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Sony a7RIV Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 5-007-325-11(2) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera E-mount Instruction Manual “Help Guide” (Web manual) Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1930/h_zz/ ILCE-7RM4...

  • Page 2: Check Out The Help Guide

    The “Help Guide” is an on-line manual that you can read on your computer or smartphone. Refer to it for details on menu items, advanced usage, and the latest information on the camera. Scan here https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1930/h_zz/ ILCE-7RM4 Help Guide Instruction Manual In-Camera Guide (this book)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Check out the Help Guide! ............2 Notes on using your camera............ 6 Preparations for shooting Checking the camera and the supplied items ......9 Identifying parts ..............10 Front side ...............10 Rear side ................ 11 Top side ................13 Sides ................15 Bottom ................18 Basic operations ..............19...
  • Page 4 Shooting Focusing ................. 35 Focus Mode ..............35 Auto focus ................37 Focus Area ..............37 Manual Focus ................. 40 Direct manual focus (DMF) ..........41 Continuous shooting ............. 42 Using touch function ............. 44 Touch Operation ............44 Touch Panel/Pad ............44 Touch Focus ..............
  • Page 5 Using a computer Connecting the camera to a computer ......... 58 Connecting to a computer ........... 58 Disconnecting the camera from the computer ... 59 Introduction to computer software ........60 Imaging Edge ............... 60 PlayMemories Home ............ 60 MENU items/List of icons Using MENU items ..............61 List of MENU items ..............

  • Page 6: Notes On Using Your Camera

    Notes on using your camera Notes on the monitor and Along with this section, also see “Precautions” in the Help Guide. electronic viewfinder • The monitor and electronic Notes on handling the product viewfinder are manufactured • This camera is designed to be dust using extremely high-precision resistant and splash resistant, but technology, and over 99.99% of the...
  • Page 7 [Auto Power OFF Temp.] set to perform the following operation to [High]. protect private information. Sony lenses/accessories • [Setting Reset]  [Initialize] Using this unit with products from Notes on discarding or transferring other manufacturers may affect its...
  • Page 8 For question regarding your product connect without permission. Sony or for the Sony Service Center nearest bears no responsibility for any loss you, call 1-800-222-SONY (7669). or damage caused by connecting to Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity...

  • Page 9: Preparations For Shooting

    Preparations for shooting Checking the camera and the supplied items The number in parentheses • Shoulder strap (1) indicates the number of pieces. • Camera (1) • Battery charger (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached to the camera) • Power cord (mains lead) (1)* •...

  • Page 10: Identifying Parts

    Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details. Front side  When the lens is removed ON/OFF (Power) switch (32)/Shutter button (33)  Front dial You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode.  Infrared remote sensor ...

  • Page 11: Rear Side

    Rear side   Eyepiece cup C3 button (Custom button 3) To remove the eyepiece cup (71)/ (Protect) button Push the grips at the bottom  MENU button (61) of the eyepiece cup to the left  Monitor and right and lift up the cup. (For touch operation: Touch panel/Touch pad) (44) You can adjust the monitor to...
  • Page 12   Diopter-adjustment dial For shooting: C4 button Adjust the diopter-adjustment (Custom button 4) (71) dial according to your eyesight For viewing: (Delete) button   until the display appears clearly (34) in the viewfinder. If it is hard to   (Playback) button (34) operate the diopter-adjustment dial, remove the eyepiece cup...

  • Page 13: Top Side

    Top side   Mode dial (34) C1 button (Custom button 1) The mode dial is unlocked (71) while you hold down the  C2 button (Custom button 2) unlock button at the center. (71)  Rear dial  Multi Interface Shoe* You can quickly adjust the Some accessories may not go settings for each shooting...
  • Page 14 * For details on compatible   Image sensor position accessories for the Multi Interface mark Shoe, visit the Sony website, or • The image sensor is the consult your Sony dealer or local sensor that converts light authorized Sony service facility.

  • Page 15: Sides

    Sides  (Headphones) jack    (Flash sync) terminal   Speaker HDMI micro jack   (Microphone) jack  USB Type-C terminal (16, When an external microphone is connected, the built-  Multi/Micro USB Terminal* in microphone turns off (16, 58) automatically.
  • Page 16 Supports SD cards only (compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II) * For details on compatible accessories for the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Notes on USB terminals You can use either the USB Type-C terminal or the Multi/ ...
  • Page 17 Notes on the cable protector Use the cable protector to prevent a cable from being disconnected when shooting images with the cable connected. To attach the cable protector  Open both of the jack covers on the monitor side.  Fit the two hooks on the rear side of the cable protector into the two notches to the left of the USB Type-C terminal and Multi/Micro USB...

