Leica VLUX-5 User Manual

LEICA V-LUX 5

INSTRUCTIONS

Finding the information you need

In this “Operating Instructions for Advanced Features”, you can find the information you

need from the following pages.

Search “Table of Content”

4 -

Search the list of function

names

“Table of Content by Function”

9 -

Search “Names and functions

of main parts”

14 -

Search “List of monitor/

viewfinder displays”

247 -

Search the list of on-screen

messages

“Message displays”

254 -

Search the menu list

169 -

Search “Q&A Troubleshooting”

256 -

See the next page for details on how to

use this manual.

How to use this manual

Icons in picture/recording mode

Recording mode:

The menus and functions offered in picture/recording modes, in which the icons are

displayed in black, can be selected and executed.

(Custom mode) The functions offered in custom mode may vary depending on the

selected picture/recording mode.

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About the icons in the text

The menu can be selected or configured via the [MENU/SET] button.

Helpful hints for operation and recording.

(→00) Indicates the reference page.

How to configure a menu item:

Example: Changing the [Quality] setting to [ ] in the [Rec] menu

→ [Rec] → [Quality] → [ ]

• The directional arrows (

, , , ) are used for illustration purposes.

• Dial and lever movements are illustrated with the following icons:

Turn the front dial at the front to the left/right

Turn the rear dial at the back to the left/right

Move the zoom lever left/right

Table of Content

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Finding the information you need ..... 2

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How to use this manual ...................... 3

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General information .......................... 11

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Scope of delivery .............................. 13

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Replacement parts/Accessories ...... 13

General information

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Names and functions

of main parts ..................................... 14

Preparation

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Attaching the Lens Cap/

Shoulder Strap .................................. 16

Attaching the Lens Cap .............................16

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................... 17

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Charging the Battery ........................ 18

Inserting the battery ...................................19

Charging the battery ..................................20

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Inserting and removing the

memory card ..................................... 24

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About the Memory Card ................... 25

Formatting the Memory Card

(initialization) .............................................. 26

Estimated recording capacity

(number of pictures/recording time) ........... 26

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Attaching the Lens Hood ................. 28

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Opening out the monitor .................. 30

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Setting the Date and Time ................ 31

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Table of Content by Function ............ 9

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Handling the camera correctly ........ 33

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Basic operation ................................. 34

[EVF] button

(Taking pictures via the viewfinder)............34

Zoom Lever (Use Zoom)............................35

[Zoom Compose Assist] button

(Using the Zoom Compose

Assist function) .........................................36

Shutter button (Taking pictures) ................. 37

Video button (recording video) ...................38

Mode dial (recording mode selection)........38

Front Dial/Rear Dial ...................................39

Control ring ................................................41

Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button

(Selecting/setting items) ............................42

[DISP] button

(Switching the display information) ............ 42

Touch screen (touch functions) .................. 45

Taking pictures using the touch function .... 46

Basics

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Menu Settings ................................... 48

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Accessing frequently

used menu items

(Quick Menu) ..................................... 50

Configuring the Quick Menu ......................51

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Assigning frequently

used button functions

(Function buttons) ............................ 52

Using the function buttons during

recording .................................................... 53

Using the function buttons during

playback.....................................................55

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Entering text ...................................... 56

Table of Content

Recording mode

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Taking pictures

with automatic settings

(Snapshot Modes) ............................. 57

[Snapshot Mode] menu..............................59

Taking pictures with custom

color saturation, focus and brightness

settings ......................................................61

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Taking pictures with

automatic aperture value and

shutter speed settings

(Program AE Mode)........................... 62

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Taking pictures with manual

settings for aperture value and

shutter speed .................................... 63

Taking pictures with only the

aperture value set manually

(Aperture-Priority AE Mode).......................63

Taking pictures with only the

shutter speed set manually

(Shutter-Priority AE Mode) ......................... 64

Taking pictures with manual settings

for aperture value and shutter speed

(Manual Exposure Mode) ..........................65

Checking the effects of the aperture value

and shutter speed (Preview Mode) ............ 67

Setting the aperture value / shutter speed

for suitable exposure (One Push AE) ........68

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Recording panorama pictures

(Panorama Shot Mode) ..................... 69

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Taking scene pictures

(Scene Guide Mode) ......................... 72

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Taking pictures

with creative effects

(Creative Control Mode) ................... 75

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Recording video

by setting the aperture/

shutter speed/ISO sensitivity

(Creative Video Mode) ...................... 81

Recording slow motion video

([High Speed Video]) .................................82

Pan or zoom while recording

with the camera in a fixed position

([4K Live Cropping]) ................................... 83

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Configuring custom

recording settings

(Custom Mode) .................................. 85

Configuring custom recording settings

([Cust.Set Mem.]).......................................85

Recording with profiles ..............................86

Table of Content

4K Photo and Drive Settings

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Selecting a Drive Mode ................... 113

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Burst function ................................. 114

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Recording with the 4K Photo

function and selecting pictures to

save .................................................. 11 6

Recording with the 4K Photo function ..... 116

Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and

saving ...................................................... 119

Notes on the 4K Photo function ............... 124

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Adjusting the focus after recording

([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking]) .... 127

Recording using [Post Focus] .................. 127

Select the focus point and save the

picture ([Post Focus])...............................129

Select the focus range to combine

and create a single picture

([Focus Stacking]) .................................... 130

Notes on the [Post Focus]/

[Focus Stacking] ......................................131

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Taking pictures with Time Lapse

Shot/Stop Motion Animation .......... 132

Taking pictures automatically at set

intervals [Time Lapse Shot] .....................132

Creating stop motion animation

[Stop Motion Animation] ........................... 135

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Taking pictures with self-timer ...... 137

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Taking pictures while

adjusting a setting automatically

(Bracket Recording) ........................ 138

Exposure Bracket ....................................139

Aperture Bracket ...................................... 140

Focus Bracket .......................................... 140

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

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Taking Pictures with Auto Focus ..... 87

Selecting a Focus Mode

(AFS, AFF, AFC) ........................................88

Switching [AF Mode] .................................. 90

Changing the position and size

of the AF area ............................................96

Setting the AF area position

with the touch pad......................................99

Optimizing the focus and brightness

for a touched position ..............................100

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Taking close-up pictures

(Macro recording) ........................... 101

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Taking pictures with

Manual Focus .................................. 102

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Taking pictures by locking

the focus and/or exposure

(AF/AE Lock) ................................... 105

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Taking pictures with

Exposure Compensation ................ 106

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Setting the ISO Sensitivity ............. 107

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Adjusting the White Balance ......... 109

Table of Content

Playing Back and Editing Pictures

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Viewing your pictures ..................... 161

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Viewing video .................................. 162

Capturing stills from video .......................163

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Switching the playback method .... 164

Zooming in and viewing

“Playback Zoom”......................................164

Viewing a list of pictures

“Multi Playback” .......................................165

Viewing pictures by their recording date

“Calendar Playback” ................................165

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Viewing group pictures .................. 166

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Deleting pictures ............................. 168

Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

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Correcting jitter ............................... 141

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Using Zoom ..................................... 143

Zoom types and use ................................143

Using the zoom by performing touch

operations (Touch zoom) .........................146

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Taking pictures with flash .............. 147

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Setting the flash functions ............. 148

Changing the firing mode

(Manual flash) ..........................................148

Changing Flash Mode..............................149

Setting the 2nd curtain sync ....................151

Adjusting the flash output ........................152

Synchronizing the flash output

with the camera during Exposure

Compensation..........................................152

Recording video

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Recording Video/4K Video ............. 153

Setting the resolution and the

frame rate ................................................155

Adjusting the focus while recording

video ([Continuous AF]) ...........................156

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Taking stills while recording

video ................................................. 157

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Recording Snap Movies ................. 158

Table of Content

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

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The Wi-Fi

/Bluetooth

function...... 232

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Connecting the camera to a

smartphone ..................................... 233

Installing the smartphone/tablet app

“Leica FOTOS” ........................................233

Connection...............................................234

Using Menu Functions

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Menu list .......................................... 169

[Rec] ........................................................170

[Motion Picture] ........................................ 185

[Custom] ..................................................189

[Setup] .....................................................204

[My Menu] ................................................214

[Playback] ................................................215

Connecting with other devices

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4K video ........................................... 237

Storing 4K video ......................................237

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Viewing on a TV screen .................. 238

Recording while monitoring camera

images .....................................................239

HDTV Link (HDMI) ................................... 240

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Copying the recorded image

data to a computer .......................... 241

Copying stills and video ........................... 241

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Storing recorded stills and

video in the recorder ...................... 243

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Printing ............................................ 244

Printing with date and text .......................246

Others

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List of monitor/viewfinder

displays ............................................ 247

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Message displays ........................... 254

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Q&A

Troubleshooting .............................. 256

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Restrictions on use and

additional notes .............................. 264

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Leica service addresses ................. 272

Table of Content by Function

Recording

[Zoom Compose Assist] ................................

Recording mode ...........................................38

[Preview] ....................................................... 67

Panorama Shot Mode ...................................69

Macro recording ..........................................101

[Time Lapse Shot] .......................................132

[Stop Motion Animation] .............................. 135

Bracket recording .......................................138

[Silent Mode] ...............................................

181

[Multi Exp.] .................................................. 184

4K Photo

[4K PHOTO]................................................

116

[Post Focus] recording ................................127

Focus (AF/MF)

Auto Focus ...................................................

Focus mode .......................................... 88, 102

AF Mode .......................................................90

[AF Sensitivity(Photo)] ..................................89

Adjusting the AF area position ...................... 96

Manual Focus .............................................102

AF/AE Lock .................................................105

Drive

Drive Mode .................................................

113

Burst function .............................................. 114

[Self Timer] .................................................137

Exposure

[Touch AE] ....................................................

[One Push AE] ..............................................68

AF/AE Lock .................................................105

Exposure Compensation ............................106

ISO sensitivity ............................................. 107

Exposure Bracket .......................................139

[Metering Mode] ..........................................177

Recording

Picture Quality and Color Tone

White Balance ............................................

109

[Picture Size] ..............................................171

[Quality] ......................................................171

[Photo Style] ...............................................173

[Filter Settings] ............................................175

[Color Space] .............................................. 177

[Highlight Shadow] ......................................178

[i.Dynamic] .................................................. 179

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

179

[Long Shtr NR] ............................................ 180

[Diffraction Compensation] .........................181

[HDR] .......................................................... 183

Flash

[Flash Mode] ...............................................

149

2nd curtain synchro ....................................151

[Flash Adjust.] .............................................152

Monitoring

Recording while monitoring camera

images ........................................................

239

Recording Video

Creative Video Mode ....................................

[High Speed Video] ....................................... 82

[4K Live Cropping] ........................................83

[Rec Quality] ...............................................155

Taking stills while recording video ..............157

[Snap Movie] ...............................................158

Audio

[Sound Rec Level Adj.] ...............................

186

[Sound Rec Level Limiter] ..........................187

[Wind Noise Canceller] ...............................187

[Wind Cut] ................................................... 187

Recording Video

Screen settings

[Sound Rec Level Disp.] .............................

186

[Monochrome Live View] ............................196

[Center Marker] ...........................................197

[Zebra Pattern] ............................................198

Table of Content by Function

Playback

Picture playback .........................................

161

Viewing video .............................................162

Playback Zoom ........................................... 164

Multi Playback ............................................165

Delete .........................................................168

[Auto Review] .............................................195

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

216

[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ........................228, 230

Playback

Edit

[Post Focus] ................................................

129

[Focus Stacking] .........................................130

[Title Edit] .................................................... 219

[RAW Processing] .......................................220

[4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] ...........................222

[Light Composition] ..................................... 223

[Sequence Composition] ............................

224

[Clear Retouch] ...........................................225

[Text Stamp] ................................................ 226

[Resize] ....................................................... 227

[Cropping] ...................................................228

Image settings

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

218

[Rating] .......................................................218

Leica FOTOS

Leica FOTOS ..............................................

233

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

Copying the recorded image data to a

computer .....................................................

241

Playing back pictures on a TV screen ........

238

[HDTV Link] ................................................240

Connecting with other devices

Recorder

Dubbing ......................................................

243

Printer

PictBridge ...................................................

244

Basic settings

[Format] ........................................................

[Clock Set] ....................................................31

Diopter adjustment .......................................34

Quick Menu ..................................................50

[Beep] .........................................................206

[Economy] ...................................................207

[Reset] (initialization) ..................................213

Setup/Custom

Customization

Function buttons ...........................................

Custom Mode ...............................................85

[Custom] menu ...........................................189

General information

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Camera handling

Protect the camera against vibration, impact or pressure.

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Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens,

monitor, viewfinder, or camera body.

This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.

• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface

• Using excessive force when handling the lens or 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.

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Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which present a risk that sand,

water, or foreign material may enter the camera through the lens or openings around

buttons. The following conditions are particularly hazardous to the camera and may

result in irreparable damage:

• In extremely dusty or sandy places

• In the rain or close to the sea, where the camera could be exposed to high humidity

or splash water

If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the monitor, wipe them off

with a dry soft cloth.

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Not doing so may cause the monitor to respond incorrectly to touch operations.

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

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Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes in

temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens, monitor, or

viewfinder dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera.

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Turn off the camera and wait about two hours before using it if condensation occurs.

Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear

naturally.

General information

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Always take test shots

Take some test pictures/video recordings before an important event (e.g. wedding) to

make sure all picture and sound settings function correctly.

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No compensation for missed shots

Leica Camera AG shall not accept any liability for missed shots due to technical or

memory card malfunctions.

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

personal use is prohibited under copyright law. The use of some such works may also be

prohibited for personal use.

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Please also read the section “Restrictions on use and additional notes” (→264)

General information

Scope of delivery

Before using your camera for the first time, please check that the accessories supplied

are complete.

Rechargeable battery pack Battery charger/AC adaptor

USB cable Shoulder strap

Lens cap Lens cap string

Hot shoe cover Lens hood

Short instructions

Replacement parts/Accessories

Please visit the Leica Camera AG website for information on the extensive range of Leica

replacement parts/accessories:

www.leica-camera.com

Only the accessories specified and described in this manual or by Leica Camera AG must

be used with the camera (battery, AC adaptor, etc.). These accessories should only be

used with this product. Third-party accessories may result in malfunctions or damage to

the product.

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Removing the Hot Shoe Cover

Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in

the direction indicated by arrow

while

pressing it in the direction indicated by

arrow .

Notes:

• Memory cards are optional.

• The battery pack is referred to as “battery pack” or “battery” in this manual.

• SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards are also referred to as “cards” in this manual.

• Depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased, the items and

their shape may differ from the descriptions and illustrations in these instructions.

• Always keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.

• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

General information

Names and functions of main parts

Zoom lever (→35, 143, 195)

Shutter button (→37)

Front dial (→39)

Video button (→38, 153)

[FN4] button (→52) /

[

] (Exposure Compensation) button

(→106)

Battery charge indicator (→21) /

WIRELESS connection lamp

(→206)

Rear dial (→39)

[FN5] button (→52)

Camera [ON/OFF] switch (→31)

Mode dial (→38)

Shoulder strap eyelet (→17)

Self-timer indicator (→137) /

AF Assist Lamp

(→33, 191)

Flash (→147)

Stereo microphone (→33, 186)

Be careful not to cover the microphone

with your finger. Doing so may make

sound difficult to record.

Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover)

Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of

children to prevent swallowing.

Flash open lever (→147)

Eye sensor (→34)

Eyecup (→265)

Viewfinder (→34, 247)

Diopter adjustment dial (→34)

[FN8] button (→52) /

[EVF] button

(→34)

Drive mode dial (→113)

Microphone jack

Do not use the Stereo microphone

cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet)

or more.

[FN1] button (→52)

[FN2] button (→52)

[FN3] button (→52) /

[

] ([Zoom Compose Assist]) button

(→36)

Control ring (→41)

Lens

Focal distance indication (as with a

35 mm film camera)

Values assume an aspect ratio of [3:2].

(Check the focal length value displayed

when recording video.)

8910

1412 15 16

242526

General information

Names and functions of main parts

[AE/AF LOCK] button (→105)

Focus mode lever (→87, 88, 102)

[FN6] button (→52) /

[Q MENU] button

(→50)

Speaker (→33, 206)

[ ] (Playback) button (→161)

[DISP] button (→42)

[MENU/SET] button (→42, 48)

Cursor button (→42)

[ ] (ISO sensitivity) ( ) (→107)

[ ] (White balance) ( ) (→109)

[ ] ([Macro Mode]) ( ) (→101)

[ ] ([AF Mode]) ( ) (→90)

[FN7] button (→52) /

[

] (Delete) button (→168) /

[

] (Cancel) button (→49)

[REMOTE] jack

[HDMI] jack (→238)

[USB/CHARGE] jack (→20, 241, 244)

Card/Battery door (→19, 24)

Release lever (→19, 24)

Tripod mount (→267)

Do not attach this unit to tripods that

have screws with a length of 5.5 mm

(0.22inches)orlonger.Doingsocould

damage the camera and result in an

insecure connection.

Touch screen (→45) / monitor (→247)

Function buttons [FN9] to [FN13] are touch icons.

They can be displayed by touching the [ ] tab on the recording screen.

42434445

30 31 32

Preparation

Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap

Attaching the Lens Cap

Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it 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.

• Do not hang or swing around the camera with the lens cap string.

• Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning this unit on.

• Be careful that the lens cap string does not become entangled with the shoulder strap.

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

Attaching the lens cap

Pinch here to attach or detach the cap.

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Keep the lens cap string out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Preparation

Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it

from dropping.

Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap

eyelet

Shoulder strap eyelet

Pass the shoulder strap through the stopper

and fasten the shoulder strap

Pulltheshoulderstrap2cm(0.8inches)ormore.

Pull on the shoulder strap to check that it is fastened securely

• Perform steps

and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap.

• Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.

– Do not wrap the strap around your neck. It may result in injury or accident.

• Keep the shoulder strap out of the reach of children as it poses a choking hazard.

Preparation

Charging the Battery

Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB cable (supplied), and battery

for this camera.

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

• Charge the battery while it is in the camera.

Camera status Charge

Off Yes

On No

Batteries to be used with this camera

Third-party batteries that look similar to the Leica battery BP-DC12 are available

in some markets. Some of these third-party products may not comply with

safety standards and may pose a fire or explosion hazard. Leica Camera AG

shall not accept liability for damages or accidents caused by the use of third-

party batteries. We urgently recommend using only genuine BP-DC12 Leica

batteries.

Preparation

Charging the Battery

Inserting the battery

Insert the battery into the camera for charging.

Slide the release lever to the [OPEN]

position and open the card/battery

compartment

Release lever

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Inserting the battery

• Insert the battery fully and lock it in place by

closing and locking the battery compartment.

Close the card/battery compartment

and then slide the release lever to the

[LOCK] position

Ensure the correct polarization of the battery.

Lever

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Removing the battery

Move the lever in the card/battery

compartment in the direction of the arrow.

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Use only the Leica battery BP-DC12.

●

Leica Camera AG cannot guarantee the quality of any third-party battery.

●

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

off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded

data.)

●

Remove battery from camera after use.

Preparation

Charging the Battery

Charging the battery

Werecommendchargingthebatteryinambienttemperaturesbetween+10°Cand

+30°C(+50°Fto+86°F)andwiththebatteryatthesametemperature.

Insert the battery into the camera.

Make sure that the camera is turned off when inserting the battery.

The battery can be charged via a mains power outlet or via PC.

USB cable (supplied)

AC adaptor (supplied)

To the mains power socket

Computer

Getting ready: Turn on the computer.

When charging the camera, connect the USB cable (supplied) to the

[USB/CHARGE] jack.

[USB/CHARGE] jack

• This terminal is located at the bottom when the camera is in

an upright position.

• Always check the direction of the jack, and hold the plug

straight to insert or remove it. (If the cable is inserted in the

wrong direction, the jack could become deformed and cause

faulty operation.)

Also, do not insert into the wrong jack. Doing so may cause

damage to this unit.

Preparation

Charging the Battery

●

The charging process may be interrupted when the PC switches to Sleep mode.

●

If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to the camera,

the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the camera and notebook

connected for a long period of time.

●

Always connect the USB cable to the USB connector on your computer. Do not connect the USB

cable to the USB connector of the monitor, keyboard, printer, or USB hub.

Charging indicators

Charge indicator (Red)

On: Charging in progress

Off: Charging complete

(Disconnect the camera from the USB jack of your PC when

charging is complete.)

Flashing: Charging error

(Refer to (→256) for troubleshooting instructions.)

Preparation

Charging the Battery

Notes on charging time

When using the AC adaptor (supplied)

Charging time Approx.180min.

• The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when

the battery is completely used up. Charging times may vary depending on the

discharge state of the battery and other conditions. Charging may take longer

in extreme temperatures or if the battery has not been used for a long period of

time.

• The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the power

supply capacity of the computer.

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Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. Doing so may cause malfunction of the

camera.

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Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

●

Do not use a USB extension cable.

●

The AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB cable (supplied) are dedicated accessories of this

camera. Do not use them for other devices.

●

Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after

being charged.)

●

If there is any trouble related to the electrical outlet (i.e. power failure), charging may not complete

properly. Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) and reconnect it to the camera.

Remaining battery charge

75% or more

74%to50%

49% to 25%

24% or less

Flashing red

Low battery

• Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

• The battery level indicated on the screen is approximate. The exact level

varies depending on the environment and the operating conditions.

Preparation

Charging the Battery

Estimated number of recordable pictures and operating time

The number of recordable stills is based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products

Association) standards.

When an SDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used.

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Recording stills (using the monitor)

Number of recordable pictures Approx.440pictures

Recording time Approx.220min.

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Recording stills (using the viewfinder (EVF))

The values in parentheses apply when [EVF Display Speed] is set to [ECO30fps].

Number of recordable pictures Approx.290pictures(Approx.430pictures)

Recording time Approx. 145 min.

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Video recording (using the monitor)

[Rec Quality] [FHD/28M/60p] [4K/100M/30p]

Available recording time Approx.130min. Approx.120min.

Actual available recording time

Approx. 65 min. Approx.60min.

The actual recording time when repeating actions such as turning the camera on/off and starting/

stopping recording.

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Picture review (via the monitor)

Playback time Approx.350min.

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The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ depending on

environmental and operating conditions.

For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable

pictures is reduced.

• In low-temperature environments, e.g. on ski slopes

• With repeated use of flash and zoom

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The battery may be reaching the end of its life span if the charge depletes comparatively quickly.

Please purchase a new battery.

Preparation

Inserting and removing the memory card

• Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Slide the release lever to the

[OPEN] position and open the

card/battery compartment

Release lever

Insert the memory card fully

Do not touch the terminal

• Check the orientation of the card.

• Insert the card all the way firmly until

it clicks audibly into place.

Close the card/battery

compartment and slide the

release lever to the [LOCK]

position

[OPEN] [LOCK]

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Removing the memory card

Press down gently on the center of the card.

Press Pull out

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Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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To remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the Leica indicator on the screen goes

off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded

data.)

Preparation

About the Memory Card

The following SD standard cards can be used.

Type of Card Capacity Notes

SD Memory Cards 512 MB – 2 GB

This camera is compatible with UHS-

Ι UHS Speed

Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB

SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB – 128 GB

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About video/4K photo recording and speed class ratings

Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.

• SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous

writing. Confirm the SD speed by checking the card label or other card related

materials.

[Rec Quality] Speed class Label example

[FHD]/[HD] Class 4 or higher

[4K]/[High Speed Video] UHS Speed Class 3

When recording in 4K Photo /

[Post Focus]

UHS Speed Class 3

Accessing the memory card

The card access indicator lights up in red when pictures are being recorded

on the memory card.

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Do not turn off the camera or remove the memory card while the camera is accessing the card

(for data read/writes, deletions or formatting). 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.

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The memory card is locked against read/write operations, as well as deletion or

formatting when the lever on the card is set to “LOCK”.

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We recommend copying your pictures/videos to your computer regularly, as

electromagnetic waves, static electricity or other faults may damage the data

stored on a memory card.

Preparation

About the Memory Card

Formatting the Memory Card (initialization)

Please format memory cards before use in this camera.

Data cannot be recovered after formatting. When reformatting a previously used

card, make sure to create a backup of any information on the card you wish to

keep.

→ [Setup] → [Format]

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The formatting process requires a sufficiently charged battery.

●

Do not turn off the camera or perform other operations during formatting.

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Please format any memory card to be used with this camera even if it was previously formatted on

a computer or in another device.

Estimated recording capacity (number of pictures/recording time)

The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary depending on the

memory card size and type, as well as recording conditions.

Still image capacity

With [Aspect Ratio] at [3:2] and [Quality] at [

[Picture Size] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

L (20M) 1450 2910 5810 11510

M (10M)

2650 5310 10510 20810

S (5M)

4600 9220 17640 34940

With [Aspect Ratio] at [3:2] and [Quality] at [

[Picture Size] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

L (20M) 450 920 1840 3650

M (10M)

530 1070 2140 4250

S (5M)

580 1170 2340 4630

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“9999+” will be displayed, once the number of images surpasses 9999.

Preparation

About the Memory Card

Recording time capacity (Video)

• Recordable time refers to the total video time recorded.

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

[Rec Quality] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

[4K/100M/30p]

[4K/100M/24p]

20m00s 41m00s 1h25m 2h45m

[FHD/28M/60p] 1h10m 2h25m 5h00m 9h55m

[FHD/20M/30p] 1h35m 3h15m 6h40m 13h15m

[HD/10M/30p] 3h05m 6h20m 12h45m 25h20m

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MP4 video recording with a [Rec Quality] of [FHD] or [HD]:

Max. continuous video recording time is 29 minutes.

Once the file size of a video recording exceeds 4GB, it is split into smaller video files for playback.

(You can continue to record video without interruption.)

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MP4 video recording with a [Rec Quality] of [4K]:

Max. continuous video recording time is 29 minutes.

Once the file size of a video recording exceeds 4GB, it is split into smaller video files for playback

when an SDHC memory card is used. (You can continue to record video without interruption.)

Video recordings with file sizes greater than 4GB can be created if an SDXC memory card is in

use.

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The maximum continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.

Preparation

Attaching the Lens Hood

When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens.

Attaching the lens hood will reduce unwanted reflections and improve contrast.

• Avoid mechanical pressure on the lens hood that might cause

deformation.

• Make sure that the camera is turned off.

• Fold in the flash unit before attaching the lens hood.

Align the index point on the lens

hood with the index point on the lens

with a slight offset as shown in the

illustration

Index point on the lens

Alignment point on the lens hood

Turn the lens hood in clockwise

direction

Keep turning the lens hood (there will

be a little resistance at the locking

point) until it audibly clicks into place.

Make sure the index point on the lens

hood is aligned with the index point on

the camera

Rotate the lens hood until the index points are aligned.

• Make sure the lens hood is secured properly and

its reflection does not fall on images.

Preparation

Attaching the Lens Hood

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Attaching the lens hood with the flash unit in use would impede the light of the flash and cause

parts of the image taken to be darker than the rest (vignetting). We therefore recommend

removing the lens hood before using the flash.

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Storing the lens hood

Preparation

Opening out the monitor

Place your finger in the cleft on the

right side of the monitor and open

the monitor toward the left (maximum

180°)

The monitor can be rotated 180°

upward to a horizontal position

Return the monitor to its original

position

• Only rotate the monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use

excessive force. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.

Free angle shooting

The monitor can be adjusted to any angle for convenient shooting.

High angle shooting Low angle shooting

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When not using the monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing inward to

prevent dirt and scratches.

Preparation

Setting the Date and Time

The clock is not set when the camera leaves the factory.

Set the main [ON/OFF] switch of the

camera to [ON]

Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed

Press to select your language, and press [MENU/SET] to

confirm your selection

• The message [Please set the clock] appears.

Press [MENU/SET]

Press to select the relevant menu

item (year, month, day, hour, minute), and

press to confirm the setting

: Home time

: Destination time

Style

Display sequence

Time display format

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Selecting a display sequence or time display

format

Select [Style] and press [MENU/SET] to display the

setting screen for display sequence and time display

format.

Press [MENU/SET]

Preparation

Setting the Date and Time

Press [MENU/SET] when the message [The clock setting has

been completed.] appears on screen

Press [MENU/SET] when the message [Please set the home

area] appears

Press to select your time zone and

press [MENU/SET]

Time zone by city or region

Current time

GMT time offset (Greenwich Mean Time)

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Changing time settings

Perform steps

and

by selecting [Setup]menu→[Clock Set].

• For details about how to set the menu (→48)

Basics

Handling the camera correctly

Hold the camera gently with both hands keeping your arms close to your body

while standing with your feet slightly apart.

• Do not block the flash, AF Assist Lamp, microphone or speaker with your fingers

or other objects.

• Keep the camera as steady as possible when pressing the shutter button.

• Make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person

or object in the vicinity while taking pictures.

Speaker

AF Assist Lamp

Microphone

• Keep your fingers away from the lens

barrel while focusing as the retracting lens

could trap your fingers.

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Orientation detection

Stills taken with the camera held vertically can be displayed in

portrait orientation in review mode. (Only with [Rotate Disp.]

set to [ON].)

• Orientation detection may not function correctly if pictures

are taken with the camera pointing straight up or down.

• Video files, 4K burst files recorded with the 4K Photo

function and pictures recorded in [Post Focus] mode cannot

be displayed in portrait orientation.

Basics

Basic operation

[EVF] button (Taking pictures via the viewfinder)

Press the [EVF] button

Eye Sensor

[EVF] button

You can toggle between viewfinder and monitor display.

Automatic switchover

from viewfinder to monitor

display

Viewfinder display

Monitor display

When [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu is set to [ON], the camera

adjusts the focus automatically. Even when [Eye Sensor AF] is set and the camera automatically

adjusts the focus, a beep will not sound.

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Automatic switchover between viewfinder and monitor

The eye sensor automatically switches the display to viewfinder when your eye or

an object approaches the viewfinder. When the eye or object moves away from the

viewfinder, the camera returns to monitor display.

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Diopter adjustment

Turn the diopter adjustment dial until you see clearly through

the viewfinder.

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If [EVF Display Speed] is set to [ECO 30fps] when the viewfinder is used, the camera can be

operated for a longer period since battery drainage is reduced.

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The eye sensor may respond to the frame of your eyeglasses, the way you hold the camera or to

a strong light source.

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During video playback or Slide Show, the eye sensor does not operate.

Basics

Basic operation

Zoom Lever (Use Zoom)

You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using the zoom or control ring.

• The zoom function is also accessible via the touch panel.

(→146)

• For details about zoom types and use, see (→143).

Zoom lever

Control ring

Move the zoom lever

W side

T side

Turn the control ring

You can perform zoom operations by assigning

[Zoom] or [Step Zoom] to the control ring.

(→41)

T side: Telephoto, enlarge the subject

W side: Wide-angle, capture a wider area

Turning angle is large: Zoom speed is high

Turning angle is small: Zoom speed is low

Clockwise: Telephoto, enlarge the subject

Counterclockwise: Wide-angle, capture a wider

area

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Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming.

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Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom.

●

The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever or control ring is

operated. This is not a malfunction.

Basics

Basic operation

[Zoom Compose Assist] button

(Using the Zoom Compose Assist function)

If you lose the subject while zoomed in, you can make it

easier to find the subject again by temporarily decreasing the

zoom magnification.

If you lose the subject while zoomed in:

Press and hold [ ] ([Zoom Compose Assist]) button

• As you zoom out, a frame indicating the

original zoom magnification (angle of view)

will appear in the center of the screen.

(You cannot change the position of the

frame.)

When you find the subject:

Align the frame with the subject and release your finger from the button

• The camera will return to the original zoom

magnification (angle of view).

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Setting how much the camera zooms out

→ [Custom] → [Operation] → [Zoom Compose Assist]

Settings: [L] / [S]

[L]

The camera zooms out more.

(The camera zooms out farther toward the W side than with the [S] setting.)

[S] The camera zooms out less.

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While using [Zoom Compose Assist], you cannot perform any other zoom operations.

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[Zoom Compose Assist] is not available during recording, or when the camera is set to a function

that does not allow zoom operations.

Basics

Basic operation

Shutter button (Taking pictures)

Press the shutter button halfway (first pressure point)

to focus on the subject

Focus display

( When focus is aligned: illuminated

When focus is not aligned: flashing)

Shutter speed

Aperture value

• The aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (If the

aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red and flashing,

you do not have the appropriate exposure, unless you are using

the flash.)

Press the shutter button fully (second pressure point)

and take the picture

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When [Focus/Release Priority] is set to [FOCUS], a picture can only be taken if the image is

focused correctly.

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When [Monitor Display Speed] or [EVF Display Speed] (or both) is set to [ECO 30fps],

Digital Zoom is not available.

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Even during menu operation or picture playback, if you press the shutter button halfway, you can

instantly set the camera ready for recording.

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Focus range

Focus range is displayed when operating the zoom

Focus range

The focus range may change gradually depending on the

zoom position.

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When the shutter button is pressed to the first pressure point, the focus range will appear in red as

long as the image is not in focus.

Basics

Basic operation

Video button (recording video)

Press the video button to start recording

• Immediately release the video button after pressing it.

Press the video button again to end recording

Mode dial (recording mode selection)

Set to the desired recording mode

• Turn the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode.

Snapshot Mode (→57)

Snapshot Plus Mode (→57)

Program AE Mode (→62)

Aperture-Priority AE Mode (→63)

Shutter-Priority AE Mode (→64)

Manual Exposure Mode (→65)

Creative Video Mode (→81)

Custom Mode (→85)

Panorama Shot Mode (→69)

Scene Guide Mode (→72)

Creative Control Mode (→75)

Basics

Basic operation

Front Dial/Rear Dial

Rotating:

Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the

various settings.

Front dial

Rear dial

Allows you to set the aperture, shutter speed and other settings when in [ ] / [ ] / [ ] /

[ ] mode.

Mode dial Front dial Rear dial

Program Shift Program Shift

Aperture value Aperture value

Shutter speed Shutter speed

Aperture value Shutter speed

Temporarily changing the operation of the front/rear dials ([Dial Operation

Switch])

Preparation

Assign [Dial Operation Switch] to the function button

(→52)

• [Dial Operation Switch] is assigned to [FN5] when the camera leaves the factory.

Press the function button

• A guide will be displayed showing the items temporarily assigned

to the front/rear dials.

• If no operations are performed, the guide will disappear in a few

seconds.

Turn the front/rear dials while the guide is displayed

Press [MENU/SET] to confirm the setting

• You can also perform the same operation by pressing the shutter

button halfway.

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You can set the items to be assigned temporarily to the front/rear dials in [Dial Operation Switch

Setup] in [Dial Set.] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu.

(→40)

Basics

Basic operation

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Setting the operation methods of the front dial and rear dial

→ [Custom] → [Operation] → [Dial Set.]

[Assign Dial (F/SS)] Assigns the operations of the dials in Manual Exposure Mode.

[

F SS]:

Assigns the aperture value to the front dial and the shutter speed to the

rear dial.

[

SS F]:

Assigns the shutter speed to the front dial and the aperture value to the

rear dial.

[Rotation (F/SS)] Changes the rotation direction of the dials for aperture value and shutter

speed adjustments.

[

] / [ ]

[Exposure Comp.] Assigns Exposure Compensation to the front dial or the rear dial so that

you can directly adjust it.

[

] (Front Dial) / [ ] (Rear Dial) / [OFF]

[Dial Operation Switch

Setup]

Sets the items to be assigned temporarily to the front/rear dials when you

press the function button to which [Dial Operation Switch] is assigned.

[

] ([Front Dial Operation]) / [ ] ([Rear Dial Operation])

• Items that can be set are as follows.

– [Photo Style]

– [Filter Effect]

– [Aspect Ratio]

– [4K PHOTO]

– [Highlight Shadow]

– [i.Dynamic]

– [i.Resolution]

– [Flash Mode]

– [Flash Adjust.]

