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Sony a1 II ILCE-1M2 Help Manual

Sony a1 II ILCE-1M2 Help Manual

Interchangeable lens digital camera
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Help Guide
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
ILCE-1M2
α1II
Recommended pages in the Help Guide
Finding functions from MENU
You can check the list of the menu items. You can also move to the explanation page for each item from the menu
item on the list.
Memory cards that can be used
Information about memory cards that can be used with this camera.
Focusing using subject recognition functions
The camera will automatically recognize the subject and can focus on the eyes, etc. when shooting images.
Customization features of the camera
The camera has various customization features, such as custom keys and a function to register shooting settings.
Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl
You can operate the camera using a Bluetooth compatible remote commander (sold separately) or shooting grip
(sold separately).
Anti-dust Function
You can clean the image sensor. You can also set whether or not to close the shutter when you turn off the camera.
Support information
Looking for valuable information, such as essential points on shooting
This website introduces convenient functions, ways of usage, and setting examples. Refer to the website when you
set up your camera.
Firmware, Questions & Answers and Compatibility
This website provides Firmware update, Question & Answers and Compatibility information
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  • Page 1 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Recommended pages in the Help Guide Finding functions from MENU You can check the list of the menu items. You can also move to the explanation page for each item from the menu item on the list.
  • Page 2 Basic Knowledge Improve your shooting techniques by learning the basics of camera. Shooting tips Learn how to choose lenses and shooting techniques in various scenes. How to use the “Help Guide” Notes on using your camera Precautions Lending, transferring or discarding the camera and/or memory card to others (Notes on protecting private information) Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery Notes on memory card...
  • Page 3 Focus mode dial Drive mode dial MENU button Main menu (shooting setting list) Fn (function) button C (custom) buttons DISP (Display Setting) button Delete button AEL button AF-ON button Front dial and rear dial (L/R) Keyboard screen In-Camera Guide Functions for accessibility Preparing the camera/Basic shooting operations Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack using the supplied charger...
  • Page 4 Using the shooting functions Contents of this chapter Selecting a shooting mode Intelligent Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Bulb shooting BULB Timer Settings Exposure Ctrl Type Auto/Manual Swt. Set. Shoot Mode (S&Q/time-lapse) Convenient functions for shooting self-portrait videos and vlogs Self-timer (movie) Auto Framing Settings Framing Stabilizer...
  • Page 5 Sbj Recog Frm Disp. (still image) Sbj Recog Frm Disp. (movie) Face Memory (still image/movie) Regist. Face Priority (still image/movie) Selecting a person to track (Select Face to Track) Using focusing functions Focus Standard Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Switch V/H AF Area) Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) Deleting a registered AF Area (Del.
  • Page 6 Priority Set in AF-C AF Illuminator Aperture Drive in AF Preset Focus/Zoom AF in Focus Mag. Auto Magnifier in MF Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif. Time (still image/movie) Initial Focus Mag. (still image) Initial Focus Mag. (movie) Focus Map Peaking Display Adjusting the exposure/metering modes Exposure Comp.
  • Page 7 White Balance (still image/movie) Capturing a standard white color to set the white balance (custom white balance) WB Capt. Frame Size (still image/movie) Priority Set in AWB (still image/movie) Shutter AWB Lock Shockless WB Log shooting settings Log shooting Log Shooting Setting Select LUT Manage User LUTs Display LUT...
  • Page 8 Focus Bracket WB bracket DRO Bracket Bracket Settings Self-timer (movie) Interval Shoot Func. Shooting still images with a higher resolution Pixel Shift Multi Shoot. NR Shooting Settings Setting the image quality and recording format JPEG/HEIF Switch Image Quality Settings: File Format (still image) Image Quality Settings: RAW File Type Image Quality Settings: JPEG Quality/HEIF Quality Image Quality Settings: JPEG Image Size/HEIF Image Size...
  • Page 9 Touch Panel Settings Touch Pad Settings Focusing using touch operations (Touch Focus) Starting tracking with touch operations (Touch Tracking) Shooting with touch operations (Touch Shutter) Adjusting the exposure with touch operations (Touch AE) Shutter settings Silent Mode Settings (still image/movie) Shutter Type Using the electronic shutter Release Lag/Start Disp.
  • Page 10 Flash Sync Spd. Prty. Red Eye Reduction FEL lock External Flash Set. Reg. Flash Shooting Set Using a flash with a sync terminal cord Sync Terminal Settings Reducing blur SteadyShot (still image) SteadyShot (movie) SteadyShot Adjust. (still image/movie) SteadyShot focal length (still image/movie) Framing Stabilizer Lens Compensation (still image/movie) Noise reduction...
  • Page 11 Gamma Display Assist Gamma Disp. Assist Typ. Recording movie audio Audio Recording Audio Rec Level Audio Out Timing Wind Noise Reduct. Shoe Audio Set. Creating still images while recording a movie Automatic creation of still images from Shot Marks Shot Marks after still image creation (shooting) TC/UB settings TC/UB TC/UB Disp.
  • Page 12 Fn Menu Settings (still image/movie) Fn Menu Settings (playback) Registering frequently used functions to My Menu Add Item Sort Item Delete Item Delete Page Delete All Display From My Menu Separately adjusting the camera settings for still images and movies Different Set for Still/Mv Customizing the functions of the ring/dial Av/Tv Rotate...
  • Page 13 Enlarge Initial Mag. Enlarge Initial Position Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation) Playing back movies Playback/Monitor. Vol. 4ch Audio Monitoring (movie) Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show) Cont. Play for Interval Play Speed for Interval Changing how images are displayed Playing back images on the image index screen (Image Index) Playback Filter Condition Image Order...
  • Page 14 Shot Marks after still image creation (playback) JPEG/HEIF Switch (Photo Capture / Creating still images from Shot Marks) Copying images from one memory card to another (Copy) Deleting images Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) Delete pressing twice Delete confirm. Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable Changing the camera settings Memory card settings...
  • Page 15 Wi-Fi Frequency Band (models supporting 5 GHz) Display Wi-Fi Info. SSID/PW Reset Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl Wired LAN Tethering Connection Airplane Mode Edit Device Name Importing root certification to the camera (Import Root Certificate) Access Authen. Settings Access Authen. Info Wi-Fi Direct Settings Reset Network Set.
  • Page 16 USB Power Supply External output settings HDMI Resolution HDMI Output Settings (movie) HDMI Info. Display CTRL FOR HDMI General settings Language Area/Date/Time Setting NTSC/PAL Selector Audio Signal(Shooting) Audio Signal(Start/End) Audio Signal Volume Video Light Mode Anti-dust Function Auto Pixel Mapping Pixel Mapping Version Display Serial Number...
  • Page 17 Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Connection) Using a smartphone as a remote commander Using a smartphone as a remote commander Remote Shoot Setting Transferring images to a Smartphone Select on Cam & Send (transferring to a smartphone) Reset Transfer Status (transferring to a smartphone) Connecting while the camera is turned OFF Cnct.
  • Page 18 Notes on using the cloud service (Creators' Cloud) Appendix Audio accessories compatible with the Multi Interface Shoe Vertical grip Mount Adaptor Mount Adaptor LA-EA3/LA-EA5 Mount Adaptor LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor Multi Battery Adaptor Kit Battery life and number of recordable images Number of recordable images Recordable movie times List of icons on the monitor...
  • Page 19 Warning messages 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 20 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II How to use the “Help Guide” The “Help Guide” is a “Web Instruction Manual” that has been designed to describe the functions and operating methods of this camera. Use the “Help Guide” to search for any information that you require in order to make full use of the camera.
  • Page 21 Screen displayed on a smartphone Method C: Finding functions from MENU If you want to search for information while checking it against the MENU screen of the camera, use the “Finding functions from MENU” page. Select a MENU item from the list to go directly to the description page.
  • Page 22 Viewing information about related features “Related Topic” at the bottom of each page lists sections that contain information related to the description page currently being displayed. For a deeper understanding of the currently displayed page, refer to the listed sections as well. Going to the previous/next page Select the “Previous”...
  • Page 23 Print This Page] button at the bottom of the page. When the printing screen appears, specify your printer. Changing the display language Go to the language selection page from [ Language Selection Page] at the bottom of the page and select a language. TP1001659657 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 24 Sony can provide no guarantees in the event of failure to record, or loss of or damage to recorded images or audio data, due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc. We recommend backing up important data.
  • Page 25 When using this product with a tripod or grip, be sure to attach the camera securely. Notes on using a tripod 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 The lens part The movable monitor part The movable flash part The movable viewfinder part Do not carry the camera with the tripod attached. This may cause the tripod socket hole to break. Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera.
  • Page 27 Take care that your finger is not in the way when pushing the viewfinder or flash down. (Only for models with a movable viewfinder or a movable flash) If water, dust or sand adheres to the viewfinder or flash unit, it may cause a malfunction. (Only for models with a movable viewfinder or a movable flash) Notes on the viewfinder (Only for models with a viewfinder) When shooting with the viewfinder, you may experience symptoms such as eyestrain, fatigue, travel sickness, or...
  • Page 28 Notes on security SONY WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT PROPER SECURITY MEASURES ON TRANSMISSION DEVICES, UNAVOIDABLE DATA LEAKS CAUSED BY TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS, OR OTHER SECURITY PROBLEMS.
  • Page 29 For example, unauthorized access to the camera may occur in network environments to which another network device is connected or can connect without permission. Sony bears no responsibility for any loss or damage caused by connecting to such network environments.
  • Page 30 Related Topic Creating an account for Creators' Cloud and linking your camera to the account (Cloud Connection) Displaying cloud connection information (Cloud Information) TP1001665529 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 31 Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery Notes on using the battery pack Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs. The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions.
  • Page 32 If the available time of the battery is shortened significantly, it is probably time to replace the battery pack with a new one. The battery life varies according to how the battery pack is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used. TP1001619316 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 33 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Notes on memory card (overheating warning icon) is displayed on the monitor, do not remove the memory card from the camera right away. Instead, wait for a while after turning off the camera, and then remove the memory card. If you touch the memory card while it is hot, you may drop it and the memory card may be damaged.
  • Page 34 Format TP1001642687 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 35 For how to check the amount of dust on the image sensor, and for further details on cleaning methods, please refer to the following URL. https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/support/ilc/sensor/index.php Note When executing the cleaning mode, remove the lens with the camera turned on.
  • Page 36 During cleaning, the filter glass on the image sensor makes a vibrating sound. This is not a malfunction. Cleaning may be performed automatically when the power is turned off. Related Topic Attaching/removing a lens Anti-dust Function TP1001619257 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 37 If you wipe the monitor firmly using tissue paper, etc., the monitor may be scratched. If the monitor becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, gently remove the dust from the surface, and then clean the monitor using soft cloth, etc. TP1001619319 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 38 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Checking the camera and the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. Camera (1) Battery Charger (1) NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Battery Pack (1) Shoulder Strap (1) Body Cap (1) (Attached to the camera) Cable Protector (1) Shoe Cap (1) (Attached to the camera) Eyepiece Cup FDA-EP19 (1) (Attached to the camera), FDA-EP21 (1)
  • Page 39 Startup Guide (1) Reference Guide (1) Accessories may differ depending on the country or region. Please check the Startup Guide for details on accessories. TP1001667048 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 40 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Front side Visible light and IR sensor Do not cover this part during shooting. Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator Do not cover this part during shooting. Shutter button ON/OFF (Power) switch Front dial You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode. C5 button (Custom button 5) Lens release button Microphone...
  • Page 41 Related Topic Rear side Top side Sides Bottom TP1001667058 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 42 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Rear side Eyepiece Cup To remove the eyepiece cup Push the grips at the bottom of the eyepiece cup to the left and right and lift up the cup. Viewfinder MENU button For shooting: C3 button (Custom button 3) For viewing: (Protect) button...
  • Page 43 You can adjust the monitor to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position. For details, see “Adjusting the monitor angle.” You may not be able to adjust the monitor angle depending on the type of a tripod you use. In such a case, release the tripod screw once to adjust the monitor angle.
  • Page 44 In the default settings, the inversion of the display is automatically switched on and off depending on how the monitor is positioned. You can lock the display method with the following settings: MENU → (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Monitor Flip Direction]. Related Topic Front side Top side Sides Bottom TP1001667054 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 45 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Top side Mode dial The mode dial is unlocked for as long as you press the lock release button in the center of the dial. Rear dial L You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode. Rear dial R You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode.
  • Page 46 The focus mode dial is unlocked while the unlock button on the back is being pressed. For details on compatible accessories for the Multi Interface Shoe, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
  • Page 47 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Sides (Microphone) jack When an external microphone is connected, the built-in microphone turns off automatically. When the external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera. (Headphones) jack Charge lamp USB Type-C®...
  • Page 48 SLOT 1 (Memory card slot 1) SLOT 2 (Memory card slot 2) For details on compatible accessories for the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Notes on USB terminals You can use either the USB Type-C terminal or the Multi/Micro USB Terminal for USB communications.
  • Page 49 Insert the cable into the holding part and then secure the cable with the fixing dial (B). To remove the cable protector Loosen the attachment screw, and then remove the cable protector. Related Topic Front side Rear side Top side Bottom TP1001667056 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 50 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Bottom Lock lever Battery insertion slot Battery cover When attaching an accessory such as a vertical grip (sold separately), remove the battery cover. To remove the battery cover Pull the battery cover release lever (A) in the direction of the arrow, and then remove the battery cover. To attach the battery cover Insert the shaft on one side of the battery cover into the attachment site, and then push in the battery cover by attaching the shaft on the opposite side.
  • Page 51 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. Related Topic Front side Rear side Top side Sides TP1001667057 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 52 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Basic icons displayed on the monitor This section describes the screen display when the shooting mode is (Program Auto). The following is an example of the display when [DISP (Screen Disp) Set] is set to [Display All Info.] and the touch function icons are hidden.
  • Page 53 Remaining battery level Related Topic Touch function icons List of icons on the screen for shooting still images List of icons on the screen for shooting movies List of icons on the playback screen TP1001667061 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 54 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Touch function icons Some functions have icons for touch operations (touch function icons). You can execute or change the settings of the functions by touching the icons. Settings for using the touch function icons [Touch Operation]: [On] [Shooting Screen] under [Touch Panel Settings]: Set [Shooting Screen] to [On].
  • Page 55 White Balance (still image/movie) Creative Look (still image/movie) Recognition Target (still image/movie) Playing back still images Self-timer (movie) Picture Profile (still image/movie) Focus Map Playing back movies Select on Cam & Send (transferring to a smartphone) TP1001665535 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 56 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Touch panel By touching the monitor, you can intuitively perform operations such as focusing on the shooting screen and operating the playback screen. Touch operations (on the shooting screen) Touch the monitor to specify where to focus (Touch Focus). Touch a subject on the monitor to use the touch tracking function (Touch Tracking).
  • Page 57 Touch Panel/Pad Touch Panel Settings Touch function icons Focusing using touch operations (Touch Focus) Starting tracking with touch operations (Touch Tracking) Shooting with touch operations (Touch Shutter) Adjusting the exposure with touch operations (Touch AE) TP1001659756 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 58 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Touch function icons Some functions have icons for touch operations (touch function icons). You can execute or change the settings of the functions by touching the icons. Settings for using the touch function icons [Touch Operation]: [On] [Shooting Screen] under [Touch Panel Settings]: Set [Shooting Screen] to [On].
  • Page 59 White Balance (still image/movie) Creative Look (still image/movie) Recognition Target (still image/movie) Playing back still images Self-timer (movie) Picture Profile (still image/movie) Focus Map Playing back movies Select on Cam & Send (transferring to a smartphone) TP1001665535 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 60 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. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) TP1001642579 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 61 [Tracking: Expand Spot] [Tracking: Custom 1] - [Tracking: Custom 3] The [Focus Standard] function is assigned to the center of the multi-selector in the default settings. Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Focus Standard TP1001651472 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 62 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Still/Movie/S&Q dial and mode dial You can use the Still/Movie/S&Q dial and mode dial to select a shooting mode according to the subject and purpose of shooting. Still/Movie/S&Q dial Use the Still/Movie/S&Q dial to select a shooting mode. Turn the Still/Movie/S&Q dial while pressing the lock release button on the front of the Still/Movie/S&Q dial.
  • Page 63 Exposure Mode dial Description mode Intelligent Auto The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition ( Intelligent Auto ). (Auto) Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed Program Auto and the aperture value). You can set shooting functions such as [ ISO] .
  • Page 64 TP1001662554 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 65 Use the focus mode dial to select a focus mode according to the subject and the shooting scenario. Turn the focus mode dial (B) while holding down the focus mode dial lock release button (A) to select the desired mode. Related Topic Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) TP1001661321 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 66 (disable), you can set the drive mode by using [Drive Mode] in MENU. When using the electronic shutter, you can select the desired continuous shooting speed from MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Shooting Speed]. Related Topic Drive Mode Cont. Shooting Speed TP1001661322 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 67 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II MENU button The menu screen is displayed by pressing the MENU button. You can change settings related to all of the camera operations including shooting and playback, or you can execute a function from the menu screen. (A) Menu tab Menu tabs are categorized by usage scenario, such as shooting, playback, network settings, etc.
  • Page 68 (A) Menu tabs (B) Menu groups (C) Menu items Press the center of the control wheel to select the menu item. The setting screen or execution screen for the selected item will appear on the monitor. Select a parameter or execute the function. If you want to cancel changing the parameter, press the MENU button and go back to the previous screen.
  • Page 69 : Menu items displayed in any of the still image shooting modes, movie recording modes, or slow- motion/quick-motion shooting modes Related Topic Add Item Display From My Menu Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Still/Movie/S&Q dial and mode dial Main menu (shooting setting list) Version TP1001642581 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 70 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Main menu (shooting setting list) Select the (Main) tab on the menu screen to display a list of shooting settings. You can confirm the settings before shooting or for each scene, and also change the settings directly from this screen. Main menu for shooting still images Main 1 Shutter Speed...
  • Page 71 When the shooting mode is [Program Auto], the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the same area. You can perform Program Shift by selecting the area. Main menu for shooting movies Main 1 Rec Frame Rate/ Rec Frame Rate (when shooting slow-motion/quick-motion movies)/ Rec Frame Rate (when shooting time-lapse) Shutter Speed...
