Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCA-77M2 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) [4] Identifying parts (Sides/Bottom) [5] Identifying parts Lens DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM (Supplied with the ILCA-77M2Q) [6] Identifying parts Lens DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.
Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) [12] In-Camera guide About the [In-Camera Guide] [13] Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack using a charger [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] Removing the
Using the multi-selector [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] Cont.
The zoom features available with this product [48] Zoom Setting [49] About zoom scale [50] Smart Telecon. [51] Using the flash Using flash [52] Flash Mode [53] Flash Comp.
Wide AF Area Disp. [72] Focus-lock [73] Manual Focus [74] Direct manual focus (DMF) [75] Focus Magnifier [76] Focus Magnif. Time [77] Peaking Level [78] Peaking Color [79] Eye-Start AF (still image) [80] AF/MF control [81] AF Illuminator (still image) [82] AF Micro Adj.
Exposure step [102] Dial Ev Comp [103] Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Drive Mode [104] Cont. Shooting [105] Self-timer [106] Self-timer(Cont) [107] Cont. Bracket [108] Single Bracket [109] WB bracket [110] DRO Bracket [111] Bracket order [112] Selecting the ISO sensitivity ISO [113] Multi Frame NR [114] NR Effect [115] Correcting the brightness or contrast D-Range Opt.
Movie recording formats [122] File Format (movie) [123] Record Setting (movie) [124] SteadyShot (movie) [125] Audio Recording [126] Audio Level Display [127] Audio Rec Level [128] Audio Out Timing [129] Wind Noise Reduct. [130] Auto Slow Shut. (movie) [131] MOVIE Button [132] Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Memory [133] Function Menu Set.
Face Registration (New Registration) [150] Face Registration (Order Exchanging) [151] Face Registration (Delete) [152] Red Eye Reduction [153] Auto Obj. Framing (still image) [154] SteadyShot (still image) [155] Long Exposure NR (still image) [156] High ISO NR (still image) [157] Color Space (still image) [158] Grid Line [159] Auto Review [160] Live View Display [161] FINDER/MONITOR [162] Release w/o Lens [163] SteadyS. w/ shut. [164] e-Front Curtain Shut.
Switching the screen display (during playback) [178] Deleting images Deleting a displayed image [179] Deleting multiple selected images [180] Playing back movies Playing back movies [181] Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images [182] Printing Specify Printing [183] Using viewing functions View Mode [184] Display Rotation [185] Slide Show [186] Rotate [187] Protect [188] 4K Still Image PB [189] Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV [190] Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-comp
Viewfinder Bright. [193] Finder Color Temp. [194] Volume Settings [195] Audio signals [196] Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) [197] Tile Menu [198] Mode Dial Guide [199] Delete confirm. [200] Pwr Save Start Time [201] PAL/NTSC Selector [202] Cleaning Mode [203] Demo Mode [204] Remote Ctrl [205] HDMI Resolution [206] CTRL FOR HDMI [207] HDMI Info.
Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone PlayMemories Mobile [224] Connecting an Android smartphone to this product [225] Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad [226] Controlling this product using a Smartphone Ctrl w/ Smartphone [227] One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One-touch remote) [228] Transferring images to a Smartphone Send to Smartphone [229] Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing) [230] Transferring images to a c
Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment [240] Using the software PlayMemories Home [241] Installing PlayMemories Home [242] Software for Mac computers [243] Image Data Converter [244] Installing Image Data Converter [245] Accessing Image Data Converter Guide [246] Remote Camera Control [247] Installing Remote Camera Control [248] Accessing the Help of Remote Camera Control [249] Connecting this product and a computer Connecting the product to a computer [250] Importing images to
Memory card [260] Cleaning this product On cleaning [261] Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images [262] Recordable time of movies [263] Using this product abroad Plug adaptor [264] On TV color systems [265] Other information Vertical grip [266] License [267] Trademarks Trademarks [268] Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting [269] Troubleshooting
Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. [270] You cannot turn on the product. [271] The power turns off suddenly. [272] The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. [273] The CHARGE lamp of the battery charger flashes when charging the battery pack. [274] Shooting still images/movies You cannot record images. [275] Recording takes a long time. [276] The image is out of focus. [277] The flash does not work.
The date and time are not displayed. [296] The image cannot be deleted. [297] The image was deleted by mistake. [298] A DPOF mark cannot be put. [299] Wi-Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. [300] [WPS Push] does not work. [301] [Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. [302] You cannot send movies to a smartphone. [303] [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. [304] The shooting screen for [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] is not displayed smoothly.
The lens gets fogged. [316] The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. [317] The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. [318] The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time. [319] The product does not work properly. [320] “--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.
Identifying parts (Front side) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Shutter button Power switch Front control dial Remote sensor Lens contacts* Mirror* Preview button Mount Built-in flash* Press the (Flash pop-up) button to use the flash. In [Intelligent Auto] and [Scene Selection] mode, the flash pops up automatically when you press the shutter button if the camera determines that the light is insufficient or that the subject is backlit. When not using the flash, press it back into the camera body. 10. 11. 12.
1. 2. 3. 4. Eyecup Eye sensor MENU button Viewfinder* When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder mode is activated, and when you take your face away from the viewfinder, the screen mode returns to the monitor mode. 5. Diopter-adjustment dial Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial according to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
16. C (Custom) button For viewing: (Delete) button 17. (Playback) button *Do not directly touch this part. [4] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts (Top side) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. *For Multi interface shoe* FINDER/MONITOR button Display panel / (Drive Mode) button WB (White balance) button (Exposure Comp.
[5] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts (Sides/Bottom) 1. Microphone jack When an external microphone is connected, the internal microphone is turned off automatically. When the external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera. 2. Hooks for shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera. 3. (Flash sync) terminal 4.
the camera. 7. HDMI micro jack 8. Multi/Micro USB Terminal* Supports Micro USB compatible device. 9. Access lamp 10. (N mark) This mark indicates the touch point for connecting the camera and an NFC-enabled Smartphone. For details on the location of the (N mark) on your Smartphone, refer to the operating instructions of the Smartphone. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of short-range wireless communication technology. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. *Do Focusing ring Zoom ring Zoom lock switch Focal-length index Lens contacts* Lens hood index Distance scale Distance index Focal-length scale Focusing mode switch Mounting index not directly touch this part. The DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM is designed for Sony A-mount cameras (models equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor). You cannot use this lens on 35mm-format cameras. For the lenses other than DT 16-50mm F2.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. *Do Focusing ring Zoom ring Zoom lock switch Focal-length index Lens contacts* Lens hood index Focal-length scale Focusing mode switch Mounting index not directly touch this part. The DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM is designed for Sony A-mount cameras (models equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor). You cannot use this lens on 35mm-format cameras. For the lenses other than DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the lens.
