Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCA-99M2 α99II Names of parts/Icons and indicators Names of parts Front side [1] Rear side [2] Top side [3] Sides [4] Bottom [5] Basic operations Using the multi-selector [6] Using the front multi-controller [7] Using MENU items [8] Using the Fn (Function) button [9] How to use the Quick Navi screen [10] How to use the keyboard [11] Icons and indicators List of icons on the monitor [12] Indicators on the display panel [13] Switching the screen display (while shooting
Inserting/removing the battery pack [18] Battery life and number of recordable images [19] Notes on the battery pack [20] Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Inserting/removing a memory card [21] Memory cards that can be used [22] Notes on memory card [23] Recording images on two memory cards Selecting which memory card to record to (Select Rec.
AF/MF control [35] AF w/ shutter (still image) [36] AF On [37] Eye AF [38] AF Range Control [39] AF Rng.Ctrl Assist (still image) [40] Center Lock-on AF [41] Eye-Start AF (still image) [42] AF drive speed (still image) [43] AF Track Sens (still image) [44] Priority Set in AF-S [45] Priority Set in AF-C [46] AF Illuminator (still image) [47] AF Area Auto Clear [48] Wide AF Area Disp. [49] Selectable AF Area [50] Flexible Spot Points [51] AF Micro Adj.
Self-timer [63] Self-timer(Cont) [64] Cont.
Exposure Comp. [90] Dial Ev Comp [91] Exposure Set. Guide [92] Exposure step [93] Metering Mode [94] Spot Metering Point [95] AE lock [96] AEL w/ shutter (still image) [97] Exposure Std. Adjust [98] Exp.comp.set [99] Zebra [100] Correcting brightness and contrast D-Range Opt. (DRO) [101] Auto HDR [102] Selecting the ISO sensitivity ISO [103] ISO AUTO Min.
Creative Style [112] Picture Effect [113] Color Space (still image) [114] Shutter settings Anti-flicker Shoot. (still image) [115] Release w/o Lens [116] Release w/o Card [117] e-Front Curtain Shut. [118] Reducing blur SteadyShot [119] SteadyShot Settings [120] Lens compensation Lens Comp.: Shading Comp. [121] Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. Comp. [122] Lens Comp.: Distortion Comp.
Red Eye Reduction [131] Flash Mode [132] Flash Comp. [133] FEL lock [134] Flash control [135] Wireless flash shooting [136] Using a flash with a sync terminal cord [137] Recording movies Shooting movies [138] Movie recording formats [139] File Format (movie) [140] Record Setting (movie) [141] S&Q Settings [142] Dual Video REC [143] Audio Recording [144] Audio Level Display [145] Audio Rec Level [146] Audio Out Timing [147] Wind Noise Reduct. [148] Picture Profile [149] Gamma Disp.
4K Output Sel. (movie) [158] Video Light Mode [159] Viewing Viewing images Playing back still images [160] Enlarging an image being played back (Playback zoom) [161] Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation) [162] Rotating an image (Rotate) [163] Enlarge Init. Mag. [164] Enlarge Initial Pos.
Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable [180] Customizing the camera Registering frequently used functions Memory (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2) [181] Assigning selected functions to the button Custom Key(Shoot.)/Custom Key(PB) [182] Function Menu Set. [183] Customizing the functions of the dial Dial Setup [184] Dial Lock [185] Checking images before/after recording Auto Review [186] Aperture Preview [187] Shot.
Memory card settings Format [198] File Number [199] Set File Name [200] Display Media Info. [201] Recording Mode [202] Select REC Folder [203] New Folder [204] Folder Name [205] Recover Image DB [206] Upload Settings (Eye-Fi) [207] Camera settings Audio signals [208] Pwr Save Start Time [209] Remote Ctrl [210] NTSC/PAL Selector [211] HDMI Settings: HDMI Resolution [212] HDMI Settings: 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models) [213] HDMI Settings: HDMI Info.
Version [226] Certification Logo (For some models only) [227] Demo Mode [228] Initializing the camera Setting Reset [229] Using wireless functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone PlayMemories Mobile [230] Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch remote) [231] Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (QR code) [232] Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (SSID) [233] Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad (QR code) [234] Controlling the camera
Airplane Mode [241] Wi-Fi Settings: WPS Push [242] Wi-Fi Settings: Access Point Set. [243] Edit Device Name [244] Wi-Fi Settings: Disp MAC Address [245] Wi-Fi Settings: SSID/PW Reset [246] Reset Network Set.
Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies [262] List of MENU items Using MENU items [263] Camera Settings1 Quality (still image) [264] RAW File Type (still image) [265] Image Size (still image) [266] Aspect Ratio (still image) [267] APS-C/Super 35mm [268] Panorama: Size [269] Panorama: Direction [270] Long Exposure NR (still image) [271] High ISO NR (still image) [272] Color Space (still image) [273] Lens Comp.: Shading Comp. [274] Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. Comp. [275] Lens Comp.
AF drive speed (still image) [290] AF Track Sens (still image) [291] AF w/ shutter (still image) [292] Eye-Start AF (still image) [293] AF Rng.Ctrl Assist (still image) [294] AF Area Auto Clear [295] Wide AF Area Disp. [296] AF Micro Adj. [297] Exposure Comp. [298] ISO [299] ISO AUTO Min. SS [300] Metering Mode [301] Spot Metering Point [302] Exposure step [303] AEL w/ shutter (still image) [304] Exposure Std. Adjust [305] Flash Mode [306] Flash Comp. [307] Exp.comp.
Anti-flicker Shoot. (still image) [323] Face Detection [324] Face Registration (New Registration) [325] Face Registration (Order Exchanging) [326] Face Registration (Delete) [327] Camera Settings2 Movie/S&Q Motion [328] File Format (movie) [329] Record Setting (movie) [330] S&Q Settings [331] Dual Video REC [332] AF Track Sens (movie) [333] Auto Slow Shut. (movie) [334] Audio Recording [335] Audio Rec Level [336] Audio Level Display [337] Audio Out Timing [338] Wind Noise Reduct.
Grid Line [353] Exposure Set. Guide [354] Live View Display [355] Auto Review [356] Custom Key(Shoot.)/Custom Key(PB) [357] Function Menu Set. [358] Dial Setup [359] Dial Ev Comp [360] MOVIE Button [361] Dial Lock [362] Audio signals [363] Wireless Send to Smartphone [364] Send to Computer [365] View on TV [366] Ctrl w/ Smartphone [367] Airplane Mode [368] Wi-Fi Settings: WPS Push [369] Wi-Fi Settings: Access Point Set.
Selecting which memory card to play back (Select PB Media) [381] Copying images from one memory card to another (Copy) [382] Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show) [383] Rotating an image (Rotate) [384] Enlarging an image being played back (Playback zoom) [385] Enlarge Init. Mag. [386] Enlarge Initial Pos. [387] Protecting images (Protect) [388] Specify Printing (Specify Printing) [389] Photo Capture [390] Setup Monitor Brightness [391] Viewfinder Bright. [392] Finder Color Temp.
4K Output Sel. (movie) [411] USB Connection [412] USB LUN Setting [413] PC Remote Settings: Still Img. Save Dest. [414] PC Remote Settings: RAW+J PC Save Img [415] Language [416] Date/Time Setup [417] Area Setting [418] Copyright Info [419] Format [420] File Number [421] Set File Name [422] Selecting which memory card to record to (Select Rec. Media) [423] Recording Mode [424] Select REC Folder [425] New Folder [426] Folder Name [427] Recover Image DB [428] Display Media Info.
Using the AC Adaptor/battery charger abroad [438] AVCHD format [439] License [440] Trademarks [441] List of default setting values [442] If you have problems Troubleshooting [443] Warning messages [444] [1] Names of parts/Icons and indicators Names of parts Front side 1. Shutter button 2. ON/OFF (Power) switch 3. Front dial You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. * ** Microphone** Mode dial lock release button Mode dial C2 button (Custom button 2) Mounting index Lens release button Front multi-controller Front multi-controller click switch Do not directly touch these parts. Do not cover this part during movie recording. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume. [2] Names of parts/Icons and indicators Names of parts Rear side 1.
Remove the eyepiece cup when you attach an accessory (sold separately) to the Multi Interface Shoe. Remove the eyepiece cup when attaching an angle viewfinder (sold separately). Also, select MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [FINDER/MONITOR] → [Manual], and then switch the viewfinder display and the monitor display by pressing the FINDER/MONITOR button. 4. MENU button 5. Viewfinder* 6. Monitor You can adjust the monitor to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position. 7. MOVIE (Movie) button 8.
When you attach a vertical grip (sold separately), pressing the (Image rotation) button on the vertical grip displays the [Send to Smartphone] screen. 15. (Smart Telecon.) button Smart Teleconverter magnifies and trims the center of the image, then records it. (Playback) button 16. 17. For shooting: C1 button (Custom button 1) For viewing: * (Delete) button Do not directly touch these parts. [3] Names of parts/Icons and indicators Names of parts Top side 1. FINDER/MONITOR button 2.
If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the camera. 10. Display panel * For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe, 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.
plug of the Remote Commander into the REMOTE terminal, aligning the guide of the plug with the guide of the REMOTE terminal. Make sure that the cord of the Remote Commander faces forward. 4. (Microphone) jack When an external microphone is connected, the microphone turns off automatically. When the external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera. 5. (Headphones) jack You can check the sound while recording or playing back movies. 6. HDMI micro jack 7.
10. (N mark) This mark indicates the touch point for connecting the camera and an NFC-enabled Smartphone. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of short-range wireless communication technology. 11. SLOT1 (Memory card slot 1) Supports SD cards and Memory Stick PRO Duo 12.
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. [6] Names of parts/Icons and indicators Basic operations Using the multi-selector Put your finger right on top of the multi-selector to manipulate it more precisely. You can move the selection frame by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right. The selection frame can be moved in eight directions in some situations.
2 Select the desired setting by turning the front multi-controller. 3 Press the button on the front multi-controller to enter the selection. To change the assigned function You can change the assigned function by pressing and holding the button on the front multicontroller. The assigned function can also be changed by selecting MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Custom Key(Shoot.)] → [ Front Multi Ctrl.] or [ Front Multi Ctrl.].
[8] Names of parts/Icons and indicators Basic operations 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 items. 2 Select the desired setting you want to adjust by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right, and then press the center of the multi-selector.
3 Select the desired setting value, and press the center to confirm your selection. [9] Names of parts/Icons and indicators Basic operations Using the Fn (Function) button You can register frequently used functions to the Fn (Function) button and recall them while shooting. Up to 12 frequently used functions can be registered to the Fn (Function) button.
Some functions can be fine-tuned 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 multi-selector. The dedicated setting screen for the function will appear. Follow the operating guide (A) to adjust settings.
may differ from the actual displays. Auto mode P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode 4 Select a function to set by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right. 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 multi-selector. The dedicated setting screen for the function will appear.
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. [11] Names of parts/Icons and indicators Basic operations How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen. Move the cursor on desired key using the multi-selector, then press the center to enter. 1. Input box The characters you entered are displayed. 2.
[12] Names of parts/Icons and indicators Icons and indicators 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.
For playback Basic information display Histogram display 1. P P* A S M Shooting mode Register number Scene Recognition icons NO CARD Memory card/Uploading 100 Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images 42M / 36M / 18M / 15M / 11M / 8.9M / 4.5M / 3.
Image size of still images Image quality of still images Frame rate of movies Record setting of movies Bluetooth connection available/Bluetooth connection unavailable Connected to smartphone/Not connected to smartphone Remaining battery Remaining battery warning Flash charge in progress APS-C/Super 35mm Setting Effect OFF NFC active Airplane Mode Flickering detected No audio recording of movies Wind Noise Reduct. SteadyShot off/on, Camera shake warning SteadyS. Focal Len.
Smart Zoom/ Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom View Mode 100-0003 Folder number ー File number Protect File format of movies DPOF DPOF set Dual Video REC PC remote Bright Monitoring Copyright information writing on Gamma Disp. Assist 120fps 60fps 30fps 15fps 8fps 4fps 100fps 50fps 25fps 12fps 6fps 3fps 2fps 1fps Frame rate for slow/quick motion shooting Writing data / Number of images left to write 2. Drive mode Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction ±0.0 Flash Comp.
D-Range Opt./Auto HDR +3 +3 +3 Creative Style /Contrast, saturation, and sharpness Picture Effect Copyright information exists for image Face Detection Anti-flicker Shoot. Select Rec. Media 3. Lock-on AF Guide display for Center button Lock-on AF Bracket indicator Exposure compensation/Metered Manual STBY Movie recording standby REC 1:00:12 Actual movie recording time (hours: minutes: seconds) Focus indicator 1/250 Shutter speed F3.
Location information 90°44′55″N 233°44′55″W Latitude/longitude information Digital level gauge Audio Level Display OFF DRO/Auto HDR/Auto HDR image warning Picture Effect error 2016-1-1 10:37AM Date of recording 3/7 File number/Number of images in the view mode REC Control Spot metering area Smart Telecon.
Shutter speed/Aperture Exposure compensation/Flash compensation ISO sensitivity White Balance Drive Mode/Remote controller Image quality Remaining battery Remaining number of recordable images*
Even if the number of recordable images is higher than 9,999 images, "9999" will appear on the display panel. * To turn on the display panel backlight Press the (Display panel illumination) button (A) on top of the camera. If you press the button again, the display panel backlight will turn off. [14] Names of parts/Icons and indicators Icons and indicators Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback) You can change the display contents on the screen.
During shooting (Viewfinder) Level → No Disp. Info. → Histogram → Level During playback (Monitor/Viewfinder) Display Info. → Histogram → No Disp. Info. → Display Info. If the image has flare or black defects, the corresponding section blinks on the histogram display (flare/black defects 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.
(A): Pixel count (B): Contrast Note 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. [Histogram] is not displayed during panorama shooting. The information in the histogram display does not indicate the final photograph. It is information about image displayed on the screen. The final result depends on the aperture value, etc.
shooting mode. 1 (Camera Settings2) → [DISP Button] → [Monitor] or [Finder] → MENU → desired setting → [Enter]. The items marked with are available. Menu item details Graphic Display : Shows basic shooting information. Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value. Display All Info. : Shows recording information. No Disp. Info. : Does not show recording information. Histogram : Displays the luminance distribution graphically.
Checking the camera and the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. Camera (1) Battery charger (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (supplied in some countries/regions) * Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region.
[17] Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack using a charger 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. Push the battery pack lightly until it clicks. 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). How to connect the battery charger may differ depending on the country/region.
CHARGE lamp (orange) Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing: Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range Charging time (Full charge): The charging time is approximately 175 min. The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances. The CHARGE lamp (A) turns off when charging is completed.
[18] Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Inserting/removing the battery pack 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place. 3 Close the cover. To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and press lock lever (A), then remove the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack.
[19] Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Battery life and number of recordable images Battery life Number of images Screen mode ‐ Approx. 490 Viewfinder mode ‐ Approx. 390 Screen mode Approx. 85 min. ‐ Viewfinder mode Approx. 85 min. ‐ Screen mode Approx. 135 min. ‐ Viewfinder mode Approx. 135 min.
[20] Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Notes on the battery pack Notes on using the battery pack Be sure to use only battery packs specified for this product. The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions. Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant. Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.
Charging time (Full charge) The charging time is approximately 175 minutes using the battery charger (supplied). The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances. Effective use of the battery pack Battery performance decreases in low temperature environments. So in cold places, the operational time of the battery pack is shorter.
