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Sony ILCE-7M2K How To Use Manual

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Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7M2
How to Use
Before Use
Names of parts
Checking the camera and the supplied items [1]
Identifying parts (Front side) [2]
Identifying parts (Rear side) [3]
Identifying parts (Top side/Side view) [4]
Identifying parts (Bottom view) [5]
Identifying parts Lens FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (Supplied with ILCE-7M2K)
[6]
Icons and indicators
List of icons on the monitor [7]
List of focus range finder frames [8]
Using the strap
Using the shoulder strap [9]
Attaching the eyepiece cup
Attaching the eyepiece cup [10]
Adjusting the viewfinder

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  • Page 1 Identifying parts (Rear side) [3] Identifying parts (Top side/Side view) [4] Identifying parts (Bottom view) [5] Identifying parts Lens FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (Supplied with ILCE-7M2K) Icons and indicators List of icons on the monitor [7] List of focus range finder frames [8]...

  • Page 2: Preparing The Camera

    Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) [11] In-Camera guide About the [In-Camera Guide] [12] Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera [13] Charging by connecting to a computer [14] Inserting the battery pack into the camera [15] Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a battery pack [16] Supplying power using a wall outlet (wall socket) [17]...

  • Page 3: Using Shooting Functions

    Confirming the operation method Using the control wheel [26] Using MENU items [27] Using the Fn (Function) button [28] Using the "Quick Navi" [29] Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images [30] Shooting movies [31] Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial functions [32] Intelligent Auto [33] Superior Auto [34] About Scene Recognition [35]...
  • Page 4 Using the zoom Zoom [46] The zoom features available with this product [47] Zoom Setting [48] About zoom scale [49] Zoom Ring Rotate [50] Using the flash Using flash (sold separately) [51] Flash Mode [52] Flash Comp. [53] FEL Lock [54] Selecting a screen display mode Switching the screen display (Shooting) [55] DISP Button (Finder) [56]...
  • Page 5 Center Lock-on AF [66] Focus-lock [67] Manual Focus [68] Direct manual focus (DMF) [69] MF Assist (still image) [70] Focus Magnifier [71] Focus Magnif. Time [72] Peaking Level [73] Peaking Color [74] Pre-AF (still image) [75] Eye-Start AF (still image) [76] AF/MF control [77] AF Illuminator (still image) [78] AF Micro Adj.
  • Page 6 Exp.comp.set [93] Zebra [94] Exposure Set. Guide [95] Exposure step [96] Dial Ev Comp [97] Reset EV Comp. [98] Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Drive Mode [99] Cont. Shooting [100] Self-timer [101] Self-timer(Cont) [102] Cont. Bracket [103] Single Bracket [104] WB bracket [105] DRO Bracket [106] Bracket order [107]...
  • Page 7 Selecting an effect mode Picture Effect [114] Creative Style [115] Recording movies Movie recording formats [116] File Format (movie) [117] Record Setting (movie) [118] Dual Video REC [119] Marker Display [120] Marker Settings [121] Audio Recording [122] Audio Level Display [123] Audio Rec Level [124] Audio Out Timing [125] Wind Noise Reduct.
  • Page 8 Function of the center button [138] Function of the left button [139] Function of the right button [140] Function of the down button [141] Dial Setup [142] Setting the other functions of this product Smile/Face Detect. [143] Soft Skin Effect (still image) [144] Face Registration (New Registration) [145] Face Registration (Order Exchanging) [146] Face Registration (Delete) [147]...
  • Page 9 Distortion Comp. [165] Dial / Wheel Lock [166] Deactivate Monitor [167] Aperture Preview [168] Shot. Result Preview [169] Viewing Viewing still images Playing back images [170] Playback zoom [171] Image Index [172] Switching the screen display (during playback) [173] Deleting images Deleting a displayed image [174] Deleting multiple selected images [175] Playing back movies...

  • Page 10: Changing Settings

    Slide Show [181] Rotate [182] Protect [183] 4K Still Image PB [184] Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV [185] Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV [186] Changing settings Setup menu Monitor Brightness [187] Viewfinder Bright. [188] Finder Color Temp.

  • Page 11: Using Wi-Fi Functions

    CTRL FOR HDMI [205] HDMI Info. Display [206] TC Output (movie) [207] REC Control (movie) [208] USB Connection [209] USB LUN Setting [210] Date/Time Setup [211] Area Setting [212] Format [213] File Number [214] Set File Name [215] Select REC Folder [216] New Folder [217] Folder Name [218] Recover Image DB [219]...

  • Page 12: Adding Applications To The Product

    Smart Remote Embedded [228] One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One- touch remote) [229] Transferring images to a Smartphone Send to Smartphone [230] Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing) [231] Transferring images to a computer Send to Computer [232] Transferring images to a TV View on TV [233]...

  • Page 13: Viewing On Computers

    Downloading applications [244] Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi function [245] Starting the applications Launching the downloaded application [246] Managing the applications Uninstalling applications [247] Changing the order of applications [248] Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps [249] Viewing on computers Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment [250]...
  • Page 14 Disconnecting the product from the computer [262] Creating a movie disc Disc type [263] Selecting the disc creation method [264] Creating a disc with a device other than a computer [265] Creating Blu-ray Discs [266] Precautions/This product Precautions Precautions [267] On the internal rechargeable battery [268] Notes on the battery pack [269] Charging the battery pack [270]...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Other information Mount Adaptor [278] LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor [279] LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor [280] LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor [281] LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor [282] Vertical grip [283] AVCHD format [284] License [285] Trademarks Trademarks [286] Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting [287] Troubleshooting Battery pack and power...
  • Page 16 The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack. [293] The battery pack inserted in the camera is not charging. [294] The monitor does not turn on even when the product is turned on. [295] Shooting still images/movies You cannot record images.
  • Page 17 Sound is not recorded properly. [318] The camera vibrates while the power is on. [319] Vibration or sounds occur when you shake the camera while the power is turned off. [320] Viewing images Images cannot be played back. [321] Displaying images takes a while. [322] The date and time are not displayed.
  • Page 18 Memory cards Formatted the memory card by mistake. [338] Printing You cannot print images. [339] The color of the image is strange. [340] Images are printed with both edges cut off. [341] You cannot print images with the date. [342] Others The lens gets fogged.

  • Page 19: Checking The Camera And The Supplied Items

    [1] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items First check the model name of your camera. The accessories supplied differ depending on the model. The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. Supplied with all models: Camera (1) AC Adaptor AC-UD10/AC-UUD11 (1)
  • Page 20 Shoe cap (1) (Attached on the camera) Eyepiece cup (1) (Attached on the camera) Instruction Manual (1) Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide (1) ILCE-7M2K FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS zoom lens (1) Front lens cap (1) Rear lens cap (1) Lens hood (1)
  • Page 21 3. Remote sensor 4. Wi-Fi antenna (built-in) 5. Lens release button 6. Built-in microphone* 7. AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp 8. Mount index 9. Image sensor** 10. Mount 11. Contacts** Do not cover this part during movie recording. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume. Do not directly touch these parts.
  • Page 22 6. Diopter-adjustment dial Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial according to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. 7. For shooting: C3 (Custom 3) button For viewing: (Enlarge) button 8. AF/MF/AEL switch lever 9. Rear dial 10. For shooting: AF/MF (Auto focus/manual focus) button/ AEL button For viewing: (Image index) button 11.
  • Page 23 Identifying parts (Top side/Side view) Image sensor position mark 2. Speaker (Microphone) jack When an external microphone is connected, the microphone is turned on automatically. If the external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera. (Headphones) jack 5.
  • Page 24 16. Memory card slot For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe and the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You can also use accessories that are compatible with the accessory shoe. Operations with other...
  • Page 25 [5] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts (Bottom view) 1. Battery insertion slot 2. Battery cover 3. Tripod socket hole Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur.

  • Page 26: List Of Icons On The Monitor

    Identifying parts Lens FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (Supplied with ILCE-7M2K) 1. Focusing ring 2. Zooming ring 3. Focal-length scale 4. Focal-length index 5. Lens contacts* 6. Mount index Do not touch this part directly. [7] How to Use Before Use...