For playback (Basic information display) Viewfinder mode In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode
P P* A S M 1. Shooting mode Register number Scene Recognition icons Memory card/Upload 100 Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images 24M / 12M / 6.0M / 20M / 10M / 5.
Flash charge in progress Setting Effect OFF NFC is activated Airplane Mode No audio recording of movies Wind Noise Reduction SteadyShot/Camera shake warning SteadyShot/Camera shake warning Overheating warning Database file full/Database file error Smart Zoom/ Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom Spot metering area Digital level gauge Audio level View Mode 100-0003 Folder - file number Protect Recording mode of movies
DPOF DPOF set Auto Obj. Framing Smart Telecon. PC Remote Remote controller 2. Drive mode Flash mode/Red-eye reduction ±0.0 Flash compensation Focus mode Focus area Smile/Face Detect.
Smile detection sensitivity indicator Zebra 3. EV scale AF Range Control Exposure compensation/Flash compensation gauge Exposure compensation/Metered Manual REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Focus 1/250 Shutter speed F3.
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 [9] How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators Display panel You can set the shutter speed and aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, ISO, white balance, drive mode, and image quality, etc., using the display panel on top of the camera.
White Balance Drive Mode/Remote controller Image quality Remaining battery Number of recordable images* *Even if the number of recordable images is higher than 9,999 images, "9999" will appear on the display panel. To turn on the display panel backlight Press the illumination button (A) on top of the camera. If you press the button again, the display panel backlight will turn off.
[10] How to Use Before Use Using the strap Using the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the product. 1. Attach both ends of the strap. [11] 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. [12] How to Use Before Use Adjusting the viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) 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.
1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → desired functions assigned to the button → [In-Camera Guide] 2. Press the MENU or Fn button. 3. Select the desired MENU item using up/down/left/right side on the multi-selector. 4. Press the button to which the [In-Camera Guide] function is assigned. The operation guide for the MENU item you have selected in step 3 is displayed.
For countries/regions other than the U.S.A. and Canada Light on: Charging Light off: Charge completed Charging time (Full charge): Approx. 175 minutes When charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). The CHARGE lamp (A) turns off when charging is completed. Note The charging time differs depending on the remaining charge of the battery pack and on the charging conditions. Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs.
(wall socket) to disconnect the power. When the camera is being used for the first time or when you use a battery pack that has not been used for a long time, the CHARGE lamp may flash quickly when the battery is charged for the first time. If this happens, remove the battery pack from the charger and then re-insert it to recharge. Do not continuously or repeatedly charge the battery pack without using it if it is already fully charged or close to fully charged.
[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): Battery life: approx. 240 min., Number of images: approx. 480 Actual shooting (movies): Battery life: approx. 120 min. Continuous shooting (movies): Battery life: approx. 175 min. Viewing (still images): Battery life: approx. 270 min., Number of images: approx.
shooting under the following conditions: The image quality is set to 60i 17M (FH) . Actual shooting (movies): Battery life based on repeated shooting, zooming, shooting stand-by, turning on/off, etc. Continuous movie shooting: Battery life based on non-stop shooting until the limit (29 minutes) has been reached, and then continued by pressing the MOVIE button again. Other functions, such as zooming, are not used. If the remaining battery is not displayed, press the DISP (Display Setting).
[19] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately) 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.
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. Mount the lens by aligning the two orange index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera. Hold the camera with the lens facing down to prevent dust and debris from entering the camera. 3.
Do not press the lens release button when attaching a lens. Do not use force when attaching a lens. E-mount lenses are not compatible with this camera. When you use a lens with a tripod socket, attach a tripod to the tripod socket of the lens to help balance the weight of the lens. When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens firmly. Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for zoom or focus adjustment.
We recommend that you use the lens hood to prevent light outside the shooting frame from affecting the image. 1. Match the shape of the lens hood mounting part and lens head, and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. 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.
When you turn on the camera for the first time or after you have initialized the functions, the setting screen for the date and time appears. 1. Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera. The setting screen for the date and time appears. 2. Check that [Enter] is selected on the screen, then press on the multi-selector. 3. Select your desired geographic location, and then press . 4. Select a setting item using the up/down side of the multi-selector, then press center. in the 5.
selector. The item selected with the multi-selector can be entered by pressing in the center. Press the left/right side of the multi-selector while playing back images to display the previous or next image. The [Standard] function is assigned to in the center with the default setting. When you press in the center, the product automatically focuses on the center of the screen.
Select an icon at the top of the screen and press the left/right side of the multiselector to move to another MENU item. 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.
3. Select the desired setting by turning the front dial, and press multi-selector. in the center of the Some functions can be fine-tuned using the rear dial. Performing settings on the dedicated screen Select the desired function in step 2, then press in the center of the multi-selector. The dedicated setting screen for the function appears. Follow the operating guide (A) to perform the settings.
from the actual display. 1. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button repeatedly until the screen is set to [For viewfinder]. 2. Press Fn (Function) button to switch the screen to Quick Navi screen. 3. Select the desired function by pressing the up/down/left/right side of the multi-selector. 4. Turn the front dial to select the desired setting. Some setting values can be finely adjusted by turning the rear dial.
Shooting still images Shoots still images. 1. Set the shooting mode to (Auto Mode). Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button in the center of the mode dial. 2. Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera. 3. 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.
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 between the subject and the background is poor. The subject is seen through glass. The subject is moving quickly. There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.
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.
registered in advance. (Movie): Allows you to change the setting for movie recording. (Cont. Priority AE): Allows continuous shooting while the shutter button is fully depressed. The camera records images continuously at a maximum of about 12 images per second. (Sweep Panorama): 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.
[34] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Superior 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].
Note When the product is used to create composite images, the recording process takes longer than usual. The product will not recognize the scene when you use zoom functions other than optical zoom. The product may not properly recognize a scene under some shooting conditions. When [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the product cannot create a composite image.
balance, ISO, etc. (Intelligent Auto): Select this mode when you want the camera automatically recognize the scene. (Superior Auto): Select this mode to shoot scenes under difficult circumstances, such as when it is dark or the subjects are back-lit. Select this mode to shoot a higher quality image than that provided by (Intelligent Auto). P (Program Auto): Select this mode to shoot with various functions other than the exposure (shutter speed and aperture) adjusted.
According to the brightness of the environment, the program shift may not be used. Set the shooting mode to another one than “P” or turn off the power to cancel the setting you made. When the brightness changes, the aperture (F value) and shutter speed also change while maintaining the shift amount. [38] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a single panoramic image from multiple images shot while panning the camera. 1. Set the mode dial to (Sweep Panorama).
(B) Guidance bar Note If the entire angle of the panoramic shot is not achieved within the set time, a gray area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the product faster to record the full panoramic image. When [Wide] is selected for [Panorama: Size], the entire angle of the panoramic shot may not be achieved within the given time. If this happens, try shooting after changing [Panorama: Size] to [Standard].
Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1. Set the mode dial to SCN (Scene Selection). 2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Scene Selection] → desired mode. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On], you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial. Menu item details Portrait: Blurs background and sharpens the subject. Accentuates the skin tones softly.
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.
Subjects with continuously similar patterns, such as the sky, a beach, or a lawn. Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls. In the case of [Hand-held Twilight], block noise may occur when using a light source that flickers, such as fluorescent lighting. The minimum distance that you can come close to a subject does not change even if you select [Macro]. For the minimum in-focus range, refer to the minimum distance of the lens attached to the product.
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. The shutter speed can be changed while recording movies. 1. Set the mode dial to S (Shutter Priority). 2. Select the desired value by turning the front dial. 3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure.
Smaller F-value: The subject is in focus, but objects in front of and beyond the subject are blurred. Larger F-value: The subject and its foreground and background are all in focus. 3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure. Note If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup, the shutter speed on the shooting screen blinks. Although you can shoot as it is, resetting is recommended.
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. The Metered Manual indicator does not appear when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO]. When the amount of ambient light exceeds the metering range of the Metered Manual, the Metered Manual indicator flashes. The (SteadyShot warning) indicator does not appear in manual exposure mode.
When [Picture Effect] is set to [HDR Painting] or [Rich-tone Mono.]. When the [Multi Frame NR] function is activated. When the [Drive Mode] function is set to [Cont. Shooting], [Cont. Bracket], [Self-timer(Cont)]. If you use the above functions when the shutter speed is set to [BULB], the shutter speed is temporarily set to 30 seconds. Hint Images shot in [BULB] mode tend to be blurry. We recommend that you use a tripod or a remote commander (sold separately) that has a shutter button lock function.
have changed the position of the mode dial. 3. Press the MOVIE button to start recording. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Menu item details Program Auto: Allows you to shoot with the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) adjusted automatically. Other settings can be adjusted manually and the settings are retained. Aperture Priority: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually.
The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. The icon displayed on the screen changes, according to the selected zoom feature. (1) Optical zoom range Zoom images in the zoom range of a lens. (2) Smart Zoom range ( ) Zoom images without causing the original quality to deteriorate by partially cropping an image (only when the image size is [M] or [S]). (3) Clear Image Zoom range ( ) Zoom images using an image process with less deterioration.
You can select the zoom setting of the product. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Zoom Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Optical zoom only (default setting): Optical zoom is activated. You can use the Smart Zoom function if you set [ Image Size] to [M] or [S]. On:ClearImage Zoom: Even if the zoom range of the optical zoom is exceeded, the product magnifies images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate significantly.
Smart Teleconverter magnifies and trims the center of the image, then records it. 1. Press the (Smart Telecon.) button. The settings change each time you press the key. [52] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash Using flash In dark environments, use the flash to light up the subject while shooting and to prevent camera-shake. When shooting against the sun, use the flash to lighten the image of the backlit subject. 1. Press the (Flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash.
When you do not use the flash When not using the flash, press it back into the camera body. Note If you fire the flash before the flash unit pops up entirely, it may cause malfunction. You cannot use the flash when recording movies. While charging the flash, flashes. After charging is completed, the flashing icon will light up. When an external flash (sold separately) is attached to the Multi Interface Shoe, the state of the external flash has priority over the setting of the product.
Rear Sync.: The flash works right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the shutter. Rear sync shooting allows you to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving subject such as a moving car or a walking person. Wireless: Allows you to shoot by removing the remote control-compatible external flash (sold separately) and using it at a distance from the camera. The shading effect gives the subject a more three-dimensional feel.
[55] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash FEL Lock The flash level is automatically adjusted so that the subject gets the optimum exposure during normal flash shooting. You can also set the flash exposure in advance. FEL: Flash Exposure Level 1. Center the subject on which FEL is to be locked, and adjust the focus. 2. Press the button to which [FEL Lock toggle] is registered, and set the flash amount. A pre-flash flashes. (FEL lock) flashes.
Flash control Sets the method for determining the intensity of flash output. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Flash control] → desired setting. Menu item details ADI flash (default setting): The camera's flash control uses the focus distance information and brightness value of the subject when the pre-flash is reflected. This gives precise flash control without hardly being affected by the reflective level of the subject.
[Hand-held Twilight] is selected in [Scene Selection]. [57] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash Power ratio If you set [Flash control] to [Manual flash], you can adjust the amount of flash manually. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Power ratio] → desired setting.
No Disp. Info. Histogram Level For viewfinder* * [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 → change the setting. (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] and 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.
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. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] → [Monitor] → desired setting → [Enter]. The items marked with are available. Menu item details Graphic Display: Shows basic shooting information. Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value. Display All Info.: Shows recording information. No Disp. Info.: Does not show recording information.
M: 12M 4240×2832 pixels S: 6.0M 3008×2000 pixels Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 16:9 L: 20M 6000×3376 pixels M: 10M 4240×2400 pixels S: 5.1M 3008×1688 pixels Note When [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image size for RAW images corresponds to [L]. [62] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality Aspect Ratio (still image) Sets the aspect ratio of still images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Aspect Ratio] → desired setting.
Digital processing is not performed on this file format. Select this format to process images on a computer for professional purposes. The image size is fixed to the maximum size. The image size is not displayed on the screen. RAW & JPEG: File format: RAW (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 JPEG image quality is set to [Fine].
Wide: 5536×2160 When [Panorama: Direction] is [Left] or [Right] Standard: 8192×1856 Wide: 12416×1856 [65] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality Panorama: Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Panorama: Direction] → desired setting. Menu item details Right (default setting): Pan the camera from the left to the right. Left: Pan the camera from the right to the left.
Focus mode details S (Single-shot AF): The camera focuses and the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway down. Use this mode when the subject is motionless. A (Automatic AF) (default setting): The camera switches between [Single-shot AF] and [Continuous AF] depending on the movement of the subject. C (Continuous AF): The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. Use this mode when the subject is in motion.
Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Area] → desired setting. 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.
1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Center Lock-on AF] → [On] 2. Align the target frame (A) over the subject and press selector. Press again to stop tracking. in the center of the multi- 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.
1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [AF Area Auto Clear] → desired setting. Menu item details On: The focus area is displayed all the time. Off (default setting): The focus area disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved. [70] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF Area Points Allows you to limit the focus area points used.
15 Points: Only the limited 15 points are used. [72] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Wide AF Area Disp. Sets whether to display the focus area or not when [Focus Area] is set to [Wide]. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Wide AF Area Disp.] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): The focus area is displayed. Off: The focus area is not displayed.
Manual Focus When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1. Set the focus mode switch of the lens to MF. If the lens does not have a focus mode switch, set the focus mode dial of the camera to MF. 2. Rotate the focus ring to achieve sharp focus. 3. Press the shutter button fully down to take the picture.
4. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. [76] 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. Press on the center of the multi-selector to enlarge the image and select the position you want to enlarge using up/down/left/right side of the multi-selector. 3. Confirm the focus. 4. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image.
Focus Magnif. Time Set the duration for which an image is to be magnified using the [Focus Magnifier] function. 1. MENU → (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.
depending on the subject and shooting conditions. The outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced when the product is connected using an HDMI cable. [79] 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.
[81] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF/MF control You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to manual and vice versa while shooting without changing your holding position. 1. Press the AF/MF button. During auto focus: Temporarily switches the focusing mode to manual. Adjust the focus while the AF/MF button is being held down. During manual focus: Temporarily switches the focusing mode to auto while the AF/MF button is held down, and locks the focus.
Off: Does not use the AF illuminator. Note You cannot use [ AF Illuminator] in the following situations: In movie mode In [Sweep Panorama] mode When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF]. When [Scene Selection] is set to [Landscape], [Sports Action] or [Night Scene]. When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone], the AF range finder frame is indicated by a dotted line. The AF illuminator emits a very bright light.
You cannot set [AF Micro Adj.] individually for a Sony, Minolta, and Konica-Minolta lens of the same specification. [84] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF w/ shutter (still image) Selects whether to focus automatically when you press the shutter button halfway down. Select [Off] to adjust the focus and the exposure separately. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ AF w/ shutter] → desired setting.
[86] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Eye AF The camera focuses on the subject's eyes while you keep the button pressed. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → assign the [Eye AF] 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.
Menu item details Fast (default setting): Sets the AF drive speed to fast. Slow: Sets the AF drive speed to slow. [88] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF Track Duration (still image) You can select the duration for AF tracking when shooting still images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ AF Track Duration] → desired setting. Menu item details 5 (High) / 4 / 3 (Mid) (default setting) / 2 / 1 (Low): Select [5 (High)] to shoot fast-moving subjects.
[90] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Measuring the exact distance to the subject The mark shows the location of the image sensor*. When you measure the exact distance between the product and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line. *The image sensor is the part that converts the light source to a digital signal. Note If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the lens, the focus cannot be confirmed.
2. Set the maximum shooting distance using the front dial and set the minimum shooting distance using the rear dial. Focus areas of the subject that are within the set AF range area will be displayed in yellow. 3. Press the C (Custom) button again and decide the shooting distance. The restricted area will remain displayed. Focus areas of the subject that are within the set distance will be displayed in yellow. To end the AF range control function Press the C (Custom) button again.
The focus area may not be displayed in yellow when the lens does not attain proper focus. When the light is not strong enough or there is not much contrast in the subject, such as with monotone and flat surfaces, the focus area may not be displayed in yellow. In that case, use the outline of the subject as a guide. Only lenses with in-lens motors (SSM and SAM lenses*) can be used with Direct Manual Focus. *Some SAM lenses do not support Direct Manual Focus.
mode. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Priority setup] → desired setting. Menu item details AF: Images are shot prioritizing focus. Release: The shutter is released even when focus has not been achieved. Balanced Emphasis (default setting): Images are shot balancing both focus and photo opportunity. [94] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp. Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.
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. Press the exposure compensation button. 2. Select the desired setting using the right/left side of the multi-selector. Note You can adjust the exposure in a range of −2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies.
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). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
Hint If you select the [AEL toggle] function in [Custom Key Settings], you can lock the exposure without holding down the AEL button. [98] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure AEL w/ shutter (still image) Sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ AEL w/ shutter] → desired setting.
1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Exp.comp.set] → desired setting. Menu item details Ambient&flash (default setting): Applies the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light. Ambient only: Applies the exposure compensation value to control ambient light only. [100] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Zebra The zebra pattern will appear over the part of an image if the brightness level exceeds the IRE that you set.
Does not display the guide. On: Displays the guide. [102] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure 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 [103] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Dial Ev Comp You can compensate the exposure using the front or rear dial. 1.
shooting/Self-timer) Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self-timer shooting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Single Shooting (default setting): Shoots one still image. Normal shooting mode. Cont. Shooting: Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. Self-timer: Shoots an image after 10 or 2 seconds. Self-timer(Cont): Shoots a specified number of images continuously after 10 seconds. Cont.
Menu Item Details Continuous Shooting: Hi (default setting): Continuous shooting speed is set at a maximum of about 8 images per second. Continuous Shooting: Lo: Continuous shooting speed is set at a maximum of about 3 images per second. Hint To hold the focus and exposure during burst, change the following settings. The exposure of the first shot is determined when you press the shutter button halfway down. The exposure setting for the first shot is used for the subsequent shots.
shooting/Self-timer) Self-timer(Cont) Continuously shoots the number of images you have set after 10 seconds. You can choose the best shot from several shots taken. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Self-timer(Cont)]. 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the multi-selector. Menu item details Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec. 3 Img. (default setting): Shoots three frames in succession 10 seconds after you press the shutter button.
This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.3 EV. Cont. Bracket: 0.5EV 3 Image: This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.5 EV. Cont. Bracket: 0.5EV 5 Image: This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 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.
changed by adjusting the shutter speed. When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value. When the flash is used, the product performs flash bracket shooting, which shifts the amount of flash light even if [Cont. Bracket] is selected. Press the shutter button for each image.
minus 0.7 EV. Single Bracket: 1.0EV 3 Image: This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1.0 EV. Single Bracket: 1.0EV 5 Images: This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or 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.
Menu item details White Balance Bracket: Lo (default setting): Records a series of three images with small changes in the white balance. 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. [111] 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.
1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Bracket order] → desired setting Menu item details 0→-→+ (default setting): Records in the following order: 0 → − → +. -→0→+: Records in the following order: − → 0 → +. [113] 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.
ISO 100. When you finish recording the movie, the ISO value returns to the original setting. When you use [Multi Frame NR], it takes some time for the product to perform the overlay processing of images. Hint You can change the automatically set ISO sensitivity range for the [ISO AUTO] mode. Select [ISO AUTO], press the right side of the multi-selector, and set the desired values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum].
NR Effect Sets the effect level for multi frame NR. 1. MENU→ (Camera Settings) → [ISO] → [Multi Frame NR] → [NR Effect] Menu item details Normal: 4 images are added for the multi frame NR effect. High: 12 images are added for the multi frame NR effect to produce images with even less noise. Note When [High] is selected, it takes longer to shoot and combine images. [116] How to Use Using shooting functions Correcting the brightness or contrast D-Range Opt.
[DRO/Auto HDR] is fixed to [Off] when [Sunset], [Night Scene], [Night Portrait] or [Handheld Twilight] is selected in [Scene Selection]. The setting is fixed to [D-Range Optimizer: Auto] when other modes are selected in [Scene Selection]. When shooting with [D-Range Opt.], the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect.
necessary, paying attention to the contrast or blur. [118] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting color tones White Balance Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions. Use this feature when the color tones of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color tones on purpose for photographic expression. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [White Balance] → desired setting.