  • Page 72 You can open the setting screens by touching the icons on the main menu when [Touch Operation] is set to [On] and [Menu Screen] under [Touch Panel Settings] is set to [On]. Related Topic MENU button Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001667063 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 73 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Fn (function) button If you press the Fn (function) button while shooting or playing back images, a menu (function menu) containing frequently used functions will appear on the screen, allowing you to quickly call up the functions. Example of function menu The displayed items differ depending on the camera status.
  • Page 74 On the shooting screen, turn the front dial to select the desired setting. Some functions can be fine-tuned using the rear dial L or rear dial R. Press the center of the control wheel. Using the Fn button in the [ For viewfinder] display If you press the Fn button while the monitor display is set to [ For viewfinder], you can directly operate items you want...
  • Page 75 Related Topic Fn Menu Settings (still image/movie) Fn Menu Settings (playback) DISP (Display Setting) button Touch Operation Touch Panel Settings TP1001619191 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 76 If you want to change the function of the custom button, press the center of the control wheel while the custom button is selected. The functions that can be assigned to that button will appear. Select your desired function. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001659757 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 77 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II DISP (Display Setting) button By pressing the DISP (Display Setting) button, you can change the content displayed on the screen during shooting and playback. The display switches each time the DISP button is pressed. The viewfinder display and the monitor display for shooting can be set separately.
  • Page 78 In the movie recording modes, [ For viewfinder] cannot be displayed. If the monitor display is set to [ For viewfinder], the display will switch to all information when movie shooting starts. Related Topic DISP (Screen Disp) Set (Monitor/Finder) TP1001659803 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 79 (Delete) button for the following operations. Custom Key Opening the context menu ([Add to My Menu]/[In-Camera Guide]) Related Topic Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) Delete confirm. Delete pressing twice C (custom) buttons In-Camera Guide TP1001619247 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 80 (AE lock function). Once the exposure is locked, refocus on the subject and shoot the image. Hint In the default settings, [AEL hold] is assigned to the AEL button. Related Topic AE lock TP1001659760 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 81 You can use the AF-ON button to adjust the focus without pressing the shutter button halfway down ([AF On] function) in the following cases: When you want to focus at a specific shooting distance predicting the position of the subject. When you want to focus and release the shutter separately. Related Topic AF On TP1001659761 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 82 Related Topic Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Exposure Ctrl Type Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Av/Tv Rotate TP1001659762 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 83 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Keyboard screen When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen. For examples of functions that use the keyboard, see “Related Topic” at the bottom of this page. Input box The characters you entered are displayed.
  • Page 84 To cancel input, select [Cancel]. Related Topic Copyright Info Access Point Set. Wired LAN Edit Device Name Access Authen. Settings TP1001651476 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 85 Select the MENU or Fn item for which you want to see a description, and then press the (Delete) button (A). The descriptions of the item are displayed. Select [In-Camera Guide] and press the center of the control wheel when the context menu appears. TP1001642594 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 86 Note Depending on the language you selected on the initial setup screen or in [ Language], the screen reader function may not be supported. Related Topic Screen Reader (For some models only) Enlarge Screen TP1001667131 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 87 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Charging the battery pack using the supplied charger Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. Place the battery pack on the battery charger in the direction of (triangle). Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go. Connect the battery charger to the USB Type-C terminal of a USB PD (USB Power Delivery) power supply using a commercially available USB Type-C cable (USB-C®...
  • Page 88 If you use the product with a charge lamp, note that the product is not disconnected from the power source even when the lamp turns off. Before charging, be sure to also read “Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery.” TP1001675500 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 89 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Inserting/removing the battery pack Slide the switch on the battery cover to open the cover. Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place.
  • Page 90 Related Topic Charging the battery with a USB-PD-compatible device Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery TP1001642569 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 91 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Charging the battery with a USB-PD-compatible device Turn off the camera. Connect the USB Type-C terminal of the camera to the USB Type-C terminal of a device compatible with USB PD (USB Power Delivery) using a commercially available USB Type-C cable (USB-C – USB-C). Use a USB-PD-compatible device with an output of 18 W (9 V/2 A) or more and a USB Type-C cable (USB-C –...
  • Page 92 The camera may not operate correctly when other USB devices are used at the same time. Before charging, be sure to also read “Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery.” Related Topic Inserting/removing the battery pack Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery TP1001642571 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 93 When using a mobile charger as a power source, confirm that it is fully charged before use. Also, be careful of the remaining power on the mobile charger during use. Operation cannot be guaranteed with all external power supplies. Related Topic Inserting/removing the battery pack TP1001642573 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 94 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Memory cards that can be used This camera supports CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory cards (UHS-I, UHS-II compatible). When using microSD memory cards with this camera, be sure to use the appropriate adaptor. For still-image shooting The following memory cards can be used.
  • Page 95 File Maximum recordable bit rate when Supported memory card Format recording CFexpress Type A memory card (VPG200 or higher) XAVC HS 8K 520Mbps + 16Mbps* SDXC card (V90 or higher) CFexpress Type A memory card (VPG200 or higher) XAVC HS 4K 200Mbps + 16Mbps* SDXC card (V60 or higher) CFexpress Type A memory card (VPG200 or...
  • Page 96 File Maximum recordable bit rate when Supported memory card Format recording CFexpress Type A memory card (VPG200 or XAVC S-I 4K 1200Mbps higher) CFexpress Type A memory card (VPG200 or XAVC S-I HD 890Mbps higher) For S&Q Motion shooting (When [ Proxy Recording] is set to [On]) Recording formats and compatible memory cards are as shown in the table below.
  • Page 97 File Format Supported memory card XAVC HS 4K CFexpress Type A memory card (VPG200 or higher) XAVC S 4K SDHC/SDXC card (U3 or higher) XAVC S HD XAVC S-I 4K CFexpress Type A memory card (VPG200 or higher) SDXC card (V90 or higher) XAVC S-I HD For time-lapse shooting (When [ Proxy Recording] is set to [On])
  • Page 98 Notes on memory card Number of recordable images Recordable movie times S&Q Settings Time-lapse Settings TP1001642577 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 99 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Inserting/removing a memory card Explains how to insert a memory card (sold separately) to the camera. You can use CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory cards with this camera. While sliding the switch on the memory card cover in the direction of , slide the cover in the direction of to open it.
  • Page 100 Related Topic Memory cards that can be used Notes on memory card Format Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (still image) Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (movie) Play Set of Multi. Media TP1001642575 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 101 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Attaching/removing a lens Turn off the camera before attaching or removing the lens. Remove the body cap (A) from the camera and the rear lens cap (B) from the rear of the lens. It is recommended that you attach the front lens cap when you have done shooting.
  • Page 102 When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens firmly. Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for zoom or focus adjustment. Related Topic Mount Adaptor TP1001651427 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 103 You can also install Creators' App by scanning the QR Code displayed on the screen of the camera using your smartphone. For details on Creators' App, refer to the following website. https://www.sony.net/ca/ Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to “ON” to turn on the camera. Select the desired language and then press the center of the control wheel.
  • Page 104 The built-in clock of the camera may exhibit time errors. Adjust the time at regular intervals. Related Topic Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Connection) Area/Date/Time Setting Auto Power OFF Temp. Edit Device Name Privacy Notice TP1001663365 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 105 Full Time DMF Making it easy to check whether the camera is on standby or recording when set to a movie mode Emphasized REC Display Resetting shooting settings or resetting all camera settings Setting Reset TP1001659764 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 106 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Shooting still images (Intelligent Auto) This section describes how to shoot still images in the [Intelligent Auto] mode. In the [Intelligent Auto] mode, the camera automatically focuses and automatically determines the exposure based on the shooting conditions. Set the Still/Movie/S&Q dial to (Still) to select the still image shooting mode.
  • Page 107 Press the shutter button fully down. To shoot with the touch function icons You can also shoot by touching an icon on the screen instead of pressing the shutter button. Swipe the monitor left or right to display the touch function icons, and then touch the (shutter) icon.
  • Page 108 Playing back still images Auto Review (still image) TP1001642582 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 109 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Shooting movies (Intelligent Auto) This section describes how to record movies in the [Intelligent Auto] mode. In the [Intelligent Auto] mode, the camera automatically focuses and automatically determines the exposure based on the recording conditions. Set the Still/Movie/S&Q dial to (Movie) to select the movie recording mode.
  • Page 110 Touch the subject on the monitor. (when [Touch Func. in Shooting] under [Shooting Screen] is set to [Touch Focus] or [Touch Tracking]) To record movie audio in 4 channels Attach a genuine Sony accessory that supports 4-channel and 24-bit audio recording to the Multi Interface Shoe of the camera. Hint You can also assign the start/stop movie recording function to a preferred key.
  • Page 111 Shoe Audio Set. Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) REC w/ Shutter (movie) Audio Recording Auto Power OFF Temp. Recordable movie times Automatic creation of still images from Shot Marks TP1001619106 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 112 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Finding functions from MENU The displayed MENU items vary depending on the position of the Still/Movie/S&Q dial. In the table below, the modes in which each MENU item is displayed are indicated by the still image/movie/S&Q icons. : The menu item is displayed when the Still/Movie/S&Q dial is set to (still image shooting mode).
  • Page 113 Groups Menu items JPEG/HEIF Switch Image Quality Settings: File Format Image Quality Settings: RAW File Type Image Quality Settings: JPEG Quality Image Quality Settings: HEIF Quality Image Quality Settings: JPEG Image Size Image Quality Settings: HEIF Image Size Aspect Ratio File Format Movie Settings Image Quality/Rec...
  • Page 114 Groups Menu items File/Folder Settings Select REC Folder Create New Folder File IPTC Information Copyright Info Write Serial Number File Settings Exposure Ctrl Type Recall Camera Setting Camera Set. Memory Shooting Mode Shoot Mode Memory/Recall Media Reg. Custom Shoot Set Drive Mode Drive Mode Limit Cont.
  • Page 115 Groups Menu items Audio Recording Audio Rec Level Audio Recording Audio Out Timing Wind Noise Reduct. Shoe Audio Set. Time Code Preset User Bit Preset Time Code Format TC/UB Time Code Run Time Code Make User Bit Time Rec SteadyShot SteadyShot Image Stabilization SteadyShot Adjust.
  • Page 116 Groups Menu items Aspect Marker Aspect Marker Type Aspect Marker Level Marker Display Marker Display Center Marker Aspect Marker Safety Zone Guideframe Self-timer Auto Framing Settings Shooting Option AutoCreateStillImage after still img crt Selection/Memo Shot (Exposure/Color) tab Groups Menu items BULB Timer Settings Auto Slow Shutter Exposure...
  • Page 117 Groups Menu items Flash Mode Flash Comp. Exp.comp.set Wireless Flash Flash Flash Sync Spd. Prty. Red Eye Reduction External Flash Set. Sync Terminal Settings Reg. Flash Shooting Set White Balance Priority Set in AWB White Balance Shutter AWB Lock Shockless WB WB Capt.
  • Page 118 Groups Menu items Priority Set in AF-S Priority Set in AF-C AF Lvl for Crossing AF Trk for Spd Chng AF Illuminator Aperture Drive in AF AF/MF Preset Focus/Zoom AF w/ Shutter Full Time DMF Pre-AF AF Transition Speed AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity AF Assist Focus Area Focus Area Limit...
  • Page 119 Groups Menu items Subject Recog in AF Recognition Target Recog Trgt Select Set Right/Left Eye Select Subject Recognition Sbj Recog Frm Disp. Sbj Recog Frm Disp. Face Memory Regist. Face Priority Focus Map Auto Magnifier in MF Focus Magnifier Focus Assistant Focus Magnif.
  • Page 120 Groups Menu items Protect Rating Selection/Memo Rating Set(Custom Key) Voice Memo Voice Memo Play Vol. Delete Delete Delete pressing twice Delete confirm. Crop Rotate Copy Edit Photo Capture Create Still Image after still img crt JPEG/HEIF Switch Cont. Play for Interval Viewing Play Speed for...
  • Page 121 Groups Menu items Smartphone Connection Remote Shoot Function Select on Cam & Send Cnct./Remote Sht. Reset Transfer Status Cnct. while Power OFF Remote Shoot Setting Wake On LAN FTP Transfer FTP Transfer Network Streaming Streaming USB Streaming Cloud Connection Creators' Cloud Cloud Information Wi-Fi Connect WPS Push...
  • Page 122 Groups Menu items Airplane Mode Edit Device Name Import Root Certificate Network Option Access Authen. Settings Access Authen. Info Wi-Fi Direct Settings Reset Network Set. For some models only (Setup) tab Groups Menu items Language Area/Date Area/Date/Time Setting NTSC/PAL Selector Setting Reset Reset/Save Settings Save/Load Settings...
  • Page 123 Groups Menu items Touch Operation Touch Panel/Pad Touch Operation Touch Panel Settings Touch Pad Settings Touch Sensitivity Screen Reader Accessibility Enlarge Screen Select Finder/Monitor Monitor Brightness Viewfinder Bright. Finder Color Temp. Finder/Monitor Viewfinder Magnifi. Display Quality Finder Frame Rate Monitor Flip Direction TC/UB Disp.
  • Page 124 Groups Menu items Playback/Monitor. Vol. 4ch Audio Monitoring Sound Option Audio Signal(Shooting) Audio Signal(Start/End) Audio Signal Volume USB Connection Mode USB LUN Setting USB Power Supply HDMI Resolution HDMI Output Settings External Output HDMI Info. Display CTRL FOR HDMI Video Light Mode Anti-dust Function Auto Pixel Mapping Pixel Mapping...
  • Page 125 The order in which the menu tabs are listed here differs from the actual display. TP1001667066 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 126 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Contents of this chapter The following table of contents lists the features described in this chapter (“Using the shooting functions”). From each item name, you can jump to the page describing the respective functions. Selecting a shooting mode Intelligent Auto Program Auto...
  • Page 127 Focus Area Color (still image/movie) AF Area Auto Clear Area Disp. dur Tracking AF-C Area Display Phase Detect. Area AF Lvl for Crossing AF Trk for Spd Chng AF Transition Speed AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity AF Assist AF/MF Selector Full Time DMF AF w/ Shutter AF On Focus Hold...
  • Page 128 Log shooting Log Shooting Setting Select LUT Manage User LUTs Display LUT Adding effects to images Creative Look (still image/movie) Picture Profile (still image/movie) Soft Skin Effect (still image/movie) Shooting with drive modes (continuous shooting/self-timer) Drive Mode Drive Mode Limit Cont.
  • Page 129 Touch Operation Touch Sensitivity Touch Panel/Pad Touch Panel Settings Touch Pad Settings Focusing using touch operations (Touch Focus) Starting tracking with touch operations (Touch Tracking) Shooting with touch operations (Touch Shutter) Adjusting the exposure with touch operations (Touch AE) Shutter settings Silent Mode Settings (still image/movie) Shutter Type Using the electronic shutter...
  • Page 130 Automatic creation of still images from Shot Marks Shot Marks after still image creation (shooting) TC/UB settings TC/UB TC/UB Disp. Setting Matching the time code with other devices Livestreaming video and audio Network Streaming (movie) USB Streaming (movie) TP1001667069 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 131 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Intelligent Auto The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition. Set the Still/Movie/S&Q dial to the desired shooting mode. If you select S&Q (slow-motion/quick-motion), you can select [S&Q Motion] or [ Time-lapse] on the [ Shoot Mode] screen.
  • Page 132 The product will not recognize the scene when you shoot still images with zoom functions other than optical zoom. The product may not properly recognize the scene under certain shooting conditions. TP1001619122 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 133 Set the shooting mode to another one than “P” or turn off the power to cancel the setting you made. When the brightness changes, the aperture (F-value) and shutter speed also change while maintaining the shift amount. TP1001642586 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 134 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure. Note The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot. Related Topic Aperture Preview TP1001642589 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 135 [Electronic Shutter] is set, noise reduction after shooting is performed for the same amount of time as the exposure time. However, you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress. The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot. Related Topic Long Exposure NR TP1001619114 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 136 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. Set the Still/Movie/S&Q dial to the desired shooting mode. If you select S&Q (slow-motion/quick-motion), you can select [S&Q Motion] or [ Time-lapse] on the [ Shoot Mode] screen.
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  • Page 138 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Bulb shooting You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure. Bulb shooting is suitable for shooting trails from stars or fireworks, etc. Set the Still/Movie/S&Q dial to (Still) to select the still image shooting mode.
  • Page 139 If you set [Drive Mode] to [Cont. Shooting] and [Shutter Type] to [Auto] or [Electronic Shutter] when the shutter speed is set to [BULB], the shutter speed will be temporarily set to 1/2 second. Related Topic Manual Exposure Long Exposure NR TP1001642591 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 140 When [BULB Timer] is set to [On], a countdown to the end of the exposure time is displayed. When it is set to [Off], the elapsed exposure time is displayed. To stop bulb shooting during the exposure period set in [Exposure Time], press the shutter button on the camera or remote control. Related Topic Bulb shooting TP1001663276 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 141 Even if [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to [Flexible Exp. Mode], when you shoot a movie by pressing the MOVIE (movie) button in a still image shooting mode, the movie will be shot in the exposure mode selected with the mode dial. Related Topic Auto/Manual Swt. Set. TP1001659767 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 142 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Auto/Manual Swt. Set. When shooting movies, you can switch between the automatic and manual settings separately for aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity as you would with the exposure control system of a professional camera. Set [Exposure Ctrl Type] to [Flexible Exp.
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  • Page 144 Still/Movie/S&Q dial to S&Q. Menu item details S&Q Motion: Allows you to shoot slow-motion/quick-motion movies. Time-lapse: Allows you to shoot time-lapse movies. Related Topic S&Q Settings Time-lapse Settings Shoot Mode Sel. Screen TP1001665623 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 145 To stop the self-timer countdown, press the MOVIE button again or press the button to which the [ Self-timer] function is assigned. Note If you press the MOVIE button in the still image shooting mode to start movie recording, [ Self-timer] will not work. TP1001663282 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 146 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Auto Framing Settings During movie recording or streaming, the camera automatically changes the composition by following the recognized subject and cropping so that even if the camera is fixed, you can shoot with camera-work (auto-framed shooting). You can set the timing to start shooting with [Auto Framing], the size of the subject on the screen, etc.
  • Page 147 If there are multiple recognized subjects, only the subject with the highest priority will be targeted. Depending on the settings for [ File Format] and [ Movie Settings], the angle of view may change when [Auto Framing] is set to [On]. TP1001665619 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 148 File Format] to HD image quality when using [Framing Stabilizer]. Note The camera may focus on a subject outside the area cropped with [Framing Stabilizer]. It may not be possible to correct the composition depending on the movement of the subject. TP1001665615 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 149 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. Turn the focus mode dial while pressing the focus mode dial lock release button and select the desired mode.