  • Page 27: For Playback

    Viewfinder mode In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode For playback Basic information display...
  • Page 28 For playback Histogram display P P* A S M Shooting mode Register number Scene Recognition icons NO CARD Memory card/Uploading status Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images 24M / 20M / 10M / 8.7M / 6.0M / 5.1M / 2.6M / 2.2M Image size of still images...
  • Page 29 Image quality of still images Frame rate of movies Image size of movies Remaining battery Remaining battery warning Flash charge in progress APS-C Size Capture Setting Effect OFF AF Illuminator NFC is activated Airplane Mode No audio recording of movies Wind Noise Reduct.
  • Page 30 Overheating warning Database file full/Database file error Smart Zoom/ Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom Digital level gauge Audio level View Mode 100-0003 Folder - file number Protect Recording format of movies DPOF DPOF set Auto Obj. Framing Dual Video REC PC Remote Drive mode Flash mode/Red eye reduction ±0.0...
  • Page 31 Focus mode Focus area Smile/Face Detect. Metering mode 35mm Lens focal length 7500K A5 G5 White balance (Auto, Preset, Underwater Auto, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) D-Range Optimizer/Auto HDR +3 +3 +3 Creative Style/Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness Picture Effect Smile detection sensitivity indicator ―...
  • Page 32 EV scale Exposure compensation/Metered Manual REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Focus 1/250 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture Value ISO400 ISO AUTO ISO sensitivity AE lock/FEL lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram D-Range Optimizer/Auto HDR/Auto HDR image warning Picture Effect error 2014-1-1 10:37PM...

  • Page 33: List Of Focus Range Finder Frames

    REC Control Spot metering area 00:00:00:00 Time code (hour:minute:second:frame) [8] How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators List of focus range finder frames The focus range finder frame differs as follows depending on the shooting mode. When using contrast AF or phase detection AF mode When using phase detection AF mode When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone], and if you aim at a moving subject, the focus range finder frame may be displayed as above.

  • Page 34: Using The Shoulder Strap

    When focus is achieved automatically based on the whole range of the monitor When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, the [Focus Area] setting is disabled and the focus area frame is shown by the dotted line. The AF operates with priority on and around the center area.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Viewfinder (Diopter-Adjustment)

    It is recommended that you attach the eyepiece cup when you intend to use the viewfinder. 1. Match the eyepiece cup to the groove on the viewfinder and slide it into place. To remove the eyepiece cup, grasp it on the left and right sides and lift it [11] How to Use Before Use Adjusting the viewfinder...

  • Page 36: About The [In-Camera Guide]

    [12] How to Use Before Use In-Camera guide About the [In-Camera Guide] The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) button, and settings, and if a function cannot be set, the reason why. 1. Press the MENU or Fn button. 2.
  • Page 37 2. Connect the camera with the battery pack inserted to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using the micro USB cable (supplied), and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). Charge lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing: Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range Charging time (Full charge) The charging time is approximately 150 min.

  • Page 38: Charging By Connecting To A Computer

    When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cables (supplied) and AC Adaptors (supplied). [14] How to Use...

  • Page 39: Inserting The Battery Pack Into The Camera

    laptop computer for an extended period of time. Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer from sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off or restarting the computer, or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the camera from the computer.

  • Page 40: Battery Life And The Number Of Images That Can Be Recorded/Played Back Using A Battery Pack

    [16] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a battery pack Screen mode Shooting (still images): Number of images: approx. 350 Actual shooting (movies): Battery life: approx.

  • Page 41: Supplying Power Using A Wall Outlet (Wall Socket)

    The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Using the lens FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo media (sold separately) [Viewfinder Bright.]: [Manual][±0] [Monitor Brightness]: [Manual][±0] [Display Quality]: [Standard] The number for "Shooting (still images)" is based on the CIPA standard, and is for shooting under the following conditions (CIPA: Camera &...

  • Page 42: Removing The Battery Pack

    You cannot shoot or play back images while the supplied AC adaptor is connected to the camera. If you want to shoot or play back images with power supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket), use the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately).

  • Page 43: Removing The Memory Card

    2. Insert the memory card. Ensure that the notched corner is facing in the correct direction. With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 3. Close the memory card cover. [20] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately)

  • Page 44: Attaching A Lens

    2. Make sure that the access lamp (A) is not lit. 3. Push in on the memory card once to remove it. 4. Close the memory card cover. [21] How to Use Preparing the camera Attaching a lens Attaching a lens Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before attaching the lens.
  • Page 45 When changing the lens, work quickly in a dust-free location to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera. When shooting, remove the front lens cap from the front of the lens. 2. Mount the lens by aligning the two white index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera.

  • Page 46: Removing The Lens

    Be sure to hold the lens straight when attaching it. Note Do not press the lens release button when attaching a lens. Do not use force when attaching a lens. A Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is required to use an A-mount lens (sold separately).

  • Page 47: Attaching The Lens Hood

    2. Attach the lens caps to the front and rear of the lens and the body cap to the camera. Remove any dust from the caps before attaching them. [23] How to Use Preparing the camera Attaching a lens Attaching the lens hood We recommend that you use the lens hood to prevent light outside the shooting frame from affecting the image.

  • Page 48: Notes On Changing The Lens

    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. (There may be no lens hood index on some lenses.) Remove the lens hood when using the flash.

  • Page 49: Using The Control Wheel

    the control wheel, then press in the center. 5. Set [Daylight Savings], [Date/Time], and [Date Format] using the up/down/left/right sides, then press in the center. Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set other items, then select [Enter] and press the center.

  • Page 50: Using Menu Items

    selected functions to the left/right/bottom side of the control wheel or to in the center, and to the rotation of the control wheel. During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel. [27] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method...

  • Page 51: Using The Fn (Function) Button

    control wheel or by turning the control wheel, and then press on the center of the control wheel. Select an icon at the top of the screen and press the left/right side of the control wheel to move to another MENU item. 4.
  • Page 52 3. Turn the front dial to select the desired setting. Some functions can be fine-tuned using the rear dial. Performing settings on the dedicated screen Select the desired function in step 2, then press on the center of the control wheel.
  • Page 53 guideline, and may differ from the actual display. (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] → [Monitor] → [For 1. MENU→ viewfinder] → [Enter]. 2. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button on the control wheel repeatedly until the screen is set to [For viewfinder]. 3.

  • Page 54: Shooting Still Images

    Note Gray items on the Quick Navi screen are not available. When using [Creative Style] or [Picture Profile], some of the setup tasks can be accomplished only on a designated screen. [30] How to Use Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images Shoots still images.
  • Page 55 4. Press the shutter button fully down. Focus indicator lights: Image is in the focus. flashes: The focusing has failed. lights: Image is in the focus. The focused position will change to suit the motion of the subject. lights: The focusing is in progress. Hint When the product cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound.

  • Page 56: Shooting Movies

    [31] How to Use Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting movies You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE button. 1. Press the MOVIE button to start recording. 2. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Note To adjust the shutter speed and aperture value to the desired settings, set the shooting mode to (Movie).

  • Page 57: Available Functions

    You can select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial. Available functions (Auto Mode): Allows you to shoot still images of any subject under any condition with good results by setting the values determined appropriate by the product. P (Program Auto): Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value (F value)).

  • Page 58: Intelligent Auto

    Intelligent Auto The product analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. 1. Set the mode dial to (Auto Mode). 2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Auto Mode] →[Intelligent Auto]. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On], you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial.
  • Page 59 The product may shoot multiple images and create a composite image, etc., using more shooting settings than in Intelligent Auto mode to record higher quality images. 1. Set the mode dial to (Auto Mode). 2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Auto Mode] → [Superior Auto]. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On], you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial.

  • Page 60: About Scene Recognition

    [35] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode About Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in [Intelligent Auto] mode and [Superior Auto] mode. This function allows the product to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. Scene Recognition: Icons and guides such as (Portrait), (Infant),...

  • Page 61: Program Auto

    P (Program Auto): Select this mode to shoot with various functions other than the exposure (shutter speed and aperture) adjusted. Note In [Intelligent Auto] mode, you may not be able to shoot dark scenes or back-lit subjects clearly. In [Superior Auto] mode, the recording process takes longer, since the product creates a composite image.

  • Page 62: Sweep Panorama

    When the brightness changes, the aperture (F value) and shutter speed also change while maintaining the shift amount. [38] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a single panoramic image from multiple images shot while panning the camera.
  • Page 63 (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 64: Scene Selection

    Turn the front/rear dial while the shooting screen is displayed to select the shooting direction. [39] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1. Set the mode dial to SCN (Scene Selection). 2.
  • Page 65 Landscape: Shoots the entire range of a scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors. Sunset: Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully. Night Scene: Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere. Hand-held Twilight: Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera- shake, and noise.
  • Page 66 Anti Motion Blur: Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash and reduces subject blur. The product shoots burst images and combines them to create the image, reducing subject blur and noise. Note In the [Night Scene] and [Night Portrait] modes, the shutter speed is slower, so use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the image from blurring.

  • Page 67: Shutter Priority

    [40] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Shutter Priority You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter, or as a trailing image with low speed shutter. The shutter speed can be changed while recording movies.

  • Page 68: Manual Exposure

    You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing the background. The aperture value can be changed while recording movies. 1. Set the mode dial to A (Aperture Priority). 2. Select the desired value by turning the front/rear dial. Smaller F-value: The subject is in focus, but objects in front of and beyond the subject are blurred.
  • Page 69 while recording movies. 1. Set the mode dial to M (Manual Exposure). 2. Select the desired aperture value by turning the front dial. Select the desired shutter speed by turning the rear dial. When [ISO] is set to other than [ISO AUTO], use MM (Metered Manual) to check the exposure value.

