d-830-100-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera E-mount Instruction Manual If your camera’s system software version is earlier than Ver.5.0, refer to the Instruction Manual at the following URL. http://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/ilce9/d832100111.
English Check out the Help Guide! The “Help Guide” is an on-line manual that you can read on your computer or smartphone. Refer to it for details on menu items, advanced usage, and the latest information on the camera. Scan here http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1830/h_zz/ ILCE-9 Help Guide Instruction Manual In-Camera Guide This manual introduces some basic functions. The [In-Camera Guide] shows explanations of the menu items on the monitor of the camera.
Table of contents Check out the Help Guide!........................................................ 2 Notes on using your camera................................................... 11 Preparations for shooting Checking the camera and the supplied items........................15 Identifying parts.......................................................................16 Front side........................................................................16 Rear side................................................
Shooting Shooting still images.............................................................. 45 Focusing.................................................................................. 47 Focus Mode................................................................... 47 Auto focus............................................................................... 49 Focus Area.....................................................................
Shooting with drive modes (continuous shooting/self-timer)........................................... 79 Continuous shooting..................................................... 79 Self-timer....................................................................... 82 Self-timer (Cont)............................................................ 83 Cont. Bracket.................................................................. 84 Single Bracket................................................................
Correcting brightness and contrast automatically................ 115 D-Range Optimiser (DRO)............................................ 115 Auto HDR...................................................................... 116 Selecting the ISO sensitivity.................................................. 118 ISO Range Limit............................................................ 119 ISO AUTO Min. SS.......................................................... 119 Using the zoom...............................
Shooting movies Shooting movies....................................................................143 Changing settings for movie recording.................................146 File Format..............................................................146 Record Setting......................................................... 147 S&Q Settings...........................................................149 Audio Recording........................................................... 151 Audio Rec Level.............
Deleting images.....................................................................168 Deleting a displayed image.........................................168 Deleting multiple selected images (Delete)................168 Customizing the camera Registering frequently used functions..................................170 / Memory...................................................170 Registering shooting settings to a custom key (Reg. Custom Shoot Set)...........................................
Using network functions Using the Wi-Fi/One-touch (NFC)/Bluetooth/wired LAN functions................................................................................193 Installing Imaging Edge Mobile...................................193 Recording location information to captured images......................................................194 Transferring images to the FTP server.........................194 Connecting the camera and a smartphone..........................
MENU items/List of icons Using MENU items................................................................ 203 List of MENU items................................................................ 204 (Camera Settings 1)............................................... 204 (Camera Settings 2).............................................. 209 (Network).................................................................214 (Playback)...............................................................215 (Setup)............
Notes on using your camera Along with this section, also see “Precautions” in the Help Guide. Notes on the monitor and electronic viewfinder Notes on handling the product ••The monitor and electronic viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, and over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some small black dots and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the monitor and electronic viewfinder.
Notes on recording for long periods of time or recording 4K movies ••The camera body and battery may become warm with use – this is normal. ••If the same part of your skin touches the camera for a long period of time while using the camera, even if the camera does not feel hot to you, it may cause symptoms of a low-temperature burn such as redness or blistering. Pay special attention in the following situations and use a tripod, etc.
Notes on discarding or transferring a memory card to others Executing [Format] or [Delete] on the camera or a computer may not completely delete the data on the memory card. When transferring a memory card to others, we recommend that you delete the data completely using data deletion software. When discarding a memory card, we recommend that you physically destroy it.
For Customers in the U.S.A. For question regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: WW361847 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Preparations for shooting Checking the camera and the supplied items •• Micro USB cable (1) •• Camera (1) •• AC Adaptor (1) The type of the AC Adaptor may differ depending on the country/region. •• Battery Charger (1) •• Power cord (mains lead) (1)* * Multiple power cords may be supplied with this equipment. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region. See page 13.
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details. Front side ON/OFF (Power) switch (42)/Shutter button (45) GB 16 Image sensor position mark •• The image sensor is the sensor that converts light into an electric signal. The mark shows the location of the image sensor. When you measure the exact distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line.
Front dial You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode. Infrared remote sensor Lens release button (41) Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna AF illuminator (64)/Self- timer lamp (82) When the lens is removed Preparations for shooting (built-in) Microphone* Mounting index (40) Image sensor** Mount Lens contacts** * Do not cover this part during movie recording. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume. ** Do not directly touch these parts.
Rear side Eyepiece cup To remove the eyepiece cup Push the grips at the bottom of the eyepiece cup to the left and right and lift up the cup. C3 button (Custom button 3) (25) MENU button (203) Monitor/Touch panel (31, 90) You can adjust the monitor to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position. Remove the eyepiece cup when attaching an angle viewfinder (sold separately).
Diopter-adjustment dial Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial according to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. If it is hard to operate the diopter-adjustment dial, remove the eyepiece cup before operating the dial.
Top side/Side view Drive mode dial lock release button Upper: Drive mode dial (79) Lower: Focus mode dial (47) Focus mode dial lock release button LAN terminal (Flash sync) terminal (141) Speaker (Microphone) jack When an external microphone is connected, the builtin microphone turns off automatically. When the external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera.
Multi Interface Shoe* (136) Some accessories may not go in all the way and protrude backward from the Multi interface shoe. However, when the accessory reaches the front end of the shoe, the connection is completed. (N mark) (193) •• This mark indicates the touch point for connecting the camera and an NFC-enabled Smartphone.
* For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe and the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Accessories for the Accessory Shoe can also be used. Operations with other manufactures’ accessories are not guaranteed. To attach the cable protector Use the cable protector to prevent the HDMI cable from being disconnected when shooting images with the HDMI cable connected.
Bottom Preparations for shooting Battery insertion slot (36) Battery cover (36) 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.
Basic operations Using the control wheel •• You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/left/ right side of the control wheel. Your selection is determined when you press the center of the control wheel. •• The DISP (Display Setting) and ISO (ISO) functions are assigned to the top/right side of the control wheel. In addition, you can assign selected functions to the left/right/bottom side and the center of the control wheel, and to the rotation of the control wheel.
Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) You can assign functions to the following keys. AF-ON Button Custom Button 3 Custom Button 2 Custom Button 1 AEL Button Center Button Control Wheel / Left Button / Preparations for shooting You can use the custom key function to assign the functions you use most frequently to easily operable keys. This lets you skip the process of selecting items from MENU, so you can recall the functions more quickly.
2 Move to the [Rear1] screen using the left/right side of the control wheel. Then, select [AEL Button] and press the center of the control wheel. 3 Press the left/right side of the control wheel until [Eye AF] is displayed. Select [Eye AF], and then press the center. •• If you press the AEL button in the still image shooting mode and eyes are detected, [Eye AF] will activate, and the camera will focus on the eyes. Shoot images while holding down the AEL button.
1 Press the DISP on the control wheel repeatedly to display a screen mode other than [For viewfinder], and then press the Fn (Function) button. 2 Select the desired function by pressing the top/bottom/left/ right side of the control wheel. Preparations for shooting Fn button 3 Select the desired setting by turning the front dial, and press the center of the control wheel. •• Some functions can be fine-tuned using the rear dial.
To change the functions in the function menu (Function Menu Set.) The following is the procedure for changing [Drive Mode] in the function menu to [Grid Line]. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Function Menu Set.]. (Drive Mode) from among the twelve functions Select in the function menu using the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel, and then press the center. Press the left/right side of the control wheel until [Grid Line] is displayed. Select [Grid Line], and then press the center.
4 Press the Fn button to switch to the Quick Navi screen. •• The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays. Auto mode Preparations for shooting P/A/S/M mode 5 Select a function to set by pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. 6 Select the desired setting by turning the front dial. •• Some functions can be fine-tuned using the rear dial.
To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens Select the desired function in step 5, then press the center of the control wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function will appear. Follow the operating guide to adjust settings. Operation guide Note ••Items that are gray on the Quick Navi screen are not adjustable. ••When using [Creative Style], etc., some settings can only be controlled from the dedicated screen.
Changing the screen display Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback) You can change the display contents on the screen. •• To switch the information displayed on the viewfinder, press the DISP button while looking into the viewfinder. •• Each time you press the DISP button, the screen display changes. •• The displayed contents and their position are just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display. During shooting (Monitor) Display All Info. No Disp. Info.
During playback (Monitor/Viewfinder) Display Info. Histogram No Disp. Info. •• If the image has an overexposed or underexposed area, the corresponding section will blink on the histogram display (overexposed/ underexposed warning). •• The settings for playback are also applied in [Auto Review]. Histogram display A histogram shows the luminance distribution, displaying how many pixels there are by luminance. It shows darker toward the left and brighter toward the right.
Note Hint ••The following are not displayed in the default settings. ––Graphic Display ––Monitor Off ––Display All Info. (when using the viewfinder) To change the display modes that are switched when you press the DISP (Camera Settings 2) [DISP Button] and change button, select MENU the setting. Preparations for shooting ••The viewfinder display and the monitor display for shooting can be set separately. Look through the viewfinder to set the display settings for the viewfinder.
Level: Indicates whether the product is level in both the front-back and horizontal directions. When the product is level in both directions, the indicator turns to green. Horizontal direction Front-back direction For viewfinder*: Displays only shooting information on the monitor, not the subject. This setting is a display setting for shooting with the viewfinder. Monitor Off*: Always turns the monitor off when shooting images. You can use the monitor when playing back images or operating MENU.
Startup guide Step 1: Charging the battery pack 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2 Connect the power cord (supplied) to the battery charger, and connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). CHARGE lamp Preparations for shooting •• Place the battery pack on the battery charger in the direction of the . •• Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go. The CHARGE lamp on the battery charger will light up in orange and charging will start.
Step 2: Inserting the battery pack into the camera 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place. Lock lever 3 Close the cover.
To charge the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera Turn the camera off and connect it to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using the micro USB cable (supplied), then connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). If you turn on the camera, power will be supplied from the wall outlet (wall socket) and you will be able to operate the camera. However, the battery pack will not be charged.
