Page 1 4-574-160-11(1) Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual “Help Guide” (Web manual) Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. http://rd1.sony.net/help/dsc/1530/h_zz/ DSC-RX100M4...
Page 2: Press The Menu Button
“Help Guide” is an on-line manual. You can read the “Help Guide” on your computer or smartphone. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. URL: http://rd1.sony.net/help/dsc/1530/h_zz/ Viewing the Guide This camera is equipped with a built-in instruction guide. Fn (Function) MENU...
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. WW481040 (DSC-RX100M4) Serial No. _____________________________ Model No.
Page 4: Battery Pack
• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. • Keep the battery pack dry.
Page 5: Regulatory Information
The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: WW481040 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
Page 6: For Customers In Canada
For EU product compliance: Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/...
Page 7 Disposal of waste batteries and electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product, the battery or on the packaging indicates that the product and the battery shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol.
Page 8: Checking The Supplied Items
Checking the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • Camera (1) • Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1 (1) • Micro USB Cable (1) • AC Adaptor (1) • Power Cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) (1) •...
Page 9: Identifying Parts
Identifying parts A ON/OFF (Power) button B Power/Charge lamp C Shutter button D Mode dial (Auto Mode)/ (Program Auto)/ (Aperture Priority)/ (Shutter Priority)/ (Manual Exposure)/ (Memory recall)/ (Movie)/ (High Frame Rate)/ (Sweep Panorama)/ (Scene Selection) E For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Index) lever/ Playback zoom lever...
Page 10 I Viewfinder R Monitor • You can adjust the monitor to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position. • When using the viewfinder, slide down the viewfinder pop-up switch (1), then pull the eyepiece out from the viewfinder until it clicks (2).
Page 11: Inserting The Battery Pack
Inserting the battery pack Battery lock lever Open the cover. Insert the battery pack. • While pressing the battery lock lever, insert the battery pack as illustrated. Make sure that the battery lock lever locks after insertion. • Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the camera.
Page 12: Charging Battery Pack
Charging the battery pack For customers in the USA and Canada Power/Charge lamp Power cord Lit: Charging (Mains lead) Off: Charging finished Flashing: For customers in countries/regions Charging error or other than the USA and Canada charging paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied),...
Page 13 • When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). • Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cable (supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied). • The AC Adaptor AC-UD11 (sold separately) may not be available in some countries/regions.
Page 14: Charging By Connecting To A Computer
Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable. Connect the camera to the computer with the camera turned off. To a USB jack Notes •...
Page 15 • The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following conditions: – Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark2) media (sold separately) – The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
Page 16: Supplying Power
Supplying power You can use the AC Adaptor to supply power during shooting or (supplied) playing back images, reducing battery pack consumption. Notes • The camera will not activate if there is no remaining battery. Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera. •...
Page 17: Memory Cards That Can Be Used
Notes • Not all memory cards are guaranteed to operate correctly. For memory cards produced by manufacturers other than Sony, consult the manufacturers of the products. • When using Memory Stick Micro media or microSD memory cards with this camera, make sure to use with the appropriate adaptor.
Page 18 Setting the language and the clock Power/Charge lamp (green) ON/OFF (Power) Control wheel Select items: Set the numeric value of date and time: Set: Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Language setting screen is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time.
Page 19 Shooting still images/movies Shutter button W/T (zoom) lever Mode dial W: zoom out : Auto Mode T: zoom in : Movie MOVIE Shooting still images Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.
Page 20 Viewing images W: zoom out T: zoom in Control wheel (Playback) Select images: B (next)/b (previous) or turn the control wheel (Delete) Set: z Press the (Playback) button. Selecting next/previous image Select an image by pressing B (next)/b (previous) on the control wheel or by turning the control wheel.
Page 21: Control Wheel
Introduction of other functions Control ring MENU Control wheel Fn (Function) Control wheel DISP (Display Contents): Allows you to change the screen display. (Drive Mode): Allows you to switch between shooting methods, such as single shooting, continuous shooting or bracket shooting. (Exposure Comp./Photo Creativity): Allows you to adjust image brightness./Allows you to operate the camera intuitively and shoot creative images easily.
Page 22: Menu Items
Menu Items (Camera Settings) Image Size Selects the size of still images. Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio for still images. Quality Sets the image quality for still images. Sets the size of still images shot when recording a Img. Size(Dual Rec) movie.
Page 23 Sets the function that reduces the amount of light. ND Filter You can set to a slower shutter speed, reduce the aperture value, etc. Metering Mode Selects the method for measuring brightness. White Balance Adjusts color tones of an image. Compensates automatically for brightness and DRO/Auto HDR contrast.
Page 24 Selects pre-set settings to match various scene Scene Selection conditions. Selects the exposure mode during High Frame Rate High Frame Rate shooting to suit your subject or effect. Selects the exposure mode to suit your subject or Movie effect. Sets SteadyShot for shooting still images. Reduces SteadyShot blur from camera shake when shooting while holding the camera.
Page 25 Sets auto review to display the captured image after Auto Review shooting. Sets the type of information to be displayed on the DISP Button monitor or in the viewfinder by pressing DISP on the control wheel. Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a Peaking Level specific color when focusing manually.
Page 26 Assigns a desired function to the button and the Custom Key Settings control ring. Sets the zooming function of the control ring. When you select [Quick], the zoom position moves in Zoom Func. on Ring accordance with the degree of rotation of the control ring.
Page 27 (Application) Displays the application list. You can select the Application List application you want to use. Introduction Displays instructions on using the application. (Playback) Delete Deletes an image. Sets the way in which images are grouped for View Mode playback. Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time.
Page 28 Turns the mode dial guide (the explanation of each Mode Dial Guide shooting mode) on or off. Sets whether Delete or Cancel is preselected in the Delete confirm. Delete confirmation screen. Display Quality Sets the display quality. Sets the length of time until the camera turns off Pwr Save Start Time automatically.
Page 29 Changes the selected folder for storing still images Select REC Folder and movies (MP4). Creates a new folder for storing still images and New Folder movies (MP4). Folder Name Sets the folder format for still images. Recovers the image database file and enables Recover Image DB recording and playback.
Page 30 Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to one of the following URLs, and then follow the instructions on the screen to download the desired software. Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ • An Internet connection is required. • For details on operation, refer to the support page or Help page of the software.
Page 31 • Do not disconnect the micro USB cable (supplied) from the camera while the operating screen or the accessing screen is displayed. Doing so may damage the data. • To disconnect the camera from the computer, click on the tasktray, then click [Eject DSC-RX100M4].
Page 32: Adding Functions To The Camera
You can add the desired functions to your camera by connecting to the application download website (PlayMemories Camera Apps™) via the Internet. http://www.sony.net/pmca/ • After installing an application, you can call up the application by touching an NFC-enabled Android smartphone to the N mark on the camera, using the [One-touch(NFC)] function.
Page 33 (h (hour), m (minute)) Capacity 8 GB 64 GB Record Setting 30p 100M/25p 100M — 1 h 15 m 30p 60M/25p 60M — 2 h 5 m 24p 100M* — 1 h 15 m 24p 60M* — 2 h 5 m 60p 50M/50p 50M —...
Page 34: Notes On Using The Camera
Notes on using the camera Functions built into this camera • This camera is compatible with 1080 60p or 50p-format movies. Unlike standard recording modes up to now, which record in an interlacing method, this camera records using a progressive method. This increases the resolution, and provides a smoother, more realistic image.
Page 35 Sony accessories Use only genuine Sony brand accessories, otherwise it may cause a malfunction. Sony brand accessories may not come to market for some countries or regions. On camera’s temperature Your camera and battery may get hot due to continuous use, but it is not a...
Page 36 No guarantee in the case of damaged content or recording failures Sony can provide no guarantees in the event of failure to record or loss or damage of recorded images or audio data due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc.
Page 37 • It is important that you set the security settings when using a wireless LAN. • If a security problem arises because no security precautions are in place or due to any inevitable circumstances when using a wireless LAN, Sony bears no responsibility for the loss or damage.
Page 38: Specifications
(USB 2.0) SteadyShot: Optical * Supports Micro USB compatible File format (Still images): JPEG (DCF, device. Exif, MPF Baseline) compliant, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 Format), [Viewfinder] DPOF compatible File format (Movies): Type: Electronic viewfinder (Organic XAVC S format (XAVC S format...
Page 39 [Monitor] [Wireless LAN] LCD monitor: Supported standard: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive Frequency: 2.4 GHz Total number of dots: Supported security protocols: WEP/ 1 228 800 dots WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Configuration method: Wi-Fi Protected [Power, general] Setup™ (WPS) / manual Access method: Infrastructure Mode Power: Rechargeable battery pack NFC: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag...
Page 40 • YouTube and the YouTube logo are of Sony Corporation. trademarks or registered trademarks • XAVC S and of Google Inc. registered trademarks of Sony • Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc. Corporation. • In addition, system and product • “AVCHD Progressive” and names used in this manual are, in “AVCHD Progressive”...
Page 42: Before Use
DSC-RX100M4 Digital Still Camera How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items [1] Identifying parts [2] Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen [3] Using the strap Using the wrist strap [4]...