  • Page 70: Memory Recall

    You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure. BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as fireworks. 1. Set the mode dial to M (Manual Exposure). 2. Turn the rear dial clockwise until [BULB] is indicated. 3.
  • Page 71 Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or camera settings registered in advance. 1. Set the mode dial to 1 or 2 (Memory recall). 2. Press the left/right side of the control wheel or turn the control wheel to select the desired number, then press on the center.
  • Page 72 Menu item details Program Auto: Allows you to shoot with the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) adjusted automatically. Other settings can be adjusted manually and the settings are retained. Aperture Priority: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually. Shutter Priority: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually.

  • Page 73: The Zoom Features Available With This Product

    [47] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom The zoom features available with this product The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. The icon displayed on the screen changes, according to the selected zoom feature.

  • Page 74: Zoom Setting

    When a power zoom lens is mounted, you cannot use [Zoom] under MENU. If you enlarge image past the optical zoom range, the product automatically switches to another [Zoom] function than the optical zoom. When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, [Metering Mode] is fixed to [Multi].

  • Page 75: About Zoom Scale

    [49] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom About zoom scale The zoom scale that is used in combination with the zoom of the lens changes according to the selected image size. When [ Aspect Ratio] is [3:2] When shooting full-size images [Zoom Setting] : [Optical zoom only (including smart zoom) ] Image Size] : L -, M 1.5×, S 2×...

  • Page 76: Using Flash (Sold Separately)

    Left(W)/Right(T) (default setting): Assigns zoom out (W) function to left-handed rotation and zoom-in (T) function to right-handed rotation. Right(W)/Left(T): Assigns zoom in (T) function to left-handed rotation and zoom-out (W) function to right-handed rotation. Note This function is available only with a lens whose operation direction is variable. [51] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash...

  • Page 77: Flash Mode

    icon will light up. Do not use a commercially available flash with high-voltage synchro terminals or with reverse polarity. The corners of a recorded image may be shaded, depending on the lens. [52] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash Flash Mode You can set the flash mode.

  • Page 78: Flash Comp

    Note The default setting depends on the shooting mode. Available flash mode depends on the shooting mode. [53] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash Flash Comp. Adjusts the amount of flash light in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only.
  • Page 79 exposure during normal flash shooting. You can also set the flash exposure in advance. FEL: Flash Exposure Level 1. Center the subject on which FEL is to be locked, and adjust the focus. 2. Press the button to which [FEL Lock toggle] is registered, and set the flash amount.

  • Page 80: Switching The Screen Display (Shooting)

    Switching the screen display (Shooting) You can change the display contents on the screen. 1. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button. Each time you press the DISP button, the recording information display changes as follows: Graphic Display → Display All Info. → No Disp. Info. → Histogram → Level →...
  • Page 81 Level For viewfinder* * [For viewfinder] is displayed only on the screen. Some display modes are not available in the default settings. To change the display modes, press MENU → (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] and change the setting. Note Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting.

  • Page 82: Disp Button (Finder)

    DISP Button (Finder) Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the viewfinder using (Display Setting) in shooting mode. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] → [Finder] → desired setting → [Enter]. The items marked with are available.

  • Page 83: Image Size (Still Image)

    The items marked with are available. Menu item details Graphic Display: Shows basic shooting information. Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value. Display All Info.: Shows recording information. No Disp. Info.: Does not show recording information. Histogram: Displays the luminance distribution graphically. Level: Indicates whether the product is level in both the horizontal and front-back directions.

  • Page 84: Aspect Ratio (Still Image)

    S: 6.0M 3008×2000 pixels Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 16:9 L: 20M 6000×3376 pixels M: 8.7M 3936×2216 pixels S: 5.1M 3008×1688 pixels When [APS-C Size Capture] is [On] Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 3:2 L: 10M 3936×2624 pixels M: 6.0M 3008×2000 pixels S: 2.6M 1968×1312 pixels Image size when [...

  • Page 85: Quality (Still Image)

    [60] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality Quality (still image) Selects the compression format of still images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Quality] → desired setting. Menu item details RAW: File format: RAW Digital processing is not performed on this file format.

  • Page 86: Raw File Type (Still Image)

    You cannot add DPOF (print order) registration to RAW format images. [61] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality RAW File Type (still image) Selects the file type for RAW images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ RAW File Type] →...

  • Page 87: Panorama: Direction

    Standard: 3872×2160 Wide: 5536×2160 When [Panorama: Direction] is [Left] or [Right] Standard: 8192×1856 Wide: 12416×1856 [63] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality Panorama: Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. 1.

  • Page 88: Focus Area

    (Single-shot AF) (default setting): The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is achieved. Use [Single- shot AF] when the subject is motionless. (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. (DMF): Allows you to use manual focus and auto focus in combination.

  • Page 89: Center Lock-On Af

    together with the AF lock function, you can compose the image you want. Flexible Spot: Allows you to move the AF range frame to the desired point on the screen and focus on an extremely small subject in a narrow area. On the Flexible Spot shooting screen, you can change the size of the AF range finder frame by rotating the control wheel.
  • Page 90 If the camera loses track of the subject, it can detect when the subject reappears on the monitor and resume tracking. 3. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image. Note [Center Lock-on AF] may not function very well in the following situations: The subject is moving too quickly.

  • Page 91: Manual Focus

    1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [Single-shot AF]. 2. Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down. The focus is locked. 3. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway down, and place the subject back in the original position to re-compose the shot.

  • Page 92: Direct Manual Focus (Dmf)

    When you use the viewfinder, adjust the diopter level to obtain the correct focus on the viewfinder. [69] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Direct manual focus (DMF) You can make fine adjustments manually after the focus is locked. You can quickly focus on a subject rather than using the manual focus from the beginning.

  • Page 93: Focus Magnifier

    Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier. This works in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ MF Assist] → [On]. 2. Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. The image is enlarged.

  • Page 94: Focus Magnif. Time

    When focusing manually, you can adjust the focus while an image is magnified. Press the (Delete) button to bring the magnified position into the center of an image. The [Focus Magnifier] function will be released when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 95: Peaking Color

    1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Peaking Level] → desired setting. 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 (default setting): 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 96: Pre-Af (Still Image)

    Enhances outlines in white. [75] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Pre-AF (still image) The product automatically adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ Pre-AF] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down.

  • Page 97: Af Illuminator (Still Image)

    Hint Eye-Start AF] is available when an A-mount lens and a Mount Adaptor (LA-EA2, LA-EA4) (sold separately) are attached. [77] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF/MF control You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to manual and vice versa while shooting without changing your holding position.

  • Page 98: Af Micro Adj

    The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The red AF illuminator allows the product to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) →...

  • Page 99: Disp. Cont. Af Area

    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. [80] How to Use...

  • Page 100: Focus Settings

    Note When [Focus Area] is [Center] or [Flexible Spot], the frames in the focus area that is in focus turn green, regardless of the [Disp. cont. AF area] settings. [81] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Settings Sets up the focus functions.
  • Page 101 Selects whether to focus automatically when you press the shutter button halfway down. Select [Off] to adjust the focus and the exposure separately. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ AF w/ shutter] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): The auto focus operates when you press the shutter button halfway down.

  • Page 102: Phase Detect. Area

    The camera focuses on the subject's eyes while you keep the button pressed. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → assign the [Eye AF] function to the desired button. 2. Point the camera at a person's face, and press the button to which you have assigned the [Eye AF] function.

  • Page 103: Measuring The Exact Distance To The Subject

    Detection AF may not operate even with some compatible lens, such as lenses purchased in the past that have not been updated. For details on compatible lenses, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

  • Page 104: Af System (Still Image)

    Note If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the product. [87] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF System (still image) Sets the focus detection system (Phase Detection AF/Contrast AF) when you attach an A-mount lens using an LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor (sold...

  • Page 105: Exposure Comp

    When [ AF System] is set to [Phase Detection AF], [Zone] and [Lock-on AF] under [Focus Area] are unavailable. When [ AF System] is set to [Phase Detection AF], [Eye AF] is unavailable. [88] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp.

  • Page 106: Exposure Compensation Dial

    [89] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exposure compensation dial 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).
  • Page 107 Menu item details Multi (default setting): 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). Center: Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while emphasizing the central area of the screen (Center-weighted metering).

  • Page 108: Ael W/ Shutter (Still Image)

    The exposure is locked, and (AE lock) lights up. 3. 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. Release the button to reset the exposure.