  • Page 150 (Movie) or S&Q (S&Q Motion). Related Topic Focus mode dial Direct manual focus (DMF) Manual Focus Full Time DMF Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001651423 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 151 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Set the type of focusing frame when shooting with the auto focus. Select the mode according to the subject. MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [ Focus Area] →...
  • Page 152 [Intelligent Auto] The focus area may not light up during continuous shooting or when the shutter button is pressed all the way down at once. When the Still/Movie/S&Q dial is set to (Movie) or S&Q (S&Q Motion) or during movie shooting, [Tracking] cannot be selected for [ Focus Area].
  • Page 153 To change the shape and size of the focus area ([Custom]) If you press the (Delete) button on the screen when an option from [Custom 1] to [Custom 3] is selected for [ Focus Area], a screen for setting the shape and size of the focus frame will be displayed. Use the front dial/rear dial L/control wheel to set the shape and size of the focus frame.
  • Page 154 Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) Touch Operation Touch Panel Settings Focusing using touch operations (Touch Focus) Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Switch V/H AF Area) Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) TP1001642610 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 155 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Tracking subject (Tracking function) This camera has the function of tracking which tracks the subject, and keeps marking it with the focusing frame. You can set the start position to track by selecting from focusing areas, or by specifying by touch operation. The required function varies depending on the setting method.
  • Page 156 Use this function when the tracking frame switches to an unintended subject. Related Topic Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Starting tracking with touch operations (Touch Tracking) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001658259 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 157 When you use the viewfinder, adjust the diopter level to obtain the correct focus on the viewfinder. The displayed focus distance is just a reference. Related Topic Direct manual focus (DMF) Full Time DMF Auto Magnifier in MF Focus Magnifier Peaking Display TP1001619139 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 158 If you set [Full Time DMF] to [On], you can always perform manual focusing operations without setting the focus mode to [DMF]. (You cannot switch to manual focus while shooting continuously in the [Continuous AF] mode.) Related Topic Manual Focus Full Time DMF Peaking Display TP1001619140 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 159 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Focusing using subject recognition functions If you set the subject in advance, the camera will automatically recognize the subject and can focus on the eyes, etc. when shooting images. This table describes two methods to focus and shoot using subject recognition. Select the appropriate method according to your purpose.
  • Page 160 Before shooting, set [ Recognition Target] to [Car/Train] or [Airplane]. To leave the switching of recognition targets up to the camera for shooting Set [ Recognition Target] to [Auto] and shoot the images. Hint Setting [ Sbj Recog Frm Disp.] to [On] makes it easier to check the detection status of faces or eyes, etc. [Subject Recognition AF] using a custom key is convenient in the following cases.
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  • Page 162 Subject Recog in AF] is locked to [On]. Related Topic Focusing using subject recognition functions Recognition Target (still image/movie) Recog Trgt Select Set (still image/movie) Right/Left Eye Select (still image/movie) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001663332 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 163 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Recognition Target (still image/movie) Selects the target to be recognized by the subject recognition function when autofocusing. MENU → (Focus) → [Subject Recognition] → [ Recognition Target] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: The camera will automatically select and recognize a subject from among the recognition targets to which check marks were added on the [...
  • Page 164 Sets the sensitivity for whether to continue tracking around the subject or shift the focus to another subject that is closer in shooting distance when a recognized subject is lost. When set to [5(Locked On)], even under conditions where a recognized subject is lost, such as when the subject that you want to shoot is temporarily hidden by another object, the camera continues to track the area around the subject.
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  • Page 166 You can select the types of targets to which you did not add a check mark in [ Recog Trgt Select Set] by selecting MENU → (Focus) → [Subject Recognition] → [ Recognition Target]. Related Topic Recognition Target (still image/movie) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001663334 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 167 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Right/Left Eye Select (still image/movie) Sets whether to focus on the left or right eye when [ Recognition Target] is set to [Human] or [Animal]. MENU → (Focus) → [Subject Recognition] → [ Right/Left Eye Select] →...
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  • Page 169 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Sbj Recog Frm Disp. (still image) Sets whether to display a subject recognition frame when a subject is recognized. MENU → (Focus) → [Subject Recognition] → [ Sbj Recog Frm Disp.] → desired setting. Menu item details Displays a recognition frame when a subject is recognized.
  • Page 170 Sbj Recog Frm Disp.] is set to [Off], a green recognition frame will appear over the subject that is in focus when you press the shutter button halfway down, etc. Related Topic Focusing using subject recognition functions Subject Recog in AF (still image/movie) Recognition Target (still image/movie) Right/Left Eye Select (still image/movie) Face Memory (still image/movie) TP1001663336 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 171 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Sbj Recog Frm Disp. (movie) Sets whether to display a subject recognition frame when a subject is recognized. MENU → (Focus) → [Subject Recognition] → [ Sbj Recog Frm Disp.] → desired setting. Menu item details Displays a recognition frame when a subject is recognized.
  • Page 172 Sbj Recog Frm Disp.] is set to [Off], a green recognition frame will appear over the subject that is in focus when you press the shutter button halfway down, etc. Related Topic Focusing using subject recognition functions Subject Recog in AF (still image/movie) Recognition Target (still image/movie) Right/Left Eye Select (still image/movie) Face Memory (still image/movie) TP1001665239 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 173 Even if you perform [Delete This Face], the registered face data will remain in the camera. If you want to delete it from the camera as well, perform [Delete All Faces]. Related Topic Regist. Face Priority (still image/movie) TP1001663289 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 174 If you assign [Switch Ident. Target] to a custom key, you can switch the face to be identified each time you press the key. Related Topic Subject Recog in AF (still image/movie) Recognition Target (still image/movie) Face Memory (still image/movie) TP1001663290 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 175 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Selecting a person to track (Select Face to Track) When the camera recognizes multiple people, you can choose which person to track. MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [ Focus Area] → [Wide] or [Center Fix]. Press the top/bottom/left/right sides of the multi-selector while multiple people are recognized.
  • Page 176 When the focus mode is set to [Manual Focus] in the still image shooting mode When using the Smart Zoom, Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom in still image shooting mode Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001663330 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 177 You cannot set the [Focus Standard] function to [Left Button], [Right Button] or [Down Button] of the control wheel. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) TP1001651469 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 178 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Switch V/H AF Area) You can set whether to switch the [ Focus Area] and the position of the focusing frame according to the orientation of the camera (horizontal/vertical).
  • Page 179 When you shoot images right after the power is turned on and the camera is vertical, the first shot is taken with the horizontal focus setting or with the last focus setting. The orientation of the camera cannot be detected when the lens is facing up or down. Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) TP1001655966 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 180 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) You can move the focusing frame to a preassigned position temporarily using a custom key. This function is useful when shooting scenes in which the subject’s movements are predictable; for example, sports scenes. With this function, you can switch the focus area quickly according to the situation.
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  • Page 182 Deleting a registered AF Area (Del. Regist. AF Area) Deletes the focusing frame position that was registered using [AF Area Registration]. MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [Del. Regist. AF Area]. Related Topic Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) TP1001655968 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 183 If you remove the check mark for a focus area registered with [Switch V/H AF Area] or [AF Area Registration], the registered settings will change. Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001658272 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 184 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Circ. of Focus Point (still image/movie) Sets whether to allow the focusing frame to jump from one end to the other when you move the focusing frame. This function is useful when you want to move the focusing frame from one end to the other quickly. The function can be used when the following settings are selected for [ Focus Area].
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  • Page 186 [Move AF Frame : L] [Move AF Frame : Std] [Move AF Frame : Std] Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001659774 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 187 Focus Area Color] → desired color. Menu item details White: Displays the frame indicating the focusing area in white. Red: Displays the frame indicating the focusing area in red. Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) TP1001658863 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 188 (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [AF Area Auto Clear] → desired setting. Menu item details The focus area disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved. Off: The focus area is displayed all the time. Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) TP1001651457 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 189 Displays the frame for the focusing area during tracking. Since the tracking start area is displayed while tracking the subject, it is helpful when starting the next session of shooting. Off: Does not display the frame for the focusing area during tracking. Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) TP1001661325 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 190 Focus Area] is set to one of the following, the focusing frames in the area that is in focus turn green: [Center Fix] [Spot] [Expand Spot] [Custom] (when the size of the focus frame does not exceed the size of the [Spot: XL] focus frame) Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) TP1001642616 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 191 Detection AF. Phase 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 192 Select [1(Locked on)] when you want to keep focusing on the subject if another subject crosses between the camera and the subject, or when you want to keep focusing on the distance where the subject previously was if the subject goes out of the focus area. TP1001651471 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 193 If the autofocus is not stable when shooting in dark environments, setting [AF Trk for Spd Chng] to [Stable] will make it easier to focus on a stationary subject or a subject that moves at an almost constant speed. TP1001667125 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 194 Select a faster value to focus on the subject more quickly. Select a slower value to focus on the subject more smoothly. Hint You can use the touch focus function to intentionally transition the AF. TP1001651498 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 195 Select a lower value when you want the focus to remain steady, or when you want to keep the focus on a particular target without being affected by other subjects. TP1001651447 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 196 Note Only subjects within the focus area are targeted by auto focus. The following lenses are not compatible with [AF Assist]. SELP1650 (sold separately) SEL18200LE (sold separately) Related Topic Peaking Display Focus Map TP1001662558 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 197 If the lens is equipped with an AF/MF selector switch, the state of the switch on the lens will take priority. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001619147 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 198 When an SEL70200GM lens (sold separately) is attached while the focus mode is set to [Continuous AF] The following lenses (sold separately) do not support [Full Time DMF]. SELP1650 SEL18200LE A-mount lens Related Topic Direct manual focus (DMF) Auto Magnifier in MF Peaking Display TP1001663291 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 199 Menu item details The auto focus operates when you press the shutter button halfway down. Off: The auto focus does not operate even if you press the shutter button halfway down. Related Topic AF On TP1001619153 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 200 Set [AF w/ Shutter] to [Off] when you do not want to perform auto focusing using the shutter button. Set [AF w/ Shutter] and [Pre-AF] to [Off] to focus at a specific shooting distance predicting the position of the subject. Related Topic AF w/ Shutter Pre-AF TP1001619154 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 201 → assign the [Focus Hold] function to the desired key. Focus and press the key to which the [Focus Hold] function has been assigned. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001651001 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 202 Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. Off: Does not adjust focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. Note [Pre-AF] is available only when an E-mount lens is mounted. During focusing operations, the screen may shake. TP1001642614 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 203 Prioritizes the shutter's release. The shutter will be released even if the subject is out of focus. Balanced Emphasis: Shoots with a balanced emphasis on both focusing and shutter release. Related Topic Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) Priority Set in AF-C TP1001642619 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 204 Prioritizes the shutter's release. The shutter will be released even if the subject is out of focus. Balanced Emphasis: Shoots with a balanced emphasis on both focusing and shutter release. Related Topic Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) Priority Set in AF-S TP1001642620 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 205 When [Focus Magnifier] is activated. When a Mount Adaptor is attached. The AF illuminator emits a very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator at close range. TP1001642615 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 206 Focus during continuous shooting is locked to the setting of the first shot when the parameter for [Aperture Drive in AF] is set to [Standard] or [Silent Priority], and the F-value is greater than F22. The effect may differ depending on the lens you use and the shooting conditions. Related Topic Silent Mode Settings (still image/movie) TP1001658260 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 207 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Preset Focus/Zoom You can move the focus position (the distance to the subject in focus) and zoom position (angle of view) to preregistered positions using custom keys. You can register 5 focus position/zoom position combinations. To register the focus position/zoom position MENU →...
  • Page 208 Even if the model name is the same, if you attach a different individual lens, register the focus position/zoom position again. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Function Ring(Lens) Remote shooting with a wired LAN (Remote Camera Tool) TP1001667070 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 209 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II AF in Focus Mag. You can focus on the subject more accurately using auto-focus by magnifying the area where you want to focus. While the magnified image is displayed, you can focus on a smaller area than [Spot] under [ Focus Area].
  • Page 210 Related Topic Focus Magnifier TP1001651488 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 211 You cannot use [Auto Magnifier in MF] when shooting movies. Use the [Focus Magnifier] function instead. [Auto Magnifier in MF] is not available when a Mount Adaptor is attached. Use the [Focus Magnifier] function instead. Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Focus Magnif. Time (still image/movie) TP1001642613 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 212 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. Unlike with [Auto Magnifier in MF], you can magnify the image without operating the focus ring. MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] → [Focus Magnifier]. Press the center of the multi-selector to enlarge the image and select the area you want to enlarge by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right.
  • Page 213 [AF in Focus Mag.]: [On] Auto Review]: [Off] Related Topic Auto Magnifier in MF Focus Magnif. Time (still image/movie) Initial Focus Mag. (still image) Initial Focus Mag. (movie) AF in Focus Mag. Touch Operation Touch Panel Settings TP1001619151 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 214 2 Sec: Magnifies the images for 2 seconds. 5 Sec: Magnifies the images for 5 seconds. No Limit: Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button. Related Topic Auto Magnifier in MF Focus Magnifier TP1001619142 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 215 Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen. x4.2: Displays a 4.2-times enlarged image. APS-C/Super 35mm size shooting x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen. x2.7: Displays a 2.7-times enlarged image. Related Topic Focus Magnifier TP1001651421 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 216 (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] →[ Initial Focus Mag.] → desired setting. Menu item details x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen. x4.0: Displays a 4.0-times enlarged image. Related Topic Focus Magnifier TP1001658263 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 217 While using the digital zoom function While streaming When using a lens that does not support phase detection AF When a Mount Adaptor is attached When the lens is not attached to the camera Related Topic HDMI Info. Display TP1001662559 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 218 Since the product recognizes sharp areas as in focus, the effect of peaking differs, depending on the subject and lens. The outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced on devices connected via HDMI. Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) TP1001657160 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 219 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Exposure Comp. (still image/movie) Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [ Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation).
  • Page 220 If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect. Related Topic Exposure step (still image/movie) Exp.comp.set Cont. Bracket Single Bracket Zebra Display TP1001642621 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 221 The histogram display is extremely different between shooting and playback in the following cases: When the flash is used When shooting a low luminance subject such as a night scene Related Topic DISP (Display Setting) button Exposure Comp. (still image/movie) TP1001659775 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 222 You can adjust the setting increment for the shutter speed, aperture, and exposure compensation values. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure Comp.] → [ Exposure step] → desired setting. Menu item details 0.5EV / 0.3EV Related Topic Exposure Comp. (still image/movie) TP1001619163 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 223 If you set [ Exposure Std. Adjust] during bracketing shooting, the number of shots for the bracketing will be reset. Related Topic Metering Mode (still image/movie) TP1001651441 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 224 When [Log Shooting] is set to [On (Flexible ISO)]. When shooting with [D-Range Optimizer], the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect. TP1001642635 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 225 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Metering Mode (still image/movie) Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Metering] → [ Metering Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi: Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the...
  • Page 226 Face Priority in Multi Metering (still image/movie) D-Range Optimizer (still image/movie) TP1001619157 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 227 Subject Recog in AF] under [Subject Recognition] is set to [On] and [ Recognition Target] is set to an item other than [Human], [ Face Priority in Multi Metering] does not work. Related Topic Metering Mode (still image/movie) TP1001657135 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 228 Focus Area] is set to the following parameters, the spot metering position is locked to the center. [Wide] [Zone] [Center Fix] [Tracking: Wide]/[Tracking: Zone]/[Tracking: Center Fix] Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Metering Mode (still image/movie) TP1001651467 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 229 Note AEL hold] and [ AEL toggle] are not available when using zoom functions other than optical zoom. Related Topic AEL button Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001619158 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 230 Does not fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Use this mode when you want to adjust focus and exposure separately. The product keeps adjusting the exposure while shooting in [Cont. Shooting] mode. Note Operation using the AEL button is prioritized over the [AEL w/ Shutter] settings. TP1001619159 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 231 (Manual Exposure) When [ ISO] is set to other than [ISO AUTO] When [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to [Flexible Exp. Mode] and the method for adjusting the shutter speed is set to [Manual] TP1001619215 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 232 To check the overexposure, set a minimum value for the brightness level. The zebra pattern will appear over areas with a brightness level equal to or higher than the value you set. Note The zebra pattern is not displayed on devices connected via HDMI. TP1001657134 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 233 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II ISO (still image/movie) Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. ISO on the control wheel → select desired setting. You can also select MENU →...
  • Page 234 TP1001642633 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 235 [ISO AUTO Maximum]/[ISO AUTO Minimum]. Note ISO sensitivity values beyond the specified range become unavailable. To select ISO sensitivity values beyond the specified range, reset [ ISO Range Limit]. Related Topic ISO (still image/movie) TP1001658261 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 236 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II ISO AUTO Min. SS If you select [ISO AUTO] when the shooting mode is P (Program Auto) or A (Aperture Priority), you can set the shutter speed at which the ISO sensitivity starts changing. This function is effective for shooting moving subjects.
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  • Page 238 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II White Balance (still image/movie) Corrects the tone effect of the ambient light condition to record a neutral white subject in white. Use this function when the color tones of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color tones on purpose for photographic expression.
  • Page 239 Priority Set in AWB (still image/movie) WB bracket Shockless WB TP1001642637 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 240 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Capturing a standard white color to set the white balance (custom white balance) In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended to use the custom white balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness.
  • Page 241 Related Topic WB Capt. Frame Size (still image/movie) TP1001642638 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 242 You can also change the size of the capture frame by pressing the Fn (function) button on the setting screen for the custom white balance under [ White Balance]. Related Topic Capturing a standard white color to set the white balance (custom white balance) TP1001667071 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 243 Prioritizes the color tone of the light source. This is suitable when you want to produce a warm atmosphere. White: Prioritizes a reproduction of white color when the color temperature of the light source is low. Related Topic White Balance (still image/movie) TP1001651434 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 244 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Shutter AWB Lock You can set whether or not to lock the white balance while the shutter button is pressed when [ White Balance] is set to [Auto] or [Underwater Auto]. This function prevents unintentional changes to the white balance during continuous shooting or when shooting with the shutter button pressed halfway down.