– [Sensitivity]

– [White Balance]

– [AF Mode]

• [Highlight Shadow] uses both dials.

Basics

Basic operation

Control ring

You can use the control ring to change the settings for recording.

Mode dial

Control ring

Step Zoom

Picture effects change

Step Zoom

Picture effects change

Focus adjustment is assigned to the control ring when Manual Focus is selected.

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Changing the function assigned to the control ring

→ [Custom] → [Operation] → [Control Ring]

• [Normal]

• [Zoom]

• [Step Zoom]

• [Exposure Comp.]

• [Sensitivity]

• [White Balance]

• [AF Mode]

• [Photo Style]

• [Filter Effect]

• [Aspect Ratio]

• [Highlight Shadow]

• [i.Dynamic]

• [i.Resolution]

• [Flash Mode]

• [Flash Adjust.]

• [Not Set]

Select [Normal] to return the settings to their default setting.

Select [Not Set] if you won’t be using the control ring.

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An assigned function will apply for all recording modes.

However, some assigned functions may not work in specific recording modes.

Basics

Basic operation

Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button (Selecting/setting items)

Pressing the cursor button:

Selects menu items/value settings, etc.

Pressing [MENU/SET]:

Confirms settings, etc.

[DISP] button (Switching the display information)

Press [DISP] button to toggle between displays

During recording

You can toggle between viewfinder/monitor display.

→ [Custom] → [Monitor / Display] → [EVF/Monitor Disp. Set]

→ [EVF Disp. Set] or [Monitor Disp. Set]

[ ] (viewfinder style)

Scales down images slightly for a better view of the image composition.

[

] (monitor style)

Scales images to fill the screen for a better view of the image details.

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[ ] Live View Finder style display layout (Example of viewfinder style display)

With icons Without icons

With icons

horizon line

Without icons

horizon line

Basics

Basic operation

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[ ] Monitor style display layout (Example of monitor style display)

With icons Without icons

With icons

horizon line

Without icons

horizon line

Turned off

On-screen recording

information

This screen is displayed only when [Monitor Info. Disp.] in the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display]) menu is

set to [ON]. Settings can be adjusted directly by touching each of the items displayed on the screen.

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With [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu, you can assign [EVF/Monitor Disp. Style]

to a function button. Each time you press the assigned function button, the display style will toggle

between monitor and viewfinder ([

]/[ ]).

Basics

Basic operation

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Using the horizon line

The yellow line indicates the current angle. Correct the camera angle until it matches the

white line.

Tilting up or down

• In this case, it is facing upward.

Tilting left or right

• In this case, the right side has

dropped.

• The horizon line will be displayed in green when the camera angle is near or at

horizontal level.

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A margin of error of approx. ±1 degree remains.

●

The horizon line may not be displayed correctly and the direction detect function may not work

properly if the camera is pointed straight up or straight down.

During playback

With icons

Detailed icons

display

Without icons

([Highlight])

Without icons

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Press

to switch between the following display modes:

– Detailed icons display

– Histogram display

– Photo style, highlight shadow display

– White balance display

– Lens information display

This screen is available only if [Highlight] is set to [ON] in the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display]) menu.

Basics

Basic operation

Touch screen (touch functions)

Touch

Brief touch of the desired screen area/menu icon.

Drag

Touching and holding the screen in a sideways motion

across the touch screen.

Pinch (spread/pinch)

On the touch screen, spread (pinch out) your 2 fingers to

zoom in, and pinch (pinch in) your 2 fingers to zoom out.

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Make sure your fingers are clean and dry before you touch the screen.

●

You can apply a commercially available screen protector to the touch screen. Make sure to read

the instructions that come with the screen protector before applying it. (Some screen protectors

can impair screen visibility or its functionality.)

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Screen functionality may also be impaired by the following:

• When touched by a gloved hand

• When the touch screen is wet

Basics

Basic operation

Taking pictures using the touch function

Focusing on the subject (Touch AF, Touch Shutter)

Recording mode:

Touch [ ]

Touching an icon

• The icon changes with every touch.

[ ] (Touch AF)

Focuses on the position you touch.

[

] (Touch shutter)

Focuses on the touched position before the picture is taken.

[

] (OFF)

Touch AF and Touch Shutter are disabled.

Picture focus and brightness is optimized at the touched position if [Touch AF] is set to [AF+AE]

in the [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu.

(→100)

(When any other setting than OFF is selected)

Touch the subject

For details on changing the position and size of the AF area when

[

] (Touch AF) is set, see (→96).

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If shooting with the touch shutter fails, the AF area turns red and disappears.

Basics

Basic operation

Matching the brightness to the touched position ([Touch AE])

Recording mode:

When the face of the subject appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the

brightness of the face.

Touch [ ]

Touch the subject you want to optimize the brightness

for

• Touching [Reset] will bring the brightness optimization position

back to the center.

SetSet

ResetReset

Touch [Set]

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Canceling the [Touch AE] function

Touch [

]

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This function is not available in the following cases:

• When Digital Zoom is activated

• When recording with [High Speed Video]

• When recording using [4K Live Cropping]

• When [Touch AF] is set to [AF+AE] in the [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu.

Basics

Menu Settings

Menu settings are configured via button or touch operation.

Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu

Switch the menu type

Press

Press to select a tab, e.g. [ ]

• You can also select the tab by rotating the front dial.

Press [MENU/SET]

Using touch screen operations enabled

Touch a tab, e.g. [

]

[Rec]

(→170)

Setting options include aspect ratio, number of pixels, 4K Photo,

etc.

[Motion Picture]

(→185)

Setting options include [Rec Quality] and other aspects of video

recording

[Custom]

(→189)

Setting options include screen display views and button functions

[Setup]

(→204)

Settings include clock settings, audible signals and Bluetooth-

related functions

[My Menu]

(→214)

Configures custom menus

[Playback]

(→215)

Playback and picture editing functions

• Menus to be displayed in each recording mode (→169)

Basics

Menu Settings

Press to select a menu item and

press [MENU/SET]

• The menu item can also be selected by rotating the

rear dial.

• You can also switch to the next page by rotating the

zoom lever.

Using touch screen operations enabled

Touch the menu item

• You can switch pages by touching

on the right side of the

display.

Press to select a setting and press

[MENU/SET]

• The setting can also be selected by rotating the rear

dial.

• The setting methods vary depending on the menu

item.

Using touch screen operations enabled

Touch the setting to set

Press the [ ] button repeatedly until the

recording or playback screen appears

• Alternatively, you can exit the menu screen by

pressing the shutter button to the first pressure point.

Using touch screen operations enabled

Touch [

]

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You can display an explanation on the menu by pressing the

[DISP] button while you select a menu item or setting.

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Deactivated menu items are grayed out. In some setting

conditions, the reason the setting is disabled is displayed when

you press [MENU/SET] if you select a grayed out menu item.

Basics

Accessing frequently used menu items

(Quick Menu)

Some menu items can be made available in recording mode for quick access.

Press the [Q MENU] button

Turn the front dial to select the menu item

Turn the rear dial to select the setting

Press the [Q MENU] button to exit the Quick Menu

Using the Quick menu on the monitor recording information

screen

(→43)

Select the item by pressing the [Q MENU] button and rotating the

front dial, and then select the setting items by rotating the rear dial.

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You can also use to select menu and setting items.

●

Some items or settings cannot be selected depending on the current camera mode or display

style.

Basics

Accessing frequently used menu items (Quick Menu)

Configuring the Quick Menu

Up to 15 items can be included in the Quick Menu.

→ [Custom] → [Operation] → [Q.MENU] → [CUSTOM]

After pressing the [Q MENU] button, press to select

[ ], and press [MENU/SET]

Press to select the menu item in the top row

and press [MENU/SET]

Top row: menu items for selection

Bottom row: Set items

• Items that are displayed in light gray in the top row have already

been set.

Press to select an empty space in the bottom row

and press [MENU/SET]

• You can also set the menu item by dragging it from the top row to

the bottom row.

• If there is no empty space in the bottom row, you can replace an

existing item with a new item by selecting the existing item.

• To cancel the setting, move to the bottom row by pressing

and

select an item to cancel, and then press [MENU/SET].

Press the [ ] button

• The display returns to the screen of step

. Press [MENU/SET] to switch to the recording

screen.

Basics

You can assign frequently-used functions to specific function buttons ([FN1] - [FN8]) or

icons displayed on the screen ([FN9] - [FN13]).

Set the menu

→ [Custom] → [Operation] → [Fn Button Set]

Settings: [Setting in REC mode] / [Setting in PLAY mode]

Press to select the function button

you want to assign a function to and

press [MENU/SET]

• Press the [DISP] button to switch pages.

Press to select the function you want to assign and press

[MENU/SET]

• For details on the functions that can be assigned in [Setting in REC mode], refer

(→53).

• For details on the functions that can be assigned in [Setting in PLAY mode], refer

to (→55).

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Configuring the function button settings from the monitor recording information

screen

Touching [

] on the monitor recording information screen (→43) also allows you to

display the screen in step

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Quick function assignment

The screen displayed in Step

can be displayed by holding a function button ([FN1] to

[FN8]) for 2 seconds. (Depending on the registered function or displayed screen, it may

not be possible to display the assignment screen.)

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Certain functions cannot be assigned to some function buttons.

●

The function assigned to the function button may not work in some modes or on some display

screens.

Assigning frequently used button functions

(Function buttons)

Basics

Assigning frequently used button functions (Function buttons)

Using the function buttons during recording

Press the function button to use the assigned function.

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Using function buttons with touch operations

Touch [ ]

Touch [FN9], [FN10], [FN11], [FN12] or [FN13]

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Available function assignments in [Setting in REC mode]

• [Exposure Comp.]: [FN4]

• [Wi-Fi]: [FN9]

• [Q.MENU]: [FN6]

• [Video Record]

• [EVF/Monitor Switch]: [FN8]

• [EVF/Monitor Disp. Style]

• [AF/AE LOCK]

• [AF-ON]: [FN2]

• [Preview]: [FN7]

• [One Push AE]

• [Touch AE]

• [Level Gauge]: [FN10]

• [Focus Area Set]: [FN1]

• [1 Shot “4K PHOTO”]

• [Operation Lock]

• [Dial Operation Switch]:

[FN5]

• [Photo Style]

• [Filter Effect]

• [Aspect Ratio]

• [Picture Size]

• [Quality]

• [AFS/AFF]

• [Metering Mode]

• [Burst Rate]

• [4K PHOTO]

• [Self Timer]

• [Bracket]

• [Highlight Shadow]

• [i.Dynamic]

• [i.Resolution]

• [Min. Shtr Speed]

• [HDR]

• [Shutter Type]

• [Flash Mode]

• [Flash Adjust.]

• [i.Zoom]

• [Digital Zoom]

• [Stabilizer]

• [E-Stabilization (Video)]

• [4K Live Cropping]

• [Snap Movie]: [FN12]

• [Motion Pic. Rec Quality]

• [Picture Mode in Rec.]

• [Sound Rec Level Disp.]

• [Sound Rec Level Adj.]

• [Silent Mode]

• [Peaking]

• [Histogram]: [FN11]

• [Guide Line]

• [Zebra Pattern]

• [Monochrome Live View]

• [Constant Preview]

• [Rec Area]

• [Zoom lever]

• [Zoom Compose Assist]:

[FN3]

• [Sensitivity]

• [White Balance]

• [AF Mode/MF]

• [Macro Mode]

• [Rec / Playback Switch]

• [Off]

: [FN13]

Default function button assignments.

No function is assigned to function buttons.

Basics

Assigning frequently used button functions (Function buttons)

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When [Video Record] is assigned to the function button, you can start and stop recording video by

pressing the Video button.

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When [Focus Area Set] is assigned to the function button, you can display the AF area or the MF

Assist position setting screen.

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When [1 Shot “4K PHOTO”] is set, recording is performed in a specified 4K Photo Mode only

once. After the recording has finished, the camera returns to normal state.

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When [Operation Lock] is assigned to the function button, you can disable the operations that

were set using [Operation Lock Setting] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu. To cancel the lock,

press the function button to which [Operation Lock] is assigned again.

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When [Rec / Playback Switch] is assigned to the function button, you can switch between

recording mode and playback mode.

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To restore the default function button settings, select [Restore to Default].

●

If the screen displays or similar, the displayed operation will be

performed instead of the function assigned to function buttons by

[Fn Button Set].

Basics

Assigning frequently used button functions (Function buttons)

Using the function buttons during playback

You can directly set an assigned function to an image by pressing the function button

during playback.

Example: When [FN6] is set to [Rating★3]

Press to select the picture

Press the [FN6] button and then set the picture as

[Rating★3]

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Functions that can be assigned in [Setting in PLAY mode]

• The following functions can be assigned to the buttons [FN1], [FN2], [FN3], [FN4],

[FN5], [FN6] or [FN8].

• [Wi-Fi]: [FN5]

• [EVF/Monitor Switch]: [FN8]

• [Rec / Playback Switch]

• [4K PHOTO Play]

• [Delete Single]

• [Protect]

• [Rating★1]

• [Rating★2]

• [Rating★3]: [FN6]

• [Rating★4]

• [Rating★5]

• [RAW Processing]

• [4K PHOTO Bulk Saving]

• [Off]

[FN1], [FN2], [FN3], [FN4]

Default function button assignments.

No function is assigned to function buttons.

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If you assign [4K PHOTO Play], a screen will be displayed, allowing you to select the pictures to

be extracted from a 4K burst file and saved.

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To restore the default function button settings, select [Restore to Default].

Basics

Entering text

Follow the steps below when the text entry screen is displayed.

Use to select characters

Press [MENU/SET] several times until the

desired character is displayed

• [

]: Enter a space.

■

To change the character type

• Press the [DISP] button

• Use

to select [ ] and press [MENU/SET]

■

To continue entering characters

• Use

to select [ ] and press [MENU/SET]

• Move the zoom lever toward T side

• Turn the rear dial to the right.

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To edit text

Use to select [ ] [ ] and press [MENU/SET]. Then, move the cursor to

the text to edit

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

Use to select [Delete] and press [MENU/SET]

Use to select the correct text, and press [MENU/SET]

When you are finished entering text, use to select

[Set] and press [MENU/SET]

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Amaximumof30characterscanbeentered(maximumof9characterswhensettingnamesin

[Face Recog.]).

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A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] (maximum of

6 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.]).

Recording mode

Taking pictures with automatic settings

(Snapshot Modes)

Recording mode:

This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot as the camera

optimizes settings to match the subject and recording environment.

Set mode dial to [ ]

• By default, the camera is set to Snapshot Plus Mode.

Point the camera at the subject

• When the camera identifies the optimal scene, the icon

switches to the one for that scene.

(Automatic Scene Detection)

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Toggling between Snapshot Plus Mode and Snapshot Mode

→ / [Snapshot Mode] → [Snapshot Mode]

Settings: [

] (Snapshot Mode) / [ ] (Snapshot Plus Mode)

Alternatively, you can touch the Recording Mode icon in the recording screen to

display the selection screen.

[ ] allows you to adjust some settings such as the brightness and color tone while

also using [ ] for other settings so that you can record pictures more suited to your

preferences.

(○:Available,–:Notavailable)

Snapshot Plus Mode

Snapshot Mode

Setting the color

saturation

○ –

Setting the brightness

(exposure)

○ –

Defocus control

function

○ –

Configurable menus Many Few

Recording mode

Taking pictures with automatic settings (Snapshot Modes)

Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection, and Face Recognition

[AF Mode] is set to [

] by default. Touching the subject on the touch screen will switch

the mode to [ ] and the AF Tracking function activates.

• You can also switch to [ ] by pressing the [ ] button ( ). Align the AF tracking

area with the subject and press the shutter button halfway to operate the AF tracking

function.

• When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON] and if the camera recognizes a face similar to a

registered face, [R] is displayed on the upper right corner of the [ ], [ ], and [ ]

icons.

Flash

When the flash is open, the camera will automatically be set to [

], [ ] (Auto/Red-Eye

Reduction) [ ] or [ ] depending on the type of subject and brightness.

●

When [ ] or [ ] is displayed, the [Red-Eye Removal] function is activated to automatically

detect red-eye and correct the picture data.

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When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the shutter speed is reduced.

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In Snapshot Plus Mode, you can set [Flash Mode] under [Flash] in the [Rec] menu to [ ] (Forced

Flash Off) even when the flash is open.

(→149)

Automatic Scene Detection

When taking pictures

[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro]

[i-Night Portrait]

[i-Night Scenery]

[i-Handheld Night Shot]

[i-Food]

[i-Baby]

[i-Sunset]

/ When scene does not correspond to any of the above

When recording video

[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Low Light] [i-Macro]

/ When scene does not correspond to any of the above

Displayed only when using flash.

When [iHandheld Night Shot] is [ON].

When children (that are registered in the camera with Face Recognition) under 3 years old are

recognized.

Recording mode

Taking pictures with automatic settings (Snapshot Modes)

• When the camera identifies [ ] as the optimal scene and if the camera determines

that jitter is reduced by the use of a tripod or by other means, a shutter speed that

is slower than usual is selected. After pressing the shutter button, do not move the

camera while recording.

• When recording 4K photos or when recording using [Post Focus], Scene Detection

works the same way as when recording video.

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

subject.

About Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation is automatically activated in Snapshot Plus Mode or Snapshot Mode.

Backlight is a condition where a light shines from behind a subject. When there is a backlight, the

subject appears darker and the camera will automatically attempt to correct it by increasing the

brightness of the picture.

[Snapshot Mode] menu

Taking pictures using a handheld camera ([iHandheld Night Shot])

Recording mode:

[iHandheld Night Shot] can record a still with less jitter and less noise without using a

tripod by combining a burst of pictures if a night scene is detected automatically while the

unit is being handheld.

→ / [Snapshot Mode] → [iHandheld Night Shot]

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

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The view angle narrows sightly.

●

Do not move the camera during the burst operation after the shutter button has been pressed.

●

The flash is fixed to the [ ] (Forced Flash Off) setting.

●

This function will not work for stills while video is being recorded.

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This function is not available in the following cases:

• When using [Burst]

• When recording 4K photos

• When recording using [Post Focus]

• When recording using [Bracket]

• When [Quality] is set to [

], [ ] or [ ]

• When using [Time Lapse Shot]

• When [Auto Shooting] of [Stop Motion Animation] is set to [ON]

Recording mode

Taking pictures with automatic settings (Snapshot Modes)

Combining pictures into a single still with rich gradation ([iHDR])

Recording mode:

In case of strong contrast between the background and the subject, [iHDR] records

multiple stills with differing exposures and combines them to create a single still rich in

gradation.

[iHDR] is activated when required. When activated, [ ] will be displayed on the screen.

→ / [Snapshot Mode] → [iHDR]

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

●

The view angle narrows slightly.

●

Do not move the camera during the burst operation after the shutter button has been pressed.

●

Since a burst of stills are combined after they have been recorded, it will be a few moments before

you can record another picture.

●

In the case of composition from a burst, afterimages may appear if the subject was moving.

●

This function will not work for stills while video is being recorded.

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This function is not available in the following cases:

• When recording using the flash

• When using [Burst]

• When recording 4K photos

• When recording using [Post Focus]

• When recording using [Bracket]

• When [Quality] is set to [

], [ ] or [ ]

• When using [Time Lapse Shot]

• When [Auto Shooting] of [Stop Motion Animation] is set to [ON]

Recording mode

Taking pictures with automatic settings (Snapshot Modes)

Taking pictures with custom color saturation, focus and

brightness settings

Recording mode:

■

Color saturation settings

Press [ ] button ( ) to display the setting screen

Turn the rear dial to adjust the color

• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

• The color setting will return to the default setting (center point)

when the camera is turned off or set to a different recording mode.

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Defocusing the background (Defocus control function)

Press the [FN7] button to display the setting screen

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Turn the rear dial to adjust the background defocusing

• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

• Pressing the [FN7] button on the blurriness setting screen will

cancel the setting.

• Auto Focus Mode is set to [

]. The position of the AF area can

be set by touching the screen. (Its size cannot be changed)

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Brightness settings

Press [ ] button

Turn the rear dial to adjust brightness

• You can change the setting on the exposure compensation screen

from [Exposure Comp. Disp. Setting] in the [Custom] ([Operation])

menu.

(→194)

• Press [

] button again to return to the recording screen.

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Touch screen settings

Touch [ ]

Touch the item you want to set

[ ]: Color saturation

[ ]: Degree of defocusing

[

]: Brightness

Drag the slide bar or exposure meter to set

• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

Recording mode

Taking pictures with automatic aperture value and

shutter speed settings

(Program AE Mode)

Recording mode:

Take pictures with automatic aperture value and shutter speed settings to match the

image subject brightness.

Set mode dial to [ ]

Press the shutter button halfway to display the aperture value

and shutter speed value on screen

• If the aperture value and shutter speed flash red, you do not have the correct

exposure.

Use Program Shift to change the values

by turning the front or rear dial while

the numeric values are on screen (they

remain visible for approx. 10 s)

Program Shift indication

Shutter speed

Aperture value

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• Exit Program Shift by turning the camera off and on again or by turning the front

or rear dial until the Program Shift icon disappears.

• Program Shift can easily be canceled by setting a function button to [One Push

AE]. (→52, 68)

About Program Shift

The function for maintaining the same exposure (brightness) while changing the aperture

value and shutter speed combination is called “Program Shift”. You can use “Program

Shift” to take pictures by adjusting the aperture value and shutter speed in Program AE

Mode.

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Program Shift cannot be used in the following cases:

• When recording using the flash

• When recording 4K photos

• When recording using [Post Focus]

• When ISO sensitivity is set to [

]

Recording mode

Recording mode:

●

The effect of the aperture value and shutter speed you have set is not applied to the recording

screen. Use Preview Mode to check the effect on the recording screen.

(→67)

●

The brightness of the screen may vary from the actual pictures recorded. Check the brightness of

pictures using the playback screen.

●

An exposure meter is displayed when you adjust the aperture value and shutter speed. If aperture

and shutter speed are shown in red, you do not have appropriate exposure.

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The numeric values for aperture and shutter speed will flash red if the exposure settings are

incorrect and you press the shutter button to the first pressure point.

Taking pictures with only the aperture value set manually

(Aperture-Priority AE Mode)

The camera automatically optimizes the shutter speed for the brightness of the image

subject if the aperture value is set manually.

Set mode dial to [ ]

Turn the rear or front dial to set the aperture value

Aperture value

Exposure meter

Available

aperture values

Shutter speed set (seconds)

F2.8 - F11

60-1/4000

(With mechanical shutter)

1-1/16000

(With electronic shutter)

Some settings may be unavailable due to the zoom factor.

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Taking pictures with manual settings for aperture

value and shutter speed

Recording mode

Taking pictures with manual settings for aperture value and shutter speed

Taking pictures with only the shutter speed set manually

(Shutter-Priority AE Mode)

The camera automatically optimizes the aperture value for the brightness of the image

subject if the shutter speed is set manually.

Set mode dial to [ ]

Turn the rear or front dial to set the shutter speed

Shutter speed

Exposure meter

Available shutter speed settings

(seconds)

Aperture value

set

60-1/4000

(With mechanical shutter)

1-1/16000

(With electronic shutter)

F2.8 - F11

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Recording mode

Taking pictures with manual settings for aperture value and shutter speed

Taking pictures with manual settings for aperture value and

shutter speed (Manual Exposure Mode)

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

Set mode dial to [ ]

Turn the rear dial to set the shutter speed, and turn the

front dial to set the aperture value

Shutter speed

Aperture value

Manual Exposure Assist

Exposure meter

Available aperture

settings

Available shutter speed settings

(seconds)

F2.8 - F11

[B](Bulb),60-1/4000

(When the mechanical shutter is used)

1-1/16000

(When the electronic shutter is used)

Some settings may be unavailable due to the zoom factor.

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Optimizing the ISO sensitivity for the aperture value and shutter speed

When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], the camera sets the ISO sensitivity automatically so that the

exposure will be appropriate for the aperture value and shutter speed.

• Depending on recording conditions, an appropriate exposure may not be set or the ISO sensitivity

may become higher.

Manual exposure assist (estimate)

Shows pictures with standard brightness (appropriate exposure).

Shows brighter pictures. For the appropriate exposure, either use a faster shutter

speed or increase aperture value.

Shows darker pictures. For the appropriate exposure, either use a slower shutter

speed or reduce aperture value.

Recording mode

Taking pictures with manual settings for aperture value and shutter speed

[B] (Bulb) (Approximatelyupto120seconds)

If you set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open while the shutter button is

pressed fully.

The shutter closes when you release the shutter button.

Use this function when you want to keep the shutter open for an extended period of time,

e.g. to take pictures of fireworks or night scenes.

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When the shutter speed is set to [B], we recommend using a tripod and taking pictures

remotely by connecting the camera to a smartphone via Wi-Fi connection to prevent camera

shake.

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When you take stills with the shutter speed set to B (Bulb), the pictures may have higher

noise levels. If you want to suppress noise, we recommend taking pictures by setting [Long

Shtr NR] to [ON] in the [Rec] menu.

(→180)

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This function is not available in the following cases:

• When recording using the flash (Only when [Flash Synchro] is set to [2ND])

• When recording 4K photos

• When recording using [Post Focus]

• When recording using [Bracket]

• When [HDR] is set to [ON]

• When using the electronic shutter

• When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]

• When using [Time Lapse Shot]

• When [Auto Shooting] of [Stop Motion Animation] is set to [ON]

Recording mode

Taking pictures with manual settings for aperture value and shutter speed

Checking the effects of the aperture value and shutter speed

(Preview Mode)

Recording mode:

• Checking the effect of the selected aperture value: You can check the depth of field

(focus range) by physically narrowing the lens aperture blades to the aperture value

used for the actual recording.

• Checking the effect of the selected shutter speed: You can check motion in a scene

by displaying the screen at the shutter speed used for the actual recording.

Preparation

Assign [Preview] to a function button

(→52)

The following step is an example of assigning [Preview] to the [FN7] button.

Press the [FN7] button to toggle the confirmation screen

• Every time you press the [FN7] button, the screen switches.

Normal recording screen Aperture effect preview

screen

Apertureeffect:○

Shutter speed effect: –

Shutter speed effect

preview screen

Apertureeffect:○

Shutterspeedeffect:○

Fn7

Shtr Speed Effect On

Fn7

Exit Preview

Depth of field characteristic

Recording

conditions

Aperture value Small Large

Focal length Telephoto Wide-angle

Distance to a subject Close Far

Depth of field

(Focus range)

Shallow (narrow)

Example:

To take a picture by

deliberately blurring the

background

Deep (wide)

Example:

To take a picture by adjusting

the focus while including the

background

Recording mode

Taking pictures with manual settings for aperture value and shutter speed

●

You can take a picture with Preview Mode enabled.

●

The range in which you can check the effect of a selected shutter speed is between 8 seconds

and1/16000seconds.

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This mode cannot be used with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) of 4K Photo.

Setting the aperture value / shutter speed for suitable exposure

(One Push AE)

Recording mode:

When the exposure setting is too bright or too dark, you can use one push AE to achieve

a suitable exposure setting.

How to tell if the exposure is not adequate

Blinks red

• If the aperture values and shutter speed blink red when the shutter

button is pressed halfway.

• If the Manual Exposure Assistance

(→65) is anything other than

[

] when in Manual Exposure Mode.

Preparation

Assign [One Push AE] to the function button

(→52)

(When exposure is not adequate) Press the function button

Change to appropriate exposure

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In the following cases, suitable exposure cannot be set.

• When the subject is extremely dark and it is not possible to achieve adequate exposure by

changing the aperture value or shutter speed

• When recording using the flash

• Preview Mode

Recording mode

Recording mode:

Consecutive photos taken while the camera is moved are stitched together to form a

single panorama picture.

Set mode dial to [ ]

Press the shutter button halfway to focus

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

circular motion to the recording direction to start recording

Horizontal/vertical guide line

Recording direction and progress status (approximate)

Taking pictures from left to right

Image size: [STANDARD] Image size: [WIDE]

• Pan the camera at a constant speed.

• Panning the camera too quickly or too slowly will not result in a successful panorama shot.

Press the shutter button fully again to end recording

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

• Recording can also be ended by moving the camera to the end of the guide.

Recording panorama pictures

(Panorama Shot Mode)

Recording mode

Recording panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)

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Changing the recording direction and angle of view (image size) of panorama

pictures

→ [Panorama Shot] → [Direction] / [Picture Size]

[Direction] Sets the recording direction.

[Picture Size] Sets the angle of view (image size).

[STANDARD] / [WIDE]

• The number of recording pixels per horizontal line and vertical line of a panorama

picture varies depending on the picture size, recording direction and number of stitched

pictures. The maximum number of recording pixels is as follows:

Image size Recording Direction Horizontal Resolution Vertical Resolution

[STANDARD]

Horizontal 8176 pixels 1920pixels

Vertical 2560pixels 7680pixels

[WIDE]

Horizontal 8176 pixels 960pixels

Vertical 1280pixels 7680pixels

Tips

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.

(The last frame is not recorded to the end.)

Recording mode

Recording panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)

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About panorama picture playback

Pressing

will start scrolling playback automatically in the

same direction as the recording.

• The following operations can be performed during scrolling

playback.

Start panorama playback / Pause

Stop

When the playback is paused, you can scroll forwards and backwards by dragging the screen.

When the scroll bar is touched, the playback position jumps to the touched position.

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The zoom position is fixed to the W end.

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The focus, exposure and White Balance 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.

●

Since several pictures are stitched together to create a panorama picture, some subjects may be

distorted or the joining portions of successively taken pictures that are stitched may be noticeable.

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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 monotone or 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.)

Recording mode

Recording mode:

If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the

example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, color, and focus, allowing you to

record in a manner appropriate to the scene.

Set the mode dial to [ ]

Press to select the scene and press

[MENU/SET]

• The scene can also be selected by dragging an

example image or the slide bar.

Displaying the description of each scene and recording tips

Press the [DISP] button while the scene selection screen is displayed

Normal display Guide display List display

Alternatively, you can touch the Recording Mode icon in the recording screen

to display the selection screen.

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Depending on the scene, the recording screen may seem as if frames are missed.

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To change the scene, select [Scene Switch] in the [Scene Guide] menu, and then press

[MENU/SET]. You can return to step

●

Some of the recording menu items cannot be set in Scene Guide Mode because the camera

automatically adjusts the settings to the optimal values.

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Although White Balance is fixed to [AWB] for certain types of scenes, you can fine tune the White

Balance or use White Balance bracketing by pressing the [

] button ( ) on the recording

screen.

Taking scene pictures

(Scene Guide Mode)

Recording mode

Taking scene pictures (Scene Guide Mode)

1: [Clear Portrait]

2: [Silky Skin]

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If a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, this part is also smoothed.

●

This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.

3: [Backlit Softness]

4: [Clear in Backlight]

5: [Relaxing Tone]

6: [Sweet Child’s Face]

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When you touch the face, a still is recorded with the focus and exposure set for the touched

location.

7: [Distinct Scenery]

8: [Bright Blue Sky]

9: [Romantic Sunset Glow]

10: [Vivid Sunset Glow]

11: [Glistening Water]

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Star filter used in this mode may cause glistening effects on the objects other than water surface.

12: [Clear Nightscape]

13: [Cool Night Sky]

14: [Warm Glowing Nightscape]

15: [Artistic Nightscape]

Recording mode

Taking scene pictures (Scene Guide Mode)

16: [Glittering Illuminations]

17: [Handheld Night Shot]

●

After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the burst operation.

●

The angle of view becomes narrow slightly.

18: [Clear Night Portrait]

●

Tripod, self-timer recommended.

●

When [Clear Night Portrait] is selected, keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the

picture.

19: [Soft Image of a Flower]

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For close-up recording, we recommend that you avoid using the flash.

20: [Appetizing Food]

●

For close-up recording, we recommend that you avoid using the flash.

21: [Cute Dessert]

●

For close-up recording, we recommend that you avoid using the flash.

22: [Freeze Animal Motion]

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Default [AF Assist Lamp] setting is [OFF].

23: [Clear Sports Shot]

24: [Monochrome]

Recording mode

Taking pictures with creative effects

(Creative Control Mode)

Recording mode:

You can select the effects to be applied from sample pictures and preview these effects

on the screen.

Set mode dial to [ ]

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Press to select the picture effect

(filters) and press [MENU/SET]

Preview display

• You can also select the picture effects (filters) by

touching the example images.

Displaying the description of each picture effect (Filter)

Press [DISP] button while the picture effect selection screen is displayed

• When it is set to the guide display, explanations for each picture effect are displayed.

Normal display Guide display List display

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Alternatively, you can touch the Recording Mode icon in the recording screen

to display the selection screen.

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Depending on the picture effect, the recording screen may seem as if frames are missed.

●

[White Balance] will be fixed to [AWB] and ISO sensitivity to [AUTO].

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The following menu items can be set in the [Creative Control] menu.

• [Filter Effect]: Allows you to set the picture effect (filter).

• [Simultaneous Record w/o Filter]: Allows you to set the camera to take

a picture with and without an picture

effect simultaneously.

(→176)

Recording mode

Taking pictures with creative effects (Creative Control Mode)

Adjusting the picture effects according to your preferences

Press [ ] button ( ) to display the setting screen

Turn the rear dial to adjust the setting conditions of the

picture effects

• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

Recording mode

Taking pictures with creative effects (Creative Control Mode)

Picture effect Items that can be set

[Expressive] Vividness

Subdued coloring

Gaudy coloring

[Retro] Coloring

Yellowish coloring

Reddish coloring

[Old Days] Contrast

Low contrast

High contrast

[High Key] Coloring

Pinkish coloring

Light-bluish coloring

[Low Key] Coloring

Reddish coloring

Bluish coloring

[Sepia] Contrast

Low contrast

High contrast

[Monochrome] Coloring

Yellowish coloring

Bluish coloring

[Dynamic Monochrome] Contrast

Low contrast

High contrast

[Rough Monochrome] Grainy picture effect

Weak grainy picture effect

Strong grainy picture effect

[Silky Monochrome] Degree of defocusing

Slight defocusing

Strong defocusing

[Impressive Art] Vividness

Black & white

Gaudy coloring

[High Dynamic] Vividness

Black & white

Gaudy coloring

[Cross Process] Coloring

Greenish coloring / Bluish coloring /

Yellowish coloring / Reddish coloring

• Turn the rear dial to select coloring, and

press [MENU/SET].

[Toy Effect] Coloring

Orangish coloring

Bluish coloring

[Toy Pop] Range in which peripheral brightness is reduced

Small

Large

[Bleach Bypass] Contrast

Low contrast

High contrast

[Miniature Effect] Vividness

Subdued coloring

Gaudy coloring

• For details about [Miniature Effect] (→78)

Recording mode

Taking pictures with creative effects (Creative Control Mode)

Picture effect Items that can be set

[Soft Focus] Degree of defocusing

Slight defocusing

Strong defocusing

[Fantasy] Vividness

Subdued coloring

Gaudy coloring

[Star Filter]

Length of the rays of light

Rays of light is short

Rays of light is long

Number of the rays of light

Smaller

Larger

Angle of the rays of light

Turn to the left

Turn to the right

[One Point Color] Amount of color retained

Leaves a small amount of

color

Leaves a large amount of

color

• For details about [One Point Color]

(→79)

[Sunshine] Coloring

Yellowish coloring / Reddish coloring /

Bluish coloring / Whitish coloring

• Turn the rear dial to select coloring, and

press [MENU/SET].

• For details about [Sunshine] (→79)

■

Setting the type of defocus ([Miniature Effect])

Touch [ ], then touch [ ]

Press or to move the focusing area (frame)

• You can also move the in-focus portion by touching the recording

screen.

