4-692-676-11(2) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera E-mount Instruction Manual “Help Guide” (Web manual) Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. http://rd1.sony.
English Check out the Help Guide! The “Help Guide” is an on-line manual that you can read on your computer or smartphone. Refer to it for details on menu items, advanced usage, and the latest information on the camera. Scan here http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1650/h_zz/ ILCE-9 Help Guide Instruction Manual In-Camera Guide This manual introduces some basic functions. The [In-Camera Guide] shows explanations of the menu items on the monitor of the camera.
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Use a nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor/battery charger. If any malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately to disconnect from the power source. If you use the product with a charge lamp, note that the product is not disconnected from the power source even when the lamp turns off. For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral device wiring that might have excessive voltage to LAN terminal. Follow the instructions for LAN terminal.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption rate(SAR). The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe.
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Table of contents Check out the Help Guide!........................................................ 2 Notes on using your camera...................................................16 Preparations for shooting Checking the camera and the supplied items........................21 Identifying parts...................................................................... 22 Front side....................................................................... 22 Rear side.................................................
Shooting Shooting still images.............................................................. 49 Focusing...................................................................................51 Focus Mode....................................................................51 Auto focus............................................................................... 53 Focus Area.....................................................................
Shooting with drive modes (continuous shooting/self-timer)........................................... 79 Continuous shooting..................................................... 79 Self-timer....................................................................... 82 Self-timer (Cont)............................................................ 83 Cont. Bracket.................................................................. 84 Single Bracket................................................................
Selecting the ISO sensitivity.................................................. 115 ISO AUTO Min. SS.......................................................... 116 Using the zoom.......................................................................117 The zoom features available with this product............117 Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom).................... 118 About zoom scale......................................................... 119 White Balance...............................................
Viewing Viewing images..................................................................... 153 Playing back still images.............................................. 153 Enlarging an image being played back (Playback zoom).......................................................154 Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation).....................................................155 Playing back movies.....................................................155 Photo Capture..........................
Customizing the camera Registering frequently used functions.................................. 167 / Memory......................................................... 167 Registering shooting settings to a custom key (Reg Cust Shoot Set)................................................168 Assigning selected functions to the button..........................170 Custom Key (Shoot.)/Custom Key (PB)........................170 Function Menu Set.........................................................
Using network functions Using the Wi-Fi/One-touch (NFC)/Bluetooth/wired LAN functions............................................................................... 190 Installing PlayMemories Mobile.................................. 190 Transferring images to the FTP server......................... 191 Connecting the camera and a smartphone..........................192 Using a smartphone as a remote control for the camera..........................................................
MENU items/List of icons Using MENU items................................................................ 205 List of MENU items................................................................ 206 (Camera Settings 1)............................................... 206 (Camera Settings 2)............................................... 211 (Network).................................................................214 (Playback)...............................................................216 (Setup)...........
Notes on using your camera Along with this section, also see “Precautions” in the Help Guide (page 2). Screen language You can select the language displayed on the screen using the menu (page 218). Notes on recording/playback ••Once you format the memory card, all the data recorded on the memory card will be deleted and cannot be restored. Before formatting, copy the data to a computer or other device. ••Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.
••Do not directly expose the lens to beams such as laser beams. That may damage the image sensor and cause the camera to malfunction. ••Do not look at sunlight or a strong light source through the lens when it is detached. This may result in unrecoverable damage to the eyes or cause a malfunction. ••Do not use the camera in areas where strong radio waves or radiation are being emitted. Recording and playback may not function correctly. ••Images may trail across on the screen in a cold location.
••When shooting with the viewfinder, you may experience symptoms such as eyestrain, fatigue, travel sickness, or nausea. We recommend that you take a break at regular intervals when you are shooting with the viewfinder. In case you may feel uncomfortable, refrain from using the viewfinder until your condition recovers, and consult your doctor as necessary. Notes on continuous shooting During continuous shooting, the monitor or viewfinder may flash between the shooting screen and a black screen.
Pay special attention in the following situations and use a tripod, etc. ––When using the camera in a hightemperature environment ––When someone with poor circulation or impaired skin sensation uses the camera ––When using the camera with the [Auto Pwr OFF Temp.] set to [High]. ••Especially during 4K movie shooting, the recording time may be shorter under low temperature conditions. Warm up the battery pack or replace it with a new battery.
Notes on discarding or transferring this product to others When discarding or transferring this product to others, make sure to perform the following operation to protect private information. ••Select [Setting Reset] [Initialize] [OK] [OK]. Notes on discarding or transferring a memory card to others Executing [Format] or [Delete] on the camera or a computer may not completely delete the data on the memory card.
Preparations for shooting Checking the camera and the supplied items •• Micro USB cable (1) •• Camera (1) •• AC Adaptor (1) The shape of the AC Adaptor may differ depending on the country/region. •• Battery charger (1) •• Power cord (mains lead) (1)* * Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region. See page 4.
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details. Front side ON/OFF (Power) switch (46)/Shutter button (49) GB 22 Image sensor position mark •• The image sensor is the sensor that converts light into an electric signal. The mark shows the location of the image sensor. When you measure the exact distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line.
Front dial You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode. Remote sensor Lens release button (45) Wi-Fi antenna (built-in) AF illuminator (66)/Self- timer lamp (82) When the lens is removed Preparations for shooting Microphone* Mounting index (44) Image sensor** Mount Lens contacts ** * Do not cover this part during movie recording. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume. ** Do not directly touch these parts.
Rear side Eyepiece cup To remove the eyepiece cup Push the grips at the bottom of the eyepiece cup to the left and right and lift up the cup. C3 button (Custom button 3) (170) MENU button (205) Monitor/Touch panel (35, 90) You can adjust the monitor to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position. Remove the eyepiece cup when attaching an angle viewfinder (sold separately).
Diopter-adjustment dial Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial according to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. If it is hard to operate the diopter-adjustment dial, remove the eyepiece cup before operating the dial.
Top side/Side view Drive mode dial lock release button Upper: Drive mode dial (79) Lower: Focus mode dial (51) Focus mode dial lock release button LAN terminal (Flash sync) terminal (138) Speaker (Microphone) jack When an external microphone is connected, the builtin microphone turns off automatically. When the external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera.
Multi Interface Shoe* (132) Some accessories may not go in all the way and protrude backward from the Multi interface shoe. However, when the accessory reaches the front end of the shoe, the connection is completed. (N mark) (190) •• This mark indicates the touch point for connecting the camera and an NFC-enabled Smartphone.
* For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe and the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Accessories for the Accessory Shoe can also be used. Operations with other manufactures’ accessories are not guaranteed. To attach the cable protector Use the cable protector to prevent the HDMI cable from being disconnected when shooting images connected by the HDMI cable.
Bottom Preparations for shooting Battery insertion slot (40) Battery cover (40) Tripod socket hole Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur.
Basic operations Using the control wheel •• You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/left/ right side of the control wheel. Your selection is determined when you press the center of the control wheel. •• The DISP (Display Setting) and ISO (ISO) functions are assigned to the top/right side of the control wheel. In addition, you can assign selected functions to the left/right/bottom side and the center of the control wheel, and to the rotation of the control wheel.
Using the multi-selector Preparations for shooting •• Put your finger right on top of the multi-selector to manipulate it more precisely. •• When [Focus Area] is set to [Zone], [Flexible Spot], or [Expand Flexible Spot], you can move the focus area by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right. •• The [Focus Standard] function is assigned to the center of the multiselector in the default settings.
3 Select the desired setting by turning the front dial, and press the center of the control wheel. •• Some functions can be finetuned using the rear dial. To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens Select the desired function in step 2, then press the center of the control wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function will appear. Follow the operating guide to adjust settings.
3 Press the Fn button to switch to the Quick Navi screen. •• The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays. Auto mode Preparations for shooting P/A/S/M mode 4 Select a function to set by pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. 5 Select the desired setting by turning the front dial. •• Some functions can be fine-tuned using the rear dial.
To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens Select the desired function in step 4, then press the center of the control wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function will appear. Follow the operating guide to adjust settings. Operation guide Note ••Items that are gray on the Quick Navi screen are not adjustable. ••When using [Creative Style], some settings can only be controlled from the dedicated screen.
Changing the screen display Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback) You can change the display contents on the screen. •• To switch the information displayed on the viewfinder, press the DISP button while looking into the viewfinder. •• Each time you press the DISP button, the screen display changes. •• The displayed contents and their position are just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display. During shooting (Monitor) Display All Info. No Disp. Info.
During playback (Monitor/Viewfinder) Display Info. Histogram No Disp. Info. •• If the image has an overexposed or underexposed area, the corresponding section will blink on the histogram display (overexposed/ underexposed warning). •• The settings for playback are also applied in [Auto Review]. Histogram display A histogram shows the luminance distribution, displaying how many pixels there are by luminance. It shows darker toward the left and brighter toward the right.
Note Hint ••The following are not displayed in the default settings. ––Graphic Display ––Display All Info. (when using the viewfinder) To change the display modes that are switched when you press the DISP (Camera Settings 2) [DISP Button] and change button, select MENU the setting. Preparations for shooting ••The viewfinder display and the monitor display for shooting can be set separately. Look through the viewfinder to set the display settings for the viewfinder.
Level: Indicates whether the product is level in both the front-back and horizontal directions. When the product is level in both directions, the indicator turns to green. Horizontal direction Front-back direction For viewfinder*: Displays information suited for shooting with the viewfinder. ** This screen mode is available only in the setting for [Monitor]. Note ••If you tilt the product forward or backward by a large degree, the level error will be great.
Startup guide Step 1: Charging the battery pack 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2 Connect the power cord CHARGE lamp (supplied) to the battery charger, and connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). Preparations for shooting •• Place the battery pack on the battery charger in the direction of the . •• Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go.
Step 2: Inserting the battery pack into the camera 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place. Lock lever 3 Close the cover.
To charge the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera Turn the camera off and connect it to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using the micro USB cable (supplied), then connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). If you turn on the camera, power will be supplied from the wall outlet (wall socket) and you will be able to operate the camera. However, the battery pack will not be charged.
2 Insert the SD card into the slot 1. Slot 1 (lower): Supports SD cards (compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II) Slot 2 (upper): Supports SD cards Slot 2 Slot 1 (compatible with UHS-I) and Memory Stick PRO Duo media •• With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. •• You can change which memory card slot to use by selecting MENU (Setup) [Select Rec. Media]. The slot 1 is used in the default settings.