2 Insert the memory card into the slot 1. When using two memory cards, insert the second one into the slot 2. With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Insert the memory card correctly. Not doing so may cause a malfunction. Memory card types that can be inserted into the memory card slots Slot 1: Memory Stick media/SD card Slot 2: SD card only* * You cannot insert a Memory Stick media into the slot 2. 3 Close the cover.
[Recording Mode]. To remove the memory card Open the memory card cover and make sure that the access lamp (A) is not lit, then push in the memory card lightly once to remove it. [22] Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately) 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.
microSDXC memory card *1 *2 *3 *2 *2 *3 Movies cannot be recorded in 100 Mbps or more. SD Speed Class 4 ( ) or faster, or UHS Speed Class U1 ( ) or faster SD Speed Class10 ( ), or UHS Speed Class U1 ( ) or faster ) is required. When recording in 100 Mbps or more, UHS Speed Class U3 ( Note Memory Stick media cannot be used in the slot 2. 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.
card. (exFAT is the file system used on SDXC memory cards.) Do not expose the memory card to water. Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card.
Selecting which memory card to record to (Select Rec. Media) Selects the memory card slot on which to record. [Slot 1] is the default setting. If you do not intend to change the settings and will only use one memory card, use the slot 1. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Select Rec. Media] → desired setting. Menu item details Slot 1: Selects media in the slot 1. Slot 2: Selects media in the slot 2.
When shooting, remove the front lens cap from the front of the lens. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the two orange index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera. Hold the camera with the lens mount facing down to prevent dust and 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.
Be sure to hold the lens straight when attaching it. Removing the lens Keep pressing the lens release button (A) and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it stops. After removing the lens, attach the body cap to the camera and the lens caps to the front and rear of the lens to prevent dust and debris from entering the camera and lens. Note When attaching/removing the lens, work quickly in a dust-free location. Do not press the lens release button when attaching a lens.
Note Attach the lens hood properly. Otherwise, the lens hood may not have any effect or may be partially reflected in the image. When the lens hood is attached properly, the lens hood index (red line) matches the red index mark on the hood. (There may be no lens hood index on some lenses.) Remove the lens hood when using the flash as the lens hood blocks the flash light and may appear as a shadow on the image. To store the lens hood after shooting, attach the lens hood to the lens backward.
appear. 2 Select your language, and then press the center of the multi-selector. 3 Check that [Enter] is selected on the screen, then press the center. 4 Select your desired geographic location, and then press the center. 5 Select a setting item by pressing the multi-selector up/down, then press the center. 6 Set [Daylight Savings], [Date/Time], and [Date Format] using the up/down/left/right sides, then press the center. Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
This camera does not have a function for inserting the date on images. You can insert the date on images and then save and print them using PlayMemories Home (for Windows only). [29] Preparing the camera In-Camera Guide The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) items, and settings. Assign the [In-Camera Guide] function to the desired key in advance using [Custom Key(Shoot.)]. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Custom Key(Shoot.
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. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the indicator (such as 5 ) lights up. Press the shutter button fully down.
If it is difficult to focus on the desired subject, set [Focus Area] to [Center] or [Flexible Spot]. 3. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway down, and place the subject back in the original position to re-compose the shot. 4. Press the shutter button down fully to take the picture. Hint When the product cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting.
2 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Mode] → desired setting. When you want to use the auto focus function, set the focus mode switch on the lens to “AF.” If the focus mode switch on the lens is set to “MF,” the focus mode will be locked to [Manual Focus]. If the lens supports the Hybrid Phase Detection AF system, every auto focus mode will use the Hybrid Phase Detection AF system as the focus detection method in the default settings.
Subjects seen through glass Fast-moving subjects Reflective light or shiny surfaces Flashing light Back-lit subjects Continuously repetitive patterns, such as the facades of buildings Subjects in the focusing area with different focal distances Note Only [Continuous AF] and [Manual Focus] are available in the movie shooting mode. Hint In [Continuous AF] mode, you can lock the focus by pressing and holding the button that has been assigned the [Focus Hold] function.
When a dedicated APS-C size lens that supports Hybrid Phase Detection AF is attached (A): Hybrid Cross AF Points Focal plane phase detection AF (vertical detection) + dedicated phase detection AF (cross detection*2, F2.
(A): Dedicated phase detection AF sensor (cross detection, F2.8-sensitive) (B): Dedicated phase detection AF sensor (cross detection) (C): Dedicated phase detection AF sensor Hint Set [Selectable AF Area] to [Only Cross-Type AF] to limit the auto focusing area to the Hybrid Cross AF Points when the Hybrid Phase Detection AF is active. Note Only some of the 399 focus points in Hybrid Phase Detection AF are used in the following situation: [Selectable AF Area] is set to [Only Cross-Type AF].
area. Center : Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the image. Use together with the focus-lock function to create the composition you want. Flexible Spot : Allows you to move the focusing frame to a desired point on the screen and focus on an extremely small subject in a narrow area. Expand Flexible Spot : If the product cannot focus on a single selected point, it uses focus points around the flexible spot as a secondary priority area for focusing.
the way down at once. When the mode dial is set to (Movie/S&Q Motion) or during movie shooting, [Lock-on AF] cannot be selected as the [Focus Area]. When using the following zoom functions, a dotted square frame may appear around the whole screen depending on the zoom scale. The camera will perform auto focusing using the entire screen.
AF/MF control You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to manual and vice versa while shooting without changing your holding position. 1 Press the AF/MF button. During auto focus: Temporarily switches the focusing mode to manual. Adjust the focus by turning the focus ring (A) while holding down the AF/MF button. For SAM lenses other than SAL18135 (as of the day this camera was released), the focusing ring cannot be rotated.
On: The auto focus operates when you press the shutter button halfway down. Off: The auto focus does not operate even if you press the shutter button halfway down. Useful method to micro-adjust the focus Activating the auto focus function with a button other than the shutter button makes possible more accurate focusing in combination with manual focusing. 1. Attach an SSM lens or SAL18135 lens to the camera, and then set the focus mode switch 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. on the lens to "AF.
predicting the position of the subject. [38] Shooting Auto focus Eye AF The camera focuses on the subject's eyes while you keep the button pressed. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Custom Key(Shoot.)] → desired key, then assign the [Eye AF] function to the key. 2 Point the camera at a person's face, and press the button to which you have assigned the [Eye AF] function. 3 Press the shutter button while pressing the button.
[39] Shooting Auto focus AF Range Control You can restrict the autofocus range to focus on a subject without interference from objects in the background and foreground. The [AF Range Control] function is assigned to the C1 button (Custom button 1) with the default settings. 1 Press the C1 button (Custom button 1) (A). 2 Set maximum shooting distance using the front dial and set the minimum shooting distance using the rear dial.
Set the AF range to fall inside or outside while watching the yellow indicator displayed in the focus area. Note [AF Range Control] cannot be used in Manual focus mode or when shooting movies. If you change the lens, the set AF range will be reset. When you are using a lens equipped with a focus range limit function, do not use the camera’s [AF Range Control] function at the same time. Use the function on either the lens or the camera.
[41] Shooting Auto focus Center Lock-on AF When you press the center of the multi-selector, the camera detects the subject positioned in the center of the screen and continues to track the subject. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Center Lock-on AF] → [On]. 2 Align the target frame (A) over the subject and press the center of the multi-selector. Press the center again to stop tracking. 3 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image.
Lock-on AF does not work in the following situations: [Sweep Panorama] When [Smart Telecon.] is being used. When shooting in Manual Focus mode. When [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p]. [42] Shooting Auto focus Eye-Start AF (still image) Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ Eye-Start AF] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Auto focusing starts when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder.
[44] Shooting Auto focus AF Track Sens (still image) You can select the AF track sensitivity when the subject goes out of focus in still image mode. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ AF Track Sens] → desired setting. Menu item details 5(Responsive) / 4 / 3(Standard) / 2 / 1(Locked on): Select [5(Responsive)] to focus responsively on subjects at different distances. Select [1(Locked on)] to keep the focus on a specific subject when other things are crossing in front of the subject.
activated and the subject is in motion. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Priority Set in AF-C] → desired setting. Menu item details AF: Prioritizes focusing. The shutter will not be released until the subject is in focus. Release: Prioritizes the shutter's release. The shutter will be released even if the subject is out of focus. Balanced Emphasis: Shoots with a balanced emphasis on both focusing and shutter release.
[48] Shooting Auto focus AF Area Auto Clear Sets whether the focus area should be displayed all the time or should disappear automatically shortly after focus is achieved. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [AF Area Auto Clear] → desired setting. Menu item details On: The focus area disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved. Off: The focus area is displayed all the time. [49] Shooting Auto focus Wide AF Area Disp.
Although this product can focus using 399 focus points at maximum, you can also limit the available focus points manually. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Selectable AF Area] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: The number of focus points used for focusing are set automatically depending on the lens or shooting mode. Uses all 399 focus points at maximum. Only Cross-Type AF: Limits available 79 focus points at a maximum in the cross-type AF area.
[51] Shooting Auto focus Flexible Spot Points When [Focus Area] is set to [Flexible Spot] or [Expand Flexible Spot], and you want to select a focus area quickly, you can limit the available number of focus points. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Flexible Spot Points] → desired setting. Menu item details All: Selects from 323 focus points at maximum. 63 Points: Uses the limited 63 focus points out of 323.
[52] Shooting Auto focus AF Micro Adj. Allows you to adjust and register autofocused positions for each lens. In general use, you do not need to adjust the autofocused position using this function. Use this function only when adjustments are needed for certain focus areas or focal lengths. Note that the auto focus function may not be performed at a proper position when using this adjustment. 1 MENU → 2 Select [AF Adjustment Set.] → [On]. 3 Adjust the value for the center area.
Hybrid Phase Detection AF is active*, you can adjust the autofocus points for the corner areas (2 - 5) as well as the center area (1). The adjustment for the center area is applied to both the focal plane phase detection AF sensor and the dedicated phase detection AF sensor. The adjustments for the corner areas are applied to the focal plane phase detection AF sensor.
Sets whether to use the Hybrid Phase Detection AF system, which uses both the focal plane phase detection AF sensor and the dedicated phase detection AF sensor, or use only the dedicated phase detection AF sensor to perform auto focus. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [AF System] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Uses both the focal plane phase detection AF sensor and the dedicated phase detection AF sensor depending on the lens or the shooting mode.
4 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. Note When you use the viewfinder, adjust the diopter level to obtain the correct focus on the viewfinder. [55] Shooting Manual focus 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.
4 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. [56] Shooting Manual focus Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Magnifier]. 1 MENU → 2 Press the center of the multi-selector to enlarge the image and select the position you want to enlarge by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right. Each time you press the center, the magnification scale will change.
Useful operation of the [Focus Magnifier] By using the AF/MF control function, you can adjust the focus for an enlarged image after auto focus is performed. When the focus mode is [Manual Focus], press the AF/MF button and perform auto focus, then use the [Focus Magnifier] function. Set the focus mode switch on the lens to "AF." We recommend that you assign the [Focus Magnifier] function to a desired button using [Custom Key(Shoot.)].
Menu item details Full-frame shooting x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen. x7.8: Displays a 7.8-times enlarged image. APS-C/Super 35mm size shooting x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen. x5.1: Displays a 5.1-times enlarged image. [59] Shooting Manual focus Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting.
[60] Shooting Manual focus Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Peaking Color] → desired setting. Menu item details Red: Enhances outlines in red. Yellow: Enhances outlines in yellow. White: Enhances outlines in white.
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. Cont. Bracket: Shoots images while holding the shutter button down, each with different degrees of brightness. Single Bracket: Shoots a specified number of images, one by one, each with a different degree of brightness.
JPEG L-size Fine: 71 images JPEG L-size Standard: 74 images RAW (Compressed RAW): 57 images RAW & JPEG (Compressed RAW): 56 images RAW (Uncompressed RAW): 26 images RAW & JPEG (Uncompressed RAW): 25 images * The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card.
sensor area area sensor area Conceptual diagram All points Dedicated phase detection AF sensor area Dedicated phase detection AF sensor area (61 points) Hint To continuously adjust the focus and exposure during continuous shooting, set as follows: [Focus Mode]: [Continuous AF] [ AEL w/ shutter]: [Off] or [Auto] Note The shooting speed during continuous shooting becomes slower when [ [Uncompressed] in [Continuous Shooting: Hi+] mode.
The shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama]. [Picture Effect] is set to one of the following: [Rich-tone Mono.] [DRO/Auto HDR] is set to [Auto HDR]. [63] Shooting Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Self-timer Shoots an image using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed.
To use the self-timer in bracket mode, select bracket mode under drive mode, then select MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Bracket Settings] → [Selftimer during Brkt]. Note The self-timer is unavailable in the following situations: The shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama]. [64] Shooting Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) 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.
Self-timer(Cont.): 2 Sec. 5 Img. Hint Press the shutter button again or press the timer. Press the [65] Shooting / / (Drive Mode) button and select (Drive Mode) button to stop the count of the self- (Single Shooting) to cancel the self-timer. Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Cont. Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. You can select an image that suits your purpose after recording.
When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value. Bracket shooting is unavailable in the following situations: [Intelligent Auto] [Sweep Panorama] When the flash is used, the product performs flash bracket shooting, which shifts the amount of flash light even if [Cont. Bracket] is selected. Press the shutter button for each image.
Bracket shooting is unavailable in the following situations: [Intelligent Auto] [Sweep Panorama] [67] Shooting Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Indicator during bracket shooting Viewfinder Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3 EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 EV Monitor (Display All Info. or Histogram) Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3 EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 EV Flash bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.7 EV steps Flash compensation -1.
Ambient light: A generic term for non-flash light including natural light, electric bulb and fluorescent lighting. Whereas the flash light blinks for a moment, ambient light is constant, so this kind of light is called "ambient light." * Note During bracket shooting, guides equal to the number of images to be shot are displayed over/under the bracket indicator. When you start single bracket shooting, the guides will disappear one by one as the camera records images.
Note The last shot is shown on the auto review. [69] Shooting Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) DRO Bracket You can record a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer value. / 1 (Drive Mode) button → [DRO Bracket]. You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU→ [Drive Mode]. (Camera Settings1) → 2 Select the desired mode by pressing the multi-selector right/left. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the image.
You can set the self-timer in bracket shooting mode, and the shooting order for exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing. / 1 (Drive Mode) button → select bracket shooting mode. You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU → [Drive Mode]. 2 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → (Camera Settings1) → [Bracket Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details Selftimer during Brkt: Sets whether to use the self-timer during bracket shooting.
When [APS-C/Super 35mm] is set to [On] When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2] L: 18M 5168×3448 pixels M: 11M 3984×2656 pixels S: 4.5M 2592×1728 pixels When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [16:9] L: 15M 5168×2912 pixels M: 8.9M 3984×2240 pixels S: 3.8M 2592×1456 pixels Note When [ to "L.
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. RAW & JPEG: File format: RAW + JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time. This is suitable when you need 2 image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for editing. The JPEG image quality is set to [Fine].
[74] Shooting Selecting still image size/image quality RAW File Type (still image) Selects the file type for RAW images. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ RAW File Type] → desired setting. Menu item details Compressed: Records images in compressed RAW format. Uncompressed: Records images in uncompressed RAW format. When [Uncompressed] is selected for [ RAW File Type], the file size of the image will be larger than if it were recorded in compressed RAW format.
