hit counter script
Sony ILCA-99M2 Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Sony Manuals
  4. Digital Camera
  5. ILCA-99M2
  6. Manual
Sony ILCA-99M2 Manual

Sony ILCA-99M2 Manual

Interchangeable lens digital camera
Hide thumbs Also See for ILCA-99M2:
1
Table Of Contents
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
255
256
257
258
259
260
261
262
263
264
265
266
267
268
269
270
271
272
273
274
275
276
277
278
279
280
281
282
283
284
285
286
287
288
289
290
291
292
293
294
295
296
297
298
299
300
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
312
313
314
315
316
317
318
319
320
321
322
323
324
325
326
327
328
329
330
331
332
333
334
335
336
337
338
339
340
341
342
343
344
345
346
347
348
349
350
351
352
353
354
355
356
357
358
359
360
361
362
363
364
365
366
367
368
369
370
371
372
373
374
375
376
377
378
379
380
381
382
383
384
385
386
387
388
389
390
391
392
393
394
395
396
397
398
399
400
401
402
403
404
405
406
407
408
409
410
411
412
413
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: Instruction Manual
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
Names of parts/Icons and indicators
Names of parts
Front side [1]
Rear side [2]
Top side [3]
Sides [4]
Bottom [5]
Basic operations
Using the multi-selector [6]
Using the front multi-controller [7]
Using MENU items [8]
Using the Fn (Function) button [9]
How to use the Quick Navi screen [10]
How to use the keyboard [11]
Icons and indicators
List of icons on the monitor [12]
Indicators on the display panel [13]
Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback) [14]
DISP Button (Monitor/Finder) [15]
Preparing the camera
Checking the camera and the supplied items [16]
Charging the battery pack
Charging the battery pack using a charger [17]
ILCA-99M2
α99II

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the ILCA-99M2 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Sony ILCA-99M2

Summary of Contents for Sony ILCA-99M2

  • Page 1 α99II ILCA-99M2 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Names of parts/Icons and indicators Names of parts Front side [1] Rear side [2] Top side [3] Sides [4] Bottom [5] Basic operations Using the multi-selector [6] Using the front multi-controller [7] Using MENU items [8]...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Inserting/removing the battery pack [18] Battery life and number of recordable images [19] Notes on the battery pack [20] Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Inserting/removing a memory card [21] Memory cards that can be used [22] Notes on memory card [23] Recording images on two memory cards Selecting which memory card to record to (Select Rec.
  • Page 3 AF/MF control [35] AF w/ shutter (still image) [36] AF On [37] Eye AF [38] AF Range Control [39] AF Rng.Ctrl Assist (still image) [40] Center Lock-on AF [41] Eye-Start AF (still image) [42] AF drive speed (still image) [43] AF Track Sens (still image) [44] Priority Set in AF-S [45] Priority Set in AF-C [46]...
  • Page 4 Self-timer [63] Self-timer(Cont) [64] Cont. Bracket [65] Single Bracket [66] Indicator during bracket shooting [67] WB bracket [68] DRO Bracket [69] Bracket Settings [70] Selecting still image size/image quality Image Size (still image) [71] Aspect Ratio (still image) [72] Quality (still image) [73] RAW File Type (still image) [74] APS-C/Super 35mm [75] Panorama: Size [76]...
  • Page 5 Exposure Comp. [90] Dial Ev Comp [91] Exposure Set. Guide [92] Exposure step [93] Metering Mode [94] Spot Metering Point [95] AE lock [96] AEL w/ shutter (still image) [97] Exposure Std. Adjust [98] Exp.comp.set [99] Zebra [100] Correcting brightness and contrast D-Range Opt.

  • Page 6: White

    Creative Style [112] Picture Effect [113] Color Space (still image) [114] Shutter settings Anti-flicker Shoot. (still image) [115] Release w/o Lens [116] Release w/o Card [117] e-Front Curtain Shut. [118] Reducing blur SteadyShot [119] SteadyShot Settings [120] Lens compensation Lens Comp.: Shading Comp. [121] Lens Comp.: Chro.

  • Page 7: Auto

    Red Eye Reduction [131] Flash Mode [132] Flash Comp. [133] FEL lock [134] Flash control [135] Wireless flash shooting [136] Using a flash with a sync terminal cord [137] Recording movies Shooting movies [138] Movie recording formats [139] File Format (movie) [140] Record Setting (movie) [141] S&Q Settings [142] Dual Video REC [143]...

  • Page 8: Zoom

    4K Output Sel. (movie) [158] Video Light Mode [159] Viewing Viewing images Playing back still images [160] Enlarging an image being played back (Playback zoom) [161] Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation) [162] Rotating an image (Rotate) [163] Enlarge Init. Mag. [164] Enlarge Initial Pos.

  • Page 9: Aperture

    Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable [180] Customizing the camera Registering frequently used functions Memory (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2) [181] Assigning selected functions to the button Custom Key(Shoot.)/Custom Key(PB) [182] Function Menu Set. [183] Customizing the functions of the dial Dial Setup [184] Dial Lock [185]...
  • Page 10 Memory card settings Format [198] File Number [199] Set File Name [200] Display Media Info. [201] Recording Mode [202] Select REC Folder [203] New Folder [204] Folder Name [205] Recover Image DB [206] Upload Settings (Eye-Fi) [207] Camera settings Audio signals [208] Pwr Save Start Time [209] Remote Ctrl [210] NTSC/PAL Selector [211]...
  • Page 11 Version [226] Certification Logo (For some models only) [227] Demo Mode [228] Initializing the camera Setting Reset [229] Using wireless functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone PlayMemories Mobile [230] Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch remote) [231] Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (QR code) [232] Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (SSID) [233]...
  • Page 12 Airplane Mode [241] Wi-Fi Settings: WPS Push [242] Wi-Fi Settings: Access Point Set. [243] Edit Device Name [244] Wi-Fi Settings: Disp MAC Address [245] Wi-Fi Settings: SSID/PW Reset [246] Reset Network Set. [247] Using a computer Recommended computer environment [248] Software for Mac computers [249] Importing images for use on a computer PlayMemories Home [250]...

  • Page 13: Aps-C/Super

    Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies [262] List of MENU items Using MENU items [263] Camera Settings1 Quality (still image) [264] RAW File Type (still image) [265] Image Size (still image) [266] Aspect Ratio (still image) [267] APS-C/Super 35mm [268] Panorama: Size [269] Panorama: Direction [270] Long Exposure NR (still image) [271]...

  • Page 14: Exposure Std

    AF drive speed (still image) [290] AF Track Sens (still image) [291] AF w/ shutter (still image) [292] Eye-Start AF (still image) [293] AF Rng.Ctrl Assist (still image) [294] AF Area Auto Clear [295] Wide AF Area Disp. [296] AF Micro Adj. [297] Exposure Comp.

  • Page 15: Movie/S&Q

    Anti-flicker Shoot. (still image) [323] Face Detection [324] Face Registration (New Registration) [325] Face Registration (Order Exchanging) [326] Face Registration (Delete) [327] Camera Settings2 Movie/S&Q Motion [328] File Format (movie) [329] Record Setting (movie) [330] S&Q Settings [331] Dual Video REC [332] AF Track Sens (movie) [333] Auto Slow Shut.
  • Page 16 Grid Line [353] Exposure Set. Guide [354] Live View Display [355] Auto Review [356] Custom Key(Shoot.)/Custom Key(PB) [357] Function Menu Set. [358] Dial Setup [359] Dial Ev Comp [360] MOVIE Button [361] Dial Lock [362] Audio signals [363] Wireless Send to Smartphone [364] Send to Computer [365] View on TV [366] Ctrl w/ Smartphone [367]...
  • Page 17 Selecting which memory card to play back (Select PB Media) [381] Copying images from one memory card to another (Copy) [382] Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show) [383] Rotating an image (Rotate) [384] Enlarging an image being played back (Playback zoom) [385] Enlarge Init.
  • Page 18 4K Output Sel. (movie) [411] USB Connection [412] USB LUN Setting [413] PC Remote Settings: Still Img. Save Dest. [414] PC Remote Settings: RAW+J PC Save Img [415] Language [416] Date/Time Setup [417] Area Setting [418] Copyright Info [419] Format [420] File Number [421] Set File Name [422] Selecting which memory card to record to (Select Rec.
  • Page 19 Using the AC Adaptor/battery charger abroad [438] AVCHD format [439] License [440] Trademarks [441] List of default setting values [442] If you have problems Troubleshooting [443] Warning messages [444] [1] Names of parts/Icons and indicators Names of parts Front side Shutter button ON/OFF (Power) switch Front dial...

  • Page 20: Rear

    Microphone** Mode dial lock release button Mode dial C2 button (Custom button 2) Mounting index Lens release button Front multi-controller Front multi-controller click switch Do not directly touch these parts. Do not cover this part during movie recording. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume. [2] Names of parts/Icons and indicators Names of parts Rear side...

  • Page 21: Manual

    Remove the eyepiece cup when you attach an accessory (sold separately) to the Multi Interface Shoe. Remove the eyepiece cup when attaching an angle viewfinder (sold separately). Also, select MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [FINDER/MONITOR] → [Manual], and then switch the viewfinder display and the monitor display by pressing the FINDER/MONITOR button.

  • Page 22: Vertical

    When you attach a vertical grip (sold separately), pressing the (Image rotation) button on the vertical grip displays the [Send to Smartphone] screen. (Smart Telecon.) button Smart Teleconverter magnifies and trims the center of the image, then records it. (Playback) button For shooting: C1 button (Custom button 1) For viewing: (Delete) button...
  • Page 23 Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the camera. Display panel For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
  • Page 24 plug of the Remote Commander into the REMOTE terminal, aligning the guide of the plug with the guide of the REMOTE terminal. Make sure that the cord of the Remote Commander faces forward. (Microphone) jack When an external microphone is connected, the microphone turns off automatically. When the external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera.
  • Page 25 SLOT2 (Memory card slot 2) Supports SD cards only For details on compatible accessories for the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. [5] Names of parts/Icons and indicators...
  • Page 26 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. [6] Names of parts/Icons and indicators Basic operations Using the multi-selector Put your finger right on top of the multi-selector to manipulate it more precisely. You can move the selection frame by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right.
  • Page 27 Select the desired setting by turning the front multi-controller. Press the button on the front multi-controller to enter the selection. To change the assigned function You can change the assigned function by pressing and holding the button on the front multi- controller.
  • Page 28 [8] Names of parts/Icons and indicators Basic operations 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. Press the MENU button to display the menu items. Select the desired setting you want to adjust by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right, and then press the center of the multi-selector.

  • Page 29: Using The Fn (Function)

    Select the desired setting value, and press the center to confirm your selection. [9] Names of parts/Icons and indicators Basic operations Using the Fn (Function) button You can register frequently used functions to the Fn (Function) button and recall them while shooting.

  • Page 30: How To Use The Quick Navi

    Some functions can be fine-tuned using the rear dial. To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens Select the desired function in step 2, then press the center of the multi-selector. The dedicated setting screen for the function will appear. Follow the operating guide (A) to adjust settings. [10] Names of parts/Icons and indicators Basic operations How to use the Quick Navi screen...

  • Page 31: Sweep

    may differ from the actual displays. Auto mode P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode Select a function to set by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right. 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 4, then press the center of the multi-selector.
  • Page 32 Items that are gray on the Quick Navi screen are not adjustable. When using [Creative Style], some settings can only be controlled from the dedicated screen. [11] Names of parts/Icons and indicators Basic operations How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen. Move the cursor on desired key using the multi-selector, then press the center to enter.

  • Page 33: Intelligent

    [12] Names of parts/Icons and indicators Icons and indicators 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. Monitor mode Viewfinder mode [Intelligent Auto] mode P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode...
  • Page 34 For playback Basic information display Histogram display P P* A S M Shooting mode Register number Scene Recognition icons NO CARD Memory card/Uploading Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images 42M / 36M / 18M / 15M / 11M / 8.9M / 4.5M / 3.8M...
  • Page 35 Image size of still images Image quality of still images Frame rate of movies Record setting of movies Bluetooth connection available/Bluetooth connection unavailable Connected to smartphone/Not connected to smartphone Remaining battery Remaining battery warning Flash charge in progress APS-C/Super 35mm Setting Effect OFF NFC active Airplane Mode...
  • Page 36 Smart Zoom/ Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom View Mode 100-0003 Folder number ー File number Protect File format of movies DPOF DPOF set Dual Video REC PC remote Bright Monitoring Copyright information writing on Gamma Disp. Assist 120fps 60fps 30fps 15fps 8fps 4fps 100fps 50fps 25fps 12fps 6fps 3fps 2fps 1fps Frame rate for slow/quick motion shooting Writing data / Number of images left to write Drive mode...
  • Page 37 D-Range Opt./Auto HDR +3 +3 +3 Creative Style /Contrast, saturation, and sharpness Picture Effect Copyright information exists for image Face Detection Anti-flicker Shoot. Select Rec. Media Lock-on AF Guide display for Center button Lock-on AF Bracket indicator Exposure compensation/Metered Manual STBY Movie recording standby REC 1:00:12...