• Touch [

] to set the recording orientation (defocus orientation).

Turn the rear dial to select the size of the focusing area

(frame)

• On the touch screen, spread (pinch out) your 2 fingers to zoom in,

and pinch (pinch in) your 2 fingers to zoom out.

• Pressing the [DISP] button will reset the default values.

Press [MENU/SET]

Recording mode

Taking pictures with creative effects (Creative Control Mode)

●

Video is recorded without audio.

●

Thelengthofarecordedvideowillbearound1/10thoftheactualrecordingtime.(Atenminute

recording will therefore be about 1 minute in length.) The recordable time displayed on the camera

isapprox.10timesoftheactualrecordingtime.

■

Selecting the color to be retained ([One Point Color])

Touch [ ], then touch [ ]

Select the color to be retained with and press

[MENU/SET]

• Pressing the [DISP] button will reset the default values.

●

The selected color may not be applied for some subjects.

■

Setting the position and size of the light source ([Sunshine])

Touch [ ], then touch [ ]

Press to move the center of the light source to a different position

• The position of the light source can also be moved by touching the screen.

Turn the rear dial to adjust the size of the light source

• On the touch screen, spread (pinch out) your 2 fingers to zoom in, and pinch (pinch in) your

2 fingers to zoom out.

• Pressing the [DISP] button will reset the default values.

Press [MENU/SET]

Tips on positioning the center of the light source

You can move the center of the light source to a point outside the image to obtain a more natural

effect.

Recording mode

Taking pictures with creative effects (Creative Control Mode)

Taking pictures with different degrees of blurriness and brightness

■

Defocusing the background (Defocus control function)

Press the [FN7] button to display the setting screen

8.05.62.8 4.0

250 125 60 30 15

Turn the rear dial to adjust the background defocusing

condition

• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

• Pressing the [FN7] button on the blurriness setting screen will

cancel the setting.

■

Setting the brightness

Press the [ ] button

Turn the rear dial to adjust brightness

• Change the setting on the exposure compensation screen from

[Exposure Comp. Disp. Setting] in the [Custom] ([Operation])

menu.

(→194)

• Press [

] button again to return to the recording screen.

■

Touch screen operation

Touch [ ]

Touch the item you want to set

[ ]: Adjusting the picture effect

[ ]: Degree of defocusing

[ ]: Brightness

Drag the slide bar or exposure meter to set

• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

●

Defocus control operation is not available in [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode).

Recording mode

Recording video by setting the aperture/shutter

speed/ISO sensitivity

(Creative Video Mode)

Recording mode:

The operation for changing the aperture value, shutter speed or ISO sensitivity is the

same as the operation for setting the mode dial to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] (except Program

Shift Mode).

Set mode dial to [ ]

Set the menu

→ [Creative Video] → [Exposure Mode]

Settings: [P] / [A] / [S] / [M]

Alternatively, you can touch the Recording Mode icon in the recording

screen to display the selection screen.

Press the video button (or shutter button) to start recording

Touch [ ] (Cannot be used during [High Speed Video] recording.)

Touch icons

Zoom Exposure Compensation

Aperture value ISO sensitivity

Shutter speed [Sound Rec Level Adj.]

Drag the slide bar to set

[ ] / [ ] Changes the setting slowly

[

] / [ ]

Changes the setting quickly

Using touch icons allows silent operation while

recording video.

Press the video button (or shutter button) to stop recording

Recording mode

Recording video by setting the aperture/shutter speed/ISO sensitivity (Creative Video Mode)

●

The ISO sensitivity can be set within the following range.

• [AUTO], [125] to [6400] ([L.80] to [6400] when [Extended ISO] is set to [ON])

■

Setting the upper limit value of ISO sensitivity when [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO]

→ [Motion Picture] → [ISO Auto Upper Limit (Video)]

Settings: [AUTO] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] / [3200] / [6400]

Recording slow motion video ([High Speed Video])

Slow motion video is achieved by recording at a super high speed. When these

recordings are played back, the motion is displayed slowly.

• To record pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card.

Set the mode dial to [ ]

Set the menu

→ [Creative Video] → [High Speed Video] → [ON]

• Recordingisdoneat120frames/secondwith[FHD] in [MP4].

Press the video button (or shutter button) to start recording

Press the video button (or shutter button) to stop recording

●

The view angle narrows during recording.

●

No sound is recorded.

●

Files are split into smaller video files for recording and playback when the file size exceeds 4 GB.

(You can continue to record video without interruption.)

Max. continuous video recording time is 29 minutes.

(Intermsofplaybacktime,youcanrecorduptoapproximately120minutes.)

●

The settings for the focus and zoom are fixed to the settings specified when recording was started.

●

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

Recording mode

Recording video by setting the aperture/shutter speed/ISO sensitivity (Creative Video Mode)

Pan or zoom while recording with the camera in a fixed

position ([4K Live Cropping])

By cropping your video down from the 4K angle of view to Full High Definition, you can

record a video that pans and zooms in/out while leaving the camera in a fixed position.

Pan Zoom in

• Hold the camera firmly in place while recording.

• A video will be recorded at [FHD/20M/30p] under [MP4].

Set mode dial to [ ]

Set the menu

→ [Creative Video] → [4K Live Cropping]

Settings: [40SEC] / [20SEC] / [OFF]

Set the crop start frame and press [MENU/SET] to set

Crop start frame

• When making settings for the first time, a crop start frame of size

1920×1080isdisplayed.

• The camera will remember the frame position and size even

when the camera is turned off.

SizeSize

StartStart

Reset

SetSet

Operation Touch operation Description

Touch Moves the frame

Pinch out /

Pinch in

Enlarges/reduces the frame

(Therangeofsettingsallowedisfrom1920×1080to

3840×2160.)

[DISP] [Reset]

Returns the position of the frame and its size to the default

settings

[MENU/SET] [Set] Decides the position and size of the frame

Recording mode

Recording video by setting the aperture/shutter speed/ISO sensitivity (Creative Video Mode)

Repeat step

, and then set the crop end frame

Crop end frame

• The setting of [AF Mode] switches to [

] (Face Detection). (The

Eye Detection cannot be used.)

EndEnd

SizeSize

ResetReset

SetSet

Press the video button (or shutter button) to start

recording

Elapsed recording time

Set operating time

• Press the video button (or shutter button) briefly.

• When the set operating time has elapsed, recording

automatically ends. To end recording midway, press the video

button (or the shutter button) again.

When you want to zoom in/out, set different angles of view for the cropping start and end

frames. For example, to zoom in, set a larger angle of view for the start frame and a smaller

angle of view for the end frame.

■

Changing the position and size of a crop frame

Press the [FN7] button while the recording screen is displayed, and perform steps

and

■

To cancel [4K Live Cropping] recording

Set [OFF] in step

●

The angle of view narrows.

●

[4K Live Cropping] is disabled when [High Speed Video] is set.

●

Focus is adjusted and fixed in the crop start frame.

●

[Continuous AF] is set to [OFF].

●

[Metering Mode] will be [ ] (Multi Metering).

●

You cannot zoom in/out during [4K Live Cropping] recording.

Recording mode

Configuring custom recording settings

(Custom Mode)

Recording mode:

Configuring custom recording settings ([Cust.Set Mem.])

Up to 3 sets of current camera settings can be stored using [Cust.Set Mem.].

([

], [ ], [ ])

• AE Mode is the default program setting.

Preparation

Set in advance the recording mode and menu settings so that the camera can be in the state with the

settings to be saved.

→ [Setup] → [Cust.Set Mem.] → Memory location for custom settings.

●

The following menu items are not customizable.

[Custom] menu [Setup] menu [Playback] menu

• [Menu Guide]

• Data registered with [Face Recog.]

• The [Profile Setup] setting

• All menus • [Rotate Disp.]

• [Picture Sort]

• [Delete Confirmation]

Recording mode

Configuring custom recording settings (Custom Mode)

Recording with profiles

Set mode dial to [ ]

• The most recently selected profile will be activated when the camera is turned on.

■

Switching profiles

Set mode dial to [ ]

Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu

Press to select the profile you want to use, and press [MENU/SET]

• The settings saved for the selected profile are activated.

Alternatively, touch the Recording Mode icon in the recording screen to display the

selection screen.

■

Modifying a saved profile

The settings of the currently selected saved profile will remain unchanged when the mode

dial is set to [

] and settings are changed temporarily. The settings of a saved profile can

only be changed permanently via [Cust.Set Mem.] in the [Setup] menu.

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus

Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or

[AFC]

• The Focus Mode will be set.

(→88)

Press the [ ] button ( )

Press to select AF Mode and then

press [MENU/SET]

• Switching [AF Mode]

(→90)

Press the shutter button halfway

Focus display

( When focus is aligned: illuminated

When focus is not aligned: flashing)

AF area

(When focus is aligned: green)

• Two “beep” sounds are heard and Auto Focus is activated.

Four “beep” sounds when focus is not aligned.

• When you take a picture in a dark location, [ ] is displayed for the focus display

and it may take longer to adjust focus than usual.

• If the camera detects stars in the night sky after displaying [ ], Starlight AF will

be activated. When focus is achieved, the focus indication [ ] and AF areas in

focus are displayed. (Starlight AF cannot perform detection on the edges of the

screen.)

Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult:

• Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with little color contrast.

• Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light.

• In the dark, or with significant jitter.

• The image object is too close to the camera or the picture composition includes objects that

are very close and others that are very far away.

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus

●

When the lighting is low making it difficult to focus with Auto Focus, set [Monitor Display Speed] or

[EVF Display Speed] to [60fps].

●

Starlight AF will not function properly via the monitor if [Monitor Display Speed] is set to

[ECO30fps] or via the viewfinder if [EVF Display Speed] is set to [ECO30fps].

Selecting a Focus Mode (AFS, AFF, AFC)

Recording mode:

Focusing with the shutter button held on the first pressure point.

Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC]

Setting

Image object/scenery

movement

Description

[AFS/

AFF]

[AFS]

Subject is still

(Scenery, anniversary

photograph, etc.)

AFS stands for “Auto Focus Single”. The camera

focuses the image for a single exposure while the

shutter button held on the first pressure point.

[AFF]

Movement cannot be

predicted

(Children, pets, etc.)

AFF stands for “Auto Focus Flexibility”. The camera

focuses the image for a single exposure while the

shutter button held on the first pressure point. Should

motion be detected while the shutter button is held on

the first pressure point, the camera will automatically

refocus.

The [AFS/AFF] setting is accessible via the [Rec]/[Motion Picture] menu.

[AFC]

Image subject is

in motion (sports,

vehicles, etc.).

AFC stands for “Auto Focus Continuous”. The camera

continuously focuses to match the motion while the

shutter button is held on the first pressure point.

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus

Recording in [AFF]/[AFC] mode

●

For a moving image subject, the camera predicts the subject’s position at the time of recording to

focus. (Movement prediction)

●

Focusing may take time if the zoom is suddenly changed from max. Wide to max. Tele, or if you

suddenly move closer to a subject from a greater distance.

●

Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.

●

While the shutter button is pressed halfway, shaking may be seen on the screen.

●

[AFF] or [AFC] operates as [AFS] in the following case:

• Creative Video Mode

• When recording with [

] ([4K Burst(S/S)]) of the 4K Photo function.

• When the lighting is low.

●

It is fixed to [AFS] when Panorama Shot Mode is set.

●

[AFF] is not available when recording 4K photos. Continuous AF works during recording.

●

This setting cannot be used when recording using [Post Focus].

Setting the tracking sensitivity of the focus position

Recording mode:

This item works only when the Focus Mode is set to [AFF] or [AFC].

→ [Rec] → [AF Sensitivity(Photo)]

Settings: [-2] to [+2]

When the distance to the subject changes drastically, the camera re-adjusts the focus

immediately. You can bring different subjects into focus one after another.

–

When the distance to the subject changes drastically, the camera waits for a short period

of time before re-adjusting the focus. This allows you to prevent the focus from being

accidentally re-adjusted when, for example, an object crosses the camera.

●

The [AF Sensitivity(Photo)] does not function in the following cases:

• When recording 4K photos

• When recording using [Post Focus]

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus

Switching [AF Mode]

Recording mode:

This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be

selected.

Press the [ ] button ( )

Press to select Auto Focus mode and press

[MENU/SET]

Settings: [

] (Face/Eye Detection) / [ ] (Tracking) / [ ] (49-area-focusing) /

[ ] etc. (Custom Multi) / [ ] (1-area-focusing) / [ ] (Pinpoint-focusing)

(→91 - 95)

●

In Snapshot Mode and Snapshot Plus Mode, [ ] or [ ] can be set. (→58)

●

The [AF Mode] is fixed to [ ] in the following case:

• When recording using [4K Live Cropping]

●

Auto Focus is fixed to [ ] in the following cases:

• When using the Digital Zoom

• [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)

●

[AF Mode] cannot be set in the following cases:

• When recording using [Post Focus]

• When [Pull Focus] in [Snap Movie] is set to [ON]

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus

Portrait photography (Face/Eye Detection)

The camera automatically detects the faces and eyes of subjects. The camera adjusts

the focus on the eye that is closer to the camera and the exposure using the face (when

[Metering Mode] is set to [

] (Multi Metering)).

• The camera can detect up to 15 faces.

• When the camera recognized a face, the AF area and eye

used for focusing are displayed.

Eye used for focusing

Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway and the

subject is focused, the frame turns green.

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.

■

Changing the eye to be in focus

Touch the eye you wish to focus on

• If you touch [

] or press [MENU/SET], the eye focus setting will be

canceled.

●

Cannot set to [ ] (Face/Eye Detection) in the following cases:

• [Clear Nightscape], [Cool Night Sky], [Warm Glowing Nightscape], [Artistic Nightscape],

[Glittering Illuminations], [Handheld Night Shot], [Appetizing Food], [Cute Dessert] (Scene Guide

Mode)

●

The eye to be in focus cannot be changed when [4K Live Cropping] is set.

●

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 [

] (49-area-focusing).

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus

Focusing on a moving subject (tracking)

With button operation

Align the AF Tracking area with the subject and press the

shutter button halfway

AF Tracking area

When the subject is detected the AF tracking area turns green. When

you release the shutter button, the AF tracking area turns yellow and

the subject is automatically kept in focus.

• ToreleaseAFTracking→Press[MENU/SET].

• Focus range: same as macro recording [

](→101)

With touch screen operation

Touch the subject

Perform these operations with the touch shutter function released.

The AF Tracking area turns yellow while the subject is locked.

• ToreleaseAFTracking→Touch[

●

If AF Lock fails, a red frame flashes for a while and then turns off.

●

When you set [Metering Mode] to [ ] (Multi Metering), the camera adjusts the exposure using a

locked subject.

(→177)

●

Under certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or dark, AF Tracking may

not operate correctly. When AF Tracking does not work, focus will be on [

] (1-area-focusing).

●

This function is not available in the following case:

• When using [Time Lapse Shot]

●

In the following cases, [ ] performs the operation of [ ] (1-area-focusing).

• [Glistening Water], [Glittering Illuminations], [Soft Image of a Flower], [Monochrome]

(Scene Guide Mode)

• [Sepia], [Monochrome], [Dynamic Monochrome], [Rough Monochrome], [Silky Monochrome],

[Soft Focus], [Star Filter], [Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)

• [Monochrome], [Monochrome HC], [Monochrome HC+] ([Photo Style])

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus

Subject not centered in picture (49-area-focusing)

Focuses on the subject in the wide range area (up to 49-area-

focusing) on the recording screen.

Setting the shape of an AF area , etc. (Custom Multi)

You can set the preferred shape of an AF area by selecting 49 points in the AF area,

based on the subject.

Press the [ ] button ( )

Select a Custom Multi icon ([ ], etc.), and press

Use to select the setting item

Current AF area shape

([Horizontal

Pattern])

Ideal shape for panning,

etc.

([Vertical

Pattern])

Ideal shape for recording

structures, etc.

([Central

Pattern])

Ideal shape for focusing

around the center.

/ /

(Custom)

You can save the shape.

Press

• The AF area setting screen appears.

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus

Select the AF area

Selected AF area

When selecting [

] / [ ] / [ ]

Change the shape of an AF area

Operation

Touch

operation

Description

Touch Moves position

Pinch out /

Pinch in

Changes the size (3 stages)

[DISP] [Reset]

Resets the AF area back to

the center.

• If you press the button

again, the size will be reset

to the initial setting.

Press [MENU/SET]

When selecting [ ] / [ ] / [ ]

Change the shape of an AF area

With button operation

Use

to select AF area and press [MENU/SET] to set

(repeat)

• If you press [MENU/SET] again, the setting will be canceled.

• To cancel all the settings, press the [DISP] button.

With touch screen operation

Touch the parts you want to set as AF areas

• If you touch one of the selected AF areas, the selection of the

area will be canceled.

Press [FN6] button

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus

■

Saving the set AF area in [ ], [ ] and [ ] (Custom)

Press on the screen of step

Use to select the target icon and press [MENU/SET]

●

During 4K Photo recording or while recording videos with [Continuous AF], the camera focuses on

the center of the AF area.

●

The settings adjusted in [ ], [ ] or [ ] will be restored to the default settings when the

camera is turned off.

Determined position for focus

(1-area-focusing) /

(Pinpoint-focusing)

(1-area-focusing)

Focuses on the AF area.

When the subject is not in the center of the composition in [ ], you can bring the subject

into the AF area, fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, move the

camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed halfway, and then take the

picture. (Only when the focus mode is set to [AFS].)

(Pinpoint-focusing)

Enables more precise focusing on a smaller point than [ ] (1-area-focusing). When you

press the shutter button halfway, an enlarged display of the focus position appears.

●

If [ ] (Pinpoint-focusing) is selected while recording videos or 4K photos, the setting is changed

to [

] (1-area-focusing).

●

Cannot set to [ ] (Pinpoint-focusing) in the following case:

• When the focus mode is set to [AFF] or [AFC]

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus

Changing the position and size of the AF area

Recording mode:

When [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] in Auto Focus Mode is selected, you can change the

position and size of the AF area. With [ ], you can set the lock-on position.

• You can also display the AF area setting screen by touching the recording screen.

(When [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu has been set

to [AF].)

– Perform these operations with the touch shutter function released.

●

When you set [Metering Mode] to [ ] (spot-focusing), the metering target will move along with

the AF area.

●

The position and size of the AF area cannot be changed in the Digital Zoom range.

■

When selecting [ ] / [ ] / [ ]

Press the [ ] button ( )

Select [ ], [ ] or [ ] and press

• The AF area setting screen appears.

To change the AF area

Operation Touch operation Description

Touch To move the position of the AF area.

Pinch out /

Pinch in

Enlarges/reduces the AF area in small steps.

—

Enlarges/reduces the AF area in large steps.

[DISP] [Reset]

Resets the AF area back to the center.

• If you press the button again, the size will be reset to

the initial setting.

Not available when [

] is selected.

Press [MENU/SET]

• AF area with the same function as [ ] is displayed in the set position, when the [ ] is

selected. Setting of the AF area is cleared when [MENU/SET] is pressed or [

] is touched.

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus

■

When selecting [ ]

You can set the focus position by selecting an AF area group. The AF area, which is

configured with 49 points, is divided into groups consisting of 9 points each (6 points or

4 points for the groups located at the edges of the screen).

Press [ ] button ( )

Examples of group

Select [ ] and press

• The AF area setting screen appears.

Press to select an AF area group

Press [MENU/SET]

• Setting of the AF area is cleared when [MENU/SET] is pressed or [ ] is

touched.

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus

■

When selecting [ ]

You can enlarge the screen to perform more precise settings of the focus position.

• You cannot set the focus position at the edges of the screen.

Press the [ ] button ( )

Select [ ] and press

Use to set the focus position and press

[MENU/SET]

• The enlarged screen will appear for setting the focus position.

Move [+] to the focus position

Operation Touch operation Description

Touch Moves [+].

Pinch out / Pinch in Enlarges/reduces the screen in small steps.

— Enlarges/reduces the screen in large steps.

—

Switches the enlarged display. (windowed/full

screen)

[DISP] [Reset]

Returns to the screen of step

• The image of a part of the screen can be enlarged or reduced approximately 3 to 6 times. The

imageoftheentirescreencanbeenlargedorreducedapproximately3to10times.

• It is also possible to record a picture by touching [

Press [MENU/SET]

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus

Setting the AF area position with the touch pad

Recording mode:

You can move the AF area displayed on the viewfinder by

touching the monitor.

→ [Custom] → [Operation] → [Touch Settings] → [Touch Pad AF]

[EXACT] Moves the AF area of the viewfinder by

touching a desired position on the touch

pad.

[OFFSET 1]

[OFFSET 7]

Moves the AF area of the viewfinder

according to the distance you drag the

touch pad.

You can choose from among seven

different areas.

Settings: [OFFSET 1] (whole area)

[OFFSET 2] (right half)

[OFFSET 3] (upper right)

[OFFSET 4] (bottom right)

[OFFSET 5] (left half)

[OFFSET 6] (upper left)

[OFFSET 7] (bottom left)

Example: When the setting is set to

[OFFSET 1].

[OFF] —

• Press the shutter button halfway to determine the focus position. If you press the [DISP]

button before determining the focus position, the focus position returns to the center.

• To cancel the settings for the AF area when the Auto Focus Mode is set to [

] (Face/

Eye Detection), [ ] (tracking), or [ ] (49-area-focusing), press [MENU/SET].

●

The [Touch Pad AF] does not function in the following cases:

• When recording using [4K Live Cropping]

• When [Pull Focus] in [Snap Movie] is set to [ON]

100

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus

Optimizing the focus and brightness for a touched position

Recording mode:

→ [Custom] → [Operation] → [Touch Settings] → [Touch AF]

→ [AF+AE]

Touch the subject you want to optimize the brightness

for

• The AF area with the same function as [

] is displayed on the

touched position.

(→96)

• The brightness optimization position is displayed on the center of

the AF area. The position follows the movement of the AF area.

• [Metering Mode] is set to [

], which is used exclusively for the

[Touch AE].

ResetReset

SetSet

Touch [Set]

• If you touch [

] (touch [ ] when [ ] is set), the setting of [AF+AE] is canceled.

When the background has become too bright, etc., the

brightness contrast with the background can be adjusted by

compensating the exposure.

●

When recording with the Touch Shutter, the focus and brightness are optimized for the touched

position before recording takes place.

●

At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness around the touched

location.

●

The [AF+AE] does not function in the following cases:

• When using the Digital Zoom

• When recording using [4K Live Cropping]

101

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Taking close-up pictures

(Macro recording)

Recording mode:

This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of

flowers.

Press the [ ] button ( )

Press to select the item and press [MENU/SET]

[ ]

([AF Macro])

Youcantakepicturesofasubjectascloseas3cm(0.098feet)fromthe

lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide.

[

]

([Macro Zoom])

Use this setting to get close to the subject and then further enlarge when

taking the picture. You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3x

while maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position

(3cm(0.098feet)).

• Note that enlarging will decrease picture quality.

• Zoom range will be displayed in blue (digital zoom range).

●

When recording a subject close to the camera, we recommend taking a picture without using the

flash.

●

A picture may be out of focus when the subject is out of focus range, even if the focus display is lit.

●

When a nearby subject is to be recorded

• Using a tripod and [Self Timer]

(→137) is recommended.

• The effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance

between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become

difficult to focus on it again.

• Resolution may be slightly reduced around the edges of the picture. This is not a malfunction.

●

Cannot set to [AF Macro] in the following case:

• In Manual Focus

●

Cannot set to [Macro Zoom] in the following cases:

• [Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)

• Panorama Shot Mode

• When recording with [High Speed Video]

• [Impressive Art], [Toy Effect], [Toy Pop], [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)

• When [HDR] is set to [ON]

• When [Multi Exp.] is set

• When [Quality] is set to [

], [ ] or [ ]

102

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Taking pictures with Manual Focus

Recording mode:

Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or when it is

difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus.

Set the focus mode lever to [MF]

Press the [ ] button ( )

Press to adjust the focus

position, and press [MENU/SET]

• The screen changes to the assist screen and an

enlarged display appears. (MF Assist)

You can move the enlarged part by dragging the

screen.

• You can also enlarge the display by pinching out or

touching the screen twice.

• To return the focus position to the center, press [DISP]

button.

103

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Taking pictures with Manual Focus

Turn the control ring to adjust focus

Turn to

side: Focuses on nearby subject

Turn to side: Focuses on distant subject

MF Assist (Enlarged screen)

Peaking

Color is added to the portions of the image that are in focus.

(→196)

MF Guide (→199)

Operation Touch operation Description

Drag Moves the enlarged area.

Pinch out /

Pinch in

Enlarges/reduces the screen in small increments.

— Enlarges/reduces the screen in large increments.

—

Switches the enlarged display. (windowed/full screen)

[DISP] [Reset]

Resets the area to be enlarged back to the center.

• If you press the button again, the size will be reset to

the initial setting.

Cannot be set when using Snapshot Mode.

The image of a part of the screen can be enlarged or reduced approximately 3 to 6 times.

Theimageoftheentirescreencanbeenlargedorreducedapproximately3to10times.

104

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Taking pictures with Manual Focus

Press the shutter button halfway

• The recording screen will be displayed.

• The same operation can be performed by pressing [MENU/SET].

●

When [Focus Switching for Vert / Hor] in the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu is set, you

can set a position of the enlarged area of MF Assist for each direction of the camera.

Quickly adjusting the focus using Auto Focus

In Manual Focus, the focus can be set on the subject through Auto Focus.

Touch [ ]

• Auto Focus is activated at the center of the frame.

• Auto Focus also works with the following operations.

– Pressing the [AE/AF LOCK] button to which [AF-ON] is

assigned

(→105)

– Pressing the function button to which [AF-ON] is assigned

(→52)

– Drag & drop at the position you want to focus on

• This function cannot be used when [4K Live Cropping] is

selected.

105

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure

(AF/AE Lock)

Recording mode:

You can use the AF/AE Lock function to fix the focus and exposure in advance and

change the composition of the picture when recording. This function is convenient when

you want to focus on the edge of the screen or when your subject is back-lit.

Point the camera at the subject

Lock the focus and/or exposure while you

press and hold the [AE/AF LOCK] button

• When you release the [AE/AF LOCK] button, the focus

and/or exposure lock is canceled.

While you press and hold the

[AE/AF LOCK] button, move the camera to

compose the picture you want to take and

fully press the shutter button

■

Setting the function of [AF/AE LOCK]

→ [Custom] → [Focus / Release Shutter] → [AF/AE Lock]

[AE LOCK]

Locks exposure only.

• [AEL] is displayed when the correct exposure is achieved.

[AF LOCK]

Locks focus only.

• [AFL] is displayed when the subject comes into focus.

[AF/AE LOCK]

Locks focus and exposure.

• [AFL] and [AEL] are displayed when the subject is in focus and the correct

exposure is achieved.

[AF-ON] Auto Focus is activated.

●

AE Lock is disabled in Manual Exposure Mode.

●

AF Lock is disabled during Manual Focus.

●

Program Shift can be set even when AE is locked.

106

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation

Recording mode:

Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark or too

bright.

Press the [ ] button

Turn the rear or front dial to compensate

the exposure

Exposure Compensation

• You can change the setting on the exposure

compensation screen from [Exposure Comp. Disp.

Setting] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu.

(→194)

Under-exposed

Optimum

exposure

Over-exposed

Adjust the

exposure to the [+]

direction

Adjust the

exposure to the [-]

direction

Press the [ ] button to set

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.

●

In Manual Exposure Mode, you can correct the exposure only when the ISO sensitivity is

set to [AUTO].

●

You can set the exposure compensation value in the range between –5 EV and +5 EV.

Settings can be made within a range of –3 EV to +3 EV while recording video, recording 4K

photos, or recording in [Post Focus].

●

When [Auto Exposure Comp.] of [Flash] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the flash output is also

automatically adjusted based on the exposure compensation value.

●

Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases.

●

When the Exposure Compensation value is out of the –3 EV to +3 EV range, the brightness of

the recording screen will no longer change. You can apply the exposure compensation value by

pressing the shutter button halfway or pressing the [AE/AF LOCK] button to lock exposure.

●

The set Exposure Compensation value is stored even if the camera is turned off. (When [Exposure

Comp. Reset] is set to [OFF])

107

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Setting the ISO Sensitivity

Recording mode:

Set ISO sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting).

Press the [ ] button ( )

Select the ISO sensitivity by turning the

rear or front dial

ISO sensitivity

• You can change the setting content on the ISO

sensitivity screen from [ISO Displayed Setting] in the

[Custom] ([Operation]) menu.

(→193)

AUTO

ISOsensitivityisautomaticallysetinarangeupto3200

depending

on the brightness of a subject.

(Intelligent ISO)

ISOsensitivityisautomaticallysetinarangeupto3200

depending

on the movement and brightness of a subject.

• The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed

halfway. It is continuously changing to match the movement of the

subject until the shutter button is pressed fully.

[L.80]

/ [L.100]

from [125] to

[12500] / [H.25000]

ISO sensitivity is fixed at the selected setting.

When [ISO Auto Upper Limit (Photo)] in the [Rec] menu is set to [AUTO].

Only when [Extended ISO] in the [Custom] ([Exposure]) menu is [ON].

Press [MENU/SET] to set

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.

108

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Setting the ISO Sensitivity

Setting guide

ISO sensitivity [125] [12500]

Location

(recommended)

Bright

(outdoors)

Dark

Shutter speed Slow Fast

Interference Low High

Subject blur High Low

●

For details on the available flash range used when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], refer to

(→147).

●

Cannot select [ ] in the following cases:

• Shutter-Priority AE Mode

• Manual Exposure Mode

●

When [Multi Exp.] is set, the maximum setting is [3200].

●

ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] (for video) while a video is being recorded. (When not in Creative

Video Mode)

●

You can use the following ISO sensitivity settings when recording in Creative Video Mode, when

recording 4K photos, or when recording using [Post Focus].

• [AUTO], [125] to [6400] ([L.80] to [6400] when [Extended ISO] is set to [ON])

109

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Adjusting the White Balance

Recording mode:

This item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in

accordance with the light source.

Press the [ ] button ( )

Turn the rear or front dial to select the White Balance

[AWB]/

[AWBc]/

[AWBw]

Automatic adjustment in accordance with the light source.

• Under a light source (such as an incandescent light) that produces reddish

pictures:

– [AWBc] gives higher priority to the original colors of the subject and

reduces the reddish hue.

– [AWBw] gives higher priority to what is seen by the eye and retains the

reddish hue.

• When the white balance is set to [AWBc] or [AWBw], the adjustment effect

may be similar to that of [AWB], depending on the light source.

[

]

Adjust to the color under a clear sky.

[

]

Adjust to the color under a cloudy sky.

[

]

Adjust to the color in the shade.

[

]

Adjust to the color under incandescent lights.

[

]

Adjust to the color that is optimal for taking pictures using the flash.

[

]/[ ]/

[

]/[ ]

Use the White Balance value that was set manually.

Press

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 press the shutter button

• This will set the White Balance and return you to the recording screen.

• It may not be possible to set the correct White Balance if subjects are too

bright or too dark.

[

]

You can set the White Balance using color temperature.

Press

Use to select the color temperature value and

press [MENU/SET]

• Youcansetthecolortemperaturefrom[2500K]to

[10000K].

The [AWB] setting is applied while recording video, recording 4K photos, or recording in [Post

Focus].

110

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Adjusting the White Balance

Press [MENU/SET] to set

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.

Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixtures, etc., the optimal White Balance will vary

depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB], [AWBc], [AWBw], [

], [ ], [ ] or [ ].

●

The White Balance may not operate correctly if you take pictures using a flash and the subject is

recorded outside of the effective flash range.

●

In Scene Guide Mode, settings suitable for each scene are made.

●

In Scene Guide Mode, changing the scene or recording mode will return White Balance settings

(including the White Balance fine adjustment setting) back to [AWB].

■

Auto White Balance

When [AWB] (Automatic White Balance) is set, the coloring 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 is a multiple number of light sources. In that case, set the [White

Balance] to settings other than [AWB], [AWBc] or [AWBw] to adjust the coloring.

: [AWB] operational range

10000K

9000K

8000K

7000K

6000K

5000K

4000K

3000K

2000K

Cloudy sky (rain)

Shade

Incandescent lighting

Sunset/sunrise

Candlelight

Sunlight

White fluorescent lighting

Blue sky

K=Kelvin Color Temperature

111

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Adjusting the White Balance

Performing White Balance fine adjustments

White Balance settings can be individually fine-tuned if colors still do not appear as

anticipated.

In step

of “Adjusting the White Balance” (→109),

select the White Balance and press

Use to perform White Balance fine

adjustments

: A (amber: orangish colors) : B (blue: bluish colors)

: G (green: greenish colors) : M (magenta: reddish colors)

• You can also make fine adjustments by touching the White

Balance graph.

• Pressing [DISP] button resets the position back to the center.

Press [MENU/SET] to finalize the setting

• Press the shutter button halfway to return to the recording screen.

●

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, [+] or [-] will be displayed in the White Balance icon on the screen.

112

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color Settings

Adjusting the White Balance

Bracketing with White Balance

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.

Perform fine adjustments of the White Balance in

step

of “Performing White Balance fine adjustments”

(→111) and turn the rear dial to perform the Bracket

setting

• You can also set the bracket by touching [

]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ].

BKTBKT

Press [MENU/SET] to finalize the setting

• Press the shutter button halfway to return to the recording

screen.

●

You can also set the White Balance Bracket in [Bracket] in the [Rec] menu. (→138)

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• Panorama Shot Mode

• [Glistening Water], [Glittering Illuminations], [Handheld Night Shot], [Soft Image of a Flower]

(Scene Guide Mode)

• When using [Burst]

• When recording 4K photos

• When recording using [Post Focus]

• When taking stills while a video is being recorded

• When [Quality] is set to [

], [ ] or [ ]

• When [Multi Exp.] is set

• When using [Time Lapse Shot]

• When [Auto Shooting] of [Stop Motion Animation] is set to [ON]

113

4K Photo and Drive Settings

Selecting a Drive Mode

Recording mode:

You can switch the operation to be performed when you press the shutter button.

Turn the drive mode dial

[Single] When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded.

[Burst] (→114)

The pictures are recorded in succession while the shutter button

is pressed.

[4K PHOTO] (→116)

When the shutter button is pressed, a picture is recorded with the

4K Photo function.

[Post Focus] (→127)

When the shutter button is pressed, the pictures are recorded

with [Post Focus].

[Time Lapse/Animation]

(→132)

Pictures are recorded with Time Lapse Shot or Stop Motion

Animation.

[Self Timer] (→137)

When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after

the set time has elapsed.

114

4K Photo and Drive Settings

Recording mode:

Set the drive mode dial to [ ]

Focus on the subject and take pictures

• The pictures are recorded in succession while the shutter button is pressed.

■

Setting [Burst Rate]

→ [Rec] → [Burst Rate]

[H]

(High speed)

[M]

(Middle speed)

[L]

(Low speed)

Speed (pictures/sec.)

[AFS] / [MF] 12

7 2

[AFF] / [AFC] 7

Live View during

burst recording

[AFS] / [MF] None

Available Available

[AFF] / [AFC] Available

Number of

recordable pictures

With RAW files 26 or more

Without RAW files 100ormore

When recording is performed under the test conditions specified by Leica Camera AG.

Pictures can be taken until the card becomes full. However, the burst speed will become slower

halfway through the recording. The number of burst pictures is limited by the picture-taking

conditions and the type and/or status of the card used.

■

About the maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously

When you press the shutter button halfway, the maximum

number of pictures you can take continuously will appear. You

can check the approximate number of pictures that can be

taken before the burst speed slows down.

Example:When20picturescanbetaken:[r20]

• Once recording starts, the maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously

willdecrease.When[r0]appears,theburstspeedwillslowdown.

