

Focus display

The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focusing is not

possible. Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference.

Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bring

the subject into focus if it is out of range.

Focus range

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Using Autofocus

■

Switching [AF Mode]

Select [AF Mode] from the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

Press

to select Autofocus mode items and then

[MENU/SET]

(Face Detection)

(AF Tracking)

(23-area-focusing) For off-center subjects (→98)

(1-area-focusing) For precise focusing on small subjects (→99)

For taking front-on pictures of people

For automatically locking the focus on a moving subject (→98)

Face Detection

Recognizes faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus accordingly.

AF area

Yellow:When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns

green when the camera is focused.

White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that

are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF area

are also focused.

(Face Detection) is not available in the following cases:

• With the Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Night Scenery] [Handheld Night Shot]

[Food])

●

• [Creative Control] Mode ([Soft Focus] [Miniature Effect])

If the camera misinterprets a non-human subject as a face, switch to another setting.

If conditions prevent the face from being recognized, such as when the movement of

●

the subject is too rapid, the [AF Mode] setting switches to

(23-area-focusing).

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Using Autofocus

AF Tracking

Align the subject with the AF Tracking frame and then press

the [AF/AE LOCK] button

AF Tracking frame

When the subject is recognized, the AF Tracking frame changes

from white to yellow, and the subject is automatically kept in

focus.

If AF Lock fails, a red frame flashes.

• To release AF Tracking → Press the [AF/AE LOCK] button.

• Focus range (same as macro recording)

Under certain conditions, such as when the subject is small or dark,

may not operate correctly. When it does not work, the [AF Mode] will be switched to

(1-area-focusing).

(AF Tracking) is not available in the following cases.

• With [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode

(AF Tracking)

●

• With [Creative Control] Mode ([Sepia] [Dynamic Monochrome] [High Dynamic]

[Toy Effect] [Soft Focus] [Miniature Effect] [Radial Defocus])

• With the [Monochrome] setting in [Photo Style]

• [Creative Video Mode]

Focusing on off-center subjects

With this mode, focusing is based on the closest registered object in the 23 metered

areas.

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Using Autofocus

Spot focusing

Focusing is based on the subject registered in the center of the picture. (Recommended

when focusing is difficult, or when it is supposed to be based on a specific off-center

detail)

• You can adjust the position of the AF area. (→100)

Focus is fixed to

• With [Miniature Effect] in [Creative Control] Mode

• [High Speed Video] in [Creative Video Mode]

The AF area display may be larger depending on recording conditions such as dark

locations or the set focal length.

(1-area-focusing) in the following cases:

●

■

Locking the focus

When a subject you want to base focusing on is not in the center of the monitor image,

use the following procedure.

Aim the AF area at the subject

Focus display

When focus is set: illuminated

When focus is not possible: flashing

Hold down halfway

AF area

When focus is set: green

When focus is not possible: red

Return to desired composition

Press fully

AF area

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Using Autofocus

■

Changing the position and size of the AF area

When [AF Mode] is set to

the size of the AF area.

(1-area-focusing), you can move the position or change

Select [AF Mode] from the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

Use cursor buttons to select [ ] from the [AF Mode] items

and then press

To move/change the AF area

To move the AF area: Press

To change the size of the AF area: Rotate the dial

• To restore the AF area to its initial state (position and

size) → Press the [DISP] button

Press [MENU/SET]

While a motion picture is being recorded, you cannot move the AF area or change its

size.

●

When the AF area is small, focusing may be difficult.

●

When [Metering Mode] is set to

will be measured.

(spot-focusing), the new position of the AF area

The AF area display may be larger depending on recording conditions such as dark

locations or the set focal length.

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Taking pictures

Using Autofocus

Using Manual Focus together with Autofocus

After setting the focus using Autofocus, you can make fine adjustments for the

focus position using the Manual Focus.

Press the [AF/AE LOCK] button to lock the focus

Use the [ND/FOCUS] lever to adjust the focus

Setting procedures for Manual Focus (→104)

Even if the focus is locked by pressing the shutter button halfway, you can still use the

[ND/FOCUS] lever to adjust the focus.

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Close-up pictures

When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [ ] enables you to take pictures at an

even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 1 cm (²⁵/₆₄”) for max. Wide).

Switch the focus selector switch

to [

]

Enables close-up focusing on a

subject. (Autofocus functions.)

Align with the index

■

Shortest focusing distance

The shortest focusing distance is the distance from the lens front to the subject. This

distance changes gradually depending on the set focal length/zoom position.

Zoom lens setting

Focus selector

Max. wideangle setting Max. telephoto setting

switch

(4.7mm)

(17.7mm)

50cm (1’ 7¹¹/₁₆”)

1cm (²⁵/₆₄”)

30cm (1’)

• The focus range is displayed when changing the focal length, i.e. zooming, etc.

Focus range

In [Snapshot Mode], the shortest focusing distance will be the same as that for [ ],

regardless of the focus selector switch setting.

●

With the [ ] mode, it can take longer to focus on subjects at normal distances.

Using a tripod and [Self Timer] is recommended. Also, we recommend that you close

the flash to set to [ ] (Forced flash off).

Moving the camera after focusing is likely to result in unsharp pictures if the subject is

close to the camera, due to the fact that at short distance settings, the range of sharp

rendition is extremely limited.

●

It is not possible to set AF Macro Mode in the following cases.

• In all Scene Modes except [3D Photo Mode]

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Locking the exposure and/or focus

It is convenient to use the [AF/AE LOCK] button when you want to change the

composition after having set focus and exposure for the decisive and off-center part of the

subject.

Point the camera at the subject

Press the [AF/AE LOCK] button

Focus is locked (AF Lock)

Exposure is locked (AE lock)

Adjust the composition and then

take the picture

• To cancel the focus or exposure

→ Press [AF/AE LOCK] button again

You can use [AF/AE Lock] in the [Rec] menu to switch between the AE Lock (lock

exposure only) setting and the AF Lock (lock focus only) setting. (→138)

●

The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway, even when

the exposure setting is locked.

●

Program Shift can be set even when the exposure setting is locked.

When you record motion pictures after locking the exposure and/or focus, you can

continue to record still pictures in the locked state in [Creative Video Mode]. Lock will

canceled in modes other than [Creative Video Mode].

●

Lock is canceled when changing the focal length/zooming after locking the exposure

and/or focus. Perform the locking operation again.

●

AE Lock will be disabled in [Manual Exposure] Mode and [Scene Mode].

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Manual focusing

Use this function when you want to determine the focus setting yourself or when using

Autofocus proves difficult.

Switch the focus selector switch

to [

]

Align with the index

Focus manually on a subject.

Focus with the [ND/FOCUS] lever

To focus on a

nearby subject

To focus on a

distant subject

Focus setting and depth of field indication

The yellow bar indicates the depth of field range

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Manual focusing

You can focus using the [ND/FOCUS] lever even during motion picture recording.

Note, however, that indications such as MF assist and depth of field range are not

displayed.

●

After changing the focal length, i.e. zooming, refocus.

The depth of field range displayed by Manual Focus is an approximation. Confirm the

focus setting on the monitor image ([MF Assist] screen).

●

After canceling [Sleep Mode], be sure to refocus.

When Manual Focus is used together with AE Lock, it is easier to confirm the focus.

●

■

Enlarged display (MF assist)

When [MF Assist] in the [Setup] menu is [ON] and you focus manually, an enlarged

display appears.

• By pushing the [ND/FOCUS] lever during an enlarged display, you can set the

magnification to approx. 5x, 10x or 4x (only at the center of the screen).

• Approximately 2 seconds after manually focusing, the display switches to normal.

To change the position of an enlarged display

Press [MENU/SET] during the manual focusing operation (while the enlarged

display is displayed)

●

Use cursor buttons to move the enlarged display

• To return the enlarged display to the center → Press the [DISP] button

Press [MENU/SET]

MF assist is not displayed in the Digital Zoom area.

●

■

1 Shot AF

When [1 Shot AF] is registered in [Fn Button Set], you can press once to activate

Autofocus temporarily and focus on the subject.

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Taking pictures

Using the built-in flash

You can use the built-in flash to take pictures in dark locations or light up a subject to

reduce its contrast to a bright background.

Open the built-in flash

■

Close the built-in flash

When you do not want to use the flash or after

using it, press it down until it clicks into position.

Be careful not to catch a finger or any other part of your body or any object when you

close the flash.

Do not cover the light-emitting area of the flash with your hands or look at it from

close range. Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may

damage the subject).

●

Do not close the flash immediately after the initial flash is fired prior to taking

pictures for Auto/Red-Eye Reduction and other flash settings. If you close the flash

immediately, it will cause a malfunction.

●

When the flash is being charged, the flash icon flashes red, and you cannot take a

picture even when you fully press the shutter button.

The flash effect may not be sufficient in the following cases:

• With slow shutter speeds

●

• When [Burst Shooting] is set to [

]

Flash charging may take longer if the battery is low or after using the flash repeatedly.

When an external flash unit is attached, it will have priority over the built-in flash. (→198)

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Taking pictures

Using the built-in flash

Changing the flash mode

Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

Press

to select a mode and then [MENU/SET]

Type, operations

Uses

[Auto]

• The flash is automatically fired when the

recording conditions make it necessary

Standard setting for normal use.

[Auto/Red-Eye]

• The flash is automatically fired when the

recording conditions make it necessary.

It is fired once before the actual recording to

reduce the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the

subject appearing red in the picture) and then

fired again for the actual recording

Use this mode when you take

pictures of people in low lighting

conditions.

[Forced Flash On]

• The flash is fired every time regardless of the

recording conditions

Use this mode when your subject is

back-lit or under fluorescent light.

[Slow Sync./Red-Eye]

Use this when you take pictures of

people in front of a dark background.

Since a slower speed can cause

motion blur, it is recommended to

use a tripod.

• If you take a picture with a dark background,

this feature will slow the shutter speed when the

flash is fired so that the dark background will

become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the

red-eye phenomenon

Two flashes will be emitted. Do not move the camera until after the second flash. The interval

between flashes varies according to the brightness of subject.

When [Red-Eye Removal] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the icon changes to [

eye is automatically detected and the picture data is corrected. (Only when [AF Mode] is

Detection))

]/[

], red-

(Face

When the built-in flash is closed, [ ] (Forced flash off) is set regardless of the flash setting.

In [Snapshot Mode], [ ] is set and the light output is controlled according to the

subject and the brightness with the built-in flash.

●

You can adjust the flash output using [Flash Adjust.] in the [Rec] menu. (→145)

You can use [Flash Synchro] in the [Rec] menu to set whether the first curtain sync or

the second curtain sync will be used. (→144)

●

The effect of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by factors

such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking at the camera during the

initial flash, and so on. In some cases, the effect of red-eye reduction may be negligible.

Flash settings may be changed automatically when changing recording modes.

Scene Mode flash settings are restored to default when the Scene Mode is changed.

If the flash illumination is insufficient for a subject, neither the proper exposure nor an

appropriate White Balance is achieved.

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Using the built-in flash

■

Available flash modes in each exposure mode

(○: Available, –: Not available,

: Default setting)

[Scene Mode]

○

–

○

–

○

–

○

–

○

–

○

–

○

–

○

–

○

–

○

–

○

–

○

–

○

–

¹[Smooth Defocus] and [Radial Defocus] only

²Set to [ ], [

], [

] or [ ] depending on the subject and brightness.

The flash cannot be used in the following cases.

• With motion pictures

●

• With the following Scene Modes:

[Scenery] [Panorama Shot] [Night Scenery] [Handheld Night Shot] [HDR] [Sunset]

[Glass Through] [3D Photo Mode]

■

The available flash range when the [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO]

Approx. 0.8m - 8.5m ³(2’ 7” - 28’)

Max. wideangle setting

Max. telephoto setting

Approx. 0.3m - 5.2m ³(1’ - 17’)

³When [ISO Limit Set] is [AUTO].

Shutter speeds for each flash mode

1/60s ⁴- 1/4000s

1s ⁵- 1/4000s

* *

⁴Varies according to the [Min. Shtr Speed] setting.

⁵When [Min. Shtr Speed] is set to [AUTO], and camera shake is detected when [Stabilizer] is

turned to [ON], the maximum speed is 1/4 second. Also varies in [Snapshot Mode] and the Scene

Modes, etc.

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Taking pictures

Setting the ISO Sensitivity

The ISO setting determines the possible shutter speed/aperture combinations for a given

subject brightness. Higher ISO settings allow faster shutter speeds and/or larger aperture

values and vice versa.

Press the [ISO] button

Press

to select the ISO

Sensitivity and then [MENU/SET]

■

Settings

[AUTO]

ISO Sensitivity is automatically set in a range up to 1600 depending

on the brightness of a subject.

ISO Sensitivity is automatically set in a range up to 1600 depending

on the movement and brightness of a subject.

ISO Sensitivity is fixed at the selected setting.