2 Insert the SD card into the slot 1. Slot 1 (lower): Supports SD cards (compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II) Slot 2 (upper): Supports SD cards Slot 2 Slot 1 (compatible with UHS-I) and Memory Stick PRO Duo media •• With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. •• You can change which memory card slot to use by selecting MENU (Setup) [Rec. Media Settings] [Prioritize Rec. Media]. The slot 1 is used in the default settings.
To remove the memory card Make sure that the access lamp (page 19) is not lit, and then push in the memory card once to remove it. Access lamp Preparations for shooting To record to memory cards in two slots The slot 1 is used in the default settings. If you do not intend to change the settings and will only use one memory card, use the slot 1.
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 or debris from entering the camera. 3 While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens slowly in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into the locked position. Note ••Be sure to hold the lens straight and do not use force when attaching a lens. ••Do not press the lens release button when attaching a lens.
To remove the lens Keep pressing the lens release button and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it stops.
Step 5: Setting the language and the clock 1 Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to “ON” to turn on the camera. ON/OFF (Power) switch 2 Select the desired language and then press the center of the control wheel. Control wheel 3 Make sure that [Enter] is selected on the screen and then press the center. 4 Select the desired geographic location and then press the center. 5 Select [Date/Time] using the top/bottom of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel, and then press the center.
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set other items, then select [Enter] and press the center. Hint ••To reset the date and time setting, use MENU (page 218). Step 6: Shooting images in auto mode 1 Preparations for shooting Note ••This camera does not have a function for inserting the date into images. You can insert the date into images and then save and print them using PlayMemories Home (for Windows only).
To shoot movies Press the MOVIE button to start/stop recording. To play back images Press the (Playback) button to play back images. You can select the desired image using the control wheel. To delete displayed image Press the (Delete) button while an image is displayed to delete it. Select [Delete] using the control wheel on the confirmation screen, and then press the center of the control wheel to delete the image.
Shooting Shooting still images 1 Select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial. Shooting •• Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button in the center of the mode dial. 2 Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera. 3 When a zoom lens is mounted, enlarge images by rotating the zoom ring. 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
To shoot images with the focus locked on the desired subject (Focus-lock) Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus mode. Turn the focus mode dial to select AF-S (Single-shot AF). ••Turn the focus mode dial while holding down the focus mode dial lock release button. Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down. The focus is locked. ••If it is difficult to focus on the desired subject, set [Focus Area] to [Center] or [Flexible Spot].
Focusing Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. Focus mode dial Shooting Turn the focus mode dial while pressing the focus mode dial lock release button and select the desired mode. Focus mode dial lock release button AF-S (Single-shot AF): The product locks the focus once focusing is complete. Use this when the subject is motionless. AF-C (Continuous AF): The product continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down.
Focus indicator (lit): The subject is in focus and the focus is locked. (flashing): The subject is not in focus. (lit): The subject is in focus. The focus will be adjusted continuously according to the movements of the subject. (lit): Focusing is in progress.
Auto focus Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to focus properly in the auto focus mode. (Camera Settings 1) [Focus Area] desired Wide: Focuses on a subject covering the whole range of the screen automatically. When you press the shutter button halfway down in the still image shooting mode, a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus. Shooting MENU setting.
Examples of the focusing frame display The focusing frame differs as follows. When focusing on a larger area When focusing on a smaller area •• When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone], the focusing frame may switch between “When focusing on a larger area” and “When focusing on a smaller area” depending on the subject or situation. •• When you attach an A-mount lens with a Mount Adaptor (LA-EA1 or LA-EA3) (sold separately), the focusing frame for “When focusing on a smaller area” may be displayed.
To move the focus area •• You can move the focus area in [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], or [Zone] by operating the multi-selector. If you assign [Focus Standard] to the center of the multi-selector beforehand, you can move the focusing frame back to the center of the monitor by pressing the center of the multi-selector. •• You can move the focusing frame quickly by touching and dragging it on the monitor. Set [Touch Operation] to [On] beforehand (page 90).
Focus Area Limit By limiting the types of available focus area settings in advance, you can more quickly select settings for [Focus Area]. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Focus Area Limit] Add check marks to the focus areas that you want to use, and then select [OK]. The types of focus areas marked with will be available as settings.
Focus Standard If you assign [Focus Standard] to the desired custom key, you can recall useful functions such as focusing on a subject in the center of the screen automatically in accordance with the focus area settings. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ Custom Key] desired button, then assign the [Focus Standard] function to the button. Press the key to which [Focus Standard] is assigned. ••What you can do by pressing the key varies depending on the setting for [Focus Area].
Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) ( Switch V/H AF Area) You can set whether to switch the [Focus Area] and the position of the focusing frame according to the orientation of the camera (horizontal/ vertical). This function is useful when shooting scenes for which you have to change the camera position frequently, such as portraits or sports scene. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ desired setting.
Note Shooting ••If the setting for [ Switch V/H AF Area] is changed, the focus settings for each camera orientation will not be retained.
AF On You can focus without pressing the shutter button halfway down. The settings for the focus mode dial will be applied. Press the AF-ON (AF On) button while shooting in autofocus mode. Hint ••Set [ AF w/ shutter] to [Off] when you do not want to perform auto focusing using the shutter button. AF w/ shutter], [ Pre-AF], and [ Eye-Start AF] to [Off] to focus at ••Set [ a specific shooting distance predicting the position of the subject. Face/Eye AF Set.
Face detection frame Eye detection frame Shooting •• When the product detects a face, the gray face detection frame appears. When the product determines that autofocus is enabled, the face detection frame turns white. •• In case you have registered the priority order for each face using [Face Registration], the product automatically selects the first prioritized face and the face detection frame over that face turns white. The face detection frames of other registered faces turn reddishpurple.
[Switch Right/Left Eye] by custom key When [Right/Left Eye Select] is set to [Right Eye] or [Left Eye], you can switch the eye to be detected by pressing the custom key to which you have assigned the [Switch Right/Left Eye] function. When [Right/Left Eye Select] is set to [Auto], you can temporarily switch the eye to be detected by pressing the custom key to which you have assigned the [Switch Right/Left Eye] function.
AF in Focus Mag. Shooting ••You cannot use the face/eye detection function with the following functions: ––Zoom functions other than the optical zoom. ––[Posterization] under [Picture Effect] ––Focus Magnifier Record Setting] set to [120p]/[100p] ––Movie shooting with [ Frame Rate] is set to [120fps]/[100fps] during slow-motion/ ––When [ quick-motion shooting. ••Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected. ••Even if [Face Detect. Frame Disp.
Hint ••Use of a tripod is recommended to accurately identify the location you want to magnify. ••You can check the auto-focusing result by magnifying the displayed image. If you want to readjust the focus position, adjust the focus area on the magnified screen and then press the shutter button halfway down. Note ••If you enlarge an area at the edge of the screen, the camera may not be able to focus. ••The exposure and white balance cannot be adjusted while the displayed image is being magnified.
Setting the start position to track by touch operation ([Touch Tracking] under [Func. of Touch Operation]) You can set the subject to track by touching it on the monitor (page 92). •• This function is available in still image shooting mode and movie shooting mode. •• This function is available when [Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF], [Continuous AF], or [DMF].
How to call up the registered focus area MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ Custom Key] desired key, then select [Regist. AF Area hold]. Set the camera to the shooting mode, hold down the key to which [Regist. AF Area hold] has been assigned and then press the shutter button to shoot images. Hint ••When a focusing frame is registered using [ AF Area Registration], the registered focusing frame flashes on the monitor.
Pre-AF The product automatically adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. During focusing operations, the screen may shake. MENU setting. (Camera Settings 1) [ Pre-AF] desired On: Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. Shooting Off: Does not adjust focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. Note ••[ Pre-AF] is available only when an E-mount lens is mounted.
Priority Set in AF-C Sets whether to release the shutter even if the subject is not in focus when the continuous AF is activated and the subject is in motion. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Priority Set in AF-C] desired setting. 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.
Circ. of Focus Point Sets whether to allow the focusing frame to jump from one end to the other when you move the focusing frame with [Focus Area] set to [Zone], [Flexible Spot], or [Expand Flexible Spot]. This function is useful when you want to move the focusing frame from one end to the other quickly. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Circ. of Focus Point] desired setting. Circulate: The cursor jumps to the opposite end when you try to move the focusing frame past the end.
AF Micro Adj. Allows you to adjust the auto-focusing position and register an adjusted value for each lens when using A-mount lenses with an LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately). Use this function only when adjustments are needed. Note that the auto focus function may not be performed at a proper position when using this adjustment. 1 MENU (Camera Settings 1) [AF Micro Adj.]. 2 Select [AF Adjustment Set.] [On]. 3 [amount] desired value.
Aperture Drive in AF Changes the aperture drive system to prioritize the auto-focusing tracking performance or to prioritize silence (only when using a compatible lens). MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Aperture Drive in AF] desired setting. Standard: Uses the standard aperture drive system. Shooting Focus Priority: Changes the aperture drive system to prioritize autofocusing performance.
Manual Focus When it is difficult to focus properly in the autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1 Turn the focus mode dial while pressing the focus mode dial lock release button and select MF. Focus mode dial Focus mode dial lock release button 2 Rotate the focusing ring to achieve sharp focus. •• When you rotate the focusing ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen. The focus distance is not displayed when the Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is attached.
Direct manual focus (DMF) You can make fine adjustments manually after performing auto focusing, letting you focus on a subject more quickly than when using the manual focus from the beginning. This is convenient in situations such as macro shooting. 1 Focus mode dial Shooting Turn the focus mode dial while pressing the focus mode dial lock release button and select DMF. Focus mode dial lock release button 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically.
Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. Unlike MF Assist], you can magnify the image without operating the with [ focus ring. 1 MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Focus Magnifier]. 2 Press the center of the multi-selector to enlarge the image and select the area you want to enlarge by pressing the multiselector up/down/left/right. •• Each time you press the center, the magnification scale will change.
