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Adjust image quality settings.


The shooting menu is displayed when you press [MENU/OK] in shooting mode. Choose from tabs A, B, C, D, or E.

The options available vary with the shooting mode selected.

P [FILM SIMULATION]

Simulate the effects of different kinds of film, including black-and-white (with or without color filters). Choose a palette according to your subject and creative intent.

Option Description
c[PROVIA/STANDARD] Standard color reproduction. Suited to a wide range of subjects, from portraits to landscapes.
d[Velvia/VIVID] A high-contrast palette of saturated colors, suited to nature photos.
e[ASTIA/SOFT] Enhances the range of hues available for skin tones in portraits while preserving the bright blues of daylight skies. Recommended for outdoor portrait photography.
i[CLASSIC CHROME] Soft color and enhanced shadow contrast for a calm look.
g[PRO Neg. Hi] Offers slightly more contrast than h ([PRO Neg. Std]). Recommended for outdoor portrait photography.
h[PRO Neg. Std] A soft-toned palette. The range of hues available for skin tones is enhanced, making this a good choice for studio portrait photography.
b[MONOCHROME] Take pictures in standard black and white.
e[MONOCHROME + Ye  FILTER] Take black-and-white pictures with slightly increased contrast. This setting also slightly tones down the brightness of the sky.
d[MONOCHROME + R FILTER] Take black-and-white pictures with increased contrast. This setting also tones down the brightness of the sky.
f[MONOCHROME + G FILTER] Soften skin tones in black-and-white portraits.
f[SEPIA] Take pictures in sepia.

Film simulation options can be combined with tone and sharpness settings.

For more information, visit: “The World of Film Simulation episode 1

X [FILM SIMULATION BKT]

Choose the three film simulation types used for film simulation bracketing (a [FILM SIMULATION]).

B [SELF-TIMER]

Use the timer for group- or self-portraits, to prevent blur caused by camera shake, or to release the shutter automatically when selected conditions are met (a Using the Self Timer).

o [INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING]

Configure the camera to take photos automatically at a preset interval. If desired, frames shot using interval timer shooting can be joined to form a time-lapse movie.

  1. Highlight o [INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING] in the shooting menu and press [MENU/OK].

  2. Use the focus stick (focus lever) to choose the interval and number of shots. Press [MENU/OK] to proceed.

  3. Highlight one of the following recording types and press [MENU/OK].

    • B[STILL]: Each photo is recorded separately.
    • a[STILL + TIME-LAPSE MOVIE]: Each photo is recorded separately; in addition, the entire sequence is recorded as a time-lapse movie.

    The frame size and rate for the time-lapse movie can be selected using P[TIME-LAPSE MOVIE MODE] before shooting begins.

  4. Use the focus stick to choose the starting time and then press [MENU/OK].

  5. Shooting will start automatically.

Interval timer photography cannot be used at a shutter speed of [B] (bulb) or HDR, e (4K), or during panorama or multiple exposure photography. In burst mode, only one picture will be taken each time the shutter is released.

Use of a tripod is recommended.

The display sometimes turns off between shots and lights a few seconds before the next shot is taken. The display can be activated at any time by pressing the shutter button.

P [TIME-LAPSE MOVIE MODE]

Choose the frame size and rate for time-lapse movies.

Option Frame size Rate
V[2160/30P]* 3840 × 2160
(4K)
30 fps
V[2160/15P]* 15 fps
i[1080/59.94P] 1920 × 1080
(Full HD)
59.94 fps
i[1080/50P] 50 fps
i[1080/24P] 24 fps
i[1080/23.98P] 23.98 fps
h[720/59.94P] 1280 × 720
(HD)
59.94 fps
h[720/50P] 50 fps
h[720/24P] 24 fps
h[720/23.98P] 23.98 fps

* Use a memory card with a UHS speed class of 3 or better when recording time-lapse movies that will be viewed on the camera.

D [WHITE BALANCE]

For natural colors, choose a white balance option that matches the light source (a White Balance).

f [COLOR]

Adjust color density. Choose from 5 options between +2 and −2.

Options
+2 +1 0 -1 -2