  • Page 38: Indicators On The Display

    Location information 90°44′55″N 233°44′55″W Latitude/longitude information Digital level gauge Audio Level Display DRO/Auto HDR/Auto HDR image warning Picture Effect error 2016-1-1 10:37AM Date of recording File number/Number of images in the view mode REC Control Spot metering area Smart Telecon. 00:00:00:00 Time code (hours: minutes: seconds: frames) 00 00 00 00...
  • Page 39 Shutter speed/Aperture Exposure compensation/Flash compensation ISO sensitivity White Balance Drive Mode/Remote controller Image quality Remaining battery Remaining number of recordable images*...
  • Page 40 Even if the number of recordable images is higher than 9,999 images, "9999" will appear on the display panel. To turn on the display panel backlight Press the (Display panel illumination) button (A) on top of the camera. If you press the button again, the display panel backlight will turn off.
  • Page 41 During shooting (Viewfinder) Level → No Disp. Info. → Histogram → Level During playback (Monitor/Viewfinder) Display Info. → Histogram → No Disp. Info. → Display Info. If the image has flare or black defects, the corresponding section blinks on the histogram display (flare/black defects warning).
  • Page 42 (A): Pixel count (B): Contrast Note 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. [Histogram] is not displayed during panorama shooting. The information in the histogram display does not indicate the final photograph. It is information about image displayed on the screen.
  • Page 43 shooting mode. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [DISP Button] → [Monitor] or [Finder] → desired setting → [Enter]. The items marked with are available. Menu item details Graphic Display : Shows basic shooting information. Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value. Display All Info.

  • Page 44: Checking The Camera And The Supplied

    Checking the camera and the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. Camera (1) Battery charger (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (supplied in some countries/regions) Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region.

  • Page 45: Charging The Battery Pack Using A

    [17] Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack using a charger Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. Push the battery pack lightly until it clicks. Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). How to connect the battery charger may differ depending on the country/region.
  • Page 46 Do not continuously or repeatedly charge the battery pack without using it if it is already fully charged or close to fully charged. Doing so may cause a deterioration in battery performance. Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs.

  • Page 47: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    [18] Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Inserting/removing the battery pack Open the battery cover. Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place. Close the cover. To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and press lock lever (A), then remove the battery pack.

  • Page 48: Battery Life And Number Of Recordable

    Using the battery pack at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Using a 28-75mm F2.8 SAM lens (sold separately) Using a Sony SDXC memory card of UHS Speed Class 3 ( ) (sold separately) [Viewfinder Bright.]: [Manual][±0] [Monitor Brightness]: [Manual][±0] [Display Quality]: [High] The numbers for “Shooting (still images)”...

  • Page 49: Notes On The Battery

    [20] Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Notes on the battery pack Notes on using the battery pack Be sure to use only battery packs specified for this product. The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions.

  • Page 50: Inserting/Removing A Memory

    Charging time (Full charge) The charging time is approximately 175 minutes using the battery charger (supplied). The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances. Effective use of the battery pack Battery performance decreases in low temperature environments.
  • Page 51 Insert the memory card into the slot 1. When using two memory cards, insert the second one into the slot 2. With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Insert the memory card correctly. Not doing so may cause a malfunction.

  • Page 52: Shooting Still

    [Recording Mode]. To remove the memory card Open the memory card cover and make sure that the access lamp (A) is not lit, then push in the memory card lightly once to remove it. [22] Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Memory cards that can be used You can use the following types of memory cards with this camera.

  • Page 53: Notes On Memory

    microSDXC memory card Movies cannot be recorded in 100 Mbps or more. SD Speed Class 4 ( ) or faster, or UHS Speed Class U1 ( ) or faster SD Speed Class10 ( ), or UHS Speed Class U1 ( ) or faster When recording in 100 Mbps or more, UHS Speed Class U3 ( ) is required.
  • Page 54 card. (exFAT is the file system used on SDXC memory cards.) Do not expose the memory card to water. Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card. Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions: High temperature locations such as in a car parked under the sun Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present...

  • Page 55: Attaching/Removing A

    Selecting which memory card to record to (Select Rec. Media) Selects the memory card slot on which to record. [Slot 1] is the default setting. If you do not intend to change the settings and will only use one memory card, use the slot 1. MENU →...
  • Page 56 When shooting, remove the front lens cap from the front of the lens. Mount the lens by aligning the two orange index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera. Hold the camera with the lens mount facing down to prevent dust and debris from entering the camera.

  • Page 57: Focus

    Be sure to hold the lens straight when attaching it. Removing the lens Keep pressing the lens release button (A) and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it stops. After removing the lens, attach the body cap to the camera and the lens caps to the front and rear of the lens to prevent dust and debris from entering the camera and lens.

  • Page 58: Setting Language, Date And

    Note Attach the lens hood properly. Otherwise, the lens hood may not have any effect or may be partially reflected in the image. When the lens hood is attached properly, the lens hood index (red line) matches the red index mark on the hood.
  • Page 59 appear. Select your language, and then press the center of the multi-selector. Check that [Enter] is selected on the screen, then press the center. Select your desired geographic location, and then press the center. Select a setting item by pressing the multi-selector up/down, then press the center. Set [Daylight Savings], [Date/Time], and [Date Format] using the up/down/left/right sides, then press the center.

  • Page 60: In-Camera

    This camera does not have a function for inserting the date on images. You can insert the date on images and then save and print them using PlayMemories Home (for Windows only). [29] Preparing the camera In-Camera Guide The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) items, and settings. Assign the [In-Camera Guide] function to the desired key in advance using [Custom Key(Shoot.)].

  • Page 61: Auto Focus

    Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button in the center of the mode dial. Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera. When a zoom lens is mounted, enlarge images by rotating the zoom ring. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
  • Page 62 If it is difficult to focus on the desired subject, set [Focus Area] to [Center] or [Flexible Spot]. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway down, and place the subject back in the original position to re-compose the shot. Press the shutter button down fully to take the picture. Hint When the product cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound.
  • Page 63 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Mode] → desired setting. When you want to use the auto focus function, set the focus mode switch on the lens to “AF.” If the focus mode switch on the lens is set to “MF,” the focus mode will be locked to [Manual Focus].

  • Page 64: Drive

    Subjects seen through glass Fast-moving subjects Reflective light or shiny surfaces Flashing light Back-lit subjects Continuously repetitive patterns, such as the facades of buildings Subjects in the focusing area with different focal distances Note Only [Continuous AF] and [Manual Focus] are available in the movie shooting mode. Hint In [Continuous AF] mode, you can lock the focus by pressing and holding the button that has been assigned the [Focus Hold] function.
  • Page 65 When a dedicated APS-C size lens that supports Hybrid Phase Detection AF is attached (A): Hybrid Cross AF Points Focal plane phase detection AF (vertical detection) + dedicated phase detection AF (cross detection* , F2.8-sensitive) (B): Hybrid Cross AF Points Focal plane phase detection AF (vertical detection) + dedicated phase detection AF (cross detection* (C): Hybrid Cross AF Points...

  • Page 66: Selectable Af

    (A): Dedicated phase detection AF sensor (cross detection, F2.8-sensitive) (B): Dedicated phase detection AF sensor (cross detection) (C): Dedicated phase detection AF sensor Hint Set [Selectable AF Area] to [Only Cross-Type AF] to limit the auto focusing area to the Hybrid Cross AF Points when the Hybrid Phase Detection AF is active.
  • Page 67 area. Center : Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the image. Use together with the focus-lock function to create the composition you want. Flexible Spot : Allows you to move the focusing frame to a desired point on the screen and focus on an extremely small subject in a narrow area.
  • Page 68 the way down at once. When the mode dial is set to (Movie/S&Q Motion) or during movie shooting, [Lock-on AF] cannot be selected as the [Focus Area]. When using the following zoom functions, a dotted square frame may appear around the whole screen depending on the zoom scale.
  • Page 69 AF/MF control You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to manual and vice versa while shooting without changing your holding position. Press the AF/MF button. During auto focus: Temporarily switches the focusing mode to manual. Adjust the focus by turning the focus ring (A) while holding down the AF/MF button.
  • Page 70 The auto focus operates when you press the shutter button halfway down. Off: The auto focus does not operate even if you press the shutter button halfway down. Useful method to micro-adjust the focus Activating the auto focus function with a button other than the shutter button makes possible more accurate focusing in combination with manual focusing.
  • Page 71 predicting the position of the subject. [38] Shooting Auto focus Eye AF The camera focuses on the subject's eyes while you keep the button pressed. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Custom Key(Shoot.)] → desired key, then assign the [Eye AF] function to the key. Point the camera at a person's face, and press the button to which you have assigned the [Eye AF] function.

  • Page 72: Af Range

    [39] Shooting Auto focus AF Range Control You can restrict the autofocus range to focus on a subject without interference from objects in the background and foreground. The [AF Range Control] function is assigned to the C1 button (Custom button 1) with the default settings. Press the C1 button (Custom button 1) (A).
  • Page 73 Set the AF range to fall inside or outside while watching the yellow indicator displayed in the focus area. Note [AF Range Control] cannot be used in Manual focus mode or when shooting movies. If you change the lens, the set AF range will be reset. When you are using a lens equipped with a focus range limit function, do not use the camera’s [AF Range Control] function at the same time.
  • Page 74 [41] Shooting Auto focus Center Lock-on AF When you press the center of the multi-selector, the camera detects the subject positioned in the center of the screen and continues to track the subject. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Center Lock-on AF] → [On]. Align the target frame (A) over the subject and press the center of the multi-selector.
  • Page 75 Lock-on AF does not work in the following situations: [Sweep Panorama] When [Smart Telecon.] is being used. When shooting in Manual Focus mode. When [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p]. [42] Shooting Auto focus Eye-Start AF (still image) Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder. MENU →...
  • Page 76 [44] Shooting Auto focus AF Track Sens (still image) You can select the AF track sensitivity when the subject goes out of focus in still image mode. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ AF Track Sens] → desired setting. Menu item details 5(Responsive) / 4 / 3(Standard) / 2 / 1(Locked on): Select [5(Responsive)] to focus responsively on subjects at different distances.
  • Page 77 activated and the subject is in motion. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Priority Set in AF-C] → desired setting. Menu item details Prioritizes focusing. The shutter will not be released until the subject is in focus. Release: Prioritizes the shutter's release. The shutter will be released even if the subject is out of focus. Balanced Emphasis: Shoots with a balanced emphasis on both focusing and shutter release.
  • Page 78 [48] Shooting Auto focus AF Area Auto Clear Sets whether the focus area should be displayed all the time or should disappear automatically shortly after focus is achieved. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [AF Area Auto Clear] → desired setting. Menu item details The focus area disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved.
  • Page 79 Although this product can focus using 399 focus points at maximum, you can also limit the available focus points manually. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Selectable AF Area] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: The number of focus points used for focusing are set automatically depending on the lens or shooting mode.
  • Page 80 [51] Shooting Auto focus Flexible Spot Points When [Focus Area] is set to [Flexible Spot] or [Expand Flexible Spot], and you want to select a focus area quickly, you can limit the available number of focus points. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Flexible Spot Points] → desired setting. Menu item details All: Selects from 323 focus points at maximum.
  • Page 81 [52] Shooting Auto focus AF Micro Adj. Allows you to adjust and register autofocused positions for each lens. In general use, you do not need to adjust the autofocused position using this function. Use this function only when adjustments are needed for certain focus areas or focal lengths. Note that the auto focus function may not be performed at a proper position when using this adjustment.
  • Page 82 Do not perform [AF Micro Adj.] with an unsupported lens. You cannot set [AF Micro Adj.] individually for a Sony, Minolta, and Konica-Minolta lens of the same specification.
  • Page 83 Sets whether to use the Hybrid Phase Detection AF system, which uses both the focal plane phase detection AF sensor and the dedicated phase detection AF sensor, or use only the dedicated phase detection AF sensor to perform auto focus. MENU →...
  • Page 84 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. Note When you use the viewfinder, adjust the diopter level to obtain the correct focus on the viewfinder. [55] Shooting Manual focus 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.
  • Page 85 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. [56] Shooting Manual focus Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Magnifier]. Press the center of the multi-selector to enlarge the image and select the position you want to enlarge by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right.
  • Page 86 Useful operation of the [Focus Magnifier] By using the AF/MF control function, you can adjust the focus for an enlarged image after auto focus is performed. When the focus mode is [Manual Focus], press the AF/MF button and perform auto focus, then use the [Focus Magnifier] function.
  • Page 87 Menu item details Full-frame shooting x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen. x7.8: Displays a 7.8-times enlarged image. APS-C/Super 35mm size shooting x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen. x5.1: Displays a 5.1-times enlarged image.

  • Page 88: Cont

    [60] Shooting Manual focus Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Peaking Color] → desired setting. Menu item details Red: Enhances outlines in red. Yellow: Enhances outlines in yellow.

