4-297-558-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index © 2011 Sony Corporation NEX-7 GB
Notes on using the camera Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to use. Table of contents How to use this handbook Sample photo Search for information by function. Search for information by sample photos. Search for information in a listing of menu items. Menu Search for information by keyword.
Table of contents Table of contents Notes on using the camera Sample photo How to use this handbook ·····································2 Sample photo ························································6 Identifying parts ···················································12 List of icons on the screen···································15 Basic operations Menu Operating the camera··········································18 Menu ···································································2
AEL (AE lock) ······················································46 AF/MF (AF/MF control)········································47 Table of contents Using the AF/MF button/AEL button Sample photo Using functions in the menu Menu Shoot Mode ·························································21 Camera································································22 Image Size ··························································22 Brightness/Color·········································
Table of contents AVCHD format···················································206 Cleaning ····························································207 Index Sample photo Index··································································208 Menu Index 5GB
“This is the scene I want to capture in a photo, but how can I do?” You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Click the desired sample photo.
A person stands out, while backgrounds blurred away (62) The same scene with different brightness (57) 84 64 A happy smile (84) In candle light (64) 62 96 A person in front of night view (62) A moving person (96) 55 74 A group photo (55, 56) A person lit from behind (74) Menu 57 Sample photo 62 Table of contents Shooting people Index 86 With soft skin tones (86) 7GB Continued r
Table of contents Shooting macro photos Adjusting the color to indoor light (97) 62 101 Flowers (62) Lowering the amount of flash light (101) 76 51 Focusing manually (76) In better brightness (51) 96 51 Preventing camera shake for indoor shots (96) Making food look appealing (51) Index Defocusing the background (62) Menu 97 Sample photo 62 8GB Continued r
Table of contents Shooting landscapes The sky in vivid colors (51) Running water (71) 106 106 Vivid green colors (106) Colored leaves (106) Menu 71 Sample photo 51 65 Panoramic photos (65) 102 Scenery with a wide range of brightness (102) Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (102) Index 102 125 Keeping your shot level (125) 9GB Continued r
Table of contents Shooting sunset/night scenes Holding the camera by hand (62) Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (62) 70 74 Fireworks (70) Trail of light (74) 57 55 Preventing camera shake (55) Index The same scene in different brightness (57) Menu 62 Sample photo 62 10GB Continued r
Following a moving subject (79) Expressing vigorous action (71) 76 54 With the subject approaching the camera (76) Capturing the best moment (54) Menu 71 Sample photo 79 Table of contents Shooting fast moving subjects Index 11GB
I Image sensor position mark (76) J Microphone* Table of contents Identifying parts K Lens Sample photo L Mount M Image sensor ** N Lens contacts ** O P (Playback) button (28) (flash pop-up) button (74) Q Diopter-adjustment dial When the lens is removed R Control dial L (20) S Control dial R (20) T MOVIE button (26) W Control wheel (18) Menu U AF/MF button/AEL button (46, 47) V AF/MF/AEL switch lever (46, 47) X Soft key C (19) Y Soft key B (19) Z Soft key A (19) ** Do not cover this part during
H LCD monitor J Hook for shoulder strap K Tripod receptacle L Speaker M Access lamp N Battery compartment O Memory card insertion slot P Connection plate cover Index A Eyepiece sensor • Use this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below. Menu • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
E18 – 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-7K) A Hood index Table of contents Lens B Focusing ring E Focal-length index F Lens contacts* G Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly.
Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel (page 48).
Display Indication Display Does not record sound during movie recording Indication Soft Skin Effect White Balance AWB Table of contents Live view SteadyShot/SteadyShot warning DRO/Auto HDR Overheating warning Creative Style Database file full/ Database file error Sample photo 7500K A7 G7 Control dials L/R Dial/wheel lock View mode Playback folder – File number Picture Effect Menu 101-0012 Protect Print order B Smile detection sensitivity indicator Indication Soft keys (MENU/ Shooting mo
Indication 2011-1-1 9:30AM Recorded date/time of the image 12/12 Image number/Number of images in the view mode Appears when Picture Effect did not work on the image. Histogram Sample photo Appears when HDR did not work on the image.
Basic operations The control wheel, soft keys, control dials, etc. allow you to use various functions of the camera. Control dials Table of contents Operating the camera Sample photo Soft keys Control wheel Menu Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), and (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel.
Menu When options are displayed on the screen, you can browse through them by turning or pressing the top/bottom/ right/left parts of the control wheel. Press the center to make your choice. Sample photo The arrow means you can turn the control wheel. Table of contents When you turn or press the top/bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel following the on-screen display, you can select setting items. Your selection is determined when you press the center of the control wheel.
Navigation button Sample photo Using the control dials L/R and control wheel, you can adjust or set related items such as focusing, exposure compensation, and other shooting adjustments, simultaneously, on a single screen (Triple-dial-control). In the [Program Auto] mode, for example, you can set program shift with the control dial L, exposure compensation with the control dial R, and ISO with the control wheel. See pages 31 to 45 for more details.
Using functions in the menu You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Table of contents Menu Sample photo 1 Select MENU. Menu 2 Select the desired item by pressing the top/bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel, and then press the center. 3 Following the instructions on the screen, select the desired item and press the center of the control wheel to make your choice.
Program Auto Camera Table of contents Automatic shooting that allows you to customize settings, except for the exposure (shutter speed and aperture). Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Flash Mode Selects the method used to fire the flash. AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Autofocus Area Selects the area to be focused on.
Movie Selects AVCHD 60i/60p, AVCHD 50i/50p or MP4. Record Setting Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of movies. Table of contents File Format Brightness/Color Exposure Comp. Compensates for the brightness of the entire image. ISO Sets the ISO sensitivity. White Balance Adjusts the color temperature according to the ambient light conditions. Metering Mode Selects the method used for measuring the brightness. Adjusts the amount of flash light.
Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Shooting Settings Sets whether or not to lock the control dials and the control wheel. AF Illuminator Sets the AF illuminator to assist auto-focusing in dim places. Red Eye Reduction Provides pre-flash before shooting when using the flash, to prevent eyes from being shot in red. FINDER/LCD Setting Sets how to switch between the viewfinder and the LCD monitor.
Main Settings Selects a first-displayed menu from the top menu or the last menu screen. Function Settings Sets the functions to call up for the Triple-dial-control. Custom Key Settings Assigns functions to the various keys. Beep Date/Time Setup Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Selects the language used on the screen. Sets the date and time. Area Setting Selects the area where you are using the camera. Help Guide Display Turns the Help Guide on or off.
The [Intelligent Auto] mode allows you to easily shoot any subject under any conditions because the camera makes appropriate judgments on the situation to adjust the settings. Table of contents Shooting images 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto]. The Scene Recognition function begins to work. 3 To take still images, press the shutter button halfway down to focus on your subject, and press it fully down to shoot. To record movies, press the MOVIE button to start recording.
focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the focus indicator blinks. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. Focus indicator Status z lit Focus locked. Focus is confirmed. Focal point moves following a moving subject. lit Still focusing. z flashing Cannot focus.