• When[r99+]isdisplayed,youcantake100ormorepicturescontinuously.

Burst function

115

4K Photo and Drive Settings

Burst function

Focusing in burst mode

Focusing varies depending on focus settings and the setting of [Focus/Release Priority] in the

[Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu.

Focus settings [Focus/Release Priority] [H] [M], [L]

[AFS]

[FOCUS]/

[BALANCE]/

[RELEASE]

At the first picture

[AFF] / [AFC]

[FOCUS]

Predicted focusing

Normal focusing

[BALANCE]/

[RELEASE]

Predicted focusing

[MF] — Focus set with Manual Focus

Focus is fixed in the first picture when dark subjects are recorded.

The camera predicts the focus within a possible range by giving higher priority to the burst speed.

Since the camera records a burst of pictures while it adjusts the focus, the burst speed may be

slower.

●

The burst speed may become slower depending on the following settings:

[Sensitivity], [Picture Size], [Quality], focus mode, [Focus/Release Priority]

●

When the burst speed is set to [H] (when focus mode is [AFS] or [MF]), the exposure is fixed at

the settings used for the first picture for the subsequent picture as well. In other cases, the camera

adjusts the exposure for each frame.

●

It may take a while to store stills that were taken using the burst function. If you continue

to record while storing, the number of burst pictures that can be taken will be reduced. A

high-speed card is recommended when recording using the burst function.

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• [Glistening Water], [Glittering Illuminations], [Handheld Night Shot], [Soft Image of a Flower]

(Scene Guide Mode)

• [Rough Monochrome], [Silky Monochrome], [Miniature Effect], [Soft Focus], [Star Filter],

[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)

• When recording using the flash

• When [Multi Exp.] is set

116

4K Photo and Drive Settings

Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting

pictures to save

Recording with the 4K Photo function

Recording mode:

Youcantakeburstpicturesofapproximately8millionpixelswithaburstrateof30fps.

You can select and save a frame from the burst file.

• To record pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card.

Set the drive mode dial to [ ]

Select the recording method

→ [Rec] → [4K PHOTO]

[4K Burst]

For capturing the best shot of a fast-moving subject

(e.g., sports, aeroplanes, trains)

Audio recording: None

[4K Burst(S/S)]

“S/S” is an abbreviation

of “Start/Stop”.

For capturing unpredictable photo opportunities

(e.g., plants, animals, children)

Audio recording: Available

[4K Pre-Burst]

For recording as needed whenever a photo opportunity arises

(e.g. the moment when a ball is thrown)

Audio recording: None

Audio is not played back when you perform playback with the camera.

Press the shutter button halfway to exit the menu

117

4K Photo and Drive Settings

Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save

Recording with the 4K Photo function

[4K Burst]

Press the shutter button halfway

Press and hold the shutter button fully for as long as you want to

perform recording

• Recordingwillstartapproximately0.5secondsafteryoupressthe

shutter button fully. Therefore, press the button fully slightly in advance.

Press and hold

Recording is performed

[4K Burst(S/S)]

“S/S” is an

abbreviation of

“Start/Stop”.

Press the shutter button fully

• Recording will start.

Press the shutter button fully again

• Recording will stop.

Start (First)

Stop (Second)

Recording is performed

When you press the [FN6] button while recording, you can add a

marker.(Upto40markersforeachrecording.)Whenselectingand

saving pictures from a 4K burst file, you can skip to the positions

where you added markers.

118

4K Photo and Drive Settings

Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save

[4K Pre-Burst]

Press the shutter button fully

• The camera adjusts the focus continuously when using Auto Focus.

Except when in Manual Exposure Mode, it also adjusts the exposure

continuously.

• Images may not be displayed as smoothly as when recording with the

normal recording screen.

Approximately 1 second

Recording is performed

In situations where you want to lock focus and exposure, such as

when the subject is not at the center, use [AF/AE LOCK].

(→105)

• Burst pictures are saved as a single 4K burst file in the MP4 format.

• When [Auto Review] is enabled, the picture selection screen will be displayed automatically. To

continue recording, press the shutter button halfway to display the recording screen.

• For information on how to select and save pictures from 4K burst files, refer to

(→119).

Battery discharge and camera temperature

●

If the surrounding temperature is high or 4K photos are recorded continuously, [ ] may be

displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through. Wait until the camera cools down.

●

When [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) is set, the battery drains faster and the camera temperature rises.

(to protect itself, the camera may switch to [

] ([4K Burst]))

Select [

] ([4K Pre-Burst]) only when recording.

119

4K Photo and Drive Settings

Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save

Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving

Select a picture with the [ ] on the playback screen,

and press

• The same operation can be performed by touching [ ].

• In the case of recording with [

] ([4K Pre-Burst]), proceed to

the step

Drag the slide bar to perform rough scene selection

• For information on how to operate the slide view screen, refer to

(→120).

• If you touch [

] (or press the [FN4] button), you can choose a

scene in the 4K burst playback screen.

(→121)

Slide view screen

Drag to select the frame you want to save as a picture

• The same operation can be performed using

Touch [ ] to save the picture

• The selected picture will be saved as a new picture in the JPEG format separate from the 4K

burst file.

• The picture will be saved with recording information (Exif information), including its shutter

speed, aperture and ISO sensitivity information.

If you use [4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] in the [Playback] menu, you can bulk save 5 seconds’

worth of 4K recording.

(→222)

120

4K Photo and Drive Settings

Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save

Position of the displayed frame

Operation Touch operation Description

—

Touch / Drag

Selects the scenes to be displayed

Drag

Selects the frame

• To switch the slide view, select the frame at either end and

touch [

] or [ ].

Press and hold

Touch and hold

Continuously scrolls the scene or frame-by-frame backward

or forward.

Pinch out /

Pinch in

Enlarges/reduces the display

—

Selects a frame while maintaining the enlarged display (during

enlarged display)

Drag Moves the enlarged area (during enlarged display)

—

Switches a marker to be displayed (→123)

[FN6]

Switches to marker operation (→122)

[FN4]

Displays the 4K burst playback screen

—

Adds/deletes a marker

—

In-focus portions are highlighted with color. ([Peaking])

• Switches in order of [

]→[ ] ([LOW])→

[

] ([HIGH]).

[MENU/SET]

Saves the picture

121

4K Photo and Drive Settings

Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save

<4K burst playback screen>

During pause During continuous playback

Operation Touch operation Description

—

Touch / Drag

Selects the scenes to be displayed (while paused)

Continuous playback / Pause (during continuous playback)

Continuous rewind / Pause (during continuous rewind)

Fast forward playback / Single-frame forward (while paused)

Fast rewind playback / Single-frame rewind (while paused)

Pinch out /

Pinch in

Enlarges/reduces the display (while paused)

—

Selects a frame while maintaining the enlarged display (during

enlarged display)

Drag Moves the enlarged area (during enlarged display)

—

Switches a marker to be displayed (→123)

[FN6]

Switches to marker operation (→122)

[FN4]

Displays the slide view screen (while paused)

—

Adds/deletes a marker

—

In-focus portions are highlighted with color. ([Peaking])

• Switches in order of [

]→[ ] ([LOW])→

[

] ([HIGH]).

[MENU/SET]

Saves the picture (while paused)

●

You can also zoom in by quickly touching the touch screen twice. (If the display was enlarged, it

returns to the same magnification ratio.)

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Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save

■

Selecting and saving pictures on the TV screen

• Set [HDMI Mode (Play)] to [AUTO] or [4K/30p]. When connecting to a TV that does not

support 4K video, select [AUTO].

• Depending on the TV to be connected, 4K burst files may not be played back correctly.

Marker

When selecting and saving pictures from a 4K burst file, you can select pictures easily by

skipping between marked positions.

Two types of markers are available.

White marker: This is manually set during recording or

playback.

Green marker: This is automatically set by the camera during

recording. (Auto Marking function)

Marker operation screen

■

Skip to the marked positions

When [

] is touched on the slide view screen or 4K burst playback screen, the marker

operation screen appears and you can skip to the marked positions. Touch [ ] to

return to the original operation.

Operation Touch operation Description

Moves to the previous/next marker.

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Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save

Auto Marking function

The camera automatically sets markers on scenes in which a face or the movement of a subject is

detected.

(Example: At the scene when a vehicle passes by, a balloon bursts, or a person turns around)

• Upto10markersaredisplayedforeachfile.

• In the following cases, markers may not be set by the Auto Marking function depending on the

recording conditions and the status of subjects.

– The camera is moving because of panning or jitter

– The movement of a subject is slow/small, or the subject is small

– A face is not facing front

■

Select markers to be displayed

Touch [

] on the slide view screen, 4K burst playback screen, or marker operation

screen.

[Auto] Displays a marker on a scene in which a face or the movement of a subject is

detected.

[Face Priority] Displays a marker with preference given to a scene in which a face is detected.

[Motion Priority] Displays a marker with preference given to a scene in which the movement of a

subject is detected.

[Off] Displays manually set markers only.

●

You cannot delete markers set by the Auto Marking function.

●

The markers set by the Auto Marking function may not be displayed correctly if you split the 4K

burst file on a device other than this camera and then play it back on the camera.

●

In the following cases, markers set by the Auto Marking function are not displayed.

• 4K burst files recorded with [4K Pre-Burst]

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Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save

Notes on the 4K Photo function

■

Changing the aspect ratio

Selecting [Aspect Ratio] in the [Rec] menu allows you to change the aspect ratio for 4K

photos.

■

Recording a the subject with reduced blur

You can reduce the blur of the subject by setting a faster shutter speed.

Set the mode dial to [ ]

Set the shutter speed by turning the rear or front dial

• Approximateshutterspeedforoutdoorrecordinginfineweatherconditions:1/1000secondsor

faster.

• If you increase the shutter speed, the ISO sensitivity becomes higher, which may increase the

noise on the screen.

■

Preventing camera shake when you are recording pictures

When you perform [Light Composition] or [Sequence Composition], we recommend

using a tripod and taking pictures remotely by connecting the camera to a smartphone to

prevent camera shake.

(→232)

■

Shutter sound for 4K photo recording

• When using [

] ([4K Burst]) or [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]), you can change the electronic

shutter sound settings in [Shutter Vol.] and [Shutter Tone]. (→206)

• When recording with [ ] ([4K Burst(S/S)]), you can set the start/stop tone volume in

[Beep Volume].

• You can perform high speed burst recording quietly using the 4K Photo function in

combination with [Silent Mode]. (→181)

■

Scenes not suitable for the 4K Photo function

Recording indoors

When recording under fluorescent lighting or LED lighting fixtures, etc., the colors and

brightness may change or horizontal striping may appear on the screen. The striping may

be reduced by setting a slower shutter speed.

Fast-moving subjects

Subjects moving fast may appear distorted when recorded.

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Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save

■

The camera’s setup for the 4K Photo function

The camera’s setup is automatically optimized for 4K photo recording.

• The following settings are fixed.

[Picture Size]

[4K] (8M)

[4:3]:3328×2496 [3:2]:3504×2336

[16:9]:3840×2160 [1:1]:2880×2880

[Quality] [

]

[Shutter Type] [ESHTR]

[Rec Quality]

[4K/100M/30p]

[Continuous AF]

[ON]

Settings in the [Motion Picture] menu are not applied to 4K burst files recorded with the 4K Photo

function.

• The following limitations apply to the recording functions indicated below.

[ ] ([4K Burst])/

[

] ([4K Burst(S/S)])

[

] ([4K Pre-Burst])

Program Shift Disabled

Exposure Compensation –3 EV to +3 EV

Shutter speed 1/30to1/16000

[Min. Shtr Speed] 1/1000to1/30

Focus mode ([AFF]) Disabled

[AF Mode] ([

])

Disabled

[MF Assist] ○ Disabled

White Balance ([

])

Disabled

ISO sensitivity

[AUTO], [125] to [6400]

([L.80] to [6400] when [Extended ISO] is set to [ON])

Flash Disabled

Bracket recording Disabled

• The following menu items are disabled:

[Snapshot Mode] [iHandheld Night Shot], [iHDR]

[Creative Control] [Simultaneous Record w/o Filter]

[Rec]

[Picture Size], [Quality], [AFS/AFF], [AF Sensitivity(Photo)], [Color Space],

[Flash], [Long Shtr NR], [Shutter Type], [Bracket], [HDR]

[Custom] [Rec Area], [Face Recog.], [Profile Setup]

[Setup]

[Economy] (Only [

] ([4K Pre-Burst])), [Monitor Display Speed],

[EVF Display Speed]

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Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save

●

Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes.

When using an SDHC memory card, the burst file is split into smaller files for recording and

playback if the file size exceeds 4 GB. (You can continue to record without interruption.)

If using an SDXC memory card, you can record in a single file even if the size is greater than

4 GB.

●

When recording, the angle of view becomes narrower.

●

The following changes occur when recording 4K photos:

• [Destination] in [Travel Date] cannot be recorded.

• [Simultaneous Record w/o Filter] in [Filter Settings] is not available.

• It is not possible to use the HDMI output.

●

When recording using the [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) function, Step Zoom does not operate.

●

Scene Detection in Snapshot Mode works the same way as when recording video.

●

When the drive mode is set to 4K Photo, it is not possible to take pictures while recording video.

(Only when [

] ([Photo Priority]) is set)

●

The 4K Photo function is disabled when using the following settings:

• [Clear in Backlight], [Glistening Water], [Artistic Nightscape], [Glittering Illuminations], [Handheld

Night Shot], [Clear Night Portrait], [Soft Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode)

• [Rough Monochrome], [Silky Monochrome], [Miniature Effect], [Soft Focus], [Star Filter],

[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)

• During video recording

• When [Multi Exp.] is set

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Adjusting the focus after recording

([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking])

Recording mode:

You can record 4K burst pictures while changing the focus point and then select a focus

point after recording. This function is best for still subjects.

4K burst recording with

automatic focus shift

Touch the desired focus

point

Finished picture has the

desired focus point

• To record pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card.

• We recommend using a tripod to perform [Focus Stacking].

Recording using [Post Focus]

Set the drive mode dial to [ ]

Determine the composition and press the shutter

button halfway

[Post Focus] icon

• Auto Focus activates and automatically detects the focus point

on the screen. (While the shutter button is pressed halfway,

shaking may be seen on the screen.)

• If there is no focus point on the screen, the Focus indicator (

)

blinks and you cannot record.

From halfway pressing the shutter button to completion of recording

• Do not change the distance to subject or the composition.

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Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking])

Press the shutter button fully to start recording

Recording progress bar

• The focus point changes automatically while recording. When the

recording progress bar disappears, recording automatically ends.

• The data will be saved as a single file in the MP4 format.

• If [Auto Review] is set, a screen will automatically appear that lets

you select the focus point.

(→129)

About camera temperature

If the ambient temperature is high or [Post Focus] recording is performed continuously, [

] may be

displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through. Wait until the camera cools down.

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4K Photo and Drive Settings

Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking])

Select the focus point and save the picture ([Post Focus])

On the playback screen, select the image with the

[ ] icon and press

• The same operation can be performed by touching [ ].

Touch the focal point

• If there are no pictures with the focus on the selected point, a red

frame will be displayed, and pictures cannot be saved.

• The edge of the screen cannot be selected.

Operation Touch operation Description

Touch

Selects focus point

• No selection can be made while display is enlarged.

Enlarges the display

Reduces the display (when in enlarged display)

[FN4]

Switches to [Focus Stacking] operation (→130)

[FN6]

In-focus portions are highlighted with color. ([Peaking])

• Switches in order of [

]→[ ] ([LOW])

→[

] ([HIGH]).

[MENU/SET]

Saves the picture

• You can make fine adjustments to the focus by dragging the

slide bar during enlarged display. (The same operation can be

performed using

Touch [ ] to save the picture

• The selected picture will be saved as a new separate file in the JPEG format.

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Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking])

Select the focus range to combine and create a single picture

([Focus Stacking])

Near Focus Distant

Touch [ ] on the screen in step

of “Select the focus point and save the

picture ([Post Focus])” (→129)

• The same operation can be performed by pressing the [FN4] button.

Choose a stacking method and touch to select it

[Auto Merging]

Automatically select photos suitable for stacking and combine them into one

picture.

• Choose by giving preference to near-focus pictures.

• Perform the focus stacking and save the picture.

[Range Merging] Combine the pictures with the selected focus position into one picture.

(When selecting [Range Merging])

Touch the focal point

• Select positions at two or more points.

• Focus points between the selected two positions will be

selected.

• Positions that cannot be selected, or that would produce an

unnatural result will be grayed out.

• Touch a position again to deselect it.

• If you drag the screen you can then continue to select positions.

Operation Touch operation Description

Touch Select the position

[FN6] [Set/Cancel] Set/Clear the position

[DISP]

[All]

Select all positions (Before

selecting position)

[Reset]

Deselect All (After selecting

position)

[MENU/SET]

Combine and save picture

Set/CancelSet/Cancel

ResetReset

Set/CancelSet/Cancel

ResetReset

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Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking])

Touch [ ] to combine and save the picture

• The picture will be saved in JPEG format with recording information (Exif information) from the

nearest position’s picture, including its shutter speed, aperture and ISO sensitivity information.

Notes on the [Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking]

■

The camera’s setup for recording in [Post Focus]

• Since recording is performed in the same picture quality as 4K photos, certain

limitations apply to recording functions and menu settings. For details, refer to “The

camera’s setup for the 4K Photo function” (→125).

• In addition to the limitations of the 4K Photo function, the following limitations apply to

[Post Focus] recording:

– [AF Mode] cannot be set.

– Manual Focus cannot be used.

– The following [Custom] menu items cannot be set:

[Shutter AF]

– Video mode is unavailable.

– [Digital Zoom] is not available.

●

During recording, the angle of view will be narrower.

●

The [Post Focus] function is disabled when using the following settings:

• [Clear in Backlight], [Glistening Water], [Artistic Nightscape], [Glittering Illuminations], [Handheld

Night Shot], [Clear Night Portrait], [Soft Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode)

• [Rough Monochrome], [Silky Monochrome], [Miniature Effect], [Soft Focus], [Star Filter],

[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)

• When [Multi Exp.] is set

●

When selecting the focus and saving pictures, you cannot select and save the picture from a TV

screen even if the camera is connected to a TV through an HDMI micro cable.

●

In the following cases, [Focus Stacking] may produce an unnatural picture:

• If the subject is in motion

• If there are large differences in distance to the subject

• If there is significant blurring (recording with a larger aperture might make the picture less

unnatural)

●

During focus stacking, auto compensation is applied to deviations among pictures due to camera

shake. In such cases, the angle of view will be slightly narrower at the time of focus stacking.

●

Only pictures taken using [Post Focus] on this camera are eligible for [Focus Stacking].

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4K Photo and Drive Settings

Taking pictures with Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion

Animation

Recording mode:

Take pictures with [Time Lapse Shot] or [Stop Motion Animation].

• The pictures are recorded as a set of group pictures.

• Complete the date and time settings in advance. (→31)

Taking pictures automatically at set intervals

[Time Lapse Shot]

You can preset data such as recording start time and time lapse to take stills

automatically. This setting is convenient for taking pictures at constant intervals for

landscape scenes, observation of the gradual changes in animals/plants, and other

applications.

Set the drive mode dial to [ ]

Set the menu

→ [Rec] → [Time Lapse/Animation]

[Mode] Switches the recording method between [Time Lapse Shot] and [Stop

Motion Animation].

Select [Time Lapse Shot]

[Shooting Interval

Setting]

[ON]: Sets the time from recording start time to the next recording start

time.

[OFF]: After recording is finished, the next recording is started without

any interval.

[Start Time] [Now] Starts the recording by fully-pressing the shutter

button.

[Start Time Set] Any time up to 23 hours 59 minutes ahead can be

set.

Press to select the item (hour and/or minute),

and

to set the start time, and press

[MENU/SET]

[Image Count] /

[Shooting Interval]

: Select the item (digit)

: Setting

[MENU/SET]: Set

Can be set only when [Shooting Interval Setting] is set to [ON].

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Taking pictures with Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation

• The estimated recording ending time is displayed on the setting screen. (When [Shooting

Interval Setting] is set to [OFF], the recording ending time is displayed only when the focus mode

is set to [MF] in Shutter-Priority AE Mode or Manual Exposure Mode.)

• The camera may not be able to record using the pre-set interval and number of pictures to

be recorded or may not finish recording at the estimated recording ending time under some

recording conditions.

If you touch [ ] on the recording standby screen, the menu screen will be displayed.

Press the shutter button halfway to exit the menu

Focus on the subject and take a picture

• The recording starts by fully-pressing the shutter button.

• During recording standby, the camera turns off automatically when no operation is performed for

a preset interval. The [Time Lapse Shot] recording will continue even if the camera is turned off,

and the camera is automatically turned on at the recording start time. If you want to turn on the

camera manually, press the shutter button halfway.

• Operations during recording standby (The camera is turned on)

Operation Touch operation Description

[FN6]

Displays a selection screen that lets you pause or stop the

recording

Displays a selection screen that lets you resume or stop the

recording (during pause)

When you record pictures by setting [Shooting Interval Setting] to [OFF], you can press [FN6]

even while recording is in progress. After recording (exposure) of a picture taken at the time

when you pressed [FN6] is finished, a selection screen is displayed.

When you record pictures by setting [Shooting Interval Setting] to [OFF], you cannot perform

touch operation.

Select the video creation method

[Rec Quality] Sets the picture quality of the video.

[Frame Rate]

Set the number of frames per second. The higher the number is, the smoother

the video will be.

[Sequence]

[NORMAL]: Stitches the stills in the recording sequence.

[REVERSE]: Stitches the stills in the reverse order of recording.

Press to select [OK] and press [MENU/SET]

• You can also create a video using [Time Lapse Video] in the [Playback] menu.

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Taking pictures with Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation

●

This function is not intended for application-specific systems (monitoring cameras).

●

When using zoom, the camera could tilt when the lens barrel extends. Make sure to secure the

camera in place with a tripod or by other means.

●

[Time Lapse Shot] is paused in the following cases:

• When the remaining battery power runs out

• Turning the camera off

If the number of pictures set has not been taken yet, you can restart the operation by turning

off the camera in the pause state, replacing the battery or card, and then turning the camera on

again. (Note, however, that the pictures recorded after restarting the operation are saved as a

separate set of group pictures.)

●

We recommend using auto focus for time lapse recording in cases where a long [Shooting

Interval] is set and the camera will turn off automatically between shots.

●

When creating video at a picture quality size of [4K], recording times are limited to 29 minutes.

If using an SDHC memory card, you will not be able to create video with a file size greater than

4 GB. With an SDXC memory card, you can create video with a file size greater than 4 GB.

●

When creating a video with a picture quality size of [FHD] or [HD], you will be unable to create it if

the recording time is more than 29 minutes or the file size is greater than 4 GB.

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• [Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)

• When [Multi Exp.] is set

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Taking pictures with Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation

Creating stop motion animation [Stop Motion Animation]

You can stitch stills to create stop motion animation.

Set the drive mode dial to [ ]

Set the menu

→ [Rec] → [Time Lapse/Animation]

[Mode] Switches the recording method between [Time Lapse Shot] and [Stop

Motion Animation].

Select [Stop Motion Animation]

[Auto Shooting] [ON]: Takes pictures automatically at a set recording interval.

[OFF]: Takes pictures manually, one frame at a time.

[Shooting Interval] (Only when [Auto Shooting] is set to [ON])

Set the interval used for [Auto Shooting].

If you touch [ ] on the recording standby screen, the menu screen will be displayed.

Press the shutter button halfway to exit the menu

Focus on the subject and take a picture

Move the subject to decide on the composition (repeat)

• Up to 9,999 frames can be recorded.

• When you turn off the camera during recording, a

message to restart recording will appear when you turn

the camera on.

How to create stop motion animation effectively

●

Up to two previously recorded pictures are displayed on the recording screen. Check this screen

as a guideline for determining the amount of required motion.

●

You can press the [ ] (Playback) button to check the recorded pictures. Press the [ ] button

to delete unnecessary pictures. To return to the recording screen, press the [

] (Playback)

button again.

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Taking pictures with Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation

Touch [ ] to stop recording

• You can also stop the recording by selecting [Time Lapse/

Animation] in the [Rec] menu, and then pressing [MENU/SET].

• When [Auto Shooting] is set to [ON], select [End] on the

confirmation screen. (If you select [Pause], press the shutter

button fully to resume recording.)

Select a method to create a stop motion animation

[Rec Quality] Sets the picture quality of the video.

[Frame Rate]

Set the number of frames per second. The higher the number is, the smoother

the video will be.

[Sequence]

[NORMAL]: Stitches the stills in the recording sequence.

[REVERSE]: Stitches the stills in the reverse order of recording.

Press to select [OK] and press [MENU/SET]

• You can also create a stop motion animation using [Stop Motion Video] in the [Playback] menu.

■

Adding pictures to an already recorded stop motion animation group

When you select [Add to Picture Group] in step

, group pictures recorded using [Stop

Motion Animation] are displayed. Select a set of group pictures and press [MENU/SET].

Then, select [Yes] on the confirmation screen.

●

[Auto Shooting] may not be performed according to the preset interval because recording could

take time under some recording conditions, such as when pictures are taken using a flash.

●

When creating video at a picture quality size of [4K], recording times are limited to 29 minutes.

If using an SDHC memory card, you will not be able to create video with a file size greater than

4 GB. With an SDXC memory card, you can create video with a file size greater than 4 GB.

●

When creating a video with a picture quality size of [FHD] or [HD], you will be unable to create it if

the recording time is more than 29 minutes or the file size is greater than 4 GB.

●

You cannot select only one recorded stills using [Add to Picture Group].

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• When [Multi Exp.] is set

●

[Auto Shooting] in [Stop Motion Animation] cannot be used in the following case:

• [Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)

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Taking pictures with self-timer

Recording mode:

Set the drive mode dial to [ ]

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it

fully to take a picture

• After the self-timer indicator flashes, recording will start.

■

Setting the self-timer operation

→ [Rec] → [Self Timer]

Theshutterisactivatedafter10seconds.

Theshutterisactivatedafter10secondsandthreepicturesaretakenatintervalsof

approximately 2 seconds.

The shutter is activated after 2 seconds. This is also effective for preventing jitter when

pressing the shutter button.

●

We recommend using a tripod.

●

It cannot be set to [ ] in the following cases:

• When recording using [Bracket]

• When [Multi Exp.] is set

• When [Simultaneous Record w/o Filter] of [Filter Settings] is set to [ON]

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• During video recording

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Taking pictures while adjusting a setting

automatically

(Bracket Recording)

Recording mode:

You can take multiple pictures while automatically adjusting a setting by pressing the

shutter button.

Set the menu

→ [Rec] → [Bracket] → [Bracket Type]

(Exposure Bracket)

Press the shutter button to perform recording while adjusting

the exposure.

(→139)

(Aperture Bracket)

Press the shutter button to perform recording while adjusting

the aperture.

(→140)

• Available in Aperture-Priority AE Mode or when the ISO

sensitivity is set to [AUTO] in Manual Exposure Mode.

(Focus Bracket)

Press the shutter button to perform recording while adjusting

the focus position. (→140)

(White Balance Bracket)

Press the shutter button once to take three pictures with

different white balance settings automatically.

(→112)

Press to select [More Settings] and then press [MENU/SET]

• For information on [More Settings], refer to the page that describes each function.

• Press the shutter button halfway to exit the menu.

Focus on the subject and take a picture

• When Exposure Bracket is selected, the bracket display flashes until all of the

pictures you have set are taken. If you change the bracket settings or turn off

the camera before all of the pictures you have set are taken, the camera restarts

recording from the first picture.

■

To cancel [Bracket]

Select [OFF] in step

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4K Photo and Drive Settings

Taking pictures while adjusting a setting automatically (Bracket Recording)

●

Bracket recording is disabled in the following cases.

• [Glistening Water], [Glittering Illuminations], [Handheld Night Shot], [Soft Image of a Flower]

(Scene Guide Mode)

• [Rough Monochrome], [Silky Monochrome], [Miniature Effect], [Soft Focus], [Star Filter],

[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)

• When recording using the flash (except for White Balance Bracket)

• When recording video

• When recording 4K photos

• When recording using [Post Focus]

• When [Multi Exp.] is set

• When using [Time Lapse Shot]

• When [Auto Shooting] of [Stop Motion Animation] is set to [ON]

Exposure Bracket

■

About [More Settings] (step

in (→138))

[Step]

Sets the number of pictures to be taken and the exposure compensation

range.

[

] (Takes three pictures with an interval of 1/3 EV) to [ ]

(Takes seven pictures with an interval of 1 EV)

[Sequence] Sets the order in which pictures are taken.

[Single Shot Setting]

[

]: Takes one picture each time you press the shutter button.

[

]: Takes all the pictures set to be taken when you press the shutter

button once.

Not available for burst recording. When using burst recording, if you press and hold the shutter

button, recording will be performed continuously until a specified number of pictures are taken.

[Step]: [

], [Sequence]: [0/–/+]

1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture

±0 EV –1/3 EV +1/3 EV

●

When taking pictures using Exposure Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation value, the

pictures taken are based on the selected Exposure Compensation value.

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4K Photo and Drive Settings

Taking pictures while adjusting a setting automatically (Bracket Recording)

Aperture Bracket

Recording mode:

■

About [More Settings] (step

in (→138))

[Image Count]

[3], [5]: Takes a preset number of pictures with different aperture values

within the range based on the initial aperture value.

[ALL]: Takes pictures using all aperture values.

• When using burst recording, if you press and hold the shutter button, recording will be

performed until a specified number of pictures are taken.

Example:

2.8 4.0 5.6 118.0

When the initial position is set to F5.6:

first picture, second picture, third picture... fifth picture

Focus Bracket

■

About [More Settings] (step

in (→138))

[Step] Sets the interval between focus positions.

[Image Count]

Sets the number of pictures to be taken.

[Sequence]

[0/–/+]: Takes pictures with different focus positions within the range

based on the initial focus position.

[0/+]: Takes pictures with different focus positions toward the far side

based on the initial focus position.

Not available for burst recording. When using burst recording, if you press and hold the shutter

button, recording will be performed continuously until a specified number of pictures are taken.

[Sequence]: Example when [0/–/+] is selected [Sequence]: Example when [0/+] is selected

Close-up

Infinity

first picture, second picture... fifth picture...

●

Pictures taken with Focus Bracket are displayed as a set of group pictures.

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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

Correcting jitter

Recording mode:

Automatically detects and prevents jitter. For video recording, the 5-Axis Hybrid Image

Stabilizer function is available. It uses both the optical stabilizer of the lens and the

electronic stabilizer of the camera’s sensor. It corrects different types of jitters including

those that occur during zoom recording and also recording while walking.

→ [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [Stabilizer]

[Operation Mode]

(Normal)

Corrects vertical and horizontal jitter.

(Panning)

Corrects vertical jitter. This setting is ideal for panning

(technique of recording a subject by matching the camera

movement with the movement of a subject going in a specific

direction). We recommend using the Viewfinder.

[OFF] [Stabilizer] does not work.

[E-Stabilization

(Video)]

Corrects jitters that occur in 5 directions during video recording, namely the

vertical direction, horizontal direction, rotation axis, vertical rotation, and

horizontal rotation (5-axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer function).

[ON] / [OFF]

• [

] is displayed on the screen while recording video.

• It is fixed to [ON] when [Level Shot] is set.

• The angle of view may become narrower as compared to that during

recording.

To prevent jitter

If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], a tripod or [Self Timer].

●

Using a slower shutter speed can cause motion blur. Shutter speed will be

slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the

moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen.

We recommend using a tripod.

• [Slow Sync.]

• [Slow Sync./Red-Eye]

• [Clear Nightscape], [Cool Night Sky], [Warm Glowing Nightscape],

[Artistic Nightscape], [Glittering Illuminations], [Clear Night Portrait]

(Scene Guide Mode)

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Correcting jitter

●

When you use a tripod, we recommend setting [Operation Mode] to [OFF].

●

[Stabilizer] cannot be used by selecting [ ] (Normal) in Panorama Shot Mode.

●

In the following cases, the [Stabilizer] will switch to [ ] (Normal), even if it is set to [ ]

(Panning):

• During video recording

• When recording 4K photos

• When recording using [Post Focus]

●

[Stabilizer] cannot be used when recording with [High Speed Video].

●

In the following cases, The 5-axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer function is not available.

• When using the Digital Zoom

• When recording video with [Rec Quality] set to [4K/100M/30p] or [4K/100M/24p]

• When recording using [4K Live Cropping]

●

Cases where the stabilizer function may be ineffective:

• When there is a lot of jitter

• When the zoom magnification is high (also in the Digital Zoom range)

• When taking pictures while following a moving subject

• When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places

●

The panning effect by selecting [ ] is not fully achieved in the following cases:

• Bright summer days or other bright locations

• Whentheshutterspeedishigherthan1/100seconds

• When the motion of a subject is slow and the speed with which the camera is moved is too slow

(a nice background blur is not achieved)

• When the camera is not adequately tracking the motion of a subject

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Using Zoom

For details on zoom operations and the Zoom Compose Assist function, see (→35, 36).

Zoom types and use

Optical Zoom

You can zoom in without degrading the picture quality.

Maximum magnification: 16x

●

This function is not available in the following case:

• Panorama Shot Mode

• When recording with [Macro Zoom]

Extended optical zoom

This function works when picture sizes with [

] have been selected in [Picture Size].

Extended optical zoom allows you to zoom in using a higher zoom ratio than Optical

Zoom, without degrading the picture quality. The maximum zoom ratio varies depending

on the picture size.

Maximum magnification: 32x (Including the optical zoom ratio.)

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• Creative Video Mode

• Panorama Shot Mode

• [Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)

• [Toy Effect], [Toy Pop] (Creative Control Mode)

• When recording 4K photos

• When recording using [Post Focus]

• When [HDR] is set to [ON]

• When [Multi Exp.] is set

• When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON]

• When [iHDR] is set to [ON]

• When [Quality] is set to [

]

• When [Rec Area] is set to [

]

• When recording with [Macro Zoom]

• During video recording

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Using Zoom

[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 picture quality.

→ [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [i.Zoom]

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

●

When [Picture Size] is set to [S], the zoom ratio can be increased to up to 1.5x the original zoom

ratio.

●

[i.Zoom] works automatically in Snapshot Mode or Snapshot Plus Mode.

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• Panorama Shot Mode

• [Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)

• [Impressive Art], [Toy Effect], [Toy Pop] (Creative Control Mode)

• When recording with [Macro Zoom]

• When [HDR] is set to [ON]

• When [Multi Exp.] is set

• When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON]

• When [iHDR] is set to [ON]

• When [Quality] is set to [

], [ ] or [ ]

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Using Zoom

[Digital Zoom]

Recording mode:

You can zoom in up to 4x the original zoom magnification.

Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality.

→ [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [Digital Zoom]

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

●

When [Digital Zoom] is used simultaneously with [i.Zoom], you can increase the combined zoom

ratio up to 4x.

●

When using [Digital Zoom], we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (→137) for taking

pictures.

●

The AF area is largely displayed at the center in the Digital Zoom range.

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• When [Monitor Display Speed] is set to [ECO 30fps] (setting at the time of purchase)

• When [EVF Display Speed] is set to [ECO30fps]

• [Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)

• [Impressive Art], [Toy Effect], [Toy Pop], [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)

• When recording using [Post Focus]

• When recording with [High Speed Video]

• When [HDR] is set to [ON]

• When [Multi Exp.] is set

• When [Quality] is set to [

], [ ] or [ ]

The illustration is an example of when using Optical Zoom, [i.Zoom], and [Digital Zoom] in Program AE

Mode.

Focus range

Optical Zoom range

i.Zoom range

Digital Zoom range

Current zoom position (Focal lengths the same as those of a 35 mm film camera)

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Using Zoom

Using the zoom by performing touch operations (Touch zoom)

Touch [ ]

• The slide bar is displayed.

