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Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM2
How to Use
Before Use
Names of parts
Checking the camera and the supplied items [1]
Identifying parts (Front side) [2]
Identifying parts (Rear side) [3]
Identifying parts (Top side/Side view) [4]
Identifying parts (Bottom view) [5]
Icons and indicators
List of icons on the screen [6]
List of focus range finder frames [7]
Using the strap
Using the shoulder strap [8]
Attaching the eyepiece cup
Attaching the eyepiece cup [9]
Adjusting the viewfinder
Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) [10]
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  • Page 1 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM2 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items [1] Identifying parts (Front side) [2] Identifying parts (Rear side) [3] Identifying parts (Top side/Side view) [4] Identifying parts (Bottom view) [5] Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen [6] List of focus range finder frames [7]...

  • Page 2: Preparing The Camera

    About the [In-Camera Guide] [11] Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack using a charger [12] Inserting the battery pack into the camera [13] Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera [14] Charging by connecting to a computer [15] Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a battery pack [16]...

  • Page 3: Using Shooting Functions

    Using the control wheel [27] Using MENU items [28] Using the Fn (Function) button [29] Using the "Quick Navi" [30] Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images [31] Shooting movies [32] Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial functions [33] Intelligent Auto [34] Superior Auto [35] About Scene Recognition [36]...
  • Page 4 The zoom features available with this product [49] Zoom Setting [50] About zoom scale [51] Zoom Ring Rotate [52] Using the flash Using flash (sold separately) [53] Flash Mode [54] Flash Comp. [55] FEL Lock [56] Selecting a screen display mode Switching the screen display (Shooting) [57] DISP Button (Finder) [58] DISP Button (Monitor) [59]...

  • Page 5: Adjusting The Exposure

    Direct manual focus (DMF) [73] MF Assist (still image) [74] Focus Magnifier [75] Focus Magnif. Time [76] Peaking Level [77] Peaking Color [78] Pre-AF (still image) [79] Eye-Start AF (still image) [80] AF/MF control [81] AF Illuminator (still image) [82] AF Micro Adj.
  • Page 6 Drive Mode [102] Cont. Shooting [103] Spd Priority Cont. [104] Self-timer [105] Self-timer(Cont) [106] Cont. Bracket [107] Single Bracket [108] WB bracket [109] DRO Bracket [110] Settings for bracket shooting [111] Indicator during bracket shooting [112] Selecting the ISO sensitivity ISO [113] ISO AUTO Min.
  • Page 7 File Format (movie) [123] Record Setting (movie) [124] Dual Video REC [125] Marker Display (movie) [126] Marker Settings (movie) [127] Audio Recording [128] Audio Level Display [129] Audio Rec Level [130] Audio Out Timing [131] Wind Noise Reduct. [132] Auto Slow Shut. (movie) [133] MOVIE Button [134] Picture Profile [135] Video Light Mode [136]...
  • Page 8 Smile/Face Detect. [151] Soft Skin Effect (still image) [152] Face Registration (New Registration) [153] Face Registration (Order Exchanging) [154] Face Registration (Delete) [155] Red Eye Reduction [156] Auto Obj. Framing (still image) [157] SteadyShot [158] SteadyShot Settings [159] Long Exposure NR (still image) [160] High ISO NR (still image) [161] Color Space (still image) [162] Grid Line [163]...
  • Page 9 Viewing Viewing still images Playing back images [182] Playback zoom [183] Image Index [184] Switching the screen display (during playback) [185] Deleting images Deleting a displayed image [186] Deleting multiple selected images [187] Playing back movies Playing back movies [188] Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images [189] Printing...

  • Page 10: Changing Settings

    Changing settings Setup menu Monitor Brightness [198] Viewfinder Bright. [199] Finder Color Temp. [200] Gamma Disp. Assist [201] Volume Settings [202] Audio signals [203] Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) [204] Tile Menu [205] Mode Dial Guide [206] Delete confirm. [207] Display Quality [208] Pwr Save Start Time [209] NTSC/PAL Selector [210] Cleaning Mode [211]...

  • Page 11: Using Wi-Fi Functions

    Area Setting [227] Copyright Info [228] Format [229] File Number [230] Select REC Folder [231] New Folder [232] Folder Name [233] Recover Image DB [234] Display Media Info. [235] Version [236] Certification Logo (For some models only) [237] Setting Reset [238] Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone PlayMemories Mobile [239]...

  • Page 12: Adding Applications To The Product

    Transferring images to a TV View on TV [248] Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Airplane Mode [249] WPS Push [250] Access Point Set. [251] Edit Device Name [252] Disp MAC Address [253] SSID/PW Reset [254] Reset Network Set. [255] Adding applications to the product PlayMemories Camera Apps PlayMemories Camera Apps [256]...