  • Page 18: Bottom

    Bottom  Lock lever (26) To attach the battery cover Insert the shaft on one side  Battery insertion slot (26) of the battery cover into the  Battery cover (26) attachment site, and then When attaching an accessory push in the battery cover by such as a vertical grip attaching the shaft on the (sold separately), remove the...

  • Page 19: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Using the control wheel • You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/left/ right side of the control wheel. Your selection is determined when you press 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 20: Using The Multi-Selector

    Using the multi-selector • Put your finger right on top of the multi-selector to manipulate it more precisely. • When [Focus Area] is set to [Zone], [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], [Tracking: Zone], [Tracking: Flexible Spot], or [Tracking: Expand Flexible Spot], you can move the focus area by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right.
  • Page 21 Press the DISP on the control wheel repeatedly to display a screen mode other than [For viewfinder], and then press the Fn (Function) button. Fn button Select the desired function by pressing the top/bottom/left/ right side of the control wheel. Select the desired setting by turning the front dial, and press the center of the control wheel.

  • Page 22: How To Use The Quick Navi Screen

    To change the functions in the function menu (Function Menu Set.) The following is the procedure for changing [Drive Mode] in the function menu for still images to [Grid Line]. • To change the function menu for movie shooting, select an item that you want to change from the function menu for movie shooting in ...
  • Page 23 Press the Fn button to switch to the Quick Navi screen. • The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays. Auto mode P/A/S/M mode Select a function to set by pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel.
  • Page 24 To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens Select the desired function in step 5, then press the center of the control wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function will appear. Follow the operating guide to adjust settings. Operation guide Note •...

  • Page 25: Startup Guide

    CHARGE lamp may flash quickly when the battery is charged for the first time. If this happens, remove the battery pack and then re-insert it to recharge. • Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs.

  • Page 26: Step 2: Inserting The Battery Pack Into The Camera

    Step 2: Inserting the battery pack into the camera Open the battery cover. Insert the battery pack while Lock lever pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place. Close the cover.

  • Page 27: Step 3: Inserting A Memory Card

    To charge the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera Turn the camera off and connect it to a device such as a computer using the USB cable. If you turn on the camera, power will be supplied from the computer or the device that you connected, and you will be able to operate the camera.
  • Page 28 Insert the SD card into the slot 1. • Both the slot 1 (upper) and the slot 2 (lower) only support SD memory cards (compatible with UHS-II). • This camera does not support Slot 1 Slot 2 Memory Stick media. • Insert the memory card with the terminal side facing toward you, until it clicks into place.

  • Page 29: Step 4: Attaching A Lens

    To remove the memory card Make sure that the access lamp (page 12) is not lit, and then push in the memory card once to remove Access lamp To record to memory cards in two slots The slot 1 is used in the default settings. If you do not intend to change the settings and will only use one memory card, use the slot 1.
  • Page 30 Mount the lens by aligning the two white index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera. • Hold the camera with the lens facing down to prevent dust or debris from entering the camera. While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens slowly in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into...
  • Page 31 To remove the lens Keep pressing the lens release button and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it stops. Lens release button Compatible lenses Lenses compatible with this camera are as follows: Lens Compatibility with the camera ...

  • Page 32: Step 5: Setting The Language And The Clock

    Step 5: Setting the language and the clock Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch ON/OFF (Power) switch to “ON” to turn on the camera. Select the desired language and then press the center of the control wheel. Control wheel Make sure that [Enter] is selected on the screen and then press the center.

  • Page 33: Step 6: Shooting Images In Auto Mode

    Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set other items, then select [Enter] and press the center. Hint • To reset the date and time setting, use MENU (page 76). Note • This camera does not have a function for inserting the date into images. You can insert the date into images and then save and print them using PlayMemories Home (for Windows only).
  • Page 34 To shoot movies Press the MOVIE button to start/stop recording. To play back images Press the (Playback) button to play back images. You can select the   desired image using the control wheel. To delete displayed image Press the (Delete) button while an image is displayed to delete it. Select  ...