To remove the memory card Open the memory card cover. Make sure that the access lamp (page 25) is not lit, and then push in the memory card once to remove it. Access lamp Preparations for shooting To record to memory cards in two slots The slot 1 is used in the default settings. If you do not intend to change the settings and will only use one memory card, use the slot 1.
2 Mount the lens by aligning the two white index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera. •• Hold the camera with the lens facing down to prevent dust or debris from entering the camera. 3 While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens slowly in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into the locked position. Note ••Be sure to hold the lens straight and do not use force when attaching a lens. ••Do not press the lens release button when attaching a lens.
To remove the lens Keep pressing the lens release button and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it stops.
Step 5: Setting the language and the clock 1 Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to “ON” to turn on the camera. ON/OFF (Power) switch 2 Select the desired language and then press the center of the control wheel. Control wheel 3 Make sure that [Enter] is selected on the screen and then press the center. 4 Select the desired geographic location and then press the center. 5 Select [Date/Time] using the top/bottom of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel, and then press the center.
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set other items, then select [Enter] and press the center. Hint ••To reset the date and time setting, use MENU (page 218). Step 6: Shooting images in auto mode 1 Preparations for shooting Note ••This camera does not have a function for inserting the date into images. You can insert the date into images and then save and print them using PlayMemories Home (for Windows only).
To shoot movies Press the MOVIE button to start/stop recording. To play back images Press the (Playback) button to play back images. You can select the desired image using the control wheel. To delete displayed image Press the (Delete) button while an image is displayed to delete it. Select [Delete] using the control wheel on the confirmation screen, and then press the center of the control wheel to delete the image.
Shooting Shooting still images 1 Select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial. Shooting •• Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button in the center of the mode dial. 2 Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera. 3 When a zoom lens is mounted, enlarge images by rotating the zoom ring. 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
To shoot images with the focus locked on the desired subject (Focus-lock) Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus mode. Turn the focus mode dial to select AF-S (Single-shot AF). ••Turn the focus mode dial while holding down the focus mode dial lock release button. Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down. The focus is locked. ••If it is difficult to focus on the desired subject, set [Focus Area] to [Center] or [Flexible Spot].
Focusing Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. Focus mode dial Shooting Turn the focus mode dial while pressing the focus mode dial lock release button and select the desired mode. Focus mode dial lock release button AF-S (Single-shot AF): The product locks the focus once focusing is complete. Use this when the subject is motionless. AF-C (Continuous AF): The product continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down.
Focus indicator (lit): The subject is in focus and the focus is locked. (flashing): The subject is not in focus. (lit): The subject is in focus. The focus will be adjusted continuously according to the movements of the subject. (lit): Focusing is in progress.
Auto focus Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to focus properly in the auto focus mode. (Camera Settings 1) [Focus Area] desired Wide: Focuses on a subject covering the whole range of the screen automatically. When you press the shutter button halfway down in the still image shooting mode, a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus. Shooting MENU setting.
Examples of the focusing frame display The focusing frame differs as follows depending on the shooting mode. When focusing with the contrast AF or phase detection AF When focusing with the phase detection AF •• When you attach an A-mount lens with a Mount Adaptor AF System] is set to (LA-EA1 or LA-EA3) (sold separately) and [ [Phase Detection AF], the focusing frame for “When focusing with the phase detection AF” may be displayed.
To move the focus area •• You can move the focus area in [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], or [Zone] by operating the multi-selector. If you assign [Focus Standard] to the center of the multi-selector beforehand, you can move the focusing frame back to the center of the monitor by pressing the center of the multi-selector. •• You can move the focusing frame quickly by touching and dragging it on the monitor. Set [Touch Operation] to [On] beforehand.
Focus Standard If you assign [Focus Standard] to the desired custom key, you can recall useful functions such as focusing on a subject in the center of the screen automatically in accordance with the focus area settings. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Custom Key (Shoot.)] desired button, then assign the [Focus Standard] function to the button. Press the key to which [Focus Standard] is assigned.
Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) ( Swt. V/H AF Area) You can set whether to switch the [Focus Area] and the position of the focusing frame according to the orientation of the camera (horizontal/ vertical). This function is useful when shooting scenes for which you have to change the camera position frequently, such as portraits or sports scene. Swt.
Note ••If the setting for [ Swt. V/H AF Area] is changed, the focus settings for each camera orientation will not be retained. ••The [Focus Area] and the position of the focusing frame will not change even Swt.
AF On You can focus without pressing the shutter button halfway down. The settings for the focus mode dial will be applied. Press the AF-ON (AF On) button while shooting in autofocus mode. Shooting Hint ••Set [ AF w/ shutter] to [Off] when you do not want to perform auto focusing using the shutter button. AF w/ shutter], [ Pre-AF], and [ Eye-Start AF] to [Off] to focus at ••Set [ a specific shooting distance predicting the position of the subject.
Note ••If the camera cannot detect a person’s face, you cannot use [Eye AF]. ••Depending on the circumstances, you cannot use [Eye AF] such as when [Focus Mode] is set to [Manual Focus]. ••The [Eye AF] function may not function very well in the following situations: ––When the person is wearing sunglasses. ––When the front hair covers the person’s eyes. ––In low-light or back-lit conditions. ––When the eyes are closed. ––When the person is in the shade. ––When the person is out of focus.
5 Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot. •• The camera exits the magnified display after shooting. Hint Note ••If you enlarge an area at the edge of the screen, the camera may not be able to focus. ••The exposure and white balance cannot be adjusted while the displayed image is being magnified. AF in Focus Mag.] is unavailable in the following situations: ••[ ––During movie shooting ––When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF]. ––When using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately).
2 Align the target frame over the subject and press the center of the control wheel. •• Press the center again to stop tracking. Target frame 3 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image. Hint ••If you assign the [Focus Standard] function to the desired key using [Custom Key (Shoot.)], you can activate [Center Lock-on AF] by pressing the key when [Center Lock-on AF] is set to [On] and [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Center].
Registering the current focus area ( AF Area Regist.) You can move the focusing frame to a preassigned position temporarily using a custom key. This function is useful when shooting scenes in which the subject’s movements are predictable; for example, sports scenes. With this function, you can switch the focus area quickly according to the situation. How to register a focus area (Camera Settings 1) [ AF Area Regist.
Note ••A focus area cannot be registered in the following situations: (Movie) or ––The mode dial is set to either ––While [Touch Focus] is being performed ––While using the digital zoom function ––While [Lock-on AF] is being performed ––While focusing ––While performing focus lock ••You cannot call up the registered focus area in the following situations: (Auto Mode), (Movie) or ––The mode dial is set to either ••When [ AF Area Regist.
Priority Set in AF-S Sets whether to release the shutter even if the subject is not in focus when [Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF] or [DMF] and the subject is remaining still. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Priority Set in AF-S] desired setting. Release: Prioritizes the shutter’s release. The shutter will be released even if the subject is out of focus. Shooting AF: Prioritizes focusing. The shutter will not be released until the subject is in focus.
AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. In the time between pressing the shutter button halfway down and locking the focus, the red AF illuminator lights up to allow the camera to focus easily. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ desired setting. AF Illuminator] Auto: The AF illuminator lights up automatically in dark surroundings. Off: Does not use the AF illuminator.
AF Micro Adj. Allows you to adjust the auto-focusing position and register an adjusted value for each lens when using A-mount lenses with an LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately). Use this function only when adjustments are needed. Note that the auto focus function may not be performed at a proper position when using this adjustment. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [AF Micro Adj.]. 2 Select [AF Adjustment Set.] [On]. Shooting 1 3 [amount] desired value.
AF System Sets the focus detection system (Phase Detection AF/Contrast AF) when you attach an A-mount lens using an LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor (sold separately). MENU setting. (Camera Settings 1) [ AF System] desired Phase Detection AF: Focuses with Phase Detection AF. The focusing speed is very fast. Contrast AF: Always focuses with Contrast AF. The focusing speed is slower. Use when you cannot focus with [Phase Detection AF].
Manual Focus When it is difficult to focus properly in the autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1 Focus mode dial Shooting Turn the focus mode dial while pressing the focus mode dial lock release button and select MF. Focus mode dial lock release button 2 Rotate the focusing ring to achieve sharp focus. •• When you rotate the focusing ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen. The focus distance is not displayed when the Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is attached.
Direct manual focus (DMF) You can make fine adjustments manually after performing auto focusing, letting you focus on a subject more quickly than when using the manual focus from the beginning. This is convenient in situations such as macro shooting. 1 Turn the focus mode dial while pressing the focus mode dial lock release button and select DMF. Focus mode dial Focus mode dial lock release button 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically.
Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. Unlike MF Assist], you can magnify the image without operating the with [ focus ring. 1 MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Focus Magnifier]. 2 Press the center of the multi-selector to enlarge the image and •• Each time you press the center, the magnification scale will change. •• You can set the initial magnification by selecting MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ Initial Focus Mag.].
To use the focus magnifier function by touch operation You can magnify the image and adjust the focus by touching the monitor. Set [Touch Operation] to [On] beforehand. When the focus mode is [Manual Focus], you can perform [Focus Magnifier] by double-tapping the area to focus on. Hint •• While using the focus magnifier function, you can move the magnified area by dragging it on the touch panel. •• To exit the focus magnifier function, double-tap the monitor again. AF in Focus Mag.
Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. MENU setting. (Camera Settings 1) [Peaking Level] desired High: Sets the peaking level to high. Low: Sets the peaking level to low. Off: Does not use the peaking function. Shooting Mid: Sets the peaking level to middle. Note ••Since the product recognizes sharp areas as in focus, the effect of peaking differs, depending on the subject and lens.
Shutter setting Shutter Type You can set whether to shoot with a mechanical shutter or an electronic shutter. MENU setting. (Camera Settings 2) [ Shutter Type] desired Auto: The shutter type is automatically switched based on the shooting conditions and shutter speed. Mechanical Shut.: Shoot with the mechanical shutter only. Electronic Shut.: Shoot with the electronic shutter only. Hint ••In the following situations, set the [ Shutter Type] to [Auto] or [Electronic Shut.].