C.Temp./Filter: Adjusts the color tones depending on the light source. Achieves the effect of CC (Color Compensation) filters for photography. Custom 1/Custom 2/Custom 3: Uses the white balance setting saved in [Custom Setup]. Custom Setup: Memorizes the basic white color under the light conditions for the shooting environment. Select a memorized custom white balance number.
Note The message [Custom WB Error] indicates that the value is higher than the expected range, when the flash is used on a subject with too bright colors in the frame. If you register this value, the indicator turns orange on the recording information display. You can shoot at this point, but it is recommended that you set the white balance again to get a more accurate white balance value.
Creates the look of a painting, enhancing the colors and details. Rich-tone Mono.: Creates an image in black and white with rich gradation and reproduction of details. 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. Watercolor: Creates an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if painted using watercolors.
situation. If necessary, change the composition or otherwise adjust the settings, be careful of blurring, and shoot again. [121] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting an effect mode Creative Style 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 product adjusts the exposure. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Creative Style] → desired setting.
For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun. Night Scene: The contrast is lowered for reproducing night scenes. Autumn leaves: For shooting autumn scenes, vividly highlighting the reds and yellows of changing leaves. Black & White: For shooting images in black and white monotone. Sepia: For shooting images in sepia monotone. To set [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Sharpness] [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Sharpness] can be adjusted for each [Creative Style] item.
Movie recording formats You can use the movie recording format "XAVC S" with this camera. For details on the "XAVC S" format, see the following description. What is XAVC S? Records high-definition movies by converting them to MP4 movies using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec. MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency. You can record high-quality images while reducing the amount of data. XAVC S/AVCHD recording format XAVC S: Bit-rate: Approx.
media. AVCHD (default setting): Records HD movies in AVCHD format. This file format is suitable for high-definition TV. You can create a Blu-ray Disc, an AVCHD recording disc, or a DVD-Video disc using the software PlayMemories Home. Audio: Dolby Digital MP4: Records mp4 (AVC) movies. This format is suitable for WEB uploads, e-mail attachments, etc. Audio: AAC You cannot create a disc using the software PlayMemories Home with a movie that was recorded when [ File Format] was set to [MP4].
compatible devices) or approximately 25 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in progressive mode, with AAC audio, mp4 format. Menu items details When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S] 60p 50M* /50p 50M** : Records high image quality movies at 1920 × 1080 (60p/50p). Bit-rate: Approx. 50 Mbps 30p 50M*/25p 50M** : Records high image quality movies at 1920 × 1080 (30p/25p). Bit-rate: Approx.
1440×1080 12M (default setting): Records movies of 1440 × 1080. Bit-rate: Approx. 12 Mbps (Avg.) VGA 3M: Records movies of VGA size. Bit-rate: Approx. 3 Mbps (Avg.) * 1080 60i (NTSC) compatible device ** 1080 50i (PAL) compatible device Note 60p/50p movies can be played back only on compatible devices.
If you change the setting for [ [126] How to Use SteadyShot], the angle of view will change. 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 noise of the lens and the product in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected.
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. [128] 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. Menu item details +: Turns up the audio recording level.
You can set echo cancellation for shooting when confirming audio via HDMI output. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Audio Out Timing] → desired setting. Menu item details Live (default setting): Outputs audio without delay when recording movies. Select this setting when audio deviation is a problem during audio monitoring. Lip Sync: Outputs video and audio in sync when recording movies. Select this setting to prevent undesirable deviations between video and audio.
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.]. The recorded movie will be darker than when [On] is selected, but you can record movies with smoother motion and less object blur.
Allows you to register up to 3 often-used modes or product settings in the product. You can recall the settings using just the mode dial. 1. Set the product to the setting you want to register. 2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Memory] → desired number. Items that can be registered Shooting mode Aperture (F number) Shutter speed Camera Settings To recall registered settings Select the memory number from “1,” “2” or “3” on the mode dial.
Custom Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the appropriate key when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → set a function to the desired key. Note Some functions cannot be assigned to certain keys.
[138] How to Use convenient use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for Function of the AF/MF button Once you assign a function to the AF/MF button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the AF/MF button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [AF/MF 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. [141] How to Use convenient use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for Function of the WB button Once you assign a function to the WB button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the WB button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1. MENU → setting.
1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → button → desired setting. (Smart Telecon.) The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. [144] How to Use convenient use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for Function of the Preview Button Once you assign a function to the preview button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the preview button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1.
Once you assign a function to the center button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the center button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1. MENU → setting. (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Center Button] → desired The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. [147] How to Use convenient use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for Dial Setup You can switch the functions of the front/rear dial. 1.
Off: Does not use the Face Detection function. On (Regist. Faces) (default setting): Detects the registered face with higher priority using [Face Registration]. On: Detects a face without giving higher priority to the registered face. Smile Shutter: Automatically detects and shoots a smile. Face Detection frame When the product detects a face, the gray face detection frame appears. When the product determines that autofocus is enabled, the face detection frame turns white.
[Cont. Priority AE] [Scene Selection] is set to [Landscape], [Night Scene] or [Sunset]. Up to eight faces of your subjects can be detected. The product may not detect faces at all or may accidentally detect other objects as faces in some conditions. If the product cannot detect a face, set the Smile Detection Sensitivity. If you track a face using [Lock-on AF] while executing [Smile Shutter], Smile Detection is performed only for that face.
3. When a confirmation message appears, select [Enter]. Note Up to eight faces can be registered. Shoot the face from the front in a brightly lit place. The face may not be registered correctly if it is obscured by a hat, a mask, sunglasses, etc. [151] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Face Registration (Order Exchanging) When multiple faces are registered to be given priority, the face registered first will be given priority.
Red Eye Reduction When using the flash, it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Red Eye Reduction] → desired setting. Menu item details On: The flash is always fired to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Off (default setting): Does not use Red Eye Reduction. Note Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects.
Auto: Automatically trims images into an appropriate composition. Note The trimmed image may not be the best possible composition, depending on the shooting conditions. [ Auto Obj. Framing] cannot be set when [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]. [155] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product SteadyShot (still image) Sets whether or not to use the SteadyShot function. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ SteadyShot] → desired setting.
reduction is in progress, a message appears and you cannot take another picture. Select this to prioritize the image quality. Off: Does not activate noise reduction. Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting. [157] 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.
purpose of the image. 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.
Does not display the grid line. [160] 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.
checking the results of the shot on the Live View screen. Setting Effect OFF: 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.
Hint If you want to switch the display mode temporarily when [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Auto], press the FINDER/MONITOR button. [163] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product 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: Releases the shutter when no lens is attached.
Off: Image blur is not reduced while pressing the shutter button halfway down. If you want to save battery power, select [Off]. Note When [ SteadyShot] is set to [Off], [ [165] How to Use Using shooting functions SteadyS. w/ shut.] is not activated. Setting the other functions of this product e-Front Curtain Shut. The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter releases. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [e-Front Curtain Shut.] → desired setting.
