4-688-165-12(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera A-mount Instruction Manual “Help Guide” (Web manual) Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. http://rd1.sony.
English Check out the Help Guide! The “Help Guide” is an on-line manual that you can read on your computer or smartphone. Refer to it for details on menu items, advanced usage, and the latest information on the camera. Scan here http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1630/h_zz/ ILCA-99M2 Help Guide Instruction Manual In-Camera Guide This manual introduces some basic functions. The [In-Camera Guide] shows explanations of the menu items on the monitor of the camera.
Owner’s Record Record the model and serial number (which are located on the product) in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ILCASerial No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Use a nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the supplied or recommended AC Adaptor/battery charger. If any malfunction occurs while using this product, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately to disconnect from the power source. If you use the product with a charge lamp, note that the product is not disconnected from the power source even when the lamp turns off.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption rate(SAR). The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Table of contents Check out the Help Guide!....................................................... 2 Notes on using your camera................................................... 11 Preparations for shooting Checking the camera and the supplied items........................15 Identifying parts.......................................................................16 Front side........................................................................16 Rear side.................................................
Shooting Focusing...................................................................................37 Focus Mode....................................................................37 Auto focus............................................................................... 39 Auto focus mechanism................................................. 39 Focus Area......................................................................41 Manual Focus...................................................................
MENU items/List of icons Using MENU items.................................................................. 62 List of MENU items.................................................................. 63 (Camera Settings1)................................................. 63 (Camera Settings2)................................................ 70 (Wireless).................................................................. 75 (Playback)................................................................ 76 (Setup).......
Notes on using your camera Along with this section, also see “Precautions” in the Help Guide (page 2). Screen language You can select the language displayed on the screen using the menu (page 80). Notes on recording/playback ••Once you format the memory card, all the data recorded on the memory card will be deleted and cannot be restored. Before formatting, copy the data to a computer or other device. ••Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.
••When you shoot with backlighting, keep the sun sufficiently far away from the angle of view. Otherwise, the sunlight may enter the focus inside the camera and cause smoke or fire. Even if the sun is slightly away from the angle of view, it may still cause smoke or fire. ••Do not directly expose the lens to beams such as laser beams. That may damage the image sensor and cause the camera to malfunction. ••Do not look at sunlight or a strong light source through the lens when it is detached.
••When shooting with the viewfinder, you may experience symptoms such as eyestrain, fatigue, travel sickness, or nausea. We recommend that you take a break at regular intervals when you are shooting with the viewfinder. In case you may feel uncomfortable, refrain from using the viewfinder until your condition recovers, and consult your doctor as necessary. Notes on continuous shooting During continuous shooting, the monitor or viewfinder may flash between the shooting screen and a black screen.
Notes on playing back movies on other devices Movies recorded with this camera may not be played back correctly on other devices. Also, movies recorded with other devices may not be played back correctly on this camera. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.
Preparations for shooting Checking the camera and the supplied items •• Shoulder strap (1) •• Camera (1) •• Battery charger (1) •• Body cap (1) (Attached to the camera) •• Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (supplied in some countries/ regions) •• Shoe cap (1) (Attached to the camera) * Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region. See page 4. Preparations for shooting The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details. Front side Shutter button (35) Lens contacts * ON/OFF (Power) switch (34) Mirror* Front dial Microphone** You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode.
Front multi-controller click switch (23) * Do not directly touch these parts. ** Do not cover this part during movie recording. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume. Preparations for shooting Rear side Diopter-adjustment dial Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial according to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. If it is hard to operate the diopteradjustment dial, remove the eyepiece cup before operating the dial.
Eye sensor DISP (Display) button (73) Eyepiece cup Access lamp MENU button (62) For shooting: Fn (Function) button (25, 74) (Send to For viewing: Smartphone) button •• You can display the screen for [Send to Smartphone] by pressing this button. •• When you attach a vertical grip (sold separately), (Image pressing the rotation) button on the vertical grip displays the [Send to Smartphone] screen.
Top side (73) Multi Interface Shoe* Some accessories may not go in all the way and protrude backward from the Multi interface shoe. However, when the accessory reaches the front end of the shoe, the connection is completed. Light sensor Image sensor position mark The image sensor is the sensor that converts light into an electric signal. The mark shows the location of the image sensor.
