Sony ILCE-7RM2 How To Use Manual

Sony ILCE-7RM2 How To Use Manual

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Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
How to Use
Before Use
Names of parts
Checking the camera and the supplied items [1]
Identifying parts (Front side) [2]
Identifying parts (Rear side) [3]
Identifying parts (Top side/Side view) [4]
Identifying parts (Bottom view) [5]
Icons and indicators
List of icons on the screen [6]
List of focus range finder frames [7]
Using the strap
Using the shoulder strap [8]
Attaching the eyepiece cup
Attaching the eyepiece cup [9]
Adjusting the viewfinder
Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) [10]
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  • Page 1 ILCE-7RM2 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items [1] Identifying parts (Front side) [2] Identifying parts (Rear side) [3] Identifying parts (Top side/Side view) [4] Identifying parts (Bottom view) [5]...
  • Page 2: Preparing The Camera

    In-Camera guide About the [In-Camera Guide] [11] Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack using a charger [12] Inserting the battery pack into the camera [13] Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera [14] Charging by connecting to a computer [15] Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a battery pack [16]...
  • Page 3 Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the control wheel [27] Using MENU items [28] Using the Fn (Function) button [29] Using the "Quick Navi" [30] Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images [31] Shooting movies [32] Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial functions [33] Intelligent Auto [34] Superior Auto [35]...
  • Page 4 Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom [47] The zoom features available with this product [48] Zoom Setting [49] About zoom scale [50] Zoom Ring Rotate [51] Using the flash Using flash (sold separately) [52] Flash Mode [53] Flash Comp. [54] FEL Lock [55] Selecting a screen display mode Switching the screen display (Shooting) [56]...
  • Page 5 Focus Area [66] Phase detection AF [67] Center Lock-on AF [68] Focus-lock [69] Manual Focus [70] Direct manual focus (DMF) [71] MF Assist (still image) [72] Focus Magnifier [73] Focus Magnif. Time [74] Peaking Level [75] Peaking Color [76] Pre-AF (still image) [77] Eye-Start AF (still image) [78] AF/MF control [79] AF Illuminator (still image) [80]...
  • Page 6 Exposure Comp. [94] Exposure compensation dial [95] Metering Mode [96] AE lock [97] AEL w/ shutter (still image) [98] Exp.comp.set [99] Zebra [100] Exposure Set. Guide [101] Exposure step [102] Dial Ev Comp [103] Reset EV Comp. [104] Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Drive Mode [105] Cont.
  • Page 7 Correcting the brightness or contrast D-Range Opt. (DRO) [118] Auto HDR [119] Adjusting color tones White Balance [120] Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode [121] Selecting an effect mode Picture Effect [122] Creative Style [123] Recording movies Movie recording formats [124] File Format (movie) [125] Record Setting (movie) [126]...
  • Page 8 Memory [139] Function Menu Set. [140] Custom Key Settings [141] Function of the control wheel [142] Function of the focus hold button [143] Function of the AEL button [144] Function of the AF/MF button [145] Function of the Custom button [146] Function of the Center button [147] Function of the Left button [148] Function of the Right button [149]...
  • Page 9 Live View Display [166] Bright Monitoring [167] FINDER/MONITOR [168] Release w/o Lens [169] Release w/o Card [170] Silent Shooting (still image) [171] e-Front Curtain Shut. [172] S. Auto Img. Extract. [173] APS-C/Super 35mm [174] Shading Comp. [175] Chro. Aber. Comp. [176] Distortion Comp.
  • Page 10 Playing back movies Playing back movies [189] Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images [190] Printing Specify Printing [191] Using viewing functions View Mode [192] Display Rotation [193] Slide Show [194] Rotate [195] Protect [196] Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV [197] Viewing images on a “BRAVIA”...
  • Page 11 Mode Dial Guide [206] Delete confirm. [207] Display Quality [208] Pwr Save Start Time [209] NTSC/PAL Selector [210] Cleaning Mode [211] Demo Mode [212] TC/UB Settings [213] Remote Ctrl [214] HDMI Resolution [215] 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models) [216] CTRL FOR HDMI [217] HDMI Info.
  • Page 12 Display Media Info. [235] Version [236] Certification Logo (Overseas model only) [237] Setting Reset [238] Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone PlayMemories Mobile [239] Connecting an Android smartphone to this product [240] Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad [241] Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)] [242] Controlling this product using a Smartphone Smart Remote Embedded [243]...
  • Page 13: Adding Applications To The Product

    WPS Push [250] Access Point Set. [251] Edit Device Name [252] Disp MAC Address [253] SSID/PW Reset [254] Reset Network Set. [255] Adding applications to the product PlayMemories Camera Apps PlayMemories Camera Apps [256] Recommended computer environment [257] Installing the applications Opening a service account [258] Downloading applications [259] Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi function [260]...
  • Page 14 Using the software PlayMemories Home [266] Installing PlayMemories Home [267] Software for Mac computers [268] Image Data Converter [269] Installing Image Data Converter [270] Accessing Image Data Converter Guide [271] Remote Camera Control [272] Installing Remote Camera Control [273] Accessing the Help of Remote Camera Control [274] Connecting this product and a computer Connecting the product to a computer [275] Importing images to the computer [276]...
  • Page 15 Charging the battery pack [285] Notes on memory card [286] Cleaning this product On cleaning [287] Cleaning the image sensor [288] List of default setting values List of default setting values [289] Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images [290] Recordable time of movies [291] Using this product abroad...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting [303] Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. [304] You cannot turn on the product. [305] The power turns off suddenly. [306] The battery pack discharges quickly. [307] The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level.
  • Page 17 Zoom does not work. [319] The flash does not work. [320] Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. [321] The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. [322] The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. [323] The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
  • Page 18 Images cannot be played back. [344] The date and time are not displayed. [345] The image cannot be deleted. [346] The image was deleted by mistake. [347] A DPOF mark cannot be put. [348] Wi-Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. [349] [WPS Push] does not work.
  • Page 19: Checking The Camera And The Supplied Items

    Images are printed with both edges cut off. [363] You cannot print images with the date. [364] Others The lens gets fogged. [365] The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. [366] The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. [367] The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time.
  • Page 20 BC-VW1 Battery charger (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada) Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region. NP-FW50 Rechargeable battery pack (2) Micro USB Cable (1) Shoulder strap (1) Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) Cable protector (1)
  • Page 21 [2] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts (Front side) When the lens is removed 1. ON/OFF (Power) switch/Shutter button 2. Front dial 3. Remote sensor 4. Wi-Fi antenna (built-in) 5. Lens release button 6. Built-in microphone* 7.
  • Page 22 [3] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts (Rear side) 1. Eyepiece cup 2. Viewfinder 3. MENU button 4. Eye sensor 5. Monitor You can adjust the monitor to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position.
  • Page 23 7. For shooting: C3 (Custom 3) button For viewing: (Enlarge) button 8. AF/MF/AEL switch lever 9. Rear dial 10. For shooting: AF/MF (Auto focus/manual focus) button/ AEL button For viewing: (Image index) button 11. MOVIE (Movie) button 12. For shooting: Fn button For viewing: (Send to Smartphone) button You can display the screen for [Send to Smartphone] by pressing this...
  • Page 24 Image sensor position mark 2. Speaker (Microphone) jack When an external microphone is connected, the microphone is turned on automatically. If the external microphone is a plug-in-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera. (Headphones) jack 5.
  • Page 25 16. Memory card slot For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe and the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You can also use accessories that are compatible with the accessory shoe. Operations with other manufactures’...
  • Page 26 that the edge of the cable protector fits in the slit (A) to the left of the (microphone) jack. Secure the cable protector with the attachment screw (B). Then secure the HDMI cable with the fixing dial (C). [5] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts (Bottom view)
  • Page 27: List Of Icons On The Screen

    Connection plate cover Use this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, and then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below. Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. [6] How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators...
  • Page 28: For Playback

    P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode For playback Basic information display Histogram display...
  • Page 29 P P* A S M Shooting mode Register number Scene Recognition icons NO CARD Memory card/Upload Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images 42M / 36M / 18M / 15M / 11M / 8.9M / 4.5M / 3.8M Image size of still images Image quality of still images Frame rate of movies...
  • Page 30 APS-C/Super 35mm Setting Effect OFF AF Illuminator NFC is activated Airplane Mode No audio recording of movies Wind Noise Reduction SteadyShot Off/On, Camera shake warning SteadyShot focal length/Camera shake warning Overheating warning Database file full/Database file error Smart Zoom/ Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom View Mode 100-0003 Folder-file number...
  • Page 31 DPOF DPOF set Auto object framing image Dual Video REC PC Remote Silent Shooting Bright Monitoring Copyright information writing on Drive mode Flash mode/Red-eye reduction ±0.0 Flash compensation Focus mode Focus area Smile/Face Detect. Metering mode 35mm Lens focal length 7500K A5 G5...
  • Page 32 White balance (Auto, Preset, Underwater Auto, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) D-Range Optimizer/Auto HDR +3 +3 +3 Creative Style/Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness Picture Effect Smile detection sensitivity indicator ― Picture Profile Copyright information exists for image Lock-on AF Guide display for Lock-on AF Bracket indicator Exposure compensation/Metered Manual STBY...
  • Page 33 Focus 1/250 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture Value ISO400 ISO AUTO ISO sensitivity AE lock/FEL lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram Digital level gauge Audio level DRO/Auto HDR/Auto HDR image warning Picture Effect error 2015-1-1 10:37AM Date of recording File number/Number of images in the view mode REC Control...
  • Page 34: List Of Focus Range Finder Frames