When you attach an APS-C compatible lens and set [APS-C/Super 35mm] to [Off], shooting may fail. When you set [APS-C/Super 35mm] to [On], the angle of view will be the same as when shooting with an APS-C size image sensor. [76] Shooting Selecting still image size/image quality Panorama: Size Sets the image size when shooting panoramic images. The image size varies depending on the [Panorama: Direction] setting. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Panorama: Size] → desired setting.
Up: Pan the camera from the bottom to the top. Down: Pan the camera from the top to the bottom. [78] Shooting 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): Allows you to shoot with automatic scene recognition.
Allows you to shoot a panoramic image by compositing the images. [79] Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Intelligent Auto The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition. 1 Turn the mode dial to (Auto Mode). The shooting mode will be set to 2 (Intelligent Auto). Point the camera at the subject. When the camera recognized the scene, the icon for the recognized scene appears on the screen. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the image.
Scene Recognition operates in [Intelligent Auto] mode. This function allows the product to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. Scene Recognition When the product recognizes certain scenes, the following icons and guides are displayed on the first line: (Portrait) (Infant) (Night Portrait) (Night Scene) (Backlight Portrait) (Backlight) (Landscape) (Macro) (Spotlight) (Low Light) (Night Scene using a tripod) Image processing [Slow Sync.]/[Daylight Sync.
For [Intelligent Auto] mode, most of the functions are set automatically, and you cannot adjust the settings on your own. [82] Shooting Selecting a shooting mode 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 P (Program Auto). 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
[83] Shooting Selecting a shooting mode 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 A (Aperture Priority). 2 Select the desired value by turning the front/rear dial. 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.
1 Set the mode dial to S (Shutter Priority). 2 Select the desired value by turning the front/rear dial. If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup, the aperture value on the shooting screen blinks. If this happens, change the shutter speed. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure. Hint Use a tripod to prevent blurring when you use a slow shutter speed.
Settings2) → [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. When [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO], the ISO value indicator will blink if the ISO value you have set is not suitable for appropriate exposure. If this happens, change the shutter speed or aperture value.
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. As long as the shutter button is pressed, the shutter remains open. Hint When shooting fireworks, etc., focus at infinity in manual focus mode.
Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a single panoramic image from multiple images shot while panning the camera. 1 Set the mode dial to (Sweep Panorama). 2 Point the camera at the subject. 3 While pressing the shutter button halfway down, aim the camera at one end of the desired panoramic composition. You can change the shooting direction prior to shooting using the front/rear dial. Available dials vary depending on the settings on MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Dial Ev Comp].
(B) Guidance bar Note If the entire angle of the panoramic shot is not achieved within the set time, a gray area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the product faster to record the full panoramic image. When [Wide] is selected for [Panorama: Size], the entire angle of the panoramic shot may not be achieved within the given time. If this happens, try shooting after changing [Panorama: Size] to [Standard].
Lock-on AF Other zoom functions than the optical zoom Drive Mode Bright Monitoring The values of the settings for some functions are fixed with Sweep Panorama, as follows: [ISO] is fixed to [ISO AUTO]. [Focus Area] is fixed to [Wide]. [Flash Mode] is fixed to [Flash Off]. [88] Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2) Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or camera settings registered with [ / Memory] in advance.
[89] Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Movie/S&Q Motion You can select the exposure mode for movie shooting or slow-motion/quick-motion shooting. You can change the setting and playback speed for slow-motion/quick-motion shooting with [ S&Q Settings]. 1 Turn the mode dial to (Movie/S&Q Motion). 2 MENU → 3 Press the MOVIE (movie) button to start recording. (Camera Settings2) → [Movie/S&Q Motion] → desired setting. Press the MOVIE (movie) button again to stop recording.
[90] Shooting Adjusting the exposure modes/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). 1 Press exposure compensation button. You can also set this function by selecting MENU → [Exposure Comp.].
Note 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]. Only a value between -3.0 EV and + 3.0 EV with the equivalent image brightness appears on the screen when shooting. If you set an exposure beyond this range, the image brightness on the screen does not show the effect, but it will be reflected in the recorded image.
When the exposure compensation function is assigned to the front or rear dial, any function that had been assigned to that dial previously is re-assigned to another dial. [92] Shooting Adjusting the exposure modes/metering modes Exposure Set. Guide You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Exposure Set. Guide] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not display the guide. On: Displays the guide.
[94] Shooting Adjusting the exposure modes/metering modes Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Metering Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details 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).
Other zoom functions than the optical zoom In [Highlight] mode, the subject may be dark if a brighter part exists on the screen. [95] Shooting Adjusting the exposure modes/metering modes Spot Metering Point Sets whether to coordinate the spot metering position with the focus area when [Focus Area] is set to [Flexible Spot] or [Expand Flexible Spot]. 1 (Camera Settings1) → [Spot Metering Point] → desired setting.
1 Adjust the focus on the spot at which the exposure is adjusted. 2 Press the AEL button. The exposure is locked, and 3 (AE lock) is displayed. Keep pressing the AEL button and focus on the subject again, then shoot the picture. Keep holding the AEL button down while taking a shot if you want to continue shooting with the fixed exposure. Release the button to reset the exposure. Hint If you select the MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Custom Key(Shoot.
Menu item details Auto: Fixes the exposure after adjusting the focus automatically when you press the shutter button halfway down when [Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF]. When [Focus Mode] is set to [Automatic AF], and the product determines that the subject is moving, or you shoot burst images, the fixed exposure is cancelled. On: Fixes the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Off: Does not fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down.
The exposure value will be locked according to the value set for [ Spot] during using spot AEL. The standard value for M.M (Metered Manual) will be changed according to the value set in [Exposure Std. Adjust]. The value set in [Exposure Std. Adjust] is recorded in Exif data separately from the exposure compensation value. The amount of exposure standard value will not be added to the exposure compensation value. If you set [Exposure Std.
Does not display the zebra pattern. 70/75/80/85/90/95/100/100+/Custom1/Custom2: Adjusts the brightness level. Hint You can register values to check the correct exposure or overexposure as well as the brightness level for [Zebra]. The settings for correct exposure confirmation and overexposure confirmation are registered to [Custom1] and [Custom2] respectively in the default settings. To check the correct exposure, set a standard value and the range for the brightness level.
When [Picture Effect] is set to other than [Off] When [Picture Profile] is set to other than [Off] Record Setting] is set to [120p 100M], [100p 100M], [120p 60M] or [100p 60M], When [ [DRO/Auto HDR] will be set to [Off]. When shooting with [D-Range Opt.], the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect.
[Sweep Panorama] [Auto HDR] is not available in the following situations: When [Picture Effect] is set to other than [Off]. When [Picture Profile] 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. When the flash is used, this function has little effect.
When shooting movies, ISO values between 100 and 25600 are available. The available ISO settings will differ depending on whether you are shooting still images, shooting movies, or shooting slow-motion/quick-motion movies. When you select [ISO AUTO] with the shooting mode set to [P], [A], [S] or [M], the ISO sensitivity will be automatically adjusted within the set range. Hint You can change the range of ISO sensitivity that is set automatically in [ISO AUTO] mode.
If the exposure is insufficient even when the ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO AUTO Maximum] in [ISO AUTO], in order to shoot with an appropriate exposure, the shutter speed will be slower than the speed set in [ISO AUTO Min. SS]. In the following situations, the shutter speed may not function as set: When using the flash to shoot bright scenes. (The maximum shutter speed is limited to the flashsyncing speed of 1/250 seconds.
The shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama]. [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]. [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p]. During slow-motion/quick-motion shooting You cannot use the Smart Zoom function with movies. When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, [Metering Mode] is fixed to [Multi].
[107] Shooting Using the zoom Zoom Setting You can select the zoom setting of the product. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Zoom Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Optical zoom only: Limits the zoom range to the optical zoom. You can use the Smart Zoom function if you set [ Image Size] to [M] or [S]. On:ClearImage Zoom: Select this setting to use Clear Image Zoom.
zoom) Full-frame Approx. 2× APS-C Approx. 2× Full-frame Approx. 2× APS-C Approx. 2× Full-frame Approx. 3.1× APS-C Approx. 2.6× Full-frame Approx. 4× APS-C Approx. 4× Full-frame Approx. 4× APS-C Approx. 4× Full-frame Approx. 6.2× APS-C Approx. 5.2× Full-frame Approx. 8× APS-C Approx.
Flash/ Underwater Auto: When you select a light source that illuminates the subject, the product adjusts the color tones to suit to the selected light source (preset white balance). When you select [Auto], the product automatically detects the light source and adjusts the color tones. C.Temp./Filter: Adjusts the color tones depending on the light source. Achieves the effect of CC (Color Compensation) filters for photography. Custom 1/Custom 2/Custom 3: Uses the white balance setting saved in [Custom Setup].
Ambience: Prioritizes the color tone of the light source. This is suitable when you want to produce a warm atmosphere. White: Prioritizes a reproduction of white color when the color temperature of the light source is low. [111] Shooting White balance Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended to use the custom white balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness.
If you use a flash when capturing a shot, the custom white balance will be registered with the flash light. Shoot images with a flash when recalling a setting registered with the flash. [112] Shooting Selecting an effect mode Creative Style Allows you to set the desired image processing and finely adjust contrast, saturation and sharpness for each image style. 1 MENU → 2 Select the desired style or [Style Box] by pressing the multi-selector up/down.
(A): Displayed only when Style Box is selected Menu item details Standard: For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors. Vivid: The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers, spring greenery, blue sky, or ocean views. Neutral: The saturation and sharpness are lowered for shooting images in subdued tones. This is also suitable for capturing image material to be modified with a computer.
For shooting images in sepia monotone. Registering preferred settings (Style Box): Select the six style box (the boxes with numbers on the left side ( settings. Then select the desired settings using the right button. You can call up the same style with slightly different settings.
Toy Camera: Creates a soft image with shaded corners and reduced sharpness. Pop Color: Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color tones. Posterization: Creates a high contrast, abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary colors, or in black and white. Retro Photo: Creates the look of an aged photo with sepia color tones and faded contrast. Soft High-key: Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft.
[114] Shooting Selecting an effect mode Color Space (still image) 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. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ Color Space] → desired setting. Menu item details 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.
2 Press the shutter button halfway down, and then shoot the image. The product detects flickering when the shutter button is pressed halfway down. Menu item details Off: Does not reduce influences caused by flickering. On: Reduces influences caused by flickering. When the camera detects flickering while the shutter button is pressed halfway down, (flicker icon) will be displayed.
[116] Shooting Shutter settings Release w/o Lens Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Release w/o Lens] → desired setting. Menu item details Enable: Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. Select [Enable] when attaching the product to an astronomical telescope, etc. Disable: Does not release the shutter when a lens is not attached.
[118] Shooting Shutter settings e-Front Curtain Shut. The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter releases. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [e-Front Curtain Shut.] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Uses the electronic front curtain shutter function. Off: Does not use the electronic front curtain shutter function.
Does not use [SteadyShot]. We recommend that you set [Off] when using a tripod. [120] Shooting Reducing blur SteadyShot Settings You can shoot with an appropriate SteadyShot setting for the attached lens. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [SteadyShot] → [On]. 2 [SteadyShot Settings] → [SteadyShot Adjust.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Performs the SteadyShot function automatically according to the information obtained from the attached lens.
[121] Shooting Lens compensation Lens Comp.: Shading Comp. Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 MENU → setting. (Camera Settings1) → [Lens Comp.] → [Shading Comp.] → desired Menu item details Auto: Compensates for darker corners of the screen automatically. Off: Does not compensate for darker corners of the screen. Note This function is only available when using an automatic compensation compliant lens.
This function is only available when using an automatic compensation compliant lens. [123] Shooting Lens compensation Lens Comp.: Distortion Comp. Compensates for the distortion of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 MENU → setting. (Camera Settings1) → [Lens Comp.] → [Distortion Comp.] → desired Menu item details Auto: Compensates for distortion of the screen automatically. Off: Does not compensate for distortion of the screen.
the image quality. Off: Does not activate noise reduction. Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting. Note Noise reduction may not be activated even if [ situations: Long Exposure NR] is set to [On] in the following The shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama]. [Drive Mode] is set to [Cont. Shooting] or [Cont. Bracket].
[126] Shooting Face detection Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and performs image processing automatically. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Face Detection] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not use the [Face Detection] function. On (Regist. Faces): Detects the registered face with higher priority using [Face Registration]. On: Detects a face without giving higher priority to the registered face.
The product may not detect faces at all or may accidentally detect other objects as faces in some conditions. [127] Shooting Face detection Face Registration (New Registration) If you register faces in advance, the product can detect the registered face as a priority when [Face Detection] is set to [On (Regist. Faces)]. 1 MENU → 2 Align the guide frame with the face to be registered, and press the shutter button. 3 When a confirmation message appears, select [Enter].
3 Select the destination. [129] Shooting Face detection Face Registration (Delete) Deletes a registered face. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Face Registration] → [Delete]. If you select [Delete All], you can delete all registered faces. Note Even if you execute [Delete], the data for registered face will remain in the product. To delete the data for registered faces from the product, select [Delete All].
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. Note The light of the flash may be blocked if the lens hood is attached and the lower part of a recorded image may be shaded. Remove the lens hood. When using the flash, stand 1 m or more away from the subject. You cannot use the flash when recording movies.
[131] Shooting Using the flash Red Eye Reduction When using the flash, it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Red Eye Reduction] → desired setting. Menu item details On: The flash is always fired to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Off: Does not use Red Eye Reduction. Note Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects.
clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed. Rear Sync.: The flash works right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the shutter. Rear sync shooting allows you to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving subject such as a moving car or a walking person. Wireless: Allows you to shoot by removing the external flash (sold separately) and using it at a distance from the camera. The shading effect gives the subject a more three-dimensional feel.
[134] Shooting Using the flash 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 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Custom Key(Shoot.)] → desired button, then assign the [FEL Lock toggle] function to the button. 2 Center the subject on which FEL is to be locked, and adjust the focus.
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). Note The FEL lock cannot be set when a flash is not attached. If a flash that does not support the FEL lock is attached, an error message is displayed. When both AE and FEL lock are fixed, lights up.
Note When the distance between the subject and flash is not fixed (such as when shooting with wireless flash using an external flash (sold separately) or in off-camera shooting using a cable, or when using a macro twin flash), or when an external flash (sold separately) is set to bounce, [Flash control] is automatically set to [Pre-flash TTL]. It may be automatically set to [Pre-flash TTL] depending on other shooting conditions as well.
Setting of the AEL button We recommend that you set MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Custom Key(Shoot.)] → [AEL Button] to [AEL hold] when performing wireless flash shooting. 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.
The shutter speed recommended by the flash. Use flashes with a sync voltage of 400 V or lower. Turn off the flash connected to the sync cord when you connect the sync cord to the terminal. Otherwise, the flash may emit light when the sync cord is connected. (flash sync) The flash power level is set to full power. [Flash Comp.] cannot be set. Auto white balance function is not recommended. Use the custom white balance function to achieve a more accurate white balance.
To adjust the shutter speed and aperture value to the desired settings, set the shooting mode to (Movie/S&Q Motion). The following settings for still image shooting are applied to the movie shooting: ISO White Balance Creative Style Exposure Comp. Metering Mode Face Detection D-Range Opt. Lens Comp. Picture Effect You can change the settings for ISO sensitivity, exposure compensation, and focus area while shooting movies.
recording starts, [Off] will be set temporarily. Rich-tone Mono. If you point the camera at an extremely strong light source while shooting a movie at low ISO sensitivity, the highlighted area in the image may be recorded as a black area. If the display mode of the monitor is set to [For viewfinder], the display mode will switch to [Display All Info.] when movie shooting starts. Use PlayMemories Home when importing XAVC S movies, AVCHD movies, and MP4 movies to a computer.