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. 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.
Headphones jack DC IN terminal You can check the sound while recording or playing back movies. HDMI micro jack Multi/Micro USB Terminal* (58) This terminal supports Micro USB-compatible devices. Hooks for shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera. Preparations for shooting Use an AC Adaptor (sold separately) that supports shooting and playback to supply power while shooting or playing back images.
SLOT1 (Memory card slot 1) (30) Supports SD cards and Memory Stick PRO Duo SLOT2 (Memory card slot 2) (32) Supports SD cards only •• NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of short-range wireless communication technology. * For details on compatible accessories for the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Basic operations Using the multi-selector Preparations for shooting •• 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. The item selected with the multi-selector can be entered by pressing the center of the multi-selector.
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 multi-controller. The assigned function can also be changed by selecting MENU (Camera Settings2) [Custom Key(Shoot.)] [ Front Multi Ctrl.] Front Multi Ctrl.].
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. 1 •• When using the viewfinder, this procedure is not necessary.
How to use the Quick Navi screen The Quick Navi screen is a function optimized for shooting with the viewfinder, that lets you control settings directly. 1 Select MENU (Camera Settings2) [DISP Button] [Monitor] [For viewfinder], then select [Enter]. 2 Press the DISP button to set the screen mode to [For viewfinder]. 3 Press the Fn button to switch to the Quick Navi screen.
To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens Select the desired function in step 4, then press the center of the multiselector. The dedicated setting screen for the function will appear. Follow the operating guide to adjust settings. Note ••Items that are gray on the Quick Navi screen are not adjustable. ••When using [Creative Style], some settings can only be controlled from the dedicated screen.
Startup guide Step 1: Charging the battery pack 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHARGE lamp on the battery charger will light up in orange and charging will start. •• How to connect the battery charger may differ depending on the country/region.
With the battery charger that requires the power cord to connect to the wall outlet (wall socket) CHARGE lamp To a wall outlet (wall socket) Preparations for shooting •• Charging time (full charge): approximately 175 min (when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F)) •• When the camera is being used for the first time or when you use a battery pack that has not been used for a long time, the CHARGE lamp may flash quickly when the battery is charged for the first time.
2 Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place. Lock lever 3 Close the cover. To remove the battery pack Make sure that the access lamp (page 18) is not lit, and turn off the camera. Then, slide the lock lever and remove the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack. Lock lever Step 3: Inserting a memory card For details on memory cards that can be used with this camera, refer to page 89.
2 Insert the memory card into the slot 1. 3 Close the cover. Preparations for shooting •• Ensure that the notched corner is facing in the correct direction. •• With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert Slot 1 Slot 2 the memory card until it clicks into place. •• Use the slot 1 when you are only using one memory card. The slot 1 is used in the default settings. You can change which memory card slot to use by selecting MENU (Setup) [Select Rec. Media].
To record to memory cards in two slots The slot 1 is used in the default settings. If you do not intend to change the settings and will only use one memory card, use the slot 1. By inserting another memory card into the slot 2, you can record the same images to two memory cards simultaneously or record a different type of image (still images/movies) to each memory card ([Recording Mode]) (page 80).
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. Preparations for shooting Note ••Be sure to hold the lens straight and do not use force when attaching a lens. ••Do not press the lens release button when attaching a lens. ••When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens firmly. ••Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for zoom or focus adjustment.
Step 5: Setting the language and the clock 1 Set the power switch to “ON” to turn on the camera. ON/OFF (Power) switch 2 Select the desired language and then press the center of the multi-selector. Multi-selector 3 Make sure that [Enter] is selected on the screen and then press the center. 4 Select the desired geographic location and then press the center. 5 Select [Date/Time] by pressing the multi-selector up/down, and then press the center.
Hint ••If you want to set the date and time later, you can cancel the date and time setting procedure by pressing the MENU button. In this case, the setting screen for the date and time will reappear the next time you turn on the camera. ••To reset the date and time setting, use MENU (page 80).
4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. •• When the image is in focus, an indicator (such as ) will light up. 5 Press the shutter button all the way down. To shoot movies Press the MOVIE button to start/stop recording. To play back images Press the (Playback) button to play back images. You can select the desired image using the multi-selector. To delete displayed image Press the (Delete) button while an image is displayed to delete it.