  • Page 35: Focusing

    Shooting Focusing Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. MENU   (Camera Settings 1)  [Focus Mode]  desired setting. (Single-shot AF): The product locks the focus once focusing is complete. Use this when the subject is motionless. (Automatic AF): [Single-shot AF] and [Continuous AF] are switched according to the movement of the subject.
  • Page 36 Focus indicator   (lit): The subject is in focus and the focus is locked.   (flashing): The subject is not in focus.  (lit): The subject is in focus. The focus will be adjusted continuously according to the movements of the subject.  (lit): Focusing is in progress.

  • Page 37: Auto Focus

    Auto focus Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to focus properly in the auto focus mode. MENU   (Camera Settings 1)  [Focus Area]  desired setting. Wide: Focuses on a subject covering the whole range of the screen automatically.
  • Page 38 Examples of the focusing frame display The focusing frame differs as follows. When focusing on a larger area When focusing on a smaller area • When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone], the focusing frame may switch between “When focusing on a larger area” and “When focusing on a smaller area”...
  • Page 39 To move the focus area • You can move the focus area in [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], [Zone], [Tracking: Flexible Spot], [Tracking: Expand Flexible Spot], or [Tracking: Zone] by operating the multi-selector. If you assign [Focus Standard] to the center of the multi-selector beforehand, you can move the focusing frame back to the center of the monitor by pressing the center of the multi-selector.

  • Page 40: Manual Focus

    Manual Focus When it is difficult to focus properly in the autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. MENU   (Camera Settings 1)  [Focus Mode]  [Manual Focus]. Rotate the focusing ring to achieve sharp focus. • When you rotate the focusing ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 41: Direct Manual Focus (Dmf)

    Direct manual focus (DMF) You can make fine adjustments manually after performing auto focusing, letting you focus on a subject more quickly than when using the manual focus from the beginning. This is convenient in situations such as macro shooting. MENU ...

  • Page 42: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. (Drive Mode) on the control wheel  Select [Cont. Shooting]. • You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU   (Camera Settings 1)  [Drive Mode]. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel.
  • Page 43 Displaying continuous shooting remaining time indicator (Cont. Shoot. Length) Sets whether to display an indicator of the remaining time for which continuous shooting can be performed at the same shooting speed. MENU   (Camera Settings 2)  [Cont. Shoot. Length]  desired setting. Always Display: Always displays the indicator when the drive mode is set to [Cont.

  • Page 44: Using Touch Function

    Using touch function Touch Operation Sets whether to activate or not the touch operation of the monitor. MENU   (Setup)  [Touch Operation]  desired setting. On: Activates the touch operation. Off: Deactivates the touch operation. Touch Panel/Pad Touch operations when shooting with the monitor are referred to as “touch panel operations,”...

  • Page 45: Touch Focus

    Touch Focus With [Touch Focus], you can use touch operations to specify the position where you want to focus, when [Focus Area] is a setting other than [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], [Tracking: Flexible Spot], or [Tracking: Expand Flexible Spot]. Select MENU   (Setup) ...

  • Page 46: Touch Tracking

    Specifying the position where you want to focus in the movie recording mode (spot focus) The camera will focus on the touched subject. Spot focus is not available when shooting with the viewfinder. Touch the subject on which you want to focus before or during recording.
  • Page 47 Touch the subject that you want to track on the monitor. Tracking will start. • When shooting with the viewfinder, you can specify the subject you want to track using the touch pad operations. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. •...

  • Page 48: Selecting A Still Image Size/Image Quality

    Selecting a still image size/image quality  File Format Sets the file format for still images. MENU   (Camera Settings 1)  [  File Format]  desired setting. RAW: Digital processing is not performed on this file format. Select this format to process images on a computer for professional purposes. RAW &...

  • Page 49: Jpeg Image Size

     JPEG Image Size The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. MENU   (Camera Settings 1)  [  JPEG Image Size] ...

  • Page 50: Aps-C/Super 35Mm

    Note • When [  File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image size for RAW images corresponds to “L.” APS-C/Super 35mm Sets whether to record in APS-C-equivalent size for still images and in Super 35mm-equivalent size for movies. If you select [On] or [Auto], you can use an APS-C size dedicated lens on this product.