Selects the movie file format. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [ File Format] → desired setting. Menu item details 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 card is needed to record movies with [ set to [XAVC S 4K]: File Format] Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Movies cannot be recorded in 100 Mbps or more.
You can save images to a computer or copy them to a disc compatible with your playback device using the PlayMemories Home software. Note When [ File Format] is set to [AVCHD], the file size of movies is limited to approx. 2 GB. If the movie file size reaches approx. 2 GB during recording, a new movie file will be created automatically. When [ File Format] is set to [MP4], the file size of movies is limited to approx. 4 GB. If the movie file size reaches approx.
* 120p/100p ― 120p 60M/100p 60M 120p 100M/100p 100M 60p/50p 60p 50M/50p 50M ― ― 30p/25p 30p 50M/25p 50M ― ― 24p 24p 50M* ― ― Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC When [ File Format] is set to [AVCHD] 60i/50i: Movies are recorded at approximately 60 fields/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible devices) or 50 fields/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in interlaced mode with Dolby Digital audio and in the AVCHD format.
30p/25p 1280x720 30p 6M/1280x720 25p 6M 1920x1080 30p 16M/1920x1080 25p 16M ― Note Movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)]/[60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)]/[24p 24M(FX)]/[25p 24M(FX)] as the [ Record Setting] are converted by PlayMemories Home in order to create an AVCHD recording disc. You cannot create a disc in the original image quality. This conversion can take a long time. If you want to keep the original image quality, store your movies on a Blu-ray Disc.
Menu item details Record Setting: Selects the frame rate of the movie. Frame Rate: Selects the shooting frame rate. Playback speed The playback speed will vary as below depending on the assigned [ Frame Rate]. Record Setting] and [ When [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC Record Setting Frame Rate 24p 30p 60p 120fps 5 times slower 4 times slower - 60fps 2.5 times slower 2 times slower Normal playback speed 30fps 1.25 times slower Normal playback speed 2 times quick 15fps 1.
2fps 12.5 times quick 25 times quick 1fps 25 times quick 50 times quick When [ Frame Rate] is set to [120fps]/[100fps], you cannot set [ [60p]/[50p]. Record Setting] to Note 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.
When [Recording Mode] is set to [Simult. ( temporarily be set to [Off]. )] or [Simult. ( / )], [Dual Video REC] will When [ Record Setting] for an XAVC S movie is set to [60p]/[50p] or [120p]/[100p], [ Record Setting] for an AVCHD movie is set to [60p]/[50p], or [ File Format] is set to [MP4], [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]. If you select [Date View] in [View Mode] when playing back movies, XAVC S movies and MP4 movies, or AVCHD movies and MP4 movies are displayed side-by-side.
Does not display the audio level. Note The audio level is not displayed in the following situations: When [Audio Recording] is set to [Off]. When DISP (Display Setting) is set to [No Disp. Info.]. During slow-motion/quick-motion shooting The audio level is also displayed while shooting stand-by in movie recording mode. [146] Recording movies Audio Rec Level You can adjust the audio recording level while checking the level meter. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Audio Rec Level].
(microphone) terminal input. [147] Recording movies Audio Out Timing You can set echo cancellation during audio monitoring and prevent undesirable deviations between video and audio during HDMI output. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Audio Out Timing] → desired setting. Menu item details Live: Outputs audio without delay. Select this setting when audio deviation is a problem during audio monitoring. Lip Sync: Outputs audio and video in sync.
recorded with too low volume. When an external microphone (sold separately) is used, [On] does not function. [149] Recording movies Picture Profile Allows you to change the settings for the color, gradation, etc. For details on “Picture Profile,” refer to http://helpguide.sony.net/di/pp/v1/en/index.html. Customizing the picture profile You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as [Gamma] and [Detail].
Example setting of natural color tone using the [ITU709] gamma PP4: Example setting of a color tone faithful to the ITU709 standard PP5: Example setting using [Cine1] gamma PP6: Example setting using [Cine2] gamma PP7: Example setting using [S-Log2] gamma PP8: Example setting using the [S-Log3] gamma and the [S-Gamut3.Cine] under [Color Mode]. PP9: Example setting using the [S-Log3] gamma and the [S-Gamut3] under [Color Mode]. Items of the picture profile Black Level Sets the black level.
Knee Sets knee point and slope for video signal compression to prevent over-exposure by limiting signals in high intensity areas of the subject to the dynamic range of your camera. When selecting [Still], [Cine1], [Cine2], [Cine3], [Cine4], [ITU709(800%)], [S-Log2], [S-Log3] in [Gamma], [Knee] is set to [Off] if [Mode] is set to [Auto]. To use functions in [Knee], set [Mode] to [Manual]. Mode: Selects auto/manual settings. Auto: The knee point and slope are set automatically.
value towards the positive side, and lighter as you decrease the value towards the negative side. This function is effective even if you set [Color Mode] to [Black & White]. [R] -7 (light red) to +7 (deep red) [G] -7 (light green) to +7 (deep green) [B] -7 (light blue) to +7 (deep blue) [C] -7 (light cyan) to +7 (deep cyan) [M] -7 (light magenta) to +7 (deep magenta) [Y] -7 (light yellow) to +7 (deep yellow) Detail Sets items for [Detail]. Level: Sets the [Detail] level.
If you change [Gamma], the available ISO value range changes. There may be more noise in dark parts depending on the gamma settings. It may improve by setting the lens compensation to [Off]. When using S-Log2 or S-Log3 gamma, the noise becomes more noticeable compared to when using other gammas. If the noise still is significant even after processing pictures, it may be improved by shooting with a brighter setting.
Displays movies with an S-Log2 gamma reproducing contrast equivalent to ITU709 (800%). S-Log3→709(800%): Displays movies with an S-Log3 gamma reproducing contrast equivalent to ITU709 (800%). Note When [Gamma Disp. Assist] is set to [Auto] during playback, the picture is displayed based on the current gamma setting in [Picture Profile] instead of auto-detecting the gamma value of the movie. [Gamma Disp. Assist] is not applied to movies when displayed on a TV or monitor connected to the camera.
[152] Recording movies AF Track Sens (movie) You can set the AF sensitivity in movie mode. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [ AF Track Sens]→desired setting. Menu item details Responsive: Sets the AF sensitivity to high. This mode is useful when recording movies in which the subject is moving quickly. Standard: Sets the AF sensitivity to normal. Locked on: Sets the AF sensitivity to low. You can shoot with a stable focus by ignoring the influence of anything in front of the subject.
Sets the recording format for the time code on the recording medium. UB Time Rec: Sets whether or not to record the time as a user bit. How to set the time code (TC Preset) (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → [TC Preset]. 1. MENU → 2. Press the multi-selector up/down and select the first two digits. The time code can be set between the following range.
How to select the count up format for the time code (TC Run) 1. MENU → (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → [TC Run]. Rec Run: Sets the stepping mode for the time code to advance only while recording. The time code is recorded sequentially from the last time code of the previous recording. Free Run: Sets the stepping mode for the time code to advance anytime, regardless of the camera operation.
Each time you press the key, the monitor display will switch from the movie recording time counter → time code (TC) → user bit (UB), in that order. [155] Recording movies MOVIE Button Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE (Movie) button. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [MOVIE Button] → desired setting. Menu item details Always: Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button in any mode.
You cannot display markers when using [Focus Magnifier]. The markers are displayed on the monitor or viewfinder. (You cannot output the markers.) [157] Recording movies Marker Settings (movie) Sets the markers to be displayed while shooting movies. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [ Marker Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details Center: Sets whether or not to display the center marker in the center of the shooting screen. [Off]/[On] Aspect: Sets the aspect marker display.
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/S&Q Motion). 2 Connect the camera to the desired device via an HDMI cable. 3 MENU → (Setup) → [ 4K Output Sel.] → desired setting. Menu item details Memory Card+HDMI: Simultaneously outputs to the external recording/playback device and records on the camera’s memory card.
[159] Recording movies Video Light Mode Sets the illumination setting for the HVL-LBPC LED light (sold separately). 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Video Light Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Power Link: The video light turns on/off in sync with the ON/OFF operation of this camera. REC Link: The video light turns on/off in sync with movie recording start/stop. REC Link&STBY: The video light turns on when movie recording starts and dims when not recording (STBY).
If you play back the images right after continuous shooting, the monitor may display an icon indicating that data is being written/the number of images left to write. During writing, some functions are not available. [161] Viewing Viewing images 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. button to adjust the zoom scale.
[162] Viewing Viewing images Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation) Selects the orientation when playing back recorded images. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Display Rotation] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: When you rotate the camera, the displayed image rotates automatically by detecting the orientation of the camera. Manual: A portrait image is displayed as a vertical image.
When viewing rotated images on a computer, the images may be displayed in their original orientation depending on the software. [164] Viewing Viewing images Enlarge Init. Mag. Sets the initial magnification scale when playing back enlarged images. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [ Enlarge Init. Mag.] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard. Mag.: Displays an image with the standard magnification. Previous Mag.: Displays an image with the previous magnification.
[166] Viewing Viewing images Playing back panoramic images The product automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end. 1 Press the 2 Select the panoramic image to be played back using the multi-selector and press the center to start playback. (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. To pause playback, press the center again. To scroll panoramic images manually, press the up/down/right/left during pause. To return to the display of the entire image, press the MENU button.
Available operations during movie playback You can perform slow playback and sound volume adjustment, etc. by pressing the multiselector down.
[169] Viewing Viewing images 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 → 3 Play back the movie and pause it.
Menu item details 9 Images/25 Images To return to single-image playback Select the desired image and press the center of the multi-selector. To display a desired image quickly Select the bar on the left of the image index screen using the multi-selector, then press the multi-selector up/down. While the bar is being selected, you can display the calendar screen or folder selection screen by pressing the center. In addition, you can switch View Mode by selecting an icon.
[172] Viewing Viewing images Selecting which memory card to play back (Select PB Media) Selects the memory card slot to be played back. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Select PB Media] → desired slot. Menu item details Slot 1: Selects the slot 1. Slot 2: Selects the slot 2. Note 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.
Note It may take a long time when many images are to be copied. Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. XAVC S movies can only be copied to a memory card that supports XAVC S movies. A message will be displayed on the monitor of the camera when images cannot be copied. [174] Viewing Viewing images Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show) Automatically plays back images continuously. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Slide Show] → desired setting. 2 Select [Enter].
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The protected images. 1 MENU → mark is displayed on (Playback) → [Protect] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Applies or cancels the protection of the selected multiple images. (1) Select the image to be protected, then press the center of the multi-selector. The mark is displayed in the check box. To cancel the selection, press the center again to remove the mark. (2) To protect other images, repeat step (1). (3) MENU → [OK].
Multiple Img.: Selects images to order printing. (1) Select an image and press the center of the multi-selector. The mark is displayed in the check box. To cancel the selection, press the center again and delete the mark. (2) Repeat step (1) to print other images. To select several images in the date range or in the folder, select the check box of the date or the folder. (3) MENU → [OK]. Cancel All: Clears all DPOF marks. Date Imprint: Sets whether to print the date on images registered with DPOF marks.
[178] Viewing Deleting images Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) You can delete multiple selected images. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Confirm the image to be deleted beforehand. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Delete] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Deletes the selected images. (1) Select the images to be deleted, then press the center of the multi-selector. The mark is displayed in the check box.
Delete confirm. You can set whether [Delete] or [Cancel] is selected as the default setting on the delete confirmation screen. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Delete confirm.] → desired setting. Menu item details "Delete" first: [Delete] is selected as the default setting. "Cancel" first: [Cancel] is selected as the default setting.
3 Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4 Turn on this product. Images shot with the product appear on the TV screen. 5 Select an image by pressing the multi-selector right/left. The monitor of this camera is not lit up on the playback screen. If the playback screen is not displayed, press the (Playback) button. “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.
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. When [ TC Output] is set to [On], the image may not be output properly to the TV or recording device. In such cases, set [ TC Output] to [Off].
When registering the settings on a memory card, only a memory card that has been selected using [Select Rec. Media] can be used. Program Shift cannot be registered. For some functions, the position of the dial and the setting actually used for shooting may not match. If this happens, shoot images by referring to the information displayed on the monitor. [182] Customizing the camera Assigning selected functions to the button Custom Key(Shoot.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. AF/MF Button AEL Button Center Button Fn/ Button Button (Smart Tele. Button ) Custom Button 1 Custom Button 2 Front Multi Ctrl./ Front Multi Ctrl. Preview Button You can also assign a shooting function to the focus hold button on the lens. However, some lenses do not have a focus hold button. 3 Select the function to be assigned. The functions that can be assigned differ depending on the keys.
Menu item details SS F/no.: The front dial is used to change the shutter speed and the rear dial to change the aperture value. F/no. SS: The front dial is used to change the aperture value and the rear dial to change the shutter speed. Note The [Dial Setup] function is enabled when the shooting mode is set to “M.” [185] Customizing the camera Customizing the functions of the dial Dial Lock You can set whether the dials will be locked by pressing and holding the Fn (Function) button.
1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Auto Review] → desired setting. Menu item details 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. Note When you use a function that performs image processing, the image before processing may be displayed temporarily, followed by the image after processing.
2 Confirm the image by pressing the key to which [Shot. Result Preview] was assigned. Hint The DRO settings, shutter speed, aperture and ISO sensitivity settings you have set are reflected on the image for [Shot. Result Preview], but some effects cannot be previewed depending on the shooting settings. Even in that case, the settings you have selected will be applied to the images you shoot.
the same as that of the displayed Live View. Hint When you use a third-party flash, such as a studio flash, Live View Display may be dark for some shutter speed settings. When [Live View Display] is set to [Setting Effect OFF], Live View Display will be displayed brightly, so that you can easily check the composition. [190] Customizing the camera Monitor/viewfinder settings Grid Line Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images.
Menu item details Auto: When you look into the Electronic Viewfinder, the eye sensor reacts and the display is switched to the Electronic Viewfinder automatically. Manual: The product does not switch between the monitor display and the Electronic Viewfinder display automatically. You can switch the display by pressing the FINDER/MONITOR button. Hint If you want to switch the display mode temporarily when [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Auto], press the FINDER/MONITOR button.
Adjust the brightness of the screen. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Monitor Brightness] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Adjusts the brightness automatically. Manual: Adjusts the brightness within the range of –2 to +2. Sunny Weather: Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors. Note The [Sunny Weather] setting is too bright for shooting indoors. Set [Monitor Brightness] to [Auto] or [Manual] for indoor shooting. Do not cover the light sensor with your hand, etc.
The electronic viewfinder brightness cannot be adjusted in the following situations. The maximum brightness will be [±0]. When [ When [ When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K]. File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] and [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p]. Frame Rate] is set to [120fps]/[100fps] during slow-motion/quick-motion shooting. [195] Customizing the camera Monitor/viewfinder settings Finder Color Temp. Adjusts the color temperature of the electronic viewfinder.
[197] Customizing the camera Monitor/viewfinder settings Bright Monitoring Allows you to adjust the composition when shooting in dark environments. By extending the exposure time, you can check the composition on the viewfinder/monitor even in dark locations such as under the night sky. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Custom Key(Shoot.)] → assign the [Bright Monitoring] function to the desired key. 2 Press the key to which you assigned the [Bright Monitoring] function, then shoot an image.
