Sony ILCE-1 Help Manual

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Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
ILCE-1
α1
Using the electronic shutter
Using the electronic shutter lets you perform shooting without sounds, blackout-free shooting, etc.
Continuous shooting
Refer to this topic for the continuous shooting speed and the number of images recordable with
continuous shooting.
Custom key setting
You can assign frequently used functions to the desired buttons and dials.
Recordable movie times
Refer to this topic for the shooting duration of movies recordable on the memory card.
ILCE-1 support information
This website provides basic information about the camera and information regarding compatible
lenses and accessories. (Another window will open.)
How to use the "Help Guide"
Before Use
Checking the camera and the supplied items
Memory cards that can be used
Notes on using your camera
Precautions
Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery
Notes on memory card
Cleaning the image sensor (Sensor Cleaning)
On cleaning
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  • Page 1 Recordable movie times Refer to this topic for the shooting duration of movies recordable on the memory card. ILCE-1 support information This website provides basic information about the camera and information regarding compatible lenses and accessories. (Another window will open.) How to use the “Help Guide”...
  • Page 2 Names of parts/Basic operations Names of parts Front side Rear side Top side Sides Bottom Basic operations Touch operations on the monitor Using the control wheel Using the multi-selector Using the mode dial Using the focus mode dial Using the drive mode dial Using the MENU button Using the C (custom) buttons Using the Fn (Function) button...
  • Page 3: Using The Shooting Functions

    Charging the battery pack while it is inserted into the camera Using the battery charger abroad Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Inserting/removing a memory card Attaching/removing a lens Setting language, date and time Basic shooting operations Confirmation before shooting Shooting still images (Intelligent Auto) Shooting movies Finding functions from MENU...
  • Page 4 Face/Eye AF Focusing on human eyes Face/Eye Prior. in AF (still image/movie) Face/Eye Subject (still image/movie) Subject Sel. Setting (still image/movie) Right/Left Eye Select (still image/movie) Face/Eye Frame Disp. (still image/movie) Face Memory Regist. Faces Priority (still image/movie) Using the AF functions Focus Standard Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Switch V/H AF Area) Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration)
  • Page 5 Priority Set in AF-S Priority Set in AF-C AF in Focus Mag. AF Illuminator Aperture Drive in AF Using the MF functions Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Auto Magnifier in MF Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif. Time (still image/movie) Initial Focus Mag. (still image) Initial Focus Mag.
  • Page 6 ISO Range Limit (still image/movie) ISO AUTO Min. SS White balance White Balance (still image/movie) Capturing a standard white color to set the white balance (custom white balance) Priority Set in AWB (still image/movie) Shutter AWB Lock Shockless WB Adding effects to images Creative Look (still image/movie) Picture Profile (still image/movie) Shooting with drive modes (continuous shooting/self-timer)
  • Page 7 Image Quality Settings: JPEG Quality/HEIF Quality Image Quality Settings: JPEG Image Size/HEIF Image Size Aspect Ratio HLG Still Image Color Space File Format (movie) Movie Settings (movie) S&Q Settings Proxy Settings APS-C S35 (Super 35mm) Shooting (still image/movie) Angle of view Using touch functions Touch Operation Touch Sensitivity...
  • Page 8 Using the zoom The zoom features available with this product Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom) Zoom Range (still image/movie) Zoom Speed (still image/movie) Zoom Speed (Remote commander) (still image/movie) About zoom scale Zoom Ring Rotate Using the flash Using flash (sold separately) Flash Mode Flash Comp.
  • Page 9: Customizing The Camera

    Setting the monitor display during shooting Auto Review (still image) Remain Shoot Display (still image) Grid Line Display (still image/movie) Grid Line Type (still image/movie) Live View Display Set. Aperture Preview Shot. Result Preview Bright Monitoring Emphasized REC Display Marker Display Gamma Display Assist Gamma Disp.
  • Page 10 Camera Set. Memory Recall Camera Setting Memory/Recall Media Registering shooting settings to a custom key (Reg. Custom Shoot Set) Registering frequently used functions to the function menu Fn Menu Settings Registering frequently used functions to My Menu Add Item Sort Item Delete Item Delete Page Delete All...
  • Page 11 Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarge Initial Mag. Enlarge Initial Position Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation) Playing back movies Volume Settings 4ch Audio Monitoring (movie) Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show) Cont. Play for Interval Play Speed for Interval Changing how images are displayed Playing back images on the image index screen (Image Index)
  • Page 12: Changing The Camera Settings

    Copying images from one memory card to another (Copy) Deleting images Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) Delete pressing twice Delete confirm. Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable Changing the camera settings Memory card settings Format Rec.
  • Page 13 Wi-Fi Frequency Band (models supporting 5 GHz) Display Wi-Fi Info. SSID/PW Reset Bluetooth Settings Wired LAN Airplane Mode Edit Device Name Importing root certification to the camera (Import Root Certificate) Security(IPsec) Reset Network Set. FTP Transfer Func. Viewfinder/monitor settings Monitor Brightness Viewfinder Bright.
  • Page 14 CTRL FOR HDMI General settings Language Area/Date/Time Setting NTSC/PAL Selector Audio signals IR Remote Ctrl Anti-dust Function Auto Pixel Mapping Pixel Mapping Version Save/Load Settings Setting Reset Functions available with a smartphone Functions available with a smartphone (Imaging Edge Mobile) Connecting the camera and a smartphone Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the QR Code Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the SSID and password...
  • Page 15 Recommended computer environment Connecting/disconnecting the camera and a computer Connecting the camera to a computer Disconnecting the camera from the computer Managing and editing images on a computer Introduction to computer software (Imaging Edge Desktop/Catalyst) Importing images to the computer Operating the camera from a computer (PC Remote Function) Remote shooting with a wired LAN (Remote Camera Tool) Appendix...
  • Page 16 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 17 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 How to use the “Help Guide” The “Help Guide” is a “Web Instruction Manual” that has been designed to describe the functions and operating methods of this camera. Use the “Help Guide” to search for any information that you require in order to make full use of the camera.
  • Page 18 Method C: Finding functions from MENU If you want to search for information while checking it against the MENU screen of the camera, use the “Finding functions from MENU” page. Select a MENU item from the list to go directly to the description page. Viewing information about related features “Related Topic”...
  • Page 19 Printing only the currently displayed page (only on a computer) To print only the page currently being displayed, select the [ Print] button at the top of the page. When the printing screen appears, specify your printer. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 20: Checking The Camera And The Supplied Items

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Checking the camera and the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. Camera (1) Battery Charger (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1)* Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region.
  • Page 21 Shoe Cap (1) (Attached to the camera) Eyepiece Cup (1) (Attached to the camera) Operating Instructions (1) Reference Guide (1) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 22: Memory Cards That Can Be Used

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Memory cards that can be used This camera supports CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory cards (UHS-I, UHS-II compatible). When using microSD memory cards with this camera, be sure to use the appropriate adaptor.
  • Page 23 File Format File Format Maximum recordable bit rate Maximum recordable bit rate Supported memory card Supported memory card CFexpress Type A memory card (VPG200 or higher) XAVC HS 4K 500Mbps SDXC V60 or higher CFexpress Type A memory card (VPG200 or higher) XAVC S 4K 560Mbps SDXC V60 or higher...
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  • Page 25: On Operating Temperatures

    Sony can provide no guarantees in the event of failure to record, or loss of or damage to recorded images or audio data, due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc. We recommend backing up important data.
  • Page 26: On Moisture Condensation

    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 database file using some of the memory card’s capacity. The process may take a long time and you cannot operate the product until the process is completed.
  • Page 27 For lens-integrated cameras Always attach the lens cap when you are not using the camera. (Only for models supplied with a lens cap) For interchangeable-lens cameras Always attach the lens front cap or body cap when you are not using the camera. To prevent dust or debris from getting inside the camera, remove dust from the body cap before attaching it to the camera.
  • Page 28: On Image Data Compatibility

    Notes on security SONY WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT PROPER SECURITY MEASURES ON TRANSMISSION DEVICES, UNAVOIDABLE DATA LEAKS CAUSED BY TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS, OR OTHER SECURITY PROBLEMS.
  • Page 29 Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery Notes on using the battery pack Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs. The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions.
  • Page 30: How To Store The Battery Pack

    If the available time of the battery is shortened significantly, it is probably time to replace the battery pack with a new one. The battery life varies according to how the battery pack is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 31: Notes On Memory Card

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Notes on memory card (overheating warning icon) is displayed on the monitor, do not remove the memory card from the camera right away. Instead, wait for a while after turning off the camera, and then remove the memory card. If you touch the memory card while it is hot, you may drop it and the memory card may be damaged.
  • Page 32 Format 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 33 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Cleaning the image sensor (Sensor Cleaning) If dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that converts the light to an electric signal), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment. If this happens, clean the image sensor quickly by following the steps below.
  • Page 34 If the dust remains even after you cleaned the product as described, consult the service facility. During cleaning, the image sensor emits a vibrating noise. This is not a malfunction. Cleaning may be performed automatically when the power is turned off. Related Topic Attaching/removing a lens Anti-dust Function 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 35: Cleaning The Lens

    If you wipe the monitor firmly using tissue paper, etc., the monitor may be scratched. If the monitor becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, gently remove the dust from the surface, and then clean the monitor using soft cloth, etc. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 36: Front Side

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Front side ON/OFF (Power) switch/Shutter button Front dial You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode. Infrared remote sensor Lens release button Microphone Do not cover this part during movie recording. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume.
  • Page 37 Sides Bottom 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 38: Rear Side

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Rear side Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup To remove the eyepiece cup Push the grips at the bottom of the eyepiece cup to the left and right and lift up the cup. For shooting: C3 button (Custom button 3)
  • Page 39 You can display the screen for transferring images to a smartphone by pressing this button. Control wheel Access lamp For shooting: C4 button (Custom button 4) For viewing: (Delete) button (Playback) button Related Topic Front side Top side Sides Bottom 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 40: Top Side

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Top side Mode dial The mode dial is unlocked while you hold down the unlock button at the center. Rear dial You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode. Exposure compensation dial Pressing the lock button at the center switches the exposure compensation dial between the locked and unlocked status.
  • Page 41 The focus mode dial is unlocked while the unlock button on the back is being pressed. For details on compatible accessories for the Multi Interface Shoe, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
  • Page 42 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Sides LAN terminal (Flash sync) terminal Speaker Multi/Micro USB Terminal* This terminal supports Micro USB-compatible devices. (Microphone) jack When an external microphone is connected, the built-in microphone turns off automatically. When the external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera.
  • Page 43 SLOT 1 (Memory card slot 1) SLOT 2 (Memory card slot 2) For details on compatible accessories for the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Notes on USB terminals You can use either the USB Type-C terminal or the Multi/Micro USB Terminal for USB communications.
  • Page 44 Fit the hook (A) of the cable protector into the notch (B) below the USB Type-C terminal, and attach it so that it covers the terminal surface of the camera while pressing down to keep it from coming off. Push the attachment screw (C) in and turn it to secure the cable protector. Insert the cable into one of the jacks.
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  • Page 46 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Bottom Lock lever Battery insertion slot Battery cover When attaching an accessory such as a vertical grip (sold separately), remove the battery cover. To remove the battery cover Pull the battery cover release lever (A) in the direction of the arrow, and then remove the battery cover.
  • Page 47 Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. Related Topic Front side Rear side Top side Sides 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 48 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Touch operations on the monitor By touching the monitor, you can intuitively perform operations such as focusing on the shooting screen and operating the playback screen. Touch operations (on the shooting screen) Touch the monitor to specify where to focus (Touch Focus).
  • Page 49 Related Topic Touch Operation Touch Sensitivity Touch Panel/Pad Focusing using touch operations (Touch Focus) Starting tracking with touch operations (Touch Tracking) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 50: Using The Control Wheel

    During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 51: Using The Multi-Selector

    [Tracking: Spot S] / [Tracking: Spot M] / [Tracking: Spot L] [Tracking: Expand Spot] The [Focus Standard] function is assigned to the center of the multi-selector in the default settings. Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Focus Standard 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 52: Using The Mode Dial

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Using the mode dial Use the mode dial to select a shooting mode according to the subject and purpose of shooting. Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button in the center of the mode dial.
  • Page 53 Mode Shooting Description dial mode Program Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the Auto aperture value). You can set shooting functions such as [ ISO]. Aperture The aperture value is given priority and the shutter speed is adjusted automatically. Select this Priority when you want to blur the background or focus on the entire screen.
  • Page 54 Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Exposure Ctrl Type Movie: Exposure Mode S&Q Motion: Exposure Mode Recall Camera Setting Camera Set. Memory Using the MENU button 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 55 Use the focus mode dial to select a focus mode according to the subject and the shooting scenario. Turn the focus mode dial (B) while holding down the focus mode dial lock release button (A) to select the desired mode. Related Topic Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 56: Using The Drive Mode Dial

    Turn the drive mode dial while holding down the drive mode dial lock release button in the center to select the desired mode. Hint When using the electronic shutter, you can select the desired continuous shooting speed from MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Shooting Speed]. Related Topic Drive Mode Cont. Shooting Speed 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 57: Using The Menu Button

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Using the MENU button The menu screen is displayed by pressing the MENU button. You can change settings related to all of the camera operations including shooting and playback, or you can execute a function from the menu screen.
  • Page 58 (A) Menu tabs (B) Menu groups (C) Menu items Press the center of the control wheel to select the menu item. The setting screen or execution screen for the selected item will appear on the monitor. Select a parameter or execute the function. If you want to cancel changing the parameter, press the MENU button and go back to the previous screen.
  • Page 59 : Menu items displayed in both the still image shooting modes and movie recording modes Related Topic Add Item Display From My Menu Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) Using the mode dial 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 60 If you want to change the function of the custom button, press the center of the control wheel while the custom button is selected. The functions that can be assigned to that button will appear. Select your desired function. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 61: Using The Fn (Function) Button