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  • Page 246 Even if a setting other than [Off] is selected, the following will be immediately applied to the movie regardless of the speed setting. Fine adjustments to the color tones Changes to the color temperature using [C.Temp./Filter] Related Topic White Balance (still image/movie) TP1001659776 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 247 Log shooting has a wider dynamic range than normal movie recording, which makes color grading more flexible, bringing advantages in terms of picture effects and exposure adjustment for editing. For details on Log shooting, refer to the following website. https://helpguide.sony.net/di/pp/v1/en/index.html TP1001663292 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 248 When [Log Shooting] is set to [On (Flexible ISO)], this may cause an error in the white balance custom setup. In such a case, temporarily set [Log Shooting] to [Off], perform the custom setup, and then reset [Log Shooting] to [On (Flexible ISO)]. Related Topic Select LUT Picture Profile (still image/movie) HDMI Output Settings (movie) TP1001663293 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 249 Selects registered LUTs. LUTs can be edited and registered by selecting User1–User16, and pressing the right side of the control wheel to open the setting detail screen. Related Topic Log Shooting Setting Manage User LUTs Display LUT TP1001663294 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 250 Save the LUT file you want to register on a memory card. Save the file to the following path. For SD cards: /Private/Sony/PRO/LUT For CFexpress Type A memory cards: /Sony/PRO/LUT File format: CUBE file (.cube) for a 17-point or 33-point File name: 63 alphanumeric characters (single-byte code) or less including “.cube”...
  • Page 251 All of the LUTs registered to User1–User16 are deleted. Note When using SD cards or SDHC cards, filenames for registering LUT files are displayed in the 8.3 format. Related Topic Select LUT Display LUT C3 Portal TP1001663295 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 252 Does not display images with the LUT reflected during movie shooting and playback. Hint If you assign [Display LUT Switch] to [ Custom Key/Dial Set.], you can switch [ Display LUT] on and off simply by pressing a button. Related Topic Select LUT Manage User LUTs TP1001663299 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 253 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Creative Look (still image/movie) “Look” is a term referring to the looks and impressions of images generated by various factors, such as color, sharpness, brightness, etc. With [ Creative Look], you can choose the finish of an image by selecting a preferred look from among preinstalled looks.
  • Page 254 The saturation and sharpness are lowered for shooting images in subdued tones. This is also suitable for capturing image material to be modified with a computer. The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers, spring greenery, blue sky, or ocean views.
  • Page 255 Picture Profile] is set to other than [Off]. [Log Shooting] is set to [On (Flexible ISO)]. When this function is set to [BW] or [SE], [Saturation] cannot be adjusted. In the movie mode, [Sharpness Range] cannot be adjusted. TP1001642640 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 256 Picture Profile (still image/movie) Allows you to change the settings for the color, gradation, etc. For details on “Picture Profile,” refer to https://helpguide.sony.net/di/pp/v1/en/index.html Although [ Picture Profile] can be used for both still images and movies, the function is designed mainly for movies.
  • Page 257 To register user LUTs (PPLUT1–PPLUT4) You can apply the LUT of your choice to the recorded images by assigning user LUTs registered using [Manage User LUTs] to PPLUT1–PPLUT4. Setting procedure: Select PPLUT1–PPLUT4 on the selection screen for [ Picture Profile], and then press the right side of the control wheel.
  • Page 258 S-Cinetone: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [S-Cinetone]. Cinema: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Cine1] or [Cine2]. 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 259 Sets the color phase. (-7 to +7) Color Depth Sets the color depth for each color phase. This function is more effective for chromatic colors and less effective for achromatic colors. The color looks deeper as you increase the setting value towards the positive side, and lighter as you decrease the value towards the negative side.
  • Page 260 If you set [Slope] to +5 in [Manual Set] under [Knee], [Knee] will be disabled. S-Gamut3.Cine and S-Gamut3 are color spaces exclusive to Sony. However, this camera's S-Gamut setting does not support the whole S-Gamut color space; it is a setting to achieve a color reproduction equivalent to S-Gamut.
  • Page 261 File Format] under [Image Quality Settings] is set to [RAW & JPEG] / [RAW & HEIF]. Soft Skin Effect] is not available when you use the digital zoom function in the still image shooting mode. TP1001662560 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 262 (disabled), you can set the drive mode in MENU. MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Drive Mode] → desired setting. Related Topic Cont. Shooting Self-timer(Single) Self-timer(Cont) Cont. Bracket Single Bracket Focus Bracket WB bracket DRO Bracket TP1001642624 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 263 Types of drive modes that do not have a check mark cannot be selected using MENU or the Fn (function) menu. To select one, add a check mark using [Drive Mode Limit]. Related Topic Drive Mode Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001667072 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 264 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Cont. Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. Turn the drive mode dial and select the desired mode. Turn the drive mode dial while pressing the drive mode dial lock release button. Setting item details Continuous Shooting: Hi+ / Continuous Shooting: Hi /...
  • Page 265 When [JPEG Quality]/[HEIF Quality] is set to [Fine]. Numbers of recordable images are estimates based on shooting under the following conditions: Ambient temperature: 25°C (77°F) Using a Sony CEA-G160T CFexpress Type A memory card (sold separately) Number of memory cards inserted: 1...
  • Page 266 [Continuous Shooting: Hi+] mode. The speed of continuous shooting decreases when you shoot with a flash. Related Topic Remain Shoot Display (still image) Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) AEL w/ Shutter TP1001642625 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 267 When shooting in uncompressed RAW or lossless compressed RAW, the maximum continuous shooting speed in (Continuous Shooting: Hi+) will be 20 images/second even if [ Hi+(E-Shutter)] is set to [30 images/s]. Related Topic Cont. Shooting TP1001661337 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 268 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Cnt Shoot Speed Boost You can temporarily change the continuous shooting speed during continuous shooting. By quickly changing the continuous shooting speed according to the situation, you can shoot only decisive moments in high-speed continuous shooting and reduce the number of shots in other scenes.
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  • Page 270 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Pre-Capture Settings You can start shooting slightly before you press the shutter button when using continuous shooting. The camera starts and keeps shooting still images while the shutter button is pressed halfway down or a custom key is pressed (pre- capture), and images shot from the specified number of seconds before the shutter button was fully pressed are recorded retrospectively.
  • Page 271 When the continuous shooting speed is high, the temperature of the camera tends to rise. Therefore, depending on the temperature of the shooting environment, pre-capturing may be stopped to protect the camera. Related Topic Cont. Shooting Remain Shoot Display (still image) Selection/Memo Shot TP1001667074 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 272 Sets whether to automatically set a rating for the first image captured after pressing the shutter button fully down when using [Pre-Capture]. ([Off]/[Rating ( )] – [Rating ( Related Topic Pre-Capture Settings Rating Setting the method for jumping between images (Image Jump Setting) TP1001667075 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 273 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Self-timer(Single) Shoots an image using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed. Use the 5-second/10-second self-timer when you are going to be in the picture, and use the 2-second self-timer to reduce camera-shake caused by pressing the shutter button.
  • Page 274 Fn Menu Settings (still image/movie) Audio Signal(Shooting) TP1001619168 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 275 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Self-timer(Cont) Shoots a designated number of images using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed. You can choose the best from multiple shots. Select (Self-timer) by turning the drive mode dial.
  • Page 276 Related Topic Fn Menu Settings (still image/movie) TP1001619169 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 277 Shoots images continuously using the self-timer (10 Sec. 3 Img. / 10 Sec. 5 Img. / 5 Sec. 3 Img. / 5 Sec. 5 Img. / 2 Sec. 3 Img. /2 Sec. 5 Img.). Related Topic Self-timer(Single) Self-timer(Cont) Fn Menu Settings (still image/movie) TP1001655970 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 278 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Cont. Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. You can select an image that suits your purpose after recording. Select (Bracket) by turning the drive mode dial. Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock release button.
  • Page 279 When the flash is used, the product performs flash bracket shooting, which shifts the amount of flash light even if [Cont. Bracket] is selected. Press the shutter button for each image. Related Topic Bracket Settings Indicator during bracket shooting Fn Menu Settings (still image/movie) TP1001619170 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 280 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Single Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. You can select the image that suits your purpose after recording. Since a single picture is taken each time you press the shutter button, you can adjust the focus or the composition for each shot.
  • Page 281 Related Topic Bracket Settings Indicator during bracket shooting Fn Menu Settings (still image/movie) TP1001642597 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 282 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Indicator during bracket shooting Viewfinder Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3 EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 EV Monitor (Display All Info. or Histogram) Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3 EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 EV Flash bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.7 EV steps...
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  • Page 284 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Focus Bracket Performs continuous shooting automatically while shifting the focus position. This function can be used to shoot images for depth-of-field composite images that are in focus at all points (focus stacking), or to select the optimum focus position from among multiple images.
  • Page 285 If the camera or lens moves while shooting with the focus bracket, focus stacking may not be successful. Use a tripod when shooting for focus stacking. Related Topic Bracket Settings Fn Menu Settings (still image/movie) TP1001663328 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 286 (disabled), you can set the drive mode in MENU. MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Drive Mode] → [WB bracket]. Hint The last shot is shown on the auto review. Related Topic Bracket Settings Fn Menu Settings (still image/movie) TP1001642627 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 287 (disabled), you can set the drive mode in MENU. MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Drive Mode] → [DRO Bracket]. Hint The last shot is shown on the auto review. Related Topic Bracket Settings Fn Menu Settings (still image/movie) TP1001619172 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 288 Note When [0→-→+] is selected for [Focus Bracket Order], the number of shots taken with the focus bracket is fixed at three. Related Topic Cont. Bracket Single Bracket WB bracket DRO Bracket Focus Bracket TP1001643064 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 289 To stop the self-timer countdown, press the MOVIE button again or press the button to which the [ Self-timer] function is assigned. Note If you press the MOVIE button in the still image shooting mode to start movie recording, [ Self-timer] will not work. TP1001663282 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 290 (Interval shooting). You can then create a time-lapse movie from the still images produced by interval shooting using the computer software Imaging Edge Desktop (Viewer). For details on time-lapse movies, refer to the support page for Imaging Edge Desktop. https://www.sony.net/disoft/help/ For details on time-lapse movies recorded with this camera, refer to “ Shoot Mode (S&Q/time-lapse)”...
  • Page 291 The shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto] [Pixel Shift Multi Shoot.] is set to other than [Off] [NR Shooting] is set to [On] Related Topic Cont. Play for Interval Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) TP1001658271 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 292 RAW images to the computer and then combine them using Imaging Edge Desktop (Viewer). For techniques for [Pixel Shift Multi Shoot.], refer to the following support site. https://www.sony.net/psms/ Hint In addition to USB connection, there are other ways to connect the camera to a computer: Wi-Fi connection via an access point, Wi-Fi Direct connection, and wired LAN connection.
  • Page 293 If shooting is set to a mode other than P/A/S/M, you cannot perform [Pixel Shift Multi Shoot.]. If you use a Mount Adaptor, the shooting interval may be longer. Related Topic Operating the camera from a computer (Remote Shoot Function) TP1001657168 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 294 You can also perform [NR Shooting] using Imaging Edge Desktop (Remote). For details on how to use Imaging Edge Desktop, refer to the following support site. https://www.sony.net/dics/crsnr/ Note RAW images recorded with [NR Shooting] cannot be combined using the camera. Use Imaging Edge Desktop (Viewer) to combine the images.
  • Page 295 Bulb shooting cannot be performed when using [NR Shooting]. The shutter speed cannot be set slower than 1/30 second when using [NR Shooting]. If the shooting mode is set to a mode other than P/A/S/M, you cannot perform [NR Shooting]. TP1001667076 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 296 When recording in the HEIF format with [HLG Still Image] set to [Off], the color space is recorded in sRGB. When [HLG Still Image] is set to [On], it is recorded in the BT.2100 color space (BT.2020 color gamut). Related Topic Image Quality Settings: File Format (still image) TP1001659777 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 297 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Image Quality Settings: File Format (still image) Sets the file format for still images. MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [Image Quality Settings] → [ File Format] → desired setting. Menu item details RAW: Digital processing is not performed on this file format.
  • Page 298 TP1001661328 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 299 The file size is smaller than when [Uncompressed] is selected. You can select L/M/S as the image size. The number of pixels after development using a Sony application is the same as the L/M/S size for JPEG/HEIF images.
  • Page 300 Image Quality Settings: JPEG Image Size/HEIF Image Size Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (still image) TP1001661329 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 301 Recording Media] is set to [Sort Recording], you can select the image quality for each slot. Related Topic Image Quality Settings: File Format (still image) Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (still image) TP1001661330 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 302 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Image Quality Settings: JPEG Image Size/HEIF Image Size The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. MENU →...
  • Page 303 The L size cannot be selected when shooting in the APS-C size. If you shoot in the APS-C size while the L size is selected, the image size will switch to the M size temporarily. Related Topic Image Quality Settings: File Format (still image) Aspect Ratio TP1001661331 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 304 Menu item details 3:2: Same aspect ratio as 35 mm film 4:3: The aspect ratio is 4:3. 16:9: The aspect ratio is 16:9. 1:1: The aspect ratio is 1:1. Related Topic Marker Display (still image) TP1001642607 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 305 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II HLG Still Image By using gamma characteristics equivalent to HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma: standard for HDR images), you can shoot still images with a wide dynamic range and a wide color gamut compatible with BT.2020. [HLG Still Image] can only be set when shooting in the HEIF format.
  • Page 306 Related Topic JPEG/HEIF Switch HDMI Resolution Gamma Display Assist TP1001659779 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 307 Adobe RGB. When displaying images that were recorded with [AdobeRGB] on non-Adobe RGB-compliant devices, the images will be displayed with low saturation. Related Topic JPEG/HEIF Switch HLG Still Image TP1001619212 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 308 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II File Format (movie) Selects the movie file format. MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [ File Format] → desired setting. Menu item details File Characteristics Format Records 8K movies in the XAVC HS format. The XAVC HS format uses the HEVC codec, which has high compression efficiency.
  • Page 309 35 mm full-frame format. To properly display 8K movies from the camera on a TV manufactured by Sony using a HDMI cable (sold separately), you need to change the image quality settings for the TV manually. Change the image quality settings (gamma or color mode) for the TV according to the settings applied when shooting.
  • Page 310 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Movie Settings (movie) Sets the frame rate, bit rate, color information, etc. MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [ Movie Settings] → [Rec Frame Rate] → desired setting. MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [ Movie Settings] →...
  • Page 311 Rec Frame Rate Record Setting Size Movie compression format 24p* 200M 4:2:0 10bit 7680×4320 Long GOP Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC. When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC HS 4K] Rec Frame Rate Record Setting Size Movie compression format 60p/50p 200M 4:2:2 10bit...
  • Page 312 Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC. When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] Rec Frame Rate Record Setting Size Movie compression format 60p/50p 50M 4:2:2 10bit 1920×1080 Long GOP 60p/50p 50M 4:2:0 8bit 1920×1080 Long GOP 60p/50p 25M 4:2:0 8bit 1920×1080...
  • Page 313 Related Topic File Format (movie) TP1001642643 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 314 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II S&Q Settings You can record a moment that cannot be captured by the naked eye (slow-motion recording), or record a long-term phenomenon into a compressed movie (quick-motion recording). For example, you can record an intense sports scene, the moment when a bird starts to fly, a blooming flower, and a changing view of clouds or a starry sky.
  • Page 315 Frame Rec Frame Rec Frame Rate: Rec Frame Rate: Rec Frame Rate: Rate Rate: 24p 120p 240fps 10 times slower 8 times slower 4 times slower 2 times slower 120fps 5 times slower 4 times slower 2 times slower Normal playback speed Normal playback 60fps 2.5 times slower...
  • Page 316 ISO sensitivity to a higher value. During slow-motion/quick-motion recording, the following functions are not available. [Time Code Run] under [TC/UB] [Time Code Output] under [ HDMI Output Settings] Related Topic Recordable movie times Memory cards that can be used TP1001651408 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 317 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Time-lapse Settings You can record movies by condensing changes over a period of time of up to several dozen minutes. Unlike quick-motion movie recording, you can set a shooting interval longer than 1 second. This enables you to record movies with a larger time compression ratio.
  • Page 318 After recording starts, the video light will turn on/off repeatedly in conjunction with shooting/standby for each frame. (A) Start of recording (B) End of recording (C) Video light on (At the start of recording, the video light turns on earlier than the number of seconds set in [ Video Light Setting]) (D) Video light off (The video light remains dimly lit when [Video Light Mode] is set to [REC Link&STBY])
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  • Page 320 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Proxy Settings You can simultaneously record a low-bit-rate proxy movie while recording a movie, slow-motion/quick-motion movie, or time-lapse movie. Since proxy movies are small in file size, they are suitable for transferring to smartphones or uploading to websites. MENU →...
  • Page 321 Deleting/protecting movies that have proxy movies removes/protects both the original and proxy movies. You cannot delete/protect only original movies or proxy movies. Movies cannot be edited on this camera. Related Topic Memory cards that can be used TP1001656883 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 322 Shooting] is set to [On], the angle of view is the same as when shooting with an APS-C-size image sensor. Shooting] is locked to [Off] when shooting movies in 4K 120p/100p or 8K. We recommend using a lens compatible with the 35 mm full-frame format. Related Topic Angle of view TP1001619221 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 323 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Angle of view The angle of view switches to the equivalent of full frame or APS-C/Super 35mm, depending on the setting for [ Shooting] and the attached lens. The angle of view is also different for still image shooting and movie shooting. Angle of view equivalent to full frame (A) When shooting still images (B) When recording movies (other than 4K 120p/ 100p), or when shooting slow-motion/quick-motion movies (other than...
  • Page 324 When recording full-frame-size slow- and quick-motion movies and in the HD 240fps/200fps mode, the angle of view becomes approximately 1.2 times the focal length indicated on the lens. Related Topic File Format (movie) Movie Settings (movie) APS-C S35 (Super 35mm) Shooting (still image/movie) TP1001657190 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 325 Sets whether or not to activate touch operations on the monitor. MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Operation] → desired setting. Menu item details Activates touch operations. Off: Deactivates touch operations. Related Topic Touch Panel Settings Touch Panel/Pad Touch Sensitivity Touch panel TP1001651490 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 326 If you want to deactivate touch operations on the monitor, set [Touch Operation] to [Off]. If you are not wearing gloves, set [Touch Sensitivity] to [Standard]. Note Even if the touch sensitivity is set to [Sensitive], the touch panel/pad may not react properly depending on the gloves used. TP1001659810 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 327 Activates both touch panel operations on the monitor and touch pad operations when shooting with the viewfinder. Touch Panel Only: Activates only touch panel operations on the monitor. Touch Pad Only: Activates only touch pad operations when shooting with the viewfinder. Related Topic Touch Operation TP1001657162 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 328 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Touch Panel Settings You can adjust settings related to touch panel operations on the monitor. MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Panel Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details Shooting Screen: Shooting Screen: Sets whether to enable touch operations on the shooting screen.