Menu item details Auto (default setting): Saves one appropriate image selected by the product. Off: Saves all of the images. Note Even if you set [Image Extraction] to [Off] with [Hand-held Twilight] selected as the scene recognition mode, one combined image is saved. When the [ Auto Obj. Framing] function is activated, two images are saved even if you set [Image Extraction] to [Auto]. [167] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Superior Auto (Cont.
Menu item details Auto (default setting): Compensates for darker corners of the screen automatically. Off: Does not compensate for darker corners of the screen. Note The [Shading Comp.] function is only available when an A-mount lens is mounted. The amount of light around the edges may not be corrected, depending on the lens type. [169] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Chro. Aber. Comp.
Menu item details Auto: Compensates for distortion of the screen automatically. Off (default setting): Does not compensate for distortion of the screen. Note The [Distortion Comp.] function is only available when an A-mount lens is mounted. Depending on the attached lens, [Distortion Comp.] is fixed to [Auto], and you cannot select [Off].
Monitor] function to the desired key. 2. Press the key to which [Deactivate Monitor] was assigned. Note Even if you perform [Deactivate Monitor], the backlight of monitor remains on. To turn off the backlight of monitor, press the FINDER/MONITOR button. [173] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Aperture Preview With the monitor or viewfinder, you may see an image with an aperture that differs from the shooting result.
Preview] function to the desired key. 2. Confirm the image by pressing the key to which [Shot. Result Preview] was assigned. Hint The DRO settings, shutter speed, aperture and ISO sensitivity settings you have set are reflected on the image for [Shot. Result Preview], but some effects cannot be previewed depending on the shooting settings. Even in that case, the settings you have selected will be applied to the images you shoot.
3. Press in the center of the multi-selector to exit the playback zoom. Hint You can also enlarge an image being played back using MENU. Note You cannot enlarge movies. [177] How to Use Viewing Viewing still images 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.
1. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button. The screen display switches in the order “Display Info. → Histogram → No Disp. Info. → Display Info.” each time you press the DISP button. The DISP (Display Setting) settings are applied for the Auto Review display.
Multiple Img.: Deletes the selected images. (1) Select the images to be deleted, then press on the center of the multi-selector. The mark is displayed in the check box. To cancel the selection, press again to remove the mark. (2) To delete other images, repeat step (1). (3) MENU → [OK] → Press on the center. All in this Folder: Deletes all images in the selected folder. All with this date: Deletes all images in the selected date range. Hint Perform [Format] to delete all images, including protected images.
: Previous movie file : Displays the next frame : Displays the previous frame : Sound volume adjustment : Closes the operation panel Hint “Forward slow playback,” “Reverse slow playback,” “Displays the next frame” and “Displays the previous frame” are available during pause. [182] 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.
You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later. The (print order) icon will appear on the specified images. DPOF refers to “Digital Print Order Format.” 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Specify Printing] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Selects images to order printing. (1) Select an image and press on the center of the multi-selector. A mark is displayed in the check box. To cancel the selection, press and delete the mark.
Folder View(MP4): Displays only MP4-format movies. AVCHD View: Displays only AVCHD-format movies. XAVC S View: Displays only XAVC S-format movies. [185] How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Display Rotation Selects the orientation when playing back recorded still images. 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Display Rotation] → desired setting. Menu items details Auto: The image is displayed according to the orientation information of the image. You can rotate the image using the rotation function.
Repeat: Select [On], in which images are played back in a continuous loop, or [Off] (default setting), in which the product exits the slideshow when all the images are played back once. Interval: Select the display interval for images from among [1 Sec], [3 Sec] (default setting), [5 Sec], [10 Sec] or [30 Sec]. To quit the slideshow in the middle of playback Press the MENU button to quit the slideshow. You cannot pause the slideshow.
protected images. 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Protect] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Applies or cancels the protection of the selected multiple images. (1) Select the image to be protected, then press on the center of the multi-selector. The mark is displayed in the check box. To cancel the selection, press again to remove the mark. (2) To protect other images, repeat step (1). (3) MENU → [OK] → Press on the center. All in this Folder: Protects all images in the selected folder.
3. Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4. Turn on this product. 5. MENU → (Playback) → [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. [190] 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.
3. Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4. Turn on this product. Images shot with the product appear on the TV screen. Hint This product is compatible with the PhotoTV HD standard. If you connect Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold separately), the TV is set to the image quality suitable for viewing still images, and a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking high quality.
By connecting this product to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product with the TV Remote Control. 1. Turn off both this product and the TV. 2. Connect the HDMI micro terminal of the product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). 3. Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4. Turn on this product. 5. MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → [On]. 6.
You can adjust the brightness of the screen. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Monitor Brightness] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): Adjusts the brightness automatically. Manual: Adjusts the brightness within the range of –2 to +2. Sunny Weather: Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors. Note If you use the AC adaptor AC-PW10AM (sold separately) when [Monitor Brightness] is set to [Auto], the screen is always set to the brightest setting.
[194] 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. Menu item details -2 to +2: When you select “-,” the viewfinder screen changes to a warmer color, and when you select “+,” it changes to a colder color. [195] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Volume Settings Adjusts the sound volume. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Volume Settings] → desired setting.
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. [197] 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). This item appears when an Eye-Fi card is inserted into the product’s memory card slot. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Upload Settings] → desired setting. 2.
the product in locations in which their use is prohibited, such as on an airplane. When an Eye-Fi card is inserted into the product, set [Upload Settings] to [Off]. When the upload function is set to [Off], the indicator will be displayed on the product. Power save mode will not function during uploading. If (error) is displayed, remove the memory card and reinsert it, or turn the product off and then on again. If the indicator appears again, the Eye-Fi card may be damaged.
Displays the Mode Dial Guide. Off (default setting): Does not display the Mode Dial Guide. [200] 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 → (Setup) → [Delete confirm.] → desired setting. Menu item details "Delete" first: [Delete] is selected as the default setting. "Cancel" first (default setting): [Cancel] is selected as the default setting.
[202] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu PAL/NTSC Selector Plays back movies recorded with the product on a PAL/NTSC system TV. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [PAL/NTSC Selector] → [Enter] 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.
6. Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 7. After you finish cleaning the image sensor, push down the mirror until it clicks. Push down either side (B) of the mirror. 8. Attach the lens. When you attach the lens, confirm that the mirror is completely pushed down. Note A blower is not supplied with this product. Use a commercially available blower. Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is (3 remaining battery icons) or more.
You cannot shoot with the mirror open. If the dust remains even after you cleaned the product as described, consult the service facility. [204] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Demo Mode The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time. Normally select [Off]. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Demo Mode] → desired setting.