To use the focus magnifier function by touch operation You can magnify the image and adjust the focus by touching the monitor. Set [Touch Operation] to [On] beforehand. Then, select the appropriate settings under [Touch Panel/Pad]. When the focus mode is [Manual Focus], you can perform [Focus Magnifier] by double-tapping the area to focus on while shooting with the monitor.
Peaking Setting Sets the peaking function, which enhances the outline of in-focus areas during shooting with Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Peaking Setting] desired setting item. Peaking Display: Sets whether to display peaking. Peaking Level: Sets the level of enhancement of in-focus areas. Peaking Color: Sets the color used to enhance in-focus areas.
Shutter setting Shutter Type You can set whether to shoot with a mechanical shutter or an electronic shutter. (Camera Settings 2) [ Shutter Type] desired Auto: The shutter type is automatically switched based on the shooting conditions and shutter speed. Shooting MENU setting. Mechanical Shutter: Shoot with the mechanical shutter only. Electronic Shutter: Shoot with the electronic shutter only. Hint ••In the following situations, set the [ Shutter Type] to [Auto] or [Electronic Shutter].
Using the electronic shutter Using the electronic shutter lets you perform various kinds of shooting that are difficult to achieve using the mechanical shutter, such as shooting without sounds or shaking, shooting with a super-fast shutter, and blackout-free shooting*. * During blackout-free shooting, the screen does not black out or drop frames and you can keep looking at the subject through the viewfinder or monitor while shooting images.
*1 The maximum shutter speed is 1/16000 second when the shooting mode is not set to S (Shutter Priority) or M (Manual Exposure), or during bracket shooting with a setting other than [WB bracket] or [DRO Bracket]. *2 The next value after 1/16000 second is 1/32000 second when the shooting mode is set to S (Shutter Priority) or M (Manual Exposure). *3 When [Shoot. Start Disp.] is set to [On], blackout occurs only when the first image is shot (page 77).
Turn the focus mode dial and select AF-C (Continuous AF), then start shooting images. Hint ••If you want to display the timing of shooting on the screen during blackout(Camera Settings 2) free shooting, adjust the setting using MENU [Shoot. Timing Disp.]. ••To take advantage of the performance of the camera, we recommend that you use a UHS-II memory card. When using a UHS-II memory card, insert it into the memory card slot 1.
Displaying the release timing (Shoot. Timing Disp.) Sets the method for displaying the shutter release timing on the screen during blackout-free shooting. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Shoot. Timing Disp.] desired setting. On: Type 1/On: Type 2: Displays a frame around the focusing frame. On: Type 3/On: Type 4: Displays in the four corners of the screen. [On: Type 1]/[On: Type 2] (Example) Shooting Off: Does not display the shutter release timing during blackout-free shooting.
e-Front Curtain Shutter The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between when the shutter button is pressed and the shutter is released. Shutter Type] is set to You can use [e-Front Curtain Shutter] when [ [Mechanical Shutter]. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [e-Front Curtain Shutter] desired setting. On: Uses the electronic front curtain shutter function. Off: Does not use the electronic front curtain shutter function.
Shooting with drive modes (continuous shooting/self-timer) Select the appropriate mode for the subject, such as single shooting, continuous shooting or bracketing shooting. Shooting Select the desired drive mode by turning the drive mode dial. •• Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock release button. Single Shooting: Normal shooting mode. Cont. Shooting: Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button.
Shutter Type Mechanical Shutter Auto/Electronic Shutter*1 Continuous Shooting: Hi 5 images per second at maximum*2 20 images per second at maximum *2*3*4 Continuous Shooting: Mid 5 images per second at maximum*2 10 images per second at maximum*2 Continuous Shooting: Lo 2.5 images per second 5 images per second at at maximum maximum*2 *1 The value shown is the shooting speed when [Aperture Drive in AF] is set to [Standard].
Displaying continuous shooting remaining time indicator (Cont. Shoot. Length) Sets whether to display an indicator of the remaining time for which continuous shooting can be performed at the same shooting speed. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Cont. Shoot. Length] desired setting. Shoot.-Only Display: Displays the indicator only while continuous shooting is performed. Shooting Always Display: Always displays the indicator when the drive mode is set to [Cont. Shooting].
Self-timer Shoots an image using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed. Use the 5-second/10-second self-timer when you are going to be in the picture, and use the 2-second self-timer to reduce camera-shake caused by pressing the shutter button. 1 Select (Self-timer) by turning the drive mode dial. •• Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock release button.
Self-timer (Cont) Shoots a designated number of images using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed. You can choose the best from multiple shots. 1 Select (Self-timer) by turning the drive mode dial. •• Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock release button. (Camera Settings 1) [Self-timer Type] [Self-timer (Cont)] desired mode.
Cont. Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter (bracket shooting). You can select an image that suits your purpose after recording. 1 Select (Bracket) by turning the drive mode dial. •• Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock release button. 2 MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Bracket Settings] [Bracket Type] [Cont. Bracket] desired mode.
Single Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter (bracket shooting). You can select the image that suits your purpose after recording. Since a single picture is taken each time you press the shutter button, you can adjust the focus or the composition for each shot. 1 Select (Bracket) by turning the drive mode dial. 2 MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Bracket Settings] [Bracket Type] [Single Bracket] desired mode.
Indicator during bracket shooting Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3 EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 EV Viewfinder Flash bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.7 EV steps Flash compensation -1.0 EV No indicator is displayed. Monitor (Display All Info. or Histogram) Monitor (For viewfinder) (Upper indicator) (Lower indicator) * Ambient light: A generic term for non-flash light including natural light, electric bulb and fluorescent lighting.
WB bracket Shoots a total of three images, each with different color tones according to the selected settings for white balance, color temperature and color filter. 1 Select (Bracket) by turning the drive mode dial. •• Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock release button. (Camera Settings 1) [Bracket Settings] [Bracket Type] [WB bracket] desired mode. •• The setting screen for [Bracket Type] can be displayed by pressing the Fn button.
DRO Bracket You can record a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer value. 1 Select (Bracket) by turning the drive mode dial. •• Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock release button. 2 MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Bracket Settings] [Bracket Type] [DRO Bracket] desired mode. •• The setting screen for [Bracket Type] can be displayed by pressing the Fn button.
Bracket Settings You can set the type of bracket or the self-timer in bracket shooting mode, and the shooting order for exposure bracketing or white balance bracketing. Select (Bracket) by turning the drive mode dial. •• Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock release button. Bracket Type: Sets the type of bracket shooting. (Cont. Bracket / Single Bracket / WB bracket / DRO Bracket) Selftimer during Bracket: Sets whether to use the self-timer during bracket shooting.
Using touch function Touch Operation Sets whether to activate or not the touch operation of the monitor. MENU (Setup) [Touch Operation] desired setting. On: Activates the touch operation. Off: Deactivates the touch operation. Touch Panel/Pad Touch operations when shooting with the monitor are referred to as “touch panel operations,” and touch operations when shooting with the viewfinder are referred to as “touch pad operations.
Touch Focus You can select a subject on which to focus using touch operations in the (Setup) still image and movie recording modes. Select MENU [Touch Operation] [On] beforehand. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Func. of Touch Operation] [Touch Focus]. Shooting Specifying the position where you want to focus in the still image mode You can focus on the desired position by touching the monitor. Select a [Focus Area] other than [Flexible Spot] or [Expand Flexible Spot]. Touch the monitor.
Specifying the position where you want to focus in the movie recording mode (spot focus) The camera will focus on the touched subject. Spot focus is not available when shooting with the viewfinder. Select a [Focus Area] other than [Flexible Spot] or [Expand Flexible Spot]. Touch the subject on which you want to focus before or during recording. ••When you touch the subject, the focus mode temporarily switches to manual focus and the focus can be adjusted using the focus ring.
2 Touch the subject that you want to track on the monitor. Tracking will start. 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. •• Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot images. Hint ••To cancel tracking, touch or press the center of the control wheel. ••[Touch Tracking] is unavailable in the following situations: Record Setting] set to [120p]/[100p]. ––When shooting movies with [ ––When [Focus Mode] is set to [Manual Focus].
Selecting a still image size/image quality File Format Sets the file format for still images. MENU setting. (Camera Settings 1) [ File Format] desired RAW: Digital processing is not performed on this file format. Select this format to process images on a computer for professional purposes. RAW & JPEG: A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time. This is suitable when you need two image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for editing. JPEG: The image is recorded in the JPEG format.
JPEG Quality Selects the JPEG image quality when [ [RAW & JPEG] or [JPEG]. MENU setting. File Format] is set to (Camera Settings 1) [ JPEG Quality] desired Shooting Extra fine/Fine/Standard: Since the compression rate increases from [Extra fine] to [Fine] to [Standard], the file size decreases in the same order. This allows more files to be recorded on one memory card, but the image quality is lower.
When recording in the APS-C-equivalent size When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to 16:9 L: 10M When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to 3:2 3936×2624 pixels L: 8.7M 3936×2216 pixels M: 6.0M 3008×2000 pixels M: 5.1M 3008×1688 pixels S: 2.6M 1968×1312 pixels S: 2.2M 1968×1112 pixels When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to 1:1 L: 6.9M 2624×2624 pixels M: 4.0M 2000×2000 pixels S: 1.7M 1312×1312 pixels Note ••When [ File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image size for RAW images corresponds to “L.
APS-C/Super 35mm Sets whether to record in APS-C-equivalent size for still images and in Super 35mm-equivalent size for movies. If you select [On] or [Auto], you can use an APS-C size dedicated lens on this product. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [APS-C/Super 35mm] desired setting. Auto: Automatically sets the capture range depending on the lens. Off: Always captures 35mm full-frame image sensor pictures. Shooting On: Records in either APS-C-equivalent size or Super 35mm-equivalent size.