Table of contents Playing back images Plays back the recorded images. 1 Press the (Playback) button. 2 Select the image with the control wheel. During movie playback Control wheel operation Pause/resume Press the center. Fast-forward Press the right, or turn it clockwise. Fast-rewind Press the left, or turn it counterclockwise. Forward slow playback Turn clockwise during pause. Turn counterclockwise during pause. Adjust sound volume Press the bottom t top/bottom.
A portion of a still image can be enlarged for closer examination during playback. This is convenient to check the focus condition of a recorded still image. You can enlarge playback images from the menu (page 114). Sample photo 1 Display the image you want to enlarge, then select (Enlarge Image). 2 Adjust the scaling by turning the control wheel. 3 Select the portion you want to enlarge by pressing the top/bottom/right/left of the control wheel.
Table of contents Deleting images You can delete the image displayed. 1 Display the image you want to delete, and select (Delete). Select Sample photo 2 Select OK. to quit the operation. (Delete) Menu OK Notes • You cannot delete protected images. • Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Check whether you delete the image or not beforehand. Select MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] to select and delete several images at the same time.
Using the Triple-dial-control function The Triple-dial-control allows you to adjust or set various shooting adjustment items, simultaneously, on a single screen. Even though you can set these functions separately on the menu screen, using the Tripledial-control, you can adjust these functions interactively on the same screen. 1 Select a shooting mode from P, A, S, or M. Navigation button 2 Press the Navigation button to select the settings.
You can lock the control dials L/R and the control wheel by holding the Navigation button down. To unlock them, hold the Navigation button down again. You can set to lock the control wheel only, or not to lock any of them by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Dial/Wheel Lock].
You can set items used to adjust the exposure, such as shutter speed and aperture, on a single screen. Table of contents Exposure Settings 1 Set each item with the control dials L/R and the control wheel. The functions assigned to these dials vary depending on the shooting mode.
Table of contents Focus Settings You can set the focusing items together. 1 Press the Navigation button to select [Focus Settings]. 2 Set each item with the control dials L/R and the control wheel. Set [Autofocus Area]. In [Flexible Spot], move the area right or left. Menu In [Flexible Spot], turn it to move the area up or down, and press the top/bottom/right/left to finely adjust the area.
Notes You can set the enlarged position for manual focusing. Move the enlarged position up or down. Sample photo Manual Focus Table of contents • When this function is set to other than [Multi], you cannot use the [Face Detection] function. • [Multi] is selected when using [Smile Shutter]. • [Multi] is selected during movie recording. But, if you use an E-mount lens and press the shutter button half way down during recording, the autofocus area you set before you started recording is used for focusing.
Allows you to adjust the color temperature according to the ambient light conditions. Use this feature when the color temperature of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color temperature on purpose for photographic expression. 2 Set each item with the control dials L/R and the control wheel. Set the mode. Adjust the color between B (blue) and A (amber). Menu Adjust the color between G (green) and M (magenta).
Custom white balance Table of contents for a certain color temperature in [C.Temp./Filter], the adjusted value is retained even if you select another color temperature. 1 Select [Custom] with the control dial L. 2 Select [ (Custom Setup)] with soft key B. The shutter clicks and the calibrated values (color temperature and color filter) are displayed. Notes Menu • If the flash is used when the shutter button is pressed, a custom white balance is registered with the flash light taken into account.
The brightness or contrast is corrected automatically. You can set the exposure compensation simultaneously. Table of contents D-Range Settings 1 Press the Navigation button to select [D-Range Settings]. Set the optimum level. Set the exposure compensation value (–5.0 EV to +5.0 EV). Sample photo 2 Set each item with the control dials L/R and the control wheel. Set the mode.
Table of contents – Since the shutter is released 3 times for 1 shot, use this function when the subject is motionless or does not blink, and do not recompose. – You may not obtain a desired effect depending on the luminance difference of a subject and the shooting conditions. – When the flash is used, this function has little effect. – When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera shake or subject blur has occurred, you may not obtain good HDR images.
Table of contents Creative Style Settings Allows you to select the desired image processing. 1 Press the Navigation button to select [Creative Style Settings]. 2 Set each item with the control dials L/R and the control wheel. Adjust the contrast, saturation, or sharpness. Select the contrast, saturation, or sharpness. Sample photo Set the mode. Menu Control dial L For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors.
(Sepia) For capturing images in sepia monotone. The higher the value selected, the more the difference of light and shadow is accentuated, thus making an impact on an image. (Saturation) The higher the value selected, the more vivid the color. When a lower value is selected, the color of the image is restrained and subdued. (Sharpness) Adjusts the sharpness. The higher the value selected, the more the contours are accentuated, and the lower the value selected, the more the contours are softened.
You can shoot with an effect filter to obtain the various textures. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Function Settings] t [Picture Effect Settings]. Table of contents Picture Effect Settings 2 Press the Navigation button to select [Picture Effect Settings]. Sample photo 3 Set each item with the control dials L/R. Set the mode. Set the option. Menu Control dial L (Off) Does not use the Picture Effect function. Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo with shaded corners and pronounced colors.
(Partial Color) Creates a high-contrast image in black and white. Creates an image filled with a soft lighting effect. You can set the intensity of the effect with the control dial R. Creates the look of a painting, enhancing the colors and details. The camera releases the shutter 3 times. You can set the intensity of the effect with the control dial R. (Rich-tone Mono.) Creates an image in black and white with rich gradation and reproduction of details. The camera releases the shutter 3 times.
Table of contents Sample photo • You cannot check the following effects on the shooting screen, because the camera is still processing the image that has been just shot. Also, you cannot shoot another image until the image processing is finished. You cannot use these effects with movies. – [Soft Focus] – [HDR Painting] – [Rich-tone Mono.] – [Miniature] • In the case of [HDR Painting] and [Rich-tone Mono.], the shutter is released 3 times for 1 shot.
You can change the mode of the function assigned to [Custom Settings 1, 2, 3]. Assign the function by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Function Settings] t [Custom Settings 1, 2, 3]. Table of contents Custom Settings 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Function Settings]. 3 Press the Navigation button to select [Custom Settings]. 4 Set each item with the control dials L/R and the control wheel. Change the mode of the function assigned to [Custom Settings 1]. The default setting is [White Balance].
Using the AF/MF button/AEL button 1 Set the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to AEL. Menu 2 Focus on the spot for which you want to set the exposure. Sample photo When there is wide range of brightness between the subject and the background, such as when you are shooting a subject that is backlit or near a window, you can measure and lock the exposure at an appropriate brightness spot. To reduce the brightness, lock the exposure at a brighter spot than the subject.
You can switch the focusing mode between auto and manual temporarily. If you do so, in the [Autofocus] or [DMF] mode, the focusing mode becomes manual. In the [Manual Focus] mode, the focusing mode becomes [Autofocus]. Table of contents AF/MF (AF/MF control) 1 Set the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to AF/MF. Sample photo The focusing mode remains switched while you press and hold down the AF/MF button in the default setting. You can keep the focusing mode switched until you press the AF/MF button again.
Using functions with the control wheel Using the control wheel: 1 Press DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel repeatedly to select the desired mode. 1 During shooting, MENU t [Camera] t [LCD Display (DISP)]/[Finder Display(DISP)]. During playback, MENU t [Playback] t [Display Contents]. 2 Select the desired mode. Menu During shooting LCD Display (DISP) Shows basic shooting information.
Histogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically. For viewfinder Shows only shooting information on the screen (no image). Select this when you shoot using the viewfinder. Sample photo Indicates whether the camera is level in both the horizontal and front-back directions. When the camera is level in both directions, the indicator turns to green. Table of contents Level Finder Display(DISP) Level Indicates whether the camera is level in both the horizontal and front-back directions.
Shows recording information. Histogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically, in addition to recording information. No Disp. Info. Does not show recording information. Sample photo Display Info. Table of contents During playback Menu Note • Histogram is not displayed during following operations.
You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –5.0 EV to +5.0 EV. 1 (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel t desired value. Or, MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Exposure Comp.] t desired value. Sample photo Notes Menu • You cannot use [Exposure Comp.] when using the following functions: – [Intelligent Auto] – [Scene Selection] – [Manual Exposure] • You can adjust the exposure in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies.
You can set the drive mode, such as continuous, self-timer, or bracket shooting. 1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t desired mode. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t desired mode. Shoots 1 still image. Normal shooting mode. (Cont. Shooting) Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button (page 53). (Spd Priority Cont.) Shoots images continuously at high speed while you press and hold down the shutter button (page 54).
Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. 1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Cont. Shooting]. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Cont. Shooting]. Sample photo Note • You cannot use [Cont. Shooting] with the following functions: – [Scene Selection], excluding [Sports Action] – [Anti Motion Blur] – [Sweep Panorama] – [3D Sweep Panorama] – [Smile Shutter] – [Auto HDR] Table of contents Cont.
Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button, at a higher speed (max. 10 images per second) than that of [Cont. Shooting]. 1 Notes • You cannot use [Spd Priority Cont.] with the following functions. – [Scene Selection], excluding [Sports Action] – [Anti Motion Blur] – [Sweep Panorama] – [3D Sweep Panorama] – [Smile Shutter] – [Auto HDR] • Focus and brightness settings of the first shot are used for the following shots.
1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Self-timer]. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Self-timer]. Table of contents Self-timer 2 Option t desired mode. To cancel the timer, press (Drive Mode) and select [Single Shooting]. Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the audible signal sounds until the shutter operates. To cancel the self-timer, press (Drive Mode) on the control wheel.
Continuously shoots the number of images you have set after 10 seconds. You can choose the best shot from several shots taken. 1 2 Option t desired mode. To cancel the timer, press (Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec. 3 lmg.) Shoots 3 or 5 still images continuously after 10 seconds. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the audible signal sounds until the shutter operates. To cancel the self-timer, press (Drive Mode) on the control wheel.
Shoots 3 images while automatically shifting the exposure from base, to darker, then to lighter. Press and hold down the shutter button until the bracket recording is completed. You can select an image that suits your intention, after recording. (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Bracket: Cont.]. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Bracket: Cont.]. Sample photo 1 Table of contents Bracket: Cont. 2 Option t desired mode. (Bracket: Cont.: 0.3 EV) (Drive Mode) and select [Single Shooting].
You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is released after 2 seconds) buttons on the RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander (sold separately). Also, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Wireless Remote Commander. 1 2 Focus on the subject, point the transmitter of the Wireless Remote Commander to the remote sensor, and shoot the image. Notes Menu • You cannot use [Remote Cdr.
Using functions in the menu Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the 2 Press (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode. Table of contents Image Index (Image Index) on the control wheel. 3 To return to the single-image playback, select the desired image and press the center of the control wheel. z Displaying a desired folder Menu To select a desired folder, select the bar to the left of the image index screen, then press the top/bottom parts of the control wheel.
The camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto]. When the camera recognizes the scene, the Scene Recognition icon and guide appear on the screen. The camera recognizes (Night Scene), (Tripod Night Scene), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro), (Spotlight), (Low Brightness), or (Baby).
focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the focus indicator blinks. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. Focus indicator Status z lit Focus locked. Focus is confirmed. Focal point moves following a moving subject. lit Still focusing. z flashing Cannot focus.
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Scene Selection] t desired mode. (Landscape) Shoots the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors. (Macro) Shoots close subjects such as flowers, insects, food, or small items. (Sunset) Index (Sports Action) Menu Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the subject. Expresses skin tones softly.
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. Sample photo Notes Menu • In the [Night Scene] and [Night Portrait] modes, the shutter speed is slower, so using a tripod is recommended to prevent the image from blurring. • In the [Hand-held Twilight] mode, the shutter clicks 6 times and an image is recorded.
This is suitable for indoor shots without using the flash, to reduce the subject blur. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Anti Motion Blur]. Table of contents Anti Motion Blur 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Notes Menu • If you select [Anti Motion Blur] with [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image quality becomes [Fine] temporarily. • The shutter clicks 6 times and an image is recorded. • Reducing blur is less effective when shooting: – Subjects with erratic movement. – Subjects that are too close to the camera.
Table of contents Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images. Sample photo 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Sweep Panorama]. 2 Point the camera at the edge of the subject, then press the shutter button fully down. Menu This part will not be taken. 3 Pan the camera to the end, following the guidance on the LCD monitor. Index Guidance bar Notes • If you cannot pan the camera across the entire subject within the given time, a gray area occurs in the composed image.
Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the same direction as the indication on the LCD monitor. [Sweep Panorama] is better suited for still subjects, rather than moving ones. Table of contents z Tips for shooting a panoramic image Vertical direction Horizontal direction Menu Index • When using a zoom lens, it is recommended that you use it with W side. • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can lock the focus, exposure, and white balance.
Allows you to create a 3D image from composed images. 3D images shot in [3D Sweep Panorama] mode of this camera can be played back only on a 3D TV. The recorded images are played back as normal still images on the LCD monitor of this camera and a non-3D TV. Sample photo 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [3D Sweep Panorama]. Table of contents 3D Sweep Panorama 2 Point the camera at the edge of the subject, then press the shutter button fully down. This part will not be taken.
Pan the camera in a small arc at a constant speed in the direction indicated on the LCD screen, taking the following points into account. You should pan at about half speed of that in normal sweep panorama shooting. Sample photo z Tips for shooting a 3D panoramic image Table of contents beach, or lawn. – Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls. – Subjects with the sun or electric lights, etc. that are much brighter than surroundings.
You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. Table of contents Manual Exposure 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. Check the exposure value at “MM” (metered manual). Toward +: Images become brighter. Toward –: Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by the camera 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Sample photo 2 Set the shutter speed, aperture, ISO with the control dials L/R, and the control wheel.
You can shoot trails with long exposure. BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as fireworks. 2 Turn the control dial L until [BULB] is indicated. Sample photo 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. Table of contents BULB 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus. 4 Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting. Index • Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera shake tends to occur more easily, it is recommended that you use a tripod.
You can express the movement of a moving subject in various way 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. You can adjust the shutter speed also during movie recording. 2 Select the desired value with the control dial L. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure.
Blurs or sharpens things in front of and beyond the subject. You can adjust the aperture value also during movie recording. Table of contents Aperture Priority 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Aperture Priority]. Smaller F-value: The subject is in focus, but things in front of and beyond the subject is blurred. Larger F-value: The subject and its foreground and background are all in focus. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure.
