Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6300 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items [1] Identifying parts [2] Identifying parts Lens E PZ 16–50mm F3.5–5.
Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Inserting the battery pack into the camera [10] Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera [11] Charging by connecting to a computer [12] Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a battery pack [13] Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) [14] Removing the battery pack [15] Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Inserting a memory card [16] Removing the memory card [17] Usable memory cards [18]
Using the Fn (Function) button [27] Using the "Quick Navi" [28] Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images [29] Shooting movies [30] Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial functions [31] Intelligent Auto [32] Superior Auto [33] About Scene Recognition [34] The advantages of automatic shooting [35] Program Auto [36] Sweep Panorama [37] Scene Selection [38] Shutter Priority [39] Aperture Priority [40] Manual Exposure [41] BULB [42] Memory recall [43] Movie/HFR [44] Shooting slow-motion
About zoom scale [49] Zoom Ring Rotate [50] Using the flash Using flash [51] Notes on using the flash [52] Flash Mode [53] Flash Comp. [54] FEL Lock [55] Selecting a screen display mode Switching the screen display (Shooting) [56] DISP Button (Finder) [57] DISP Button (Monitor) [58] TC/UB Disp.
MF Assist (still image) [73] Focus Magnifier [74] Focus Magnif. Time [75] AF in Focus Mag. (still image) [76] Peaking Level [77] Peaking Color [78] Pre-AF (still image) [79] Eye-Start AF (still image) [80] AF/MF control [81] AF Illuminator (still image) [82] AF Micro Adj. [83] Disp. cont.
Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Drive Mode [103] Cont. Shooting [104] Self-timer [105] Self-timer(Cont) [106] Cont. Bracket [107] Single Bracket [108] WB bracket [109] DRO Bracket [110] Settings for bracket shooting [111] Indicator during bracket shooting [112] Selecting the ISO sensitivity ISO [113] ISO AUTO Min. SS [114] Multi Frame NR [115] NR Effect [116] Correcting the brightness or contrast D-Range Opt.
Movie recording formats [123] File Format (movie) [124] Record Setting (movie) [125] Dual Video REC [126] Marker Display (movie) [127] Marker Settings (movie) [128] Audio Recording [129] Audio Level Display [130] Audio Rec Level [131] Wind Noise Reduct. [132] Auto Slow Shut. (movie) [133] MOVIE Button [134] Picture Profile [135] Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Memory [136] Function Menu Set. [137] Custom Key(Shoot.
Face Registration (New Registration) [151] Face Registration (Order Exchanging) [152] Face Registration (Delete) [153] Red Eye Reduction [154] Auto Obj.
Playback zoom [179] Image Index [180] Switching the screen display (during playback) [181] Deleting images Deleting a displayed image [182] Deleting multiple selected images [183] Playing back movies Playing back movies [184] Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images [185] Printing Specify Printing [186] Using viewing functions View Mode [187] Display Rotation [188] Slide Show [189] Rotate [190] Protect [191] Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV [192] Viewing images on a “BRA
Monitor Brightness [194] Viewfinder Bright. [195] Finder Color Temp. [196] Gamma Disp. Assist [197] Volume Settings [198] Audio signals [199] Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) [200] Tile Menu [201] Mode Dial Guide [202] Delete confirm.
Set File Name [227] Select REC Folder [228] New Folder [229] Folder Name [230] Recover Image DB [231] Display Media Info.
Transferring images to a TV View on TV [247] Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Airplane Mode [248] WPS Push [249] Access Point Set. [250] Edit Device Name [251] Disp MAC Address [252] SSID/PW Reset [253] Reset Network Set.
Using a computer Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment [264] Using the software PlayMemories Home [265] Installing PlayMemories Home [266] Software for Mac computers [267] Image Data Converter [268] Installing Image Data Converter [269] Accessing Image Data Converter Guide [270] Remote Camera Control [271] Installing Remote Camera Control [272] Accessing the Help of Remote Camera Control [273] Connecting this product and a computer Connecting the product to a computer [274] Imp
Precautions [281] On the internal rechargeable battery [282] Notes on the battery pack [283] Charging the battery pack [284] Notes on memory card [285] Cleaning this product On cleaning [286] Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images [287] Recordable time of movies [288] Using this product abroad Using the AC Adaptor/battery charger abroad [289] On TV color systems [290] Other information Mount Adaptor [291] LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor [292] LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor [29
Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting [299] Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. [300] You cannot turn on the product. [301] The power turns off suddenly. [302] The battery pack discharges quickly. [303] The product gets hot. [304] The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. [305] The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack.
The flash does not work. [318] Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. [319] The close-up shooting function (Macro) does not work. [320] The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. [321] The date and time are recorded incorrectly. [322] The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes. [323] The image colors are not correct. [324] Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. [325] The eyes of the subject come out red.
Wi-Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. [347] [WPS Push] does not work. [348] [Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. [349] You cannot send movies to a smartphone. [350] [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. [351] The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected. [352] You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC).
Settings are reset even though resetting operation has not been performed. [367] The product does not work properly. [368] Messages Messages Warning messages [369] Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling [370] [1] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items First check the model name of your camera. The accessories supplied differ depending on the model.
* Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region.
When the lens is removed 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. *Do Shutter button C1 (Custom 1) button Remote sensor Wi-Fi antenna (built-in) ON/OFF (Power) switch Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator Lens release button Microphone* Lens Mount Image sensor** Lens contacts** not cover this part during movie recording. ** Do not touch this part directly.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Multi interface shoe* Image sensor position mark Hook for shoulder strap Speaker Flash Press the (Flash pop-up) button to use the flash. The flash does not pop up automatically. When not using the flash, press it back into the camera body. 6. Mode dial 7. Control dial 8. Multi/Micro USB Terminal* Supports Micro USB compatible device. 9. Charge lamp 10. HDMI micro jack 11. (Microphone) jack When an external microphone is connected, the microphone is turned on automatically.
1. Eye sensor 2. Viewfinder 3. Eyepiece cup Not attached to the camera at the factory. It is recommended that you attach the eyepiece cup when you intend to use the viewfinder. Attaching/removing the eyepiece cup Match the bottom side of the eyepiece cup to the viewfinder, and attach it by pushing the top side of the eyepiece cup in. To remove the eyepiece cup, grasp it on the left and right sides and pull it down.
6. (Flash pop-up) button 7. MENU button 8. AF/MF/AEL switch lever 9. For shooting: AF/MF button/AEL button For viewing: (Enlarge) button 10. MOVIE (Movie) button 11. For shooting: Fn (Function) button For viewing: (Send to Smartphone) button You can display the screen for [Send to Smartphone] by pressing this button. 12. Control wheel 13. Center button 14. C2 (Custom 2) button/ 15. (Playback) button 1.
Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. 3. Tripod socket hole Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Access lamp Battery/memory card cover Memory card slot Battery insertion slot Battery lock lever [3] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts Lens E PZ 16–50mm F3.5–5.6 OSS (supplied with ILCE-6300L) 1. 2. 3. 4.
The displayed contents and their positions shown below are just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display.
Basic information display Histogram display P P* A S M 1. Shoot Mode Memory recall NO CARD Memory card status/Uploading status Scene Recognition icons Scene Selection 100 Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images 24M / 20M / 12M / 10M / 6.0M / 5.
Image quality of still images Frame rate of movies Record setting of movies NFC is activated 100% Remaining battery Remaining battery warning USB power supply Flash charge in progress AF Illuminator Auto object framing image SteadyShot Off/On, Camera shake warning Airplane Mode No audio recording of movies Wind Noise Reduct.
View Mode 100-0003 Folder number-File number File format of movies Protect DPOF DPOF set Dual Video REC PC Remote Silent Shooting Bright Monitoring Copyright information writing on 120fps100fps Frame rate for HFR shooting Gamma Disp. Assist 2. Drive Mode Metering Mode Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction ±0.0 Flash Comp.
Focus Area 35mm Lens focal length 7500K A5 G5 White Balance D-Range Optimizer/Auto HDR Smile/Face Detect. +3 +3 +3 Creative Style Soft Skin Effect Picture Effect Smile detection sensitivity indicator ― Picture Profile Copyright information exists for image Finder Frame Rate 3.
Bracket indicator STBY Movie recording standby REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Control wheel function Control dial function Focus 1/250 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture Value ±0.0 Metered Manual ±0.
Picture Effect error Auto HDR image warning 2016-1-1 10:37AM Date of recording 3/7 File number/Number of images in the view mode REC Control Spot metering area 00:00:00:00 Time code (hour:minute:second:frame) 00 00 00 00 User Bit [5] How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators List of focus range finder frames The focus range finder frame differs as follows depending on the shooting mode.
When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone] and you aim at a moving subject, the focus range finder frame for "When focusing on a smaller area" may be displayed. When you attach an A-mount lens with a Mount Adaptor (LA-EA1 or LA-EA3) (sold separately) and [ AF System] is set to [Phase Detection AF], the focus range finder frame for "When focusing on a smaller area" may be displayed.
[7] 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 bottom side of the eyepiece cup to the viewfinder, and attach it by pushing the top side of the eyepiece cup in. To remove the eyepiece cup, grasp it on the left and right sides and pull it down.
1. Turn the diopter-adjustment dial. [9] How to Use Before Use In-Camera guide About the [In-Camera Guide] The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) button, and settings, and if a function cannot be set, the reason why. 1. Press the MENU or Fn button. 2. Select the desired MENU item using up/down/left/right side on the control wheel. 3. Press the button to which the [In-Camera Guide] function is assigned.
2. Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place. 3. Close the cover.