• When [ISO Increments] is set to [1/3 EV], more ISO Sensitivity

settings can be selected. (→137)

• When [Extended ISO] is set to [ON], you can set the ISO

Sensitivity to a value exceeding 6400. (→110)

[80] / [100] / [200] / [400] /

[800] / [1600] / [3200] /

[6400] / [H.12800]

Setting guide

[Sensitivity]

[80]

[H.12800]

Location

Bright

(outdoors)

Slow

Less

Dark

(recommended)

Shutter speed

Noise

Fast

Less

Subject blur

The [Sensitivity] is automatically set in the following cases:

• When recording motion pictures (Except [Creative Video Mode])

• When recording [High Speed Video] in [Creative Video Mode]

●

• When [Burst Shooting] is set to [

]

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Setting the ISO Sensitivity

■

About extended ISO

When [Extended ISO] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], you can also set the following

ISO Sensitivity values.

H.8000 / H.10000 / H.12800

When [ISO Increments] is [1/3EV]

When you record a picture using [Extended ISO], the maximum resolution is reduced.

●

Maximum resolution

Aspect ratio

(number of pixels)

1:1

4:3

2.5 M

3 M

3:2

3 M

16:9

2.5 M

You cannot record pictures using [

[Extended ISO] is set.

], [

] and [

] under [Quality] when

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Taking pictures

Setting White Balance

Adjust the white balance depending on the light source to ensure natural color rendition.

Press the [WB] button

Press

to select the white

balance and then [MENU/SET]

■

Settings:[AWB] ([Auto White Balance]) /

([Shade]) / ([Flash]) /

([Daylight]) /

([Incandescent]) /

([Cloudy]) /

([White Set 1] [White Set 2]) /

([Color Temperature])

When [AWB] (Automatic White Balance) is set, the color rendition is adjusted in

accordance with the light source. However, if the scene is too bright or too dark or if

other extreme conditions apply, the pictures may appear reddish or bluish. The White

Balance may not operate correctly if there are different types of light sources.

We recommend setting [AWB], [ ] or [ ] under fluorescent, LED, or other types of

artificial lighting.

The [White Balance] setting is fixed to [AWB] in the following cases:

Scene Modes ([Scenery], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot],

[Food], [Sunset])

●

Even if the camera’s power is OFF, the set White Balance is remembered. (If the

Scene Mode is changed, the white balance setting returns automatically to [AWB].)

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Taking pictures

Setting White Balance

■

[AWB] operational range:

10000K

Blue sky

9000K

8000K

Cloudy sky (rain)

Shade

7000K

6000K

Sunlight

5000K

White fluorescent lighting

4000K

3000K

2000K

Incandescent lighting

Sunset/sunrise

Candlelight

K=Color temperature in degrees Kelvin

Setting the White Balance manually

Take a picture of a white object under the target light source to adjust the color rendition.

Press the [WB] button

Press

to select either [ ] or [ ] and then

Point the camera at a white object such as a piece of paper,

ensuring that it is inside the frame at the center of the screen,

and then press [MENU/SET]

Even if the camera’s power is OFF, the set White Balance is remembered.

It may not be possible to set the correct White Balance if subjects are too bright or too

dark. In this case, adjust the brightness and try to set the White Balance again.

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Taking pictures

Setting White Balance

Setting the White Balance using a color temperature

You can set the White Balance using a color temperature. Color temperature is a numeric

value that expresses the color of light (unit: K ). A picture becomes bluish when the color

temperature value is higher, and reddish when it is lower.

Kelvin

Press the [WB] button

Press

to select [ ] and then

to select the color temperature value and then

[MENU/SET]

You can set the color temperature from 2,500 K to 10,000 K.

●

Performing White Balance fine adjustments

White Balance settings can be individually fine-tuned if colors still do not appear as

desired.

Press the [WB] button

Press

to select the White Balance fine adjustment setting,

and then

• When you select [ ], [ ] or [ ], press again.

Use

to perform fine adjustments and then press

[MENU/SET]

: A (amber: orangish colors)

: G+ (green: greenish colors)

: B (blue: bluish colors)

: M- (magenta: reddish colors)

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Taking pictures

Setting White Balance

When you perform fine adjustments of the White Balance toward the A (amber) or B

(blue) side, the color of the White Balance icon displayed on the screen will change to

the fine-tuned color.

When you perform fine adjustments of the White Balance toward the G+ (green) or

M- (magenta) side, [+] (green) or [-] (magenta) will be displayed in the White Balance

icon on the screen.

●

When fine adjustments of the White Balance are not desired, select the center point.

Settings remain applied when using the flash.

You can perform fine adjustments of the White Balance independently for each White

Balance setting mode.

●

Settings are remembered even if the camera is turned off.

When you reset the White Balance in [ ] or [ ], or reset the color temperature

in [ ], the White Balance fine adjustment level will return to the standard setting

(central point).

●

White Balance bracketing

Bracket settings are performed based on the fine adjustment values for White Balance,

and three pictures with different coloring are automatically recorded when the shutter

button is pressed once.

Using the White Balance Fine Adjustment screen, set the

White Balance, which is the reference for the bracket

• How to display the White Balance fine adjustment screen (→113)

Press the [DISP] button

Use cursor buttons to set the bracket and then press

[MENU/SET]

: G+ (green: greenish colors) to M- (magenta: reddish colors)

: A (amber: orangish colors) to B (blue: bluish colors)

• If the bracket width is not set, [WB Bracket] is disabled.

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Taking pictures

Setting White Balance

When [WB Bracket] is set, [BKT] appears with the White Balance icon.

The position of the bracket cannot exceed the maximum ranges of the White Balance

fine adjustments.

●

When White Balance fine adjustments are performed after the bracket is set, the

bracket is used to take pictures with the changed adjustment value as the center

value.

●

When the camera is turned off, the White Balance Bracket setting is canceled.

The shutter sound will be emitted only once.

When the White Balance Bracket is set, [Auto Bracket], [Aspect Bracket] and [Burst

Shooting] will be canceled.

●

The White Balance Bracket is not available in the following cases.

• During motion picture recording

●

• When the [Quality] setting is set to [

], [

] or [

]

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Taking pictures

Using with self-timer

We recommend using a tripod when using the Self-Timer. This, plus setting the Self-Timer

to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the camera shake caused by pressing the

shutter button.

Press the [

] button

Press

to select [Self Timer]

and then

Press

to select the self-timer

operation setting and then

[MENU/SET]

The shutter is released after 10 seconds.

The shutter is released after 10 seconds

and three pictures are taken at intervals

of approximately 2 seconds.

The shutter is released after 2 seconds.

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Taking pictures

Using with self-timer

Self-timer indicator

(Flashes for the set delay time)

Take the picture

Press the shutter button fully to release the

shutter after the preset time.

• To cancel while in operation

→ Press [MENU/SET]

■

To cancel

Select [ ] ([Single]) in step

Focusing will be automatically performed immediately before the exposure if the

shutter button is pressed fully.

●

After the self-timer indicator stops flashing, it may then remain lit due to its function as

AF Assist Lamp.

●

You cannot use the self-timer for motion picture recording or interval recording.

●

You cannot select the [

• [Snapshot Mode]

] setting under the following conditions.

• When [WB Bracket] is set

• When [Aspect Bracket] is set

• Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [3D Photo Mode])

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Taking pictures

Setting the exposure series function

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.

Select the ones you really like from the pictures you have taken.

Press the [

] button

Press

to select [Burst

Shooting] and then

Press

to select the frame rate

and then [MENU/SET]

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Taking pictures

Setting the exposure series function

Setting

Speed

No. of pictures

Focus, exposure, White Balance

Only the focus is fixed to the settings of the

first picture taken.

Approx. 2 pictures/s

Approx. 5 pictures/s

100

Adjusted within the possible range.

100

Only the focus is fixed to the settings of the

100

first picture taken.

Approx. 5 pictures/s

Approx. 11 pictures/s

Approx. 40 pictures/s

Approx. 60 pictures/s

Adjusted within the possible range.

100

Fixed to the settings of the first picture taken.

Complies with recording

conditions

(exposure series with flash)

* *

Fixed to the settings of the first picture taken.

¹The number of pictures taken in series is limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type and/or

status of the card used.

²The exposure and White Balance are adjusted within the possible range.

³When [Quality] is set to [

], [

] or [

], pictures are not recorded.

modes

⁴Carrying out exposure series using the flash: Only possible in the

■

Note on the resolution setting

When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set, the resolution will be lower.

Aspect ratio

4:3

3:2

5 M, 3 M, 2 M, 0.3 M

4.5 M, 2.5 M, 0.3 M

3.5 M, 2 M, 0.2 M

3.5 M, 2.5 M, 0.2 M

2.5 M, 0.3 M

3 M, 0.3 M

3.5 M, 0.2 M

2 M, 0.2 M

3 M

2.5 M

2 M

16:9

1:1

2.5 M

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To cancel

Select [ ] ([Single]) in step

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Taking pictures

Setting the exposure series function

When [ ] is set, the image area is reduced.

Pictures taken with the [ ] or [ ] setting are recorded together as a group (group

display). (→156)

Depending on changes in the brightness of the subject, the second and subsequent

pictures may be recorded brighter or darker when using the exposure series function

at the [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] setting.

●

Even if [ ] or [ ] is set, the focus is fixed on the first picture when the exposure

series function is used during motion picture recording.

The number of pictures per second may be reduced if the shutter speed gets slower

in darker locations.

The pictures taken using the exposure series function at the [ ] or [ ] setting may

be distorted if the subjects were moving or the camera was moved.

The flash is set to [ ] (Forced flash off). (Excluding [ ])

Settings will be stored even if power is turned off.

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The exposure series function cannot be used in the following cases:

• With [Creative Control] Mode ([Toy Effect] [Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus] [Star Filter]

[Smooth Defocus] [Radial Defocus])

• With the Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Handheld Night Shot] [HDR] [3D Photo

Mode])

• When [Aspect Bracket] is set

• When [WB Bracket] is set

• During Interval Recording

When [Snapshot Mode] is set or the Scene Mode is set to [Night Portrait] or [Night

Scenery], [ ], [ ] and [ ] cannot be selected.

With repeated recordings, it may take a while between recordings, depending on the

usage conditions.

It may take somewhat longer to store still pictures that were taken using the exposure

series function. If you continue to record while storing, the number of pictures that can

be taken will be reduced. A high-speed card is recommended when recording using

the exposure series function.

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You cannot use the zoom during exposure series.

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Taking pictures

Changing the aspect ratio for still pictures

This mode allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the

playback method.

Select the aspect ratio switch

The edges of pictures may be cut off when printing - be sure to check in advance.

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Taking pictures

Changing the aspect ratio for still pictures

[Aspect Bracket]

Pressing the shutter button once automatically takes four pictures with aspect

ratios of [4:3], [3:2], [16:9] and [1:1]. (The shutter sounds only once.)

Select [Aspect Bracket] in the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

Use cursor buttons to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]

The resulting framing for each

aspect ratio is displayed.

The same shutter speed, aperture value, focus, and the same [Exposure], [White

Balance] and [Sensitivity] settings are used for all four pictures.

●

Aspect Bracket is disabled when the recordable number of pictures is three or less.

When Aspect Bracket is set, [Auto Bracket], [Burst Shooting] and [WB Bracket] are

canceled.

●

[Aspect Bracket] cannot be used in the following cases:

• With [Creative Control] Mode ([Toy Effect] [Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus] [Star Filter]

[Smooth Defocus] [Radial Defocus])

●

• With the Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Handheld Night Shot] [HDR] [3D Photo

Mode])

[Aspect Bracket] is not available in the following cases:

• During motion picture recording

●

• When the [Quality] setting is set to [

• During Interval Recording

], [

] or [

]

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Taking pictures

Using the built-in ND filter

When you want to take pictures using a larger aperture than with the normal exposure

settings in a bright outdoor location or with a slow shutter speed, you can use the built-in

ND filter to reduce the amount of light that passes through the lens.

Press the [ND/FOCUS] lever to

activate the ND filter

Press

Displayed when using the

built-in ND filter

• To deactivate the built-in ND filter

→ Press the lever again.

The built-in ND filter reduces the exposure settings by approximately 3 EV stops.

The built-in ND filter is automatically activated when [Program Diagram] is set to

●

modes other than [

] in [Program AE] Mode.

In [Snapshot Mode], the built-in ND filter can be set for [Snapshot Plus Mode] only.

The built-in ND filter is automatically activated when using [Smooth Defocus] or

[Radial Defocus] in [Creative Control] mode.

●

You cannot switch the setting of the built-in ND filter when recording a motion picture.

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Taking pictures

Compensating the exposure

Use this function to adjust the exposure to the important part of the subject in case of

large differences in brightness within the frame.

Press the dial to select the

Exposure Compensation display

Press

Selected (yellow)

Select the Exposure

Compensation value

Setting display

Shutter speed

Exposure Compensation value

(+3 - –3)

Aperture value

Setting display

• If an important part of the subject is

too dark, adjust the exposure to the “+”

direction.

