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Sony a9 Instruction Manual

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d-830-100-91(1)
Interchangeable Lens
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If your camera's system software version is earlier than Ver.5.0,
refer to the Instruction Manual at the following URL.
http://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/ilce9/d832100911.pdf
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  • Page 1 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera E-mount Instruction Manual If your camera’s system software version is earlier than Ver.5.0, refer to the Instruction Manual at the following URL. http://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/ilce9/d832100911.pdf ILCE-9...

  • Page 2: Check Out The Help Guide

    The “Help Guide” is an on-line manual that you can read on your computer or smartphone. Refer to it for details on menu items, advanced usage, and the latest information on the camera. Scan here http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1830/h_zz/ ILCE-9 Help Guide Instruction Manual In-Camera Guide (this book)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Check out the Help Guide! ............2 Notes on using your camera............ 6 Preparations for shooting Checking the camera and the supplied items .......10 Identifying parts ..............11 Front side ............... 11 Rear side ................13 Top side/Side view ............15 Bottom ................18 Basic operations ..............19 Using the control wheel ..........19...
  • Page 4 Shutter setting ............... 43  Shutter Type ............43 Using the electronic shutter ......... 44 Displaying the release timing (Shoot. Timing Disp.) ... 47 Shoot. Start Disp............47 Continuous shooting ............. 48 Using touch function ............. 50 Touch Operation ............50 Touch Panel/Pad ............
  • Page 5 Using a computer Connecting the camera to a computer ......... 65 Connecting to a computer ........... 65 Disconnecting the camera from the computer ... 66 Introduction to computer software ........67 PlayMemories Home ............ 67 Imaging Edge ............... 67 MENU items/List of icons Using MENU items ..............

  • Page 6: Notes On Using Your Camera

    Notes on using your camera Notes on the monitor and Along with this section, also see “Precautions” in the Help Guide. electronic viewfinder • The monitor and electronic Notes on handling the product viewfinder are manufactured • This camera is designed to be dust using extremely high-precision resistant and splash resistant, but technology, and over 99.99% of the...
  • Page 7 Notes on discarding or transferring to faster than 1/4000 seconds. this product to others Sony lenses/accessories When discarding or transferring this product to others, make sure to Using this unit with products from...
  • Page 8 For example, unauthorized access to the camera may occur in network environments to which another network device is connected or can connect without permission. Sony LAN cable bears no responsibility for any loss Use a Category 5e or higher Shielded...
  • Page 9 For Customers in the U.S.A. For question regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: WW361847 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

  • Page 10: Preparations For Shooting

    Preparations for shooting Checking the camera and the supplied items The number in parentheses • Micro USB cable (1) indicates the number of pieces. • Camera (1) • AC Adaptor (1) • Shoulder Strap (1) The type of the AC Adaptor may differ depending on the country/region.

  • Page 11: Identifying Parts

    Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details. Front side  ON/OFF (Power) switch (33)/Shutter button (34)   Image sensor position mark • The image sensor is the sensor that converts light into an electric signal. The mark shows the location  ...
  • Page 12  Front dial You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode.  Infrared remote sensor  Lens release button (32)  Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna (built-in)  Microphone*  AF illuminator (71)/Self- timer lamp When the lens is removed  Mounting index (31) ...

  • Page 13: Rear Side

    Rear side   Eyepiece cup C3 button (Custom button 3) To remove the eyepiece cup (20) Push the grips at the bottom  MENU button (68) of the eyepiece cup to the left  Monitor/Touch panel (50) and right and lift up the cup. You can adjust the monitor to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position.
  • Page 14   Diopter-adjustment dial Access lamp Adjust the diopter-adjustment  For shooting: C4 button dial according to your eyesight (Custom button 4) (20) until the display appears clearly For viewing: (Delete) button   in the viewfinder. If it is hard to (35) operate the diopter-adjustment ...

  • Page 15: Top Side/Side View

    Top side/Side view    Drive mode dial lock release Microphone) jack  ( button When an external microphone is connected, the built-  Upper: Drive mode dial in microphone turns off Lower: Focus mode dial (36) automatically. When the ...
  • Page 16  Multi Interface Shoe*  (N mark) (62)   Some accessories may not go • This mark indicates the touch in all the way and protrude point for connecting the backward from the Multi camera and an NFC-enabled interface shoe. However, Smartphone.
  • Page 17 Use the cable protector to prevent shoe and the Multi/Micro USB the HDMI cable from being Terminal, visit the Sony website, or disconnected when shooting consult your Sony dealer or local images with the HDMI cable authorized Sony service facility.