  • Page 13: Using The Software

    Using a computer Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment [265] Using the software PlayMemories Home [266] Installing PlayMemories Home [267] Software for Mac computers [268] Image Data Converter [269] Installing Image Data Converter [270] Accessing Image Data Converter Guide [271] Remote Camera Control [272] Installing Remote Camera Control [273] Accessing the Help of Remote Camera Control [274]...
  • Page 14 Precautions [282] On the internal rechargeable battery [283] Notes on the battery pack [284] Charging the battery pack [285] Notes on memory card [286] Cleaning this product On cleaning [287] Cleaning the image sensor [288] List of default setting values List of default setting values [289] Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images [290]...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Trademarks [302] Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting [303] Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. [304] You cannot turn on the product. [305] The power turns off suddenly. [306] The battery pack discharges quickly.

  • Page 16: Viewing Images

    Zoom does not work. [319] The flash does not work. [320] Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. [321] The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. [322] The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. [323] The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
  • Page 17 The color tones of the image being played back look unnatural. [348] The image cannot be deleted. [349] The image was deleted by mistake. [350] A DPOF mark cannot be put. [351] Wi-Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. [352] [WPS Push] does not work.

  • Page 18: Checking The Camera And The Supplied Items

    The lens gets fogged. [368] The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. [369] The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. [370] The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time. [371] Settings are reset even though resetting operation has not been performed.
  • Page 19 Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region. NP-FW50 Rechargeable battery pack (2) Micro USB Cable (1) Shoulder strap (1) Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) Cable protector (1) Shoe cap (1) (Attached on the camera) Eyepiece cup (1) (Attached on the camera) Instruction Manual (1) Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide (1)
  • Page 20 When the lens is removed 1. ON/OFF (Power) switch/Shutter button 2. Front dial 3. Remote sensor 4. Wi-Fi antenna (built-in) 5. Lens release button 6. Built-in microphone* 7. AF Illuminator/Self-timer lamp 8. Mount index 9. Image sensor** 10. Mount 11. Lens contacts** Do not cover this part during movie recording.
  • Page 21 1. Eyepiece cup 2. Viewfinder 3. MENU button 4. Eye sensor 5. Monitor You can adjust the monitor to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position. 6. Diopter-adjustment dial Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial according to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder.
  • Page 22 12. For shooting: Fn button For viewing: (Send to Smartphone) button You can display the screen for [Send to Smartphone] by pressing this button. 13. Control wheel 14. For shooting: C4 (Custom 4) button For viewing: (Delete) button 15. Access lamp (Playback) button [4] How to Use Before Use...
  • Page 23 16. Memory card slot For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe and the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You can also use accessories that are compatible with the accessory shoe. Operations with other...
  • Page 24 Attaching the cable protector Use the cable protector to prevent the HDMI cable from being disconnected when shooting images connected by the HDMI cable. Open both of the jack covers and insert an HDMI cable into the camera. Attach the cable protector as illustrated so that the edge of the cable protector fits in the slit (A) to the left of the (microphone) jack.

  • Page 25: List Of Icons On The Screen

    3. 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. 4. Battery cover locking button 5. Battery cover release lever Connection plate cover Use this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately).

  • Page 26: For Playback

    In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode For playback Basic information display Histogram display...
  • Page 27 P P* A S M Shooting mode Register number Scene Recognition icons NO CARD Memory card/Upload Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images 12M/ 10M/ 5.1M/ 4.3M/ 3.0M/ 2.6M/ 1.3M/ 1.1M Image size of still images Image quality of still images Frame rate of movies Record setting of movies Remaining battery...
  • Page 28 Flash charge in progress APS-C/Super 35mm Setting Effect OFF AF Illuminator NFC is activated Airplane Mode No audio recording of movies Wind Noise Reduction SteadyShot Off/On, Camera shake warning SteadyShot focal length/Camera shake warning Overheating warning Database file full/Database file error Smart Zoom/ Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom View Mode...
  • Page 29 DPOF set Auto object framing image Dual Video REC PC Remote Silent Shooting Bright Monitoring Copyright information writing on 120fps 100fps Frame rate for HFR shooting Gamma Disp. Assist Drive mode Flash mode/Red-eye reduction ±0.0 Flash compensation Focus mode Focus area Smile/Face Detect.
  • Page 30 D-Range Optimizer/Auto HDR +3 +3 +3 Creative Style/Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness Picture Effect Smile detection sensitivity indicator ― Picture Profile Copyright information exists for image Peaking Lock-on AF Guide display for Lock-on AF Bracket indicator Exposure compensation/Metered Manual STBY Movie recording standby REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Focus...
  • Page 31 Aperture Value ISO400 ISO AUTO ISO sensitivity AE lock/FEL lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram Digital level gauge Audio level DRO/Auto HDR/Auto HDR image warning Picture Effect error 2015-1-1 10:37AM Date of recording File number/Number of images in the view mode REC Control Spot metering area 00:00:00:00...