Page 43: Table Of Contents
Inserting the battery pack into the camera [8] Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera [9] Charging by connecting to a computer [10] Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a battery pack [11] Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) [12] Removing the battery pack [13]...
Page 44 List of mode dial functions [25] Intelligent Auto [26] Superior Auto [27] About Scene Recognition [28] The advantages of automatic shooting [29] Program Auto [30] Sweep Panorama [31] Scene Selection [32] Shutter Priority [33] Aperture Priority [34] Manual Exposure [35] BULB [36] Memory recall [37] Movie [38]...
Page 45 Selecting a screen display mode Switching the screen display (Shooting) [50] Switching between the viewfinder and the screen [51] DISP Button (Finder) [52] DISP Button (Monitor) [53] TC/UB Disp. Switch [54] Selecting still image size/image quality Image Size (still image) [55] Aspect Ratio (still image) [56] Quality (still image) [57] Panorama: Size [58]...
Page 46 Exposure Comp. [75] Metering Mode [76] AE lock [77] AEL w/ shutter (still image) [78] Zebra [79] Exposure Set. Guide [80] Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Drive Mode [81] Cont. Shooting [82] Spd Priority Cont. [83] Self-timer [84] Self-timer(Cont) [85] Cont.
Page 47: Auto
Adjusting color tones White Balance [98] Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode [99] Selecting an effect mode Picture Effect [100] Creative Style [101] Recording movies Movie recording formats [102] File Format (movie) [103] Record Setting (movie) [104] Dual Video REC [105] Capturing still images while recording movies (Dual Rec) [106] Auto Dual Rec [107]...
Page 48: Shutter
Custom Key Settings [122] Function of the control ring [123] Function of the C button [124] Function of the Center button [125] Function of the Left button [126] Function of the Right button [127] Setting the other functions of this product Photo Creativity [128] Smile/Face Detect.
Page 49: Zoom
Viewing Viewing still images Playing back images [151] Playback zoom [152] Image Index [153] Switching the screen display (during playback) [154] Deleting images Deleting a displayed image [155] Deleting multiple selected images [156] Playing back movies Playing back movies [157] Motion Shot Video [158] Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images [159]...
Page 50: Changing Settings
Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV [168] Changing settings Setup menu Monitor Brightness [169] Viewfinder Bright. [170] Finder Color Temp. [171] Function for VF close [172] Volume Settings [173] Audio signals [174] Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) [175] Tile Menu [176] Mode Dial Guide [177] Delete confirm.
Page 51: Connecting This Product And A Smartphone
Date/Time Setup [196] Area Setting [197] Copyright Info [198] Format [199] File Number [200] Select REC Folder [201] New Folder [202] Folder Name [203] Recover Image DB [204] Display Media Info. [205] Version [206] Certification Logo (Overseas model only) [207] Setting Reset [208] Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone...
Page 52: Transferring Images To A Tv
Send to Computer [217] Transferring images to a TV View on TV [218] Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Airplane Mode [219] WPS Push [220] Access Point Set. [221] Edit Device Name [222] Disp MAC Address [223] SSID/PW Reset [224] Reset Network Set.
Page 53: Using A Computer
Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps [234] Using a computer Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment [235] Using the software PlayMemories Home [236] Installing PlayMemories Home [237] Software for Mac computers [238] Image Data Converter [239] Installing Image Data Converter [240] Accessing Image Data Converter Guide [241] Remote Camera Control [242] Installing Remote Camera Control [243]...
Page 54: Cleaning This Product
Precautions Precautions [252] On the internal rechargeable battery [253] Notes on the battery pack [254] Charging the battery pack [255] Notes on memory card [256] Cleaning this product On cleaning [257] Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images [258] Recordable time of movies [259]...
Page 55: Focus
If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting [266] Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. [267] You cannot turn on the product. [268] The power turns off suddenly. [269] The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. [270] The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack.
Page 56 Dark shadow appears on the image. [289] The eyes of the subject come out red. [290] Dots appear and remain on the screen. [291] You cannot shoot images continuously. [292] The image is not clear in the viewfinder. [293] No images appear on the viewfinder. [294] No images appear on the monitor.
Page 57: Memory Cards
You cannot import images. [314] The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer. [315] Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. [316] Memory cards Formatted the memory card by mistake. [317] Printing You cannot print images.
Page 58 Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling [333] [1] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. Camera (1) NP-BX1 Rechargeable battery pack (1) Micro USB Cable (1)
Page 59: Manual
Instruction Manual (1) Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide (1) [2] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts 1. ON/OFF (Power) switch 2. Power/Charge lamp 3. Shutter button 4. Mode dial 5. For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Index) lever/ (Playback zoom) lever 6.
Page 60 mode. 10. Microphone 11. Viewfinder pop-up switch If you slide the viewfinder pop-up switch when the power is off, the camera turns on. 12. Hook for strap (N mark) Touch the mark when you connect the camera to a smartphone equipped with the NFC function.
Page 61: List Of Icons On The Screen
You can display the screen for [Send to Smartphone] by pressing this button. 20. MOVIE (Movie) button 21. Multi/Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compatible device. 22. HDMI micro jack 23. MENU button 24. Wi-Fi sensor (built-in) 25. Control wheel (Playback) button 27.
Page 62: Sweep
Viewfinder mode In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode For playback Basic information display...
Page 63: Histogram Display
Histogram display P P* A S M Shoot Mode Memory recall NO CARD Memory card/Upload Scene Recognition icons Scene Selection Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images 20M / 18M / 17M / 13M / 10M / 7.5M / 6.5M / 5.0M / 4.2M / 3.7M / VGA Image size of still images Image quality of still images...
Page 64 Frame rate of movies Record setting of movies NFC is activated Remaining battery Remaining battery warning USB power supply Flash charge in progress AF Illuminator SteadyShot Off/On, Camera shake warning Airplane Mode Overlay icon No audio recording of movies Micref Level Low Wind Noise Reduct.
Page 65 Spot metering area C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display Digital level gauge View Mode 100-0003 Folder-File number File format of movies Protect DPOF DPOF set Auto object framing image Dual Video REC PC Remote Bright Monitoring Copyright information writing on 240fps 250fps 480fps 500fps 960fps 1000fps Frame rate for HFR shooting Recording timing Writing data...
Page 66 Unable to shoot Still images Auto Dual Rec Drive mode Metering Mode Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction ±0.0 Flash Comp. Focus Mode 7500K A5 G5 White Balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) Focus Area DRO/Auto HDR ND Filter +3 +3 +3 Creative Style/Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness Smile/Face Detect.
Page 67: Focus
Picture Profile Lock-on AF Guide display for Lock-on AF Switch Av/Tv Guide display for switching aperture value and shutter speed Bracket indicator STBY Movie recording standby REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Control ring function Control wheel function Focus 1/250 Shutter speed...
Page 68: Shooting Setting
Histogram Picture Effect error Auto HDR image warning 2015-1-1 10:37AM Date of recording File number/Number of images in the view mode Copyright information exists for image REC Control 00:00:00:00 Time code (hour:minute:second:frame) 00 00 00 00 User Bit Shooting Standby Shooting Setting Guide display for HFR shooting [4] How to Use...
Page 69 [5] How to Use Before Use Using the strap Using the shoulder strap (sold separately) Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the product. 1. Attach the strap adaptors to the strap hooks on either side of the product. 2.
Page 70 2. Grasp both sides of the eyepiece (B) and pull it towards the monitor side until it clicks. 3. Slide the diopter-adjustment lever. Hint To store the viewfinder Grasp both sides of the eyepiece and push it into the viewfinder until it clicks. Then push down the viewfinder.
Page 71: Inserting The Battery Pack Into The
The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) button, and settings, and if a function cannot be set, the reason why. 1. Press the MENU or Fn button. 2. Select the desired MENU item using up/down/left/right side on the control wheel. 3.
Page 72: Charging The Battery Pack While It Is Inserted In The
3. Close the cover. [9] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the battery pack. The charged battery pack will discharge little by little, even if you do not use it.
Page 73 For customers in countries/regions other than the U.S.A. and Canada Charge lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing: Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range If the charge lamp lights up once and then immediately turns off, the battery pack is fully charged.
Page 74: Charging By Connecting To A
Doing so may cause a deterioration in battery performance. When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cables (supplied) and AC Adaptors (supplied). [10] How to Use...
Page 75: Screen Mode
Note the following points when charging via a computer: If the product is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not leave the product connected to a laptop computer for an extended period of time.
Page 76 The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) media (sold separately) [Display Quality]: [Standard] The number for “Shooting (still images)” is based on the CIPA standard, and is for shooting under the following conditions (CIPA: Camera &...
Page 77: Inserting A Memory
may be damaged. As long as the power is on, the battery pack will not be charged even if the camera is connected to the AC Adaptor. Under certain conditions, power may be supplied from the battery pack supplementarily even if you are using the AC adaptor. Do not remove the Micro USB cable while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket).
Page 78: Removing The Memory
2. Insert the memory card. Ensure that the notched corner is facing in the correct direction. With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 3. Close the memory card cover. Hint When you use a memory card with this product for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card using the product for stable performance of the memory card.