The camera shoots with an angle of view equivalent to full frame in the following situations. •• [APS-C/Super 35mm] is set to [Auto], and a full frame shootingcompatible lens is attached. •• [APS-C/Super 35mm] is set to [Off]. Angle of view equivalent to APS-C size/Super 35mm When shooting still images Aspect Ratio] set to [3:2]) (with [ When recording movies The camera shoots with an angle of view equivalent to APS-C size or Super 35mm in the following situations. The angle of view becomes approx. 1.
Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial function You can switch the shooting mode according to the subject or purpose of shooting. •• Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button in the center of the mode dial. Shooting Turn the mode dial to select the desired shooting mode. Available functions (Intelligent Auto) Allows you to shoot with automatic scene recognition.
( Intelligent Auto) The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition. 1 Set the mode dial to (Auto Mode). The shooting mode will be set to (Intelligent Auto). 2 Point the camera at the subject. When the camera recognized the scene, the icon for the recognized scene appears on the screen. 3 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.
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 (Program Auto). 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings. Shooting 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Program Shift When you are not using a flash, you can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination without changing the appropriate exposure set by the camera.
Aperture Priority You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing the background. 1 Set the mode dial to (Aperture Priority). 2 Select the desired value by turning the front/rear dial. •• Smaller F-value: The subject is in focus, but objects in front of and beyond the subject are blurred. Larger F-value: The subject and its foreground and background are all in focus.
Shutter Priority You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter, or as a trailing image with low speed shutter. 1 Set the mode dial to (Shutter Priority). 2 Select the desired value by turning the front/rear dial. Shooting •• If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup, the aperture value on the shooting screen blinks. If this happens, change the shutter speed.
Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 1 Set the mode dial to (Manual Exposure). 2 Select the desired aperture value by turning the front dial. Select the desired shutter speed by turning the rear dial. •• You can change the setting of the front/rear dial using MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Dial Setup]. •• You can also set [ISO] to [ISO AUTO] in manual exposure mode.
Note ••The Metered Manual indicator does not appear when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO]. ••When the amount of ambient light exceeds the metering range of the Metered Manual, the Metered Manual indicator flashes. ••The SteadyShot warning indicator does not appear in manual exposure mode. ••The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot. You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure.
Note ••The longer the exposure time, the more noise will be visible on the image. Long Exposure NR] is set to [On], noise reduction is performed ••When [ after shooting for the same duration that the shutter was open. You cannot shoot while noise reduction is in progress. ••You cannot set the shutter speed to [BULB] in the following situations: ––[Auto HDR] ––[Picture Effect] is set to [Rich-tone Mono.] ––When [Drive Mode] is set to the following: ––[Cont. Shooting] ––[Self-timer (Cont)] ––[Cont.
Hint ••To recall settings registered to the memory card, set the mode dial to 1, 2, 3 (Memory recall), then select the desired number by pressing the left/right side of the control wheel. ••If you recall settings registered to the memory card, the settings are recalled Select Media]. You can from the memory card in the slot specified in [ (Camera Settings 1) confirm the memory card slot by selecting MENU Select Media].
S&Q Motion: Exposure Mode You can select the exposure mode for slow-motion/quick-motion shooting. You can change the setting and playback speed for slowS&Q Settings] (page 149). motion/quick-motion shooting with [ 1 Set the mode dial to 2 MENU (S&Q Motion). (Camera Settings 2) [ desired setting. Exposure Mode] Program Auto: Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
Controlling the exposure/metering modes Exposure Comp. Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation). Shooting Turn the exposure compensation dial. + (over) side: Images become brighter. - (under) side: Images become darker. •• You can adjust the exposure compensation value within the range of -3.
To set the exposure compensation using the MENU You can adjust the exposure compensation within a range of -5.0 EV to +5.0 EV when the exposure compensation dial is set to “0.” MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Exposure Comp.] desired setting. Note ••You cannot perform the exposure compensation in the following shooting modes: ––[Intelligent Auto] ••When using [Manual Exposure], you can perform the exposure compensation only when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO].
Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. MENU setting. (Camera Settings 1) [Metering Mode] desired Center: Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while emphasizing the central area of the screen (Center-weighted metering). Shooting Multi: Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen (Multi-pattern metering).
Note ••[Metering Mode] is locked to [Multi] in the following shooting modes: ––[Intelligent Auto] ––Other zoom functions than the optical zoom ••In [Highlight] mode, the subject may be dark if a brighter part exists on the screen. Spot Metering Point Sets whether to coordinate the spot metering position with the focus area when [Focus Area] is set to [Flexible Spot] or [Expand Flexible Spot]. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Spot Metering Point] desired setting.
AE lock 1 Adjust the focus on the spot at which the exposure is adjusted. 2 Press the AEL button. The exposure is locked, and lock) is displayed. Shooting When the contrast between the subject and background is high, such as when shooting a backlit subject or a subject near a window, meter the light at a spot where the subject appears to have the appropriate brightness and lock the exposure before shooting.
Zebra Setting Sets a zebra pattern, which appears over part of an image if the brightness level of that part meets the IRE level that you have set. Use this zebra pattern as a guide to adjust the brightness. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Zebra Setting] desired setting item. Zebra Display: Sets whether to display the zebra pattern. Zebra Level: Adjusts the brightness level of the zebra pattern.
Correcting brightness and contrast automatically D-Range Optimiser (DRO) 1 MENU (Camera Settings 1) [DRO/Auto HDR] [D-Range Optimiser]. Shooting By dividing the image into small areas, the product analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation. 2 Select the desired setting using the left/right sides of the control wheel. D-Range Optimizer: Auto: Corrects the brightness automatically.
Auto HDR Shoots three images using different exposures and combines the images with correct exposure, the bright parts of an underexposed image, and the dark parts of an overexposed image to create images with a greater range of gradation (High Dynamic Range). One image with proper exposure and one overlaid image are recorded. 1 MENU (Camera Settings 1) [DRO/Auto HDR] [Auto HDR]. 2 Select the desired setting using the left/right sides of the control wheel. Auto HDR: Exposure Diff.
Note Shooting ••This function is not available when the [ File Format] is [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]. ••[Auto HDR] is not available in the following shooting modes: ––[Intelligent Auto] ••[Auto HDR] is not available in the following situations: ––When [Picture Effect] is set to other than [Off]. ••You cannot start the next shot until the capture process is completed after you shoot. ••You may not obtain the desired effect depending on the luminance difference of a subject and the shooting conditions.
Selecting the ISO sensitivity Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. ISO (ISO) on the control wheel select desired setting. •• You can also select MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ISO Setting] [ISO]. •• You can change the value by 1/3 EV steps by turning the front dial as well as by turning the control wheel. You can change the value by 1 EV steps by turning the rear dial.
ISO Range Limit You can limit the range of ISO sensitivity when the ISO sensitivity is set manually. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ISO Setting] [ISO Range Limit] [Minimum] or [Maximum], and select the desired values. Shooting Note ••ISO sensitivity values beyond the specified range become unavailable. To select ISO sensitivity values beyond the specified range, reset [ISO Range Limit].
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. 1/16000 – 30": The ISO sensitivity starts to change at the shutter speed you have set. Hint ••The difference in shutter speed at which ISO sensitivity starts to change between [Faster], [Fast], [Standard], [Slow], and [Slower] is 1 EV.
Using the zoom The zoom features available with this product The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. The icon displayed on the screen changes, according to the selected zoom feature. When a power zoom lens is mounted: Shooting When a lens other than a power zoom lens is mounted: Optical zoom range Zoom images in the zoom range of a lens. When a power zoom lens is mounted, the zoom bar of the optical zoom range is displayed.
Note ••The default setting for the [Zoom Setting] is [Optical zoom only]. JPEG Image Size] is [L]. To use the smart zoom, ••The default setting for the [ JPEG Image Size] to [M] or [S]. change [ ••The Smart Zoom, Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom functions are not available when shooting in the following situations: File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]. ––[ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p].
3 When a lens other than a power zoom lens is mounted, select MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Zoom] desired value. Press the center of the control wheel to exit. •• You can also assign the [Zoom] function to the desired button by (Camera Settings 2) [ Custom Key] or selecting MENU Custom Key]. [ The zoom scale that is used in combination with the zoom of the lens changes according to the selected image size.
White Balance Corrects the tone effect of the ambient light condition to record a neutral white subject in white. Use this function when the color tones of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color tones on purpose for photographic expression. MENU setting. (Camera Settings 1) [White Balance] desired Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluor.: Warm White / Fluor.: Cool White / Fluor.: Day White / Fluor.
Capturing a standard white color to set the white balance (custom white balance) In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended to use the custom white balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness. You can register 3 settings. 1 2 Select , and then press the center of the control wheel. Shooting MENU (Camera Settings 1) [White Balance] Select from among [Custom 1] to [Custom 3], and then press the right side of the control wheel.
Note ••The message [Capturing of the custom WB failed.] indicates that the value is in the unexpected range, for example when the subject is too vivid. You can register the setting at this point, but it is recommended that you set the white turns orange on balance again. When an error value is set, the indicator the recording information display. The indicator will be displayed in white when the set value is in the expected range.
About [AWB Lock Hold] and [AWB Lock Toggle] Shooting You can also lock the white balance in the auto white balance mode by assigning [AWB Lock Hold] or [AWB Lock Toggle] to the custom key. (Camera Settings 2) Assign [AWB Lock Hold] or Select MENU Custom Key]. If you press the assigned key [AWB Lock Toggle] using [ during shooting, the white balance will be locked. The [AWB Lock Hold] function locks the white balance by stopping the automatic white balance adjustment while the button is pressed.
Setting how to process images Creative Style Allows you to set the desired image processing and finely adjust contrast, saturation and sharpness for each image style. 1 MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Creative Style]. 2 Select the desired style or [Style Box] using the top/bottom sides of the control wheel. Standard: For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors.
Autumn leaves: For shooting autumn scenes, vividly highlighting the reds and yellows of changing leaves. Black & White: For shooting images in black and white monotone. Sepia: For shooting images in sepia monotone. Registering preferred settings (Style Box): Select the six style )) to register box (the boxes with numbers on the left side ( preferred settings. Then select the desired settings using the right button. You can call up the same style with slightly different settings.