Shooting Focusing Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. The focus mode switching method depends on the attached lens. If the lens has a focus mode switch, set it to “AF” or “MF.” •• With an SSM lens or an SAM lens that supports DMF (Direct Manual Focus)*, you can switch the focus mode to any mode including the auto focus and manual focus modes by operating the camera, even when the focus mode switch on the lens is in the “AF” position.
(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. This is convenient in situations such as macro shooting. (Manual Focus): Adjusts the focus manually.
Auto focus Auto focus mechanism •• For details on compatible lenses, refer to the support site. http://www.sony.net/hpd/ Shooting This camera is equipped with a Hybrid Phase Detection AF system simultaneously driven by a focal plane phase detection AF sensor and a dedicated phase detection AF sensor.
(C): Hybrid Cross AF Points Focal plane phase detection AF (vertical detection) + dedicated phase detection AF (horizontal detection) (D): Focal plane phase detection points (vertical detection) *2 Cross detection focus points achieve high capturing performance by arranging horizontal detection points and vertical detection points in a cross shape in the same focusing area. The focus point at the center is also equipped with a F2.8-sensitive sensor that supports lenses with a minimum F-value of 2.
––A dedicated APS-C size lens is attached. ––[APS-C/Super 35mm] is set to [On]. ––Digital zoom (Smart Telecon.) ––In movie shooting mode ––Continuous shooting with a large aperture value Focus Area MENU setting. (Camera Settings1) [Focus Area] desired Shooting Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to focus properly in the auto focus mode. Wide: Focuses on a subject covering the whole range of the screen automatically.
Available focus areas When the Hybrid Phase Detection AF system is active, the entire focus area including the focal plane phase detection AF area is available (A). When the Hybrid Phase Detection AF system is not active, dedicated phase detection AF area is available (B). Conceptual diagram The shaded area is the available focusing area. (A) (B) •• When [Zone] is selected, the focus area is divided into 15 zones in (A), or 9 zones in (B).
Manual Focus When it is difficult to focus properly in the autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1 Set the focus mode switch on the lens to “MF.” 2 If the lens does not have a focus mode switch, select MENU Shooting •• With an SSM lens or an SAM lens that supports DMF (Direct Manual Focus)*, you can switch the focus mode to the manual focus mode by operating the camera, even when the focus mode switch on the lens is in the “AF” position.
Direct manual focus (DMF) You can make fine adjustments manually after performing auto focusing, letting you focus on a subject more quickly than when using the manual focus from the beginning. This is convenient in situations such as macro shooting. 1 MENU (Camera Settings1) [Focus Mode] [DMF]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. 3 Keep the shutter button pressed halfway down, and then rotate the focusing ring to achieve a sharper focus.
Continuous shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. 1 / (Drive Mode) button [Cont. Shooting]. •• You can also select MENU (Camera Settings1) [Drive Mode]. left. Continuous Shooting: Hi+: Images are shot continuously at the maximum speed while you press and hold down the shutter button. The aperture value is locked when the first shot is taken.
Hybrid Phase Detection AF compatibility of the lens* Continuous Shooting: Mid Continuous Shooting: Lo Minimum F value – F3.
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 Shooting ••The shooting speed during continuous shooting becomes slower when RAW File Type] is set to [Uncompressed] in [Continuous Shooting: Hi+] [ mode. ••The shooting speed during continuous shooting becomes slower when [e-Front Curtain Shut.
Selecting a still image size/image quality Image Size The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. MENU setting. (Camera Settings1) [ Image Size] desired When [Aspect Ratio] is set to 3:2 When [Aspect Ratio] is set to 16:9 L: 42M 7952×5304 pixels L: 36M 7952×4472 pixels M: 18M 5168×3448 pixels M: 15M 5168×2912 pixels S: 11M 3984×2656 pixels S: 8.
Quality MENU setting. (Camera Settings1) [ Quality] desired 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 two image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for editing. The JPEG image quality is set to [Fine]. Shooting RAW: File format: RAW Digital processing is not performed on this file format. Select this format to process images on a computer for professional purposes. •• The image size is fixed to the maximum size.