Page 79: Usable Memory
How to remove the memory card 1. Open the memory card cover. 2. Make sure that the access lamp (A) is not lit. 3. Push in on the memory card once to remove it. 4. Close the memory card cover. [16] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately)
Page 80 Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick Micro (M2) (Mark2) *Memory Stick media with a capacity of up to 32 GB have been tested and proven to operate with this camera. Usable SD cards SD memory card / SDHC memory card SDXC memory card microSD memory card / microSDHC memory card microSDXC memory card...
Page 81: Setting Language, Date And
micro USB cable. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you connect your camera to an incompatible device, you may be prompted to format the card. Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase all data on the card.
Page 82: Using The Control
Using the control wheel You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/right/left side of the control wheel. Your selection is determined when you press on the center of the control wheel. The DISP (Display Setting), (Exposure Comp./Photo Creativity), (Drive Mode), (Flash Mode) functions are assigned to the top/bottom/left/right sides of the...
Page 83: Using Menu
Icons and function names are displayed on the screen as follows. : Adjust zoom by turning the control ring. [20] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using MENU items In this section, you learn how to change settings related to all camera operations and execute camera functions including shooting, playback, and operation methods.
Page 84: Using The Fn (Function)
3. Select the desired setting item by pressing the up/down/left/right side on the control wheel or by turning the control wheel, and then press on the center of the control wheel. Select an icon at the top of the screen and press the left/right side of the control wheel to move to another MENU item.
Page 85 2. Select a function to be registered by pressing the up/down/left/right side of the control wheel. 3. Set the desired setting by turning the control wheel. Some functions can be fine-tuned using the control ring. Performing settings on the dedicated screen Select the desired function in step 2, then press on the center of the control wheel.
Page 86 [22] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the "Quick Navi" You can change the settings directly using the Quick Navi screen when using the viewfinder. The displayed contents and their position are just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display.
Page 87: Shooting Still Images
4. Select the desired function by pressing the up/down/left/right side of the control wheel. 5. Turn the control wheel to select the desired setting. Performing settings on the dedicated screen Select the desired function in step 4, then press on the center of the control wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function appears.
Page 88: Focus Indicator
2. Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera. 3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the indicator ( ) lights up.
Page 89: Shooting Movies
Focusing may be difficult in the following situations: It is dark and the subject is distant. The contrast of the subject is poor. The subject is seen through glass. The subject is moving quickly. There is reflective light or shiny surfaces. There is a flashing light.
Page 90: List Of Mode Dial
If you use a function such as zoom while shooting a movie, the noise of the lens operating will be recorded. The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be recorded when you press the MOVIE button to stop recording. For the continuous shooting time of a movie recording, refer to “Recordable time of movies.”...
Page 91: Intelligent
Allows you to shoot still images with the desired exposure by adjusting the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value (F value)). MR (Memory recall): Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or numeric settings registered in advance.
Page 92: Superior
The product will not recognize the scene when you shoot images with zoom functions other than optical zoom. The product may not properly recognize the scene under certain shooting conditions. [27] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Superior Auto The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition.
Page 93: About Scene
[28] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode About Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in [Intelligent Auto] mode and [Superior Auto] mode. This function allows the product to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. Scene Recognition: When the product recognizes certain scenes, the following icons and guides are displayed on the first line: (Portrait)
Page 94: The Advantages Of Automatic
The advantages of automatic shooting This camera is equipped with the following three automatic shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto], and [Program Auto]. (Intelligent Auto): Allows you to shoot with automatic scene recognition. (Superior Auto): Allows you to shoot with automatic scene recognition. This mode takes clear images of dark or backlit scenes.
Page 95: Program
Program Shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination by rotating the control wheel, without changing the appropriate exposure that is set by this product. This function is available when you do not use the flash. “P” on the screen changes to “P*” when you turn the control wheel. To cancel program shift, set the shooting mode to other than [Program Auto], or turn off the camera.
Page 96: Panorama:
(A) This part will not be shot. 4. Press the shutter button fully down. 5. Pan the camera to the end of the guide in the direction of the arrow on the monitor. (B) Guidance bar Note If the entire angle of the panoramic shot is not achieved within the set time, a gray area occurs in the composite image.
Page 97: Scene Selection
Moving subjects. Subjects that are too close to the product. Subjects with continuously similar patterns, such as the sky, beach, or a lawn. Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls. Subjects with brightness widely different from its surroundings such as the sun or a light bulb. The Sweep Panorama shooting may be interrupted in the following situations.
Page 98 Macro: Shoots close-ups of the subjects, such as flowers, insects, food, or small items. Landscape: Shoots the entire range of a scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors. Sunset: Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully. Night Scene: Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere. Hand-held Twilight: Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod.
Page 99: Anti Motion Blur
Anti Motion Blur: Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash and reduces subject blur. The product shoots burst images and combines them to create the image, reducing subject blur and noise. Pet: Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. Gourmet: Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright colors.
Page 100 Note Under the following settings, the shutter speed is slower, so use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the image from blurring: [Night Scene] [Night Portrait] [Fireworks] In the [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] mode, the shutter clicks 4 times and an image is recorded.
Page 101 2. Select the desired value by turning the control wheel. 3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure. Note If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup, the aperture value on the shooting screen blinks.
Page 102: Metering
screen blinks. Although you can shoot as it is, resetting is recommended. The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot. Hint Smaller F-value (opening the aperture) narrows the range that is in focus. This allows you to put the subject in sharp focus and blur objects in front of and beyond the subject (depth of field becomes shallower).
Page 103: Drive
Hint By assigning [AEL hold] or [AEL toggle] to a desired button and turning the control ring or the control wheel while pressing that button, you can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination without changing the set exposure value. (Manual shift) [36] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode...
Page 104: Memory Recall
If you use the above functions when the shutter speed is set to [BULB], the shutter speed is temporarily set to 30 seconds. Hint Images shot in [BULB] mode tend to be blurry. We recommend that you use a tripod or a remote commander (sold separately) that has a shutter button lock function.
Page 105: Program Auto
have changed the position of the mode dial. 3. Press the MOVIE (movie) button to start recording. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Menu item details Program Auto: Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
Page 106: Record Setting
4. Press the MOVIE (Movie) button. The camera will automatically start recording as soon as you finish shooting. Menu item details Record Setting: Selects the frame rate of the movie from [60p 50M]/[50p 50M], [30p 50M]/[25p 50M], and [24p 50M*]. * Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.
Page 107 during shooting, the camera will end shooting and start recording. To redo shooting You can cancel recording by selecting [Cancel] on the screen. However, the movie recorded up to the point you cancelled will be saved. Playback speed The playback speed will vary as below depending on the assigned [ Frame Rate] and [ Record Setting].
Page 108: The Zoom Features Available With This
Effective pixel number read out from image sensor: 1676×566 Recordable duration: Approx. 4 seconds Frame Rate]: 480fps/500fps Effective pixel number read out from image sensor: 1136×384 Recordable duration: Approx. 4 seconds Frame Rate]: 960fps/1000fps Effective pixel number read out from image sensor: 800×270 Recordable duration: Approx.
Page 109: Zoom Setting
1. Optical zoom range Images are magnified within the optical zoom range of this product. 2. Smart Zoom range ( Zoom images without causing the original quality to deteriorate by partially cropping an image (only when the image size is [M], [S] or [VGA]). 3.
Page 110: About Zoom
1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Zoom Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Optical zoom only: Optical zoom is activated. You can use the Smart Zoom function if you set [ Image Size] to [M], [S] or [VGA]. On:ClearImage Zoom: Even if the zoom range of the optical zoom is exceeded, the product magnifies images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate significantly.
Page 111: Zoom Func. On
Sets the zoom speed of the camera's zoom lever. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Zoom Speed] → desired setting. Menu item details Normal: Sets the zoom speed of the zoom lever to normal. Fast: Sets the zoom speed of the zoom lever to fast. Hint The [Zoom Speed] settings are also used when you are zooming with a remote controller (sold separately) connected to the camera.
Page 112: Using Flash
When recording movies. When using zoom functions other than the optical zoom. When the shooting mode is set to something other than [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto], assign the [Zoom] function to the control ring before using the control ring. Selecting [Quick] increases the likelihood that the zoom sound will be recorded.
Page 113: Notes On Using The
While charging the flash, flashes. After charging is completed, the flashing icon will light up. When shooting with the flash and the zoom is set to W, the shadow of the lens may appear on the screen, depending on the shooting conditions. If this happens, shoot away from the subject or set the zoom to T and shoot with the flash again.
Page 114: Slow Sync
Fill-flash: The flash works every time you trigger the shutter. Slow Sync.: The flash works every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed. Rear Sync.: The flash works right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the shutter.
Page 115 [50] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode Switching the screen display (Shooting) You can change the display contents on the screen. 1. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button. Each time you press the DISP button, the recording information display changes. Graphic Display Display All Info.
Page 116: Switching Between The Viewfinder And The
For viewfinder* [For viewfinder] is displayed only on the screen. Some display modes are not available in the default settings. To change the display modes, press MENU → (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] and change the setting. Note Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting. In movie mode, [For viewfinder] cannot be displayed.
Page 117 The image is displayed on the screen only regardless of the [FINDER/MONITOR] setting. When you look into the viewfinder The image is displayed in the viewfinder only regardless of the [FINDER/MONITOR] setting. When you are not looking into the viewfinder or when shooting a self-portrait If [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Auto], the image is displayed only on the screen.