Using the electronic shutter Using the electronic shutter lets you perform various kinds of shooting that are difficult to achieve using the mechanical shutter, such as shooting without sounds or shaking, shooting with a super-fast shutter, and blackout-free shooting*. * During blackout-free shooting, the screen does not black out or drop frames and you can keep looking at the subject through the viewfinder or monitor while shooting images.
Advanced shooting using the electronic shutter: Shooting without shutter sound You can use the electronic shutter to shoot without shutter sound. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ [Electronic Shut.]. Shutter Type] ••Select [Electronic Shut.] or [Auto] for continuous shooting. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Audio signals] [Off] or [On: other than e-shut].
Hint ••If you want to display the timing of shooting on the screen during blackout(Camera Settings 2) free shooting, adjust the setting using MENU [Shoot. Timing Disp.]. ••To take advantage of the performance of the camera, we recommend that you use a UHS-II memory card. When using a UHS-II memory card, insert it into the memory card slot 1.
Shoot. Start Disp. Sets whether to let the screen black out when shooting the first image during blackout-free shooting. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Shoot. Start Disp.] desired setting. On: The screen blacks out when shooting the first image during blackoutfree shooting. Off: The screen does not black out when shooting the first image during blackout-free shooting. e-Front Curtain Shut.
Shooting with drive modes (continuous shooting/self-timer) Select the appropriate mode for the subject, such as single shooting, continuous shooting or bracketing shooting. Shooting Select the desired drive mode by turning the drive mode dial. •• Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock release button. Single Shooting: Normal shooting mode. Cont. Shooting: Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button.
Shutter Type Mechanical Shut. Auto/Electronic Shut. Continuous Shooting: Hi 5 images per second at maximum*1 20 images per second at maximum *1*2*3 Continuous Shooting: Mid 5 images per second at maximum*1 10 images per second at maximum*1 Continuous Shooting: Lo 2.5 images per second 5 images per second at at maximum maximum*1 *1 When the F-value is greater than F11, the focus is locked to the setting in the first shot.
Displaying continuous shooting remaining time indicator (Cont. Shoot. Length) Sets whether to display an indicator of the remaining time for which continuous shooting can be performed at the same shooting speed. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Cont. Shoot. Length] desired setting. Shoot.-Only Display: Displays the indicator only while continuous shooting is performed. Shooting Always Display: Always displays the indicator when the drive mode is set to [Cont. Shooting].
Self-timer Shoots an image using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed. Use the 5-second/10-second self-timer when you are going to be in the picture, and use the 2-second self-timer to reduce camera-shake caused by pressing the shutter button. 1 Select (Self-timer) by turning the drive mode dial. •• Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock release button.
Self-timer (Cont) Shoots a designated number of images using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed. You can choose the best from multiple shots. 1 Select (Self-timer) by turning the drive mode dial. •• Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock release button. (Camera Settings 1) [Self-timer Type] [Self-timer (Cont)] desired mode.
Cont. Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter (bracket shooting). You can select an image that suits your purpose after recording. 1 Select (Bracket) by turning the drive mode dial. •• Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock release button. 2 MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Bracket Settings] [Bracket Type] [Cont. Bracket] desired mode.
Single Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter (bracket shooting). You can select the image that suits your purpose after recording. Since a single picture is taken each time you press the shutter button, you can adjust the focus or the composition for each shot. 1 Select (Bracket) by turning the drive mode dial. 2 MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Bracket Settings] [Bracket Type] [Single Bracket] desired mode.
Indicator during bracket shooting Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3 EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 EV Viewfinder Flash bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.7 EV steps Flash compensation -1.0 EV No indicator is displayed. Monitor (Display All Info. or Histogram) Monitor (For viewfinder) (Upper indicator) (Lower indicator) * Ambient light: A generic term for non-flash light including natural light, electric bulb and fluorescent lighting.
WB bracket Shoots a total of three images, each with different color tones according to the selected settings for white balance, color temperature and color filter. 1 Select (Bracket) by turning the drive mode dial. •• Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock release button. (Camera Settings 1) [Bracket Settings] [Bracket Type] [WB bracket] desired mode. •• The setting screen for [Bracket Type] can be displayed by pressing the Fn button.
DRO Bracket You can record a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer value. 1 Select (Bracket) by turning the drive mode dial. •• Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock release button. 2 MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Bracket Settings] [Bracket Type] [DRO Bracket] desired mode. •• The setting screen for [Bracket Type] can be displayed by pressing the Fn button.
Bracket Settings You can set the type of bracket or the self-timer in bracket shooting mode, and the shooting order for exposure bracketing or white balance bracketing. Select (Bracket) by turning the drive mode dial. •• Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock release button. Bracket Type: Sets the type of bracket shooting. (Cont. Bracket / Single Bracket / WB bracket / DRO Bracket) Selftimer during Brkt: Sets whether to use the self-timer during bracket shooting.
Using touch function Touch Operation Sets whether to activate or not the touch operation of the monitor. MENU (Setup) [Touch Operation] desired setting. On: Activates the touch operation. Off: Deactivates the touch operation. Touch Focus You can select a subject on which to focus using touch operations in the still image and movie recording modes. MENU (Setup) [Touch Operation] [On].
Specifying the position where you want to focus in the movie recording mode (spot focus) The camera will focus on the touched subject. Select a [Focus Area] other than [Flexible Spot] or [Expand Flexible Spot]. MENU [Off]. (Camera Settings 1) [Center Lock-on AF] ••When you touch the subject, the focus mode temporarily switches to manual focus and the focus can be adjusted using the focus ring. or press the center of the control ••To cancel spot focus, touch wheel.
Selecting a still image size/image quality Image Size The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. MENU setting. (Camera Settings 1) [ Image Size] desired When [Aspect Ratio] is set to 3:2 When [Aspect Ratio] is set to 16:9 L: 24M 6000×4000 pixels L: 20M 6000×3376 pixels M: 10M 3936×2624 pixels M: 8.7M 3936×2216 pixels S: 6.0M 3008×2000 pixels S: 5.
Aspect Ratio MENU setting. (Camera Settings 1) [ Aspect Ratio] desired 3:2: Suitable for standard prints. 16:9: For viewing on a high-definition TV. Shooting Quality MENU setting. (Camera Settings 1) [ Quality] desired RAW: File format: RAW Digital processing is not performed on this file format. Select this format to process images on a computer for professional purposes. •• The image size is fixed to the maximum size. The image size is not displayed on the screen.
About RAW images •• To open a RAW image file recorded with this camera, the software Image Data Converter is needed. With Image Data Converter, you can open a RAW image file, then convert it into a popular image format such as JPEG or TIFF, or readjust the white balance, saturation or contrast of the image. •• You cannot apply [Auto HDR] or [Picture Effect] functions with RAW images. •• RAW images recorded with this camera have a resolution of 14 bits per pixel.
APS-C/Super 35mm Sets whether to record in APS-C-equivalent size for still images and in Super 35mm-equivalent size for movies. If you select [On] or [Auto], you can use an APS-C size dedicated lens on this product. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [APS-C/Super 35mm] desired setting. Auto: Automatically sets the capture range depending on the lens. Off: Always captures 35mm full-size image sensor pictures. Shooting On: Records in either APS-C-equivalent size or Super 35mm-equivalent size.
Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial function You can select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial. •• Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button in the center of the mode dial. Available functions (Intelligent Auto) (Program Auto) Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value (F value)). Also you can select various settings using the menu.
( Intelligent Auto) The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition. 1 Set the mode dial to (Auto Mode). •• The shooting mode will be set to (Intelligent Auto). 2 Point the camera at the subject. Shooting When the camera recognized the scene, the icon for the recognized scene appears on the screen. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the image. Note ••The product will not recognize the scene when you shoot images with zoom functions other than optical zoom.
Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). You can set shooting functions such as [ISO]. 1 Set the mode dial to (Program Auto). 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Program Shift When you are not using a flash, you can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination without changing the appropriate exposure set by the camera.
Aperture Priority You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing the background. 1 Set the mode dial to (Aperture Priority). 2 Select the desired value by turning the front/rear dial. Shooting •• Smaller F-value: The subject is in focus, but objects in front of and beyond the subject are blurred. Larger F-value: The subject and its foreground and background are all in focus.
3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure. Hint ••Use a tripod to prevent camera-shake when you have selected a slow shutter speed. ••When you shoot indoor sports scenes, set the ISO sensitivity to a higher value. Note ••The SteadyShot warning indicator does not appear in shutter speed priority mode. Long Exposure NR] is set to [On] and the shutter speed is 1 second ••When [ Shutter Type] other than [Electronic Shut.
2 Select the desired aperture value by turning the front dial. Select the desired shutter speed by turning the rear dial. Shooting •• You can change the setting of the front/rear dial using MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Dial Setup]. •• You can also set [ISO] to [ISO AUTO] in manual exposure mode. The ISO value automatically changes to achieve the appropriate exposure using the aperture value and shutter speed you have set.
Bulb shooting You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure. Bulb shooting is suitable for shooting trails from stars or fireworks, etc. 1 Set the mode dial to (Manual Exposure). 2 Turn the rear dial clockwise until [BULB] is indicated. 3 Select the aperture value (F-value) using the front dial. 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. 5 Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting.
Note / Shooting ••The longer the exposure time, the more noise will be visible on the image. ••After shooting, noise reduction will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open. However, you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress. ••You cannot set the shutter speed to [BULB] in the following situations: ––[Auto HDR] ––[Picture Effect] is set to [Rich-tone Mono.] ––When [Drive Mode] is set to the following: ––[Cont. Shooting] ––[Self-timer (Cont)] ––[Cont.
Hint ••To recall settings registered to the memory card, set the mode dial to 1, 2 or 3, then select the desired number by pressing the left/right side of the control wheel. ••If you recall settings registered to the memory card, the settings are recalled from the memory card in the slot specified in [Select Rec. Media]. You (Setup) can confirm the memory card slot by selecting MENU [Select Rec. Media].
S&Q Motion: Exposure Mode You can select the exposure mode for slow-motion/quick-motion shooting. You can change the setting and playback speed for slowS&Q Settings] (page 147). motion/quick-motion shooting with [ 1 Set the mode dial to 2 MENU (S&Q Motion). Exposure Mode] Program Auto: Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Shooting (Camera Settings 2) [ desired setting.