Perform zoom operations by dragging the slide

bar

• The zoom speed varies depending on the touched position.

[ ] / [ ] Slow zooming

[

] / [ ]

Fast zooming

• Touch [

] again to end touch zoom operations.

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Taking pictures with flash

Recording mode:

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Open/Close the built-in flash

To open the flash

Slide the flash open lever.

• Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will

jump out.

To close the flash

Press the flash until it clicks.

• Be careful not to catch a finger or any other part of

your body or any object when you close the flash.

• Forcibly closing the flash can damage the camera.

• Be sure to close the built-in flash when not in use.

• The flash setting is fixed to [

] (Forced Flash Off)

while the flash is closed.

■

The available flash range

Edges of a picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without using

zoom (close to max. Wide). This may be remedied by zooming in a little.

Max. Wide Max. Tele

Approx.0.3m-13.5m(0.98feet-44feet) Approx.1.0m-9.5m(3.3feet-31feet)

• These ranges are obtained, the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], and [ISO Auto Upper

Limit (Photo)] is set to [AUTO].

Using the flash skillfully

When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may turn

dark and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may be obscured by the

lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.

●

Avoid doing the following, as the heat or light could cause deformation or discoloration.

• Putting the flash close to objects

• Covering the flash with your hand as it is firing

• Closing the flash as it is firing

●

Do not close the flash immediately after the preliminary flash is operated prior to taking pictures for

Forced ON/Red-Eye Reduction and other flash settings. If you close the flash immediately, it will

cause a malfunction.

●

Flash charging may take time if battery is low or if using flash repeatedly. 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.

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Setting the flash functions

Changing the firing mode (Manual flash)

Recording mode:

You can select whether the flash output is set automatically or manually.

This item is available only when the built-in flash is being used.

→ [Rec] → [Flash] → [Firing Mode]

[TTL] The camera automatically sets the flash output.

[MANUAL]

You can set the flash ratio manually. Even in the case of dark scenes where the flash

output tends to be higher in [TTL], this mode allows you to take a picture as intended.

The flash ratio (such as [1/1]) is displayed on the flash icon.

■

Setting the flash ratio (When [MANUAL] is selected)

→ [Rec] → [Flash] → [Manual Flash Adjust.]

Press to select an item and press [MENU/SET]

• You can set the flash ratio from [1/1] (flash firing full power) to [1/128] in 1/3 steps.

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Setting the flash functions

Changing Flash Mode

Recording mode:

Set the flash to match the recording.

→ [Rec] → [Flash] → [Flash Mode]

: [Forced Flash On]

: [Forced On/Red-Eye]

The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording

conditions.

• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under

fluorescent light.

: [Slow Sync.]

: [Slow Sync./Red-Eye]

Takes brighter pictures such as pictures of subjects against a

nightscape by decreasing the shutter speed when firing a flash.

• Ideal for taking pictures of people against a nightscape.

• Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. We

recommend using a tripod.

: Forced Flash Off

Always takes pictures without flash under all recording

conditions.

• Ideal for taking pictures where the use of flash is

prohibited.

This is available only when [Firing Mode] is set to [TTL]

• In Snapshot Plus Mode, the setting items are [

] and [ ]. For details about flash

settings in Snapshot Mode ([ ] or [ ]), refer to (→58).

The flash is activated twice. The interval between the first and second flash is

longer when [ ] or [ ] is set. The subject should not move until the second

flash is activated.

• The red-eye reduction effect varies depending on the subject and is affected by factors

such as distance from the subject and whether the subject is looking at the camera

during the preliminary flash. In some cases, red-eye reduction may be negligible.

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Setting the flash functions

■

Shutter speeds for each flash mode

Flash Mode Shutter speed (seconds)

1/60

-1/4000

Flash Mode Shutter speed (seconds)

1-1/4000

Theshutterspeedissetto60secondsinShutter-PriorityAEMode.TheshutterspeedissettoB

(Bulb) in Manual Exposure Mode.

• In Snapshot Mode ([

] or [ ]), shutter speed changes depending on the detected

scene.

■

Flash settings for each Recording mode (○:Available,–:Notavailable)

Recording mode

Program AE Mode

○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Aperture-Priority AE Mode

Shutter-Priority AE Mode

○ ○ – – ○

Manual Exposure Mode

Scene Guide

Mode

(●:Default

settings)

[Clear Portrait] ○ ● – – ○

[Silky Skin] ○ ● – – ○

[Clear in Backlight] ● – – – ○

[Sweet Child’s Face] ○ ● – – ○

[Clear Night Portrait] – – – ● ○

[Soft Image of a Flower] ● – – – ○

[Appetizing Food] ● – – – ○

[Cute Dessert] ● – – – ○

[Freeze Animal Motion] ● – – – ○

[Clear Sports Shot] ● – – – ○

[Monochrome] ● ○ ○ ○ ○

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Setting the flash functions

●

The flash is fixed to [ ] (Forced Flash Off) in the following cases:

• [Backlit Softness], [Relaxing Tone], [Distinct Scenery], [Bright Blue Sky],

[Romantic Sunset Glow], [Vivid Sunset Glow], [Glistening Water], [Clear Nightscape],

[Cool Night Sky], [Warm Glowing Nightscape], [Artistic Nightscape], [Glittering Illuminations],

[Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)

• During video recording

• When recording 4K photos

• When recording using [Post Focus]

• When using the electronic shutter

• When [HDR] is set to [ON]

• When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]

• When a picture effect in [Filter Effect] of [Filter Settings] is set

●

The Scene Guide Mode flash setting is returned to the initial value with each change of scene.

Setting the 2nd curtain sync

Recording mode:

2nd curtain sync is a recording method in which the flash fires just before the shutter

closes when you take a picture of a moving subject (such as a car) using the flash with a

slow shutter speed.

→ [Rec] → [Flash] → [Flash Synchro]

[1ST] 1st curtain sync is the normal recording method when

using the flash.

[2ND] The light source is captured in back of the subject and

this produces a picture that is vibrant and lively.

●

If you set to [2ND], [2nd] will be displayed in the flash icon on the screen.

●

When a fast shutter speed is set, the [Flash Synchro] effect may not be sufficiently achieved.

●

When [2ND] is set, you cannot set the flash setting to [ ] or [ ].

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Setting the flash functions

Adjusting the flash output

Recording mode:

Adjust the flash output if a picture taken using the flash is too bright or too dark.

→ [Rec] → [Flash] → [Flash Adjust.]

Press to set the flash output and press [MENU/SET]

Settings: –3 EV to +3 EV (unit: 1/3 EV)

Whenyoudonotwanttoadjusttheintensityoftheflash,select[±0EV].

●

When the intensity of the flash is adjusted, [+] or [-] is displayed on the flash icon.

Synchronizing the flash output with the camera during

Exposure Compensation

Recording mode:

The flash output is automatically adjusted in accordance with the exposure compensation

value.

→ [Rec] → [Flash] → [Auto Exposure Comp.]

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

●

About Exposure Compensation (→106)

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Recording Video/4K Video

Recording mode:

Video and 4K video are recorded in the MP4 format. (→155)

Audio is recorded in stereo.

Press the video button to start recording

Recording status indicator

Elapsed recording time

Remaining recording time

• Recording of video appropriate for each video mode is

possible.

• Press the video button briefly.

• The red recording status indicator lights up while video

is recording.

Press the video button again to end

recording

• With recording in a quiet environment, the sound

of aperture, focus and other actions may be

recorded in video. This is not a malfunction.

The focus operation during recording of video can be

set to [OFF] in [Continuous AF].

(→156)

About operation sound when recording ends

If the operation sound of the video button pressed to end recording bothers you, try the following:

●

Record the video about three seconds longer, and then divide the last part of the video using [Video

Divide]

(→229) in the [Playback] menu.

■

Recording video in Creative Video Mode

You can record a video by setting the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity using

touch operation. (→81)

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Recording Video/4K Video

●

If the surrounding temperature is high, or a video is recorded continuously, [ ] is displayed and

recording may be stopped halfway through. Wait until the camera cools down.

●

Note that if you perform operations such as zoom, using buttons or dials, while recording a video,

operation noise may be recorded.

●

If Extended optical zoom is used before pressing the video button, these settings will be cleared,

and the recordable area will be changed significantly.

●

If the aspect ratio is different for stills and video, the angle of view will change when starting to

record a video.

When you set [Rec Area] to [

], the angle of view setting used for recording video is displayed.

●

The zoom speed will be slower than normal during video recording.

●

Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after

recording video. This is not a malfunction.

●

ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] (for video) while a video is being recorded. You can set ISO

sensitivity and record video in Creative Video Mode.

●

The below-mentioned video recording modes are set in the following cases:

Selected Scene Guide Mode

Recording mode at the time of

recording video

[Clear in Backlight] Portrait Mode

[Clear Nightscape], [Artistic Nightscape],

[Handheld Night Shot], [Clear Night Portrait]

Low Light Mode

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• [Glistening Water], [Glittering Illuminations], [Soft Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode)

• [Rough Monochrome], [Silky Monochrome], [Soft Focus], [Star Filter], [Sunshine] (Creative

Control Mode)

• When [Post Focus] is set

• When taking pictures with [Time Lapse Shot]

• When taking pictures with [Stop Motion Animation]

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Recording Video/4K Video

Setting the resolution and the frame rate

→ [Motion Picture] → [Rec Quality]

[Rec Quality] Picture size Recording frame rate Sensor output Bit rate

[4K/100M/30p]

3840×2160 30p 30fps 100Mbps

[4K/100M/24p]

3840×2160 24p 24 fps 100Mbps

[FHD/28M/60p] 1920×1080 60p 60fps 28 Mbps

[FHD/20M/30p] 1920×1080 30p 30fps 20Mbps

[HD/10M/30p] 1280×720 30p 30fps 10Mbps

4K video

• Picture quality increases with increasing bit rates. This camera uses the “VBR”

recording method, and the bit rate is changed automatically depending on the subject to

record. Therefore, the recording time is shortened when a subject with fast movement

is recorded.

• 4K video cannot be set when using [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode).

• To record 4K video, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card.

• When you record 4K video, the angle of view will be narrower than video of other sizes.

• To ensure highly accurate focus, 4K video is recorded at reduced Auto Focus speeds. It

may be difficult to focus on the subject with Auto Focus, but this is not a malfunction.

• Limitations on continuous recording

(→27)

■

About the compatibility of the recorded video

Video recorded in [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.

• For details on video recorded with [4K/100M/30p] or [4K/100M/24p] in the [MP4] format,

refer to “4K video” (→237).

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Recording Video/4K Video

Adjusting the focus while recording video ([Continuous AF])

Recording mode:

Focusing varies depending on the setting of focus and the setting of [Continuous AF] in

the [Motion Picture] menu.

→ [Motion Picture] → [Continuous AF]

Focus setting [Continuous AF] Setting

[AFS]/[AFF]/[AFC]

[ON]

Allow the focus to be constantly adjusted

automatically while recording video.

[OFF] Fix focus position at the start of video recording.

[MF] [ON] / [OFF] Allow the focus to be adjusted manually.

●

When the focus setting is set to [AFS], [AFF], or [AFC], the camera will refocus if the shutter

button is pressed halfway while recording video.

●

When Auto Focus is activated while you are recording video, the focusing operation sound may

be recorded under some conditions. If you want to suppress this sound, we recommend taking

pictures after setting [Continuous AF] to [OFF].

●

When using zoom while recording video, it may take some time to focus.

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• While [Pull Focus] in [Snap Movie] is in operation.

• When recording with [High Speed Video]

• When recording using [4K Live Cropping]

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Taking stills while recording video

Recording mode:

Press the shutter button fully while video

is recording

• Simultaneous recording indicator is displayed while

stills are taken.

• Stills can also be taken via touch function.

■

Setting the video priority or stills priority mode

Recording mode:

→ [Motion Picture] → [Picture Mode in Rec.]

([Video Priority])

• Pictures will be recorded with a picture size determined by the [Rec Quality]

setting for video.

• Only JPEG images are recorded when [Quality] is set to [

], [ ], or

[

]. (When set to [ ], stills will be recorded in [Quality] of [ ].)

• Upto40stillscanberecordedduringrecordingofthevideo.(Avideowith

a [Rec Quality] size of [4K]:upto10pictures)

([Photo Priority])

• Pictures will be recorded with the set picture size and quality.

• The screen will go dark while recording pictures. A still will be recorded in

the video during that period, and audio is not recorded.

• Upto10stillscanberecordedduringrecordingofthevideo.

(A video with a [Rec Quality] size of [4K]: up to 5 pictures)

●

The aspect ratio of a still is fixed to [16:9].

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• When [Rec Quality] is set to video with a frame rate of [24p] (only when [

] ([Photo Priority])

is set)

• When [4K PHOTO] is set (only when [

] ([Photo Priority]) is set)

• When [Snap Movie] is set to [ON]

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Recording Snap Movies

Recording mode:

You can specify the recording time in advance and record video casually like you take

snapshots. The function also allows you to shift a focus at the start of recording and add

fade in/out effects in advance.

• Video will be recorded with [FHD/20M/30p] in [MP4].

→ [Motion Picture] → [Snap Movie] → [ON]

• Press the shutter button halfway to exit the menu.

Press the video button to start recording

Elapsed recording time

Set recording time

• Immediately release the video button after pressing it.

• You cannot stop video recording in the middle.

The recording will stop automatically when the set

recording time has elapsed.

■

Deactivating Snap Movie

Set [Snap Movie] to [OFF].

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Recording Snap Movies

■

Changing the settings

→ [Motion Picture] → [Snap Movie] → [SET]

[Record time] Sets the recording time of video.

[Pull Focus] Allows dramatic imaging expression by shifting focus gradually at the start of

recording.

(→160)

[Fade] Adds a fade-in (gradual appearance) effect to an image and audio as recording

starts or adds a fade-out (gradual disappearance) effect to them as recording

ends.

[WHITE-IN] / [WHITE-OUT]:

Adds a fade-in or fade-out effect that uses a white screen.

[BLACK-IN] / [BLACK-OUT]:

Adds a fade-in or fade-out effect that uses a black screen.

[COLOR-IN] / [COLOR-OUT]:

Adds an effect that fades in from black-and-white to color or an effect that fades

out from color to black-and-white. Audio will be recorded normally.

[OFF]

●

Video recorded with [WHITE-IN] or [BLACK-IN] are displayed as all-white or all-black thumbnails

in Playback Mode.

●

If you assign [Snap Movie] to [Fn Button Set] in [Custom] ([Operation]) menu (→52), you can

display a screen that lets you switch [Snap Movie] between [ON]/[OFF] by pressing the assigned

function button. If you press [DISP] button while the screen is displayed, you can change the

settings for Snap Movie.

●

[Snap Movie] will be set to [OFF] when you connect to Wi-Fi with [Remote Shooting & View].

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)

• When [4K PHOTO] is set

• When [Post Focus] is set

• When [4K Live Cropping] is set

• When recording with [High Speed Video]

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Recording Snap Movies

Setting up [Pull Focus]

Set the frames that specify the positions where the [Pull

Focus] starts (first position) and stops (second position).

Touch operation

Touch a subject (first position), drag and drop to the desired location (second position),

and release the finger.

• To cancel the frame settings, touch [

Button operation

Press the [ ] button ( )

Press to move the frame, and press [MENU/SET] (First position)

• If you press [DISP] button before pressing [MENU/SET], the frame will return to the center.

Repeat step (Second position)

• To cancel the frame settings, press [MENU/SET].

●

A greater effect can be achieved by creating a striking contrast of focus between the start

and end positions, for example by shifting focus from the background to foreground, or vice

versa.

●

After setting focus, try to keep the distance between the subject and the camera constant.

●

When the camera fails to set the frame, it returns to the first position.

●

When [Pull Focus] is set to [ON]

• Auto Focus Mode will be switched to [

], a setting specially designed for [Pull Focus].

• If you take a picture, the Auto Focus operation [

] will take place at the first frame position.

●

When [Metering Mode] is set to [ ] (Spot), the spot metering target is fixed at the start position

(first position) of [Pull Focus].

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• In Manual Focus

• When using the Digital Zoom

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Playing Back and Editing Pictures

Viewing your pictures

Press the [ ] (Playback) button

Press to select a picture to be

displayed

• When you press and hold

, the pictures are

displayed one after another.

• Pictures can also be forwarded or rewound by rotating

the rear/front dial or dragging the screen horizontally.

• You can forward or rewind pictures continuously by

keeping your finger on the left or right sides of the

screen after forwarding/rewinding a picture. (The

pictures are displayed in a reduced size.)

■

Ending Playback

Press the [

] (Playback) button again.

The Playback can also be ended by pressing the shutter button halfway.

●

The playback screen appears if the camera is turned on while pressing [ ] (Playback) button.

●

When [Lens Retraction] is set to [ON], the lens barrel is retracted after approx. 15 seconds after

the camera is switched to the playback screen from the recording screen.

●

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.

●

It may not be possible to properly play back pictures taken using other cameras on this device or it

may not be possible to use the functions of this device for those pictures.

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Viewing video

This camera was designed to play video in an MP4 format.

• Video is displayed with the video icon ([ ]).

Press to start playback

Video recording time

• Touch the [

] in the middle of the screen to play

back video.

• Video recorded with [Snap Movie] are played back

automatically.

■

Operations during video playback

Operation Touch operation Description

Play / pause

Fast rewind

Single-frame rewind (while paused)

Fast forward

Single-frame forward (while paused)

Stop

Volume up

Volume down

The fast forward or rewind speed increases if you press

again.

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Operations during automatic Snap Movie playback

Playback from the beginning

Returning to the previous picture

Scrolling to the next picture

• If you touch the screen, automatic playback will stop.

●

Video can be viewed on your computer using the software available after registering your camera

on the Leica Camera AG home page.

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Viewing video

Capturing stills from video

Display the picture that you want to capture as a still

by pressing to pause a video being played back on

the camera

• If you press

while paused, you can make finer adjustments

to the positions in a video.

Press [MENU/SET]

• The same operation can be performed by touching [

• The still is saved with aspect ratio of [16:9] and [Quality] of [

The picture size varies depending on the video being played

back.

[Rec Quality] [Picture Size]

[4K] [M] (8M)

[FHD], [HD] [S] (2M)

●

The picture quality becomes slightly lower depending on the [Rec Quality] setting of the original

video.

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When a still captured from a video is played back, [ ] is displayed.

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Switching the playback method

Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”

Move the zoom lever toward T side

Current zoom position

• Each time you move the zoom lever toward the T side, the

magnification increases through four levels: 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, and

16x.

Operation

Touch

operation

Description

—

Enlarges/reduces the screen in large

steps.

—

Pinch out /

Pinch in

Enlarges/reduces the screen in small

steps.

Drag

Moves the enlarged area (during

enlarged display).

—

Forwards/rewinds a picture while

maintaining the same zoom

magnification and zoom position

(during enlarged display).

• You can also zoom in by quickly touching the display twice.

(If the display was enlarged, it returns to the same magnification

ratio.)

●

Pictures recorded with [Quality] set to [ ] can be enlarged up to 8x.

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Switching the playback method

Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback”

Move the zoom lever toward W side

• Move the zoom lever toward the W side and you can switch the

display methods in the following order: 1-picture screen (full-

screen)→12-picturescreen→30-picturescreen→Calendar

screen. (Move the lever to the T side to return.)

• It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the

following icons.

– [

]: 1-picture screen – [ ]: 12-picture screen

– [

]:30-picturescreen – [ ]: Calendar screen (→165)

• The screen can be switched gradually by dragging the screen up

or down.

• When you select a picture using the cursor button and press

[MENU/SET]onthe12-pictureor30-picturescreen,theselected

picture is displayed on the 1-picture screen (full-screen). (When

you select a video, it is automatically played back.)

●

Pictures displayed with [!] cannot be played back.

Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback”

Move the zoom lever toward the W side to display the

calendar screen

Use to select recording date and press

[MENU/SET]

Selected date

• Pictures are displayed in a 12-picture screen.

• Turn the zoom lever toward the W side to return to the Calendar

screen display.

2019

SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT

765432

14131211109

212019181716

282726252423

3130

●

YoucandisplaythecalendarbetweenJanuary2000toDecember2099.

●

Picturestakenwithoutclocksettingsaredisplayedwiththedate1stJanuary,2019.

●

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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You can consecutively play back multiple pictures in a group or play back group pictures

one by one.

Group picture saved using [4K PHOTO Bulk Saving]

Group pictures recorded using Focus Bracket

Group pictures recorded using [Time Lapse Shot]

Group pictures recorded using [Stop Motion Animation]

15 pic.15 pic.

• You can delete or edit pictures in group units. (For example, if you delete one of

pictures in a group, all pictures in that group will be deleted.)

●

Pictures will not be grouped if they are recorded without setting [Clock Set].

Playing back group pictures consecutively

Press

•

The same operation can be performed by touching the group picture icon ([ ], [ ], [ ]).

• When you play back group pictures one by one, the option settings are displayed.

[From the first picture]: Play back the group pictures consecutively from the first picture in a

group.

[From the current picture]: Play back the group pictures consecutively from the picture currently

played back.

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Operations during continuous playback

Operation

Touch

operation

Description

Operation

Touch

operation

Description

Continuous playback /

Pause

Stop

Fast rewind playback Fast forward playback

Returning to the previous

picture

(while paused)

Scrolling to the next picture

(while paused)

Viewing group pictures

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Viewing group pictures

Playing back group pictures one by one

Press

• The same operation can be performed by touching [ ] / [ ] /

[

] / [ ].

15 pic.15 pic.

Use to scroll through the pictures

• Pressing

again or touching [ ] will return you to the normal

playback screen.

• You can use the same operations for pictures stored in a group

as in normal still playback. (Multi Playback, Playback Zoom,

deletion of pictures, etc.)

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Deleting pictures

Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.

[Delete Single]

Press [ ] button to delete displayed picture

• The same operation can be performed by touching [

Use to select [Delete Single] and press [MENU/SET]

To delete multiple (up to 100

)/To delete all pictures

A picture group is handled as 1 picture. (All the pictures in the selected picture group

are deleted.)

Press [ ] button while viewing a picture

Use to select [Delete Multi]/[Delete All] and press [MENU/SET]

• You can select [Delete All Non-rating] in [Delete All] if there are pictures that have been set as

[Rating].

(When [Delete Multi] is selected)

Use to select picture and press [MENU/SET]

(repeat)

Picture selected

• Tocancel→Press[MENU/SET] again.

OKOK

Press the [DISP] button to execute

• May take time depending on number of pictures deleted.

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Menus to be displayed in each recording mode

[Snapshot Mode]

• [Snapshot Mode] (→57)

• [iHandheld Night Shot] (→59)

• [iHDR] (→60)

[Creative Video]

• [Exposure Mode] (→81)

• [High Speed Video] (→82)

• [4K Live Cropping] (→83)

[Custom Mode]

You can select your preferred custom setting from [Set1], [Set2], and [Set3]. (→86)

[Panorama Shot]

• [Direction] (→70)

• [Picture Size] (→70)

[Scene Guide]

• [Scene Switch] (→72)

[Creative Control]

• [Filter Effect] (→75)

• [Simultaneous Record w/o Filter] (→75)

[Rec] →170

[Motion Picture] →185

[Custom] →189

[Setup] →204

[My Menu] →214

[Playback] →215

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[Rec]

• [Aspect Ratio]

(→170)

• [Picture Size] (→171)

• [Quality] (→171)

• [AFS/AFF]

(→88)

• [AF Sensitivity(Photo)] (→89)

• [Photo Style]

(→173)

• [Filter Settings]

(→175)

• [Color Space] (→177)

• [Metering Mode]

(→177)

• [Highlight Shadow]

(→178)

• [i.Dynamic]

(→179)

• [i.Resolution]

(→179)

• [Flash] (→149)

• [Red-Eye Removal] (→179)

• [ISO Auto Upper Limit (Photo)] (→180)

• [Min. Shtr Speed] (→180)

• [Long Shtr NR] (→180)

• [Diffraction Compensation]

(→181)

• [Stabilizer]

(→141)

• [i.Zoom]

(→144)

• [Digital Zoom]

(→145)

• [Burst Rate] (→114)

• [4K PHOTO] (→116)

• [Self Timer] (→137)

• [Time Lapse/Animation] (→132)

• [Silent Mode] (→181)

• [Shutter Type] (→182)

• [Bracket] (→138)

• [HDR] (→183)

• [Multi Exp.] (→184)

Menu items are common for both [Rec] and [Motion Picture] menus. If a setting in one menu is

changed, the setting with the same name in other menu will also be changed automatically.

[Aspect Ratio]

Recording mode:

This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback

method.

→ [Rec] → [Aspect Ratio]

[4:3] Aspect ratio of a 4:3 TV

[3:2] Aspect ratio of standard film cameras

[16:9] Aspect ratio of high-definition TV, etc.

[1:1] Aspect ratio of a square image

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[Picture Size]

Recording mode:

The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even

when they are printed onto large sheets.

→ [Rec] → [Picture Size]

[Aspect Ratio] 4:3 3:2 16:9 1:1

[Picture Size]

[L] 17.5M

4864×3648

[L] 20M

5472×3648

[L] 17M

5472×3080

[L] 13.5M

3648×3648

[

M] 9M

3456×2592

[ M] 10M

3888×2592

[ M] 8M

3840×2160

[ M] 6.5M

2592×2592

[

S] 4.5M

2432×1824

[ S] 5M

2736×1824

[ S] 2M

1920×1080

[ S] 3.5M

1824×1824

●

The picture size will be fixed to [4K] when recording 4K photos or recording in [Post Focus].

[Quality]

Recording mode:

This function allows you to select the file format, e.g. JPEG and/or RAW, and in the

case of JPEG, the compression rate. RAW is especially suited for the subsequent

comprehensive editing of the image data using respective software, which is available

after registering your camera on the Leica Camera AG homepage. The JPEG setting [ ]

delivers higher image quality than [ ] due to its lower compression rate, while the latter

has the advantage of smaller files.

→ [Rec] → [Quality]

Settings File format Description

[

]

JPEG

Gives priority to picture quality and saves pictures in JPEG file

format.

[

]

Saves pictures in JPEG file format using standard picture quality.

This setting is useful when you want to increase the number of

recordable pictures without changing the number of pixels.

[

]

RAW + JPEG

Saves pictures in both RAW and JPEG file format ([

] or [ ])

simultaneously.

[

]

[

] R AW Saves pictures in RAW file format.

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About the RAW file format

The camera saves data without any picture processing in a RAW format. RAW picture files can be

viewed or edited on this camera or on a computer with relevant editing software installed.

• You can develop the RAW file pictures using [RAW Processing] in the [Playback] menu.

(→220)

●

A RAW still is always recorded at [3:2](5472×3648).

●

If you delete a picture recorded in [ ] or [ ] from the camera, the corresponding RAW and

JPEG pictures are also deleted.

●

When you play back a picture recorded with [ ], the gray area is displayed according to the

aspect ratio of the picture during recording.

●

The setting is fixed to [ ] when recording 4K photos or recording in [Post Focus].

●

You cannot set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] in the following cases:

• Panorama Shot Mode

• [Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)

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[Photo Style]

Recording mode:

You can adjust the colors and picture quality according to the concept of the picture that

you want to create.

→ [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [Photo Style]

[Standard] Standard setting.

[Vivid] Setting with slightly high contrast and saturation.

[Natural] Setting with slightly low contrast.

[Monochrome]

Setting that creates a picture using monochrome shades of gray only,

such as black and white.

[Monochrome HC]

Setting that creates a monochrome picture using rich shades of gray

with deep solid black tones.

[Monochrome HC+]

Setting that creates a dynamic monochrome picture with emphasized

highlights and shadows.

[Scenery]

Setting that creates a picture using vivid colors for the blue sky and

green.

[Portrait] Setting that produces the look of a healthy complexion.

[Custom]

Setting for using colors and picture quality that were registered in

advance.

[Cinelike D]

Setting that gives priority to the dynamic range by using a gamma

curve designed to create film-like images. Suited for editing.

[Cinelike V]

Setting that gives priority to the contrast by using a gamma curve

designed to create film-like images.

●

In Snapshot Plus Mode:

– Only [Standard] or [Monochrome] can be set.

– The setting resets to [Standard] when the camera is switched to another recording mode or

turned on/off.

– Picture quality cannot be adjusted.

●

Only picture quality adjustment can be set in the Scene Guide Mode. (→174)

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■

Adjusting the picture quality

Standard

Press to select the type of Photo Style

Press to select an item and press to adjust

[Contrast]

[+] Increases the contrast in a picture.

[–] Decreases the contrast in a picture.

[Sharpness]

[+] Enhances the outlines in a picture.

[–] Softens the outlines in a picture.

[Noise Reduction]

[+]

Increases the noise reduction effect to reduce noise.

This setting may slightly lower the resolution.

[–]

Lowers the noise reduction effect to achieve a picture

quality with clearer resolution.

[Saturation]

[+] Gaudy coloring

[–] Subdued coloring

[Color Tone]

[+] Bluish coloring

[–] Yellowish coloring

[Filter Effect]

[Yellow]

Enhances the contrast of a subject. (Effect: Low)

Records a blue sky clearly.

[Orange]

Enhances the contrast of a subject. (Effect: Medium)

Records a blue sky with vibrant colors.

[Red]

Enhances the contrast of a subject. (Effect: High)

Records a blue sky with even more vibrant colors.

[Green]

Applies subdued coloring for the skin and lips of a

person. Emphasizes green leaves and makes them

brighter.

[Off] —

[Grain Effect]

[Low]/

[Standard]/

[High]

Sets the graininess in a picture.

[Off] —

[Color Tone] is displayed only when [Monochrome], [Monochrome HC] or [Monochrome HC+] is

selected. Otherwise, [Saturation] is displayed.

Displayed only when [Monochrome], [Monochrome HC] or [Monochrome HC+] is selected.

• When the picture quality is adjusted, [+] will be displayed in the [Photo Style] icon.

Press [MENU/SET]

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■

Registering the setting for the adjusted picture quality to [Custom]

Perform the picture quality adjustment in Step of “Adjusting the picture quality” and

press the [DISP] button

●

The [Grain Effect] setting is not applied to the recording screen.

●

[Grain Effect] is not available in the following cases.

• Panorama Shot Mode

• When recording video

• When recording 4K photos

• When recording using [Post Focus]

[Filter Settings]

Recording mode:

You can apply picture effects (filters) that are available for Creative Control Mode to

images in other modes, such as Aperture-Priority AE Mode or Panorama Shot Mode.

(→75)

→ [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [Filter Settings] → [Filter Effect]

Settings: [ON] / [OFF] / [SET]

■

With touch screen operations

Touch [ ]

Touch the item you want to set

[ ] : Picture effects ON or OFF

[ ] : Picture effects (Filter)

[ ] : Adjusting the picture effect

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●

[Rough Monochrome], [Silky Monochrome], [Soft Focus], [Star Filter] and [Sunshine] are not

available in the following cases.

• Creative Video Mode

• During video recording

●

The following functions are not available in Panorama Shot Mode.

– [Toy Effect], [Toy Pop], [Miniature Effect], [Sunshine]

●

When recording panorama pictures, the following effects are not applied to the recording screen.

– [Rough Monochrome], [Silky Monochrome], [Soft Focus], [Star Filter]

●

When recording a panorama picture in a scene with low brightness, you may not be able to

achieve the desired results if [High Key] is used in the Panorama Shot Mode.

●

TheavailableISOsensitivitysettingswillbelimitedupto[3200].

●

The ISO sensitivity for [High Dynamic] will be fixed to [AUTO].

●

When using [Filter Effect], you cannot use menus or recording functions which are not available in

Creative Control Mode.

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• When recording with [High Speed Video]

• When recording using [4K Live Cropping]

■

Taking two stills with and without picture effects

([Simultaneous Record w/o Filter])

You can take two stills at the same time by pressing the shutter button once; one with

effects and one without effects.

→ [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [Filter Settings]

→ [Simultaneous Record w/o Filter]

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

• The camera will take a still with the effects applied and then a still without the effects.

• After taking the picture, [Auto Review] will display only the still with the effects applied.

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• Panorama Shot Mode

• When using [Burst]

• When recording 4K photos

• When recording using [Post Focus]

• Taking stills while a video is being recorded (only when [

] ([Video Priority]) is set)

• When [Quality] is set to [

], [ ] or [ ]

• When recording using [Bracket]

• When using [Time Lapse Shot]

• When using [Stop Motion Animation]

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[Color Space]

Recording mode:

You can set the method for reproducing the colors to correctly display the recorded

pictures on the screens of a PC or printer, etc.

→ [Rec] → [Color Space]

[sRGB] Sets the sRGB color space. This setting is widely used for devices such as PCs.

[AdobeRGB]

Sets the AdobeRGB color space.

AdobeRGB color space has a wider color reproduction range than sRGB color

space. Therefore, AdobeRGB color space is mainly used for business applications

such as commercial printing.

●

Select [sRGB] if you do not have expert knowledge about AdobeRGB color space.

●

The setting is fixed to [sRGB] while recording video, recording 4K photos, or recording in

[Post Focus].

[Metering Mode]

Recording mode:

You can change the metering method used for measuring brightness.

→ [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [Metering Mode]

[Metering Mode] Brightness measurement position Conditions

(Multiple)

Whole screen

Normal usage

(produces balanced pictures)

(Center weighted)

Center and surrounding area Subject in center

(Spot)

Center of [+] (spot metering target)

Great difference between

brightness of subject and

background

(e.g. person in spotlight on stage,

backlighting)

●

If you set the spot metering target on the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the

brightness around the location.

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[Highlight Shadow]

Recording mode:

You can adjust the highlights and shadows in a picture while confirming the brightness of

these areas on the screen.

Set the menu

→ [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [Highlight Shadow]

([Standard]) No adjustments.

([Higher contrast])

Makes the highlighted areas brighter and shadowed areas

darker.

([Lower contrast])

Makes the highlighted areas darker and shadowed areas

brighter.

([Brighten shadows]) Makes the shadowed areas brighter.

/ / (Custom)

You can set a custom registration shape.

Turn the front dial to adjust the brightness of the

highlighted areas and turn the rear dial to adjust the

brightness of the shadowed areas

Highlighted area

Shadowed area

Preview display

• Adjustments can also be made by dragging the graph.

• To register your preferred settings, press

to select the

registration target icon (Custom 1, Custom 2, and Custom 3).

Press [MENU/SET]

●

You can press the [DISP] button on the brightness adjustment screen to switch the screen display.

●

The settings adjusted in [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] will be restored to the default settings when the

camera is turned off.

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[i.Dynamic]

Recording mode:

Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colors when there is

significant contrast between background and subject.

→ [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [i.Dynamic]

Settings: [AUTO] / [HIGH] / [STANDARD] / [LOW] / [OFF]

●

You may not see the effect depending on the recording conditions.

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• When [HDR] is set to [ON]

• When [Sensitivity] is set to [H.16000], [H.20000] or [H.25000]

[i.Resolution]

Recording mode:

You can use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to record stills with sharper

outlines and clearer resolution.

→ [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [i.Resolution]

Settings: [HIGH] / [STANDARD] / [LOW] / [OFF]

[Red-Eye Removal]

Recording mode:

Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still data when recording with flash red-eye

reduction ([ ] or [ ]).

→ [Rec] → [Red-Eye Removal]

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

●

When this function is set to [ON], the flash icon changes to [ ]/[ ].

●

Depending on the circumstance, it may not be possible to correct red-eye.

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[ISO Auto Upper Limit (Photo)]

Recording mode:

You can set the upper limit of ISO sensitivity when ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] or

[ ].

