Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M2 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items [1] Identifying parts (Front side) [2] Identifying parts (Rear side) [3] Identifying parts (Top side/Side view) [4] Identifying parts (Bottom view) [5] Identifying parts Lens FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.
In-Camera guide About the [In-Camera Guide] [12] Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera [13] Charging by connecting to a computer [14] Inserting the battery pack into the camera [15] Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a battery pack [16] Supplying power using a wall outlet (wall socket) [17] Removing the battery pack [18] Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Inserting a memory card [19] Remo
Using the control wheel [26] Using MENU items [27] Using the Fn (Function) button [28] Using the "Quick Navi" [29] Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images [30] Shooting movies [31] Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial functions [32] Intelligent Auto [33] Superior Auto [34] About Scene Recognition [35] The advantages of automatic shooting [36] Program Auto [37] Sweep Panorama [38] Scene Selection [39] Shutter Priority [40] Aperture Priority [41] Manual Exposure [42] BULB [43] Mem
Zoom Setting [48] About zoom scale [49] Zoom Ring Rotate [50] Using the flash Using flash (sold separately) [51] Flash Mode [52] Flash Comp.
Peaking Level [72] Peaking Color [73] Pre-AF (still image) [74] Eye-Start AF (still image) [75] AF/MF control [76] AF Illuminator (still image) [77] AF Micro Adj. [78] Disp. cont. AF area [79] Focus Settings [80] AF w/ shutter (still image) [81] AF On [82] Eye AF [83] Phase Detect. Area [84] Measuring the exact distance to the subject [85] Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp. [86] Exposure compensation dial [87] Metering Mode [88] AE lock [89] AEL w/ shutter (still image) [90] Exp.comp.
Self-timer(Cont) [100] Cont. Bracket [101] Single Bracket [102] WB bracket [103] DRO Bracket [104] Bracket order [105] Selecting the ISO sensitivity ISO [106] Multi Frame NR [107] Correcting the brightness or contrast D-Range Opt.
Audio Rec Level [122] Audio Out Timing [123] Wind Noise Reduct. [124] Auto Slow Shut. (movie) [125] MOVIE Button [126] Picture Profile [127] Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Memory [128] Function Menu Set.
Long Exposure NR (still image) [150] High ISO NR (still image) [151] Color Space (still image) [152] Grid Line [153] Auto Review [154] Live View Display [155] FINDER/MONITOR [156] Release w/o Lens [157] e-Front Curtain Shut. [158] S. Auto Img. Extract. [159] APS-C Size Capture [160] Shading Comp. [161] Chro. Aber. Comp. [162] Distortion Comp. [163] Dial / Wheel Lock [164] Deactivate Monitor [165] Aperture Preview [166] Shot.
Playing back movies [174] Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images [175] Printing Specify Printing [176] Using viewing functions View Mode [177] Display Rotation [178] Slide Show [179] Rotate [180] Protect [181] 4K Still Image PB [182] Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV [183] Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV [184] Changing settings Setup menu Monitor Brightness [185] Viewfinder Bright. [186] Finder Color Temp.
Display Quality [194] Pwr Save Start Time [195] PAL/NTSC Selector [196] Cleaning Mode [197] Demo Mode [198] TC/UB Settings [199] Remote Ctrl [200] HDMI Resolution [201] 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models) [202] CTRL FOR HDMI [203] HDMI Info.
Connecting an Android smartphone to this product [222] Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad [223] Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)] [224] Controlling this product using a Smartphone Smart Remote Embedded [225] One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One-touch remote) [226] Transferring images to a Smartphone Send to Smartphone [227] Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing) [228] Transferring images to a computer Send to Computer [229]
Recommended computer environment [239] Installing the applications Opening a service account [240] Downloading applications [241] Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi function [242] Starting the applications Launching the downloaded application [243] Managing the applications Uninstalling applications [244] Changing the order of applications [245] Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps [246] Viewing on computers Recommended computer environment Recomme
Connecting the product to a computer [257] Importing images to the computer [258] Disconnecting the product from the computer [259] Creating a movie disc Disc type [260] Selecting the disc creation method [261] Creating a disc with a device other than a computer [262] Creating Blu-ray Discs [263] Precautions/This product Precautions Precautions [264] On the internal rechargeable battery [265] Notes on the battery pack [266] Charging the battery pack [267] Memory card [268] Cleaning this product On cleani
Plug adaptor [273] On TV color systems [274] Other information Mount Adaptor [275] LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor [276] LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor [277] LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor [278] LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor [279] Vertical grip [280] AVCHD format [281] License [282] Trademarks Trademarks [283] Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting [284] Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. [285] You cannot turn on the product.
The battery pack discharges quickly. [288] The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. [289] The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack. [290] The battery pack inserted in the camera is not charging. [291] The monitor does not turn on even when the product is turned on. [292] Shooting still images/movies You cannot record images. [293] Recording takes a long time. [294] The same image is captured multiple times. [295] The image is out of focus.
Viewing images Images cannot be played back. [318] The date and time are not displayed. [319] The image cannot be deleted. [320] The image was deleted by mistake. [321] A DPOF mark cannot be put. [322] Wi-Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. [323] [WPS Push] does not work. [324] [Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. [325] You cannot send movies to a smartphone. [326] [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway.
Others The lens gets fogged. [339] The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. [340] The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. [341] The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time. [342] Settings are reset even though resetting operation has not been performed. [343] The product does not work properly. [344] “--E-” appears on the screen.
Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada) *Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 (1) Micro USB Cable (1) Shoulder strap (1) Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) Shoe cap (1) (Attached on the camera) Eyepiece cup (1) (Attached on the camera) Instruction Manual (1) Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide (1) ILCE-7M2K FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.
When the lens is removed 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. *Do Power switch/Shutter button Front dial Remote sensor Wi-Fi antenna (built-in) Lens release button Built-in microphone* AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp Mount index Image sensor** Mount Contacts** not cover this part during movie recording. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume. ** Do not directly touch these parts.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Eyepiece cup Viewfinder MENU button Eye sensor Monitor You can adjust the monitor to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position. 6. Diopter-adjustment dial Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial according to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. 7. For shooting: C3 (Custom 3) button For viewing: (Enlarge) button 8. AF/MF/AEL switch lever 9. Rear dial 10.
11. MOVIE button 12. For shooting: Fn button For viewing: (Send to Smartphone) button You can display the screen for [Send to Smartphone] by pressing this button. 13. Control wheel 14. For shooting: C4 (Custom 4) button For viewing: (Delete) button 15. Access lamp 16. (Playback) button [4] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts (Top side/Side view) 1. Image sensor position mark 2. Speaker 3.
6. Charge lamp 7. HDMI micro jack 8. Multi interface shoe* Some of the accessories may not be inserted fully and protrude backward from the Multi interface shoe. However, when the accessory reaches the front end of the shoe, the connection is completed. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Mode dial C2 (Custom 2) button C1 (Custom 1) button Exposure compensation dial Hooks for shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera. 14.
manufactures’ accessories are not guaranteed. [5] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts (Bottom view) 1. Battery insertion slot 2. Battery cover 3. Tripod socket hole Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. 4. Battery cover locking button 5. Battery cover release lever Connection plate cover Use this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately).
Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. [6] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts Lens FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (Supplied with ILCE-7M2K) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. * Focusing ring Zooming ring Focal-length scale Focal-length index Lens contacts* Mount index Do not touch this part directly.
Monitor mode Viewfinder mode In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode For playback Basic information display
For playback Histogram display P P* A S M 1. Shooting mode Register number Scene Recognition icons NO CARD Memory card/Uploading status 100 Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images 24M / 20M / 10M / 8.7M / 6.0M / 5.1M / 2.6M / 2.
Frame rate of movies Image size of movies Remaining battery Remaining battery warning Flash charge in progress APS-C Size Capture Setting Effect OFF AF Illuminator NFC is activated Airplane Mode No audio recording of movies Wind Noise Reduct.
Digital level gauge Audio level View Mode 100-0003 Folder - file number Protect Recording format of movies DPOF DPOF set Auto Obj. Framing Dual Video REC PC Remote 2. Drive mode Flash mode/Red eye reduction ±0.0 Flash compensation Focus mode Focus area Smile/Face Detect.
7500K A5 G5 White balance (Auto, Preset, Underwater Auto, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) D-Range Optimizer/Auto HDR +3 +3 +3 Creative Style/Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness Picture Effect Smile detection sensitivity indicator ― Picture Profile 3. Lock-on AF Guide display for Lock-on AF EV scale Exposure compensation/Metered Manual REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Focus 1/250 Shutter speed F3.
AE lock/FEL lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram D-Range Optimizer/Auto HDR/Auto HDR image warning Picture Effect error 2014-1-1 10:37PM Date of recording 3/7 File number/Number of images in the view mode REC Control Spot metering area 00:00:00:00 Time code (hour:minute:second:frame) [8] How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators List of focus range finder frames The focus range finder frame differs as follows depending on the shooting mode.