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Using the Fn (Function) button If you press the Fn (function) button during shooting, a menu (function menu) containing frequently used functions such as the focus area and white balance will appear on the screen, allowing you to quickly access the functions.
  • Page 62 Turn the front dial to select the desired setting, and press the center of the control wheel. Some functions can be fine-tuned using the rear dial. Using the Fn button in the [For viewfinder] display If you press the Fn button while the monitor display is set to [For viewfinder], you can directly operate items you want to change.
  • Page 63 Some settings, such as [ Creative Look] and [ Picture Profile], cannot be operated on the [For viewfinder] screen unless you enter the dedicated setting screen. Related Topic Fn Menu Settings Using the DISP (Display Setting) button 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 64 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Using the DISP (Display Setting) button By pressing the DISP (Display Setting) button, you can change the content displayed on the screen during shooting and playback. The display switches each time the DISP button is pressed. The viewfinder display and the monitor display for shooting can be set separately.
  • Page 65 In the movie recording modes, [For viewfinder] cannot be displayed. If the monitor display is set to [For viewfinder], the display will switch to all information when movie shooting starts. Related Topic DISP (Screen Disp) Set (Monitor/Finder) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 66: Using The Delete Button

    Other than the single-image playback screen, you can also use the (Delete) button for the following operations. Custom Key In-Camera Guide Related Topic Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) Delete confirm. Delete pressing twice Using the C (custom) buttons In-Camera Guide 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 67: Using The Ael Button

    AEL button at the desired brightness to perform metering and lock the exposure (AE lock function). Once the exposure is locked, refocus on the subject and shoot the image. Hint In the default settings, [AEL hold] is assigned to the AEL button. Related Topic AE lock 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 68 You can use the AF-ON button to adjust the focus without pressing the shutter button halfway down ([AF On] function) in the following cases: When you want to focus at a specific shooting distance predicting the position of the subject. When you want to focus and release the shutter separately. Related Topic AF On 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 69 Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Exposure Ctrl Type Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) Av/Tv Assign in M Av/Tv Rotate Select Image Jump Dial 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 70: Using The Keyboard

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Using the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen. For examples of functions that use the keyboard, see "Related Topic" at the bottom of this page.
  • Page 71 To cancel input, select [Cancel]. Related Topic Copyright Info Access Point Set. Wired LAN Edit Device Name Security(IPsec) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 72 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Basic icons This section describes the screen display when the shooting mode is (Program Auto). The examples are of the display when the screen is in the all-information display mode. The displayed content and positions are for reference only, and may differ from the actual display. Some icons may not be displayed depending on the camera settings.
  • Page 73 Actual movie recording time [Audio Level Display] is set to [On]. ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO]. (The ISO value automatically set by the camera is displayed.) Related Topic List of icons on the monitor 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 74: In-Camera Guide

    The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) items, and settings. Select the MENU or Fn item for which you want to see a description, and then press the (Delete) button (A). The descriptions of the item are displayed. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 75: Charging The Battery Pack Using A Charger

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Charging the battery pack using a charger Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. Place the battery pack on the battery charger aligning the direction of (triangle) mark. Slide the battery pack to the end.
  • Page 76 If you use the product with a charge lamp, note that the product is not disconnected from the power source even when the lamp turns off. Before charging, be sure to also read “Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery.” Related Topic Inserting/removing the battery pack Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 77: Inserting/Removing The Battery Pack

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Inserting/removing the battery pack Slide the switch on the battery cover to open the cover. Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place.
  • Page 78 Related Topic Charging the battery pack using a charger Charging the battery pack while it is inserted into the camera Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 79 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Charging the battery pack while it is inserted into the camera You can use a USB cable to charge from an external power source, such as a commercially available USB AC adaptor or mobile battery.
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  • Page 81: Using The Battery Charger Abroad

    Depending on the country/region, a converting plug adaptor may be needed to connect to a wall outlet (wall socket). Consult a travel agency, etc., and prepare one in advance. Note Do not use an electronic voltage transformer as doing so may cause a malfunction. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 82: Supplying Power From A Wall Outlet (Wall Socket)

    When using a mobile charger as a power source, confirm that it is fully charged before use. Also, be careful of the remaining power on the mobile charger during use. Operation cannot be guaranteed with all external power supplies. Related Topic Inserting/removing the battery pack 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 83: Inserting/Removing A Memory Card

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Inserting/removing a memory card Explains how to insert a memory card (sold separately) to the camera. You can use CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory cards with this camera. Slide the switch on the memory card cover to open the cover.
  • Page 84: To Remove The Memory Card

    Memory cards that can be used Notes on memory card Format Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (still image) Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (movie) Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 85: Attaching/Removing A Lens

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Attaching/removing a lens Turn off the camera before attaching or removing the lens. Remove the body cap (A) from the camera and the rear lens cap (B) from the rear of the lens.
  • Page 86 Be sure to hold the lens straight when attaching it. To remove the lens Keep pressing the lens release button (A) and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it stops. After removing the lens, attach the body cap to the camera and the lens caps to the front and rear of the lens to prevent dust and debris from entering the camera and lens.
  • Page 87 Related Topic Mount Adaptor 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 88: Setting Language, Date And Time

    If the date and time setting is canceled halfway, the setting screen for the date and time appears every time you turn on the camera. The built-in clock of the camera may exhibit time errors. Adjust the time at regular intervals. Related Topic Area/Date/Time Setting 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 89 Setting whether camera operating sounds are generated Audio signals Making it easy to check whether the camera is on standby or recording when set to a movie mode Emphasized REC Display Resetting shooting settings or resetting all camera settings Setting Reset 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 90 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Shooting still images (Intelligent Auto) This section describes how to shoot still images in the [Intelligent Auto] mode. In the [Intelligent Auto] mode, the camera automatically focuses and automatically determines the exposure based on the shooting conditions.
  • Page 91 An icon indicating that data is being written is displayed after shooting. Do not remove the memory card while the icon is displayed. Doing so will prevent images from being recorded normally. Related Topic Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Playing back still images Auto Review (still image) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 92: Shooting Movies

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Shooting movies You can set the recording format and exposure and record movies by using the dedicated menu items for movies. Set the mode dial to (Movie). Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button in the center of the mode dial.
  • Page 93 Press the custom key to which [Eye AF] is assigned. Touch the subject on the monitor. To record movie audio in 4 channels Attach a genuine Sony accessory that supports 4-channel and 24-bit audio recording to the Multi Interface Shoe of the camera. Hint You can also assign the start/stop movie recording function to a preferred key.
  • Page 94 Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Shoe Audio Set. Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) REC w/ Shutter (movie) Audio Recording Recordable movie times 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 95 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Finding functions from MENU The displayed MENU items vary depending on the position of the mode dial. In the table below, the modes in which each MENU item is displayed are indicated by the still image/movie icons.
  • Page 96 Groups Menu items High ISO NR HLG Still Image Color Space Lens Compensation Format Rec. Media Settings: Recording Media Rec. Media Settings: Recording Media Media Rec. Media Settings: Auto Switch Media Recover Image DB Display Media Info. File/Folder Settings Select REC Folder Create New Folder File IPTC Information...
  • Page 97 Groups Menu items Bracket Settings: Bracket order Interval Shoot Func. Pixel Shift Multi Shoot. Silent Mode Settings Shutter Type Shutter/Silent Release w/o Lens Release w/o Card Anti-flicker Set. Audio Recording Audio Rec Level Audio Out Timing Audio Recording Wind Noise Reduct. Shoe Audio Set.
  • Page 98 Groups Menu items Marker Display Center Marker Marker Display Aspect Marker Safety Zone Guideframe (Exposure/Color) tab Groups Menu items Auto Slow Shutter Exposure ISO Range Limit ISO AUTO Min. SS Auto/Manual Swt. Set. Exposure Comp. Reset EV Comp. Exposure Comp. Exposure step Exposure Std.
  • Page 99 Groups Menu items D-Range Optimizer Color/Tone Creative Look Picture Profile Zebra Display Zebra Display Zebra Level (Focus) tab Groups Menu items Priority Set in AF-S Priority Set in AF-C AF Tracking Sensitivity AF Illuminator AF/MF Aperture Drive in AF AF w/ Shutter Pre-AF AF Transition Speed AF Subj.
  • Page 100 Groups Menu items Right/Left Eye Select Face/Eye Frame Disp. Face Memory Regist. Faces Priority Auto Magnifier in MF Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif. Time Focus Assistant Initial Focus Mag. AF in Focus Mag. Initial Focus Mag. Peaking Display Peaking Display Peaking Level Peaking Color (Playback) tab Groups...
  • Page 101 Groups Menu items Photo Capture JPEG/HEIF Switch Cont. Play for Interval Viewing Play Speed for Interval Slide Show Image Index Display as Group Display Rotation Playback Option Focus Frame Display Select Image Jump Dial Image Jump Method (Network) tab Groups Menu items Smartphone Connection Connection...
  • Page 102 Groups Menu items Pairing Disp Device Address IP Address Setting Wired LAN Display Wired LAN Info. Airplane Mode Edit Device Name Network Option Import Root Certificate Security(IPsec) Reset Network Set. (Setup) tab Groups Menu items Language Area/Date Area/Date/Time Setting NTSC/PAL Selector Setting Reset Reset/Save Settings Save/Load Settings...
  • Page 103 Groups Menu items Touch Sensitivity Touch Panel/Pad Touch Pad Settings Touch Func. in Shooting Select Finder/Monitor Monitor Brightness Viewfinder Bright. Finder/Monitor Finder Color Temp. Viewfinder Magnifi. Display Quality Finder Frame Rate TC/UB Disp. Setting Gamma Display Assist Gamma Disp. Assist Typ. Display Option Shoot.
  • Page 104 Menu items Add Item Sort Item Delete Item My Menu Setting Delete Page Delete All Display From My Menu Note The order in which the menu tabs are listed here differs from the actual display. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 105: Contents Of This Chapter

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Contents of this chapter The following table of contents lists the features described in this chapter (“Using the shooting functions”). From each item name, you can jump to the page describing the respective functions.
  • Page 106 AF w/ Shutter AF On Focus Hold Pre-AF Priority Set in AF-S Priority Set in AF-C AF in Focus Mag. AF Illuminator Aperture Drive in AF Using the MF functions Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Auto Magnifier in MF Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif.
  • Page 107: Shutter Settings

    Self-timer Type: Self-timer(Cont) Bracket Settings: Cont. Bracket Bracket Settings: Single Bracket Indicator during bracket shooting Bracket Settings: WB bracket Bracket Settings: DRO Bracket Bracket Settings: Selftimer during Bracket Bracket Settings: Bracket order Interval Shoot Func. Shooting still images with a higher resolution (Pixel Shift Multi Shoot.) Setting the image quality and recording format JPEG/HEIF Switch Image Quality Settings: File Format (still image)
  • Page 108 Zoom Ring Rotate Using the flash Using flash (sold separately) Flash Mode Flash Comp. Exp.comp.set Wireless Flash Flash Sync Spd. Prty. Red Eye Reduction FEL lock External Flash Set. Using a flash with a sync terminal cord Video Light Mode Reducing blur SteadyShot (still image) SteadyShot (movie)
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  • Page 110: Intelligent Auto

    The product will not recognize the scene when you shoot images with zoom functions other than optical zoom. The product may not properly recognize the scene under certain shooting conditions. For [Intelligent Auto] mode, most of the functions are set automatically, and you cannot adjust the settings on your own. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 111: Program Auto

    Set the shooting mode to another one than “P” or turn off the power to cancel the setting you made. When the brightness changes, the aperture (F-value) and shutter speed also change while maintaining the shift amount. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 112: Aperture Priority

    Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure. Note The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot. Related Topic Aperture Preview 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 113: Shutter Priority

    [Electronic Shutter] is set, noise reduction after shooting is performed for the same amount of time that the shutter was open. However, you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress. The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot. Related Topic Long Exposure NR 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 114: Manual Exposure

    When the amount of ambient light exceeds the metering range of the Metered Manual, the Metered Manual indicator flashes. The SteadyShot warning indicator does not appear in manual exposure mode. The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot. Related Topic ISO (still image/movie) Bulb shooting 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 115: Bulb Shooting

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Bulb shooting You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure. Bulb shooting is suitable for shooting trails from stars or fireworks, etc. Set the mode dial to M (Manual Exposure).
  • Page 116 Related Topic Manual Exposure Long Exposure NR 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 117: Menu Item Details

    Even if [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to [Flexible Exp. Mode], when shooting a movie by pressing the MOVIE (movie) button in a still image shooting mode, the movie will be shot in the exposure mode for still image shooting. Related Topic Movie: Exposure Mode Auto/Manual Swt. Set. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 118 Shutter speed: control wheel ISO sensitivity: rear dial Note When you set the aperture value with the lens aperture ring, the aperture ring value takes priority over the dial value. Related Topic Exposure Ctrl Type 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 119: Movie: Exposure Mode

    Shutter Priority: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually. Manual Exposure: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) manually. Related Topic Exposure Ctrl Type 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 120: S&Q Motion: Exposure Mode

    Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually. Manual Exposure: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) manually. Related Topic S&Q Settings Exposure Ctrl Type 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 121: Auto Slow Shutter

    (Shutter Priority) (Manual Exposure) When [ ISO] is set to other than [ISO AUTO] When [Exposure Ctrl Type] is set to [Flexible Exp. Mode] and the method for adjusting the shutter speed is set to [Manual] 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 122 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. Turn the focus mode dial while pressing the focus mode dial lock release button and select the desired mode.
  • Page 123 (S&Q Motion). Related Topic Using the focus mode dial Direct manual focus (DMF) Manual Focus Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 124 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Set the type of focusing frame when shooting with the auto focus. Select the mode according to the subject. MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [ Focus Area] →...
  • Page 125 When the mode dial is set to (Movie) or (S&Q Motion) or during movie shooting, [Tracking] cannot be selected as the Focus Area]. 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...
  • Page 126: Phase Detection Af