    Spot metering area 00:00:00:00 Time code (hour:minute:second:frame) 00 00 00 00 User Bit [7] How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators List of focus range finder frames The focus range finder frame differs as follows depending on the shooting mode. When using contrast AF or phase detection AF mode When using phase detection AF mode...
  • Page 35: Using The Shoulder Strap

    When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone], and if you aim at a moving subject, the focus range finder frame may be displayed as above. When you attach an A-mount lens with a Mount Adaptor (LA-EA1 or LA-EA3) (sold separately) and [ AF System] is set to [Phase Detection AF], the focus range finder frame is displayed as above.
  • Page 36: Attaching The Eyepiece Cup

    [9] How to Use Before Use Attaching the eyepiece cup Attaching the eyepiece cup It is recommended that you attach the eyepiece cup when you intend to use the viewfinder. 1. Match the eyepiece cup to the groove on the viewfinder and slide it into place.
  • Page 37: About The [In-Camera Guide]

    [11] How to Use Before Use In-Camera guide About the [In-Camera Guide] The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) button, and settings, and if a function cannot be set, the reason why. 1. Press the MENU or Fn button. 2.
  • Page 38 When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the InfoLITHIUM NP- FW50 (supplied). The InfoLITHIUM battery pack can be charged even when it is not fully depleted. It can also be used when it is not fully charged. The charged battery pack discharges little by little even when it is not being used.
  • Page 39: Inserting The Battery Pack Into The Camera

    The charging time differs depending on the remaining charge of the battery pack and on the charging conditions. Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs. We recommend charging the battery pack at an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside this temperature range.
  • Page 40: Charging The Battery Pack While It Is Inserted In The Camera

    2. Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place. 3. Close the cover. [14] 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.
  • Page 41 (supplied) using the micro USB cable (supplied), and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). Charge lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing: Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range If the charge lamp lights up once and then immediately turns off, the battery pack is fully charged.
  • Page 42: Charging By Connecting To A Computer

    When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cables (supplied) and AC Adaptors (supplied). [15] How to Use...
  • Page 43: Battery Life And The Number Of Images That Can Be Recorded/Played Back Using A Battery Pack

    laptop computer for an extended period of time. Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer from sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off or restarting the computer, or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the camera from the computer.
  • Page 44: Supplying Power From A Wall Outlet (Wall Socket)

    The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Using the lens FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (sold separately) Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) media (sold separately) [Viewfinder Bright.]: [Manual][±0] [Monitor Brightness]: [Manual][±0] [Display Quality]: [Standard] The number for “Shooting (still images)”...
  • Page 45: Removing The Battery Pack

    Note The camera will not activate if there is no remaining battery. Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera. If you use the camera while power is being supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket), make sure that the icon ( ) displays on the monitor.
  • Page 46: Inserting A Memory Card

    Be careful not to drop the battery pack. [19] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Inserting a memory card How to insert a memory card 1. Open the memory card cover. 2. Insert the memory card. Ensure that the notched corner is facing in the correct direction.
  • Page 47: Removing The Memory Card

    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. [20] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Removing the memory card...
  • Page 48 4. Close the memory card cover. [21] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Usable memory cards You can use the following types of memory cards with this camera. For movies, refer to “Memory cards that can be used for movie recording” on this page.
  • Page 49 microSDXC memory card *SD cards with a capacity of up to 128 GB have been tested and proven to operate with this camera. Memory cards that can be used for movie recording When shooting movies in XAVC S format SDXC memory card or microSDXC memory card with a capacity of 64 GB or more (SD Speed Class 10, or UHS Speed Class U1 or faster) When recording in 100 Mbps or more, an UHS-I-compatible SDXC memory card or microSDXC memory card with a capacity of 64 GB or more (UHS...
  • Page 50: Attaching A Lens

    [22] How to Use Preparing the camera Attaching a lens Attaching a lens Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before attaching the lens. 1. Remove the body cap (A) from the camera and the rear lens cap (B) from the rear of the lens.
  • Page 51: Removing The Lens

    3. While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens slowly in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into the locked position. Be sure to hold the lens straight when attaching it. Note Do not press the lens release button when attaching a lens. Do not use force when attaching a lens.
  • Page 52: Attaching The Lens Hood

    2. Attach the lens caps to the front and rear of the lens and the body cap to the camera. Remove any dust from the caps before attaching them. [24] How to Use Preparing the camera Attaching a lens Attaching the lens hood We recommend that you use the lens hood to prevent light outside the shooting frame from affecting the image.
  • Page 53: Notes On Changing The Lens

    Attach the lens hood properly. Otherwise, the lens hood may not have any effect or may be partially reflected in the image. When the lens hood is attached properly, the lens hood index (red line) matches the red index mark on the hood. (There may be no lens hood index on some lenses.) Remove the lens hood when using the flash.
  • Page 54: Using The Control Wheel

    2. Select your language, and then press 3. Check that [Enter] is selected on the screen, then press on the control wheel. 4. Select your desired geographic location, and then press 5. Select a setting item using the up/down side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel, then press in the center.
  • Page 55: Using Menu Items

    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), (Drive Mode), and ISO (ISO) functions are assigned to the top/left/right side of the control wheel.
  • Page 56: Using The Fn (Function) Button

    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 57 2. Select a function to be registered by pressing the up/down/left/right side of the control wheel. 3. Turn the front dial to select the desired setting. Some functions can be fine-tuned using the rear dial. Performing settings on the dedicated screen Select the desired function in step 2, then press on the center of the control wheel.
  • Page 58 [30] 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 59: Shooting Still Images

    4. Select the desired function by pressing the up/down/left/right side of the control wheel. 5. Turn the front dial to select the desired setting. Some setting values can be finely adjusted by turning the rear dial. Performing settings on the dedicated screen Select the desired function in step 4, then press on the center of the control wheel.
  • Page 60 1. Set the shooting mode to (Auto Mode). Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button in the center of the mode dial. 2. Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera.
  • Page 61: Shooting Movies

    Hint When the product cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. When [Continuous AF] is set, the beep does not sound when focus is achieved. Focusing may be difficult in the following situations: It is dark and the subject is distant.
  • Page 62: List Of Mode Dial Functions

    (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → set the function to MENU→ the preferred key. When you want to specify the area to be focused on, set the area using [Focus Area]. To keep the focus on a face, arrange the composition so that the focus area frame and face detection frame overlap, or set the [Focus Area] to [Wide].
  • Page 63: Available Functions

    Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button in the center of the mode dial. Available functions (Auto Mode): Allows you to shoot still images of any subject under any condition with good results by setting the values determined appropriate by the product. (Program Auto): Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value (F value)).
  • Page 64: Superior Auto

    1. Set the mode dial to (Auto Mode). 2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Auto Mode] → [Intelligent Auto]. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On], you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial. 3.
  • Page 65: About Scene Recognition

    When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On], you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial. 3. Point the camera to the subject. When the camera recognizes a scene, scene recognition icon appears on the screen.
  • Page 66: Scene Recognition

    conditions and shoot the image. Scene Recognition: When the product recognizes certain scenes, the following icons and guides are displayed on the first line: (Portrait) (Infant) (Night Portrait) (Night Scene) (Backlight Portrait) (Backlight) (Landscape) (Macro) (Spotlight) (Low Light) (Night Scene using a tripod) (Hand-held Twilight) Image processing: [Cont.
  • Page 67: Program Auto

    images of dark or backlit scenes. P (Program Auto): Allows you to adjust various shooting settings such as white balance or ISO value, etc. Aperture value and shutter speed are automatically set by the camera. Hint In [Program Auto] mode, you can change the combination of shutter speed and aperture value while maintaining the correct exposure by turning the control wheel.
  • Page 68: Sweep Panorama

    To cancel program shift, set the shooting mode to other than [Program Auto], or turn off the camera. Note According to the brightness of the environment, the program shift may not be used. Set the shooting mode to another one than “P” or turn off the power to cancel the setting you made.
  • Page 69 (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 70: Scene Selection

    light bulb. The Sweep Panorama shooting may be interrupted in the following situations. When the camera is panned too fast or too slow. The subject is too blurry. Hint Turn the front dial while the shooting screen is displayed to select the shooting direction.
  • Page 71 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 72 Night Portrait: Shoots night scene portraits using the flash. Anti Motion Blur: Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash and reduces subject blur. The product shoots burst images and combines them to create the image, reducing subject blur and noise. Note Under the following settings, the shutter speed is slower, so use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the image from blurring:...
  • Page 73: Shutter Priority

    when using a light source that flickers, such as fluorescent lighting. The minimum distance that you can come close to a subject does not change even if you select [Macro]. For the minimum in-focus range, refer to the minimum distance of the lens attached to the product. Hint To change the scene, rotate the front dial on the shooting screen and select a new scene.
  • Page 74: Aperture Priority