1. MENU → (Setup) → [Remote Ctrl] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Allows Wireless Remote Commander operation. Off (default setting): Does not allow Wireless Remote Commander operation. Note The RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander cannot be used for movie recording. The lens or lens hood may block the remote sensor that receive the signals. Use the Wireless Remote Commander in the position from which the signal can reach the product.
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. Note [CTRL FOR HDMI] is available only with a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV.
connected to this product. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [USB Connection] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): Establishes a Mass Storage or MTP connection automatically, depending on the computer or other USB devices to be connected. Windows 7 or Windows 8 computers are connected in MTP, and their unique functions are enabled for use. Mass Storage: Establishes a Mass Storage connection between this product, a computer, and other USB devices.
[211] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [ [212] How to Use Language] → desired language. Changing settings Setup menu Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time again. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Date/Time Setup] → desired setting. Menu item details Daylight Savings: Selects Daylight Savings [On]/[Off]. Date/Time: Sets the date and time. Date Format: Selects the date and time display format.
[214] How to Use 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]. Note Formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images.
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. [217] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory card for recording still images and MP4 movies. A new folder is created with a folder number one greater than the largest folder number currently used.
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”. [219] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Recover Image DB If image files were processed on a computer, problems may occur in the image database file.
Version Displays the software version of this product and the lens. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Version]. [222] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Certification Logo (Overseas model only) Displays some of the certification logos for this product. 1. MENU → [223] How to Use (Setup) → [Certification Logo]. Changing settings Setup menu Setting Reset Resets the product to the default settings. Even if you perform [Setting Reset], the recorded images are retained. 1.
[224] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone PlayMemories Mobile To use [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] or [Send to Smartphone], etc., the application PlayMemories Mobile should be installed on your smartphone. Download and install the application PlayMemories Mobile from your smartphone’s application store. If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed on your smartphone, be sure to update it to the latest version.
The smartphone is connected to the product. [226] 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. [227] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Controlling this product using a Smartphone Ctrl w/ Smartphone You can use a smartphone as the remote controller for this product, and shoot still images/movies. Still images/movies shot via remote control are sent to the smartphone from the product.
3. Check the composition of the image on the smartphone screen, and then press the shutter button (A) on the smartphone to shoot an image. Use button (B) to change the [Flash] and [Self-Timer] settings. You can also change the image saving settings. Note This product shares the connection information for [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect to the product, reset the connection information by following these steps.
The NFC function is available only when the screen. (N mark) is displayed on the 3. Touch the product to the smartphone. The smartphone and the product are connected, and PlayMemories Mobile launches on the smartphone. Touch the smartphone to the product for 1-2 seconds until PlayMemories Mobile launches. About “NFC” NFC is a technology that enables short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones or IC tags, etc.
You can transfer still images/movies to a smartphone and view them. The application PlayMemories Mobile must be installed on your smartphone. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [Send to Smartphone] → desired setting. If you press the (Send to Smartphone) button in playback mode, the setting screen for [Send to Smartphone] will appear. 2. If the product is ready for the transfer, the information screen appears on the product. Connect the smartphone and the product using that information.
You cannot send XAVC S or AVCHD format movies. This product shares the connection information for [Send to Smartphone] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted 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. When [Airplane Mode] is set to [On], you cannot connect this product and the smartphone.
launches. To transfer two or more images, select MENU → (Wireless) → [Send to Smartphone] to select images. After the connection enabled screen appears, use NFC to connect the product and the smartphone. About “NFC” NFC is a technology that enables short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones or IC tags, etc. NFC makes data communication simpler with just a touch on the designated touch-point.
access point on the product. 1. Start your computer. 2. MENU → (Wireless) → [Send to Computer]. Note Depending on the application settings of your computer, the product will turn off after saving the images to your computer. You can transfer images from the product to only one computer at a time. If you want to transfer images to another computer, connect the product and the computer via a USB connection and follow the instructions in PlayMemories Home.
Playback Selection: Selects the group of images to be shown. Folder View(Still): Selects from [All] and [All in Folder]. Date View: Selects from [All] and [All in Date Rng.]. Interval: Selects from [Short] and [Long]. Effects*: Select from [On] and [Off]. Playback Image Size: Select from [HD] and [4K]. *The settings are effective only for BRAVIA TV which is compatible with the functions. Note You can use this function on a TV that supports DLNA renderer.
easily by pushing the WPS button. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [WPS Push]. 2. Press the WPS button on the access point you want to register. Note [WPS Push] works only if the security setting of your access point is set to WPA or WPA2 and your access point supports the WPS button method. If the security setting is set to WEP or your access point does not support the WPS button method, perform [Access Point Set.].
[Manual Setting] and set the access point. *For the input method, refer to “How to use the keyboard.” If you select [Manual Setting], input the SSID name of the access point, then select the security system. 3. Input the password, and select [OK]. Access points without the mark do not require a password. 4. Select [OK]. How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen. 1. Input box The characters you entered are displayed. 2.
To cancel the input, select [Cancel]. Other setting items Depending on the status or the setting method of your access point, you may want to set more items. WPS PIN: Displays the PIN code you enter into the connected device. Priority Connection: Select [On] or [Off]. IP Address Setting: Select [Auto] or [Manual]. IP Address: If you are entering the IP address manually, enter the set address.
[238] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions SSID/PW Reset This product shares the connection information for [Send to Smartphone] and [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect, reset the connection information. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [SSID/PW Reset] → [OK].
[241] 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. Also for Windows, you can do the following: You can organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them. You can edit and correct images, such as by trimming and resizing.
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. It may be necessary to restart your computer. When the restart confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen. DirectX may be installed depending on your computer’s system environment.
[244] How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Image Data Converter With Image Data Converter, you can do the following: You can edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections, such as tone curve and sharpness. You can adjust images with white balance, exposure, and [Creative Style], etc. You can save the still images displayed and edited on a computer. You can either save the still image as RAW format or save it in the general file format.
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.jp/ids-se/ [247] How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Remote Camera Control When using Remote Camera Control, the following operations are available on your computer. Changing this product’s settings and shooting. Recording images directly to the computer. Performing interval timer shooting.
Mac: Finder → [Applications] → [Remote Camera Control], and select [Help] from the menu bar → [Remote Camera Control Help]. [250] How to Use Viewing on computers Connecting this product and a computer Connecting the product to a computer 1. Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the product, or connect it to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC Adaptor AC-PW10AM (sold separately). 2. Turn on the product and the computer. 3.
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. Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop → the folder in which the image you want to import is stored. Then drag and drop the image file on to the hard disk icon. Note For operations such as importing AVCHD movies to the computer, use PlayMemories Home.
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. You can play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray Disc player and a PlayStation®3.
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.) Creates a disc with high-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) Writable movie format: PS*, FX*, FH Player: AVCHD format playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation®3, 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. To record movies with the original image quality, use Blu-ray Discs.