While exposure is adjusted by the camera automatically, you can set shooting functions such as ISO sensitivity, Creative Style, D-Range optimizer. Table of contents Program Auto 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Program Auto]. You can set the exposure compensation with the control dial R, and ISO with the control wheel. Use the menu when you want to set other items. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Note • You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flash Mode].
Table of contents Flash Mode In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly, and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Flash Mode] t desired mode. 2 When you want to fire the flash, press the up the flash. (flash pop-up) button to pop Does not fire even if the flash is raised. (Autoflash) Fires if it is dark or against light.
• The lens hood may block the light of the flash. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • When shooting a backlit subject, select [Fill-flash]. The flash will operate even in bright daylight, and make faces come out brighter. Using a lighting ratio control flash (sold separately) and a wireless flash (sold separately), you can aim the flash at the subject from away from the camera.
Table of contents AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. Focuses automatically. (DMF) After focusing automatically, make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). (Manual Focus) Adjusts the focus manually. Turn the focusing ring right or left to make the subject look clearer.
1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. Table of contents DMF (Direct Manual Focus) 3 Keep the shutter button halfway down, rotate the focusing ring of the lens to achieve a sharp focus. Sample photo Note • [Autofocus Mode] is fixed to [Single-shot AF].
Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. Table of contents Autofocus Area 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Area] t desired mode. AF range finder frame The camera uses the AF area located in the center area exclusively. Menu (Center) The camera determines which of the 25 AF areas is used for focusing.
Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Mode] t desired mode. The camera focuses and the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway down. Use this when the subject is motionless. AF) (Continuous The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. Use this when the subject is in motion.
Table of contents Object Tracking Keeps the focusing on a moving subject while tracking it. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Object Tracking] t [On]. A target frame appears. The camera starts tracking the subject. To cancel this tracking feature, select Target frame . 3 Shoot the subject. (On) Does not track the subject. Menu (Off) Tracks the subject to be focused on. When tracking is canceled, appears at the lower right corner of the screen. If you select , a target frame appears.
You can shoot still images while zooming in on the center portion. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Prec. Dig. Zoom]. Table of contents Prec. Dig. Zoom 2 Decide the zoom rate. . Notes Menu • You cannot set this item when using the following functions: – [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] – [Anti Motion Blur] – [Sweep Panorama] – [3D Sweep Panorama] – [Smile Shutter] – [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] in [Quality] – [Auto HDR] in [DRO/Auto HDR] • If you press the MOVIE button when [Prec. Dig.
Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, and white balance settings automatically. You can select the priority face to be focused on. Face Detection frame (gray/magenta) This frame appears on a detected face that is not the face with the priority focus. The magenta frame appears on a face that is registered with [Face Registration]. (On (Regist. Faces)) Menu 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Face Detection] t desired mode.
Detects faces for which information has been registered in advance, when [Face Detection] is set to [On (Regist. Faces)]. Table of contents Face Registration 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Face Registration] t desired mode. Registers a new face. Order Exchanging Changes the priority of faces previously registered. Delete Deletes a registered face. Select a face and press OK. Delete All Deletes all registered faces.
Table of contents Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [On]. 3 Wait for a smile to be detected. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter shooting, the camera shoots the image, then returns to Smile Shutter mode.
1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs. Do not obscure the face by a hat, masks, sunglasses, etc. 3 Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is easier to be detected when the teeth are shown. • The shutter operates when any person whose smile is detected. • If a face is registered, the camera detects the smile of that face only. • If a smile is not detected, set the sensitivity with Option. Sample photo 2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible.
Sets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the Face Detection function. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Soft Skin Effect] t [On]. Table of contents Soft Skin Effect 2 To set the intensity of the Soft Skin Effect, Option t desired setting. (Off) Uses the Soft Skin Effect Function. Does not use the Soft Skin Effect function. You can set the intensity of the Soft Skin Effect with Option. Sets Soft Skin Effect to high. (Mid) Sets Soft Skin Effect to medium. (Low) Sets Soft Skin Effect to low.
Allows you to select the screen display modes that can be selected with [Display Contents] (page 48) in shooting mode. Table of contents DISP Button(Monitor) 1 MENU t [Camera] t [DISP Button(Monitor)]. The items marked with Sample photo 2 Select the desired mode. are available. Shows basic shooting information. Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value, except for when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Sweep Panorama] or [3D Sweep Panorama]. Display All Info. Shows recording information.
For viewfinder Table of contents Shows only shooting information on the screen (no image). Select this when you shoot using the viewfinder.
The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you record an image. 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. Sample photo 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Image Size] t desired mode.
The images appear differently, depending on the mode selected. Standard Wide When [Standard] or [Wide] is selected, the images are scrolled when you press the center of the control wheel. The image size varies depending on the [Panorama Direction] setting. Shoots images using standard size. Vertical: 3872 × 2160 Horizontal: 8192 × 1856 (Wide) Shoots images using wide size.
Sets the aspect ratio of still images. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Aspect Ratio] t desired mode. Standard aspect ratio. Suitable for prints. 16:9 For viewing on a high-definition TV.
Selects the compression format of still images. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Quality] t desired mode. File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) + JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time. This is suitable when you need 2 image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for editing. • The image quality is fixed to [Fine], and the image size is fixed to [L]. FINE (Fine) File format: JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded.
Sets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot 3D Sweep Panorama or Sweep Panorama images. Table of contents Panorama Direction 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Panorama Direction] t desired mode. (Right) Pan the camera from the left to the right. (Left) Pan the camera from the right to the left. Sample photo 3D Sweep Panorama Sweep Panorama Pan the camera in the direction you set.
Selects the movie file format. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [File Format] t desired mode. Records 60i/50i movies or 24p/25p movies in AVCHD format, and 60p/50p movies. This Sony file format is suitable for viewing the movie on a high-definition TV. You can create a Blu-ray Disc, an AVCHD disc, or a DVD-Video disc using the supplied software “PMB.” MP4 Menu • 60i/50i movies are recorded at either 60 fields/second or at 50 fields/ second, respectively.
Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. The higher the data rate (average bit-rate) per second, the higher the image quality. Table of contents Record Setting 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Record Setting] t desired mode. 60i 24M(FX)* 50i 24M(FX)** 24 Mbps Records high image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). 60i 17M(FH)* 50i 17M(FH)** 17 Mbps Records standard image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i).
Sets the luminous sensitivity. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [ISO] t desired setting. (ISO AUTO) Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. Sets the sensitivity to light of the imaging sensor. Higher sensitivities enable faster shutter speeds and/or smaller apertures (larger F-values). The higher the sensitivity, the more image noise can become visible.
Adjusts the color temperature according to the ambient light conditions. Use this feature when the color temperature of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color temperature on purpose for photographic expression. You can finely adjust the color temperature with Option. To adjust the white balance to suit a specific light source, see the explanation on each mode.
The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. The color temperature is adjusted automatically, but you can adjust color temperature manually using the [White Balance] function.
Notes Table of contents • If the flash is used when the shutter button is pressed, a custom white balance is registered with the flash light taken into account. Take pictures with the flash in later shootings. • The message “Custom WB error” indicates that the value is beyond the expected range. (When the flash is used on a subject in close proximity or a subject with a bright color is in the frame.) If you register this value, the indicator turns yellow on the recording information display.