    Hint When a faster shutter speed is used, moving subjects, such as a running person, cars, or sea spray come out as if they are frozen in their movements. When a slower shutter speed is used, a trailing image of the movement of the subject is captured to create a more natural and dynamic image.
  • Page 75: Manual Exposure

    you to shoot the depth of the scenery (depth of field becomes deeper). [43] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. The shutter speed and the aperture value can be changed while recording movies.
  • Page 76 while pressing the AEL button, you can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination without changing the set exposure value. (Manual shift) [44] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode BULB You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure. BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as fireworks.
  • Page 77: 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 78 You can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value to your desired settings for recording movies. You can also check the image angle before shooting. 1. Set the mode dial to (Movie). 2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Movie] → desired setting. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On], you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial.
  • Page 79: The Zoom Features Available With This Product

    When you set [Zoom Setting] to something other than [Optical zoom only], you can use other zoom functions than the optical zoom. When a Power zoom lens is mounted: If the zoom range of the optical zoom is exceeded when you operate the zoom lever or zoom ring, the camera automatically switches over to another zoom function than the optical zoom.
  • Page 80: Zoom Setting

    Note The default setting for the [Zoom Setting] is [Optical zoom only]. The default setting for [ Image Size] is [L]. To use the smart zoom change [ Image Size] to [M] or [S]. Zoom functions other than the optical zoom are not available when shooting in the following situations: Shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama].
  • Page 81: About Zoom Scale

    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. On:Digital Zoom: When the zoom range of the [ Clear Image Zoom] is exceeded, the product magnifies images to the largest scale.
  • Page 82: Zoom Ring Rotate

    [51] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom Ring Rotate Assigns zoom in (T) or zoom out (W) functions to the zoom ring rotation direction. Available only with power zoom lenses that support this function. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) →...
  • Page 83: Flash Mode

    2. Press the shutter button fully down. Note You cannot use the flash when recording movies. While charging the flash, flashes. After charging is completed, the flashing icon will light up. Before attaching/removing an accessory such as a flash to/from the Multi Interface Shoe, turn off the product first.
  • Page 84: Flash Comp

    1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Flash Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Flash Off: The flash does not operate. Autoflash: The flash works in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light. Fill-flash: The flash works every time you trigger the shutter. Slow Sync.: The flash works every time you trigger the shutter.
  • Page 85 compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the shutter speed and aperture. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Flash Comp.] → desired setting. Selecting higher values (+ side) makes the flash level higher, and lower values (–...
  • Page 86: Switching The Screen Display (Shooting)

    4. Adjust the composition and shoot the image. When you want to release the FEL lock, press the button to which [FEL Lock toggle] is registered again. Flashes that support FEL lock HVL-F60M, HVL-F43M and HVL-F32M can be used as clip-ons, off-camera connected by a cable, and for wireless flash shooting (controller/remote).
  • Page 87 Display All Info. No Disp. Info. Histogram Level For viewfinder*...
  • Page 88: Disp Button (Finder)

    [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 89: Disp Button (Monitor)

    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 90: Tc/Ub Disp. Switch

    Displays the luminance distribution graphically. Level: 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. [59] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode...
  • Page 91 printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Image Size] → desired setting. Menu item details Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 3:2 L: 42M 7952×5304 pixels M: 18M 5168×3448 pixels...
  • Page 92: Aspect Ratio (Still Image)

    Note When [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image size for RAW images corresponds to [L]. [61] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality Aspect Ratio (still image) Sets the aspect ratio of still images. 1.
  • Page 93 RAW & JPEG: File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) + JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time. This is suitable when you need 2 image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for editing. The JPEG image quality is set to [Fine].
  • Page 94: Panorama: Size

    [63] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality Panorama: Size Sets the image size when shooting panoramic images. The image size varies depending on the [Panorama: Direction] setting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Panorama: Size] → desired setting. Menu item details When [Panorama: Direction] is [Up] or [Down] Standard: 3872×2160...
  • Page 95: Focus Mode

    [65] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details (Single-shot AF): The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is achieved. Use [Single- shot AF] when the subject is motionless.
  • Page 96: Focus Area

    [Sports Action] in Scene Selection and when the subject is moving when shooting in [Automatic AF] (AF-A) mode). This will not affect the actual recorded images. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses. Hint...
  • Page 97 focus on an extremely small subject in a narrow area. On the Flexible Spot shooting screen, you can change the size of the AF range finder frame by rotating the control wheel. Expand Flexible Spot: If the product fails to focus on the single selected point, it uses the focus points around the flexible spot as the second priority area to achieve focus.
  • Page 98: Phase Detection Af

    [67] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Phase detection AF When there are phase detection AF points within the auto focus area, the product uses the combined autofocus of the phase detection AF and contrast AF. Note When the F-value is set to F9.0 or more, you cannot use the phase detection AF.
  • Page 99 3. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image. Note [Center Lock-on AF] may not function very well in the following situations: The subject is moving too quickly. The subject is too small, or too large. The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. It is dark.
  • Page 100: Manual Focus

    down. The focus is locked. 3. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway down, and place the subject back in the original position to re-compose the shot. 4. Press the shutter button down fully to take the picture. Note When the subject is moving, you cannot lock the focus even if [Focus Mode] has been set to [Automatic AF].
  • Page 101: Direct Manual Focus (Dmf)

    Note When you use the viewfinder, adjust the diopter level to obtain the correct focus on the viewfinder. [71] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Direct manual focus (DMF) You can make fine adjustments manually after the focus is locked. You can quickly focus on a subject rather than using the manual focus from the beginning.
  • Page 102: Mf Assist (Still Image)

    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. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ MF Assist] → [On]. 2. Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. The image is enlarged.
  • Page 103: Focus Magnif. Time

    4. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image. Hint When focusing manually, you can adjust the focus while an image is magnified. Press the (Delete) button to bring the magnified position into the center of an image. The [Focus Magnifier] function will be released when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
  • Page 104: Peaking Level

    Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. This function allows you to confirm the focus easily. The setting applies to both still images and movies. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) →...
  • Page 105: Pre-Af (Still Image)

    Red: Enhances outlines in red. Yellow: Enhances outlines in yellow. White: Enhances outlines in white. [77] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Pre-AF (still image) The product automatically adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. 1.
  • Page 106 Menu item details Auto focusing starts when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder. Off: Auto focusing does not start when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder. Hint Eye-Start AF] is available when an A-mount lens and a Mount Adaptor (LA-EA2, LA-EA4) (sold separately) are attached. [79] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus...
  • Page 107: Af Illuminator (Still Image)

    from the button. [80] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF Illuminator (still image) The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The red AF illuminator allows the product to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked.
  • Page 108: Disp. Cont. Af Area

    Do not perform [AF Micro Adj.] with an unsupported lens. You cannot set [AF Micro Adj.] individually for a Sony, Minolta, and Konica- Minolta lens of the same specification. [82] How to Use...
  • Page 109: Focus Settings

    is set to [Wide] or [Zone], in [Continuous AF] mode. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Disp. cont. AF area] → desired setting. Menu item details Displays the focus area that is in focus. Off: Does not display the focus area that is in focus. Note When [Focus Area] is [Center], [Flexible Spot] or [Expand Flexible Spot], the frames in the focus area that is in focus turn green, regardless of the [Disp.
  • Page 110 You can set the area to be magnified when focusing manually. Front dial: Moves the area to be magnified up/down. Rear dial: Moves the area to be magnified right/left. Control wheel: Moves the area to be magnified up/down. Note You can move the focus area when [Focus Area] is set to the following: [Zone] [Flexible Spot] [Expand Flexible Spot]...
  • Page 111 AF On You can focus using any button instead of pressing the shutter button halfway down. The settings for [Focus Mode] will be applied. 1. Select the desired key and assign the [AF On] function to it using MENU → (Custom Settings) →...
  • Page 112: Phase Detect. Area

    Detection AF may not operate even with some compatible lens, such as lenses purchased in the past that have not been updated. For details on compatible lenses, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
  • Page 113: Af Drive Speed (Movie)

    When shooting images in APS-C size, the Phase Detection AF area will not be displayed. When recording movies, the Phase Detection AF area will not be displayed. [88] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF drive speed (movie) You can switch focusing speed when using autofocus in movie mode.
  • Page 114: Measuring The Exact Distance To The Subject

    Sets the AF Track Duration to high. This mode is useful when recording movies when the subject is moving quickly. Normal: Sets the AF Track Duration to normal. This mode is useful when you want to keep the focus on a certain subject when there are some obstacles in front of the subject or in crowded places.
  • Page 115: Priority Set In Af-C

    Sets whether to release the shutter even if the subject is not in focus when [Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF], [DMF] or [Automatic AF] and the subject is remaining still. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Priority Set in AF-S] → desired setting. Menu item details Prioritizes focusing.
  • Page 116: Af System (Still Image)

    [93] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF System (still image) Sets the focus detection system (Phase Detection AF/Contrast AF) when you attach an A-mount lens using an LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ AF System] →...
  • Page 117: Exposure Compensation Dial

    or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation). Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Exposure Comp.] → desired setting. You can adjust the exposure in a range of –5.0EV to +5.0EV when the exposure compensation dial is set to “0.” Note You can adjust the exposure in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies.
  • Page 118: Metering Mode