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. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Format] → desired memory card slot. Note Formatting permanently erases all data including protected images and registered settings (from M1 to M4). The access lamp lights up during formatting.
[200] Customizing the camera Memory card settings Set File Name You can specify the first three characters of the file name for images you shoot. (Setup) → [Set File Name]. 1 MENU → 2 Select the entry field for the file name to display a keyboard on the screen, and then enter three characters of your choice. The setting for [Set File Name] will be applied to both slot 1 and slot 2. Note Only capital letters, numbers, and underscores can be entered.
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].) 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Recording Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard: Records an image to a memory card in the memory card slot that you select in [Select Rec. Media]. Simult.
folder on the memory card to which images are to be recorded. 1 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].
Still images are recorded in a folder that is automatically created inside the DCIM folder on the memory card. You can change the way folder names are assigned. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Folder Name] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard Form: The folder name form is as follows: folder number + MSDCF. Example: 100MSDCF Date Form: The folder name form is as follows: folder number + Y (the last digit)/MM/DD.
Sets whether to use the upload function when using an Eye-Fi card (commercially available). This item appears when an Eye-Fi card is inserted into the product’s memory card slot 1. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Upload Settings] → desired setting. 2 Set your Wi-Fi network or destination on the Eye-Fi card. For details, refer to the manual supplied with the Eye-Fi card. 3 Insert the Eye-Fi card you have set up into the product, and shoot still images. Images are transferred to your computer, etc.
communication status is poor, move closer to the access point to be connected. Third parties may know where you shot the image if you upload the image when [ Loc. Info. Link Set.] → [Location Info. Link] is set to [On]. To prevent third parties from obtaining your location information, set [ Loc. Info. Link Set.] → [Location Info. Link] to [Off]. This product does not support Eye-Fi “Endless Memory Mode.” Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure that “Endless Memory Mode” is turned off.
operations to prevent wearing down the battery pack. To return to shooting mode, perform an operation such as pressing the shutter button halfway down. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Pwr Save Start Time] → desired setting. Menu item details 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. The power save function is not activated when playing back slideshows, when recording movies, or when connected to a computer or TV.
[211] Customizing the camera Camera settings NTSC/PAL Selector Plays back movies recorded with the product on a NTSC/PAL system TV. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [NTSC/PAL Selector] → [Enter] Note If you insert a memory card that has previously been formatted with a different video system, a message telling you that you must reformat the card will appear. If you want to record using another system, re-format the memory card or use another memory card.
[213] Customizing the camera Camera settings HDMI Settings: 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models) Set 1080/24p or 1080/60p as the HDMI output format when [ 24M(FX)], [24p 17M(FH)] or [24p 50M]. Record Setting] is set to [24p 1 MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [HDMI Resolution] → [1080p] or [2160p/1080p]. 2 MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [ 24p/60p Output] → desired setting. Menu item details 60p: Movies are output as 60p. 24p: Movies are output as 24p.
On: Displays the shooting information on the TV. The recorded image and the shooting information are displayed on the TV, while nothing is displayed on the camera’s monitor. Off: Does not display the shooting information on the TV. Only the recorded image is displayed on the TV, while the recorded image and the shooting information are displayed on the camera’s monitor. Note When this product is connected to a 4K-compatible TV, [Off] is selected automatically.
HDMI Settings: REC Control (movie) If you connect the camera to an external recorder/player, you can remotely command the recorder/player to start/stop recording using the camera. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [ REC Control] → desired setting. Menu item details On: The camera can send a recording command to an external recorder/player. The camera is sending a recording command to an external recorder/player.
3 Press the SYNC MENU button of the TV’s remote control. 4 Operate this product using the TV’s remote control. Menu item details On: You can operate this product with a TV’s remote control. Off: You cannot operate this product with a TV’s remote control. Note If you connect this product to a TV using an HDMI cable, available menu items are limited. [CTRL FOR HDMI] is available only with a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV. Also, the SYNC MENU operation differs depending on the TV you are using.
Windows 7 or Windows 8 computers are connected in MTP, and their unique functions are enabled for use. The memory card in memory card slot 1 is the connection target. PC Remote: Uses “Remote Camera Control” to control this product from the computer, including such functions as shooting and storing images on the computer. Note It may take some time to make the connection between this product and a computer when [USB Connection] is set to [Auto].
camera without leaving the camera. PC Remote: Uses "Remote Camera Control" to control this product from the computer, including such functions as shooting and storing images on the computer. * 1 MENU → setting. (Setup) → [PC Remote Settings] → [Still Img. Save Dest.] → desired Menu item details PC Only: Saves still images only on the computer. PC+Camera: Saves still images on the computer and the camera. Note During PC Remote shooting, you cannot change settings for [Still Img. Save Dest.].
JPEG Only: Transfers only JPEG files to the computer. RAW Only: Transfers only RAW files to the computer. Note [RAW+J PC Save Img] can be set only when [ Quality] is set to [RAW & JPEG]. During PC Remote shooting, [Recording Mode] is locked to [Standard] and cannot be changed. [222] Customizing the camera Camera settings Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [ [223] Customizing the camera Language] → desired language.
To charge the internal rechargeable backup battery, insert a charged battery pack, and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power off. If the clock resets every time the battery is charged, the internal rechargeable backup battery may be worn out. Consult your service facility. [224] Customizing the camera Camera settings Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the product. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Area Setting] → desired area.
Note You can only enter alphanumeric characters and symbols for [Set Photographer] and [Set Copyright]. You can enter up to 46 letters. A icon appears during the playback of images with copyright information. In order to prevent unauthorized use of [Copyright Info], be sure to clear the [Set Photographer] and [Set Copyright] columns before lending out or handing over your camera. Sony is not liable for problems or damages resulting from use of [Copyright Info].
Demo Mode The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time. Normally select [Off]. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Demo Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details On: The movie playback demonstration starts automatically if the product is not operated for about one minute. Only protected AVCHD movies can be played back.
Initializes all the settings to the default settings. Note Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting. The value set with [AF Micro Adj.] will not be reset even when [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize] is performed.
The NFC function is available only when the 3 (N mark) is displayed on the screen. Touch the smartphone to the product. The smartphone and the product are connected, and PlayMemories Mobile launches. You can shoot an image by remote control while checking the composition of the image on the smartphone screen. Touch the smartphone to the product for 1-2 seconds until PlayMemories Mobile launches.
displayed image is sent to the smartphone. [232] Using wireless functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (QR code) You can control this product using your smartphone by connecting your smartphone to the camera using the QR code. Set [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] to [On] beforehand by selecting MENU → (Wireless) → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone]. 1 MENU → (Wireless) → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [ Connection Info.].
When a message is displayed, select [OK] again. 4 Read the QR code displayed on the monitor of this product with the smartphone. Once the QR code has been read, a message [Connect with the camera?] will be displayed on the monitor of the smartphone. 5 Select [OK] on the smartphone screen. The smartphone is connected to the product. You can shoot an image using remote control while checking the composition of the image on the smartphone screen.
Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (SSID) You can control this product using your smartphone by connecting your smartphone to the camera using the SSID and password. Set [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] to [On] beforehand by selecting MENU → (Wireless) → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone]. 1 MENU → (Wireless) → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [ Connection Info.]. QR code is displayed on the monitor of this product. 2 Press the (Delete) button of this product.
5 Input the password that is displayed on this product. The smartphone is connected to the product. You can shoot an image using remote control while checking the composition of the image on the smartphone screen. Note Radio wave interference may occur as Bluetooth communications and Wi-Fi communications use the same frequency band. If your Wi-Fi connection is unstable, it may be improved by turning off the Bluetooth function of the smartphone.
2 Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your iPhone or iPad and select [Scan QR Code of the Camera]. 3 Select [OK] on the iPhone or iPad screen. When a message is displayed, select [OK] again. 4 Read the QR code displayed on the monitor of this product with the iPhone or iPad. 5 Install the profile (setting information) by following the instructions shown on the iPhone or iPad screen and select [OK]. The profile will be installed to the iPhone or iPad.
6 Select [Settings] on the "Home" screen → [Wi-Fi] → this product's SSID. The iPhone or iPad will connect to the product. 7 Return to the "Home" screen of the iPhone or iPad and launch PlayMemories Mobile. You can shoot an image using remote control while checking the composition of the image on the screen of the iPhone or iPad.
to the iPhone or iPad. This enables you to easily connect the iPhone or iPad to the product via Wi-Fi at a later date by selecting the SSID. (Set [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] to [On] in advance.) Note Radio wave interference may occur as Bluetooth communications and Wi-Fi communications use the same frequency band. If your Wi-Fi connection is unstable, it may be improved by turning off the Bluetooth function of the smartphone. If you do this, the location information interlocking function is not available.
4 Input the password that is displayed on this product. The iPhone or iPad is connected to the product. 5 Confirm that your iPhone or iPad was connected to the “SSID” shown on this product. 6 Return to the "Home" screen of the iPhone or iPad and launch PlayMemories Mobile.
You can shoot an image using remote control while checking the composition of the image on screen of the iPhone or iPad. Note Radio wave interference may occur as Bluetooth communications and Wi-Fi communications use the same frequency band. If your Wi-Fi connection is unstable, it may be improved by turning off the Bluetooth function of the smartphone. If you do this, the location information interlocking function is not available.
Menu item details Select on This Device: Selects an image on the product to be transferred to the smartphone. (1) Select from among [This Image], [All Images on This Date] or [Multiple Images]. The options displayed may differ depending on the View Mode selected on the camera. (2) If you select [Multiple Images], select the desired images using the center of the multiselector, then press MENU → [Enter]. Select on Smartphone: Displays all images recorded on the product’s memory card on the smartphone.
[237] Using wireless functions Transferring images to a Smartphone Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC Onetouch Sharing) With just one touch, you can connect this product and an NFC-enabled Android smartphone, and send an image displayed on the product screen directly to the smartphone. For movies, you can only transfer MP4 movies recorded with [ File Format] set to [MP4]. 1 Activate the NFC function of the smartphone. 2 Display a single image on the product.
NFC is a technology that enables short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones or IC tags, etc. NFC makes data communication simpler with just a touch on the designated touch-point. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of short-range wireless communication technology. Note You can only transfer images that are saved on the memory card in the memory card slot being played back.
2 MENU → (Wireless) → [Send to Computer] → the desired memory card slot. Note Depending on the application settings of your computer, the product will turn off after saving the images to your computer. You can transfer images from the product to only one computer at a time. If you want to transfer images to another computer, connect the product and the computer via a USB connection and follow the instructions in PlayMemories Home.
Playback Selection: Selects the group of images to be shown. Folder View(Still): Selects from [All] and [All in Folder]. Date View: Selects from [All] and [All in Date Rng.]. Interval: Selects from [Short] and [Long]. Effects*: Selects from [On] and [Off]. Playback Image Size: Selects from [HD] and [4K]. * The settings are effective only for BRAVIA TV which is compatible with the functions. Note You can only transfer images that are saved on the memory card in the memory card slot being played back.
1. Install PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone. You can install PlayMemories Mobile from the application store of your smartphone. If you have already installed the application, update it to the latest version. 2. Transfer a pre-recorded image to your smartphone using the [Send to Smartphone] function of the camera. After you transfer an image recorded using the camera to your smartphone, “Location Information Linkage” will appear on the top page of the application.
(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. Menu item details Location Info. Link: Sets whether to obtain the location information by linking with a smartphone. Auto Time Correct.: Sets whether to automatically correct the date setting of the camera using information from a linked smartphone. Auto Area Adjust.
The camera can be paired with up to 15 Bluetooth devices, but can link the location information with that of only one smartphone. If you want to link the location information with that of another smartphone, turn off the [Location Information Linkage] function of the smartphone that is already linked. If the Bluetooth connection is unstable, remove any obstacles, such as people or metal objects from between the camera and the paired smartphone.
2 Press the WPS button on the access point you want to register. Note [WPS Push] works only if the security setting of your access point is set to WPA or WPA2 and your access point supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button method. If the security setting is set to WEP or your access point does not support the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button method, perform [Access Point Set.].
security system. 3 Input the password, and select [OK]. Access points without the 4 mark do not require a password. Select [OK]. Other setting items Depending on the status or the setting method of your access point, you may want to set more items. WPS PIN: Displays the PIN code you enter into the connected device. Priority Connection: Select [On] or [Off]. IP Address Setting: Select [Auto] or [Manual]. IP Address: If you are entering the IP address manually, enter the set address.
Edit Device Name You can change the device name for the Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth connection. 1 MENU → (Wireless) → [Edit Device Name]. 2 Select the input box, then input the device name→[OK]. [245] Using wireless functions Changing the wireless connection settings Wi-Fi Settings: Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of this product. 1 MENU → (Wireless) → [Wi-Fi Settings] → [Disp MAC Address].
[247] Using wireless functions Changing the wireless connection settings Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings to default settings. 1 MENU → (Wireless) → [Reset Network Set.] → [OK]. [248] Using a computer Recommended computer environment You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from the following URL: http://www.sony.net/pcenv/ [249] Using a computer Software for Mac computers For details on software for Mac computers, access the following URL: http://www.
With PlayMemories Home, you can do the following: You can import images shot with this product to your computer. You can play back the images imported to your computer. You can share your images using PlayMemories Online. You can edit movies such as by cutting or merging. You can add various effects such as BGM and subtitles to movies. You can change the playback speed of movies and slow-motion movies.
operation or the access screen is displayed. Doing so may damage the data. A: To the Multi/Micro USB Terminal B: To the USB jack of the computer Note Log on as Administrator. It may be necessary to restart your computer. When the restart confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen. DirectX may be installed depending on your computer’s system environment.
When you connect the camera to the computer for the first time, the procedure for recognizing the camera may start automatically on the computer. Wait until the procedure is finished. [253] Using a computer Importing images for use on a computer Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home allows you to easily import images. For details on PlayMemories Home functions, see the Help of PlayMemories Home.
Note For operations such as importing XAVC S movies or AVCHD movies to the computer, use PlayMemories Home. Do not edit or otherwise process AVCHD or XAVC S movie files/folders from the connected computer. Movie files may be damaged or become unplayable. Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies or XAVC S movies on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer.
With Image Data Converter, you can do the following: You can print and edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections, such as tone curve and sharpness. You can adjust images with white balance, exposure, and [Creative Style], etc. You can save the still images displayed and edited on a computer. You can either save the still image as RAW format or save it in the general file format. You can display and compare the RAW images and JPEG images recorded by this product.
[258] Using a computer Controlling the camera from a computer (Remote Camera Control) Installing Remote Camera Control Download and install the software by accessing the following URL: Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ [259] Using a computer Creating a movie disc Selecting a disc to be created You can create a disc that can be played back on other devices from a movie recorded on this camera. What devices can play back the disc depends on the disc type.
Standard definition image quality (STD) Standard definition image quality (STD) movies converted from high-definition image quality (HD) movies can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD-R discs, creating a standard image quality (STD) disc. Writable movie formats: AVCHD Players: Ordinary DVD playback devices (DVD players, computers that can play back DVD discs, etc.) Hint You can use the following types of 12 cm discs with PlayMemories Home.
Note When creating Blu-ray discs using PlayMemories Home from movies recorded in the XAVC S or MP4 movie formats, the image quality is converted to 1920×1080 (60i/50i) and it is not possible to create discs with the original image quality. To record movies with the original image quality, copy movies to a computer or an external medium.