  • Page 89: Single

    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. Cont. Bracket: Shoots images while holding the shutter button down, each with different degrees of brightness. Single Bracket: Shoots a specified number of images, one by one, each with a different degree of brightness.
  • Page 90 JPEG L-size Fine: 71 images JPEG L-size Standard: 74 images RAW (Compressed RAW): 57 images RAW & JPEG (Compressed RAW): 56 images RAW (Uncompressed RAW): 26 images RAW & JPEG (Uncompressed RAW): 25 images The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. Auto focus in continuous shooting For the first shot of continuous shooting, all of the focus points are available if the Hybrid Phase Detection AF is active, and the dedicated phase detection AF points are available if the Hybrid...
  • Page 91 sensor area area sensor area Conceptual diagram All points Dedicated phase detection AF sensor area Dedicated phase detection AF sensor area (61 points) Hint To continuously adjust the focus and exposure during continuous shooting, set as follows: [Focus Mode]: [Continuous AF] AEL w/ shutter]: [Off] or [Auto] Note The shooting speed during continuous shooting becomes slower when [...
  • Page 92 The shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama]. [Picture Effect] is set to one of the following: [Rich-tone Mono.] [DRO/Auto HDR] is set to [Auto HDR]. [63] Shooting Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Self-timer Shoots an image using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed.
  • Page 93 To use the self-timer in bracket mode, select bracket mode under drive mode, then select MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Bracket Settings] → [Selftimer during Brkt]. Note The self-timer is unavailable in the following situations: The shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama]. [64] Shooting Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Self-timer(Cont)
  • Page 94 Self-timer(Cont.): 2 Sec. 5 Img. Hint Press the shutter button again or press the (Drive Mode) button to stop the count of the self- timer. Press the (Drive Mode) button and select (Single Shooting) to cancel the self-timer. [65] Shooting Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Cont.
  • Page 95 When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value. Bracket shooting is unavailable in the following situations: [Intelligent Auto] [Sweep Panorama] When the flash is used, the product performs flash bracket shooting, which shifts the amount of flash light even if [Cont.

  • Page 96: Indicator During Bracket

    Bracket shooting is unavailable in the following situations: [Intelligent Auto] [Sweep Panorama] [67] Shooting Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Indicator during bracket shooting Viewfinder Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3 EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 EV Monitor (Display All Info. or Histogram) Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3 EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 EV...
  • Page 97 Ambient light: A generic term for non-flash light including natural light, electric bulb and fluorescent lighting. Whereas the flash light blinks for a moment, ambient light is constant, so this kind of light is called "ambient light." Note During bracket shooting, guides equal to the number of images to be shot are displayed over/under the bracket indicator.
  • Page 98 Note The last shot is shown on the auto review. [69] Shooting Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) DRO Bracket You can record a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer value. (Drive Mode) button → [DRO Bracket]. (Camera Settings1) →...
  • Page 99 You can set the self-timer in bracket shooting mode, and the shooting order for exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing. (Drive Mode) button → select bracket shooting mode. You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Drive Mode].
  • Page 100 When [APS-C/Super 35mm] is set to [On] When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2] L: 18M 5168×3448 pixels M: 11M 3984×2656 pixels S: 4.5M 2592×1728 pixels When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [16:9] L: 15M 5168×2912 pixels M: 8.9M 3984×2240 pixels S: 3.8M 2592×1456 pixels Note When [...
  • Page 101 Digital processing is not performed on this file format. Select this format to process images on a computer for professional purposes. The image size is fixed to the maximum size. The image size is not displayed on the screen. RAW & JPEG: File format: RAW + JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time.
  • Page 102 [74] Shooting Selecting still image size/image quality RAW File Type (still image) Selects the file type for RAW images. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ RAW File Type] → desired setting. Menu item details Compressed: Records images in compressed RAW format. Uncompressed: Records images in uncompressed RAW format.
  • Page 103 When you attach an APS-C compatible lens and set [APS-C/Super 35mm] to [Off], shooting may fail. When you set [APS-C/Super 35mm] to [On], the angle of view will be the same as when shooting with an APS-C size image sensor. [76] Shooting Selecting still image size/image quality Panorama: Size...

  • Page 104: Program

    Pan the camera from the bottom to the top. Down: Pan the camera from the top to the bottom. [78] Shooting Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial function You can select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial. Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button in the center of the mode dial.

  • Page 105: About Scene

    Allows you to shoot a panoramic image by compositing the images. [79] Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Intelligent Auto The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition. Turn the mode dial to (Auto Mode). The shooting mode will be set to (Intelligent Auto).

  • Page 106: The Advantages Of Automatic

    Scene Recognition operates in [Intelligent Auto] mode. This function allows the product to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. Scene Recognition When the product recognizes certain scenes, the following icons and guides are displayed on the first line: (Portrait) (Infant) (Night Portrait)

  • Page 107: Exposure Set

    For [Intelligent Auto] mode, most of the functions are set automatically, and you cannot adjust the settings on your own. [82] Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
  • Page 108 [83] Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Aperture Priority You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing the background. Set the mode dial to A (Aperture Priority). 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.
  • Page 109 Set the mode dial to S (Shutter Priority). Select the desired value by turning the front/rear dial. If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup, the aperture value on the shooting screen blinks. If this happens, change the shutter speed. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
  • Page 110 Settings2) → [Dial Setup]. You can also set [ISO] to [ISO AUTO] in manual exposure mode. The ISO value automatically changes to achieve the appropriate exposure using the aperture value and shutter speed you have set. When [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO], the ISO value indicator will blink if the ISO value you have set is not suitable for appropriate exposure.

  • Page 111: Bulb

    Turn the rear dial clockwise until [BULB] is indicated. Select the aperture value (F-value) using the front dial. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting. As long as the shutter button is pressed, the shutter remains open. Hint When shooting fireworks, etc., focus at infinity in manual focus mode.
  • Page 112 Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a single panoramic image from multiple images shot while panning the camera. Set the mode dial to (Sweep Panorama). Point the camera at the subject. While pressing the shutter button halfway down, aim the camera at one end of the desired panoramic composition.
  • Page 113 (B) Guidance bar Note If the entire angle of the panoramic shot is not achieved within the set time, a gray area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the product faster to record the full panoramic image. When [Wide] is selected for [Panorama: Size], the entire angle of the panoramic shot may not be achieved within the given time.
  • Page 114 Lock-on AF Other zoom functions than the optical zoom Drive Mode Bright Monitoring The values of the settings for some functions are fixed with Sweep Panorama, as follows: [ISO] is fixed to [ISO AUTO]. [Focus Area] is fixed to [Wide]. [Flash Mode] is fixed to [Flash Off].
  • Page 115 [89] Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Movie/S&Q Motion You can select the exposure mode for movie shooting or slow-motion/quick-motion shooting. You can change the setting and playback speed for slow-motion/quick-motion shooting with [ S&Q Settings]. Turn the mode dial to (Movie/S&Q Motion).
  • Page 116 [90] Shooting Adjusting the exposure modes/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). Press exposure compensation button.
  • Page 117 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]. Only a value between -3.0 EV and + 3.0 EV with the equivalent image brightness appears on the screen when shooting.
  • Page 118 When the exposure compensation function is assigned to the front or rear dial, any function that had been assigned to that dial previously is re-assigned to another dial. [92] Shooting Adjusting the exposure modes/metering modes Exposure Set. Guide You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure. MENU →...
  • Page 119 [94] Shooting Adjusting the exposure modes/metering modes Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Metering Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details 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).

  • Page 120: Metering

    Other zoom functions than the optical zoom In [Highlight] mode, the subject may be dark if a brighter part exists on the screen. [95] Shooting Adjusting the exposure modes/metering modes 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].
  • Page 121 Adjust the focus on the spot at which the exposure is adjusted. Press the AEL button. The exposure is locked, and (AE lock) is displayed. Keep pressing the AEL button and focus on the subject again, then shoot the picture. Keep holding the AEL button down while taking a shot if you want to continue shooting with the fixed exposure.
  • Page 122 Menu item details Auto: Fixes the exposure after adjusting the focus automatically when you press the shutter button halfway down when [Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF]. When [Focus Mode] is set to [Automatic AF], and the product determines that the subject is moving, or you shoot burst images, the fixed exposure is cancelled.
  • Page 123 The exposure value will be locked according to the value set for [ Spot] during using spot AEL. The standard value for M.M (Metered Manual) will be changed according to the value set in [Exposure Std. Adjust]. The value set in [Exposure Std. Adjust] is recorded in Exif data separately from the exposure compensation value.
  • Page 124 Does not display the zebra pattern. 70/75/80/85/90/95/100/100+/Custom1/Custom2: Adjusts the brightness level. Hint You can register values to check the correct exposure or overexposure as well as the brightness level for [Zebra]. The settings for correct exposure confirmation and overexposure confirmation are registered to [Custom1] and [Custom2] respectively in the default settings.
  • Page 125 When [Picture Effect] is set to other than [Off] When [Picture Profile] is set to other than [Off] When [ Record Setting] is set to [120p 100M], [100p 100M], [120p 60M] or [100p 60M], [DRO/Auto HDR] will be set to [Off]. When shooting with [D-Range Opt.], the image may be noisy.
  • Page 126 [Sweep Panorama] [Auto HDR] is not available in the following situations: When [Picture Effect] is set to other than [Off]. When [Picture Profile] 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.
  • Page 127 When shooting movies, ISO values between 100 and 25600 are available. The available ISO settings will differ depending on whether you are shooting still images, shooting movies, or shooting slow-motion/quick-motion movies. When you select [ISO AUTO] with the shooting mode set to [P], [A], [S] or [M], the ISO sensitivity will be automatically adjusted within the set range.

  • Page 128: The Zoom Features Available With This

    If the exposure is insufficient even when the ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO AUTO Maximum] in [ISO AUTO], in order to shoot with an appropriate exposure, the shutter speed will be slower than the speed set in [ISO AUTO Min. SS]. In the following situations, the shutter speed may not function as set: When using the flash to shoot bright scenes.
  • Page 129 The shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama]. Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]. Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p]. During slow-motion/quick-motion shooting You cannot use the Smart Zoom function with movies. When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, [Metering Mode] is fixed to [Multi]. When using a zoom function other than the optical zoom, the following functions are not available: Face Detection Lock-on AF...

  • Page 130: About Zoom

    [107] Shooting Using the zoom Zoom Setting You can select the zoom setting of the product. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Zoom Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Optical zoom only: Limits the zoom range to the optical zoom. You can use the Smart Zoom function if you set [ Image Size] to [M] or [S].
  • Page 131 zoom) Full-frame Approx. 2× APS-C Approx. 2× Full-frame Approx. 2× APS-C Approx. 2× Full-frame Approx. 3.1× On:ClearImage Zoom APS-C Approx. 2.6× Full-frame Approx. 4× APS-C Approx. 4× Full-frame Approx. 4× APS-C Approx. 4× Full-frame Approx. 6.2× On:Digital Zoom APS-C Approx. 5.2× Full-frame Approx.
  • Page 132 Flash/ Underwater Auto: When you select a light source that illuminates the subject, the product adjusts the color tones to suit to the selected light source (preset white balance). When you select [Auto], the product automatically detects the light source and adjusts the color tones. C.Temp./Filter: Adjusts the color tones depending on the light source.