When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the battery pack. The charged battery pack will discharge little by little, even if you do not use it. To avoid missing a shooting opportunity, charge the battery pack before shooting. 1. Turn the power off. 2. Connect the camera with the battery pack inserted to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using the micro USB cable (supplied), and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).
at an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50ºF to 86ºF). Use a nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the supplied or recommended AC Adaptor/battery charger. If any malfunction occurs while using this product, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately to disconnect from the power source. If you use the product with a charge lamp, note that the product is not disconnected from the power source even when the lamp turns off.
malfunction. Before turning on/off or restarting the computer, or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the camera from the computer. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed on all types of computers. Charging cannot be guaranteed with a custom-built computer, modified computer, or a computer connected through a USB hub. The camera may not operate correctly when other USB devices are used at the same time.
[Display Quality]: [Standard] The number for “Shooting (still images)” is based on the CIPA standard, and is for shooting under the following conditions (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association): DISP: [Display All Info.] Focus Mode: [Automatic AF] One picture is taken every 30 seconds. The flash strobes once for every two pictures. The power is turned on and off once every ten times.
Under certain conditions, power may be supplied from the battery pack supplementarily even if you are using the AC adaptor. Do not remove the Micro USB cable while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket). Before you remove the Micro USB cable, turn off the camera. Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the continuous recording time may be shortened while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket).
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 cover. Hint 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.
[17] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Removing the memory card How to remove the memory card 1. Open the battery/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 cover.
[18] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Usable memory cards You can use the following types of memory cards with this camera. For movies, refer to “Memory cards that can be used for movie recording” on this page. Usable Memory Stick media Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick Micro (M2) (Mark2) *Memory Stick media with a capacity of up to 32 GB have been tested and proven to operate with this camera.
Memory Stick Micro (M2) (Mark2) SD memory card / microSD memory card (SD Speed Class 4 or faster, or UHS Speed Class U1 or faster) SDHC memory card / microSDHC memory card (SD Speed Class 4 or faster, or UHS Speed Class U1 or faster) SDXC memory card / microSDXC memory card (SD Speed Class 4 or faster, or UHS Speed Class U1 or faster) Note When an SDHC memory card is used to record XAVC S movies over extended periods of time, the recorded movies will be divided into files of 4 GB.
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 white 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.
Note Do not press the lens release button when attaching a lens. Do not use force when attaching a lens. A Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is required to use an A-mount lens (sold separately). When using the Mount Adaptor, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Mount Adaptor. 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.
Remove any dust from the caps before attaching them. [21] How to Use Preparing the camera Attaching a lens Attaching the lens hood 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.
[22] How to Use Preparing the camera Attaching a lens Notes on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that converts the light to an electric signal), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment.
Note This camera does not have a function for inserting the date on images. You can insert the date on images and then save and print them using PlayMemories Home (For Windows only). If the date and time setting is cancelled halfway, the setting screen for the date and time appears every time you turn on the camera.
Icons and function names are displayed on the screen as follows. Ex. : Tv: shutter speed [26] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using MENU items In this section, you learn how to change settings related to all camera operations and execute camera functions including shooting, playback, and operation methods. 1. Press MENU button to display the MENU items. 2.
wheel or by turning the control wheel, and then press wheel. on the center of the control Select an icon at the top of the screen and press the left/right side of the control wheel to move to another MENU item. 4. Select the desired setting value, and press [27] 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.
3. Select the desired setting by turning the control wheel, and press the control wheel. in the center of Some functions can be fine-tuned using the control dial. Performing settings on the dedicated screen Select the desired function in step 2, then press on the center of the control wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function appears. Follow the operating guide (A) to perform the settings.
display. 1. MENU→ [Enter]. (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] → [Monitor] → [For viewfinder] → 2. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button on the control wheel repeatedly until the screen is set to [For viewfinder]. 3. Press Fn (Function) button to switch the screen to Quick Navi screen. In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode In P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode 4. Select the desired function by pressing the up/down/left/right side of the control wheel. 5. Turn the control wheel to select the desired setting.
Note Gray items on the Quick Navi screen are not available. When using [Creative Style] or [Picture Profile], some of the setup tasks can be accomplished only on a designated screen. [29] How to Use Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images Shoots still images. 1. Set the shooting mode to (Auto Mode). 2. Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera. 3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
4. Press the shutter button fully down. Focus indicator lights: Image is in the focus. flashes: The focusing has failed. lights: Image is in the focus. The focused position will change to suit the motion of the subject. lights: The focusing is in progress. 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.
1. Press the MOVIE button to start recording. 2. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Hint You can assign the start/stop movie recording function to a preferred key. MENU→ (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key(Shoot.)] → set the function to the preferred key. When you want to specify the area to be focused on, set the area using [Focus Area]. To keep the focus on a face, arrange the composition so that the focus area frame and face detection frame overlap, or set the [Focus Area] to [Wide].
Available functions (Auto Mode): Allows you to shoot still images of any subject under any condition with good results by setting the values determined appropriate by the product. (Program Auto): Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value (F value)). Also you can select various settings using the menu. (Aperture Priority): Allows you to adjust the aperture and shoot when you want to blur the background, etc.
2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Auto Mode] → [Intelligent Auto]. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On], you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial. 3. Point the camera to the subject. When the camera recognized the scene, the icon for the recognized scene appears on the screen. 4. Adjust the focus and shoot the image. Note The product will not recognize the scene when you shoot images with zoom functions other than optical zoom.
times the shutter is released also appear. 4. Adjust the focus and shoot the image. When the camera shoots multiple images, it automatically chooses and saves the appropriate image. You can also save all the images by setting the [S. Auto Img. Extract.]. 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.
(Backlight) (Landscape) (Macro) (Spotlight) (Low Light) (Night Scene using a tripod) (Hand-held Twilight) Image processing: [Cont. Shooting], [Slow Sync.], [Auto HDR], [Daylight Sync.], [Slow Shutter], [Hand-held Twilight] Note When [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [Off], the [Portrait], [Backlight Portrait], [Night Portrait] and [Infant] scenes are not recognized.
For [Intelligent Auto] and [Superior Auto] mode, most of the functions are set automatically, and you cannot adjust the settings on your own. [36] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). You can set shooting functions such as [ISO]. 1. Set the mode dial to P (Program Auto). 2. Set the shooting functions to your desired settings. 3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
1. Set the mode dial to (Sweep Panorama). 2. Point the camera at the subject. 3. While pressing the shutter button halfway down, aim the camera at one end of the desired panoramic composition. (A) This part will not be shot. 4. Press the shutter button fully down. 5. Pan the camera to the end of the guide in the direction of the arrow on the monitor. (B) Guidance bar Note If the entire angle of the panoramic shot is not achieved within the set time, a gray area occurs in the composite image.
not be achieved within the given time. If this happens, try shooting after changing [Panorama: Size] to [Standard]. Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part may not be recorded smoothly in some cases. The images may be blurred in dark scenes. When a light source such as a fluorescent light flickers, the brightness and color of a stitched image may not be consistent.
Sports Action: Shoots a moving subject at a fast shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is standing still. The product shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Macro: Shoots close-ups of the subjects, such as flowers, insects, food, or small items. Landscape: Shoots the entire range of a scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors. Sunset: Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully. Night Scene: Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere.
Hand-held Twilight: Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera-shake, and noise. Night Portrait: Shoots night scene portraits using the flash. Anti Motion Blur: Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash and reduces subject blur. The product shoots burst images and combines them to create the image, reducing subject blur and noise.
In the case of [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur], 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. Hint To change the scene, rotate the control dial on the shooting screen and select a new scene.
[40] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Aperture Priority You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing the background. The aperture value can be changed while recording movies. 1. Set the mode dial to A (Aperture Priority). 2. Select the desired value by turning the control dial. Smaller F-value: The subject is in focus, but objects in front of and beyond the subject are blurred.
Select the desired aperture value by turning the control dial. When [ISO] is set to other than [ISO AUTO], use MM (Metered Manual) to check the exposure value. Toward +: Images become brighter. Toward -: Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by the product. 3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Note When [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO], the ISO value automatically changes to achieve the appropriate exposure using the aperture value and shutter speed you have set.
it is recommended that you use a tripod. The longer the exposure time, the more noise will be visible on the image. After shooting, noise reduction will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open. However, you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress. You cannot set the shutter speed to [BULB] in the following situations: When the [Smile Shutter] function is activated. When the [Auto HDR] function is activated.
are given priority and the original settings may become invalid. Check the indicators on the screen before shooting. [44] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Movie/HFR You can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value to the desired settings when recording movies/slow-motion (high frame rate) movies. You can also check the image angle before shooting. 1. Set the mode dial to 2. MENU → (Movie/HFR). (Camera Settings) → [Movie/HFR] → desired setting.
1. Set the mode dial to (Movie/HFR). 2. Select MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Movie/HFR] or the Fn (Function) button → (Movie/HFR) and select the desired settings for (High Frame Rate). 3. Select MENU→ (Camera Settings)→[ settings for [ Record Setting]. HFR Settings] and select the desired When shooting, the frame rate is locked at 120p or 100p and cannot be changed. 4. Press the MENU button. The HFR shooting screen will be displayed. 5. Press the MOVIE (Movie) button.
About other [Zoom] functions than the optical zoom When you set [Zoom Setting] to something other than [Optical zoom only], you can use other zoom functions than the optical zoom. When a Power zoom lens is mounted: If the zoom range of the optical zoom is exceeded when you operate the zoom lever or zoom ring, the camera automatically switches over to another zoom function than the optical zoom. When a lens other than a Power zoom lens is mounted: MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Zoom] → desired value.