  • Page 32: List Of Focus Range Finder Frames

    [7] How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators List of focus range finder frames The focus range finder frame differs as follows depending on the shooting mode. When focusing on a larger area When focusing on a smaller area When focus is achieved automatically based on the whole range of the monitor...

  • Page 33: Using The Shoulder Strap

    When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, the [Focus Area] setting is disabled and the focus area frame is shown by the dotted line. The AF operates with priority on and around the center area. [8] How to Use Before Use Using the strap Using the shoulder strap...

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Viewfinder (Diopter-Adjustment)

    [10] How to Use Before Use Adjusting the viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) Adjust the diopter scale to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. If it is difficult to turn the diopter-adjustment dial, remove the eyepiece cup and then adjust the dial.

  • Page 35: Charging The Battery Pack Using A Charger

    1. Press the MENU or Fn button. 2. Select the desired MENU item using up/down/left/right side on the control wheel. 3. Press the button to which the [In-Camera Guide] function is assigned. The operation guide for the MENU item you have selected in step 2 is displayed. If you press the on the center of the control wheel after selecting an item shown in gray, the reason the item cannot be set is displayed.
  • Page 36 The charging time differs depending on the remaining charge of the battery pack and on the charging conditions. Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs. We recommend charging the battery pack at an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).

  • Page 37: Inserting The Battery Pack Into The Camera

    happens, remove the battery pack from the charger and then re-insert it to recharge. Do not continuously or repeatedly charge the battery pack without using it if it is already fully charged or close to fully charged. Doing so may cause a deterioration in battery performance.

  • Page 38: Charging The Battery Pack While It Is Inserted In The Camera

    [14] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the battery pack. The charged battery pack will discharge little by little, even if you do not use it. To avoid missing a shooting opportunity, charge the battery pack before shooting.

  • Page 39: Charging By Connecting To A Computer

    Doing so may cause a deterioration in battery performance. When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cables (supplied) and AC Adaptors (supplied). [15] How to Use...

  • Page 40: Battery Life And The Number Of Images That Can Be Recorded/Played Back Using A Battery Pack

    Note the following points when charging via a computer: If the product is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not leave the product connected to a laptop computer for an extended period of time.

  • Page 41: Supplying Power From A Wall Outlet (Wall Socket)

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

  • Page 42: Removing The Battery Pack

    Do not remove the battery pack while the access lamp is lit. The data in the memory card may be damaged. As long as the power is on, the battery pack will not be charged even if the camera is connected to the AC Adaptor.

  • Page 43: Removing The Memory Card

    1. Open the memory card cover. 2. Insert the memory card. Ensure that the notched corner is facing in the correct direction. With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 3.
  • Page 44 How to remove the memory card 1. Open the memory card cover. 2. Make sure that the access lamp (A) is not lit. 3. Push in on the memory card once to remove it. 4. Close the memory card cover. [21] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately)
  • Page 45 Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick Micro (M2) (Mark2) *Memory Stick media with a capacity of up to 32 GB have been tested and proven to operate with this camera. Usable SD cards SD memory card / SDHC memory card SDXC memory card...

  • Page 46: Attaching A Lens

    computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT when connected using a micro USB cable. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you connect your camera to an incompatible device, you may be prompted to format the card.
  • Page 47 Hold the camera with the lens facing down to prevent dust and debris from entering the camera. 3. While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens slowly in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into the locked position. Be sure to hold the lens straight when attaching it.

  • Page 48: Removing The Lens

    Removing the lens Set the power switch of the camera to off before you remove the lens. 1. Keep pressing the lens release button (A) and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it stops. 2. Attach the lens caps to the front and rear of the lens and the body cap to the camera. Remove any dust from the caps before attaching them.

  • Page 49: Notes On Changing The Lens

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

  • Page 50: Using The Control Wheel

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

  • Page 51: Using Menu Items

    The DISP (Display Setting), (Drive Mode), and ISO (ISO) functions are assigned to the top/left/right side of the control wheel. In addition, you can assign selected functions to the left/right/bottom side of the control wheel or to in the center, and to the rotation of the control wheel.

  • Page 52: Using The Fn (Function) Button

    Select an icon at the top of the screen and press the left/right side of the control wheel to move to another MENU item. 4. Select the desired setting value, and press to confirm. [29] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the Fn (Function) button You can register frequently used functions to the Fn (function) button and recall them while...
  • Page 53 3. Turn the front dial to select the desired setting. Some functions can be fine-tuned using the rear dial. Performing settings on the dedicated screen Select the desired function in step 2, then press on the center of the control wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function appears.
  • Page 54 1. MENU→ (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] → [Monitor] → [For viewfinder] → [Enter]. 2. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button on the control wheel repeatedly until the screen is set to [For viewfinder]. 3. Press Fn (Function) button to switch the screen to Quick Navi screen. In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode In P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode 4.

