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Safety Instructions 2
1. Introduction 9
About this Manual 9
Conventions Used in this Manual 9
Supplied Accessories 10
Names of Parts 11
Camera 11
Handle Unit 16
Microphone Holder 16
Workflow Overview: 4K and Higher 17
Color Grading with the ACES Workflow 18
2. Preparations 19
Preparing the Power Supply 19
Using a Battery 19
Using a Power Outlet 21
Using the LCD Screen 23
Date, Time and Language Settings 24
Setting the Date and Time 24
Changing the Language 24
Using the Menus 25
Selecting an Option from the Menu 25
Using the Customized Menus (My Menu) 26
Preparing the Camera 28
Examples of Camera Configurations 28
Preparing the Lens 28
In-Camera Lens Correction 30
Attaching the Handle Unit 31
Attaching the Microphone Holder 32
Checking the Camera’s Inclination 32
Attaching an Accessory Compatible with the Multi-
Function Shoe 33
Preparing Recording Media 34
Compatible Recording Media 34
Inserting and Removing an SD Card 35
Initializing Cards 36
Setting a Card’s Volume Label 36
Switching Between Card Slots 37
Checking the Remaining Recording Time on a
Card 37
Recovering Recordings 37
Selecting the Video Recording Method 38
Setting the File Name for Recordings 41
Clips File Names 41
Photo Numbering 42
Using the Fan 43
Adjusting the Black Balance 44
3. Recording 45
Recording Video and Photos 45
Recording 45
Onscreen Displays 47
Reviewing a Recording 53
Adjusting Camera and Recording Settings 54
Performing Basic Settings with Direct Touch
Control 54
Direct Setting Mode (FUNC Button) 55
Video Recording Configuration: Video Format,
Sensor Mode, System Frequency,
Resolution and Frame Rate 57
Selecting the System Frequency 59
Selecting the Sensor Mode 60
Selecting the Main Recording Format 60
Selecting the Resolution of Primary Clips 60
Selecting the Frame Rate 60
Selecting the Bit Rate for Primary Clips 60
Sub Recording Clips 61
Proxy Clips 62
Shutter Speed 64
Recording Under High-Frequency Light
Sources 65
Flicker Reduction 65
ISO Speed/Gain 66
Base ISO Speed 66
Manual ISO Speed/Gain Value 67
Automatic ISO Speed/Gain 68
ND Filter 70
Aperture 71
Aperture Settings of the Lens 71
Manual Aperture: Changing the Aperture
Value 71
Momentary Automatic Aperture - Push Auto
Iris 72
Automatic Aperture 73
Exposure Compensation - AE Shift 73
Light Metering Mode 74
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