  • Page 133: Capturing A Basic White Color In [Custom Setup]

    Ambience: Prioritizes the color tone of the light source. This is suitable when you want to produce a warm atmosphere. White: Prioritizes a reproduction of white color when the color temperature of the light source is low. [111] Shooting White balance Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended to use the custom white balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness.
  • Page 134 If you use a flash when capturing a shot, the custom white balance will be registered with the flash light. Shoot images with a flash when recalling a setting registered with the flash. [112] Shooting Selecting an effect mode Creative Style Allows you to set the desired image processing and finely adjust contrast, saturation and sharpness for each image style.
  • Page 135 (A): Displayed only when Style Box is selected Menu item details Standard: For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors. Vivid: The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers, spring greenery, blue sky, or ocean views. Neutral: The saturation and sharpness are lowered for shooting images in subdued tones.
  • Page 136 For shooting images in sepia monotone. Registering preferred settings (Style Box): Select the six style box (the boxes with numbers on the left side ( )) to register 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...
  • Page 137 Toy Camera: Creates a soft image with shaded corners and reduced sharpness. Pop Color: Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color tones. Posterization: Creates a high contrast, abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary colors, or in black and white. Retro Photo: Creates the look of an aged photo with sepia color tones and faded contrast.
  • Page 138 [114] Shooting Selecting an effect mode Color Space (still image) 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 →...
  • Page 139 Press the shutter button halfway down, and then shoot the image. The product detects flickering when the shutter button is pressed halfway down. Menu item details Off: Does not reduce influences caused by flickering. Reduces influences caused by flickering. When the camera detects flickering while the shutter button is pressed halfway down, (flicker icon) will be displayed.
  • Page 140 [116] Shooting Shutter settings Release w/o Lens Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Release w/o Lens] → desired setting. Menu item details Enable: Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. Select [Enable] when attaching the product to an astronomical telescope, etc.
  • Page 141 [118] Shooting Shutter settings e-Front Curtain Shut. The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter releases. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [e-Front Curtain Shut.] → desired setting. Menu item details Uses the electronic front curtain shutter function. Off: Does not use the electronic front curtain shutter function.
  • Page 142 Does not use [SteadyShot]. We recommend that you set [Off] when using a tripod. [120] Shooting Reducing blur SteadyShot Settings You can shoot with an appropriate SteadyShot setting for the attached lens. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [SteadyShot] → [On]. [SteadyShot Settings] →...
  • Page 143 [121] Shooting Lens compensation Lens Comp.: Shading Comp. Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Lens Comp.] → [Shading Comp.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Compensates for darker corners of the screen automatically. Off: Does not compensate for darker corners of the screen.
  • Page 144 This function is only available when using an automatic compensation compliant lens. [123] Shooting Lens compensation Lens Comp.: Distortion Comp. Compensates for the distortion of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Lens Comp.] → [Distortion Comp.] → desired setting.
  • Page 145 the image quality. Off: Does not activate noise reduction. Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting. Note Noise reduction may not be activated even if [ Long Exposure NR] is set to [On] in the following situations: The shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama]. [Drive Mode] is set to [Cont.
  • Page 146 [126] Shooting Face detection Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and performs image processing automatically. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Face Detection] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not use the [Face Detection] function. On (Regist.
  • Page 147 The product may not detect faces at all or may accidentally detect other objects as faces in some conditions. [127] Shooting Face detection Face Registration (New Registration) If you register faces in advance, the product can detect the registered face as a priority when [Face Detection] is set to [On (Regist.
  • Page 148 Select the destination. [129] Shooting Face detection Face Registration (Delete) Deletes a registered face. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Face Registration] → [Delete]. If you select [Delete All], you can delete all registered faces. Note Even if you execute [Delete], the data for registered face will remain in the product. To delete the data for registered faces from the product, select [Delete All].
  • Page 149 T and shoot with the flash again. The corners of a recorded image may be shaded, depending on the lens. For details on compatible accessories for the Multi Interface Shoe, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
  • Page 150 [131] Shooting Using the flash Red Eye Reduction When using the flash, it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Red Eye Reduction] → desired setting. Menu item details The flash is always fired to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
  • Page 151 clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed. Rear Sync.: The flash works right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the shutter. Rear sync shooting allows you to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving subject such as a moving car or a walking person.
  • Page 152 [134] Shooting Using the flash FEL lock The flash level is automatically adjusted so that the subject gets the optimum exposure during normal flash shooting. You can also set the flash level in advance. FEL: Flash Exposure Level MENU → (Camera Settings2) →...
  • Page 153 HVL-F60M, HVL-F43M and HVL-F32M can be used as clip-ons, off-camera connected by a cable, and for wireless flash shooting (controller/remote). HVL-F20M can be used as a clip-on, off-camera connected with a cable, and for wireless flash shooting (controller). 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.
  • Page 154 Note When the distance between the subject and flash is not fixed (such as when shooting with wireless flash using an external flash (sold separately) or in off-camera shooting using a cable, or when using a macro twin flash), or when an external flash (sold separately) is set to bounce, [Flash control] is automatically set to [Pre-flash TTL].
  • Page 155 Setting of the AEL button We recommend that you set MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Custom Key(Shoot.)] → [AEL Button] to [AEL hold] when performing wireless flash shooting. Note The off-camera flash may emit light after receiving a light signal from a flash used as the controller of another camera.
  • Page 156 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. The flash power level is set to full power.
  • Page 157 To adjust the shutter speed and aperture value to the desired settings, set the shooting mode to (Movie/S&Q Motion). The following settings for still image shooting are applied to the movie shooting: White Balance Creative Style Exposure Comp. Metering Mode Face Detection D-Range Opt.
  • Page 158 recording starts, [Off] will be set temporarily. Rich-tone Mono. If you point the camera at an extremely strong light source while shooting a movie at low ISO sensitivity, the highlighted area in the image may be recorded as a black area. If the display mode of the monitor is set to [For viewfinder], the display mode will switch to [Display All Info.] when movie shooting starts.
  • Page 159 Selects the movie file format. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [ File Format] → desired setting. Menu item details XAVC S 4K: Records 4K movies in the XAVC S format. This format supports a high bit rate. Audio: LPCM One of the following kinds of memory card is needed to record movies with [ File Format] set to [XAVC S 4K]: Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo...
  • Page 160 You can save images to a computer or copy them to a disc compatible with your playback device using the PlayMemories Home software. Note When [ File Format] is set to [AVCHD], the file size of movies is limited to approx. 2 GB. If the movie file size reaches approx.
  • Page 161 ― 120p/100p 120p 60M/100p 60M 120p 100M/100p 100M ― ― 60p/50p 60p 50M/50p 50M ― ― 30p/25p 30p 50M/25p 50M ― ― 24p 50M* Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC When [ File Format] is set to [AVCHD] 60i/50i: Movies are recorded at approximately 60 fields/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible devices) or 50 fields/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in interlaced mode with Dolby Digital audio and in the AVCHD format.
  • Page 162 1280x720 30p 1920x1080 30p ― 30p/25p 6M/1280x720 25p 6M 16M/1920x1080 25p 16M Note Movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)]/[60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)]/[24p 24M(FX)]/[25p 24M(FX)] as the [ Record Setting] are converted by PlayMemories Home in order to create an AVCHD recording disc. You cannot create a disc in the original image quality. This conversion can take a long time.
  • Page 163 Menu item details Record Setting: Selects the frame rate of the movie. Frame Rate: Selects the shooting frame rate. 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 Record Setting Frame Rate 120fps...
  • Page 164 2fps 12.5 times quick 25 times quick 1fps 25 times quick 50 times quick When [ Frame Rate] is set to [120fps]/[100fps], you cannot set [ Record Setting] to [60p]/[50p]. Note In slow-motion recording, the shutter speed becomes faster and you may not be able to obtain the proper exposure.
  • Page 165 When [Recording Mode] is set to [Simult. ( )] or [Simult. ( )], [Dual Video REC] will temporarily be set to [Off]. When [ Record Setting] for an XAVC S movie is set to [60p]/[50p] or [120p]/[100p], [ Record Setting] for an AVCHD movie is set to [60p]/[50p], or [ File Format] is set to [MP4], [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off].
  • Page 166 Does not display the audio level. Note The audio level is not displayed in the following situations: When [Audio Recording] is set to [Off]. When DISP (Display Setting) is set to [No Disp. Info.]. During slow-motion/quick-motion shooting The audio level is also displayed while shooting stand-by in movie recording mode. [146] Recording movies Audio Rec Level You can adjust the audio recording level while checking the level meter.
  • Page 167 (microphone) terminal input. [147] Recording movies Audio Out Timing You can set echo cancellation during audio monitoring and prevent undesirable deviations between video and audio during HDMI output. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Audio Out Timing] → desired setting. Menu item details Live: Outputs audio without delay.
  • Page 168 Picture Profile Allows you to change the settings for the color, gradation, etc. For details on “Picture Profile,” refer to http://helpguide.sony.net/di/pp/v1/en/index.html. Customizing the picture profile You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as [Gamma] and [Detail].
  • Page 169 Example setting of natural color tone using the [ITU709] gamma PP4: Example setting of a color tone faithful to the ITU709 standard PP5: Example setting using [Cine1] gamma PP6: Example setting using [Cine2] gamma PP7: Example setting using [S-Log2] gamma PP8: Example setting using the [S-Log3] gamma and the [S-Gamut3.Cine] under [Color Mode].
  • Page 170 Still: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Still]. Cinema: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Cine1]. Pro: Similar color tones to the standard image quality of Sony professional cameras (when combined with ITU709 gamma) ITU709 Matrix: Colors corresponding to ITU709 standard (when combined with ITU709 gamma) Black &...
  • Page 171 value towards the positive side, and lighter as you decrease the value towards the negative side. This function is effective even if you set [Color Mode] to [Black & White]. [R] -7 (light red) to +7 (deep red) [G] -7 (light green) to +7 (deep green) [B] -7 (light blue) to +7 (deep blue) [C] -7 (light cyan) to +7 (deep cyan) [M] -7 (light magenta) to +7 (deep magenta)
  • Page 172 If you set [Slope] to +5 in [Manual Set], [Knee] is set to [Off]. S-Gamut, S-Gamut3.Cine, and S-Gamut3 are color spaces exclusive to Sony. However, this camera's S-Gamut setting does not support the whole S-Gamut color space; it is a setting to achieve a color reproduction equivalent to S-Gamut.
  • Page 173 Displays movies with an S-Log2 gamma reproducing contrast equivalent to ITU709 (800%). S-Log3→709(800%): Displays movies with an S-Log3 gamma reproducing contrast equivalent to ITU709 (800%). Note When [Gamma Disp. Assist] is set to [Auto] during playback, the picture is displayed based on the current gamma setting in [Picture Profile] instead of auto-detecting the gamma value of the movie.
  • Page 174 [152] Recording movies AF Track Sens (movie) You can set the AF sensitivity in movie mode. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [ AF Track Sens]→desired setting. Menu item details Responsive: Sets the AF sensitivity to high. This mode is useful when recording movies in which the subject is moving quickly.
  • Page 175 Sets the recording format for the time code on the recording medium. UB Time Rec: Sets whether or not to record the time as a user bit. How to set the time code (TC Preset) MENU → (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → [TC Preset]. Press the multi-selector up/down and select the first two digits.
  • Page 176 How to select the count up format for the time code (TC Run) MENU → (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → [TC Run]. Rec Run: Sets the stepping mode for the time code to advance only while recording. The time code is recorded sequentially from the last time code of the previous recording.
  • Page 177 Each time you press the key, the monitor display will switch from the movie recording time counter → time code (TC) → user bit (UB), in that order. [155] Recording movies MOVIE Button Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE (Movie) button. MENU →...
  • Page 178 You cannot display markers when using [Focus Magnifier]. The markers are displayed on the monitor or viewfinder. (You cannot output the markers.) [157] Recording movies Marker Settings (movie) Sets the markers to be displayed while shooting movies. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [ Marker Settings] →...
  • Page 179 You can set how to record movies and perform HDMI output when your camera is connected to 4K-compatible external recording/playback devices, etc. Turn the mode dial to (Movie/S&Q Motion). Connect the camera to the desired device via an HDMI cable. MENU →...
  • Page 180 [159] Recording movies Video Light Mode Sets the illumination setting for the HVL-LBPC LED light (sold separately). MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Video Light Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Power Link: The video light turns on/off in sync with the ON/OFF operation of this camera. REC Link: The video light turns on/off in sync with movie recording start/stop.
  • Page 181 If you play back the images right after continuous shooting, the monitor may display an icon indicating that data is being written/the number of images left to write. During writing, some functions are not available. [161] Viewing Viewing images Enlarging an image being played back (Playback zoom) Enlarges the image being played back.
  • Page 182 [162] Viewing Viewing images Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation) Selects the orientation when playing back recorded images. MENU → (Playback) → [Display Rotation] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: When you rotate the camera, the displayed image rotates automatically by detecting the orientation of the camera.
  • Page 183 When viewing rotated images on a computer, the images may be displayed in their original orientation depending on the software. [164] Viewing Viewing images Enlarge Init. Mag. Sets the initial magnification scale when playing back enlarged images. MENU → (Playback) → [ Enlarge Init.
  • Page 184 [166] Viewing Viewing images Playing back panoramic images The product automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Select the panoramic image to be played back using the multi-selector and press the center to start playback.
  • Page 185 Available operations during movie playback You can perform slow playback and sound volume adjustment, etc. by pressing the multi- selector down. : Playback : Pause : Fast-forward : Fast-rewind : Forward slow playback : Reverse slow playback : Next movie file : Previous movie file : Displays the next frame : Displays the previous frame...
  • Page 186 [169] Viewing Viewing images Photo Capture Captures a chosen scene in a movie to save as a still image. First shoot a movie, then pause the movie during playback to capture decisive moments that tend to be missed when shooting still images, and save them as still images.