Controlling the exposure/metering modes Exposure Comp. Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation). Turn the exposure compensation dial. + (over) side: Images become brighter. - (under) side: Images become darker. •• You can adjust the exposure compensation value within the range of -3.0 EV to +3.
To set the exposure compensation using the MENU You can adjust the exposure compensation within a range of -5.0 EV to +5.0 EV when the exposure compensation dial is set to “0.” MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Exposure Comp.] desired setting. Note Shooting ••You cannot perform the exposure compensation in the following shooting modes: ––[Intelligent Auto] ••When using [Manual Exposure], you can perform the exposure compensation only when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO].
Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. MENU setting. (Camera Settings 1) [Metering Mode] desired Multi: Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen (Multi-pattern metering). Center: Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while emphasizing the central area of the screen (Center-weighted metering).
Note ••[Metering Mode] is locked to [Multi] in the following shooting modes: ––[Intelligent Auto] ––Other zoom functions than the optical zoom ••In [Highlight] mode, the subject may be dark if a brighter part exists on the screen. Spot Metering Point MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Spot Metering Point] desired setting. Shooting Sets whether to coordinate the spot metering position with the focus area when [Focus Area] is set to [Flexible Spot] or [Expand Flexible Spot].
AE lock When the contrast between the subject and background is high, such as when shooting a backlit subject or a subject near a window, meter the light at a spot where the subject appears to have the appropriate brightness and lock the exposure before shooting. To reduce the brightness of the subject, meter the light at a spot brighter than the subject and lock the exposure of the entire screen.
Zebra The zebra pattern will appear over part of an image if the brightness level of that part meets the IRE level that you set. Use this zebra pattern as a guide to adjust the brightness. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Zebra] desired setting. Off: Does not display the zebra pattern. Hint Shooting 70/75/80/85/90/95/100/100+/Custom 1/Custom 2: Adjusts the brightness level. ••You can register values to check the correct exposure or overexposure as well as the brightness level for [Zebra].
Correcting brightness and contrast automatically D-Range Opt. (DRO) By dividing the image into small areas, the product analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation. 1 MENU (Camera Settings 1) [DRO/Auto HDR] [D-Range Opt.]. 2 Select the desired setting using the left/right sides of the control wheel. D-Range Optimizer: Auto: Corrects the brightness automatically.
Auto HDR Shoots three images using different exposures and combines the images with correct exposure, the bright parts of an underexposed image, and the dark parts of an overexposed image to create images with a greater range of gradation (High Dynamic Range). One image with proper exposure and one overlaid image are recorded. 1 2 Select the desired setting using the left/right sides of the control wheel. Shooting MENU (Camera Settings 1) [DRO/Auto HDR] [Auto HDR]. Auto HDR: Exposure Diff.
Note ••This function is not available when the [ Quality] is [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]. ••[Auto HDR] is not available in the following shooting modes: ––[Intelligent Auto] ••[Auto HDR] is not available in the following situations: ––When [Picture Effect] is set to other than [Off]. ••You cannot start the next shot until the capture process is completed after you shoot. ••You may not obtain the desired effect depending on the luminance difference of a subject and the shooting conditions.
Selecting the ISO sensitivity Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. ISO (ISO) on the control wheel select desired setting. ISO AUTO: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. ISO 50 – ISO 204800: Sets the ISO sensitivity manually. Selecting a larger number increases the ISO sensitivity. Shooting •• You can also select MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ISO].
ISO AUTO Min. SS If you select [ISO AUTO] when the shooting mode is (Program Auto) (Aperture Priority), you can set the shutter speed at which the ISO or sensitivity starts changing. This function is effective for shooting moving subjects. You can minimize subject blurring while also preventing camera shake. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ISO AUTO Min. SS] desired setting.
Using the zoom The zoom features available with this product The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. The icon displayed on the screen changes, according to the selected zoom feature. When a power zoom lens is mounted: Shooting When a lens other than a power zoom lens is mounted: Optical zoom range Zoom images in the zoom range of a lens. When a power zoom lens is mounted, the zoom bar of the optical zoom range is displayed.
Note ••The default setting for the [Zoom Setting] is [Optical zoom only]. Image Size] is [L]. To use the smart zoom, ••The default setting for the [ Image Size] to [M] or [S]. change [ ••Zoom functions other than the optical zoom are not available when shooting in the following situations: Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]. ––[ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p].
3 When a lens other than a power zoom lens is mounted, select MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Zoom] desired value. Press the center of the control wheel to exit. •• You can also assign the [Zoom] function to the desired button by (Camera Settings 2) [Custom Key (Shoot.)].
White Balance Corrects the tone effect of the ambient light condition to record a neutral white subject in white. Use this function when the color tones of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color tones on purpose for photographic expression. MENU setting. (Camera Settings 1) [White Balance] desired Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluor.: Warm White / Fluor.: Cool White / Fluor.: Day White / Fluor.
Note ••[White Balance] is fixed to [Auto] in the following shooting modes: ––[Intelligent Auto] ••If you use a mercury lamp or a sodium lamp as a light source, the accurate white balance will not be obtained because of the characteristics of the light. It is recommended to shoot images using a flash or select [Custom Setup].
Note ••The message [Custom WB Error] indicates that the value is in the unexpected range, for example when the subject is too vivid. You can register the setting at this point, but it is recommended that you set the white balance again. turns orange on the recording When an error value is set, the indicator information display. The indicator will be displayed in white when the set value is in the expected range.
Setting how to process images Creative Style Allows you to set the desired image processing and finely adjust contrast, saturation and sharpness for each image style. 1 MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Creative Style]. sides of the control wheel. Shooting 2 Select the desired style or [Style Box] using the top/bottom Standard: For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors.
Autumn leaves: For shooting autumn scenes, vividly highlighting the reds and yellows of changing leaves. Black & White: For shooting images in black and white monotone. Sepia: For shooting images in sepia monotone. Registering preferred settings (Style Box): Select the six style )) to register box (the boxes with numbers on the left side ( preferred settings. Then select the desired settings using the right button. You can call up the same style with slightly different settings.
To set [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Sharpness] [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Sharpness] can be adjusted for each image style preset such as [Standard] and [Landscape], and for each [Style Box] to which you can register preferred settings. Select an item to be set by pressing the right/left sides of the control wheel, then set the value using the top/bottom sides of the control wheel.
Color Space The way colors are represented using combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called “color space.” You can change the color space depending on the purpose of the image. MENU setting. (Camera Settings 1) [ Color Space] desired sRGB: This is the standard color space of the digital camera. Use [sRGB] in normal shooting, such as when you intend to print out the images without any modification. AdobeRGB: This color space has a wide range of color reproduction.
Reducing blur Sets whether or not to use the SteadyShot function. MENU setting. (Camera Settings 2) [SteadyShot] desired On: Uses [SteadyShot]. Shooting Off: Does not use [SteadyShot]. We recommend that you set [Off] when using a tripod. SteadyShot Settings You can shoot with an appropriate SteadyShot setting for the attached lens. 1 MENU (Camera Settings 2) [SteadyShot] [On]. 2 [SteadyShot Settings] [SteadyShot Adjust.] desired setting.
Note ••The SteadyShot function may not work optimally when the power has just been turned on, right after you point the camera towards a subject, or when the shutter button has been pressed all the way down without stopping halfway. ••When using a tripod, make sure to turn off the SteadyShot function because this can cause any malfunction when shooting. ••[SteadyShot Settings] will be unavailable when MENU (Camera Settings 2) [SteadyShot] is set to [Off].
Noise reduction Long Exposure NR When you set the shutter speed to 1 second(s) or longer (long exposure shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the duration that the shutter is open. With the function turned on, the grainy noise typical of long exposures is reduced. Long Exposure NR] Shooting MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ desired setting. On: Activates noise reduction for the same duration that the shutter is open.
High ISO NR When shooting with high ISO sensitivity, the product reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the product sensitivity is high. MENU setting. (Camera Settings 1) [ High ISO NR] desired Normal: Activates high ISO noise reduction normally. Low: Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately. Off: Does not activate high ISO noise reduction. Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting.
Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and performs image processing automatically. MENU setting. (Camera Settings 1) [Face Detection] desired On (Regist. Faces): Detects the registered face with higher priority using [Face Registration] (page 211). On: Detects a face without giving higher priority to the registered face. Shooting Off: Does not use the [Face Detection] function.
Using flash (sold separately) In dark environments, use the flash to light up the subject while shooting. Also use the flash to prevent camera-shake. For details on the flash, refer to the instruction manual for the flash. 1 Attach the flash (sold separately) to the product. 2 Shoot after you have turned on the flash and it is fully charged. blinking: Charging is in progress lit up: Charging is finished •• The available flash modes depend on the shooting mode and function.
Shooting ••Do not use the Multi Interface Shoe with a commercially available flash that applies voltage of 250 V or more or has the reverse polarity of the camera. Doing so may cause a malfunction. ••You can use a flash of the reverse polarity with the Sync Terminal. Please use a flash with a sync voltage of 400 V or less. ••When shooting with the flash and the zoom is set to W, the shadow of the lens may appear on the screen, depending on the shooting conditions.
Wireless: Using a wireless flash creates a shading effect that gives the subject a more 3D appearance than when using an attached flash. This mode is effective when you attach a remote control-compatible external flash (sold separately) to the product, and shoot with a wireless flash (sold separately), placed away from the product. Note ••The default setting depends on the shooting mode. ••Some [Flash Mode] settings are not available, depending on the shooting mode. Flash Comp.
FEL lock The flash level is automatically adjusted so that the subject gets the optimum exposure during normal flash shooting. You can also set the flash level in advance. FEL: Flash Exposure Level 1 2 Center the subject on which Shooting MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Custom Key (Shoot.)] desired button, then assign the [FEL Lock toggle] function to the button. FEL is to be locked, and adjust the focus. 3 Press the button to which [FEL Lock toggle] is registered, and set the flash amount.
Flashes that support FEL lock •• HVL-F60M, HVL-F43M and HVL-F32M can be used as clip-ons, off-camera connected by a cable, and for wireless flash shooting (controller/remote). •• HVL-F20M can be used as a clip-on, off-camera connected with a cable, and for wireless flash shooting (controller). Hint ••By setting [FEL Lock hold], you can hold the setting while the button is pressed down. Also, by setting [FEL Lock/AEL hold] and [FEL Lock/AEL tggle.