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.
moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images. On the functions available with the product This manual describes the functions of 1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50icompatible devices. To check whether this product is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50i-compatible device, look for the following marks on the bottom of the product.
images in any way. Exposing the monitor or lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause a malfunction. Exercise caution when placing the product near a window or outdoors. Do not press against the monitor. The monitor may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. Images may trail across on the monitor in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. If the monitor has drops of water or other liquids on it, wipe it with a soft cloth.
[259] How to Use Precautions/This product Precautions Battery pack and battery charger Charging the battery pack The charging time differs depending on the remaining battery charge and the charging conditions. We recommend charging the battery pack at an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). The battery pack may not charge efficiently outside this temperature range. Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).
If you use the flash often, shoot images continuously, turn the camera on and off frequently, or use a brighter setting for the screen, the battery life will decrease. Battery life The battery life is limited. If you use the same battery pack repeatedly, or use the same battery pack for a long period, the battery capacity decreases gradually. If the available time of the battery pack shortens significantly, it is probably time to replace the battery pack with a new one.
This product supports UHS-I-compatible SD cards. Note 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.
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. *2 High-speed *3 When data transfer using a parallel interface is supported. recording movies, only media marked with Mark2 can be used.
Do not touch the parts of the product inside the lens mount, such as a lens signal contact. To clean inside the lens mount, use a commercially available blower* to blow any dust off. *Do not use a spray-type blower as doing so may cause a malfunction. Cleaning the product surface Clean the product surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth.
16GB: 1650 images 32GB: 3300 images 64GB: 6600 images Extra fine 2GB: 100 images 4GB: 200 images 8GB: 400 images 16GB: 820 images 32GB: 1600 images 64GB: 3250 images RAW & JPEG 2GB: 54 images 4GB: 105 images 8GB: 220 images 16GB: 440 images 32GB: 880 images 64GB: 1750 images RAW 2GB: 74 images 4GB: 145 images 8GB: 300 images 16GB: 600 images 32GB: 1200 images 64GB: 2400 images *When the [ Aspect Ratio] is set to other than [3:2], you can record more pictures than shown above.
movie files on the memory card. The recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. (h (hour), m (minute)) [ File Format]:[XAVC S] 60p 50M 50p 50M 2GB: 4GB: 8GB: 16GB: 32GB: 64GB: 2 h 35 m 30p 50M 25p 50M 2GB: 4GB: 8GB: 16GB: 32GB: 64GB: 2 h 35 m 24p 50M (Only for 1080 60i compatible models.
32GB: 4 h 5 m 64GB: 8 h 15 m 60p 28M(PS) 50p 28M(PS) 2GB: 9 m 4GB: 15 m 8GB: 35 m 16GB: 1 h 15 m 32GB: 2 h 30 m 64GB: 5 h 5 m 24p 24M(FX) 25p 24M(FX) 2GB: 10 m 4GB: 20 m 8GB: 40 m 16GB: 1 h 30 m 32GB: 3 h 64GB: 6 h 24p 17M(FH) 25p 17M(FH) 2GB: 10 m 4GB: 30 m 8GB: 1 h 16GB: 2 h 32GB: 4 h 64GB: 8 h [ File Format]:[MP4] 1440×1080 12M 2GB: 20 m 4GB: 40 m 8GB: 1 h 20 m 16GB: 2 h 45 m 32GB: 5 h 30 m 64GB: 11 h VGA 3M 2GB: 1 h 10 m 4GB: 2 h 25 m 8GB: 4 h 55 m 16GB: 10 h 32GB: 20 h 64GB: 40 h Continuous shooting
approximately 20 minutes (limited by 2 GB file size). 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. When you record a fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording. The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or the image quality/size settings.
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system: Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. [266] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information Vertical grip You can attach a vertical grip (sold separately) to this product and record vertically oriented images. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the vertical grip. Note When a vertical grip is attached to this product, the battery remaining is displayed as .
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3. Initialize the settings. 4. Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ [270] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, and insert it until the battery lock lever is locked.
[273] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. This phenomenon occurs when you use the product in an extremely hot or cold location. 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 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. [277] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The image is out of focus. The subject is too close. Check the minimum focal distance of the lens. Ambient light is insufficient.
[280] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback. [281] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The date and time are recorded incorrectly. Set the correct date and time. The area selected using [Area Setting] differs from the actual area. Select the actual area.
[284] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. The product is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the monitor under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image. [285] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The eyes of the subject come out red. Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On].
Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter-adjustment dial. [289] 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.
[292] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The LCD screen 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. [293] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The flash takes too long to recharge. The flash has been fired in succession in a short period.
Use PlayMemories Home to play back on this product images that are stored on your computer. [296] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The date and time are not displayed. The screen display is set to display images only. Press DISP (Display Setting) button to display the information. [297] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The image cannot be deleted. Cancel the protection. [298] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The image was deleted by mistake.
You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product due to signal conditions. Place the product closer to the wireless access point. Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product depending on the access point settings. Refer to the instruction manual of the wireless access point. [301] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi [WPS Push] does not work. [WPS Push] may not work depending on the access point settings.
[Ctrl w/ Smartphone] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. When the remaining battery level is low, [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] or [Send to Smartphone] may be canceled halfway. Charge the battery pack and try again. [305] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi The shooting screen for [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] is not displayed smoothly./The connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected. Data communication between this product and the smartphone may fail due to signal conditions.
The computer does not recognize this product. Set [USB Connection] to [Mass Storage]. Use the micro USB cable (supplied) to connect the devices. Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. Disconnect all equipment other than this product, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB terminals of your computer. Connect this product directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device. [308] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers You cannot import images.
card inserted into this product and view them on this product. [311] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory cards Formatted the memory card by mistake. All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore the data. [312] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing You cannot print images. RAW images cannot be printed. To print RAW images, first convert them to JPEG images using “Image Data Converter.
When you print images at a shop, ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges. [315] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing You cannot print images with the date. If you want to print images with the date, use [Print Setting] under [Specify Printing]. 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.
product. Set the date and time again. The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off. [319] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time. This is because the compression rate and the image size after compression change depending on the image when you shoot a JPEG image.
[322] Troubleshooting Messages Messages Warning messages Set Area/Date/Time. Set the area, date and time. If you have not used the product for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable backup battery. Power insufficient. The cleaning mode will not operate when the remaining battery charge is less than (3). We recommend using the AC Adaptor AC-PW20 when using cleaning mode. Unable to use memory card. Format? The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified.
When attaching the product to an astronomical telescope or something similar, set [Release w/o Lens] to [Enable]. Unable to print. You tried to mark RAW images with a DPOF mark. Internal temp. high. Allow it to cool. The product has become hot because you have been shooting continuously. Turn the 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.
The product cannot take full advantage of some features under certain circumstances. When shooting under the following conditions, either recompose the shot or change the shooting mode, then shoot the images again.