• If an important part of the subject is too

bright, adjust the exposure to the “–”

direction.

Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases.

The Exposure Compensation value you set is retained even after the camera is

turned off.

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Taking pictures

[Auto Bracket]

In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded with the selected exposure steps

each time the shutter button is pressed. When an Exposure Compensation is set, the

exposures are based on the set Exposure Compensation value.

Press the [

] button

Press

to select [Auto Bracket]

and then

Press

to select the

compensation value and then

[MENU/SET]

• The camera takes the first picture without compensation, the second with minus

compensation and the third with plus compensation.

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To cancel

Select [ ] ([Single]) in step

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Taking pictures

[Auto Bracket]

[Auto Bracket] cannot be used in the following cases:

• With flash

●

• With [Creative Control] Mode ([Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus] [Star Filter]

[Smooth Defocus] [Radial Defocus])

• With the Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Handheld Night Shot] [HDR] [3D Photo

Mode])

• With motion pictures

• When [Aspect Bracket] is set

• When [WB Bracket] is set

• During Interval Recording

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Taking pictures

Switching the displays

You can determine if and which information should be displayed on the monitor icons for

various settings and the level gauge (→128).

Press the [DISP] button to switch

the display

Every time you press the button, the display

will be switched.

With information and

level gauge

Without information /

with level gauge

With information

Without information

When you set [Guide Line] in the [Setup] menu to a setting other than [OFF], the

guidelines will be displayed.

Use [LCD Disp.Style] and [EVF Disp.Style] to change the layout of the monitor or an

attached external electronic viewfinder, respectively.

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Taking pictures

Using the level gauge

If you want to make sure that the camera is not tilted, for example, when you take a

picture of a landscape, use the level gauge indication as a reference.

Press the [DISP] button to switch

the display

Press the button until the level gauge is

displayed (3 or 4 times).

Correct the camera angle

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Using the level gauge

The yellow line indicates the current angle (horizontal line). Correct the angle of the

camera so that it matches the white line.

Tilting up or down

• In this case, it is facing

upward.

Tilting left or right

• In this case, it is tilted to the

right side.

• When the camera is held nearly horizontally in both directions, the level gauge will

turn green.

• When pictures are taken in portrait orientation, the level gauge is automatically

switched accordingly.

When the displays are green, there may be an error of up to ±1 degree.

Every time you press when [Fn Button Set] in the [Setup] menu is set to [Level

Gauge], you can turn the level gauge indication on and off.

●

When the camera is being moved, the level gauge may not be displayed correctly.

The level gauge may not be displayed correctly or the direction detect function may

not operate correctly if the pictures are taken with the camera strongly tilted up or

down.

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Taking pictures

Using the Quick menu

In picture taking mode, you can quickly change the main settings for a still or a motion

picture.

Press the [Q MENU] button to

display the Quick menu

Select a menu item

■

Using the dial

Press

■

Using cursor buttons

Settings

Menu items

Change the setting

■

Using the dial

Menu items

Press

■

Using cursor buttons

Press the [Q MENU] button to

close the Quick menu

The menu and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the recording

mode.

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Taking pictures

Using the Face Recognition function

[Face Recog.]

The default [Face Recog.] setting is [OFF].

When a face is registered, the setting will be [ON] automatically.

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How the Face Recognition function works

During recording

(When [AF Mode] is set to

(Face Detection))

• The camera recognizes a registered face and adjusts

focus and exposure based on this face.

• When faces are recognized for which names have also

been registered, the names are displayed

(max. 3 persons).

During playback

• The name and age are displayed (if that information is registered).

• The names that have been set for the recognized faces are displayed

(max. 3 persons).

• Only pictures of the selected registered people are played back ([Category

Selection]).

Only the first picture of an exposure series will contain Face Recognition information.

●

If you press the shutter button halfway, then point the camera at a different subject

and take the picture, the information for a different person may be put on the picture.

Face Recognition does not work in the following cases:

●

• With Motion pictures

• With the Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Night Scenery] [Handheld Night Shot]

[Food] [3D Photo Mode] )

• With [Creative Control] Mode ([Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus])

Face Recognition searches for faces similar to those registered, but there is no

guarantee it will always recognize these faces. In some cases, the camera cannot

recognize or incorrectly recognizes even registered people depending on their

expression or the environment.

●

Even if Face Recognition information is registered, pictures recorded when the

name function is set to [OFF] are not categorized for Face Recognition in [Category

Selection].

Even if Face Recognition information is changed, Face Recognition information

for previously recorded pictures is not changed.

●

For example, if a name is changed, pictures recorded before the change are not

categorized for Face Recognition in [Category Selection].

To change name information for pictures already recorded, perform a [REPLACE]

(→180) in [Face Rec Edit].

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Taking pictures

Using the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.]

Registering faces

Up to 6 person’s faces can be registered along with such information as name and

birthday.

You can improve the Face Recognition function by the way you register faces: for

example, register multiple faces of the same person (up to 3 pictures for one registration).

Select [Face Recog.] in the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

Select [MEMORY] with cursor buttons, and then press

[MENU/SET]

Select [New] with cursor buttons, and then press [MENU/SET]

• If 6 people are already registered, first delete a registered person. (→133)

Record a picture with the face

Align the face within the frame and release the shutter

Select [Yes] with cursor buttons, and then press

[MENU/SET]

• If re-recording, select [No]

• Faces of subjects other than people (e.g. pets) cannot

be registered.

• When the [DISP] button is pressed, an explanation is

displayed.

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Taking pictures

Using the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.]

Press

to select the item for editing and then

[Name]

Select [SET] with cursor buttons, and then press [MENU/SET]

Enter the name (Entering text (→44))

[Age]

Setting a birthday.

Select [SET] with cursor buttons, and then press [MENU/SET]

Press

to select year, month and day, set with

, and then

[MENU/SET]

[Focus Icon]

[Add Images]

For changing the icon that is displayed when the subject is in focus.

Select the focus icon with cursor buttons, and then press [MENU/SET]

Up to 3 face pictures of the person can be registered.

Select an unregistered frame, and then press [MENU/SET]

• When a registered face picture is selected with cursor buttons, a screen

to confirm deletion is displayed. Select [Yes] to delete the face picture.

(If only one picture is registered, it cannot be deleted.)

Take the picture (Perform step

Press the [ ] button

(→131))

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Tips for registering face pictures

• Make sure the subject’s eyes are open and mouth closed; have the subject face the

camera directly, and make sure the outline of the face, the eyes and eyebrows are

not hidden by hair.

• Make sure there are no heavy shadows on the face. (During registration, the flash is

not used.)

If the camera seems to have difficulty recognizing faces when recording

• Register additional pictures of the same person’s face, indoors and outdoors or with

different expressions or angles.

• Register additional pictures at the place you are recording.

• If a registered face is no longer recognized, re-register that face.

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Taking pictures

Using the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.]

Editing or deleting information about registered faces

Information about registered faces can be edited or deleted.

Select [Face Recog.] in the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

Select [MEMORY] with cursor buttons, and then press

[MENU/SET]

Use cursor buttons to select faces to be edited or deleted and

then press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor buttons to select the item and then press

[MENU/SET]

[Info Edit]

[Priority]

For editing name or other registered information.

For setting the priority order for focus and exposure.

Select the registration order with cursor buttons, and then press [MENU/

SET]

[Delete]

For deleting information and face pictures of registered persons.

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Taking pictures

Using the [Rec] menu

You can change settings such as resolution and flash mode.

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Photo Style]

This mode allows you to adjust the colors and picture quality according to kind

of picture you want to create.

■

Settings

[Standard]

Standard setting.

[Vivid]

Setting with slightly higher contrast and saturation.

Setting with slightly lower contrast.

[Natural]

[Monochrome] Setting that creates a black and white picture.

Setting that creates a picture with vivid colors for the blue

sky and green parts.

[Scenery]

[Portrait]

[Custom]

Setting that produces the look of a healthy complexion.

Setting for using colors and the picture quality that were

registered in advance.

■

Adjusting the picture quality and registering a custom setting

Press

to select the photo style to be adjusted, and then

to select an item and then to adjust.

Press [MENU/SET]

Settings

Settings and results

–

Difference between the

bright and dark parts in

a picture

[Contrast]

Low

High

[Sharpness]

Acuity

Soft

Sharp

Color change

Paler

More vivid

[Saturation]

Priority on noise

reduction

[Noise Reduction]

Noise reduction

Priority on resolution

You can register the setting for the adjusted picture quality with

[Custom].

Select [Custom setting] and then press [MENU/SET]

Select [Yes] and then press [MENU/SET]

[Custom setting]

When [Monochrome] is selected, the color tone is changed.

The settings of the adjusted picture quality will be stored in memory even when the

camera is turned off.

●

When the picture quality is adjusted, [+] will be displayed in the icon.

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Taking pictures

Using the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Picture Size]

This mode allows you to set the resolution (number of pixels) for still pictures.

The number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on

[Quality].

■

Settings

Aspect ratio

4:3

3:2

16:9

1:1

10M

9.5M

7.5M

3648×2736

3776×2520

3968×2232

2736×2736

3072×2304

6.5M

3168×2112

3328×1872

5.5M

2304×2304

4.5M

3.5M

2560×1920

2656×1768

2784×1568

1920×1920

Resolution/

setting

2048×1536

2.5M

2208×1248

2.5M

2112×1408

1536×1536

1600×1200

2.5M

2048×1360

1920×1080

0.2M

480×480

0.3M

0.2M

640×480

640×424

640×360

This setting is not available in

([Snapshot Mode]).

A mosaic effect may appear depending on the subject and the recording conditions.

●

You cannot set [Picture Size] when [Quality] is set to [

●

Setting guide

Higher resolution

Lower resolution

Less detailed

Sharper

Lower recording capacity

Higher recording capacity

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Taking pictures

Using the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Quality]

This mode allows you to set the compression rate for still picture data.

■

Settings

Gives priority to picture quality and saves pictures in

JPEG file format.

[Fine]

Saves pictures in JPEG file format using standard

picture quality.

[Standard]

[RAW+Fine]

[RAW+Standard]

[RAW]

Saves pictures in JPEG and RAW file format.

Saves pictures in RAW file format.

Simultaneously saves 3D still picture data (MPO) and

pictures in JPEG file format. (Only when [3D Photo

Mode] Scene Mode is set.)

[3D+Fine]

[3D+Standard]

If you delete a RAW file from the camera, the corresponding JPEG file is also deleted.

You cannot set the resolution. (The pictures are saved using the maximum resolution

for each image aspect ratio.)

■

About RAW files

You can perform advanced editing of RAW pictures using the available software (→189).

(The edited pictures can be saved in a file format such as JPEG that can be displayed

on your computer.)

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Taking pictures

Using the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[ISO Limit Set]

This mode allows you to set the upper limit of ISO Sensitivity when [Sensitivity]

is set to [AUTO] or [

■

Settings: [AUTO] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] / [3200]

This function is disabled during motion picture recording. (Except [Creative Video

Mode])

●

[ISO Increments]

This mode allows you to select the setting increments to either 1 EV or 1/3 EV.

■

Settings: [1/3EV] / [1EV]

When this setting is changed from [1/3EV] to [1EV], the setting for [Sensitivity] may be

changed. (The closest ISO Sensitivity that can be set for [1EV] will be used.)

●

[Extended ISO]

For details (→110).

[Program Diagram]

For details (→59).

[Face Recog.]

For details (→130).

[AF Mode]

For details (→96).

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Taking pictures

Using the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Quick AF]

Focusing is automatically performed when camera blurring is small even when

the shutter button is not pressed. (This increases battery consumption)

■

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

Focusing may take longer if the focal length is quickly and considerably changed, e.g.

from the maximum wideangle to the maximum telephoto setting, or when the distance

to the subject is quickly and considerably changed.

●

Press the shutter button halfway if focusing is difficult.

The function will turn to [OFF] in the following cases.

• With [Soft Focus] under [Creative Control] Mode

●

• With [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery] and [Handheld Night Shot] Scene Modes

[Quick AF] will not work while AF Tracking is operating.

●

[AF/AE Lock]

This mode allows you to change the operation of the [AF/AE LOCK] button to

either lock only the focus (AF) or the exposure (AE) settings when this button

is pressed.

For details on the setting operation (→103)

■

Settings

[AF]

[AE]

Only the focus setting is locked. ([AFL] is displayed on the monitor.)

Only the exposure setting is locked. ([AEL] is displayed on the monitor.)

Both the focus and exposure settings are locked. ([AFL] and [AEL] are displayed on

the monitor.)

[AF/AE]

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Taking pictures

Using the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Metering Mode]

This function allows adapting the metering mode to different subjects and

situations.