3 Set up an off-camera flash that is set to wireless mode, or that is attached to the Wireless Radio Receiver (sold separately). •• Press the AEL button on the camera to perform a test flashing. Setting of the AEL button Note ••The off-camera flash may emit light after receiving a light signal from a flash used as the controller of another camera. If this occurs, change the channel of your flash. For details on how to change the channel, refer to the instruction manual for the flash.
Using a flash with a sync terminal cord Open the cover of (flash sync) terminal, and connect the cord. (flash sync) terminal Hint ••If the screen is too dark to check the composition, set [Live View Display] to [Setting Effect OFF] to make it easy to check the composition when shooting with a flash. ••Flashes that have a sync terminal with reversed polarity can be used with this product.
Shooting movies Shooting movies You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE (Movie) button. 1 Press the MOVIE button to start recording. MOVIE button Shooting movies •• Since the [MOVIE Button] is set to [Always] in the default setting, movie recording can be started from any shooting mode. 2 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Hint ••You can assign the start/stop movie recording function to a preferred key. (Camera Settings 2) [Custom Key (Shoot.
••The following settings for still image shooting are applied to the movie shooting: ––White Balance ––Creative Style ––Metering Mode ––Face Detection ––D-Range Opt. ––Lens Comp. ••You can change the settings for ISO sensitivity, exposure compensation, and focus area while shooting movies. ••While shooting movies, the recorded image can be output without the shooting information display by setting [HDMI Info. Display] to [Off].
Movie w/ shutter You can start or stop recording movies by pressing the shutter button, which is bigger and easier to press than the MOVIE (Movie) button. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Movie w/ shutter] desired setting. Shooting movies ••In movie shooting mode, ISO sensitivity can be selected from ISO 100 to ISO 102400. If the ISO value is set to a value smaller than ISO 100, the setting is automatically switched to ISO 100.
Changing settings for movie recording File Format Selects the movie file format. MENU setting. (Camera Settings 2) [ File Format] desired XAVC S 4K: Records 4K movies in the XAVC S format. This format supports a high bit rate. Audio: LPCM •• One of the following kinds of memory cards is needed to record File Format] set to [XAVC S 4K]: movies with [ –– Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo –– Movies cannot be recorded at 100 Mbps or more.
AVCHD: Records HD movies in the AVCHD format. This file format is suitable for high-definition TV. Audio: Dolby Digital MP4: Records MP4 (AVC) movies. This format is suitable for playback on smartphones or tablets, web uploads, email attachments, etc. Audio: AAC Hint ••You can save images to a computer or copy them to a disc compatible with your playback device using the PlayMemories Home software. Shooting movies Note ••When [ File Format] is set to [AVCHD], the file size of movies is limited to approx.
When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] Records high-definition movies by converting them into the MP4 file format using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec.
When [ File Format] is set to [MP4] Movies are recorded in the MPEG-4 format, at approximately 60 frames/ sec (for 1080 60i-compatible devices), approximately 50 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), approximately 30 frames/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible devices), or approximately 25 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in progressive mode with AAC audio and in the MP4 format.
Angle of view during movie recording The angle of view during movie recording depends on the File Format], settings for [ Record Setting], etc. [ (A) (B) (C) (A) Angle of view equivalent to full-frame File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K] and [ Record Setting] is set to ••When [ [24p 60M]/[24p 100M]/[25p 60M]/[25p 100M] File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD], [AVCHD] or [MP4] ••When [ ••When the mode dial is set to (B) Angle of view equivalent to approx. 1.
S&Q Settings You can record a moment that cannot be captured by the naked eye (slow-motion recording), or record a long-term phenomenon into a compressed movie (quick-motion recording). For example, you can record an intense sports scene, the moment when a bird starts to fly, a blooming flower, and a changing view of clouds or a starry sky. Sound will not be recorded. 1 Set the mode dial to (S&Q Motion).
Playback speed The playback speed will vary as below depending on the assigned Record Setting] and [ Frame Rate]. [ When [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC Frame Rate 120fps Record Setting 24p 30p 5 times slower 4 times slower 60p — 60fps 2.5 times slower 2 times slower Normal playback speed 30fps 1.25 times slower Normal playback speed 2 times quick 15fps 1.6 times quick 2 times quick 4 times quick 8fps 3 times quick 3.75 times quick 7.5 times quick 4fps 6 times quick 7.
Note Audio Recording Shooting movies ••In slow-motion recording, the shutter speed becomes faster and you may not be able to obtain the proper exposure. If this happens, decrease the aperture value or adjust the ISO sensitivity to a higher value. ••For an estimation of recordable time, refer to “Recordable movie times” (page 249). ••The bit-rate of a recorded movie varies depending on the settings for Frame Rate] and [ Record Setting]. [ ••The movie will be recorded in XAVC S HD format.
Audio Rec Level You can adjust the audio recording level while checking the level meter. 1 MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Audio Rec Level]. 2 Select the desired level using the right/left sides of the control wheel. +: Turns up the audio recording level. -: Turns down the audio recording level. Reset: Resets the audio recording level to the default setting. Hint ••When you record audio movies with loud volumes, set [Audio Rec Level] to a lower sound level.
Marker Settings Marker Display Sets whether or not to display markers set using [ Marker Settings] on the monitor or the viewfinder while shooting movies. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ desired setting. Marker Display] On: Markers are displayed. The markers are not recorded. Off: No marker is displayed. Shooting movies Note ••The markers are displayed when the mode dial is set to (Movie) or , or when shooting movies. ••You cannot display markers when using [Focus Magnifier].
4K Output Sel. You can set how to record movies and perform HDMI output when your camera is connected to 4K-compatible external recording/playback devices, etc. 1 Turn the mode dial to (Movie). 2 Connect the camera to the desired device via an HDMI cable. 3 MENU (Setup) [ 4K Output Sel.] desired setting. Memory Card + HDMI: Simultaneously outputs to the external recording/playback device and records on the camera’s memory card.
Viewing Viewing images Playing back still images Plays back the recorded images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode. Hint Viewing 2 Select the image with the control wheel. ••The product creates an image database file on a memory card to record and play back images. An image that is not registered in the image database file may not be played back correctly.
Enlarging an image being played back (Playback zoom) Enlarges the image being played back. Use this function to check the focus of the image, etc. 1 Display the image you want to enlarge, and then press the button. •• Turn the control wheel to adjust the zoom scale. By rotating the front/ rear dial, you can switch to the previous or next image while keeping the same zoom scale. •• The view will zoom in on the part of the image where the camera focused during shooting.
Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation) Selects the orientation when playing back recorded images. MENU (Playback) [Display Rotation] desired setting. Auto: When you rotate the camera, the displayed image rotates automatically by detecting the orientation of the camera. Manual: Images shot vertically are displayed vertically. If you have set the image orientation using the [Rotate] function, the image will be displayed accordingly.
Available operations during movie playback You can perform slow playback and sound volume adjustment, etc. by pressing the down side of the control wheel.
Photo Capture Captures a chosen scene in a movie to save as a still image. First shoot a movie, then pause the movie during playback to capture decisive moments that tend to be missed when shooting still images, and save them as still images. 1 Display the movie that you want to capture as a still image. 2 MENU (Playback) [Photo Capture]. 4 Find the desired scene using forward slow playback, reverse slow playback, displays the next frame, and displays the previous frame, and then stop the movie.
To change the number of images to be displayed MENU (Playback) [Image Index] desired setting. 9 Images/25 Images To return to single-image playback Select the desired image and press the center of the control wheel. To display a desired image quickly Select the bar on the left of the image index screen using the control wheel, then press the top/bottom sides of the control wheel. While the bar is being selected, you can display the calendar screen or folder selection screen by pressing the center.
Selecting which memory card to play back (Select PB Media) Selects the memory card slot to be played back. MENU (Playback) [Select PB Media] desired slot. Slot 1: Selects the slot 1. Slot 2: Selects the slot 2. Note Viewing ••No image is played back when no memory card is inserted in the selected slot. Select a slot into which a memory card has been inserted. ••When you select [Date View] in [View Mode], the camera only plays back images from a memory card selected using [Select PB Media].
Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show) Automatically plays back images continuously. 1 MENU (Playback) [Slide Show] desired setting. Repeat: Select [On], in which images are played back in a continuous loop, or [Off], in which the product exits the slideshow when all the images are played back once. Interval: Select the display interval for images from among [1 Sec], [3 Sec], [5 Sec], [10 Sec] or [30 Sec]. 2 Select [Enter].
Protecting images (Protect) Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed on protected images. MENU (Playback) [Protect] desired setting. Multiple Img.: Applies or cancels the protection of the selected multiple images. All in this Folder: Protects all images in the selected folder. All with this date: Protects all images in the selected date range. Cancel All with this date: Cancels the protection of all images in the selected date range.
Deleting images Deleting a displayed image You can delete an image displayed. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Confirm the image to be deleted beforehand. 1 Display the image you want to delete. 2 Press the (Delete) button. 3 Select [Delete] using the control wheel. Note ••The protected images cannot be deleted. Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) You can delete multiple selected images. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it.
Note ••The protected images cannot be deleted. ••The menu items that can be selected differ depending on the [View Mode] setting. Multiple Img. Select the images to be deleted, then press the center of the control wheel. The mark is displayed in the check box. To cancel the selection, press the center again to remove the mark. To delete other images, repeat step . Viewing MENU [OK].
Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable To view images stored on this product using a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI jack are required. 1 Turn off both this product and the TV. 2 Connect the HDMI micro terminal of this product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). 3 Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4 Turn on this product. Images shot with the product appear on the TV screen.
“BRAVIA” Sync By connecting this product to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product’s playback functions with the TV remote control. After performing the steps above to connect this camera to a TV, select MENU (Setup) [HDMI Settings] [CTRL FOR HDMI] [On]. Press the SYNC MENU button on the TV remote control, and select the desired mode.
Note ••Do not connect this product and another device using the output terminals of both. Doing so may cause a malfunction. ••Some devices may not work properly when connected to this product. For example, they may not output video or audio. ••Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo or a genuine Sony cable. ••Use an HDMI cable that is compatible with the HDMI micro terminal of the product and the HDMI jack of the TV.