  • Page 187 Menu item details 9 Images/25 Images To return to single-image playback Select the desired image and press the center of the multi-selector. To display a desired image quickly Select the bar on the left of the image index screen using the multi-selector, then press the multi-selector up/down.
  • Page 188 [172] Viewing Viewing images Selecting which memory card to play back (Select PB Media) Selects the memory card slot to be played back. MENU → (Playback) → [Select PB Media] → desired slot. Menu item details Slot 1: Selects the slot 1. Slot 2: Selects the slot 2.
  • Page 189 Note 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. [174] Viewing Viewing images Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show)
  • Page 190 Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed on protected images. MENU → (Playback) → [Protect] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Applies or cancels the protection of the selected multiple images. (1) Select the image to be protected, then press the center of the multi-selector. The mark is displayed in the check box.
  • Page 191 Multiple Img.: Selects images to order printing. (1) Select an image and press the center of the multi-selector. The mark is displayed in the check box. To cancel the selection, press the center again and delete the mark. (2) Repeat step (1) to print other images. To select several images in the date range or in the folder, select the check box of the date or the folder.
  • Page 192 [178] Viewing Deleting images Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) You can delete multiple selected images. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Confirm the image to be deleted beforehand. MENU → (Playback) → [Delete] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Deletes the selected images.
  • Page 193 Delete confirm. You can set whether [Delete] or [Cancel] is selected as the default setting on the delete confirmation screen. MENU → (Setup) → [Delete confirm.] → desired setting. Menu item details "Delete" first: [Delete] is selected as the default setting. "Cancel"...
  • Page 194 HDMI cable (sold separately), the TV is set to the image quality suitable for viewing still images, and a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking high quality. You can connect this product to Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices with a USB terminal using the supplied micro USB cable.
  • Page 195 Some devices may not work properly when connected to this product. For example, they may not output video or audio. Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo or a genuine Sony cable. Use an HDMI cable that is compatible with the HDMI micro terminal of the product and the HDMI jack of the TV.
  • Page 196 When registering the settings on a memory card, only a memory card that has been selected using [Select Rec. Media] can be used. Program Shift cannot be registered. For some functions, the position of the dial and the setting actually used for shooting may not match. If this happens, shoot images by referring to the information displayed on the monitor.
  • Page 197 AF/MF Button AEL Button Center Button Button Button (Smart Tele. Button ) Custom Button 1 Custom Button 2 Front Multi Ctrl./ Front Multi Ctrl. Preview Button You can also assign a shooting function to the focus hold button on the lens. However, some lenses do not have a focus hold button.
  • Page 198 Menu item details F/no.: The front dial is used to change the shutter speed and the rear dial to change the aperture value. F/no. The front dial is used to change the aperture value and the rear dial to change the shutter speed.
  • Page 199 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Auto Review] → desired setting. Menu item details 10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec: Displays the recorded image on the screen right after shooting for the selected duration of time. If you perform a magnifying operation during Auto Review, you can check that image using the magnified scale.
  • Page 200 Confirm the image by pressing the key to which [Shot. Result Preview] was assigned. Hint The DRO settings, shutter speed, aperture and ISO sensitivity settings you have set are reflected on the image for [Shot. Result Preview], but some effects cannot be previewed depending on the shooting settings.
  • Page 201 the same as that of the displayed Live View. Hint When you use a third-party flash, such as a studio flash, Live View Display may be dark for some shutter speed settings. When [Live View Display] is set to [Setting Effect OFF], Live View Display will be displayed brightly, so that you can easily check the composition.
  • Page 202 Menu item details Auto: When you look into the Electronic Viewfinder, the eye sensor reacts and the display is switched to the Electronic Viewfinder automatically. Manual: The product does not switch between the monitor display and the Electronic Viewfinder display automatically.
  • Page 203 Adjust the brightness of the screen. MENU → (Setup) → [Monitor Brightness] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Adjusts the brightness automatically. Manual: Adjusts the brightness within the range of –2 to +2. Sunny Weather: Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors. Note The [Sunny Weather] setting is too bright for shooting indoors.
  • Page 204 The electronic viewfinder brightness cannot be adjusted in the following situations. The maximum brightness will be [±0]. When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K]. When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] and [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p]. When [ Frame Rate] is set to [120fps]/[100fps] during slow-motion/quick-motion shooting.
  • Page 205 [197] Customizing the camera Monitor/viewfinder settings Bright Monitoring Allows you to adjust the composition when shooting in dark environments. By extending the exposure time, you can check the composition on the viewfinder/monitor even in dark locations such as under the night sky. MENU →...
  • Page 206 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.
  • Page 207 [200] Customizing the camera Memory card settings Set File Name You can specify the first three characters of the file name for images you shoot. MENU → (Setup) → [Set File Name]. Select the entry field for the file name to display a keyboard on the screen, and then enter three characters of your choice.
  • Page 208 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. (If you want to record a movie to a memory card in different formats, use [Dual Video REC].) MENU →...
  • Page 209 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.
  • Page 210 Still images are recorded in a folder that is automatically created inside the DCIM folder on the memory card. You can change the way folder names are assigned. MENU → (Setup) → [Folder Name] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard Form: The folder name form is as follows: folder number + MSDCF.
  • Page 211 Sets whether to use the upload function when using an Eye-Fi card (commercially available). This item appears when an Eye-Fi card is inserted into the product’s memory card slot 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Upload Settings] → desired setting. Set your Wi-Fi network or destination on the Eye-Fi card. For details, refer to the manual supplied with the Eye-Fi card.
  • Page 212 communication status is poor, move closer to the access point to be connected. Third parties may know where you shot the image if you upload the image when [ Loc. Info. Link Set.] → [Location Info. Link] is set to [On]. To prevent third parties from obtaining your location Loc.
  • Page 213 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 → (Setup) → [Pwr Save Start Time] → desired setting. Menu item details 30 Min/5 Min/2 Min/1 Min/10 Sec Note Turn off the product when you do not use it for a long time.
  • Page 214 [211] Customizing the camera Camera settings NTSC/PAL Selector Plays back movies recorded with the product on a NTSC/PAL system TV. MENU → (Setup) → [NTSC/PAL Selector] → [Enter] Note If you insert a memory card that has previously been formatted with a different video system, a message telling you that you must reformat the card will appear.
  • Page 215 [213] Customizing the camera Camera settings HDMI Settings: 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models) Set 1080/24p or 1080/60p as the HDMI output format when [ Record Setting] is set to [24p 24M(FX)], [24p 17M(FH)] or [24p 50M]. MENU →...
  • Page 216 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. Only the recorded image is displayed on the TV, while the recorded image and the shooting information are displayed on the camera’s monitor.
  • Page 217 HDMI Settings: REC Control (movie) 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] → [ REC Control] → desired setting. Menu item details The camera can send a recording command to an external recorder/player.
  • Page 218 Press the SYNC MENU button of the TV’s remote control. Operate this product using the TV’s remote control. Menu item details You can operate this product with a TV’s remote control. Off: You cannot operate this product with a TV’s remote control. Note If you connect this product to a TV using an HDMI cable, available menu items are limited.
  • Page 219 Windows 7 or Windows 8 computers are connected in MTP, and their unique functions are enabled for use. The memory card in memory card slot 1 is the connection target. PC Remote: Uses “Remote Camera Control” to control this product from the computer, including such functions as shooting and storing images on the computer.
  • Page 220 camera without leaving the camera. PC Remote: Uses "Remote Camera Control" 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.
  • Page 221 JPEG Only: Transfers only JPEG files to the computer. RAW Only: Transfers only RAW files to the computer. Note [RAW+J PC Save Img] can be set only when [ Quality] is set to [RAW & JPEG]. During PC Remote shooting, [Recording Mode] is locked to [Standard] and cannot be changed. [222] Customizing the camera Camera settings Language...
  • Page 222 To charge the internal rechargeable backup battery, insert a charged battery pack, and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power off. If the clock resets every time the battery is charged, the internal rechargeable backup battery may be worn out.
  • Page 223 In order to prevent unauthorized use of [Copyright Info], be sure to clear the [Set Photographer] and [Set Copyright] columns before lending out or handing over your camera. Sony is not liable for problems or damages resulting from use of [Copyright Info]. [226] Customizing the camera...
  • Page 224 Demo Mode The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time. Normally select [Off]. MENU → (Setup) → [Demo Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details The movie playback demonstration starts automatically if the product is not operated for about one minute.
  • Page 225 If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed on your smartphone, be sure to update it to the latest version. For details on PlayMemories Mobile, refer to the support page (http://www.sony.net/pmm/). Note Depending on future version upgrades, the operational procedures or screen displays are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 226 The NFC function is available only when the (N mark) is displayed on the screen. Touch the smartphone to the product. The smartphone and the product are connected, and PlayMemories Mobile launches. You can shoot an image by remote control while checking the composition of the image on the smartphone screen.
  • Page 227 displayed image is sent to the smartphone. [232] Using wireless functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (QR code) You can control this product using your smartphone by connecting your smartphone to the camera using the QR code.
  • Page 228 When a message is displayed, select [OK] again. Read the QR code displayed on the monitor of this product with the smartphone. Once the QR code has been read, a message [Connect with the camera?] will be displayed on the monitor of the smartphone. Select [OK] on the smartphone screen.
  • Page 229 Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (SSID) You can control this product using your smartphone by connecting your smartphone to the camera using the SSID and password. Set [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] to [On] beforehand by selecting MENU → (Wireless) → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone].
  • Page 230 Input the password that is displayed on this product. The smartphone is connected to the product. You can shoot an image using remote control while checking the composition of the image on the smartphone screen. Note Radio wave interference may occur as Bluetooth communications and Wi-Fi communications use the same frequency band.
  • Page 231 Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your iPhone or iPad and select [Scan QR Code of the Camera]. Select [OK] on the iPhone or iPad screen. When a message is displayed, select [OK] again. Read the QR code displayed on the monitor of this product with the iPhone or iPad. Install the profile (setting information) by following the instructions shown on the iPhone or iPad screen and select [OK].
  • Page 232 Select [Settings] on the "Home" screen → [Wi-Fi] → this product's SSID. The iPhone or iPad will connect to the product. Return to the "Home" screen of the iPhone or iPad and launch PlayMemories Mobile. You can shoot an image using remote control while checking the composition of the image on the screen of the iPhone or iPad.
  • Page 233 to the iPhone or iPad. This enables you to easily connect the iPhone or iPad to the product via Wi-Fi at a later date by selecting the SSID. (Set [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] to [On] in advance.) Note Radio wave interference may occur as Bluetooth communications and Wi-Fi communications use the same frequency band.
  • Page 234 Input the password that is displayed on this product. The iPhone or iPad is connected to the product. Confirm that your iPhone or iPad was connected to the “SSID” shown on this product. Return to the "Home" screen of the iPhone or iPad and launch PlayMemories Mobile.
  • Page 235 You can shoot an image using remote control while checking the composition of the image on screen of the iPhone or iPad. Note Radio wave interference may occur as Bluetooth communications and Wi-Fi communications use the same frequency band. If your Wi-Fi connection is unstable, it may be improved by turning off the Bluetooth function of the smartphone.
  • Page 236 Menu item details Select on This Device: Selects an image on the product to be transferred to the smartphone. (1) Select from among [This Image], [All Images on This Date] or [Multiple Images]. The options displayed may differ depending on the View Mode selected on the camera. (2) If you select [Multiple Images], select the desired images using the center of the multi- selector, then press MENU →...
  • Page 237 [237] Using wireless functions Transferring images to a Smartphone Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One- touch Sharing) With just one touch, you can connect this product and an NFC-enabled Android smartphone, and send an image displayed on the product screen directly to the smartphone. For movies, you can only transfer MP4 movies recorded with [ File Format] set to [MP4].
  • Page 238 NFC is a technology that enables short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones or IC tags, etc. NFC makes data communication simpler with just a touch on the designated touch-point. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of short-range wireless communication technology.
  • Page 239 MENU → (Wireless) → [Send to Computer] → the desired memory card slot. Note Depending on the application settings of your computer, the product will turn off after saving the images to your computer. You can transfer images from the product to only one computer at a time. If you want to transfer images to another computer, connect the product and the computer via a USB connection and follow the instructions in PlayMemories Home.
  • Page 240 Playback Selection: Selects the group of images to be shown. Folder View(Still): Selects from [All] and [All in Folder]. Date View: Selects from [All] and [All in Date Rng.]. Interval: Selects from [Short] and [Long]. Effects*: Selects from [On] and [Off]. Playback Image Size: Selects from [HD] and [4K].
  • Page 241 Install PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone. You can install PlayMemories Mobile from the application store of your smartphone. If you have already installed the application, update it to the latest version. Transfer a pre-recorded image to your smartphone using the [Send to Smartphone] function of the camera.
  • Page 242 Delete the pairing information for the camera registered in PlayMemories Mobile. Execute [Reset Network Set.] of the camera. For more detailed video instructions, refer to the following support page. http://www.sony.net/pmm/btg/ Note When you initialize the camera, the pairing information is also deleted. To perform pairing again, delete the pairing information for the camera registered in PlayMemories Mobile before trying again.
  • Page 243 The camera can be paired with up to 15 Bluetooth devices, but can link the location information with that of only one smartphone. If you want to link the location information with that of another smartphone, turn off the [Location Information Linkage] function of the smartphone that is already linked.