To set [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Sharpness] [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Sharpness] can be adjusted for each image style preset such as [Standard] and [Landscape], and for each [Style Box] to which you can register preferred settings. Select an item to be set by pressing the right/left sides of the control wheel, then set the value using the top/bottom sides of the control wheel.
Color Space The way colors are represented using combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called “color space.” You can change the color space depending on the purpose of the image. MENU setting. (Camera Settings 1) [ Color Space] desired AdobeRGB: This color space has a wide range of color reproduction. When a large part of the subject is vivid green or red, Adobe RGB is effective. The file name of the recorded image starts with “_.
Reducing blur Sets whether or not to use the SteadyShot function. MENU setting. (Camera Settings 2) [SteadyShot] desired On: Uses [SteadyShot]. Off: Does not use [SteadyShot]. We recommend that you set [Off] when using a tripod. SteadyShot Settings You can shoot with an appropriate SteadyShot setting for the attached lens. 1 MENU (Camera Settings 2) [SteadyShot] [On]. 2 [SteadyShot Settings] [SteadyShot Adjust.] desired setting.
Note Shooting ••The SteadyShot function may not work optimally when the power has just been turned on, right after you point the camera towards a subject, or when the shutter button has been pressed all the way down without stopping halfway. ••When using a tripod, make sure to turn off the SteadyShot function because this can cause any malfunction when shooting. ••[SteadyShot Settings] will be unavailable when MENU (Camera Settings 2) [SteadyShot] is set to [Off].
Noise reduction Long Exposure NR 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. MENU (Camera Settings 1) [ desired setting. Long Exposure NR] On: Activates noise reduction for the same duration that the shutter is open. When noise reduction is in progress, a message appears and you cannot take another picture.
High ISO NR When shooting with high ISO sensitivity, the product reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the product sensitivity is high. MENU setting. (Camera Settings 1) [ High ISO NR] desired Normal: Activates high ISO noise reduction normally. Off: Does not activate high ISO noise reduction. Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting. Shooting Low: Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately.
Using flash (sold separately) In dark environments, use the flash to light up the subject while shooting. Also use the flash to prevent camera-shake. For details on the flash, refer to the instruction manual for the flash. 1 Attach the flash (sold separately) to the product. 2 Shoot after you have turned on the flash and it is fully charged. blinking: Charging is in progress lit up: Charging is finished •• The available flash modes depend on the shooting mode and function.
Shooting ••Do not use the Multi Interface Shoe with a commercially available flash that applies voltage of 250 V or more or has the reverse polarity of the camera. Doing so may cause a malfunction. ••You can use a flash of the reverse polarity with the Sync Terminal. Please use a flash with a sync voltage of 400 V or less. ••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.
Note ••The default setting depends on the shooting mode. ••Some [Flash Mode] settings are not available, depending on the shooting mode. Flash Comp. Adjusts the amount of flash light in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only. Exposure compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the shutter speed and aperture. MENU setting. (Camera Settings 1) [Flash Comp.
FEL lock The flash level is automatically adjusted so that the subject gets the optimum exposure during normal flash shooting. You can also set the flash level in advance. FEL: Flash Exposure Level 1 2 Center the subject on which Shooting MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ Custom Key] desired button, then assign the [FEL Lock toggle] function to the button. FEL is to be locked, and adjust the focus. 3 Press the button to which [FEL Lock toggle] is registered, and set the flash amount.
Note ••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. Wireless Flash There are two methods for wireless flash shooting: light-signal flash shooting that uses the light of the flash attached to the camera as a signal light, and radio-signal flash shooting that uses wireless communication.
Setting of the AEL button We recommend that you set MENU (Camera Settings 2) Custom Key] [AEL Button] to [AEL hold] when performing wireless [ flash shooting. Note Shooting ••The off-camera flash may emit light after receiving a light signal from a flash used as the controller of another camera. If this occurs, change the channel of your flash. For details on how to change the channel, refer to the instruction manual for the flash.
Note ••Set the exposure mode to manual exposure (other than ISO AUTO is recommended for ISO sensitivity), and set the shutter speed to the slower of the following values or slower: ––1/200 seconds ––The shutter speed recommended by the flash. ••Use flashes with a sync voltage of 400 V or lower. ••Turn off the flash connected to the sync cord when you connect the sync cord to the (flash sync) terminal. Otherwise, the flash may emit light when the sync cord is connected.
Shooting movies Shooting movies You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE (Movie) button. 1 Press the MOVIE button to start recording. MOVIE button 2 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Shooting movies •• Since the [MOVIE Button] is set to [Always] in the default setting, movie recording can be started from any shooting mode. Hint ••You can assign the start/stop movie recording function to a preferred key. (Camera Settings 2) [ Custom Key] set [MOVIE] to the MENU preferred key.
••The following settings for still image shooting are applied to the movie shooting: ––White Balance ––Creative Style ––Metering Mode ––Face Priority in AF ––Face Priority in Multi Metering ––D-Range Optimiser ––Lens Comp. ••You can change the settings for ISO sensitivity, exposure compensation, and focus area while shooting movies. ••While shooting movies, the recorded image can be output without the shooting information display by setting [HDMI Info. Display] to [Off].
Shooting movies ••When shooting movies, ISO values between ISO 100 and ISO 102400 are available. If the ISO value is set to a value larger than ISO 102400, the setting is automatically switched to ISO 102400. When you finish recording the movie, the ISO value returns to the original setting. ••In movie shooting mode, ISO sensitivity can be selected from ISO 100 to ISO 102400. If the ISO value is set to a value smaller than ISO 100, the setting is automatically switched to ISO 100.
Changing settings for movie recording File Format Selects the movie file format. MENU setting. File Format (Camera Settings 2) [ File Format] desired Characteristics XAVC S 4K Records movies in 4K resolution (3840×2160). XAVC S HD Records movies in crisper quality than AVCHD with larger amounts of data. AVCHD The AVCHD format has a high degree of compatibility with storage devices other than computers. You can save movies on a computer using the PlayMemories Home software.
Record Setting Selects the frame rate and bit-rate for movie recording. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ desired setting. Record Setting] •• The higher the bit-rate, the higher the image quality. •• For estimates of the maximum recordable movie time with each recording setting, refer to page 239. When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K] Bit-rate Description 30p 100M/25p 100M Approx. 100 Mbps Records movies in 3840×2160 (30p/25p). 30p 60M/25p 60M Approx.
When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] Record Setting Bit-rate Description 60p 50M/50p 50M Approx. 50 Mbps Records movies in 1920×1080 (60p/50p). 60p 25M/50p 25M Approx. 25 Mbps Records movies in 1920×1080 (60p/50p). 30p 50M/25p 50M Approx. 50 Mbps Records movies in 1920×1080 (30p/25p). 30p 16M/25p 16M Approx. 16 Mbps Records movies in 1920×1080 (30p/25p). 24p 50M* Approx. 50 Mbps Records movies in 1920×1080 (24p). 120p 100M/100p 100M Approx.
Note ••Creating an AVCHD recording disc from movies that were recorded with Record Setting] takes a long time [60i 24M (FX)]/[50i 24M (FX)] as the [ because the image quality of movies is converted. If you want to store movies without converting them, use a Blu-ray Disc. ••[120p]/[100p] cannot be selected for the following settings.
Playback speed The playback speed will vary as below depending on the assigned Record Setting] and [ Frame Rate]. [ When [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC Frame Rate 120fps Record Setting 24p 30p 5 times slower 4 times slower 60p — 60fps 2.5 times slower 2 times slower Normal playback speed 30fps 1.25 times slower Normal playback speed 2 times quick 15fps 1.6 times quick 2 times quick 4 times quick 8fps 3 times quick 3.75 times quick 7.5 times quick 4fps 6 times quick 7.
Note Audio Recording Sets whether to record sounds when shooting movies. Select [Off] to avoid recording the sounds of the lens and the camera operating. Shooting movies ••In slow-motion recording, the shutter speed becomes faster and you may not be able to obtain the proper exposure. If this happens, decrease the aperture value or adjust the ISO sensitivity to a higher value. ••For an estimation of recordable time, refer to “Recordable movie times” (page 239).
Audio Rec Level You can adjust the audio recording level while checking the level meter. 1 MENU (Camera Settings 2) [Audio Rec Level]. 2 Select the desired level using the right/left sides of the control wheel. +: 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.
Marker Settings Marker Display Sets whether or not to display markers set using [ Marker Settings] on the monitor or the viewfinder while shooting movies. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ desired setting. Marker Display] On: Markers are displayed. The markers are not recorded. Off: No marker is displayed. Shooting movies Note ••The markers are displayed when the mode dial is set to (Movie) or , or when shooting movies. ••You cannot display markers when using [Focus Magnifier].
4K Output Select You can set how to record movies and perform HDMI output when your camera is connected to 4K-compatible external recording/playback devices, etc. 1 Turn the mode dial to (Movie). 2 Connect the camera to the desired device via an HDMI cable. 3 MENU (Setup) [ 4K Output Select] desired setting. Memory Card + HDMI: Simultaneously outputs to the external recording/playback device and records on the camera’s memory card.
Proxy Recording Sets whether to simultaneously record low-bit-rate proxy movies when recording XAVC S movies. Since proxy movies are small in file size, they are suitable for transferring to smartphones or uploading to websites. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ desired setting. Proxy Recording] On: Proxy movies are simultaneously recorded. Hint ••Proxy movies are recorded in the XAVC S HD format (1280×720) at 9 Mbps. The frame rate of the proxy movie is the same as that of the original movie.
Viewing Viewing images Playing back still images Plays back the recorded images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode. 2 Select the image with the control wheel. •• Continuously shot images are displayed as one group. To play back the images in the group, press the center of the control wheel. Hint ••The product creates an image database file on a memory card to record and play back images.