  • Page 55: Shooting Still Images

    Note Gray items on the Quick Navi screen are not available. When using [Creative Style] or [Picture Profile], some of the setup tasks can be accomplished only on a designated screen. [31] How to Use Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images Shoots still images.

  • Page 56: Focus Indicator

    4. Press the shutter button fully down. Focus indicator lights: Image is in the focus. flashes: The focusing has failed. Hint When the product cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. When [Continuous AF] is set, the beep does not sound when focus is achieved.
  • Page 57 2. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Hint You can assign the start/stop movie recording function to a preferred key. MENU→ (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → set the function to the preferred key. When you want to specify the area to be focused on, set the area using [Focus Area]. To keep the focus on a face, arrange the composition so that the focus area frame and face detection frame overlap, or set the [Focus Area] to [Wide].

  • Page 58: List Of Mode Dial Functions

    [33] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial functions You can select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial. Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button in the center of the mode dial.

  • Page 59: Intelligent Auto

    [34] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Intelligent Auto The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition. 1. Set the mode dial to (Auto Mode). 2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Auto Mode] → [Intelligent Auto]. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On], you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial.

  • Page 60: About Scene Recognition

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

  • Page 61: Scene Recognition

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

  • Page 62: Program Auto

    Hint In [Program Auto] mode, you can change the combination of shutter speed and aperture value while maintaining the correct exposure by turning the control wheel. This function is called "Program Shift" (P*). Note In [Superior Auto] mode, the recording process takes longer, since the product creates a composite image.

  • Page 63: Sweep Panorama

    [39] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a single panoramic image from multiple images shot while panning the camera. 1. Set the mode dial to (Sweep Panorama). 2. Point the camera at the subject. 3.

  • Page 64: Scene Selection

    (B) Guidance bar Note If the entire angle of the panoramic shot is not achieved within the set time, a gray area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the product faster to record the full panoramic image. When [Wide] is selected for [Panorama: Size], the entire angle of the panoramic shot may not be achieved within the given time.
  • Page 65 When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On], you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial. Menu item details Portrait: Blurs background and sharpens the subject. Accentuates the skin tones softly. Sports Action: Shoots a moving subject at a fast shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is standing still.
  • Page 66 Night Scene: Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere. Hand-held Twilight: Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera-shake, and noise. Night Portrait: Shoots night scene portraits using the flash.

  • Page 67: Shutter Priority

    image quality becomes [Fine] temporarily. Reducing blur is less effective even in [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] when shooting the following subjects: Subjects with erratic movement. Subjects that are too close to the product. Subjects with continuously similar patterns, such as the sky, a beach, or a lawn. Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls.

  • Page 68: Aperture Priority

    When a faster shutter speed is used, moving subjects, such as a running person, cars, or sea spray come out as if they are frozen in their movements. When a slower shutter speed is used, a trailing image of the movement of the subject is captured to create a more natural and dynamic image.
  • Page 69 You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. The shutter speed and the aperture value can be changed while recording movies. 1. Set the mode dial to M (Manual Exposure). 2. Select the desired aperture value by turning the front dial. Select the desired shutter speed by turning the rear dial.

  • Page 70: Memory Recall

    3. Select the aperture value (F-value) using the front dial. 4. Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus. 5. Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting. As long as the shutter button is pressed, the shutter remains open. Note Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera-shake tends to occur more easily, it is recommended that you use a tripod.

  • Page 71: Menu Item Details

    Hint To recall the registered settings from the memory card, select MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Memory recall]. Note Register shooting settings in advance by [Memory]. If you set [Memory recall] after completing the shooting settings, the registered settings are given priority and the original settings may become invalid. Check the indicators on the screen before shooting.

  • Page 72: Playback Speed

    [47] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Shooting slow-motion movies (HFR Settings) By shooting with a higher frame rate than the recording format, you can record a smooth slow-motion movie. 1. Set the mode dial to (Movie/HFR). 2. Select MENU → (Camera Settings) →...

  • Page 73: The Zoom Features Available With This Product

    Zoom When a zoom lens is mounted, you can enlarge images by turning the zoom ring of the lens. 1. Turn the zoom ring of the zoom lens to enlarge subjects. When a Power zoom lens is mounted, move the zoom lever of the zoom lens or the zoom ring to enlarge subjects.