  • Page 244 Press the WPS button on the access point you want to register. Note [WPS Push] works only if the security setting of your access point is set to WPA or WPA2 and your access point supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button method. If the security setting is set to WEP or your access point does not support the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button method, perform [Access Point Set.].
  • Page 245 security system. Input the password, and select [OK]. Access points without the mark do not require a password. Select [OK]. Other setting items Depending on the status or the setting method of your access point, you may want to set more items.
  • Page 246 Edit Device Name You can change the device name for the Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth connection. MENU → (Wireless) → [Edit Device Name]. Select the input box, then input the device name→[OK]. [245] Using wireless functions Changing the wireless connection settings Wi-Fi Settings: Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of this product.
  • Page 247 [248] Using a computer Recommended computer environment You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from the following URL: http://www.sony.net/pcenv/ [249] Using a computer Software for Mac computers For details on software for Mac computers, access the following URL: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/...
  • Page 248 Installing PlayMemories Home Using your computer's Internet browser, go to the URL below and download PlayMemories Home by following the on-screen instructions. http://www.sony.net/pm/ An Internet connection is required. For detailed instructions, visit the PlayMemories Home support page (English only). http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/.
  • Page 249 operation or the access screen is displayed. Doing so may damage the data. A: To the Multi/Micro USB Terminal B: To the USB jack of the computer Note Log on as Administrator. It may be necessary to restart your computer. When the restart confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen.
  • Page 250 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. [253] Using a computer Importing images for use on a computer Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home allows you to easily import images.
  • Page 251 Movie files may be damaged or become unplayable. Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies or XAVC S movies on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer.
  • Page 252 [256] Using a computer Developing RAW images (Image Data Converter) Installing Image Data Converter Download and install the software by accessing the following URL. Windows http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Note Log on as Administrator. [257] Using a computer Controlling the camera from a computer (Remote Camera Control) Remote Camera Control When using Remote Camera Control, the following operations are available on your computer.
  • Page 253 DVD discs. Writable movie formats: XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4 (AVC) Players: Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc players, PlayStation 3, etc.) High-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) High-definition image quality (HD) movies can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD-R discs, creating a high-definition image quality (HD) disc.
  • Page 254 You can create Blu-ray Discs that can be played back on Blu-ray Disc playback devices (such as Sony Blu-ray Disc players or the PlayStation 3, etc.). A. How to create using a computer With a Windows computer, you can copy movies imported to the computer and create Blu-ray Discs using PlayMemories Home.
  • Page 255 You can create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) that can be played back on AVCHD- compatible playback devices (such as Sony Blu-ray Disc players or the PlayStation 3, etc.). A. How to create using a computer With a Windows computer, you can copy movies imported to the computer and create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) using PlayMemories Home.
  • Page 256 Disc. [262] Using a computer Creating a movie disc Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies You can create DVD discs that can be played back on ordinary DVD playback devices (DVD players, computers that can play back DVD discs, etc.). A.
  • Page 257 Select the desired setting you want to adjust by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right, and then press the center of the multi-selector. Select an icon at the top of the screen and press the multi-selector left/right to switch to a different MENU category. Select the desired setting value, and press the center to confirm your selection.
  • Page 258 computer for professional purposes. The image size is fixed to the maximum size. The image size is not displayed on the screen. RAW & JPEG: File format: RAW + JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time. This is suitable when you need 2 image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for editing.
  • Page 259 [265] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 RAW File Type (still image) Selects the file type for RAW images. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ RAW File Type] → desired setting. Menu item details Compressed: Records images in compressed RAW format. Uncompressed: Records images in uncompressed RAW format.
  • Page 260 When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2] L: 18M 5168×3448 pixels M: 11M 3984×2656 pixels S: 4.5M 2592×1728 pixels When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [16:9] L: 15M 5168×2912 pixels M: 8.9M 3984×2240 pixels S: 3.8M 2592×1456 pixels Note When [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW &...
  • Page 261 Menu item details Records in either APS-C-equivalent size or Super 35mm-equivalent size. Auto: Automatically sets the capture range depending on the lens. Off: Always captures 35mm full-size image sensor pictures. Note When you attach an APS-C compatible lens and set [APS-C/Super 35mm] to [Off], shooting may fail. When you set [APS-C/Super 35mm] to [On], the angle of view will be the same as when shooting with an APS-C size image sensor.
  • Page 262 Sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Panorama: Direction] → desired setting. Menu item details Right: Pan the camera from the left to the right. Left: Pan the camera from the right to the left. Pan the camera from the bottom to the top.
  • Page 263 Depending on the shooting conditions, the camera may not perform noise reduction, even if the shutter speed is 1 second(s) or longer. [272] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 High ISO NR (still image) When shooting with high ISO sensitivity, the product reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the product sensitivity is high.
  • Page 264 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ Color Space] → desired setting. Menu item details sRGB: This is the standard color space of the digital camera. Use [sRGB] in normal shooting, such as when you intend to print out the images without any modification. AdobeRGB: This color space has a wide range of color reproduction.
  • Page 265 [275] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. Comp. Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Lens Comp.] → [Chro. Aber. Comp.] → desired setting.
  • Page 266 [277] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Drive Mode Select the appropriate mode for the subject, such as single shooting, continuous shooting or bracketing shooting. (Drive Mode) button → select desired setting. Press the You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU → (Camera Settings1) →...
  • Page 267 You can set the self-timer in bracket shooting mode, and the shooting order for exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing. (Drive Mode) button → select bracket shooting mode. You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Drive Mode].
  • Page 268 If you recall settings registered to the memory card, the settings are recalled from the memory card in the slot specified in [Select Rec. Media]. You can confirm the memory card slot by selecting MENU → (Setup) → [Select Rec. Media]. Settings registered to a memory card using another camera of the same model name can be recalled with this camera.
  • Page 269 [Select Rec. Media] can be used. Program Shift cannot be registered. For some functions, the position of the dial and the setting actually used for shooting may not match. If this happens, shoot images by referring to the information displayed on the monitor. [281] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Focus Mode...
  • Page 270 During continuous shooting, the product automatically shoots with Continuous AF from the second shot. (Continuous AF): The product continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. Use this when the subject is in motion. In [Continuous AF] mode, there is no beep when the camera focuses.
  • Page 271 [282] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Priority Set in AF-S Sets whether to release the shutter even if the subject is not in focus when [Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF], [DMF] or [Automatic AF] and the subject is remaining still. MENU →...
  • Page 272 Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to focus properly in the auto focus mode. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Area] → desired setting. Menu item details 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.
  • Page 273 When [Zone] is selected, the focus area is divided into 15 zones in (A), or 9 zones in (B). To move the focus area You can move the focus area in [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot] or [Zone] by operating the multi-selector. Note [Focus Area] is locked to [Wide] in the following situations: [Intelligent Auto]...
  • Page 274 The number of focus points used for focusing are set automatically depending on the lens or shooting mode. Uses all 399 focus points at maximum. Only Cross-Type AF: Limits available 79 focus points at a maximum in the cross-type AF area. The number of focus points depending on the lens The number of focus points will be limited when the following lenses are attached.
  • Page 275 Menu item details Auto: Uses both the focal plane phase detection AF sensor and the dedicated phase detection AF sensor depending on the lens or the shooting mode. Ddc Phase AF Only: Always uses only the dedicated phase detection AF sensor. Note When the shooting mode is set to (Movie/S&Q Motion), [AF System] is locked to [Ddc Phase AF...
  • Page 276 15 Points: Uses the limited 15 points out of all the points of the dedicated phase detection AF sensor. [288] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 AF Illuminator (still image) The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. In the time between pressing the shutter button halfway down and locking the focus, the red AF illuminator lights up to allow the camera to focus easily when a flash (sold separately) compatible with the AF illuminator is attached to the product.
  • Page 277 When focusing on a focus area other than that of the dedicated phase detection AF sensor. The AF illuminator emits a very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator at close range. [289] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Center Lock-on AF...
  • Page 278 The subject is too small, or too large. The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. It is dark. The ambient light changes. Lock-on AF does not work in the following situations: [Sweep Panorama] When [Smart Telecon.] is being used. When shooting in Manual Focus mode.
  • Page 279 Select [1(Locked on)] to keep the focus on a specific subject when other things are crossing in front of the subject. [292] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 AF w/ shutter (still image) Selects whether to focus automatically when you press the shutter button halfway down. Select [Off] to adjust the focus and the exposure separately.
  • Page 280 Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ Eye-Start AF] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto focusing starts when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder. Off: Auto focusing does not start when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder. [294] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 AF Rng.Ctrl Assist (still image)
  • Page 281 Menu item details The focus area disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved. Off: The focus area is displayed all the time. [296] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Wide AF Area Disp. You can set whether the focus area should be displayed or not when [Focus Area] is set to [Wide].
  • Page 282 Adjust the value for the center area. The larger the value you select, the farther the autofocused position will be from the product. The smaller the value you select, the closer the autofocused position will be to the product. To adjust the autofocus position for the dedicated phase detection AF area, set the value for the center area.
  • Page 283 Do not perform [AF Micro Adj.] with an unsupported lens. You cannot set [AF Micro Adj.] individually for a Sony, Minolta, and Konica-Minolta lens of the same specification.
  • Page 284 Select the desired setting by pressing the multi-selector left/right. You can adjust the exposure in a range of -5.0 EV to + 5.0 EV. You can check the exposure value you set on the shooting screen (A). Monitor Viewfinder Note You cannot perform the exposure compensation in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto]...
  • Page 285 When using [Manual Exposure], you can perform the exposure compensation only when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO]. Only a value between -3.0 EV and + 3.0 EV with the equivalent image brightness appears on the screen when shooting. If you set an exposure beyond this range, the image brightness on the screen does not show the effect, but it will be reflected in the recorded image.
  • Page 286 be automatically adjusted within the set range. Hint You can change the range of ISO sensitivity that is set automatically in [ISO AUTO] mode. Select [ISO AUTO] and press the right side of the multi-selector, and set the desired values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum].
  • Page 287 When using the flash to shoot bright scenes. (The maximum shutter speed is limited to the flash- syncing speed of 1/250 seconds.) When using the flash to shoot dark scenes with the [Flash Mode] set to [Fill-flash] or [Wireless]. (The minimum shutter speed is limited to the speed automatically determined by the camera.) [301] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Metering Mode...
  • Page 288 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. [302] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Spot Metering Point Sets whether to coordinate the spot metering position with the focus area when [Focus Area] is...
  • Page 289 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Exposure step] → desired setting. Menu item details 0.3EV/0.5EV [304] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 AEL w/ shutter (still image) Sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Select [Off] to adjust the focus and the exposure separately.
  • Page 290 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Exposure Std. Adjust] → desired metering mode. Select the desired value as the metering standard. You can set a value from -1 EV to +1 EV in 1/6 EV increments. Metering Mode The set standard value will be applied when you select the corresponding metering mode in MENU →...
  • Page 291 The flash works in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light. Fill-flash: The flash works every time you trigger the shutter. Slow Sync.: The flash works every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed.
  • Page 292 effect (- side) may not be visible. [308] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Exp.comp.set Sets whether to apply the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light, or just ambient light. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Exp.comp.set] → desired setting. Menu item details Ambient&flash: Applies the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light.
  • Page 293 P-TTL: Pre-flash, Through the lens Note When the distance between the subject and flash is not fixed (such as when shooting with wireless flash using an external flash (sold separately) or in off-camera shooting using a cable, or when using a macro twin flash), or when an external flash (sold separately) is set to bounce, [Flash control] is automatically set to [Pre-flash TTL].
  • Page 294 [311] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 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.
  • Page 295 [312] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Priority Set in AWB Selects which tone to prioritize when shooting under lighting conditions such as incandescent light when [White Balance] is set to [Auto]. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Priority Set in AWB] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard: Shoots with standard auto white balance.
  • Page 296 Optimizes the gradation of a recorded image for each divided area. Select the optimization level from Lv1 (weak) to Lv5 (strong). Note In the following situations, [D-Range Opt.] is fixed to [Off]: The shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama]. When [Picture Effect] is set to other than [Off] When [Picture Profile] is set to other than [Off] When [...
  • Page 297 Note This function is not available when the [ Quality] is [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]. [Auto HDR] is not available in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] [Sweep Panorama] [Auto HDR] is not available in the following situations: When [Picture Effect] is set to other than [Off]. When [Picture Profile] is set to other than [Off].