  • Page 18: Bottom

    Bottom  Battery insertion slot (27)  Battery cover (27)  Tripod socket hole 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.  Battery cover release lever...

  • Page 19: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Using the control wheel • You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/left/ right side of the control wheel. Your selection is determined when you press the center of the control wheel. • The DISP (Display Setting) and ISO (ISO) functions are assigned to the top/right side of the control wheel.

  • Page 20: Assigning Frequently Used Functions To Buttons (Custom Key)

    Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) 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. You can also assign [Not set] to easily operable keys to prevent accidental operation.

  • Page 21: Using The Fn (Function) Button (Function Menu)

    Move to the [Rear1] screen using the left/right side of the control wheel. Then, select [AEL Button] and press the center of the control wheel. Press the left/right side of the control wheel until [Eye AF] is displayed. Select [Eye AF], and then press the center. •...
  • Page 22 Press the DISP on the control wheel repeatedly to display a screen mode other than [For viewfinder], and then press the Fn (Function) button. Fn button Select the desired function by pressing the top/bottom/left/ right side of the control wheel. Select the desired setting by turning the front dial, and press the center of the control wheel.

  • Page 23: How To Use The Quick Navi Screen

    To change the functions in the function menu (Function Menu Set.) The following is the procedure for changing [Drive Mode] in the function menu to [Grid Line].  MENU   (Camera Settings 2)  [Function Menu Set.].  Select  (Drive Mode) from among the twelve functions in the function menu using the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel, and then press the center.
  • Page 24 Press the Fn button to switch to the Quick Navi screen. • The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays. Auto mode P/A/S/M mode Select a function to set by pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel.
  • Page 25 To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens Select the desired function in step 5, then press the center of the control wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function will appear. Follow the operating guide to adjust settings. Operation guide Note •...

  • Page 26: Startup Guide

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

  • Page 27: Step 2: Inserting The Battery Pack Into The Camera

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

  • Page 28: Step 3: Inserting A Memory Card

    To charge the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera Turn the camera off and connect it to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using the micro USB cable (supplied), then connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). If you turn on the camera, power will be supplied from the wall outlet (wall socket) and you will be able to operate the camera.
  • Page 29 Insert the SD card into the slot 1. Slot 1 (lower): Supports SD cards (compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II) Slot 2 (upper): Supports SD cards Slot 2 Slot 1 (compatible with UHS-I) and Memory Stick PRO Duo media • With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place.

  • Page 30: Step 4: Attaching A Lens

    To remove the memory card Make sure that the access lamp (page 14) is not lit, and then push in the memory card once to remove Access lamp To record to memory cards in two slots The slot 1 is used in the default settings. If you do not intend to change the settings and will only use one memory card, use the slot 1.
  • Page 31 Mount the lens by aligning the two white index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera. • Hold the camera with the lens facing down to prevent dust or debris from entering the camera. While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens slowly in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into...
  • Page 32 To remove the lens Keep pressing the lens release button and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it stops. Lens release button Compatible lenses Lenses compatible with this camera are as follows: Lens Compatibility with the camera ...

  • Page 33: Step 5: Setting The Language And The Clock

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

  • Page 34: Step 6: Shooting Images In Auto Mode

    Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set other items, then select [Enter] and press the center. Hint • To reset the date and time setting, use MENU (page 83). Note • This camera does not have a function for inserting the date into images. You can insert the date into images and then save and print them using PlayMemories Home (for Windows only).
  • Page 35 To shoot movies Press the MOVIE button to start/stop recording. To play back images Press the (Playback) button to play back images. You can select the   desired image using the control wheel. To delete displayed image Press the (Delete) button while an image is displayed to delete it. Select  ...