  • Page 109: Exp.comp.set

    Off: Does not fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Use this mode when you want to adjust focus and exposure separately. The product keeps adjusting the exposure while shooting in [Cont. Shooting] mode. Note When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF] and [ AEL w/ shutter] is [Off] or [Auto], the aperture is fixed at the moment you press the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 110: Exposure Set. Guide

    The zebra pattern will appear over part of an image if the brightness level of that part meets the IRE level that you set. Use this zebra pattern as a guide to adjust the brightness. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Zebra] → desired setting. Menu item details Off (default setting): Does not display the zebra pattern.

  • Page 111: Dial Ev Comp

    You can set the setting range for the shutter speed, aperture, and exposure compensation values. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Exposure step] → desired setting. Menu item details 0.3EV (default setting)/0.5EV Note Even if you set [Exposure step] to [0.5EV], the exposure value adjusted using the exposure compensation dial changes in steps of 0.3EV.

  • Page 112: Reset Ev Comp

    [98] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Reset EV Comp. Sets whether to maintain the exposure value set using [Exposure Comp.] when you turn off the power when the exposure compensation dial position is set to “0.” 1.

  • Page 113: Cont. Shooting

    of brightness. Single Bracket: Shoots a specified number of images, one by one, each with a different degree of brightness. WB bracket: Shoots a total of three images, each with a different color tones according to the selected settings for white balance, color temperature and color filter. DRO Bracket: Shoots a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer.
  • Page 114 The [DRO/Auto HDR] is set to [Auto HDR]. [Smile Shutter] is being used. Hint To hold the focus and exposure during burst, change the following settings. Set [Focus Mode] to [Continuous AF]. Set [ AEL w/ shutter] to [Off] or [Auto]. [101] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous...

  • Page 115: Self-Timer(Cont)

    shooting/Self-timer) Self-timer(Cont) Continuously shoots the number of images you have set after 10 seconds. You can choose the best shot from several shots taken. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Self-timer(Cont)]. 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec.
  • Page 116 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details Cont. Bracket: 0.3EV 3 Image (default setting): This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.3 EV. Cont.

  • Page 117: Single Bracket

    Cont. Bracket: 3.0EV 3 Image: This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 3.0 EV. Cont. Bracket: 3.0EV 5 Images: This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 3.0 EV. Note The last shot is shown on the Auto Review.
  • Page 118 Single Bracket: 0.3EV 3 Image (default setting): This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.3 EV. Single Bracket: 0.3EV 5 Image: This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.3 EV.
  • Page 119 Single Bracket: 3.0EV 5 Images: This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 3.0 EV. Note When [ISO AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure] mode, the exposure is changed by adjusting the ISO value.

  • Page 120: Dro Bracket

    [106] How to Use Using shooting functions 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. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [DRO Bracket]. 2.
  • Page 121 Records in the following order: 0 → − → +. －→0→＋: Records in the following order: − → 0 → +. [108] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting the ISO sensitivity Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index).

  • Page 122: Multi Frame Nr

    ISO value returns to the original setting. When you use [Multi Frame NR], it takes some time for the product to perform the overlay processing of images. Hint You can change the automatically set ISO sensitivity range for the [ISO AUTO] mode.

  • Page 123: D-Range Opt. (Dro)

    AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum]. The values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum] are also applied when shooting in [ISO AUTO] mode under [Multi Frame NR]. [110] How to Use Using shooting functions Correcting the brightness or contrast D-Range Opt.
  • Page 124 [111] How to Use Using shooting functions Correcting the brightness or contrast Auto HDR Widens the range (gradation) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts with correct brightness (HDR: High Dynamic Range). One image with proper exposure and one overlaid image are recorded.

  • Page 125: White Balance

    problem, is displayed on the recorded image to inform you of this situation. Shoot again as necessary, paying attention to the contrast or blur. [112] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting color tones White Balance Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions. Use this feature when the color tones of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color tones on purpose for photographic expression.

  • Page 126: Capturing A Basic White Color In [Custom Setup] Mode

    Flash: The color temperature is adjusted for flash light. Underwater Auto: The color temperature is adjusted for underwater shooting. C.Temp./Filter: Adjusts the color tones depending on the light source. Achieves the effect of CC (Color Compensation) filters for photography. Custom 1/Custom 2/Custom 3: Uses the white balance setting saved in [Custom Setup].

  • Page 127: Picture Effect

    1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [White Balance] → [Custom Setup]. 2. Hold the product so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in the center, and then press on the center of the control wheel. The calibrated values (Color Temperature and Color Filter) are displayed. 3.
  • Page 128 black and white. Retro Photo: Creates the look of an aged photo with sepia color tones and faded contrast. Soft High-key: Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft. Partial Color: Creates an image which retains a specific color, but converts others to black and white.

  • Page 129: Creative Style

    [Partial Color] [Soft Focus] [HDR Painting] [Miniature] [Illustration] Note When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, setting the zoom scale larger makes [Toy Camera] less effective. When [Partial Color] is selected, images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject or shooting conditions.
  • Page 130 Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style], unlike with [Scene Selection] where the product adjusts the exposure. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Creative Style] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard (default setting): For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors.
  • Page 131 Autumn leaves: For shooting autumn scenes, vividly highlighting the reds and yellows of changing leaves. Black & White: For shooting images in black and white monotone. Sepia: For shooting images in sepia monotone. Registering preferred settings (Style Box): Select the six style box (the boxes with numbers on the left side ( )) to register preferred settings.

  • Page 132: Movie Recording Formats

    [116] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Movie recording formats You can use the movie recording format "XAVC S" with this camera. For details on the "XAVC S" format, see the following description. What is XAVC S? Records high-definition movies by converting them to MP4 movies using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec.

  • Page 133: Record Setting (Movie)

    XAVC S: Records HD movies in XAVC S format. This file format is suitable for high bit rates. Audio: LPCM You cannot create discs using the software PlayMemories Home with movies that are recorded with [ File Format] set to [XAVC S]. In order to record movies with [ File Format] set to [XAVC S], you need an SDXC memory card with a capacity of at least 64 GB (Class 10 or faster), a...
  • Page 134 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, in 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, in AVCHD format.
  • Page 135 Records standard image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). Bit-rate: Approx. 17 Mbps (Avg.) 60p 28M(PS)*: 50p 28M(PS)**: Records the highest image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (60p/50p). Bit-rate: Approx. 28 Mbps (Max.) 24p 24M(FX)*: 25p 24M(FX)**: Records high image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a cinema-like atmosphere.

  • Page 136: Dual Video Rec

    60p/50p/24p/25p format, 60p/50p/24p/25p movies will be output as 60i/50i movies. You cannot create discs with movies recorded with [XAVC S] or [MP4] recording settings using PlayMemories Home. [119] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Dual Video REC Allows you to simultaneously record an XAVC S movie and an MP4 movie, or an AVCHD movie and an MP4 movie.

  • Page 137: Marker Settings

    shooting movies. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ Marker Display] → desired setting. Menu item details Markers are displayed. The markers are not recorded on the medium. Off (default setting): No marker is displayed. Note You cannot display markers when using [Focus Magnifier] or [ MF Assist].

  • Page 138: Audio Recording

    Guideframe: Sets whether or not to display the guide frame. You can verify whether the subject is level or perpendicular to the ground. Off (default setting) / On Hint You can display all the markers at the same time. Place the subject on the cross point of the [Guideframe] to make a balanced composition.

  • Page 139: Audio Rec Level

    Menu item details On (default setting): Displays the audio level. Off: 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.]. Set the shooting mode to [Movie].

  • Page 140: Audio Out Timing

    (Microphone) terminal input. 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 141: Auto Slow Shut. (Movie)

    Reduces wind noise. Off (default setting): Does not reduce wind noise. Note Setting this item to [On] where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume. When an external microphone (sold separately) is used, [Wind Noise Reduct.] does not function.

  • Page 142: Movie Button

    [128] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies MOVIE Button Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [MOVIE Button] → desired setting. Menu item details Always (default setting): 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] mode.
  • Page 143 Using the preset of the picture profile The default settings [PP1] through [PP7] for movies have been set in advance in the camera based on various shooting conditions. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Picture Profile] → desired setting. PP1: Example setting using [Movie] gamma PP2: Example setting using [Still] gamma PP3:...
  • Page 144 Cine4: Strengthens the contrast in dark parts more than [Cine3]. The contrast in dark parts is lower and the contrast in bright parts is higher than for [Movie]. ITU709: Gamma curve that corresponds to ITU709. ITU709(800%): Gamma curve for confirming scenes on the assumption of shooting using [S-Log2].
  • Page 145 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 146 (The details are set manually.)) V/H Balance: Sets the vertical (V) and horizontal (H) balance of DETAIL. (-2 (off to the vertical (V) side) to +2 (off to the horizontal (H) side)) B/W Balance: Selects the balance of the lower DETAIL (B) and the upper DETAIL (W).
  • Page 147 If you set [Slope] to +5 in [Manual Set], [Knee] is set to [Off]. S-Gamut is a color space unique to Sony that provides a wide color space equivalent to film cameras. However, S-Gamut setting of this camera does not support the whole color space of S-Gamut;...