When using phase detection AF mode When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone], and if you aim at a moving subject, the focus range finder frame may be displayed as above. When focus is achieved automatically based on the whole range of the monitor When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, the [Focus Area] setting is disabled and the focus area frame is shown by the dotted line. The AF operates with priority on and around the center area.
Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the product. 1. Attach both ends of the strap. [10] How to Use Before Use Attaching the eyepiece cup Attaching the eyepiece cup It is recommended that you attach the eyepiece cup when you intend to use the viewfinder. 1. Match the eyepiece cup to the groove on the viewfinder and slide it into place. To remove the eyepiece cup, grasp it on the left and right sides and lift it up.
Adjust the diopter scale to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. If it is difficult to turn the diopter-adjustment dial, remove the eyepiece cup and then adjust the dial. 1. Turn the diopter-adjustment dial. [12] How to Use Before Use In-Camera guide About the [In-Camera Guide] The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) button, and settings, and if a function cannot be set, the reason why. 1. Press the MENU or Fn button. 2.
Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the battery pack. The charged battery pack will discharge little by little, even if you do not use it. To avoid missing a shooting opportunity, charge the battery pack before shooting. 1. Turn the power OFF. 2. Connect the camera with the battery pack inserted to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using the micro USB cable (supplied), and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).
outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped because the temperature is outside the recommended range. When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the charging resumes. We recommend charging the battery pack at an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50ºF to 86ºF). Connect the AC Adaptor to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).
laptop battery level decreases. Do not leave the product connected to a laptop computer for an extended period of time. Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer from sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off or restarting the computer, or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the camera from the computer. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed on all types of computers.
[16] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a battery pack Screen mode Shooting (still images): Number of images: approx. 350 Actual shooting (movies): Battery life: approx. 65 min. Continuous shooting (movies): Battery life: approx. 100 min. Viewfinder mode Shooting (still images): Number of images: approx. 270 Actual shooting (movies): Battery life: approx. 60 min.
[Viewfinder Bright.]: [Manual][±0] [Monitor Brightness]: [Manual][±0] [Display Quality]: [Standard] The number for "Shooting (still images)" is based on the CIPA standard, and is for shooting under the following conditions (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association): DISP: [Display All Info.] Focus Mode: [Single-shot AF] One picture is taken every 30 seconds. The power is turned on and off once every ten times.
How to remove the battery pack 1. Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, and turn off the camera. 2. Slide lock lever (A) and remove the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack. [19] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card How to insert a memory card 1. Slide the memory card cover to open it. 2. Insert the memory card.
Ensure that the notched corner is facing in the correct direction. With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 3. Close the memory card cover. [20] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Removing the memory card How to remove the memory card 1. Open the memory card cover. 2. Make sure that the access lamp (A) is not lit. 3. Push in on the memory card once to remove it. 4. Close the memory card cover.
[21] How to Use Preparing the camera Attaching a lens Attaching a lens Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before attaching the lens. 1. Remove the body cap (A) from the camera and the rear lens cap (B) from the rear of the lens. When changing the lens, work quickly in a dust-free location to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera. When shooting, remove the front lens cap from the front of the lens. 2.
Hold the camera with the lens 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. Note Do not press the lens release button when attaching a lens. Do not use force when attaching a lens. A Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is required to use an A-mount lens (sold separately).
Removing the lens Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you remove the lens. 1. Keep pressing the lens release button (A) and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it stops. 2. Attach the lens caps to the front and rear of the lens and the body cap to the camera. Remove any dust from the caps before attaching them.
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. Otherwise, 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.
4. Select a setting item using the up/down side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel, then press in the center. 5. Set [Daylight Savings], [Date/Time], and [Date Format] using the up/down/left/right sides, then press in the center. Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set other items, then select [Enter] and press in the center. To cancel the date and time setting procedure, press the MENU button.
the control wheel or by turning the control wheel. [27] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using MENU items In this section, you learn how to change settings related to all camera operations and execute camera functions including shooting, playback, and operation methods. 1. Press MENU button to display the Menu screen. 2.
4. Select the desired setting value, and press [28] How to Use to confirm. Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method 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. Press the DISP button, and then press the Fn (Function) button in a screen mode other than [For viewfinder]. 2.
Performing settings on the dedicated screen Select the desired function in step 2, then press on the center of the control wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function appears. Follow the operating guide (A) to perform the settings. [29] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the "Quick Navi" You can change the settings directly using the Quick Navi screen when using the viewfinder.
In P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode 4. Select the desired function by pressing the up/down/left/right side of the control wheel. 5. Turn the front dial to select the desired setting. Some setting values can be finely adjusted by turning the rear dial. Performing settings on the dedicated screen Select the desired function in step 4, then press on the center of the control wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function appears. Follow the operating guide (A) to perform the settings.
[30] How to Use Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images Shoots still images. 1. Set the shooting mode to (Auto Mode). 2. Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera. 3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, the indicator ( or ) lights up. 4. Press the shutter button fully down. Focus indicator lights: Image is in the focus. flashes: The focusing has failed. lights: Image is in the focus.
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. When [Continuous AF] is set, the beep does not sound when focus is achieved. Focusing may be difficult in the following situations: It is dark and the subject is distant. The contrast of the subject is poor. The subject is seen through glass. The subject is moving quickly. There is reflective light or shiny surfaces. There is a flashing light.
For the continuous shooting time of a movie recording, refer to "Recordable time of movies." When movie recording is finished, you can restart recording by pressing the MOVIE button again. Recording may stop to protect the product, depending on the temperature of the product or the battery. When shooting, the sound of the shoulder strap hooks (triangular hook) could be recorded, depending on the situation used.
Allows you to shoot a panoramic image by compositing the images. SCN (Scene Selection): Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. [33] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Intelligent Auto The product analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. 1. Set the mode dial to 2. MENU → (Auto Mode). (Camera Settings) → [Auto Mode] →[Intelligent Auto].
The product automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the appropriate settings are set automatically. The product may shoot multiple images and create a composite image, etc., using more shooting settings than in Intelligent Auto mode to record higher quality images. 1. Set the mode dial to 2. MENU → (Auto Mode). (Camera Settings) → [Auto Mode] → [Superior Auto].
Scene Recognition operates in [Intelligent Auto] mode and [Superior Auto] mode. This function allows the product to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. Scene Recognition: Icons and guides such as (Portrait), (Infant), (Night Portrait), (Night Scene), (Backlight Portrait), (Backlight), (Landscape), (Macro), (Spotlight), (Low Light), (Night Scene using a tripod) or (Hand-held Twilight) are displayed. Image processing: Cont. Shooting, Slow Sync., Auto HDR, Daylight Sync.
composite image. [37] How to Use 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.
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. (A) This part will not be shot. 4. Press the shutter button fully down. 5. Pan the camera to the end of the guide in the direction of the arrow on the monitor. (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.
not be achieved within the given time. If this happens, try shooting after changing [Panorama: Size] to [Standard]. Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part may not be recorded smoothly in some cases. The images may be blurred in dark scenes. When a light source such as a fluorescent light flickers, the brightness and color of a stitched image may not be consistent.
Sports Action: Shoots a moving subject at a fast shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is standing still. The product shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Macro: Shoots close-ups of the subjects, such as flowers, insects, food, or small items. Landscape: Shoots the entire range of a scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors. Sunset: Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully. Night Scene: Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere.
Hand-held Twilight: Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera-shake, and noise. Night Portrait: Shoots night scene portraits using the flash. Anti Motion Blur: Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash and reduces subject blur. The product shoots burst images and combines them to create the image, reducing subject blur and noise.
select [Macro]. For the minimum in-focus range, refer to the minimum distance of the lens attached to the product. Hint To change the scene, rotate the front dial on the shooting screen and select a new scene. [40] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Shutter Priority You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter, or as a trailing image with low speed shutter.
Aperture Priority You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing the background. The aperture value can be changed while recording movies. 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. 3.
Toward +: Images become brighter. Toward - : Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by the product 3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Note When [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO], the ISO value automatically changes to achieve the appropriate exposure using the aperture value and shutter speed you have set. If the aperture value and shutter speed you have set are not suitable for appropriate exposure, the ISO value indicator will blink.
Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera-shake tends to occur more easily, it is recommended that you use a tripod. The longer the exposure time, the more noise will be visible on the image. After shooting, noise reduction will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open. However, you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress. You cannot set the shutter speed to [BULB] in the following situations: When the [Smile Shutter] function is activated.
[45] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Movie You can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value to your desired settings for recording movies. You can also check the image angle before shooting. 1. Set the mode dial to 2. MENU → (Movie). (Camera Settings) → [Movie] → desired setting. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On], you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial. 3. Press the MOVIE button to start recording.