  • Page 36: Shooting

    Shooting Focusing Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. Turn the focus mode dial while Focus mode dial pressing the focus mode dial lock release button and select the desired mode. Focus mode dial lock release button AF-S (Single-shot AF): The product locks the focus once focusing is complete.
  • Page 37 Focus indicator   (lit): The subject is in focus and the focus is locked.   (flashing): The subject is not in focus.  (lit): The subject is in focus. The focus will be adjusted continuously according to the movements of the subject.  (lit): Focusing is in progress.

  • Page 38: Auto Focus

    Auto focus Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to focus properly in the auto focus mode. MENU   (Camera Settings 1)  [Focus Area]  desired setting. Wide: Focuses on a subject covering the whole range of the screen automatically.
  • Page 39 Examples of the focusing frame display The focusing frame differs as follows. When focusing on a larger area When focusing on a smaller area • When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone], the focusing frame may switch between “When focusing on a larger area” and “When focusing on a smaller area”...
  • Page 40 To move the focus area • You can move the focus area in [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], or [Zone] by operating the multi-selector. If you assign [Focus Standard] to the center of the multi-selector beforehand, you can move the focusing frame back to the center of the monitor by pressing the center of the multi-selector.

  • Page 41: Manual Focus

    Manual Focus When it is difficult to focus properly in the autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. Turn the focus mode dial Focus mode dial while pressing the focus mode dial lock release button and select MF. Focus mode dial lock release button Rotate the focusing ring to achieve sharp focus.

  • Page 42: Direct Manual Focus (Dmf)

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

  • Page 43: Shutter Setting

    Shutter setting  Shutter Type You can set whether to shoot with a mechanical shutter or an electronic shutter. MENU   (Camera Settings 2)  [  Shutter Type]  desired setting. Auto: The shutter type is automatically switched based on the shooting conditions and shutter speed.

  • Page 44: Using The Electronic Shutter

    Using the electronic shutter Using the electronic shutter lets you perform various kinds of shooting that are difficult to achieve using the mechanical shutter, such as shooting without sounds or shaking, shooting with a super-fast shutter, and blackout-free shooting*. * During blackout-free shooting, the screen does not black out or drop frames and you can keep looking at the subject through the viewfinder or monitor while shooting images.
  • Page 45 The maximum shutter speed is 1/16000 second when the shooting mode is not set to S (Shutter Priority) or M (Manual Exposure), or during bracket shooting with a setting other than [WB bracket] or [DRO Bracket]. The next value after 1/16000 second is 1/32000 second when the shooting mode is set to S (Shutter Priority) or M (Manual Exposure).
  • Page 46  Turn the focus mode dial and select AF-C (Continuous AF), then start shooting images. Hint • If you want to display the timing of shooting on the screen during blackout- free shooting, adjust the setting using MENU   (Camera Settings 2)  [Shoot.

  • Page 47: Displaying The Release Timing (Shoot. Timing Disp.)

    Displaying the release timing (Shoot. Timing Disp.) Sets the method for displaying the shutter release timing on the screen during blackout-free shooting. MENU   (Camera Settings 2)  [Shoot. Timing Disp.]  desired setting. On: Type 1/On: Type 2: Displays a frame around the focusing frame. On: Type 3/On: Type 4: Displays ...

  • Page 48: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous 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.  Continuous Shooting: Hi /  Continuous Shooting: Mid /  Continuous Shooting: Lo  Shutter Type...
  • Page 49 Note • Continuous shooting is unavailable in the following situations: – [Picture Effect] is set to [Rich-tone Mono.]. – [DRO/Auto HDR] is set to [Auto HDR]. • The speed of continuous shooting decreases when you shoot with a flash. Displaying continuous shooting remaining time indicator (Cont.

  • Page 50: Using Touch Function

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

  • Page 51: Touch Focus

    Touch Focus You can select a subject on which to focus using touch operations in the still image and movie recording modes. Select MENU   (Setup)  [Touch Operation]  [On] beforehand. MENU  (Camera Settings 2)  [Func. of Touch Operation] ...
  • Page 52 Specifying the position where you want to focus in the movie recording mode (spot focus) The camera will focus on the touched subject. Spot focus is not available when shooting with the viewfinder.  Select a [Focus Area] other than [Flexible Spot] or [Expand Flexible Spot].

  • Page 53: Touch Tracking

    Touch Tracking You can use touch operations to select a subject you want to track in the still image and movie recording modes. Select MENU   (Setup)  [Touch Operation]  [On] beforehand. MENU   (Camera Settings 2)  [Func. of Touch Operation] ...