The default setting for the [Zoom Setting] is [Optical zoom only]. The default setting for [ Image Size] is [L]. To use the smart zoom change [ Image Size] to [M] or [S]. Zoom functions other than the optical zoom are not available when shooting in the following situations: Shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama]. [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]. [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p]. During High Frame Rate shooting You cannot use the Smart Zoom function with movies.
images to the largest scale. However, the image quality will deteriorate. Note Set [Optical zoom only] if you want to magnify images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate. [49] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom About zoom scale The zoom scale that is used in combination with the zoom of the lens changes according to the selected image size. When [ Aspect Ratio] is [3:2] [Zoom Setting] : [Optical zoom only] (including smart zoom) [ Image Size] : L -, M 1.
handed rotation. Note This function is available only with a power zoom lens whose operation direction is variable. [51] 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. 2. Press the shutter button fully down.
Also, make sure that the accessory is fixed securely to the product. Do not use a commercially available flash with high-voltage synchro terminals or with reverse polarity. When shooting with the flash and the zoom is set to W, the shadow of the lens may appear on the screen, depending on the shooting conditions. If this happens, shoot away from the subject or set the zoom to T and shoot with the flash again. The light of the flash may be blocked by the lens attached.
Fill-flash: The flash works every time you trigger the shutter. Slow Sync.: The flash works every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed. Rear Sync.: The flash works right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the shutter. 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.
Note [Flash Comp.] does not work when the shooting mode is set to the following modes: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Sweep Panorama] [Scene Selection] The higher flash effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light available, if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash. If the subject is very close, the lower flash effect may not be visible.
The FEL lock cannot be set when a flash is not attached. If a flash that does not support the FEL lock is attached, an error message is displayed. When both AE and FEL lock are fixed, lights up. Hint By setting [FEL Lock hold], you can hold the setting while the button is pressed down. Also, by setting [FEL Lock/AEL hold] and [FEL Lock/AEL tggle.], you can shoot images with the AE locked in the following situations. When [Flash Mode] is set to [Flash Off] or [Autoflash]. When the flash cannot go off.
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 → (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] and change the setting. Note Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting. In movie mode, [For viewfinder] cannot be displayed.
You can select different settings for both the viewfinder and the monitor. Look through the viewfinder to set the display settings for the viewfinder. To hide the grid lines displayed during still image shooting, select MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Grid Line] → [Off]. To hide the marker displayed during movie recording, select MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ Marker Display] → [Off].
(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. Histogram: Displays the luminance distribution graphically.
[60] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality Image Size (still image) The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Image Size] → desired setting. Menu item details Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 3:2 L: 24M 6000×4000 pixels M: 12M 4240×2832 pixels S: 6.
3:2: Suitable for standard prints. 16:9: For viewing on a high-definition TV. [62] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality Quality (still image) Selects the compression format of still images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Quality] → desired setting. Menu item details RAW: File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) Digital processing is not performed on this file format.
About RAW images To open a RAW image file recorded with this camera, the software Image Data Converter is needed. With Image Data Converter, you can open a RAW image file, then convert it into a popular image format such as JPEG or TIFF, or readjust the white balance, saturation or contrast of the image. You cannot apply [Auto HDR] or [Picture Effect] functions with RAW images. RAW images recorded with this camera have a resolution of 14 bits per pixel.
Sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Panorama: Direction] → desired setting. Menu item details Right: Pan the camera from the left to the right. Left: Pan the camera from the right to the left. Up: Pan the camera from the bottom to the top. Down: Pan the camera from the top to the bottom. [65] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. 1.
Adjusts the focus manually. If you cannot focus on the intended subject using auto focus, use manual focus. Note If the subject is too close, the image may show any dust or fingerprints on the lens. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth, etc. When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the beep does not sound when focus is achieved. [Automatic AF] is available only when you are using a lens that supports phase detection AF.
product automatically selects a focus area on which to focus. Center: Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the image. When used together with the AF lock function, you can compose the image you want. Flexible Spot: Allows you to move the focus range finder frame to the desired point on the screen and focus on an extremely small subject in a narrow area.
The position of the focus range finder frame cannot be changed during movie shooting. [67] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Phase detection AF When there are phase detection AF points within the auto focus area, the product uses the combined autofocus of the phase detection AF and contrast AF. Note When the F-value is set to F13 or more, you cannot use the phase detection AF. Only contrast AF is available. Phase detection AF is available only when an applicable lens is attached.
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. Lock-on AF does not work in the following situations: In [Sweep Panorama] mode When [Scene Selection] is set to [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur].
The focus area disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved. Off: The focus area is displayed all the time. [70] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus-lock Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus mode. 1. MENU → AF]. (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [Single-shot AF] or [Automatic 2. Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down. The focus is locked. 3.
When you rotate the focus ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen. The focus distance may not be displayed when the Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is attached. 3. Press the shutter button fully down to take the picture. Note When you use the viewfinder, adjust the diopter level to obtain the correct focus on the viewfinder. [72] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Direct manual focus (DMF) You can make fine adjustments manually after the focus is locked.
The focus distance may not be displayed when the Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is attached. 4. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. [73] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus MF Assist (still image) Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier. This works in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ MF Assist] → [On]. 2. Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. The image is enlarged.
When is pressed for the third time, the focus magnifier closes and the normal shooting display is restored. 3. Confirm the focus. 4. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image. Hint When focusing manually, you can adjust the focus while an image is magnified. The [Focus Magnifier] function will be canceled when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
[76] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF in Focus Mag. (still image) You can focus on the subject more accurately using auto-focus by magnifying the area where you want to focus. While the magnified image is displayed, you can focus on a smaller area than the flexible spot. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ AF in Focus Mag.] → [On]. 2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Magnifier]. The displayed image will be magnified.
When [Focus Mode] is set to [Automatic AF] and [Drive Mode] is set to [Cont. Shooting]. When using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately). While the displayed image is being magnified, the following functions are unavailable: [Eye AF] [Center Lock-on AF] [ Eye-Start AF] [ Pre-AF] [Smile/Face Detect.] [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [ Auto Obj.
[78] 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. The setting applies to both still images and movies. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Peaking Color] → desired setting. Menu item details Red: Enhances outlines in red. Yellow: Enhances outlines in yellow. White: Enhances outlines in white.
Eye-Start AF (still image) Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ Eye-Start AF] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Auto focusing starts when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder. Off: Auto focusing does not start when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder. Hint [ Eye-Start AF] is available when an A-mount lens and a Mount Adaptor (LA-EA2, LAEA4) (sold separately) are attached.
locks the focus. Hint If you select [AF/MF Ctrl Toggle] in [AF/MF Button] under [Custom Key(Shoot.)], the focusing mode remains switched even if you remove your finger from the button. [82] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF Illuminator (still image) The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The red AF illuminator allows the product to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. 1.
AF Micro Adj. Allows you to adjust and register an autofocused position for each lens, when using an Amount lens with the Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 (sold separately). 1. Select MENU → (Custom Settings) → [AF Micro Adj.]. 2. Select [AF Adjustment Set.] → [On]. 3. [amount] → desired value. You can select a value between −20 and +20. The larger the value you select, the farther the autofocused position will be from the product.
On: Displays the focus area that is in focus. Off: Does not display the focus area that is in focus. Note When [Focus Area] is [Center], [Flexible Spot] or [Expand Flexible Spot], the frames in the focus area that is in focus turn green, regardless of the [Disp. cont. AF area] settings. When an A-mount lens and a Mount Adaptor (LA-EA1/LA-EA3) (sold separately) are mounted on the camera and [ AF System] is set to [Phase Detection AF], [Disp. cont.
1. Select the desired key and assign the [AF On] function to it using MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key(Shoot.)]. 2. Press the key to which you have assigned the [AF On] function while auto-focus shooting. Hint Set [ AF w/ shutter] and [ Pre-AF] to [Off] to focus at a specific shooting distance predicting the position of the subject. [87] 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.
When the person is in the shade. When the person is out of focus. When the person is moving too much. If the person is moving too much, the detection frame may not display correctly over their eyes. [88] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF drive speed (movie) You can switch focusing speed when using autofocus in movie mode. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ AF drive speed] → desired setting. Menu item details Fast: Sets the AF drive speed to fast.
subject is moving quickly. Normal: Sets the AF Track Duration to normal. This mode is useful when you want to keep the focus on a certain subject when there are some obstacles in front of the subject or in crowded places. [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.
1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Priority Set in AF-S] → desired setting. Menu item details AF: Prioritizes focusing. The shutter will not be released until the subject is in focus. Release: Prioritizes the shutter's release. The shutter will be released even if the subject is out of focus. Balanced Emphasis: Shoots with a balanced emphasis on both focusing and shutter release.
1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ AF System] → desired setting. Menu item details Phase Detection AF: Focuses with Phase Detection AF. The focusing speed is very fast. Contrast AF: Always focuses with Contrast AF. The focusing speed is slower. Use when you cannot focus with [Phase Detection AF]. Note When [ AF System] is set to [Contrast AF], (Continuous AF) under [Focus Mode] is unavailable.
image. When you use [Manual Exposure], you can compensate for the exposure only when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO]. [95] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Metering Mode] → desired setting.
reduce the brightness of the subject, meter the light at a spot brighter than the subject and lock the exposure of the entire screen. To make the subject brighter, meter the light at a spot darker than the subject and lock the exposure of the entire screen. 1. Adjust the focus on the spot at which the exposure is adjusted. 2. Switch the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to the AEL position, then press the AEL button. The exposure is locked, and (AE lock) lights up. 3.
On: Fixes the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Off: Does not fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Use this mode when you want to adjust focus and exposure separately. The product keeps adjusting the exposure while shooting in [Cont. Shooting] mode. Note Operation using the AEL button is prioritized over the [ [98] How to Use Using shooting functions AEL w/ shutter] settings. Adjusting the exposure Exp.comp.