When a Power zoom lens is mounted, move the zoom lever of the zoom lens to enlarge subjects. About other [Zoom] functions than the optical zoom When you set [Zoom Setting] to something other than [Optical zoom only], you can use other zoom functions than the optical zoom. When a Power zoom lens is mounted: If the zoom range of the optical zoom is exceeded when you operate the zoom lever or zoom ring, the camera automatically switches over to another zoom function than the optical zoom.
The default setting for the [Zoom Setting] is [Optical zoom only]. The default setting for [ Image Size] is [L]. To use the smart zoom change [ Image Size] to [M] or [S]. Zoom functions other than the optical zoom are not available when shooting in the following situations: [Sweep Panorama] [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [Smile Shutter] [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] You cannot use the Smart Zoom function with movies. When a power zoom lens is mounted, you cannot use [Zoom] under MENU.
Note Set [Optical zoom only] if you want to magnify images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate. [49] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom About zoom scale The zoom scale that is used in combination with the zoom of the lens changes according to the selected image size. When [ Aspect Ratio] is [3:2] When shooting full-size images [Zoom Setting] : [Optical zoom only (including smart zoom) ] [ Image Size] : L -, M 1.
1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Zoom Ring Rotate] → desired setting. Menu item details Left(W)/Right(T) (default setting): Assigns zoom out (W) function to left-handed rotation and zoom-in (T) function to righthanded rotation. Right(W)/Left(T): Assigns zoom in (T) function to left-handed rotation and zoom-out (W) function to righthanded rotation. Note This function is available only with a lens whose operation direction is variable.
While charging the flash, flashes. After charging is completed, the flashing icon will light up. Do not use a commercially available flash with high-voltage synchro terminals or with reverse polarity. The corners of a recorded image may be shaded, depending on the lens. [52] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash Flash Mode You can set the flash mode. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Flash Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Flash Off: The flash does not operate.
Available flash mode depends on the shooting mode. [53] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash Flash Comp. Adjusts the amount of flash light in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only. Exposure compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the shutter speed and aperture. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Flash Comp.] → desired setting.
Select MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → desired button → [FEL Lock toggle] to register the function in advance. 3. Adjust the composition and shoot the image. When you want to release the FEL lock, press the button to which [FEL Lock toggle] is registered again. Flashes that support FEL lock HVL-F60M, HVL-F43M and HVL-F32M can be used as clip-ons, off-camera connected by a cable, and for wireless flash shooting (controller/remote).
Display All Info. No Disp. Info.
* [For viewfinder] is displayed only on the screen. Some display modes are not available in the default settings. To change the display modes, press MENU → (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] and change the setting. Note Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting. In movie mode, [For viewfinder] cannot be displayed. Hint You can select different settings for both the viewfinder and the monitor. Look through the viewfinder to set the display settings for the viewfinder.
Histogram: Displays the luminance distribution graphically. Level: Indicates whether the product is level in both the horizontal and front-back directions. When the product is level in both directions, the indicator turns to green. [57] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode DISP Button (Monitor) Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the monitor using (Display Setting) in shooting mode. 1.
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. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Image Size] → desired setting. Menu item details Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 3:2 L: 24M 6000×4000 pixels M: 10M 3936×2624 pixels S: 6.0M 3008×2000 pixels Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 16:9 L: 20M 6000×3376 pixels M: 8.7M 3936×2216 pixels S: 5.
Menu item details 3:2 (default setting): Suitable for standard prints. 16:9: For viewing on a high-definition TV. [60] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality Quality (still image) Selects the compression format of still images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Quality] → desired setting. Menu item details RAW: File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) Digital processing is not performed on this file format.
Note If images are not to be modified using your computer, we recommend that you record images in JPEG format. You cannot add DPOF (print order) registration to RAW format images. [61] How to Use Using shooting functions 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 Settings) → [Panorama: Size] → desired setting.
Pan the camera from the bottom to the top. Down: Pan the camera from the top to the bottom. [63] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details (Single-shot AF) (default setting): The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is achieved. Use [Single-shot AF] when the subject is motionless.
Menu item details Wide: Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the image. When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode, a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus. Zone: Select a zone on the monitor on which to focus. A zone consists of nine focus areas, and the product automatically selects a focus area on which to focus. Center: Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the image.
If the camera loses track of the subject, it can detect when the subject reappears on the monitor and resume tracking. 3. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image. Note [Center Lock-on AF] may not function very well in the following situations: The subject is moving too quickly. 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.
The focus is locked. 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. [67] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Manual Focus When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus]. 2. Rotate the focus ring to achieve sharp focus.
Direct manual focus (DMF) You can make fine adjustments manually after the focus is locked. You can quickly focus on a subject rather than using the manual focus from the beginning. This is convenient in cases such as macro shooting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [DMF]. 2. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. 3. Keep the shutter button halfway down, rotate the focusing ring to achieve a sharper focus.
the control wheel. Note You cannot use [ MF Assist] when shooting movies. [ MF Assist] is available only when E-mount lens is attached. Hint You can set how long the image is to be shown magnified by selecting MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Focus Magnif. Time]. [70] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Magnifier]. 2.
Set the duration for which an image is to be magnified using the [ Magnifier] function. 1. MENU → MF Assist] or [Focus (Custom Settings) → [Focus Magnif. Time] → desired setting. Menu item details 2 Sec: Magnifies the images for 2 seconds. 5 Sec: Magnifies the images for 5 seconds. No Limit (default setting): Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button.
The outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced when the product is connected using an HDMI cable. [73] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Peaking Color] → desired setting. Menu item details Red: Enhances outlines in red. Yellow: Enhances outlines in yellow. White (default setting): Enhances outlines in white.
[75] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Eye-Start AF (still image) Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ Eye-Start AF] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Auto focusing starts when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder. Off (default setting): Auto focusing does not start when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder.
During manual focus: Temporarily switches the focusing mode to auto while the AF/MF button is held down, and locks the focus. Hint If you select [AF/MF Ctrl Toggle] in [AF/MF Button] under [Custom Key Settings], the focusing mode remains switched even if you remove your finger from the button. [77] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF Illuminator (still image) The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
Allows you to adjust and register an autofocused position for each lens, when using an Amount lens with the Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 (sold separately). 1. Select MENU → (Custom Settings) → [AF Micro Adj.]. 2. Select [AF Adjustment Set.] → [On]. 3. [amount] → desired value. You can select a value between −20 and +20. Selecting a positive value shifts the autofocused position away from the product. Selecting a negative value shifts the autofocused position closer to the product.
Off: Does not display the focus area that is in focus. Note When [Focus Area] is [Center] or [Flexible Spot], the frames in the focus area that is in focus turn green, regardless of the [Disp. cont. AF area] settings. [80] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Settings Sets up the focus functions. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Settings]. 2. Perform settings using the front/rear dial or control wheel.
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 → (Custom Settings) → [ AF w/ shutter] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): 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. Hint When [ AF w/ shutter] is set to [Off], you can still use the [AF On] function.
function to the desired button. 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. Note Depending on the circumstances, the camera may not be able to focus on the eyes. In such cases, the camera detects a face and focuses on the face. If the camera cannot detect a person’s face, you cannot use [Eye AF].
Note When the F-value is F9.0 or above, Phase Detection AF cannot be used. Only Contrast AF is available. Phase Detection AF is available only with compatible lenses. If an incompatible lens is attached, you will be unable to use Phase Detection AF. Phase Detection AF may not operate even with some compatible lens, such as lenses purchased in the past that have not been updated.
You can adjust the exposure under MENU when the exposure compensation dial is set to “0.” 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). Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Exposure Comp.] → desired setting. You can adjust the exposure in a range of –5.0EV to +5.
Note You can adjust the exposure in a range of −2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies. If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect. When you use [Manual Exposure], you can compensate for the exposure only when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO]. [88] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. 1.
[Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] Zoom functions other than optical zoom [89] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure AE lock When the contrast between the subject and background is high, such as when shooting a backlit subject or a subject near a window, meter the light at a spot where the subject appears to have the appropriate brightness and lock the exposure before shooting.
Sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Select [Off] to adjust focus and the exposure separately. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ AEL w/ shutter] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): 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]. On: Fixes the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down.
Applies the exposure compensation value to control ambient light only. [92] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Zebra The zebra pattern will appear over part of an image if the brightness level of that part meets the IRE level that you set. Use this zebra pattern as a guide to adjust the brightness. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Zebra] → desired setting. Menu item details Off (default setting): Does not display the zebra pattern.
Exposure step You can set the setting range for the shutter speed, aperture, and exposure compensation values. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Exposure step] → desired setting. Menu item details 0.3EV (default setting)/0.5EV Note Even if you set [Exposure step] to [0.5EV], the exposure value adjusted using the exposure compensation dial changes in steps of 0.3EV.