    [Expand Spot] [Tracking: Zone] [Tracking: Spot S]/[Tracking: Spot M]/[Tracking: Spot L] [Tracking: Expand Spot] If you assign [Focus Standard] to the center of the multi-selector beforehand, you can move the focusing frame back to the subject being tracked or the center of the monitor by pressing the center of the multi-selector. Hint When [ Focus Area] is set to [Spot] or [Expand Spot], you can move the focusing frame over a greater distance at a time with...
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  • Page 128: Tracking Subject (Tracking Function)

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Tracking subject (Tracking function) This camera has the function of tracking which tracks the subject, and keeps marking it with the focusing frame. You can set the start position to track by selecting from focusing areas, or by specifying by touch operation. The required function varies depending on the setting method.
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  • Page 130 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Focusing on human eyes The camera can automatically detect faces and eyes and focus on the eyes (Eye AF). The following explanation is for cases where the detection target is human. The faces of up to 8 subjects can be detected.
  • Page 131 The camera may not detect faces at all or may accidentally detect other objects as faces in some conditions. Related Topic Face/Eye Prior. in AF (still image/movie) Face/Eye Subject (still image/movie) Subject Sel. Setting (still image/movie) Right/Left Eye Select (still image/movie) Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 132 Face/Eye Prior. in AF] is locked to [On]. Related Topic Focusing on human eyes Face/Eye Subject (still image/movie) Subject Sel. Setting (still image/movie) Right/Left Eye Select (still image/movie) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 133 Face/Eye Subject] is set to [Animal], the eyes of some types of animals cannot be detected. Even when [ Face/Eye Subject] is set to [Bird], the eyes of some types of birds cannot be detected. Related Topic Focusing on human eyes Face/Eye Prior. in AF (still image/movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 134 You can select the types of targets to which you did not add a check mark in [ Subject Sel. Setting] by selecting MENU → (Focus) → [Face/Eye AF] → [ Face/Eye Subject]. Related Topic Face/Eye Subject (still image/movie) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 135 Face/Eye Frame Disp.] is set to [On], the eye detection frame appears around the eye you selected using [ Right/Left Eye Select] or [Switch Right/Left Eye] with the custom key. Related Topic Focusing on human eyes Face/Eye Prior. in AF (still image/movie) Face/Eye Subject (still image/movie) Face/Eye Frame Disp. (still image/movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 137 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Face/Eye Frame Disp. (still image/movie) Sets whether or not to display the face/eye detection frame when a face or eyes are detected. MENU → (Focus) → [Face/Eye AF] → [ Face/Eye Frame Disp.] → desired setting.
  • Page 138 Face/Eye Frame Disp.] is set to [Off], a green focusing frame will appear over faces or eyes that are in focus when you press the shutter button halfway down, etc. Related Topic Focusing on human eyes Face/Eye Prior. in AF (still image/movie) Face/Eye Subject (still image/movie) Right/Left Eye Select (still image/movie) Face Memory 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 139 Even if you execute [Delete], the data for registered face will remain in the product. To delete the data for registered faces from the product, select [Delete All]. Related Topic Regist. Faces Priority (still image/movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 140 To use the [ Regist. Faces Priority] function, set as follows. Face/Eye Prior. in AF] under [Face/Eye AF]: [On] Face/Eye Subject] under [Face/Eye AF]: [Human] Related Topic Face/Eye Prior. in AF (still image/movie) Face Memory 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 141: Focus Standard

    You cannot set the [Focus Standard] function to [Left Button], [Right Button] or [Down Button] of the control wheel. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 142: Adjusting The Focus Area Settings To The Camera's Orientation (Horizontal/Vertical) (Switch V/H Af Area)

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Switch V/H AF Area) You can set whether to switch the [ Focus Area] and the position of the focusing frame according to the orientation of the camera (horizontal/vertical).
  • Page 143 When you shoot images right after the power is turned on and the camera is vertical, the first shot is taken with the horizontal focus setting or with the last focus setting. The orientation of the camera cannot be detected when the lens is facing up or down. Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 144: Registering The Current Focus Area (Af Area Registration)

    When [AF Area Registration] is set to [On], the [Lock Operation Parts] setting is locked to [Off]. Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Deleting a registered AF Area (Del. Regist. AF Area) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 146 Deleting a registered AF Area (Del. Regist. AF Area) Deletes the focusing frame position that was registered using [AF Area Registration]. MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [Del. Regist. AF Area]. Related Topic Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 147 If you remove the check mark for a focus area registered with [Switch V/H AF Area] or [AF Area Registration], the registered settings will change. Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 148 The cursor jumps to the opposite end when you try to move the focusing frame past the end. Note Even if you set [ Circ. of Focus Point] to [Circulate], the focusing frame will not circulate diagonally. Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 149 [Move AF Frame : L] [Move AF Frame : L] [Move AF Frame : Std] [Move AF Frame : Std] Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 150 Focus Area Color] → desired color. Menu item details White: Displays the frame indicating the focusing area in white. Red: Displays the frame indicating the focusing area in red. Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 151: Af Area Auto Clear

    (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [AF Area Auto Clear] → desired setting. Menu item details The focus area disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved. Off: The focus area is displayed all the time. Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 152 Displays the frame for the focusing area during tracking. Since the tracking start area is displayed while tracking the subject, it is helpful when starting the next session of shooting. Off: Does not display the frame for the focusing area during tracking. Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 153 When [ Focus Area] is set to one of the following, the focusing frames in the area that is in focus turn green: [Center Fix] [Spot] [Expand Spot] Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 154: Phase Detect. Area

    Detection AF. Phase Detection AF may not operate even with some compatible lens, such as lenses purchased in the past that have not been updated. For details on compatible lenses, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
  • Page 155 Menu item details 5(Responsive)/4/3(Standard)/2/1(Locked on): Select [5(Responsive)] to focus responsively on subjects at different distances. Select [1(Locked on)] to keep the focus on a specific subject when other things are crossing in front of the subject. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 156 Select a faster value to focus on the subject more quickly. Select a slower value to focus on the subject more smoothly. Hint You can use the touch focus function to intentionally transition the AF. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 157 Select a higher value when you want to shoot a quick-moving subject, or when you want to shoot multiple subjects while switching the focus continually. Select a lower value when you want the focus to remain steady, or when you want to keep the focus on a particular target without being affected by other subjects. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 158 Switches the focusing mode until the button is pressed again. Note You cannot set the [AF/MF Selector Hold] function to [Left Button], [Right Button] or [Down Button] of the control wheel. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 159 Press the key to which the [Focus Magnifier] function is assigned, and then rotate the focus ring for micro- adjustments of the focus. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image. Related Topic AF On Focus Magnifier Pre-AF 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 160 Set [AF w/ Shutter] to [Off] when you do not want to perform auto focusing using the shutter button. Set [AF w/ Shutter] and [Pre-AF] to [Off] to focus at a specific shooting distance predicting the position of the subject. Related Topic AF w/ Shutter Pre-AF 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 161: Focus Hold

    → assign the [Focus Hold] function to the desired key. Focus and press the key to which the [Focus Hold] function has been assigned. Press the shutter button while holding down the key. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 162 Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. Off: Does not adjust focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. Note [Pre-AF] is available only when an E-mount lens is mounted. During focusing operations, the screen may shake. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 163: Priority Set In Af-S

    Prioritizes the shutter's release. The shutter will be released even if the subject is out of focus. Balanced Emphasis: Shoots with a balanced emphasis on both focusing and shutter release. Related Topic Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) Priority Set in AF-C 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 164: Priority Set In Af-C

    Prioritizes the shutter's release. The shutter will be released even if the subject is out of focus. Balanced Emphasis: Shoots with a balanced emphasis on both focusing and shutter release. Related Topic Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) Priority Set in AF-S 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 165: Af In Focus Mag

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 AF in Focus Mag. You can focus on the subject more accurately using auto-focus by magnifying the area where you want to focus. While the magnified image is displayed, you can focus on a smaller area than [Spot] under [ Focus Area].
  • Page 166 Related Topic Focus Magnifier 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 167 When [Focus Magnifier] is activated. When a Mount Adaptor is attached. The AF illuminator emits a very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator at close range. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 168: Aperture Drive In Af

    Focus during continuous shooting is locked to the setting of the first shot when the parameter for [Aperture Drive in AF] is set to [Standard] or [Silent Priority], and the F-value is greater than F22. The effect may differ depending on the lens you use and the shooting conditions. Related Topic Silent Mode Settings (still image/movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 169: Manual Focus

    When you use the viewfinder, adjust the diopter level to obtain the correct focus on the viewfinder. The displayed focus distance is just a reference. Related Topic Using the focus mode dial Direct manual focus (DMF) Auto Magnifier in MF Focus Magnifier Peaking Display 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 170: Direct Manual Focus (Dmf)

    The focus distance is not displayed when the Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is attached. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. Related Topic Using the focus mode dial Manual Focus Peaking Display 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 171 You cannot use [Auto Magnifier in MF] when shooting movies. Use the [Focus Magnifier] function instead. [Auto Magnifier in MF] is not available when a Mount Adaptor is attached. Use the [Focus Magnifier] function instead. Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Focus Magnif. Time (still image/movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 172: Focus Magnifier

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. Unlike with [Auto Magnifier in MF], you can magnify the image without operating the focus ring. MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] → [Focus Magnifier].
  • Page 173 Auto Magnifier in MF Focus Magnif. Time (still image/movie) Initial Focus Mag. (still image) Initial Focus Mag. (movie) AF in Focus Mag. Touch Operation 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 174 2 Sec: Magnifies the images for 2 seconds. 5 Sec: Magnifies the images for 5 seconds. No Limit: Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button. Related Topic Auto Magnifier in MF Focus Magnifier 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 175: Initial Focus Mag. (Still Image)

    Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen. x4.2: Displays a 4.2-times enlarged image. APS-C/Super 35mm size shooting x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen. x2.7: Displays a 2.7-times enlarged image. Related Topic Focus Magnifier 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 176 (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] →[ Initial Focus Mag.] → desired setting. Menu item details x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen. x4.0: Displays a 4.0-times enlarged image. Related Topic Focus Magnifier 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 177 Since the product recognizes sharp areas as in focus, the effect of peaking differs, depending on the subject and lens. The outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced on devices connected via HDMI. Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 178 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Exposure Comp. (still image/movie) Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [ Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively...
  • Page 179 When you set the exposure compensation dial to “0” from a setting other than “0,” the exposure value switches to “0” regardless of the [ Exposure Comp.] setting. Related Topic Exposure step (still image/movie) Dial Ev Comp Exp.comp.set Bracket Settings: Cont. Bracket Bracket Settings: Single Bracket Zebra Display 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 180: Histogram Display

    The histogram display is extremely different between shooting and playback in the following cases: When the flash is used When shooting a low luminance subject such as a night scene Related Topic Using the DISP (Display Setting) button Exposure Comp. (still image/movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 181 “0.” MENU → (Exposure/Color)→ [Exposure Comp.]→ [ Reset EV Comp.] → desired setting. Menu item details Maintain: Maintains the settings. Reset: Resets the settings. Related Topic Exposure Comp. (still image/movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 182 Menu item details 0.5EV / 0.3EV 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. Related Topic Exposure Comp. (still image/movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 183: Metering Mode

    If you set [ Exposure Std. Adjust] during bracketing shooting, the number of shots for the bracketing will be reset. Related Topic Metering Mode (still image/movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 184: Dial Ev Comp

    The settings of the exposure compensation dial will be prioritized over [ Exposure Comp.] in MENU or the exposure settings using the front or rear dial. Related Topic Exposure Comp. (still image/movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 185 When [ Picture Profile] is set to other than [Off] When shooting with [D-Range Optimizer], the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 186 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Metering Mode (still image/movie) Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Metering] → [ Metering Mode] → desired setting.
  • Page 187 Face Priority in Multi Metering (still image/movie) D-Range Optimizer (still image/movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 188 Face/Eye Prior. in AF] is set to [On] and [ Face/Eye Subject] is set to [Animal] or [Bird] under [Face/Eye AF], [ Face Priority in Multi Metering] does not work. Related Topic Metering Mode (still image/movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 189 Focus Area] is set to the following parameters, the spot metering position is locked to the center. [Wide] [Zone] [Center Fix] [Tracking: Wide]/[Tracking: Zone]/[Tracking: Center Fix] Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Metering Mode (still image/movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 190 Note AEL hold] and [ AEL toggle] are not available when using zoom functions other than optical zoom. Related Topic Using the AEL button Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 191: Ael W/ Shutter

    Does not fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Use this mode when you want to adjust focus and exposure separately. The product keeps adjusting the exposure while shooting in [Cont. Shooting] mode. Note Operation using the AEL button is prioritized over the [AEL w/ Shutter] settings. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 192: Zebra Level

    To check the overexposure, set a minimum value for the brightness level. The zebra pattern will appear over areas with a brightness level equal to or higher than the value you set. Note The zebra pattern is not displayed on devices connected via HDMI. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 193 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 ISO (still image/movie) Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. ISO on the control wheel → select desired setting.
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  • Page 195 ISO sensitivity values beyond the specified range become unavailable. To select ISO sensitivity values beyond the specified range, reset [ ISO Range Limit]. The available range for ISO sensitivity varies depending on the setting for [Gamma] under [ Picture Profile]. Related Topic ISO (still image/movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 196: Iso Auto Min. Ss

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 ISO AUTO Min. SS If you select [ISO AUTO] when the shooting mode is P (Program Auto) or A (Aperture Priority), you can set the shutter speed at which the ISO sensitivity starts changing.
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  • Page 198 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 White Balance (still image/movie) Corrects the tone effect of the ambient light condition to record a neutral white subject in white. Use this function when the color tones of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color tones on purpose for photographic expression.
  • Page 199 Priority Set in AWB (still image/movie) Bracket Settings: WB bracket Shockless WB 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 200: Capturing A Standard White Color To Set The White Balance (Custom White Balance)

