Sony NEX-F3K/B Operations Instructions

4-423-275-11(1)GB© 2012 Sony CorporationNEX-F3Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameraα HandbookTable of contentsSample photoMenuIndex

10GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexShooting sunset/night scenesHolding the camera by hand (53) Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (53

100GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSlide ShowPlays back images automatically.Plays back only 3D images in Slide Show on the 3D TV connected

101GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexView ModeSelects the unit of images to be played back.1 MENU t [Playback] t [View Mode] t desired mode.Fo

102GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexImage IndexSelects the number of images to be displayed on the index.1 MENU t [Playback] t [Image Index]

103GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexRotateRotates a still image counter-clockwise. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vert

104GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexProtectProtects recorded images against accidental erasure.The mark is displayed for registered images.

105GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexEnlarge ImageYou can check the focus by enlarging a portion of the playback image.1 MENU t [Playback] t [

106GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexVolume SettingsAdjusts the sound volume of movies in 8 steps.1 MENU t [Playback] t [Volume Settings] t de

107GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSpecify PrintingYou can specify which still images you shot on the memory card that you want to print out

108GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAF IlluminatorThe AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundin

109GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexRed Eye ReductionWhen using the flash, it is fired 2 or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye

11GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexShooting fast moving subjectsFollowing a moving subject (69) Expressing vigorous action (62)With the subje

110GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexFINDER/LCD SettingWhen an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is attached to the camera, sensors in t

111GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexLive View DisplaySets whether or not to show images altered with effects of the exposure compensation, wh

112GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAuto ReviewYou can check the recorded image on the LCD screen right after the shooting. You can change th

113GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexGrid LineSets whether the grid line is displayed or not. The grid line will help you to adjust the compos

114GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexPeaking LevelEnhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus. This function

115GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexPeaking ColorSets the color used for the peaking function in manual focus.1 MENU t [Setup] t [Peaking Col

116GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexClear Image ZoomSets whether or not to use Clear Image Zoom when the [Zoom] feature of the camera is used

117GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexDigital ZoomSets whether to use Digital Zoom or not when the [Zoom] feature of the camera is used (page 7

118GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSelf-portrait Self-timerSets whether or not to set the shooting mode to the 3-second delay self-timer whe

119GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexS. Auto Image Extract.Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in Superior

12GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexIdentifying partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.A FlashB ON/OFF (Power) switchC Shu

120GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexMF AssistEnlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual-focusing easier. This works in the

121GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexMF Assist TimeSets the length of time the image will be shown in an expanded form for the [MF Assist] fun

122GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexColor SpaceThe way colors are represented with combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction

123GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSteadyShotSets whether or not you use the SteadyShot function of the lens.1 MENU t [Setup] t [SteadyShot]

124GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexRelease w/o LensSets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached.1 MENU t [Setup]

125GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexEye-Start AFSets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold sep

126GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexFront Curtain ShutterThe electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter

127GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexLong Exposure NRWhen you set the shutter speed to a second or longer (Long exposure shooting), noise redu

128GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexHigh ISO NRWhen shooting with the high ISO, the camera reduces the noise that becomes more noticeable whe

129GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexLens Comp.: ShadingCompensates for the shaded corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristi

13GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexA LCD screen• You can adjust the LCD screen to an easily viewable angle, such as for a low-position shooti

130GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexLens Comp.: Chro. Aber.Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen, caused by certain lens c

131GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexLens Comp.: DistortionCompensates for the distortion of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristic

132GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexFace Priority TrackingSets whether to preferentially-track a certain face or not when the camera detects

133GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexMovie Audio RecSets whether or not you record the sound during movie recording.1 MENU t [Setup] t [Movie

134GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexWind Noise Reduct.Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording.1 MENU t [Setup] t [Win

135GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAF Micro Adj.Allows you to adjust and register an autofocused position for each lens, when using an A-mou

136GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexMenu startAllows you to select whether to always display the first screen of the menu or to display the s

137GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexCustom Key SettingsAssigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing

138GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index• [Custom Key Settings] is available with the following shooting modes. A function that has been assigned

139GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexCalling a function assigned to [Custom] of soft key C1 Press soft key C when CUSTOM (Custom) is displayed

14GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexE18 – 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-F3D/F3K/F3Y)A Hood indexB Focusing ringC Zoom ringD Focal-leng

140GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAEL toggleWhen it is hard to obtain an appropriate exposure for the subject, this function allows you to

141GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexBeepSelects the sound produced when you operate the camera.1 MENU t [Setup] t [Beep] t desired setting.On

142GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index LanguageSelects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.1 MENU t [Setup] t [ L

143GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexDate/Time SetupSets the date and time again.• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates

144GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexArea SettingSets the area where you are using the camera. This allows you to set the local area when you

145GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexHelp Guide DisplayYou can select whether or not the help guide is displayed when you operate the camera.1

146GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexEco ModeYou can shorten the waiting time until the camera is turned off when it is not being operated to

147GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexPower SaveYou can set time intervals for the camera to switch to power save mode. Pressing the shutter bu

148GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexLCD BrightnessYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.1 MENU t [Setup] t [LCD Brightness] t desir

149GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexViewfinder Bright.When an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is attached, the brightness of the Elec

15GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexE55 – 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-F3Y)A Focusing ringB Zoom ringC Focal-length scaleD Focal-len

150GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexDisplay ColorSelects the color of the LCD screen.1 MENU t [Setup] t [Display Color] t desired setting.Bla

151GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexWide ImageSelects the method used for displaying the wide images.1 MENU t [Setup] t [Wide Image] t desire

152GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexPlayback DisplaySelects the orientation when playing back still images recorded in the portrait position.

153GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexHDMI ResolutionWhen you connect the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI

154GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexCTRL FOR HDMIWhen connecting the camera to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with an HDMI cable (sold separat

155GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexUSB ConnectionSelects the method used for a USB connection.1 MENU t [Setup] t [USB Connection] t desired

156GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexCleaning ModeAllows you to clean the image sensor.• A blower is not supplied with the camera. Use a comme

157GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexVersionDisplays the version of your camera and lens. Confirm the version when a firmware update is releas

158GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexDemo ModeThe [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstr

159GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexReset DefaultInitializes the setting to the default setting.Even if you activate [Reset Default], the ima

16GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexList of icons on the screenIcons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status.You can change

160GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexFormatFormats the memory card. When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is reco

161GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexFile NumberSelects the method for assigning file numbers to images.1 MENU t [Setup] t [File Number] t des

162GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexFolder NameStill images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is automatically created under the DCIM f

163GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSelect Shoot. FolderWhen a standard form folder is selected and there are 2 or more folders, you can sele

164GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexNew FolderCreates a folder in the memory card for recording images.Images are recorded in the newly creat

165GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexRecover Image DBWhen inconsistencies are found in the image database file, caused by processing files on

166GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexDisplay Card SpaceDisplays the remaining recording time of movies on the memory card. Number of recordabl

167GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexUpload SettingsSets whether or not you use the upload function when using an Eye-Fi card (commercially av

168GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexConnecting with other equipmentViewing images on a TVTo view images recorded on the camera on a TV, an HD

169GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexBy connecting the camera to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you c

17GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexBCDDigital ZoomFlash charge in progressAF illuminatorLive viewDoes not record sound during movie recording

170GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index3D ViewingTo view 3D panorama images recorded on the camera on a 3D TV, set as follows.• When you select

171GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexUsing with your computerFollowing applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versa

172GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexThe following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images v

173GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexUsing the softwareLog on as Administrator.1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into

174GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexWith “Image Data Converter” you can do the following, etc.:• To edit images recorded in RAW format with v

175GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Indexz To use “PlayMemories Home”Refer to “PlayMemories Home Help Guide.”Double-click the shortcut of (PlayM

176GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexConnecting the camera to the computer“PlayMemories Home” allows you to easily import images.For details o

177GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexPerform the procedures from step 1 to 2 below before:• Disconnecting the USB cable.• Removing the memory

178GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexCreating a movie discDepending on the disc type, playable devices may vary. Select the method that suits

179GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexCharacteristics of each type of discDisc type/usage PlayerHigh-definition image quality (HD)A Blu-ray Dis

18GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAperture indicatorREC 0:12Recording time of the movie (m:s)2012-1-1 9:30AMRecorded date/time of the image1

180GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexYou can create a high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD recording disc from AVCHD movies imported to a

181GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexYou can create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from AVCHD movies imported to a computer us

182GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexPrinting still imagesYou can print still images using the following methods.• Printing directly using a p

183GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexTroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.The

184GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Indexdisconnect and reconnect the USB cable. If the charge lamp flashes fast again, it suggests that there is

185GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index– [Anti Motion Blur]– Movie recordingFuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash.• P

186GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexThe exposure value is flashing on the LCD screen or the viewfinder.• The subject is too bright or too dar

187GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index• When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer, you may not be able to copy the image

188GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. However, because the images shot

189GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexWarning messagesIf the following messages appear, follow the instructions below.Incompatible battery. Use

19GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexBasic operationsOperating the cameraWhen shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), and (Driv

190GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index• The SteadyShot function does not work. You can continue to shoot but the SteadyShot function will not w

191GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexNo images selected.• You attempted to delete without specifying images.No images changed.• You attempted

192GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexOthersUsing the camera abroadYou can use the AC Adaptor (supplied), and the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold sepa

193GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexMemory cardYou can use following memory cards with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Sti

194GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index2)Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface.3)When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media

195GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index“InfoLITHIUM” battery packYour camera operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack NP-FW50. You canno

196GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index• To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in slide show playback mode until the power goes off.• To

197GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexBattery charging• Only NP-FW50 battery packs (and no others) can be charged. Batteries other than the spe

198GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexMount AdaptorUsing a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you can attach an A-mount lens (sold separately) to

199GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexThe available [Autofocus Area] settings differ depending on the Mount Adaptor type.• You may not be able

2GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexNotes on using the cameraHow to use this handbookClick on a button at upper right on the cover and each pag

20GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexWhen you turn or press the top/bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel following the on-screen displa

200GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexElectronic ViewfinderBy attaching an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) to the Smart Accessory Termi

201GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAVCHD formatThe AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high defin

202GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexCleaning• Do not touch the inside of the camera, such as lens contacts. Blow away dust from inside the mo

203GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexIndexIndexNumerics3D Sweep Panorama ... 583D Viewing ...

204GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexFile Number ... 161Fill-flash ...

205GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexQQuality ... 84RRAW ...

206GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexNotes on the License“C Library”, “zlib”, and “libjpeg” software are provided in the camera. We provide th

21GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexUsing functions in the menuMenuYou can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute fun

22GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAllows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash.Shutter Priority

23GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAllows you to set the image size and aspect ratio.Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering

24GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAllows you to set playback functions.Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the cam

25GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexS. Auto Image Extract. Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in Superior

26GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index* Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera.Playback Display Selects the met

27GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexShooting imagesShooting images with the settings in effect when you bought the camera is explained here.Th

28GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Indexz If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on• Focusing may be difficult in the

29GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexPlaying back imagesPlays back the recorded images.1 Press the (Playback) button.2 Select the image with

3GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexTable of contentsNotes on using the cameraHow to use this handbook ·····································2Sa

30GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexA portion of a still image can be enlarged for closer examination during playback. This is convenient to c

31GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexDeleting imagesYou can delete the image displayed.• You cannot delete protected images.• Once you have del

32GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexUsing the Photo Creativity functionPhoto CreativityUsing Photo Creativity, you can shoot a subject with ea

33GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexBackground DefocusPhoto Creativity allows you to defocus the background easily to make the subject stand o

34GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexBrightnessYou can adjust the brightness easily in Photo Creativity.1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Au

35GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexColorYou can adjust the color easily in Photo Creativity.1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto] or [Su

36GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexVividnessYou can adjust the vividness easily in Photo Creativity.1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto

37GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexPicture EffectYou can set Picture Effect easily in Photo Creativity. Select the desired effect filter to a

38GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index• When [Partial Color] is selected, images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject.• T

39GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexUsing functions with the control wheelDISP (Display Contents)Using the control wheel:1 Press DISP (Display

4GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexUsing functions in the menuShoot Mode ·························································21Camera····

40GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexHistogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically.For viewfinder Shows only shooting information o

41GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Indexz What is histogram ?The histogram displays the luminance distribution that shows how many pixels of a par

42GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexExposure Comp.You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV.1 (Exposure Co

43GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexDrive ModeYou can set the drive mode, such as continuous, self-timer, or bracket shooting.1 (Drive Mode)

44GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexCont. ShootingShoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button.1 (Drive Mode)

45GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSpd Priority Cont.The camera continues to shoot as long as the shutter button is pressed. The focus and br

46GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSelf-timer1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Self-timer].Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Self-t

47GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSelf-timer(Cont)Continuously shoots the number of images you have set after 10 seconds. You can choose the

48GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexBracket: Cont.Shoots 3 images while automatically shifting the exposure from base, to darker, then to ligh

49GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexUsing functions in the menuImage IndexDisplays multiple images at the same time.1 Press the (Playback) b

5GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexIndexIndex··································································203

50GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexIntelligent AutoThe camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings.• [Flas

51GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Indexz If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on• Focusing may be difficult in the

52GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSuperior AutoThe camera automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the appropriat

53GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexScene SelectionAllows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Sc

54GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index• In the [Night Scene] and [Night Portrait] modes, the shutter speed is slower, so using a tripod is recom

55GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAnti Motion BlurThis is suitable for indoor shots without using the flash, to reduce the subject blur.1 ME

56GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSweep PanoramaAllows you to create a panoramic image from composed images.• If you cannot pan the camera a

57GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Indexz Tips for shooting a panoramic imagePan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the same dir

58GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index3D Sweep PanoramaAllows you to create a 3D image from composed images.3D images shot in [3D Sweep Panorama

59GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Indexbeach, or lawn.– Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls.– Subjects with the sun or ele

6GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSample photo“This is the scene I want to capture in a photo, but how can I do?”You may find the answer by g

60GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexManual ExposureYou can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and ape

61GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexYou can shoot trails with long exposure. BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as fireworks.

62GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexShutter PriorityYou can express the movement of a moving subject in various way by adjusting the shutter s

63GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAperture PriorityBlurs or sharpens things in front of and beyond the subject. You can adjust the aperture

64GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexProgram AutoWhile exposure is adjusted by the camera automatically, you can set shooting functions such as

65GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexFlash Mode1 MENU t [Camera] t [Flash Mode] t desired mode.2 When you want to fire the flash, press the (f

66GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAF/MF SelectSelects auto focusing or manual focusing.1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode.• I

67GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF].2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically.

68GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAutofocus AreaSelects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in

69GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAutofocus ModeSelects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject.1 MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus

7GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexShooting peopleA person stands out, while backgrounds blurred away (33)The same scene with different bright

70GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexObject TrackingKeeps the focusing on a moving subject while tracking it.• Tracking may be difficult in the

71GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexZoomWith the [Zoom] feature of the camera, the camera allows you to use a higher magnification zoom than t

72GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index* Zoom scale in the default setting• You cannot set this item when using the following functions:– [Hand-h

73GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexFace DetectionDetects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and perfo

74GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexFace RegistrationDetects faces for which information has been registered in advance, when [Face Detection]

75GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSmile ShutterWhen the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.You can set the sensit

76GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Indexz Tips for better capturing of smiles• The shutter operates when any person whose smile is detected.• If a

77GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAuto Port. FramingWhen the camera detects and shoots a face, the captured image is automatically trimmed i

78GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSoft Skin EffectSets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the Face Detection function.1 MENU

79GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexShooting Tip ListAllows you to search through all shooting tips in the camera.Use this item when you want

8GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexShooting macro photosDefocusing the background (33) Adjusting the color to indoor light (89)Flowers (53) Lo

80GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexDISP Button(Monitor)Allows you to select the screen display modes that can be selected with [Display Conte

81GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexImage SizeThe image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you record an image.T

82GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexThe image size varies depending on the [Panorama Direction] setting.• When you print panoramic images, bot

83GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAspect RatioSets the aspect ratio of still images.1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Aspect Ratio] t desired mode.•

84GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexQualitySelects the compression format of still images.1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Quality] t desired mode.• Y

85GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexPanorama DirectionSets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot 3D Sweep Panorama or Sweep Panorama

86GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexFile FormatSelects the movie file format.1 MENU t [Image Size] t [File Format] t desired mode.AVCHD Record

87GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexRecord SettingSelects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. The higher the da

88GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexISOSets the luminous sensitivity.1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [ISO] t desired setting.• [ISO AUTO] is sel

89GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexWhite BalanceAdjusts the color temperature according to the ambient light conditions.Use this feature when

9GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexShooting landscapesThe sky in vivid colors (42) Running water (62)Vivid green colors (98) Colored leaves (9

90GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t desired mode.2 As necessary, Option t adjust the color tem

91GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index• If the flash is used when the shutter button is pressed, a custom white balance is registered with the f

92GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexMetering ModeSelects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exp

93GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexFlash Comp.Adjusts the amount of flash light in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.Flash compen

94GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexDRO/Auto HDRCorrects the brightness or contrast.1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t desired mod

95GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexWidens the range (gradations) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts in correct brightness

96GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexPicture EffectYou can shoot with an effect filter to obtain the various textures.1 MENU t [Brightness/Colo

97GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index• You can select [Picture Effect] only in the following modes:–[Manual Exposure]– [Shutter Priority]– [Ape

98GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexCreative StyleAllows you to select the desired image processing.You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and

99GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexDeleteAllows you to select unwanted images for deletion.1 MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] t desired mode.• Yo