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Formatting a Memory Card
1
Press F.
The A1 menu appears.
2
Use Q or R to display D4 menu.
3
Use AB to select [Format] and press D.
The [Format] screen appears.
4
Press A to select [Format]
and press E.
D 4
Basic Shooting Operation
Shooting with the Viewfinder
1
Remove the front lens cap by pushing the top and bottom portions as indicated in the illustration.
5
Press F.
The camera switches to capture mode and is ready to take a picture.
2
When a retractable lens is attached, turn the zoom
3
ring in the direction of 2 while pressing the button
2
on the ring (1).
When retracting the lens, turn the zoom ring in the opposite direction to 2 while pressing the
1 button on the ring and align the white dot to the position 3.
3
Set the focus mode switch
to v.
4
Turn the mode dial and align the dial indicator to
R .
Dial indicator
The selected capture mode is displayed on the monitor (Guide
Display).
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5
Look through the viewfinder to view the subject.
When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring to the right or left to change the angle of view.
6
Position the subject inside the AF frame and press
0 halfway.
Focus indicator
7
Press 0 fully.
The captured image is displayed on the monitor (Instant
Review).
Available operations during Instant Review
L Deletes the image.
R
J
Magnifies the image.
Saves the RAW data (only when a JPEG image was taken and the data remains in the buffer).
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Shooting While Viewing the Live View Image
1
Press K in Step 5 of
The Live View image is displayed on the monitor.
Available operations
E Magnifies the image.
Use R to change the magnification (up to
10×).
Use ABCD to change the area to display.
Press M to return the display area to the center.
Press E to return to 1× image display.
K Exits shooting with Live View.
2
Position the subject inside the AF frame on the
monitor and press 0 halfway.
AF frame
Subsequent steps are the same as shooting with the viewfinder.
Taking a Self-portrait
You can take self-portraits while checking the Live View image by facing the lens and the LCD screen of the monitor toward yourself.
1
the monitor 180° horizontally.
The self-portrait shutter button lamp lights green.
2
Face both the lens and the
LCD screen of the monitor toward yourself.
3
Check the Live View image and press the self-portrait shutter button.
After the picture is taken, Instant
Review is displayed until the next operation.
The camera returns to standby mode when the self-portrait shutter button is pressed again.
u Caution
• The self-portrait shutter button does not work with a halfway press and needs to be fully pressed down. If the button is pressed when the focus mode is set to v, a picture is taken after autofocus is performed. Even if the subject is not in focus, the shutter release has priority over focusing the subject and a picture is taken.
• When the self-portrait shutter button can be used for shooting, other button/dial operations are disabled.
• Keep the monitor closed when not using the camera.
t Memo
• Shooting with the self-portrait shutter button is available only when [Self-portrait Shutter Button] of [Button Customization] in the A4 menu is set to [On] (default setting) and the monitor
is positioned at the correct angle. (p.15) When the self-portrait
shutter button can be used for shooting, the indicator lamp lights green or red and the main switch lamp turns off. At all other times, the self-portrait shutter button functions as the
switch to turn the Wi-Fi function on or off. (p.39)
Capture Modes for Still Pictures
Capture Mode
R
(Auto Picture modes)
S
(Scene modes)
Y
(Advanced
HDR mode)
Application
Automatically selects the optimal capture mode from a (Standard), b (Portrait), c (Landscape), d (Macro), e (Moving Object), f (Night Scene Portrait), g (Sunset), h (Blue Sky) or i (Forest).
Offers you various scene modes to choose from.
Takes three consecutive images using the Clarity Enhancement feature to create a single composite image with them.
G /H/I/J/
K /L/M
(Exposure modes)
Allows you to change the shutter speed, aperture value, and sensitivity.
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u Caution
• The functions that can be set vary depending on the capture
mode. Refer to “Restrictions on Each Capture Mode” (p.40)
for details.
t Memo
• You can save frequently used capture modes and settings to
O and P so that you can repeatedly use the same modes and settings.
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Scene Modes
1
Set the mode dial to S.
The scene mode selection screen appears.
2
Select a scene mode.
b Portrait c Landscape d Macro e Moving Object f
Night Scene
Portrait g Sunset h Blue Sky i Forest
For capturing portraits.
Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone.
For capturing landscape views.
Reproduces the vivid green of trees.
For capturing tiny objects at close focus range like flowers, coins, jewelry, and more.
For capturing images of fast moving subjects.
For capturing images of people in low light conditions, such as dusk or at night.
For capturing sunrises or sunsets in beautiful, vivid color.
For capturing images of blue sky. Produces a more impressive deep blue.
Enhances colors of trees and sunbeams through foliage and produces a vivid color image.
j Night Scene k Night Scene HDR l Night Snap m Food o Pet p Kids q Surf & Snow s
Backlight
Silhouette t Candlelight u Stage Lighting
Used for shooting at night.
Takes three consecutive images at three different exposure levels
(-1, ±0, +1) to create a single composite image from them.
For taking snapshots in poorly lit places.
For capturing images of food.
Saturation will be rather high to make food look appetizing.
For capturing moving pets.
For capturing moving kids.
Reproduces healthy and bright skin tone.
For capturing images of dazzling backgrounds, such as snowy mountains.
Produces a silhouette image of the subject in backlight conditions.
For capturing scenes in candlelight.
For capturing moving subjects in poorly lit places.
v Museum
For capturing images in places where a flash is prohibited.
3
Press E.
The camera is in standby mode.
Turn R to change the scene mode.
Advanced HDR Mode
1
Set the mode dial to Y.
2
Turn R to set the range in which to change the exposure.
Select from ±1, ±2, or ±3.