■

Settings

[Metering Mode]

Metering characteristics

Conditions

The brightness is detected in

Normal usage (high probability of

different sections of the frame. automatically correctly exposed main

The exposure is then based on subjects even with greater brightness

[Multi Metering]

the probable main subject

differences)

The metering sensitivity is

concentrated on the center

while also registering the rest

of the frame

Use when subject is in the center, or to

deliberately base the exposure on an

off-center subject (provided, subject is of

medium brightness)

[Center Weighted]

[Spot]

Use to base the exposure on very small

subject parts (provided, these parts are of

medium brightness)

Only a small area in the center

is registered

[i.Dynamic]

This function automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to produce pictures

with a more balanced and detailed rendition of the brighter and the darker

parts of the picture.

■

Settings: [HIGH] / [STANDARD] / [LOW] / [OFF]

[LOW], [STANDARD] and [HIGH] indicate the maximum available range.

If [i.Dynamic] is activated even when [Sensitivity] is set to [80] or [100], pictures may

be recorded with higher sensitivity than the ISO Sensitivity setting.

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Taking pictures

Using the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Multi Expo.]

This mode allows you to combine two or three still pictures into a single one.

■

Settings

[Start]

Start taking pictures.

Decide on your composition and take the first picture

Press

to select [Next] and then [MENU/SET]

• [Retake]: Delete the result of the last shot and take another picture.

• [Exit]: Exit Multi Exposure and save the picture that was taken.

Take the second and third pictures

• When you press [MENU/SET] while taking pictures, the pictures that

you took are saved and Multi Exposure is closed.

Use cursor buttons to select [Exit] and then press [MENU/SET]

[Auto Gain]

[ON]: Combines several pictures into one by automatically adjusting the

brightness in accordance with the number of pictures taken.

[OFF]: Combines several pictures into one by simply overlapping them

without any brightness adjustments.

Since this setting may create a combined picture that is too bright

for some situations, it may be advisable to set an Exposure

Compensation.

Still pictures are not saved in memory until Multi Exposure is ended.

Information for the picture taken last will be used as recording information of pictures

taken using Multi Exposure.

●

The resolution setting will be fixed at the point at which you select [Start].

The zoom position and White Balance are fixed at the point at which you take the first

picture.

●

There are some restrictions on the functions, for example, you will not be able to use

●

the following functions.

• [Burst Shooting]

• [i.Dynamic]

• [Auto Bracket]

• [Aspect Bracket]

• [WB Bracket]

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Taking pictures

Using the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Min. Shtr Speed]

This mode allows extending the shutter speed range for automatic exposure

control modes. For example, you can use slower shutter speeds to take

brighter pictures in dark locations.

■

Settings: [AUTO] [1/250] [1/125] [1/60] [1/30] [1/15] [1/8] [1/4] [1/2] [1]

Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase the risk of the effects of

●

camera shake, so we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

As still pictures may become dark when using faster shutter speeds such as [1/250],

we recommend that they are taken in bright locations ([ ] flashes red when the

shutter button is pressed halfway if a picture will be dark).

●

[

] is displayed on the monitor for settings other than [AUTO].

●

[i.Resolution]

This mode allows you to use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to

record still pictures with sharper outlines and clearer resolution.

■

Settings: [HIGH] / [STANDARD] / [LOW] / [OFF]

[i.Resolution] is set to [OFF] when [Creative Control] mode is set to [Smooth Defocus]

or [Radial Defocus].

●

[i.Zoom]

For details (→94).

[Digital Zoom]

For details (→94).

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Taking pictures

Using the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Step Zoom]

For details (→95).

[Stabilizer]

This mode automatically detects and reduces the effects of camera shake.

■

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

The setting is fixed to [ON] in [Handheld Night Shot] in [Scene Mode].

The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [Panorama Shot] and [3D Photo Mode] Scene Mode

and [High Speed Video] in [Creative Video Mode].

●

Cases where Optical Image Stabilizer may be ineffective:

Heavy camera shake, high zoom ratio (also in the Digital Zoom range), fast-moving

objects, indoors or in dark locations (due to low shutter speed)

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Taking pictures

Using the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[AF Assist Lamp]

This mode allows you to set the camera to automatically turn on the AF Assist

Lamp in dark locations to make automatic focusing easier.

■

Settings

[ON]: Lamp illuminated when the shutter button is pressed

halfway (

appears)

[OFF]:Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in the dark, etc.)

AF Assist Lamp

The AF Assist Lamp has an effective range of 1.5m (5’).

●

• Do not cover the lamp with your fingers or look at it from close range.

The function will turn [OFF] in the following cases.

• With the Scene Modes ([Scenery] [Night Scenery] [Handheld Night Shot] [Sunset]

[Glass Through])

●

• With [High Speed Video] in [Creative Video Mode]

[Flash]

For details (→107).

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Taking pictures

Using the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Flash Synchro]

This mode allows you to set the timing for firing the flash to achieve different

effects.

■

Settings: [1ST] / [2ND]

Flash firing timing chart

[1ST] is set

Elapsed time

[2ND] is set

The picture is taken (shutter is open).

[1ST]: The flash is fired at the beginning of the exposure, “freezing” the subject in its

position at that moment even if it keeps on moving during the rest of the exposure.

As opposed to that, light sources continue to be captured until the end of the

exposure. This can lead to the illustrated, seemingly “unlogical” effect of the

taillight streaks “overtaking” the car.

[2ND]: The flash is fired at the end of the exposure, “freezing” the subject in its position

at that moment. As opposed to that, light sources are captured throughout the

exposure. This can be utilized to create the illustrated, seemingly more “logical”

image, in which the taillight streaks trail the car.

[1ST] is the default setting.

If you select [2ND], [2nd] will be displayed in the flash icon on the monitor.

The faster the used shutter speed is, the less the difference will be between pictures

(and vice versa) created with the two settings.

●

Flash Synchro can be used even when you use an external flash.

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Taking pictures

Using the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Flash Adjust.]

This mode allows you to adjust flash output in order to e.g. take a picture of a

small subject, or when the flash reflectance is extremely high or low.

■

Settings: -2 EV to +2 EV (unit: 1/3 EV)

When you do not want to adjust the flash output, select [0 EV].

When the intensity of the flash is adjusted, [+] or [-] is displayed on the flash icon.

The flash output setting will be stored in memory even when the camera is turned off.

●

[Red-Eye Removal]

This mode automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when

using flash modes with red-eye reduction (

■

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

This setting will work only when [AF Mode] is set to

(Face Detection).

Depending on the circumstances, it may not be possible to correct red-eye.

●

When this function is set to [ON], the flash icon changes to [

]/[

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Taking pictures

Using the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Color Mode]

For details (→53).

[Motion Deblur]

For details (→53).

[iHandheld Nite Shot]

For details (→53).

[iHDR]

For details (→54).

[Opt. Viewfinder]

This mode allows you to set the monitor display when an external optical

viewfinder is attached.

■

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

[Aspect Bracket]

For details (→122).

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Taking pictures

Using the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Time Lapse Shot]

This mode allows you to program the camera to produce still pictures at

a predetermined time and at predetermined intervals automatically. This

allows capturing gradual changes at constant intervals for landscape scenes,

animals/plants, and other applications.

■

Settings

[Start Time]:

Set the time to start picture taking. You can select a waiting

period of up to 12 hours.

[Alert]:

: The camera notifies you of the start of picture taking by

emitting a warning beep sound and flashing the AF Assist

Lamp.

: The camera starts recording without notifying you of the

start of picture taking.

[Shooting Interval]:

Set the time between the

individual shots. (Up to 30

minutes in 1-minute intervals)

• There are cases where

intervals of 5 minutes or

more are required for some

shutter speeds.

[Image Count]:

10/20/30/40/50/60 pictures

■

About interval recording

When the shutter button is pressed fully, the camera will automatically start taking

pictures.

• In between the individual shots, the camera turns off automatically when no operation

is performed for the preset interval. At the time determined for the shooting to start or

after the determined interval between the shots, the camera turns on automatically

and the lens zooms to the previously set focal length to take a picture. (Do not attach

the lens cap during standby.)

• When the camera ON/OFF switch is set to [OFF], interval recording will end. To

continue interval recording, leave the camera ON/OFF switch to [ON].

• When you want to perform interval recording using the flash, open the flash and

perform the flash settings in advance.

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Taking pictures

Using the [Rec] menu

Pictures taken using this function cannot be stored in the built-in memory.

This function is not intended for application-specific systems (monitoring cameras).

If you leave the camera unattended during interval recording, make sure it cannot be

stolen.

●

Keep in mind that using this function for a long period of time in cold regions or

in a low-temperature or high-temperature/high-humidity environment could cause

malfunctions.

●

There is a possibility of the camera moving when it automatically turns on or off, for

example, when the lens is retracting into the camera body. We recommend fixing the

camera on a tripod or using other methods on a stable surface. Make sure that the

camera does not topple over because of wind or other causes.

This function cannot be used for motion pictures.

Use a fully charged battery.

Interval recording will be interrupted and the setting will be canceled in the following

cases.

●

• When the remaining battery power runs out

• When the maximum number of pictures that can be recorded has been reached

Do not connect the HDMI mini cable (available as accessory (→8)), or the supplied

USB cable during interval recording.

Even if alert is set, the beep will not sound before recording starts if [Beep Level] for

[Beep] in the [Setup] menu is set to [ ].

●

If [Shutter Vol.] for [Beep] in the [Setup] menu is set to [ ], there will be no shutter

sound.

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Taking pictures

Using the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Date Stamp]

The recording date and time can be stamped on still pictures.

■

Settings: [W/O TIME] / [WITH TIME] / [OFF]

Date stamps on still pictures cannot be erased.

●

The date cannot be stamped when [Auto Bracket], [Multi Expo.], [WB Bracket],

[Aspect Bracket] or [Burst Shooting] is set, or when the [Panorama Shot] or [3D Photo

Mode] Scene Mode is set.

●

Do not request date printing additionally in a store or activate date printing on a printer

for still pictures with date stamps. (Date printing may be overlapped.)

This function is not available in [Snapshot Mode].

●

[Clock Set]

For setting the clock. Same function as that in [Setup] menu. (→24)

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Taking pictures

Using the [Motion Picture] menu

Items in the [Rec] and [Motion Picture] menus with the same names have the same

functions. If a setting in one menu is changed, the setting with the same name in the

other menu will also be changed automatically.

• See the corresponding [Rec] menu item for details.

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Rec Mode]

For setting the data format of the motion picture to be recorded.

■

Settings

[AVCHD]

This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs.

This data format is suited for playing back motion pictures on a

computer and other such devices.

[MP4]

For details (→84)

●

[Rec Quality]

For setting the resolution/bit rate of the motion picture that is recorded.

■

Settings

[AVCHD] in [Rec Mode]

Setting

Resolution/Bit rate

fps

Aspect ratio

[PSH]

[FSH]

[SH]

1920×1080 pixels/Approx. 28 Mbps

1920×1080 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps

1280×720 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps

50p / 60p

16:9

50i / 60i

50p / 60p

[MP4] in [Rec Mode]

Setting

[FHD]

[HD]

Resolution/Bit rate

fps

Aspect ratio

16:9

1920×1080 pixels/Approx. 20 Mbps

1280×720 pixels/Approx. 10 Mbps

640×480 pixels/Approx. 4 Mbps

25 / 30

[VGA]

4:3

¹With camera model 18 460

²With camera models 18 461 / 18 462

The bit rate is the data volume for a given period of time. The larger the volume, the

higher the picture quality. This camera uses the “VBR” recording method. “VBR” is

an abbreviation of “Variable Bit Rate”, meaning that the volume of data for a definite

period of time is changed automatically depending on the subject being recorded.

Therefore, the recording time gets shorter when a subject with fast movement is

recorded.

●

The aspect ratio of motion pictures is set using [Rec Quality]. The aspect ratio of

motion pictures will not be changed even if you operate the aspect ratio selector

switch.

●

You can record motion pictures to the built-in memory only in [VGA] mode.

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Taking pictures

Using the [Motion Picture] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Continuous AF]

This mode allows the focus setting either to be constantly adjusted during

motion picture recording, or to lock the focus position at the start of recording.

■

Settings

[ON]

[OFF]: Locks the focus position at the start of motion picture recording.

[Wind Cut]

With this mode, wind noise captured by the microphone can be detected and

suppressed when it gets too loud.

■

Settings: [AUTO] / [OFF]

When [Wind Cut] is set to [AUTO], the sound quality may differ from that of normal

recordings.

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Playback

Viewing your pictures

[Normal Play]

When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card. Without a card,

pictures are played back from the built-in memory.

Press the playback button

The camera switches to the playback

mode.

Press

to select a picture to be

displayed

• When you press and hold the button, the

pictures are displayed one after another.

• You can also rotate the dial to select a

picture.

■

To end playback

Press the playback button again.

File number

Picture number/Total pictures

If [Start Mode] in the [Setup] menu is set to [ ], the camera is activated in playback

mode when the camera is turned on. You can also activate the camera in playback

mode if the camera is turned on while pressing the playback button, even when the

menu is set to [ ].