  • Page 74: Zoom Setting

    3. Clear Image Zoom range ( Zoom images using an image process with less deterioration. Set [Zoom Setting] to [On:ClearImage Zoom] or [On:Digital Zoom] first. 4. Digital Zoom range ( You can magnify images using an image process. When you select [On:Digital Zoom] for [Zoom Setting], you can use this zoom function.

  • Page 75: About Zoom Scale

    Optical zoom only: Optical zoom is activated. You can use the Smart Zoom function if you set [ Image Size] to [M] or [S]. On:ClearImage Zoom: Even if the zoom range of the optical zoom is exceeded, the product magnifies images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate significantly.

  • Page 76: Zoom Ring Rotate

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

  • Page 77: Flash Mode

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

  • Page 78: Flash Comp

    The flash does not operate. Autoflash: The flash works in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light. Fill-flash: The flash works every time you trigger the shutter. Slow Sync.: The flash works every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed.
  • Page 79 [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Sweep Panorama] [Scene Selection] The higher flash effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light available, if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash. If the subject is very close, the lower flash effect may not be visible.

  • Page 80: Switching The Screen Display (Shooting)

    By setting [FEL Lock hold], you can hold the setting while the button is pressed down. Also, by setting [FEL Lock/AEL hold] and [FEL Lock/AEL tggle.], you can shoot images with the AE locked in the following situations. When [Flash Mode] is set to [Flash Off] or [Autoflash]. When the flash cannot go off.
  • Page 81 Histogram Level For viewfinder* [For viewfinder] is displayed only on the screen. Some display modes are not available in the default settings. To change the display modes, press MENU → (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] and change the setting. Note Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting.

  • Page 82: Disp Button (Finder)

    [58] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode DISP Button (Finder) Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the viewfinder using (Display Setting) in shooting mode. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] → [Finder] → desired setting → [Enter].

  • Page 83: Tc/Ub Disp. Switch

    Graphic Display: Shows basic shooting information. Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value. Display All Info.: Shows recording information. No Disp. Info.: Does not show recording information. Histogram: Displays the luminance distribution graphically. Level: Indicates whether the product is level in both the horizontal and front-back directions. When the product is level in both directions, the indicator turns to green.

  • Page 84: Image Size (Still Image)

    Image Size (still image) 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. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Image Size] →...

  • Page 85: Aspect Ratio (Still Image)

    Note When [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image size for RAW images corresponds to [L]. [62] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality Aspect Ratio (still image) Sets the aspect ratio of still images. 1.

  • Page 86: Raw File Type (Still Image)

    need 2 image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for editing. The JPEG image quality is set to [Fine]. Extra fine: File format: JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format and recorded using a higher quality than with [Fine].

  • Page 87: Panorama: Size

    Menu item details Compressed: Records images in compressed RAW format. Uncompressed: Records images in uncompressed RAW format. When [Uncompressed] is selected for [ RAW File Type], the file size of the image will be larger than if it were recorded in compressed RAW format.

  • Page 88: Focus Mode

    1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Panorama: Direction] → desired setting. Menu item details Right: Pan the camera from the left to the right. Left: Pan the camera from the right to the left. Pan the camera from the bottom to the top. Down: Pan the camera from the top to the bottom.

  • Page 89: Focus Area

    [Continuous AF] (AF-C) (including [Sports Action] in the Scene Selection function). This does not affect the actual recorded images. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses. Hint If you shoot movies when [Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF] or [DMF], the [Focus Mode] will automatically change to (Continuous AF) and then continue to focus.

  • Page 90: Center Lock-On Af

    When the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down, the product tracks the subject within the selected autofocus area. Point the cursor to [Lock-on AF] on the [Focus Area] setting screen, then select the desired tracking start area using the left/right sides of the control wheel.

  • Page 91: Af Area Auto Clear

    the monitor and resume tracking. 3. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image. Note [Center Lock-on AF] may not function very well in the following situations: The subject is moving too quickly. The subject is too small, or too large. The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.

  • Page 92: Manual Focus

    The focus area disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved. Off: The focus area is displayed all the time. [71] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus-lock Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus mode. 1.

  • Page 93: Direct Manual Focus (Dmf)

    When you rotate the focus ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen. The focus distance may not be displayed when the Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is attached. 3. Press the shutter button fully down to take the picture. Note When you use the viewfinder, adjust the diopter level to obtain the correct focus on the viewfinder.

  • Page 94: Mf Assist (Still Image)

    When you rotate the focus ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen. The focus distance may not be displayed when the Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is attached. 4. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. [74] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus...

  • Page 95: Focus Magnifier

    Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Magnifier]. 2. Press on the center of the control wheel to enlarge the image and select the position you want to enlarge using up/down/left/right side of the control wheel. When is pressed for the third time, the focus magnifier closes and the normal shooting display is restored.