Page 118 If [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Viewfinder], the image is displayed in the viewfinder only. [52] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode DISP Button (Finder) Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the viewfinder using (Display Setting) in shooting mode.
Page 119 The items marked with are available. Menu item details Graphic Display: Shows basic shooting information. Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value. Display All Info.: Shows recording information. No Disp. Info.: Does not show recording information. Histogram: Displays the luminance distribution graphically. Level: Indicates whether the product is level in both the horizontal and front-back directions.
Page 120: Tc/Ub Disp
Indicates whether the product is level in both the horizontal and front-back directions. When the product is level in both directions, the indicator turns to green. For viewfinder: Displays information suited for shooting with the viewfinder. [54] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode TC/UB Disp.
Page 121 5472×3648 pixels M: 10M 3888×2592 pixels S: 5.0M 2736×1824 pixels Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 4:3 L: 18M 4864×3648 pixels M: 10M 3648×2736 pixels S: 5.0M 2592×1944 pixels 640×480 pixels Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 16:9 L: 17M 5472×3080 pixels M: 7.5M...
Page 122 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Aspect Ratio] → desired setting. Menu item details 3:2: Suitable for standard prints. 4:3: For shooting in a size suitable for viewing on a computer. 16:9: For viewing on a high-definition TV. 1:1: For shooting in composition as a medium format camera.
Page 123 File format: JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded. Standard: File format: JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded. Since the compression rate of [Standard] is higher than that of [Fine], the file size of [Standard] is smaller than that of [Fine].
Page 124: Focus Mode
[59] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality Panorama: Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Panorama: Direction] → desired setting. Menu item details Right: Pan the camera from the left to the right.
Page 125: Focus Area
If the subject is too close, the image may show any dust or fingerprints on the lens. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth, etc. When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the beep does not sound when focus is achieved.
Page 126: Center Lock-On
area to be the flexible spot or expand flexible spot. On the Flexible Spot shooting screen, you can change the size of the AF range finder frame by rotating the control wheel. Note When the mode dial is set to (Movie) or when shooting movies, you cannot select [Lock-on AF] for [Focus Area].
Page 127 Note [Center Lock-on AF] may not function very well in the following situations: The subject is moving too quickly. The subject is too small, or too large. The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. It is dark. The ambient light changes.
Page 128 manually. The setting applies to both still images and movies. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus]. 2. Rotate the control ring to achieve sharp focus. When you rotate the control ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen. 3.
Page 129: Focus Magnif
When you rotate the control ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen. 4. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. [66] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus MF Assist (still image) Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier. This works in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting.
Page 130: Focus Magnifier
Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Magnifier]. 2. Press on the center of the control wheel to enlarge the image and select the position you want to enlarge using up/down/left/right side of the control wheel. You can change the magnifier scaling in two steps by pressing in the center, and close the focus magnifier mode and return to the normal shooting display by...
Page 131: Peaking
5 Sec: Magnifies the images for 5 seconds. No Limit: Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button. [69] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting.
Page 132: Af/Mf
Sets the color used for the peaking function in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. The setting applies to both still images and movies. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Peaking Color] → desired setting. Menu item details Red: Enhances outlines in red.
Page 133 Menu item details AF/MF Control Hold: Switches the focusing mode while the button is held down. AF/MF Ctrl Toggle: Switches the focusing mode until the button is pressed again. Note You cannot set the [AF/MF Control Hold] function to [Left Button] or [Right Button]. [73] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus...
Page 134: Exposure Comp
[74] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Eye AF The camera focuses on the subject's eyes while you keep the button pressed. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → assign the [Eye AF] function to the desired button. 2.
Page 135: Metering Mode
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). Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel →...
Page 136 The setting is fixed to [Multi] in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] Zoom functions other than optical zoom [77] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure AE lock When the contrast between the subject and background is high, such as when shooting a backlit subject or a subject near a window, meter the light at a spot where the subject appears to have the appropriate brightness and lock the exposure before shooting.
Page 137: Cont
Sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. This function is useful when you want to adjust focus and exposure separately. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ AEL w/ shutter] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Fixes the exposure after adjusting the focus automatically when you press the shutter button...
Page 138: Exposure Set
Adjusts the brightness level. Note The zebra pattern is not displayed during HDMI connection. [80] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exposure Set. Guide You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure. 1.
Page 139: Single
Menu item details Single Shooting: Shoots one still image. Normal shooting mode. Cont. Shooting: Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. Spd Priority Cont.: Shoots images continuously at high speed while you press and hold down the shutter button. Self-timer: Shoots an image using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed.
Page 140: Spd Priority Cont
The shooting mode has been set to [Sweep Panorama]. The shooting mode is set to [Scene Selection] and a scene other than [Sports Action] is selected. The [Picture Effect] is set to [Soft Focus], [HDR Painting], [Rich-tone Mono.], [Miniature], [Watercolor], or [Illustration]. The [DRO/Auto HDR] is set to [Auto HDR].
Page 141 [84] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Self-timer Shoots an image using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Self-timer]. 2.
Page 142 shooting/Self-timer) Self-timer(Cont) Shoots a designated number of images using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed. You can choose the best from multiple shots. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Self-timer(Cont)]. 2.
Page 143 [86] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Cont. Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. Press and hold down the shutter button until the bracket recording is completed.
Page 144: Single Bracket
1.0 EV. Cont. Bracket: 1.0EV 9 Image: This setting shoots nine images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1.0 EV. Cont. Bracket: 2.0EV 3 Image: This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2.0 EV.
Page 145 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Single Bracket]. 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details Single Bracket: 0.3EV 3 Image: This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.3 EV.
Page 146 minus 2.0 EV. Single Bracket: 3.0EV 3 Image: This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 3.0 EV. Single Bracket: 3.0EV 5 Image: This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 3.0 EV.
Page 147: Settings For Bracket
[89] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) DRO Bracket You can record a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer value. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [DRO Bracket]. 2.
Page 148: Indicator During Bracket
Bracket order: Sets the order of exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing. (0→-→+/-→0→+) [91] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Indicator during bracket shooting Viewfinder Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 steps Monitor (Display All Info.
Page 149: Flash Bracketing
Flash bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.7EV steps Flash compensation -1.0 step Ambient light: A generic term for non-flash light including natural light, electric bulb and fluorescent lighting. Whereas the flash light blinks for a moment, ambient light is constant, so this kind of light is called "ambient light."...
Page 150 Hint If you want to use another Drive Mode than the 3-second self-timer mode, first set [Self- portrait/ -timer] to [Off], then tilt the monitor upward approx. 180 degrees. [93] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting the ISO sensitivity Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index).
Page 151: Iso Auto Min
values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum]. The values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum] are also applied when shooting in [ISO AUTO] mode under [Multi Frame NR]. [94] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting the ISO sensitivity ISO AUTO Min.
Page 152 (The maximum shutter speed is limited to the flash-synching speed of 1/100 seconds.) When using the flash to shoot dark scenes with the [Flash Mode] set to [Fill-flash]. (The minimum shutter speed is limited to the speed automatically determined by the camera.) [95] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting the ISO sensitivity...
Page 153: Auto Hdr
between the subject and the background, and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [DRO/Auto HDR] → [D-Range Opt.]. 2. Select the desired setting using the left/right side of the control wheel. Menu item details D-Range Optimizer: Auto: Corrects the brightness automatically.
Page 154: White Balance
overlaid image are recorded. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [DRO/Auto HDR] → [Auto HDR]. 2. Select the desired setting using the left/right side of the control wheel. Menu item details Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. Auto: Corrects the exposure difference automatically. Auto HDR: Exposure Diff.
Page 155: Custom Setup
color tones on purpose for photographic expression. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [White Balance] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: The product automatically detects the light source and adjusts the color tones. Daylight: The color tones are adjusted for the daylight. Shade: The color tones are adjusted for shadiness.
Page 156 In [C.Temp./Filter], you can use the right button to display the color temperature setting screen and perform a setting. When you press the right button again, the fine adjustment screen appears to allow you perform fine adjustments as required. Note [White Balance] is fixed to [Auto] in the following situations: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto]...
Page 157: Soft Focus
Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Picture Effect] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Disables the [Picture Effect] function. Toy Camera: Creates a soft image with shaded corners and reduced sharpness. Pop Color: Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color tones.
Page 158: Creative Style
Hint You can perform detailed settings for the following [Picture Effect] modes using the left/right side of the control wheel. [Toy Camera] [Posterization] [Partial Color] [Soft Focus] [HDR Painting] [Miniature] [Illustration] Note When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, setting the zoom scale larger makes [Toy Camera] less effective.
Page 159 Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style], unlike with [Scene Selection] where the product adjusts the exposure. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Creative Style] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard: For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors.
Page 160: Movie Recording Formats
Sepia: For shooting images in sepia monotone. Registering preferred settings (Style Box): Select the six style box (the boxes with numbers on the left side ( )) to register preferred settings. Then select the desired settings using the right button. You can call up the same style with slightly different settings.