  • Page 54: Selecting A Still Image Size/Image Quality

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

  • Page 55: Jpeg Image Size

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

  • Page 56: Aps-C/Super 35Mm

    APS-C/Super 35mm Sets whether to record in APS-C-equivalent size for still images and in Super 35mm-equivalent size for movies. If you select [On] or [Auto], you can use an APS-C size dedicated lens on this product. MENU   (Camera Settings 1)  [APS-C/Super 35mm]  desired setting.
  • Page 57 The camera shoots with an angle of view equivalent to full frame in the following situations. • [APS-C/Super 35mm] is set to [Auto], and a full frame shooting- compatible lens is attached. • [APS-C/Super 35mm] is set to [Off]. Angle of view equivalent to APS-C size/Super 35mm When shooting still images (with [  Aspect Ratio] set to [3:2])

  • Page 58: Shooting Movies

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

  • Page 59: Record Setting

     Record Setting Selects the frame rate and bit-rate for movie recording. MENU  (Camera Settings 2)  [  Record Setting]    desired setting. • The higher the bit-rate, the higher the image quality. • For estimates of the maximum recordable movie time with each recording setting, refer to page 96.
  • Page 60 When [  File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD]  Record Setting Bit-rate Description 60p 50M/50p 50M Approx. 50 Mbps Records movies in 1920×1080 (60p/50p). 60p 25M/50p 25M Approx. 25 Mbps Records movies in 1920×1080 (60p/50p). 30p 50M/25p 50M Approx. 50 Mbps Records movies in 1920×1080 (30p/25p).
  • Page 61 Note • Creating an AVCHD recording disc from movies that were recorded with [60i 24M (FX)]/[50i 24M (FX)] as the [  Record Setting] takes a long time because the image quality of movies is converted. If you want to store movies without converting them, use a Blu-ray Disc.

  • Page 62: Using Network Functions

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

  • Page 63: Recording Location Information To Captured Images

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

  • Page 64: Connecting The Camera To A Wireless Access Point

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

  • Page 65: Using A Computer

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

  • Page 66: Disconnecting The Camera From The Computer

    Note • Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer from sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/ off or restarting the computer, or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the camera from the computer.

  • Page 67: Introduction To Computer Software

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

  • Page 68: Menu Items/List Of Icons

    MENU items/List of icons Using MENU items You can change settings related to all the camera operations including shooting, playback, and operating method. You can also execute camera functions from the MENU. Press the MENU button to MENU button display the menu screen. Select the desired setting you want to adjust using the top/ bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel, and then press the center of the control wheel.

  • Page 69: List Of Menu Items

    List of MENU items For details on each MENU items, refer to the reference page in the last column or the Help Guide.  (Camera Settings 1) Red tab Quality/Image Size Sets the file format for still images.  File Format ([RAW] / [JPEG], etc.) Selects the file type for RAW images.
  • Page 70 Shoot Mode/Drive Self-timer Type When shooting with the self-timer, Help sets how many seconds elapse from Guide when you press the shutter button until when the image is recorded and how many images are recorded. Bracket Settings Sets self-timer shooting in bracket Help mode, bracket type, shooting order Guide...
  • Page 71 Sets whether to adjust the Help  Switch V/H AF Area [Focus Area] and the position of the Guide focusing frame based on the camera’s position (horizontal or vertical). Sets the AF illuminator, which Help  AF Illuminator provides light to aid focusing in dark Guide scenes.
  • Page 72 Circ. of Focus Point Sets whether to allow the focusing Help frame to jump from one end to the Guide other when you move the focusing frame. AF Micro Adj. Finely adjusts the autofocused Help position, when using the LA-EA2 Guide or LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately).
  • Page 73 Exposure Std. Adjust Adjusts the standard for the correct Help exposure value for each metering Guide modes. Flash Flash Mode Sets the flash settings. Help Guide Flash Comp. Adjusts the intensity of flash output. Help Guide Exp. comp. set Sets whether to reflect exposure Help compensation value to flash Guide...