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Exposure Modes
Mode x : Available #: Restricted
×
: Not available
Change
Shutter
Speed
Change
Aperture
Value
Change
Sensitivity
EV
Compensation
G
Program Automatic
Exposure
H
Sensitivity Priority
Automatic Exposure
I
Shutter Priority
Automatic Exposure
J
Aperture Priority
Automatic Exposure
K
Shutter & Aperture
Priority Automatic
Exposure
L
Manual Exposure
M
Bulb Exposure
#
× x
× x x
×
*1
#
×
× x x x x
*1
x x x x x x x
*2
*3
*2
*2
x x x x x x
×
*1 You can set the value to be changed in [E-Dial Programming] of the
A 4 menu.
*2 [ISO AUTO] is not available.
*3 Fixed to [ISO AUTO].
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1
Set the mode dial to the desired exposure mode.
Q or R appears on the status screen for the value that can be changed.
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The value that can be changed is underlined in the viewfinder.
During Live View, D appears for the value that can be changed.
Setting the Sensitivity
1
Press A in standby mode.
2
Use AB to select an item.
ISO
AUTO
ISO
Sets the range to be adjusted automatically.
Both the upper limit and lower limit can be changed.
Sets a fixed value from
ISO 100 to ISO 51200.
3
Use Q or R to change the value.
4
Press E.
The camera returns to standby mode.
--
2
Turn R.
The aperture value is changed in
J , K, L, or M mode.
The sensitivity is changed in H mode.
3
Turn Q.
The shutter speed is changed in
I , K, or L mode.
Compensating the Exposure
1
Press J, and then turn
R .
Recording Movies
1
Turn the main switch to
C .
The indicator lamp lights red and the Live View image is displayed.
Sound e and the compensation value are displayed on the status screen, Live View screen, and in the viewfinder during adjustment.
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Available operations
J Starts/ends adjusting the compensation value.
M Resets the adjustment value to the default setting.
Recordable Time
2
Set the mode dial to the desired capture mode.
The following settings are available depending on the capture mode.
J /K/L
The camera operates in the selected exposure mode. (The aperture value can be changed only before shooting. When set to L mode, the sensitivity can also be changed.)
O /P
The camera operates according to the saved exposure mode.
Other modes The camera operates in G mode.
3
Focus on the subject.
In v mode, press 0 halfway.
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4
Press 0 fully.
Movie recording starts.
In the upper left area of the monitor, “REC” blinks.
5
Press 0 fully again.
Movie recording stops.
6
Return the main switch to the [ON] position to
exit C mode.
The camera returns to shooting with the viewfinder in A mode.
Setting the Flash Mode
1
Press C in standby mode.
2
Select a flash mode.
A
B
C
D
E
F
H
G
Auto Flash
Discharge
Auto Flash
+ Red-eye
Reduction
Flash On
Flash On
+ Red-eye
Reduction
Slow-speed
Sync
Slow-speed
Sync+Redeye
Trailing
Curtain
Sync
Automatically measures the ambient light and determines whether to use the flash.
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before an automatic flash.
Discharges a flash for each picture.
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before the main flash and discharges a flash for each picture.
Sets to a slow shutter speed and discharges a flash for each picture.
Use this, for example, when shooting a portrait with the sunset in the background.
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before the main flash is discharged with Slowspeed Sync.
Discharges a flash immediately before closing the shutter.
Sets to a slow shutter speed.
Captures moving objects as if they are leaving a light trail behind them.
K
Manual
Flash
Discharge
Sets the amount of flash discharge between
FULL and 1/128 power.
Available operations
R Compensates the flash exposure.
Selects the amount of flash discharge (when
[Manual Flash Discharge] is selected).
M Resets the compensation value to the default setting.
3
Press E.
The camera returns to standby mode.
4
Press 1.
The built-in flash is popped up.
Setting the Drive Mode
1
Press D in standby mode.
2
Select a drive mode.
t Memo
• The flash modes that can be selected vary depending on the capture mode.
Single Frame Shooting
(L)
Continuous Shooting
(Z/b)
Self-timer
(O/P/Y)
Normal capture mode
Continuously takes pictures while 0 is kept pressed.
Releases the shutter about 12 seconds or 2 seconds after
0 is pressed.
Remote Control
(Q/R/S)
Bracketing
(T/1/U)
Multi-exposure
(V/z/W/X)
Interval Shooting
(q/r/s)
Interval Composite
(t/u/v)
Enables shooting with remote control.
Takes three consecutive pictures at different exposure levels.
Creates a composite image by taking multiple pictures and merging them into a single image.
Automatically takes pictures at a set interval from a set time.
Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time and merges them into a single image.
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Interval Movie Record
(q/r/s)
Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time and saves them as a single movie file.
Star Stream
(w/x/y)
Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time and saves them as a single movie file using the
Bright composite mode of
Interval Composite.
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Press G to change detailed settings, and
press E.
4
Press E.
The camera returns to standby mode.
u Caution
• There are restrictions on some drive modes when used in some capture modes or in combination with some other
functions. (p.40)
t Memo
• In C mode, Remote Control (Q only), Interval Movie Record, and Star Stream can be selected.
Setting the White Balance
1
Press B in standby mode.
2
Select the desired white balance setting.
WB±
Cancel g Auto White Balance u Multi Auto White Balance h Daylight i Shade j Cloudy k q Fluorescent - Daylight Color r Fluorescent - Daylight White s Fluorescent - Cool White t Fluorescent - Warm White l Tungsten m Flash n Color Temperature Enhancement o Manual White Balance p Color Temperature
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Press E.
The camera returns to standby mode.