Page 161 XAVC S/AVCHD recording format XAVC S 4K: Bit-rate: Approx. 100 Mbps or approx. 60 Mbps Records movies in 4K resolution (3840×2160). XAVC S HD: Bit-rate: Approx. 100 Mbps, Approx. 60 Mbps, or Approx. 50 Mbps Records a more vivid movie compared to AVCHD with increased amounts of information. AVCHD: Bit-rate: Approx.
Page 162 camera is connected to an HDMI device with [ File Format] set to [XAVC S 4K]. [Smile/Face Detect.], [Center Lock-on AF] and [ REC Control] are temporarily set to [Off] when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K] and [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]. Even if the camera is connected to an HDMI device, images will not be displayed on that device while movie recording is in progress.
Page 163 [104] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Record Setting (movie) Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. The higher the bit- rate, the higher the image quality. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Record Setting] →...
Page 164 Records the movies in 3840 × 2160 (30p/25p). Bit-rate: Approx. 60 Mbps 24p 100M*: Records the movies in 3840 × 2160 (24p). This produces a cinema-like atmosphere. Bit-rate: Approx. 100 Mbps 24p 60M*: Records the movies in 3840 × 2160 (24p). This produces a cinema-like atmosphere. Bit-rate: Approx.
Page 165 50p 28M(PS): Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (60p/50p). Bit-rate: 28 Mbps (Max.) 24p 24M(FX): 25p 24M(FX): Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a cinema-like atmosphere. Bit-rate: 24 Mbps (Max.) 24p 17M(FH): 25p 17M(FH): Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a cinema-like atmosphere. Bit-rate: Approx.
Page 166: Dual Video Rec
[105] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Dual Video REC Allows you to simultaneously record an XAVC S movie and an MP4 movie, or an AVCHD movie and an MP4 movie. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Dual Video REC] → desired setting. Menu item details An XAVC S movie and an MP4 movie, or an AVCHD movie and an MP4 movie, are recorded simultaneously.
Page 167 2. Press the shutter button to capture a still image. If you press the shutter button halfway down, the remaining number of still images you can shoot will be displayed on the screen. While shooting still images, the message [CAPTURE] is displayed on the screen. 3.
Page 168 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Auto Dual Rec] → desired setting. 2. Press the MOVIE button to start movie recording. Still images will be shot automatically. While capturing a still image, the message [CAPTURE] is displayed on the monitor. 3.
Page 169 [109] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Quality(Dual Rec) Selects the quality of still images to be shot while recording movies. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Quality(Dual Rec)] → desired setting. Menu item details Extra fine/Fine/Standard [110] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Marker Display (movie)
Page 170 Marker Settings (movie) Sets the markers to be displayed while shooting movies. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ Marker Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details Center: Sets whether or not to display the center marker in the center of the shooting screen. Off / On Aspect: Sets the aspect marker display.
Page 171: Audio Recording
Provides the most powerful SteadyShot effect. Active: Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. Standard: Reduces camera shake under stable movie shooting conditions. Off: Does not use [ SteadyShot]. Note If you change the setting for [ SteadyShot], the angle of view will change. [Intelligent Active] and [Active] cannot be selected when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K].
Page 172: Wind Noise Reduct
1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Micref Level] → desired setting. Menu item details Normal: Records the ambient sounds within a certain level. This setting is suitable for recording everyday conversations. Low: Records the ambient sounds faithfully. This setting is suitable for recording realistic sounds, for example at a concert.
Page 173: Movie Button
[Movie] mode. [118] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Picture Profile Allows you to change the settings for the color, gradation, etc for movies. For details on “Picture Profile,” refer to http://helpguide.sony.net/di/pp/v1/en/index.html. Customizing the picture profile...
Page 174: Black Level
You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as [Gamma] and [Detail]. When setting these parameters, connect the camera to a TV or monitor, and adjust them while observing the picture on the screen. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) →...
Page 175: Black Gamma
Movie: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Movie]. Still: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Still]. Cinema: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Cine1]. Pro: Similar color tones to the standard image quality of Sony professional cameras (when combined with ITU709 gamma)
Page 176: Color Phase
ITU709 Matrix: Colors corresponding to ITU709 standard (when combined with ITU709 gamma) Black & White: Sets the saturation to zero for shooting in black and white. S-Gamut: Setting based on the assumption that the pictures will be processed after shooting. Used when [Gamma] is set to [S-Log2]. Saturation Sets the color saturation.
Page 177 If you set [Slope] to +5 in [Manual Set], [Knee] is set to [Off]. S-Gamut is a color space unique to Sony that provides a wide color space equivalent to film cameras. However, S-Gamut setting of this camera does not support the whole color space of S-Gamut;...
Page 178 You can select the exposure mode for HFR shooting based on the subject and effect you want. (Camera Settings) → [High Frame Rate] → desired settings. 1. MENU→ Menu item details Program Auto/ Aperture Priority/ Shutter Priority/ Manual Exposure [120] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use...
Page 179: Function Menu Set
[121] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function Menu Set. You can assign the functions to be called up when you press the Fn (Function) button. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Function Menu Set.] → set a function to the desired location.
Page 180: Function Of The C Button
[123] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the control ring Once you assign a function to the control ring, you can perform that function by simply turning the control ring when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1.
Page 181: Function Of The Left Button
1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Center Button] → desired setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. [126] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the Left button Once you assign a function to the left button, you can perform that function by simply...
Page 182: Bkground Defocus
Auto), you can change the settings easily and shoot images. 1. Set the mode dial to (Auto Mode). 2. Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto) or (Superior Auto). 3. Press (Photo Creativity) on the control wheel. 4. Select the item to be changed using the control wheel. (Bkground Defocus): Adjusts the blurring of the background.
Page 183: Smile Shutter
[129] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Smile/Face Detect. Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and performs image processing automatically. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Smile/Face Detect.] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not use the Face Detection function.
Page 184 shooting, the product returns to Smile Shutter mode. Hint When the [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [Smile Shutter], you can select the Smile Detection Sensitivity from [On: Slight Smile], [On: Normal Smile] and [On: Big Smile]. Note You cannot use the Face Detection function with the following functions: Zoom functions other than the optical zoom [Sweep Panorama] [Picture Effect] is set to [Posterization].
Page 185 [131] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Face Registration (New Registration) If you register faces in advance, the product can detect the registered face as a priority when [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [On (Regist. Faces)]. 1.
Page 186: Red Eye Reduction
Deletes a registered face. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Face Registration] → [Delete]. If you select [Delete All], you can delete all registered faces. Note Even if you execute [Delete], the data for registered face will remain in the product. To delete the data for registered faces from the product, select [Delete All].
Page 187 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Auto Obj. Framing] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not trim images. Auto: Automatically trims images into an appropriate composition. Note The trimmed image may not be the best possible composition, depending on the shooting conditions.
Page 188 [137] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Long Exposure NR (still image) When you set the shutter speed to 1/3 second(s) or longer (long exposure shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the duration that the shutter is open. With the function turned on, the grainy noise typical of long exposures is reduced.
Page 189 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ High ISO NR] → desired setting. Menu item details Normal: Activates high ISO noise reduction normally. Low: Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately. Off: Does not activate high ISO noise reduction. Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting. Note High ISO NR] is not available in the following situations: When the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto], [Scene Selection] or [Sweep...
Page 190: Grid Line
[140] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Color Space (still image) The way colors are represented using combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called “color space.” You can change the color space depending on the purpose of the image.
Page 191: Auto Review
Place main subjects close to one of the grid lines that divide the image into thirds for a well- balanced composition. Square Grid: Square grids make it easier to confirm the horizontal level of your composition. This is suitable to determine the quality of the composition when shooting landscape, close-up, or duplicated images.
Page 192 Sets whether or not to show images altered with effects of the exposure compensation, white balance, [Creative Style], or [Picture Effect] on the screen. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Live View Display] → desired setting. Menu item details Setting Effect ON: Displays Live View in conditions close to what your picture will look like as a result of applying all your settings.
Page 193 image. The brightness due to [Bright Monitoring] will continue after shooting. To return the monitor brightness to normal, press the key to which you assigned the [Bright Monitoring] function once again. Note During [Bright Monitoring], [Live View Display] will automatically switch to [Setting Effect OFF], and setting values such as exposure compensation will not be reflected in the live view display.
Page 194 When the Electronic Viewfinder is pushed down, the images are always displayed on the screen regardless of the [FINDER/MONITOR] setting. [146] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Release w/o Card Sets whether the shutter can be released when no memory card has been inserted. (Custom Settings) →...
Page 195 Electronic Shut.: Shoot with the electronic shutter only. The availability of flash shooting, shutter speed, and with or without shutter sound for each setting is as below. Mechanical Shut. Flash: Shutter speed: BULB to 1/2000 second Shutter sound: mechanical shutter sound and electronic shutter sound Electronic Shut.
Page 196: Wheel Lock
Long Exposure NR Bulb shooting The [ Shutter Type] setting may be cancelled when shooting with a function downloaded from PlayMemories Camera Apps. [148] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Wheel Lock You can set whether the wheel will be locked by pressing and holding the Fn (Function) button.
Page 197: Playing Back Images
Even if you perform [Deactivate Monitor], the backlight of monitor remains on. To turn off the backlight, switch the monitor mode to viewfinder mode using the [FINDER/MONITOR] function. [150] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product ND Filter If you use an ND filter, the amount of light entering the camera is reduced.