Shooting movies Movie recording formats The following movie recording formats are available on this camera. What is XAVC S? Records movies in high definition such as 4K by converting them into MP4 movies using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec. MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is capable of compressing images with high efficiency. You can record highquality images while reducing the amount of data. XAVC S/AVCHD recording formats Format Features XAVC S 4K Bit-rate: Approx. 100 Mbps or approx.
File Format Selects the movie file format. MENU setting. (Camera Settings2) [ File Format] desired Shooting movies XAVC S 4K: Records 4K movies in the XAVC S format. This format supports a high bit rate. Audio: LPCM •• One of the following kinds of memory cards is needed to record File Format] set to [XAVC S 4K]: movies with [ –– Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo –– Movies cannot be recorded at 100 Mbps or more.
Hint ••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. File Format] is set to [MP4], the file size of movies is limited to ••When [ approx. 4 GB. If the movie file size reaches approx.
Record Setting Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. The higher the bit-rate, the higher the image quality. MENU (Camera Settings2) [ desired setting. When [ Record Setting] File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K] Bit-rate Frame rate 60 Mbps 100 Mbps 30p/25p 30p 60M/25p 60M 30p 100M/25p 100M 24p 24p 60M* 24p 100M* Shooting movies Records high-definition movies by converting them into the MP4 file format using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec.
When [ File Format] is set to [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. 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.
Note Shooting movies ••60p/50p movies can be played back only on compatible devices. ••Movies recorded with [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)]/[60i 24M(FX)]/[50i Record Setting] are 24M(FX)]/ [24p 24M(FX)] /[25p 24M(FX)] as the [ converted by PlayMemories Home in order to create an AVCHD recording disc. You cannot create a disc in the original image quality. The conversion can take a long time. If you want to keep the original image quality, store your movies on a Blu-ray Disc.
Using wireless functions Using the Wi-Fi/One-touch (NFC)/ Bluetooth functions You can perform the following operations using the camera's Wi-Fi, NFC One-touch, and Bluetooth functions. For details, refer to the “Help Guide” (page 2) or to the attached document “Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide.
Connecting the camera to a wireless access point Connect the camera to your wireless access point. Before starting the procedure, make sure you have the SSID (name of the access point) and password of your wireless access point with you. 1 MENU (Wireless) [Wi-Fi Settings] [Access Point Set.]. want to connect. Press the center of the multi-selector and enter the password if a key icon is displayed for the wireless access point, then select [OK].
Using a computer Connecting the camera to a computer Connecting to a computer 1 Insert a fully charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC adaptor (sold separately). 2 Turn on the camera and the computer. 3 Check that [USB Connection] under (Setup) is set to [Mass Storage]. 4 Connect the camera to the computer.
Disconnecting the camera from the computer Perform steps 1 and 2 below before performing the following operations: •• Disconnecting the micro USB cable. •• Removing a memory card. •• Turning off the product. 1 Click (Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media) in the taskbar. 2 Click [Eject ILCA-99M2]. Using a computer Note ••On Mac computers, drag and drop the memory card icon or the drive icon into the “Trash” icon. The camera will be disconnected from the computer.
Introduction to computer software We offer the following computer software to enhance your enjoyment of photos/movies. Access one of the following URLs using your Internet browser and then download the software by following the onscreen instructions. If one of these programs is already installed on your computer, update it to the latest version before use. Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.
Remote Camera Control With Remote Camera Control, you can change the camera settings or release the shutter from a computer connected via a USB cable. (Setup) To use Remote Camera Control, first select MENU [USB Connection] [PC Remote], then connect the camera to a computer via a USB cable.
MENU items/List of icons Using MENU items You can change settings related to all the camera operations including shooting, playback, and operating method. You can also execute camera functions from the MENU. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu screen. MENU button 2 Select the setting you want to adjust by pressing the multiselector up/down/left/right, and then press the center of the multi-selector.
List of MENU items For details on each MENU items, refer to the reference page in the last column or the Help Guide. (Camera Settings1) Quality/Image Size Quality Sets the image quality for still images. (RAW / RAW & JPEG / Extra fine / Fine / Standard) RAW File Type Selects the file type for RAW images. (Compressed / Uncompressed) Image Size Selects the size of still images. (L: 42M / M: 18M / S: 11M (3:2) L: 36M / M: 15M / S: 8.9M (16:9) L: 18M / M: 11M / S: 4.5M (APS-C size, 3:2) L: 15M / M: 8.