[96] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Reset EV Comp. Sets whether to maintain the exposure value set using [Exposure Comp.] when you turn off the power when the exposure compensation dial position is set to “0.” 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Reset EV Comp.] → desired setting. Menu item details Maintain: Maintains the settings of [Custom Settings]. Reset (default setting): Resets the settings of [Exposure Comp.] to “0.
Shoots a total of three images, each with a different color tones according to the selected settings for white balance, color temperature and color filter. DRO Bracket: Shoots a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer. Note When the shooting mode is set to [Scene Selection] and [Sports Action] is selected, [Single Shooting] cannot be performed. [98] How to Use Using shooting functions shooting/Self-timer) Selecting a drive mode (Continuous Cont.
[99] How to Use Using shooting functions shooting/Self-timer) Selecting a drive mode (Continuous Self-timer The product shoots an image using the self-timer with a 10-second or 2-second delay. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Self-timer]. 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details Self-timer: 10 Sec (default setting): Sets the 10-second delay self-timer.
Shoots three frames in succession 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 10 seconds. Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec. 5 Img.: Shoots five frames in succession 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 10 seconds. Hint Press the / button of the control wheel to end the self-timer.
0.5 EV. Cont. Bracket: 0.7EV 3 Image: This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.7 EV. Cont. Bracket: 0.7EV 5 Image: This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.7 EV. Cont. Bracket: 1.0EV 3 Image: This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1.0 EV. Cont. Bracket: 1.
[102] How to Use Using shooting functions shooting/Self-timer) Selecting a drive mode (Continuous Single Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. Press the shutter button for each image. You can select an image that suits your purpose after recording. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Single Bracket]. 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details Single Bracket: 0.
minus 1.0 EV. Single Bracket: 2.0EV 3 Image: This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2.0 EV. Single Bracket: 2.0EV 5 Images: This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2.0 EV. Single Bracket: 3.0EV 3 Image: This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 3.0 EV. Single Bracket: 3.
White Balance Bracket: Hi: Records a series of three images with large changes in the white balance. Note The last shot is shown on the Auto Review. [104] How to Use Using shooting functions shooting/Self-timer) Selecting a drive mode (Continuous DRO Bracket You can record a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer value. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [DRO Bracket]. 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel.
0→-→+ (default setting): Records in the following order: 0 → − → +. -→0→+: Records in the following order: − → 0 → +. [106] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting the ISO sensitivity ISO Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ISO] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi Frame NR: Combines continuous shots to create an image with less noise.
processing of images. Hint You can change the automatically set ISO sensitivity range for the [ISO AUTO] mode. Select [ISO AUTO] and press the right side of the control wheel, and set the desired values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum]. The values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum] are also applied when shooting in [ISO AUTO] mode under [Multi Frame NR].
D-Range Opt. (DRO) By dividing the image into small areas, the product analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [DRO/Auto HDR] → [D-Range Opt.]. 2. Select the desired setting using the left/right side of the control wheel. Menu item details D-Range Optimizer: Auto (default setting): Corrects the brightness automatically.
Menu item details Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. Auto (default setting): Corrects the exposure difference automatically. Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. 1.0EV ― Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. 6.0EV: Sets the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the subject. Select the optimal level between 1.0 EV (weak) and 6.0 EV (strong). For example, if you set the exposure value to 2.0 EV, three images will be composed with the following exposure levels: −1.0 EV, correct exposure and +1.0 EV.
Daylight: The color tones are adjusted for the daylight. Shade: The color tones are adjusted for shadiness. Cloudy: The color temperature is adjusted for a cloudy sky. Incandescent: The color temperature is adjusted for places under an incandescent lamp, or under bright lighting, such as in a photo studio. Fluor.: Warm White: The color temperature is adjusted for warm white fluorescent lighting. Fluor.: Cool White: The color temperature is adjusted for white fluorescent lighting. Fluor.
[Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] [111] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting color tones 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. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [White Balance] → [Custom Setup]. 2.
Off (default setting): 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. 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.
[Partial Color] [Soft Focus] [HDR Painting] [Miniature] [Illustration] Note When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, setting the zoom scale larger makes [Toy Camera] less effective. When [Partial Color] is selected, images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject or shooting conditions. You cannot check the following effects on the shooting screen, because the product processes the image after the shot.
Menu item details Standard (default setting): 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.
settings. Then select the desired settings using the right side of the control wheel. You can call up the same style with slightly different settings. To set [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Sharpness] [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Sharpness] can be adjusted for each [Style Box]. Select an item to be set by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel, then set the value using the top/bottom side of the control wheel.
Records a more vivid movie compared to AVCHD with increased amounts of information. AVCHD: Bit-rate: Approx. 28Mbps* The AVCHD format has a high degree of compatibility with storage devices other than computers. Bit rate is the amount of the data processed within a given length of time. * Maximum [115] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies File Format (movie) Selects the movie file format. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ File Format] → desired setting.
[116] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Record Setting (movie) Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. The higher the bitrate, the higher the image quality. 1. MENU → When [ (Camera Settings) → [ Record Setting] → desired setting. File Format] is set to [XAVC S] Records high-definition movies by converting them to MP4 file format using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec.
atmosphere. Bit-rate: Approx. 50 Mbps When [ File Format] is set to [AVCHD] 60i 24M(FX)*: 50i 24M(FX)**: Records high image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). Bit-rate: Approx. 24 Mbps (Max.) 60i 17M(FH) (default setting)*: 50i 17M(FH) (default setting)**: Records standard image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). Bit-rate: Approx. 17 Mbps (Avg.) 60p 28M(PS)*: 50p 28M(PS)**: Records the highest image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (60p/50p). Bit-rate: Approx. 28 Mbps (Max.
PlayMemories Home in order to create an AVCHD recording disc. This conversion can take a long time. Also, you cannot create a disc in the original image quality. If you want to keep the original image quality, store your movies on a Blu-ray Disc. To play back 60p/50p/24p/25p movies on a TV, the TV must be compatible with the 60p/50p/24p/25p formats. If the TV is not compatible with the 60p/50p/24p/25p format, 60p/50p/24p/25p movies will be output as 60i/50i movies.
movies. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ Marker Display] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Markers are displayed. The markers are not recorded on the medium. Off (default setting): No marker is displayed. Note You cannot display markers when using [Focus Magnifier] or [ MF Assist]. The markers are displayed on the screen. (You cannot output the markers.) [119] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Marker Settings Sets the markers to be displayed while shooting movies. 1.
Hint You can display all the markers at the same time. Place the subject on the cross point of the [Guideframe] to make a balanced composition. [120] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Audio Recording Sets whether to record sounds when shooting movies. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Audio Recording] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Records sound (stereo). Off: Does not record sound.
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.]. Set the shooting mode to [Movie]. You can see the audio level before recording only in movie recording mode. [122] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Audio Rec Level You can adjust the audio recording level while checking the level meter. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Audio Rec Level] → desired setting.
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 Settings) → [Audio Out Timing] → desired setting. Menu item details Live (default setting): Outputs audio without delay. Select this setting when audio deviation is a problem during audio monitoring. Lip Sync: Outputs audio and video in sync. Select this setting to prevent undesirable deviations between video and audio.
Auto Slow Shut. (movie) Sets whether or not to adjust the shutter speed automatically when recording movies if the subject is dark. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Auto Slow Shut.] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Uses [ Auto Slow Shut.]. The shutter speed automatically slows when recording in dark locations. You can reduce noise in the movie by using a slow shutter speed when recording in dark locations. Off: Does not use [ Auto Slow Shut.].
Picture Profile Allows you to change the settings for the color, gradation, etc for movies. Customizing the picture profile You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as [Gamma] and [Detail]. When setting these parameters, connect the camera to a TV or monitor, and adjust them while observing the picture on the screen. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Picture Profile] → the profile you want to change. 2.
Black Level Sets the black level. (–15 to +15) Gamma Selects a gamma curve. Movie: Standard gamma curve for movies Still: Standard gamma curve for still images Cine1: Softens the contrast in dark parts and emphasizes gradation in bright parts to produce a relaxed color movie. (equivalent to HG4609G33) Cine2: Similar to [Cine1] but optimized for editing with up to 100% video signal.
Manual Set: Settings when [Manual] is selected. Point: Sets the knee point. (75% to 105%) Slope: Sets the knee slope. (-5 (gentle) to +5 (steep) Color Mode Sets type and level of colors. Movie: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Movie]. Still: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Still]. Cinema: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Cine1].