Page 198: Playback Zoom
back correctly. To play back images shot using other devices, register those images to the image database file using MENU → [Setup] → [Recover Image DB]. [152] How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Playback zoom Enlarges the image being played back. 1.
Page 199: Deleting A Displayed Image
9 Images/25 Images To return to single-image playback Select the desired image and press on the center of the control wheel. To display a desired image quickly Select the bar on the left of the image index screen using the control wheel, then press the top/bottom side of the control wheel.
Page 200: Deleting Multiple Selected Images
You can delete an image displayed. 1. Display the image you want to delete. 2. Press the (Delete) button. 3. Select [Delete] using the control wheel, then press on the center of the control wheel. [156] How to Use Viewing Deleting images Deleting multiple selected images You can delete multiple selected images.
Page 201: Playing Back Movies
Playing back movies Plays back the recorded movies. 1. Press the (playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Select the movie to be played back using the control wheel. 3. To play back movies, press on the center. Available operations during movie playback You can perform slow playback and sound volume adjustment, etc.
Page 202: Playing Back Panoramic Images
If you fail to make the trail, you can adjust the interval of the image tracking using Note You cannot save the images made with [Motion Shot Video] as a movie file. If the motion of the subject is too slow or the subject does not move enough, the product may fail to create the image.
Page 203: Specify Printing
[160] How to Use Viewing Printing Specify Printing You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later. (print order) icon will appear on the specified images. DPOF refers to “Digital Print Order Format.” 1.
Page 204: Display Rotation
Folder View(Still): Displays only still images. Folder View(MP4): Displays only MP4-format movies. AVCHD View: Displays only AVCHD-format movies. XAVC S HD View: Displays only XAVC S HD-format movies. XAVC S 4K View: Displays only XAVC S 4K-format movies. [162] How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Display Rotation...
Page 205 2. Select [Enter]. Menu item details Repeat: Select [On], in which images are played back in a continuous loop, or [Off], in which the product exits the slideshow when all the images are played back once. Interval: Select the display interval for images from among [1 Sec], [3 Sec], [5 Sec], [10 Sec] or [30 Sec].
Page 206: Beauty Effect
Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed on protected images. 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Protect] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Applies or cancels the protection of the selected multiple images. (1) Select the image to be protected, then press on the center of the control wheel.
Page 207: Viewing Images On An Hd Tv
2. Select the face for which you want to use the Beauty Effect. 3. Select the desired effect and perform the retouching according to the operation method in each mode. (Skin Toning): Adjusts the skin color as you like. 1. Select the base skin color using , then press 2.
Page 208 Images shot with the product appear on the TV screen. Hint This product is compatible with the PhotoTV HD standard. If you connect Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold separately), the TV is set to the image quality suitable for viewing still images, and a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking high quality.
Page 209 Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo or a genuine Sony cable. Use an HDMI cable that is compatible with the HDMI micro terminal of the product and the HDMI jack of the TV. When [ TC Output] is set to [On], the image may not be output properly to the TV or recording device.
Page 210: Monitor Brightness
5. MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → [On]. 6. Press the SYNC MENU button on the TV Remote Control, and select the desired mode. Note If the product is not in playback mode, press the (Playback) button.
Page 211 When using an electronic viewfinder, this product adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder according to the surrounding environment. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Viewfinder Bright.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder automatically. Manual: Selects the brightness of the electronic viewfinder from the range –2 to +2.
Page 212: Power Off
Sets whether to turn the power off when the viewfinder is stowed. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Function for VF close] → desired setting. Menu item details Power OFF: Turns the power off when the viewfinder is stowed. Not Power OFF: Does not turn the power off when the viewfinder is stowed.
Page 213 Menu item details Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Shutter: Only the shutter sound is produced. Off: Sounds are not produced. Note If [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the camera will not beep when it focuses on a subject.
Page 214: Tile Menu
Note Eye-Fi cards are only sold in certain countries/regions. For more information on Eye-Fi cards, please contact the manufacturer or vendor directly. Eye-Fi cards can be used only in the countries/regions where they were purchased. Use Eye-Fi cards in accordance with the law of the countries/regions where you purchased the card.
Page 215: Display Quality
You can display the description of a shooting mode when you turn the mode dial and change the settings available for that shooting mode. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Mode Dial Guide] → desired setting. Menu item details Displays the Mode Dial Guide. Off: Does not display the Mode Dial Guide.
Page 216: Pwr Save Start Time
Standard: Displays in standard quality. Note When [High] is set, battery consumption will be higher than when [Standard] is set. [180] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Pwr Save Start Time You can set the time by which the power goes off automatically. 1.
Page 217: Demo Mode
[182] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Demo Mode The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time. Normally select [Off]. 1. MENU → (Setup) →...
Page 218 Sets the display for the counter, time code, and user bit. TC Preset: Sets the time code. UB Preset: Sets the user bit. TC Format: Sets the recording method for the time code. TC Run: Sets the count up format for the time code. TC Make: Sets the recording format for the time code on the recording medium.
Page 219: Free Run
1. MENU → (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → [UB Preset], then press in the center of the control wheel. 2. Turn the control wheel and select the first two digits. 3. Set the other digits following the same procedure as in step 2, then press in the center of the control wheel.
Page 220: Hdmi Resolution
How to select how the time code is recorded (TC Make) 1. MENU → (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → [TC Make], then press in the center of the control wheel. Preset: Records the newly set time code on the recording medium. Regenerate: Reads the last time code for the previous recording from the recording medium and records the new time code consecutively from the last time code.
Page 221: Ctrl For Hdmi
models) Set 1080/24p or 1080/60p as the HDMI output format when [ Record Setting] is set to [24p 24M(FX)], [24p 17M(FH)], or [24p 50M]. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [HDMI Resolution] → [1080p] or [2160p/1080p]. 2. MENU → (Setup) →...
Page 222 [187] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu HDMI Info. Display Selects whether to display the shooting information when this product and the TV are connected using an HDMI cable (sold separately). 1. MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [HDMI Info. Display] → desired setting. Menu item details Displays the shooting information of the played back image.
Page 223 [189] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu REC Control (movie) If you connect the camera to an external recorder/player, you can remotely command the recorder/player to start/stop recording using the camera. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [ REC Control] →...
Page 224 HDMI Audio Out.]→desired setting. 1. MENU→ (Setup)→[HDMI Settings]→[ Menu item details Sound is output to the external device. Off: Sound is not output to the external device. Note During HDMI audio output, no electronic sound is produced when performing or ending movie recording even if [Audio signals] is set to [On].
Page 225: Usb Connection
Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to PAL. Note This item can be set only when the camera is in movie mode and connected to a 4K- compatible device. When [HDMI Only(30p)], [HDMI Only(25p)] or [HDMI Only(24p)] is set, the [HDMI Info. Display] will temporarily be set to [Off].
Page 226: Usb Lun Setting
Note It may take some time to make the connection between this product and a computer when [USB Connection] is set to [Auto]. If Device Stage* is not displayed with Windows 7 or Windows 8, set [USB Connection] to [Auto]. * Device Stage is a menu screen used to manage connected devices, such as a camera (Function of Windows 7 or Windows 8).
Page 227: Daylight Savings
a computer, etc. If you use the supplied AC Adaptor, power will be supplied even when [Off] is selected. Note Insert the battery pack into the product to supply power via USB cable. [195] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.
Page 228 Sets the area where you are using the product. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Area Setting] → desired area. [198] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Copyright Info You can write copyright information onto the still images. (Setup)→[Copyright Info]→ desired setting. 1.
Page 229 1. Input box The characters you entered are displayed. 2. Switch character types Each time you press in the center of the control wheel, the character type will switch between alphabet letters, numerals and symbols. 3. Keyboard Each time you press in the center, the characters corresponding to that key will be displayed one-by-one in order.
Page 230: File Number
Format Formats (initializes) the memory card. When you use a memory card with this product for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card using the product for stable performance of the memory card. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable.
Page 231: New Folder
1. MENU → (Setup) → [Select REC Folder] → desired folder. Note You cannot select the folder when [Folder Name] is set to [Date Form]. [202] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory card for recording still images and MP4 movies. A new folder is created with a folder number one greater than the largest folder number currently used.
Page 232: Recover Image Db
The folder name form is as follows: folder number + Y (the last digit)/MM/DD. Example: 10050405 (Folder number: 100, date: 04/05/2015) Note You cannot change the [Folder Name] settings for movies. [204] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Recover Image DB If image files were processed on a computer, problems may occur in the image database file.
Page 233: Setting Reset
1. MENU → (Setup) → [Version]. [207] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Certification Logo (Overseas model only) Displays some of the certification logos for this product. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Certification Logo]. [208] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Setting Reset Resets the product to the default settings.
Page 234: Connecting An Android Smartphone To This Product
Download and install the application PlayMemories Mobile from your smartphone’s application store. If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed on your smartphone, be sure to update it to the latest version. For details on PlayMemories Mobile, refer to the support page (http://www.sony.net/pmm/). [210] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions...