    If you use a flash when capturing a basic white color, the custom white balance will be registered with the lighting from the flash. Be sure to use a flash whenever you shoot with recalled settings that were registered with a flash. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 201 Prioritizes the color tone of the light source. This is suitable when you want to produce a warm atmosphere. White: Prioritizes a reproduction of white color when the color temperature of the light source is low. Related Topic White Balance (still image/movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 202: Shutter Awb Lock

    [AWB Lock Hold] function or [AWB Lock Toggle] function when shooting. Alternatively, set [ White Balance] to [Flash]. Related Topic White Balance (still image/movie) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 203 Even if a setting other than [Off] is selected, the following will be immediately applied to the movie regardless of the speed setting. Fine adjustments to the color tones Changes to the color temperature using [C.Temp./Filter] Related Topic White Balance (still image/movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 204 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Creative Look (still image/movie) “Looks” are presets for image creation preinstalled on the camera. With this function, you can choose the finish of the image by selecting a “Look.” In addition, you can fine-tune the contrast, highlights, shadows, fade, saturation, sharpness, sharpness range, and clarity for each “Look.”...
  • Page 205 The saturation and sharpness are lowered for shooting images in subdued tones. This is also suitable for capturing image material to be modified with a computer. The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers, spring greenery, blue sky, or ocean views.
  • Page 206 Creative Look] is fixed to [ST] in the following situations: [Intelligent Auto] Picture Profile] is set to other than [Off]. When this function is set to [BW] or [SE], [Saturation] cannot be adjusted. In the movie mode, [Sharpness Range] cannot be adjusted. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 207 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Picture Profile (still image/movie) Allows you to change the settings for the color, gradation, etc. For details on “Picture Profile,” refer to https://helpguide.sony.net/di/pp/v1/en/index.html. Although [ Picture Profile] can be used for both still images and movies, the function is designed for movies.
  • Page 208 Example setting for recording HDR movies using [HLG2] gamma. PP11: Example setting using [S-Cinetone] gamma. HDR movie recording The camera can record HDR movies when a gamma from [HLG], [HLG1] to [HLG3] is selected in the picture profile. Picture profile preset [PP10] provides an example setting for HDR recording. Movies recorded using [PP10] can be viewed with a wider range of brightness than usual when played back on a TV supporting Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG).
  • Page 209 S-Cinetone: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [S-Cinetone]. Cinema: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Cine1] or [Cine2]. Pro: Similar color tones to the standard image quality of Sony professional cameras (when combined with ITU709 gamma) ITU709 Matrix: Colors corresponding to ITU709 standard (when combined with ITU709 gamma) Black &...
  • Page 210 If you set [Slope] to +5 in [Manual Set] under [Knee], [Knee] will be disabled. S-Gamut, S-Gamut3.Cine, and S-Gamut3 are color spaces exclusive to Sony. However, this camera's S-Gamut setting does not support the whole S-Gamut color space; it is a setting to achieve a color reproduction equivalent to S-Gamut.
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  • Page 212: Drive Mode

    [Drive Mode] → [Bracket Settings] → [Bracket Type]. Related Topic Cont. Shooting Self-timer Type: Self-timer(Single) Self-timer Type: Self-timer(Cont) Bracket Settings: Cont. Bracket Bracket Settings: Single Bracket Bracket Settings: WB bracket Bracket Settings: DRO Bracket Cont. Shooting Speed 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 213: Cont. Shooting

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Cont. Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. Turn the drive mode dial and select the desired mode. Turn the drive mode dial while pressing the drive mode dial lock release button.
  • Page 214 When [JPEG Quality]/[HEIF Quality] is set to [Fine]. Numbers of recordable images are estimates based on shooting under the following conditions: Ambient temperature: 25°C (77°F) Using a Sony CFexpress Type A memory card (sold separately) Number of memory cards inserted: 1 Hint...
  • Page 215 [Continuous Shooting: Hi+] mode. The speed of continuous shooting decreases when you shoot with a flash. Related Topic Cont. Shooting Speed Remain Shoot Display (still image) Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) AEL w/ Shutter 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 216 (Continuous Shooting: Hi+) is 30 images per second at maximum. Note The numbers in the names of the setting values indicate the maximum continuous shooting speed when the setting value is selected. Related Topic Cont. Shooting 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 217 Set [Audio signals] to [Off] to turn off the beeping sound during the self-timer countdown. To use the self-timer in bracket mode, select (Bracket) by turning the drive mode dial, then select MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Bracket Settings] → [Selftimer during Bracket]. Related Topic Audio signals 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 218 Self-timer(Cont.): 2 Sec. 5 Img. Hint Press the shutter button again to stop the count of the self-timer. Select a drive mode other than (Self-timer) by turning the drive mode dial to cancel the self-timer. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 219 When the flash is used, the product performs flash bracket shooting, which shifts the amount of flash light even if [Cont. Bracket] is selected. Press the shutter button for each image. Related Topic Indicator during bracket shooting 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 221 [ISO AUTO] is selected, the exposure is changed by adjusting the shutter speed. When the exposure is compensated, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value. Bracket shooting is unavailable in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] Related Topic Indicator during bracket shooting 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 222: Indicator During Bracket Shooting

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Indicator during bracket shooting Viewfinder Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3 EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 EV Monitor (Display All Info. or Histogram) Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3 EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 EV...
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  • Page 224 Records a series of three images with large changes in the white balance (within the range of 20MK is the unit that indicates the capability of color temperature conversion filters and indicates the same value as "mired." Hint The last shot is shown on the auto review. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 225 Records a series of three images with small changes in the D-Range Optimizer value (Lv 1, Lv 2, and Lv 3). DRO Bracket: Hi: Records a series of three images with large changes in the D-Range Optimizer value (Lv 1, Lv 3, and Lv 5). Hint The last shot is shown on the auto review. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 226 Uses the self-timer during bracket shooting. Bracket shooting starts after the designated number of seconds has elapsed. Related Topic Bracket Settings: Cont. Bracket Bracket Settings: Single Bracket Bracket Settings: WB bracket Bracket Settings: DRO Bracket 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 227 Shoots images with the exposure shifted in the order of dark, standard, and bright during exposure bracketing. Shoots images with the color temperature shifted in the order of low, standard, and high during white balance bracketing. Related Topic Bracket Settings: Cont. Bracket Bracket Settings: Single Bracket Bracket Settings: WB bracket 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 228 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Interval Shoot Func. You can automatically shoot a series of still images with the shooting interval and number of shots that you set in advance (Interval shooting). On this camera, you cannot create a movie from still images produced by interval shooting.
  • Page 229 Interval shooting is unavailable in the following situations: The shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto] [Pixel Shift Multi Shoot.] is set to other than [Off] Related Topic Cont. Play for Interval Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 230 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Shooting still images with a higher resolution (Pixel Shift Multi Shoot.) You can create images with a higher resolution than is possible with regular shooting by recording four or sixteen RAW images and then combining them on a computer. This is helpful when shooting still subjects such as works of art or architecture.
  • Page 231 When shooting in the [Pixel Shift Multi Shoot.] mode, you cannot use the optical wireless flash. If shooting is set to a mode other than P/A/S/M, you cannot perform [Pixel Shift Multi Shoot.]. If you use a Mount Adaptor, the shooting interval may be longer. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 232 When recording in the HEIF format with [HLG Still Image] set to [Off], the color space is recorded in sRGB. When [HLG Still Image] is set to [On], it is recorded in the BT.2100 color space (BT.2020 color gamut). 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 233 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Image Quality Settings: File Format (still image) Sets the file format for still images. MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality] → [Image Quality Settings] → [ File Format] → desired setting. Menu item details RAW: Digital processing is not performed on this file format.
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  • Page 235 The file size is smaller than when [Uncompressed] is selected. You can select L/M/S as the image size. The number of pixels after development using a Sony application is the same as the L/M/S size for JPEG/HEIF images.
  • Page 236 Image Quality Settings: JPEG Image Size/HEIF Image Size Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (still image) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 237 When [ Recording Media] is set to [Sort Recording], you can select the image quality for each slot. Related Topic Image Quality Settings: File Format (still image) Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (still image) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 238 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Image Quality Settings: JPEG Image Size/HEIF Image Size The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded.
  • Page 239 The L size cannot be selected when shooting in the APS-C size. If you shoot in the APS-C size while the L size is selected, the image size will switch to the M size temporarily. Related Topic Image Quality Settings: File Format (still image) Aspect Ratio 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 240: Aspect Ratio

    (Shooting) → [Image Quality] → [Aspect Ratio] → desired setting. Menu item details 3:2: Same aspect ratio as 35 mm film 4:3: The aspect ratio is 4:3. 16:9: The aspect ratio is 16:9. 1:1: The aspect ratio is 1:1. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 241 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 HLG Still Image By using gamma characteristics equivalent to HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma: standard for HDR images), you can shoot still images with a wide dynamic range and a wide color gamut compatible with BT.2020.
  • Page 242 Related Topic JPEG/HEIF Switch HDMI Resolution Gamma Display Assist 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 243: Color Space

    Adobe RGB. When displaying images that were recorded with [AdobeRGB] on non-Adobe RGB-compliant devices, the images will be displayed with low saturation. Related Topic JPEG/HEIF Switch HLG Still Image 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 244: File Format (Movie)

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 File Format (movie) Selects the movie file format. MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality] → [ File Format] → desired setting. Menu item details File Characteristics Format Records 8K movies in the XAVC HS format.
  • Page 245 35 mm full-frame format. To properly display 8K movies from the camera on a TV manufactured by Sony using a HDMI cable (sold separately), you need to change the image quality settings for the TV manually. Change the image quality settings (gamma or color mode) for the TV according to the settings applied when shooting.
  • Page 246 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Movie Settings (movie) Sets the frame rate, bit rate, color information, etc. MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality] → [ Movie Settings] → [Rec Frame Rate] → desired setting. MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality] → [ Movie Settings] →...
  • Page 247 When the camera’s system software (firmware) version is Ver.1.30 or later Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC. When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC HS 4K] Rec Frame Rate Record Setting Size Movie compression format 60p/50p 200M 4:2:2 10bit 3840×2160 Long GOP 60p/50p...
  • Page 248 Rec Frame Rate Rec Frame Rate Record Setting Record Setting Size Size Movie compression format Movie compression format 60p/50p 50M 4:2:2 10bit 1920×1080 Long GOP 60p/50p 50M 4:2:0 8bit 1920×1080 Long GOP 60p/50p 25M 4:2:0 8bit 1920×1080 Long GOP 30p/25p 50M 4:2:2 10bit 1920×1080 Long GOP...
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  • Page 250: Playback Speed

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 S&Q Settings You can record a moment that cannot be captured by the naked eye (slow-motion recording), or record a long-term phenomenon into a compressed movie (quick-motion recording). For example, you can record an intense sports scene, the moment when a bird starts to fly, a blooming flower, and a changing view of clouds or a starry sky.
  • Page 251 Frame Rec Frame Rate: Rec Frame Rate: Rec Frame Rate: Rec Frame Rate: Rate 120p 120fps 5 times slower 4 times slower 2 times slower Normal playback speed Normal playback 60fps 2.5 times slower 2 times slower 2 times quick speed Normal playback 30fps...
  • Page 252 ISO sensitivity to a higher value. During slow-motion/quick-motion recording, the following functions are not available. [Time Code Run] [Time Code Output] Related Topic S&Q Motion: Exposure Mode Recordable movie times Memory cards that can be used 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 253: Proxy Settings

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Proxy Settings You can simultaneously record a low-bit-rate proxy movie when recording a movie or slow-motion recording/quick-motion recording. Since proxy movies are small in file size, they are suitable for transferring to smartphones or uploading to websites.
  • Page 254 Deleting/protecting movies that have proxy movies removes/protects both the original and proxy movies. You cannot delete/protect only original movies or proxy movies. Movies cannot be edited on this camera. Related Topic Memory cards that can be used 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 255 Shooting] is set to [On], the angle of view is the same as when shooting with an APS-C-size image sensor. Shooting] is locked to [Off] when shooting movies in 4K 120p/100p or 8K. We recommend using a lens compatible with the 35 mm full-frame format. Related Topic Angle of view 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 256: Angle Of View

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Angle of view The angle of view switches to the equivalent of full frame or APS-C/Super 35mm, depending on the setting for [ Shooting] and the attached lens. The angle of view is also different for still image shooting and movie shooting.
  • Page 257 When recording full-frame-size slow- and quick-motion movies and in the HD 240fps/200fps mode, the angle of view becomes approximately 1.2 times the focal length indicated on the lens. Related Topic File Format (movie) Movie Settings (movie) APS-C S35 (Super 35mm) Shooting (still image/movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 258: Touch Operation

    (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Operation] → desired setting. Menu item details Activates touch operations. On: Playback Only: Activates touch operations only during playback. Off: Deactivates touch operations. Related Topic Touch Func. in Shooting Touch Panel/Pad Touch Sensitivity Touch operations on the monitor 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 259: Touch Sensitivity

    If you want to deactivate touch operations on the monitor, set [Touch Operation] to [Off]. Note Even if the touch sensitivity is set to [Sensitive], the touch panel/pad may not react properly depending on the gloves used. Related Topic Touch Operation 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 260: Touch Panel/Pad

    Activates both the touch panel operations when shooting with the monitor and touch pad operations when shooting with the viewfinder. Touch Panel Only: Activates only the touch panel operations when shooting with the monitor. Touch Pad Only: Activates only the touch pad operations when shooting with the viewfinder. Related Topic Touch Operation 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 261: Touch Pad Settings

