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DVQP1285
Using Menu Functions
Menu list
About RAW file
In RAW file format the data is saved without any picture processing by the camera. To play back and 
edit RAW file pictures, you must use this unit or dedicated software.
 • You can develop the RAW file pictures using [RAW Processing] in the [Playback] menu. (→210)
 • To develop and edit RAW file pictures on a PC, use the software (Ichikawa Soft Laboratory’s 
“SILKYPIX Developer Studio”). To get this software, download it from the supplier’s website and 
install it on your PC. (→269)
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A RAW still picture is always recorded at [4:3] (5184×3888).
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If you delete a picture recorded in [   ] or [   ] from the camera, the corresponding RAW and 
JPEG pictures are also deleted.
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When you play back a picture recorded with [   ], the gray area is displayed according to the 
aspect ratio of the picture during recording.
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The setting is fixed to [   ] when recording 4K photos or recording in [Post Focus].
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You cannot set to [   ],  [   ] or [   ] in the following cases:
 • Panorama Shot Mode
 • [Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)
[Metering Mode]
Recording mode: 
You can change the metering method used for measuring brightness.
 →   [Rec] → [Metering Mode]
[Metering Mode] Brightness measurement position Conditions
(Multiple)
Whole screen
Normal usage
(produces balanced pictures)
(Center weighted)
Center and surrounding area Subject in center
(Spot)
Center of [+] (spot metering target)
Great difference between 
brightness of subject and 
background
(e.g. person in spotlight on stage, 
backlighting)
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If you set the spot metering target on the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the 
brightness around the location.