  • Page 96: Peaking Level

    Magnifies the images for 5 seconds. No Limit: Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button. [77] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting.

  • Page 97: Pre-Af (Still Image)

    shooting. The setting applies to both still images and movies. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Peaking Color] → desired setting. Menu item details Red: Enhances outlines in red. Yellow: Enhances outlines in yellow. White: Enhances outlines in white. [79] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Pre-AF (still image)
  • Page 98 Menu item details Auto focusing starts when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder. Off: Auto focusing does not start when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder. Hint Eye-Start AF] is available when an A-mount lens and a Mount Adaptor (LA-EA2, LA- EA4) (sold separately) are attached.

  • Page 99: Af Illuminator (Still Image)

    [82] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF Illuminator (still image) The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The red AF illuminator allows the product to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked.

  • Page 100: Focus Settings

    Micro Adj.] with lenses other than the supported lenses, the registered settings for the supported lenses may be affected. Do not perform [AF Micro Adj.] with an unsupported lens. You cannot set [AF Micro Adj.] individually for a Sony, Minolta, and Konica-Minolta lens of the same specification. [84] How to Use...
  • Page 101 Control wheel: Moves the area to be magnified up/down. Note You can move the focus area when [Focus Area] is set to the following: [Zone] [Flexible Spot] [Expand Flexible Spot] [Lock-on AF: Zone] [Lock-on AF: Flexible Spot] [Lock-on AF:Expand Flexible Spot] [85] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus...
  • Page 102 (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings]. 2. Press the key to which you have assigned the [AF On] function while auto-focus shooting. [87] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Eye AF The camera focuses on the subject's eyes while you keep the button pressed. 1.

  • Page 103: Measuring The Exact Distance To The Subject

    [88] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Measuring the exact distance to the subject mark shows the location of the image sensor*. When you measure the exact distance between the product and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line. The distance from the lens contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32 in.).

  • Page 104: Priority Set In Af-C

    focus. Balanced Emphasis: Shoots with a balanced emphasis on both focusing and shutter release. [90] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Priority Set in AF-C Sets whether to release the shutter even if the subject is not in focus when [Continuous AF] is activated and the subject is in motion.

  • Page 105: Exposure Compensation Dial

    Note You can adjust the exposure in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies. If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect. Only a value between –3.0 EV and +3.0 EV with the equivalent image brightness appears on the screen when shooting.

  • Page 106: Metering Mode

    When you use [Manual Exposure], you can compensate for the exposure only when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO]. [93] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure.

  • Page 107: Ael W/ Shutter (Still Image)

    lock the exposure of the entire screen. To make the subject brighter, meter the light at a spot darker than the subject and lock the exposure of the entire screen. 1. Adjust the focus on the spot at which the exposure is adjusted. 2.

  • Page 108: Exp.comp.set

    Off: 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] or [Spd Priority Cont.] mode.

  • Page 109: Exposure Set. Guide

    70/75/80/85/90/95/100/100+/Custom1/Custom2: Adjusts the brightness level. Hint You can register multiple values for [Zebra] to check the exposure and the flare as well as the brightness level. The settings for exposure confirmation and flare confirmation are registered to [Custom1] and [Custom2] respectively by default. To check exposure, set a standard value and the range for the brightness level.

  • Page 110: Exposure Step

    Exposure step You can set the setting range for the shutter speed, aperture, and exposure compensation values. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Exposure step] → desired setting. Menu item details 0.3EV/0.5EV Note Even if you set [Exposure step] to [0.5EV], the exposure value adjusted using the exposure compensation dial changes in steps of 0.3EV.

  • Page 111: Reset Ev Comp

    [101] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Reset EV Comp. Sets whether to maintain the exposure value set using [Exposure Comp.] when you turn off the power when the exposure compensation dial position is set to “0.” 1.

  • Page 112: Cont. Shooting

    Cont. Bracket: Shoots images while holding the shutter button down, each with different degrees of brightness. Single Bracket: Shoots a specified number of images, one by one, each with a different degree of brightness. WB bracket: Shoots a total of three images, each with different color tones according to the selected settings for white balance, color temperature and color filter.
  • Page 113 [104] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Spd Priority Cont. The product continues to shoot as long as the shutter button is pressed. You can continuously shoot at a rate faster than that of [Cont. Shooting]. (Camera Settings) →...

  • Page 114: Self-Timer(Cont)

    1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Self-timer]. 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details Self-timer: 10 Sec: Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 10 seconds.

  • Page 115: Cont. Bracket

    2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec. 3 Img.: Shoots three frames in succession 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 10 seconds.
  • Page 116 You can select an image that suits your intention, after recording. (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Bracket]. 1. MENU→ 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details Cont. Bracket: 0.3EV 3 Image: This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.3 EV.