Adjust: The following parameters can be selected manually. Mode: Selects auto/manual setting. (Auto (automatic optimization) / Manual (The details are set manually.)) V/H Balance: Sets the vertical (V) and horizontal (H) balance of DETAIL. (-2 (off to the vertical (V) side) to +2 (off to the horizontal (H) side)) B/W Balance: Selects the balance of the lower DETAIL (B) and the upper DETAIL (W).
If you set [Slope] to +5 in [Manual Set], [Knee] is set to [Off]. S-Gamut is a color space unique to Sony that provides a wide color space equivalent to film cameras. However, S-Gamut setting of this camera does not support the whole color space of S-Gamut; it is a setting to realize a color reproduction equivalent to S-Gamut.
convenient use Function Menu Set. You can assign the functions to be called up when you press the Fn (Function) button. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Function Menu Set.] → set a function to the desired location. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen.
[132] How to Use convenient use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for Function of the focus hold button Allows you to assign a function to the focus hold button on the lens. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Focus Hold Button] → desired setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen.
The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. [135] How to Use convenient use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for Function of the Custom button Once you assign a function to the Custom button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the Custom button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Custom Button] → desired setting.
1. MENU → setting. (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Left Button] → desired The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. [138] How to Use convenient use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for Function of the right button Once you assign a function to the right button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the right button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1. MENU → setting.
1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Dial Setup] → desired setting. 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 (default setting): 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.” [141] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Smile/Face Detect.
purple. Tips for capturing smiles more effectively Do not cover the eyes with front hair and keep the eyes narrowed. Do not obscure the face by a hat, masks, sunglasses, etc. Try to orient the face in front of the product and be as level as possible. Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is easier to be detected when the teeth are shown. If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the product shoots the image. After shooting, the product returns to Smile Shutter mode.
Sets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the Face Detection function. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Soft Skin Effect] → desired setting. Menu item details Off (default setting): Does not use the [ Soft Skin Effect] function. On: Uses the [ Soft Skin Effect]. Hint When [ Soft Skin Effect] is set to [On], you can select the effect level. Note [ Soft Skin Effect] is not available for RAW images.
When multiple faces are registered to be given priority, the face registered first will be given priority. You can change the priority order. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Face Registration] → [Order Exchanging]. 2. Select a face to change the order of priority. 3. Select the destination. [145] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Face Registration (Delete) Deletes a registered face. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Face Registration] → [Delete].
Note Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and conditions, such as distance to the subject, or whether the subject looks at the pre-strobe or not. [147] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Auto Obj.
Sets whether or not to use the SteadyShot function. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [SteadyShot] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Uses [SteadyShot]. Off: Does not use [SteadyShot]. We recommend that you set [SteadyShot] to [Off] when using a tripod. [149] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product SteadyShot Settings You can shoot with an appropriate [SteadyShot] setting for the attached lens. 1.
pressed all the way down without stopping halfway. When using a tripod, deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a potential for malfunction of the SteadyShot function. When the camera cannot obtain focal length information from the lens, the SteadyShot function does not work correctly. Set [SteadyShot Adjust.] to [Manual] and set [SteadyS. Focal Len.] to match the lens you are using. When the camera cannot obtain focal length information from the lens, or [SteadyShot Adjust.
[Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto] or [Scene Selection]. Depending on the shooting conditions, the camera may not perform noise reduction, even if the shutter speed is longer than 1 second(s). [151] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product 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.
1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Color Space] → desired setting. Menu item details sRGB (default setting): 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 image starts with “_DSC.
[154] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Auto Review You can check the recorded image on the screen right after the shooting. You can also set the display time for Auto Review. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Auto Review] → desired setting. Menu item details 10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec (default setting): Displays the recorded image on the screen right after shooting for the selected duration of time.
Shows 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. Live View is always displayed with the appropriate brightness even in [Manual Exposure] mode. When [Setting Effect OFF] is selected, the icon is displayed on the Live View screen.
Release w/o Lens Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Release w/o Lens] → desired setting. Menu item details Enable (default setting): 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.
be set or the image brightness will be uneven. When you shoot at high shutter speeds, the image brightness may become uneven depending on the shooting environment. In such cases, set [e-Front Curtain Shut.] to [Off]. [159] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product S. Auto Img. Extract. Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in [Superior Auto]. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [S. Auto Img. Extract.] → desired setting.
On: Captures APS-C size equivalent sensor pictures using any lens. Auto (default setting): 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 Size Capture] to [Off], shooting may fail. When you set [APS-C Size Capture] to [On], the angle of view will be the same as when shooting with an APS-C size image sensor.
1. MENU → setting. (Custom Settings) → [Lens Comp.] → [Chro. Aber. Comp.] → desired Menu item details Auto (default setting): Reduces the color deviation automatically. Off: Does not compensate for the color deviation. Note The [Chro. Aber. Comp.] function is only available when an E-mount lens is mounted. [163] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Distortion Comp. Compensates for the distortion of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1.
(Function) button. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Dial / Wheel Lock] → desired setting. Menu item details Lock: Locks the front dial, rear dial and control wheel. Unlock (default setting): Does not lock the front dial, rear dial or control wheel even if you press and hold the Fn (Function) button. Hint You can release the locked dial/control wheel by holding the Fn (Function) button down.
aperture is stepped down to the set aperture value and you can check the blurriness prior to shooting. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → set the [Aperture Preview] function to the desired key. 2. Confirm the image by pressing the key to which [Aperture Preview] was assigned. Hint Although you can change the aperture value during the preview, the subject may be defocused if you select a brighter aperture. We recommend that you adjust the focus again.
Plays back the recorded images. 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode. 2. Select the image with the control wheel. Hint The product creates an image database file on a memory card to record and play back images. An image that is not registered in the image database file may not be played back correctly. To play back images shot using other devices, register those images to the image database file using MENU → [Setup] → [Recover Image DB].
Image Index You can display multiple images at the same time in playback mode. 1. Press the (Image Index) button while the image is being played back. To change the number of images to be displayed MENU → (Playback) → [Image Index] → desired setting. Menu item details 9 Images (default setting)/25 Images To return to single-image playback Select the desired image and press on the center of the control wheel.
During Folder View (MP4) During AVCHD View During XAVC S View [172] How to Use Viewing Deleting images Deleting a displayed image You can delete an image displayed. 1. Display the image you want to delete. 2. Press the (Delete) button. 3. Select [Delete] using the control wheel, then press wheel. [173] How to Use Viewing on the center of the control Deleting images Deleting multiple selected images You can delete multiple selected images. 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Delete] → desired setting.
Hint Perform [Format] to delete all images, including protected images. Note The menu items that can be selected differ depending on the [View Mode] setting. [174] How to Use Viewing Playing back movies Playing back movies Plays back the recorded movies. 1. Press the (playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Select the movie to be played back using the control wheel. 3. To play back movies, press on the center.
[175] How to Use Viewing Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images The product automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end. 1. Press the (playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Select the panoramic image to be played back using the control wheel. 3. Press on the center to play back the image. To pause playback, press on the center again. To return to the display of the entire image, press the MENU button.
(1) Select an image and press on the center of the control wheel. The mark is displayed in the check box. To cancel the selection, press and delete the mark. (2) Repeat step (1) to print other images. (3) MENU → [OK] → on the center. Cancel All: Clears all DPOF marks. Print Setting: You can set whether to print the date on images registered with DPOF marks. Select [On] or [Off] → [Enter] in [Date Imprint].
Selects the orientation when playing back recorded still images. 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Display Rotation] → desired setting. Menu items details Auto: When you rotate the camera, the displayed image rotates automatically detecting the orientation of the camera. Manual: A portrait image is displayed as a vertical image. If you have set the image orientation using the [Rotate] function, the image will be displayed accordingly. Off: Always displays in landscape orientation.
[180] How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Rotate Rotates a recorded still image counter-clockwise. 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Rotate]. 2. Press on the center of the control wheel. The image is rotated counter-clockwise. The image rotates as you press on 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.
Protects all images in the selected folder. All with this date: Protects all images in the selected date range. Cancel All in this Folder: Cancels the protection of all images in the selected folder. Cancel All with this date: Cancels the protection of all images in the selected date range. Note The menu items that can be selected differ depending on the [View Mode] setting.
[4K Still Image PB] → [OK]. Note This menu is only available with 4K-compatible TVs. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. [183] How to Use Viewing Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV To view images stored on this product using a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI jack are required. 1. Turn off both this product and the TV. 2.
terminal using the supplied micro USB cable. The PhotoTV HD allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the compatible TV. Note Do not connect this product and another device using the output terminals of both. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Some devices may not work properly when connected to this product. For example, they may not output video or audio.
4. Turn on this product. 5. MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → [On]. 6. Press the SYNC MENU button on the TV Remote Control, and select the desired mode. Note If the product is not in playback mode, press the (Playback) button. Only TVs that support “BRAVIA” Sync can provide SYNC MENU operations. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
viewfinder according to the surrounding environment. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Viewfinder Bright.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): Adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder automatically. Manual: Selects the brightness of the electronic viewfinder from the range –2 to +2. [187] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Finder Color Temp. Adjusts the color temperature of the electronic viewfinder. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Finder Color Temp.] → desired setting.