●

It may not be possible to view pictures on this camera that were previously edited on

a computer.

When the camera is switched to playback mode, the lens barrel will be retracted into

the camera body after approx. 15 seconds.

This camera is compliant with the unified DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)

standard formulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries

Association (JEITA), and with Exif (Exchangeable image file format). Files that are not

DCF-compliant cannot be played back.

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Playback

Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]

Enlarged viewing

“Playback zoom”

Turn the zoom lever toward the T

side to enlarge the picture

Current position of the enlarged section

(Appears for 1 second)

Each time you turn the zoom lever toward

the T side, the camera increases the

magnification of the selected area to 2x, 4x,

8x, and 16x in succession. (The resolution

displayed becomes successively lower.)

• To move the enlarged section

→ Press

[ND/FOCUS] lever

Dial

• To reduce the enlargement

→ Turn the lever towards W side

Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback.

●

■

Switching the displayed pictures without changing the enlargement and

the position of the enlarged section

Rotate the dial during Playback zoom.

• When you display pictures with different resolutions and aspect ratios or pictures that

are rotated when they are displayed, the enlarged section returns to the center.

■

Enlarging the section that focusing was based on

Press the [ND/FOCUS] lever.

• Pictures that were recorded without adjusting focus or with Manual Focus are not

enlarged on the screen.

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Playback

Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]

Viewing several pictures simultaneously

“Multi Playback”

Turn the zoom lever toward the W

side to display several pictures

Picture no./Total no.

Motion pictures

Panorama pictures (→76)

[MENU/SET]

• Move the zoom lever further toward the W side and you can switch the number of

displayed pictures in the following order: 12-picture screen → 30-picture screen →

Calendar playback. (Turn the lever to the T side to return.)

• When you select a picture using the cursor buttons and then press [MENU/SET] on

the 12-picture or 30-picture screen, the selected picture is displayed on the 1-picture

screen (full-screen).

Pictures displayed with [!] cannot be played back.

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Playback

Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]

Viewing pictures by their recording date

“Calendar Playback”

Turn the zoom lever toward the W

side while displaying a 30-picture

screen to display the calendar

screen

Selected date

[MENU/SET]

• When you select a recording date using cursor buttons and then press [MENU/SET],

the display changes to the 12-picture screen.

Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen. If the clock

was not set, pictures will be displayed as 1st January, 2012. If the date / time was set

incorrectly, pictures will be displayed with the incorrect settings.

●

Pictures taken with destination settings made in [World Time] are displayed in the

calendar screen using the appropriate date for the destination’s time zone.

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Playback

Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]

Playing back pictures recorded as exposure series and with interval recording

Still pictures taken in a sequence using the [ ] or [ ] exposure series settings or the

time lapse function are grouped together when they are displayed. (Group display)

■

Representative picture display

When these pictures are displayed together with other still

pictures or motion pictures, a representative picture (the first

picture of an exposure or time lapse series) is displayed.

• You can delete or edit all the still pictures in a group at

once.

: Exposure series pictures

: Time lapse pictures

Number of burst pictures

■

Displaying pictures in a group

When you press while a representative picture is being

displayed, only a series of still pictures of an exposure or time

lapse series will be displayed.

• Only pictures grouped together are displayed.

• To return to the representative screen display

→ Press

■

Playback for exposure series pictures/Continuous playback

Press to play back a series of pictures one after another.

• Regarding playback for exposure series pictures/continuous playback, refer to the

operations during motion picture playback. (→159)

About retrieving group information

When the power is turned on, the

(acquiring information icon) may appear.

While is displayed, pictures cannot be deleted and the [Playback] menu cannot

be used. Only [Normal Play] or [Calendar] is available as the [Playback Mode].

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Playback

Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]

When pictures set to [Favorite] are played back using [Slide Show] or [Filtering Play],

the pictures cannot be displayed in a group.

The following modes are not available while a representative first exposure series

picture is being displayed.

●

• [Auto Retouch]

• [Creative Retouch]

• [Cropping] of [Playback] menu

• [Leveling] of [Playback] menu

Still pictures taken subsequently using exposure or time lapse series are not

combined together to form a group after their total number exceeds 50,000. Also, if

there is only one picture left in a group because the other pictures were deleted or for

some other reason, no group can be formed.

●

Pictures recorded using other cameras may not be recognized as a group picture.

Pictures recorded without setting the clock are not combined together to form a group.

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Playback

Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]

Panorama playback

Still pictures recorded with the [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode are displayed with a

reduced height on a normal playback screen in order to show their complete width.

■

Enlarged display

You can use the Playback zoom function to enlarge a picture. (→153)

■

Automatic scrolling display of panorama pictures

When you press , the camera automatically scrolls a panorama picture from edge to

edge in enlarged display mode just like playing back a motion picture.

• Operations during panorama picture scrolling playback

Pause/play

Single-frame rewind

(while paused)

Single-frame forward

(while paused)

Stop

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Playback

Viewing motion pictures

This camera was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and

QuickTime Motion JPEG formats.

Select a picture with the motion picture icon ([

etc.), and then press

], [

]

Playback starts.

Recording time

During playback, the elapsed time is displayed at the top

right of the screen.

Example: After 3 minutes and 30 seconds: [3m30s]

Motion picture icon

■

Operations during motion picture playback

Pause/play

Fast forward (2 steps)

Fast rewind (2 steps)

Save a motion picture as a still picture

(Only while the camera is paused)

Stop

Single-frame forward/single-frame rewind can be performed while paused.

The volume can be adjusted with the zoom lever.

●

It may not be possible to properly play back motion pictures recorded using other

cameras.

●

Some information will not be displayed for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD].

Motion pictures can be viewed on your computer using the available software (→189).

With camera model 18 460

Motion pictures recorded with [Miniature Effect] in [Creative Control] Mode play back

at approximately 8x speed.

●

With camera models 18 461 / 18 462

Motion pictures recorded with [Miniature Effect] in [Creative Control] Mode play back

at approximately 10x speed.

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Playback

Capturing still pictures from motion pictures

This function allows you to save a single still picture from a motion picture.

Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture

by pausing a motion picture during playback

Press [MENU/SET]

• A confirmation screen is displayed.

Use the respective cursor button to select [Yes] to save

a still picture.

[Rec Quality] of the original motion picture

[PSH] [FSH] [SH] [FHD] [HD]

[VGA]

[Picture Size]

Aspect ratio

16:9

0.3M

4:3

The resolution becomes slightly lower depending on the [Rec Quality] setting of the

original motion picture.

It may not be possible to capture still pictures from motion pictures that were recorded

with a different camera.

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Playback

Splitting motion picture takes

A single motion picture take can be split into 2 parts. This is convenient when you want to

keep just the necessary scenes, or if you wish to delete unnecessary scenes to increase

free space on your card, such as when traveling.

Select [Video Divide] in the [Playback] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

Select the motion picture take to split with cursor buttons and

then press [MENU/SET]

Press at where you want to split a motion picture take to

pause it

Press

• A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] with

cursor buttons, and then press [MENU/SET].

• The original motion picture take that was split is not

retained, i.e. it is replaced by the 2 separate parts.

During splitting, do not turn off the camera or remove the card or battery. If you do so,

the motion picture may be deleted.

●

Splitting a motion picture take that was recorded in [MP4] changes the order of

the pictures. It is recommended to display with [Calendar] (Calendar Playback) or

[Filtering Play].

●

It may not be possible to split motion picture takes that were recorded with a different

camera.

●

Very short motion picture takes cannot be split.

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Playback

Switching the displays

You can select if picture information (file number, etc.) and recording information (settings

used for recording, etc.) are displayed when a picture is played back.

Press the [DISP] button to switch

the display

Every time you press the button, the display

will be switched.

Recording

Picture information

information

No display

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Playback

Deleting pictures

Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if

not. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.)

Press the [

] button to delete

displayed picture

• A confirmation screen is displayed.

Select [Yes] with cursor buttons, and then

press [MENU/SET].

Do not turn off the power during deletion.

Use a sufficiently charged battery.

Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:

• Protected pictures

●

• The card switch is in the “LOCK” position.

• The pictures are not of DCF standard (→152)

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Playback

Deleting pictures

To delete multiple (up to 100)/all pictures

When you select a representative picture of a still picture group of an exposure or time

lapse series, the group is deleted as a single picture. (All the pictures in the selected

group are deleted.)

Press the [

] button to delete

the displayed picture

Press to select [Delete Multi]/

[Delete All] and then [MENU/SET]

[Delete Multi]

Use cursor buttons to select the picture

and then press the [DISP] button

●

Selected picture

• To cancel

→ Press the [DISP] button again.

Press [MENU/SET]

• You can select [All Delete Except Favorite]

in [Delete All] if there are pictures that have

been set as [Favorite] (→177).

• A confirmation screen is displayed. Select

[Yes] with cursor buttons and then press

[MENU/SET].

• Depending on the number of pictures to be

deleted, the process may take some time.

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Playback

Different playback methods

[Playback Mode]

Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways.

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[2D/3D Settings]

Switches the output format between 2D and 3D pictures. (Only available

during HDMI output.)

[Normal Play]

Plays back all pictures.

[Slide Show]

Automatically plays back recorded pictures, one after another.

[Filtering Play]

Plays back the pictures after narrowing down the selection according to

various parameters.

[Calendar]

Displays the pictures according to the date on which they were taken.

[2D/3D Settings]

The playback method for 3D pictures can be switched. This menu is only displayed during

HDMI output. For the procedure of playing back a 3D still picture (→186).

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Playback

Different playback methods [Playback Mode]

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Slide Show]

This mode automatically plays pictures in order and to music. It can prove to be helpful,

e.g. when viewing on TV screen.

Use cursor buttons to select the playback method and then

press [MENU/SET]

[All]

Plays back all pictures.

Plays back still pictures.

Plays back motion pictures.

[Picture Only]

[Video Only]

[3D Play]

Plays back 3D still pictures recorded using [3D Photo Mode] Scene

Mode only.

[Category Selection] Plays back motion or still pictures depending on the set category.

(Select the category with cursor buttons and then press [MENU/SET].)

(→168)

[Favorite]

Play back pictures set as [Favorite]. (→177)

Use cursor buttons to set playback effects and then press

[MENU/SET]

[Effect] (For selecting music and effects according to picture atmosphere)

[AUTO] (only available with [Category Selection] setting) / [NATURAL] / [SLOW] / [SWING] /

[URBAN] / [OFF]

[Setup]

[1 SEC.] / [2 SEC.] / [3 SEC.] / [5 SEC.]

[ON] / [OFF]

[Duration]

[Repeat]

[AUTO]: With still pictures, music will play back, and with motion pictures,

audio will play back.

[Sound]

[Music]: Music effect will play back.

[Audio]: Audio is played back from motion pictures.

[OFF]: Music and audio will not be played back.

This effect can be set only when [Effect] is set to [OFF]. Note, however, that the [Duration]

setting will not be effective in the following cases.

• With motion pictures

• With panorama pictures

• With still picture groups taken sequentially with a [

time lapse series

] or [

] exposure series setting or a

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Playback

Different playback methods [Playback Mode]

Use cursor buttons to select [Start] and then press

[MENU/SET]

■

Operations during a Slide Show

The operation guide appears at the bottom right of the monitor.

Pause/play

Volume down

Volume up

Stop

Only while the camera is paused when playing back still pictures

When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a

screen effect.

●

Part of [Effect] cannot be used when displaying pictures on a television using the

HDMI mini cable (available as accessory (→8)) or when displaying pictures recorded

in portrait position.

●

Screen effects do not operate during a [3D Play] slide show.

Music effects cannot be added.

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Playback

Different playback methods [Playback Mode]

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Filtering Play]

This mode allows you to select and display pictures that you want to play back, for

example, pictures in any category or your favorite pictures.

Press

to select the playback method and then

[MENU/SET]

[Picture Only]

[Video Only]

[3D Play]

Plays back still pictures.

Plays back motion pictures.

Plays back only pictures that were recorded using [3D Photo Mode]

Scene Mode.

[Category Selection] Use cursor buttons to select a category of pictures to be played back

and then press [MENU/SET].

Pictures taken using Face Recognition

[Portrait] /

[Scenery] /

/ [Soft Skin] / [Night Portrait] /

/ [Panorama Shot] / [Sunset] /

/ [Baby] /

[Glass Through]

[Night Portrait] /

/ [Night Scenery] /

[Handheld Night Shot] /

[Sports]

[Baby] /

[Pet]

[Food]

[Travel Date]

[Burst Shooting] ([

Time lapse series

] or [

] only)

[Favorite]

Play back pictures set as [Favorite].

When the camera is turned off or switched to a recording mode, normal playback is

resumed.

●

[Calendar]

For selecting the date from the calendar screen to view only the pictures taken on that

day. (→155)

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Playback

Retouching pictures

[Auto Retouch]

You can adjust the color and brightness of a still picture to bring them into balance.