Does not display the zebra pattern. 70/75/80/85/90/95/100/100+/Custom1/Custom2: Adjusts the brightness level. Hint You can register multiple values for [Zebra] to check the exposure and the flare as well as the brightness level. The settings for exposure confirmation and flare confirmation are registered to [Custom1] and [Custom2] respectively by default. To check exposure, set a standard value and the range for the brightness level.
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/0.5EV [102] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Dial/Wheel Ev Comp You can adjust the exposure compensation using the control dial or the control wheel. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Dial/Wheel Ev Comp] → desired setting.
Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self-timer shooting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → desired setting. You can also set the drive mode by pressing control wheel. / (Drive Mode) button of the Menu item details Single Shooting: Shoots one still image. Normal shooting mode. Cont. Shooting: Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button.
Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. 1. MENU→ (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Shooting]. 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu Item Details Continuous Shooting: Hi+: Images are shot continuously at maximum speed while you press and hold down the shutter button.
2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details Self-timer: 10 Sec: Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 10 seconds. To cancel the self-timer, press the shutter button again. Self-timer: 5 Sec: Sets the 5-second delay self-timer. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 5 seconds.
Menu item details Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec. 3 Img.: Shoots three frames in succession 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 10 seconds. Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec. 5 Img.: Shoots five frames in succession 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 10 seconds. Self-timer(Cont.
1. MENU→ (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Bracket]. 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details Cont. Bracket: 0.3EV 3 Image: This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.3 EV. Cont. Bracket: 0.3EV 5 Image: This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.3 EV. Cont. Bracket: 0.
Cont. Bracket: 1.0EV 9 Image: This setting shoots nine images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1.0 EV. Cont. Bracket: 2.0EV 3 Image: This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2.0 EV. Cont. Bracket: 2.0EV 5 Image: This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2.0 EV. Cont. Bracket: 3.
1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Single Bracket]. 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details Single Bracket: 0.3EV 3 Image: This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.3 EV. Single Bracket: 0.3EV 5 Image: This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.3 EV. Single Bracket: 0.
Single Bracket: 1.0EV 9 Image: This setting shoots a total of nine 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: 2.0EV 5 Image: This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2.0 EV. Single Bracket: 3.
White Balance Bracket: Lo: 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. [110] 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 → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → select bracket shooting mode. 2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Bracket Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details Selftimer during Brkt: Sets whether to use the self-timer during bracket shooting. Also sets the number of seconds until the shutter is released if using the self-timer. (OFF/2 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec) Bracket order: Sets the order of exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing.
Monitor (For viewfinder) Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3 EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 steps Flash bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.7 EV steps Flash compensation -1.0 step *Ambient light: A generic term for non-flash light including natural light, electric bulb and fluorescent lighting. Whereas the flash light blinks for a moment, ambient light is constant, so this kind of light is called "ambient light.
number from [ISO AUTO] or ISO 100 – 51200. ISO AUTO: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. ISO 100 – ISO 51200: Sets the ISO sensitivity manually. Selecting a larger number increases the ISO sensitivity. Note [ISO AUTO] is selected when using the following functions: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] [Sweep Panorama] The higher the ISO value, the more noise will appear on the images.
Menu item details FASTER (Faster)/FAST (Fast): The ISO sensitivity will start to change at shutter speeds faster than [Standard], so you can prevent camera shake and subject blurring. STD (Standard): The camera automatically sets the shutter speed based on the focal length of the lens. SLOW (Slow)/SLOWER (Slower): The ISO sensitivity will start to change at shutter speeds slower than [Standard], so you can shoot images with less noise.
Note When [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], this function cannot be used. The flash, [D-Range Opt.], and [Auto HDR] cannot be used. When [Picture Profile] is set to something other than [Off], you cannot set [Multi Frame NR]. When [Picture Effect] is set to something other than [Off], you cannot set [Multi Frame NR]. Hint You can change the automatically set range of ISO sensitivity in the [ISO AUTO] mode under [Multi Frame NR].
between the subject and the background, and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [DRO/Auto HDR] → [D-Range Opt.]. 2. Select the desired setting using the left/right side of the control wheel. Menu item details D-Range Optimizer: Auto: Corrects the brightness automatically. D-Range Optimizer: Lv1 ― D-Range Optimizer: Lv5: Optimizes the gradation of a recorded image for each divided area. Select the optimization level from Lv1 (weak) to Lv5 (strong).
1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [DRO/Auto HDR] → [Auto HDR]. 2. Select the desired setting using the left/right side of the control wheel. Menu item details Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. Auto: Corrects the exposure difference automatically. Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. 1.0EV ― Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. 6.0EV: Sets the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the subject. Select the optimal level between 1.0 EV (weak) and 6.0 EV (strong). For example, if you set the exposure value to 2.
1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [White Balance] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: The product automatically detects the light source and adjusts the color tones. Daylight: The color tones are adjusted for the daylight. Shade: The color tones are adjusted for shadiness. Cloudy: The color temperature is adjusted for a cloudy sky. Incandescent: The color temperature is adjusted for places under an incandescent lamp, or under bright lighting, such as in a photo studio. Fluor.
perform fine adjustments of the color tones as required. In [C.Temp./Filter], you can use the right button to display the color temperature setting screen and perform a setting. When you press the right button again, the fine adjustment screen appears to allow you perform fine adjustments as required.
Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Picture Effect] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Disables the [Picture Effect] function. Toy Camera: Creates a soft image with shaded corners and reduced sharpness. Pop Color: Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color tones. Posterization: Creates a high contrast, abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary colors, or in black and white.
Hint You can perform detailed settings for the following [Picture Effect] modes using the left/right side of the control wheel. [Toy Camera] [Posterization] [Partial Color] [Soft Focus] [HDR Painting] [Miniature] [Illustration] Note When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, setting the zoom scale larger makes [Toy Camera] less effective. When [Partial Color] is selected, images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject or shooting conditions.
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. Menu item details Standard: For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors.
For shooting images in black and white monotone. Sepia: For shooting images in sepia monotone. Registering preferred settings (Style Box): Select the six style box (the boxes with numbers on the left side ( settings. Then select the desired settings using the right button. You can call up the same style with slightly different settings. )) to register preferred To set [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Sharpness] [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Sharpness] can be adjusted for each [Style Box] item.
higher efficiency. You can record high-quality images while reducing the amount of data. XAVC S/AVCHD recording format XAVC S 4K: Bit-rate: Approx. 100 Mbps or approx. 60 Mbps Records movies in 4K resolution (3840×2160). XAVC S HD: Bit-rate: Approx. 100 Mbps, Approx. 60 Mbps, or Approx. 50 Mbps Records a more vivid movie compared to AVCHD with increased amounts of information. Movies will be recorded at a bit-rate of approximately 16 Mbps or 12 Mbps during High Frame Rate shooting. AVCHD: Bit-rate: Approx.
When recording in 100 Mbps or more, UHS Speed Class U3 is required. [HDMI Info. Display] is temporarily set to [Off] when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K]. Images will not appear on the monitor when you record movies while the camera is connected to an HDMI device with [ File Format] set to [XAVC S 4K]. [Smile/Face Detect.] and [Center Lock-on AF] are temporarily set to [Off] when the camera is connected to an HDMI device with [ File Format] set to [XAVC S 4K]. [Smile/Face Detect.
[125] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Record Setting (movie) Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. The higher the bitrate, the higher the image quality. 1. MENU → When [ (Camera Settings) → [ Record Setting] → desired setting. File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K] Records high-definition movies by converting them to MP4 file format using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec.
Bit-rate: Approx. 100 Mbps 30p 60M/25p 60M : Records the movies in 3840 × 2160 (30p/25p). Bit-rate: Approx. 60 Mbps 24p 100M *: Records the movies in 3840 × 2160 (24p). This produces a cinema-like atmosphere. Bit-rate: Approx. 100 Mbps 24p 60M *: Records the movies in 3840 × 2160 (24p). This produces a cinema-like atmosphere. Bit-rate: Approx. 60 Mbps When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] 60p 50M /50p 50M : Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (60p/50p). Bit-rate: Approx.
60p 28M(PS) /50p 28M(PS) : Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (60p/50p). Bit-rate: 28 Mbps (Max.) 24p 24M(FX) /25p 24M(FX) : Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a cinema-like atmosphere. Bit-rate: 24 Mbps (Max.) 24p 17M(FH) /25p 17M(FH) : Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a cinema-like atmosphere. Bit-rate: Approx. 17 Mbps (Avg.) When [ File Format] is set to [MP4] 1080/60p 28M /1080/50p 28M : Records the movies in 1920×1080 (60p/50p).
[126] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Dual Video REC Allows you to simultaneously record an XAVC S movie and an MP4 movie, or an AVCHD movie and an MP4 movie. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Dual Video REC] → desired setting. Menu item details On: An XAVC S movie and an MP4 movie, or an AVCHD movie and an MP4 movie, are recorded simultaneously. Off: The [Dual Video REC] function is not used.
Off: No marker is displayed. Note The markers are displayed when the mode dial is set to (Movie/HFR) or when shooting movies. You cannot display markers when using [Focus Magnifier]. The markers are displayed on the monitor or viewfinder. (You cannot output the markers.) [128] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Marker Settings (movie) Sets the markers to be displayed while shooting movies. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ Marker Settings] → desired setting.
[129] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Audio Recording Sets whether to record sounds when shooting movies. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Audio Recording] → desired setting. Menu item details On: 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.
movie recording mode. [131] 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. −: Turns down the audio recording level. Reset: Resets the audio recording level to the default setting. Hint When you record audio movies with loud volumes, set [Audio Rec Level] to a lower sound level.