    Note You can adjust the exposure in a range of −2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies. If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect. When you use [Manual Exposure], you can compensate for the exposure only when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO].
  • Page 119 Note The setting is fixed to [Multi] in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] Zoom functions other than optical zoom [97] 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 120: Ael W/ Shutter (Still Image)

    Hint (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key If you select the [AEL toggle] function in Settings], you can lock the exposure without holding down the AEL button. [98] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure AEL w/ shutter (still image) Sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down.
  • Page 121: Exp.comp.set

    Operation using the AEL button is prioritized over the [ AEL w/ shutter] settings. [99] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exp.comp.set Sets whether to apply the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light, or just ambient light. 1.
  • Page 122: Exposure Set. Guide

    Note The zebra pattern is not displayed during HDMI connection. [101] 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. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Exposure Set. Guide] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not display the guide.
  • Page 123: Dial Ev Comp

    0.3EV/0.5EV Note Even if you set [Exposure step] to [0.5EV], the exposure value adjusted using the exposure compensation dial changes in steps of 0.3EV. [103] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Dial Ev Comp You can adjust the exposure using the front dial or rear dial when the exposure compensation dial is set to “0.”...
  • Page 124: Drive Mode

    you turn off the power when the exposure compensation dial position is set to “0.” 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Reset EV Comp.] → desired setting. Menu item details Maintain: Maintains the settings of [Custom Settings]. Reset: Resets the settings of [Exposure Comp.] to “0.” [105] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous...
  • Page 125: Cont. Shooting

    Shoots a specified number of images, one by one, each with a different degree of brightness. WB bracket: Shoots a total of three images, each with different color tones according to the selected settings for white balance, color temperature and color filter. DRO Bracket: Shoots a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer.
  • Page 126 [Smile Shutter] is being used. Silent Shooting] is being used. Hint To hold the focus and exposure during burst, change the following settings. Set [Focus Mode] to [Continuous AF]. Set [ AEL w/ shutter] to [Off] or [Auto]. [107] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer)
  • Page 127: Self-Timer(Cont)

    to cancel the self-timer. To use the self-timer in bracket mode, select bracket mode under drive mode, then select MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Bracket Settings] → [Selftimer during Brkt]. Note The self-timer is unavailable in the following situations: The shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama]. [Sports Action] in [Scene Selection] [Smile Shutter] [108] How to Use...
  • Page 128: Cont. Bracket

    Self-timer(Cont.): 5 Sec. 5 Img.: Shoots five frames in succession 5 seconds after you press the shutter button. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 5 seconds. Self-timer(Cont.): 2 Sec. 3 Img.: Shoots three frames in succession 2 seconds after you press the shutter button.
  • Page 129 This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.3 EV. Cont. Bracket: 0.3EV 9 Image: This setting shoots nine images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.3 EV. Cont. Bracket: 0.5EV 3 Image: This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.5 EV.
  • Page 130: Single Bracket

    This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2.0 EV. Cont. Bracket: 2.0EV 5 Image: This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2.0 EV. Cont. Bracket: 3.0EV 3 Image: This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 3.0 EV.
  • Page 131 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 132 by plus or minus 1.0 EV. Single Bracket: 1.0EV 5 Image: This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1.0 EV. Single Bracket: 1.0EV 9 Image: This setting shoots a total of nine images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1.0 EV.
  • Page 133: Dro Bracket

    Shoots three images, each with different color tones according to the selected settings of white balance, color temperature and color filter. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [WB bracket]. 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details White Balance Bracket: Lo: Records a series of three images with small changes in the white balance.
  • Page 134: Indicator During Bracket Shooting

    Note The last shot is shown on the Auto Review. [113] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Settings for bracket shooting You can set the self-timer in bracket shooting mode, and the shooting order for exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing.
  • Page 135 3 images shifted by 0.3EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 steps Monitor (Display All Info. or Histogram) Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 steps Flash bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.7EV steps Flash compensation -1.0 step Monitor (For viewfinder) Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3EV steps...
  • Page 136 During bracket shooting, guides equal to the number of images to be shot are displayed over/under the bracket indicator. When you start bracket shooting, the guides will disappear one by one as the camera records images. [115] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting the ISO sensitivity Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure...
  • Page 137: Iso Auto Min. Ss

    the overlay processing of images. Hint You can change the automatically set ISO sensitivity range for the [ISO AUTO] mode. Select [ISO AUTO] and press the right side of the control wheel, and set the desired 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].
  • Page 138: Multi Frame Nr

    The difference in shutter speed at which ISO sensitivity starts to change between [Faster], [Fast], [Standard], [Slow], and [Slower] is 1 EV. Note If the exposure is insufficient even when the ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO AUTO Maximum] in [ISO AUTO], in order to shoot with an appropriate exposure, the shutter speed will be slower than the speed set in [ISO AUTO Min.
  • Page 139: D-Range Opt. (Dro)

    You can change the automatically set range of ISO sensitivity in the [ISO AUTO] mode under [Multi Frame NR]. Select [ISO AUTO] under [ISO] and press the right side of the control wheel, and set the desired values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum].
  • Page 140 [Night Portrait] [Hand-held Twilight] [Anti Motion Blur] The setting is fixed to [D-Range Optimizer: Auto] when [Scene Selection] modes other than the above modes are selected. When shooting with [D-Range Opt.], the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect. [119] How to Use Using shooting functions Correcting the brightness or contrast...
  • Page 141: White Balance

    [Scene Selection] When [Multi Frame NR] is selected, you cannot select [Auto HDR]. When [Picture Effect] is set to something other than [Off], you cannot select [Auto HDR]. When [Picture Profile] is set to something other than [Off], you cannot set [Auto HDR].
  • Page 142 The color temperature is adjusted for a cloudy sky. Incandescent: The color temperature is adjusted for places under an incandescent lamp, or under bright lighting, such as in a photo studio. Fluor.: Warm White: The color temperature is adjusted for warm white fluorescent lighting. Fluor.: Cool White: The color temperature is adjusted for white fluorescent lighting.
  • Page 143: Capturing A Basic White Color In [Custom Setup] Mode

    [White Balance] is fixed to [Auto] in the following situations: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] [121] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting color tones Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended to use the custom white balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness.
  • Page 144 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 145 defocused considerably. This effect may often be found in pictures of miniature models. Watercolor: Creates an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if painted using watercolors. Illustration: Creates an illustration-like image by emphasizing the outlines. Hint You can perform detailed settings for the following [Picture Effect] modes using the left/right side of the control wheel.
  • Page 146: Creative Style

    When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera-shake or subject blur has occurred, you may not be able to obtain good HDR images. If the product detects such a situation, appear on the recorded image to inform you of this situation. If necessary, change the composition or otherwise adjust the settings, be careful of blurring, and shoot again.
  • Page 147 Light: For shooting images with bright and simple colors, suitable for capturing a refreshingly light ambience. Portrait: For capturing skin in a soft tone, ideally suited for shooting portraits. Landscape: The saturation, contrast, and sharpness are heightened for shooting vivid and crisp scenery.
  • Page 148: Movie Recording Formats

    Sharpness: Adjusts the sharpness. The higher the value selected, the more the contours are accentuated, and the lower the value selected, the more the contours are softened. Note [Standard] is selected when using the following functions: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] [Picture Effect] is set to other than [Off].
  • Page 149: File Format (Movie)

    Mbps (Average) The AVCHD format has a high degree of compatibility with storage devices other than computers. Bit rate is the amount of the data processed within a given length of time. [125] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies File Format (movie) Selects the movie file format.
  • Page 150 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 151: Record Setting (Movie)

    [126] 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 152 When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K] 30p 100M/25p 100M: Records the movies in 3840 × 2160 (30p/25p). Bit-rate: Approx. 100 Mbps 30p 60M/25p 60M: Records the movies in 3840 × 2160 (30p/25p). Bit-rate: Approx. 60 Mbps 24p 100M*: Records the movies in 3840 ×...
  • Page 153 Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). Bit-rate: 24 Mbps (Max.) 60i 17M(FH): 50i 17M(FH): Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). Bit-rate: Approx. 17 Mbps (Avg.) 60p 28M(PS): 50p 28M(PS): Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (60p/50p). Bit-rate: 28 Mbps (Max.) 24p 24M(FX): 25p 24M(FX):...
  • Page 154: Dual Video Rec

    Movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)]/[60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)]/ [24p 24M(FX)] /[25p 24M(FX)] setting in [ Record Setting] are converted by PlayMemories Home in order to create an AVCHD recording disc. This conversion can take a long time. Also, you cannot create a disc in the original image quality.
  • Page 155: Marker Display (Movie)

    [Off]. If you select [Date View] in [View Mode] when playing back movies, XAVC S movies and MP4 movies, or AVCHD movies and MP4 movies are displayed side-by-side. [128] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Marker Display (movie) Sets whether or not to display markers set using [ Marker Settings] on the monitor while shooting movies.
  • Page 156: Audio Recording

    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. Off / 4:3 / 13:9 / 14:9 / 15:9 / 1.66:1 / 1.85:1 / 2.35:1 Safety Zone: Sets the safety zone display.
  • Page 157: Audio Level Display