Disc. [262] Using a computer Creating a movie disc Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies You can create DVD discs that can be played back on ordinary DVD playback devices (DVD players, computers that can play back DVD discs, etc.). A. How to create using a computer With a Windows computer, you can copy movies imported to the computer and create DVD disc using PlayMemories Home. Your computer must be able to create DVD discs.
2 Select the desired setting you want to adjust by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right, and then press the center of the multi-selector. Select an icon at the top of the screen and press the multi-selector left/right to switch to a different MENU category. 3 Select the desired setting value, and press the center to confirm your selection. [264] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Quality (still image) 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ Quality] → desired setting.
computer for professional purposes. The image size is fixed to the maximum size. The image size is not displayed on the screen. RAW & JPEG: File format: RAW + JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time. This is suitable when you need 2 image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for editing. The JPEG image quality is set to [Fine]. Extra fine: File format: JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format and recorded using a higher quality than with [Fine].
[265] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 RAW File Type (still image) Selects the file type for RAW images. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ RAW File Type] → desired setting. Menu item details Compressed: Records images in compressed RAW format. Uncompressed: Records images in uncompressed RAW format. When [Uncompressed] is selected for [ RAW File Type], the file size of the image will be larger than if it were recorded in compressed RAW format.
When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2] L: 18M 5168×3448 pixels M: 11M 3984×2656 pixels S: 4.5M 2592×1728 pixels When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [16:9] L: 15M 5168×2912 pixels M: 8.9M 3984×2240 pixels S: 3.8M 2592×1456 pixels Note When [ to "L." Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image size for RAW images corresponds [267] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Aspect Ratio (still image) 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ Aspect Ratio] → desired setting.
Menu item details On: Records in either APS-C-equivalent size or Super 35mm-equivalent size. Auto: Automatically sets the capture range depending on the lens. Off: Always captures 35mm full-size image sensor pictures. Note When you attach an APS-C compatible lens and set [APS-C/Super 35mm] to [Off], shooting may fail. When you set [APS-C/Super 35mm] to [On], the angle of view will be the same as when shooting with an APS-C size image sensor.
Sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Panorama: Direction] → desired setting. Menu item details Right: Pan the camera from the left to the right. Left: Pan the camera from the right to the left. Up: Pan the camera from the bottom to the top. Down: Pan the camera from the top to the bottom.
Depending on the shooting conditions, the camera may not perform noise reduction, even if the shutter speed is 1 second(s) or longer. [272] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 High ISO NR (still image) When shooting with high ISO sensitivity, the product reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the product sensitivity is high. A message may be displayed during noise reduction processing; you cannot shoot another image until the message disappears.
1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ Color Space] → desired setting. Menu item details 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. When a large part of the subject is vivid green or red, Adobe RGB is effective. The file name of the recorded image starts with “_.
[275] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. Comp. Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 MENU → setting. (Camera Settings1) → [Lens Comp.] → [Chro. Aber. Comp.] → desired Menu item details Auto: Reduces the color deviation automatically. Off: Does not compensate for the color deviation. Note This function is only available when using an automatic compensation compliant lens.
[277] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Drive Mode Select the appropriate mode for the subject, such as single shooting, continuous shooting or bracketing shooting. 1 Press the / (Drive Mode) button → select desired setting. You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU → [Drive Mode]. (Camera Settings1) → Menu item details Single Shooting: Normal shooting mode. Cont. Shooting: Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button.
You can set the self-timer in bracket shooting mode, and the shooting order for exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing. / 1 (Drive Mode) button → select bracket shooting mode. You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU → [Drive Mode]. 2 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → (Camera Settings1) → [Bracket Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details Selftimer during Brkt: Sets whether to use the self-timer during bracket shooting.
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 can confirm the memory card slot by selecting MENU → (Setup) → [Select Rec. Media]. Settings registered to a memory card using another camera of the same model name can be recalled with this camera. Note If you set [ / Recall] after completing the shooting settings, the registered settings are given priority and the original settings may become invalid.
[Select Rec. Media] can be used. Program Shift cannot be registered. For some functions, the position of the dial and the setting actually used for shooting may not match. If this happens, shoot images by referring to the information displayed on the monitor. [281] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. The focus mode switching method depends on the attached lens. 1 If the lens has a focus mode switch, set it to “AF” or “MF.
During continuous shooting, the product automatically shoots with Continuous AF from the second shot. (Continuous AF): The product continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. Use this when the subject is in motion. In [Continuous AF] mode, there is no beep when the camera focuses. (DMF): You can make fine adjustments manually after the focus is locked, letting you focus on a subject more quickly than when using the manual focus from the beginning.
[282] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 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], [DMF] or [Automatic AF] and the subject is remaining still. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Priority Set in AF-S] → desired setting. Menu item details AF: Prioritizes focusing. The shutter will not be released until the subject is in focus. Release: Prioritizes the shutter's release.
Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to focus properly in the auto focus mode. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Area] → desired setting. Menu item details 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.
When [Zone] is selected, the focus area is divided into 15 zones in (A), or 9 zones in (B). To move the focus area You can move the focus area in [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot] or [Zone] by operating the multi-selector. Note [Focus Area] is locked to [Wide] in the following situations: [Intelligent Auto] Lock-on AF [Eye AF] The focus area may not light up during continuous shooting or when the shutter button is pressed all the way down at once.
The number of focus points used for focusing are set automatically depending on the lens or shooting mode. Uses all 399 focus points at maximum. Only Cross-Type AF: Limits available 79 focus points at a maximum in the cross-type AF area. The number of focus points depending on the lens The number of focus points will be limited when the following lenses are attached.
Menu item details Auto: Uses both the focal plane phase detection AF sensor and the dedicated phase detection AF sensor depending on the lens or the shooting mode. Ddc Phase AF Only: Always uses only the dedicated phase detection AF sensor. Note When the shooting mode is set to Only].
15 Points: Uses the limited 15 points out of all the points of the dedicated phase detection AF sensor. [288] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 AF Illuminator (still image) The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
When focusing on a focus area other than that of the dedicated phase detection AF sensor. The AF illuminator emits a very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator at close range. [289] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Center Lock-on AF When you press the center of the multi-selector, the camera detects the subject positioned in the center of the screen and continues to track the subject. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Center Lock-on AF] → [On].
The subject is too small, or too large. The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. It is dark. The ambient light changes. Lock-on AF does not work in the following situations: [Sweep Panorama] When [Smart Telecon.] is being used. When shooting in Manual Focus mode. When [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p]. [290] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 AF drive speed (still image) Selects the focusing speed when using autofocus in the still image mode.
Select [1(Locked on)] to keep the focus on a specific subject when other things are crossing in front of the subject. [292] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 AF w/ shutter (still image) Selects whether to focus automatically when you press the shutter button halfway down. Select [Off] to adjust the focus and the exposure separately. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ AF w/ shutter] → desired setting. Menu item details On: The auto focus operates when you press the shutter button halfway down.
Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ Eye-Start AF] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Auto focusing starts when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder. Off: Auto focusing does not start when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder. [294] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 AF Rng.Ctrl Assist (still image) Sets whether to display or not that the subject is within the set distance during the AF range control.
Menu item details On: The focus area disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved. Off: The focus area is displayed all the time. [296] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Wide AF Area Disp. You can set whether the focus area should be displayed or not when [Focus Area] is set to [Wide]. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Wide AF Area Disp.] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Displays the focus area. Off: Does not display the focus area.
3 Adjust the value for the center area. The larger the value you select, the farther the autofocused position will be from the product. The smaller the value you select, the closer the autofocused position will be to the product. To adjust the autofocus position for the dedicated phase detection AF area, set the value for the center area. If the adjustment for the center area is not needed, you can skip this step. 4 Adjust the values for the corner areas as necessary.
applied. When the focal plane phase detection AF area is narrowed, such as when an APS-C size dedicated lens is attached, the adjustable area is the narrowed AF area only. When a prime lens is attached, you cannot enter the adjustment value for the telephoto end. The adjustment value for the wide end is applied.
2 Select the desired setting by pressing the multi-selector left/right. You can adjust the exposure in a range of -5.0 EV to + 5.0 EV. You can check the exposure value you set on the shooting screen (A).
When using [Manual Exposure], you can perform the exposure compensation only when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO]. Only a value between -3.0 EV and + 3.0 EV with the equivalent image brightness appears on the screen when shooting. If you set an exposure beyond this range, the image brightness on the screen does not show the effect, but it will be reflected in the recorded image. You can adjust the exposure in a range of -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies.
be automatically adjusted within the set range. Hint You can change the range of ISO sensitivity that is set automatically in [ISO AUTO] mode. Select [ISO AUTO] and press the right side of the multi-selector, and set the desired values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum]. [300] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 ISO AUTO Min.
When using the flash to shoot bright scenes. (The maximum shutter speed is limited to the flashsyncing speed of 1/250 seconds.) When using the flash to shoot dark scenes with the [Flash Mode] set to [Fill-flash] or [Wireless]. (The minimum shutter speed is limited to the speed automatically determined by the camera.) [301] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure.
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. [302] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Spot Metering Point Sets whether to coordinate the spot metering position with the focus area when [Focus Area] is set to [Flexible Spot] or [Expand Flexible Spot]. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Spot Metering Point] → desired setting.
1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Exposure step] → desired setting. Menu item details 0.3EV/0.5EV [304] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 AEL w/ shutter (still image) Sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Select [Off] to adjust the focus and the exposure separately. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ AEL w/ shutter] → desired setting.
1 MENU → mode. (Camera Settings1) → [Exposure Std. Adjust] → desired metering 2 Select the desired value as the metering standard. You can set a value from -1 EV to +1 EV in 1/6 EV increments. Metering Mode The set standard value will be applied when you select the corresponding metering mode in MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Metering Mode]. Multi/ Center/ Spot/ Entire Screen Avg./ Highlight Note The exposure compensation will not be affected when [Exposure Std. Adjust] is changed.
The flash works in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light. Fill-flash: The flash works every time you trigger the shutter. Slow Sync.: The flash works every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed. Rear Sync.: The flash works right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the shutter.
effect (- side) may not be visible. [308] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Exp.comp.set Sets whether to apply the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light, or just ambient light. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Exp.comp.set] → desired setting. Menu item details Ambient&flash: Applies the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light. Ambient only: Applies the exposure compensation value to control ambient light only.
P-TTL: Pre-flash, Through the lens Note When the distance between the subject and flash is not fixed (such as when shooting with wireless flash using an external flash (sold separately) or in off-camera shooting using a cable, or when using a macro twin flash), or when an external flash (sold separately) is set to bounce, [Flash control] is automatically set to [Pre-flash TTL]. It may be automatically set to [Pre-flash TTL] depending on other shooting conditions as well.
[311] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 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. 1 Press the WB (White Balance) button → desired setting. You can also set this function by selecting MENU → [White Balance].
[312] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Priority Set in AWB Selects which tone to prioritize when shooting under lighting conditions such as incandescent light when [White Balance] is set to [Auto]. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Priority Set in AWB] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard: Shoots with standard auto white balance. The camera automatically adjusts the color tones. Ambience: Prioritizes the color tone of the light source.
Optimizes the gradation of a recorded image for each divided area. Select the optimization level from Lv1 (weak) to Lv5 (strong). Note In the following situations, [D-Range Opt.] is fixed to [Off]: The shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama]. When [Picture Effect] is set to other than [Off] When [Picture Profile] is set to other than [Off] When [ Record Setting] is set to [120p 100M], [100p 100M], [120p 60M] or [100p 60M], [DRO/Auto HDR] will be set to [Off]. When shooting with [D-Range Opt.
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] [Sweep Panorama] [Auto HDR] is not available in the following situations: When [Picture Effect] is set to other than [Off]. When [Picture Profile] is set to other than [Off]. You cannot start the next shot until the capture process is completed after you shoot.
4 When selecting [Style Box], move to the right side by pressing the multi-selector right, and then select the desired style. You can call up the same style with slightly different settings. (A): Displayed only when Style Box is selected Menu item details Standard: For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors. Vivid: The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers, spring greenery, blue sky, or ocean views.
Portrait: For capturing skin in a soft tone, ideally suited for shooting portraits. Landscape: The saturation, contrast, and sharpness are heightened for shooting vivid and crisp scenery. Distant landscapes also stand out more. Sunset: For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun. Night Scene: The contrast is lowered for reproducing night scenes. Autumn leaves: For shooting autumn scenes, vividly highlighting the reds and yellows of changing leaves.
[316] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Picture Effect Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Picture Effect] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Disables the [Picture Effect] function. Toy Camera: Creates a soft image with shaded corners and reduced sharpness. Pop Color: Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color tones.
[Rich-tone Mono.] In the case of [Rich-tone Mono.], the shutter is released three times for one shot. Be careful about the following: Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not flash light. Do not change the composition during shooting. When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera-shake or subject blur has occurred, you may not be able to obtain good HDR images. If the product detects such a situation, appear on the recorded image to inform you of this situation.
Using the preset of the picture profile The default settings [PP1] through [PP9] for movies have been set in advance in the camera based on various shooting conditions. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Picture Profile] → desired setting.
S-Log2: Gamma curve for [S-Log2]. This setting is based on the assumption that the picture will be processed after shooting. S-Log3: Gamma curve for [S-Log3] with more similar features to film. This setting is based on the assumption that the picture will be processed after shooting. Black Gamma Corrects gamma in low intensity areas. Range: Selects the correcting range. (Wide / Middle / Narrow) Level: Sets the correcting level.
Used when [Gamma] is set to [S-Log3]. This setting allows you to shoot in a wide color space. Saturation Sets the color saturation. (-32 to +32) Color Phase Sets the color phase. (-7 to +7) Color Depth Sets the color depth for each color phase. This function is more effective for chromatic colors and less effective for achromatic colors. The color looks deeper as you increase the setting value towards the positive side, and lighter as you decrease the value towards the negative side.
Note Since the parameters are shared for movie and still images, adjust the value when you change the shooting mode. If you print RAW images with shooting settings, the following settings are not reflected: Black Level Black Gamma Knee Color Depth When the [ Record Setting] is [120p 100M]/[100p 100M] or [120p 60M]/[100p 60M], [Black Gamma] is fixed at “0” and cannot be adjusted. If you change [Gamma], the available ISO value range changes.
→[ 3 Initial Focus Mag.]. Confirm the focus. When the focus mode is [Manual Focus], you can adjust the focus while an image is magnified. The [Focus Magnifier] function will be canceled when the shutter button is pressed halfway. You can set how long the image is to be shown magnified by selecting MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Magnif. Time]. 4 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image.
Magnifies the images for 5 seconds. No Limit: Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button. [320] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Initial Focus Mag. (still image) Sets the initial magnification scale when using [Focus Magnifier]. Select a setting that will help you frame your shot. 1 (Camera Settings1) → [ MENU → Initial Focus Mag.] → desired setting. Menu item details Full-frame shooting x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen. x7.8: Displays a 7.
Menu item details High: Sets the peaking level to high. Mid: Sets the peaking level to middle. Low: Sets the peaking level to low. Off: Does not use the peaking function. Note Since the product recognizes sharp areas as in focus, the effect of peaking differs, depending on the subject and lens. The outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced when the product is connected using an HDMI cable.
shooting of images to moments when flickering will have less of an impact. This function reduces differences in the exposure and color tone caused by flickering between the upper area and the lower area of an image shot with fast shutter speed and during continuous shooting. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ Anti-flicker Shoot.] → [On]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down, and then shoot the image. The product detects flickering when the shutter button is pressed halfway down.