High ISO NR Sets noise reduction processing for high-sensitivity shooting. (Normal / Low / Off) Help Guide Color Space Changes the color space (range of reproducible colors). (sRGB / AdobeRGB) Help Guide Selects the type of lens compensation. (Shading Comp. / Chro. Aber. Comp. / Distortion Comp.) Help Guide Drive Mode Sets the drive mode, such as for continuous shooting. (Single Shooting / Cont. Shooting / Self-timer / Self-timer(Cont) / Cont.
Sets the timing of the shutter release when [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF] or [Automatic AF] with a moving subject. (AF / Release / Balanced Emphasis) Help Guide Focus Area Selects the area of focus. (Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot / Expand Flexible Spot / Lock-on AF) 41 Selectable AF Area Although this camera uses a maximum of 399 focus points, you can limit the number of focus points manually.
GB 66 AF Track Sens Sets the AF tracking sensitivity for the still image mode. (5(Responsive) / 4 / 3(Standard) / 2 / 1(Locked on)) Help Guide AF w/ shutter Sets whether to perform auto focusing when the shutter button is pressed halfway down. This is useful when you want to adjust the focus and exposure separately. (On / Off) Help Guide Eye-Start AF Sets whether to use auto focus when you look through the viewfinder. (On / Off) Help Guide AF Rng.
Exposure Compensates for the brightness of the entire image. (-5.0EV - +5.0EV) Help Guide ISO Sets the ISO sensitivity. (ISO AUTO / ISO 50 - ISO 102400) Help Guide ISO AUTO Min. SS Sets the slowest shutter speed at which ISO sensitivity will start to change in [ISO AUTO] mode. (Faster / Fast / Standard / Slow / Slower / 1/8000 - 30") Help Guide Metering Mode Selects the method for measuring brightness. (Multi / Center / Spot / Entire Screen Avg.
Flash Flash Mode Sets the flash settings. (Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Rear Sync. / Wireless) Help Guide Flash Comp. Adjusts the intensity of flash output. (-3.0EV - +3.0EV) Help Guide Exp.comp.set Sets whether to reflect exposure compensation value to flash compensation. (Ambient&flash / Ambient only) Help Guide Flash control Sets the method for determining the intensity of flash output.
Selects the desired image processing. You can also adjust contrast, saturation, and sharpness. (Standard / Vivid / Neutral / Clear / Deep / Light / Portrait / Landscape / Sunset / Night Scene / Autumn leaves / Black & White / Sepia / Style Box1 - 6) Help Guide Picture Effect Shoots images with a texture unique to the selected effect. (Off / Toy Camera / Pop Color / Posterization / Retro Photo / Soft High-key / Partial Color / High Contrast Mono. / Rich-tone Mono.
Face Detection/Shoot Assist Detects flickering/blinking from artificial light sources such as fluorescent lighting and times the shooting of images to moments when flickering will have less of an impact. (Off / On) Help Guide Face Detection Sets whether to detect faces and automatically adjust various settings such as focus, exposure, image processing, and flash. (Off / On (Regist. Faces) / On) Help Guide Face Registration Registers or changes the person to be given priority when focusing.
Selects the quality and size of the recorded movie frame.
Audio Level Display Sets whether to display the audio level. (On / Off) Help Guide Audio Out Timing Sets the timing of audio output during the movie recording. (Live / Lip Sync) Help Guide Wind Noise Reduct. Reduces wind noise during movie recording. (On / Off) Help Guide Marker Display Sets whether to display markers on the monitor when recording movies. (On / Off) Help Guide Marker Settings Sets which markers to display on the monitor when recording movies.
Zoom Zoom Sets the zoom scale for zoom functions other than the optical zoom. Help Guide Zoom Setting Sets whether to use the Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom when zooming. (Optical zoom only / On:ClearImage Zoom / On:Digital Zoom) Help Guide DISP Button Sets the type of information to be displayed on the monitor or in the viewfinder when the DISP button is pressed.
Custom Operation GB 74 Custom Key(Shoot.) Assigns functions to the various keys so that you can perform operations more quickly by pressing the keys when shooting images. Front Multi Ctrl. / ( Front Multi Ctrl. / Custom Button 1 / Custom Button 2 / Center Button / AEL Button / (Smart teleAF/MF Button / converter) button / ISO Button / Exp. Comp. Button / WB Button / Drive Mode Button / Preview Button / Focus Hold Button*) * You can assign a function to the focus hold button on the lens.