Customizing the camera Registering frequently used functions / Memory Allows you to register up to 3 often-used modes or product settings to the product and up to 4 (M1 through M4) to the memory card. You can recall the settings using just the mode dial. 1 Set the product to the setting you want to register. (Camera Settings 1) [ desired number. / Memory] 3 Press the center of the control wheel to confirm. Items that can be registered •• You can register various functions for shooting.
Registering shooting settings to a custom key (Reg Cust Shoot Set) You can register shooting settings (such as exposure, focus setting, drive mode, etc.) to a custom key in advance and temporarily recall them while holding down the key. Simply press the custom key to switch the settings quickly and release the key to go back to the original settings. This function is useful when recording active scenes such as sports.
Items that can be registered •• You can register various functions for shooting. The items that can actually be registered are displayed on the menu of the camera. •• Exposure •• Focus setting •• Drive mode (other than self-timer) To recall registered settings MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Custom Key (Shoot.)] Select the desired key and then select one of the registration numbers from [Recall Custom hold 1] to [Recall Custom hold 3].
Assigning selected functions to the button Custom Key (Shoot.)/Custom Key (PB) You can assign a desired function to a desired key. Some functions are available only when they are assigned to a custom key. For example, if you assign [Eye AF] to [Center Button] for [Custom Key (Shoot.)], you can easily recall [Eye AF] simply by pressing the center of the control wheel while shooting. 1 MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Custom Key (Shoot.)] or [Custom Key (PB)].
Function Menu Set. You can assign the functions to be called up when you press the Fn (Function) button. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Function Menu Set.] set a function to the desired location. •• The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen.
Customizing the MENU (My Menu) Add Item You can register the desired menu items to 1 MENU (My Menu) under MENU. (My Menu) [Add Item]. 2 Select an item that you want to add to (My Menu) using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. 3 Select a destination using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. Hint ••You can add up to 30 items to (My Menu). Note ••You cannot add the following items to (My Menu).
Delete Item You can delete menu items added to 1 MENU (My Menu) of MENU. (My Menu) [Delete Item]. 2 Select an item that you want to delete using the top/bottom/ left/right sides of the control wheel, and then press the center to delete the selected item. Hint Customizing the camera ••To delete all the items on a page, select MENU (My Menu) [Delete Page]. (My Menu) by selecting MENU ••You can delete all the items added to (My Menu) [Delete All].
Checking images before/after recording Auto Review You can check the recorded image on the screen right after the shooting. You can also set the display time for Auto Review. MENU setting. (Camera Settings 2) [Auto Review] desired 10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec: Displays the recorded image on the screen right after shooting for the selected duration of time. If you perform a magnifying operation during Auto Review, you can check that image using the magnified scale. Off: Does not display the Auto Review.
Hint ••Although you can change the aperture value during the preview, the subject may be defocused if you select a brighter aperture. We recommend that you adjust the focus again. Shot. Result Preview While pressing down the key to which [Shot. Result Preview] is assigned, you can check the image preview with the DRO, shutter speed, aperture and ISO sensitivity settings applied. Check the shooting result preview before shooting. 1 2 Confirm the image by pressing the key to which [Shot.
Monitor/viewfinder settings FINDER/MONITOR Sets the method for switching the display between Electronic Viewfinder and the screen. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [FINDER/MONITOR] desired setting. Auto: When you look into the Electronic Viewfinder, the eye sensor reacts and the display is switched to the Electronic Viewfinder automatically. Viewfinder (Manual): The screen is turned off and the image is displayed only in the Electronic Viewfinder.
Finder Frame Rate Display the subject’s movements more smoothly by adjusting the frame rate of the viewfinder during still image shooting. This function is convenient when shooting a fast-moving subject. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ desired setting. Finder Frame Rate] •• This function can be assigned to button of your choice using [Custom Key (Shoot.)]. High: Displays the movements of the subject more smoothly on the viewfinder. Standard: Displays the subject at a normal frame rate on the viewfinder.
Memory card settings Format When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, we recommend that you format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. Save valuable data on a computer, etc. MENU (Setup) [Format] desired memory card slot. Note ••Formatting permanently erases all data including protected images and registered settings (from M1 to M4) (page 167).
File Number Selects how to assign file numbers to recorded still images and MP4 movies. MENU (Setup) [File Number] desired setting. Series: The product will assign numbers to files sequentially up to “9999” without resetting. Reset: The product resets numbers when a file is recorded in a new folder and assigns numbers to files starting with “0001”. (When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.
Recording Mode You can select the method for recording an image, such as recording the same image simultaneously to two memory cards or recording different types of images to two memory cards. (If you want to record a movie to a memory card in different formats, use [Dual Video REC].) MENU (Setup) [Recording Mode] desired setting. Standard: Records an image to a memory card in the memory card slot that you select in [Select Rec. Media].
Select REC Folder If [Folder Name] is set to [Standard Form] and there are 2 folders or more, you can select the folder on the memory card to which images are to be recorded. MENU (Setup) [Select REC Folder] desired folder. Note ••You cannot select the folder when [Folder Name] is set to [Date Form]. ••If [Recording Mode] is set to other than [Standard], you may only select the common folder on the both memory cards. If there is no common folder, you can make one using [New Folder] (page 219).
Camera settings Pwr Save Start Time Sets time intervals to automatically switch to power save mode when you are not performing operations to prevent wearing down the battery pack. To return to shooting mode, perform an operation such as pressing the shutter button halfway down. MENU (Setup) [Pwr Save Start Time] desired setting. 30 Min/5 Min/2 Min/1 Min/10 Sec Note ••Turn off the product when you do not use it for a long time.
Note ••The lens or lens hood may block the remote sensor that receive the signals. Use the remote commander in the position from which the signal can reach the product. ••When [Remote Ctrl] is set to [On], the product does not switch to power save mode. Set [Off] after using a remote commander. HDMI Settings HDMI Resolution When you connect the product to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV.
Note ••Steps and can be set in either order. Record Setting] is set to other than [24p 24M (FX)], [24p 17M (FH)], ••When [ or [24p 50M], this setting is canceled, and HDMI video is output according to the [HDMI Resolution] settings. HDMI Info. Display Selects whether to display the shooting information when this product and the TV are connected using an HDMI cable (sold separately). MENU (Setup) [HDMI Settings] [HDMI Info. Display] desired setting.
Note ••When [ TC Output] is set to [On], the image may not be output properly to TC Output] to [Off]. the TV or recording device. In such cases, set [ REC Control If you connect the camera to an external recorder/player, you can remotely command the recorder/player to start/stop recording using the camera. MENU (Setup) [HDMI Settings] [ desired setting. REC Control] Off: The camera is not able to send a command to an external recorder/ player to start/stop recording.
CTRL FOR HDMI When connecting this product to a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product by aiming the TV remote control at the TV. MENU (Setup) [HDMI Settings] [CTRL FOR HDMI] desired setting. On: You can operate this product with a TV’s remote control. Off: You cannot operate this product with a TV’s remote control. Connect this product to a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV.
USB Power Supply Sets whether to supply power via the micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer or an USB device. MENU (Setup) [USB Power Supply] desired setting. On: Power is supplied to the product via a micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer, etc. Off: Power is not supplied to the product via a micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer, etc. If you use the supplied AC Adaptor, power will be supplied even when [Off] is selected.
Note ••During PC Remote shooting, you cannot change settings for [Still Img. Save Dest.]. Adjust the settings before you start shooting. ••If you insert a memory card that is not recordable, you cannot shoot still images even if you select [PC + Camera]. ••If you select [PC + Camera] and you have not inserted a memory card into the camera, you cannot release the shutter even if [Release w/o Card] is set to [Enable]. ••During PC Remote shooting, [Recording Mode] is locked to [Standard] and cannot be changed.
Initializing the camera Setting Reset Resets the product to the default settings. Even if you perform [Setting Reset], the recorded images are retained. MENU (Setup) [Setting Reset] desired setting. Camera Settings Reset: Initializes the main shooting settings to the default settings. Initialize: Initializes all the settings to the default settings. Customizing the camera Note ••Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting. ••The value set with [AF Micro Adj.
Using network functions Using the Wi-Fi/One-touch (NFC)/ Bluetooth/wired LAN functions You can perform the following operations using the camera’s Wi-Fi, NFC One-touch, and Bluetooth functions. •• Saving images to a computer •• Transferring images from the camera to a smartphone •• Using a smartphone as a remote control for the camera •• Viewing still images on a TV •• Recording location information from a smartphone to images For details, refer to the “Help Guide” (page 2).
Note ••To use the camera’s NFC One-touch function, an NFC-enabled Android smartphone or tablet is required. ••The Wi-Fi functions introduced in this manual are not guaranteed to operate on all smartphones or tablets. ••The Wi-Fi functions of this camera are not available when connected to a public wireless LAN. ••Depending on future version upgrades, the operational procedures or screen displays are subject to change without notice.
Connecting the camera and a smartphone Using a smartphone as a remote control for the camera With PlayMemories Mobile, you can shoot images while checking the shooting range of the camera on the monitor of a smartphone. 1 MENU (Network) [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] [Ctrl w/ Smartphone], then select [On]. 2 Set up the camera and smartphone by following the procedure below. To establish a one-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone Activate the NFC function of the smartphone.
To establish a Wi-Fi connection with a smartphone using a QR code Select MENU (Network) [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] [ Connection Info.], to display the QR code on the monitor of the camera. Launch PlayMemories Mobile on the smartphone, and select [Scan QR Code of the Camera]. Scan the QR code. Follow the steps below only if using an iPhone or iPad. On the “Home” screen of the iPhone or iPad, select [Settings] [Wi-Fi]. Select the SSID displayed on the camera.
Transferring images from the camera to a smartphone You can transfer still images and movies shot in the MP4 file format. However, images that are not saved on the camera’s memory card cannot be transferred. 1 On the camera, play back an image that you want to transfer to the smartphone. 2 Connect the camera to the smartphone. Images shot with the camera are transferred to the smartphone.
Connecting the camera to a wireless access point Connect the camera to your wireless access point. Before starting the procedure, make sure you have the SSID (name of the access point) and password of your wireless access point with you. 1 MENU (Network) [Wi-Fi Settings] [Access Point Set.]. 2 Use the control wheel to select the access point to which you want to connect. Press the center of the control wheel and enter the password for the wireless access point, then select [OK].
