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## Picture Effect

Allows you to shoot a still image with an original texture according to the desired effect.

1. Set the mode dial to (Program Auto) or (Manual Exposure Shooting).

1. MENU (Picture Effect) desired mode.

- If you want to select other Picture Effect mode, select from MENU.

- If you want to add effects to movies, press the MOVIE (Movie) button.

(Off) | Does not use the Picture Effect.
(HDR Painting) | Allows you to shoot multiple images with different exposures to create a single image that looks like an oil painting. You can change the effect level using MENU [HDR Painting effect].
(Rich-tone Monochrome) | Allows you to shoot multiple images with different exposures to create a single, sharp monochrome image.
(Miniature) | Allows an image to be processed so that it looks as though you were shooting dioramas. One part of the image is blurred for a high-contrast image. You can change the blurred part using MENU [Area of emphasis].
(Toy camera) | Allows you to shoot images with effects such as tunnel effect, high contrast, or color cast as if they were shot with a toy camera. You can change the color hue using MENU [Color hue].
(Pop Color) | Allows you to shoot a pop art-like colorful image with emphasis on the color tone.
(Partial Color) | Allows you to shoot an image that makes a strong impression by leaving a specified color on portions of a monochrome image. You can select the color to extract using MENU [Extracted Color].
(Soft High-key) | Allows you to shoot soft, clear images with an emphasis on brightness.
(Watercolor) | Allows you to shoot an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if it painted with watercolors. You can change the effect level using MENU [Watercolor Effect].
(Illustration) | Allows you to shoot an illustration-like image by emphasizing the outlines. You can change the effect level using MENU [Illustration Effect].

Notes

- The following Picture Effect modes are also effective for movies and Dual Rec shots.

- [Toy camera]

- [Pop Color]

- [Partial Color]

- [Soft High-key]

- When the mode dial is set to (Movie Mode), you cannot set the Picture Effect.

Related Topic
HDR Painting effect
Area of emphasis
Color hue
Extracted Color
Watercolor Effect
Illustration Effect
Functions not available in some REC modes
MENU items not available in some REC modes
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