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Touch Pad Settings You can adjust settings related to touch pad operations during viewfinder shooting. MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Pad Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details Operation in Vertical Orientation : Sets whether to enable touch pad operations during vertically oriented viewfinder shooting.
  • Page 262 In touch pad operations when [Touch Position Mode] is set to [Absolute Position], the area set in [Operation Area] is treated as the entire screen. Related Topic Touch Panel/Pad 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 263 You can change the setting for [Touch Func. in Shooting] by touching (touch function icon) on the shooting screen. Related Topic Focusing using touch operations (Touch Focus) Starting tracking with touch operations (Touch Tracking) Touch Operation 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 264 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Focusing using touch operations (Touch Focus) [Touch Focus] allows you to specify a position where you want to focus using touch operations. Select MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Operation] → [On] beforehand.
  • Page 265 The touch focus function is not available in the following situations: When shooting still images in the manual focusing mode When using the digital zoom When using the LA-EA4 Related Topic Touch Func. in Shooting Touch Operation Touch Panel/Pad Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 266 [Touch Tracking] is unavailable in the following situations: When the focus mode is set to [Manual Focus]. When using the Smart Zoom, Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom Related Topic Touch Func. in Shooting Touch Operation 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 267 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Silent Mode Settings (still image/movie) You can configure settings related to the silent mode, which allows you to shoot without shutter sounds or electronic sounds. You can also set whether or not to change the settings for other functions that emit sounds from the camera when the camera is set to the silent mode.
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  • Page 269: Shutter Type

    When you shoot at high shutter speeds and the [Mechanical Shutter] mode is selected, the image brightness may become uneven depending on the shooting environment. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 270: Using The Electronic Shutter

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Using the electronic shutter Using the electronic shutter lets you perform various kinds of shooting that are difficult to achieve using the mechanical shutter, such as shooting without sounds or shaking, shooting with a super-fast shutter, and blackout-free shooting*.
  • Page 271 The electronic shutter operates differently when a Mount Adaptor is attached on the camera. Related Topic Shutter Type Silent Mode Settings (still image/movie) Shoot. Timing Display (still image) Cont. Shooting Shoot. Start Display (still image) Anti-flicker Set. Live View Display Set. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 272 Menu item details The screen blacks out when shooting the first image during blackout-free shooting. Off: The screen does not black out when shooting the first image during blackout-free shooting. Related Topic Using the electronic shutter 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 273 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Shoot. Timing Display (still image) Sets whether or not to display marks (such as a frame) on the screen while shooting. This function is useful in situations where it is difficult to determine the timing of shooting just by looking at the screen, such as when the shutter sound is turned off.
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  • Page 275 Correct metering cannot be achieved when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of an astronomical telescope. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 276: Release W/O Card

    Does not release the shutter when no memory card has been inserted. Note When no memory card has been inserted, the images shot will not be saved. The default setting is [Enable]. It is recommended that you select [Disable] prior to actual shooting. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 277: Variable Shutter

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Anti-flicker Set. To reduce the impact of flickering from artificial light sources (such as fluorescent or LED light), the camera can time the shooting of images to moments when flickering will have less of an impact, or you can set the shutter speed more finely than usual.
  • Page 278 Variable Shutter] is set to [On], the flash sync speed may be limited to the slower side. Related Topic Differences between the [Anti-flicker Shoot.] and [Variable Shutter] functions Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 279 100 Hz/120 Hz flickering and higher-frequency flickering occur. In this case, first set [Anti-flicker Shoot.] and [ Variable Shutter] to [On], and then adjust the shutter speed with [ Var. Shutter Set.] before shooting images. Related Topic Anti-flicker Set. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 280: The Zoom Features Available With This Product

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 The zoom features available with this product The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. The icon displayed on the screen changes, according to the selected zoom feature.
  • Page 281 To use another zoom function than the optical zoom for movies, assign [Zoom] to the desired key using [ Custom Key Setting]. Related Topic Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom) Zoom Range (still image/movie) About zoom scale 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 282: Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom)

    Zoom] from MENU to zoom with a power zoom lens attached, step zoom operations cannot be performed. Related Topic Zoom Range (still image/movie) The zoom features available with this product About zoom scale Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 283 However, the image quality will deteriorate. Note Set [Optical zoom only] if you want to magnify images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate. Related Topic The zoom features available with this product About zoom scale 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 284 The zoom speed does not change when you operate the zoom ring of the lens or the zoom lever of the power zoom lens. If you increase the zoom speed, the sound of zoom operations may be recorded. Related Topic Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 285 ], and a slow speed is set for [ Fixed Speed ], the angle of view can be changed quickly during shooting standby and slowly during movie recording. Note If you increase the zoom speed, the sound of zoom operations may be recorded. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 286: About Zoom Scale

    Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom M: 21M Approx. 2.0× Approx. 4.0× S: 12M Approx. 1.3× Approx. 2.6× Approx. 5.2× Related Topic Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom) The zoom features available with this product Zoom Range (still image/movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 287: Zoom Ring Rotate

    Menu item details Left(W)/Right(T): Assigns zoom out (W) function to left-handed rotation and zoom-in (T) function to right-handed rotation. Right(W)/Left(T): Assigns zoom in (T) function to left-handed rotation and zoom-out (W) function to right-handed rotation. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 288: Using Flash (Sold Separately)

    When shooting with an external flash, light and dark stripes may appear on the image if the shutter speed is set to faster than 1/4000 seconds. If this occurs, Sony recommends shooting in the manual flash mode and setting the flash level to 1/2 or higher.
  • Page 289 Related Topic Flash Mode Wireless Flash 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 290: Flash Mode

    Note The default setting depends on the shooting mode. Some [Flash Mode] settings are not available, depending on the shooting mode. Related Topic Using flash (sold separately) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 291: Flash Comp

    If you attach an ND filter to the lens or attach a diffuser or a color filter to the flash, the appropriate exposure may not be achieved and images may turn out dark. In this case, adjust [Flash Comp.] to the desired value. Related Topic Using flash (sold separately) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 292: Exp.comp.set

    (Exposure/Color) → [Flash] → [Exp.comp.set] → desired setting. Menu item details Ambient&flash: Applies the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light. Ambient only: Applies the exposure compensation value to control ambient light only. Related Topic Flash Comp. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 293: Wireless Flash

    For details on how to change the channel, refer to the instruction manual for the flash. For the flash that is compatible with wireless flash shooting, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
  • Page 294 Multi Interface Shoe. Set [Flash Sync Spd. Prty.] to [On] when you shoot images with a flash attached to the (flash sync) terminal. While the flash sync speed range is expanded, the continuous shooting speed may become slower or the shutter sound may become louder. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 295: Red-Eye Reduction

    Does not use Red Eye Reduction. Note Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and conditions, such as distance to the subject, or whether the subject looks at the pre-strobe or not. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 296 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 FEL lock The flash level is automatically adjusted so that the subject gets the optimum exposure during normal flash shooting. You can also set the flash level in advance. FEL: Flash Exposure Level MENU →...
  • Page 297 If a flash that does not support the FEL lock is attached, an error message is displayed. When both AE and FEL lock are fixed, (AE Lock/FEL Lock) icon lights up. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 298 You can only use [External Flash Set.] to configure the settings of a flash (sold separately) or Wireless Radio Commander (sold separately) manufactured by Sony and attached to the Multi Interface Shoe of the camera. You can only use [External Flash Set.] when the flash is attached directly to the camera. You cannot use this function when shooting with an off-camera flash that is connected using a cable.
  • Page 299 Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 300: Using A Flash With A Sync Terminal Cord

    Auto white balance function is not recommended. Use the custom white balance function to achieve a more accurate white balance. When a flash is connected to the (flash sync) terminal, the flash indicator will not be displayed. Related Topic Sides Live View Display Set. Flash Sync Spd. Prty. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 301: Video Light Mode

    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). Auto: The video light automatically turns on when it is dark. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 302: Steadyshot (Still Image)

    (SteadyShot) icon may blink. We recommend that you set a faster shutter speed by decreasing the aperture value or adjusting the ISO sensitivity to a higher value. Related Topic SteadyShot (movie) SteadyShot Adjust. (still image/movie) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 303: Steadyshot (Movie)

    For normal movies: when [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [120p]/[100p] or higher For slow-motion/quick-motion shooting: when [ Frame Rate] is set to [120fps]/[100fps] or higher Related Topic SteadyShot (still image) SteadyShot Adjust. (still image/movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 304 If a lens equipped with a SteadyShot switch is attached, the settings can only be changed using that switch on the lens. You cannot switch the settings using the camera. Related Topic SteadyShot focal length (still image/movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 305 Focal Length] → desired setting. Menu item details 8mm - 1000mm: The SteadyShot function uses the focal length that you set. Check the focal-length index on the lens and set the focal-length. Related Topic SteadyShot Adjust. (still image/movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 306 Depending on the attached lens, [Distortion Comp.] is fixed to [Auto], and you cannot select [Off]. If [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active] in the movie recording mode, [Distortion Comp.] will become locked to [Auto]. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 307: Long Exposure Nr

    Noise reduction may not be activated even if [Long Exposure NR] is set to [On] in the following situations: The drive mode is set to [Cont. Shooting] or [Cont. Bracket]. [Long Exposure NR] cannot be set to [Off] in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 308: High Iso Nr

    [Intelligent Auto] When [ File Format] is set to [RAW], this function is not available. [High ISO NR] does not work for RAW images when the [ File Format] is [RAW & JPEG]/[RAW & HEIF]. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 309 When you use a function that performs image processing, the image before processing may be displayed temporarily, followed by the image after processing. The DISP (Display Setting) settings are applied for the Auto Review display. Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 310 Not Displayed: Does not display the indicator. Hint When the internal camera memory for buffering is full, “SLOW” will be displayed and the continuous shooting speed will decrease. Related Topic Cont. Shooting 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 311 Custom Key Setting] or [ Custom Key Setting], you can show or hide the grid lines by pressing the assigned key. Related Topic Grid Line Type (still image/movie) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 312 Custom Key Setting] or [ Custom Key Setting], you can switch the type of grid line each time you press the assigned key. Related Topic Grid Line Display (still image/movie) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 313 When [Setting Effect OFF] is selected, the (VIEW) icon is displayed on the Live View screen. Note [Exposure Effect] is effective only when using a flash manufactured by Sony. [Live View Display] cannot be set to [Setting Effect OFF] in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] [Movie] [S&Q Motion]...
  • Page 314 Even if [Live View Display] is set to [Setting Effect OFF], when you use the electrical shutter, images will look as if your settings were applied. The setting for [Flash Effect dur Sht.] is applied only when [Shutter Type] is set to [Electronic Shutter]. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 315: Aperture Preview

    Although you can change the aperture value during the preview, the subject may be defocused if you select a brighter aperture. We recommend that you adjust the focus again. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) Shot. Result Preview 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 316: Shot. Result Preview

    Preview], but some effects cannot be previewed depending on the shooting settings. Even in that case, the settings you have selected will be applied to the images you shoot. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) Aperture Preview 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 317: Bright Monitoring

    When [Focus Magnifier] is selected. During [Bright Monitoring], the shutter speed may be slower than normal while shooting in dark locations. Also, because the measured brightness range is expanded, the exposure may change. Related Topic Live View Display Set. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 318 Does not display a frame to indicate that recording is in progress. Hint The frame displayed by this function can also be output to an external monitor connected via HDMI. Set [HDMI Info. Display] to [On]. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 319: Marker Display

    The markers are displayed when the mode dial is set to (Movie) or (S&Q Motion), or when shooting movies. You cannot display markers when using [Focus Magnifier]. The markers are displayed on the monitor or viewfinder. (You cannot output the markers.) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 320 Custom Key Setting], you can turn the gamma display assist function on or off by pressing the assigned key. Note [Gamma Display Assist] is not applied to movies when displayed on a TV or monitor connected to the camera. Related Topic Picture Profile (still image/movie) Gamma Disp. Assist Typ. HLG Still Image 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 321 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Gamma Disp. Assist Typ. Selects the conversion type for [Gamma Display Assist]. MENU → (Setup) → [Display Option] → [Gamma Disp. Assist Typ.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Displays images with effects as follows according to the gamma or color mode set in [ Picture Profile].
  • Page 322 Related Topic Gamma Display Assist Picture Profile (still image/movie) HDMI Output Settings (movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 323: Audio Recording

    Sets whether to record sounds when shooting movies. Select [Off] to avoid recording the sounds of the lens and the camera operating. MENU → (Shooting) → [Audio Recording] → [Audio Recording] → desired setting. Menu item details Records sound. Off: Does not record sound. Related Topic Audio Rec Level 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 324: Audio Rec Level

    [Audio Rec Level] is unavailable during slow-motion/quick-motion shooting. The [Audio Rec Level] settings are applied for both the internal microphone and the (microphone) terminal input. The setting for [Audio Rec Level] does not apply to recordings made using [Voice Memo]. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 325: Audio Out Timing

    Outputs audio and video in sync. Select this setting to prevent undesirable deviations between video and audio. Note Using an external microphone may result in a slight delay. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the microphone. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 326: Wind Noise Reduct

    Setting this item to [On] where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume. When an external microphone (sold separately) is used, [Wind Noise Reduct.] does not function. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 327 Audio cannot be recorded correctly in the following situations during movie recording: When you attach or remove the microphone When digital transmission is switched to analog transmission or vice versa on the microphone side Related Topic 4ch Audio Monitoring (movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 328: Audio Level Display

    The audio level is not displayed in the following situations: When [Audio Recording] is set to [Off]. When DISP (Display Setting) is set to [No Disp. Info.]. During slow-motion/quick-motion shooting The audio level is also displayed while shooting stand-by in movie recording mode. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 329 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 TC/UB The time code (TC) and the user bit (UB) information can be recorded as data attached to movies. MENU → (Shooting) → [TC/UB] → Select a menu item and set the desired parameter.
  • Page 330 The time code is read from the memory card in the slot designated by [ Recording Media] under [ Rec. Media Settings]. When [ Recording Media] is set to [Simult. Recording], the time code is read from the memory card in Slot Related Topic TC/UB Disp. Setting 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 331 MENU → (Setup) → [Display Option] → [TC/UB Disp. Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Counter: Displays the time counter of movie recording. Displays the time code. U-Bit: Displays the user bit. Related Topic TC/UB 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 332: Contents Of This Chapter