• New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Auto Retouch]. Before starting

to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or on the

memory card.

• Example picture

Select a still picture to retouch during playback and then

press

Use cursor buttons to select [Auto Retouch] and then press

[MENU/SET]

Use cursor buttons to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]

• A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the new retouched still

picture is saved.

• When [OFF] is selected, you can restore a picture to its original condition (before

retouching).

The retouch effect may be less apparent in some still pictures.

Some still pictures may have higher noise levels after retouching.

It may not be possible to use [Auto Retouch] with still pictures that have already been

retouched.

●

It may not be possible to retouch still pictures recorded with other cameras.

[Auto Retouch] is not available in the following cases:

• With motion pictures

●

• With still pictures recorded in [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode

• With 3D still pictures

• Still pictures recorded with the [Quality] setting [

], [

] or [

]

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Playback

Retouching pictures

[Creative Retouch]

You can retouch recorded still pictures by selecting the effect that you want to apply.

• New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Creative Retouch]. Before starting

to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory

card.

Select a still picture to retouch during playback and then

press

Use cursor buttons to select [Creative Retouch] and then

press [MENU/SET]

Press

to select a setting

• The picture retouched with the selected effect is

displayed.

See the corresponding picture effects of [Creative

Control] Mode. You cannot adjust effects other than

brightness under [Toy Effect] and [Cross Process].

[Expressive] / [Retro] (→66)

[High Key] / [Low Key] (→67)

[Sepia] / [Dynamic Monochrome] (→68)

[Impressive Art] / [High Dynamic] (→69)

[Cross Process] / [Toy Effect] (→70)

[Miniature Effect] (→71)

[Soft Focus] / [Star Filter] (→72)

[One Point Color] (→73)

• When [OFF] is selected, you can restore a picture to its

original condition (before retouching).

Press [MENU/SET]

• A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the new retouched still

picture is saved.

The retouch effect may be less apparent in some still pictures.

The image effect may appear weak compared to the effect given by the [Creative

Control] Mode.

●

It may not be possible to retouch still pictures recorded with other cameras.

[Creative Retouch] is not available in the following cases:

• With motion pictures

●

• With still pictures recorded in [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode

• With 3D still pictures

• Still pictures recorded with the [Quality] setting [

], [

] or [

]

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Playback

Using the [Playback] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Title Edit]

You can give titles, etc. to your favorite still pictures.

Use cursor buttons to select [Single] or [Multi] and then press

[MENU/SET]

Select a still picture

[Single]

Use cursor buttons to select

[Multi]

●

(for up to 100 pictures with the same text)

Use cursor buttons to select a still picture

and then press the [DISP] button

a still picture and then press

[MENU/SET]

[Title Edit] setting

[Title Edit] already set

• To cancel

→ Press the [DISP] button

again.

Press [MENU/SET]

Enter the desired characters (Entering text (→44))

• To delete a title, delete all the characters in the character input screen.

The function is not available in the following cases:

• With motion pictures

• With 3D still pictures

• Still pictures recorded with the [Quality] setting [

To print the entered text, use [Text Stamp].

●

], [

] or [

]

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Playback

Using the [Playback] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Text Stamp]

With this mode, the recording date and time and the text registered in the [Baby], [Pet]

Scene Modes, [Travel Date] and [Title Edit] can be stamped on the still picture.

Use cursor buttons to select [Single] or [Multi] and then press

[MENU/SET]

Select a still picture

[Single]

Use cursor buttons to select

a still picture and then press

[MENU/SET]

[Multi] (up to 100 pictures)

Use cursor buttons to select a still picture

and then press the [DISP] button

●

[Text Stamp] setting

• To cancel

→ Press the [DISP] button

again.

Press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor buttons to select items and then press

(→173)

Use cursor buttons to select settings and then press

[MENU/SET] (→173)

Press [MENU/SET]

• A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.

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Playback

Using the [Playback] menu

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Items that can be stamped

[Shooting Date]

[W/O TIME]: Stamps the recording date

[WITH TIME]: Stamps recording date and time

[Name]

: Stamps the name registered in Face Recognition

: Stamps the name registered in [Baby] or [Pet]

[Location]

[Travel Date]

[Title]

Stamps the location registered in [Setup] menu’s [Travel Date]

Stamps the Travel Date set in [Setup] menu’s [Travel Date]

Stamps the text registered in [Title Edit]

• Items set to [OFF] are not stamped.

Texts cannot be stamped on the following pictures.

• Motion pictures

●

• 3D still pictures

• Still pictures recorded in [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode

• Still pictures recorded with the [Quality] setting [

], [

] or [

]

• Still pictures that had already been stamped with the date or other texts

• Still pictures taken without setting clock

Characters may be cut off on certain printers.

●

Text is difficult to read when stamped on pictures of 0.3 M or less.

Do not request date printing additionally in a store or activate date printing on a

printer for still pictures with date stamps. (Date printing may be overlapped.)

●

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Video Divide]

For details (→161).

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Playback

Using the [Playback] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Resize]

A picture’s resolution can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web

pages, etc.

(Still pictures recorded at the lowest setting of each aspect ratio such as [0.3M] cannot be

reduced further.)

Use cursor buttons to select [Single] or [Multi] and then press

[MENU/SET]

Select the picture and make the setting

[Single]

[Multi]

●

Use cursor buttons to select the still

Use cursor buttons to select the

picture and then press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor buttons to select the

resolution and then press

[MENU/SET]

resolution and then press

[MENU/SET]

Use cursor buttons to select the still

picture and then press the [DISP]

button (for up to 100 pictures)

Press [MENU/SET]

Current size

Resolution before/after

resizing

Size after change

Resize setting

A confirmation screen is displayed.

If you select [Yes], the operation is

executed.

A confirmation screen is displayed.

If you select [Yes], the operation is

executed.

Picture quality is reduced after resizing.

The following type of pictures cannot be resized.

• Motion pictures

●

• 3D still pictures

• Still pictures recorded in [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode

• Still pictures recorded with the [Quality] setting [ ], [

] or [

]

• Still pictures that had already been stamped with the date or other texts

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Playback

Using the [Playback] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Cropping]

This mode allows you to crop your still pictures, e.g. to improve the composition or to

delete undesired parts of the subject.

Use cursor buttons to select the picture and then press

[MENU/SET]

Use the zoom lever to enlarge the section of the picture to be

cropped and then press [MENU/SET]

Expand

Change position

• A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes],

the operation is executed.

The resolution is reduced after cropping.

The following type of pictures cannot be cropped.

• Motion pictures

●

• 3D still pictures

• Still pictures recorded in [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode

• Still pictures recorded with the [Quality] setting [

], [

] or [

]

• Still pictures that had already been stamped with the date or other texts

Original Face Recognition information will not be copied when still pictures are

cropped.

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Playback

Using the [Playback] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Leveling]

This mode allows you to correct slight slanting in a still picture.

Use cursor buttons to select the picture and then press

[MENU/SET]

Press

to adjust the angle and then [MENU/SET]

• A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.

The resulting picture may have a lower resolution than the original one when leveling

is performed.

●

This function may not be available with still pictures taken on other devices.

The angle of the following types of pictures cannot be corrected.

• Motion pictures

●

• 3D still pictures

• Still pictures recorded in [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode

• Still pictures recorded with the [Quality] setting [

], [

] or [

]

• Still pictures that had already been stamped with the date or other texts

The personal information related to Face Recognition recorded in an original still

picture will not be copied to the pictures after their angle is corrected.

●

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Playback

Using the [Playback] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Favorite]

By labeling your favorite pictures with a star ( ), you can play back your favorite pictures

only, or you can delete all pictures except your favorites.

Use cursor buttons to select [Single] or [Multi] and then press

[MENU/SET]

Use cursor buttons to select the picture and then press

[MENU/SET]

[Single]

[Multi]

●

Favorite picture setting

• To cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again.

■

To clear all

Select [Cancel] in step

and select [Yes].

You cannot select the [Favorite] setting for still pictures recorded with the [Quality]

●

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Playback

Using the [Playback] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Print Set]

This function allows you to add picture/picture no./date printing settings for when printing

with DPOF print-compatible shops or printers. (Ask at the shop to check for compatibility.)

Use cursor buttons to select [Single] or [Multi] and then press

[MENU/SET]

Use cursor buttons to select the picture and then press

[MENU/SET]

Use cursor buttons to set the number of pictures and then

press [MENU/SET]

(repeat steps

and

when using [Multi] (for up to 999 pictures))

[Single]

[Multi]

●

Date print set

No. to print

Date print set

No. to print

• Date print setting/release → Press [DISP] button.

■

To clear all settings

Select [Cancel] in step

and select [Yes].

Depending on the type of printer, the printer settings may take priority over camera

settings.

●

These settings are not available for files that are not compliant with the DCF standard.

Some DPOF information set by other equipment cannot be used. In such cases,

delete all of the DPOF information and then set it again with this camera.

Date print setting cannot be performed for still pictures that have been taken with

[Date Stamp] and pictures with a [Text Stamp] applied.

●

You cannot select the [Print Set] setting for still pictures recorded with the [Quality]

setting [

Print setting cannot be performed for motion pictures.

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Playback

Using the [Playback] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Protect]

This function allows you to mark important pictures so they cannot be deleted

accidentally.

Use cursor buttons to select [Single] or [Multi] and then press

[MENU/SET]

Use cursor buttons to select the picture and then press

[MENU/SET]

[Single]

[Multi]

●

Picture is protected

• To cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again.

■

To clear all settings

Select [Cancel] in step

and select [Yes].

This function may not be effective when using other devices.

The picture is erased when formatting, even if it is protected.

When you set the write-protect switch on the card to the “LOCK” position, the picture

is not erased.

●

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Playback

Using the [Playback] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Face Rec Edit]

With this function, you can edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with

mistaken Face Recognition.

Use cursor buttons to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and

then press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor buttons to select the picture and then press

[MENU/SET]

Use cursor buttons to select a person and then press

[MENU/SET]

• If [DELETE], go to step

• People whose Face Recognition information has not been registered cannot be

selected.

Use cursor buttons to select the person to replace for another

and then press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor buttons to select [Yes] and then press [MENU/SET]

When Face Recognition information is deleted, it cannot be restored.

Pictures for which all Face Recognition information has been deleted are not

categorized in Face Recognition during [Category Selection].

●

Recognition information cannot be edited in protected pictures.

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Playback

Using the [Playback] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Copy]

With this function, you can copy pictures from and to the built-in memory and the memory

card.

■

Copying all pictures from the built-in memory to the card

Use cursor buttons to select [

[MENU/SET]

] and then press

• A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.

■

Copying 1 picture at a time from the card to the built-in memory

Use cursor buttons to select [

[MENU/SET]

] and then press

Use cursor buttons to select picture and then press

[MENU/SET]

• A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.

Copying pictures may take several minutes. Do not turn off the camera or perform

other operations during copying.

●

If identical names (folder/file numbers) are present in the copy destination, a new

folder for copying will be created when copying from built-in memory to card (

●

Identically-named files will not be copied from card to built-in memory (

The following settings are not copied. Set them again after copying.

- [Print Set] - [Protect] - [Favorite]

Only pictures from Leica digital cameras may be copied (exceptions: Digilux, Digilux

zoom, Digilux 4.3).

●

Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] format cannot be set.

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Miscellaneous

Viewing on a TV screen

You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the

HDMI mini cable (available as accessory (→8)) or the supplied AV cable.

Also consult the TV’s instructions.

●

Preparation:

• Set [TV Aspect] to connect your camera to a TV using the AV cable. (→39)

• Turn off both camera and TV.

Connect the camera to the TV

■

To connect with the HDMI mini cable

The HDMI mini cable can be used to enable viewing of still and motion pictures in

high resolution.

Make sure the plug is aligned correctly and that it is

inserted straight.

(Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape

which will cause trouble.)

To HDMI video/audio input socket

HDMI mini cable

■

To connect with the AV cable

Make sure the plug is aligned correctly and that it is

inserted straight.

(Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape

which will cause trouble.)

Yellow: To video socket

AV cable

White: To audio socket

Monaural audio output.

Turn on the TV

Set to auxiliary input.

●

Turn on the camera and then press the playback button

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Miscellaneous

Viewing on a TV screen

■

To connect with the HDMI mini cable

Always use the genuine Leica HDMI mini cable (available as accessory (→8)).

There are restrictions on some playback functions.

●

Bars may appear at the sides or at the top and bottom of the screen, depending on

the aspect ratio setting.

When the HDMI mini cable is connected, pictures are not displayed on the monitor.

HDMI output will be canceled if the USB cable is connected simultaneously.

When the AV cable and the HDMI mini cable are connected at the same time, no

picture is output from the AV cable.

●

Pictures may be momentarily distorted immediately after commencing playback or

pausing on certain televisions.