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Table of contents Metering Mode 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Metering Mode] t desired mode. (Center) Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while emphasizing the central area of the screen (Center-weighted metering). (Spot) Measures only the central area (Spot metering).
Adjusts the amount of flash light in 1/3 EV steps 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. (flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash. 2 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Comp.] t desired value. Selecting higher values (+ side) makes the flash level higher and images brighter.
Corrects the brightness or contrast. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t desired mode. (Off) Does not use [DRO/Auto HDR]. By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, producing the image with the optimal brightness and gradation.
Widens the range (gradations) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts in correct brightness (Auto High Dynamic Range). 1 image with proper exposure and 1 overlaid image are recorded. Table of contents Auto HDR 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [Auto HDR]. (Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. Auto) Corrects the exposure difference automatically. 1.0 EV – 6.0 EV Sets the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the subject. Select the optimal level between 1.0 EV (weak) and 6.
You can shoot with an effect filter to obtain the various textures. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Picture Effect] t desired mode. (Off) Table of contents Picture Effect Does not use the Picture Effect function. Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo with shaded corners and pronounced colors. You can set the color tone with Option. (Pop Color) Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color tones. Sample photo (Toy Camera) Menu (Posterization) (Soft High-key) (Partial Color) (High Contrast Mono.
(Soft Focus) Creates an image in black and white with rich gradation and reproduction of details. The camera releases the shutter 3 times. (Miniature) Creates an image which enhances the subject vividly, with the background defocused considerably. This effect may often be found in pictures of miniature models. You can select the area to be in focus with Option. The focus on other areas is greatly reduced. Index (Rich-tone Mono.) Menu Creates the look of a painting, enhancing the colors and details.
Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style], unlike with [Scene Selection] where the camera adjusts the exposure. Table of contents Creative Style 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Creative Style] t desired mode. (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.
(Saturation), and (Sharpness) can be adjusted for each Creative (Contrast) The higher the value selected, the more the difference of light and shadow is accentuated, thus making an impact on an image. (Saturation) The higher the value selected, the more vivid the color. When a lower value is selected, the color of the image is restrained and subdued. Adjusts the sharpness.
Table of contents Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] t desired mode. Deletes the selected images. Press the center of the control wheel to select OK. All in Folder Deletes all images in the selected folder, or all AVCHD View movies. All AVCHD view files Sample photo Multiple Img. Notes z To delete an image It is easier to delete an image displayed on the screen by selecting (page 30). Menu • You can select up to 100 images.
Plays back images automatically. Plays back only 3D images in Slide Show on the 3D TV connected to the camera. Table of contents Slide Show 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Slide Show] t desired mode t OK. On Plays back images in a continuous loop. Off After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends. Interval 1 Sec Sets the display interval of images. Sample photo Repeat 3 Sec 5 Sec Menu 10 Sec 30 Sec Image Type All Plays back all still images as normal images.
Selects the unit of images to be played back. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [View Mode] t desired mode. Displays still images by folder. Folder View(MP4) Displays movies (MP4) by folder. AVCHD View Displays movies recorded with the [AVCHD 60i/60p] or [AVCHD 50i/50p] mode of [File Format].
Selects the number of images to be displayed on the index. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Image Index] t desired mode. Displays 6 images. 12 Images Displays 12 images. To select a desired folder, select the bar to the left of the image index screen, then press the top/bottom parts of the control wheel. You can change the view mode by pressing the center of the control wheel.
Rotates a still image counter-clockwise. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. Once you rotate the image, the image is played back in the rotated position, even if you turn off the power. Sample photo 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Rotate]. Table of contents Rotate 2 Press the center of the control wheel. The image rotates counter-clockwise. The image rotates as you press the center. Menu Notes • You cannot rotate movies or protected images.
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed for registered images. Table of contents Protect 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Protect] t desired mode. Applies or cancels the protection of the selected images. Press the center of the control wheel to select OK. Cancel All Images Cancels the protection of all still images. Cancel All Movies(MP4) Cancels the protection of all movies (MP4). Sample photo Multiple Img. Cancel All AVCHD Cancels the protection of all AVCHD View movies.
You can check the focus by enlarging a portion of the playback image. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [ Enlarge Image]. Table of contents Enlarge Image 2 Adjust the scaling by turning the control wheel. 4 To cancel the enlarged playback, select . Notes • You cannot enlarge the movies. • During playing back panoramic images, pause first, and then enlarge the image. The scaling range depends on the image size. Image size Scaling range L Approx. ×1.0 – ×16.7 M Approx. ×1.0 – ×11.8 S Approx. ×1.0 – ×8.
Adjusts the sound volume of movies in 8 steps. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Volume Settings] t desired value. The [Volume Settings] screen appears when you press the bottom of the control wheel while playing back movies. You can adjust the volume, while listening to the actual sound.
You can specify which still images you shot on the memory card that you want to print out later. The (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images (DPOF: Digital Print Order Format). DPOF Setup Multiple Img. Selects images to order printing. 1 Select an image and press the center of the control wheel. To cancel the image, select the -marked image again. 2 Repeat the operation on all images you want to print. Cancel All Clears all DPOF marks.
Allows you to set how the AEL button works. You can set how long to keep the exposure value obtained with the AE lock function. Table of contents AEL 1 MENU t [Setup] t [AEL] t desired setting. Shoots with the locked-in exposure value as long as the button is pressed. Toggle Shoots with the locked-in exposure value even if you remove your finger from the button. The locked exposure value is canceled when you press the button again.
Allows you to set how the AF/MF button works. You can set when to switch the focusing mode from auto to manual, or vice-versa. Table of contents AF/MF control 1 MENU t [Setup] t [AF/MF control] t desired setting. The focusing mode is switched from/to auto as long as the button is pressed. Toggle The focusing mode remains switched from/to auto even if you remove your finger from the button. Focusing returns to the previous mode when you press the button again.
Allows you to set whether or not the control dials and the control wheel are locked when you hold the Navigation button down. Table of contents Dial/Wheel Lock 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Dial/Wheel Lock] t desired setting. The control dials and the control wheel are locked. Control Wheel Only the control wheel is locked. Off The control dials and the control wheel are not locked.
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The red AF illuminator allows the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. Auto Uses the AF illuminator. Off Does not use the AF illuminator. Notes Menu • You cannot use the AF illuminator when: – [Autofocus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF]. – [Landscape], [Night Scene] or [Sports Action] in [Scene Selection] is selected. – [Sweep Panorama] is selected.
When using the flash, it is fired 2 or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Table of contents Red Eye Reduction 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Red Eye Reduction] t desired setting. The flash is always fired to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction. Notes • You cannot use Red Eye Reduction with [Smile Shutter]. • Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects.
The camera detects whether or not you are looking into the viewfinder with a sensor, and switches between the viewfinder and the LCD monitor to display images. Also, you can select the viewfinder or the LCD monitor to display images. Table of contents FINDER/LCD Setting 1 MENU t [Setup] t [FINDER/LCD Setting] t desired setting. When you look into the viewfinder, the display is switched to the viewfinder automatically. Viewfinder Turns off the LCD monitor, and displays images on the viewfinder.
Sets whether or not to show images altered with effects of the exposure compensation, white balance, Creative Style, or Picture Effect on the LCD monitor. Table of contents Live View Display 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Live View Display] t desired setting. Shows the images with effects applied. Setting Effect OFF Does not show the images with effects applied. This setting will allow you to concentrate on the composition of the subject, as the subject appears on the screen as it is.