  • Page 329 Starting tracking with touch operations (Touch Tracking) Shooting with touch operations (Touch Shutter) Adjusting the exposure with touch operations (Touch AE) Fn (function) button Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) MENU button Main menu (shooting setting list) TP1001663303 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 330 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Touch Pad Settings You can adjust settings related to touch pad operations during viewfinder shooting. MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Pad Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details Operation in Vertical Orientation : Sets whether to enable touch pad operations during vertically oriented viewfinder shooting.
  • Page 331 In touch pad operations when [Touch Position Mode] is set to [Absolute Position], the area set in [Operation Area] is treated as the entire screen. Related Topic Touch Panel/Pad TP1001656942 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 332 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Focusing using touch operations (Touch Focus) [Touch Focus] allows you to specify a position where you want to focus using touch operations. Configure the settings as follows from MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] in advance: [Touch Operation]: [On] [Touch Panel Settings] →...
  • Page 333 When shooting still images in the manual focusing mode When using the digital zoom in the still image shooting mode When using the LA-EA4 Related Topic Touch Operation Touch Panel/Pad Touch Panel Settings Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) TP1001651491 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 334 If the focus mode is switched to [Manual Focus] while [Touch Func. in Shooting] is set to [Touch Tracking] in still image shooting mode, the setting value for [Touch Func. in Shooting] will be changed to [Touch Focus]. Related Topic Touch Operation Touch Panel/Pad Touch Panel Settings TP1001658283 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 335 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Shooting with touch operations (Touch Shutter) The camera automatically focuses on the point you touch and shoots a still image. Configure the settings as follows from MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] in advance: [Touch Operation]: [On] [Touch Panel Settings] →...
  • Page 336 Touch Panel Settings TP1001662561 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 337 [Touch AE] is not available in the following situations: When using digital zoom function If the subject is extremely bright or dark, the adjustment bar may not be sufficiently effective. Related Topic Touch Operation Touch Panel Settings TP1001665537 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 338 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Silent Mode Settings (still image/movie) You can configure settings related to the silent mode, which allows you to shoot without shutter sounds or electronic sounds. You can also set whether or not to change the settings for other functions that emit sounds from the camera when the camera is set to the silent mode.
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  • Page 340 When you shoot at high shutter speeds and the [Mechanical Shutter] mode is selected, the image brightness may become uneven depending on the shooting environment. TP1001655944 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 341 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Using the electronic shutter Using the electronic shutter lets you perform various kinds of shooting that are difficult to achieve using the mechanical shutter, such as shooting without sounds or shaking, shooting with a super-fast shutter, and blackout-free shooting*. During blackout-free shooting, the screen does not black out or drop frames and you can keep looking at the subject through the viewfinder or monitor while shooting images.
  • Page 342 Alternatively, set [Frame Rate Low Limit] under [Live View Display Set.] to [On]. If you set [Frame Rate Low Limit] to [On], blackout may occur depending on the shutter speed. The electronic shutter operates differently when a Mount Adaptor is attached on the camera. TP1001655972 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 343 Prioritizes the viewfinder/monitor display. A black image is not displayed (blackout-free) even during the first shot. When shooting a single image, blackout will occur if the shutter speed is 0.6" or slower or a flash is attached. TP1001667077 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 344 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Shoot. Timing Display (still image) Sets whether or not to display marks (such as a frame) on the screen while shooting. This function is useful in situations where it is difficult to determine the timing of shooting just by looking at the screen, such as when the shutter sound is turned off.
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  • Page 346 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. TP1001619246 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 347 Does not release the shutter when no memory card has been inserted. Note When no memory card has been inserted, the images shot will not be saved. The default setting is [Enable]. It is recommended that you select [Disable] prior to actual shooting. TP1001642655 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 348 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Anti-flicker Set. To reduce the impact of flickering from artificial light sources (such as fluorescent or LED light), the camera can time the shooting of images to moments when flickering will have less of an impact, or you can set the shutter speed more finely than usual.
  • Page 349 Var. Shutter] is set to [On], the flash sync speed may be limited to the slower side. Related Topic Differences between the [Anti-flicker Shoot.] and [Var. Shutter] functions Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) TP1001661332 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 350 100 Hz/120 Hz flickering and higher-frequency flickering occur. In this case, first set [Anti-flicker Shoot.] and [ Var. Shutter] to [On], and then adjust the shutter speed with [ Var. Shutter Set.] before shooting images. Related Topic Anti-flicker Set. TP1001661333 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 351 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II The zoom features available with this product The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. The icon displayed on the screen changes, according to the selected zoom feature. When a power zoom lens is mounted: When a lens other than a power zoom lens is mounted: Optical zoom range...
  • Page 352 To use another zoom function than the optical zoom for movies, assign [Zoom] to the desired key using [ Custom Key/Dial Set.]. Related Topic Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom) Zoom Range (still image/movie) About zoom scale TP1001642503 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 353 Zoom] from MENU to zoom with a power zoom lens attached, step zoom operations cannot be performed. Related Topic Zoom Range (still image/movie) The zoom features available with this product About zoom scale Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001651440 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 354 However, the image quality will deteriorate. Note Set [Optical zoom only] if you want to magnify images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate. Related Topic The zoom features available with this product About zoom scale TP1001618934 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 355 The zoom speed does not change when you operate the zoom ring of the lens or the zoom lever of the power zoom lens. If you increase the zoom speed, the sound of zoom operations may be recorded. Related Topic Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom) TP1001639505 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 356 Fixed Speed ], the angle of view can be changed quickly during shooting standby and slowly during movie recording. Note If you increase the zoom speed, the sound of zoom operations may be recorded. TP1001659752 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 357 Digital Zoom M: 21M Approx. 2× Approx. 4× S: 12M Approx. 1.3× Approx. 2.6× Approx. 5.2× Related Topic Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom) The zoom features available with this product Zoom Range (still image/movie) TP1001642567 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 358 Menu item details Left(W)/Right(T): 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. TP1001651497 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 359 When shooting with an external flash, light and dark stripes may appear on the image if the shutter speed is set to faster than 1/4000 seconds. If this occurs, Sony recommends shooting in the manual flash mode and setting the flash level to 1/2 or higher.
  • Page 360 Related Topic Flash Mode Wireless Flash TP1001642599 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 361 Note The default setting depends on the shooting mode. Some [Flash Mode] settings are not available, depending on the shooting mode. Related Topic Using flash (sold separately) TP1001642600 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 362 If you attach an ND filter to the lens or attach a diffuser or a color filter to the flash, the appropriate exposure may not be achieved and images may turn out dark. In this case, adjust [Flash Comp.] to the desired value. Related Topic Using flash (sold separately) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001642601 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 363 (Exposure/Color) → [Flash] → [Exp.comp.set] → desired setting. Menu item details Ambient&flash: Applies the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light. Ambient only: Applies the exposure compensation value to control ambient light only. Related Topic Flash Comp. TP1001619160 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 364 For details on how to change the channel, refer to the instruction manual for the flash. For the flash that is compatible with wireless flash shooting, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
  • Page 365 Multi Interface Shoe. Set [Flash Sync Spd. Prty.] to [On] when you shoot images with a flash attached to the (flash sync) terminal. While the flash sync speed range is expanded, the continuous shooting speed may become slower or the shutter sound may become louder. TP1001661335 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 366 Does not use Red Eye Reduction. Note Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and conditions, such as distance to the subject, or whether the subject looks at the pre-strobe or not. TP1001619206 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 367 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II FEL lock The flash level is automatically adjusted so that the subject gets the optimum exposure during normal flash shooting. You can also set the flash level in advance. FEL: Flash Exposure Level MENU →...
  • Page 368 If a flash that does not support the FEL lock is attached, an error message is displayed. When both AE and FEL lock are fixed, (AE Lock/FEL Lock) icon lights up. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001651474 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 369 You can only use [External Flash Set.] to configure the settings of a flash (sold separately) or Wireless Radio Commander (sold separately) manufactured by Sony and attached to the Multi Interface Shoe of the camera. You can only use [External Flash Set.] when the flash is attached directly to the camera. You cannot use this function when shooting with an off-camera flash that is connected using a cable.
  • Page 370 Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001659751 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 371 You can change these settings even when a flash is not attached. For details on flashes that are compatible with this function, refer to the following support page. https://www.sony.net/dics/ilce1m2/ Related Topic ISO (still image/movie) TP1001663308 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 372 Auto white balance function is not recommended. Use the custom white balance function to achieve a more accurate white balance. When a flash is connected to the (flash sync) terminal, the flash indicator will not be displayed. Related Topic Sync Terminal Settings TP1001651430 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 373 The speed of continuous shooting becomes slower and the display quality of the viewfinder and monitor becomes lower when [Sync Terminal Settings] is set to [Always]. Related Topic Using a flash with a sync terminal cord TP1001667079 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 374 If a lens equipped with a SteadyShot switch is attached, the settings can only be changed using that switch on the lens. You cannot switch the settings using the camera. Related Topic SteadyShot (movie) SteadyShot Adjust. (still image/movie) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001619208 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 375 For slow-motion/quick-motion shooting: when [ Frame Rate] is set to [120fps]/[100fps] or higher When you set [ SteadyShot] to [Dynamic active], Clear Image Zoom becomes unavailable. Related Topic SteadyShot (still image) SteadyShot Adjust. (still image/movie) TP1001629178 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 376 (SteadyShot) icon. When using an SEL16F28 lens (sold separately) with a teleconverter, etc., set [ SteadyShot Adjust.] to [Manual] and set the focal length. Related Topic SteadyShot focal length (still image/movie) TP1001651463 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 377 Focal Length] → desired setting. Menu item details 8mm - 1000mm: The SteadyShot function uses the focal length that you set. Check the focal-length index on the lens and set the focal-length. Related Topic SteadyShot Adjust. (still image/movie) TP1001659778 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 378 File Format] to HD image quality when using [Framing Stabilizer]. Note The camera may focus on a subject outside the area cropped with [Framing Stabilizer]. It may not be possible to correct the composition depending on the movement of the subject. TP1001665615 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 379 When [Breathing Comp.] is set to [On], the angle of view and the image quality change slightly. Depending on the lens, changes in the angle of view may not be fully compensated for even when [Breathing Comp.] is set to [On]. TP1001657183 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 380 [Long Exposure NR] is unavailable in the following situations: [Shutter Type] is set to [Electronic Shutter]. The drive mode is set to [Cont. Shooting] or [Cont. Bracket]. [Long Exposure NR] cannot be set to [Off] in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] TP1001658885 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 381 Activates high ISO noise reduction normally. Low: Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately. Off: Does not activate high ISO noise reduction. Note [High ISO NR] is fixed to [Normal] in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] TP1001642652 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 382 (Setup) → [Display Option] → [Shoot Mode Sel. Screen] → desired setting. Menu item details Display: Displays the shooting mode selection screen. Not Displayed: Does not display the shooting mode selection screen. Related Topic Still/Movie/S&Q dial and mode dial TP1001665613 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 383 When you use a function that performs image processing, the image before processing may be displayed temporarily, followed by the image after processing. Auto Review is displayed in the mode that you have set using DISP (Display Setting) for playback. Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) TP1001619214 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 384 Not Displayed: Does not display the indicator. Hint When the internal camera memory for buffering is full, “SLOW” will be displayed and the continuous shooting speed will decrease. Related Topic Cont. Shooting TP1001655969 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 385 Custom Key/Dial Set.], you can show or hide the grid lines by pressing the assigned key. Related Topic Grid Line Type (still image/movie) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001642653 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 386 Custom Key/Dial Set.], you can set the type of grid line by pressing the assigned key. Related Topic Grid Line Display (still image/movie) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001659780 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 387 When [Setting Effect OFF] is selected, the (VIEW) icon is displayed on the Live View screen. Note [Exposure Effect] is effective only when using a flash manufactured by Sony. [Live View Display] cannot be set to [Setting Effect OFF] in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] If you shoot movies in the still image shooting mode, the shooting settings will be reflected in Live View even when [Live View Display] is set to [Setting Effect OFF].
  • Page 388 When [Live View Display] is set to [Setting Effect OFF], the brightness of the shot image will not be the same as that of the displayed Live View. The setting for [Flash Effect dur Sht.] is applied only when [Shutter Type] is set to [Electronic Shutter]. TP1001619216 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 389 Although you can change the aperture value during the preview, the subject may be defocused if you select a brighter aperture. We recommend that you adjust the focus again. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Shot. Result Preview TP1001619227 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 390 Preview], but some effects cannot be previewed depending on the shooting settings. Even in that case, the settings you have selected will be applied to the images you shoot. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Aperture Preview TP1001619228 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 391 Also, because the measured brightness range is expanded, the exposure may change. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Live View Display Set. TP1001642654 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 392 Does not display a frame to indicate that recording is in progress. Hint The frame displayed by this function can also be output to an external monitor connected via HDMI. Set [HDMI Info. Display] to [On]. Related Topic HDMI Info. Display TP1001659783 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 393 Aspect Marker] for movie recording even if the same aspect ratio is selected. The aspect marker is not displayed on devices connected via HDMI. Related Topic Aspect Marker Disp. (still image) Grid Line Display (still image/movie) Crop TP1001667080 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 394 The markers are displayed when the Still/Movie/S&Q dial is set to (Movie) or S&Q (S&Q Motion), or when shooting movies. You cannot display markers when using [Focus Magnifier]. The markers are displayed on the monitor or viewfinder. (You cannot output the markers.) TP1001642645 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 395 [Gamma Display Assist] is not applied to movies when displayed on a TV or monitor connected to the camera. [Gamma Display Assist] is locked to [Off] in the following situations: When [Log Shooting] is set to [On (Flexible ISO)] Related Topic Picture Profile (still image/movie) Gamma Disp. Assist Typ. HLG Still Image TP1001651475 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 396 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Gamma Disp. Assist Typ. Selects the conversion type for [Gamma Display Assist]. MENU → (Setup) → [Display Option] → [Gamma Disp. Assist Typ.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Displays images with effects as follows according to the gamma or color mode set in [ Picture Profile].
  • Page 397 Gamma Display Assist Picture Profile (still image/movie) HDMI Output Settings (movie) TP1001659784 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 398 This function cannot be used during slow-motion/quick-motion recording and time-lapse movie recording. MENU → (Shooting) → [Audio Recording] → [Audio Recording] → desired setting. Menu item details Records sound. Off: Does not record sound. Related Topic Audio Rec Level TP1001619184 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 399 When the audio input to the external microphone is set to digital transfer, [Audio Rec Level] cannot be set. The setting for [Audio Rec Level] does not apply to recordings made using [Voice Memo]. TP1001619185 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 400 Note Using an external microphone may result in a slight delay. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the microphone. Audio is output with the setting for [Lip Sync] during HDMI output. TP1001619186 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 401 If you change the [Wind Noise Reduct.] setting while recording a movie, noise may be produced when the setting is changed and become recorded in the movie. Related Topic Audio Out Timing TP1001619187 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 402 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Shoe Audio Set. Sets the digital audio transmitted from a microphone (sold separately) attached to the multi-interface shoe of the camera. Use a microphone that supports the digital audio interface. You can set the sampling frequency, the number of quantization bits, and the number of channels.
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  • Page 404 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Automatic creation of still images from Shot Marks If you add Shot Marks using a custom key while recording a movie, you can automatically create still images from the movie frames with Shot Marks after recording. Shot Marks can also be added using the shutter button or touch function icon.
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  • Page 406 Menu item details Auto Delete: Deletes Shot Marks automatically after creating still images. Maintain: Does not delete Shot Marks automatically after creating still images. Related Topic Automatic creation of still images from Shot Marks TP1001668880 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 407 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II TC/UB The time code (TC) and the user bit (UB) information can be recorded as data attached to movies. MENU → (Shooting) → [TC/UB] → Select a menu item and set the desired parameter. Menu item details Time Code Preset: Sets the time code.
  • Page 408 MENU → (Shooting) → [TC/UB] → [User Bit Preset]. Press the (Delete) button to reset the user bit (00 00 00 00). How to select the recording method for the time code (Time Code Format MENU → (Shooting) → [TC/UB] → [Time Code Format]. Records the time code in Drop Frame format.
  • Page 409 Related Topic TC/UB Disp. Setting Matching the time code with other devices TP1001651443 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 410 (Setup) → [Display Option] → [TC/UB Disp. Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Counter: Displays the time counter of movie recording. Displays the time code. U-Bit: Displays the user bit. Related Topic TC/UB TP1001651460 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 411 Refer to the following support site for inventory confirmation and purchase. When purchasing, please let us know the product name and product number. Sony Support Website https://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ Product name: Adapter cable VMC-BNCM1 (sold separately) Product number: A-5051-506-A Length: 0.2 m (0.6 ft)
  • Page 412 When you match the time code of the camera with that of another device, movies may be off by one frame. If you use the camera for a long time, the deviation from the reference time code may increase. Related Topic TC/UB TP1001663337 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 413 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Network Streaming (movie) You can connect the camera to a network, via either a wired or wireless connection, and livestream video and audio from the camera. Connect the camera and smartphone via Bluetooth. Register information such as the connection destination server and stream key for the distribution service to be used in Creators' App.
  • Page 414 To configure detailed settings for streaming image quality, set [Quality] to [Custom], and set [Resolution], [Frame Rate], and [Bit Rate], respectively. The setting range of [Bit Rate] varies depending on the combination of [Resolution] and [Frame Rate]. Resolution Frame Rate Bit rate setting range Bit rate default setting 4K (2160p)
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  • Page 416 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II USB Streaming (movie) You can connect a computer, etc. to the camera and use the camera video and audio for livestreaming or web- conferencing services. Select MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB Connection Mode] → [Sel. When Connect] or [USB Streaming] beforehand.
  • Page 417 Depending on the temperature environment, streaming output image-quality settings, video recording settings during streaming, Wi-Fi connection environment, and usage conditions before starting streaming, the internal temperature of the camera may rise, and the streaming time may be shortened. Related Topic USB Connection Mode TP1001663311 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 418 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Contents of this chapter The following table of contents lists the features described in this chapter (“Customizing the camera”). From each item name, you can jump to the page describing the respective functions. Customization features of the camera Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings)
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  • Page 420 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Customization features of the camera The camera has various customization features such as registration of functions and shooting settings to custom keys. You can combine your preferred settings to customize the camera for easier operation. For details on how to configure the settings and use them, refer to the page for each function.