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Contents of this chapter The following table of contents lists the features described in this chapter (“Customizing the camera”). From each item name, you can jump to the page describing the respective functions.
  • Page 333 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 334 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Customization features of the camera The camera has various customization features such as registration of functions and shooting settings to custom keys. You can combine your preferred settings to customize the camera for easier operation.
  • Page 335 Some settings cannot be saved on a memory card. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) Using the Fn (Function) button Add Item Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) Camera Set. Memory Save/Load Settings 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 336 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) You can use the custom key function to assign the functions you use most frequently to easily operable keys. This lets you skip the process of selecting items from MENU, so you can recall the functions more quickly.
  • Page 337 You can also assign shooting functions to the focus hold button on the lens. However, some lenses do not have a focus hold button. Related Topic Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) Fn Menu Settings 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 338 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) You can assign the desired functions to the front dial, rear dial, and control wheel, and register up to three combinations of settings as “My Dial” settings. You can quickly recall or switch registered “My Dial” settings by pressing the custom key you assigned in advance.
  • Page 339 [My Dial 1→2→3]. Even if a dial/wheel has been locked using the [Lock Operation Parts] function, it will be unlocked temporarily when “My Dial” is recalled. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 340: Items That Can Be Registered

    For some functions, the position of the dial and the setting actually used for shooting may not match. If this happens, shoot images by referring to the information displayed on the monitor. Related Topic Recall Camera Setting Memory/Recall Media 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 341 If the slot to which images are recorded is set to change, the shooting settings will not be applied until writing to the memory card is complete even when the mode dial is set to 1/2/3. Related Topic Camera Set. Memory Memory/Recall Media 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 342: Menu Item Details

    MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Mode] → [ Memory/Recall Media] → desired slot. Menu item details Slot 1: Selects the slot 1. Slot 2: Selects the slot 2. Related Topic Camera Set. Memory Recall Camera Setting 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 343: Registering Shooting Settings To A Custom Key (Reg. Custom Shoot Set)

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Registering shooting settings to a custom key (Reg. Custom Shoot Set) You can register shooting settings (such as exposure, focus setting, drive mode, etc.) to a custom key in advance and temporarily recall them while holding down the key. Simply press the custom key to switch the settings quickly and release the key to go back to the original settings.
  • Page 344 Depending on the attached lens and the status of the camera when the registered setting recall is executed, the registered settings may not take effect. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 345 Grid Line Display] and press the center of the control wheel. Grid Line Display) will be displayed in the former location of (Drive Mode) in the Function menu. Related Topic Using the Fn (Function) button 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 346 You can add up to 42 items to (My Menu). Note You cannot add the following items to (My Menu). Any item under MENU → (Playback) Related Topic Sort Item Delete Item Using the MENU button 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 347 (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Sort Item]. Select an item that you want to move using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. Select a destination using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. Related Topic Add Item 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 348: Delete Item

    (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Delete Page]. You can delete all the items added to (My Menu) by selecting MENU → (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Delete All]. Related Topic Delete Page Delete All Add Item 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 349: Delete Page

    Select a page that you want to delete using the left/right sides of the control wheel, and then press the center of the control wheel to delete the items. Related Topic Delete All Add Item 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 350: Delete All

    α1 Delete All You can delete all the menu items added to (My Menu) in MENU. MENU → (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Delete All]. Select [OK]. Related Topic Delete Page Add Item 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 351 (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Display From My Menu] → desired setting. Menu item details My Menu appears first when you press the MENU button. Off: The most recently displayed menu appears when you press the MENU button. Related Topic Add Item Using the MENU button 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 352 Even if you add a check mark to [Exposure Comp.], the exposure compensation value will be simultaneously changed for both still image shooting and movie recording when you change the exposure compensation value with the exposure compensation dial. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 353 The front dial is used to change the shutter speed and the rear dial to change the aperture value. The front dial is used to change the aperture value and the rear dial to change the shutter speed. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 354 Menu item details Normal: Does not change the direction of rotation for the front dial, rear dial, or control wheel. Reverse: Reverses the direction of rotation for the front dial, rear dial, or control wheel. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 355 The angle of view switches between full frame and APS-C/Super 35 mm when the function ring is turned. The angle of view switches regardless of the direction in which you turn the function ring. Related Topic APS-C S35 (Super 35mm) Shooting (still image/movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 356: Lock Operation Parts

    You can release the lock by holding the Fn (Function) button down again. Note If you set [AF Area Registration] to [On], [Lock Operation Parts] will be fixed to [Off]. Related Topic Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 357 REC w/ Shutter] is set to [On], you can use the shutter button to start or stop recording movies on an external recording/playback device using [REC Control]. Note When [ REC w/ Shutter] is set to [On], you cannot focus by pressing the shutter button halfway down during movie recording. Related Topic Shooting movies 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 358 [Select Finder/Monitor] is set to [Auto]. In such cases, keep the eye sensor from being exposed to the light source. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) DISP (Screen Disp) Set (Monitor/Finder) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 359 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 DISP (Screen Disp) Set (Monitor/Finder) Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected using DISP (Display Setting) in shooting mode. MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [DISP (Screen Disp) Set] → [Monitor] or [Finder] →...
  • Page 360 Related Topic Using the DISP (Display Setting) button 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 361: Viewing Images

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Contents of this chapter The following table of contents lists the features described in this chapter (“Viewing”). From each item name, you can jump to the page describing the respective functions. Viewing images...
  • Page 362: Deleting Images

    Deleting images Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) Delete pressing twice Delete confirm. Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 363: Selecting Which Memory Card To Play Back (Select Playback Media)

    Selects the slot 2. Note When you select [Date View] in [View Mode], the camera only plays back images from a memory card selected using [Select Playback Media]. Related Topic Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 364: Playing Back Still Images

    Related Topic Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media) Recover Image DB (still image/movie) Display as Group Focus Frame Display (playback) Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 365: Enlarging An Image Being Played Back (Enlarge Image)

    You can also enlarge the image by touching the monitor. Drag the monitor to move the enlarged position. Set [Touch Operation] to [On] beforehand. Note You cannot enlarge movies. Related Topic Enlarge Initial Mag. Enlarge Initial Position Touch Operation Touch operations on the monitor 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 366 Previous Mag.: Displays an image with the previous magnification. The previous magnification is stored even after the enlarged display screen is closed. Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarge Initial Position 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 367 Focused Position: Enlarges the image from the point of focus during shooting. Center: Enlarges the image from the center of the screen. Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarge Initial Mag. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 368: Rotating Recorded Images Automatically (Display Rotation)

    Images shot vertically are displayed vertically. If you have set the image orientation using the [Rotate] function, the image will be displayed accordingly. Off: Images are always displayed horizontally. Note Movies shot vertically are played back horizontally during movie playback. Related Topic Rotating an image (Rotate) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 369: Playing Back Movies

    Even if you shoot the movie vertically, the movie will be displayed horizontally on the screen or the finder of the camera. Related Topic Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 371: Volume Settings

    Press the bottom side of the control wheel while playing back movies to display the operation panel, then adjust the volume. You can adjust the volume while listening to the actual sound. Note To change the sound volume of [Voice Memo], use MENU → (Playback) → [Voice Memo PB Volume]. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 372 The camera cannot output audio in 4 channels to the device connected to the (headphone) terminal of the camera. When outputting audio through the speakers of the camera, the channels will also change depending on the [ 4ch Audio Monitoring] setting. Related Topic Shoe Audio Set. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 373: Playing Back Images Using Slideshow (Slide Show)

    Hint During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel. You can activate a slideshow only when [View Mode] is set to [Date View] or [Folder View(Still)]. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 374 MENU → (Playback) → [Viewing] → [Play Speed for Interval]. You can continuously play back images shot with continuous shooting as well. Related Topic Interval Shoot Func. Play Speed for Interval 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 375 (Playback) → [Viewing] → [Play Speed for Interval] → desired setting. Hint You can also change the playback speed by turning the front/rear dial or the control wheel during [Cont. Play for Interval]. Related Topic Cont. Play for Interval 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 376: Playing Back Images On The Image Index Screen (Image Index)

    While the bar is being selected, you can display the calendar screen or folder selection screen by pressing the center. In addition, you can switch View Mode by selecting an icon. Related Topic Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 377: Switching Between Still Images And Movies (View Mode)

    MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Target] → [View Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Date View: Displays the images by date. Folder View(Still): Displays only still images. Movie View: Displays only movies by date. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 378 [Display as Group] is set to [On]. If you delete the group, all the images in the group will be deleted. Any voice memos attached to images in the group will also be deleted. Related Topic Cont. Shooting Interval Shoot Func. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 379 Even if you turn off the focusing frame display while shooting using the [AF Area Auto Clear] or [AF-C Area Display] function, when [ Focus Frame Display] is set to [On], the focusing frame will be displayed during playback. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 380 (Playback) → [Playback Option] → [Select Image Jump Dial] → desired item. Menu item details Front dial: Use the front dial to jump between images. Rear dial: Use the rear dial to jump between images. Related Topic Image Jump Method 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 381 When [Image Jump Method] is set to a parameter other than [One by one], [By 10 images], or [By 100 images], movies are always skipped during jumping playback. Related Topic Rating Protecting recorded still images (Protect) Select Image Jump Dial 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 382 If you select a group in [Multiple Img.], all the images in the group will be protected. To select and protect particular images within the group, execute [Multiple Img.] while displaying the images within the group. Note The menu items that can be selected vary according to the [View Mode] setting and the selected content. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 383 (Rating) changes each time you press the custom key. By specifying ratings with the [Image Jump Method] function, you can quickly find the desired image. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) Rating Set(Custom Key) Image Jump Method 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 384 (check) mark to the number of (rating) that you want to activate. You can select the checked number when setting [Rating] using the custom key. Related Topic Rating Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 385 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Attaching audio files to images (Voice Memo) You can record shooting conditions or image descriptions with your voice, and attach the audio files to images as voice memos. Voice memos can be transferred to a computer together with images, and played back on the computer.
  • Page 386 The built-in microphone is used for voice memo recording. You cannot use an external audio input device. Related Topic Voice Memo Play Vol. Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 387 Adjust the volume by pressing the left/right side of the control wheel. Hint While playing back a voice memo, you can display the volume control screen by pressing the bottom of the control wheel. Related Topic Attaching audio files to images (Voice Memo) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 388: Rotating An Image (Rotate)

    Even if you rotate a movie file, it will be played back horizontally on the monitor or viewfinder of the camera. You may not be able to rotate images shot using other products. When viewing rotated images on a computer, the images may be displayed in their original orientation depending on the software. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 389 The file format and image quality setting of the cropped image will be the same as those of the original image. On the playback screen, the (Crop) icon is displayed with cropped images. Note You cannot crop RAW images or movies. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 390: Photo Capture

    The scene is saved as a still image. Hint With [ JPEG/HEIF Switch], you can select either JPEG or HEIF as the recording file format for still images. Related Topic Shooting movies Playing back movies JPEG/HEIF Switch (Photo Capture) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 391 HEIF image files recorded with this camera cannot be displayed on other cameras that do not support the HEIF file format. Be careful not to accidentally erase HEIF image files by formatting the memory card or deleting the files. Related Topic Photo Capture 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 392: Copying Images From One Memory Card To Another (Copy)

    To copy a movie, the destination memory card must support the recording format of the movie. If the movie cannot be copied, a message will be displayed on the monitor of the camera. Related Topic Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media) Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 393: Deleting Multiple Selected Images (Delete)

    Note The protected images cannot be deleted. The menu items that can be selected vary according to the [View Mode] setting and the selected content. Related Topic Display as Group Using the Delete button Format 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 394 Enables you to delete the image currently being played back by pressing the (Delete) button twice. Off: Does not enable you to delete the image currently being played back by pressing the (Delete) button twice. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 395: Delete Confirm

    You can set whether [Delete] or [Cancel] is selected as a default on the delete confirmation screen. MENU → (Playback) → [Delete] → [Delete confirm.] → desired setting. Menu item details "Delete" first: [Delete] is selected as the default setting. "Cancel" first: [Cancel] is selected as the default setting. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 396: Viewing Images On A Tv Using An Hdmi Cable

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable To view images stored on this product using a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and a TV equipped with an HDMI jack are required. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the compatible TV.
  • Page 397 → [4320p/2160p], [2160p], [1080p] or [1080i] according to the TV to be connected. To properly display 8K movies from the camera on a TV manufactured by Sony using a HDMI cable (sold separately), you need to change the image quality settings for the TV manually. Change the image quality settings (gamma or color mode) for the TV according to the settings applied when shooting.
  • Page 398 It may take a few minutes to complete formatting, depending on the memory card. You cannot format the memory card if the remaining battery charge is less than 1%. Related Topic Memory cards that can be used Notes on memory card 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 399 Set the file format and image size of still images for each slot. Related Topic Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (movie) Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Auto Switch Media Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 400 Simultaneously records movies on the memory cards in Slot 1 and Slot 2. Related Topic Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (still image) Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Auto Switch Media Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 401 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Auto Switch Media If a memory card in use becomes full or you have forgotten to insert a memory card into a slot, you can record images to the other memory card.
  • Page 402 Example: [ Recording Media] and [ Recording Media] are both set to [Simult. Recording] : Simultaneous recording is available. : Recording is disabled. : The same image cannot be recorded simultaneously. (A): Recording is no longer possible on the memory card (due to lack of capacity, etc.). (B): The memory card is removed.
  • Page 403 Recording Media], set [Auto Switch Media] to [Off]. Related Topic Memory cards that can be used Recordable movie times Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (still image) Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Media (movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 404: Select Rec Folder

    If the camera is set to record images to memory cards in both slots, you may only select a common folder on both memory cards. If there is no common folder, you can make one using [Create New Folder]. Related Topic File/Folder Settings Create New Folder 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 405: Create New Folder

    If the camera is set to record images to memory cards in both slots and an image is shot, a new folder may be automatically created. You cannot change the folder name when [Folder Name] under [File/Folder Settings] is set to [Date Form]. Related Topic File/Folder Settings 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 406 (Shooting) → [Media] → [ Recover Image DB] → desired memory card slot → [Enter]. Note If the battery pack is extremely depleted, image database files cannot be repaired. Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 407 Display Media Info. (still image/movie) Displays the recordable number of still images and the remaining recording time for movies on the memory card. MENU → (Shooting) → [Media] → [ Display Media Info.] → desired memory card slot. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 408: Folder Name