  • Page 298 When selecting [Style Box], move to the right side by pressing the multi-selector right, and then select the desired style. You can call up the same style with slightly different settings. (A): Displayed only when Style Box is selected Menu item details Standard: For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors.
  • Page 299 Portrait: For capturing skin in a soft tone, ideally suited for shooting portraits. Landscape: The saturation, contrast, and sharpness are heightened for shooting vivid and crisp scenery. Distant landscapes also stand out more. Sunset: For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun. Night Scene: The contrast is lowered for reproducing night scenes.
  • Page 300 [316] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Picture Effect Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Picture Effect] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Disables the [Picture Effect] function. Toy Camera: Creates a soft image with shaded corners and reduced sharpness.
  • Page 301 Picture Profile Allows you to change the settings for the color, gradation, etc. For details on “Picture Profile,” refer to http://helpguide.sony.net/di/pp/v1/en/index.html. Customizing the picture profile You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as [Gamma] and [Detail].
  • Page 302 Using the preset of the picture profile The default settings [PP1] through [PP9] for movies have been set in advance in the camera based on various shooting conditions. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Picture Profile] → desired setting. PP1: Example setting using [Movie] gamma PP2: Example setting using [Still] gamma PP3:...
  • Page 303 Still: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Still]. Cinema: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Cine1]. Pro: Similar color tones to the standard image quality of Sony professional cameras (when combined with ITU709 gamma) ITU709 Matrix: Colors corresponding to ITU709 standard (when combined with ITU709 gamma) Black &...
  • Page 304 Used when [Gamma] is set to [S-Log3]. This setting allows you to shoot in a wide color space. Saturation Sets the color saturation. (-32 to +32) Color Phase Sets the color phase. (-7 to +7) Color Depth Sets the color depth for each color phase. This function is more effective for chromatic colors and less effective for achromatic colors.
  • Page 305 If you set [Slope] to +5 in [Manual Set], [Knee] is set to [Off]. S-Gamut, S-Gamut3.Cine, and S-Gamut3 are color spaces exclusive to Sony. However, this camera's S-Gamut setting does not support the whole S-Gamut color space; it is a setting to achieve a color reproduction equivalent to S-Gamut.
  • Page 306 → [ Initial Focus Mag.]. Confirm the focus. When the focus mode is [Manual Focus], you can adjust the focus while an image is magnified. The [Focus Magnifier] function will be canceled when the shutter button is pressed halfway. You can set how long the image is to be shown magnified by selecting MENU → (Camera Settings1) →...
  • Page 307 Magnifies the images for 5 seconds. No Limit: Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button. [320] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Initial Focus Mag. (still image) Sets the initial magnification scale when using [Focus Magnifier]. Select a setting that will help you frame your shot.
  • Page 308 Menu item details High: Sets the peaking level to high. Mid: Sets the peaking level to middle. Low: Sets the peaking level to low. Off: Does not use the peaking function. Note Since the product recognizes sharp areas as in focus, the effect of peaking differs, depending on the subject and lens.
  • Page 309 shooting of images to moments when flickering will have less of an impact. This function reduces differences in the exposure and color tone caused by flickering between the upper area and the lower area of an image shot with fast shutter speed and during continuous shooting.
  • Page 310 When shooting an image without pressing the shutter button halfway down in manual focus mode The color tone of the shot results may differ depending on the setting of [ Anti-flicker Shoot.]. [324] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and performs image processing automatically.
  • Page 311 When using the [Focus Magnifier] function. Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p]. Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected. The product may not detect faces at all or may accidentally detect other objects as faces in some conditions.
  • Page 312 Select a face to change the order of priority. Select the destination. [327] List of MENU items Camera Settings1 Face Registration (Delete) Deletes a registered face. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Face Registration] → [Delete]. If you select [Delete All], you can delete all registered faces. Note Even if you execute [Delete], the data for registered face will remain in the product.
  • Page 313 Press the MOVIE (movie) button to start recording. Press the MOVIE (movie) button again to stop recording. Menu item details Program Auto / Program Auto: Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
  • Page 314 Movies cannot be recorded in 100 Mbps or more. SDHC / SDXC / microSDHC / microSDXC memory card (SD Speed Class 10, or UHS Speed Class U1 or faster) UHS Speed Class U3 is required to record at 100 Mbps or more. [HDMI Info.
  • Page 315 [330] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 Record Setting (movie) Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. The higher the bit- rate, the higher the image quality. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [ Record Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K]...
  • Page 316 in the AVCHD format. 24p/25p: Movies are recorded at approximately 24 frames/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible devices) or 25 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in progressive mode with Dolby Digital audio and in the AVCHD format. 60p/50p: Movies are recorded at approximately 60 frames/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible devices) or 50 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in progressive mode with Dolby Digital audio and in the AVCHD format.
  • Page 317 [120p]/[100p] cannot be selected for the following settings. [Intelligent Auto] [331] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 S&Q Settings You can record a moment that cannot be captured by the naked eye (slow-motion recording), or record a long-term phenomenon into a compressed movie (quick-motion recording). For example, you can record an intense sports scene, the moment when a bird starts to fly, a blooming flower, and a changing view of clouds or a starry sky.
  • Page 318 Record Setting Frame Rate 120fps 5 times slower 4 times slower 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...
  • Page 319 The bit-rate of a recorded movie varies depending on the settings for [ Frame Rate] and [ Record Setting]. The movie will be recorded in XAVC S HD format. During slow-motion/quick-motion recording, the following functions are not available. [Dual Video REC] [TC Run] under [TC/UB Settings] TC Output] under [HDMI Settings] 4K Output Sel.]...
  • Page 320 [333] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 AF Track Sens (movie) You can set the AF sensitivity in movie mode. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [ AF Track Sens]→desired setting. Menu item details Responsive: Sets the AF sensitivity to high. This mode is useful when recording movies in which the subject is moving quickly.
  • Page 321 (Manual Exposure) When [ISO] is set to other than [ISO AUTO] [335] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 Audio Recording Sets whether to record sounds when shooting movies. Select [Off] to avoid recording the sounds of the lens and the camera operating. MENU →...
  • Page 322 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. Doing so enables you to record more realistic audio. When you record audio movies with lower volumes, set [Audio Rec Level] to a greater sound level to make the sound easier to hear.
  • Page 323 [338] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 Audio Out Timing You can set echo cancellation during audio monitoring and prevent undesirable deviations between video and audio during HDMI output. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Audio Out Timing] → desired setting. Menu item details Live: Outputs audio without delay.
  • Page 324 [340] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 Marker Display (movie) Sets whether or not to display markers set using [ Marker Settings] on the monitor or the viewfinder while shooting movies. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [ Marker Display] → desired setting. Menu item details Markers are displayed.
  • Page 325 Safety Zone: Sets the safety zone display. This becomes the standard range that can be received by a general household TV. [Off]/[80%]/[90%] Guideframe: Sets whether or not to display the guide frame. You can verify whether the subject is level or perpendicular to the ground.
  • Page 326 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [e-Front Curtain Shut.] → desired setting. Menu item details Uses the electronic front curtain shutter function. Off: Does not use the electronic front curtain shutter function. Note When you shoot at high shutter speeds with a large diameter lens attached, the ghosting of a blurred area may occur, depending on the subject or shooting conditions.
  • Page 327 [345] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 Release w/o Card Sets whether the shutter can be released when no memory card has been inserted. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Release w/o Card] → desired setting. Menu item details Enable: Releases the shutter even if no memory card has been inserted. Disable: Does not release the shutter when no memory card has been inserted.
  • Page 328 [347] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 SteadyShot Settings You can shoot with an appropriate SteadyShot setting for the attached lens. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [SteadyShot] → [On]. [SteadyShot Settings] → [SteadyShot Adjust.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Performs the SteadyShot function automatically according to the information obtained from the attached lens.
  • Page 329 When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, you can exceed the zoom range of the optical zoom. Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom cannot be used with the Smart teleconverter at the same time. To use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, do not assign the (Smart Telecon.) function to any custom keys.
  • Page 330 When the zoom range of the Clear Image Zoom is exceeded, the product magnifies images to the largest scale. However, the image quality will deteriorate. Note Set [Optical zoom only] if you want to magnify images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate.
  • Page 331 For viewfinder*: Displays information suited for shooting with the viewfinder. This screen mode is available only in the setting for [Monitor]. Note If you tilt the product forward or backward by a large degree, the level error will be great. The product may have a margin of error of almost ±1°...
  • Page 332 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Zebra] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not display the zebra pattern. 70/75/80/85/90/95/100/100+/Custom1/Custom2: Adjusts the brightness level. Hint You can register values to check the correct exposure or overexposure as well as the brightness level for [Zebra].
  • Page 333 Place a subject on the diagonal line to express an uplifting and powerful feeling. Off: Does not display the grid line. [354] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 Exposure Set. Guide You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure. MENU →...
  • Page 334 Setting Effect ON: Displays Live View in conditions close to what your picture will look like as a result of applying all your settings. This setting is useful when you want to shoot pictures while checking the results of the shot on the Live View screen. Setting Effect OFF: Displays Live View without the effects of exposure compensation, white balance, [Creative Style], or [Picture Effect].
  • Page 335 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. The DISP (Display Setting) settings are applied for the Auto Review display. [357] List of MENU items Camera Settings2 Custom Key(Shoot.)/Custom Key(PB)
  • Page 336 AF/MF Button AEL Button Center Button Button Button (Smart Tele. Button ) Custom Button 1 Custom Button 2 Front Multi Ctrl./ Front Multi Ctrl. Preview Button You can also assign a shooting function to the focus hold button on the lens. However, some lenses do not have a focus hold button.
  • Page 337 Menu item details F/no.: The front dial is used to change the shutter speed and the rear dial to change the aperture value. F/no. The front dial is used to change the aperture value and the rear dial to change the shutter speed.
  • Page 338 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [MOVIE Button] → desired setting. Menu item details Always: Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button in any mode. Movie Mode Only: Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button only if the shooting mode is set to [Movie/S&Q Motion] mode.
  • Page 339 Menu item details Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Off: Sounds are not produced. Note If [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the camera will not beep when it focuses on a subject. [364] List of MENU items Wireless Send to Smartphone...
  • Page 340 (1) Select from among [This Image], [All Images on This Date] or [Multiple Images]. The options displayed may differ depending on the View Mode selected on the camera. (2) If you select [Multiple Images], select the desired images using the center of the multi- selector, then press MENU →...
  • Page 341 Start your computer. MENU → (Wireless) → [Send to Computer] → the desired memory card slot. Note Depending on the application settings of your computer, the product will turn off after saving the images to your computer. You can transfer images from the product to only one computer at a time. If you want to transfer images to another computer, connect the product and the computer via a USB connection and follow the instructions in PlayMemories Home.
  • Page 342 Slideshow settings You can change the slideshow settings by pressing the multi-selector down. Playback Selection: Selects the group of images to be shown. Folder View(Still): Selects from [All] and [All in Folder]. Date View: Selects from [All] and [All in Date Rng.]. Interval: Selects from [Short] and [Long].
  • Page 343 Ctrl w/ Smartphone: Sets whether to connect the camera and a smartphone using Wi-Fi. ([On]/[Off]) Connection Info.: Displays the QR code or SSID used to connect the camera to a smartphone. [368] List of MENU items Wireless Airplane Mode When you board an airplane, etc., you can temporarily disable all the wireless-related functions including Wi-Fi.
  • Page 344 that happens, change the location of the product or move the product closer to the access point. [370] List of MENU items Wireless Wi-Fi Settings: Access Point Set. You can register your access point manually. Before starting the procedure, check the SSID name of the access point, security system, and password.
  • Page 345 Access points without the mark do not require a password. Select [OK]. Other setting items Depending on the status or the setting method of your access point, you may want to set more items. WPS PIN: Displays the PIN code you enter into the connected device. Priority Connection: Select [On] or [Off].
  • Page 346 This product shares the connection information for [Send to Smartphone] and [ Connection Info.] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect, reset the connection information. MENU → (Wireless) →...
  • Page 347 You can use the application PlayMemories Mobile to obtain location information from a smartphone that is connected with your camera using Bluetooth communication. You can record the obtained location information when shooting images. Preparation in advance To use the location information linking function of the camera, the application PlayMemories Mobile is required.
  • Page 348 : Follow the instructions on the [Location Information Linkage] setting screen of PlayMemories Mobile, and then select your camera from the list. : Select [OK] when a message is displayed on the monitor of the camera. Pairing of the camera and PlayMemories Mobile is complete. : On the camera, select MENU →...
  • Page 349 Execute [Reset Network Set.] of the camera. For more detailed video instructions, refer to the following support page. http://www.sony.net/pmm/btg/ Note When you initialize the camera, the pairing information is also deleted. To perform pairing again, delete the pairing information for the camera registered in PlayMemories Mobile before trying again.
  • Page 350 [376] List of MENU items Wireless Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings to default settings. MENU → (Wireless) → [Reset Network Set.] → [OK]. [377] List of MENU items Playback Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) You can delete multiple selected images. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it.