You can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor right after the shooting. You can change the displayed time. Table of contents Auto Review 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Auto Review] t desired setting. 5 Sec Displays for the set time. Selecting (Enlarge Image) allows you to check the enlarged image. 2 Sec Off Does not display. Sample photo 10 Sec Notes Menu • In auto review, the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if [Playback Display] is set to [Auto Rotate].
Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images. Table of contents Grid Line 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Grid Line] t desired setting. Square Grid Square grids make it easier to confirm the horizontal level of your composition. This is suitable to determine the quality of the composition when shooting landscape, close-up, or duplicated images. Diag. + Square Grid Placing a subject on the diagonal line can express uplifting and powerful feeling.
Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus. This function allows you to confirm the focus easily. Table of contents Peaking Level 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Peaking Level] t desired setting. Sets the peaking level to high. Mid Sets the peaking level to middle. Low Sets the peaking level to low. Off Does not use the peaking function.
Sets the color used for the peaking function in manual focus. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Peaking Color] t desired setting. Enhances outlines in white. Red Enhances outlines in red. Yellow Enhances outlines in yellow. Note • This item cannot be set when [Peaking Level] is set to [Off].
Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual-focusing easier. This works in the [Manual Focus] or [DMF] mode. Table of contents MF Assist 1 MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t desired setting. The image is enlarged by 5.9 times. You can enlarge the image also by 11.7 times. • In DMF (Direct Manual Focus), turn the focusing ring with the shutter button pressed halfway down after adjusting the focus with autofocus. On Enlarges the image.
Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an expanded form for the [MF Assist] function. Table of contents MF Assist Time 1 MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist Time] t desired setting. Enlarges the display until 5 Sec Enlarges the image for 5 seconds. 2 Sec Enlarges the image for 2 seconds. Note is selected. Sample photo No Limit • This item cannot be set when [MF Assist] is set to [Off].
The way colors are represented with combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called “color space.” You can change the color space, depending on your purpose. Table of contents Color Space 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Color Space] t desired 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 has a wide range of color reproduction.
Sets whether or not you use the SteadyShot function of the lens. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [SteadyShot] t desired setting. Uses SteadyShot. Off Does not use SteadyShot. This setting is recommended when you use a tripod. Notes • [On] is selected when using the following functions: – [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] – [Anti Motion Blur] • You cannot set [SteadyShot] when the name of the lens attached does not contain “OSS”, such as “E16 mm F2.8,” or when you are using an A-mount lens (sold separately).
Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Release w/o Lens] t desired setting. Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. Select this when you attach the camera on an astronomical telescope, etc. Disable Releases the shutter only when a lens is attached. Note • Correct metering cannot be achieved when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of an astronomical telescope.
Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through the viewfinder. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Eye-Start AF] t desired setting. Auto focusing starts when you look through the viewfinder. Off Auto focusing does not start when you look through the viewfinder. Note • This item is available only when the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is attached.
The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter releases. Table of contents Front Curtain Shutter 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Front Curtain Shutter] t desired setting. Uses the electronic front curtain shutter function. Off Does not use the electronic front curtain shutter function. Notes • When you shoot at high shutter speeds with a large diameter lens attached, the ghosting of a blurred area may occur, depending on the subject or shooting conditions.
When you set the shutter speed to a second or longer (Long exposure shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the same duration that the shutter is open. This is to reduce the grainy noise typical in a long exposure. Table of contents Long Exposure NR 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Long Exposure NR] t desired setting. Activates noise reduction for the same duration that the shutter is open. When noise reduction is in progress, a message appears and you cannot take another picture.
When shooting with the high ISO, the camera reduces the noise that becomes more noticeable when the camera sensitivity is high. When noise reduction is in progress, a message may appear and you cannot take another picture. Table of contents High ISO NR 1 MENU t [Setup] t [High ISO NR] t desired setting. Activates high ISO noise reduction considerably. Select this to prioritize the image quality. Normal Activates high ISO noise reduction normally. Low Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately.
Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Lens Comp.: Shading] t desired setting. Compensates for darker corners of the screen automatically. Off Does not compensate for darker corners of the screen. Note • This item is available only with an E-mount lens. Sample photo Auto Table of contents Lens Comp.
Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. Table of contents Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber.] t desired setting. Reduces the color deviation automatically. Off Does not compensate for the color deviation. Note • This item is available only with an E-mount lens.
Compensates for the distortion of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Lens Comp.: Distortion] t desired setting. Compensates for distortion of the screen automatically. Off Does not compensate for distortion of the screen. Note • This item is available only with an E-mount lens. Sample photo Auto Table of contents Lens Comp.
Sets whether or not you record the sound during movie recording. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t desired setting. Records sound (stereo). Off Does not record sound. Note • The sound of the lens and the camera in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected.
Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Wind Noise Reduct.] t desired setting. Reduces wind noise. Off Does not reduce wind noise. Notes • Setting this item to [On] where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume. • When using a microphone (sold separately), the wind noise reduction will not be carried out even if it is set to [On]. Sample photo On Table of contents Wind Noise Reduct.
Allows you to adjust and register an autofocused position for each lens, when using an A-mount lens with the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately). Table of contents AF Micro Adj. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [AF Micro Adj.]. 3 [amount] t desired value t OK. Sets whether or not to use the [AF Micro Adj.] function. Select [On] to use it. amount Allows you to select an optimum value between –20 and +20. Selecting a larger value shifts the autofocused position away from the camera.
Allows you to select whether to always display the first screen of the menu or to display the screen of the item you set the last time. Table of contents Menu start 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Menu start] t desired setting. Always displays the first screen of the menu. Previous Displays the last item set. This will make it easier to quickly reset the last item you set previously.
Allows you to select the set of shooting adjustments that you can call for the Triple-dialcontrol operation by pressing the Navigation button. Table of contents Function Settings 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Function Settings] t desired setting.
Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the appropriate key on the shooting information screen. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Custom Key Settings] t desired setting.
Face Detection Flash Mode Flash Comp. Soft Skin Effect MF Assist Quality Focus Settings ISO Not set Table of contents Smile Shutter Shoot Mode Calls a recording mode. Custom Calls a function assigned to [Custom 1], [Custom 2], [Custom 3], [Custom 4], or [Custom 5].
1 Press soft key C when CUSTOM (Custom) is displayed. Sample photo 2 Select [Custom 1], [Custom 2], [Custom 3], [Custom 4], or [Custom 5] by pressing the right/left of the control wheel.
Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Beep] t desired setting. Turns on audible signals when you press the control wheel or soft keys. Off Turns off the audible signal.
Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [ Language] t desired language.
Sets the date and time again. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Date/Time Setup]. Table of contents Date/Time Setup 2 Set the date, time, etc. Selects [ON] or [OFF]. Date Format: Selects the date and time display format. Sample photo Daylight Svg.: Note Menu • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” on the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.
Sets the area where you are using the camera. This allows you to set the local area when you use the camera abroad. Table of contents Area Setting 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Area Setting] t desired setting. Sample photo 2 Press the right or left of the control wheel to select an area.