[189] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Audio signals Selects whether the product produces a sound or not. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Audio signals] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Off: Sounds are not produced. [190] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) Sets whether to use the upload function when using an Eye-Fi card (commercially available).
: 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. Eye-Fi cards are equipped with a wireless LAN function.
Mode Dial Guide You can display the description of a shooting mode when you turn the mode dial and change the settings available for that shooting mode. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Mode Dial Guide] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Displays the Mode Dial Guide. Off (default setting): Does not display the Mode Dial Guide. [193] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Delete confirm. You can set whether [Delete] or [Cancel] is selected as the default setting on the delete confirmation screen. 1.
Menu item details High: Displays in high quality. Standard: Displays in standard quality. Note When [High] is set, battery consumption will be higher than when [Standard] is set. [195] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Pwr Save Start Time You can set time intervals to automatically switch to power save mode. 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.
Note This function is provided with 1080 50i-compatible devices only. It is not provided with 1080 60i-compatible devices. The 1080 50i-compatible devices have a “50i” mark on the bottom of the product. If you insert a memory card that has previously been formatted with the PAL system, a message telling you that you must re-format the card appears. When you record using the NTSC system, re-format the memory card or use another memory card. When the NTSC mode is selected, the “Running on NTSC.
the blower does not touch the image sensor. Hold the camera slightly face downward so that the dust falls out. Do not subject the product to any shock during cleaning. When cleaning the image sensor with a blower, do not blow too hard. If you blow the sensor too hard, the inside of the product may be damaged. If the dust remains even after you cleaned the product as described, consult the service facility.
The time code (TC) and the user bit (UB) information can be recorded as data attached to movies. 1. MENU→ (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → setting value you want to change. 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. TC Run: Sets the count up format for the time code.
Reset time code Start/stop movie recording How to set the user bit (UB Preset) 1. MENU→ (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → [UB Preset], then press in the center of the control wheel. 2. Turn the control wheel and select the first two digits. 3. Set the other digits following the same procedure as in step 2, then press in the center of the control wheel. How to reset the user bit 1. MENU → (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → [UB Preset], then press of the control wheel. 2.
time code advances in [Rec Run] mode. When the recording format is changed. When the recording medium is removed. How to select how the time code is recorded (TC Make) 1. MENU→ (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → [TC Make], then press of the control wheel. in the center Preset: Records the newly set time code on the recording medium. Regenerate: Reads the last time code for the previous recording from the recording medium and records the new time code consecutively from the last time code.
[201] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu HDMI Resolution When you connect the product to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [HDMI Resolution] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): The product automatically recognizes an HD TV and sets the output resolution. 1080p: Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080p).
[203] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu CTRL FOR HDMI When connecting this product to a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product by aiming the TV remote control at the TV. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): You can operate this product with a TV’s remote control. Off: You cannot operate this product with a TV’s remote control.
TC Output (movie) Sets whether or not to layer the TC (time code) information on the output signal via the HDMI terminal when outputting the signal to other professional-use devices. This function layers the time code information on the HDMI output signal. The product sends the time code information as digital data, not as an image displayed on the screen. The connected device can then refer to the digital data to recognize the time data. 1.
When [ TC Output] is [Off], [ REC Control] is set to [Off]. Even when is displayed, if the external recorder is not ready for recording (for example, if there is no capacity on the recording medium, or there is not enough battery remaining, or the camera is not connected to the device properly), recording on the external recorder may fail. When recording on an external recorder, confirm that the external recorder is recording video properly.
[208] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu USB LUN Setting Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [USB LUN Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi (default setting): Normally, use [Multi]. Single: Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection. [209] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time again. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Date/Time Setup] → desired setting.
1. MENU → [211] How to Use (Setup) → [Area Setting] → desired area. Changing settings Setup menu Format Formats (initializes) the memory card. When you use a memory card with this product for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card using the product 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].
[213] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Select REC Folder You can change the folder on the memory card where still images and MP4 movies are to be recorded. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Select REC Folder] → desired folder. Note You cannot select the folder when you select the [Date Form] setting. [214] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory card for recording still images and MP4 movies.
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 (default setting): 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. Example: 10040405 (Folder number: 100, date: 04/05/2014) Note The MP4 movie folder form is fixed as “folder number + ANV01”.
[218] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Version Displays the software version of this product, lens and Mount Adaptor. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Version]. [219] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Certification Logo (Overseas model only) Displays some of the certification logos for this product. 1. MENU → [220] How to Use (Setup) → [Certification Logo]. Changing settings Setup menu Setting Reset Resets the product to the default settings.
Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting. When you perform [Initialize], downloaded applications on the product may be uninstalled. To use these applications again, re-install them. The value set with [AF Micro Adj.] will not be reset even when [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize] is performed. [221] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone PlayMemories Mobile To use [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone], etc.
The smartphone is connected to the product. [223] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad 1. Select the model name of this product (DIRECT-xxxx: xxxx) on the Wi-Fi setting screen of your iPhone or iPad. 2. Input the password displayed on this product. The iPhone or iPad is connected to the product.
3. Confirm that your iPhone or iPad was connected to the “SSID” shown on this product. 4. Return to the “Home” screen and launch PlayMemories Mobile. [224] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)] You can call up a desired application from the application menu of this product by touching an NFC-enabled Android smartphone to the product.
When the product is in playback mode, the registered application will not launch even if you touch the smartphone to the product. When you call up an application with one touch, even if that application does not work with a smartphone, PlayMemories Mobile on smartphone will launch. Exit PlayMemories Mobile without performing an operation. If you do not exit PlayMemories Mobile, the smartphone stays in standby connection status.
to connect to the product, reset the connection information by following these steps. MENU → (Wireless) → [SSID/PW Reset]. After resetting the connection information, you must register the smartphone again. Depending on future version upgrades, the operational procedures or screen displays are subject to change without notice.
with just a touch on the designated touch-point. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of short-range wireless communication technology. Note If you cannot make a connection, do as the following: Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone, and then move the smartphone slowly toward the (N mark) of this product. If the smartphone is in a case, remove it. If the product is in a case, remove it. Check whether the NFC function is activated on your smartphone.
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 on the control wheel, then press MENU → [Enter]. Select on Smartphone: Displays all images recorded on the product’s memory card on the smartphone.
3. Touch the smartphone to the product. The product and the smartphone are connected, and PlayMemories Mobile automatically launches on the smartphone, and then the displayed image is sent to the smartphone. Before you touch the smartphone, cancel the sleep and lock-screen functions of the smartphone. The NFC function is available only when the product. (N mark) is displayed on the Touch the smartphone to the product for 1-2 seconds until PlayMemories Mobile launches.
Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone, and then move the smartphone slowly toward the (N mark) of this product. If the smartphone is in a case, remove it. If the product is in a case, remove it. Confirm that the NFC function is activated on the smartphone. When [Airplane Mode] is set to [On], you cannot connect the product and the smartphone. Set [Airplane Mode] to [Off]. You cannot send AVCHD format movies. You cannot send XAVC S format movies.
1. MENU → (Wireless) → [View on TV] → desired device to be connected. 2. When you want to play back images using slideshow, press control wheel. on the center of the To display the next/previous image manually, press the right/left side of the control wheel. To change the device to be connected, press the bottom side of the control wheel, then select [Device list]. Slideshow settings You can change the slideshow settings by pressing the bottom side of the control wheel.
[231] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Airplane Mode When you board an airplane, etc., you can turn off all Wi-Fi functions temporarily. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [Airplane Mode] → desired setting. If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On], an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen.
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. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [Access Point Set.]. 2. Select the access point you want to register. When the desired access point is displayed on the screen: Select the desired access point.
1. Input box The characters you entered are displayed. 2. Switch character types Each time you press on the center of the control wheel, the character type switches among alphabet letters, numerals and symbols. 3. Keyboard Each time you press on the center, the character that you enter will be displayed. For example: If you want to enter “abd” 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
[234] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Edit Device Name You can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [Edit Device Name]. 2. Select the input box, then input the device name → [OK]. For input method, refer to “How to use the keyboard.” [235] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of this product. 1.