    Does not record sound. Note The noise of the lens and the product in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected. [131] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Audio Level Display Sets whether to display the audio level on the screen. (Custom Settings) →...
  • Page 158: Audio Out Timing

    Menu item details Turns up the audio recording level. −: Turns down the audio recording level. Reset: Resets the audio recording level to the default setting. Hint When you record audio movies with loud volumes, set [Audio Rec Level] to a lower sound level.
  • Page 159: Wind Noise Reduct

    Outputs audio and video in sync. Select this setting to prevent undesirable deviations between video and audio. [134] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Wind Noise Reduct. Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording. 1.
  • Page 160: Movie Button

    Uses [ Auto Slow Shut.]. The shutter speed automatically slows when recording in dark locations. You can reduce noise in the movie by using a slow shutter speed when recording in dark locations. Off: Does not use [ Auto Slow Shut.]. The recorded movie will be darker than when [On] is selected, but you can record movies with smoother motion and less object blur.
  • Page 161 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 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.
  • Page 162 Example setting using [S-Log2] gamma Items of the picture profile Black Level Sets the black level. (–15 to +15) Gamma Selects a gamma curve. Movie: Standard gamma curve for movies Still: Standard gamma curve for still images Cine1: Softens the contrast in dark parts and emphasizes gradation in bright parts to produce a relaxed color movie.
  • Page 163 Still: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Still]. Cinema: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Cine1]. Pro: Similar color tones to the standard image quality of Sony professional cameras (when combined with ITU709 gamma) ITU709 Matrix: Colors corresponding to ITU709 standard (when combined with ITU709 gamma) Black &...
  • Page 164 chromatic colors and less effective for achromatic colors. The color looks deeper as you increase the setting value towards the positive side, and lighter as you decrease the value towards the negative side. This function is effective even if you set [Color Mode] to [Black & White]. [R] -7 (light red) to +7 (deep red) [G] -7 (light green) to +7 (deep green) [B] -7 (light blue) to +7 (deep blue)
  • Page 165: Video Light Mode

    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 166 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Video Light Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Power Link: The video light turns on/off in sync with the ON/OFF operation of this camera. REC Link: The video light turns on/off in sync with movie recording start/stop. REC Link&STBY: The video light turns on when movie recording starts and dims when not recording (STBY).
  • Page 167: Function Menu Set

    M1 through M4 can be selected only when a memory card is inserted into the product. To change registered settings Change the setting to the desired one and re-register the setting to the same mode number. Note Program Shift cannot be registered. For some functions, the position of the dial and the setting actually used for shooting may not match.
  • Page 168 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → set a function to the desired key. Examples of functions that can only be assigned with custom keys Standard: Depending on the options selected in [Focus Area] or [Center Lock-on AF], the available functions varies when pressing the key.
  • Page 169 Function of the focus hold button Allows you to assign a function to the focus hold button on the lens. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Focus Hold Button] → desired setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen.
  • Page 170: Function Of The Center Button

    → desired setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. [146] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the Custom button Once you assign a function to the Custom button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the Custom button when the shooting information screen is displayed.
  • Page 171: Function Of The Left Button

    [148] 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 pressing the left button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1.
  • Page 172: Dial Setup

    simply pressing the down button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Down Button] → desired setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen.
  • Page 173 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Smile/Face Detect.] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not use the Face Detection function. On (Regist. Faces): Detects the registered face with higher priority using [Face Registration]. Detects a face without giving higher priority to the registered face. Smile Shutter: Automatically detects and shoots a smile.
  • Page 174: Soft Skin Effect (Still Image)

    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 175: Face Registration (New Registration)

    Note Soft Skin Effect] is not available when [ Quality] is [RAW]. [154] 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.
  • Page 176: Face Registration (Delete)

    3. Select the destination. [156] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Face Registration (Delete) Deletes a registered face. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Face Registration] → [Delete]. If you select [Delete All], you can delete all registered faces. Note Even if you execute [Delete], the data for registered face will remain in the product.
  • Page 177: Auto Obj. Framing (Still Image)

    individual differences and conditions, such as distance to the subject, or whether the subject looks at the pre-strobe or not. [158] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Auto Obj. Framing (still image) When this product detects and shoots faces, macro shooting subjects or subjects that are tracked by [Lock-on AF], the product automatically trims the image into an appropriate composition, and then saves it.
  • Page 178: Steadyshot Settings

    [159] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product SteadyShot Sets whether or not to use the SteadyShot function. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [SteadyShot] → desired setting. Menu item details Uses [SteadyShot]. Off: Does not use [SteadyShot].
  • Page 179: Long Exposure Nr (Still Image)

    Note The SteadyShot function may not work optimally when the power has just been turned on, right after you point the camera towards a subject, or when the shutter button has been pressed all the way down without stopping halfway. When using a tripod, make sure to turn off the SteadyShot function because this can cause any malfunction when shooting.
  • Page 180: High Iso Nr (Still Image)

    Menu item details Activates noise reduction for the same duration that the shutter is open. When noise reduction is in progress, a message appears and you cannot take another picture. Select this to prioritize the image quality. Off: Does not activate noise reduction. Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting. Note Noise reduction may not be activated even if [ Long Exposure NR] is set to...
  • Page 181: Color Space (Still Image)

    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 Panorama].
  • Page 182: Auto Review

    [AdobeRGB] is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2.0 option color space. Images may not be printed or viewed in the correct colors if you use applications or printers that do not support Adobe RGB. When displaying images that were recorded with [AdobeRGB] on non-Adobe RGB-compliant devices, the images will be displayed with low saturation.
  • Page 183: Live View Display

    1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Auto Review] → desired setting. Menu item details 10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec: Displays the recorded image on the screen right after shooting for the selected duration of time. If you perform a magnifying operation during Auto Review, you can check that image using the magnified scale.
  • Page 184: Bright Monitoring

    Exposure] mode. When [Setting Effect OFF] is selected, the icon is displayed on the Live View screen. Note When the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto], [Sweep Panorama], [Movie] or [Scene Selection], [Live View Display] cannot be set to [Setting Effect OFF].
  • Page 185 [Setting Effect OFF], and setting values such as exposure compensation will not be reflected in the live view display. It is recommended that you use [Bright Monitoring] only in dark locations. [Bright Monitoring] will be automatically cancelled in the following situations. When the camera is turned off.
  • Page 186: Release W/O Lens

    to the preferred key. To turn off automatic switching of the display using the eye sensor, set [FINDER/MONITOR] to [Viewfinder(Manual)] or [Monitor(Manual)]. [169] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Release w/o Lens Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached. 1.
  • Page 187: Silent Shooting (Still Image)

    Enable: Releases the shutter even if no memory card has been inserted. Disable: Does not release the shutter when no memory card has been inserted. Note When no memory card has been inserted, the images shot will not be saved. The default setting is [Enable].
  • Page 188 Image distortion caused by the movement of the subject or the camera may occur. If you shoot images under instantaneous lightning or flickering lights, such as the flash light from other cameras or fluorescent lighting, a striping effect may occur on the image. If you want to turn off the beep that sounds when the subject is in focus or the self-timer operates, set [Audio signals] to [Off].
  • Page 189 releases. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [e-Front Curtain Shut.] → desired setting. Menu item details Uses the electronic front curtain shutter function. Off: Does not use the electronic front curtain shutter function. Note When you shoot at high shutter speeds with a large diameter lens attached, the ghosting of a blurred area may occur, depending on the subject or shooting conditions.
  • Page 190 Note Even if you set [S. Auto Img. Extract.] to [Off] with [Hand-held Twilight] selected as the scene recognition mode, one combined image is saved. When the [ Auto Obj. Framing] function is activated, two images are saved even if you set [S. Auto Img. Extract.] to [Auto]. When [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW &...
  • Page 191: Shading Comp

    Shading Comp. Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Lens Comp.] → [Shading Comp.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Compensates for darker corners of the screen automatically. Off: Does not compensate for darker corners of the screen.
  • Page 192: Distortion Comp

    Note This function is only available when using an automatic compensation compliant lens. [177] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Distortion Comp. Compensates for the distortion of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics.
  • Page 193: Deactivate Monitor

    Menu item details Lock: Locks the front dial, rear dial and control wheel. Unlock: Does not lock the front dial, rear dial or control wheel even if you press and hold the Fn (Function) button. Hint You can release the locked dial/control wheel by holding the Fn (Function) button down.
  • Page 194: Shot. Result Preview

    The image on the monitor or viewfinder may have an aperture value different from that of the actual image to be shot. Since the blurring of a subject changes if the aperture is changed, the blurriness of the actual picture will differ from the image you were viewing prior to shooting.
  • Page 195: Playing Back Images

    Hint The DRO settings, shutter speed, aperture and ISO sensitivity settings you have set are reflected on the image for [Shot. Result Preview], but some effects cannot be previewed depending on the shooting settings. Even in that case, the settings you have selected will be applied to the images you shoot. [182] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product...
  • Page 196: Playback Zoom

    may not be played back correctly. To play back images shot using other devices, register those images to the image database file using MENU → [Setup] → [Recover Image DB]. [184] How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Playback zoom Enlarges the image being played back.
  • Page 197: Switching The Screen Display (During Playback)