Page 235: Connecting The Product To An Iphone Or Ipad
[211] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad 1. Select the model name of this product (DIRECT-xxxx: xxxx) on the Wi-Fi setting screen of your iPhone or iPad. 2.
Page 236 [212] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)] You can call up a desired application from the application menu of this product by touching an NFC-enabled Android smartphone to the product. If the application you call up has a feature that works with the smartphone, the product and the smartphone will be connected via Wi-Fi.
Page 237: Smart Remote Embedded
Smart Remote Embedded You can use a smartphone as the remote controller for this product, and shoot still images/movies. The application PlayMemories Mobile must be installed on your smartphone. 1. MENU → (Application) → [Application List] → [Smart Remote Embedded]. 2.
Page 238 [214] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Controlling this product using a Smartphone One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One-touch remote) You can connect this product and an NFC-enabled Android smartphone with one touch, without performing a complex setup operation. 1.
Page 239: Send To Smartphone
Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone, and then move the smartphone slowly toward (N mark) of this product. If the smartphone is in a case, remove it. If the product is in a case, remove it. Check whether the NFC function is activated on your smartphone. When [Airplane Mode] is set to [On], you cannot connect this product and the smartphone.
Page 240: Touch Sharing
Select on Smartphone: Displays all images recorded on the product’s memory card on the smartphone. Note You can only transfer images that are saved on the camera's memory card. You can select an image size to be sent to the smartphone from [Original], [2M] or [VGA]. To change the image size, refer to the following steps.
Page 241 The product and the smartphone are connected, and PlayMemories Mobile automatically launches on the smartphone, and then the displayed image is sent to the smartphone. Before you touch the smartphone, cancel the sleep and lock-screen functions of the smartphone. The NFC function is available only when the (N mark) is displayed on the product.
Page 242: Send To Computer
Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone, and then move the smartphone slowly toward (N mark) of this product. If the smartphone is in a case, remove it. If the product is in a case, remove it. Confirm that the NFC function is activated on the smartphone. When [Airplane Mode] is set to [On], you cannot connect the product and the smartphone.
Page 243: Slideshow Settings
You can view images on a network-enabled TV by transferring them from the product without connecting the product and TV with a cable. For some TVs, you may need to perform operations on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 1.
Page 244: Airplane Mode
Displaying the images on the TV may take time. Movies cannot be shown on a TV via Wi-Fi. Use an HDMI cable (sold separately). [219] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Airplane Mode When you board an airplane, etc., you can temporarily disable all the wireless-related functions including Wi-Fi.
Page 245: Access Point Set
[221] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions 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.
Page 246 When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen. 1. Input box The characters you entered are displayed. 2. Switch character types Each time you press in the center of the control wheel, the character type will switch between alphabet letters, numerals and symbols.
Page 247: Edit Device Name
WPS PIN: Displays the PIN code you enter into the connected device. Priority Connection: Select [On] or [Off]. IP Address Setting: Select [Auto] or [Manual]. IP Address: If you are entering the IP address manually, enter the set address. Subnet Mask/Default Gateway: When you set [IP Address Setting] to [Manual], enter the IP address to match your network environment.
Page 248: Reset Network Set
SSID/PW Reset This product shares the connection information for [Send to Smartphone] and [Smart Remote Embedded] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect, reset the connection information. 1.
Page 249: Opening A Service Account
For details on the recommended computer environments for downloading an application and adding functions to the product, refer to the following URL: “PlayMemories Camera Apps” website (http://www.sony.net/pmca/) [228] How to Use Adding applications to the product Installing the applications Opening a service account You can open a service account, which is required to download applications.
Page 250: Launching The Downloaded Application
[230] How to Use Adding applications to the product Installing the applications Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi function You can download applications using the Wi-Fi function without connecting to a computer. Acquire a service account in advance. 1.
Page 251: Uninstalling Applications
Hint How to launch the applications faster Assign [Download Appli.] and [Application List] to the custom key. You can launch the applications or display application list only by pressing the custom key during the shooting information screen is displayed. [232] How to Use Adding applications to the product Managing the applications Uninstalling applications...
Page 252: Playmemories Home
Adding applications to the product Managing the applications Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps The account information for the “Sony Entertainment Network” that is registered on the product is displayed. 1. MENU → (Application) → [Application List] → [Application Management] → [Display Account Information].
Page 253: Installing Playmemories Home
Using the software Installing PlayMemories Home 1. Using your computer's Internet browser, go to the URL below and download PlayMemories Home by following the on-screen instructions. http://www.sony.net/pm/ An internet connection is required. For detailed instructions, visit the PlayMemories Home support page. http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/ 2.
Page 254: Software For Mac Computers
DirectX may be installed depending on your computer’s system environment. Hint For details on PlayMemories Home, refer to the Help of PlayMemories Home or the PlayMemories Home support page (http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/) (English only). [238] How to Use Using a computer Using the software...
Page 255: Installing Image Data Converter
Installing Image Data Converter 1. Download and install the software by accessing the following URL (English only). http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ Note Log on as Administrator. [241] How to Use Using a computer Using the software Accessing Image Data Converter Guide Windows: [Start] → [All Programs] → [Image Data Converter] → [Help] → [Image Data Converter].
Page 256: Installing Remote Camera Control
[243] How to Use Using a computer Using the software Installing Remote Camera Control Download and install the software by accessing the following URL: Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ [244] How to Use Using a computer Using the software Accessing the Help of Remote Camera Control Windows: [Start] →...
Page 257: Importing Images To The Computer
If you connect the product to your computer using the micro USB cable when [USB Power Supply] is set to [On], power is supplied from your computer. (Default setting: [On]) [246] How to Use Using a computer Connecting this product and a computer Importing images to the computer PlayMemories Home allows you to easily import images.
Page 258: Disconnecting The Product From The Computer
Do not edit or otherwise process AVCHD movie files/folders from the connected computer. Movie files may be damaged or become unplayable. Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer.
Page 259 (HD) movies than DVD discs. Writable movie formats: XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4 (AVC) Players: Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc players, PlayStation 3, etc.) High-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) High-definition image quality (HD) movies can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD-R discs, creating a high-definition image quality (HD) disc.
Page 260 You can create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) that can be played back on AVCHD- compatible playback devices (such as Sony Blu-ray Disc players or the PlayStation 3, etc.). A. How to create using a computer With a Windows computer, you can copy movies imported to the computer and create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) using PlayMemories Home.
Page 261 USB cable. The necessary software is automatically added to your computer. (An internet connection is needed.) For details on how to create a disc using PlayMemories Home, refer to the Help guide for PlayMemories Home. B. How to create using a device other than a computer You can also create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) using a Blu-ray recorder, etc.
Page 262 [252] How to Use Precautions/This product Precautions Precautions Backing up memory cards Data may be corrupted in the following cases. Be sure to back up the data for protection. When the memory card is removed, the USB cable is disconnected, or the product is turned off in the middle of a read or write operation.
Page 263 On moisture condensation If the product is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the product. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the product. To prevent moisture condensation when you bring the product directly from a cold to a warm location, first put it in a plastic bag and seal it to prevent air from entering.
Page 264 Movies recorded in 1080 60p/1080 50p format can be played back only on 1080 60p/1080 50p supported devices. XAVC S movies can be played back only on XAVC S-supported devices. On the monitor, viewfinder, and lens The monitor and viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99 % of the pixels are operational for effective use.
Page 265: On The Internal Rechargeable Battery
Do not carry the product by the flash unit, or use excessive strength on it. If water, dust or sand get into the open flash unit, it may cause a malfunction. When pushing down the flash unit, be careful not to catch your fingers. Notes on discarding or transferring this product to others When discarding or transferring this product to others, make sure to perform the following...
Page 266 You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged. You can use a partially charged battery pack. If the charge lamp flashes when the battery pack is not fully charged, remove the battery pack or disconnect the USB cable from the camera and then reinsert it to recharge. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F).
Page 267 The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this product. Do not connect with other electronic devices. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. If the product's charge lamp flashes while charging, remove the battery pack being...
Page 268 charged, and then insert the same battery pack firmly back into the product. If the charge lamp flashes again, this may indicate a faulty battery or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted. Check that the battery pack is the specified type. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it with a new or different one and check that the newly inserted battery is charging correctly.
Page 269: Cleaning The Lens
damaged. Do not insert a memory card that does not fit the memory card slot. Doing so will cause a malfunction. Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions: High temperature locations such as in a car parked under the sun Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present To use a Memory Stick Micro media with this product, be sure to insert the Memory Stick...
Page 270: Number Of Still Images
Do not expose the product to chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide. Do not touch the product with any of the above on your hand. Do not leave the product in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. Cleaning the monitor If oil from your hand or hand cream, etc., remain on the monitor, the original coating may become easily removable.
Page 271: Recordable Time Of Movies
32 GB: 950 images 64 GB: 1900 images 8 GB: 355 images 16 GB: 710 images 32 GB: 1400 images 64 GB: 2850 images When the [ Aspect Ratio] is set to other than [3:2], you can record more pictures than shown above.
Page 272 32 GB: - 64 GB: 2 h 5 m 24p 100M* 8 GB: - 16 GB: - 32 GB: - 64 GB: 1 h 15 m 24p 60M* 8 GB: - 16 GB: - 32 GB: - 64 GB: 2 h 5 m File Format]:[XAVC S HD] 60p 50M 50p 50M...