Dial Lock Sets whether to disable the front and rear dials temporarily when the Fn button is pressed and held down. (Lock / Unlock) Help Guide Audio signals Selects whether to sound a beep during auto focus or self-timer operations. (On / Off) Help Guide Send to Smartphone Transfers images to display on a smartphone. (Select on This Device / Select on Smartphone) Help Guide Send to Computer Backs up images by transferring them to a computer connected to a network.
Wi-Fi Settings Allows you to register your access point and check or change the Wi-Fi connection information. (WPS Push / Access Point Set. / Disp MAC Address / SSID/PW Reset) Help Guide Bluetooth Settings Controls the settings for connecting the camera with a smartphone via a Bluetooth connection. (Bluetooth Function / Pairing / Disp Device Address) Help Guide Obtains location information from the paired smartphone and records it to captured images. (Location Info. Link / Auto Time Correct.
Sets the playback orientation for images shot vertically. (Auto / Manual / Off) Help Guide Select PB Media Selects the memory card slot of the memory card to be played back. (Slot 1 / Slot 2) Help Guide Copy Allows you to copy images from the memory card in the memory card slot designated in [Select PB Media] to the memory card in the other slot. Help Guide Slide Show Plays a slide show. (Repeat / Interval) Help Guide Rotate Rotates the image.
(Setup) GB 78 Monitor Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the screen. (Auto / Manual / Sunny Weather) Help Guide Viewfinder Bright. Sets the brightness of the electronic viewfinder. (Auto / Manual) Help Guide Finder Color Temp. Sets the color temperature of the viewfinder. Help Guide Gamma Disp. Assist Converts an S-Log image into an image with contrast equivalent to a normal gamma setting when it is displayed to assist monitoring.
Starts the cleaning mode to clean the image sensor. Help Guide Demo Mode Sets demonstration playback of movies to on or off. (On / Off) Help Guide TC/UB Settings Sets the time code (TC) and user bit (UB). (TC/UB Disp. Setting / TC Preset / UB Preset / TC Format / TC Run / TC Make / UB Time Rec) * This function is for skilled movie creators. Help Guide Remote Ctrl Sets whether to use the infrared remote control. (On / Off) Help Guide HDMI Settings Sets the HDMI settings.
PC Remote Settings GB Help Guide Selects the language. 34 Date/Time Setup Sets the date, time, and daylight savings. 34 Area Setting Sets the location of use. Help Guide Copyright Info Sets copyright information for still images. (Write Copyright Info / Set Photographer / Set Copyright / Disp. Copyright Info) Help Guide Format Formats the memory card. Help Guide File Number Sets the method used to assign file numbers.
Display Media Info. Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of still images on the memory card. Help Guide Version Displays the camera software version. Help Guide Certification Logo*2 Displays certification information for the camera (only some of the certification logos are displayed). Help Guide Setting Reset Restores settings to their defaults. Select [Initialize] to restore all settings to their default values.
List of icons on the monitor The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays.
Display PP ASM Indication Shooting mode (35) Display Indication 120p 60p 60i 30p 24p 100p 50p 50i 25p Frame rate of movies (53) Record setting of movies (53) Register number (64) Bluetooth connection available / Bluetooth connection unavailable (76) Scene Recognition icons Remaining battery (28) 100 Remaining battery warning Remaining number of recordable images (90) Flash charge in progress Aspect ratio of still images (63) 42M 36M 18M 15M 11M 8.9M 4.5M 3.
Display Indication Display Indication SteadyShot off/ on, Camera shake warning (72) —PC— PC remote (79) Bright Monitoring SteadyS. Focal Len./ Camera shake warning (72) Obtaining location information/ Location information cannot be obtained (76) Overheating warning Database file full/ Database file error Copyright information writing on (80) Gamma Disp.
Display Indication Display Focus Mode (37) Indication Anti-flicker Shoot. (70) Select Rec.