1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Wind Noise Reduct.] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Reduces wind noise. Off: Does not reduce wind noise. Note Setting this item to [On] where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume. When an external microphone (sold separately) is used, [Wind Noise Reduct.] does not function. [133] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Auto Slow Shut.
[134] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies MOVIE Button Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [MOVIE Button] → desired setting. Menu item details Always: Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button in any mode. Movie Mode Only: Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button only if the shooting mode is set to [Movie/HFR] mode.
MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Picture Profile] → desired setting. PP1: Example setting using [Movie] gamma PP2: Example setting using [Still] gamma PP3: Example setting of natural color tone using the [ITU709] gamma PP4: Example setting of a color tone faithful to the ITU709 standard PP5: Example setting using [Cine1] gamma PP6: Example setting using [Cine2] gamma PP7: Example setting using [S-Log2] gamma PP8: Example setting using the [S-Log3] gamma and the [S-Gamut3.Cine] under [Color Mode].
ITU709(800%): Gamma curve for confirming scenes on the assumption of shooting using [SLog2] or [S-Log3]. S-Log2: Gamma curve for [S-Log2]. This setting is based on the assumption that the picture will be processed after shooting. S-Log3: Gamma curve for [S-Log3] with more similar features to film. This setting is based on the assumption that the picture will be processed after shooting. Black Gamma Corrects gamma in low intensity areas. Range: Selects the correcting range.
S-Gamut: Setting based on the assumption that the pictures will be processed after shooting. Used when [Gamma] is set to [S-Log2]. S-Gamut3.Cine: Setting based on the assumption that the pictures will be processed after shooting. Used when [Gamma] is set to [S-Log3]. This setting allows you to shoot in a color space that can easily be converted for digital cinema. S-Gamut3: Setting based on the assumption that the pictures will be processed after shooting. Used when [Gamma] is set to [S-Log3].
Crispning: Sets the crispening level. (0 (shallow crispening level) to 7 (deep crispening level)) Hi-Light Detail: Sets the [Detail] level in the high intensity areas. (0 to 4) Copy Copies the settings of the picture profile to another picture profile number. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Picture Profile] → [Copy] Reset Resets the picture profile to the default setting. You cannot reset all picture profile settings at once.
[136] How to Use convenient use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for Memory Allows you to register up to 2 often-used modes or product settings to the product and up to 4 (M1 through M4) to the memory card. 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.
The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. [138] How to Use convenient use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for Custom Key(Shoot.) / Custom Key(PB) Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the appropriate key when the shooting information screen or playback screen is displayed to execute an assigned function. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key(Shoot.
convenient use Function of the focus hold button Allows you to assign a function to the focus hold button on the lens. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key(Shoot.)] → [Focus Hold Button] → desired setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen.
[142] How to Use convenient use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for Function of the Custom button Once you assign a function to the Custom button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the Custom button when the shooting information screen or playback screen is displayed. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key(Shoot.)] or [Custom Key(PB)] → [Custom Button 1] or [Custom Button 2] → desired setting.
Once you assign a function to the left button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the left button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1. MENU → setting. (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key(Shoot.)] → [Left Button] → desired The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen.
Function of the Send to Smartphone button Once you assign a function to the Send to Smartphone button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the Send to Smartphone button when the playback screen is displayed. 1. MENU → setting. (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key(PB)] → [Fn/ Button] → desired The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen.
1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Smile/Face Detect.] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not use the Face Detection function. On (Regist. Faces): Detects the registered face with higher priority using [Face Registration]. On: Detects a face without giving higher priority to the registered face. Smile Shutter: Automatically detects and shoots a smile. Face Detection frame When the product detects a face, the gray face detection frame appears.
You cannot use the Face Detection function with the following functions: Zoom functions other than the optical zoom [Sweep Panorama] [Picture Effect] is set to [Posterization]. When using the [Focus Magnifier] function. [Scene Selection] is set to [Landscape], [Night Scene] or [Sunset]. [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p]. During High Frame Rate shooting Up to eight faces of your subjects can be detected.
If you register faces in advance, the product can detect the registered face as a priority when [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [On (Regist. Faces)]. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Face Registration] → [New Registration]. 2. Align the guide frame with the face to be registered, and press the shutter button. 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.
Note Even if you execute [Delete], the data for registered face will remain in the product. To delete the data for registered faces from the product, select [Delete All]. [154] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product 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.
1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Auto Obj. Framing] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not trim images. 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 using zoom functions other than the optical zoom. [ Auto Obj. Framing] cannot be set when [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG].
[157] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Long Exposure NR (still image) When you set the shutter speed to 1 second(s) or longer (long exposure shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the duration that the shutter is open. With the function turned on, the grainy noise typical of long exposures is reduced. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Long Exposure NR] → desired setting.
1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ High ISO NR] → desired setting. Menu item details Normal: Activates high ISO noise reduction normally. Low: Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately. Off: Does not activate high ISO noise reduction. Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting. Note [ High ISO NR] is not available in the following situations: When the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto], [Scene Selection] or [Sweep Panorama].
option color space. Images may not be printed or viewed in the correct colors if you use applications or printers that do not support Adobe RGB. When displaying images that were recorded with [AdobeRGB] on non-Adobe RGBcompliant devices, the images will be displayed with low saturation. [160] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Grid Line Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images. 1.
Displays the recorded image on the screen right after shooting for the selected duration of time. If you perform a magnifying operation during Auto Review, you can check that image using the magnified scale. Off: Does not display the Auto Review. Note When the product is enlarging an image using image processing, it may temporarily display the original image prior to enlarging and then display the enlarged image. The DISP (Display Setting) settings are applied for the Auto Review display.
Hint When you use a third-party flash, such as a studio flash, Live View Display may be dark for some shutter speed settings. When [Live View Display] is set to [Setting Effect OFF], Live View Display will be displayed brightly, so that you can easily check the composition. [163] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Bright Monitoring Allows you to adjust the composition when shooting in dark environments.
Sets the method for switching the display between Electronic Viewfinder and the screen. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [FINDER/MONITOR] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: When you look into the Electronic Viewfinder, the display is switched to the Electronic Viewfinder automatically. Viewfinder(Manual): The screen is turned off and the image is displayed only in the Electronic Viewfinder. Monitor(Manual): The Electronic Viewfinder is turned off and the image is always displayed on the screen.
Note When [ Finder Frame Rate] is set to [120fps]/[100fps], the resolution of the viewfinder is lowered. [ Finder Frame Rate] is locked to [60fps]/[50fps] in the following modes: During playback During movie shooting During HDMI connection [166] 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.
Enable: Releases the shutter even if no memory card has been inserted. Disable: Does not release the shutter when no memory card has been inserted. Note When no memory card has been inserted, the images shot will not be saved. The default setting is [Enable]. It is recommended that you select [Disable] prior to actual shooting. [168] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Silent Shooting (still image) You can shoot images without the shutter sound. 1.
If you want to turn off the beep that sounds when the subject is in focus or the self-timer operates, set [Audio signals] to [Off]. Even if [ Silent Shooting] is set to [On], the shutter sound may beep under the following circumstances: [White Balance] is set to [Custom Setup] [Face Registration] You cannot select [ Silent Shooting] when the mode dial is set to other than P/A/S/M.
When you shoot at high shutter speeds with a large diameter lens attached, the ghosting of a blurred area may occur, depending on the subject or shooting conditions. In such cases, set this function to [Off]. When a lens made by another manufacturer (including a Minolta/Konica-Minolta lens) is used, set this function to [Off]. If you set this function to [On], the correct exposure will not be set or the image brightness will be uneven.
1. MENU → setting. (Custom Settings) → [Lens Comp.] → [Shading Comp.] → desired Menu item details Auto: Compensates for darker corners of the screen automatically. Off: Does not compensate for darker corners of the screen. Note This function is only available when using an automatic compensation compliant lens. The amount of light around the edges may not be corrected, depending on the lens type. [172] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Chro. Aber. Comp.
1. MENU → setting. (Custom Settings) → [Lens Comp.] → [Distortion Comp.] → desired Menu item details Auto: Compensates for distortion of the screen automatically. Off: Does not compensate for distortion of the screen. Note This function is only available when using an automatic compensation compliant lens. Depending on the attached lens, [Distortion Comp.] is fixed to [Auto], and you cannot select [Off].
When you press the key to which the [Deactivate Monitor] function has been assigned, the monitor turns black, and the screen display is locked to [No Disp. Info.]. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key(Shoot.)] → set the [Deactivate 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.
Shot. Result Preview The image on the monitor or viewfinder may have an aperture value different from that of the actual image to be shot. Since the blurring of a subject changes if the aperture is changed, the blurriness of the actual picture will differ from the image you were viewing prior to shooting. While pressing down the key to which [Shot. Result Preview] is assigned, you can check the image preview with the DRO, shutter speed, aperture and ISO sensitivity settings applied.
[179] How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Playback zoom Enlarges the image being played back. 1. Display the image you want to enlarge, and then press the button. Turn the control wheel to adjust the zoom scale. By rotating the control dial, you can switch to the previous or next image while keeping the same zoom scale. The view will zoom in on the part of the image where the camera focused during shooting.
To return to single-image playback Select the desired image and press on the center of the control wheel. To display a desired image quickly Select the bar on the left of the image index screen using the control wheel, then press the top/bottom side of the control wheel. While the bar is being selected, you can display the calendar screen or folder selection screen by pressing in the center. In addition, you can switch View Mode by selecting an icon.
1. Display the image you want to delete. 2. Press the (Delete) button. 3. Select [Delete] using the control wheel, then press wheel. [183] How to Use Viewing on the center of the control Deleting images Deleting multiple selected images You can delete multiple selected images. 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Delete] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Deletes the selected images. (1) Select the images to be deleted, then press on the center of the control wheel.