[237] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings to default settings. 1. MENU → [238] How to Use (Wireless) → [Reset Network Set.] → [OK]. Adding applications to the product PlayMemories Camera Apps PlayMemories Camera Apps You can add the desired functions to this product by connecting to the application download website (PlayMemories Camera Apps) via the Internet.
http://www.sony.net/pmca/ 2. Follow the instructions on the screen and acquire a service account. Follow the instructions on the screen to download the desired application to the product. [241] How to Use Adding applications to the product Installing the applications Downloading applications You can download applications using your computer. 1. Access the application downloading website. http://www.sony.net/pmca/ 2.
the Wi-Fi function You can download applications using the Wi-Fi function without connecting to a computer. 1. MENU → (Application) → Application List → (PlayMemories Camera Apps), then follow the instructions on the screen to download applications. Acquire a service account in advance. Note When the IP address setting of this product is [Manual], you cannot download an application. Set [IP Address Setting] to [Auto].
2. Select the application to be uninstalled. 3. Select to uninstall the application. The uninstalled application can be re-installed. For details, see the application download website. [245] How to Use Adding applications to the product Managing the applications Changing the order of applications You can change the order in which added applications are displayed on this product. 1. MENU → (Application) → Application List → [Application Management] → [Sort]. 2.
You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from the following URL: http://www.sony.net/pcenv/ [248] How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software PlayMemories Home 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.
2011 has already been installed on the computer, PMB will be overwritten by PlayMemories Home. Please use PlayMemories Home. 2. Connect the product and your computer using the supplied micro USB cable. New functions may be added to PlayMemories Home. Even if PlayMemories Home has already been installed on your computer, connect this product and your computer again. A: To the Multi/Micro USB Terminal B: To the USB jack of the computer Note Log on as Administrator.
Note The software that can be used varies depending on the region. [251] How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Image Data Converter With Image Data Converter, you can do the following: You can play back 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.
For Windows 8, start [Image Data Converter Ver.4], and select [Help] from the menu bar → [Image Data Converter Guide]. Mac: Finder → [Applications] → [Image Data Converter] → [Image Data Converter Ver.4], and select [Help] from the menu bar → [Image Data Converter Guide]. For details on operation, you can also refer to the “Image Data Converter” support page (English only). http://www.sony.co.
[Start] → [All Programs] → [Remote Camera Control] → [Remote Camera Control Help]. For Windows 8, start [Remote Camera Control], and right-click the title bar to select [Remote Camera Control Help]. Mac: Finder → [Applications] → [Remote Camera Control], and select [Help] from the menu bar → [Remote Camera Control Help]. [257] How to Use Viewing on computers Connecting this product and a computer Connecting the product to a computer 1.
and a computer, click [Open folder to view files] → [OK] → [DCIM] or [MP_ROOT]. Then copy the desired images to the computer. If Device Stage appears on a Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer, double-click [Browse Files] → media icon → folder in which the images you want to import are stored. Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home (For Mac) Connect the product to your Mac computer.
[260] How to Use Viewing on computers Creating a movie disc Disc type High-definition image quality (HD) A Blu-ray Disc enables you to record longer duration of high definition image quality (HD) movies than DVD discs. High-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) High definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs, and a high definition image quality (HD) disc is created.
Selecting the disc creation method You can create a disc from an AVCHD format movie recorded using this product. Depending on the disc type, playable devices may vary. Select a method suitable for your disc player. For details on creating a disc using PlayMemories Home, see the Help of PlayMemories Home. (Only for Windows) Creates a disc with high-definition image quality (HD) Writable movie format: PS, FX, FH Player: Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.
High-definition image quality (HD) Standard definition image quality (STD) HDD recorder, etc.: Standard definition image quality (STD) Note When creating AVCHD discs using PlayMemories Home from movies recorded with the [ Record Setting] of [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)], [60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)] or [24p 24M(FX)]/[25p 24M(FX)], the image quality is converted and it is not possible to create discs that have the original image quality. Converting the image quality takes time.
28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)], you must use a device that is compliant with AVCHD format Ver. 2.0. [264] How to Use Precautions/This product Precautions Precautions Backing up memory cards Data may be corrupted in the following cases. Be sure to back up the data for protection. When the memory card is removed or the product is turned off during a read or write operation. When the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise.
attaching it to the camera. Precaution on carrying Do not carry the camera with the tripod attached. This may cause the tripod socket hole to break. On operating temperatures Your product is designed for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended. On moisture condensation If the product is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the product.
images recorded or edited with other equipment on your product are not guaranteed. Notes on playing movies on other devices This product uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. For this reason, movies recorded in AVCHD format with this product cannot be played by the following devices. Other devices compatible with AVCHD format that does not support High Profile Devices incompatible with the AVCHD format This product also uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording.
may result in unrecoverable damage to the eyes or cause a malfunction to the lens. Do not use the camera in areas where strong radio waves or radiation is being emitted. Recording and playback may not function correctly. Notes on discarding or transferring this product to others When discarding or transferring this product to others, make sure to perform the following operation to protect private information. Perform [Setting Reset] to reset all the settings.
battery pack each time before you use the product so that you do not miss any opportunities to shoot images. You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged. You can use a partially charged battery pack. If the charge lamp flashes when the battery pack is not fully charged, remove the battery pack or disconnect the USB cable from the camera and then reinsert it to recharge. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F).
A: Battery level high B: Battery exhausted It takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery indicator to appear. The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions. If the remaining battery time does not appear on the screen, press the DISP (Display Setting) button to display it.
specified type has been inserted. Check that the battery pack is the specified type. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it with a new or different one and check that the newly inserted battery is charging correctly. If the newly inserted battery is charging correctly, the previously inserted battery may be faulty.
When you use a memory card with this product for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card using the product for stable performance of the memory card before shooting. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. Save precious data on a computer, etc. If you repeatedly shoot and delete images for a long time, fragmentation of data in a file in the memory card may occur, and movie recording may be interrupted in the middle of shooting.
The types of Memory Stick media that can be used with the product are as follows. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all Memory Stick media functions. Memory Stick PRO Duo media: *1*2*3 Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media: *1*2 Memory Stick XC-HG Duo media: *1*2 *1 This Memory Stick is equipped with MagicGate function. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this product.
Cleaning the product surface Clean the product surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. To prevent damage to the finish or casing: Do not expose the product to chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide. Do not touch the product with any of the above on your hand. Do not leave the product in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time.
60i 17M(FH)/50i 17M(FH) (When [ 1440×1080 12M (When [ File Format] is [AVCHD]) File Format] is [MP4]) Dual Video REC: Off Drive Mode: Single Shooting Flash Mode: Fill-flash Flash Comp.: ±0.0 Red Eye Reduction: Off Focus Mode: Single-shot AF Focus Area Wide (When using focal plane phase detection AF) Wide (When using contrast AF) Focus Settings: ― AF Illuminator: Auto Exposure Comp.: ±0.0 Exposure step: 0.3EV ISO: ISO AUTO Metering Mode: Multi White Balance: Auto DRO/Auto HDR D-Range Opt.
Audio Out Timing: Live Wind Noise Reduct.: Off Memory recall: ― Memory: ― Custom Settings Select [Setting Reset] to reset the settings under [Custom Settings] to the default settings. If you select [Camera Settings Reset], the settings will not return to the default settings. Zebra: Off MF Assist: On Focus Magnif.
Face Registration: ― APS-C Size Capture: Auto AF Micro Adj.* AF Adjustment Set.: Off amount: ±0 * This setting will not be reset even if you perform [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize]. Lens Comp. Shading Comp.: Auto Chro. Aber. Comp.: Auto Distortion Comp.: Off Function Menu Set.
SSID/PW Reset: ― Reset Network Set.: ― Application Application List: ― Introduction: ― Playback Select [Setting Reset] to reset the settings under [Playback] to the default settings. If you select [Camera Settings Reset], the settings will not return to the default settings.
TC/UB Settings: ― Remote Ctrl: Off HDMI Settings HDMI Resolution: Auto 24p/60p Output: 60p HDMI Info. Display: On TC Output: Off REC Control: Off CTRL FOR HDMI: On USB Connection: Auto USB LUN Setting: Multi Language: ― Date/Time Setup: ― Area Setting: ― Format: ― File Number: Series Select REC Folder: ― New Folder: ― Folder Name: Standard Form Recover Image DB*: ― * This setting will not be reset even if you perform [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize]. Display Media Info.
32 GB: 4600 images 64 GB: 9200 images Fine 2 GB: 195 images 4 GB: 395 images 8 GB: 800 images 16 GB: 1600 images 32 GB: 3200 images 64 GB: 6400 images Extra fine 2 GB: 105 images 4 GB: 215 images 8 GB: 435 images 16 GB: 870 images 32 GB: 1700 images 64 GB: 3450 images RAW & JPEG 2 GB: 54 images 4 GB: 105 images 8 GB: 215 images 16 GB: 435 images 32 GB: 870 images 64 GB: 1750 images RAW 2 GB: 74 images 4 GB: 145 images 8 GB: 295 images 16 GB: 600 images 32 GB: 1200 images 64 GB: 2400 images *When the [ Aspe
Recordable time of movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times which can be recorded on the memory card that is formatted with this product. These numbers are the total times of all movie files on the memory card. The recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. The values when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S] and [AVCHD] are based on shooting with [Dual Video REC] set to [Off].