Recording location information to captured images You can use the application PlayMemories Mobile to obtain location information from a smartphone that is connected with your camera using Bluetooth communication. You can record the obtained location information when shooting images. Preparation in advance To use the location information linking function of the camera, the application PlayMemories Mobile is required.
Operating procedure : Operations performed on the smartphone : Operations performed on the camera 1 : Confirm that the Bluetooth function of your smartphone is activated. •• Do not perform the Bluetooth pairing operation on the smartphone setting screen. In steps 2 to 7, the pairing operation is performed using the camera and the application PlayMemories Mobile.
7 : Select [OK] when a message is displayed on the monitor of the camera. •• Pairing of the camera and PlayMemories Mobile is complete. 8 : On the camera, select MENU (Network) [ Loc. Info. Link Set.] [Location Info. Link] [On]. •• (obtaining location information icon) will be displayed on the monitor of the camera. Location information obtained by your smartphone using GPS, etc., will be recorded when shooting images.
Note ••When you initialize the camera, the pairing information is also deleted. To perform pairing again, delete the pairing information for the camera registered in PlayMemories Mobile before trying again. ••The location information will not be recorded when it cannot be obtained, such as when the Bluetooth connection is disconnected. ••The camera can be paired with up to 15 Bluetooth devices, but can link the location information with that of only one smartphone.
Using a computer Connecting the camera to a computer Selecting the appropriate USB connection method Selects the USB connection method when this product is connected to a computer, etc. MENU (Setup) [USB Connection] desired setting. Auto: Establishes a Mass Storage or MTP connection automatically, depending on the computer or other USB devices to be connected. Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 computers are connected in MTP, and their unique functions are enabled for use.
Connecting to a computer 1 Insert a fully charged battery pack into the camera. 2 Turn on the camera and the computer. 3 Check that [USB Connection] under (Setup) is set to [Mass Storage]. 4 Connect the camera to the computer using the micro USB cable (supplied).
Disconnecting the camera from the computer Perform steps 1 and 2 below before performing the following operations: •• Disconnecting the micro USB cable. •• Removing a memory card. •• Turning off the product. 1 Click (Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media) in the taskbar. 2 Click the displayed message. Note ••On Mac computers, drag and drop the memory card icon or the drive icon into the “Trash” icon. The camera will be disconnected from the computer.
Introduction to computer software We offer the following computer software to enhance your enjoyment of photos/movies. Access one of the following URLs using your Internet browser and then download the software by following the onscreen instructions. If one of these software is already installed on your computer, update it to the latest version before use. Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.
Remote Camera Control With Remote Camera Control, you can change the camera settings or release the shutter from a computer connected via a USB cable. (Setup) To use Remote Camera Control, first select MENU [USB Connection] [PC Remote], then connect the camera to a computer via a USB cable.
MENU items/List of icons Using MENU items You can change settings related to all the camera operations including shooting, playback, and operating method. You can also execute camera functions from the MENU. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu screen. MENU button want to adjust using the top/ bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel, and then press the center of the control wheel.
List of MENU items For details on each MENU items, refer to the reference page in the last column or the Help Guide. (Camera Settings 1) Red tab Quality/Image Size Quality Sets the image quality for still images. ([RAW] / [Fine], etc.) RAW File Type Selects the file type for RAW images. Image Size Selects the size of still images. (L / M / S) 92 Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio for still images.
Bracket Settings Sets self-timer shooting in bracket mode, bracket type, shooting order for exposure bracketing, and white balance bracketing. 89 / Recall Calls up settings pre-registered to Memory]. [ / 103 / Memory Registers the desired modes and camera settings. 167 Assign functions to the custom key to recall when shooting. 168 Priority Set in AF-S Sets the timing of the shutter release when [Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF] or [DMF] with a still subject.
AF System Sets the auto focus method when an LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is attached. AF w/ shutter Sets whether to perform auto focusing when the shutter button is pressed halfway down. This is useful when you want to adjust the focus and exposure separately. Pre-AF Sets whether or not to perform auto focus before the shutter button is half pressed.
Sets the ISO sensitivity. ([ISO AUTO], etc.) 115 ISO AUTO Min. SS Sets the slowest shutter speed at which ISO sensitivity will start to change in [ISO AUTO] mode. 116 Metering Mode Selects the method for measuring brightness. ([Multi] / [Spot], etc.) 108 Spot Metering Point Sets whether to coordinate the spot metering point with the focus area when [Focus Area] is set to [Flexible Spot] or [Expand Flexible Spot].
Priority Set in AWB Selects which tone to prioritize when shooting under lighting conditions such as incandescent light with [White Balance] set to [Auto]. DRO/Auto HDR Analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background by dividing the image into small areas, and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation. 112 Creative Style Selects the desired image processing. You can also adjust contrast, saturation, and sharpness. ([Vivid] / [Portrait], etc.
Face Detection/Shoot Assist Face Detection Sets whether to detect faces and automatically adjust various settings such as focus, exposure, image processing, and flash. Face Registration Registers or changes the person to be given priority when focusing. (Camera Settings 2) 131 Help Guide Purple tab Movie Selects the exposure mode to suit your subject or effect. 104 Exposure Mode Sets the exposure mode when shooting slow-motion/quick-motion movies. 105 File Format Selects the movie file format.
Audio Rec Level Adjusts the audio recording level during movie recording. 150 Audio Level Display Sets whether to display the audio level. Help Guide Audio Out Timing Sets the timing of audio output during the movie recording. Help Guide Wind Noise Reduct. Reduces wind noise during movie recording. Help Guide Marker Display Sets whether to display markers on the monitor when recording movies. 151 Marker Settings Sets which markers to display on the monitor when recording movies.
Zoom Ring Rotate Assigns the zoom in/out to the rotational direction of the zoom lens. This function is only available with a power zoom lens that is compatible with this function. Help Guide Display/Auto Review DISP Button Sets the type of information to be displayed on the monitor or in the viewfinder when the DISP button is pressed. 37 FINDER/MONITOR Sets the method for switching the display between the electronic viewfinder and the monitor.
Custom Operation Custom Key (Shoot.) Assigns functions to the various keys so that you can perform operations more quickly by pressing the keys when shooting images. 170 Custom Key (PB) Assigns functions to the keys so that you can perform operations more quickly by pressing the keys when playing back images. 170 Function Menu Set. Customizes the functions displayed when the Fn (Function) button is pressed.
FTP Transfer Func. Sets image transfer using FTP and executes it. * Basic knowledge of FTP server is required. View on TV Allows you to view images on a network-enabled TV. Help Guide Ctrl w/ Smartphone Allows you to use a smartphone as the remote controller for the camera and shoot still images/movies. Still images/movies shot via remote control are sent to the smartphone from the camera.
(Playback) GB 216 Blue tab Delete Deletes an image. 162 View Mode Plays back images from a specified date or specified folder of still images and movies. 158 Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. 157 Display Rotation Sets the playback orientation for images shot vertically. 155 Select PB Media Selects the memory card slot of the memory card to be played back.
(Setup) Yellow tab Monitor Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the screen. Help Guide Viewfinder Bright. Sets the brightness of the electronic viewfinder. Help Guide Finder Color Temp. Sets the color temperature of the viewfinder. Help Guide Volume Settings Sets the volume for movie playback. Help Guide Delete confirm. Sets whether [Delete] or [Cancel] is preselected in the delete confirmation screen.
TC/UB Settings Sets the time code (TC) and user bit (UB). * This function is for skilled movie creators. Remote Ctrl Sets whether to use the infrared remote control. 182 Sets the HDMI settings. 183 Sets how to record and output 4K movies via HDMI when the camera is connected to an external recorder/ player that supports 4K. 152 HDMI Settings 4K Output Sel. USB Connection Sets the USB connection method. USB LUN Setting Enhances compatibility by limiting the functions of USB connection.
Select Rec. Media Selects the memory card slot of the memory card on which to record. Recording Mode Sets the method for recording images to two memory card slots. 180 Select REC Folder Changes the folder selected for storing still images and movies (MP4). 181 New Folder Creates a new folder for storing still images and movies (MP4). Help Guide Folder Name Sets the folder format for still images. Help Guide Recover Image DB Recovers the image database file and enables recording and playback.
(My Menu) Add Item Gray tab Adds desired MENU items to 172 (My Menu). Sort Item Sorts the MENU items added to 172 (My Menu). Delete Item Deletes MENU items added to 173 (My Menu). Delete Page Deletes all the MENU items on a page in Delete All 173 (My Menu). Deletes all the MENU items added to 173 (My Menu). *1 If you change this item, you will need to format the memory card for compatibility with the PAL or NTSC system.
List of icons on the monitor The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays.
Display Display PP AS M Indication Shooting mode (96) Register number (167) Scene Recognition icons (97) Memory card status (41, 246) NO CARD 100 Remaining number of recordable images (247) Aspect ratio of still images (93) 24M 20M 10M 8.7M 6.0M 5.1M 2.6M 2.2M Image size of still images (92) RAW RAW+J Image quality of still images (93) X.
Display Indication Display Indication SteadyS. Focal Len.
Display Display Indication Creative Style (123)/ Contrast, saturation, and sharpness Indication Drive Mode (79) +3 +3 +3 Picture Effect (210) Flash Mode (133) / Red Eye Reduction (209) ±0.0 Flash Comp. (134) Copyright information exists for image (218) Focus Mode (51) Shutter Type (74) Focus Area (53) Finder Frame Rate (177) Select Rec.
Display Indication Display Indication STBY Movie recording standby 2017 - 1 - 1 10:37AM Date of recording (46) REC 1:00:12 Actual movie recording time (hours: minutes: seconds) 3/7 File number/Number of images in the view mode Focus indicator (52) 1/250 Shutter speed F3.
If you have problems Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the product, try the following solutions. Refer to the items on pages 227–233 and check the camera. Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. Refer to the “Help Guide” (page 2). Initialize the settings (page 189). Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility.
Battery pack and power The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level, or the power turns off suddenly even though the remaining battery level indicator shows sufficient. You cannot turn on the product. ••This phenomenon occurs when you use the product in an extremely hot or cold location. ••The battery is depleted. Insert a charged battery. ••The battery life is running out. Replace the battery with a new one. ••Make sure that the battery pack is inserted correctly (page 40).