Enlarging an image being played back ( Enlarge Image) Enlarges the image being played back. Use this function to check the focus of the image, etc. 1 Display the image you want to enlarge, and then press the button. 2 Select the portion you want to enlarge by pressing the top/ bottom/right/left sides of the control wheel. Viewing •• Turn the control wheel to adjust the zoom scale. By rotating the front/ rear dial, you can switch to the previous or next image while keeping the same zoom scale.
Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation) Selects the orientation when playing back recorded images. MENU (Playback) [Display Rotation] desired setting. Auto: When you rotate the camera, the displayed image rotates automatically by detecting the orientation of the camera. Manual: Images shot vertically are displayed vertically. If you have set the image orientation using the [Rotate] function, the image will be displayed accordingly. Off: Images are always displayed horizontally.
Available operations during movie playback You can perform slow playback and sound volume adjustment, etc. by pressing the down side of the control wheel.
4 Find the desired scene using forward slow playback, reverse slow playback, displays the next frame, and displays the previous frame, and then stop the movie. 5 Press (Photo Capture) to capture the chosen scene. The scene is saved as a still image. Playing back images on the image index screen (Image Index) You can display multiple images at the same time in playback mode. 1 Press the (Image Index) button while the image is being played back.
Setting the method for jumping between images (Image Jump Setting) Sets which dial and method to use for jumping between images during playback. You can quickly find protected images or images set with a particular rating (page 166). MENU setting. (Playback) [Image Jump Setting] desired Select Dial: Selects the dial to use for jumping between images. Note Viewing Image Jump Method: Sets the type of images to be played back with Image Jump.
Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media) Selects the memory card slot to be played back. MENU slot. (Playback) [Select Playback Media] desired Slot 1: Selects the slot 1. Slot 2: Selects the slot 2. Note ••No image is played back when no memory card is inserted in the selected slot. Select a slot into which a memory card has been inserted.
Note ••If images in a group are copied, the copied images will not be displayed as a group on the destination memory card. ••If protected images are copied, the protection will be canceled on the destination memory card. ••It may take a long time when many images are to be copied. Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. ••XAVC S movies can only be copied to a memory card that supports XAVC S movies. A message will be displayed on the monitor of the camera when images cannot be copied.
Protecting images (Protect) Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed on protected images. MENU (Playback) [Protect] desired setting. Multiple Img.: Applies or cancels the protection of the selected multiple images. All in this Folder: Protects all images in the selected folder. All with this date: Protects all images in the selected date range. Cancel All in this Folder: Cancels the protection of all images in the selected folder.
Multiple Img. Select the image to be protected, then press the center of the control wheel. The mark is displayed in the check box. To cancel the selection, press the center again to remove the mark. To protect other images, repeat step . MENU [OK].
Setting rating function Rating You can assign ratings to recorded images on a scale from to to make it easier to find images. Combining this function with [Image Jump Setting] (page 161) allows you to find a desired image quickly. 1 MENU (Playback) [Rating]. The image rating selection screen will appear. 2 Press the left/right sides of the control wheel to display an image to which you want to assign a rating, and then press the center.
Rating Set (Custom Key) Sets the available number of when rating images with the key to which Custom Key]. you have assigned [Rating] using [ MENU (Playback) [Rating Set (Custom Key)]. Add a mark to the number of activate. that you want to You can select the checked number when setting [Rating] using the custom key.
Deleting images Deleting a displayed image You can delete an image displayed. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Confirm the image to be deleted beforehand. 1 Display the image you want to delete. 2 Press the (Delete) button. 3 Select [Delete] using the control wheel. Note ••The protected images cannot be deleted. Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) You can delete multiple selected images. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it.
Hint ••Perform [Format] to delete all images, including protected images. ••To display the desired folder or date, select the desired folder or date during playback by performing the following procedure: (Image Index) button select the bar on the left using the control wheel select the desired folder or date using the top/bottom sides of the control wheel. ••If you select a group in [Multiple Img.], all the images in the group will be deleted.
Customizing the camera Registering frequently used functions / Memory Allows you to register up to 3 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 1) [ desired number. / Memory] 3 Press the center of the control wheel to confirm. Items that can be registered •• You can register various functions for shooting.
Registering shooting settings to a custom key (Reg. Custom Shoot Set) You can register shooting settings (such as exposure, focus setting, drive mode, etc.) to a custom key in advance and temporarily recall them while holding down the key. Simply press the custom key to switch the settings quickly and release the key to go back to the original settings. This function is useful when recording active scenes such as sports. 1 MENU (Camera Settings 1) [Reg.
Items that can be registered •• You can register various functions for shooting. The items that can actually be registered are displayed on the menu of the camera. •• Exposure •• Focus setting •• Drive mode (other than self-timer) To recall registered settings MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ Custom Key] Select the desired key and then select one of the registration numbers from [Recall Custom hold 1] to [Recall Custom hold 3].
Customizing the MENU (My Menu) Add Item You can register the desired menu items to 1 MENU (My Menu) under MENU. (My Menu) [Add Item]. 2 Select an item that you want to add to (My Menu) using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. 3 Select a destination using the top/bottom/left/right sides of Hint ••You can add up to 30 items to (My Menu). Note ••You cannot add the following items to (My Menu).
Delete Item You can delete menu items added to 1 MENU (My Menu) of MENU. (My Menu) [Delete Item]. 2 Select an item that you want to delete using the top/bottom/ left/right sides of the control wheel, and then press the center to delete the selected item. Hint ••To delete all the items on a page, select MENU (My Menu) [Delete Page]. (My Menu) by selecting MENU ••You can delete all the items added to (My Menu) [Delete All].
Checking images before/after recording Auto Review You can check the recorded image on the screen right after the shooting. You can also set the display time for Auto Review. MENU setting. (Camera Settings 2) [Auto Review] desired Off: Does not display the Auto Review. Note ••When you use a function that performs image processing, the image before processing may be displayed temporarily, followed by the image after processing.
Hint ••Although you can change the aperture value during the preview, the subject may be defocused if you select a brighter aperture. We recommend that you adjust the focus again. Shot. Result Preview 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. Check the shooting result preview before shooting. 1 MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ Custom Key] set the [Shot.
Monitor/viewfinder settings FINDER/MONITOR Sets the method for switching the display between the viewfinder and the monitor. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [FINDER/MONITOR] desired setting. Auto: When you look into the viewfinder, the eye sensor reacts and the display is switched to the viewfinder automatically. Monitor (Manual): The viewfinder is turned off and the image is always displayed on the monitor. Hint ••You can assign the [FINDER/MONITOR] function to your preferred key.
Finder Frame Rate Display the subject’s movements more smoothly by adjusting the frame rate of the viewfinder during still image shooting. This function is convenient when shooting a fast-moving subject. MENU (Camera Settings 2) [ desired setting. Finder Frame Rate] •• This function can be assigned to button of your choice using Custom Key]. [ Standard: Displays the subject at a normal frame rate on the viewfinder. High: Displays the movements of the subject more smoothly on the viewfinder.
Memory card settings Format When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, we recommend that you format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. Save valuable data on a computer, etc. MENU (Setup) [Format] desired memory card slot.
Hint ••The setting for [File Number] will be applied to both slot 1 and slot 2. ••Even if you change the setting of [Prioritize Rec. Media], the file numbers will be sequential across the two memory cards in each slot by setting [File Number] to [Series]. Set File Name You can specify the first three characters of the file name for images you shoot. 1 MENU (Setup) [Set File Name].
Hint ••To record the same image on two memory cards at the same time or to sort recorded images onto two memory card slots by the image type (still image/ movie), use [Recording Mode]. Note ••The slot 2 supports Memory Stick PRO Duo media and SD cards. The slot 1 supports SD cards only. Recording Mode You can select the method for recording an image, such as recording the same image simultaneously to two memory cards or recording different types of images to two memory cards.
Hint ••Even when [Recording Mode] is set to [Sort (RAW/JPEG)] or [Sort (JPEG/RAW)], File Format], only files of the if [RAW & JPEG] is not selected under [ selected format will be recorded. Auto Switch Media If a memory card in use becomes full or you have forgotten to insert a memory card into a slot, you can record images to the other memory card. For details on how the memory card slot to which images are recorded changes, refer to the “Help Guide” (page 2). MENU (Setup) [Rec.
Select REC Folder If [Folder Name] is set to [Standard Form] and there are 2 folders or more, you can select the folder on the memory card to which images are to be recorded. MENU (Setup) [Select REC Folder] desired folder. Note ••You cannot select the folder when [Folder Name] is set to [Date Form]. ••If [Recording Mode] is set to other than [Standard], you may only select the common folder on the both memory cards. If there is no common folder, you can make one using [New Folder] (page 218).
Camera settings Power Save Start Time Sets time intervals to automatically switch to power save mode when you are not performing operations to prevent wearing down the battery pack. To return to shooting mode, perform an operation such as pressing the shutter button halfway down. MENU setting. (Setup) [Power Save Start Time] desired 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.
Note ••The lens or lens hood may block the infrared remote sensor that receive the signals. Use the infrared remote commander in the position from which the signal can reach the product. ••When [Remote Ctrl] is set to [On], the product does not switch to power save mode. Set [Off] after using an infrared remote commander.
Note ••Steps and can be set in either order. HDMI Info. Display Selects whether to display the shooting information when this product and the TV are connected using an HDMI cable (sold separately). MENU (Setup) [HDMI Settings] [HDMI Info. Display] desired setting. On: Displays the shooting information on the TV. The recorded image and the shooting information are displayed on the TV, while nothing is displayed on the camera’s monitor. Off: Does not display the shooting information on the TV.
Note ••When [ TC Output] is set to [On], the image may not be output properly to TC Output] to [Off]. the TV or recording device. In such cases, set [ REC Control If you connect the camera to an external recorder/player, you can remotely command the recorder/player to start/stop recording using the camera. MENU (Setup) [HDMI Settings] [ desired setting. REC Control] Off: The camera is not able to send a command to an external recorder/ player to start/stop recording.