You can select whether or not the help guide is displayed when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Help Guide Display] t desired setting. Displays the help guide. Off Does not display the help guide.
You can set time intervals for the camera to switch to power save mode. Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the shooting mode. Table of contents Power Save 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting. Switches to power save mode after the set time. 5 Min 1 Min 20 Sec 10 Sec Sample photo 30 Min Note Menu • Turn off the camera when you do not use it for a long time.
The brightness of the LCD monitor is automatically adjusted to the ambient lighting conditions using the light sensor (page 13). You can set the brightness of the LCD monitor manually. Table of contents LCD Brightness 1 MENU t [Setup] t [LCD Brightness] t desired setting. Adjusts the brightness automatically. Manual Allows you to adjust the brightness within the range of –2 to +2. Sunny Weather Automatically adjusts the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors.
The brightness of the viewfinder is automatically adjusted to the ambient lighting conditions. Table of contents Viewfinder Bright. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Viewfinder Bright.] t desired setting. Adjust the brightness automatically. Manual Allows you to adjust the brightness within the range of –1 to +1.
Selects the color of the LCD monitor. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Display Color] t desired setting. Black Turns to the selected color.
Selects the method used for displaying the wide images. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Wide Image] t desired setting. Displays the wide images on the entire screen. Normal Displays the wide images and the operation information on the screen.
Selects the orientation when playing back still images recorded in the portrait position. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Playback Display] t desired setting. Displays in the portrait position. Manual Rotate Displays in the landscape position. Note • When you play back the image on a TV or a computer, the image will be displayed in the portrait position even if [Manual Rotate] is selected.
When you connect the camera 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. Table of contents HDMI Resolution 1 MENU t [Setup] t [HDMI Resolution] t desired setting. The camera automatically recognizes an HD TV and sets the output resolution. 1080p Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080p). 1080i Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i).
When connecting the camera to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can play back images on your camera by the TV’s remote control aiming at the TV. See page 175 on “BRAVIA” Sync. Table of contents CTRL FOR HDMI 1 MENU t [Setup] t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t desired setting. Operates the camera with the TV remote control. Off Does not operate the camera with the TV remote control.
Selects the method used for a USB connection. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [USB Connection] t desired setting. Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera, a computer, and other USB devices. Standard mode. MTP Establishes an MTP connection between the camera, a computer, and other USB devices. Windows 7 computers are connected in MTP, and its unique functions are enabled to use.
Allows you to clean the image sensor. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Cleaning Mode] t OK. Table of contents Cleaning Mode The message “After cleaning, turn camera off. Continue?” appears. 2 Select OK. 4 Detach the lens. 5 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. Sample photo The anti-dust is activated automatically. 3 Turn the camera off. 6 Attach the lens. Menu Notes Index • Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is (3 remaining battery icons) or more.
Displays the version of your camera and lens. Confirm the version when a firmware update is released. Table of contents Version 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Version]. Sample photo Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately).
The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time. Normally select [Off]. Table of contents Demo Mode 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Demo Mode] t desired setting. The demonstration begins automatically when the camera is not operated for about 1 minute. Off Does not show the demonstration.
Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you activate [Reset Default], the images are retained. Table of contents Reset Default 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Reset Default] t OK. Sample photo Notes • Be sure not to turn off the camera while resetting. • Following settings are not reset: – [Date/Time Setup] – [Area Setting] – Faces registered with [Face Registration] – [AF Micro Adj.
Formats the memory card. When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card using the camera 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. Notes • Formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images. • During the format, the access lamp lights up.
Selects the method for assigning file numbers to images. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [File Number] t desired setting. The camera does not reset numbers, and assigns numbers to files in sequence until the number reaches “9999.” Reset The camera resets numbers in the following cases and assigns numbers to files from “0001.” When the recording folder contains a file, a number incremented one higher than the largest number is assigned. • When the folder format is changed.
Still images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card. You can change the folder name form. Table of contents Folder Name 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Folder Name] t desired 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.
When a standard form folder is selected and there are 2 or more folders, you can select the recording folder to be used to record still images. Table of contents Select Shoot. Folder 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Select Shoot. Folder] t desired folder. Sample photo Notes • You cannot select the folder when you select the [Date Form] setting. • Movie (MP4) files are recorded in a folder for movies that has the same number as the selected folder for still images.
Creates a folder in the memory card for recording images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. Table of contents New Folder 1 MENU t [Setup] t [New Folder] t OK. Notes • A folder for still images and a folder for movies that have the same number are created at the same time. • When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into the camera and shoot images, a new folder may be automatically created.
When inconsistencies are found in the image database file, caused by processing files on computers, etc., images on the memory card will not be played back in this form. If this happens, the camera repairs the file. Table of contents Recover Image DB 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Recover Image DB] t OK. Note • Use a sufficiently charged battery. Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data. Sample photo The [Recover Image DB] screen is displayed, and the camera repairs the file.
Displays the remaining recording time of movies on the memory card. Number of recordable still images is also displayed. Table of contents Display Card Space 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Display Card Space].
Sets whether or not you use the upload function when using an Eye-Fi card (commercially available). This item appears when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. Table of contents Upload Settings 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Upload Settings] t desired setting. Enables the upload function. The icon on the screen changes according to the communication status of the camera. Standby. No images are to be sent. Connecting. Upload standby. Uploading. Error Off Disables the upload function.
Connecting with other equipment To view images recorded on the camera on a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connector are required. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. Table of contents Viewing images on a TV 1 Turn off both your camera and the TV. 3 Turn on the TV and switch the input. Sample photo 2 Connect the camera to the TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately).
By connecting the camera to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate the camera with the TV Remote Control. Table of contents Using “BRAVIA” Sync 1 Connect a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync to the camera. 2 Press the SYNC MENU button on the TV Remote Control. 3 Operate with the buttons on the TV Remote Control. Item Operation Slide Show Plays back images automatically Play 1 Image Returns to the single-image screen. Switches to the image index screen.
To view 3D panorama images recorded on the camera on a 3D TV, set as follows. 1 Connect the camera to the 3D TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). 1 To the HDMI connector HDMI cable 3D panorama images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen. When [Standard] or [Wide] is selected, you can scroll 3D panorama images by pressing the center of the 2 To the HDMI control wheel. terminal Menu Notes Index • When you select [3D Viewing] mode, only 3D images are displayed.
Following applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your camera. • “Image Data Converter” • “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) Recommended computer environment (Windows) Microsoft Windows XP* SP3/Windows Vista** SP2/Windows 7 SP1 “PMB” CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/editing the HD movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.
The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection. USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.6) “Image Data Converter Ver.4”: Mac OS X v10.5/ Mac OS X v10.6 (Snow Leopard) “Image Data Converter Ver.4” CPU: Intel processors, such as Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2 Duo Memory: 1 GB or more is recommended.
Table of contents Using the software Installing the software (Windows) Log on as Administrator. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (For Windows XP: [My Computer]) t (SONYPMB) t [Install.exe]. • If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Install.exe” and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation. Sample photo 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Click [Install].
Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Table of contents Installing the software (Macintosh) 2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 4 Double-click the [IDC_INST.pkg] file in the copy-to folder. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Using “Image Data Converter” Menu With “Image Data Converter” you can do the following, etc.