  • Page 421 Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Fn (function) button Add Item Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) Camera Set. Memory Registering shooting settings to a custom key (Reg. Custom Shoot Set) Save/Load Settings TP1001658887 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 422 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) You can use the custom key function to assign the functions you use most frequently to easily operable buttons and dials. This lets you skip the process of selecting items from MENU, so you can recall the functions more quickly.
  • Page 423 You can also assign shooting functions to the focus hold button on the lens. However, some lenses do not have a focus hold button. Related Topic Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) TP1001657173 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 424 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) You can assign the desired functions to the front dial, rear dial L, rear dial R, and control wheel and register up to three combinations of settings as “My Dial”...
  • Page 425 Even if a dial/wheel has been locked using the [Lock Operation Parts] function, it will be unlocked temporarily when “My Dial” is recalled. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001658266 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 426 For some functions, the position of the dial and the setting actually used for shooting may not match. If this happens, shoot images by referring to the information displayed on the monitor. Related Topic Recall Camera Setting Memory/Recall Media TP1001619190 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 427 If the slot to which images are recorded is set to change, the shooting settings will not be applied until writing to the memory card is complete even when the mode dial is set to 1/2/3. Related Topic Camera Set. Memory Memory/Recall Media TP1001619118 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 428 (Shooting) → [Shooting Mode] → [ Memory/Recall Media] → desired slot. Menu item details Slot 1: Selects the slot 1. Slot 2: Selects the slot 2. Related Topic Camera Set. Memory Recall Camera Setting TP1001657172 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 429 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Registering shooting settings to a custom key (Reg. Custom Shoot Set) You can register shooting settings (such as exposure, focus setting, drive mode, etc.) to a custom key in advance and temporarily recall them while holding down the key. Simply press the custom key to switch the settings quickly and release the key to go back to the original settings.
  • Page 430 Depending on the attached lens and the status of the camera when the registered setting recall is executed, the registered settings may not take effect. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001655978 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 431 When [Touch Operation] is set to [On] and [Shooting Screen] in [Shooting Screen] under [Touch Panel Settings] is set to [On], you can also open [ Fn Menu Settings] by holding down the icon in the function menu. Related Topic Fn (function) button TP1001659787 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 432 Function Menu] to the desired key in [ Custom Key Setting]. You can also assign other functions to be activated when you press the Fn button in the playback mode. Related Topic Fn (function) button TP1001667084 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 433 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Add Item You can register the desired menu items to (My Menu) under MENU. MENU → (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Add Item]. Select an item that you want to add to (My Menu) using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel.
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  • Page 435 (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Sort Item]. Select an item that you want to move using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. Select a destination using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. Related Topic Add Item TP1001655981 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 436 (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Delete Page]. You can delete all the items added to (My Menu) by selecting MENU → (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Delete All]. Related Topic Delete Page Delete All Add Item TP1001655982 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 437 Select a page that you want to delete using the top/bottom sides of the control wheel, and then press the center of the control wheel to delete the items. Related Topic Delete All Add Item TP1001655983 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 438 Delete All You can delete all the menu items added to (My Menu) in MENU. MENU → (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Delete All]. Select [OK]. Related Topic Delete Page Add Item TP1001655984 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 439 (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Display From My Menu] → desired setting. Menu item details My Menu appears first when you press the MENU button. Off: The most recently displayed menu appears when you press the MENU button. Related Topic Add Item MENU button TP1001658868 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 440 When you switch from separate settings to a common setting with [Different Set for Still/Mv], the setting values of items return to their initial values. As an exception, the setting values for still image shooting are applied to the aperture value, shutter speed, and custom white balance settings. TP1001659788 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 441 Does not change the direction of rotation for the front dial, rear dial L, rear dial R, or control wheel. Reverse: Reverses the direction of rotation for the front dial, rear dial L, rear dial R, or control wheel. TP1001657174 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 442 You can register or recall the positions regardless of the direction in which you turn the function ring. Related Topic APS-C S35 (Super 35mm) Shooting (still image/movie) Preset Focus/Zoom TP1001658267 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 443 (Function) button simultaneously for 5 seconds. Press and hold the MENU button and the Fn button simultaneously for 5 seconds again to release the lock. Note If you set [AF Area Registration] to [On], [Lock Operation Parts] will be fixed to [Off]. Related Topic Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) TP1001655979 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 444 [REC Control]. Note When [ REC w/ Shutter] is set to [On], you cannot focus by pressing the shutter button halfway down during movie recording. Related Topic Shooting movies (Intelligent Auto) TP1001655973 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 445 When [ REC w/ Shutter] is set to [On], [ with Shutter Button] becomes locked to [Do not add]. Related Topic Automatic creation of still images from Shot Marks REC w/ Shutter (movie) TP1001668881 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 446 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Select Finder/Monitor Sets the method for switching the display between the viewfinder and the monitor. MENU → (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Select Finder/Monitor] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: 1: When you look into the viewfinder, the display is switched to the viewfinder automatically. The eye sensor is deactivated and the display does not switch to the viewfinder depending on whether the monitor is open or closed and the angle of the monitor.
  • Page 447 Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) DISP (Screen Disp) Set (Monitor/Finder) Enlarge Screen TP1001619218 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 448 Even if [Monitor Flip Direction] is set to [Horizontal Flip], the direction of the monitor display during playback will not be inverted. The setting for [Monitor Flip Direction] is not applied to the viewfinder display. TP1001663312 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 449 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II DISP (Screen Disp) Set (Monitor/Finder) Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected using DISP (Display Setting) in shooting mode. MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [DISP (Screen Disp) Set] → [Monitor] or [Finder] → desired setting →...
  • Page 450 If you tilt the product forward or backward by a large degree, the level error will be great. The product may have a margin of error of almost ±1° even when the inclination is corrected by the level. Related Topic DISP (Display Setting) button TP1001642604 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 451 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Contents of this chapter The following table of contents lists the features described in this chapter (“Viewing”). From each item name, you can jump to the page describing the respective functions. Viewing images Play Set of Multi.
  • Page 452 Copying images from one memory card to another (Copy) Deleting images Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) Delete pressing twice Delete confirm. Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable TP1001667087 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 453 If [Disp Set of Multi Media] is set to [All Slots], the playback target will be the memory cards in all slots. To play back only the memory card in the slot set in [Play Set of Multi. Media], set [Disp Set of Multi Media ] to [Follow PB Settings]. Related Topic Disp Set of Multi Media TP1001667088 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 454 Displays images on memory cards in all slots. Follow PB Settings: Displays images on the memory card in the slot selected in [Play Set of Multi. Media]. Related Topic Play Set of Multi. Media TP1001668885 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 455 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Playing back still images Plays back the recorded images. Select MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Target] → [Play Set of Multi. Media] to choose which memory card slot to play back. When only one memory card is inserted into the camera, it is not necessary to set [Play Set of Multi. Media]. If [Disp Set of Multi Media] is set to [All Slots], the playback target will be the memory cards in all slots.
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  • Page 457 You can also enlarge the image by touching the monitor. Drag the monitor to move the enlarged position. Set [Touch Operation] to [On] and [Playback Screen] under [Touch Panel Settings] to [On] beforehand. Related Topic Enlarge Initial Mag. Enlarge Initial Position Touch Operation Touch Panel Settings TP1001642688 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 458 Previous Mag.: Displays an image with the previous magnification. The previous magnification is stored even after the enlarged display screen is closed. Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarge Initial Position TP1001651420 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 459 Focused Position: Enlarges the image from the point of focus during shooting. Center: Enlarges the image from the center of the screen. Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarge Initial Mag. TP1001651409 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 460 Images shot vertically are displayed vertically. If you have set the image orientation using the [Rotate] function, the image will be displayed accordingly. Off: Images are always displayed horizontally. Note Movies shot vertically are played back horizontally during movie playback. Related Topic Rotating an image (Rotate) TP1001619239 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 461 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Playing back movies Plays back the recorded movies. Select the slot of the memory card to be played back from MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Target] → [Play Set of Multi. Media]. When only one memory card is inserted into the camera, it is not necessary to set [Play Set of Multi.
  • Page 462 Related Topic Play Set of Multi. Media Disp Set of Multi Media Recover Image DB (still image/movie) TP1001642689 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 463 Press the bottom side of the control wheel while playing back movies to display the operation panel, then adjust the volume. You can adjust the volume while listening to the actual sound. Note To change the sound volume of [Voice Memo], use MENU → (Playback) → [Selection/Memo] → [Voice Memo Play Vol.]. TP1001619249 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 464 The camera cannot output audio in 4 channels to the device connected to the (headphone) terminal of the camera. When outputting audio through the speakers of the camera, the channels will also change depending on the [ 4ch Audio Monitoring] setting. Related Topic Shoe Audio Set. TP1001659790 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 465 To quit the slideshow in the middle of playback Press the MENU button to quit the slideshow. You cannot pause the slideshow. Hint During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel. TP1001619240 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 466 (Playback) → [Viewing] → [Play Speed for Interval]. You can continuously play back images shot with continuous shooting as well. Related Topic Interval Shoot Func. Play Speed for Interval Introduction to computer software (Imaging Edge Desktop/Catalyst) TP1001658264 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 467 Interval] → desired setting. Hint You can also change the playback speed by turning the front dial, rear dial L, rear dial R, or the control wheel during [Cont. Play Interval]. Related Topic Cont. Play for Interval TP1001658265 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 468 Select the bar on the left of the image index screen using the control wheel, then press the top/bottom sides of the control wheel. While the bar is being selected, you can display the calendar screen or folder selection screen by pressing the center. TP1001619231 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 469 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Playback Filter Condition You can narrow down the images to be played back using multiple filtering conditions. MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Target] → [Playback Filter Condition] → Set the desired conditions, and then select [Execute Filter].
  • Page 470 Note Filtering of the playback target is canceled by the following operations. Shooting a still image or movie Crop Photo Capture Turning the camera off Inserting/removing a memory card TP1001667089 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 471 (Playback) → [Playback Target] → [Image Order] → desired setting. Menu item details Date Order: Displays images in order of date. Folder Order: Displays images in order of folder. Hint When [Folder Order] is selected, the folder for movies is displayed on top. TP1001667090 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 472 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Display as Group Sets whether or not to display continuously shot images or images shot using interval shooting, etc. as a group. MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Option] → [Display as Group] → desired setting. Menu item details Displays images as a group.
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  • Page 474 Even if you turn off the focusing frame display while shooting using the [AF Area Auto Clear] or [AF-C Area Display] function, when [ Focus Frame Display] is set to [On], the focusing frame will be displayed during playback. TP1001659791 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 475 Although the color density selected on the setting screen for [Aspect Marker Level] may not be applied to the setting screen, the marker will be displayed with the selected color density on the playback screen. When the display setting is [Histogram], the aspect marker is not displayed. Related Topic Marker Display (still image) TP1001667091 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 476 If there are no images shot on the specified date and time, the image shot on the closest date and time will be played back. Note For movies, the date and time when the recording was started are treated as the shooting date and time. TP1001662534 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 477 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Setting the method for jumping between images (Image Jump Setting) Sets the method of jumping between playback images for the front dial, rear dial L, and rear dial R, respectively. MENU → (Playback) →...
  • Page 478 When adding a Shot Mark while playing back a movie: assign [Add/Delete Shot Mark1] or [Add/Delete Shot Mark2] in [ Custom Key Setting] and press the assigned button during playback. Related Topic Protecting recorded images (Protect) Rating Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Selection/Memo Shot TP1001662533 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 479 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Protecting recorded images (Protect) Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The (protect) mark is displayed on protected images. MENU → (Playback) → [Selection/Memo] → [Protect] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Applies the protection of the selected multiple images.
  • Page 480 Image Order Playback Filter Condition TP1001619242 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 481 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Rating You can assign ratings to recorded images on a scale of the number of stars ( ) to make it easier to find images. MENU → (Playback) → [Selection/Memo] → [Rating]. The image rating selection screen will appear.
  • Page 482 TP1001657170 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 483 (check) mark to the number of (rating) that you want to activate. You can select the checked number when setting [Rating] using the custom key. Related Topic Rating Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001657171 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 484 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Attaching audio files to images (Voice Memo) You can record shooting conditions or image descriptions with your voice, and attach the audio files to images as voice memos. Voice memos can be transferred to a computer together with images, and played back on the computer. MENU →...
  • Page 485 The microphone for the voice memo function located on the side of the (Playback) button is used for voice memo recording. You cannot use an external audio input device. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Voice Memo Play Vol. TP1001658866 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 486 Adjust the volume by pressing the left/right side of the control wheel. Hint While playing back a voice memo, you can display the volume control screen by pressing the bottom of the control wheel. Related Topic Attaching audio files to images (Voice Memo) TP1001658867 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 487 Even if you rotate a movie file, it will be played back horizontally on the monitor or viewfinder of the camera. You may not be able to rotate images shot using other products. When viewing rotated images on a computer, the images may be displayed in their original orientation depending on the software. TP1001619241 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 488 The file format and image quality setting of the cropped image will be the same as those of the original image. On the playback screen, the (Crop) icon is displayed with cropped images. Note You cannot crop RAW images or movies. Related Topic Disp Set of Multi Media TP1001661338 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 489 JPEG/HEIF Switch], you can select either JPEG or HEIF as the recording file format for still images. Related Topic Shooting movies (Intelligent Auto) Playing back movies JPEG/HEIF Switch (Photo Capture / Creating still images from Shot Marks) TP1001651416 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 490 Created still images are recorded on the memory card in the same slot as the movie, regardless of the [ Recording Media] setting. Related Topic JPEG/HEIF Switch (Photo Capture / Creating still images from Shot Marks) File Format (movie) TP1001668882 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 491 → desired setting. Menu item details Auto Delete: Deletes Shot Marks automatically after creating still images. Maintain: Does not delete Shot Marks automatically after creating still images. Related Topic Creating still images from Shot Marks TP1001668883 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 492 HEIF image files recorded with this camera cannot be displayed on other cameras that do not support the HEIF file format. Be careful not to accidentally erase HEIF image files by formatting the memory card or deleting the files. Related Topic Photo Capture Creating still images from Shot Marks TP1001659793 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 493 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Copying images from one memory card to another (Copy) You can copy images from a memory card in a slot that is selected using [Play Set of Multi. Media] to a memory card in another slot.
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  • Page 495 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) You can delete multiple selected images. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Confirm the image to be deleted beforehand. MENU → (Playback) → [Delete] → [Delete] → desired setting. Menu item details All Other Than This Img.: Deletes all images in the group except the selection.
  • Page 496 Delete button Format TP1001619234 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 497 Enables you to delete the image currently being played back by pressing the (Delete) button twice. Off: Does not enable you to delete the image currently being played back by pressing the (Delete) button twice. TP1001661339 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 498 You can set whether [Delete] or [Cancel] is selected as a default on the delete confirmation screen. MENU → (Playback) → [Delete] → [Delete confirm.] → desired setting. Menu item details "Delete" first: [Delete] is selected as the default setting. "Cancel" first: [Cancel] is selected as the default setting. TP1001619254 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 499 Some devices may not work properly when connected to this product. For example, they may not output video or audio. Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo or a genuine Sony cable. When [Time Code Output] is set to [On], the image may not be output properly to the TV or recording device. In such cases, set [Time Code Output] to [Off].
  • Page 500 To properly display 8K movies from the camera on a TV manufactured by Sony using a HDMI cable (sold separately), you need to change the image quality settings for the TV manually. Change the image quality settings (gamma or color mode) for the TV according to the settings applied when shooting.
  • Page 501 It may take a few minutes to complete formatting, depending on the memory card. You cannot format the memory card if the remaining battery charge is less than 1%. Related Topic Memory cards that can be used Notes on memory card TP1001619266 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 502 Set the file format and image size of still images for each slot. Related Topic Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (movie) Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Auto Switch Media Card Play Set of Multi. Media TP1001661340 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 503 Simultaneously records movies on the memory cards in Slot 1 and Slot 2. Related Topic Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (still image) Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Auto Switch Media Card Play Set of Multi. Media TP1001661341 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 504 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Auto Switch Media Card If a memory card in use becomes full or you have forgotten to insert a memory card into a slot, you can record images to the other memory card.
  • Page 505 record images with the selected setting. Example: [ Recording Media] and [ Recording Media] under [ Rec. Media Settings] are both set to [Simult. Recording] : Images are recorded simultaneously to memory cards in slots 1 and 2. : Images are recorded only to the memory card in slot 2. (A): Recording is no longer possible on the memory card in slot 1 (due to lack of capacity, etc.).
  • Page 506 2 with a number that is a continuation of the number last recorded in slot 1. Related Topic Memory cards that can be used Recordable movie times Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (still image) Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (movie) TP1001657177 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 507 (Shooting) → [Media] → [ Recover Image DB] → desired memory card slot → [Enter]. Note If the battery pack is extremely depleted, image database files cannot be repaired. Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. TP1001619271 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 508 Display Media Info. (still image/movie) Displays the recordable number of still images and the remaining recording time for movies on the memory card. MENU → (Shooting) → [Media] → [ Display Media Info.] → desired memory card slot. TP1001619272 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 509 Only capital letters, numbers, and underscores can be used for [Set File Name]. Underscores cannot be used for the first character. The three characters specified using [Set File Name] are only applied to files recorded after the setting is made. Related Topic Create New Folder File Settings TP1001658869 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 510 If the camera is set to record images to memory cards in both slots, you may only select a common folder on both memory cards. If there is no common folder, you can make one using [Create New Folder]. Related Topic File/Folder Settings Create New Folder TP1001619268 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 511 If the camera is set to record images to memory cards in both slots and an image is shot, a new folder may be automatically created. You cannot change the folder name when [Folder Name] under [File/Folder Settings] is set to [Date Form]. Related Topic File/Folder Settings TP1001619269 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 512 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II File Settings Configure settings for the file names of recorded movies. MENU → (Shooting) → [File] → [File Settings] → desired setting item. Menu item details File Number: You can set how to assign file numbers to movies. [Series]: Does not reset file numbers even if the memory card is changed.
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  • Page 514 You can write IPTC information* when recording still images. Create and edit IPTC information using the IPTC Metadata Preset (https://www.sony.net/iptc/help/) and write the information to a memory card beforehand. IPTC information consists of digital image metadata attributes, as standardized by the International Press Telecommunications Council.