    1. Press the (Image Index) button while the image is being played back. To change the number of images to be displayed MENU → (Playback) → [Image Index] → desired setting. Menu item details 9 Images/25 Images To return to single-image playback Select the desired image and press on the center of the control wheel.
  • Page 198: Deleting A Displayed Image

    During Folder View (MP4) During AVCHD View During XAVC S 4K View During XAVC S HD View [187] How to Use Viewing Deleting images Deleting a displayed image You can delete an image displayed. 1. Display the image you want to delete. 2.
  • Page 199: Playing Back Movies

    All in this Folder: Deletes all images in the selected folder. All with this date: Deletes all images in the selected date range. Hint Perform [Format] to delete all images, including protected images. Note The menu items that can be selected differ depending on the [View Mode] setting.
  • Page 200: Playing Back Panoramic Images

    : Sound volume adjustment : Closes the operation panel Hint “Forward slow playback,” “Reverse slow playback,” “Displays the next frame” and “Displays the previous frame” are available during pause. [190] How to Use Viewing Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images The product automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end.
  • Page 201: View Mode

    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. MENU → (Playback) → [Specify Printing] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Selects images to order printing.
  • Page 202: Display Rotation

    Displays the images by date. 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. [193] How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions...
  • Page 203 Automatically plays back images continuously. 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Slide Show] → desired setting. 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 204 When viewing rotated images on a computer, the images may be displayed in their original orientation depending on the software. [196] How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed on protected images. 1.
  • Page 205: Viewing Images On An Hd Tv

    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 206: Viewing Images On A "Bravia" Sync-Compatible Tv

    Some devices may not work properly when connected to this product. For example, they may not output video or audio. Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo or a genuine Sony cable. Use an HDMI cable that is compatible with the HDMI micro terminal of the product and the HDMI jack of the TV.
  • Page 207: Monitor Brightness

    3. Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4. Turn on this product. 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.
  • Page 208: Viewfinder Bright

    Manual: Adjusts the brightness within the range of –2 to +2. Sunny Weather: Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors. Note The [Sunny Weather] setting is too bright for shooting indoors. Set [Monitor Brightness] to [Manual] for indoor shooting. The monitor brightness cannot be adjusted in the following situations. The maximum brightness will be [±0].
  • Page 209: Finder Color Temp

    switch to screen display mode. [201] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Finder Color Temp. Adjusts the color temperature of the electronic viewfinder. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Finder Color Temp.] → desired setting. Menu item details -2 to +2: When you select “-,”...
  • Page 210: Upload Settings(Eye-Fi)

    Selects whether the product produces a sound or not. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Audio signals] → desired setting. Menu item details Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Off: Sounds are not produced.
  • Page 211 Disables the upload function Communication status screen display : Standby. No images are to be sent. : Upload standby : Connecting : Uploading : Error Note Eye-Fi cards are only sold in certain countries/regions. For more information on Eye-Fi cards, please contact the manufacturer or vendor directly.
  • Page 212: Mode Dial Guide

    1. MENU → (Setup) → [Tile Menu] → desired setting. Menu item details Always displays the first screen of the menu (Tile Menu). Off: Deactivates the Tile Menu display. [206] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Mode Dial Guide You can display the description of a shooting mode when you turn the mode dial and change the settings available for that shooting mode.
  • Page 213: Display Quality

    "Delete" first: [Delete] is selected as the default setting. "Cancel" first: [Cancel] is selected as the default setting. [208] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Display Quality You can change the display quality. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Display Quality] → desired setting. Menu item details High: Displays in high quality.
  • Page 214: Ntsc/Pal Selector

    Note Turn off the product when you do not use it for a long time. When using a lens with power zoom, the lens is retracted one minute after the product stops operation if [Pwr Save Start Time] is set to [10 Sec]. The power save function is not activated when power is being supplied via USB, when playing back slideshows, when recording movies, or when connected to a computer or TV.
  • Page 215: Demo Mode

    2. MENU → (Setup) → [Cleaning Mode] → [Enter] 3. Turn off the product following the instructions on the screen. 4. Detach the lens. 5. Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 6. Attach the lens. Note A blower is not supplied with this product.
  • Page 216 automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time. Normally select [Off]. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Demo Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details The movie playback demonstration starts automatically if the product is not operated for about one minute.
  • Page 217 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. UB Time Rec: Sets whether or not to record the time as a user bit.
  • Page 218 in the center of the control wheel. How to reset the user bit 1. MENU → (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → [UB Preset], then press the center of the control wheel. 2. Press the (Delete) button to reset the user bit (00 00 00 00). How to select the recording method for the time code (TC Format) 1.
  • Page 219: Remote Ctrl

    How to select how the time code is recorded (TC Make) 1. MENU → (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → [TC Make], then press 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 220: Hdmi Resolution

    [215] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu HDMI Resolution When you connect the product to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV. 1.
  • Page 221: Ctrl For Hdmi

    2. MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [ 24p/60p Output] → desired setting. Menu item details 60p: Movies are output as 60p. 24p: Movies are output as 24p. Note Steps 1 and 2 can be set in either order. When [ Record Setting] is set to other than the above, this setting is canceled, and HDMI video is output according to the [HDMI Resolution]...
  • Page 222: Hdmi Info. Display

    [218] 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.
  • Page 223 Menu item details Time code is output to other devices. Off: Time code is not output to other devices. Note When [ TC Output] is set to [On], the image may not be output properly to the TV or recording device. In such cases, set [ TC Output] to [Off].
  • Page 224: Output Sel. (Movie)

    the external recorder/player works properly before use. [221] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu 4K Output Sel. (movie) You can set how to record movies and perform HDMI output when your camera is connected to external recording/playback devices, etc. 1.
  • Page 225: Usb Connection

    The counter does not move forward when 4K movies are being output. The following functions are not available when the camera is connected via an HDMI cable and the [ File Format] is [XAVC S 4K], or when the [ File Format] is [XAVC S 4K] and [Dual Video REC] is [On].
  • Page 226: Usb Lun Setting

    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). [223] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu...
  • Page 227: Date/Time Setup

    connected to 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. [225] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.
  • Page 228: Copyright Info

    Sets the area where you are using the product. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Area Setting] → desired area. [228] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Copyright Info You can write copyright information onto the still images. 1. MENU→ (Setup)→[Copyright Info]→...
  • 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

    You can only enter alphanumeric characters and symbols for [Set Photographer] and [Set Copyright]. You can enter up to 46 letters. icon appears during the playback of images with copyright information. In order to prevent unauthorized use of [Copyright Info], be sure to clear the [Set Photographer] and [Set Copyright] columns before lending out or handing over your camera.
  • Page 231: Select Rec Folder

    resetting. Reset: The product resets numbers when a file is recorded in a new folder and assigns numbers to files starting with “0001.” (When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) [231] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu...
  • Page 232: Folder Name

    product and shoot images, a new folder may be automatically created. Up to 4,000 images in total can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder may be automatically created. [233] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Folder Name...
  • Page 233: Display Media Info

    Note Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data. [235] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Display Media Info. Displays the recordable time of movies and the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card.
  • Page 234: Setting Reset

    Download and install the application PlayMemories Mobile from your smartphone’s application store. If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed on your smartphone, be sure to update it to the latest version. For details on PlayMemories Mobile, refer to the support page (http://www.sony.net/pmm/).
  • Page 235: Connecting An Android Smartphone To This Product

    [240] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting an Android smartphone to this product 1. Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone. 2. Select the model name of this product (DIRECT-xxxx: xxxx). 3. Input the password that is displayed on this product. The smartphone is connected to the product.
  • Page 236 2. Input the password displayed on this product. The iPhone or iPad is connected to the product. 3. Confirm that your iPhone or iPad was connected to the “SSID” shown on this product. 4. Return to the “Home” screen and launch PlayMemories Mobile.
  • Page 237: Calling Up An Application Using [One-Touch(Nfc)]

    [242] 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 238: Smart Remote Embedded

    [243] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Controlling this product using a Smartphone Smart Remote Embedded You can use a smartphone as the remote controller for this product, and shoot still images/movies. The application PlayMemories Mobile must be installed on your smartphone.
  • Page 239: One-Touch Connection With An Nfc-Enabled Android Smartphone (Nfc One-Touch Remote)

    still image/movie recording. This product shares the connection information for [Smart Remote Embedded] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect to the product, reset the connection information by following these steps.
  • Page 240: Send To Smartphone

    About “NFC” NFC is a technology that enables short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones or IC tags, etc. NFC makes data communication simpler with just a touch on the designated touch-point. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of short-range wireless communication technology.
  • Page 241 Menu item details Select on This Device: Selects an image on the product to be transferred to the smartphone. (1) Select from among [This Image], [All Images on This Date] or [Multiple Images]. The options displayed may differ depending on the View Mode selected on the camera.
  • Page 242: Sending Images To An Android Smartphone (Nfc One- Touch Sharing)

    the connection information, you must register the smartphone again. When [Airplane Mode] is set to [On], you cannot connect this product and the smartphone. Set [Airplane Mode] to [Off]. [246] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Transferring images to a Smartphone Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One- touch Sharing) With just one touch, you can connect this product and an NFC-enabled Android...
  • Page 243: Send To Computer