Display Indication Location information (76) 90°44ʹ55ʹN 233°44ʹ55ʹW Latitude/longitude information (76) Digital level gauge Audio Level Display (72) DRO / Auto HDR/ Auto HDR image warning (68) Picture Effect error 2016 - 1 - 1 10:37AM Date of recording (34) 3/7 File number/Number of images in the view mode REC Control (79) Spot metering area (67) Smart Telecon.
Indicators on the display panel You can set the shutter speed and aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, ISO, white balance, drive mode, etc., using the display panel on top of the camera.
About this product Specifications Battery life and number of recordable images Battery life Number of images Screen mode ― Approx. 490 Viewfinder mode ― Approx. 390 Actual shooting (movies) Screen mode Approx. 85 min. ― Viewfinder mode Approx. 85 min. ― Continuous shooting (movies) Screen mode Approx. 135 min. ― Viewfinder mode Approx. 135 min.
•• The number of minutes for movie shooting is based on the CIPA standard and shooting under the following conditions: –– The image quality is set to XAVC S HD 60p 50M / 50p 50M. –– Actual shooting (movies): Battery life based on repeatedly shooting, zooming, shooting stand-by, turning on/off, etc. –– Continuous shooting (movies): Battery life based on non-stop shooting until the limit (29 minutes) has been reached, and then continued by pressing the MOVIE (Movie) button again.
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. The divided files can be handled as a single file by importing them to a computer using PlayMemories Home. ••When recording a movie on memory cards in both the slot 1 and the slot 2 with following camera settings, insert two memory cards with the same file system.
The number of images that can be recorded on a memory card The table below shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used.
Recordable movie times The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory card formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K], used. The recording times for when [ [XAVC S HD], and [AVCHD] are recording times when shooting with [Dual Video REC] set to [Off].
File Format MP4 Record Setting 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 1920×1080 60p 28M/50p 28M 35 m 1 h 15 m 2 h 35 m 5 h 20 m 1920×1080 30p 16M/25p 16M 1h 2h 4 h 10 m 8 h 25 m 2 h 35 m 5 h 20 m 10 h 55 m 22 h 1280×720 30p 6M/25p 6M * Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC Note About this product •• Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (a product specification limit).
Notes on continuous movie recording •• It requires a lot of power to perform high quality movie recording or continuous shooting using the image sensor. Therefore, if you continue to shoot, the temperature inside the camera will rise, especially that of the image sensor. In such cases, the camera turns off automatically since higher temperatures affect the quality of the images or affect the internal mechanism of the camera.
Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Lens Sony A-mount lens* * When using a DT lens, shooting automatically switches to the APS-C size. [Image sensor] Image format 35 mm full frame (35.9 mm × 24.0 mm), CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of camera Approx.
[Exposure control] [Continuous shooting] Metering method 1 200-zone evaluative metering Continuous shooting speed : Maximum of 12 images per : Maximum of 8 images second/ per second ••Based on our measurement conditions. The speed of continuous shooting can be slower, depending on the shooting conditions. Metering Range –2 EV to +17 EV (at ISO 100 equivalent with F1.
[Slot] SLOT1 Multi-slot for Memory Stick PRO Duo media and SD cards (UHS-I compatible) SLOT2 Slot for SD cards (UHS-I compatible) Supports operations between two memory cards. [Input/output terminals] DPOF Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible Dimensions Approx. 142.6 mm × 104.2 mm × 76.1 mm (Approx. 5 5/8 inches × 4 1/8 inches × 3 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass Approx. 849 g (1 lb 13.9 oz) (including battery pack and Memory Stick PRO Duo media) Approx. 770 g (1 lb 11.
Battery charger BC-VM10A Input rating AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 9 W Output rating DC 8.4 V, 750 mA Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H Nominal voltage DC 7.2 V Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. On image data compatibility ••This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are included in the product. This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://oss.sony.
Index 0-9 DRO...................................................68 4K movie........................................... 50 E A Eye-Fi................................................. 78 AF ..................................................... 39 F AF-A.................................................. 37 AF-C................................................... 38 AF-S................................................... 37 Auto focus......................................... 39 Auto Mode.................
MENU items...................................... 63 MF................................................ 38, 43 Monitor............................................. 82 V Volume.............................................. 78 Movie.......................................... 36, 50 W MOVIE button....................................18 WB.....................................................68 Movie file format...............................51 Wi-Fi............................................ 10, 56 MP4...
GB 102
Index GB 103
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