  • Page 148: Function Menu Set

    To change registered settings Change the setting to the desired one and re-register the setting to the same mode number. Note Program Shift cannot be registered. For some functions, the position of the dial and the setting actually used for shooting may not match.
  • Page 149 Examples of functions that can only be assigned with custom keys Focus Standard: Depending on the options selected in [Focus Area] or [Center Lock-on AF], the available functions varies when pressing the key. When you press the key while the [Focus Area] is set to [Zone] or [Flexible Spot], you can change the position of the focus range finder frame.
  • Page 150 Allows you to assign a function to the focus hold button on the lens. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Focus Hold Button] → desired setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen.

  • Page 151: Function Of The Center Button

    screen. [137] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the Custom button Once you assign a function to the Custom button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the Custom button when the shooting information screen is displayed.

  • Page 152: Function Of The Left Button

    Function of the left button Once you assign a function to the left button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the left button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Left Button] → desired setting.

  • Page 153: Dial Setup

    → desired setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. [142] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Dial Setup You can switch the functions of the front/rear dial. 1.
  • Page 154 Off (default setting): Does not use the Face Detection function. On (Regist. Faces): Detects the registered face with higher priority using [Face Registration]. Detects a face without giving higher priority to the registered face. Smile Shutter: Automatically detects and shoots a smile. Face Detection frame When the product detects a face, the gray face detection frame appears.

  • Page 155: Soft Skin Effect (Still Image)

    Note You cannot use the Face Detection function with the following functions: When using zoom functions other than the optical zoom [Sweep Panorama] [Picture Effect] is set to [Posterization]. When using the [Focus Magnifier] function. [Scene Selection] is set to [Landscape], [Night Scene] or [Sunset]. Up to eight faces of your subjects can be detected.

  • Page 156: Face Registration (New Registration)

    Face Registration (New Registration) If you register faces in advance, the product can detect the registered face as a priority when [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [On (Regist. Faces)]. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Face Registration] → [New Registration]. 2.

  • Page 157: Face Registration (Delete)

    Face Registration (Delete) Deletes a registered face. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [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 158: Auto Obj. Framing (Still Image)

    Auto Obj. Framing (still image) When this product detects and shoots faces, macro shooting subjects or subjects that are tracked by [Lock-on AF], the product automatically trims the image into an appropriate composition, and then saves it. Both the original and the trimmed images are saved.

  • Page 159: Steadyshot Settings

    1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [SteadyShot] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Uses [SteadyShot]. Off: Does not use [SteadyShot]. We recommend that you set [SteadyShot] to [Off] when using a tripod. [151] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product SteadyShot Settings You can shoot with an appropriate [SteadyShot] setting for the attached lens.

  • Page 160: Long Exposure Nr (Still Image)

    [SteadyShot Adjust.] is set to [Manual], the current set value of the SteadyShot focal length will display to the side of When using a Sony lens with a teleconverter, etc., set [SteadyShot Adjust.] to [Manual] and set the focal length.

  • Page 161: High Iso Nr (Still Image)

    The shooting mode is set to [Scene Selection] and [Sports Action], [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] is selected. The ISO sensitivity is set to [Multi Frame NR]. You cannot set [ Long Exposure NR] to [Off] when the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto] or [Scene Selection].

  • Page 162: Color Space (Still Image)

    [154] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product 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.

  • Page 163: Auto Review

    Menu item details Rule of 3rds Grid: Place main subjects close to one of the grid lines that divide the image into thirds for a well-balanced composition. Square Grid: Square grids make it easier to confirm the horizontal level of your composition. This is suitable to determine the quality of the composition when shooting landscape, close-up, or duplicated images.

  • Page 164: Live View Display

    [157] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Live View Display Sets whether or not to show images altered with effects of the exposure compensation, white balance, [Creative Style], or [Picture Effect] on the screen. 1.

  • Page 165: Release W/O Lens

    [158] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product FINDER/MONITOR Sets the method for switching the display between Electronic Viewfinder and the screen. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [FINDER/MONITOR] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): When you look into the Electronic Viewfinder, the display is switched to the Electronic Viewfinder automatically.
  • Page 166 Does not release the shutter when a lens is not attached. Note Correct metering cannot be achieved when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of an astronomical telescope. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image. [160] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product...

  • Page 167: Aps-C Size Capture

    S. Auto Img. Extract. Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in [Superior Auto]. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [S. Auto Img. Extract.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): Saves one appropriate image selected by the product. Off: Saves all of the images.

  • Page 168: Shading Comp

    Off: Always captures 35mm full-size image sensor pictures. Note When you attach an APS-C compatible lens and set [APS-C Size Capture] to [Off], shooting may fail. When you set [APS-C Size Capture] to [On], the angle of view will be the same as when shooting with an APS-C size image sensor.

  • Page 169: Distortion Comp

    Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Lens Comp.] → [Chro. Aber. Comp.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): Reduces the color deviation automatically. Off: Does not compensate for the color deviation.

  • Page 170: Dial / Wheel Lock

    [166] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Dial / Wheel Lock You can set whether the dial and wheel will be locked by pressing and holding the Fn (Function) button. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) →...

  • Page 171: Aperture Preview

    [168] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Aperture Preview The image on the monitor or viewfinder may have an aperture value different from that of the actual image to be shot. Since the blurring of a subject changes if the aperture is changed, the blurriness of the actual picture will differ from the image you were viewing prior to shooting.

  • Page 172: Playing Back Images

    result preview before shooting. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → set the [Shot. Result Preview] function to the desired key. 2. Confirm the image by pressing the key to which [Shot. Result Preview] was assigned. Hint The DRO settings, shutter speed, aperture and ISO sensitivity settings you have set are reflected on the image for [Shot.

  • Page 173: Image Index

    Enlarges the image being played back. 1. Display the image you want to enlarge, and then press the button. If the image is too large, turn the control wheel to adjust the zoom scale. By rotating the front/rear dial, you can switch to the previous or next image while keeping the same zoom scale.

  • Page 174: Switching The Screen Display (During Playback)

    To display a desired image quickly Select the bar on the left of the image index screen using the control wheel, then press the top/bottom side of the control wheel. While the bar is being selected, you can display the calendar screen or folder selection screen by pressing in the center.

  • Page 175: Deleting Multiple Selected Images

    2. Press the (Delete) button. 3. Select [Delete] using the control wheel, then press on the center of the control wheel. [175] How to Use Viewing Deleting images Deleting multiple selected images You can delete multiple selected images. 1. MENU → (Playback) →...

  • Page 176: Playing Back Movies

    [176] How to Use Viewing Playing back movies Playing back movies Plays back the recorded movies. 1. Press the (playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Select the movie to be played back using the control wheel. 3. To play back movies, press on the center.

  • Page 177: Specify Printing

    1. Press the (playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Select the panoramic image to be played back using the control wheel. 3. Press on the center to play back the image. To pause playback, press on the center again. To return to the display of the entire image, press the MENU button.

  • Page 178: View Mode

    (2) Repeat step (1) to print other images. (3) MENU → [OK] → on the center. Cancel All: Clears all DPOF marks. Print Setting: You can set whether to print the date on images registered with DPOF marks. Select [On] or [Off] → [Enter] in [Date Imprint]. Note You cannot add the DPOF mark to the following files: Movies...

  • Page 179: Display Rotation

    Display Rotation Selects the orientation when playing back recorded still images. 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Display Rotation] → desired setting. Menu items details Auto: When you rotate the camera, the displayed image rotates automatically detecting the orientation of the camera. Manual: A portrait image is displayed as a vertical image.
  • Page 180 Press the MENU button to quit the slideshow. You cannot pause the slideshow. Hint You can activate a slideshow only when [View Mode] is set to [Date View] or [Folder View(Still)]. [182] How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Rotate Rotates a recorded still image counter-clockwise.

  • Page 181: Still Image Pb

    Menu item details Multiple Img.: Applies or cancels the protection of the selected multiple images. (1) Select the image to be protected, then press on the center of the control wheel. The mark is displayed in the check box. To cancel the selection, press again to remove the mark.

  • Page 182: Viewing Images On An Hd Tv

    3. Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4. Turn on this product. 5. Play back a still image, then press the bottom of the control wheel. The still image is output in 4K resolution. You can output still images in 4K resolution by selecting MENU → (Playback) →...
  • Page 183 Images shot with the product appear on the TV screen. Hint This product is compatible with the PhotoTV HD standard. If you connect Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold separately), the TV is set to the image quality suitable for viewing still images, and a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking high quality.

  • Page 184: Viewing Images On A "Bravia" Sync-Compatible Tv

    [186] How to Use Viewing Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV By connecting this product to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product's playback functions with the TV remote control.