Page 273 File Format]: [AVCHD] 60i 24M(FX) 50i 24M(FX) 8 GB: 40 m 16 GB: 1 h 25 m 32 GB: 3 h 64 GB: 6 h 60i 17M(FH) 50i 17M(FH) 8 GB: 55 m 16 GB: 2 h 32 GB: 4 h 5 m 64 GB: 8 h 15 m 60p 28M(PS) 50p 28M(PS)
Page 274: Notes On Continuous Movie Recording
32 GB: 4 h 10 m 64 GB: 8 h 25 m 1280x720 30p 6M 1280x720 25p 6M 8 GB: 2 h 35 m 16 GB: 5 h 20 m 32 GB: 10 h 55 m 64 GB: 22 h Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.
Page 275: Plug Adaptor
power turned off. Start recording after the temperature inside the camera drops fully. [260] How to Use Precautions/This product Using this product abroad Plug adaptor You can use the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC and 50 Hz/60 Hz.
Page 276: Avchd Format
ZEISS lens The camera is equipped with a ZEISS lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by ZEISS in accordance with the quality standards of ZEISS in Germany.
Page 277 Storage connection between the product and a computer to read licenses in the “PMHOME” - “LICENSE” folder. [265] How to Use Precautions/This product Trademarks Trademarks The following marks are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. , Cyber-shot, , Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, , Memory Stick Duo, , Memory Stick PRO Duo,...
Page 278 Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Microsoft, Windows and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Page 279: You Cannot Insert The Battery Pack Into The Product
Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ [267] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, and insert it until the battery lock lever is locked.
Page 280: The Battery Pack Is Not Charged
[270] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. This phenomenon occurs when you use the product in an extremely hot or cold location. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one.
Page 281: You Cannot Record Images
turned on. [FINDER/MONITOR] has been set to [Viewfinder] and the Electronic Viewfinder is popped up. Push down the Electronic Viewfinder or change [FINDER/MONITOR] to [Auto]. [274] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies You cannot record images. You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position.
Page 282: The Image Is Out Of Focus
The product is compiling images. [277] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The same image is captured multiple times. Set the drive mode to [Single Shooting]. [278] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The shutter is released continuously. The camera may automatically take multiple shots and perform overlay processing under the following conditions: [ISO] is set to [Multi Frame NR].
Page 283: The Flash Does Not Work
You cannot use zoom functions during Sweep Panorama shooting. You can use only the optical zoom in the following situations: When using Smile Shutter function. During Self-portrait shooting. Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]. [281] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The flash does not work.
Page 284: The Date And Time Are Recorded Incorrectly
The product automatically adjusts the focus. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. Focus adjustment may take some time when shooting a close subject. The close-up shoot function will not work when the following modes are selected in [Scene Selection]: [Sports Action] [Fireworks] [284] Troubleshooting...
Page 285: Dark Shadow Appears On The Image
Adjust [White Balance]. [Picture Effect] is set. Set [Picture Effect] to [Off]. [Picture Profile] is set. Set [Picture Profile] to [Off]. To reset settings to default, perform [Setting Reset]. [288] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
Page 286: You Cannot Shoot Images Continuously
This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded. [292] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies You cannot shoot images continuously. The memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images. The battery level is low. Insert a charged battery pack. [293] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The image is not clear in the viewfinder.
Page 287: The Image Is Blurred
the image (Ghosting). When pointing the lens toward the strong light source, excessive light enters the lens and the image may come out white (flare) or extraneous light (ghost images) may appear on the image, but this is not a malfunction. Set up the composition so that you shoot images while avoiding backlit condition.
Page 288: Images Cannot Be Played Back
[300] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The control wheel does not work. [Wheel Lock] is on. Hold down the Fn button until the lock is released, or set the [Wheel Lock] to [Unlock]. [301] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images Images cannot be played back. Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the product.
Page 289: The Image Was Deleted By Mistake
[304] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The image was deleted by mistake. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect images that you do not want to delete. [305] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images A DPOF mark cannot be put. You cannot place DPOF marks on RAW images.
Page 290: You Cannot Send Movies To A Smartphone
When the battery remaining level is low, [Send to Computer] may be canceled halfway. Charge the battery pack and try again. [309] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi You cannot send movies to a smartphone. You cannot send XAVC S movies to a smartphone. You cannot send AVCHD movies to a smartphone.
Page 291: The Computer Does Not Recognize This Product
You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC). Place the (N mark) on the smartphone and the (N mark) on the product as close together as possible. If there is no response, move the smartphone a few millimeters or move the smartphone away from this product, wait more than 10 seconds, and then touch them together again.
Page 292: Formatted The Memory Card By Mistake
When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer, you may not be able to import the images to a computer. Shoot using a memory card formatted by this product. [315] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer.
Page 293: Images Are Printed With Both Edges Cut Off
[319] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing The color of the image is strange. When you print the images recorded in Adobe RGB mode using sRGB printers that are not compatible with Adobe RGB (DCF2.0/Exif2.21), the images are printed at a lower saturation. [320] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing...
Page 294: The Lens Gets Fogged
do so. [322] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The lens gets fogged. Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the product and leave it for about an hour before using it. [323] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The product stops with the lens portion extended./The product turns off with the lens portion extended.
Page 295: The Product Does Not Work Properly
If an AC-UD10/AC-UD11 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is used, disconnect the power cord. Connect the power cord and turn on the product again. If the product repeats the same error often or still does not work after trying these solutions, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Page 296 The last two digits (indicated by □□) will differ depending on the state of this product. If you cannot solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, this product may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32:□□...
Page 297: Warning Messages
A product malfunction has occurred. Initialize this product, then turn the power on again. E:94:□□ There is a malfunction when writing or deleting data. Repair is required. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be prepared to give all numbers in the error code beginning from the E. [332] Troubleshooting...
Page 298 There is something wrong in the Image Database File. Select [Setup] → [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 your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Page 299 Unable to magnify. Unable to rotate image. Images recorded with other products may not be enlarged or rotated. Cannot create more folders. A folder in the memory card has the first three digits “999.” You cannot create any more folders on this camera. [333] Troubleshooting Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this...
Page 300 Auto HDR Lock-on AF Subjects too small or too large Sweep Panorama Lock-on AF Scenes with little contrast, such as the sky or a sandy beach Sweep Panorama Superior Auto Scenes changing constantly, such as a waterfall Sweep Panorama Superior Auto...
Page 301 Français Português Enregistrer des films 4K avec ce produit Gravação de filmes 4K com este produto Recording 4K movies with this product 本機の4K動画撮影について English Recording 4K movies with this product – Notas – Remarques – – – – – – –...
Page 302 Svenska Dansk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Inspelning av 4K-filmer med den här produkten Optagelse af 4K-film med dette produkt 4K mozgóképek felvétele a készülékkel Merekam film 4K dengan produk ini Anmärkningar Bemærkninger Megjegyzések Catatan – – – – – – – –...
Page 303 Español Nederlands Suomi Utilización del visor De zoeker gebruiken Etsimen käyttäminen English Deslice el interruptor de extracción del Schuif de zoeker-omhoogknop (A) omlaag Nosta etsin ylös liu’uttamalla etsimen visor (A) hacia abajo para subir el visor. zodat de zoeker omhoog springt. ponnautuskytkin (A) alas.
Page 304 Русский Türkçe Uchopte obe strany okulára (B) a potiahnite ho smerom k strane monitora tak, aby Использование видоискателя Vizörün kullanılması zacvakol. Передвиньте переключатель Vizörü kaldırmak için vizör açma düğmesini выдвижения видоискателя (А) вниз, (A) aşağı kaydırın. чтобы поднять видоискатель. • •...
Page 307 With Fast Intelligent AF, the RX100 IV can capture those decisive moments and fleeting opportunities much faster than previous models. It incorporates an autofocusing system that enables high-speed, high-precision contrast detection, thanks to Sony’s proprietary algorithm and the new Exmor RS ®...
Page 308 Auto Dual Rec function for taking stills automatically while shooting a movie. This function utilizes Sony’s advanced Face Detection technology and 11 composition patterns to capture still images. Furthermore, you can choose from ‘High’, ‘Standard’ or ‘Low’ frequency, according to your preferences.
Page 309 MP4: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch Microphone/Speaker Stereo / mono Still Image File Format JPEG(DCF Ver.2.0,Exif Ver.2.3,MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) Optics/Lens ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 10 elements in 9 groups (9 aspheric elements including Lens Type AA lens) iAuto(F1.8/F11(W)) / Program Auto(F1.8/F11(W)) / Manual(F1.8/F11(W)) / Shutter...
Page 310 PlayMemories camera apps require download with existing Sony Entertainment Network account. Download available in all countries/areas where Sony Entertainment Network is available. © 2015 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is not responsible for typographical and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Sony DSC-RX100M4 Instruction Manual

Using the Zoom

Adjusting the Focus

Inserting a Memory

Setting the Language, Date and Time

Confirming the Operation Method

Shooting Still Images

Selecting a Drive Mode (Continuous Shooting/Self-Timer)

Using the Flash

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