→ [Rec] → [ISO Auto Upper Limit (Photo)]

Settings: [AUTO] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] / [3200] / [6400] / [12500]

●

[ISO Auto Upper Limit (Photo)] cannot be set in the following cases:

• [Clear Nightscape], [Cool Night Sky], [Warm Glowing Nightscape], [Handheld Night Shot]

(Scene Guide Mode)

[Min. Shtr Speed]

Recording mode:

Sets the minimum value for the shutter speed to be used when ISO sensitivity is set to

[AUTO] or [ ].

→ [Rec] → [Min. Shtr Speed]

Settings: [AUTO] / [1/16000] to [1/1]

●

The shutter speed may be slower than the setting value under recording conditions in which the

correct exposure is not achieved.

[Long Shtr NR]

Recording mode:

The camera can automatically eliminate the noise made when taking pictures with a

slower shutter speed (e.g. to record night scenes).

→ [Rec] → [Long Shtr NR]

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

●

While the camera eliminates the noise, [Long shutter noise reduction ongoing] is displayed for the

same period as the shutter speed for the signal processing time.

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• During video recording

• When recording 4K photos

• When recording using [Post Focus]

• When using the electronic shutter

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[Diffraction Compensation]

Recording mode:

The camera raises the resolution by correcting the blurriness caused by diffraction when

the aperture is closed.

→ [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [Diffraction Compensation]

Settings: [AUTO] / [OFF]

●

Noise in the periphery of the picture may stand out with higher ISO sensitivity.

[Silent Mode]

Recording mode:

Disabling the beeps and flash at the same time.

→ [Rec] → [Silent Mode]

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

• This mode will mute sounds from the speaker and disable the flash and AF Assist

Lamp.

The settings for the following functions are fixed:

– [Flash Mode]: [

] (Forced Flash Off)

– [Shutter Type]: [ESHTR]

– [AF Assist Lamp]: [OFF]

– [Beep Volume]: [ ] (Off)

– [Shutter Vol.]: [ ] (Off)

●

Even when this mode is set to [ON], the following lamps/indicators will light or flash.

• Self-timer indicator

• WIRELESS connection lamp

●

The operation sounds of this camera such as the lens aperture sound are not muted.

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[Shutter Type]

Recording mode:

You can take pictures using two types of shutter modes: the mechanical shutter and

electronic shutter.

Mechanical shutter Electronic shutter

Flash ○ –

Shutter Speed

(seconds)

B (Bulb)

60-1/4000

1-1/16000

Shutter sound

Mechanical shutter sound

Electronic shutter sound

This setting is available only in Manual Exposure Mode.

You can use [Shutter Vol.] and [Shutter Tone] to adjust the volume of the electronic shutter sound.

(→206)

→ [Rec] → [Shutter Type]

[AUTO]

The shutter mode automatically switches based on the recording conditions and

shutter speed.

• The mechanical shutter mode has higher priority over the electronic shutter

mode because the mechanical shutter has less function-related restrictions

when recording with a flash, etc.

[MSHTR] Uses only the mechanical shutter mode to take a picture.

[ESHTR] Uses only the electronic shutter mode to take a picture.

●

When [ ] is displayed on the screen, recording is performed with an electronic shutter.

●

If you take a picture of a moving subject using the electronic shutter, the subject in the

picture may be skewed in some cases.

●

When you take a picture under a fluorescent or LED lighting fixture using the electronic

shutter, the recorded picture may have horizontal stripes. If you use a slower shutter

speed, the horizontal stripes may be reduced.

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[HDR]

Recording mode:

The camera can combine 3 stills taken at different exposures into a single properly

exposed picture with rich gradation. The individual pictures used to create the HDR

picture are not saved. You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas and dark

areas when, for example, the contrast between the background and the subject is large.

A combined HDR picture is saved in JPEG format.

→ [Rec] → [HDR]

Settings: [ON] / [OFF] / [SET]

■

Changing the settings

[Dynamic Range]

[AUTO]: Takes pictures after automatically setting the adjustment range of

the exposure based on the contrast of a subject.

[±1EV] / [±2EV] / [±3EV]: Takes pictures using the adjustment range of the

exposure being set.

[Auto Align]

[ON]: Automatically adjusts the displacement of pictures caused by jitter,

etc. We recommend using this setting to take pictures with a handheld

camera.

[OFF]: Does not adjust the displacement of pictures. We recommend using

this setting when you use a tripod.

●

After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the burst operation.

●

Since a burst of stills 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 recorded as an afterimage.

●

When [Auto Align] is set to [ON], the angle of view narrows slightly.

●

When you take pictures using a flash, the flash mode is fixed to [ ] (Forced Flash Off).

●

This function will not work for stills while video is being recorded.

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• When using [Burst]

• When recording 4K photos

• When recording using [Post Focus]

• When recording using [Bracket]

• When [Quality] is set to [

], [ ] or [ ]

• When using [Time Lapse Shot]

• When [Auto Shooting] of [Stop Motion Animation] is set to [ON]

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[Multi Exp.]

Recording mode:

You can create an effect similar to the operation of up to four times of exposure on a

single picture.

→ [Rec] → [Multi Exp.]

Press to select [Start] and press [MENU/SET]

Decide on your composition and take the first picture

• After recording the first picture, press the shutter button halfway

to proceed to the next recording.

• Press

to select the item and press [MENU/SET]. You can

perform the following operations.

– [Next]: Proceed to the next recording.

– [Retake]: Delete the result of the last shot and take another

picture.

– [Exit]: Exit Multi Exposure and save the picture that was taken.

Retake

Exit

Record the second, third, and fourth pictures

• When you press [FN7] button while taking pictures, the pictures

that you took are saved and Multi Exposure is closed.

Retake

Exit

Press to select [Exit] and press [MENU/SET]

• You can also end the operation by pressing the shutter button

halfway.

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Changing the settings

[Auto Gain]

If you select [OFF], all exposure results are superimposed as they are.

Compensate the exposure as necessary, depending on the subject.

[Overlay]

If you select [ON], you can apply Multi Exposure to previously recorded

pictures. After [Start] is selected, pictures on the card will be displayed. Select

a RAW image, and press [MENU/SET] to proceed to recording.

●

When you take the second and subsequent pictures, you cannot perform zoom operation.

●

Information for the picture taken last will be used as recording information of pictures taken using

Multi Exposure.

●

You can perform [Overlay] on RAW file pictures recorded using this camera only.

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• When taking pictures with [Time Lapse Shot]

• When taking pictures with [Stop Motion Animation]

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[Motion Picture]

• [Rec Quality]

(→155)

• [Snap Movie] (→158)

• [AFS/AFF]

(→88)

• [Continuous AF] (→156)

• [Photo Style]

(→173)

• [Filter Settings]

(→175)

• [Metering Mode]

(→177)

• [Highlight Shadow]

(→178)

• [i.Dynamic]

(→179)

• [i.Resolution]

(→179)

• [ISO Auto Upper Limit (Video)] (→82)

• [Diffraction Compensation]

(→181)

• [Stabilizer]

(→141)

• [Flkr Decrease] (→185)

• [Level Shot] (→186)

• [i.Zoom]

(→144)

• [Digital Zoom]

(→145)

• [Picture Mode in Rec.] (→157)

• [Sound Rec Level Disp.] (→186)

• [Sound Rec Level Adj.] (→186)

• [Sound Rec Level Limiter] (→187)

• [Wind Noise Canceller] (→187) /

[Wind Cut] (→187)

• [Zoom Mic] (→188)

Menu items are common for both [Rec] and [Motion Picture] menus. If a setting in one menu is

changed, the setting with the same name in other menu will also be changed automatically.

[Flkr Decrease]

Recording mode:

The shutter speed can be fixed to reduce the flicker or striping in the video.

→ [Motion Picture] → [Flkr Decrease]

Settings: [1/50] / [1/60] / [1/100] / [1/120] / [OFF]

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[Level Shot]

Recording mode:

Level Shot function automatically detects the camera’s tilt while recording video, and

horizontally corrects the recording video so it will not be tilted.

→ [Motion Picture] → [Level Shot]

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

●

If you record while walking, or if the camera’s tilt is large, it may not be possible to horizontally

correct the video.

●

The angle of view becomes slightly narrow when video recording starts.

●

Stills taken while recording video will not be horizontally corrected.

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• When recording with [High Speed Video]

• When recording using [4K Live Cropping]

• When [Operation Mode] of [Stabilizer] is set to [OFF]

• When [Rec Quality] is set to [4K/100M/30p] or [4K/100M/24p]

[Sound Rec Level Disp.]

Recording mode:

The sound recording level is displayed on the recording screen.

→ [Motion Picture] → [Sound Rec Level Disp.]

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

●

When [Sound Rec Level Limiter] is set to [OFF], [Sound Rec Level Disp.] is fixed to [ON]

[Sound Rec Level Adj.]

Recording mode:

Adjust the sound input level to 19 different levels (–12 dB to +6 dB).

→ [Motion Picture] → [Sound Rec Level Adj.]

●

Displayed dB values are approximate.

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[Sound Rec Level Limiter]

Recording mode:

The camera adjusts the sound input level automatically, minimizing the sound distortion

(crackling noise) when the volume is too high.

→ [Motion Picture] → [Sound Rec Level Limiter]

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

[Wind Noise Canceller]

Recording mode:

This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphone while maintaining

sound quality.

→ [Motion Picture] → [Wind Noise Canceller]

Settings: [HIGH] / [STANDARD] / [OFF]

• [HIGH] effectively reduces the wind noise by minimizing the low-pitched sound when a

strong wind is detected.

• [STANDARD] extracts and reduces only the wind noise without deteriorating the sound

quality.

●

You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.

●

This function works only with the built-in microphone. When an external microphone is connected,

[Wind Cut] is displayed.

[Wind Cut]

Recording mode:

The camera will effectively reduce the wind noise when recording sound with an external

microphone.

→ [Motion Picture] → [Wind Cut]

Settings: [HIGH] / [STANDARD] / [LOW] / [OFF]

●

This item is available only when using an external microphone.

●

Setting [Wind Cut] may alter the usual sound quality.

●

While the external microphone is connected, [ ] is displayed on the screen.

●

When the external microphone is connected, [Sound Rec Level Disp.] (→186) is automatically set

to [ON], and the sound recording level is displayed on the screen.

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[Zoom Mic]

Recording mode:

Coupled to the zoom operation, it will more clearly record far sounds during enlarging

image, and surrounding sounds with wide-angle.

→ [Motion Picture] → [Zoom Mic]

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

●

When set to [ON] and performing zoom, the operation sound may be recorded enhanced in

accordance with the surrounding sounds. Also, audio recording level will be lower compared to

when [OFF].

●

The stereo effect of the audio is reduced during enlarging image.

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Using Menu Functions

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[Custom]

[Exposure]

• [ISO Increments] (→190)

• [Extended ISO] (→190)

• [Exposure Comp. Reset] (→190)

[Focus / Release Shutter]

• [AF/AE Lock] (→105)

• [AF/AE Lock Hold] (→190)

• [Shutter AF] (→190)

• [Half Press Release] (→190)

• [Quick AF] (→190)

• [Eye Sensor AF] (→191)

• [Pinpoint AF Setting] (→191)

• [AF Assist Lamp] (→191)

• [Direct Focus Area] (→191)

• [Focus/Release Priority] (→192)

• [Focus Switching for Vert / Hor] (→192)

• [Loop Movement Focus Frame] (→192)

• [AF Area Display] (→192)

• [AF+MF] (→193)

• [MF Assist] (→193)

• [MF Assist Display] (→193)

[Operation]

• [Fn Button Set] (→52)

• [ISO Displayed Setting] (→193)

• [Exposure Comp. Disp. Setting] (→194)

• [Q.MENU] (→51)

• [Dial Set.] (→40)

• [Control Ring] (→41)

• [Operation Lock Setting] (→194)

• [Video Button] (→194)

• [Touch Settings] (→194)

• [Zoom lever] (→195)

• [Zoom Compose Assist] (→36)

[Monitor / Display]

• [Auto Review] (→195)

• [Monochrome Live View] (→196)

• [Constant Preview] (→196)

• [Peaking] (→196)

• [Histogram] (→197)

• [Guide Line] (→197)

• [Center Marker] (→197)

• [Highlight] (→198)

• [Zebra Pattern] (→198)

• [Expo.Meter] (→199)

• [MF Guide] (→199)

• [EVF/Monitor Disp. Set] (→42)

• [Monitor Info. Disp.] (→43)

• [Rec Area] (→199)

• [Remaining Disp.] (→199)

• [Menu Guide] (→199)

[Lens / Others]

• [Lens Position Resume] (→200)

• [Lens Retraction] (→200)

• [Face Recog.] (→200)

• [Profile Setup] (→203)

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Menu list

→ [Custom] → [Exposure]

[ISO Increments]

You can change the setting to increase ISO sensitivity by 1 EV or 1/3 EV.

[Extended ISO]

You can extend the numeric values that can be set for ISO Sensitivity. (→107)

[Exposure Comp. Reset]

If the recording mode is changed or the camera is turned off, the exposure compensation

value setting is reset.

→ [Custom] → [Focus / Release Shutter]

[AF/AE Lock Hold]

Focus and exposure stays locked even if you press and release the [AE/AF LOCK] button

(or the function button where [AF/AE LOCK] is registered). Press the button again to

cancel the lock.

[Shutter AF]

Set whether or not the focus is adjusted automatically when the shutter button is pressed

halfway.

[Half Press Release]

The shutter will immediately fire when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

[Quick AF]

The focus is automatically adjusted when camera blurring is small even when the shutter

button is not pressed. (Increases battery consumption.)

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• Preview Mode

• When the lighting is low

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→ [Custom] → [Focus / Release Shutter]

[Eye Sensor AF]

Adjusts the focus automatically when the eye sensor is activated.

●

[Eye Sensor AF] may not work when the lighting is low.

[Pinpoint AF Setting]

[Pinpoint AF Time]

Sets the time for which the screen is enlarged when the shutter button is

pressed halfway with Auto Focus Mode set to [

[Pinpoint AF Display]

Sets whether to display the enlarged screen that appears when Auto

Focus Mode is set to [

] in a window or full screen.

[AF Assist Lamp]

Illuminates the AF Assist Lamp when the shutter button is pressed halfway when it is too

dark to facilitate focusing.

●

The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1.5 m (4.9 feet).

●

Remove the lens hood.

●

The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases:

• [Distinct Scenery], [Bright Blue Sky], [Romantic Sunset Glow], [Vivid Sunset Glow], [Glistening

Water], [Clear Nightscape], [Cool Night Sky], [Warm Glowing Nightscape], [Artistic Nightscape],

[Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)

• When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]

[Direct Focus Area]

Moves the AF area or MF assist using the cursor button while recording.

●

When [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] is selected, you can move the AF area, when [ ] is selected,

you can move the lock start position, and when [

] is selected, you can move the focus position.

●

Perform the setting of functions assigned to the cursor buttons using the Quick menu (→50) or

function buttons

(→52).

●

[Direct Focus Area] is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases:

• [Glistening Water] (Scene Guide Mode)

• Creative Control Mode

• When recording using [4K Live Cropping]

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Menu list

→ [Custom] → [Focus / Release Shutter]

[Focus/Release Priority]

You can set whether to give higher priority to focusing or shutter release timing when you

take pictures using Auto Focus mode.

You can set the priority for each focus mode ([AFS/AFF], [AFC]) separately.

[FOCUS] No picture is taken unless focusing is achieved.

[BALANCE]

A picture is taken with an appropriate balance between focusing and shutter

release timing.

[RELEASE] A picture is taken even if the subject is out of focus.

[Focus Switching for Vert / Hor]

The camera saves the focus positions of a picture separately when it is recorded by

holding the camera vertically and horizontally. The camera saves the following positions

of the picture taken the previous time.

• AF area position (When [

], [ ] and [ ] are set)

• Position displayed by MF Assist

[Loop Movement Focus Frame]

You can move a focus area from one edge to the opposite edge of the screen in a loop

when the AF area position or MF Assist area display position is set.

[AF Area Display]

You can perform the AF area display setting when the Auto Focus Mode is set to [

]

(49-area-focusing) or Custom Multi.

[ON]

Displays the AF area on the recording screen.

• When the default AF area is selected in [ ] (49-area-focusing) or [ ], [ ], or

[

] of Custom Multi-function, the AF area is not displayed.

[OFF]

Displays the AF area on the recording screen for only a few seconds after the AF area

is set.

●

The [ON] setting operates as [OFF] in the following cases.

• When recording video

• Creative Video Mode

• When recording 4K photos

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→ [Custom] → [Focus / Release Shutter]

[AF+MF]

You can manually perform fine focusing during AF Lock (pressing the shutter button

halfway when the focus mode is set to [AFS] or setting AF Lock using the [AF/AE LOCK]).

[MF Assist]

Sets the display method of MF Assist (enlarged screen).

The screen is enlarged by rotating the control ring or by pressing [ ] button ( ).

The screen is enlarged by rotating the control ring.

The screen is enlarged by pressing [ ] button ( ).

[OFF] The screen will not be enlarged.

●

MF Assist is not displayed in the following cases:

• During video recording

• When recording with [

] ([4K Pre-Burst]) of the 4K Photo function

• When using the Digital Zoom

[MF Assist Display]

Sets whether to display the MF Assist (enlarged screen) in a window or full screen.

→ [Custom] → [Operation]

[ISO Displayed Setting]

■

[Front/Rear Dials]

Set a function to assign to the dials on the ISO sensitivity setting screen.

[Sensitivity]/[Sensitivity]

[ISO Auto Upper Limit Setting]/[Sensitivity]

[OFF]/[Sensitivity]

[Sensitivity]/[ISO Auto Upper Limit Setting]

[Sensitivity]/[OFF]

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Menu list

→ [Custom] → [Operation]

[Exposure Comp. Disp. Setting]

■

[Cursor Buttons (Up/Down)]

Set a function to assign to

on the exposure compensation screen.

Settings: [ ] ([Exposure Bracket]) / [OFF]

■

[Front/Rear Dials]

Set a function to assign to the dials on the exposure compensation screen.

[Exposure Comp.]/[Exposure Comp.]

[Flash Adjust.]/[Exposure Comp.]

[OFF]/[Exposure Comp.]

[Exposure Comp.]/[Flash Adjust.]

[Exposure Comp.]/[OFF]

[Operation Lock Setting]

You can set an object for which operation is disabled when [Operation Lock] is assigned

to the function button using [Fn Button Set]

(→52) in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu.

[Cursor] Disables the operation of the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button.

[Touch Screen] Disables the touch operation using the touch panel.

[Dial] Disables the operation of the rear dial, front dial and control ring.

[Video Button]

Enabling/disabling the video button.

[Touch Settings]

Enabling/disabling the touch operation.

[Touch Screen] All touch operations.

[Touch Tab]

Operations of tabs, such as [

] displayed on the right side of the screen.

[Touch AF]

Operation to optimize the focus [AF] or both the focus and brightness

[AF+AE] for a touched subject.

[Touch Pad AF]

Operation to move the AF area by touching the monitor when the

viewfinder is in use.

(→99)

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Menu list

→ [Custom] → [Operation]

[Zoom lever]

Changing the zoom operation settings.

(Zoom)

The zoom operates in the normal way.

(Step Zoom)

Each time zoom is operated, the zoom stops at the position for one of the

preset focal lengths.

Focus range

Current zoom position

• This setting does not work when

recording video or 4K photos with [

]

([4K Pre-Burst]).

→ [Custom] → [Monitor / Display]

[Auto Review]

[Duration Time (photo)]

Set the time to display the pictures you have taken after taking

stills.

[Duration Time (4K PHOTO)]

Set whether to display the pictures you have taken after recording

4K photos.

[Duration Time (Post Focus)]

Set whether to display the pictures you have taken after recording

using [Post Focus].

[Playback Operation Priority]

Allows you to switch the playback screen or to delete pictures

when the [Auto Review] function is activated.

●

When [Duration Time (photo)] is set to [HOLD], pictures are displayed until you press the shutter

button halfway. In this case, [Playback Operation Priority] is fixed to [ON].

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Using Menu Functions

Menu list

→ [Custom] → [Monitor / Display]

[Monochrome Live View]

You can display the recording screen in black and white.

●

When using the HDMI output during recording, the image is not displayed in black and white.

●

This does not affect recorded pictures.

[Constant Preview]

You can check the effects of the chosen aperture and shutter speed on the recording

screen in Manual Exposure Mode. In [SET], you can set whether or not to use [Constant

Preview] on the MF Assist display.

●

This function is disabled when the flash is used.

[Peaking]

When you perform Manual Focus operation, this function automatically adds color to the

portions of the image that are in Focus.

●

When [Detect Level] in [SET] is set to [HIGH], portions to be highlighted are reduced, allowing you

to achieve a more precise focus.

●

Changing the [Detect Level] setting also changes the [Display Color] setting as follows.

[Detect Level] [HIGH] [LOW]

[Display Color]

[

] (Light blue) [ ] (Blue)

[

] (Yellow) [ ] (Orange)

[

] (Yellow Green)

[ ] (Green)

[

] (Pink) [ ] (Red)

[

] (White) [ ] (Gray)

●

Each time [ ] in [ ] is touched, the setting is switched in order of [ ] ([Detect Level]:

[LOW])→[

] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH])→[OFF].

●

This function is not available in the following case:

• [Rough Monochrome] (Creative Control Mode)

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→ [Custom] → [Monitor / Display]

[Histogram]

You can display the histogram.

When set to [ON], you can move the display position of the histogram by pressing .

• Direct touch operation is also possible from the recording screen.

Displays distribution of brightness in picture – e.g.

if the graph peaks at the right, this means there are

several bright areas in the picture. A peak in the center

represents correct brightness (correct exposure). This

can be used as a reference for exposure correction, etc.

(Example)

Dark ←OK→ Bright

●

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

conditions, histogram will be displayed in orange:

• During Exposure Compensation.

• When the flash fires.

• When the correct exposure is not achieved, such as when the lighting is low.

[Guide Line]

Sets the pattern of the guidelines to be displayed while recording.

●

When you select [ ], you can move the position of the guideline by pressing .

●

You can also set the position directly by touching [ ] on the guideline of the recording screen.

●

The guideline is not displayed during panorama picture recording.

[Center Marker]

A cross [+] is displayed to indicate the center of the recording screen.

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Menu list

→ [Custom] → [Monitor / Display]

[Highlight]

You can set overexposed areas to flash on the screen when the [Auto Review] function is

activated or during playback.

●

To reduce overexposed areas, record a picture by setting negative

exposure compensation using the histogram display and so on as a

reference.

●

This feature is disabled during 4K photo playback, playback of pictures

recorded in [Post Focus], Multi Playback, Calendar Playback, or

Playback Zoom.

●

This does not affect recorded pictures.

[Zebra Pattern]

You can check the area in a picture, which could result in overexposure, by displaying

such an area using a zebra pattern.

[ZEBRA1]:

[ZEBRA2]:

Select [SET] to set the brightness to be displayed for each zebra pattern.

• Therangeofbrightnessyoucanselectfromis[50%]to[105%].The[OFF] setting is

available for [Zebra 2].When[100%]or[105%]isselected,onlytheoverexposedareas

are displayed with the zebra pattern. When a smaller numeric value is set, the range of

brightness to be displayed by each zebra pattern will increase.

●

To reduce overexposed areas, record a picture by setting negative exposure compensation using

the histogram display and so on as a reference.

●

The displayed zebra pattern is not recorded.

●

When [Zebra Pattern] is assigned to the function button using [Fn Button Set] (→52) in the

[Custom] ([Operation]) menu, every time you press the assigned function button, the setting will

switch in the following order: [Zebra 1]→[Zebra 2]→[Zebra OFF]. When [Zebra 2] is set to

[OFF], you can switch the setting quickly in the following order: [Zebra 1]→[Zebra OFF].

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→ [Custom] → [Monitor / Display]

[Expo.Meter]

You can display the exposure meter.

Exposure meter

●

When you set this function to [ON], an exposure meter is displayed

during Program Shift, aperture setting, and shutter speed setting.

●

Proper exposure is not possible in the range indicated in red.

●

If the exposure meter is not displayed, press the [DISP] button to

switch the display of the monitor.

●

The exposure meter will turn off if no operation is performed for

approximately 4 seconds.

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15 30 60 125

250

[MF Guide]

The MF guide is displayed during Manual Focus. You can

check whether the point of focus is to the near side or the far

side.

Indicator for (infinity)

[Rec Area]

Switching the angle of view setting used for recording stills and video.

Indicated as the angle of view when recording stills.

Indicated as the angle of view when recording video.

●

The recording area indicated is an approximation.

●

[Rec Area] is fixed to [ ] when recording 4K photos or recording in [Post Focus].

[Remaining Disp.]

Switching the display between the number of recordable pictures that you can take and

the available recording time.

[Menu Guide]

You can display the selection screen when the mode dial is switched to [

]/[ ].

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→ [Custom] → [Lens / Others]

[Lens Position Resume]

Remember the zoom position and focus position when the camera is turned off.

[Lens Retraction]

Sets whether or not to retract the lens barrel a little while after the playback screen

appears.

[Face Recog.]

The Face Recognition function recognizes a face similar to a registered face and

automatically adjusts focus and exposure for the face with higher priority. Even if a person

you want to focus on is standing at the back or corner in a group photo, the camera will

automatically recognize the person and record this person’s face clearly.

Settings: [ON] / [OFF] / [MEMORY]

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How the Face Recognition function works

During recording

• The camera recognizes a registered face and adjusts focus

and exposure.

• When registered faces that have set names are recognized,

the names are displayed (max. 3 people).

During playback

• The name and age are displayed.

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Using Menu Functions

Menu list

→ [Custom] → [Lens / Others]

■

Saving faces

Up to 6 people’s faces can be saved along with such information as name and birthdate.

Use to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET]

654

KEN

New

Use to select [New] and press [MENU/SET]

Align the face with the guide and record

• Faces of subjects other than people (e.g. pets) cannot be saved.

• When

is pressed or [ ] is touched, an explanation is

displayed.

Use to select the item for editing and press [MENU/SET]

[Name] Set the name.

• For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text”

(→56)

[Age] Set the birthdate.

[Add Images] Up to 3 faces of the person can be saved.

Use to select [Add] and press [MENU/SET]

• When a saved face is selected with the cursor button, a screen to confirm

deletion is displayed. Select [Yes ] to delete the face.

Record the picture (step )

■

Editing or deleting information about saved persons

Use to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET]

Use to select the picture of the person to be edited or deleted and press

[MENU/SET]

Use to select the item and press [MENU/SET]

[Info Edit]

Edit name or other saved information. (Step

of “Saving faces”)

[Priority] Set priority order for focus and exposure.

Use to select the saved order and press [MENU/SET]

[Delete] Delete information and face pictures of saved persons.

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Menu list

→ [Custom] → [Lens / Others]

Recording tips when saving faces

• 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.)

Good example for registering

a face

If the camera seems to have difficulty recognizing faces when recording

• Save additional pictures of the same person’s face, indoors and outdoors or with

different expressions or angles.

• Save additional pictures at the place you are recording.

• If a saved person is no longer recognized, re-register that person.

• In some cases, the camera cannot recognize or will incorrectly recognize saved faces

depending on their expression or the environment.

●

[Face Recog.] functions only when Auto Focus mode is set to [ ].

●

Only the first picture of the burst recording will contain Face Recognition information.

●

The name of the person recognized in the first picture is displayed in the case of group pictures.

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)

• During video recording

• When recording 4K photos

• When recording using [Post Focus]

• When using [Time Lapse Shot]

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Menu list

→ [Custom] → [Lens / Others]

[Profile Setup]

You can set a name or birthday of a baby or pet before taking a picture to record the

name or age in months/years in the picture.

Settings: [

] ([Baby1]) / [ ] ([Baby2]) / [ ] ([Pet]) / [OFF] / [SET]

■

Setting the name and age in months/years

Use to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET]

Use to select [Baby1], [Baby2] or [Pet] and press [MENU/SET]

Use to select [Age] or [Name] and press [MENU/SET]

Use to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET]

Enter the [Age].

Enter the [Name].

• For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text”

(→56)

■

Canceling the display of the name and age in months/years

Set [Profile Setup] to [OFF].

●

[Profile Setup] is not available for 4K photo recording or recording in [Post Focus].

●

You cannot record the name or age in months/years in the following cases:

• During video recording

• Stills that are taken while recording video

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Using Menu Functions

Menu list

• [Cust.Set Mem.] (→85)

• [Clock Set] (→31)

• [World Time] (→204)

• [Travel Date] (→205)

• [Wi-Fi] (→205)

• [Bluetooth] (→206)

• [Wireless Connection Lamp] (→206)

• [Beep] (→206)

• [Economy] (→207)

• [Monitor Display Speed] (→208)

• [EVF Display Speed] (→208)

• [Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder] (→208)

• [Monitor Luminance] (→209)

• [m/ft] (→209)

• [Eye Sensor] (→209)

• [USB Mode] (→209)

• [TV Connection] (→210)

• [Language] (→211)

• [Version Disp.] (→211)

• [Folder / File Settings] (→211)

• [No.Reset] (→213)

• [Reset] (→213)

• [Reset Network Settings] (→213)

• [Level Gauge Adjust.] (→214)

• [Approved Regulations] (→214)

• [Format] (→26)

[World Time]

Sets the times for the region where you live and your travel destination.

• You can set [Destination] after setting [Home].

Settings: [Destination] / [Home]

Use to select [Destination] or [Home] and press [MENU/SET]

Use to select area and press [MENU/SET]

When [Destination] has been selected When [Home] has been selected

Current time at selected destination

City/area name

Difference with home time

→ [Setup]

[Setup]

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■

To set daylight savings

Press

in step

. (Press again to release the setting)

• When daylight savings [ ] 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 press [MENU/SET].

●

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

with home time.

[Travel Date]

■

[Travel Setup]

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

picture was taken will be recorded.

■

To record [Location]

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

• For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text”

(→56)

●

To print [Location] or the number of days that have passed, use [Text Stamp] (→226).

●

The travel date is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the camera’s clock.

When destination is set in [World Time], days elapsed are calculated based on local destination

time.

●

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

displayed even if [Travel Setup] is set to [SET] after recording.

●

When the current date passes the return date, [Travel Setup] is automatically canceled.

●

[Location] cannot be recorded while recording video, recording 4K photos, or recording in

[Post Focus].

[Wi-Fi]

■

[Wi-Fi Function]

■

[Wi-Fi Setup]

→ [Setup]

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[Bluetooth]

■

[Bluetooth]

■

[Remote Wakeup]

■

[Returning from Sleep Mode]

■

[Auto Transfer]

■

[Location Logging]

■

[Auto Clock Set]

■

[Wi-Fi network settings]

Saves a wireless access point.

• The wireless access point used for the Wi-Fi connection is automatically saved.

• Up to 17 wireless access points can be saved. If you try to save more than 17 access

points, the oldest saved access points will be deleted.

• Performing [Reset Network Settings] will delete saved wireless access points.

[Wireless Connection Lamp]

The lamp lights while the wireless function is operating.

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

[Beep]

Sets the beep sounds or shutter sounds.

■

[Beep Volume]

■

[Shutter Vol.]

■

[Shutter Tone]

●

When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON], [Beep] is not available.

→ [Setup]

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→ [Setup]

[Economy]

■

[Sleep Mode]

The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time

selected on the setting.

• When you want to use the camera again, either press the shutter button halfway or turn

the camera back on.

■

[Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi)]

The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx.

15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection.

• When you want to use the camera again, either press the shutter button halfway or turn

the camera back on.

■

[Auto EVF/Monitor Off]

The monitor/viewfinder is automatically deactivated if the camera has not been used for

the time selected on the setting.

• To reactivate the monitor/viewfinder again, press any button.

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• During video recording/playback

• When recording with [

] ([4K Pre-Burst]) of the 4K Photo function

• When recording in [Multi Exp.]

• When connected to computer/printer

• During Slide Shows

• When using [Time Lapse Shot]

• When [Auto Shooting] of [Stop Motion Animation] is set to [ON]

• While the HDMI output is being used for recording.

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[Monitor Display Speed] / [EVF Display Speed]

Sets the display speed of the monitor or viewfinder.

[ECO 30fps] Minimizes power consumption and the operating time is extended.

[60fps]

You can display a moving subject in fluid motion. This setting is ideal for recording

fast-moving subjects.

●

When [Monitor Display Speed] or [EVF Display Speed] (or both) is set to [ECO30fps], Digital

Zoom is not available.

●

Cannot set to [ECO30fps] in the following cases:

• Creative Video Mode

• When recording 4K photos

• When recording using [Post Focus]

●

[Monitor Display Speed] and [EVF Display Speed] are disabled while the HDMI output is being

used for recording.

●

The [Monitor Display Speed]/[EVF Display Speed] setting does not affect the recorded picture.

[Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder]

Adjust brightness and color of the monitor or viewfinder.

[Brightness] Adjusts the brightness.

[Contrast] Adjusts the contrast.

[Saturation] Adjusts the vividness of colors.

[Red Tint] Adjusts red hues.

[Blue Tint] Adjusts blue hues.

●

It will adjust the monitor when the monitor is in use, and the viewfinder when the viewfinder is in

use.

●

Some subjects may look different from their actual appearance, but the recorded picture will not

be affected.

→ [Setup]

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[Monitor Luminance]

Sets the monitor brightness according to the ambient light level.

(Auto)

During recording, the brightness is adjusted automatically according to how

bright it is around the camera.

During playback, the brightness is the same as when you last recorded.

(If you have not recorded once since turning on the camera, a standard

brightness is used.)

(Mode 1) The brightness is increased.

(Mode 2) The brightness is standard.

(Mode 3) The brightness is decreased.

●

Some subjects may look different from their actual appearance, but the recorded picture will not

be affected.

●

Setting [ ] or [ ] reduces the operating time.

[m/ft]

Allows selecting how distance is displayed, in ft. or m.

[Eye Sensor]

[Sensitivity] Use this setting to set the sensitivity of the eye sensor.

[EVF/Monitor Switch]

Use this setting to switch the display between the viewfinder and monitor.

[EVF/MON AUTO] (Automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor) /

[EVF] (Viewfinder display) / [MON] (Monitor display)

• After the display is switched using the [EVF] button, the setting of [EVF/

Monitor Switch] will also change.

[USB Mode]

Select communication method for when connecting camera to a computer or printer with

USB cable (supplied).

[Select on connection]

Select communication method each time you connect to a

computer or PictBridge-compatible printer.

[PC(Storage)] Select when connecting to a computer.

[PictBridge(PTP)] Select when connecting to a PictBridge-compatible printer.

→ [Setup]

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[TV Connection]

■

[HDMI Mode (Play)]

Set the format for the output.

[AUTO] Automatically sets the output resolution based on information from a connected TV.

[4K/30p]

Outputspictureswithaoutputresolutionof3840×2160pixelsusingaprogressivescan

methodforthenumberofeffectivescanninglines(2,160lines).

[1080p]

Outputs pictures using a progressive scan method for the number of effective scanning

lines(1,080lines).

[1080i]

Outputs pictures using an interlace scan method for the number of effective scanning

lines(1,080lines).

[720p]

Outputs pictures using a progressive scan method for the number of effective scanning

lines(720lines).

[480p]

Outputs pictures using a progressive scan method for the number of effective scanning

lines(480lines).

●

If no image appears on the TV with [AUTO], switch the setting to one other than [AUTO] to set a

format supported by your TV. (Please read the operating instructions for the TV.)

■

[HDMI Info Display (Rec)]

Set whether to display recording information when you take pictures while you monitor

them on a TV or other device by connecting the camera via HDMI micro cable.

(→239)

■

[HDTV Link]

If you select [ON], operations of the camera and the HDTV Link compatible equipment

connected to the camera with an HDMI micro cable are automatically linked, enabling you

to control the camera with the remote control of the HDTV Link compatible equipment.

(→240)

→ [Setup]

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[Language]

Set the language displayed on the screen.