    Only capital letters, numbers, and underscores can be used for [Set File Name]. Underscores cannot be used for the first character. The three characters specified using [Set File Name] are only applied to files recorded after the setting is made. Related Topic Create New Folder File Settings 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 409: File Settings

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 File Settings Configure settings for the file names of recorded movies. MENU → (Shooting) → [File] → [File Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details File Number: You can set how to assign file numbers to movies.
  • Page 410 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 411 You can write IPTC information* when recording still images. Create and edit IPTC information using the IPTC Metadata Preset (https://www.sony.net/iptc/help/) and write the information to a memory card beforehand. IPTC information consists of digital image metadata attributes, as standardized by the International Press Telecommunications Council.
  • Page 412: Copyright Info

    In order to prevent unauthorized use of [Copyright Info], be sure to clear the [Set Photographer] and [Set Copyright] columns before lending out or handing over your camera. Sony is not liable for problems or damages resulting from use of [Copyright Info]. Related Topic...
  • Page 413 (Shooting) → [File] → [Write Serial Number] → desired setting. Menu item details Writes the camera’s serial number to the Exif data for the image. Off: Does not write the camera’s serial number to the Exif data for the image. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 414: Smartphone Connection

    Does not connect the camera and a smartphone. Related Topic One-touch connection with NFC Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the QR Code Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the SSID and password 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 415 You can switch between displaying the QR Code and password by pressing the (Delete) button. Related Topic Smartphone Connection Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the QR Code Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the SSID and password 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 416 Connects the camera and the smartphone manually when you want to connect them. Note If [ Always Connected] is set to [On], the power consumption will be greater than when it is set to [Off]. Related Topic Smartphone Connection 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 417 You can operate the camera using a Bluetooth remote commander (sold separately). For details on compatible remote commander, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Select MENU →...
  • Page 418 Related Topic Bluetooth Settings Reset Network Set. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 419 In this case, change the location of the product or move the product closer to the access point. Related Topic Access Point Set. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 420: Access Point Set

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Access Point Set. You can register your access point manually. Before starting the procedure, check the SSID name of the access point, security system, and password. The password may be preset in some devices. For details, see the access point operating instructions, or consult the access point administrator.
  • Page 421 If you have set [IP Address Setting] to [Manual], enter each address according to your network environment. Note To give the registered access point priority in the future, set [Priority Connection] to [On]. Related Topic WPS Push Using the keyboard 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 422 (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Frequency Band] → desired setting. Menu item details 2.4GHz/5GHz Note If there are both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz access points with the same SSID and encryption format, the access point with the stronger radio field will be displayed. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 423 For details on how to read the QR Code using the Transfer & Tagging add-on, refer to the following support page. https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/app/transfer/l/macaddress/index.php The Transfer & Tagging add-on is only available in certain countries and regions. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 424: Ssid/Pw Reset

    If you connect this product to a computer with Wi-Fi Direct after resetting the connection information, you must reconfigure the settings of the computer. Related Topic Operating the camera from a computer (PC Remote Function) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 425: Bluetooth Settings

    Pairing: Displays the screen for pairing the camera and smartphone or Bluetooth remote commander. Disp Device Address: Displays the BD address of the camera. Related Topic Location Information Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl Cnct. during Power OFF 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 426: Wired Lan

    For details on how to read the QR Code using the Transfer & Tagging add-on, refer to the following support page. https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/app/transfer/l/macaddress/index.php The Transfer & Tagging add-on is only available in certain countries and regions. Related Topic Using the keyboard 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 427: Airplane Mode

    When you board an airplane, etc., you can temporarily disable all the wireless-related functions including Wi-Fi. MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Airplane Mode] → desired setting. If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On], an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 428: Edit Device Name

    (Network) → [Network Option] → [Edit Device Name]. Select the input box, then input the device name → [OK]. Related Topic WPS Push Access Point Set. Operating the camera from a computer (PC Remote Function) Using the keyboard 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 429 Imports a root certificate needed to verify a server from a memory card. Use this function for encrypted communications during FTP transfer. For details, refer to the “FTP Help Guide.” https://rd1.sony.net/help/di/ftp_2040/h_zz/ MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Import Root Certificate]. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 430 Encrypted communications can only be made with devices that are configured correctly. Communications with other devices are not encrypted. For details on the IPsec configuration, consult the administrator of the network for your device. Related Topic Using the keyboard 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 431: Reset Network Set

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings to default settings. MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Reset Network Set.] → [Enter]. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 432 For details, refer to the “FTP Help Guide.” https://rd1.sony.net/help/di/ftp_2040/h_zz/ MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [FTP Transfer Func.] → desired setting. Related Topic Importing root certification to the camera (Import Root Certificate) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 433: Monitor Brightness

    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. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 434: Viewfinder Bright

    Menu item details Auto: Adjusts the brightness automatically. Manual: Selects the brightness of the viewfinder within the range of –2 to +2. Note When the temperature of the camera rises, the viewfinder may become dark. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 435: Finder Color Temp

    (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Finder Color Temp.] → desired setting. Menu item details -2 to +2: When you select “-,” the viewfinder screen changes to a warmer color, and when you select “+,” it changes to a colder color. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 436 MENU → (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Viewfinder Magnifi.] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard: Sets the viewfinder display magnification to standard. Zoom Out: Reduces the viewfinder display magnification. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 437: Finder Frame Rate (Still Image)

    When the temperature inside the camera’s body is high When [Shutter Type] is set to [Electronic Shutter] or [Auto] and continuous shooting is performed. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 438 You can resume shooting by performing an operation, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down. Note If you will not be using the camera for a long period of time, turn the camera off. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 439: Power Save Start Time

    While power is being supplied via USB While playing back slideshows During FTP transfer While recording movies While connected to a computer or TV While [IR Remote Ctrl] is set to [On] When [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] is set to [On] 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 440 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Auto Power OFF Temp. Sets the temperature of the camera at which the camera turns off automatically during shooting. When it is set to [High], you can continue shooting even when the temperature of the camera gets hotter than normal.
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  • Page 442: Display Quality

    Finder Frame Rate] is set to [High] or [Higher], [Display Quality] becomes locked to [Standard]. When “-” is displayed as the setting value for [Display Quality], you cannot view or change the setting. Set [ Finder Frame Rate] to [Standard] to change the setting for [Display Quality]. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 443: Usb Connection

    The memory card in memory card slot 1 is the connection target. Note It may take some time to make the connection between this product and a computer when [USB Connection] is set to [Auto]. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 444: Usb Lun Setting

    Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions. MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB LUN Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi: Normally, use [Multi]. Single: Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 445: Usb Power Supply

    Turning the camera on without a battery pack inserted Unavailable Note Insert the battery pack into the product to supply power via USB cable. This product cannot be powered via the Multi/Micro USB terminal. Use the USB Type-C terminal. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 446: Hdmi Resolution

    Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080p). 1080i: Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i). Note If images are not displayed properly using the [Auto] setting, select [1080i], [1080p], [2160p], or [4320p/2160p] based on the connected TV. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 447 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 HDMI Output Settings (movie) Sets the video and audio to be output to an external recorder/player connected via HDMI when shooting a movie. Use a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable (sold separately) to output 4K/8K movies or RAW movies.
  • Page 448 The gamma is locked to S-Log3 during RAW output. You can reproduce contrast equivalent to that of the normal gamma by setting [Gamma Display Assist] to [On] and [Gamma Disp. Assist Typ.] to [Auto] or [S-Log3→709(800%)]. While outputting RAW movies, you cannot use [Active] for [ SteadyShot]. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 449: Hdmi Info. Display

    The recorded image and shooting information are displayed on the TV, while nothing is displayed on the camera’s monitor. Off: Does not display the shooting information on the TV. Only the recorded image is displayed on the TV, while the recorded image and shooting information are displayed on the camera’s monitor. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 450: Ctrl For Hdmi

    TV you are using. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV remote control when the product is connected to another manufacturer’s TV using an HDMI connection, set [CTRL FOR HDMI] to [Off]. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 451 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. MENU → (Setup) → [Area/Date] → [ Language] → desired language. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 452 To charge the internal rechargeable backup battery, insert a charged battery pack, and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power off. If the clock resets every time the battery is charged, the internal rechargeable backup battery may be worn out. Consult your service facility. Related Topic Setting language, date and time 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 453: Ntsc/Pal Selector

    (Setup) → [Area/Date] → [NTSC/PAL Selector] → [Enter] Note When you perform [NTSC/PAL Selector], and the setting is changed from the default one, a message "Running on NTSC." or "Running on PAL." will appear on the start-up screen. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 454: Audio Signals

    Hint When [Silent Mode] is set to [On], [Audio signals] becomes locked to [Off]. Note If [ Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the camera will not beep when it focuses on a subject. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 455 You can operate the camera using a Infrared Remote Commander (sold separately). For details on compatible remote commander, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Refer also to the operating instructions for the Infrared Remote Commander.
  • Page 456 Even if [Shutter When Pwr OFF] is set to [On], the shutter will not close when the power turns off due to activation of the power- saving mode or battery exhaustion. In this case, you can close the shutter by turning the camera on and off again. Related Topic Cleaning the image sensor (Sensor Cleaning) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 457 If [Auto Pixel Mapping] is set to [Off], perform [Pixel Mapping] regularly. We recommend that you perform the operation once every three days. Note If [Pixel Mapping] is not performed regularly, bright spots may appear in recorded images. Related Topic Pixel Mapping Silent Mode Settings (still image/movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 458: Pixel Mapping

    The camera will restart when pixel mapping is complete. Hint If you see bright spots in a recorded image on the camera monitor, immediately perform [Pixel Mapping]. Note Pixel mapping cannot be performed when the battery is low. Related Topic Auto Pixel Mapping 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 459 The version of the Mount Adaptor is displayed in the lens area if a Mount Adaptor compatible with firmware updates is attached. MENU → (Setup) → [Setup Option] → [Version]. Note Updating can be performed only when the battery level is (3 remaining battery bars) or more. Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 460: Save/Load Settings

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Save/Load Settings You can save/load camera settings to/from a memory card. You can also load settings from another camera of the same model. MENU → (Setup) → [Reset/Save Settings] → [Save/Load Settings] → desired item.
  • Page 461 You can use this function to save settings registered to [ Camera Set. Memory]. However, [Save/Load Settings] is unavailable when the mode dial is set to 1/2/3 ( Recall Camera Setting). Set the mode dial to a position other than 1/2/3 before using this function. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 462: Setting Reset

    Picture Profile] will not be reset even when [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize] is performed. The check mark for [Picture Profile] in [Different Set for Still/Mv] is not reset when you perform either [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize]. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 463 Download and install the application Imaging Edge Mobile from your smartphone’s application store. 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 Depending on future version upgrades, the operational procedures or screen displays are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 464 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the QR Code You can connect your smartphone to the camera using the QR Code. You can connect to the camera with the same operation on any Android smartphone, iPhone, or iPad.
  • Page 465 Functions available with a smartphone (Imaging Edge Mobile) Using a smartphone as a remote commander Select on Cam & Send (transferring to a smartphone) Smartphone Connection Connection (smartphone connection information) Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the SSID and password 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 466 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the SSID and password Connect your smartphone to the camera using the SSID and password if you cannot connect using NFC or the QR code.
  • Page 467 Smartphone Connection Connection (smartphone connection information) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 468 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 One-touch connection with NFC You can connect the camera to an NFC-enabled smartphone by touching them together. To connect the camera and your smartphone, Imaging Edge Mobile is required. Download and install the application Imaging Edge Mobile from your smartphone’s application store.
  • Page 469 Using a smartphone as a remote commander Select on Cam & Send (transferring to a smartphone) Smartphone Connection Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the QR Code Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the SSID and password Airplane Mode 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 470 Imaging Edge Mobile support page: https://www.sony.net/iem/ Related Topic Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the QR Code Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the SSID and password One-touch connection with NFC Remote Shoot Setting (smartphone) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 471 RAW+J Save Image] and [ RAW+H Save Image] can be set only when [ File Format] under [Image Quality Settings] is set to [RAW & JPEG] or [RAW & HEIF]. Related Topic Using a smartphone as a remote commander 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 472 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Select on Cam & Send (transferring to a smartphone) You can transfer images to a smartphone by selecting images on the camera. The following is the procedure for transferring the image currently displayed on the camera.
  • Page 473 When [Airplane Mode] is set to [On], you cannot connect this product and the smartphone. Set [Airplane Mode] to [Off]. Related Topic Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the QR Code Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the SSID and password One-touch connection with NFC Airplane Mode 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 474 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Cnct. during Power OFF Sets whether or not to accept Bluetooth connections from a smartphone while the camera is turned off. When [Cnct. during Power OFF] is set to [On], you can browse images on the camera's memory card and transfer images from the camera to a smartphone by operating the smartphone.
  • Page 475 Select on Cam & Send (transferring to a smartphone) Bluetooth Settings 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 476: Location Information

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Location Information You can use the application Imaging Edge Mobile to obtain location information from a smartphone that is connected with your camera using Bluetooth communication. You can record the obtained location information when shooting images.
  • Page 477 Delete the pairing information for the camera registered in the Bluetooth settings of the smartphone. Execute [Reset Network Set.] of the camera. For more detailed instructions, refer to the following support page. https://www.sony.net/iem/btg/ Note When you initialize the camera, the pairing information is also deleted. Before performing pairing again, first delete the pairing information for the camera registered in the smartphone's Bluetooth settings and Imaging Edge Mobile.
  • Page 478  Refer to the support page for the latest information. https://www.sony.net/iem/ For details on Bluetooth versions compatible with your smartphone, check the product website for your smartphone. Related Topic Functions available with a smartphone (Imaging Edge Mobile) Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 479: Recommended Computer Environment