When shooting an image without pressing the shutter button halfway down in manual focus mode The color tone of the shot results may differ depending on the setting of [ [324] List of MENU items Anti-flicker Shoot.]. Camera Settings1 Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and performs image processing automatically. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Face Detection] → desired setting.
When using the [Focus Magnifier] function. [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p]. Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected. The product may not detect faces at all or may accidentally detect other objects as faces in some conditions. [325] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Face Registration (New Registration) If you register faces in advance, the product can detect the registered face as a priority when [Face Detection] is set to [On (Regist. Faces)].
2 Select a face to change the order of priority. 3 Select the destination. [327] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Face Registration (Delete) Deletes a registered face. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Face Registration] → [Delete]. If you select [Delete All], you can delete all registered faces. Note Even if you execute [Delete], the data for registered face will remain in the product. To delete the data for registered faces from the product, select [Delete All].
3 Press the MOVIE (movie) button to start recording. Press the MOVIE (movie) button again to stop recording. Menu item details Program Auto / Program Auto: Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Aperture Priority / Aperture Priority: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually. Shutter Priority / Shutter Priority: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually.
Movies cannot be recorded in 100 Mbps or more. SDHC / SDXC / microSDHC / microSDXC memory card (SD Speed Class 10, or UHS Speed Class U1 or faster) UHS Speed Class U3 is required to record at 100 Mbps or more. File Format] is set to [XAVC S [HDMI Info. Display] temporarily switches to [Off] when [ 4K]. Images will not appear on the monitor of the camera if you record movies while the camera is connected to an HDMI device with [ File Format] set to [XAVC S 4K].
[330] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 Record Setting (movie) Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. The higher the bitrate, the higher the image quality. MENU → 1 (Camera Settings2) → [ Record Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K] Records high-definition movies by converting them into the MP4 file format using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec.
in the AVCHD format. 24p/25p: Movies are recorded at approximately 24 frames/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible devices) or 25 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in progressive mode with Dolby Digital audio and in the AVCHD format. 60p/50p: Movies are recorded at approximately 60 frames/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible devices) or 50 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in progressive mode with Dolby Digital audio and in the AVCHD format.
[120p]/[100p] cannot be selected for the following settings. [Intelligent Auto] [331] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 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.
Record Setting Frame Rate 24p 30p 60p 120fps 5 times slower 4 times slower - 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.
The bit-rate of a recorded movie varies depending on the settings for [ Record Setting]. Frame Rate] and [ The movie will be recorded in XAVC S HD format. During slow-motion/quick-motion recording, the following functions are not available. [Dual Video REC] [TC Run] under [TC/UB Settings] [ TC Output] under [HDMI Settings] [ 4K Output Sel.] [332] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 Dual Video REC Allows you to simultaneously record an XAVC S movie and an MP4 movie, or an AVCHD movie and an MP4 movie.
[333] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 AF Track Sens (movie) You can set the AF sensitivity in movie mode. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [ AF Track Sens]→desired setting. Menu item details Responsive: Sets the AF sensitivity to high. This mode is useful when recording movies in which the subject is moving quickly. Standard: Sets the AF sensitivity to normal. Locked on: Sets the AF sensitivity to low. You can shoot with a stable focus by ignoring the influence of anything in front of the subject.
(Manual Exposure) When [ISO] is set to other than [ISO AUTO] [335] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 Audio Recording Sets whether to record sounds when shooting movies. Select [Off] to avoid recording the sounds of the lens and the camera operating. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Audio Recording] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Records sound (stereo). Off: Does not record sound.
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. Doing so enables you to record more realistic audio. When you record audio movies with lower volumes, set [Audio Rec Level] to a greater sound level to make the sound easier to hear. Note Regardless of the [Audio Rec Level] settings, the limiter always operates. [Audio Rec Level] is available only when the shooting mode is set to movie mode.
[338] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 Audio Out Timing You can set echo cancellation during audio monitoring and prevent undesirable deviations between video and audio during HDMI output. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Audio Out Timing] → desired setting. Menu item details Live: Outputs audio without delay. Select this setting when audio deviation is a problem during audio monitoring. Lip Sync: Outputs audio and video in sync.
[340] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 Marker Display (movie) Sets whether or not to display markers set using [ viewfinder while shooting movies. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [ Marker Settings] on the monitor or the Marker Display] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Markers are displayed. The markers are not recorded. Off: No marker is displayed. Note The markers are displayed when the mode dial is set to movies.
Safety Zone: Sets the safety zone display. This becomes the standard range that can be received by a general household TV. [Off]/[80%]/[90%] Guideframe: Sets whether or not to display the guide frame. You can verify whether the subject is level or perpendicular to the ground. [Off]/[On] Hint You can display several markers at the same time. Place the subject on the cross point of the [Guideframe] to make a balanced composition.
1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [e-Front Curtain Shut.] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Uses the electronic front curtain shutter function. Off: Does not use the electronic front curtain shutter function. Note When you shoot at high shutter speeds with a large diameter lens attached, the ghosting of a blurred area may occur, depending on the subject or shooting conditions. In such cases, set this function to [Off].
[345] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 Release w/o Card Sets whether the shutter can be released when no memory card has been inserted. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Release w/o Card] → desired setting. Menu item details Enable: Releases the shutter even if no memory card has been inserted. Disable: Does not release the shutter when no memory card has been inserted. Note When no memory card has been inserted, the images shot will not be saved. The default setting is [Enable].
[347] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 SteadyShot Settings You can shoot with an appropriate SteadyShot setting for the attached lens. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [SteadyShot] → [On]. 2 [SteadyShot Settings] → [SteadyShot Adjust.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Performs the SteadyShot function automatically according to the information obtained from the attached lens. Manual: Performs the SteadyShot function according to the focal-length set using [SteadyS. Focal Len.].
When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, you can exceed the zoom range of the optical zoom. Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom cannot be used with the Smart teleconverter at the same time. To use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, do not assign the (Smart Telecon.) function to any custom keys. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Custom Key(Shoot.)] → assign [Zoom] function to the [ Button (Smart Tele. Button )].
When the zoom range of the Clear Image Zoom is exceeded, the product magnifies images to the largest scale. However, the image quality will deteriorate. Note Set [Optical zoom only] if you want to magnify images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate. [350] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 DISP Button (Monitor/Finder) Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected using DISP (Display Setting) in shooting mode.
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. The product may have a margin of error of almost ±1° even when the inclination is corrected by the level. [351] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 FINDER/MONITOR Sets the method for switching the display between Electronic Viewfinder and the screen.
1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Zebra] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not display the zebra pattern. 70/75/80/85/90/95/100/100+/Custom1/Custom2: Adjusts the brightness level. Hint You can register values to check the correct exposure or overexposure as well as the brightness level for [Zebra]. The settings for correct exposure confirmation and overexposure confirmation are registered to [Custom1] and [Custom2] respectively in the default settings.
Place a subject on the diagonal line to express an uplifting and powerful feeling. Off: Does not display the grid line. [354] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 Exposure Set. Guide You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Exposure Set. Guide] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not display the guide. On: Displays the guide.
Setting Effect ON: Displays Live View in conditions close to what your picture will look like as a result of applying all your settings. This setting is useful when you want to shoot pictures while checking the results of the shot on the Live View screen. Setting Effect OFF: Displays Live View without the effects of exposure compensation, white balance, [Creative Style], or [Picture Effect]. When this setting is used, you can easily check the image composition.
Does not display the Auto Review. Note When you use a function that performs image processing, the image before processing may be displayed temporarily, followed by the image after processing. The DISP (Display Setting) settings are applied for the Auto Review display. [357] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 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.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. AF/MF Button AEL Button Center Button Fn/ Button Button (Smart Tele. Button ) Custom Button 1 Custom Button 2 Front Multi Ctrl./ Front Multi Ctrl. Preview Button You can also assign a shooting function to the focus hold button on the lens. However, some lenses do not have a focus hold button. 3 Select the function to be assigned. The functions that can be assigned differ depending on the keys. [358] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 Function Menu Set.
Menu item details SS F/no.: The front dial is used to change the shutter speed and the rear dial to change the aperture value. F/no. SS: The front dial is used to change the aperture value and the rear dial to change the shutter speed. Note The [Dial Setup] function is enabled when the shooting mode is set to “M.” [360] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 Dial Ev Comp You can compensate the exposure using the front or rear dial. You can adjust the exposure in a range of -5.0 EV to +5.0 EV.
1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [MOVIE Button] → desired setting. Menu item details Always: Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button in any mode. Movie Mode Only: Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button only if the shooting mode is set to [Movie/S&Q Motion] mode. [362] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 Dial Lock You can set whether the dials will be locked by pressing and holding the Fn (Function) button. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Dial Lock] → desired setting.
Menu item details On: Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Off: Sounds are not produced. Note If [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the camera will not beep when it focuses on a subject. [364] List of MENU items Wireless Send to Smartphone You can transfer still images/movies to a smartphone and view them. The application PlayMemories Mobile must be installed on your smartphone.
(1) Select from among [This Image], [All Images on This Date] or [Multiple Images]. The options displayed may differ depending on the View Mode selected on the camera. (2) If you select [Multiple Images], select the desired images using the center of the multiselector, then press MENU → [Enter]. Select on Smartphone: Displays all images recorded on the product’s memory card on the smartphone. Note You can only transfer images that are saved on the camera's memory card.
1 Start your computer. 2 MENU → (Wireless) → [Send to Computer] → the desired memory card slot. Note Depending on the application settings of your computer, the product will turn off after saving the images to your computer. You can transfer images from the product to only one computer at a time. If you want to transfer images to another computer, connect the product and the computer via a USB connection and follow the instructions in PlayMemories Home.
Slideshow settings You can change the slideshow settings by pressing the multi-selector down. Playback Selection: Selects the group of images to be shown. Folder View(Still): Selects from [All] and [All in Folder]. Date View: Selects from [All] and [All in Date Rng.]. Interval: Selects from [Short] and [Long]. Effects*: Selects from [On] and [Off]. Playback Image Size: Selects from [HD] and [4K]. The settings are effective only for BRAVIA TV which is compatible with the functions.
Ctrl w/ Smartphone: Sets whether to connect the camera and a smartphone using Wi-Fi. ([On]/[Off]) Connection Info.: Displays the QR code or SSID used to connect the camera to a smartphone. [368] List of MENU items Wireless Airplane Mode When you board an airplane, etc., you can temporarily disable all the wireless-related functions including Wi-Fi. 1 MENU → (Wireless) → [Airplane Mode] → desired setting. If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On], an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen.
that happens, change the location of the product or move the product closer to the access point. [370] List of MENU items Wireless Wi-Fi Settings: Access Point Set. You can register your access point manually. Before starting the procedure, check the SSID name of the access point, security system, and password. The password may be preset in some devices. For details, see the access point operating instructions, or consult the access point administrator.
Access points without the 4 mark do not require a password. Select [OK]. Other setting items Depending on the status or the setting method of your access point, you may want to set more items. WPS PIN: Displays the PIN code you enter into the connected device. Priority Connection: Select [On] or [Off]. IP Address Setting: Select [Auto] or [Manual]. IP Address: If you are entering the IP address manually, enter the set address.
This product shares the connection information for [Send to Smartphone] and [ Connection Info.] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect, reset the connection information. 1 MENU → (Wireless) → [Wi-Fi Settings] → [SSID/PW Reset] → [OK]. Note If you connect this product to the smartphone after resetting the connection information, you must register the smartphone again.
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.
6. : Follow the instructions on the [Location Information Linkage] setting screen of PlayMemories Mobile, and then select your camera from the list. 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 → Info. Link] → [On]. (Wireless) → [ Loc. Info. Link Set.] → [Location (obtaining location information icon) will be displayed on the monitor of the camera.
Execute [Reset Network Set.] of the camera. For more detailed video instructions, refer to the following support page. http://www.sony.net/pmm/btg/ 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.
[376] List of MENU items Wireless Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings to default settings. 1 MENU → (Wireless) → [Reset Network Set.] → [OK]. [377] List of MENU items Playback Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) You can delete multiple selected images. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Confirm the image to be deleted beforehand. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Delete] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Deletes the selected images.
The menu items that can be selected differ depending on the [View Mode] setting. [378] List of MENU items Playback Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) Sets the View Mode (image display method). 1 MENU → (Playback) → [View Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Date View: Displays the images by date. Folder View(Still): Displays only still images. Folder View(MP4): Displays only MP4-format movies. AVCHD View: Displays only AVCHD-format movies.
2 Select the image by pressing the multi-selector up/down/right/left. To change the number of images to be displayed MENU → (Playback) → [Image Index] → desired setting. Menu item details 9 Images/25 Images To return to single-image playback Select the desired image and press the center of the multi-selector. To display a desired image quickly Select the bar on the left of the image index screen using the multi-selector, then press the multi-selector up/down.
[381] List of MENU items Playback Selecting which memory card to play back (Select PB Media) Selects the memory card slot to be played back. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Select PB Media] → desired slot. Menu item details Slot 1: Selects the slot 1. Slot 2: Selects the slot 2. Note 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.
Note It may take a long time when many images are to be copied. Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. XAVC S movies can only be copied to a memory card that supports XAVC S movies. A message will be displayed on the monitor of the camera when images cannot be copied. [383] List of MENU items Playback Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show) Automatically plays back images continuously. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Slide Show] → desired setting. 2 Select [Enter].
Rotates a recorded still image counter-clockwise. 1 Display the image to be rotated, then select MENU → 2 Press the center of the multi-selector. (Playback) → [Rotate]. The image is rotated counter-clockwise. The image rotates as you press the center. If you rotate the image once, the image remains rotated even after the product is turned off. Note You cannot rotate the movies. You may not be able to rotate images shot using other products.
3 Press the center of the multi-selector to exit the playback zoom. Hint You can also enlarge an image being played back using MENU. You can change the initial magnification and initial position of enlarged images by selecting MENU → (Playback) → [ Enlarge Init. Mag.] or [ Enlarge Initial Pos.]. Note You cannot enlarge movies. [386] List of MENU items Playback Enlarge Init. Mag. Sets the initial magnification scale when playing back enlarged images. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [ Enlarge Init. Mag.
Menu item details Focused Position: Enlarges the image from the point of focus during shooting. Center: Enlarges the image from the center of the screen. [388] List of MENU items Playback Protecting images (Protect) Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The protected images. 1 MENU → mark is displayed on (Playback) → [Protect] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Applies or cancels the protection of the selected multiple images.
Specify Printing (Specify Printing) You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later. The (print order) icon will appear on the specified images. DPOF refers to “Digital Print Order Format.” DPOF setting will be retained after the image is printed. We recommend that you cancel this setting after printing. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Specify Printing] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Selects images to order printing.
still images, and save them as still images. 1 Display the movie that you want to capture as a still image. 2 MENU → 3 Play back the movie and pause it. 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. 5 Press (Playback) → select [Photo Capture]. (Photo Capture) to capture the chosen scene. The scene is saved as a still image.
The monitor brightness cannot be adjusted in the following situations. The maximum brightness will be [±0]. When [ When [ When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K]. File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] and [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p]. Frame Rate] is set to [120fps]/[100fps] during slow-motion/quick-motion shooting. [392] List of MENU items Setup Viewfinder Bright.
Menu item details -2 to +2: When you select “-,” the viewfinder screen changes to a warmer color, and when you select “+,” it changes to a colder color. [394] List of MENU items Setup Gamma Disp. Assist Movies with S-Log gamma are assumed to be processed after shooting in order to make use of the wide dynamic range. They are therefore displayed in low contrast during shooting and may be difficult to monitor, using [Gamma Disp. Assist], contrast equivalent to that of normal gamma can be reproduced.