  • Page 117: Single Bracket

    This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1.0 EV. Cont. Bracket: 1.0EV 9 Image: This setting shoots nine images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1.0 EV. Cont. Bracket: 2.0EV 3 Image: This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2.0 EV.
  • Page 118 your purpose after recording. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Single Bracket]. 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details Single Bracket: 0.3EV 3 Image: This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.3 EV.
  • Page 119 This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1.0 EV. Single Bracket: 1.0EV 9 Image: This setting shoots a total of nine images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1.0 EV.

  • Page 120: Dro Bracket

    Menu item details White Balance Bracket: Lo: Records a series of three images with small changes in the white balance. White Balance Bracket: Hi: Records a series of three images with large changes in the white balance. Note The last shot is shown on the Auto Review. [110] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous...

  • Page 121: Indicator During Bracket Shooting

    bracketing and white balance bracketing. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → select bracket shooting mode. 2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Bracket Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details Selftimer during Brkt: Sets whether to use the self-timer during bracket shooting. Also sets the number of seconds until the shutter is released if using the self-timer.
  • Page 122 Monitor (For viewfinder) Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3 EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 steps Flash bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.7 EV steps Flash compensation -1.0 step Ambient light: A generic term for non-flash light including natural light, electric bulb and fluorescent lighting.

  • Page 123: Iso Auto Min. Ss

    number from [ISO AUTO] or ISO 100 – 409600. ISO AUTO: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. ISO 50 – ISO 409600: Sets the ISO sensitivity manually. Selecting a larger number increases the ISO sensitivity. Note [ISO AUTO] is selected when using the following functions: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection]...

  • Page 124: Multi Frame Nr

    1. MENU→ (Camera Settings)→[ISO AUTO Min. SS]→desired setting. Menu item details FASTER (Faster)/FAST (Fast): The ISO sensitivity will start to change at shutter speeds faster than [Standard], so you can prevent camera shake and subject blurring. STD (Standard): The camera automatically sets the shutter speed based on the focal length of the lens. SLOW (Slow)/SLOWER (Slower): The ISO sensitivity will start to change at shutter speeds slower than [Standard], so you can shoot images with less noise.

  • Page 125: D-Range Opt. (Dro)

    Note When [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], this function cannot be used. The flash, [D-Range Opt.], and [Auto HDR] cannot be used. When [Picture Profile] is set to something other than [Off], you cannot set [Multi Frame NR].
  • Page 126 [Off]. [DRO/Auto HDR] is fixed to [Off] when the following modes are selected in [Scene Selection]. [Sunset] [Night Scene] [Night Portrait] [Hand-held Twilight] [Anti Motion Blur] The setting is fixed to [D-Range Optimizer: Auto] when [Scene Selection] modes other than the above modes are selected. When shooting with [D-Range Opt.], the image may be noisy.

  • Page 127: White Balance

    [Scene Selection] When [Multi Frame NR] is selected, you cannot select [Auto HDR]. When [Picture Effect] is set to something other than [Off], you cannot select [Auto HDR]. When [Picture Profile] is set to something other than [Off], you cannot set [Auto HDR]. You cannot start the next shot until the capture process is completed after you shoot.

  • Page 128: Capturing A Basic White Color In [Custom Setup] Mode

    Fluor.: Cool White: The color temperature is adjusted for white fluorescent lighting. Fluor.: Day White: The color temperature is adjusted for neutral white fluorescent lighting. Fluor.: Daylight: The color temperature is adjusted for daylight fluorescent lighting. Flash: The color temperature is adjusted for flash light. Underwater Auto: The color temperature is adjusted for underwater shooting.

  • Page 129: Picture Effect

    1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [White Balance] → [Custom Setup]. 2. Hold the product so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in the center, and then press on the center of the control wheel. The calibrated values (Color Temperature and Color Filter) are displayed. 3.
  • Page 130 Soft High-key: Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft. Partial Color: Creates an image which retains a specific color, but converts others to black and white. High Contrast Mono.: Creates a high-contrast image in black and white. Soft Focus: Creates an image filled with a soft lighting effect.

  • Page 131: Creative Style

    [Soft Focus] [HDR Painting] [Rich-tone Mono.] [Miniature] [Watercolor] [Illustration] In the case of [HDR Painting] and [Rich-tone Mono.], the shutter is released three times for one shot. Be careful about the following: Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not flash light. Do not change the composition before shooting.
  • Page 132 For shooting images in clear tones with limpid colors in highlight, suitable for capturing radiant light. Deep: For shooting images with deep and dense colors, suitable for capturing the solid presence of the subject. Light: For shooting images with bright and simple colors, suitable for capturing a refreshingly light ambience.