  • Page 351 The menu items that can be selected differ depending on the [View Mode] setting. [378] List of MENU items Playback Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) Sets the View Mode (image display method). MENU → (Playback) → [View Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Date View: Displays the images by date.
  • Page 352 Select the image by pressing the multi-selector up/down/right/left. To change the number of images to be displayed MENU → (Playback) → [Image Index] → desired setting. Menu item details 9 Images/25 Images To return to single-image playback Select the desired image and press the center of the multi-selector. To display a desired image quickly Select the bar on the left of the image index screen using the multi-selector, then press the multi-selector up/down.
  • Page 353 [381] List of MENU items Playback Selecting which memory card to play back (Select PB Media) Selects the memory card slot to be played back. MENU → (Playback) → [Select PB Media] → desired slot. Menu item details Slot 1: Selects the slot 1.
  • Page 354 Note 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. [383] List of MENU items Playback Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show)
  • Page 355 Rotates a recorded still image counter-clockwise. Display the image to be rotated, then select MENU → (Playback) → [Rotate]. Press the center of the multi-selector. The image is rotated counter-clockwise. The image rotates as you press the center. If you rotate the image once, the image remains rotated even after the product is turned off.
  • Page 356 Press the center of the multi-selector to exit the playback zoom. Hint You can also enlarge an image being played back using MENU. You can change the initial magnification and initial position of enlarged images by selecting MENU → (Playback) → [ Enlarge Init.
  • Page 357 Menu item details Focused Position: Enlarges the image from the point of focus during shooting. Center: Enlarges the image from the center of the screen. [388] List of MENU items Playback Protecting images (Protect) Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed on protected images.
  • Page 358 Specify Printing (Specify Printing) You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later. (print order) icon will appear on the specified images. DPOF refers to “Digital Print Order Format.” DPOF setting will be retained after the image is printed. We recommend that you cancel this setting after printing.
  • Page 359 still images, and save them as still images. Display the movie that you want to capture as a still image. MENU → (Playback) → select [Photo Capture]. Play back the movie and pause it. 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.
  • Page 360 The monitor brightness cannot be adjusted in the following situations. The maximum brightness will be [±0]. When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K]. When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] and [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p]. When [ Frame Rate] is set to [120fps]/[100fps] during slow-motion/quick-motion shooting.
  • Page 361 Menu item details -2 to +2: When you select “-,” the viewfinder screen changes to a warmer color, and when you select “+,” it changes to a colder color. [394] List of MENU items Setup Gamma Disp. Assist Movies with S-Log gamma are assumed to be processed after shooting in order to make use of the wide dynamic range.
  • Page 362 [395] List of MENU items Setup Volume Settings Sets the sound volume for movie playback. MENU → (Setup) → [Volume Settings] → desired setting. Adjusting the volume during playback Press the multi-selector down while playing back movies to display the operation panel, then adjust the volume.
  • Page 363 : Connecting : Uploading : Error Note Eye-Fi cards are only sold in certain countries/regions. For more information on Eye-Fi cards, please contact the manufacturer or vendor directly. Eye-Fi cards can be used only in the countries/regions where they were purchased. Use Eye-Fi cards in accordance with the law of the countries/regions where you purchased the card.
  • Page 364 MENU → (Setup) → [Delete confirm.] → desired setting. Menu item details "Delete" first: [Delete] is selected as the default setting. "Cancel" first: [Cancel] is selected as the default setting. [398] List of MENU items Setup Display Quality You can change the display quality. MENU →...
  • Page 365 Menu item details 30 Min/5 Min/2 Min/1 Min/10 Sec Note Turn off the product when you do not use it for a long time. The power save function is not activated when playing back slideshows, when recording movies, or when connected to a computer or TV. [400] List of MENU items Setup NTSC/PAL Selector...
  • Page 366 MENU → (Setup) → [Cleaning Mode] → [Enter]. The image sensor vibrates a little to shake off the dust. Turn off the product following the instructions on the screen. Detach the lens. Push the mirror lock lever (A) and open the mirror. Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area.
  • Page 367 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 Clean the image sensor quickly. A blower is not supplied with this product. Use a commercially available blower.
  • Page 368 [402] List of MENU items Setup Demo Mode The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time. Normally select [Off]. MENU → (Setup) → [Demo Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details The movie playback demonstration starts automatically if the product is not operated for about one minute.
  • Page 369 Menu item details TC/UB Disp. Setting: Sets the display for the counter, time code, and user bit. TC Preset: Sets the time code. UB Preset: Sets the user bit. TC Format: Sets the recording method for the time code. (Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.) TC Run: Sets the count up format for the time code.
  • Page 370 How to select the recording method for the time code (TC Format MENU → (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → [TC Format]. Records the time code in Drop Frame format. NDF: Records the time code in Non-Drop Frame format. Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC. The time code is based on 30 frames per second.
  • Page 371 [404] List of MENU items Setup Remote Ctrl You can operate this product and shoot images using the SHUTTER button, 2SEC button (2 second delay shutter), and START/STOP button (or Movie button (RMT-DSLR2 only)) on the Wireless Remote Commander RMT-DSLR1 (sold separately) and RMT-DSLR2 (sold separately).
  • Page 372 1080i: Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i). Note If the images are not displayed properly using the [Auto] setting, select either [1080i], [1080p] or [2160p/1080p], based on which TV is to be connected. [406] List of MENU items Setup HDMI Settings: 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models) Set 1080/24p or 1080/60p as the HDMI output format when [...
  • Page 373 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. Menu item details 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.
  • Page 374 [409] List of MENU items Setup HDMI Settings: REC Control (movie) 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] → [ REC Control] →...
  • Page 375 Connect this product to a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV. The input of the TV is switched automatically and images on this product are displayed on the TV screen. Press the SYNC MENU button of the TV’s remote control. Operate this product using the TV’s remote control. Menu item details You can operate this product with a TV’s remote control.
  • Page 376 MENU → (Setup) → [ 4K Output Sel.] → desired setting. Menu item details Memory Card+HDMI: Simultaneously outputs to the external recording/playback device and records on the camera’s memory card. HDMI Only(30p): Outputs a 4K movie in 30p to the external recording/playback device without recording on the camera’s memory card.
  • Page 377 this product. MENU → (Setup) → [USB Connection] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Establishes a Mass Storage or MTP connection automatically, depending on the computer or other USB devices to be connected. Windows 7 or Windows 8 computers are connected in MTP, and their unique functions are enabled for use.
  • Page 378 Normally, use [Multi]. Single: Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection. The memory card in memory card slot 1 is the connection target. [414] List of MENU items Setup 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.
  • Page 379 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.
  • Page 380 or when the internal rechargeable backup battery has fully discharged. Select this menu when setting the date and time after the first time. MENU → (Setup) → [Date/Time Setup] → desired setting. Menu item details Daylight Savings: Selects Daylight Savings [On]/[Off]. Date/Time: Sets the date and time.
  • Page 381 In order to prevent unauthorized use of [Copyright Info], be sure to clear the [Set Photographer] and [Set Copyright] columns before lending out or handing over your camera. Sony is not liable for problems or damages resulting from use of [Copyright Info]. [420] List of MENU items...
  • Page 382 Format the memory card on this camera. If you format the memory card on the computer, the memory card may not be usable depending on the format type. It may take a few minutes to complete formatting, depending on the memory card. You cannot format the memory card if the remaining battery charge is less than 1%.
  • Page 383 Select the entry field for the file name to display a keyboard on the screen, and then enter three characters of your choice. The setting for [Set File Name] will be applied to both slot 1 and slot 2. Note Only capital letters, numbers, and underscores can be entered.
  • Page 384 [424] List of MENU items Setup 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. (If you want to record a movie to a memory card in different formats, use [Dual Video REC].) MENU →...
  • Page 385 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].
  • Page 386 [427] List of MENU items Setup Folder Name Still images are recorded in a folder that is automatically created inside the DCIM folder on the memory card. You can change the way folder names are assigned. MENU → (Setup) → [Folder Name] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard Form: The folder name form is as follows: folder number + MSDCF.
  • Page 387 [429] List of MENU items Setup Display Media Info. Displays the recordable time of movies for the inserted memory card. Also displays the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card. MENU → (Setup) → [Display Media Info.] → desired memory card slot. [430] List of MENU items Setup Version...
  • Page 388 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. Menu item details Camera Settings Reset: Initializes the main shooting settings to the default settings. Initialize: Initializes all the settings to the default settings.
  • Page 389 Do not use/store the product in the following places In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. Storing under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
  • Page 390 This product conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Playback of images recorded with your product on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your product are not guaranteed. Notes on playing movies on other devices XAVC S movies can be played back only on XAVC S-supported devices.
  • Page 391 of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Wipe in a spiral pattern from the center to the outside. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. Cleaning the camera body Do not touch the parts of the product inside the lens mount, such as a lens signal contact.
  • Page 392 Turn off the product following the instructions on the screen. Detach the lens. Push the mirror lock lever (A) and open the mirror. Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. After you finish cleaning the image sensor, push down the mirror until it clicks. Push down either side (B) of the mirror.
  • Page 393 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 Clean the image sensor quickly. A blower is not supplied with this product. Use a commercially available blower.
  • Page 394 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.
  • Page 395 Even if the number of recordable images is higher than 9999 images, “9999” will appear. When an image shot with another product is played back on this camera, the image may not appear in its actual size. The numbers shown are when using a Sony memory card. [437] Precautions/This product Recordable movie times The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory card formatted with this camera.
  • Page 396 The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or the image quality/size settings. The times shown are recordable times using a Sony memory card. Notes on continuous movie recording It requires a lot of power to perform high quality movie recording or continuous shooting. Therefore, if you continue to shoot, the temperature inside the camera will rise, especially that of the image sensor.
  • Page 397 Ambient temperature: 40°C (104°F) Continuous recording time for movies (HD): Approx. 29 minutes Continuous recording time for movies (4K): Approx. 29 minutes HD: XAVC S HD (60p 50M/50p 50M) 4K: XAVC S 4K (Super 35 mm, 60 Mbps) The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature, file format/record setting for movies, Wi-Fi network environment, or condition of the camera before you start recording.
  • Page 398 The AVCHD format was developed for high-definition digital video cameras when recording an HD (High-Definition) signal using high-efficiency compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is used to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing format.
  • Page 399 The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers.
  • Page 400 List of default setting values The following are the default setting values. To reset settings to the default values Select MENU → (Setup) → [Setting Reset] → [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize] → [OK]. The type of items that can be reset are limited. See the following tables. If you select [Initialize], all the settings of the camera will be reset to the default values.
  • Page 401 ― Lens Comp. (Distortion Comp.) Single Drive Mode Shooting Bracket Settings (Selftimer during Brkt) Bracket Settings (Bracket order) 0→-→+ ― ― Recall ― ― Memory Focus Mode Automatic AF ― Priority Set in AF-S Balanced ― Priority Set in AF-C Emphasis Focus Area Wide...
  • Page 402 AF Micro Adj.* (AF Area: Cent W End / AF Area: Cent T End / AF Area: Up L W End / AF Area: Up L T End / AFArea:LowL W End / AFArea:LowL T End / AF Area:Up R W End /AF Area:Up R T End / AFArea:LowR W End / AFArea:LowR T ―...
  • Page 403 ― Focus Magnif. Time No Limit ― Initial Focus Mag. x1.0 ― Peaking Level ― Peaking Color White Anti-flicker Shoot. Face Detection ― ― Face Registration Camera Settings2 Resettable using Default setting MENU items [Camera Settings value Reset] Movie/S&Q Motion Program Auto File Format XAVC S HD...
  • Page 404 Audio Out Timing Live Wind Noise Reduct. ― Marker Display ― Marker Settings (Center) ― Marker Settings (Aspect) ― Marker Settings (Safety Zone) ― Marker Settings (Guideframe) ― Video Light Mode Power Link ― e-Front Curtain Shut. ― Release w/o Lens Disable ―...
  • Page 405 ― Custom Key(Shoot.) (Custom Button 1) AF Range Control ― Custom Key(Shoot.) (Custom Button 2) FEL Lock toggle ― Custom Key(Shoot.) (Preview Button) Aperture Preview ― Custom Key(Shoot.) (Center Button) Focus Standard ― Custom Key(Shoot.) (AEL Button) AEL hold ― Custom Key(Shoot.) (AF/MF Button) AF/MF Control Hold Custom Key(Shoot.) (...
  • Page 406 Wireless To reset the items for [Wireless] to the default values, select [Initialize] or [Reset Network Set.]. These items are not reset to the default values even if you select [Camera Settings Reset]. MENU items Default setting value ― Send to Smartphone ―...
  • Page 407 Image Index 9 Images Display Rotation Auto Select PB Media Slot 1 ― Copy Slide Show (Repeat) Slide Show (Interval) 3 Sec ― Rotate ― Enlarge Image Enlarge Init. Mag. Standard. Mag. Enlarge Initial Pos. Focused Position ― Protect ― Specify Printing ―...
  • Page 408 ― NTSC/PAL Selector ― Cleaning Mode Demo Mode TC/UB Settings (TC/UB Disp. Setting) Counter ― TC/UB Settings (TC Preset) ― TC/UB Settings (UB Preset) TC/UB Settings (TC Format) TC/UB Settings (TC Run) Rec Run TC/UB Settings (TC Make) Preset TC/UB Settings (UB Time Rec) Remote Ctrl HDMI Settings (HDMI Resolution) Auto...
  • Page 409 ― Copyright Info (Set Copyright) ― Copyright Info (Disp. Copyright Info) ― Format File Number Series Set File Name Select Rec. Media Slot 1 Recording Mode Standard ― Select REC Folder ― New Folder Folder Name Standard Form Recover Image DB* * This is not performed even when you select [Camera Settings Reset] ―...
  • Page 410 Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ [444] If you have problems Warning messages Set Area/Date/Time. Set the area, date and time. If you have not used the product for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable backup battery.
  • Page 411 Media]. To release the shutter without inserting a memory card into the camera, set [Release w/o Card] to [Enable]. In this case, images will not be saved. This memory card may not be capable of recording and playing normally. An incompatible memory card is inserted. Processing...
  • Page 412 Camera Error. Turn power off then on. Remove the battery pack, and then re-insert it. If the message appears frequently, consult local authorized Sony service facility. Image Database File error. Recover? You cannot record and play back an AVCHD movie because the Image Database File is damaged.

Table of Contents