  • Page 74: (Camera Settings 2)

    Sets whether to lock the white Help  Shutter AWB Lock balance while the shutter button is Guide pressed in the auto white balance mode. Focus Assist Focus Magnifier Enlarges the image before shooting Help so that you can check the focus. Guide Focus Magnif.
  • Page 75 Selects the movie file format.  File Format ([XAVC S 4K] / [AVCHD], etc.) Selects a frame-rate and bit-rate for  Record Setting the movie. Changes the settings for slow-motion Help  S&Q Settings and quick-motion movie shooting. Guide Records low-bit-rate proxy files Help  Proxy Recording simultaneously when recording Guide...
  • Page 76 Movie w/ shutter Records movies using the shutter Help button. Guide Shutter/SteadyShot Sets whether to shoot with a  Shutter Type mechanical shutter or an electronic shutter. e-Front Curtain Shutter Sets whether to use the electronic Help front curtain shutter function. Guide Release w/o Lens Sets whether to release the shutter...
  • Page 77 Zebra Setting Sets the stripes displayed to adjust Help brightness. Guide Grid Line Displays grid lines for adjusting the Help image composition. Guide Exposure Set. Guide Sets the guide displayed when Help exposure settings are changed in the Guide shooting screen. Live View Display Sets whether to reflect settings such Help...
  • Page 78 Function Menu Set. Customizes the functions displayed when the Fn (Function) button is pressed. My Dial Settings Assigns the desired functions to Help the dials and the control wheel, and Guide register up to three combinations of settings. Dial Setup Sets the functions of the front and Help rear control dials when the exposure...

  • Page 79: (Network)

     (Network) Green tab Send to Smartphone Func. Sets movies to be transferred to a Help smartphone, or transfers images to a Guide smartphone. Send to Computer (Wi-Fi) Backs up images by transferring Help them to a computer connected to a Guide network.

  • Page 80: (Playback)

    Import Root Certificate Imports a root certificate to the Help camera. Guide Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings. Help Guide  (Playback) Blue tab Protect Protects recorded images against Help accidental erasure. Guide Rotate Rotates the image. Help Guide Delete Deletes an image.

  • Page 81: (Setup)

    Select Playback Media Selects the memory card slot of the Help memory card to be played back. Guide View Mode Plays back images from a specified Help date or specified folder of still images Guide and movies. Image Index Displays multiple images at the same Help time.
  • Page 82 NTSC/PAL Selector Changes the TV format of the device Help so that you can shoot in a different Guide movie format. Cleaning Mode Starts the cleaning mode to clean the Help image sensor. Guide Touch Operation Sets whether or not to activate the touch operation of the monitor.
  • Page 83 USB Power Supply Sets whether to supply power via Help USB connection when the camera Guide is connected to a computer or USB device. PC Remote Settings Controls the PC remote shooting Help settings. Guide Selects the language.  Language Date/Time Setup Sets the date, time, and daylight savings.

  • Page 84: (My Menu)

    Version Displays the camera software version. Help Guide Certification Logo Displays certification information Help for the camera (only some of the Guide certification logos are displayed). Setting Reset Restores settings to their defaults. Help Select [Initialize] to restore all settings Guide to their default values.

  • Page 85: List Of Icons On The Monitor

    List of icons on the monitor The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays. Icons on the shooting screen Monitor mode Viewfinder mode  Shooting mode/  Camera settings Scene recognition P P A S M NO CARD...
  • Page 86 24M 20M 16M 10M 8.7M 6.9M 6.0M 5.1M 4.0M 2.6M 2.2M Setting Effect OFF (77) 1.7M Image size of still images (55) AF Illuminator (71) RAW recording (compressed/ uncompressed) SteadyShot off/on, Camera shake warning (76) X.FINE FINE STD JPEG Quality (54) SteadyS.
  • Page 87 Connected to LAN/Disconnected Obtaining location information/ from LAN Location information cannot be obtained * These icons are displayed in  Area when shooting with the viewfinder. Airplane Mode (79) No audio recording of movies (75) Overheating warning Wind Noise Reduct. (75) Database file full/Database file error Copyright information writing...
  • Page 88 ±0.0 Flash Comp. (73) Shutter Type (43) Focus Mode (36) Finder Frame Rate (76) Prioritize Rec. Media (83) Focus Area (38) JPEG RAW RAW+J  Focus indicator/exposure File Format (54) settings  Metering Mode (72) Focus indicator (37) 1/250 7500K A5 G5 Shutter speed White Balance (Auto, Preset, F3.5...
  • Page 89  Guides/other Tracking Cancel Audio Level Display (75) Guide display for tracking (53) Focus Cancel REC Control (82) Guide display for canceling 00:00:00:00 focusing (51) Time code (hours: minutes: seconds: frames) (82) Guide display for My Dial 00 00 00 00 User Bit (82) Bracket indicator Spot metering area (72)