  • Page 51: Shooting Movies

    Shooting movies Changing settings for movie recording  File Format Selects the movie file format. MENU  (Camera Settings 2)  [  File Format]  desired   setting.  File Format Characteristics XAVC S 4K Records movies in 4K resolution You can save movies on (3840×2160).

  • Page 52: Record Setting

    Note • When [  File Format] is set to [AVCHD], the file size of movies is limited to approx. 2 GB. If the movie file size reaches approx. 2 GB during recording, a new movie file will be created automatically. • When recording XAVC S 4K movies with [APS-C/Super 35mm] set to [Auto], the angle of view becomes narrower.
  • Page 53 When [  File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD]  Record Setting Bit-rate Description 60p 50M/50p 50M Approx. 50 Mbps Records movies in 1920×1080 (60p/50p). 60p 25M/50p 25M Approx. 25 Mbps Records movies in 1920×1080 (60p/50p). 30p 50M/25p 50M Approx. 50 Mbps Records movies in 1920×1080 (30p/25p).
  • Page 54 Note • Creating an AVCHD recording disc from movies that were recorded with [60i 24M (FX)]/[50i 24M (FX)] as the [  Record Setting] takes a long time because the image quality of movies is converted. If you want to store movies without converting them, use a Blu-ray Disc.

  • Page 55: Using Network Functions

    If Imaging Edge Mobile is already installed on your smartphone, be sure to update it to the latest version. For details on Imaging Edge Mobile, refer to the support page (https://www.sony.net/iem/). Note • To use the camera’s NFC One-touch function, an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet is required.

  • Page 56: Recording Location Information To Captured Images

    For details on the operating procedure, refer to the “Help Guide” (page 2) or the following support page. https://www.sony.net/iem/btg/ Transferring images to the FTP server You can use the camera’s Wi-Fi function to transfer images to the FTP server.

  • Page 57: Connecting The Camera To A Wireless Access Point

    [OK]. Note • If a connection is not established, see the wireless access point operating instructions or contact the administrator of the access point. To save images to a computer, install PlayMemories Home on your computer. PlayMemories Home https://www.sony.net/pm/...

  • Page 58: Using A Computer

    Using a computer Connecting the camera to a computer Connecting to a computer Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera. Turn on the camera and the computer. Check that [USB Connection] under (Setup) is set to   [Mass Storage]. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable.

  • Page 59: Disconnecting The Camera From The Computer

    Note • 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 60: Introduction To Computer Software

    If one of these software is already installed on your computer, update it to the latest version before use. For details on the software for computers, refer to the following URL: https://www.sony.net/disoft/ You can check the recommended operating environment for the software from the following URL: https://www.sony.net/pcenv/...

  • Page 61: Menu Items/List Of Icons

    MENU items/List of icons Using MENU items You can change settings related to all the camera operations including shooting, playback, and operating method. You can also execute camera functions from the MENU. Press the MENU button to MENU button display the menu screen. Select the desired setting you MENU tab want to adjust using the top/...

  • Page 62: List Of Menu Items

    List of MENU items For details on each MENU items, refer to the reference page in the last column or the Help Guide.  (Camera Settings 1) Red tab Quality/Image Size Sets the file format for still images.  File Format ([RAW] / [JPEG], etc.) Selects the file type for RAW images.
  • Page 63 Bracket Settings Sets self-timer shooting in bracket Help mode, shooting order for exposure Guide bracketing, and white balance bracketing. Configures settings for interval Help  Interval Shoot Func. shooting. Guide Pixel Shift Multi Shoot. Activates pixel shift multi shooting, Help which allows you to create higher- Guide resolution images on a computer.
  • Page 64 Sets whether to adjust the Help  Switch V/H AF Area [Focus Area] and the position of the Guide focusing frame based on the camera’s position (horizontal or vertical). Sets the AF illuminator, which Help  AF Illuminator provides light to aid focusing in dark Guide scenes.
  • Page 65 Disp. cont. AF area Sets whether or not to display the Help focus area in [Continuous AF] mode. Guide Phase Detect. Area Sets phase detection AF area. Help Guide Circ. of Focus Point Sets whether to allow the focusing Help frame to jump from one end to the Guide other when you move the focusing...
  • Page 66 Sets whether to lock the exposure Help  AEL w/ shutter when the shutter button is pressed Guide halfway down. This is useful when you want to adjust the focus and exposure separately. Exposure Std. Adjust Adjusts the standard for the correct Help exposure value for each metering Guide...
  • Page 67 Creative Style Selects the desired image processing. Help You can also adjust contrast, Guide saturation, and sharpness. ([Vivid] / [Portrait], etc.) Picture Effect Shoots images with a texture unique Help to the selected effect. Guide ([Toy Camera] / [High Contrast Mono.], etc.) Picture Profile Changes settings such as color and Help...