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  • Page 516 In order to prevent unauthorized use of [Copyright Info], be sure to clear the [Set Photographer] and [Set Copyright] columns before lending out or handing over your camera. Sony is not liable for problems or damages resulting from use of [Copyright Info]. Related Topic...
  • Page 517 MENU → (Shooting) → [File] → [ Write Serial Number] → desired setting. Menu item details Writes the camera's serial number to the image. Off: Does not write the camera's serial number to the image. TP1001658269 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 518 Set this function to [On] to search for connectable access points. If connectable access points are not found, use [WPS Push] or [Access Point Set.] to configure the settings. Menu item details Uses the Wi-Fi function. Off: Does not use the Wi-Fi function. Related Topic WPS Push Access Point Set. TP1001665607 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 519 In this case, change the location of the product or move the product closer to the access point. Related Topic Access Point Set. TP1001619286 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 520 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Access Point Set. You can register your access point manually. Before starting the procedure, check the SSID name of the access point, security system, and password. The password may be preset in some devices. For details, see the access point operating instructions, or consult the access point administrator.
  • Page 521 If there are both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz access points with the same SSID and encryption format, the access point with the stronger radio field will be displayed. Related Topic WPS Push Keyboard screen TP1001619287 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 522 The [Wi-Fi Frequency Band] setting applies to a Wi-Fi Direct connection with a smartphone or computer, which is a direct connection to the camera not via an access point. MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Frequency Band] → desired setting. Menu item details 2.4GHz/5GHz TP1001658874 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 523 (Delete) button on the [Display Wi-Fi Info.] screen. For details on how to read the QR Code using the Transfer & Tagging, refer to the following support page. https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/app/transfer/l/macaddress/index.php The Transfer & Tagging is only available in certain countries and regions. TP1001659031 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 524 If you connect this product to a computer with Wi-Fi Direct after resetting the connection information, you must reconfigure the settings on the computer. Related Topic Operating the camera from a computer (Remote Shoot Function) TP1001619290 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 525 After you delete the pairing information for the camera from your smartphone, delete pairing information for the smartphone from the camera using [Manage Paired Device]. Related Topic Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl Cnct. while Power OFF (smartphone) Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Connection) TP1001651465 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 526 You can operate the camera using a Bluetooth compatible remote commander (sold separately) or shooting grip (sold separately). For details on compatible remote commanders or shooting grips, visit the Sony website in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
  • Page 527 If the function does not work properly even after you have performed the above operations, delete the pairing information for the device that you want to connect using [Manage Paired Device] on the camera. Related Topic Bluetooth Settings TP1001658873 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 528 For details on how to read the QR Code using the Transfer & Tagging, refer to the following support page. https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/app/transfer/l/macaddress/index.php The Transfer & Tagging is only available in certain countries and regions. Related Topic Keyboard screen TP1001655989 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 529 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Tethering Connection Uses a tethering connection from your smartphone to connect to a network. MENU → (Network) → [Tethering Connection] → [Tethering Connection]. To disconnect from the network, select [Tethering Disconnection]. TP1001667129 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 530 When you board an airplane, etc., you can temporarily disable all the wireless-related functions including Wi-Fi. MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Airplane Mode] → desired setting. If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On], an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen. TP1001619285 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 531 (Network) → [Network Option] → [Edit Device Name]. Select the input box, then input the device name → [OK]. Related Topic WPS Push Access Point Set. Operating the camera from a computer (Remote Shoot Function) Keyboard screen TP1001619288 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 532 Reads a root certificate to verify the server for the cloud connection or other functions. Note Do not remove the memory card from the camera during read operations. When the network settings are reset, the root certificate on the camera is reset as well. TP1001656003 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 533 For [User], set a string of alphanumeric characters/symbols of 16 characters or less. For [Password], set a string of alphanumeric characters/symbols of 8 to 16 characters including both letters and numerals. Related Topic Access Authen. Info Keyboard screen TP1001665606 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 534 When displaying [Access Authen. Info] on the screen, make sure that no one is around to avoid the information on the screen being seen by others and to prevent unauthorized use of usernames, passwords, and fingerprints. Initialize the camera before lending or giving it to others. Related Topic Access Authen. Settings TP1001665605 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 535 Set to [Type2] only if you cannot connect via Wi-Fi Direct with the [Type1 (Standard)] setting. This may improve the Wi-Fi Direct connection. Note If you change the setting when the Wi-Fi connection is normal, it may affect connections with external devices. TP1001691230 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 536 [Airplane Mode] will not be reset to [Off] even if you perform [Reset Network Set.] when [Airplane Mode] is set to [On]. MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Reset Network Set.] → [Enter]. TP1001651501 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 537 For details, refer to the “FTP Help Guide.” https://rd1.sony.net/help/di/ftp_2440/h_zz/ MENU → (Network) → [FTP Transfer] → [FTP Transfer Func.] → desired setting. Related Topic Importing root certification to the camera (Import Root Certificate) TP1001655986 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 538 Adjusts the brightness within the range of –2 to +2. Sunny Weather: Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors. Note The [Sunny Weather] setting is too bright for shooting indoors. Set [Monitor Brightness] to [Manual] for indoor shooting. TP1001642629 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 539 (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Viewfinder Bright.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Adjusts the brightness automatically. Manual: Selects the desired brightness from the setting values. Note When the temperature of the camera rises, the viewfinder may become dark. TP1001642656 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 540 (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Finder Color Temp.] → desired setting. Menu item details -2 to +2: When you select “-,” the viewfinder screen changes to a warmer color, and when you select “+,” it changes to a colder color. TP1001651424 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 541 MENU → (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Viewfinder Magnifi.] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard: Sets the viewfinder display magnification to standard. Zoom Out: Reduces the viewfinder display magnification. TP1001659794 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 542 When the temperature inside the camera’s body is high When [Shutter Type] is set to [Electronic Shutter] or [Auto] and continuous shooting is performed. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001651500 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 543 You can resume shooting by performing an operation, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down. Note If you will not be using the camera for a long period of time, turn the camera off. TP1001661315 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 544 When powered via USB from a computer or other device While playing back slideshows During FTP transfer While recording movies While connected to a computer or TV When [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] is set to [On] While streaming While uploading images to Creators' Cloud TP1001642663 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 545 The camera returns from power saving mode when the monitor is opened. Close: Power Save : The camera enters power saving mode when the monitor is closed facing inward. Does Not Link : Disables power save linkage with the monitor. TP1001662611 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 546 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Auto Power OFF Temp. Sets the temperature of the camera at which the camera turns off automatically during shooting. When it is set to [High], you can continue shooting even when the temperature of the camera gets hotter than normal. MENU →...
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  • Page 548 When “-” is displayed as the setting value for [ Display Quality], you cannot view or change the setting. Set [ Finder Frame Rate] to [Standard] to change the setting for [ Display Quality]. TP1001619255 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 549 Uses Imaging Edge Desktop (Remote) to control the product from a computer, including such functions as shooting and storing images on the computer. Related Topic USB Streaming (movie) Importing images to the computer Operating the camera from a computer (Remote Shoot Function) TP1001619261 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 550 Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions. MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB LUN Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi: Normally, use [Multi]. Single: Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection. TP1001619262 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 551 Turning the camera on without a battery pack inserted Unavailable Note Insert the battery pack into the product to supply power via USB cable. This product cannot be powered via the Multi/Micro USB terminal. Use the USB Type-C terminal. TP1001642665 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 552 Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080p). 1080i: Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i). Note If images are not displayed properly using the [Auto] setting, select [1080i], [1080p], [2160p], or [4320p/2160p] based on the connected TV. TP1001619259 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 553 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II HDMI Output Settings (movie) Sets the video and audio to be output to an external recorder/player connected via HDMI when shooting a movie. Use a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable (sold separately) to output 4K/8K movies or RAW movies. MENU →...
  • Page 554 The gamma is locked to S-Log3 during RAW output. You can reproduce contrast equivalent to that of the normal gamma by setting [Gamma Display Assist] to [On] and [Gamma Disp. Assist Typ.] to [Auto] or [S-Log3→709(800%)]. While outputting RAW movies, you cannot use [Active] and [Dynamic active] for [ SteadyShot]. TP1001659795 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 555 The recorded image and shooting information are displayed on the TV, while nothing is displayed on the camera’s monitor. Off: Does not display the shooting information on the TV. Only the recorded image is displayed on the TV, while the recorded image and shooting information are displayed on the camera’s monitor. TP1001619263 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 556 If you connect this product to a TV using an HDMI cable, available menu items are limited. If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV remote control, set [CTRL FOR HDMI] to [Off]. TP1001619260 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 557 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. MENU → (Setup) → [Area/Date] → [ Language] → desired language. TP1001619707 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 558 If the clock resets every time the battery is charged, the internal rechargeable backup battery may be worn out. Consult your service facility. Related Topic Performing initial setup for the camera TP1001619265 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 559 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II NTSC/PAL Selector Plays back movies recorded with the product on a NTSC/PAL system TV. MENU → (Setup) → [Area/Date] → [NTSC/PAL Selector] → [Enter] TP1001619708 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 560 When [Silent Mode] is set to [On], [Audio Signal(Shooting)] becomes locked to [Off]. Note If the focus mode is set to [Continuous AF], the camera will not beep when it focuses on a subject. Related Topic Silent Mode Settings (still image/movie) TP1001651550 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 561 An electronic sound is not produced when the camera starts up and shuts down. Note When [Silent Mode] is set to [On], [Audio Signal(Start/End)] is locked to [Off]. Related Topic Silent Mode Settings (still image/movie) TP1001663313 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 562 You cannot check the sound volume while setting the sound volume level in the following situations. When [Audio signals] is set to [Off] When [Silent Mode] under [ Silent Mode Settings] is set to [On] During movie recording TP1001667093 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 563 When shooting time-lapse movies, the video light will turn on/off differently according to the [ Time-lapse Settings] setting. For details, see “ Time-lapse Settings .” When shooting time-lapse movies, [Video Light Mode] cannot be set to [Auto]. It will automatically switch to [REC Link]. Related Topic Time-lapse Settings TP1001651461 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 564 Even if [Shutter When Pwr OFF] is set to [On], the shutter will not close when the power turns off due to activation of the power- saving mode or battery exhaustion. In this case, you can close the shutter by turning the camera on and off again. Related Topic Cleaning the image sensor (Sensor Cleaning) TP1001661348 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 565 If [Auto Pixel Mapping] is set to [Off], perform [Pixel Mapping] regularly. We recommend that you perform the operation once every three days. Note If [Pixel Mapping] is not performed regularly, bright spots may appear in recorded images. Related Topic Pixel Mapping Silent Mode Settings (still image/movie) TP1001659782 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 566 If you see bright spots in a recorded image on the camera monitor, immediately perform [Pixel Mapping]. Note Pixel mapping cannot be performed when the battery is low. If [Pixel Mapping] is not performed regularly, bright spots may appear in recorded images. Related Topic Auto Pixel Mapping TP1001659796 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 567 You can also save the downloaded firmware data to a memory card and use the memory card to update the firmware of the camera. Note Updating can be performed only when the remaining battery level is 51% or more. Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. TP1001662566 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 568 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Display Serial Number Displays the serial number of the camera. MENU → (Setup) → [Setup Option] → [Display Serial Number]. TP1001665508 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 569 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Privacy Notice Displays the privacy notification screen. MENU → (Setup) → [Setup Option] → [Privacy Notice]. TP1001663367 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 570 MENU button after the initial setup. You can set the camera to make a sound when it is turned on or off by setting [Audio Signal(Start/End)] to [On]. TP1001662598 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 571 Screen] function to prevent the eye sensor from activating and switching to the viewfinder display when you bring your face close to the monitor. To restore the setting for [Select Finder/Monitor], select [Select Finder/Monitor] and change the setting. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) Select Finder/Monitor TP1001667094 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 572 Certification Logo (For some models only) Displays some of the certification logos for this product. This function is available on products sold in some countries and regions only. MENU → (Setup) → [Setup Option] → [Certification Logo]. TP1001619274 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 573 If you want to use the cloud to save/load a setting file, connect the camera to the smartphone application Creators’ App for enterprise in advance. For details on Creators’ App for enterprise, refer to the following website. https://helpguide.sony.net/promobile/c3p_app/v1/en/index.html MENU → (Setup) → [Reset/Save Settings] → [Save/Load Settings] → desired item.
  • Page 574 Camera Set. Memory]. However, [Save/Load Settings] is unavailable when the mode dial is set to 1/2/3 ( Recall Camera Setting). Set the mode dial to a position other than 1/2/3 before using this function. Related Topic C3 Portal TP1001658842 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 575 Picture Profile] are not reset even when [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize] is performed, except the settings for PPLUT 1 - 4. The check mark for [Picture Profile] in [Different Set for Still/Mv] is not reset when you perform either [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize]. TP1001619275 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 576 Depending on future version upgrades, the operational procedures or screen displays are subject to change without notice. Supported smartphones Refer to the support page for the latest information. https://www.sony.net/ca/help/mobile/ For details on Bluetooth versions compatible with your smartphone, check the product website for your smartphone. TP1001642667 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 577 For details on Creators’ App for enterprise, refer to the following website. https://helpguide.sony.net/promobile/c3p_app/v1/en/index.html Note C3 Portal and Creators’ App for enterprise may only be available in certain countries and regions. Related Topic Manage User LUTs Save/Load Settings TP1001667127 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 578 Download and install the application Monitor & Control from your smartphone's application store. If Monitor & Control is already installed on your smartphone, be sure to update it to the latest version. For details on Monitor & Control, refer to the following website. https://www.sony.net/ccmc/ TP1001667133 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 579 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Connection) Connects the camera to your smartphone (pairing) to use the smartphone application Creators' App. If you did not connect the camera with your smartphone when you turned on the camera for the first time, perform the following procedure.
  • Page 580 Functions available with a smartphone (Creators' App) Using a smartphone as a remote commander Select on Cam & Send (transferring to a smartphone) Cnct. while Power OFF (smartphone) Reading location information from a smartphone TP1001662594 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 581 Connect the camera and smartphone by referring to "Related Topic" at the bottom of this page. For details on functions that can be operated from a smartphone, refer to the following support page. https://www.sony.net/ca/help/opr/ Related Topic Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Connection) Remote Shoot Setting TP1001659798 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 582 [RAW+J Save Image] and [RAW+H Save Image] can be set only when [ File Format] is set to [RAW & JPEG] or [RAW & HEIF]. Related Topic Using a smartphone as a remote commander Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (still image) TP1001661349 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 583 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Select on Cam & Send (transferring to a smartphone) You can transfer images to a smartphone by selecting images on the camera. Refer to “Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Connection) ”...
  • Page 584 Selects the file type for images to be transferred to a smartphone when the images are shot with [ File Format] set to [RAW & JPEG] or [RAW & HEIF]. ([JPEG & HEIF]/[RAW]/[RAW+J & RAW+H]) Sending Target: Sets whether to transfer the low-bit-rate proxy movie or the high-bit-rate original movie when transferring a movie to a smartphone.
  • Page 585 When [Airplane Mode] is set to [On], you cannot connect this product and the smartphone. Set [Airplane Mode] to [Off]. Related Topic Functions available with a smartphone (Creators' App) Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Connection) Playback Filter Condition Airplane Mode TP1001661350 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 586 If there are images being transferred or scheduled to be transferred, you cannot execute [ Reset Transfer Status]. Wait until all transfers are complete before resetting. Related Topic Select on Cam & Send (transferring to a smartphone) TP1001662575 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 587 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Cnct. while Power OFF (smartphone) Sets whether or not to accept Bluetooth connections from a smartphone while the camera is turned off. When [ Cnct. while Power OFF] is set to [On], you can browse images on the camera's memory card and transfer images from the camera to a smartphone by operating the smartphone.
  • Page 588 Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Connection) Select on Cam & Send (transferring to a smartphone) Bluetooth Settings TP1001658841 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 589 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Reading location information from a smartphone You can use the application Creators' App to obtain location information from a smartphone that is connected with your camera using Bluetooth communication. You can record the obtained location information when shooting images. Refer to “Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Connection) ”...
  • Page 590 The communication distance for the Bluetooth connection or Wi-Fi may vary depending on the conditions of use. Related Topic Functions available with a smartphone (Creators' App) Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Connection) Bluetooth Settings TP1001662569 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 591 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Recommended computer environment You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from the following URL: https://www.sony.net/pcenv/ TP1001651505 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 592 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. Related Topic USB Connection Mode USB LUN Setting TP1001619308 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 593 On some computers, the disconnection icon may not appear. In this case, you can skip the steps above. Do not remove the USB cable from the camera while the access lamp is lit. The data may be damaged. TP1001619310 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 594 For the conditions of use of the image stabilization function, refer to the support page. Installing Catalyst Browse/Catalyst Prepare on your computer Download and install the software by accessing the following URL: https://www.sony.net/catalyst/ TP1001659799 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 595 Do not edit or otherwise process movie files/folders from the connected computer. Movie files may be damaged or become unplayable. Do not delete movies on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer.
  • Page 596 For details on [Remote Shoot Function], refer to the following URL: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/app/imagingedge/l/instruction/4_1_connection/index.php The following is the procedure for connecting the camera to your computer using a Wi-Fi connection via a Wi-Fi access point.
  • Page 597 When shooting continuously using [Remote Shoot Function], the update interval of the live view display on the computer may become longer. Related Topic Introduction to computer software (Imaging Edge Desktop/Catalyst) Remote Shoot Setting Remote shooting with a wired LAN (Remote Camera Tool) TP1001658877 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 598 Note When shooting continuously using [Remote Shoot Function], the update interval of the live view display on the computer may become longer. Related Topic Operating the camera from a computer (Remote Shoot Function) TP1001658282 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 599 Set [Wired LAN Connect] to [On] MENU → (Network) → [ Cnct./Remote Sht.] → [Wake On LAN] → desired setting. Menu item details Enable: Enables remote powering on/off. Disable: Disables remote powering on/off. Related Topic Wired LAN TP1001668884 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 600 [RAW+J Save Image] and [RAW+H Save Image] can be set only when [ File Format] is set to [RAW & JPEG] or [RAW & HEIF]. Related Topic Using a smartphone as a remote commander Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (still image) TP1001661349 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 601 Remote Camera Tool connected to the same LAN as the cameras. For more information on how to install and use Remote Camera Tool, refer to the following URL. https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/app/remotecameratool/l/index.php Preparing the camera Set up all cameras to be used and connect them using LAN cables by following the steps below.