●

Audio output is in stereo.

●

■

To connect with the AV cable

Always use the supplied genuine Leica AV cable.

You can play back pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC

●

or PAL system when you set [Video Out] in the [Setup] menu. (With camera model

18 460)

Pictures rotated to portrait may be blurred slightly.

Change the picture mode settings on the TV if aspect ratios are not displayed

correctly on widescreen or high-definition televisions.

●

When you insert a card into the SD card slot in a television or a DVD recorder, you

can play back recorded still pictures.

• For details, read the instructions for the television or other devices.

• AVCHD motion pictures can be played back on televisions displaying the AVCHD

logo.

• You may not be able to play back panorama pictures. Also you cannot perform

automatic scrolling playback of panorama pictures.

• When using both SDHC and SDXC Memory Cards, make sure that the equipment is

compatible with the particular format.

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Miscellaneous

Viewing on a TV screen

HDTV Link (HDMI)

What is HDTV Link (HDMI)?

HDTV Link is a function that automatically links this camera to HDTV Link-

compatible devices by connecting the HDMI mini cables (available as accessory

(→8)) for enabling easy operation with a HDTV compatible remote control. (Some

operations are not available.)

●

HDTV Link (HDMI) is a function added to the industry-standard HDMI control

functions known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control). Operation is not

guaranteed when connecting with non-HDMI CEC-compatible devices. Refer to your

device’s instructions to verify compatibility with HDTV Link (HDMI).

●

Always use the genuine Leica HDMI mini cable (available as accessory (→8)).

If you are unsure whether the TV you are using is compatible with HDTV Link, read

the instructions for the TV.

●

Cables that do not comply with HDMI standards will not work.

If the [HDTV Link] setting on the camera is [ON], operations via the camera buttons

will be limited.

●

Ensure that the television you are connecting to has been set up to enable HDTV Link

(HDMI) (consult your television instructions for details).

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Viewing on a TV screen

Preparation: Set [HDTV Link] to [ON] (→40).

Connect the camera to a HDTV Link (HDMI)-compatible

television set with the HDMI mini cable (available as accessory (→8))

(→182)

Turn on the camera

Press the playback button

Proceed with the operation while referring to what is displayed

on the TV screen

• When operating, refer to the HDTV Link operating panel.

■

Other related operations

Power OFF

●

The camera’s power can also be switched off when switching the television’s power

off with the remote control.

Automatic input select

●

• This function automatically switches the television input to the camera screen

whenever the camera’s power is switched on while it is connected via the HDMI

mini cable. The television can also be switched on via the camera from Standby

Mode (if “Power on link” on the television is set to “on”, provided, it has this

function).

• If HDTV Link (HDMI) does not function correctly (→213)

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Miscellaneous

Viewing on a TV screen

Viewing 3D still pictures

If you connect this camera to a 3D-capable TV, and play back still pictures that you

recorded in 3D, you can enjoy impressive 3D still pictures on the TV. If a 3D-capable TV

has an SD card slot, you can play back 3D still pictures that you recorded by inserting the

card into the slot.

Preparation: Set [3D Playback] to [3D] (→40).

Connect the camera to a 3D-capable TV with the HDMI mini

cable (available as accessory (→8)) to display the playback screen

(→182)

Display still pictures recorded in 3D

• When the [HDTV Link] setting on the camera is set to [ON] and the camera

is connected to a HDTV Link (HDMI)-compatible television set, the television

automatically switches its input and the playback screen is displayed.

• [3D] appears on the thumbnail of the 3D still pictures.

■

To perform Slide Show playback of only the still pictures recorded in 3D

Select [3D Play] in [Slide Show] of the [Playback Mode] menu (→166)

To select and play back only the still pictures recorded in 3D

Select [3D Play] in [Filtering Play] of the [Playback Mode] menu (→168)

To switch the playback method for the still pictures recorded in 3D

Select the picture recorded in 3D

Select [2D/3D Settings] in the [Playback Mode] menu and then press [MENU/SET]

(→165)

• The playback method will switch to 3D if it is playing back in 2D (conventional image),

or it will switch to 2D if it is playing back in 3D.

• If you get tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when playing back pictures

recorded in 3D, set to 2D.

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Miscellaneous

Viewing on a TV screen

When an image is not suitable for 3D viewing (due to excessive parallax, etc.)

• During Slide Show playback: The image is displayed in 2D.

• During [Filtering Play]: A message appears confirming whether to display the image

in 3D or not.

●

When a 3D image is played back on a TV that is not 3D-capable, 2 pictures may

appear side-by-side on the screen.

On the monitor of this camera, 3D still pictures will be played back in 2D (conventional

pictures).

If you switch between 3D and normal still pictures while playing them back, a black

screen will be displayed for a few seconds.

If you select a thumbnail of 3D still pictures or display a thumbnail after playing them

back, it may take a few seconds to start playing back or displaying them.

Viewing 3D still pictures too close to a TV may cause eyestrain.

When a TV has not been converted for viewing 3D still pictures, do the necessary

preparation on the TV. (For details about the necessary preparation of the TV, read

the TV’s instructions.)

●

The functions that are not operational or available for 3D still pictures:

- [Setup] menu

●

- [Playback] menu

- Playback Zoom

- Delete

You can store 3D still pictures on a computer or recorder. (→188)

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Miscellaneous

Storing recorded still and motion pictures

The methods for copying still and motion pictures recorded with this camera to other

devices vary according to the file format (JPEG, RAW, MPO, AVCHD, MP4). Follow the

correct method for your device.

Copying by inserting the SD card into a recorder

You can copy pictures using the respective equipment (such as Blu-ray disc

recorders) with support for each file format.

• See the respective instructions for details for copying and

playing back.

Dubbing playback pictures via the supplied AV cable

Videos that are played on this camera can be dubbed on media such as a disc, hard disk

or videotape using a device such as a video recorder. This method is useful as it allows

dubbing to be performed even with devices that are not compatible with high definition

images. The resolution will be reduced from high definition to standard definition. Audio

will be monaural.

Connect the camera to the

recorder

AV cable

Start playback on the camera

Start recording on the recorder

• To stop recording (dubbing), stop the

recording on your recorder first before

To recorder’s input socket

stopping the playback on the camera.

Always use the supplied genuine Leica AV cable.

When using a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, always change the camera’s [TV Aspect]

setting (→39) to [4:3] before dubbing. Motion pictures copied in the 16:9 setting will

appear vertically stretched when viewed on a 4:3 TV screen.

●

For details on dubbing and playback methods, refer to your recorder’s instructions.

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Miscellaneous

Storing recorded still and motion pictures

Copying the recorded image data to a computer with the available software

Using the Adobe^®Photoshop^®Lightroom^®software (available for download, see below),

you can import the image data recorded with this camera in all file formats to a computer -

for still and motion pictures.

Three preparatory steps are necessary when initially installing the software to utilize it.

Install the software to your computer

a. Open an account at http://owners.leica-camera.com. As a result, you will receive

access to the “Owners area”.

b. Register your camera at “My products” by entering its serial number. Do so by

following the respective instructions.

c. Then select “...software download...”. You will be requested to enter the TAN code

which you will find on a sticker on the Warranty Card.

• The key with which you can activate the software will be sent to you by email.

Activate the software with the key (numbers) you have

received

• Do so by following the respective instructions appearing after opening the

software.

■

Using the software

Connect the camera to your computer

Use Adobe^®Photoshop^®Lightroom^®to copy still and motion

pictures to your computer

• For details on how to operate the software, refer to the online assistance.

Files and folders containing copied AVCHD motion pictures cannot be played back

or edited if they have been deleted, modified, or moved using Windows Explorer or

similar methods.

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Miscellaneous

Using with your computer

Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the

two.

• Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card.

For details, see the your computer’s instructions.

• If your computer does not support SDXC Memory Cards a message will be displayed

requesting you to format the card. (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded

pictures.)

■

Computer specifications

You can connect the camera to a computer that can detect a mass storage device

(device that stores a large volume of data).

• Windows: Windows 7 / Windows Vista / Windows XP

• Mac:

OS X v10.1 - v10.7

Some motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] may not be scanned correctly by copying

a file or folder.

• When using Windows, be sure to use the available software to copy motion

pictures recorded in [AVCHD].

• When using a Mac, you can copy motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] using

“iMovie ’11”. Note, however, that you cannot copy motion pictures (AVCHD

Progressive) recorded when [Rec Quality] is set to [PSH]. (For details about

iMovie ’11, please contact Apple Inc.)

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Using with your computer

Copying still and motion pictures recorded in [MP4] (except AVCHD motion pictures)

Preparation:

Make sure the plug is aligned correctly and that it is inserted

straight.

(Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which

will cause trouble.)

• Charge the battery sufficiently.

• When importing pictures from

the built-in memory, remove

any memory cards.

• Turn on the camera and

computer.

USB cable

[Access] (sending data)

• Do not disconnect

the USB cable while

[Access] is displayed.

Connect the camera to the computer

• Do not use cables other than the supplied genuine Leica USB cable. Using cables

other than the above may cause a malfunction.

Use cursor buttons on the camera to select [PC], and then

press [MENU/SET]

• A message may be displayed on the monitor if [USB Mode] (→39) is set to

[PictBridge(PTP)]. Select [CANCEL] to close the screen, and set [USB Mode] to

[PC].

Operate with your computer

You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders

and files into separate folders on your computer.

■

To cancel connection

• Windows: Execute “Safely Remove Hardware” on the taskbar

• Mac: Open the Finder and click the eject icon that appears on the sidebar

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Using with your computer

■

Folder and file names on computer

DCIM (Still/motion pictures)

100LEICA (Up to 999 pictures/folder)

L1000001.JPG

.JPG: Still pictures

.RWL: Still pictures recorded in

RAW file

.MP4: [MP4] Motion Pictures

.MPO: 3D still pictures

Windows

●

L1000999.JPG

Drives are displayed

in “My Computer” or

“Computer” folder.

101LEICA

999LEICA

MISC (DPOF files, Favorite)

Mac

Drives are displayed on

the desktop.

(Displayed as “LEICA”,

“NO_NAME”, or

“Untitled”.)

PRIVATE

AVCHD (Motion pictures in AVCHD)

¹New folders are created in the following cases:

• When the number of files in a folder exceeds 999.

• When using cards already containing the same folder number (for example, pictures taken

with other cameras, etc.).

• When recording after performing [No.Reset].

²This folder is not created in the built-in memory.

■

When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS X

The camera can be connected to your computer even if [USB Mode] (→39) is set to

[PictBridge(PTP)].

• Only picture output can be performed.

• It may not be possible to import if there are 1000 or more pictures on the card.

• Motion pictures, 3D still pictures or RAW pictures cannot be read.

Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied genuine Leica USB cable.

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Turn off the power before inserting or removing memory cards.

Use a sufficiently charged battery. When the battery begins to run out during

communication, the status indicator flashes and a warning beep sounds. Cancel the

communication via your computer immediately.

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Setting the [USB Mode] to [PC] eliminates the need to make the setting each time the

camera is connected to the computer.

For more details, consult your computer’s instructions.

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Printing

You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing.

Preparation:

Make sure the plug is aligned correctly and that

it is inserted straight.

(Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of

shape which will cause trouble.)

• Charge the battery sufficiently.

• When printing pictures from the

built-in memory, remove any memory

cards.

• Adjust the print quality or other

settings on your printer, as needed.

• Turn on the camera and the printer.

• Do not disconnect the USB cable

when the cable disconnection

icon [ ] is displayed (may not be

displayed with some printers).

USB cable

Connect the camera to the printer

• Do not use cables other than the supplied genuine Leica USB cable. Using cables

other than the above may cause a malfunction.

Use cursor buttons on the camera to select [PictBridge(PTP)]

and then press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor buttons to select the picture to print and then

press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor buttons to select [Print start] and then press

[MENU/SET]

(Print settings (→196))

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To cancel print

Press [MENU/SET].

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Printing

Disconnect the USB cable after printing.

Turn off the power before inserting or removing memory cards.

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Use a sufficiently charged battery. When the battery begins to run out of capacity

while the camera is connected to the printer, the status indicator flashes and a

warning beep sounds. Cancel printing and disconnect the USB cable.

Still pictures recorded in a RAW file cannot be printed. (The still pictures recorded in

JPEG file format at the same time as the RAW file can be printed.)

Motion pictures cannot be printed.

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Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card.

For details, see your printer’s instructions.

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Printing

Printing multiple pictures

Press to select [Multi Print] in step

(→193)

Use cursor buttons to select the item and then press

[MENU/SET]

• [Multi Select]:

Scroll between pictures with cursor buttons and, select the

pictures to print with the [DISP] button. (Press the [DISP]

button again to erase the selection.)

Press [MENU/SET] when selection is complete.

Prints all pictures.