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Recommended computer environment You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from the following URL: https://www.sony.net/pcenv/ 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 480: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    Doing so may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off or restarting the computer, or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the camera from the computer. Related Topic Sides USB Connection USB LUN Setting 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 481: Disconnecting The Camera From The Computer

    On some computers, the disconnection icon may not appear. In this case, you can skip the steps above. Do not remove the USB cable from the camera while the access lamp is lit. The data may be damaged. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 482 For the conditions of use of the image stabilization function, refer to the support page. Installing Catalyst Browse/Catalyst Prepare on your computer Download and install the software by accessing the following URL: https://www.sony.net/disoft/ 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 483: Importing Images To The Computer

    Do not edit or otherwise process movie files/folders from the connected computer. Movie files may be damaged or become unplayable. Do not delete movies on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer.
  • Page 484 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Operating the camera from a computer (PC Remote Function) Uses a Wi-Fi or USB connection, etc. to control the camera from a computer, including such functions as shooting and storing images on the computer.
  • Page 485 [Release w/o Card] is set to [Enable]. [RAW+J PC Save Img] and [RAW+H PC Save Image] can be set only when [ File Format] is set to [RAW & JPEG] or [RAW & HEIF]. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 486 Connect the camera and the computer using a LAN cable. Configure the required LAN settings. Launch Remote Camera Tool on the computer to perform remote shooting. For details on how to install and use Remote Camera Tool, refer to the following URL: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/app/remotecameratool/l/index.php 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 487 Movies recorded with 24-bit audio may not be played back normally on devices or software incompatible with 24-bit audio, resulting in unexpectedly loud volumes or no sound. Related Topic Shoe Audio Set. HDMI Output Settings (movie) 4ch Audio Monitoring (movie) Audio Out Timing Audio Level Display Audio Recording 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 488: Vertical Grip

    The LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) and the vertical grip are not designed to be attached at the same time. If you attach them at the same time, the space between the Mount Adaptor and the vertical grip will become narrow, making the camera difficult to hold. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 489: Mount Adaptor

    For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor. Note You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor or auto-focus with certain lenses. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses.
  • Page 490 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 LA-EA3/LA-EA5 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA5 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Full frame shooting: Available with full frame shooting-compatible lenses only...
  • Page 491 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 492: La-Ea4 Mount Adaptor

    If you attach them at the same time, the space between the Mount Adaptor and the vertical grip will become narrow, making the camera difficult to hold. Related Topic Mount Adaptor LA-EA3/LA-EA5 Mount Adaptor 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 493 While the plug-in plate of the Multi Battery Adaptor Kit is inserted in the camera, do not slide the battery lock lever of the camera. The plug-in plate will be ejected from the camera if you do so. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 494: Battery Life And Number Of Recordable Images

    Using the battery pack at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Using a Sony CFexpress Type A memory card (sold separately) Using a FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens (sold separately) The numbers of recordable still images are based on the CIPA standard and shooting under the following conditions: (CIPA: Camera &...
  • Page 495: Number Of Recordable Images

    The numbers shown reflect the following conditions: Using a Sony memory card [Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2], and [JPEG Image Size]/[HEIF Image Size] is set to [L: 50M]. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used.
  • Page 496 JPEG image quality when [RAW & JPEG] is selected: [Fine] HEIF image quality when [RAW & HEIF] is selected: [Fine] Note Even if the number of recordable images is higher than 9999 images, “9999” will appear. Related Topic Memory cards that can be used 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 497: Recordable Movie Times

    The recording times when [ Proxy Recording] is set to [Off]. The times shown are recordable times using a Sony memory card. The duration of time available for movie recording varies depending on the file format/recording settings for movies, memory card, ambient temperature, Wi-Fi network environment, condition of the camera before you start recording, and condition of the charging of the battery.
  • Page 498 The recordable time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR (Variable Bit-Rate), which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the shooting scene. When you record a fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording. The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or the image quality/size settings.
  • Page 499 Memory cards that can be used Battery life and number of recordable images 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 500: List Of Icons On The Monitor

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 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. Descriptions are given below the indications of the icons.
  • Page 501 RAW recording (compressed/lossless compression (L/M/S)/uncompressed) J-X.FINE J-FINE J-STD J-LIGHT H-X.FINE H-FINE H-STD H-LIGHT JPEG Quality / HEIF Quality 4:2:2 HEIF color sampling XAVC HS 8K XAVC HS 4K XAVC S 4K XAVC S HD XAVC S-I 4K XAVC S-I HD File format of movies 120p 100p 60p 50p 30p 25p 24p Frame rate of movies...
  • Page 502 Wind Noise Reduct. Writing copyright information [On] Writing IPTC information [On] Gamma Disp. Assist Typ. Touch function in shooting mode (Touch focus/Touch tracking/off) Focus Cancel Tracking Cancel Spot Focus Performing [Spot Focus] Bluetooth connection available / Bluetooth connection unavailable Connected to smartphone / Not connected to smartphone Obtaining location information / Location information cannot be obtained Airplane Mode Overheating warning...
  • Page 503 Creative Look Face/Eye Prior. in AF – Picture Profile Shutter Type Recording media Finder Frame Rate Aspect ratio of still images Focus indicator/exposure settings Focus indicator 1/250 Shutter speed 1/400 Flash Sync Spd. Prty. F3.5 Aperture value Exposure compensation/Metered Manual ISO400 ISO AUTO ISO 400...
  • Page 504: Icons On The Playback Screen

    1:00:12 Actual movie recording time (hours: minutes: seconds) Audio format Audio Level Display REC Control 4K/RAW external output 00:00:00.00 Time code (hours: minutes: seconds. frames) 00 00 00 00 User Bit Pixel Shift Multi Shoot. Icons on the playback screen Single-image playback Histogram display Basic information...
  • Page 505 Refer to “Icons on the shooting screen” for other icons displayed in this area. Image information Latitude/longitude information 2021-1-1 10:37:00PM Date of recording 100-0003 Folder number - file number C0003 Movie file number Histogram (Luminance/R/G/B) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 506: List Of Default Setting Values

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 List of default setting values The default setting values for each menu item at the time of purchase are shown in the following table. The content of the menu displayed on the screen differs depending on the position of the mode dial. For details, refer to “Finding functions from...
  • Page 507 Resettable using Default setting MENU items [Camera Settings value Reset] Movie Settings (Rec Frame Rate) (when [ File Format] is set to 60p/50p [XAVC S-I 4K]) Movie Settings (Rec Frame Rate) (when [ File Format] is set to 60p/50p [XAVC S-I HD]) Movie Settings (Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is set to 200M 4:2:0 10bit...
  • Page 508 Resettable using Default setting MENU items [Camera Settings value Reset] 222M 4:2:2 Movie Settings (Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is set to 10bit/185M 4:2:2 [XAVC S-I HD], and [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [60p]/[50p]) 10bit 111M 4:2:2 Movie Settings (Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is set to 10bit/93M 4:2:2 [XAVC S-I HD], and [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [30p]/[25p])
  • Page 509 Resettable using Default setting MENU items [Camera Settings value Reset] 222M 4:2:2 S&Q Settings ( Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is set 10bit/185M 4:2:2 to [XAVC S-I HD], and [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [60p]/[50p]) 10bit 111M 4:2:2 S&Q Settings ( Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is set...
  • Page 510 Resettable using Default setting MENU items [Camera Settings value Reset] Create New Folder ― IPTC Information (Write IPTC Info) IPTC Information (Register IPTC Info) ― Copyright Info (Write Copyright Info) Copyright Info (Set Photographer) ― Copyright Info (Set Copyright) ― Copyright Info (Disp.
  • Page 511 Resettable using Default setting MENU items [Camera Settings value Reset] Interval Shoot Func. (AE Tracking Sensitivity) Electronic Interval Shoot Func. (Shutter Type in Interval) Shutter Interval Shoot Func. (Shoot Interval Priority) Pixel Shift Multi Shoot. Silent Mode Settings (Silent Mode) Silent Mode Settings ([Aperture Drive in AF] under [Target Function Standard Settings])
  • Page 512 Resettable using Default setting MENU items [Camera Settings value Reset] Focal Length (when [ SteadyShot Adjust.] is set to [Manual]) Zoom ― Optical zoom Zoom Range only Zoom Speed (Fixed Speed Zoom Speed (Fixed Speed Zoom Speed ( Speed Type) Variable Zoom Speed ( Fixed Speed...
  • Page 513 Resettable using [Camera Settings MENU items Default setting value Reset] Auto/Manual Swt. Set. (ISO Auto/Manual Set) Manual Exposure Comp. ±0.0 Reset EV Comp. Reset Exposure step 0.3EV Exposure Std. Adjust ( Multi) ±0 Exposure Std. Adjust ( Center) ±0 Exposure Std. Adjust ( Spot) ±0 Exposure Std.
  • Page 514 (Focus) MENU items Default setting value Resettable using [Camera Settings Reset] Priority Set in AF-S Balanced Emphasis Priority Set in AF-C Balanced Emphasis AF Tracking Sensitivity 3(Standard) AF Illuminator Auto Aperture Drive in AF Standard AF w/ Shutter Pre-AF AF Transition Speed AF Subj.
  • Page 515 MENU items Default setting value Resettable using [Camera Settings Reset] Initial Focus Mag. x1.0 AF in Focus Mag. Initial Focus Mag. x1.0 Peaking Display Peaking Level Peaking Color White (Playback) To reset the items for [Playback] to the default values, select [Initialize]. These items are not reset to the default values even if you select [Camera Settings Reset].
  • Page 516 MENU items Default setting value Image Index 9 Images Display as Group Display Rotation Auto Focus Frame Display Select Image Jump Dial Front dial Image Jump Method One by one (Network) To reset the items for [Network] to the default values, select [Initialize] or [Reset Network Set.]. These items are not reset to the default values even if you select [Camera Settings Reset].
  • Page 517 MENU items Default setting value FTP Transfer Func. (when [FTP Transfer] is set to [Target Img (Protect)]) FTP Transfer Func. (when [FTP Transfer] is set to [Transfer Status]) FTP Transfer Func. (Display FTP Result) ― FTP Transfer Func. ( Auto FTP Transfer) FTP Transfer Func.
  • Page 518 MENU items Default setting value Disp Device Address ― IP Address Setting Auto Display Wired LAN Info. ― Airplane Mode Edit Device Name ― Import Root Certificate ― Security(IPsec) (IPsec) Security(IPsec) (Dest. IP Address) ― Security(IPsec) (Shared Key) ― Reset Network Set. ―...
  • Page 519 MENU items Default setting value Custom Key Setting (Down Button) Not set Custom Key Setting (AEL Button) AEL hold Custom Key Setting (AF-ON Button) AF On Custom Key Setting (MOVIE Button) Movie Shooting Custom Key Setting (Focus Hold Button) Focus Hold Custom Key Setting ( Front dial) Follow Custom (...
  • Page 520 MENU items Default setting value My Dial Settings ― Av/Tv Assign in M Av/Tv Rotate Normal Dial Ev Comp Function Ring(Lens) Power Focus Lock Operation Parts Touch Operation Touch Sensitivity Standard Touch Panel/Pad Touch Panel Only Touch Pad Settings (Operation in Vertical Orientation ) Touch Pad Settings (Touch Position Mode) Absolute Position Touch Pad Settings (Operation Area)
  • Page 521 MENU items Default setting value Audio signals On:all USB Connection Auto USB LUN Setting Multi USB Power Supply HDMI Resolution Auto HDMI Output Settings (Rec. Media dur HDMI Output) HDMI Output Settings (Output Resolution) Auto HDMI Output Settings (4K Output Set.(HDMI Only)) 60p 10bit/50p 10bit HDMI Output Settings (RAW Output) HDMI Output Settings (RAW Output Setting)
  • Page 522 MENU items Default setting value Display From My Menu 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 523: Specifications

    Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Lens Sony E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image format 35 mm full frame (35.9 mm × 24.0 mm), CMOS image sensor Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 50 100 000 pixels Total pixel number of camera Approx.
  • Page 524 60p-compatible devices: up to 1/60 second in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 second in Auto slow shutter mode) 50p-compatible devices: up to 1/50 second in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 second in Auto slow shutter mode) Flash sync speed (when using a flash manufactured by Sony) When [Shutter Type] is set to [Mechanical Shutter]: When [Flash Sync Spd.
  • Page 525 [Recording format] File format JPEG (compliant with DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, and MPF Baseline), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant) Movie (XAVC HS format) XAVC Ver2.0: MP4 format compliant Video: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265...
  • Page 526 Operating temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage temperature –20 to 55°C (–4 to 131°F) Dimensions (W/H/D) (Approx.) 128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8 mm 128.9 × 96.9 × 69.7 mm (from grip to monitor) 5 1/8 × 3 7/8 × 3 1/4 in. 5 1/8 ×...
  • Page 527 Rated input 100 – 240 V , 50/60 Hz, 0.38 A Rated output 8.4 V , 1.6 A Rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100 Rated voltage 7.2 V Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 528 The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. QR Code is a trademark of Denso Wave Inc.
  • Page 529: Notes On The License

    GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. https://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 530: Troubleshooting

    Initialize the settings. Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. https://www.sony.net/ Related Topic Setting Reset 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 531: Warning Messages

    Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-1 α1 Warning messages Set Area/Date/Time. Set the area, date and time. If you have not used the product for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable backup battery. Power insufficient. The image copying or the image sensor cleaning function will not operate because the remaining battery level is too low.
  • Page 532 Image DB]. System Error Camera Error. Turn power off then on. Remove the battery pack, and then re-insert it. If the message appears frequently, consult local authorized Sony service facility. Image Database File error. Recover? You cannot record and play back a movie because the Image Database File is damaged. Recover the Image Database File following the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 533 Release w/o Card Release w/o Lens (still image/movie) Recover Image DB (still image/movie) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 534 Refer to this topic for the shooting duration of movies recordable on the memory card. ILCE-1 support information This website provides basic information about the camera and information regarding compatible lenses and accessories. (Another window will open.) 5-025-537-14(1) Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

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