Plays back the recorded movies. 1. Press the (playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Select the movie to be played back using the control wheel. 3. To play back movies, press on the center. Available operations during movie playback You can perform slow playback and sound volume adjustment, etc. by pressing the bottom side of the control wheel.
To pause playback, press on the center again. To return to the display of the entire image, press the MENU button. Note Panoramic images shot using other products may be displayed in a different size from the actual size, or may not scroll correctly. [186] How to Use Viewing Printing Specify Printing You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later. The (print order) icon will appear on the specified images. DPOF refers to “Digital Print Order Format.” 1.
Movies RAW images [187] How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions View Mode Sets the View Mode (image display method). 1. MENU → (Playback) → [View Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Date View: Displays the images by date. Folder View(Still): Displays only still images. Folder View(MP4): Displays only MP4-format movies. AVCHD View: Displays only AVCHD-format movies. XAVC S HD View: Displays only XAVC S HD-format movies. XAVC S 4K View: Displays only XAVC S 4K-format movies.
Manual: A portrait image is displayed as a vertical image. If you have set the image orientation using the [Rotate] function, the image will be displayed accordingly. Off: Always displays in landscape orientation. [189] How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Slide Show Automatically plays back images continuously. 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Slide Show] → desired setting. 2. Select [Enter].
2. Press on the center of the control wheel. The image is rotated counter-clockwise. The image rotates as you press on the center. If you rotate the image once, the image remains rotated even after the product is turned off. Note You cannot rotate the movies. You may not be able to rotate images shot using other products. When viewing rotated images on a computer, the images may be displayed in their original orientation depending on the software.
Note The menu items that can be selected differ depending on the [View Mode] setting. [192] 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. Connect the HDMI micro terminal of this product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). 3. Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4.
colors. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the compatible TV. Note Do not connect this product and another device using the output terminals of both. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Some devices may not work properly when connected to this product. For example, they may not output video or audio. Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo or a genuine Sony cable. Use an HDMI cable that is compatible with the HDMI micro terminal of the product and the HDMI jack of the TV.
3. Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4. Turn on this product. 5. MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → [On]. 6. Press the SYNC MENU button on the TV remote control, and select the desired mode. Note If the product is not in playback mode, press the (Playback) button. Only TVs that support “BRAVIA” Sync can provide SYNC MENU operations. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
Sunny Weather: Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors. Note The [Sunny Weather] setting is too bright for shooting indoors. Set [Monitor Brightness] to [Manual] for indoor shooting. The monitor brightness cannot be adjusted in the following situations. The maximum brightness will be [±0]. [ File Format] is [XAVC S 4K]. [ File Format] is [XAVC S HD] and the [ Record Setting] is [120p]/[100p].
[196] 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. [197] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Gamma Disp.
S-Log3→709(800%): Displays movies with an S-Log3 gamma reproducing contrast equivalent to ITU709(800%). Note When [Gamma Disp. Assist] is set to [Auto] during playback, the picture is displayed based on the current gamma setting in [Picture Profile] instead of auto-detecting the gamma value of the movie. [Gamma Disp. Assist] is not applied to movies when displayed on a TV or monitor connected to the camera.
Note If [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the camera will not beep when it focuses on a subject. [200] 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. Set your Wi-Fi network or destination on the Eye-Fi card.
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. Wireless LAN communication may be influenced by other communication devices. If the communication status is poor, move closer to the access point to be connected.
Does not display the Mode Dial Guide. [203] 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: [Cancel] is selected as the default setting.
Pwr Save Start Time You can set time intervals to automatically switch to power save mode. To return to shooting mode, perform an operation such as pressing the shutter button halfway down. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Pwr Save Start Time] → desired setting. Menu item details 30 Min/5 Min/2 Min/1 Min/10 Sec Note Turn off the product when you do not use it for a long time.
Cleaning the image sensor (Cleaning Mode) Allows you to clean the image sensor. 1. Confirm that the battery has been charged sufficiently. 2. MENU → (Setup) → [Cleaning Mode] → [Enter] 3. Turn off the product following the instructions on the screen. 4. Detach the lens. 5. Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 6. Attach the lens. Note A blower is not supplied with this product. Use a commercially available blower.
The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time. Normally select [Off]. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Demo Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details On: The movie playback demonstration starts automatically if the product is not operated for about one minute. Only protected AVCHD movies are played back.
TC Format: Sets the recording method for the time code. (Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.) TC Run: Sets the count up format for the time code. TC Make: Sets the recording format for the time code on the recording medium. UB Time Rec: Sets whether or not to record the time as a user bit. How to set the time code (TC Preset) 1. MENU → (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → [TC Preset], then press of the control wheel. 2. Turn the control wheel and select the first two digits.
2. Press the (Delete) button to reset the user bit (00 00 00 00). How to select the recording method for the time code (TC Format*1) 1. MENU → (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → [TC Format], then press center of the control wheel. in the DF: Records the time code in Drop Frame *2 format. NDF: Records the time code in Non-Drop Frame format. *1 Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC. *2 The time code is based on 30 frames per second.
the new time code consecutively from the last time code. The time code advances in [Rec Run] mode regardless of the [TC Run] setting. [210] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Remote Ctrl You can shoot images using the RMT-DSLR1 or RMT-DSLR2 remote commanders (sold separately). Refer also to the operating instructions for the remote commander. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Remote Ctrl] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Allows remote commander operation.
2160p/1080p: Outputs signals in 2160p/1080p. 1080p: Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080p). 1080i: Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i). Note If the images are not displayed properly using the [Auto] setting, select either [1080i], [1080p] or [2160p/1080p], based on which TV is to be connected.
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: 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.
TC Output (movie) Sets whether or not to layer the TC (time code) information on the output signal via the HDMI terminal when outputting the signal to other professional-use devices. This function layers the time code information on the HDMI output signal. The product sends the time code information as digital data, not as an image displayed on the screen. The connected device can then refer to the digital data to recognize the time data. 1.
Note Available for external recorders/players compatible with [ REC Control]. When [ TC Output] is [Off], [ REC Control] is set to [Off]. Even when is displayed, the external recorder/player may not work properly depending on the settings or status of the recorder/player. Check if the external recorder/player works properly before use. [217] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu 4K Output Sel.
[HDMI Info. Display] will temporarily be set to [Off]. A 4K movie is not output to the connected 4K-compatible device during High Frame Rate shooting. The counter does not move forward when 4K movies are being output. The following functions are not available when the camera is connected via an HDMI cable and the [ File Format] is [XAVC S 4K], or when the [ File Format] is [XAVC S 4K] and [Dual Video REC] is [On]. [Smile/Face Detect.
[Auto]. * Device Stage is a menu screen used to manage connected devices, such as a camera (Function of Windows 7 or Windows 8). [219] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu USB LUN Setting Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [USB LUN Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi: Normally, use [Multi]. Single: Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection.
Insert the battery pack into the product to supply power via USB cable. [221] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [ [222] 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].
[224] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Copyright Info You can write copyright information onto the still images. 1. MENU→ (Setup)→[Copyright Info]→ desired setting. 2. When you select [Set Photographer] or [Set Copyright], a keyboard appears on the screen. Enter your desired name. Menu item details Write Copyright Info: Sets whether to write copyright information. ([On]/[Off]) If you select [On], an icon will appear on the shooting screen. Set Photographer: Sets the photographer name.
Each time you press in the center of the control wheel, the character type will switch between alphabet letters, numerals and symbols. 3. Keyboard Each time you press in the center, the characters corresponding to that key will be displayed one-by-one in order.
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 protected images and registered settings (from M1 to M4). [226] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu File Number Selects how to assign file numbers to recorded still images and MP4 movies. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [File Number] → desired setting.
Note Only capital letters, numbers, and underscores can be entered. However, an underscore cannot be used as the first character. The three characters of the file name you specify using [Set File Name] will only be applied to images you shoot after changing the setting. [228] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Select REC Folder You can change the folder on the memory card where still images and MP4 movies are to be recorded. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Select REC Folder] → desired folder.
[230] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Folder Name Still images are recorded in a folder that is automatically created inside the DCIM folder on the memory card. You can change the way folder names are assigned. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Folder Name] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard Form: The folder name form is as follows: folder number + MSDCF. Example: 100MSDCF Date Form: The folder name form is as follows: folder number + Y (the last digit)/MM/DD.
Displays the recordable time of movies and the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card. 1. MENU → [233] How to Use (Setup) → [Display Media Info.]. Changing settings Setup menu Version Displays the software version of this product, lens and Mount Adaptor. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Version]. [234] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Certification Logo (For some models only) Displays some of the certification logos for this product. 1.
Initializes the main shooting settings to the default settings. Initialize: Initializes all the settings to the default settings. Note Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting. When you perform [Initialize], downloaded applications on the product may be uninstalled. To use these applications again, re-install them. The value set with [AF Micro Adj.] will not be reset even when [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize] is performed.
MENU → (Application) → select [Application List] → [Smart Remote Embedded] 3. Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone and select [Scan QR Code of the Camera]. 4. Select [OK] on the smartphone screen. When a message is displayed, select [OK] again. 5. Read the QR code displayed on the monitor of this product with the smartphone. Once the QR code is read, the message [Connect with the camera?] will be displayed on the smartphone screen. 6. Select [OK] on the smartphone screen.
registered to the smartphone. This enables you to easily connect the smartphone to the product via Wi-Fi at a later date by selecting the SSID. Note If you cannot connect your smartphone to this product using the [One-touch(NFC)] function or QR code, use the SSID and password. [238] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting an iPhone or iPad to this product using the QR code 1. Download and install the PlayMemories Mobile application to your iPhone or iPad.