• [Select All]:

• [Print Set (DPOF)]: Prints the pictures selected in [Print Set]. (→178)

• [Favorite]: Prints the pictures selected as [Favorite]. (→177)

Use cursor buttons to select [Print start] and then press

[MENU/SET]

(Print settings (→196))

• Select [Yes] if a print confirmation screen is displayed.

An orange “ ” displayed during printing indicates an error message.

Printing may be divided into several pictures if printing a large amount of pictures.

(Remaining sheets display may differ from the number of pictures set for printing.)

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Printing with date and text

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Printing date without [Text Stamp]

Printing in a store: Only the recording date can be printed. Request date printing in

the store.

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• Making [Print Set] (→178) settings on the camera in advance allows settings for

numbers of copies and date printing to be determined before giving the card to

the store.

• When printing still pictures with a 16:9 aspect ratio, check in advance that the

store can accept this size.

Using a printer: The recording date can be printed by setting [Print Set] on

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the camera, or by setting [Print with Date] (→196) to [ON] when

connecting to a printer compatible with date printing.

• Time and date can be set to be printed on the picture when taking the picture by

activating the [Date Stamp] function in the [Rec] menu. (→149)

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Printing

Making print settings on the camera

The setting options include the number of printed pictures and their size. Make the

settings before selecting [Print start].

Use cursor buttons to select the item and then press

[MENU/SET]

Item

Settings

[Print with Date]

[Num.of prints]

[Paper Size]

[ON] / [OFF]

Sets the number of pictures (up to 999 pictures)

When is selected, the printer settings take priority.

(the printer takes priority) / (1 picture, no border) /

(1 picture, with border) / (2 pictures) / (4 pictures)

[Page Layout]

Use cursor buttons to select setting and then press

[MENU/SET]

The items may not be displayed if incompatible with the printer.

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To arrange

“2 pictures” or

“4 pictures” in the same still picture, set the number

of prints for the still picture to 2 or 4.

To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to

settings on the printer. (Consult your printer’s instructions.)

Even with completed [Print Set] settings, dates may not be printed, depending on the

shop or the printer used.

When setting [Print with Date] to [ON], check the date printing settings on the printer

(printer settings may be prioritized).

To print a picture on which text or a date has been stamped, set [Print with Date] to

[OFF]. (The still picture is printed with the date superimposed on it.)

and make

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Using the external electronic viewfinder

The external electronic viewfinder Leica EVF3 (available as accessory (→8)) allows

controlling the image even if the camera is held below eye level or if the monitor image

visibility is difficult, e.g. due to bright light from behind.

Preparation:

• Turn the camera ON/OFF switch to [OFF].

• Remove the hot shoe cover. (→9)

Firmly insert the viewfinder into the hot shoe, as far as it will

Turn the camera ON/OFF switch to [ON]

Press the [EVF/LCD] button of the viewfinder to switch the

display

• You can switch between monitor and viewfinder display.

• The display selected by pressing the [EVF/LCD] button will be stored in memory

even when the camera ON/OFF switch is set to [OFF].

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To automatically display the playback screen on the monitor

When [Play on LCD] (→37) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], the monitor will turn

on when the camera is switched from recording to playback mode. This operation

eliminates the time needed to switch between monitor and viewfinder when recording

pictures using the viewfinder.

Attach and detach the viewfinder carefully and correctly.

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The viewfinder cannot be used together with an external flash.

When the shoulder strap is attached, make sure that the strap does not get snagged

on the viewfinder.

Never hold the camera/viewfinder combination only by the viewfinder. Doing so could

result in the camera accidentally detaching from the viewfinder.

Refer to the instructions for the viewfinder for further details.

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Using an external flash unit

When you use an external flash unit such as the Leica CF22 (available as accessory

(→8)), it can provide a longer effective flash range than the built-in flash.

Preparation:

• Set the camera ON/OFF switch to [OFF] and close the built-in flash.

• Remove the hot shoe cover. (→9)

Attach the flash to the hot shoe and turn on camera and flash

Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

Use cursor buttons to select the flash mode setting and then

press [MENU/SET]

• While an external flash unit is connected, the following icons are displayed.

: AUTO

: AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction

: Forced flash on

: Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction

: Forced flash off

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When using other commercially available external flashes that don’t

offer direct communication with this camera

• If you want to use an external flash unit, use one that allows you to set the aperture

value and ISO Sensitivity to match the same settings on the camera.

• Set the camera to [Aperture-Priority] Mode or [Manual Exposure] Mode and then

set the same aperture value and ISO Sensitivity on the external flash unit. [Shutter-

Priority] and [Program AE] mode cannot be used because with these modes, the

aperture is automatically controlled - and therefore changed - by the camera.

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Using an external flash unit

An external flash cannot be attached simultaneously with an external viewfinder.

You can set the aperture value, shutter speed and ISO Sensitivity on the camera even

when an external flash unit is attached.

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Some commercially available external flash units have synchro terminals with high-

voltage or reversed polarity. If such units are used, they could cause a malfunction or

hinder normal operation of the camera.

Do not use external flash units with communication systems for other camera makes.

If you do, they may fail to operate properly and may also cause the camera to

malfunction.

Some external flash units put the camera into external flash mode as soon as they are

mounted on the camera, even if the external unit is turned off. If you are not using an

external unit, detach it from the camera.

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When an external flash unit is attached, do not open the built-in flash.

Detach an external flash unit when you carry the camera.

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Never hold the camera/flash unit combination only by the flash unit. Doing so could

result in the camera accidentally detaching from the flash unit.

If the White Balance is set to [ ] when an external flash unit is used, perform fine

adjustment of the White Balance if the recording resulting pictures are not satisfactory.

(→113)

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If you take pictures close to the subject with short/wideangle focal lengths, the light of

the flash can be partly blocked by the lens and the bottom of the image may be dark.

Refer to the instructions of the respective external flash units for further details.

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List of monitor displays

The screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary.

• Press the [DISP] button to change the display.

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During picture taking mode

1 Recording Mode (→48)

9 Autofocus mode (→97)

Custom Set (→91)

10 Self-timer (→116)

2 Color Mode (→53)

Exposure series (→118)

Exposure Bracketing (→125)

Photo style (→134)

3 Aspect Bracketing (→122)

4 Flash (→106)

11 Battery capacity (→15)

12 Focus display (→96)

5 Recording Mode (→150)

6 Resolution (→135)

7 Quality (→136)

13 Optical Image Stabilizer OFF (→142)

Camera shake alert (→46)

14 Histogram (→33)

8 AF macro (→102)

Manual Focus (→104)

AF Lock (→103)

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List of monitor displays

The screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary.

• Press the [DISP] button to change the display.

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During picture taking mode

24 22

23 21 20 19 18 17

15 Self-timer (→116)

24 Built-in ND filter (→123)

16 Estimated number of remaining

pictures or recording time capacity

(→34)

25 Current date/time

World time (→27)

Name ²(→79)

Age in years/months ²(→79)

17 White Balance (→111)

Destination settings ²(→28)

Elapsed travel days ²(→28)

18 ISO Sensitivity (→109)

26 Date Stamp (→149)

19 Manual exposure assist (→62)

Exposure Compensation (→124)

27 AF area (→97)

20 Shutter speed (→58)

21 Aperture value (→58)

22 Program Shift (→58)

28 Elapsed recording time ¹(→82)

29 Recording operation (→20)

30 Backlight Compensation (→49)

23 Metering Mode (→139)

AE Lock (→103)

¹[m] and [s] indicate “minute” and “second”. (With camera model 18 460)

[h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”. (With camera models 18 461 / 18 462)

²The displaying is performed in the following priority order: travel destination, name ([Baby]/[Pet]),

and name ([Face Recog.])

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List of monitor displays

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During picture taking mode (During zooming, for example)

When Extended optical zoom is set

Focus range

Zoom ratio

Optical Zoom range

Digital Zoom range

i.Zoom range

When Step Zoom has been set (→95)

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Current zoom position

(Focal lengths are the 35mm camera equivalents)

Focus range indication (During manual focusing) (→104)

Reference of the depth of field

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List of monitor displays

The screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary.

• Press the [DISP] button to change the display.

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During playback mode

1 Playback Mode (→165)

2 Protected picture (→179)

3 Favorites (→177)

8 Battery capacity (→15)

9 Built-in memory (→20)

10 Picture No./Total number of pictures

11 Flash mode (→106)

4 Date/text stamped display

(→149, 172)

12 Histogram (→33)

5 Folder/File No.

6 Resolution (→135)

7 Quality (→136)

13 Zoom position during Step Zoom

(→95)

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List of monitor displays

The screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary.

• Press the [DISP] button to change the display.

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During playback mode

17 16 15 14

14 White Balance (→111)

15 Shutter speed (→58)

16 Aperture value (→58)

17 ISO Sensitivity (→109)

19 Recording Mode (→48)

20 Print settings (→178)

21 Recording Mode (→150)

Motion picture recording time ²(→159)

18 Recording date/time

World time (→27)

Name ¹(→79)

Age in years/months ¹(→79)

Destination settings ¹(→28)

Elapsed travel days ¹(→28)

Title ¹(→171)

¹The displaying is performed in the following priority order: title, travel destination, name ([Baby]/

[Pet]), and name ([Face Recog.]).

²[m] and [s] indicate “minute” and “second”. (With camera model 18 460)

[h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”. (With camera models 18 461 / 18 462)

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Message displays

Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on the monitor.

[This memory card cannot be used]

A MultiMediaCard was inserted.

→ Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card.

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[Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted]

Non-DCF pictures (→152) cannot be deleted.

→ Save the needed data on a computer or an other device, and then use [Format] on the camera.

(→42)

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[No additional selections can be made]

The number of pictures that can be deleted at once has been exceeded.

More than 999 pictures have been set as [Favorite].

The number of pictures allowing [Title Edit], [Text Stamp] or [Resize] (multiple settings) at once has

been exceeded.

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[Cannot be set on this picture]

[Print Set], [Title Edit], or [Text Stamp] cannot be made for non-DCF pictures (→152).

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[Please turn camera off and then on again] [System Error]

The lens is not working correctly.

→ Turn on power again.

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(Consult your dealer or your nearest Leica Customer Care center if the display still remains)

[Some pictures cannot be copied] [Copy could not be completed]

Pictures cannot be copied in the following cases.

→ A picture of the same name already exists in built-in memory when copying from the card.

→ File is not of DCF standard (→152).

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→ Picture was taken or edited on a different device.

[Not enough space on built-in memory] [Not enough memory on the card]

There is no space left in the built-in memory or on the card. When you copy pictures from the built-

in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied until the capacity limit of the card is

reached.

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[Built-In Memory Error] [Format built-in memory?]

Displayed when formatting the built-in memory via computer, etc.

→ Reformat directly using the camera. The data will be deleted.

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[Memory card error. This card cannot be used in this camera. Format this card?]

The card format cannot be used with this camera.

→ Save needed data on a computer or another device, and then use [Format] on the camera. (→42)

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[Insert SD card again] [Try another card]

Access to the card has failed.

→ Insert card again.

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Try with a different card.

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Message displays

[Memory card parameter error]

The card is not of SD standard.

Use a card compatible with the camera.

• SD memory cards (8 MB to 2 GB)

• SDHC memory cards (4 GB to 32 GB)

• SDXC memory cards (48 GB, 64 GB)

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[Read Error] / [Write Error] [Please check the card]

Data reading has failed.

→ Check whether the card has been inserted correctly (→18).

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Data writing has failed.

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→ Turn off the camera and remove the card. Reinsert the card and turn the camera on again.

The card may possibly be damaged.

Try with a different card.

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[Cannot record due to incompatible format(NTSC/PAL) data on this card.]

Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (→42)

Insert a different card.

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[Motion recording was cancelled due to the limitation of the writing speed of the card]

If recording stops even when using a card of the recommended speed class (→20), the data writing

speed drops. If this happens, we recommend backing up the data on the memory card and

formatting it (→42).

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Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain cards.

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[A folder cannot be created]

The folder numbers in use have reached 999.

→ Save the needed data on a computer or an other device, and then use [Format] on the camera

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(→42).

The folder number is reset to 100 when performing [No.Reset] (→38).

[Picture is displayed for 16:9 TV] [Picture is displayed for 4:3 TV]

The supplied AV cable is connected to camera.

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→ To remove the message immediately → Press [MENU/SET].

→ To change the aspect ratio → Change [TV Aspect] (→39).

The USB cable is only connected to camera.

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→ A message disappears when cable is also connected to another device.

[This battery cannot be used]

Use a genuine Leica battery (→8).

The battery is not identifiable by the camera due to dirty terminals.

→ Wipe any dirt away from the terminals.

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[Recording failed.]

Recording may be impossible if the recording location for a 3D image is too dark/too bright, or if the

subject lacks contrast.

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Q&A

Troubleshooting

Before asking for repairs, check and try the following procedures.

A message is displayed on the camera

(→205)

Battery- and power supply-related problems

(→208)

Recording-related problems

Monitor-related problems

Playback-related problems