  • Page 602 To switch the sub camera to be linked, press the shutter button while holding down the custom key to which [ Sync. Release hold] is assigned. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.) TP1001668889 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 603 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II USB Streaming (movie) You can connect a computer, etc. to the camera and use the camera video and audio for livestreaming or web- conferencing services. Select MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB Connection Mode] → [Sel. When Connect] or [USB Streaming] beforehand.
  • Page 604 Depending on the temperature environment, streaming output image-quality settings, video recording settings during streaming, Wi-Fi connection environment, and usage conditions before starting streaming, the internal temperature of the camera may rise, and the streaming time may be shortened. Related Topic USB Connection Mode TP1001663311 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 605 Creators' Cloud provides services and applications to creators of various productions. The availability of Creators' Cloud and the supported services differ depending on the country/region. For details on Creators' Cloud and the support status of each service, refer to the following website. https://www.sony.net/cc/ TP1001665528 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 606 Note This function may only be available in certain countries and regions. For information about countries/regions where the service is supported, refer to the following website. https://creatorscloud.sony.net/catalog/servicearea.html : Operations performed on the smartphone : Operations performed on the camera Preparing in advance Create an account for Creators' Cloud.
  • Page 607 Select [Cloud Function] → [Disconnect the Link]. The information for the camera will be removed from the account. Hint You can also perform the following operations in Creators’ Cloud Web (https://www.sony.net/capp/). Creating an account for Creators' Cloud Removing information of the camera from Creators' Cloud...
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  • Page 609 If you delete the Creators' Cloud account information from the camera, be sure to delete the camera information from Creators' Cloud as well. Error Info.: Displays error details when a network connection error occurs. SSID: The SSID of the connected access point is displayed. TP1001665608 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 610 UDP Source Port 32768-60999 Destination Port 443 UDP Source Port 32768-60999 Destination Port 32768-60999 Related Topic Creating an account for Creators' Cloud and linking your camera to the account (Cloud Connection) Displaying cloud connection information (Cloud Information) TP1001667095 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 611 Movies recorded with 24-bit audio may not be played back normally on devices or software incompatible with 24-bit audio, resulting in unexpectedly loud volumes or no sound. Related Topic Shoe Audio Set. HDMI Output Settings (movie) 4ch Audio Monitoring (movie) Audio Out Timing Audio Recording TP1001659852 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 612 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II Vertical grip You can attach a vertical grip (sold separately) to this product and record vertically oriented images. When attaching the vertical grip, remove the battery cover in advance. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the vertical grip. To remove the battery cover Pull the battery cover release lever (A) in the direction of the arrow, and then remove the battery cover.
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  • Page 614 For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor. Note You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor or auto-focus with certain lenses. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses.
  • Page 615 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II LA-EA3/LA-EA5 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA5 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Full frame shooting: Available with full frame shooting-compatible lenses only Autofocus: LA-EA3: Available with SAM/SSM lens only LA-EA5: Available with A-mount AF lenses...
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  • Page 617 If you attach the LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) at the same time, the space between the Mount Adaptor and the vertical grip will become narrow, making the camera difficult to hold. Related Topic Mount Adaptor LA-EA3/LA-EA5 Mount Adaptor TP1001634189 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 618 While the plug-in plate of the Multi Battery Adaptor Kit is inserted in the camera, do not slide the battery lock lever of the camera. The plug-in plate will be ejected from the camera if you do so. TP1001658922 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 619 Using the battery pack at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Using a Sony CFexpress Type A memory card (sold separately) Using a FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens (sold separately) The numbers of recordable still images are based on the CIPA standard and shooting under the following conditions: (CIPA: Camera &...
  • Page 620 The numbers shown reflect the following conditions: Using a Sony memory card [Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2], and [JPEG Image Size]/[HEIF Image Size] is set to [L: 50M]. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used.
  • Page 621 HEIF image quality when [RAW & HEIF] is selected: [Fine] Note Even if the number of recordable images is higher than 9 999 images, “9999” will appear. Related Topic Memory cards that can be used TP1001642658 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 622 The recording times when [ Proxy Recording] is set to [Off]. The times shown are recordable times using a Sony memory card. The duration of time available for movie recording varies depending on the file format/recording settings for movies, memory card, ambient temperature, Wi-Fi network environment, condition of the camera before you start recording, and condition of the charging of the battery.
  • Page 623 Note The recordable time of movies varies because the camera 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 624 Memory cards that can be used Battery life and number of recordable images TP1001642690 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 625 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II List of icons on the screen for shooting still images The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays. Also, the displayed contents may vary depending on your camera’s system software (firmware) version. Descriptions are given below the indications of the icons.
  • Page 626 Writing data / Number of images left to write 50M / 44M / 42M / 33M / 21M / 19M / 18M / 14M / 12M / 11M / 8.3M Image size of still images RAW recording (compressed/lossless compression (L/M/S)/uncompressed) J-X.FINE J-FINE J-STD J-LIGHT H-X.FINE H-FINE H-STD H-LIGHT JPEG Quality / HEIF Quality 4:2:2...
  • Page 627 Connected to Wi-Fi/Disconnected from Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Direct) Connected to LAN/Disconnected from LAN Writing copyright information [On] – Writing IPTC information (IPTC1 through IPTC20) Focus Cancel Touch Focus+AE cancel/TouchTracking+AE cancel/Touch AE cancel Tracking Cancel Bluetooth connection available / Bluetooth connection unavailable Obtaining location information / Location information cannot be obtained Airplane Mode Overheating warning...
  • Page 628 White Balance (Auto, Preset, Underwater Auto, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) D-Range Optimizer Creative Look Subject Recog in AF/ Recognition Target Shutter Type – Picture Profile Rec. Media Settings Finder Frame Rate Focus indicator/exposure settings Focus indicator 1/250 Shutter speed 1/400 Flash Sync Spd.
  • Page 629 Histogram Digital level gauge Pixel Shift Multi Shoot. NR Shooting Related Topic List of icons on the screen for shooting movies List of icons on the playback screen TP1001663371 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 630 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II List of icons on the screen for shooting movies The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays. Also, the displayed contents may vary depending on your camera’s system software (firmware) version. Descriptions are given below the indications of the icons.
  • Page 631 1h 30m Recordable time of movies Writing data / Number of images left to write Remaining battery Remaining battery warning USB power supply Exposure and other settings 1/250 1/250 Shutter speed F3.5 F3.5 Aperture value Exposure compensation/Metered Manual ISO400 ISO 400 ISO sensitivity 7500K A5 G5 White Balance (Auto, Preset, Underwater Auto, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter)
  • Page 632 Starting/stopping network streaming output High / Standard / Low / HD (1080p) 60p 9.0M Image quality setting for network streaming output Streaming : Standby / Output / Connecting / Connect. Err. / Not Connect Network streaming status USB connection mode (USB streaming) 4K(2160p) 30p / 4K(2160p) 25p /4K(2160p) 15p / 4K(2160p) 12.5p / HD(1080p) 60p / HD(1080p) 50p / HD(1080p) 30p / HD(1080p) 25p / HD(720p) 30p / HD(720p) 25p USB streaming output format...
  • Page 633 Area 3 icons may not be displayed while the touch function icons are displayed. To see hidden icons, swipe the touch function icons left or right to hide the touch function icons. Related Topic List of icons on the screen for shooting still images List of icons on the playback screen TP1001663372 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 634 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II List of icons on the playback screen The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays. Also, the displayed contents may vary depending on your camera’s system software (firmware) version. Descriptions are given below the indications of the icons.
  • Page 635 Pre-Capture Pixel Shift Multi Shoot. NR Shooting Shot Mark included FTP transfer status Smartphone transfer status (when using [ Select on Cam & Send]) Camera settings Connected to the cloud/Communicating with the cloud/Cloud connection error Connected with FTP / FTP communication in progress / FTP connection error Transferring to smartphone / Transfer error Connected to Wi-Fi (via a Wi-Fi access point) Disconnected from Wi-Fi (via a Wi-Fi access point)
  • Page 636 Date of recording 100-0003 Folder number - file number C0003 Movie file number Histogram (Luminance/R/G/B) Related Topic List of icons on the screen for shooting still images List of icons on the screen for shooting movies TP1001663373 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 637 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II List of default setting values (Shooting) The default setting values at the time of purchase are shown in the following table. The content of the menu displayed on the screen differs depending on the position of the Still/Movie/S&Q dial. For details, refer to “Finding functions from MENU.”...
  • Page 638 Resettable using MENU item Default setting value [Camera Settings Reset] Movie Settings (Rec Frame Rate) (when [ File Format] is 60p/50p set to [XAVC S-I 4K]) Movie Settings (Rec Frame Rate) (when [ File Format] is 60p/50p set to [XAVC S-I HD]) Movie Settings (Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is 200M 4:2:0 10bit...
  • Page 639 Resettable using MENU item Default setting value [Camera Settings Reset] Movie Settings (Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is 222M 4:2:2 10bit/185M set to [XAVC S-I HD] and [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [60p]/[50p]) 4:2:2 10bit Movie Settings (Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is 111M 4:2:2 10bit/93M set to [XAVC S-I HD] and [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [30p]/[25p])
  • Page 640 Resettable using MENU item Default setting value [Camera Settings Reset] S&Q Settings ( Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] and [ Rec Frame Rate] is set 50M 4:2:0 8bit to [30p]/[25p]) S&Q Settings ( Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] and [...
  • Page 641 Resettable using MENU item Default setting value [Camera Settings Reset] Time-lapse Settings ([ Rec Frame Rate] under [ Frame Rate Settings]) (when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD]) Time-lapse Settings ([ Rec Frame Rate] under [ Frame Rate Settings]) (when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S-I 4K]) Time-lapse Settings ([...
  • Page 642 Resettable using MENU item Default setting value [Camera Settings Reset] Time-lapse Settings( Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S-I 4K] and [ Rec Frame Rate] is set 250M 4:2:2 10bit to [25p]) Time-lapse Settings( Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S-I 4K] and [ Rec Frame Rate] is set...
  • Page 643 Resettable using MENU item Default setting value [Camera Settings Reset] Lens Compensation (Chromatic Aberration Comp.) Auto Lens Compensation (Distortion Comp.) Lens Compensation (Breathing Comp.) Format ― Rec. Media Settings ( Recording Media) Slot 1 Rec. Media Settings ( Recording Media) Slot 1 Rec.
  • Page 644 Resettable using MENU item Default setting value [Camera Settings Reset] Camera Set. Memory ― Shoot Mode S&Q Motion Memory/Recall Media Slot 1 Reg. Custom Shoot Set ― Drive Mode Single Shooting Drive Mode Limit ― Cont. Shooting Speed ( Hi+) 30 images/s Cont.
  • Page 645 Resettable using MENU item Default setting value [Camera Settings Reset] NR Shooting Settings (NR Shooting) NR Shooting Settings (RAW File Type) Compressed NR Shooting Settings (Number of Shots) 4 shots Silent Mode Settings (Silent Mode) Silent Mode Settings ([Aperture Drive in AF] under [Target Standard Function Settings]) Silent Mode Settings ([Curtain when Pwr OFF] under [Target...
  • Page 646 Resettable using MENU item Default setting value [Camera Settings Reset] Focal Length (when [ SteadyShot Adjust.] is set to [Manual]) Framing Stabilizer Zoom ― Zoom Range Optical zoom only Custom Key Z. Speed (Fixed Speed Custom Key Z. Speed (Fixed Speed Remote Zoom Speed ( Speed Type) Variable...
  • Page 647 Resettable using MENU item Default setting value [Camera Settings Reset] Auto Framing Settings (HDMI Output) Crop AutoCreateStillImage after still img crt Maintain Selection/Memo Shot (Top Image) Selection/Memo Shot (Pre-Capture Shutter Rel) TP1001667115 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 648 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II List of default setting values (Exposure/Color) The default setting values at the time of purchase are shown in the following table. The content of the menu displayed on the screen differs depending on the position of the Still/Movie/S&Q dial. For details, refer to “Finding functions from MENU.”...
  • Page 649 Shutter AWB Lock Shockless WB 1 (Fast) WB Capt. Frame Size Large D-Range Optimizer: D-Range Optimizer Auto Creative Look Picture Profile Select LUT s709 Manage User LUTs ― Soft Skin Effect Zebra Display Zebra Level TP1001667114 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 650 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II List of default setting values (Focus) The default setting values at the time of purchase are shown in the following table. The content of the menu displayed on the screen differs depending on the position of the Still/Movie/S&Q dial. For details, refer to “Finding functions from MENU.”...
  • Page 651 Regist. Face Priority Focus Map Auto Magnifier in MF Focus Magnifier ― Focus Magnif. Time No Limit Initial Focus Mag. x1.0 AF in Focus Mag. Initial Focus Mag. x1.0 Peaking Display Peaking Level Peaking Color White TP1001667113 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 652 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II List of default setting values (Playback) The default setting values at the time of purchase are shown in the following table. To reset settings to the default values Select MENU → (Setup) → [Reset/Save Settings] → [Setting Reset] → [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize] → [Enter].
  • Page 653 Aspect Marker Disp. (Aspect Marker Level) Disp Specified Time Img. — Image Jump Setting ( Front dial) Top Image Image Jump Setting ( Rear Dial L) One by one Image Jump Setting ( Rear Dial R) One by one TP1001667112 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 654 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II List of default setting values (Network) The default setting values at the time of purchase are shown in the following table. To reset settings to the default values Select MENU → (Setup) → [Reset/Save Settings] → [Setting Reset] → [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize] → [Enter].
  • Page 655 Resettable using [Camera MENU item Default setting value Settings Reset] Remote Shoot Setting (RAW+H Save HEIF Only Image) Remote Shoot Setting (Save JPEG Size) Large Size Remote Shoot Setting (Save HEIF Size) Large Size Wake On LAN Disable FTP Transfer Func. (FTP Function) FTP Transfer Func.
  • Page 656 Resettable using [Camera MENU item Default setting value Settings Reset] USB Streaming (Output Res/Frame HD(1080p) 30p Rate) USB Streaming (Movie Rec During Disable Streaming) Cloud Connection* Cloud Information* ― Wi-Fi Connect WPS Push ― Access Point Set. ― Wi-Fi Frequency Band 2.4GHz Display Wi-Fi Info.
  • Page 657 Resettable using [Camera MENU item Default setting value Settings Reset] Reset Network Set. ― *Only available in certain countries and regions TP1001667111 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 658 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II List of default setting values (Setup) The default setting values at the time of purchase are shown in the following table. To reset settings to the default values Select MENU → (Setup) → [Reset/Save Settings] → [Setting Reset] → [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize] → [Enter].
  • Page 659 Resettable using [Camera MENU item Default setting value Settings Reset] Custom Key/Dial Set. (Left Button) Not set Custom Key/Dial Set. (Right Button) Custom Key/Dial Set. (Down Button) Not set Custom Key/Dial Set. (AEL Button) AEL hold Custom Key/Dial Set. (AF-ON Button) AF On Custom Key/Dial Set.
  • Page 660 Resettable using [Camera MENU item Default setting value Settings Reset] Follow Custom ( Custom Key Setting (Custom Button 5) Custom Key Setting (AEL Button) Image Index Custom Key Setting (AF-ON Button) Magnification Follow Custom ( Custom Key Setting (MOVIE Button) Custom Key Setting (Fn Button) Function Menu Fn Menu Settings...
  • Page 661 Resettable using [Camera MENU item Default setting value Settings Reset] Touch Panel Settings ([Icon When Monitor Flipped] under Flip [Shooting Screen]) Touch Panel Settings (Playback Screen) Touch Panel Settings (Menu Screen) Touch Pad Settings (Operation in Vertical Orientation ) Touch Pad Settings (Touch Position Mode) Absolute Position Touch Pad Settings (Operation Area) Right 1/2...
  • Page 662 Resettable using [Camera MENU item Default setting value Settings Reset] Power Save Start Time 1 Min Power Save by Monitor Both Linked Auto Power OFF Temp. Standard Playback/Monitor. Vol. 4ch Audio Monitoring CH1/CH2 Audio Signal(Shooting) On:all Audio Signal(Start/End) Audio Signal Volume USB Connection Mode Sel.
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  • Page 664 Camera Settings Reset: Items that can be reset are limited. See the following table. (My Menu) tab MENU item Default setting value Resettable using [Camera Settings Reset] Add Item ― Sort Item ― Delete Item ― Delete Page ― Delete All ― Display From My Menu TP1001667110 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 665 Specifications System Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Lens Sony E-mount lens Image sensor Image format 35 mm full frame (35.9 mm × 24.0 mm), CMOS image sensor Effective pixel number of camera Still Images: Approx. 50 100 000 pixels Movies: Approx.
  • Page 666 60p-compatible devices: up to 1/60 second in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 second in Auto slow shutter mode) 50p-compatible devices: up to 1/50 second in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 second in Auto slow shutter mode) Flash sync speed (when using a flash manufactured by Sony) When [Shutter Type] is set to [Mechanical Shutter]: When [Flash Sync Spd.
  • Page 667 You can change the speed of continuous shooting. Recording format File format JPEG (compliant with DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, and MPF Baseline), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 5.0 format compliant) Movie (XAVC HS format) XAVC Ver2.1: MP4 format compliant Video: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265...
  • Page 668 LAN terminal (Flash sync) terminal Power, general Rated input 7.2 V Power consumption Using an FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS When using the viewfinder: Approx. 4.7 W (while shooting still images)/approx. 7.0 W (while shooting movies) When using the monitor: Approx. 3.8 W (while shooting still images)/approx. 6.6 W (while shooting movies) Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature...
  • Page 669 7.2 V Recommended USB-PD-compatible AC adaptor Input 100-240 V , 50/60 Hz Output / 2 A or more, 15 V / 2 A or more Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. TP1001667119 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 670 Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi logo and Wi-Fi Protected Setup are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Group Corporation and its subsidiaries is under license. QR Code is a trademark of Denso Wave Inc.
  • Page 671 You may obtain the source code as required by the GPLv2 on a physical medium from us for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product by applying through the form at https://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.
  • Page 672 Initialize the settings. 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. https://www.sony.net/ Related Topic Setting Reset TP1001619332 5-062-392-11(1) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 673 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1M2 α1II 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 copying or the image sensor cleaning function will not operate because the remaining battery level is too low.
  • Page 674 (Shooting) → [Media] → [ Recover Image DB]. System Error Camera Error. Turn power off then on. Remove the battery pack, and then re-insert it. If the message appears frequently, consult local authorized Sony service facility. Unable to magnify. Unable to rotate image.
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