4. Select [OK] on the iPhone or iPad screen. When a message is displayed, select [OK] again. 5. Read the QR code displayed on the monitor of this product with the iPhone or iPad. 6. Install the profile (setting information) by following the instructions shown on the iPhone or iPad screen and select [OK]. The profile will be installed to the iPhone or iPad. 7. Select [Settings] on the "Home" screen → [Wi-Fi] → this product's SSID displayed in the Step 2. The iPhone or iPad will connect to the product.
8. Return to the "Home" screen of the iPhone or iPad and launch PlayMemories Mobile. Hint Once the QR code has been read, this product's SSID (DIRECT-xxxx) and password are registered to the iPhone or iPad. This enables you to easily connect the iPhone or iPad to the product via Wi-Fi at a later date by selecting the SSID. Note If you cannot connect your device to this product using the QR code, use the SSID and password.
3. Input the password that is displayed on this product. The smartphone is connected to the product. [240] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting an iPhone or iPad to this product by inputting an SSID and password 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.
an NFC-enabled Android smartphone to the product. If the application you call up has a feature that works with the smartphone, the product and the smartphone will be connected via Wi-Fi. To use this function, register the desired application in advance. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [One-touch(NFC)] → desired application. 2. Switch this product to shooting mode, then touch an NFC-enabled smartphone to the (N mark) on the product for 1-2 seconds.
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 settings such as [EV], [Self-Timer] and [Review Check]. Note When you record movies using a smartphone as a remote controller, the monitor of the product becomes darker. Also, you cannot use the viewfinder for still image/movie recording.
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. NFC makes data communication simpler with just a touch on the designated touch-point.
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. The setting method for connecting the smartphone and the product varies depending on the smartphone.
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. Set [Airplane Mode] to [Off]. When you save images to the MAC computer using Wi-Fi function, use "Wireless Auto Import.
product. Touch the smartphone to the product for 1-2 seconds until PlayMemories Mobile 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.
You can transfer images stored in the product to a computer connected to a wireless access point or wireless broadband router and easily make backup copies using this operation. Before starting this operation, install PlayMemories Home on your computer and register the 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.
then select [Device list]. Slideshow settings You can change the slideshow settings by pressing the bottom side of the control wheel. 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].
[249] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions WPS Push If your access point has the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button, you can register the access point to this product easily by pushing the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [WPS Push]. 2. Press the WPS button on the access point you want to register.
When the desired access point is displayed on the screen: Select the desired access point. When the desired access point is not displayed on the screen: Select [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].
Each time you press in the center of the control wheel, the character type will switch between alphabet letters, numerals and symbols. 3. Keyboard Each time you press in the center, the characters corresponding to that key will be displayed one-by-one in order.
[251] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Edit Device Name You can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [Edit Device Name]. 2. Select the input box, then input the device name → [OK]. For input method, refer to “How to use the keyboard.” [252] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of this product. 1.
[254] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings to default settings. 1. MENU → [255] How to Use (Wireless) → [Reset Network Set.] → [OK]. Adding applications to the product PlayMemories Camera Apps PlayMemories Camera Apps You can add the desired functions to this product by connecting to the application download website (PlayMemories Camera Apps) via the Internet.
http://www.sony.net/pmca/ 2. Follow the instructions on the screen and acquire a service account. Follow the instructions on the screen to download the desired application to the product. [258] How to Use Adding applications to the product Installing the applications Downloading applications You can download applications using your computer. 1. Access the application downloading website. http://www.sony.net/pmca/ 2.
Acquire a service account in advance. 1. MENU → (Application) → [Application List] → (PlayMemories Camera Apps), then follow the instructions on the screen to download applications. Note If MENU → (Wireless) → [Access Point Set.] → access point to be connected → [IP Address Setting] is set to [Manual], change the setting to [Auto].
The uninstalled application can be re-installed. For details, see the application download website. [262] How to Use Adding applications to the product Managing the applications Changing the order of applications You can change the order in which added applications are displayed on this product. 1. MENU → (Application) → [Application List] → [Application Management] → [Sort]. 2. Select the application of which you want to change the order. 3. Select the destination.
[265] How to Use Using a computer 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. You can edit movies such as by cutting or merging. You can add various effects such as BGM and subtitles to movies. You can change the playback speed of movies and slow-motion movies.
Do not remove the micro USB cable (supplied) from the camera while the camera is in operation or the access screen is displayed. Doing so may damage the data. A: To the Multi/Micro USB Terminal B: To the USB jack of the computer Note Log on as Administrator. It may be necessary to restart your computer. When the restart confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen. DirectX may be installed depending on your computer’s system environment.
[268] How to Use Using a computer Using the software Image Data Converter With Image Data Converter, you can do the following: You can play back and edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections, such as tone curve and sharpness. You can adjust images with white balance, exposure, and [Creative Style], etc. You can save the still images displayed and edited on a computer. You can either save the still image as RAW format or save it in the general file format.
Mac: Finder → [Applications] → [Image Data Converter] → [Image Data Converter], and select [Help] from the menu bar → [Image Data Converter Guide]. Hint For details on operation, you can also refer to the Image Data Converter support page (English only). http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ [271] How to Use Using a computer 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.
[Start] → [All Programs] → [Remote Camera Control] → [Remote Camera Control Help]. For Windows 8, start [Remote Camera Control], and right-click the title bar to select [Remote Camera Control Help]. Mac: Finder → [Applications] → [Remote Camera Control], and select [Help] from the menu bar → [Remote Camera Control Help]. [274] How to Use Using a computer Connecting this product and a computer Connecting the product to a computer 1.
functions, see the Help of PlayMemories Home. Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home (For Windows) When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between this product and a computer, click [Open folder to view files] → [OK] → [DCIM] or [MP_ROOT]. Then copy the desired images to the computer. If Device Stage appears on a Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer, double-click [Browse Files] → media icon → folder in which the images you want to import are stored.
“Trash” icon. The product is disconnected from the computer. For Windows 7/Windows 8 computers, the disconnect icon may not appear. In that case, you can skip steps 1 and 2 above. Do not remove a micro USB cable from this product while the access lamp is illuminated. The data may be damaged. [277] How to Use Using a computer Creating a movie disc Selecting a disc to be created You can create a disc that can be played back on other devices from a movie recorded on this camera.
Writable movie format: AVCHD Players: Ordinary DVD playback devices (DVD players, computers that can play back DVD discs, etc.) Hint You can use the following types of 12 cm discs with PlayMemories Home. BD-R*/ DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL: Non-rewritable BD-RE*/DVD-RW/DVD+RW: Rewritable *Additional recording is not possible. Always maintain your “PlayStation 3” to use the latest version of the “PlayStation 3” system software.
that is compliant with AVCHD format Ver. 2.0. The created Blu-ray Disc can be played back only on a device that is compliant with AVCHD format Ver. 2.0. [279] How to Use Using a computer Creating a movie disc Creating DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) from highdefinition image quality movies You can create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) that can be played back on AVCHDcompatible playback devices (such as Sony Blu-ray Disc players or the PlayStation 3, etc.). A.
Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies You can create DVD discs that can be played back on ordinary DVD playback devices (DVD players, computers that can play back DVD discs, etc.). A. How to create using a computer With a Windows computer, you can copy movies imported to the computer and create DVD disc using PlayMemories Home. Your computer must be able to create DVD discs. When you create a DVD disc for the first time, connect your camera to the computer using a USB cable.
In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. Storing under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnetic place In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the product. This may cause the product to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.
smoother, more realistic image. The camera is compatible with 4K 30p/4K 25p/4K 24p-format movies. You can record movies in higher quality. Notes for when on board an airplane In an airplane, set [Airplane Mode] to [On]. On image data compatibility This product conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
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. If the monitor stays wet, the surface of the monitor may change or deteriorate. This may cause a malfunction. Make sure not to bump the lens or subject it to force. Do not carry the camera by the monitor. When using the power zoom lens, be careful not to get your fingers or any other objects caught in the lens.
This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or whether the battery pack is charged or discharged. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the product. However, if you use the product for only short periods, it gradually discharges. If you do not use the product at all for about 2 month(s) it becomes completely discharged.
The charging time is approximately 150 minutes using the AC adaptor (supplied). The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances. Effective use of the battery pack Battery performance decreases in low temperature environments. So in cold places, the operational time of the battery pack is shorter.
To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a plastic bag to keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing the battery pack. On battery life The battery life is limited. If you use the same battery repeatedly, or use the same battery for a long period, the battery capacity decreases gradually. If the available time of the battery is shortened significantly, it is probably time to replace the battery pack with a new one.
If you repeatedly shoot and delete images for a long time, fragmentation of data in a file in the memory card may occur, and movie recording may be interrupted in the middle of shooting. If this happens, save your images to a computer or other storage location, then execute [Format]. Memory card formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the product. Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory card and the equipment used.
On cleaning Cleaning the lens and flash Wipe the lens and flash with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner, or benzine. When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust with a commercially available blower. In case of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Wipe in a spiral pattern from the center to the outside.
[287] How to Use Precautions/This product recordable time of movies Number of recordable still images and Number of still images The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card.
[288] How to Use Precautions/This product recordable time of movies Number of recordable still images and Recordable time of movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times which can be recorded on the memory card that is formatted with this product. These numbers are the total times of all movie files on the memory card. The recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card.