Notes Refer to “PMB Help.” Double-click the shortcut of (PMB Help) on the desktop. Or, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PMB] t [PMB Help]. “PMB” support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/ Sample photo z To use “PMB” Table of contents • “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. • Movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)/50p 28M(PS)]/[60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX)]/[24p 24M(FX)/25p 24M(FX)] setting in [Record Setting] are converted by “PMB” in order to create an AVCHD disc.
2 Turn on the camera and the computer. 3 Connect the camera to your computer. 1 To a USB terminal of the computer Sample photo 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Table of contents Connecting the camera to the computer USB cable (supplied) When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera.
Table of contents Deleting the USB connection Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before: • Disconnecting the USB cable. • Removing the memory card. • Turning off the camera. Windows Vista 2 Click (USB Mass Storage Device) t [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. Windows XP Disconnect icon Sample photo 1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the tasktray.
You can create a disc from AVCHD View movies recorded on the camera. “AVCHD View movies” are movies that were recorded in the [AVCHD 60i/60p] or [AVCHD 50i/ 50p] mode of [File Format]. Select the method that best suits your disc player. See “PMB Help” for details on creating a disc using “PMB.” To import movies, see page 182. Method Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) Create a Blu-ray Disc of movies and photos imported to a computer using “PMB.
A Blu-ray Disc enables you to record high definition image quality (HD) movies of a longer duration than DVD discs. playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray Disc player and a PlayStation®3. You cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players. Standard definition image quality (STD) movie converted from high definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs, and a standard image quality (STD) disc is created.
You can create a high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format disc from AVCHD View movies imported to a computer using the supplied software “PMB.” Table of contents Creating an AVCHD format disc on a computer 1 Turn on your computer and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. 2 Start “PMB.” 4 Click (Disc Creation) to select [Create AVCHD Format Discs (HD)]. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc. Notes Install “PMB” beforehand.
You can create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from AVCHD View movies imported to a computer using supplied software “PMB.” Table of contents Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc on a computer 1 Turn on your computer and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. 3 Select the movies you want to write. 4 Click (STD)]. (Disc Creation) to select [Create DVD-Video Format Discs Sample photo • Close all software other than “PMB.” 2 Start “PMB.
Index You cannot print RAW images. When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off. You cannot print panoramic images depending on the printer. When you print at a shop, note the followings. – Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of memory card they handle. – A memory card adaptor (sold separately) may be necessary. Consult your photo printing service shop. – Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to a disk.
Troubleshooting Table of contents Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 189 to 194. 3 Reset the settings (page 165). Menu 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Sample photo 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about 1 minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed.
Table of contents Slow flashing indicates that charging is suspended because the ambient temperature is outside the suitable range for charging the battery pack. Charging will resume and the CHARGE lamp will be lit when the ambient temperature returns to within the suitable temperature. • Charge the battery pack under the suitable temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Shooting images • If you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera turns to power saving mode.
The flash does not work. Table of contents The wireless flash does not work. • You cannot use the built-in flash for wireless flashing. Use a lighting ratio control flash (sold separately). Sample photo • Press the (flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash. • You cannot use a flash with the following recording mode: – [Bracket: Cont.
The eyes of the subject come out red. Table of contents • Activate the Red Eye Reduction function (page 121). • Get close to the subject, and shoot the subject within the flash range using the flash. Dots appear and remain on the LCD monitor. • This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded. • The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in camera shake. The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended (page 74).
Cannot copy images. Cannot play back images on a computer. • If you are using “PMB,” refer to the “PMB Help.” • Consult the computer or software manufacturer. Sample photo • Make the USB connection by properly connecting the camera with your computer (page 182). • Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS. • When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer, you may not be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a memory card formatted by your camera.
Cannot print images with the date. Others Sample photo • Using “PMB,” you can print images with date. • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. However, because the images shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information. For compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software.
Table of contents Warning messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions below. Incompatible battery. Use correct model. • An incompatible battery pack is being used. • Set the date and time. If you have not used the camera for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable battery. Power insufficient Sample photo Set Area/Date/Time. • You tried to clean the image sensor (Cleaning Mode) when the battery level is insufficient.
No images. • There is no image on the memory card. Table of contents • The SteadyShot function does not work. You can continue to shoot but the SteadyShot function will not work. Turn the camera off and on. If this icon does not disappear, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Image protected Sample photo • You tried to delete protected images. Unable to print. • You tried to mark RAW images with a DPOF mark. Camera overheating. Allow it to cool.
No images selected. No images changed. • You attempted to execute DPOF without specifying images. Table of contents • You attempted to delete without specifying images. Cannot create more folders. Sample photo • The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the memory card. You cannot create any folders if this is the case.
Others You can use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. Table of contents Using the camera abroad Note On TV color systems The camera automatically detects the color system to match that of the connected video device. Sample photo • An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction.
You can use following memory cards with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card. You cannot use a MultiMedia Card. Table of contents Memory card Notes • • • • • • • • • • Menu Index Memory card formatted with a computer are not guaranteed to operate with the camera. Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory card and the equipment used.
2) 3) Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately) Sample photo • This product is compatible with “Memory Stick Micro” media (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for “Memory Stick Micro” media. • To use a “Memory Stick Micro” media with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Micro” media into an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size.
On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside this range. Index • Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings. So in cold places, the operational time of the battery pack is shorter.
On battery life Sample photo • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. • The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used. Table of contents • To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in slide show playback mode until the power goes off.
Sample photo Menu Index • Only NP-FW type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. • Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger, battery life may be shortened.
Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you can attach an A-mount lens (sold separately) to your camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor. Table of contents Mount Adaptor Sample photo Menu The available functions differ depending on the Mount Adaptor type.
The available [Autofocus Area] settings differ depending on the Mount Adaptor type. The camera determines which of the 25 AF areas is used for focusing. (Center) The camera uses the AF area located in the center area exclusively. (Flexible Spot) Moves the focusing area to focus on a small subject or narrow area by pressing the top/bottom/right/left of the control wheel. LA-EA2 The camera determines which of the 15 AF areas is used for focusing.
Based on the AVCHD format, your camera records with the high definition image quality (HD) mentioned below. Index Video signal3): 1080 60i-compatible device MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/60i, 1920×1080/60p, 1920 × 1080/ 24p 1080 50i-compatible device MPEG-4 AVC/H.
Cleaning the camera * Do not use a spray blower. Using one may cause a malfunction. • Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use the following as they may damage the finish or the casing. – Chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. – Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand.
Index Numerics Cont. Shooting ....................................................53 3D Sweep Panorama .......................................... 67 Contrast .......................................................41, 107 3D Viewing ...................................................... 176 Control dials .......................................................20 Table of contents Index Control wheel .....................................................18 Creative Style ................................
Live View Display ............................................123 File Number ..................................................... 167 Live View Priority ..............................................48 Fill-flash ............................................................. 74 Long Exposure NR ...........................................135 FINDER/LCD Setting ...................................... 122 M Flash Comp. ..................................................... 101 Macintosh ................
Sports Action ......................................................62 Power Save ...................................................... 153 Spot ...................................................................100 Prec. Dig. Zoom ................................................. 81 sRGB ................................................................130 Print .................................................................. 188 SteadyShot ........................................................
Notes on the License Sample photo Menu THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