  • Page 185: Monitor Brightness

    HDMI connection, select MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → [Off]. [187] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Monitor Brightness] → desired setting. Menu item details Manual (default setting): Adjusts the brightness within the range of –2 to +2.

  • Page 186: Finder Color Temp

    Selects the brightness of the electronic viewfinder from the range –2 to +2. [189] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Finder Color Temp. Adjusts the color temperature of the electronic viewfinder. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Finder Color Temp.] → desired setting. Menu item details -2 to +2: When you select “-,”...

  • Page 187: Upload Settings(Eye-Fi)

    1. MENU → (Setup) → [Audio signals] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Off: Sounds are not produced. [192] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Upload Settings(Eye-Fi)
  • Page 188 : 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 189: Mode Dial Guide

    Off (default setting): Deactivates the Tile Menu display. [194] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Mode Dial Guide You can display the description of a shooting mode when you turn the mode dial and change the settings available for that shooting mode. 1.

  • Page 190: Display Quality

    [196] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Display Quality You can change the display quality. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Display Quality] → desired setting. Menu item details High: Displays in high quality. Standard: Displays in standard quality. Note When [High] is set, battery consumption will be higher than when [Standard] is set.

  • Page 191: Pal/Ntsc Selector

    The power save function is not activated during playing back slideshow or recording movies, or when connected to a computer. The power save function is not activated when the product is connected to a TV or in remote control mode. [198] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu...

  • Page 192: Demo Mode

    4. Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 5. Attach the lens. Note A blower is not supplied with this product. Use a commercially available blower. Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is (3 remaining battery icons) or more.
  • Page 193 Menu item details The movie playback demonstration starts automatically if the product is not operated for about one minute. Only protected AVCHD movies are played back. Set the view mode to [AVCHD View], and protect the movie file with the oldest recorded date and time.
  • Page 194 How to reset the time code Reset the time code using the infrared remote control RMT-845 (sold separately), which is available at Sony service facilities. Only the following settings can be changed using the RMT-845. You cannot perform any other operations.
  • Page 195 1. MENU → (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → [UB Preset], then press the center of the control wheel. 2. Press the (Delete) button to reset the user bit (00 00 00 00). How to select the recording method for the time code (TC Format) (Setup) →...

  • Page 196: Remote Ctrl

    the center of the control wheel. Preset: Records the newly set time code on the recording medium. Regenerate: Reads the last time code for the previous recording from the recording medium and records the new time code consecutively from the last time code. The time code advances in [Rec Run] mode regardless of the [TC Run] setting.

  • Page 197: Hdmi Resolution

    [203] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu HDMI Resolution When you connect the product to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV. 1.

  • Page 198: Ctrl For Hdmi

    60p (default setting): Movies are output as 60p. 24p: Movies are output as 24p. [205] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu CTRL FOR HDMI When connecting this product to a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product by aiming the TV remote control at the TV.
  • Page 199 Menu item details On (default setting): Displays the shooting information of the played back image. Off: Does not display the shooting information of the played back image. [207] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu TC Output (movie) Sets whether or not to layer the TC (time code) information on the output signal via the HDMI terminal when outputting the signal to other professional-use devices.

  • Page 200: Usb Connection

    REC Control (movie) If you connect the camera to an external recorder, you can remotely command the recorder to start/stop recording using the camera. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [ REC Control] → desired setting. Menu item details The camera can send a recording command to an external recorder.

  • Page 201: Usb Lun Setting

    Establishes a Mass Storage or MTP connection automatically, depending on the computer or other USB devices to be connected. Windows 7 or Windows 8 computers are connected in MTP, and their unique functions are enabled for use. Mass Storage: Establishes a Mass Storage connection between this product, a computer, and other USB devices.

  • Page 202: Date/Time Setup

    [211] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time again. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Date/Time Setup] → desired setting. Menu item details Daylight Savings: Selects Daylight Savings [On]/[Off]. Date/Time: Sets the date and time. Date Format: Selects the date and time display format.

  • Page 203: File Number

    1. MENU → (Setup) → [Format]. Note Formatting permanently erases all data including protected images and registered settings (from M1 to M4). [214] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu File Number Selects how to assign file numbers to recorded still images and MP4 movies. 1.

  • Page 204: Select Rec Folder

    2. Select the entry field for the file name to display a keyboard on the screen, and then enter three characters of your choice. Note Only capital letters, numbers, and underscores can be entered. However, an underscore cannot be used as the first character. The three characters of the file name you specify using [Set File Name] will only be applied to images you shoot after changing the setting.

  • Page 205: Folder Name

    Note When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into this product and shoot images, a new folder may be automatically created. Up to 4,000 images in total can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder may be automatically created.

  • Page 206: Display Media Info

    1. MENU → (Setup) → [Recover Image DB] → [Enter]. Note Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data. [220] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Display Media Info. Displays the recordable time of movies and the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card.

  • Page 207: Setting Reset

    Download and install the application PlayMemories Mobile from your smartphone’s application store. If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed on your smartphone, be sure to update it to the latest version. For details on PlayMemories Mobile, refer to the support page (http://www.sony.net/pmm/).

  • Page 208: Connecting An Android Smartphone To This Product

    [225] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting an Android smartphone to this product 1. Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone. 2. Select the model name of this product (DIRECT-xxxx: xxxx). 3. Input the password that is displayed on this product. The smartphone is connected to the product.
  • Page 209 1. Select the model name of this product (DIRECT-xxxx: xxxx) on the Wi-Fi setting screen of your iPhone or iPad. 2. Input the password displayed on this product. The iPhone or iPad is connected to the product. 3. Confirm that your iPhone or iPad was connected to the “SSID” shown on this product.

  • Page 210: Calling Up An Application Using [One-Touch(Nfc)]

    [227] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)] You can call up a desired application from the application menu of this product by touching an NFC-enabled Android smartphone to the product. If the application you call up has a feature that works with the smartphone, the product and the smartphone will be connected via Wi-Fi.

  • Page 211: Smart Remote Embedded

    [228] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Controlling this product using a Smartphone Smart Remote Embedded You can use a smartphone as the remote controller for this product, and shoot still images/movies. The application PlayMemories Mobile must be installed on your smartphone.

  • Page 212: One-Touch Connection With An Nfc-Enabled Android Smartphone (Nfc One-Touch Remote)

    resetting the connection information, you must register the smartphone again. Depending on future version upgrades, the operational procedures or screen displays are subject to change without notice. [229] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Controlling this product using a Smartphone One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One-touch remote) You can connect this product and an NFC-enabled Android smartphone with one...

  • Page 213: Send To Smartphone

    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. Note If you cannot make a connection, do as the following: Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone, and then move the smartphone slowly toward the (N mark) of this product.
  • Page 214 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.

  • Page 215: Sending Images To An Android Smartphone (Nfc One- Touch Sharing)

    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 216: Send To Computer

    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 217 2. MENU → (Wireless) → [Send to Computer]. Note Depending on the application settings of your computer, the product will turn off after saving the images to your computer. You can transfer images from the product to only one computer at a time. If you want to transfer images to another computer, connect the product and the computer via a USB connection and follow the instructions in PlayMemories Home.

  • Page 218: Airplane Mode

    You can change the slideshow settings by pressing the bottom side of the control wheel. Playback Selection: Selects the group of images to be shown. Folder View(Still): Selects from [All] and [All in Folder]. Date View: Selects from [All] and [All in Date Rng.]. Interval: Selects from [Short] and [Long].

  • Page 219: Access Point Set

    [235] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions WPS Push If your access point has the WPS button, you can register the access point to this product easily by pushing the WPS button. 1. MENU → (Wireless) →...
  • Page 220 2. Select the access point you want to register. When the desired access point is displayed on the screen: Select the desired access point. When the desired access point is not displayed on the screen: Select [Manual Setting] and set the access point. For the input method, refer to “How to use the keyboard.”...

  • Page 221: Edit Device Name

    2. Switch character types Each time you press on the center of the control wheel, the character type switches among alphabet letters, numerals and symbols. 3. Keyboard Each time you press on the center, the character that you enter will be displayed. For example: If you want to enter “abd”...

  • Page 222: Disp Mac Address

    You can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [Edit Device Name]. 2. Select the input box, then input the device name → [OK]. For input method, refer to “How to use the keyboard.” [238] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Disp MAC Address...

  • Page 223: Reset Network Set

    Recommended computer environment For details on the recommended computer environments for downloading an application and adding functions to the product, refer to the following URL: “PlayMemories Camera Apps” website (http://www.sony.net/pmca/) [243] How to Use Adding applications to the product Installing the applications Opening a service account You can open a service account, which is required to download applications.