  • Page 68: (Camera Settings 2)

    Shooting Assist Detects flickering/blinking from Help  Anti-flicker Shoot. artificial light sources such as Guide fluorescent lighting and times the shooting of images to moments when flickering will have less of an impact. Face Registration Registers or changes the person to be Help given priority when focusing.
  • Page 69 Sets the function that automatically Help  Auto Slow Shutter adjusts the shutter speed following Guide the brightness of the environment in movie mode. Sets the initial magnification scale Help  Initial Focus Mag. when using [Focus Magnifier] in Guide movie mode. Audio Recording Sets whether to record audio when Help...
  • Page 70 SteadyShot Settings Sets SteadyShot settings. Help Guide Zoom Zoom Sets the zoom scale for zoom Help functions other than the optical zoom. Guide Zoom Setting Sets whether to use the Clear Image Help Zoom and Digital Zoom when Guide zooming. Zoom Ring Rotate Assigns the zoom in/out to the Help...
  • Page 71 Auto Review Sets auto review to display the Help captured image after shooting. Guide Custom Operation Assigns functions to the various keys Help  Custom Key so that you can perform operations Guide more quickly by pressing the keys when shooting still images. Assigns functions to the various keys Help  Custom Key...

  • Page 72: (Network)

    MOVIE Button Enables or disables for the MOVIE Help button. Guide Lock Operation Parts Sets whether to disable the multi- Help selector, control wheel, or front and Guide rear dials temporarily when the Fn button is pressed and held down. Audio signals Selects whether the camera beeps Help...

  • Page 73: (Playback)

    Bluetooth Settings Configures settings for connecting Help the camera to a smartphone or a Guide Bluetooth remote commander via a Bluetooth connection. Obtains location information from the Help  Location Info. Link Set. paired smartphone and records it to Guide captured images. Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl Sets whether or not to use a Help...
  • Page 74 Specify Printing Specifies in advance on the memory Help card which still images to print out Guide later. Copy Copies images from the memory card Help in the memory card slot designated Guide in [Select Playback Media] to the memory card in the other slot. Photo Capture Captures a chosen scene in a movie to Help...

  • Page 75: (Setup)

     (Setup) Yellow tab Monitor Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the screen. Help Guide Viewfinder Bright. Sets the brightness of the viewfinder. Help Guide Finder Color Temp. Sets the color temperature of the Help viewfinder. Guide Gamma Disp. Assist Adjusts the screen to make Help monitoring easier when displaying an Guide...
  • Page 76 Touch Panel/Pad Selects whether to activate touch panel operation when shooting with the monitor, or touch pad operation when shooting with the viewfinder. Touch Pad Settings Adjusts settings related to touch pad Help operation. Guide Demo Mode Sets demonstration playback of Help movies to on or off.
  • Page 77 Area Setting Sets the location of use. Help Guide IPTC Information Writes IPTC information when Help recording still images. Guide Copyright Info Sets copyright information for still Help images. Guide Write Serial Number Writes the camera’s serial number Help to the Exif data when recording still Guide images.

  • Page 78: (My Menu)

     (My Menu) Gray tab Add Item Adds desired MENU items to Help Guide   (My Menu). Sort Item Sorts the MENU items added to Help Guide   (My Menu). Delete Item Deletes MENU items added to Help Guide   (My Menu). Delete Page Deletes all the MENU items on a page Help...