[395] List of MENU items Setup Volume Settings Sets the sound volume for movie playback. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Volume Settings] → desired setting. Adjusting the volume during playback Press the multi-selector down while playing back movies to display the operation panel, then adjust the volume. You can adjust the volume while listening to the actual sound. [396] List of MENU items Setup Upload Settings (Eye-Fi) Sets whether to use the upload function when using an Eye-Fi card (commercially available).
: Connecting : Uploading : Error Note Eye-Fi cards are only sold in certain countries/regions. For more information on Eye-Fi cards, please contact the manufacturer or vendor directly. Eye-Fi cards can be used only in the countries/regions where they were purchased. Use Eye-Fi cards in accordance with the law of the countries/regions where you purchased the card. When using the upload function, insert an Eye-Fi card into the product’s memory card slot 1.
1 MENU → (Setup) → [Delete confirm.] → desired setting. Menu item details "Delete" first: [Delete] is selected as the default setting. "Cancel" first: [Cancel] is selected as the default setting. [398] List of MENU items Setup Display Quality You can change the display quality. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Display Quality] → desired setting. Menu item details High: Displays in high quality. Standard: Displays in standard quality.
Menu item details 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. The power save function is not activated when playing back slideshows, when recording movies, or when connected to a computer or TV. [400] List of MENU items Setup NTSC/PAL Selector Plays back movies recorded with the product on a NTSC/PAL system TV.
2 MENU → (Setup) → [Cleaning Mode] → [Enter]. The image sensor vibrates a little to shake off the dust. 3 Turn off the product following the instructions on the screen. 4 Detach the lens. 5 Push the mirror lock lever (A) and open the mirror. 6 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 7 After you finish cleaning the image sensor, push down the mirror until it clicks. Push down either side (B) of the mirror.
8 Attach the lens. When you attach the lens, confirm that the mirror is completely pushed down. 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 Clean the image sensor quickly. A blower is not supplied with this product. Use a commercially available blower.
[402] List of MENU items Setup Demo Mode The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time. Normally select [Off]. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Demo Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details On: The movie playback demonstration starts automatically if the product is not operated for about one minute. Only protected AVCHD movies can be played back.
Menu item details TC/UB Disp. Setting: Sets the display for the counter, time code, and user bit. TC Preset: Sets the time code. UB Preset: Sets the user bit. TC Format: Sets the recording method for the time code. (Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.) TC Run: Sets the count up format for the time code. TC Make: Sets the recording format for the time code on the recording medium. UB Time Rec: Sets whether or not to record the time as a user bit.
How to select the recording method for the time code (TC Format*1) 1. MENU → (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → [TC Format]. DF: Records the time code in Drop Frame*2 format. NDF: Records the time code in Non-Drop Frame format. *1 *2 Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC. The time code is based on 30 frames per second. However, a gap between the actual time and the time code will occur during extended periods of recording as the frame frequency of the NTSC image signal is approximately 29.
[404] List of MENU items Setup Remote Ctrl You can operate this product and shoot images using the SHUTTER button, 2SEC button (2 second delay shutter), and START/STOP button (or Movie button (RMT-DSLR2 only)) on the Wireless Remote Commander RMT-DSLR1 (sold separately) and RMT-DSLR2 (sold separately). Refer also to the operating instructions for the Wireless Remote Commander. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Remote Ctrl] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Allows remote commander operation.
1080i: Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i). Note If the images are not displayed properly using the [Auto] setting, select either [1080i], [1080p] or [2160p/1080p], based on which TV is to be connected. [406] List of MENU items Setup HDMI Settings: 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models) Set 1080/24p or 1080/60p as the HDMI output format when [ 24M(FX)], [24p 17M(FH)] or [24p 50M].
Selects whether to display the shooting information when this product and the TV are connected using an HDMI cable (sold separately). 1 MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [HDMI Info. Display] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Displays the shooting information on the TV. The recorded image and the shooting information are displayed on the TV, while nothing is displayed on the camera’s monitor. Off: Does not display the shooting information on the TV.
[409] List of MENU items Setup HDMI Settings: REC Control (movie) If you connect the camera to an external recorder/player, you can remotely command the recorder/player to start/stop recording using the camera. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [ REC Control] → desired setting. Menu item details On: The camera can send a recording command to an external recorder/player. The camera is sending a recording command to an external recorder/player.
2 Connect this product to a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV. The input of the TV is switched automatically and images on this product are displayed on the TV screen. 3 Press the SYNC MENU button of the TV’s remote control. 4 Operate this product using the TV’s remote control. Menu item details On: You can operate this product with a TV’s remote control. Off: You cannot operate this product with a TV’s remote control.
3 MENU → (Setup) → [ 4K Output Sel.] → desired setting. Menu item details Memory Card+HDMI: Simultaneously outputs to the external recording/playback device and records on the camera’s memory card. HDMI Only(30p): Outputs a 4K movie in 30p to the external recording/playback device without recording on the camera’s memory card. HDMI Only(24p): Outputs a 4K movie in 24p to the external recording/playback device without recording on the camera’s memory card.
this product. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [USB Connection] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Establishes a Mass Storage or MTP connection automatically, depending on the computer or other USB devices to be connected. Windows 7 or Windows 8 computers are connected in MTP, and their unique functions are enabled for use. Mass Storage: Establishes a Mass Storage connection between this product, a computer, and other USB devices.
Normally, use [Multi]. Single: Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection. The memory card in memory card slot 1 is the connection target. [414] List of MENU items Setup PC Remote Settings: Still Img. Save Dest. Sets whether to save still images stored in both the camera and the computer during PC Remote shooting. This setting is useful when you want to check recorded images on the camera without leaving the camera.
Selects the file type for images to be transferred to the computer in PC Remote shooting. When shooting still images using PC Remote, the application on the computer does not display the image until the image has been completely transferred. When performing RAW+JPEG shooting, you can accelerate the display processing speed by transferring only JPEG images instead of transferring both RAW and JPEG images.
or when the internal rechargeable backup battery has fully discharged. Select this menu when setting the date and time after the first time. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Date/Time Setup] → desired setting. Menu item details Daylight Savings: Selects Daylight Savings [On]/[Off]. Date/Time: Sets the date and time. Date Format: Selects the date and time display format.
2 When you select [Set Photographer] or [Set Copyright], a keyboard appears on the screen. Enter your desired name. Menu item details Write Copyright Info: Sets whether to write copyright information. ([On]/[Off]) If you select [On], an icon will appear on the shooting screen. Set Photographer: Sets the photographer name. Set Copyright: Sets the copyright holder name. Disp. Copyright Info: Displays the current copyright information.
Format the memory card on this camera. If you format the memory card on the computer, the memory card may not be usable depending on the format type. It may take a few minutes to complete formatting, depending on the memory card. You cannot format the memory card if the remaining battery charge is less than 1%. [421] List of MENU items Setup File Number Selects how to assign file numbers to recorded still images and MP4 movies. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [File Number] → desired setting.
2 Select the entry field for the file name to display a keyboard on the screen, and then enter three characters of your choice. The setting for [Set File Name] will be applied to both slot 1 and slot 2. Note Only capital letters, numbers, and underscores can be entered. However, an underscore cannot be used as the first character. The three characters of the file name you specify using [Set File Name] will only be applied to images you shoot after changing the setting.
[424] List of MENU items Setup 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].) 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Recording Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard: Records an image to a memory card in the memory card slot that you select in [Select Rec. Media]. Simult.
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. 1 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].
[427] List of MENU items Setup Folder Name Still images are recorded in a folder that is automatically created inside the DCIM folder on the memory card. You can change the way folder names are assigned. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Folder Name] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard Form: The folder name form is as follows: folder number + MSDCF. Example: 100MSDCF Date Form: The folder name form is as follows: folder number + Y (the last digit)/MM/DD.
[429] List of MENU items Setup Display Media Info. Displays the recordable time of movies for the inserted memory card. Also displays the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Display Media Info.] → desired memory card slot. [430] List of MENU items Setup Version Displays the version of this product’s software. Check the version when updates for this product’s software are released, etc.
Setting Reset Resets the product to the default settings. Even if you perform [Setting Reset], the recorded images are retained. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Setting Reset] → desired setting. Menu item details Camera Settings Reset: Initializes the main shooting settings to the default settings. Initialize: Initializes all the settings to the default settings. Note Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting. The value set with [AF Micro Adj.
Do not use/store the product in the following places In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. Storing under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnetic place In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the product.
This product conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Playback of images recorded with your product on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your product are not guaranteed. Notes on playing movies on other devices XAVC S movies can be played back only on XAVC S-supported devices.
of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Wipe in a spiral pattern from the center to the outside. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. Cleaning the camera body Do not touch the parts of the product inside the lens mount, such as a lens signal contact. To clean inside the lens mount, use a commercially available blower* to blow any dust off.
3 Turn off the product following the instructions on the screen. 4 Detach the lens. 5 Push the mirror lock lever (A) and open the mirror. 6 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 7 After you finish cleaning the image sensor, push down the mirror until it clicks. Push down either side (B) of the mirror.
8 Attach the lens. When you attach the lens, confirm that the mirror is completely pushed down. 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 Clean the image sensor quickly. A blower is not supplied with this product. Use a commercially available blower.
[436] Precautions/This product Number of recordable images When you insert a memory card into the camera and set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to “ON,” the number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using the current settings) is displayed on the screen. Note When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in orange, the memory card is full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images from the current memory card.
Note Even if the number of recordable images is higher than 9999 images, “9999” will appear. When an image shot with another product is played back on this camera, the image may not appear in its actual size. The numbers shown are when using a Sony memory card. [437] Precautions/This product Recordable movie times The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory card formatted with this camera.
* AVCHD 24p 17M(FH)/25p 17M(FH) 55 m 2h 4h5m 8 h 15 m MP4 1920x1080 60p 28M/1920x1080 50p 28M 35 m 1 h 15 m 2 h 35 m 5 h 20 m MP4 1920x1080 30p 16M/1920x1080 25p 16M 1h 2h 4 h 10 m 8 h 25 m MP4 1280x720 30p 6M/1280x720 25p 6M 2 h 35 m 5 h 20 m 10 h 55 m 22 h Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (a product specification limit).
Ambient temperature: 40°C (104°F) Continuous recording time for movies (HD): Approx. 29 minutes Continuous recording time for movies (4K): Approx. 29 minutes HD: XAVC S HD (60p 50M/50p 50M) 4K: XAVC S 4K (Super 35 mm, 60 Mbps) The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature, file format/record setting for movies, Wi-Fi network environment, or condition of the camera before you start recording.
The AVCHD format was developed for high-definition digital video cameras when recording an HD (High-Definition) signal using high-efficiency compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is used to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing format.
Use the following URL to download it. http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. [441] Precautions/This product Trademarks Memory Stick and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. XAVC S and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
List of default setting values The following are the default setting values. To reset settings to the default values Select MENU → (Setup) → [Setting Reset] → [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize] → [OK]. The type of items that can be reset are limited. See the following tables. If you select [Initialize], all the settings of the camera will be reset to the default values.
Lens Comp. (Distortion Comp.
AF Micro Adj.* (AF Area: Cent W End / AF Area: Cent T End / AF Area: Up L W End / AF Area: Up L T End / AFArea:LowL W End / AFArea:LowL T End / AF Area:Up R W End /AF Area:Up R T End / AFArea:LowR W End / AFArea:LowR T End) * This item is not reset even if you select [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize]. ±0 ― Exposure Comp. ±0.0 ISO ISO AUTO ISO AUTO Min. SS Standard Metering Mode Multi Spot Metering Point Center Exposure step 0.3EV ― Auto ― Exposure Std. Adjust ±0.
No Limit ― x1.0 ― Peaking Level Off ― Peaking Color White ― Focus Magnif. Time Initial Focus Mag. Anti-flicker Shoot.
Audio Out Timing Live Wind Noise Reduct. Off Marker Display Off ― Marker Settings (Center) Off ― Marker Settings (Aspect) Off ― Marker Settings (Safety Zone) Off ― Marker Settings (Guideframe) Off ― Video Light Mode Power Link ― e-Front Curtain Shut. On ― Release w/o Lens Disable ― Release w/o Card Enable ― SteadyShot On SteadyShot Settings (SteadyShot Adjust.) Auto SteadyShot Settings (SteadyS. Focal Len.) (when [SteadyShot Adjust.
Custom Key(Shoot.) (Custom Button 1) AF Range Control ― Custom Key(Shoot.) (Custom Button 2) FEL Lock toggle ― Custom Key(Shoot.) (Preview Button) Aperture Preview ― Custom Key(Shoot.) (Center Button) Focus Standard ― Custom Key(Shoot.) (AEL Button) AEL hold ― Custom Key(Shoot.) (AF/MF Button) AF/MF Control Hold ― Smart Telecon. ― Custom Key(Shoot.) (ISO Button) ISO ― Custom Key(Shoot.) (Exp. Comp. Button) Exposure Comp. ― Custom Key(Shoot.
Wireless To reset the items for [Wireless] to the default values, select [Initialize] or [Reset Network Set.]. These items are not reset to the default values even if you select [Camera Settings Reset]. MENU items Default setting value Send to Smartphone ― Send to Computer ― View on TV ― Ctrl w/ Smartphone (Ctrl w/ Smartphone) Off Ctrl w/ Smartphone ( Connection Info.) ― Airplane Mode Off Wi-Fi Settings (WPS Push) ― Wi-Fi Settings (Access Point Set.
Image Index 9 Images Display Rotation Auto Select PB Media Slot 1 Copy ― Slide Show (Repeat) Off Slide Show (Interval) 3 Sec Rotate ― Enlarge Image ― Enlarge Init. Mag. Standard. Mag. Enlarge Initial Pos. Focused Position Protect ― Specify Printing ― Photo Capture ― Setup To reset the items for [Setup] to the default values, select [Initialize]. These items are not reset to the default values even if you select [Camera Settings Reset].
NTSC/PAL Selector ― Cleaning Mode ― Demo Mode Off TC/UB Settings (TC/UB Disp. Setting) Counter TC/UB Settings (TC Preset) ― TC/UB Settings (UB Preset) ― TC/UB Settings (TC Format) DF TC/UB Settings (TC Run) Rec Run TC/UB Settings (TC Make) Preset TC/UB Settings (UB Time Rec) Off Remote Ctrl Off HDMI Settings (HDMI Resolution) Auto HDMI Settings ( 24p/60p Output) HDMI Settings (HDMI Info.
Copyright Info (Set Copyright) ― Copyright Info (Disp. Copyright Info) ― Format ― File Number Series Set File Name DSC Select Rec. Media Slot 1 Recording Mode Standard Select REC Folder ― New Folder ― Folder Name Standard Form Recover Image DB* * This is not performed even when you select [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize]. ― Display Media Info.
3 Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ [444] If you have problems 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.
Media]. To release the shutter without inserting a memory card into the camera, set [Release w/o Card] to [Enable]. 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... When performing noise reduction, the reduction process takes place. You cannot do any further shooting during this reduction process. Unable to display.
Unable to register to the database file. Import all the images to a computer using PlayMemories Home and recover the memory card. Image DataBase File error There is something wrong in the Image Database File. Select [Setup] → [Recover Image DB]. System Error Camera Error. Turn power off then on. Remove the battery pack, and then re-insert it. If the message appears frequently, consult local authorized Sony service facility. Image Database File error.