●

If you set a different language by mistake, select [ ] from the menu icons to set the desired

language.

[Version Disp.]

Check the firmware version of the camera.

●

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

such as the license, is displayed.

[Folder / File Settings]

Set the names of a folder and file for storing images.

Folder name File name

100ABCDE

LABC0001.JPG

Foldernumber(3-digits,100–999)

User-defined 5-digit number

Color space ([L]: sRGB, [ _ ]: AdobeRGB)

User-defined 3-digit number

Filenumber(4-digits,0001–9999)

File extension

→ [Setup]

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[Select Folder]

Selects a folder for storing images.

• The number of files that can be stored is displayed for the folder name.

[Create a New

Folder]

Creates a new folder by advancing the folder number.

• When no folder for storing images is available on a card, the folder number reset

screen is displayed.

[OK]

Creates a new folder using the same user-defined 5-digit

number comprising a folder name as the current setting.

[Change]

Creates a new folder by entering a new user-defined 5-digit

number comprising a folder name to change the current folder

name.

• Characters that can be set: uppercase alphanumeric

characters, numbers, and [ _ ]

• For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text”

(→56)

[File Name

Setting]

[Folder Number

Link]

Sets the same number in the folder name to a user-defined

3-digit number in a file name.

[User Setting]

Sets a file name by entering a new user-defined 3-digit number.

• Characters that can be set: uppercase alphanumeric

characters, numbers, and [ _ ]

• For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text”

(→56)

●

Upto1,000filescanbestoredinasinglefolder.

●

Theserialnumbersfrom0001to9999areassignedtothefilesstoredintheorderinwhich

pictures are taken. When a folder destination is changed, the file is stored with the file number

following the preceding file number.

●

In the following cases, a new folder is automatically created by advancing the folder number when

the next file is saved.

• When1,000filesarestoredinafolder

• When a file consisting of the file number of “9999” is stored in a folder

●

Whenfolderswithnumbersfrom100to999alreadyallexist,youcannotcreateanewfolder.We

recommend saving all necessary pictures to your computer or other devices and formatting the

card.

→ [Setup]

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[No.Reset]

Reset picture file numbers. (The folder number is updated and the file number starts from

0001.)

• Toresetfoldernumberto100:

First, format the card, and reset the file numbers using [No.Reset]. Then, select [Yes]

on the folder number reset screen.

●

Afoldernumberbetween100and999canbeassigned.

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

pictures to your computer, and format the card

(→26).

[Reset]

The following settings are reset to the default:

■

Recording settings

■

Setup settings ([Wi-Fi Setup] and [Bluetooth] settings)

■

Custom settings ([Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup] settings)

■

Setup/custom settings

(except for [Wi-Fi Setup], [Bluetooth], [Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup] settings)

●

When the setup/custom settings are reset, the following settings are also reset:

• The [World Time] setting

• The [Travel Date] setting (Departure date, Return date, [Location])

• The settings of [Rotate Disp.], [Picture Sort] and [Delete Confirmation] in the [Playback] menu

●

Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.

[Reset Network Settings]

Network settings are reset to the default, such as equipment information you have

registered using [Wi-Fi Setup] or [Bluetooth].

→ [Setup]

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→ [Setup]

[Level Gauge Adjust.]

■

[Adjust.]

Hold the camera in a horizontal position, and press [MENU/SET]. The level gauge will be

adjusted.

■

[Level Gauge Value Reset]

Restores the default level gauge setting.

[Approved Regulations]

Display approved regulations.

[My Menu]

[My Menu Setting]

You can save frequently used menus and display them on [My Menu]. Up to 23 menus

can be saved.

→ [My Menu] → [My Menu Setting]

[Add] Select and save a menu to be displayed on [My Menu].

[Sorting]

Change the order of the menus to be displayed on [My Menu]. Select the

menu whose order you want to change and set the new location.

[Delete]

Delete a saved menu from the [My Menu] display.

[Delete Item]: Select and delete a menu.

[Delete All]: Delete all saved menus.

[Display from My Menu]

Set the initial display for the menu screen.

[ON]: Displays [My Menu]

[OFF]: Displays the menu used last

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[Playback]

• [Slide Show]

(→216)

• [Playback Mode] (→217)

• [Protect] (→218)

• [Rating] (→218)

• [Title Edit] (→219)

• [Face Rec Edit] (→219)

• [RAW Processing] (→220)

• [4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] (→222)

• [Light Composition] (→223)

• [Sequence Composition] (→224)

• [Clear Retouch] (→225)

• [Text Stamp] (→226)

• [Resize] (→227)

• [Cropping] (→228)

• [Rotate] (→228)

• [Video Divide] (→229)

• [Time Lapse Video] (→229)

• [Stop Motion Video] (→230)

• [Rotate Disp.] (→230)

• [Picture Sort] (→230)

• [Delete Confirmation] (→231)

●

It may not be possible to set or edit pictures taken with other cameras.

■

How to select an image(s) after selecting [Single] or [Multi]

When [Single] and [Multi] are not available, select a picture in the same way as if [Single]

were selected.

[Single]

Use to select a still and press [MENU/SET]

• If [Set/Cancel] is displayed at the right bottom of the screen, the

setting is canceled when [MENU/SET] is pressed again.

SetSet

[Multi]

When a screen similar to the one on the right is

displayed:

2 3

4 5

OKOK

Use to select a still and press [MENU/SET]

(repeat)

• Tocancel→Press[MENU/SET] again.

Press [DISP] button to execute

When a screen similar to the one on the right is

displayed:

2 3

4 5

Set/Cancel

Use to select a still and press [MENU/SET]

(repeat)

• Tocancel→Press[MENU/SET] again.

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[Slide Show]

Automatically plays back recorded pictures, one after another. You can organize slide

shows composed of only stills or only video. Recommended when viewing on a TV

screen.

→ [Playback] → [Slide Show]

Use to select the item and press [MENU/SET]

• If you select [Picture Only], 4K burst files and pictures recorded

using [Post Focus] will also be played back.

• Only an in-focus representative image will be played back from

pictures recorded using [Post Focus].

Use to select [Start] and press [MENU/SET]

■

Operations during Slide Show

Operation Touch operation Description

Play / Pause

Stop

Volume up

Volume down

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■

To change settings

Select [Effect] or [Setup] and press [MENU/SET].

[Effect] This allows you to select the screen effects when switching from one

picture to the next.

[Setup] [Duration] [Duration] can be set only when [Effect] is set to [OFF].

[Repeat] [ON] / [OFF]

[Sound] [AUTO]: With stills, music will play back, and with video, audio will play

back.

[Music]: Music effect will play back.

[Audio]: Audio is played back from video.

[OFF]: Music and audio will not play back.

●

During slide shows of 4K burst files, pictures recorded in [Post Focus], or group pictures, effects

will stay turned off even if [Effect] is set.

●

When you play back the following pictures in a slide show, the [Duration] setting is disabled.

• Video

• 4K burst files

• Pictures recorded using [Post Focus]

• Panorama pictures

• Group pictures

[Playback Mode]

Selects the picture and playback mode. ([Normal Play], [Picture Only], [Video Only])

→ [Playback] → [Playback Mode]

Use to select the item and press [MENU/SET]

• If you select [Picture Only], 4K burst files and pictures recorded using [Post Focus] will also be

played back.

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[Protect]

Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures.

→ [Playback] → [Protect]

Select picture (→215)

■

To clear all

Select [Protect]→[Cancel]→[Yes], and then press [MENU/SET]

Nothing can be deleted from the memory card if the write-protect switch on the card is set to

the “LOCK” position.

●

The picture is erased when formatting, even if it is protected.

●

May not be effective when using other devices.

[Rating]

You can label the pictures in five levels (ratings). Once you have set a [Rating], the

following operations will be available.

• Delete all pictures except the rated pictures.

• You can check the rating level of the pictures by displaying the details of the file in

Windows10,Windows8.1,andWindows8(onlyJPEGpictures).

→ [Playback] → [Rating]

Select picture (→215)

Use to set the Rating levels (1 to 5) and press [MENU/SET]

(Repeat steps

and

to perform the setting with [Multi].)

■

To clear all

Select [Rating]→[Cancel]→[Yes], and then press [MENU/SET]

●

When you have performed [Rating] for group pictures, the setting applies to all pictures in the

group, and the number rating set is shown on the rating settings icon of the first picture. If the total

numberofpicturesis1,000orhigher,[999+]isdisplayed.

●

Only when [Playback Mode] is set to [Normal Play], you can select [Cancel].

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[Title Edit]

You can enter characters (titles etc.) on a recorded picture. Once the text is saved, it can

be stamped in prints using [Text Stamp]

(→226).

→ [Playback] → [Title Edit]

Select a still (→215)

• [ ] is displayed for pictures with stamped text.

Enter characters

• For details on how to enter characters, see “Entering Text”

(→56)

• To delete texts, delete all the characters in the character input screen.

●

Youcansetupto100picturesatonetimewith[Multi].

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• Video

• 4K burst files

• Pictures recorded using [Post Focus]

• Stills recorded with the [Quality] setting [

], [ ] or [ ]

[Face Rec Edit]

Edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with incorrect information.

→ [Playback] → [Face Rec Edit] → [REPLACE] or [DELETE]

Use to select picture and press [MENU/SET]

Use to select a person and press [MENU/SET]

• If [DELETE], go to step

Use to select the person to replace for another and press [MENU/SET]

Use to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET]

●

When Face Recognition information is deleted, it cannot be restored.

●

Edit the Face Recognition information in group units for a picture group. (You cannot edit the

information for each picture in a group.)

●

You can edit only the first picture in a group.

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[RAW Processing]

You can use the camera to edit stills that were recorded in RAW format. The created stills

are saved in JPEG format.

→ [Playback] → [RAW Processing]

Press to select RAW file and press [MENU/SET]

Press to select the item and then press

[MENU/SET] to set

• The following items can be set. The settings used during

recording are applied at the time of setting.

[White Balance]

You can select White Balance to make adjustments. When you select

an item with [ ], you can edit the pictures using the same settings that

were applied for recording.

[Brightness

correction]

You can correct brightness in the range from –2 EV to +2 EV.

[Photo Style] You can select the [Photo Style] effects.

[i.Dynamic] You can select the [i.Dynamic] settings.

[Contrast] You can adjust the contrast.

[Highlight] You can adjust the brightness of a highlighted area.

[Shadow] You can adjust the brightness of a shadowed area.

[Saturation] /

[Color Tone]

You can adjust the saturation. (You can adjust the coloring when

[Monochrome], [Monochrome HC] or [Monochrome HC+] is selected for

[Photo Style].)

[Filter Effect]

You can select a Filter effect. (Only when [Monochrome], [Monochrome

HC] or [Monochrome HC+] is selected for [Photo Style].)

[Grain Effect]

You can set the graininess. (Only when [Monochrome], [Monochrome HC]

or [Monochrome HC+] is selected for [Photo Style].)

[Noise Reduction] You can set noise reduction.

[i.Resolution] You can select the [i.Resolution] settings.

[Sharpness] You can adjust the impression of resolution.

[More Settings]

Use

to select items and press [MENU/SET] to perform the following

operations.

[Reinstate Adjustments]: You can restore the settings to the ones used

during recording.

[Color Space]: You can select [Color Space] from either [sRGB] or

[AdobeRGB].

[Picture Size]: You can select the picture size ([L], [M], or [S]) of a JPEG

file when saving pictures.

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Press [MENU/SET] to finalize the setting

• The screen in step

reappears. To set another item, repeat steps

Press to select [Begin Processing] and press [MENU/SET]

■

Setting each item

When you select an item, the setting screen appears.

Operation

Touch

operation

Description

Drag Used to make adjustments

[WB K Set]

Used to display the color

temperature setting screen

(Only when [White Balance] is set

to [

])

[Adjust.]

Used to display the White Balance

fine adjustment screen

(Only when [White Balance] is set)

[DISP] [DISP.]

Used to display the comparison

screen

[MENU/SET] [Set]

Used to finalize an adjustment you

just made and to return to the item

selection screen

-2-10+1+2

SetSet

Adjust.Adjust.

SetSet

• If you have selected [Noise Reduction], [i.Resolution], or [Sharpness], the comparison

screen is not displayed.

• Pictures can be enlarged by operating the zoom lever.

• You can also zoom in by quickly touching the display twice. (If the display was enlarged,

it returns to the original magnification ratio.)

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The following operating methods are available to make adjustments on the comparison

screen.

Current setting

Operation

Touch

operation

Description

Drag Used to make adjustments

[DISP] [DISP.] Used to return to the setting screen

[MENU/SET] [Set]

Used to finalize an adjustment you

just made and to return to the item

selection screen

SetSet

• If you touch the picture at the center, it will be enlarged. If you touch [ ], the picture will

be reduced to the original size.

●

A RAW image recorded on this camera is always recorded with the aspect ratio set to [3:2]

(5472×3648),butifyouperform[RAW Processing] from the [Playback] menu, the picture will be

processed with the aspect ratio fixed as that at the time of recording.

●

The [White Balance] setting of stills recorded using [Multi Exp.] is fixed to the setting used during

recording.

●

Edit group pictures one by one. The edited pictures will be newly saved separately from the

original group pictures.

●

When an HDMI micro cable is connected, [RAW Processing] is disabled.

●

You can perform RAW processing on pictures recorded using this unit only.

[4K PHOTO Bulk Saving]

You can bulk save 5 seconds’ worth of 4K recording from a 4K burst file.

→ [Playback] → [4K PHOTO Bulk Saving]

Use to select the 4K burst files and press [MENU/SET]

• If the burst time is 5 seconds or less, all the frames can be saved as a picture.

Select the first frame to be bulk saved as a picture (→120, 121)

●

The picture will be saved in JPEG format as a single burst picture group.

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[Light Composition]

Select multiple frames from 4K burst files that you wish to merge. Parts of the image that

are brighter than the preceding frame will be superimposed on the preceding frame to

merge the frames into one picture.

→ [Playback] → [Light Composition]

Use to select the 4K burst files and press [MENU/SET]

Choose the merging method and press [MENU/SET]

■

[Composite Merging]: Selecting frames to merge

Drag the slide bar or use to select the frames to merge

Press [MENU/SET]

• The selected frames are stored, and the display goes to the

preview screen.

• Use

to select items and press [MENU/SET] to perform

the following operations.

– [Next]: Lets you select more frames for merging.

– [Reselect]: Discards the frame selected immediately before

and lets you select a different image.

Repeat steps - toselectmoreframestomerge(upto40frames)

Press to select [Save] and press [MENU/SET]

■

[Range Merging]: Selecting a range to merge

Select the frame of the first picture and then press [MENU/SET]

• The selection method is the same as in step of [Composite Merging] setting.

Select the frame of the last picture and then press [MENU/SET]

●

Pictures are saved in JPEG format. Recording information (Exif information) of the first frame such

as shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity are also saved.

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[Sequence Composition]

Select multiple frames from a 4K burst file to create a sequence composition of a moving

subject into one picture.

→ [Playback] → [Sequence Composition]

Use to select the 4K burst files and press [MENU/SET]

Select frames to merge

Select the frames so that the moving subject will not overlap on the preceding or

subsequent frames. (The sequence composition may not be created properly if the

subject overlaps.)

Drag the slide bar or use to select the frames to merge

Press [MENU/SET]

• The selected frames are stored, and the display goes to the

preview screen.

• Use

to select items and press [MENU/SET] to perform

the following operations.

– [Next]: Lets you select more frames for merging.

– [Reselect]: Discards the frame selected immediately before

and lets you select a different image.

Repeat steps - toselectmoreframestomerge(from3to40frames)

Press to select [Save] and press [MENU/SET]

Tips for [Sequence Composition]

We recommend using a tripod to take pictures for [Sequence Composition].

●

Pictures are saved in JPEG format. Recording information (Exif information) of the first frame such

as shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity are also registered.

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Menu list

[Clear Retouch]

You can erase unnecessary parts recorded on the pictures taken.

• The erasure operation can only be

performed by touch. [Clear Retouch]

automatically enables the touch

operation.

→ [Playback] → [Clear Retouch]

Use to select a still and press [MENU/SET]

UndoUndo

SetSet

SCALINGSCALING

REMOVE

Drag your finger over the part you want to erase

• The parts to be erased are colored.

• Touching [Undo] will return the colored part back to its previous

state.

Erasing details (enlarging the display)

UndoUndo

SetSet

SCALINGSCALING

REMOVE

Touch [SCALING]

• On the touch screen, pinch out your two fingers to zoom in, and

pinch in your two fingers to zoom out.

• Dragging the screen allows you to move the enlarged part.

Touch [REMOVE]

• This will bring you back to the operation of dragging your finger

over the part you want to erase. The part you want to erase can

be dragged even while the picture is enlarged.

Touch [Set]

Touch [Save] or press [MENU/SET]

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Menu list

●

Pictures may appear unnatural because the background of deleted parts is artificially created.

●

Edit group pictures one by one. The edited pictures will be newly saved separately from the

original group pictures.

●

Not available when the viewfinder is in use.

●

When an HDMI micro cable is connected, [Clear Retouch] is disabled.

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• Panorama pictures

• Video

• 4K burst files

• Pictures recorded using [Post Focus]

• Stills recorded with the [Quality] setting [

]

[Text Stamp]

You can stamp the recording date and time, names, travel destination, travel dates, etc.

on the recorded stills.

→ [Playback] → [Text Stamp]

Select a still (→215)

• [ ] appears on screen if the picture is stamped with text.

Use to select [Set] and press [MENU/SET]

[Shooting Date] [W/O TIME]: Stamp recording date

[WITH TIME]: Stamp recording date and time

[Name]

: Stamp name saved in Face Recognition

: Stamp name saved in [Profile Setup]

[Location] Stamp location registered in [Setup] menu’s [Travel Date]

[Travel Date] Stamp number of days that have elapsed since the travel date set in [Setup]

menu’s [Travel Date]

[Title] Stamp text saved in [Title Edit]

Press [ ] button

Use to select [OK] and press [MENU/SET]

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Menu list

●

Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for stills with date

stamps. (Date printing may be overlapped.)

●

Youcansetupto100picturesatonetimewith[Multi].

●

The picture quality may be coarser.

●

If you stamp text on the pictures in a group, the edited pictures will be newly saved separately

from the original group pictures.

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• Video

• 4K burst files

• Pictures recorded using [Post Focus]

• Stills recorded with the [Quality] setting [

]

• Panorama pictures

• Stills that other texts had already been stamped

• Stills taken without setting clock

[Resize]

Picture size can be resized to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc.

→ [Playback] → [Resize]

Select a still and size

[Single]

Use to select a still and press [MENU/SET]

Use to select size and press [MENU/SET]

SetSet

[Multi] (up to 100 pictures)

Use to select size and press [MENU/SET]

Use to select a still and press [MENU/SET] (repeat)

• Tocancel→Press[MENU/SET] again.

Press the [DISP] button to execute

2 3

4 5

OKOK

●

Picture quality is reduced after resizing.

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• Video

• 4K burst files

• Pictures recorded using [Post Focus]

• Stills recorded with the [Quality] setting [

]

• Panorama pictures

• Group pictures

• Stills already stamped with other text

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Menu list

[Cropping]

Enlarge your stills and crop unwanted areas.

→ [Playback] → [Cropping]

Use to select a still and press [MENU/SET]

Select area to crop and press [MENU/SET]

Operation Touch operation Description

Enlarges the picture

Reduces the picture

Drag Moves the enlarged area

●

Edit group pictures one by one. The edited pictures will be newly saved separately from the

original group pictures.

●

Original Face Recognition information will not be copied when stills are cropped.

●

Picture quality is reduced after cropping.

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• Video

• 4K burst files

• Pictures recorded using [Post Focus]

• Stills recorded with the [Quality] setting [

]

• Panorama pictures

• Stills already stamped with other text

[Rotate]

Youcanmanuallyrotatethepicturein90-degreeincrements.

• You cannot select [Rotate] when [Rotate Disp.] is set to [OFF].

→ [Playback] → [Rotate]

Use to select picture and press [MENU/SET]

Use to select the rotation direction and press

[MENU/SET]

[

]:Rotateapicture90degreesclockwise.

[

]:Rotateapicture90degreescounterclockwise.

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Using Menu Functions

Menu list

[Video Divide]

A single video 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 create more storage

space on your memory card while traveling.

→ [Playback] → [Video Divide]

Use to select a video to split and press [MENU/SET]

Press at the point where you want to split a video to

pause it

• If you press

while paused, you can make finer adjustments

to the splitting position.

Press

• There will be no copy of the original video saved after

splitting.

(There will only be the 2 video that were created after the split.)

●

Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery/memory card while the video splitting function is

working. Doing so could delete the entire video.

●

Video cannot be divided at a location close to the start or end of the video.

●

This function is not available in the following case:

• Video with a short recording time

[Time Lapse Video]

You can create a video from the pictures in a group that was recorded using [Time Lapse

Shot].

→ [Playback] → [Time Lapse Video]

Use to select the [Time Lapse Shot] picture group and press

[MENU/SET]

Create a video after selecting a production method

• For details, refer to step

and the subsequent steps (→133).

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Using Menu Functions

Menu list

[Stop Motion Video]

You can create a video from the pictures in a group that was recorded using [Stop Motion

Animation].

→ [Playback] → [Stop Motion Video]

Use to select a stop motion animation group and press [MENU/SET]

Create a video after selecting a production method

• For details, refer to step

and the subsequent steps (→136).

[Rotate Disp.]

This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the

camera vertically.

→ [Playback] → [Rotate Disp.] → [ON]

●

When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless

the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for stills which allows recording

information, etc. to be added. It was established by “JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information

Technology Industries Association)”.

[Picture Sort]

You can set the display sequence used for playing back pictures on this camera.

→ [Playback] → [Picture Sort]

[FILE NAME]

Displays pictures in the folder name or file name sequence. This display

format allows you to find the storage location of a picture on a card more

easily.

[DATE/TIME]

Displays pictures according to the date and time that the pictures were taken

in chronological order. When the pictures are taken using several cameras

and stored on the same card, this display format allows you to find a specific

picture more easily.

●

Pictures may not be displayed according to the [DATE/TIME] sequence immediately after a card

is inserted into this camera. In that case, wait a while, and the pictures will be displayed in the

[DATE/TIME] sequence.

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Using Menu Functions

Menu list

[Delete Confirmation]

This sets which option, [Yes] or [No], will be highlighted first when the confirmation screen

for deleting a picture is displayed.

It is set to [“No” first] when the camera leaves the factory.

→ [Playback] → [Delete Confirmation]

[“Yes” first] [Yes ] is highlighted first, so deletion can be done quickly.

[“No” first] [No] is highlighted first. Accidental deletion of pictures is avoided.

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Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

The Wi-Fi

/Bluetooth

function

Camera operation via smartphone

• Shutter button operation via smartphone (remote recording)

• Playing back or saving images stored on the camera, or uploading them on

social media sites

Expanding the scope of applications by connecting the

camera to a smartphone compatible with Bluetooth Low

Energy

• Pairing (connection setup)

• Turning the camera on/off via smartphone

• [B] (Bulb) recording

• Transferring recorded images to a smartphone automatically

• Writing location information of a smartphone on a recorded image

• Synchronizing the camera’s clock with a smartphone

• This manual uses the term “smartphone” for both smartphones and tablets unless it is

necessary to distinguish between them.

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Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

Connecting the camera to a smartphone

You can remotely operate the camera using a smartphone.

The “Leica FOTOS” app must be installed on your smartphone.

Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Leica FOTOS”

The “Leica FOTOS” app is an application provided by Leica Camera AG that allows your

smartphone to perform the following operations of a Wi-Fi-compatible Leica compact

digital camera.

For Android™ apps For iOS apps

Supported OS Android6.0orlater iOS11.0orlater

(The Bluetooth function cannot be

used with the iPad 2)

Installation

procedure

Connect your Android device to a

network

Select “Google Play™ Store”

Enter “Leica FOTOS” into the

search box

Select “Leica FOTOS” and install it

• The icon will be added to

the menu.

Not available in China. To download

in China, please visit the site below:

www.leica-camera.com

Connect the iOS device to the

network

Select “App Store”

Enter “Leica FOTOS” into the

search box

Select “Leica FOTOS” and install it

• The icon will be added to

the menu.

QR Code Scan the following QR code with the mobile device.

• Use the latest version.

• SupportedOSversionsasofJuly2019.SupportedOSversionsmaybechanged

without prior notice.

• The correct function of the app depends on the smartphone used.

• When downloading the app on a mobile phone network, high packet communication

fees may be incurred depending on the details of your contract.

• Some of the screens and information provided in this document may be different

depending on the supported operating system and “Leica FOTOS” version.

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Connecting the camera to a smartphone

Connection

First-time connection to a mobile device

The connection is established via Bluetooth. A pairing of the camera and the mobile

device is required for a first-time connection to a mobile device.

In the camera

Set the menu

→ [Setup] → [Bluetooth] → [Bluetooth] → [SET] → [Pairing]

• The camera enters pairing standby mode and displays its device name.

On the mobile device

Activate Bluetooth

Launch the Leica FOTOS app

Select the camera model

Follow the Leica FOTOS in-app instructions

●

The pairing process may take a few minutes to complete.

●

Each mobile device only needs to be paired with the camera once. The process adds the device

to the list of known devices.

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Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

Connecting the camera to a smartphone

Connecting to known devices

Enable the Bluetooth function

→ [Setup] → [Bluetooth] → [Bluetooth] → [ON]

Follow the Leica FOTOS in-app instructions

• The camera connects to the mobile device automatically.

●

Should there be more than one known device in the vicinity of the camera, then it will automatically

connect to the first device responding. A favorite mobile device cannot be specified.

●

We recommend removing rarely used devices from the list of known devices to prevent unwanted

connections.

●

Disconnect and reconnect (i.e. deactivating and reactivating Bluetooth in the camera) if the wrong

device was connected.

Removing devices from the list of known devices

Set the menu

→ [Setup] → [Bluetooth] → [Bluetooth] → [SET] → [Delete]

Select the smartphone you want to delete

●

The pairing process will have to be repeated to reconnect a deleted device to the camera.

When it takes time to set up pairing between a smartphone and a camera, delete the pairing

information of both devices and register them again. This may enable the devices to be

recognized properly.

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Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

Connecting the camera to a smartphone

Remote camera control

You can take pictures and record video remotely via the mobile device, and can also

change image settings or transfer data to the mobile device. A list of available functions

and instructions for their use can be found in the Leica FOTOS app.

Remote camera activation

The camera can be activated remotely from off or standby if this function is activated in

the camera. The Bluetooth function must be active.

Set the menu

→ [Setup] → [Bluetooth] → [Remote Wakeup] → [ON]

Important information

• Remote activation will activate the camera even if it was switched off via the main

switch.

• Accidental remote camera activation may result in unwanted pictures taken and high

power consumption.

• A third-party device can – provided it has been paired with the camera – access the

camera remotely if your own mobile device is not currently connected or its Bluetooth

function is deactivated. This poses a danger of unauthorized access to your data or

camera functions.

Solution

• Ensure that the function is disabled.

• Disable the function as soon as it is no longer needed.

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Connecting with other devices

4K video

■

Viewing on TV screen

When you connect this unit to a 4K-compatible TV and play

back a video recorded with [Rec Quality] of [4K], you can

enjoy high-resolution 4K video. Although resolution output

will be lower, you can also play back 4K video by connecting

to a high-definition TV and other devices that do not have 4K

support.

Preparation

• Set [HDMI Mode (Play)]

(→210) to [AUTO] or [4K/30p].

• When connecting to a TV that does not support 4K video, select [AUTO].

Connect this unit to a 4K-compatible TV using an HDMI micro cable and display the

playback screen (→238)

• When the [HDTV Link] setting on the camera is set to [ON] and the camera is connected to a

HDTV Link (HDMI)-compatible TV, it automatically switches its input and the playback screen is

displayed. For details, refer to

(→240).

• Read the operating instructions for the TV.

■

Viewing 4K video on a PC screen

• To play back and edit 4K video, a high-performance PC environment

is required.

Storing 4K video

You can only dub 4K video to a Blu-ray disc or DVD with the specific compatibility.

■

Storing 4K video on your PC

You can use the software available for downloading after registering your camera on the

Leica Camera AG homepage to import 4K video to a PC.

• For details, refer to the software instructions.

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Connecting with other devices

Viewing on a TV screen

Preparation

Turn off both camera and TV.

Connect camera to TV

Check the plug direction and insert it straight in. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong

direction, the plug could become deformed and cause faulty operation.) Also, do not

insert into the wrong jack. Doing so may cause damage to this camera.

HDMI micro cable

Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.

Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.

“HighSpeedHDMImicrocable”(TypeD-TypeAplug,upto2m(7′)long)

[HDMI] jack

To HDMI video/audio input jack

Turn on the TV and switch the TV input source to match the

connection jack

Turn on the camera and press the [ ] (Playback) button

●

Bars may appear at the sides or at the top and bottom of the screen, depending on the aspect

ratio setting.

●

Change the screen mode on your TV if the picture is displayed with the top or bottom cut off.

●

Depending on the TV to be connected, video files or 4K burst files may not be played back

correctly.

●

Check the [HDMI Mode (Play)]. (→210)

●

To play back 24p video, set [HDMI Mode (Play)] to [AUTO]. Otherwise, the picture is not output at

24 frames per second.

●

Pictures are not displayed on the camera screen. Also, sound is not produced from the camera’s

speaker.

●

HDMI output will be canceled if a USB cable (supplied) is connected simultaneously.

●

Read the operating instructions for the TV.

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Connecting with other devices

Viewing on a TV screen

Recording while monitoring camera images

When using the HDMI output, you can take pictures while

monitoring the camera image on a TV, etc.

■

Switching the information displayed

You can change the display shown during HDMI output using [HDMI Info Display (Rec)]

in [TV Connection] on the [Setup] menu.

[ON]: The camera display is output as is.

[OFF]: Only images are output.

●

When using the Auto Focus Mode [ ] or MF assist, the screen cannot be enlarged in windowed

mode.

●

If you use the HDMI output during recording, the aspect ratio setting is fixed to [16:9].

●

An electronic sound or shutter sound will not sound.

●

Some of setting screens are not output through the HDMI connection.

●

This function is not available in the following cases:

• During video recording

• During panorama picture recording

• When recording 4K photos

• When recording using [Post Focus]

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Connecting with other devices

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 compatible

devices via HDMI micro cables for easy operation with the HDTV remote control.

(Some operations are not available.)

●

HDTV Link (HDMI) is an exclusive function added to the industry-standard HDMI

control functions known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control). Operation is

not guaranteed when connecting to other HDMI CEC-compatible devices. Refer to

your product’s instructions to verify compatibility with HDTV Link (HDMI).

Preparation

Set [HDTV Link] to [ON]

(→210).

Connect the camera to an HDTV Link (HDMI)-compatible TV with an HDMI micro

cable (→238)

Turn on the camera and press the [ ] (Playback) button

Operate with the remote control for the TV

Turning the camera OFF

• The camera can be turned off at the same time as the TV using the remote control.

Automatic input select

• When the camera and TV are connected by HDMI micro cable, the camera is

turned ON, and the camera’s [ ] (Playback) button is pressed, the television input

automatically switches to the camera’s screen. The television can also be switched on

via the camera from Standby Mode (if “Power on link” on the TV is set to “on”, provided,

it has this function).

●

Operations via the camera buttons will be limited.

●

To play back the audio of the video in a slide show, set the [Sound] in the Slide Show setting

screen to [AUTO] or [Audio].

●

Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.

Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.

“HighSpeedHDMImicrocable”(TypeD-TypeAplug,upto2m(7′)long)

Compatible HDMI micro cables are available from specialist photo dealers. Make absolutely sure

to use only cables compatible with this camera.

●

If HDTV Link (HDMI) does not function correctly (→262)

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Connecting with other devices

Copying the recorded image data to a computer

Copying stills and video

Preparation

• Turn on the camera and computer.

Connect camera to computer

• Check the plug direction and insert it straight in. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction,

the plug could become deformed and cause faulty operation.) Also, do not insert into the wrong

jack. Doing so may cause damage to this camera.

• Do not use any other USB cables except a genuine Leica USB cable of the supplied type. Using

cables other than the above may cause a malfunction.

[Access]

• Do not disconnect the USB cable (supplied) while [Access] is displayed.

[USB/CHARGE] jack

USB cable (supplied)

Use to select [PC(Storage)] and press [MENU/SET]

• If you set the [USB Mode] to [PC(Storage)] in the [Setup] menu in advance, the camera will be

automatically connected to the PC without displaying the [USB Mode] selection screen.

Copy the images to the computer using the software available for downloading

after registering your camera on the Leica Camera AG homepage

●

Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Otherwise,

data may be destroyed.

●

Use a sufficiently charged battery.

●

When the battery begins to run out during communication, a warning beep sounds. Remove the

USB cable safely. Otherwise, data may be destroyed.

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Connecting with other devices

Copying the recorded image data to a computer

■

Copying to your computer without using software

You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and

files into separate folders on your computer.

• The card of this unit contains the following files (folder structure).

●

Windows

Drive (“LEICA”) is

displayed in “Computer”.

●

Mac

Drive (“LEICA”) is

displayed on the desktop.

DCIM (Still/video)

100XXXXX

Folder number

LXXX0001.JPG

File number

LXXX0002.JPG

101XXXXX

999XXXXX

PRIVATE

Card

Color Space L: sRGB

_: AdobeRGB

.JPG : Stills

.RWL : Stills recorded in RAW file

.MP4 : [MP4] Video, 4K burst files

LXXX1000.JPG

●

Some computers can read directly from the card taken from the camera, others require the use of

an external card reader. For details, refer to the instructions of the respective devices.

●

If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message prompting you to

format may appear. (Doing so would cause all recorded image data to be erased, so make sure to

select [NO].)

●

With an external card reader, make sure it supports the type of card being used.

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Connecting with other devices

Storing recorded stills and video in the recorder

You can connect the camera to a Blu-ray recorder or DVD recorder that is compatible and

store pictures from the camera to the device.

Preparation

• Turn on the camera and recorder.

Connect camera to recorder

• Check the plug direction and insert it straight in. (If the cable is inserted in the

wrong direction, the plug could become deformed and cause faulty operation.)

Also, do not insert into the wrong jack. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.

• Do not use any other USB cables except a genuine Leica USB cable of the

supplied type. Using cables other than the above may cause a malfunction.

[USB/CHARGE] jack

USB cable (supplied)

Use to select [PC(Storage)] and press [MENU/SET]

• If you set the [USB Mode] to [PC(Storage)] in the [Setup] menu in advance, the

camera will be automatically connected to the recorder without displaying the

[USB Mode] selection screen.

Dub by operating the recorder

• For details on dubbing and playback procedures, refer to the operating

instructions for the recorder.

• Some recorders may not support certain modes, such as the 4K video mode.

●

Use a sufficiently charged battery. When the battery begins to run out during communication, a

warning beep sounds. In this case, stop the transfer immediately. Otherwise, the data may be

damaged.

●

Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.

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Connecting with other devices

Printing

You can connect a camera directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing.

Preparation

• Adjust the print quality or other settings on your printer, as needed.

• Turn on the camera and printer.

Connect camera to printer

• Check the plug direction and insert it straight in. (If the cable is inserted in the

wrong direction, the plug could become deformed and cause faulty operation.)

Also, do not insert into the wrong jack. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.

• Do not use any other USB cables except a genuine Leica USB cable of the

supplied type. Using cables other than the above may cause a malfunction.

[ ]

• Do not disconnect the USB cable (supplied) when the cable disconnection icon [

] is

displayed (may not be displayed with some printers).

[USB/CHARGE] jack

USB cable (supplied)

Use to select [PictBridge(PTP)] and press [MENU/SET]

Use to select a picture and press [MENU/SET]

Use to select [Print start] and press [MENU/SET]

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Connecting with other devices

Printing

Printing multiple pictures

Multiple pictures are printed at one time.