32 GB: 3 h 64 GB: 6 h 60i 17M(FH) 50i 17M(FH) 2 GB: 10 m 4 GB: 30 m 8 GB: 1 h 16 GB: 2 h 32 GB: 4 h 5 m 64 GB: 8 h 15 m 60p 28M(PS) 50p 28M(PS) 2 GB: 9 m 4 GB: 15 m 8 GB: 35 m 16 GB: 1 h 15 m 32 GB: 2 h 30 m 64 GB: 5 h 5 m 24p 24M(FX) 25p 24M(FX) 2 GB: 10 m 4 GB: 20 m 8 GB: 40 m 16 GB: 1 h 30 m 32 GB: 3 h 64 GB: 6 h 24p 17M(FH) 25p 17M(FH) 2 GB: 10 m 4 GB: 30 m 8 GB: 1 h 16 GB: 2 h 32 GB: 4 h 64 GB: 8 h [ File Format]:[MP4] 1440×1080 12M 2 GB: 20 m 4 GB: 40 m 8 GB: 1 h 20 m 16 GB: 2 h 45 m 32 GB: 5 h 30
2 GB: 1 h 10 m 4 GB: 2 h 25 m 8 GB: 4 h 55 m 16 GB: 10 h 32 GB: 20 h 64 GB: 40 h Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes for each shooting (limited by product specifications). Note The recordable time of movies varies because the product is equipped with VBR (Variable Bit Rate), which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the shooting scene.
The maximum continuous recording time is approximately 29 minutes. The maximum size of a movie file is about 2 GB, when [File Format] is set to [AVCHD]. When the file size reaches about 2 GB, a new movie file is created automatically. [273] How to Use Precautions/This product Using this product abroad Plug adaptor You can use the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC and 50 Hz/60 Hz.
[275] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you can attach an A-mount lens (sold separately) to this product. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor. Note You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor with certain lenses. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses. You cannot use the AF illuminator when using an A-mount lens.
*When an A-mount lens is attached, the autofocus speed will be slower than when an E-mount lens is attached. (Approximately two to seven seconds slower (for shooting based on the Sony measurement conditions). This may vary depending on conditions such as subject and brightness during shooting.) When using a Mount Adaptor and the camera is set to movie mode, the Auto Focus only works when the shutter button is pressed halfway down. When using a Mount Adaptor in movie mode, adjust the aperture manually.
Center: The product uses the focus area located in the center area exclusively. Flexible Spot: You can select a focus area from 15 areas using the control wheel. SteadyShot: In-body [278] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available.
If you use the LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Full size shooting: Available with full size shooting-compatible lenses only Autofocus: Available AF system: Phase Detection AF, which is controlled by the dedicated AF sensor inside the Mount Adaptor AF/MF select: Lenses that do not support Direct manual focus: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens. Lenses that support Direct manual focus: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens.
How to remove the battery cover Rotate the battery cover release lever (A) of this product in the direction of the arrow. The shaft of the battery cover will be stored inside the battery cover. Pull the battery cover aside. You can attach the removed battery cover to the vertical grip so that you do not lose it. How to attach the battery cover Align the battery cover hinge with the battery cover shaft hole, and attach by pressing the battery cover locking button (B).
is not a malfunction. [282] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information License Notes on the License This product comes with software that are used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that software. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following. Please read the following sections. Licenses (in English) are recorded in the internal memory of your product.
[283] How to Use Precautions/This product Trademarks Trademarks The following marks are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi Inc. In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified in all cases in this manual. [284] Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the product, try the following solutions. 1. Check the items under “Troubleshooting”, then check the product. 2.
After inserting the battery pack into the product, it may take a few moments for the product to power up. Make sure that the battery pack is inserted correctly. The battery pack will discharge by itself even if you do not use it. Charge the battery pack before use. Make sure that the battery is NP-FW50. [287] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The power turns off suddenly. Depending on the product and battery pack temperature, the product may turn off automatically to protect itself.
The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack. Make sure that the battery is NP-FW50. Remove the battery pack and then reinsert it into the product. Batteries which have not been used for more than a year may have deteriorated. This phenomenon occurs when you charge the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold location. The optimum temperature for charging the battery pack is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F).
[294] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Recording takes a long time. The noise reduction function is processing an image. This is not a malfunction. You are shooting in RAW mode. Since RAW data files are large, RAW mode shooting may take time. The [Auto HDR] function is processing an image. The product is compiling images. [295] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The same image is captured multiple times.
[ Eye-Start AF] is available only when a Mount Adaptor (LA-EA2, LA-EA4) (sold separately) is attached. Set [ Eye-Start AF] to [On]. [298] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Zoom does not work. You cannot use zoom functions during Sweep Panorama shooting. You can use only the optical zoom in the following situations: When using Smile Shutter function. [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG].
The subject is too bright or too dark to shoot using the current aperture value and/or shutter speed settings. Readjust the settings. [302] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The image colors are not correct. Adjust [White Balance]. [Picture Effect] is set. Set [Picture Effect] to [Off]. [Picture Profile] is set. Set [Picture Profile] to [Off]. To reset settings to default, perform [Setting Reset].
Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On]. Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash. Light the room and shoot the subject. [306] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Dots appear and remain on the screen. This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded. [307] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies You cannot shoot images continuously. The memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images. The battery level is low.
[310] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The image is whitish (Flare)./Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting). When pointing the lens toward the strong light source, excessive light enters the lens and the image may come out white (flare) or extraneous light (ghost images) may appear on the image, but this is not a malfunction. When using the zoom lens, attach the lens hood. Also, set up the composition so that you shoot images while avoiding backlit condition.
The monitor darkens after a short period of time passed. If you do not operate the product for a certain period of time, the product switches to the power-save mode. The product exits power-save mode when you perform operations such as pressing the shutter button halfway. [314] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The front dial, rear dial, or control wheel does not work. [Dial / Wheel Lock] is on.
while the power is turned off. The image sensor vibrates or makes sounds due to an in-camera image sensor shift mechanism. This is not a malfunction. [318] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images Images cannot be played back. Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the product. The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
The image was deleted by mistake. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect images that you do not want to delete. [322] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images A DPOF mark cannot be put. You cannot place DPOF marks on RAW images. [323] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product due to signal conditions.
When the battery remaining level is low, [Send to Computer] may be canceled halfway. Charge the battery pack and try again. [326] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi You cannot send movies to a smartphone. You cannot send XAVC S movies to a smartphone. You cannot send AVCHD movies to a smartphone. Set [ recording movies. [327] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting File Format] to [MP4] before Wi-Fi [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway.
Place the (N mark) on the smartphone and the (N mark) on the product as close together as possible. If there is no response, move the smartphone a few millimeters or move the smartphone away from this product, wait more than 10 seconds, and then touch them together again. [Airplane Mode] is set to [On]. Set [Airplane Mode] to [Off]. Check whether the NFC function is activated on your smartphone. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the smartphone.
[332] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer. You are playing back the movie directly from the memory card. Import the movie to your computer using PlayMemories Home and play it back. [333] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product.
When you print the images recorded in Adobe RGB mode using sRGB printers that are not compatible with Adobe RGB (DCF2.0/Exif2.21), the images are printed at a lower saturation. [337] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing Images are printed with both edges cut off. Depending on your printer, the left, right, top, and bottom edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you print an image shot with [ Aspect Ratio] set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut off.
Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the product and leave it for about an hour before using it. [340] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. This is not a malfunction. Turn off the product and do not use it for a while. [341] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. Set the date and time again. The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged.
If the battery pack is ejected while the power is set to ON, the camera settings may be reset. When ejecting the battery pack, first set the power to OFF and check that the access lamp is not illuminated. [344] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The product does not work properly. Turn off the product. Remove the battery pack and insert it again. If the product is hot, remove the battery pack, and allow it to cool down before trying this corrective procedure.
Unable to use memory card. Format? The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified. Select [Enter], and then format the memory card. You can use the memory card again, however, all previous data in the memory card is erased. It may take some time to complete the format. If the message still appears, change the memory card. Memory Card Error An incompatible memory card is inserted. Formatting has failed. Format the memory card again. Unable to read memory card.
power off. Cool the product and wait until the product is ready to shoot again. You have been recording images for a long time, the product temperature has risen. Stop recording images until the product cools. Recording is unavailable in this movie format. Set [ File Format] to [MP4]. The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the product is possible. Unable to register to the database file. Import all the images to a computer and recover the memory card.
When shooting under the following conditions, either recompose the shot or change the shooting mode, then shoot the images again.