Shooting still images/movies No images appear on the viewfinder. ••[FINDER/MONITOR] has been set to [Monitor (Manual)]. Change [FINDER/MONITOR] to [Auto] or [Viewfinder (Manual)] (page 176). ••Bring your eye close to the viewfinder. ••When the monitor is pulled out, the eye sensor of the camera will not detect you are approaching even if [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Auto]. The image will continue to be displayed on the monitor. The shutter cannot be released.
The image is out of focus. ••The subject is too close. Check the minimum focal distance of the lens. ••[Focus Mode] has been set to [Manual Focus]. Set [Focus Mode] to a setting other than [Manual Focus] (page 51). ••Ambient light is insufficient. The image is whitish (Flare). Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting).
The image is blurred. ••The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in camera shake. Camera shake is more likely to occur when shooting in a dark location because the shutter speed is slower. The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended (page 132). ••Make sure that [SteadyShot] is set to [On] (page 127). ••If you are using [SteadyShot Adjust.] set to [Manual], check if the right focal-length is set (page 127). Sound is not recorded properly.
Deleting images The image cannot be deleted. ••Cancel the protection. The image was deleted by mistake. ••Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect images that you do not want to delete (page 161). Computers You do not know which operating systems are compatible. ••You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from the following URL: http://www.sony.net/pcenv/ The computer does not recognize this product.
Images cannot be played back. ••If you are using PlayMemories Home, refer to the Help of PlayMemories Home. ••Consult the computer manufacturer or software manufacturer. PlayMemories Home does not launch automatically when you connect the product to your computer via USB. ••Establish the USB connection when the computer is turned on. Printing You cannot print images. ••RAW images cannot be printed. To print RAW images, first convert them to JPEG images using Image Data Converter.
Others The message [Set Area/Date/Time.] is displayed when you turn on the product. ••The date and time settings were lost because the battery was left in the depleted state or removed from the product. Charge the battery and reset the date and time (page 46). If the clock resets every time the battery pack is charged, the internal rechargeable backup battery may be worn out. Consult your service facility. The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time.
Warning messages Set Area/Date/Time. ••Set the area, date and time. If you have not used the product for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable backup battery. Power insufficient. ••The image copying or image sensor cleaning functions will not operate because the remaining battery level is too low. Recharge the battery pack. Unable to use memory card. Format? ••The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified. Select [Enter] and then format the memory card.
Cannot open the shutter since the memory card is not inserted. ••No memory card has been inserted into the memory card slot selected in [Select Rec. Media]. ••To release the shutter without inserting a memory card into the camera, set [Release w/o Card] to [Enable] (page 212). In this case, images will not be saved. This memory card may not be capable of recording and playing normally. ••An incompatible memory card is inserted. Processing...
Internal temp. high. Allow it to cool. ••The product has become hot because you have been shooting continuously. Turn the power off and cool the product and wait until the product is ready to shoot again. ••You have been recording images for a long time, the product temperature has risen. Recording is unavailable in this movie format. ••Set [ File Format] to [MP4] (page 142). ••The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the product is possible.
Unable to magnify. Unable to rotate image. ••Images recorded with other products may not be enlarged or rotated. Cannot create more folders. ••A folder in the memory card has the first three digits “999.” You cannot create any more folders on this camera.
About this product Cleaning the image sensor If dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that converts the light to an electric signal), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment. If this happens, follow the steps below to clean the image sensor. 1 Confirm that the battery has been charged sufficiently. 2 MENU (Setup) [Cleaning Mode] [Enter]. The image sensor vibrates a little to shake off the dust.
Hint ••For how to check the amount of dust on the image sensor, and for further details on cleaning methods, please refer to the following URL. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/support/ilc/sensor/index.php Note About this product ••Clean the image sensor quickly. ••A blower is not supplied with this product. Use a commercially available blower. (3 remaining battery icons) ••Make sure that the remaining battery level is or more before performing the cleaning.
Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you can attach an A-mount lens (sold separately) to this product. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor. Note ••You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor or auto-focus with certain lenses. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses.
LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Full frame shooting: LA-EA1: Not available LA-EA3: Available with full frame shooting-compatible lenses only Autofocus: Available with SAM/SSM lens only AF system: Phase Detection AF/Contrast AF AF/MF select: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens.
LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available.
Continuous shooting using a Mount Adaptor When a Mount Adaptor is attached to the camera, the auto-focusing method during continuous shooting varies depending on the settings for Shutter Type]. [Cont. Shooting] and [ When using the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) Shutter Type Mechanical Shut. Continuous Shooting: Hi Continuous Shooting: Mid The focus is locked to the setting in the first shot.
Vertical grip You can attach a vertical grip (sold separately) to this product and record vertically oriented images. When attaching the vertical grip, remove the battery cover in advance. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the vertical grip. How to remove the battery cover Slide the battery cover release lever of this product in the direction of the arrow. The shaft of the battery cover will be stored inside the battery cover.
Specifications Battery life and number of recordable images Battery life Number of images ― Approx. 650 Viewfinder mode ― Approx. 480 Actual shooting (movies) Screen mode Approx. 120 min. ― Viewfinder mode Approx. 105 min. ― Continuous shooting (movies) Screen mode Approx. 195 min. ― Viewfinder mode Approx. 185 min. ― •• The above estimates for battery life and number of recordable images apply when the battery pack has been fully charged.
Memory cards that can be used You can use the following types of memory cards with this camera. The mark indicates that these memory cards can be used for shooting still images or movies. When using Memory Stick Micro media or microSD memory cards with this camera, make sure to use with the appropriate adaptor.
Note ••Use the slot 1 when you are using a UHS-II memory card. Also, set [Select Rec. Media] to [Slot 1]. ••Memory Stick PRO Duo media cannot be used in the slot 1. ••When an SDHC memory card is used to record an XAVC S movie over extended periods of time, the recorded movies will be divided into files 4 GB in size. The divided files can be handled as a single file by importing them to a computer using PlayMemories Home.
The number of images that can be recorded on a memory card The table below shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used.
Recordable movie times The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory card formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K], used. The recording times for when [ [XAVC S HD], and [AVCHD] are recording times when shooting with [Dual Video REC] set to [Off].
File Format MP4 Record Setting 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 1920×1080 60p 28M/50p 28M 35 m 1 h 15 m 2 h 35 m 5 h 20 m 1920×1080 30p 16M/25p 16M 1h 2h 4 h 10 m 8 h 25 m 2 h 35 m 5 h 20 m 10 h 55 m 22 h 1280×720 30p 6M/25p 6M * Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC •• Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (a product specification limit).
Notes on continuous movie recording •• High-quality movie recording and high-speed continuous shooting require large amounts of power. Therefore, if you continue to shoot, the temperature inside the camera will rise, especially that of the image sensor. In such cases, the camera will turn off automatically because the surface of the camera is heated to a high temperature or the high temperature affects the quality of the images or the internal mechanism of the camera.
Specifications Camera [Electronic viewfinder] [System] Type Electronic viewfinder Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Total number of dots 3 686 400 dots Lens Sony E-mount lens Frame coverage 100% [Image sensor] Image format 35 mm full frame (35.6 mm × 23.8 mm), CMOS image sensor Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 24 200 000 pixels Total pixel number of camera Approx.
ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure index) Still images: ISO 100 to ISO 51 200 (Extended ISO: Minimum ISO 50, maximum ISO 204 800), [ISO AUTO] (ISO 100 to ISO 6 400, Maximum/ Minimum can be set.) Movies: ISO 100 to ISO 51 200 equivalent (Extended ISO: Minimum ISO 100, maximum ISO 102 400), [ISO AUTO] (ISO 100 to ISO 6 400 equivalent, Maximum/Minimum can be set.
[Slot] SLOT 1 Slot for SD cards (UHS-I and UHS-II compatible) SLOT 2 Multi-slot for Memory Stick PRO Duo media and SD cards (UHS-I compatible) Supports operations between two memory cards. [Input/output terminals] Multi/Micro USB Terminal* Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) * Supports Micro USB compatible devices. DPOF Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible Dimensions Approx. 126.9 mm × 95.6 mm × 63.0 mm (Approx. 5 inches × 3 7/8 inches × 2 1/2 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass Approx.
Battery charger BC-QZ1 Input rating AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 0.38 A Output rating DC 8.4 V, 1.6 A AC Adaptor AC-UUD12/AC-UUE12 Power requirements AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output voltage DC 5 V, 1.5 A Nominal voltage DC 7.2 V Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software Licenses (in English) are recorded in the internal memory of your product. Establish a Mass Storage connection between the product and a computer to read licenses in the “PMHOME” “LICENSE” folder. About this product The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are included in the product.
Index 0-9 4K Output Sel...................................152 24p/60p Output..............................183 Aspect Ratio...................................... 93 Audio Level Display.........................212 Audio Out Timing............................212 Audio Rec Level.............................. 150 A Audio Recording..............................149 A .....................................................99 Audio recording of movies..............149 Access Point Set............................
Charging............................................ 39 Dial Ev Comp....................................214 Cleaning Mode................................ 238 Dial Setup.........................................214 Clear.................................................123 Digital zoom............................... 117, 118 Clear Image Zoom..................... 117, 118 Diopter-adjustment.......................... 25 Clock setting.....................................46 Direct manual focus............
Eye sensor......................................... 24 FTP Transfer Func.............................215 Eye-Start AF.....................................208 Function button........................... 25, 31 F Function Menu Set........................... 171 Face Detection................................. 131 G Face Registration............................. 211 Grid Line...........................................213 FEL lock............................................135 Guideframe...............
L Landscape........................................123 Language.........................................218 Lens................................................... 43 Lens Comp......................................206 Light.................................................123 List of icons......................................221 Live View Display.............................213 Location information...................... 196 Movie file format.............................142 MOVIE (Movie) button.............
Playback speed............................... 148 Release w/o Lens............................212 Playback zoom.................................154 Remote Camera Control.................204 Playing back movies........................155 Remote Ctrl......................................182 PlayMemories Home...................... 203 Reset EV Comp................................208 PlayMemories Mobile..................... 190 Reset Network Set...........................215 Portrait..................
Slow Sync.........................................133 Vertical grip..................................... 244 Smart zoom...................................... 117 Video Light Mode............................212 Software.......................................... 203 Viewfinder......................................... 35 Sort Item.......................................... 172 Viewfinder Bright............................. 217 Specifications.................................. 252 Viewing images on a TV.