  • Page 224: Downloading Applications

    1. Access the application download website. http://www.sony.net/pmca/ 2. Follow the instructions on the screen and acquire a service account. Follow the instructions on the screen to download the desired application to the product. [244] How to Use Adding applications to the product...

  • Page 225: Downloading Applications Directly To The Product Using The Wi-Fi Function

    [245] How to Use Adding applications to the product Installing the applications Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi function You can download applications using the Wi-Fi function without connecting to a computer. 1. MENU → (Application) → Application List → (PlayMemories Camera Apps), then follow the instructions on the screen to download applications.

  • Page 226: Uninstalling Applications

    [247] How to Use Adding applications to the product Managing the applications Uninstalling applications You can uninstall applications from this product. 1. MENU → (Application) → Application List → [Application Management] → [Manage and Remove]. 2. Select the application to be uninstalled. 3.

  • Page 227: Playmemories Home

    The account information for the “Sony Entertainment Network” that is registered on the product is displayed. 1. MENU → (Application) → Application List → [Application Management] → [Display Account Information]. [250] How to Use Viewing on computers Recommended computer environment...

  • Page 228: Installing Playmemories Home

    Installing PlayMemories Home 1. Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL and install PlayMemories Home. http://www.sony.net/pm/ Proceed the installation by following the instructions on the screen. When installation is completed, PlayMemories Home starts up. If PMB (Picture Motion Browser) supplied with a product that was purchased before 2011 has already been installed on the computer, PMB will be overwritten by PlayMemories Home.

  • Page 229: Software For Mac Computers

    DirectX may be installed depending on your computer’s system environment. Hint For details on PlayMemories Home, refer to the Help of PlayMemories Home or the PlayMemories Home support page (http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/) (English only). [253] How to Use Viewing on computers...

  • Page 230: Installing Image Data Converter

    [255] How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Installing Image Data Converter 1. Download and install the software by accessing the following URL (English only). http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ Note Log on as Administrator. [256] How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software...

  • Page 231: Installing Remote Camera Control

    [258] How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Installing Remote Camera Control Download and install the software by accessing the following URL: Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ [259] How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Accessing the Help of Remote Camera Control Windows: [Start] →...

  • Page 232: Connecting The Product To A Computer

    menu bar → [Remote Camera Control Help]. [260] How to Use Viewing on computers Connecting this product and a computer Connecting the product to a computer 1. Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the product, or connect it to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC Adaptor AC-PW20 (sold separately).

  • Page 233: Disconnecting The Product From The Computer

    Do not edit or otherwise process AVCHD movie files/folders from the connected computer. Movie files may be damaged or become unplayable. Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer.
  • Page 234 DVD-R discs, and a high definition image quality (HD) disc is created. You can play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray Disc player and a PlayStation®3. You cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players.

  • Page 235: Selecting The Disc Creation Method

    PlayMemories Home. (Only for Windows) Creates a disc with high-definition image quality (HD) Writable movie format: PS, FX, FH Player: Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) Creates a disc with high-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording...

  • Page 236: Creating A Disc With A Device Other Than A Computer

    You cannot create a disc from MP4 and XAVC S format movies. [265] How to Use Viewing on computers Creating a movie disc Creating a disc with a device other than a computer You can also create discs using a Blu-ray recorder, etc. Depending on which device you use, the types of disc that can be created vary.

  • Page 237: Creating Blu-Ray Discs

    Blu-ray Discs using PlayMemories Home, be sure to install the dedicated add-on software. For details, see the following URL: http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW/ To install, your computer must be connected to the Internet. For detailed operations, see the Help of PlayMemories Home.

  • Page 238: On Operating Temperatures

    product and turn on the power, the product automatically creates an image database file using some of the memory card’s capacity. The process may take a long time and you cannot operate the product until the process is completed. If a database file error occurs, export all images to your computer using PlayMemories Home, and then format the memory card using this product.

  • Page 239: On Image Data Compatibility

    a malfunction of the product. To prevent moisture condensation when you bring the product directly from a cold to a warm location, first put it in a plastic bag and seal it to prevent air from entering. Wait for about an hour until the temperature of the product has reached the ambient temperature.
  • Page 240 Devices incompatible with the AVCHD format This product also uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording. For this reason, play back movies recorded in MP4 format with this product on MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 supported devices. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality can be played back only on AVCHD format-compatible devices.

  • Page 241: On The Internal Rechargeable Battery

    Do not look at sunlight or a strong light source through the lens when it is detached. This may result in unrecoverable damage to the eyes or cause a malfunction to the lens. Do not use the camera in areas where strong radio waves or radiation is being emitted.

  • Page 242: Charging Time (Full Charge)

    Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the product for the first time. The charged battery pack will discharge little by little even if you do not use it. Charge the battery pack each time before you use the product so that you do not miss any opportunities to shoot images.

  • Page 243: Remaining Battery Indicator

    monitor very bright. We recommend preparing spare battery packs and taking trial shots before taking the actual shots. Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water- resistant. Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.

  • Page 244: Charging The Battery Pack

    The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this product. Do not connect with other electronic devices. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. If the product's Charge lamp flashes while charging, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack firmly back into the product.

  • Page 245: Memory Card

    Memory card Memory card Card Type Indications in Help Guide Memory Stick PRO Duo media (Memory Stick XC-HG Duo media/Memory Stick PRO Duo media/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media) SD card (SD memory card/SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card) Memory Stick PRO Duo media and SD cards up to 64 GB have been tested and proven to operate with this product.

  • Page 246: Memory Stick Media

    We recommend backing up important data, such as to a hard disk of a computer. Do not attach a label on the memory card itself nor on a memory card adaptor. Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object.

  • Page 247: Cleaning The Lens

    Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media: *1*2 Memory Stick XC-HG Duo media: *1*2 This Memory Stick is equipped with MagicGate function. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this product. High-speed data transfer using a parallel interface is supported.

  • Page 248: Cleaning The Monitor

    Cleaning the product surface Clean the product surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. To prevent damage to the finish or casing: Do not expose the product to chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide.
  • Page 249 Aspect Ratio： 3:2 Quality： Fine RAW File Type： Compressed Panorama: Size： Standard Panorama: Direction： Right File Format： AVCHD Record Setting 60p 50M/50p 50M (When [ File Format] is [XAVC S]) 60i 17M(FH)/50i 17M(FH) (When [ File Format] is [AVCHD]) 1440×1080 12M (When [ File Format] is [MP4]) Dual Video REC：...
  • Page 250 Smile/Face Detect.： Off Soft Skin Effect： Off Auto Obj. Framing： Off Auto Mode： Intelligent Auto Scene Selection： Portrait Movie： Program Auto SteadyShot： On SteadyShot Settings SteadyShot Adjust. ： Auto SteadyS. Focal Len. ： 8mm (When [SteadyShot Adjust.] is [Manual]) Color Space： sRGB Auto Slow Shut.：...
  • Page 251 Monitor ： Display All Info./No Disp. Info./Histogram/For viewfinder Finder ： No Disp. Info./Histogram/Level Peaking Level： Off Peaking Color： White Exposure Set. Guide： On Live View Display： Setting Effect ON Disp. cont. AF area： On Phase Detect. Area： Off Pre-AF： On Zoom Setting：...
  • Page 252 Custom Button 4 ： Not set Center Button ： Eye AF Left Button ： Drive Mode Right Button ： ISO Down Button ： Not set AEL Button ： AEL hold AF/MF Button ： AF/MF Control Hold Focus Hold Button ： Focus Hold Dial Setup：...
  • Page 253 Select [Setting Reset] to reset the settings under [Playback] to the default settings. If you select [Camera Settings Reset], the settings will not return to the default settings. Delete： ― View Mode： Date View Image Index： 9 Images Display Rotation： Manual Slide Show：...

  • Page 254: Number Of Still Images

    24p/60p Output： 60p HDMI Info. Display ： On TC Output： Off REC Control： Off CTRL FOR HDMI ： On USB Connection： Auto USB LUN Setting： Multi Language： ― Date/Time Setup： ― Area Setting： ― Format： ― File Number： Series Set File Name： DSC Select REC Folder：...
  • Page 255 8 GB: 1100 images 16 GB: 2250 images 32 GB: 4600 images 64 GB: 9200 images Fine 2 GB: 195 images 4 GB: 395 images 8 GB: 800 images 16 GB: 1600 images 32 GB: 3200 images 64 GB: 6400 images Extra fine 2 GB: 105 images 4 GB: 215 images...