    To transfer two or more images, select MENU → (Wireless) → [Send to Smartphone] to select images. After the connection enabled screen appears, use NFC to connect the product and the smartphone. About “NFC” NFC is a technology that enables short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones or IC tags, etc.
  • Page 244 You can transfer images stored in the product to a computer connected to a wireless access point or wireless broadband router and easily make backup copies using this operation. Before starting this operation, install PlayMemories Home on your computer and register the access point on the product. 1.
  • Page 245 To display the next/previous image manually, press the right/left side of the control wheel. To change the device to be connected, press the bottom side of the control wheel, then select [Device list]. Slideshow settings You can change the slideshow settings by pressing the bottom side of the control wheel.
  • Page 246: Airplane Mode

    [249] 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. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [Airplane Mode] → desired setting. If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On], an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen.
  • Page 247: Access Point Set

    such as the type of wall material or if there is an obstruction or poor wireless signal between the product and access point. If that happens, change the location of the product or move the product closer to the access point. [251] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions...
  • Page 248 Access points without the mark do not require a password. 4. Select [OK]. How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen. 1. Input box The characters you entered are displayed. 2.
  • Page 249: Edit Device Name

    5. Move cursor Moves the cursor in the input box to the right or left. 6. Delete Deletes the character preceding the cursor. Switches the next character to a capital or lowercase letter. Enters a space. To cancel input, select [Cancel]. Other setting items Depending on the status or the setting method of your access point, you may want to set more items.
  • Page 250: Disp Mac Address

    1. MENU → (Wireless) → [Edit Device Name]. 2. Select the input box, then input the device name → [OK]. For input method, refer to “How to use the keyboard.” [253] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of this product.
  • Page 251: Playmemories Camera Apps

    Recommended computer environment For details on the recommended computer environments for downloading an application and adding functions to the product, refer to the following URL: “PlayMemories Camera Apps” website (http://www.sony.net/pmca/) [258] 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 252: Downloading Applications Directly To The Product Using The Wi-Fi Function

    Downloading applications You can download applications using your computer. 1. Access the application downloading website. http://www.sony.net/pmca/ 2. Select the desired application and download the application to the product following the instructions on the screen. Connect the computer and the product using the micro USB cable (supplied), following the instructions on the screen.
  • Page 253: Launching The Downloaded Application

    You can download applications using the Wi-Fi function without connecting to a computer. Acquire a service account in advance. 1. MENU → (Application) → [Application List] → (PlayMemories Camera Apps), then follow the instructions on the screen to download applications. Note If MENU →...
  • Page 254: Changing The Order Of Applications

    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]...
  • Page 255: Installing Playmemories Home

    Using a computer Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from the following URL: http://www.sony.net/pcenv/ [266] How to Use Using a computer Using the software PlayMemories Home With PlayMemories Home, you can do the following: You can import images shot with this product to your computer.
  • Page 256 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).
  • Page 257: Software For Mac Computers

    Using the software Software for Mac computers For details on software for Mac computers, access the following URL: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Wireless Auto Import “Wireless Auto Import” is required if you are using a Mac computer and want to import images to the computer using Wi-Fi function. Download “Wireless Auto Import”...
  • Page 258: 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. [271] 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 259: Installing Remote Camera Control

    [273] 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/ [274] How to Use Using a computer Using the software Accessing the Help of Remote Camera Control Windows: [Start] →...
  • Page 260: Importing Images To The Computer

    1. Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the product, or connect it to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC Adaptor AC-PW20 (sold separately). 2. Turn on the product and the computer. 3. Check from (Setup) that [USB Connection] is set to [Mass Storage]. 4.
  • Page 261: 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 262: Selecting A Disc To Be Created

    (HD) disc. A Blu-ray Disc enables you to record longer-duration high-definition image quality (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 263: Creating Blu-Ray Discs From High-Definition Image Quality Movies

    You can create Blu-ray Discs that can be played back on Blu-ray Disc playback devices (such as Sony Blu-ray Disc players or the PlayStation 3, etc.). A. How to create using a computer With a Windows computer, you can copy movies imported to the computer and create Blu-ray Discs using PlayMemories Home.
  • Page 264: Creating Dvd Discs (Avchd Recording Discs) From High- Definition Image Quality Movies

    Creating DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) from high- definition image quality movies 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 265: Creating Dvd Discs From Standard Image Quality Movies

    copy movies to a computer or an external medium. When creating AVCHD recording discs using PlayMemories Home from movies recorded in the AVCHD movie format with [ Record Setting] set to [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)], [60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)] or [24p 24M(FX)]/[25p 24M(FX)], the image quality is converted and it is not possible to create discs with the original image quality.
  • Page 266: On Operating Temperatures

    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. When the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise. Creating an image database file If you insert a memory card that does not contain an image database file into the product and turn on the power, the product automatically creates an image...
  • Page 267 Your product is designed for use under the temperatures between approximately 0°C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended. On moisture condensation If the product is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the product.
  • Page 268 Movies recorded by your camera may not be playable properly on other devices. Also, movies recorded by devices other than your camera may not be able to playback on your camera. Discs of AVCHD movies recorded by your camera can only be played back on devices supporting AVCHD format.
  • Page 269: Shooting With The Viewfinder

    detached. This may result in unrecoverable damage to the eyes or cause a malfunction to the lens. Do not use the camera in areas where strong radio waves or radiation is being emitted. Recording and playback may not function correctly. Shooting with the viewfinder When looking through the viewfinder, you may experience symptoms such as eye soreness, fatigue, or nausea similar to car-sickness.
  • Page 270: Notes On The Battery Pack

    outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor (supplied), and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power off. [284] How to Use Precautions/This product Precautions Notes on the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the product for the first time. The charged battery pack will discharge little by little even if you do not use it.
  • Page 271: Remaining Battery Indicator

    Battery performance decreases in low temperature environments. So in cold places, the operational time of the battery pack is shorter. To ensure longer battery pack use, we recommend putting the battery pack in your pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in the product immediately before you start shooting.
  • Page 272: On Battery Life

    The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this product. Do not connect with other electronic devices. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. If the product's charge lamp flashes while charging, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack firmly back into the product.
  • Page 273: Notes On Memory Card

    battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). [286] How to Use Precautions/This product Precautions Notes on memory card If you repeatedly shoot and delete images for a long time, fragmentation of data in a file in the memory card may occur, and movie recording may be interrupted in the middle of shooting.
  • Page 274: Cleaning The Lens

    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 Micro media into an M2 Adaptor as large as Duo size.
  • Page 275: Cleaning The Monitor

    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 276: List Of Default Setting Values

    Hold the camera facing slightly downward so that the dust falls out. Do not expose the product to any shock during cleaning. When cleaning the image sensor with a blower, do not blow too hard. If you blow on the sensor too hard, the inside of the product may be damaged. If the dust remains even after you have performed cleaning as described, consult your service facility.
  • Page 277 Dual Video REC: Off Drive Mode: Single Shooting Bracket Settings Selftimer during Brkt: OFF Bracket order: 0→ → Flash Mode: Autoflash Flash Comp.: ±0.0 Red Eye Reduction: Off Focus Mode: Automatic AF Focus Area Wide (Phase detection AF) Wide (Contrast AF) Focus Settings: ―...
  • Page 278 Movie: Program Auto SteadyShot: On SteadyShot Settings SteadyShot Adjust.: Auto SteadyS. Focal Len.: 8mm (When [SteadyShot Adjust.] is [Manual]) Color Space: sRGB Auto Slow Shut.: On Audio Recording: On Audio Rec Level: 26 Audio Out Timing: Live Wind Noise Reduct.: Off Memory recall: ―...
  • Page 279 Live View Display: Setting Effect ON Disp. cont. AF area: On Phase Detect. Area: Off Pre-AF: On Zoom Setting: Optical zoom only Eye-Start AF: Off FINDER/MONITOR: Auto Release w/o Lens: Enable Release w/o Card: Enable Priority Set in AF-S: Balanced Emphasis Priority Set in AF-C: Balanced Emphasis AF w/ shutter: On AEL w/ shutter: Auto...
  • Page 280 Custom Button 4: Not set Center Button: Eye AF Left Button: Drive Mode Right Button: ISO Down Button: Not set AEL Button: AEL hold AF/MF Button: AF/MF Control Hold Focus Hold Button: Focus Hold Dial Setup: F/no. Dial Ev Comp: Off Zoom Ring Rotate: Left(W)/Right(T) MOVIE Button: Always Dial / Wheel Lock: Unlock...
  • Page 281 Select [Setting Reset] to reset the settings under [Playback] to the default settings. If you select [Camera Settings Reset], the settings will not return to the default settings. Delete: ― View Mode: Date View Image Index: 9 Images Display Rotation: Manual Slide Show Repeat: Off Interval: 3 Sec...
  • Page 282 TC Format: DF TC Run: Rec Run TC Make: Preset UB Time Rec: Off Remote Ctrl: Off HDMI Settings HDMI Resolution: Auto 24p/60p Output: 60p HDMI Info. Display: On TC Output: Off REC Control: Off CTRL FOR HDMI: On 4K Output Sel.: Memory Card+HDMI USB Connection: Auto USB LUN Setting: Multi USB Power Supply: On...
  • Page 283: Number Of Still Images