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. MENU (Setup) [HDMI Settings] [CTRL FOR HDMI] desired setting. On: You can operate this product with a TV’s remote control. Off: You cannot operate this product with a TV’s remote control. Connect this product to a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV.
USB Power Supply Sets whether to supply power via the micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer or an USB device. MENU (Setup) [USB Power Supply] desired setting. On: Power is supplied to the product via a micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer, etc. Off: Power is not supplied to the product via a micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer, etc. If you use the supplied AC Adaptor, power will be supplied even when [Off] is selected.
PC Remote Settings Still Img. Save Dest. Sets whether to save still images stored in both the camera and the computer during PC Remote shooting. This setting is useful when you want to check recorded images on the camera without leaving the camera. * PC Remote: Uses Imaging Edge (page 202) to control this product from the computer, including such functions as shooting and storing images on the computer. MENU (Setup) [PC Remote Settings] [Still Img. Save Dest.] desired setting.
RAW + J PC Save Img Selects the file type for images to be transferred to the computer in PC Remote shooting. When shooting still images using PC Remote, the application on the computer does not display the image until the image has been completely transferred. When performing RAW + JPEG shooting, you can accelerate the display processing speed by transferring only JPEG images instead of transferring both RAW and JPEG images.
Initializing the camera Setting Reset Resets the product to the default settings. Even if you perform [Setting Reset], the recorded images are retained. MENU (Setup) [Setting Reset] desired setting. Camera Settings Reset: 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. ••The value set with [AF Micro Adj.
Using network functions Using the Wi-Fi/One-touch (NFC)/ Bluetooth/wired LAN functions You can perform the following operations using the camera’s Wi-Fi, NFC One-touch, and Bluetooth functions. •• Saving images to a computer •• Transferring images from the camera to a smartphone •• Using a smartphone as a remote control for the camera •• Viewing still images on a TV •• Recording location information from a smartphone to images For details, refer to the “Help Guide” (page 2).
Recording location information to captured images By using Imaging Edge Mobile, you can obtain location information from a connected smartphone (via Bluetooth communication) and record it to captured images. For details on the operating procedure, refer to the “Help Guide” (page 2) or the following support page. https://www.sony.net/iem/btg/ Transferring images to the FTP server You can use the camera’s Wi-Fi function or wired LAN to transfer images to the FTP server.
Connecting the camera and a smartphone Using a smartphone as a remote control for the camera With Imaging Edge Mobile, you can shoot images while checking the shooting range of the camera on the monitor of a smartphone. 1 MENU (Network) [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] [Ctrl w/ Smartphone], then select [On]. 2 Set up the camera and smartphone by following the procedure below. Activate the NFC function of the smartphone.
To establish a Wi-Fi connection with a smartphone using a QR code Select MENU (Network) [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] [ Connection], to display the QR code on the monitor of the camera. Launch Imaging Edge Mobile on the smartphone, and select [Scan QR Code of the Camera]. Scan the QR code. Hint ••Once the QR code has been read, this product’s SSID (DIRECT-xxxx) and password are registered to the smartphone.
Transferring images from the camera to a smartphone You can transfer still images, XAVC S movies to a smartphone. However, images that are not saved on the camera’s memory card cannot be transferred. 1 On the camera, play back an image that you want to transfer to the smartphone. 2 Connect the camera to the smartphone. Note Using network functions Images shot with the camera are transferred to the smartphone.
Connecting the camera to a wireless access point Connect the camera to your wireless access point. Before starting the procedure, make sure you have the SSID (name of the access point) and password of your wireless access point with you. 1 MENU (Network) [Wi-Fi Settings] [Access Point Set.]. 2 Use the control wheel to select the access point to which you want to connect. Press the center of the control wheel and enter the password for the wireless access point, then select [OK].
Using a computer Connecting the camera to a computer Selecting the appropriate USB connection method Selects the USB connection method when this product is connected to a (Network) [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] computer, etc. Select MENU [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] [Off] beforehand. MENU (Setup) [USB Connection] desired setting. Auto: Establishes a Mass Storage or MTP connection automatically, depending on the computer or other USB devices to be connected. Windows 7, Windows 8.
Connecting to a computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera. 2 Turn on the camera and the computer. 3 Check that [USB Connection] under (Setup) is set to [Mass Storage]. 4 Connect the camera to the computer using the micro USB cable (supplied). •• When you connect the camera to the computer for the first time, the procedure for recognizing the camera may start automatically on the computer. Wait until the procedure is finished.
Disconnecting the camera from the computer Perform steps 1 and 2 below before performing the following operations: •• Disconnecting the micro USB cable. •• Removing a memory card. •• Turning off the product. 1 Click (Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media) in the taskbar. 2 Click the displayed message. Note Using a computer ••On Mac computers, drag and drop the memory card icon or the drive icon into the “Trash” icon. The camera will be disconnected from the computer.
Introduction to computer software We offer the following computer software to enhance your enjoyment of photos/movies. Access one of the following URLs using your Internet browser and then download the software by following the onscreen instructions. If one of these software is already installed on your computer, update it to the latest version before use. For details on the software for computers, refer to the following URL: https://www.sony.
MENU items/List of icons Using MENU items You can change settings related to all the camera operations including shooting, playback, and operating method. You can also execute camera functions from the MENU. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu screen. MENU button bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel, and then press the center of the control wheel.
List of MENU items For details on each MENU items, refer to the reference page in the last column or the Help Guide. (Camera Settings 1) Red tab Quality/Image Size File Format Sets the file format for still images. ([RAW] / [JPEG], etc.) RAW File Type Selects the file type for RAW images. JPEG Quality Selects the JPEG image quality for [RAW & JPEG] or [JPEG] under [ File Format]. 95 JPEG Image Size Selects the size of still images.
Shoot Mode/Drive Self-timer Type When shooting with the self-timer, sets how many seconds elapse from when you press the shutter button until when the image is recorded and how many images are recorded. Bracket Settings Sets self-timer shooting in bracket mode, bracket type, shooting order for exposure bracketing, and white balance bracketing. 89 / Recall Calls up settings pre-registered to / Memory]. [ 106 / Memory Registers the desired modes and camera settings.
Switch V/H AF Area Sets whether to adjust the [Focus Area] and the position of the focusing frame based on the camera’s position (horizontal or vertical). 54 AF Illuminator Sets the AF illuminator, which provides light to aid focusing in dark scenes. 64 Configures settings such as whether the camera focuses with priority on human faces or eyes. 56 Sets the AF tracking sensitivity for the still image mode.
Circ. of Focus Point Sets whether to allow the focusing frame to jump from one end to the other when you move the focusing frame. 65 AF Micro Adj. Finely adjusts the autofocused position, when using the LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately). 66 Exposure Comp. Compensates for the brightness of the entire image. 109 Reset EV Comp. Sets whether to maintain the exposure value set using [Exposure Comp.] when you turn off the power when the exposure compensation dial position is set to “0.
Exposure Std. Adjust Adjusts the standard for the correct exposure value for each metering modes. Help Guide Flash Flash Mode Sets the flash settings. 137 Flash Comp. Adjusts the intensity of flash output. 138 Exp. comp. set Sets whether to reflect exposure compensation value to flash compensation. Wireless Flash Sets whether to shoot with the wireless flash. Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using flash. Help Guide 140 Help Guide Color/WB/Img.
Sets whether to lock the white balance while the shutter button is pressed in the auto white balance mode. 126 Focus Magnifier Enlarges the image before shooting so that you can check the focus. 70 Focus Magnif. Time Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an enlarged form. Help Guide Initial Focus Mag. Sets the initial magnification scale when using [Focus Magnifier]. Help Guide AF in Focus Mag. Sets whether or not to autofocus when an enlarged image is being displayed.
File Format Selects the movie file format. ([XAVC S 4K] / [AVCHD], etc.) 146 Record Setting Selects a frame-rate and bit-rate for the movie. 147 S&Q Settings Changes the settings for slow-motion and quick-motion movie shooting. 149 Records low-bit-rate proxy files simultaneously when recording XAVC S movies. 155 Proxy Recording AF drive speed Switches focusing speed when using autofocus in movie mode. Help Guide AF Tracking Sens. Sets the AF tracking sensitivity for the movie mode.
Movie w/ shutter Records movies using the shutter button. 145 Sets whether to shoot with a mechanical shutter or an electronic shutter. 73 e-Front Curtain Shutter Sets whether to use the electronic front curtain shutter function. 78 Release w/o Lens Sets whether to release the shutter when the lens is not attached. Help Guide Release w/o Card Sets whether to release the shutter when a memory card is not inserted. Help Guide SteadyShot Sets whether to activate SteadyShot for shooting.
Zebra Setting Sets the stripes displayed to adjust brightness. 114 Grid Line Displays grid lines for adjusting the image composition. Help Guide Exposure Set. Guide Sets the guide displayed when exposure settings are changed in the shooting screen. Help Guide Live View Display Sets whether to reflect settings such as exposure compensation in screen display. Help Guide Shoot. Start Disp. Sets whether to let the screen black out when shooting the first image during blackout-free shooting.
Customizes the functions displayed when the Fn (Function) button is pressed. 28 My Dial Settings Assigns the desired functions to the dials and the control wheel, and register up to three combinations of settings. Help Guide Dial Setup Sets the functions of the front and rear control dials when the exposure mode is set to M. Dials can be used for adjusting shutter speed and aperture.
(Network) Send to Smartphone Func. Sets movies to be transferred to a smartphone, or transfers images to a smartphone. Help Guide Send to Computer (Wi-Fi) Backs up images by transferring them to a computer connected to a network. Help Guide FTP Transfer Func. Sets image transfer using FTP and executes it. * Basic knowledge of FTP server is required. 194 View on TV Allows you to view images on a network-enabled TV.