  • Page 90: Icons On The Playback Screen

    Icons on the playback screen Single-image playback display Histogram display  Basic information Group (81) Playback media (81) Proxy movie included (75) View Mode (81) Status of FTP transfer (63) IPTC IPTC Information (83)  Camera settings Rating (80) Refer to “Icons on the shooting ...
  • Page 91  Image information Latitude/longitude information (63) 2019 - 1 - 1 10:37PM Date of recording (33) 100-0003 Folder number  File number (83) Histogram (Luminance/R/G/B)

  • Page 92: About This Product

    – Using the battery pack at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). – Using a Sony SDXC memory card (U3) (sold separately) – Using a lens FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (sold separately) •...

  • Page 93: Memory Cards That Can Be Used

    Memory cards that can be used When using microSD memory cards or Memory Stick Micro media with this camera, be sure to use the appropriate adaptor. SD memory cards Recording format Supported memory card Still image SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card AVCHD (Class 4 or faster, or U1 or faster) 4K 60 Mbps*...

  • Page 94: Number Of Recordable Images

    Note • Use the slot 1 when you are using a UHS-II memory card. Also, select MENU   (Setup)  [Rec. Media Settings]  [Prioritize Rec. Media]  [Slot 1]. • Memory Stick PRO Duo media cannot be used in the slot 1. •...
  • Page 95 The table below shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used.

  • Page 96: Recordable Movie Times

    Recordable movie times The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory card formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used. The recording times for when [  File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K] and [XAVC S HD] are recording times when shooting with  Proxy Recording] set to [Off].
  • Page 97 The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or the image quality/size settings. • The times shown are recordable times using a Sony memory card. Notes on continuous movie recording • High-quality movie recording and high-speed continuous shooting require large amounts of power.
  • Page 98 • The duration of time available for continuous movie recording when the camera records with the default settings after the power has been turned off for a while is as follows. The values indicate the continuous time from when the camera starts recording until the camera stops recording.

  • Page 99: Specifications

    Metering Range: –3 EV to +20 EV (at Camera Type: ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ISO sensitivity (Recommended Lens: Sony E-mount lens exposure index): Still images: ISO 100 to ISO 51 200 [Image sensor] (Extended ISO: Minimum ISO 50, Image format: 35 mm full frame...
  • Page 100 File format: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Model No. WW361847 Ver. 2.31, MPF Baseline) compliant, Rated input: 7.2 V , 4.1 W RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) Operating temperature: Movie (XAVC S format): 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC S ver.1.0...
  • Page 101 • Memory Stick and 100 - 240 V , 50/60 Hz, 0.38 A trademarks or registered Rated output: 8.4 V , 1.6 A trademarks of Sony Corporation. • XAVC S and are registered AC Adaptor AC-UUD12/AC-UUE12 trademarks of Sony Corporation. Rated input: • AVCHD and the AVCHD 100 - 240 V...
  • Page 102 Use the following URL to download it. and any use of such marks by http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/ Sony Corporation is under license. We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. • QR Code is a trademark of Denso Wave Inc.

  • Page 103: Index

    Index Focus Area ........38 Focus indicator ......... 37 AF ............ 38 Function button ......14, 21 AF-C ..........36 AF-S ..........36 Auto focus ........38 HDR ..........73 Auto Mode ........34 Help Guide ......... 2 AVCHD ..........58 AWB ..........
  • Page 104 One-touch (NFC) ......62 XAVC S 4K ......... 58 XAVC S HD ........58 Playback ........... 35 PlayMemories Home ....... 67 Printing ..........80 Prioritize Rec. Media ......29 Quick Navi ........23 RAW ..........54 Recordable number of images ..94 Recordable time of movies .....96 Sensitivity .........
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