    [290] How to Use Precautions/This product Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. Image Size]: [L: 42M] When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2]* Standard...
  • Page 284: Recordable Time Of Movies

    Even if the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “9999” indicator appears. When an image shot with other products is played back on this product, the image may not appear in the actual image size. [291] How to Use Precautions/This product Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies...
  • Page 285 8 GB: - 16 GB: - 32 GB: - 64 GB: 2 h 5 m File Format]:[XAVC S HD] 60p 50M 50p 50M 8 GB: - 16 GB: - 32 GB: - 64 GB: 2 h 35 m 30p 50M 25p 50M 8 GB: - 16 GB: -...
  • Page 286 16 GB: 2 h 32 GB: 4 h 5 m 64 GB: 8 h 15 m 60p 28M(PS) 50p 28M(PS) 8 GB: 35 m 16 GB: 1 h 15 m 32 GB: 2 h 30 m 64 GB: 5 h 5 m 24p 24M(FX) 25p 24M(FX) 8 GB: 40 m...
  • Page 287 32 GB: 10 h 55 m 64 GB: 22 h Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC. When using the camera's default settings, continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (max.) for each shooting at a temperature of approximately 25°C (77°F).
  • Page 288: Plug Adaptor

    HD: AVCHD FH (17 Mbps) 4K: XAVC S 4K (Super 35 mm, 60 Mbps) The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature, the recording format/setting, or condition of the camera before you start recording. If you frequently recompose or shoot images after the power is turned on, the temperature inside the camera will rise and the recording time available will be shorter.
  • Page 289: Mount Adaptor

    Note You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor with certain lenses. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses. You cannot use the AF illuminator when using an A-mount lens. The sound of the lens and the product in operation may be recorded during movie recording.
  • Page 290: La-Ea1 Mount Adaptor

    [295] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Full size shooting: Not available Autofocus: Available with SAM/SSM lens only AF system: Contrast AF/Phase Detection AF AF/MF select: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens.
  • Page 291 available. Full size shooting: Not available. Autofocus: Available AF system: Phase Detection AF, which is controlled by the dedicated AF sensor inside the Mount Adaptor AF/MF select: Lenses that do not support DMF: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens.
  • Page 292: La-Ea3 Mount Adaptor

    [297] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Full size shooting: Available with full size shooting-compatible lenses only Autofocus: Available with SAM/SSM lens only AF system: Contrast AF/Phase Detection AF AF/MF select:...
  • Page 293 Full size shooting: Available with full size shooting-compatible lenses only Autofocus: Available AF system: Phase Detection AF, which is controlled by the dedicated AF sensor inside the Mount Adaptor AF/MF select: Lenses that do not support DMF: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens.
  • Page 294: Vertical Grip

    [299] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information Vertical grip You can attach a vertical grip (sold separately) to this product and record vertically oriented images. When attaching the vertical grip, remove the battery cover in advance. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the vertical grip.
  • Page 295: Avchd Format

    Charging the battery pack (If you want to charge the battery pack, insert it into the camera, not into the vertical grip.) Using the AC Adaptor AC-PW20 (sold separately) [300] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information AVCHD format The AVCHD format was developed for high-definition digital video cameras when recording an HD (High-Definition) signal using high-efficiency compression coding technology.
  • Page 296 “PMHOME” - “LICENSE” folder. [302] How to Use Precautions/This product Trademarks Trademarks The following marks are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. , Memory Stick, , Memory Stick PRO, , Memory Stick Duo, , Memory Stick PRO Duo,...
  • Page 297 PlayMemories Camera Apps, PlayMemories Camera Apps logo Multi Interface Shoe, Multi Interface Shoe logo XAVC S and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Blu-ray Disc™ and Blu-ray™ are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. AVCHD Progressive and AVCHD Progressive logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
  • Page 298: You Cannot Insert The Battery Pack Into The Product

    3. Initialize the settings. 4. Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ [304] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product.
  • Page 299: The Power Turns Off Suddenly

    Make sure that the battery is NP-FW50. [306] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The power turns off suddenly. Depending on the product and battery pack temperature, the product may turn off automatically to protect itself. In this case, a message is displayed on the product screen before the product turns off.
  • Page 300: The Battery Pack Is Not Charged

    [309] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The charge lamp on the product/the CHARGE lamp of the battery charger flashes when charging the battery pack. Make sure that the battery is NP-FW50. Batteries which have not been used for more than a year may have deteriorated.
  • Page 301: You Cannot Record Images

    [312] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies You cannot record images. You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the record position. Check the free capacity of the memory card. You cannot record images while charging the flash.
  • Page 302: The Image Is Out Of Focus

    This change in angle of view may be more evident when the focus mode is set to [Continuous AF] (AF-C) (including [Sports Action] in the Scene Selection function). This does not affect the actual recorded images. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses.
  • Page 303: Zoom Does Not Work

    [318] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies [Eye-Start AF] does not function. Eye-Start AF] is available only when a Mount Adaptor (LA-EA2, LA-EA4) (sold separately) is attached. Set [ Eye-Start AF] to [On]. [319] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Zoom does not work. You cannot use zoom functions during Sweep Panorama shooting.
  • Page 304: The Close-Up Shoot Function (Macro) Does Not Work

    Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on the image. This is not a malfunction. [322] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. The product automatically adjusts the focus. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.
  • Page 305: The Aperture Value And/Or Shutter Speed Flashes

    [325] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes. The subject is too bright or too dark to shoot using the current aperture value and/or shutter speed settings. Readjust the settings. [326] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The image colors are not correct.
  • Page 306: Dots Appear And Remain On The Screen

    Light the room and shoot the subject. [329] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Dots appear and remain on the screen. This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded. [330] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies You cannot shoot images continuously. The memory card is full.
  • Page 307 [333] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies No images appear on the monitor. If you shoot images at waist height when [FINDER/MONITOR] has been set to [Auto], the monitor will turn off due to the reaction of the eye sensor. Set [FINDER/MONITOR] to [Monitor(Manual)].
  • Page 308: The Image Is Blurred

    If any filter or hood is used, take it off and try shooting again. Depending on the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of the hood, the filter or the hood may partially appear in the image. The optical properties of some lenses may cause the periphery of the image to appear too dark (insufficient light).
  • Page 309 been fired in succession, the recharging process may take longer than usual to avoid overheating of the camera. [340] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The front dial, rear dial, or control wheel does not work. [Dial / Wheel Lock] is on. Hold down the Fn button until the lock is released, or set [Dial / Wheel Lock] to [Unlock].
  • Page 310: Images Cannot Be Played Back

    The image sensor vibrates or makes sounds due to an in-camera image sensor shift mechanism. This is not a malfunction. [344] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images Images cannot be played back. Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the product. The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
  • Page 311: The Image Was Deleted By Mistake

    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. [348] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images A DPOF mark cannot be put. You cannot place DPOF marks on RAW images.
  • Page 312: You Cannot Send Movies To A Smartphone

    [351] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi [Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. When the battery remaining level is low, [Send to Computer] may be canceled halfway. Charge the battery pack and try again. [352] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi You cannot send movies to a smartphone. You cannot send XAVC S movies to a smartphone.
  • Page 313: You Cannot Use One-Touch Connection (Nfc)

    [355] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi 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 314: You Cannot Import Images

    [357] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers You cannot import images. Connect this product and your computer correctly making a USB connection. 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.
  • Page 315: The Color Of The Image Is Strange

    [361] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing You cannot print images. RAW images cannot be printed. To print RAW images, first convert them to JPEG images using Image Data Converter. [362] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing The color of the image is strange. When you print the images recorded in Adobe RGB mode using sRGB printers that are not compatible with Adobe RGB (DCF2.0/Exif2.21), the images are printed at a lower saturation.
  • Page 316: The Lens Gets Fogged

    If you want to print images with the date, use [Print Setting] under [Specify Printing]. You can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information. For compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software. Using PlayMemories Home (Windows version only), you can insert a date even into images that were taken without recording the date.
  • Page 317: The Number Of Recordable Images Does Not Decrease, Or Decreases Two Images At A Time

    If an AC-PW20 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 318: Warning Messages

    [371] Troubleshooting Messages Messages Warning messages Set Area/Date/Time. Set the area, date and time. If you have not used the product for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable backup battery. Power insufficient. The cleaning mode will not operate when the remaining battery charge is less than (3).
  • Page 319 [Release w/o Card] to [Enable]. In this case, images will not be saved. This memory card may not be capable of recording and playing normally. An incompatible memory card is inserted. Processing... When performing noise reduction, the reduction process takes place. You cannot do any further shooting during this reduction process.
  • Page 320: Situations This Product Has Difficulty Handling

    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. Unable to magnify. Unable to rotate image. Images recorded with other products may not be enlarged or rotated.
  • Page 321 Overly bright conditions Lock-on AF Varying levels of brightness Lock-on AF Flickering lights Sweep Panorama Subjects too close to the product Sweep Panorama Subjects with large movements or subjects that move too quickly Superior Auto Sweep Panorama Auto HDR Lock-on AF Subjects too small or too large Sweep Panorama Lock-on AF...

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