Press to select [Multi Print] in step

of “Printing” (→244)

Use to select the item and press [MENU/SET]

[Multi Select]

Scroll between pictures with , select pictures to print with

[MENU/SET] (Press [MENU/SET] again to release selection.)

Press the [DISP] button to execute

[Select All] Print all pictures.

[Rating] Print pictures selected as [Rating].

Use to select [Print start] and press [MENU/SET]

●

Use a sufficiently charged battery. When the battery begins to run out during communication, a

warning beep sounds. Cancel printing and disconnect USB cable (supplied).

●

Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.

●

Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for

your printer.

●

Ayellow“●”displayedduringprintingindicatesanerrormessage.

●

Print 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.)

●

Video, 4K burst files, and pictures recorded with [Post Focus] cannot be printed.

●

Stills recorded in a RAW file cannot be printed. (The stills recorded in JPEG file format at the same

time as the RAW file can be printed.)

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Connecting with other devices

Printing

■

Print settings on the camera

Setting options include the number of printed pictures and their size. Make settings before

selecting [Print start].

[Print with Date] [ON] / [OFF]

[Num.of prints] Sets number of pictures (up to 999 pictures).

[Paper Size] Sets the paper size.

[Page Layout]

Sets whether or not to add borders and how many pictures to be printed on

each sheet of paper.

●

If the printer does not support date printing, the date cannot be printed on the picture.

●

When setting [Print with Date] to [ON], check the date printing settings on the printer (printer

settings may be prioritized).

●

Items may not be displayed if incompatible with printer.

●

To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to [ ] and make settings on the

printer. (Consult your printer’s operating manual.)

Printing with date and text

Time and date can be set to be printed on the picture when taking the picture by

activating the [Text Stamp] function in the [Playback] menu.

(→226)

■

Printing date without [Text Stamp]

Printing in store:

Only the recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store.

• The characters entered for [Age] or [Name] of [Profile Setup] or [Face Recog.],

[Location] in [Travel Date], and [Title Edit] cannot be printed at a store.

Using printer:

Recording date can be printed by setting [Print with Date]

(→246) to [ON] when

connecting to a printer compatible with date printing.

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Others

List of monitor/viewfinder displays

The screen display of the monitor/viewfinder indicates the camera’s operating state.

• The following images are examples of when [Monitor Disp. Set] is set to [ ] (monitor

style) in the monitor.

• The information displayed, such as histograms, magnifications, and numeric values, are

only for reference purposes.

In recording

Recording mode (→38)

Custom Set (→85)

[Photo Style] (→173)

Flash setting (→148, 149, 151)

60p

[Rec Quality]

(→155)

[Snap Movie] (→158)

[Aspect Ratio] (→170)/

[Picture Size]

(→171)

Image size (Panorama Shot

Mode)

(→69)

Picture effect (Filter)

adjustment display

(→76, 175)

Types of picture effects (Filter)

(→175)

Card (displayed only during

recording)

(→25)

XXmXXs

Elapsed recording time

(→153)

Simultaneous recording

indicator

(→157)

Automatic switching between

viewfinder and monitor

(→34)

[Peaking] (→196)

[Highlight Shadow] (→178)

[HDR] (→183)/[iHDR] (→60)

[Multi Exp.] (→184)

Electronic shutter (→182)

Picture-taking during video

recording (Photo Priority)

(→157)

Overheat indicator (→258)

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[Quality] (→171)

120fps [High Speed Video] (→82)

AFS AFF AFC MF

Focus mode (→88, 102)

Focus Bracket (→140)

[AF Mode] (→90)

[Pull Focus] (→160)

[Face Recog.] (→200)

AFL AF Lock (→105)

Burst (→114)

[4K PHOTO] (→116)

[Post Focus] (→127)

[Time Lapse Shot] (→132)

[Stop Motion Animation]

(→135)

[Self Timer] (→137)

Remaining battery (→22)

Macro recording (→101)

[Level Shot] (→186)

[Stabilizer] (→141)

Jitter alert (→141)

Focus (Lights green.) (→37)/

Recording state (Lights up in

red.)

(→153)

Focus (Under low illumination)

(→87)

Focus (Starlight AF) (→87)

Wi-Fi connection status

Bluetooth connection status

Location Logging

Histogram (→197)

Name

(→203)

Travel elapsed days

(→205)

Age in years/months

(→203)

Location

(→205)

Current date/time

Travel destination setting

(→204)

Exposure meter (→199)

Zoom (→145)

AF area (→96)

Spot metering target (→177)

[Center Marker] (→197)

[Self Timer] (→137)

[Zoom Mic] (→188)

Audio recording level display

(→186)

External Microphone (→187)

[Silent Mode] (→181)

[Sound Rec Level Limiter]

([OFF])

(→187)

AEL AE Lock (→105)

[Metering Mode] (→47, 177)

Program Shift (→62)

60 Shutter speed (→37)

Aperture value (→37)

Aperture Bracket (→140)

Exposure Compensation

(→106)

Exposure Bracket (→139)

Brightness (exposure)

(→61, 80)

Manual Exposure Assist (→65)

ISO sensitivity (→107)

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(→61)

(→80)

(→81)

Coloring (→61)

Defocus control function

(→61, 80)

Brightness (exposure)

(→61, 80)

Type of defocus ([Miniature

Effect])

(→78)

[One Point Color] (→79)

[Sunshine] (→79)

Picture effect (Filter)

adjustment display

(→76, 175)

Picture effects ON or OFF

(→175)

Picture effects (Filter)

(→175)

Aperture value (→81)

Shutter speed (→81)

ISO sensitivity (→81)

[Sound Rec Level Adj.]

(→186)

AWBc

AWBw

White Balance (→109)

White Balance Bracket (→112)

White Balance Fine Adjustment

(→111)

Coloring (→61)

Number of recordable pictures

(→26)

r20

Maximum number of pictures

that can be taken continuously

(→114)

RXXmXXs

Available recording time

(→27)

Touch tab (→194)

Touch zoom (→146)

Touch Shutter (→46)

Touch AF (→46)

[Touch AE] (→47)

[Peaking] (→196)

Function buttons (→53)

[m] and [s] indicate “minute” and “second”.

This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on and the [Profile Setup] setting

is selected.

This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after

switching from Playback Mode to Recording mode.

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On-screen recording information

Recording mode (→38)

1/60 Shutter speed (→37)

F2.8 Aperture value (→37)

Remaining battery (→22)

ISO sensitivity (→107)

Exposure Compensation

(→106)

Exposure Bracket (→139)

Brightness (exposure)

(→61, 80)

Manual Exposure Assist (→65)

[Flash] (→148, 149, 151)

Single (→113)

Burst (→114)

[4K PHOTO] (→116)

[Post Focus] (→127)

[Time Lapse Shot] (→132)

[Stop Motion Animation]

(→135)

[Self Timer] (→137)

AFS AFF AFC MF

Focus Mode (→88, 102)

[AF Mode] (→90)

[Quality] (→171)

[Aspect Ratio] (→170)/

[Picture Size]

(→171)

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

Function button setting (→52)

[Photo Style] (→173)

AWB

AWBc

AWBw

White Balance (→109)

White Balance Bracket (→112)

White Balance Fine Adjustment

(→111)

[i.Dynamic] (→179)

[Metering Mode] (→47, 177)

Number of recordable pictures

(→26)

r20

Maximum number of pictures

that can be taken continuously

(→114)

RXXmXXs

Available recording time

(→27)

[m] and [s] indicate “minute” and “second”.

F2.81/60

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In playback

Playback Mode (→217)

Protected picture (→218)

With location information

[Rating] (→218)

Cable disconnect prohibit icon

(→244)

Video playback (→162)

Panorama picture playback

(→71)

Continuous playback of picture

group

(→166)

Save pictures from the 4K

burst file

(→119)

Save a picture from pictures

recorded using [Post Focus]

(→129)

Group pictures recorded using

Focus Bracket

(→166)

Text stamped display (→226)

XXmXXs

Elapsed playback time

Icon indicating the presence of

a marker

(→120, 121, 122)

4K Photo (4K burst file) (→116)

[Post Focus] (→127)

[Focus Stacking] (→130)

[Aspect Ratio] (→170)/

[Picture Size]

(→171)

60p

[Rec Quality]

(→155)

[Snap Movie] (→158)

[Quality] (→171)

120fps [High Speed Video] (→82)

Remaining battery (→22)

1/98 Picture number/Total pictures

Wi-Fi connection status

15 pic. Number of group pictures

XXmXXs

Video recording time

(→162)

15 pic.15 pic.

1ST DAY

11 months 20 days

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Clear Retouch completed icon

(→225)

Acquiring information icon

Playback (Video) (→162)

1ST DAY

Travel elapsed days

(→205)

Picture Group Display (→167)

[Silent Mode] (→181)

Multi Playback (→165)

Delete (→168)

Name

(→201, 203)

Location

(→205)

Title

(→219)

Age in years/months (→201, 203)

Recording information

[m] and [s] indicate “minute” and “second”.

It is displayed in order of [Title], [Location], [Name] ([Baby1]/[Baby2], [Pet]), [Name] ([Face Recog.]).

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100-0001

1/5

5500

10:00 1.DEC.2019

Recording information (Basic)

Recording date/time

World time

(→204)

100-0001 Folder/File number (→242)

Recording information (Advanced)

5500

White Balance (color

temperature)

(→109)

[i.Dynamic] (→179)

[HDR] (→183)/[iHDR] (→60)

[i.Resolution] (→179)

Detailed information display

2/5

100-0001

10:00 1.DEC.2019

Histogram display

4/5

A B

100-0001

Color Temperature

10:00 1.DEC.2019

5500K

White balance display

100-0001

3/5

Standard

Contrast

Sharpness

Noise Reduction

Saturation

10:00 1.DEC.2019

Photo style, Highlight shadow display

100-0001

5/5

Focal Length

9.1mm

Long Shtr NR

OFF

35mm Focal Length

25mm

10:00 1.DEC.2019

Lens information display

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Others

Message displays

The following explains the meaning of major messages displayed on the screen, and how

to respond to them.

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Memory cards

[Memory Card Error] / [Format this card?]

• Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera. (→26)

• Try with a different card.

[Read Error] / [Write Error] / [Please check the card]

• Check whether card has been inserted correctly

(→24).

• Turn off the camera and remove the card. Reinsert the card and turn the camera on again.

• Try with a different card.

[Recording was cancelled due to the limitation of the writing speed of the card]

• The speed class of a required card varies depending on [Rec Quality] of a video. 4K photo

recording requires a card that meets a particular speed class rating. Be sure to use a card of the

recommended speed class

(→25).

• If recording stops even when using a card of the recommended speed class

(→25), the data writing

speed has dropped. If this happens, we recommend backing up the data on the memory card and

formatting it

(→26). Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle.

[Memory Card Error] / [This memory card cannot be used]

• Use a compatible card.

(→25)

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Battery

[This battery cannot be used]

• Use a genuine Leica battery. Consult your dealer or your nearest Leica Customer Care center if the

display still remains.

• Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal.

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Wi-Fi function

[Failed to connect wireless access point] / [Connection failed] / [No destination found]

• The wireless access point information set on this unit is wrong. Check the authentication type,

encryption type, and encryption key.

• Radio waves from other devices may block the connection to a wireless access point. Check other

devices that are connected to the wireless access point and devices that use the 2.4 GHz band.

[Connection failed. Please retry in a few minutes.] / [Network disconnected. Transfer stopped.]

• Radio waves from the wireless access point are getting weak. Perform the connection closer to the

wireless access point.

• Depending on the wireless access point, connection may be automatically disconnected after

specific time has passed. Reconnect the connection again.

[Connection failed]

• Change the access point to connect to in the smartphone Wi-Fi settings to this camera.

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Others

[Some pictures cannot be deleted] / [This picture cannot be deleted]

• Non-DCF pictures (→161) cannot be deleted. Save needed data on a computer or other device,

and then use [Format] on the camera.

(→26)

[Cannot be set on this picture]

• [Title Edit], [Text Stamp], and other functions cannot be used for pictures that are not compliant with

the DCF standard

(→161).

[A folder cannot be created]

• A folder cannot be created because available folder numbers have been already assigned.

Save all necessary pictures to your computer or other devices and format the card

(→26).

After you format the card, execute [No.Reset] in the [Setup] menu to reset the folder number to

100.

(→213)

[Please turn camera off and then on again] / [System Error]

• Turn the camera on again. (Consult your dealer or your nearest Leica Customer Care center if the

display still remains.)

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Troubleshooting

Try checking these items (→256 - 263) first.

If the problem persists,

Performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue (→213).

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Battery, power

The battery charge indicator is flashing.

• Charging is being performed in a place with extremely high or low temperature.

→ Reconnect the USB cable (supplied) and retry charging in a place where ambient temperature is

10°Cto30°C(50°Fto86°F)(temperatureconditionsalsoapplytothebatteryitself).

• Charging is not possible if the power supply capacity of the computer is low.

The camera is not working after it is turned on.

The camera turns off automatically after it is turned on.

• Battery needs recharging.

→ Charge the battery.

(→18)

The camera turns off automatically.

• [Economy] is activated. (→207)

The battery depletes too quickly.

• [4K PHOTO] is set to [

] ([4K Pre-Burst]).

→ When [

] ([4K Pre-Burst]) has been selected, the battery drains faster.

Select [

] ([4K Pre-Burst]) only when recording.

• The Wi-Fi connection has been on for a long time.

→ The battery is used up faster with a Wi-Fi connection. Turn off the camera as often as possible

using [Economy]

(→207) or other methods.

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Recording

Striping or flicker may appear in fluorescent lighting and LED lighting.

• This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup

sensors. This is not a malfunction.

• If you are taking stills using the electronic shutter, the striping may be reduced

by setting a slower shutter speed.

(→64)

• When noticeable flicker or striping is seen in pictures taken in fluorescent or

LED lighting in video recording mode, you can reduce the flicker or striping by

setting up [Flkr Decrease]

(→185) and adjusting the shutter speed. You can set

the shutter speed manually in the Creative Video Mode.

(→81)

Cannot record pictures. The shutter will not operate immediately when the shutter button is

pressed.

• When [Focus/Release Priority] is set to [FOCUS], the camera will not record until proper focusing is

achieved.

(→192)

Recorded pictures look white.

• Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).

→ Turn the camera on to extract lens barrel, and clean lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.

Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark.

• AE Lock

(→105) is set incorrectly.

Multiple pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once.

Check the following settings. If any of them apply, multiple pictures will be taken.

• Drive Mode is set to other than [Single].

→ Set the Drive Mode to [Single].

(→113)

• Bracket recording is set.

→ If any of the [

] icons (ex. [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], etc.) is displayed on the screen, bracket

recording is set. Under [Bracket] in the [Rec] menu, set [Bracket Type] to [OFF].

(→138)

Focus not aligned correctly.

• Subject outside of focus range.

• [Focus/Release Priority] is set to [RELEASE].

(→192)

• [Shutter AF] is set to [OFF]. (→190)

• AF Lock (→105) is set incorrectly.

• If there are fingerprints or dirt on the lens, the focus may be set to the lens and not the subject.

Recorded pictures are blurred. The stabilizer function is ineffective.

• Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and the stabilizer function is less effective.

→ Use a tripod and the self-timer

(→137) when using a slower shutter speed.

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Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference.

• We recommend trying the following methods.

→ Lower ISO sensitivity

(→107).

→ Either adjust [Noise Reduction] of [Photo Style] to a higher setting or set each item other than

[Noise Reduction] to a lower setting.

(→174)

→ Set [Long Shtr NR] to [ON]. (→180)

Subject appears skewed in pictures.

• If you take a picture of a moving subject in the electronic shutter mode, video recording mode,

or 4K photo recording mode, the subject in the picture may be skewed in some cases. This

is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. This is not a

malfunction.

Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life.

• When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture etc., increasing the shutter speed may

introduce slight changes to brightness and color. These are a result of the characteristics of the

light source and do not indicate a malfunction.

• When recording subjects in extremely bright locations or recording under fluorescent lighting,

LED lighting, mercury lamp, sodium lighting etc., the colors and screen brightness may change or

horizontal striping may appear on the screen.

4K photo recording stops before finishing.

• When the ambient temperature is high or recording of the 4K Photo function is performed

continuously, the camera may display [

] and stop recording. Wait until the camera cools down.

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Video

Cannot record video.

• When a large capacity card is used, you may not be able to take a picture for a while after you turn

on the camera.

Video recording stops midway.

• When the ambient temperature is high or video is recorded continuously, the camera may display

[

] and stop the recording. Wait until the camera cools down.

• The speed class of a required card varies depending on [Rec Quality] of a video. Be sure to use a

card of the recommended speed class

(→25).

Sometimes focus adjustment with Auto Focus mode is difficult while recording 4K video.

• This may occur when taking a picture by reducing the Auto Focus speed in order to adjust the

focus at high precision. This is not a malfunction.

A noise, such as a clicking or buzzing noise, is recorded on a video. Audio is recorded at low

volumes.

• With recording in a quiet environment, the sound of aperture, focus and other actions may be

recorded in video. This is not a malfunction. The focus operation during recording of video can be

set to [OFF] in [Continuous AF]

(→156).

• If you block the microphone with your fingers while video is being recorded, the audio may be

recorded at a low volume or may not be recorded at all. In this case, the camera may pick up the

lens operating sounds more easily.

Operating sounds are recorded in a video.

• We recommend recording video in Creative Video Mode if you are concerned about operating

noise.

(→81)

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Flash

No flash emitted.

• The flash becomes unavailable in the following cases.

– The flash is closed.

– Flash set to [

] (Forced Flash Off). (→147, 151)

• Set [Shutter Type] to [AUTO] or [MSHTR]. (→182)

• Set [Silent Mode] to [OFF]. (→181)

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Monitor/viewfinder

The monitor/viewfinder is off although the camera is turned on.

• If no operations are performed during the set time period [Auto EVF/Monitor Off](→207) is

activated, and the monitor/viewfinder turns off.

• When a hand or an object is close to the eye sensor, the monitor display mode could be switched

to viewfinder display mode.

(→34)

It may flicker for an instant or the brightness of the screen may change significantly for an

instant.

• This occurs due to the aperture of the lens changing when the shutter button is pressed halfway, or

when the brightness of the subject changes. This is not a malfunction.

Cannot switch between the monitor and viewfinder when pressing [EVF] button.

• When it is connected to a computer or printer, the camera can display pictures on the monitor only.

The color saturation in the viewfinder appears differently than in the actual picture.

• Being a characteristic of the viewfinder of this unit, this phenomenon is not a problem. Recorded

images are not affected.

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Playback

Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures.

• A card is not inserted in the camera.

• Has the file name of the picture been changed on a computer? If so, it cannot be played back on

the camera.

→ It is recommended to use the software available for downloading after registering your camera

on the Leica Camera AG homepage to write pictures from PC to card.

• Set [Playback Mode] to [Normal Play].

(→217)

Red areas in pictures appear blackened.

• When the digital red-eye correction ([

], [ ]) is operating, red areas may be blackened.

→ We recommend closing the built-in flash, setting the flash mode to [

], or setting

[Red-Eye Removal] to [OFF] before recording.

(→179)

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Wi-Fi function

A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established. Radio waves get disconnected. Wireless access

point is not displayed.

General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection

• Use within the communication range of the wireless LAN network.

• Is any device, such as a microwave oven, cordless phone, etc., that uses 2.4 GHz frequency

operated nearby?

→ Radio waves may get interrupted when used simultaneously. Use them sufficiently away from

the device.

• When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with other equipment may not start or the

connection may be disrupted. (A message such as [Communication error] is displayed.)

• When this unit is placed on a metal table or shelf, the connection may not be established easily.

Use the camera away from metal surfaces.

About a wireless access point

• Check if the wireless access point to connect is in operating state.

• Check the radio wave condition of the wireless access point.

→ Perform the connection closer to the wireless access point.

→ Move the location or change the angle of the wireless access point.

• It may not display even if the radio waves exist depending on the setting of the wireless access

point.

→ Turn off the wireless access point and then turn it back on.

• Is the network SSID of the wireless access point set not to broadcast?

→ It may not be detected when it is set not to broadcast. Enter and set the network SSID.

Alternatively, set the network SSID of the wireless access point to broadcast.

This unit is not displayed in the Wi-Fi setting screen of the smartphone.

• Try switching the ON/OFF of the Wi-Fi function in the Wi-Fi settings of the smartphone.

Transmission of the image fails midway. There is an image that could not be transmitted.

• Is the size of the image too large?

→ Transmit after dividing the video with [Video Divide]

(→229).

→ Reduce the image size at [Size], and then send.

• It may take longer time to transmit when distance to the wireless access point is far.

→ Transmit closer to the wireless access point.

• Check the file format of the image to send.

I have forgotten the password for the Wi-Fi.

→ Execute the [Reset Network Settings] in the [Setup] menu.

(→213)

However, the information you have set on the [Wi-Fi Setup] or [Bluetooth] will be reset.

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TV, computer, printer

No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored.

• Not connected correctly (→238).

• The television has not been switched to auxiliary input.

HDTV Link (HDMI) is not working.

• Is the camera’s [HDTV Link] setting set to [ON]?

(→210)

→ Check the HDTV Link (HDMI) settings on the device you are connecting to.

→ Turn the camera off and on again.

Cannot communicate with the computer.

• Set [USB Mode] to [PC(Storage)]

(→209, 241).

• Turn the camera off and then on again.

Computer does not recognize card. (When using an SDXC Memory Card)

• Check whether your computer is compatible with SDXC Memory Cards.

• A message prompting you to format the card may appear when you connect it. Do not format the

card.

• If the [Access] indicator on the screen does not go off, turn the camera off before disconnecting the

USB cable (supplied).

Cannot print when connecting to printer.

• Printer not compatible with PictBridge.

• Set [USB Mode] to [PictBridge(PTP)]

(→209, 244).

The edges of pictures are cut off when printing.

• Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before printing.

• The aspect ratio of pictures is different from that of paper used for printing.

→ If printing in shop, check if 16:9 sizes can be printed.

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Others

The lens makes a clicking noise.

• When the camera is turned on or off, the lens is moved, or an aperture operation is performed,

such a noise may be heard. This is not a malfunction.

• When the brightness changes after a zooming operation or moving the camera, the lens may make

a noise while adjusting the aperture. This is not a malfunction.

Zooming stops instantaneously.

• When using the Extended optical zoom, the zooming action will stop temporarily. This is not a

malfunction.

Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations.

• [AF Assist Lamp] is set to [ON]

(→191).

Camera is hot.

• Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not affect performance or quality.

Clock is incorrect.

• If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset.

→ Reset the clock

(→32).

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Restrictions on use and additional notes

When in use

●

Keep this camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such

as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

• If you use this camera on top of or near a TV, its pictures and/or sound may be

disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use this camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise

adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.

• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic

fields created by speakers or large motors.

• Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this camera, disturbing the

pictures and/or sound.

• If this camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops

functioning properly, turn it off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then

reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn it on again.

Do not use this camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/

or sound may be adversely affected.

●

Do not extend the supplied cord or cable.

●

Do not allow the camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances

(can cause surface damage or coating to peel).

●

Do not keep objects such as credit cards that may be influenced magnetically close to

this unit. The data on these objects may become corrupted and unusable.

●

Never leave the camera and the battery in a car or on a car hood in the summer.

Doing so may cause leakage of the battery electrolyte, overheating, fire or a battery

explosion due to high temperature.

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Restrictions on use and additional notes

Caring for your camera

To clean your camera, remove the battery, and/or disconnect the power plug from the

outlet, and wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

●

Use a damp cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping with a dry cloth.

●

Do not use benzine, thinners, alcohol or kitchen detergent, as these may damage the

outer casing and finish of the camera.

●

If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the supplied instructions carefully.

●

For care of the viewfinder/Eye cup

• As the eye cup cannot be removed, blow away the dust on the viewfinder surface

with a blower (commercially available), gently wipe it with a dry and soft cloth, and be

careful not to remove it.

• If you wipe the eye cup too hard and it is removed, consult the dealer or your nearest

Leica Customer Care center.

When not using for a while

●

Turn off the camera before removing the battery and card.

• Ensure that battery is removed to prevent damage through over-discharge.

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

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

●

Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags.

●

Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer, etc. Store batteries in

cool(15°Cto25°C(59°Fto77°F))placeswithlowhumidity(40%RHto60%RH)and

no major temperature changes.

●

Charge battery once per year and use completely before storing again.

●

Check all the parts before taking pictures when you have not used the camera for a

long period of time.

Monitor/viewfinder

●

Avoid excessive pressure on the monitor. This may cause uneven display and damage

the monitor.

●

In cold climates or other situations when the camera becomes cold, the monitor or

the viewfinder may appear slightly darker than normal immediately after the camera is

turned on. Normal brightness will return once the internal components have warmed up.

The monitor and viewfinder are made with extremely high precision technology.

However, there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen.

This is not a malfunction. The monitor and viewfinder screens are controlled with

extremely high precision, but some pixels may be inactive. The spots will not be visible

on the recorded pictures.

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Lens

●

Avoid excessive pressure on the lens.

●

Images may appear slightly white if the lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). Turn the camera

on, hold the extracted lens barrel with your fingers and gently wipe the lens surface with

a soft, dry cloth.

●

Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may

cause it to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a

window.

Battery

The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery.

This battery is easily affected by temperature and humidity, and is affected more when the

temperature is high or low.

●

Remove the battery from camera after use.

• Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic

objects (such as clips) when carrying or storing it.

●

The time required for charging varies depending on the conditions of battery usage.

Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been

used for some time.

●

The battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.

●

Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged.

●

Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.

Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the

resulting heat generated.

●

It is not recommended to charge the battery too frequently.

(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to

expand.)

●

The battery will be close to the end of its lifespan if it discharges very quickly. Please

purchase a new battery.

●

When charging:

• Wipe dirt from the battery terminal with a dry cloth.

• Keep at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).

●

Do not use a damaged or dented battery (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping (can

cause faults).

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AC adaptor (supplied)

●

Keep at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).

●

The AC adaptor (supplied) may generate whirring sounds when in use. This is not a

malfunction.

●

After use, be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet. (A very small

amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)

Memory cards

●

To prevent damage to cards and data

• Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic interference, and static

electricity.

• Do not bend, drop, or expose to other physical forces.

• Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or

carrying the card.

• Do not touch terminals on reverse of the card or allow them to become dirty or wet.

●

Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera malfunctions due to inappropriate

handling. Leica Camera AG will not be liable for any damage caused due to loss of

recorded data.

●

Disposing of/transferring memory cards

• The “format” or “delete” functions on your camera or computer only changes the file

management information and does not fully erase the data stored on the memory

card. When disposing of or transferring your memory cards, we recommend

physically destroying them or using commercially available computer data erasing

software to completely remove the data from the card. Data stored on memory cards

should be managed responsibly.

When using a tripod or unipod

●

Do not apply excessive force or tighten screws when they are not threaded correctly.

(This may damage the camera, screw hole, or label.)

●

Ensure that the tripod is standing securely. (Refer to the tripod instructions.)

●

You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod or unipod.

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Personal Information

We recommend setting up a Wi-Fi password or a Wi-Fi function lock to protect your

private information.

If names or birthdays are set in [Profile Setup] or in the [Face Recog.] function, keep in

mind that the camera and recorded pictures will contain personal information.

Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, likeness rights, etc. of a subject

and use the [Silent Mode] and other functions like writing location information or

changing the shutter sound responsibly.

●

Disclaimer

• Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static

electricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations.

Leica Camera AG will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a

result of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.

●

When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera

• After you make a note of the personal information, perform [Reset Network Settings]

to delete data containing personal information such as wireless LAN connection

settings that you registered or set in this unit. (→213)

• To protect your personal information, please reset the settings. (→213)

• Remove the memory card from the camera.

• When ordering repairs, settings may be returned to the initial purchase state.

• If the above operations cannot be performed because of a camera malfunction,

consult your dealer or the nearest Leica Customer Care department.

●

When transferring or disposing of your memory card, see “Disposing of/

transferring memory cards” in the previous section. (→267)

●

Uploading pictures to WEB services

• Pictures may contain personal information that can be used to identify the user, such

as titles, recording dates and times, and location information. Before uploading the

pictures to WEB services, check the pictures carefully for information that should not

be disclosed.

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Wi-Fi function

■

Use the camera as a wireless LAN device

When using equipment or computer systems that require more reliable security than

wireless LAN devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for safety designs

and defects for the systems used. Leica Camera AG will not take any responsibility for

any damage that arises when using the camera for any purpose other than as a wireless

LAN device.

■

Use of the Wi-Fi function of this camera is presumed to be in countries where

this camera is sold

There is the risk that the camera violates radio frequency regulations if used in countries

other than those where this camera is sold, and Leica Camera AG takes no responsibility

for any violations.

■

There is the risk that data sent and received wirelessly may be intercepted

Please note that there is the risk that data sent and received wirelessly may be

intercepted by a third party. We strongly recommend that you enable encryption in the

settings of your wireless access point to ensure data security.

■

Do not use the camera in areas with magnetic fields, static electricity or

interference

• Do not use the camera in areas with magnetic fields, static electricity or interference,

such as near microwave ovens. These may interfere with the wireless capability of the

camera.

• Using the camera near devices such as microwave ovens or cordless telephones

that use the 2.4 GHz radio wave band may cause a decrease in performance in both

devices.

■

Do not connect to any wireless network you are not authorized to use

When the camera utilizes its Wi-Fi function, wireless networks will be searched

automatically. When this happens, wireless networks that you are not authorized to use

(SSID

) may be displayed. Do not attempt to connect to these networks as this action

may be considered unauthorized access.

SSID refers to the name that is used to identify a network over a wireless LAN connection.

Transmission is enabled if the SSID matches for both devices.

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●

SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

●

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States

and other countries.

●

Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.

●

ELMARIT is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

●

Adobe is a trademark or registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United

States and/or other countries.

●

Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States

and/or other countries.

●

iMovie, Mac, OS X and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other

countries.

●

iPad, iPhone, iPod, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other

countries.

●

App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

●

Google, Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.

●

The Bluetooth

word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

and any use of such marks by Leica Camera AG is under license. Other trademarks and trade

names are those of their respective owners.

●

The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance

●

The Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Logo is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance

●

“Wi-Fi

” is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance

●

“Wi-Fi Protected Setup™”, “WPA™”, and “WPA2™” are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance

●

QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

●

This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware Corporation. DynaFont is a registered

trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc.

●

Other names, company names, and product names mentioned in these instructions are

trademarks or registered trademarks of their relevant owners.

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This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal use of a consumer

or other uses in which it does not receive remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with

the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer

engaged in a personal activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC

Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be

obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C.

See http://www.mpegla.com

This product incorporates the following software:

(1) the software developed independently for Leica Camera AG,

(2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Leica Camera AG,

(3)thesoftwarelicensedundertheGNUGeneralPublicLicense,Version2.0(GPLV2.0),

(4) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License, Version 2.1

(LGPL V2.1), and/or

(5)opensourcesoftwareotherthanthesoftwarelicensedundertheGPLV2.0and/or

LGPL V2.1.

The software categorized as (3) - (5) are distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but

WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY

or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Please refer to the detailed terms and

conditions thereof displayed by selecting [MENU/SET]→[Setup]→[Version Disp.]→

[Software info].

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LEICA CUSTOMER CARE

Please contact the Customer Care department of Leica Camera AG for the maintenance

of your Leica equipment and for help and advice regarding Leica products and how to

order them. You can also contact the Customer Care department or the repair service

provided by your regional Leica subsidiary for repairs or warranty claims.

Leica Camera AG

Leica Customer Care

Am Leitz-Park 5

35578 Wetzlar

Germany

Phone:+49(0)64412080-189

Fax:+49(0)64412080-339

Email: customer[email protected]

www.leica-camera.com

LEICA ACADEMY

Have a look at our full seminar program with many interesting workshops on the topic of

photography at:

us.leica-camera.com/Leica-Akademie/Global-Leica-Akademie

DAS WESENTLICHE.

Leica Camera AG

│

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35578 WETZLAR

│

DEUTSCHLAND

Telefon +49(0)6441-2080-0

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www.leica-camera.com

Leica FOTOS

LEICA FOTOS

The camera can be controlled remotely using a smartphone/tablet PC. This will require

an installation of the Leica FOTOS app on the mobile device.

▸ Scan the following QR code with the mobile device

▸ The app is available from Apple App Store™/Google Play Store™

CONNECTION

FIRST-TIME CONNECTION TO A MOBILE DEVICE

The connection is established via Bluetooth. A pairing of the camera and the mobile

device is required for a ﬁrst-time connection to a mobile device.

CONNECTION WIZARD

The connection wizard appears at initial startup of the camera or after a camera reset.

These settings are also available via the menu item

Leica FOTOSLeica FOTOS.

Leica FOTOS

USING THE MENU TO

ON THE MOBILE DEVICE

▸ Activate Bluetooth

▸ Launch the Leica FOTOS app

▸ Select the camera model

IN THE CAMERA

▸ Select Leica FOTOSLeica FOTOS in the main menu

▸ Select BluetoothBluetooth

• Bluetooth is activated.

▸ Follow the Leica FOTOS instructions

• The relevant icons appear on the LCD panel and the status LED lights in blue once

a connection is established successfully.

Notes

• The pairing process may take a few minutes to complete.

• Each mobile device only needs to be paired with the camera once. The process adds

the device to the list of known devices.

• GPS data will be automatically determined and written to the Exif data when pictures

are taken while the camera is connected to the Leica FOTOS app.

Leica FOTOS

CONNECTING TO KNOWN DEVICES

▸ Select Leica FOTOSLeica FOTOS in the main menu

▸ Select BluetoothBluetooth

▸ Select OnOn

• Activate the Bluetooth function.

• The camera connects to the mobile device automatically.

Notes

• Should there be more than one known device in the vicinity of the camera, then it will

automatically connect to the ﬁrst device responding. A favorite mobile device cannot

be speciﬁed.

• We recommend removing rarely used devices from the list of known devices to

prevent unwanted connections.

• Disconnect and reconnect (i.e. deactivating and reactivating Bluetooth in the

camera) if the wrong device was connected.

REMOVING DEVICES FROM THE LIST OF KNOWN DEVICES

▸ Select Leica FOTOSLeica FOTOS in the main menu

▸ Select DeleteDelete

▸ Select the relevant device

• A security prompt appears on the LCD panel.

▸ Select YesYes

Note

• The pairing process will have to be repeated to reconnect a deleted device to the

camera.

Leica FOTOS

REMOTE CAMERA CONTROL

You can take pictures and record video remotely via the mobile device, and can also

change image settings or transfer data to the mobile device. A list of available functions

and instructions for their use can be found in the Leica FOTOS app.

REMOTE CAMERA ACTIVATION

The camera can be activated remotely from oﬀ or standby if this function is activated in

the camera. The Bluetooth function must be active.

▸ Select Leica FOTOSLeica FOTOS in the main menu

▸ Select Remote WakeupRemote Wakeup

▸ Select OnOn

• The camera will scan for known devices and automatically establishes a connec-

tion.

Important information

• Remote activation will activate the camera even if it was switched oﬀ via the main

switch.

• Accidental remote camera activation may result in unwanted pictures taken and

excessive power consumption.

• A third-party device can – provided is has been paired with the camera – access

the camera remotely if your own mobile device is not currently connected or its

Bluetooth function is deactivated. This poses a danger of unauthorized access to

your data or camera functions.

Solution

• Only activate this function just before you want to use it.

• Disable the function as soon as it is no longer needed.

Leica VLUX-5

Product's Documents

Owner's Manual

Specifications

Leica VLUX-5 Questions and Answers