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Metering method 40-segment honeycombpattern, the exclusive image sensor for Live View in Live View mode Metering Range 2 to 20 EV (4 to 20 EV with Spot metering), (at ISO 100 with F1.4 lens) 2 to 17 EV in Live View mode (on all metering modes, at ISO 100 with F1.4 lens) ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure index) AUTO, ISO 100 to 3200 Exposure compensation ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV step) [Shutter] Type Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focalplane type Speed range 1/4000 second to 30 seconds, bulb, (1/3 EV step) Flash sync speed 1/160 second [Built-In-Flash] Flash guide number GN 10 (in meters at ISO 100) Recycling time Approx. 4 seconds Flash coverage Covering 18 mm lens (focal length that the lens indicates) Flash compensation ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV step) [Recording media] "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card [LCD monitor] LCD panel 6.7 cm (2.7 type) TFT drive Total number of dots 230 400 (960 × 240) dots [Input/output terminals] USB miniB HDMI HDMI type C minijack [Power, general] Used battery pack Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 [Others] PictBridge Compatible Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible Dimensions Approx. 128.1 × 97.1 × 83.5 mm (5 1/8 × 3 7/8 × 3 3/8 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass Approx.549 g (1 lb 3.4 oz) (including battery and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) Approx. 497 g (1 lb 1.5 oz) (camera only) Operating temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) File format JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.21, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible Others 149

Section	Page
Notes on using your camera	7
Table of Contents	9
Preparing the camera	13
Checking the accessories supplied	13
Preparing the battery pack	14
Attaching a lens	20
Inserting a memory card	22
Preparing the camera	25
Using the accessories supplied	27
Checking the number of recordable images	29
Cleaning	31
Before your operation	34
Identifying parts and screen indicators	34
Front side	34
Rear side	35
Sides/Bottom	36
LCD monitor	37
Selecting a function/setting	39
The functions selected by the Control button	40
The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button	41
The functions selected by the MENU button	41
Shooting images	43
Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor	43
Shooting an image without camera shake	44
Correct posture	44
Using the SteadyShot function	45
Using a tripod	46
/ Shooting with the automatic setting	47
Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject (Scene Selection)	49
Taking portrait photos	50
Taking landscape photos	51
Taking small-subject photos	52
Taking moving-subject photos	53
Taking sunset photos	54
Taking night view photos	55
Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode)	56
Shooting with program auto	58
Shooting by controlling the blur of the background (Aperture priority)	59
Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority)	61
Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure)	63
Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB)	65
Shooting with the viewfinder (OVF)	67
Switching to the viewfinder	67
Adjusting the focus of the finder (diopter adjustment)	68
Switching the recording information display (DISP)	69
LCD monitor (Graphic Display)	70
LCD monitor (Standard Display)	72
Viewfinder	74
Using the shooting function	75
Selecting the focus method	75
Using autofocus	75
Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock)	77
Selecting the focus method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus mode)	78
Selecting the focus area (AF area)	79
Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus)	80
Zooming in in one step	81
Using the flash	82
Performing wireless flash shooting	85
Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, Metering)	86
Using brightness compensation for the entire image (Exposure compensation)	86
Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash compensation)	88
Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a subject (Metering mode)	89
Setting ISO	90
Adjusting the color tones (White balance)	91
Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source (Auto/Preset white balance)	91
Registering the color tones (Custom white balance)	92
Image processing	94
Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range Optimizer)	94
Selecting your desired image processing (Creative Style)	94
Changing the range of color reproduction (Color Space)	96
Selecting the drive mode	97
Shooting single shot	97
Shooting continuously	97
Using the self-timer	98
Shooting images with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket)	99
Shooting with the Remote Commander	101
Using the viewing function	102
Playing back images	102
Checking the information of recorded images	106
Protecting images (Protect)	109
Deleting images (Delete)	110
Viewing images on a TV screen	112
Changing your setup	116
Setting image size and image quality	116
Setting the method for recording on a memory card	118
Changing the noise reduction setting	120
Changing the functions of the control dial	121
Changing other settings	122
Setting the LCD monitor	124
Confirming the version of the camera	126
Resetting to the default	127
Viewing images on a computer	129
Copying images to your computer	129
Viewing images on your computer	133
Using the software	137
Printing images	143
Specifying DPOF	143
Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer	145
Others	148
Specifications	148
Troubleshooting	152
Warning messages	162
Precautions	165
Index	167

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Metering method

40-segment honeycomb-

pattern, the exclusive

image sensor for Live

View in Live View mode

Metering Range

2 to 20 EV (4 to 20 EV

with Spot metering), (at

ISO 100 with F1.4 lens)

2 to 17 EV in Live View

mode (on all metering

modes, at ISO 100 with

F1.4 lens)

ISO sensitivity (Recommended

exposure index)

AUTO, ISO 100 to 3200

Exposure compensation

±2.0 EV (1/3 EV step)

[Shutter]

Type

Electronically-controlled,

vertical-traverse, focal-

plane type

Speed range

1/4000 second to 30

seconds, bulb, (1/3 EV

step)

Flash sync speed

1/160 second

[Built-In-Flash]

Flash guide number

GN 10 (in meters at ISO

100)

Recycling time

Approx. 4 seconds

Flash coverage

Covering 18 mm lens

(focal length that the lens

indicates)

Flash compensation

±2.0 EV (1/3 EV step)

[Recording media]

“Memory Stick PRO Duo”

media, SD memory card,

SDHC memory card

[LCD monitor]

LCD panel

6.7 cm (2.7 type) TFT

drive

Total number of dots

230 400 (960 × 240) dots

[Input/output terminals]

USB

miniB

HDMI

HDMI type C minijack

[Power, general]

Used battery pack

Rechargeable battery pack

NP-FH50

[Others]

PictBridge

Compatible

Exif Print

Compatible

PRINT Image Matching III

Compatible

Dimensions

Approx. 128.1 × 97.1 ×

83.5 mm (5 1/8 × 3 7/8 ×

3 3/8 inches) (W/H/D,

excluding protrusions)

Mass

Approx.549 g (1 lb 3.4 oz)

(including battery and

“Memory Stick PRO Duo”

media)

Approx. 497 g (1 lb 1.5 oz)

(camera only)

Operating temperature

0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)

File format

JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif

Ver. 2.21, MPF Baseline)

compliant, DPOF

compatible