8 GB: 15 m 16 GB: 35 m 32 GB: 1 h 15 m 64 GB: 2 h 35 m 30p 50M 25p 50M 8 GB: 15 m 16 GB: 35 m 32 GB: 1 h 15 m 64 GB: 2 h 35 m 24p 50M *1 8 GB: 15 m 16 GB: 35 m 32 GB: 1 h 15 m 64 GB: 2 h 35 m 120p 100M 100p 100M 8 GB: 9 m 16 GB: 15 m 32 GB: 35 m 64 GB: 1 h 15 m 120p 60M 100p 60M 8 GB: 15 m 16 GB: 30 m 32 GB: 1 h 64 GB: 2 h 5 m 30p 16M* 2 25p 16M* 2 8 GB: 10 m 16 GB: 25 m 32 GB: 55 m 64 GB: 1 h 55 m 24p 12M* 1 * 2 8 GB: 10 m 16 GB: 25 m 32 GB: 55 m 64 GB: 1 h 55 m [ File Format]: [AVCHD] 60i 24M(FX) 50i
16 GB: 1 h 25 m 32 GB: 3 h 64 GB: 6 h 60i 17M(FH) 50i 17M(FH) 8 GB: 55 m 16 GB: 2 h 32 GB: 4 h 5 m 64 GB: 8 h 15 m 60p 28M(PS) 50p 28M(PS) 8 GB: 35 m 16 GB: 1 h 15 m 32 GB: 2 h 30 m 64 GB: 5 h 5 m 24p 24M(FX) 25p 24M(FX) 8 GB: 40 m 16 GB: 1 h 25 m 32 GB: 3 h 64 GB: 6 h 24p 17M(FH) 25p 17M(FH) 8 GB: 55 m 16 GB: 2 h 32 GB: 4 h 5 m 64 GB: 8 h 15 m [ File Format]: [MP4] 1080/60p 28M 1080/50p 28M 8 GB: 35 m 16 GB: 1 h 15 m 32 GB: 2 h 35 m 64 GB: 5 h 20 m 1080/30p 16M 1080/25p 16M 8 GB: 1 h 16 GB: 2 h 32 GB: 4
16 GB: 5 h 20 m 32 GB: 10 h 55 m 64 GB: 22 h *1 Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC. *2 File format for High Frame Rate shooting (The values shown are available recording times when shooting, not durations when playing back.) Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (a product specification limit). However, the duration of time available for continuous movie recording varies under the following conditions.
Continuous recording time for movies (4K): About 20 minutes HD: XAVC S HD 60p 50M/50p 50M 4K: XAVC S 4K 24p 60M The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature, the recording format/setting, or condition of the camera before you start recording. If you frequently recompose or shoot images after the power is turned on, the temperature inside the camera will rise and the recording time available will be shorter. When is indicated, stop recording the movie.
PAL-M system: Brazil PAL-N system: Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system: Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. [291] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you can attach an A-mount lens (sold separately) to this product. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor. Note When a setting other than [Continuous Shooting: Lo] is selected for [Cont.
If you use the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Autofocus: Available with SAM/SSM lens only AF system: Contrast AF/Phase Detection AF AF/MF select: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens. Focus Mode: Single-shot AF/Continuous AF* *This setting is unavailable when [ AF System] is set to [Contrast AF]. When using a Mount Adaptor and the camera is set to movie mode, the Auto Focus only works when the shutter button is pressed halfway down.
*Only available when using lenses that support Direct Manual Focus. Even if [Priority Set in AF-S] is set to [Balanced Emphasis], the camera will temporarily switch to [AF]. Even if [Priority Set in AF-C] is set to [Balanced Emphasis], the camera will temporarily switch to [Release]. Available focus area Wide: The product automatically selects a focus area from among 15 areas. Center: The product uses the focus area located in the center area exclusively.
[295] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Autofocus: Available AF system: Phase Detection AF, which is controlled by the dedicated AF sensor inside the Mount Adaptor AF/MF select: Lenses that do not support DMF: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens. Lenses that support DMF: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens.
[296] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information AVCHD format The AVCHD format was developed for high-definition digital video cameras when recording an HD (High-Definition) signal using high-efficiency compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is used to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are included in the product. This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://oss.sony.
States and in other countries. DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks of Digital Living Network Alliance. Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi Inc. QR Code is a registered trademark of Denso Wave Inc. In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified in all cases in this manual.
After inserting the battery pack into the product, it may take a few moments for the product to power up. Make sure that the battery pack is inserted correctly. The battery pack will discharge by itself even if you do not use it. Charge the battery pack before use. Make sure that the battery is NP-FW50. [302] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The power turns off suddenly. Depending on the product and battery pack temperature, the product may turn off automatically to protect itself.
The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. This phenomenon occurs when you use the product in an extremely hot or cold location. There may be a difference between the remaining battery level indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Deplete the battery pack once, then charge it so that the remaining battery level indicator is reset. The correct remaining battery level indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions.
[308] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The battery pack is not charged. When the battery pack is not charged (the charge lamp does not light) even if you follow the proper charging procedure, check if the power of the product is turned off, then remove the battery pack and re-insert the same battery pack securely, or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.
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. [312] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The same image is captured multiple times. Set the drive mode to [Single Shooting]. The shooting mode has been set to [Superior Auto] and the [S. Auto Img. Extract.] has been set to [Off].
[315] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The angle of view changes little by little while shooting images. Depending on the lens you use, the angle of view may change little by little while focusing. This change in angle of view may be more evident when the focus mode is set to [Continuous AF] (AF-C) (including [Sports Action] in the Scene Selection function). This does not affect the actual recorded images.
When the following modes are selected in [Scene Selection]. [Anti Motion Blur] [Night Scene] [Hand-held Twilight] During Sweep Panorama shooting. During movie recording. [319] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on the image. This is not a malfunction.
Set the correct date and time. The area selected using [Area Setting] differs from the actual area. Select the actual area. [323] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes. The subject is too bright or too dark to shoot using the current aperture value and/or shutter speed settings. Readjust the settings. [324] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The image colors are not correct. Adjust [White Balance].
Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On]. Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash. Light the room and shoot the subject. [327] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Dots appear and remain on the screen. This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded. [328] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies You cannot shoot images continuously. The memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images. The battery level is low.
[331] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies No images appear on the monitor. If you shoot images at waist height when [FINDER/MONITOR] has been set to [Auto], the monitor will turn off due to the reaction of the eye sensor. Set [FINDER/MONITOR] to [Monitor(Manual)]. [332] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies [Finder/Monitor Sel.] does not work even though it has been assigned to a certain key using [Custom Key(Shoot.)] or [Custom Key(PB)].
of the filter and improper attachment of the hood, the filter or the hood may partially appear in the image. The optical properties of some lenses may cause the periphery of the image to appear too dark (insufficient light). You may compensate for this phenomenon with [Shading Comp.]. [335] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The color tones of the image displayed on the monitor/the viewfinder look unnatural. [Gamma Disp. Assist] has been activated. Set [Gamma Disp.
[338] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The flash takes too long to recharge. The flash has been fired in succession in a short period. When the flash has been fired in succession, the recharging process may take longer than usual to avoid overheating of the camera. [339] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The control dial or control wheel does not work. [Dial / Wheel Lock] is on.
The product is in USB mode. Disconnect the product from the computer. Use PlayMemories Home to play back on this product images that are stored on your computer. [342] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The date and time are not displayed. The screen display is set to display images only. Press DISP (Display Setting) on the control wheel to display the information. [343] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The color tones of the image being played back look unnatural.
[346] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images A DPOF mark cannot be put. You cannot place DPOF marks on RAW images. [347] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product due to signal conditions. 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.
You cannot send movies to a smartphone. You cannot send XAVC S movies to a smartphone. You cannot send AVCHD movies to a smartphone. Set [ recording movies. [351] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting File Format] to [MP4] before Wi-Fi [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. When the remaining battery level is low, [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] may be canceled halfway. Charge the battery pack and try again.
Check whether the NFC function is activated on your smartphone. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the smartphone. Do not place any metal objects other than a smartphone near the (N mark). Do not contact two or more smartphones to this product at the same time. If another NFC-based application is running on your smartphone, terminate that application. Switch to shooting mode before touching the smartphone to the product. The application will not activate if the product is in playback mode.
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer. You are playing back the movie directly from the memory card. Import the movie to your computer using PlayMemories Home and play it back. [357] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. Use PlayMemories Home to copy images that are stored on a computer onto a memory card inserted into this product and view them on this product.
When you print the images recorded in Adobe RGB mode using sRGB printers that are not compatible with Adobe RGB (DCF2.0/Exif2.21), the images are printed at a lower saturation. [361] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing Images are printed with both edges cut off. Depending on your printer, the left, right, top, and bottom edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you print an image shot with [ Aspect Ratio] set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut off.
before using it. [364] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. Turn off the product and do not use it for a while. [365] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. Set the date and time again. The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off.
The camera settings may be reset if the battery pack is ejected while the power is on. When ejecting the battery pack, first turn the power off and check that the access lamp is not illuminated before ejecting. [368] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The product does not work properly. Turn off the product. Remove the battery pack and insert it again. If the product is hot, remove the battery pack, and allow it to cool down before trying this corrective procedure.
An incompatible memory card is inserted. The memory card is damaged. The terminal section of the memory card is dirty. Memory card locked. You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch or a delete-protect switch with the switch set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the record position. Cannot open the shutter since the memory card is not inserted. No memory card has been inserted. To release the shutter without inserting a memory card into the camera, set [Release w/o Card] to [Enable].
power off. Cool the product and wait until the product is ready to shoot again. You have been recording images for a long time, the product temperature has risen. Stop recording images until the product cools. Recording is unavailable in this movie format. Set [ File Format] to [MP4]. The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the product is possible. Unable to register to the database file. Import all the images to a computer and recover the memory card.
When shooting under the following conditions, either recompose the shot or change the shooting mode, then shoot the images again.