  • Page 79: List Of Icons On The Monitor

    List of icons on the monitor The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays. Icons on the shooting screen Monitor mode Viewfinder mode  Shooting mode/  Camera settings Scene recognition P P A S M NO CARD...
  • Page 80 60M 54M 51M 40M 26M 23M 22M 17M 15M 13M 10M 6.5M Setting Effect OFF (70) 5.8M 5.5M 4.3M Image size of still images (49) AF Illuminator (64) Flicker RAW recording (compressed/ uncompressed) (48) Flickering detected (68) X.FINE FINE STD JPEG Quality (48) SteadyShot off/on, Camera shake warning (69)
  • Page 81 Copyright information writing Database file full/Database file on (77) error IPTC IPTC information writing on  Battery (77) Gamma Disp. Assist (75) Remaining battery (25) Focus Cancel (45) Remaining battery warning Tracking Cancel (46) USB power supply (76) Spot Focus Performing [Spot Focus] (46) ...
  • Page 82  Focus indicator/exposure JPEG RAW RAW+J settings File Format (48)  Metering Mode (65) Focus indicator (36) 1/250 Shutter speed 7500K A5 G5 F3.5 White Balance (Auto, Preset, Aperture value Underwater Auto, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (66) Exposure compensation (65)/ Metered Manual D-Range Optimizer (66) ISO400 ISO AUTO ISO400...
  • Page 83 1:00:12 Actual movie recording time Spot metering area (65) (hours: minutes: seconds) Exposure Setting Guide (70) Audio Level Display (69) Shutter speed indicator REC Control (76) 00:00:00:00 Aperture indicator Time code (hours: minutes: seconds: frames) (76) 00 00 00 00 Histogram User Bit (76) Digital level gauge Pixel Shift Multi Shoot.

  • Page 84: Icons On The Playback Screen

     Shooting settings Rating (73) 35mm  Lens focal length Protect (73) HDR recording (Hybrid Log- DPOF Gamma) DPOF set (74) Refer to “Icons on the shooting screen” (page 79) for other icons File number/Number of images in the view mode displayed in this area.

  • Page 85: About This Product

    • The battery life and number of recordable images are estimates based on shooting with the default settings under the following conditions: – Using the battery pack at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). – Using a Sony SDXC memory card (U3) (sold separately)  ...
  • Page 86 Memory cards that can be used This camera only supports SD memory cards (UHS-II compatible). When using microSD memory cards with this camera, be sure to use the appropriate adaptor. Recording format Supported memory card Still image SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card AVCHD (Class 4 or faster, or U1 or faster) 4K 60 Mbps*...

  • Page 87: Memory Cards That Can Be Used

    The following table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used.
  • Page 88 Recordable movie times The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory card formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used. The recording times for when [  File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K] and [XAVC S HD] are recording times when shooting with  Proxy Recording] set to [Off].

  • Page 89: Recordable Movie Times

    The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or the image quality/size settings. • The times shown are recordable times using a Sony memory card. Notes on continuous movie recording • High-quality movie recording and high-speed continuous shooting require large amounts of power.
  • Page 90 • The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature, file format/record setting for movies, Wi-Fi network environment, or condition of the camera before you start recording. 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 91: Specifications

    File format: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif 50 mm lens at infinity, –1 m –1 Ver. 2.31, MPF Baseline) compliant, Eye Point: Approx. 23 mm from the RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) eyepiece and approx. 18.5 mm Movie (XAVC S format): from the eyepiece frame at –1 m –1 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC S ver.1.0...
  • Page 92 [Recording media] WW587956 (see name plate on the bottom of camera) SLOT 1/SLOT 2: Slot for SD cards Supported format: (UHS-I and UHS-II compatible) IEEE 802.11 b/g/n [Input/output terminals] Frequency band: 2.4 GHz USB Type-C terminal: Security: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.2 Gen 1) Connection method: Multi/Micro USB Terminal*: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™...
  • Page 93 • iPhone and iPad are trademarks and any use of such marks by of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Sony Corporation is under license. and other countries. • QR Code is a trademark of • Blu-ray Disc™ and Blu-ray™...
  • Page 94 GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Licenses (in English) are recorded in the internal memory of your product.

  • Page 95: Index

    Index AF ............ 37 Fn ..........12, 20 AF-A ..........35 Focus ..........35 AF-C ..........35 Focus indicator ......... 36 AF-S ..........35 Function button ......12, 20 Auto focus ........37 Auto Mode ........33 Help Guide ......... 2 AVCHD ..........51 AWB ..........
  • Page 96 NFC ..........5, 55 Volume ..........75 Noise reduction ........ 62 WB ............66 One-touch (NFC) ......55 Wi-Fi ..........5, 55 Playback ........... 34 XAVC S 4K ..........51 PlayMemories Home .......60 XAVC S HD .........51 Printing ..........74 Prioritize Rec. Media ......28 Quick Navi ........
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