Import Root Certificate Imports a root certificate to the camera. Help Guide Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings. Help Guide (Playback) Blue tab Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. Rotate Rotates the image. Help Guide Delete Deletes an image. 168 Rating Assigns rating to recorded images on to .
View Mode Plays back images from a specified date or specified folder of still images and movies. 161 Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. 160 Display as Group Sets whether to display images as a group. Display Rotation Sets the playback orientation for images shot vertically. 158 Image Jump Setting Sets which dial and method to use for jumping between images during playback.
Starts the cleaning mode to clean the image sensor. 228 Touch Operation Sets whether or not to activate the touch operation of the monitor. 90 Touch Panel/Pad Selects whether to activate touch panel operation when shooting with the monitor, or touch pad operation when shooting with the viewfinder. 90 Touch Pad Settings Adjusts settings related to touch pad operation. Help Guide Demo Mode Sets demonstration playback of movies to on or off.
PC Remote Settings GB 190 Selects the language. 42 Date/Time Setup Sets the date, time, and daylight savings. 42 Area Setting Sets the location of use. Help Guide IPTC Information Writes IPTC information when recording still images. Help Guide Copyright Info Sets copyright information for still images. Help Guide Write Serial Number Writes the camera’s serial number to the Exif data when recording still images. Help Guide Format Formats the memory card.
Setting Reset Restores settings to their defaults. Select [Initialize] to restore all settings to their default values. (My Menu) Add Item 192 Gray tab Adds desired MENU items to 173 (My Menu). Sort Item Sorts the MENU items added to 173 (My Menu). Delete Item Deletes MENU items added to 174 (My Menu). Delete Page Deletes all the MENU items on a page in Delete All 174 (My Menu).
List of icons on the monitor The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays.
24M 20M 16M 10M 8.7M 6.9M 6.0M 5.1M 4.0M 2.6M 2.2M 1.7M Setting Effect OFF (212) Image size of still images (95) RAW RAW recording (compressed/ uncompressed) X.FINE FINE STD AF Illuminator (64) SteadyShot off/on, Camera shake warning (132) JPEG Quality (95) XAVC S 4K XAVC S HD AVCHD SteadyS. Focal Len.
Connected to LAN/Disconnected from LAN * These icons are displayed in Area when shooting with the viewfinder. Obtaining location information/ Location information cannot be obtained Airplane Mode (214) No audio recording of movies (151) Wind Noise Reduct.
±0.0 Flash Comp. (138) Shutter Type (73) Focus Mode (47) Finder Frame Rate (178) Prioritize Rec. Media (180) Focus Area (49) JPEG RAW RAW+J +J File Format (94) Metering Mode (111) AWB 7500K A5 G5 D-Range Optimiser (115)/Auto HDR (116) Focus indicator (48) 1/250 Shutter speed F3.
Guides/other Tracking Cancel Audio Level Display (210) Guide display for tracking (92) Focus Cancel REC Control (187) Guide display for canceling focusing (91) 00:00:00:00 Guide display for My Dial 00 00 00 00 Time code (hours: minutes: seconds: frames) (217) User Bit (217) Bracket indicator (86) Spot metering area (111) Exposure Setting Guide (212) Shutter speed indicator (33) Aperture indicator (33) Histogram (32) Digital level gauge (34) STBY REC Movie recording standby/Movie record
Icons on the playback screen Single-image playback display Histogram display Basic information Group (216) Playback media (162) Proxy movie included (155) View Mode (161) FTP FTP FTP Status of FTP transfer (194) IPTC Information (218) Camera settings Rating (166) Protect (164) Refer to “Icons on the shooting screen” (page 220).
Image information Latitude/longitude information (194) 2019 - 1 - 1 10:37PM Date of recording (42) 100-0003 Folder number File number (179) Histogram (Luminance/R/G/B) (32) GB 226
About this product Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the product, try the following solutions. Refer to the “Help Guide” (page 2). Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. Initialize the settings (page 192). Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Europe https://www.sony.
Cleaning the image sensor 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. If this happens, follow the steps below to clean the image sensor. 1 Confirm that the battery has been charged sufficiently. 2 MENU (Setup) [Cleaning Mode] [Enter]. The image sensor vibrates a little to shake off the dust.
Hint ••For how to check the amount of dust on the image sensor, and for further details on cleaning methods, please refer to the following URL. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/support/ilc/sensor/index.php Note About this product ••Clean the image sensor quickly. ••A blower is not supplied with this product. Use a commercially available blower. (3 remaining battery icons) ••Make sure that the remaining battery level is or more before performing the cleaning.
Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you can attach an A-mount lens (sold separately) to this product. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor. Note ••You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor or auto-focus with certain lenses. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses.
LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Full frame shooting: LA-EA1: Not available LA-EA3: Available with full frame shooting-compatible lenses only Autofocus: Available with SAM/SSM lens only AF system: Phase Detection AF AF/MF select: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens.
LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available.
Continuous shooting using a Mount Adaptor When a Mount Adaptor is attached to the camera, the auto-focusing method during continuous shooting varies depending on the settings for Shutter Type]. [Cont.
Vertical grip You can attach a vertical grip (sold separately) to this product and record vertically oriented images. When attaching the vertical grip, remove the battery cover in advance. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the vertical grip. How to remove the battery cover Slide the battery cover release lever of this product in the direction of the arrow. The shaft of the battery cover will be stored inside the battery cover.
Specifications Battery life and number of recordable images Battery life Number of images Shooting (still images) Screen mode ― Approx. 650 Viewfinder mode ― Approx. 480 Actual shooting (movies) Screen mode Approx. 120 min. ― Viewfinder mode Approx. 105 min. ― Continuous shooting (movies) Screen mode Approx. 195 min. ― Viewfinder mode Approx. 185 min.
Memory cards that can be used When using microSD memory cards or Memory Stick Micro media with this camera, be sure to use the appropriate adaptor.
Note ••Use the slot 1 when you are using a UHS-II memory card. Also, select MENU (Setup) [Rec. Media Settings] [Prioritize Rec. Media] [Slot 1]. ••Memory Stick PRO Duo media cannot be used in the slot 1. ••When an SDHC memory card is used to record an XAVC S movie over extended periods of time, the recorded movies will be divided into files 4 GB in size. The divided files can be handled as a single file by importing them to a computer using PlayMemories Home.
The number of images that can be recorded on a memory card The table below shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used.
Recordable movie times The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory card formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory File Format] is set to card used. The recording times for when [ [XAVC S 4K] and [XAVC S HD] are recording times when shooting with Proxy Recording] set to [Off].
•• Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (a product specification limit). The continuous recordable time may differ in the following situations: –– When shooting slow-motion/quick-motion movies: Recording will automatically stop when the recorded file reaches approximately 29 minutes (the played back movie reaches approximately 29 minutes).
•• The duration of time available for continuous movie recording when the camera records with the default settings after the power has been turned off for a while is as follows. The values indicate the continuous time from when the camera starts recording until the camera stops recording. Ambient temperature Continuous recording time for movies (HD) Continuous recording time for movies (4K) 20°C (68°F) Approx. 29 min. Approx. 29 min. 30°C (86°F) Approx. 29 min. Approx. 29 min. 40°C (104°F) Approx.
Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type: Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Lens: Sony E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image format: 35 mm full frame (35.6 mm × 23.8 mm), CMOS image sensor Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 24 200 000 pixels Total pixel number of camera: Approx.
[Recording format] File format: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.31, MPF Baseline) compliant, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) Movie (XAVC S format): MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC S ver.1.0 format compliant Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit) Movie (AVCHD format): AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compatible Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch, equipped with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator ••Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Battery charger BC-QZ1 Rated input: , 50/60 Hz, 0.38 A 100 - 240 V , 1.6 A Rated output: 8.4 V AC Adaptor AC-UUD12/AC-UUE12 Rated input: , 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A 100 - 240 V , 1.5 A Rated output: 5 V Rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100 Rated voltage: 7.2 V Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Index 0-9 4K Output Select..............................154 Audio Level Display.........................210 Audio Out Timing............................210 24p/60p Output..............................185 Audio Rec Level...............................152 A Audio recording of movies.............. 151 A ....................................................102 Audio signals...................................213 Access Point Set.............................. 198 Autoflash.................................
Charging............................................ 35 Dial Setup.........................................213 Circ. of Focus Point............................ 65 Digital zoom.............................. 121, 122 Cleaning Mode................................ 228 Diopter-adjustment...........................19 Clear.................................................128 Direct manual focus.....................47, 69 Clear Image Zoom.................... 121, 122 DISP...................................
F Face Detection.................................. 56 Face/Eye AF Set................................. 56 Func. of Touch Operation............91, 92 Function button........................... 19, 26 Function Menu Set............................ 28 Face Priority in Multi Metering....... 207 Function Ring (Lens)........................213 Face Registration............................209 G FEL lock............................................139 File Format.................................
ISO AUTO Min. SS............................. 119 Metering Mode.................................111 ISO Range Limit............................... 119 MF.................................................47, 68 ISO sensitivity................................... 118 MF Assist............................................71 ISO Setting....................................... 118 Mode dial..........................................99 J Monitor.......................................
PC Remote (Wired LAN)...................214 Rec. Media Settings........................ 180 Peaking Setting................................. 72 Recordable number of images........237 Phase detection AF........................... 52 Recordable time of movies............ 239 Photo Capture..................................159 Recording Mode.............................. 181 Picture Effect...................................208 Record Setting.................................147 Playback................
Shoot. Start Disp................................77 Touch Panel/Pad...............................90 Shoot. Timing Disp.............................77 Touch Tracking.................................. 92 Shot. Result Preview........................176 Tracking....................................... 49, 60 Shutter AWB Lock............................126 Shutter Priority.................................103 U Shutter Type...................................... 73 Underwater Auto.........................
X XAVC S 4K........................................ 146 XAVC S HD....................................... 146 Z Zebra Setting................................... 114 Zone.................................................. 49 Zoom................................................ 121 Zoom Ring Rotate............................ 211 Zoom scale.......................................123 Zoom Setting...................................
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