  • Page 256: Recordable Time Of Movies

    RAW (Uncompressed RAW) 2 GB: 37 images 4 GB: 75 images 8 GB: 150 images 16 GB: 305 images 32 GB: 610 images 64 GB: 1200 images When the [ Aspect Ratio] is set to other than [3:2], you can record more pictures than shown above.
  • Page 257 64 GB: 2 h 35 m 30p 50M 25p 50M 2 GB: - 4 GB: - 8 GB: - 16 GB: - 32 GB: - 64 GB: 2 h 35 m 24p 50M (Only for 1080 60i compatible models.) 2 GB: - 4 GB: - 8 GB: - 16 GB: -...
  • Page 258 16 GB: 1 h 15 m 32 GB: 2 h 30 m 64 GB: 5 h 5 m 24p 24M(FX) 25p 24M(FX) 2 GB: 10 m 4 GB: 20 m 8 GB: 40 m 16 GB: 1 h 30 m 32 GB: 3 h 64 GB: 6 h 24p 17M(FH)
  • Page 259 The recordable time of movies varies because the product is equipped with VBR (Variable Bit Rate), which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the shooting scene. When you record a fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording. The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or the image quality/size settings.

  • Page 260: Plug Adaptor

    [AVCHD]. When the file size reaches about 2 GB, a new movie file is created automatically. [276] How to Use Precautions/This product Using this product abroad Plug adaptor You can use the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC and 50 Hz/60 Hz.

  • Page 261: La-Ea1 Mount Adaptor

    Note You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor with certain lenses. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses. You cannot use the AF illuminator when using an A-mount lens. The sound of the lens and the product in operation may be recorded during movie recording.

  • Page 262: La-Ea2 Mount Adaptor

    Not available Autofocus: Available with SAM/SSM lens only AF system: Contrast AF/Phase Detection AF AF/MF select: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens. Focus Mode: Single-shot AF/Continuous AF* This setting is unavailable when [ AF System] is set to [Contrast AF]. When using a Mount Adaptor and the camera is set to movie mode, the Auto Focus only works when the shutter button is pressed halfway down.

  • Page 263: La-Ea3 Mount Adaptor

    AF/MF select: Lenses that do not support Direct manual focus: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens. Lenses that support Direct manual focus: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens. When the switch on the lens is set to AF, you can use MENU to change the focusing method.

  • Page 264: La-Ea4 Mount Adaptor

    Single-shot AF/Continuous AF* This setting is unavailable when [ AF System] is set to [Contrast AF]. When using a Mount Adaptor and the camera is set to movie mode, the Auto Focus only works when the shutter button is pressed halfway down. When using a Mount Adaptor in movie mode, adjust the aperture manually.

  • Page 265: Vertical Grip

    Focus Mode: Available modes are as follows (Single-shot AF/Continuous AF) Available focus area Wide: The product automatically selects a focus area from among 15 areas. Center: The product uses the focus area located in the center area exclusively. Flexible Spot: You can select a focus area from 15 areas using the control wheel.

  • Page 266: Avchd Format

    You can attach the removed battery cover to the vertical grip so that you do not lose it. How to attach the battery cover Align the battery cover hinge with the battery cover shaft hole, and attach by pressing the battery cover locking button (B). After attaching the battery cover, make sure that the head of the battery cover release lever (A) is pointing at the base of the arrow mark.
  • Page 267 Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Licenses (in English) are recorded in the internal memory of your product.
  • Page 268 [286] How to Use Precautions/This product Trademarks Trademarks The following marks are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. , Memory Stick, , Memory Stick PRO, , Memory Stick Duo, , Memory Stick PRO Duo, , Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,...

  • Page 269: You Cannot Insert The Battery Pack Into The Product

    3. Initialize the settings. 4. Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ [288] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product.

  • Page 270: You Cannot Turn On The Product

    You cannot turn on the product. After inserting the battery pack into the product, it may take a few moments for the product to power up. Make sure that the battery pack is inserted correctly. The battery pack will discharge by itself even if you do not use it. Charge the battery pack before use.

  • Page 271: The Charge Lamp On The Product Flashes When Charging The Battery Pack

    Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. [293] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack.

  • Page 272: You Cannot Record Images

    [296] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies You cannot record images. You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the record position. Check the free capacity of the memory card. You cannot record images while charging the flash.

  • Page 273: Zoom Does Not Work

    The subject is too close. Check the minimum focal distance of the lens. Ambient light is insufficient. [Focus Mode] has been set to [Manual Focus]. Set [Focus Mode] to a setting other than [Manual Focus]. [300] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies [Eye-Start AF] does not function.

  • Page 274: The Date And Time Are Recorded Incorrectly

    [303] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The date and time are recorded incorrectly. Set the correct date and time. The area selected using [Area Setting] differs from the actual area. Select the actual area. [304] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The aperture value and/or shutter speed and/or metering indicator flashes.

  • Page 275: Dark Shadow Appears On The Image

    on the recorded image. [307] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Dark shadow appears on the image. Depending on the brightness of the subject, you may see a dark shadow when you change the aperture. This is not a malfunction. [308] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The eyes of the subject come out red.

  • Page 276: The Image Is Not Clear In The Viewfinder

    [311] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The image is not clear in the viewfinder. Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter-adjustment dial. [312] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies No images appear on the viewfinder. [FINDER/MONITOR] has been set to [Monitor]. Set [FINDER/MONITOR] to [Auto] or [Viewfinder].

  • Page 277: The Image Is Blurred

    may partially appear in the image. The optical properties of some lenses may cause the periphery of the image to appear too dark (insufficient light). You may compensate for this phenomenon with [Shading Comp.]. When using an E-mount lens for APS-C size shooting, set [APS-C Size Capture] to [Auto] or [On], then shoot the images.

  • Page 278: Images Cannot Be Played Back

    [318] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Sound is not recorded properly. If you turn down the audio recording level to the lowest sound level, audio will not be recorded. If you turn up the audio recording level to the highest sound level, there will likely be sound clipping.

  • Page 279: The Date And Time Are Not Displayed

    was recorded using a model other than this product, playback on this product is not guaranteed. The product is in USB mode. Disconnect the product from the computer. Use PlayMemories Home to play back on this product images that are stored on your computer.

  • Page 280: You Cannot Find The Wireless Access Point To Be Connected

    you protect images that you do not want to delete. [326] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images A DPOF mark cannot be put. You cannot place DPOF marks on RAW images. [327] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected.

  • Page 281: You Cannot Send Movies To A Smartphone

    When the battery remaining level is low, [Send to Computer] may be canceled halfway. Charge the battery pack and try again. [330] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi You cannot send movies to a smartphone. You cannot send XAVC S movies to a smartphone. You cannot send AVCHD movies to a smartphone.

  • Page 282: You Cannot Use One-Touch Connection (Nfc)

    You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC). Place the (N mark) on the smartphone and the (N mark) on the product as close together as possible. If there is no response, move the smartphone a few millimeters or move the smartphone away from this product, wait more than 10 seconds, and then touch them together again.

  • Page 283: The Image And Sound Are Interrupted By Noise When Viewing A Movie On A Computer

    not be able to import the images to a computer. Shoot using a memory card formatted by this product. [336] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer. You are playing back the movie directly from the memory card. Import the movie to your computer using PlayMemories Home and play it back.

  • Page 284: The Color Of The Image Is Strange

    RAW images cannot be printed. To print RAW images, first convert them to JPEG images using “Image Data Converter.” [340] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing The color of the image is strange. When you print the images recorded in Adobe RGB mode using sRGB printers that are not compatible with Adobe RGB (DCF2.0/Exif2.21), the images are printed at a lower saturation.

  • Page 285: The Lens Gets Fogged

    Using PlayMemories Home, you can print images with the date without recording the date. When you print images at a shop, images can be printed with the date if you ask them to do so. [343] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The lens gets fogged. Moisture condensation has occurred.

  • Page 286: The Product Does Not Work Properly

    Connect the power cord and turn on the product again. If the product repeats the same error often or still does not work after trying these solutions, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. [349] Troubleshooting...

  • Page 287: Warning Messages

    performing this procedure, format the memory card. [350] Troubleshooting Messages Messages Warning messages Set Area/Date/Time. Set the area, date and time. If you have not used the product for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable backup battery. Power insufficient. The image sensor cleaning function will not operate because the remaining battery level is low.
  • Page 288 This memory card may not be capable of recording and playing normally. An incompatible memory card is inserted. Processing... When performing noise reduction, the reduction process takes place. You cannot do any further shooting during this reduction process. Unable to display. Images recorded with other products or images modified with a computer may not be displayed.

  • Page 289: Situations This Product Has Difficulty Handling

    Camera Error. Turn power off then on. System Error Turn off the product and eject the battery pack, then reinsert the battery pack. If this message appears repeatedly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Image Database File error. Recover? The image database file is broken.
  • Page 290 Varying levels of brightness Lock-on AF Flickering lights Sweep Panorama Subjects too close to the product Sweep Panorama Subjects with large movements or subjects that move too quickly Superior Auto Sweep Panorama Auto HDR Lock-on AF Subjects too small or too large Sweep Panorama Lock-on AF Scenes with little contrast, such as the sky or a sandy beach...

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