  • Page 133: Movie Recording Formats

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

  • Page 134: File Format (Movie)

    [123] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies File Format (movie) Selects the movie file format. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ File Format] → desired setting. Menu item details XAVC S 4K: Records high-definition movies in XAVC S 4K. This format supports a higher bit rate. Audio: LPCM In order to record movies with [ File Format] set to [XAVC S 4K], the following kind of...

  • Page 135: Record Setting (Movie)

    memory card is needed: SDXC memory card with a capacity of 64 GB or more (SD Speed Class 10 ( UHS-I compatible SDXC memory card with a capacity of 64 GB or more (UHS Speed Class 1 ( ) or faster) When recording in 100 Mbps or more, an SDXC memory card with a capacity of 64 GB or more (UHS Speed Class 3 ( AVCHD:...
  • Page 136 AVC/H.264 codec. When [ File Format] is set to [AVCHD] 60i/50i: Movies are recorded at approximately 60 fields/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible devices) or 50 fields/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in interlaced mode, with Dolby Digital audio, in AVCHD format. 24p/25p: Movies are recorded at approximately 24 frames/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible devices) or 25 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in progressive mode, with Dolby Digital audio, in AVCHD format.
  • Page 137 Bit-rate: Approx. 50 Mbps 24p 50M*: Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (24p). This produces a cinema-like atmosphere. Bit-rate: Approx. 50 Mbps 120p 100M/100p 100M: Records 1920 × 1080 (120p/100p) size movies at a high speed. Movies can be recorded at 120 fps/100 fps.

  • Page 138: Dual Video Rec

    1280x720 30p 6M/1280x720 25p 6M: Records small file size movies in 1280×720 (30p/25p). Bit-rate: Approx. 6 Mbps (Avg.) * Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC. Note 60p/50p movies can be played back only on compatible devices. Movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)]/[60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)]/ [24p 24M(FX)] /[25p 24M(FX)] setting in [ Record Setting] are converted by PlayMemories Home in order to create an AVCHD recording disc.

  • Page 139: Marker Display (Movie)

    Menu item details An XAVC S movie and an MP4 movie, or an AVCHD movie and an MP4 movie, are recorded simultaneously. Off: The [Dual Video REC] function is not used. Note When [ Record Setting] for an XAVC S movie is set to [60p]/[50p], [ Record Setting] for an AVCHD movie is set to [60p]/[50p], or [ File Format] is set to [MP4], the...

  • Page 140: Marker Settings (Movie)

    Marker Settings (movie) Sets the markers to be displayed while shooting movies. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ Marker Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details Center: Sets whether or not to display the center marker in the center of the shooting screen. Off / On Aspect: Sets the aspect marker display.

  • Page 141: Audio Level Display

    Off: Does not record sound. Note The noise of the lens and the product in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected. [129] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Audio Level Display Sets whether to display the audio level on the screen. (Custom Settings) →...

  • Page 142: Audio Out Timing

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

  • Page 143: Wind Noise Reduct

    [132] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Wind Noise Reduct. Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Wind Noise Reduct.] → desired setting. Menu item details Reduces wind noise. Off: Does not reduce wind noise.

  • Page 144: Movie Button

    Recording movies Picture Profile Allows you to change the settings for the color, gradation, etc. For details on “Picture Profile,” refer to http://helpguide.sony.net/di/pp/v1/en/index.html. Customizing the picture profile You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as [Gamma] and [Detail].
  • Page 145 3. Select the item to change using the up/down sides of the control wheel. 4. Select the desired value using the up/down sides of the control wheel and press the center. Using the preset of the picture profile The default settings [PP1] through [PP9] for movies have been set in advance in the camera based on various shooting conditions.
  • Page 146 produce a relaxed color movie. (equivalent to HG4609G33) Cine2: Similar to [Cine1] but optimized for editing with up to 100% video signal. (equivalent to HG4600G30) Cine3: Intensifies the contrast in light and shade more than [Cine1] and [Cine2] and strengthens gradation in black. Cine4: Strengthens the contrast in dark parts more than [Cine3].
  • Page 147 Still: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Still]. Cinema: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Cine1]. Pro: Similar color tones to the standard image quality of Sony professional cameras (when combined with ITU709 gamma) ITU709 Matrix: Colors corresponding to ITU709 standard (when combined with ITU709 gamma) Black &...
  • Page 148 Mode: Selects auto/manual setting. (Auto (automatic optimization) / Manual (The details are set manually.)) V/H Balance: Sets the vertical (V) and horizontal (H) balance of DETAIL. (-2 (off to the vertical (V) side) to +2 (off to the horizontal (H) side)) B/W Balance: Selects the balance of the lower DETAIL (B) and the upper DETAIL (W).

  • Page 149: Video Light Mode

    If you set [Slope] to +5 in [Manual Set], [Knee] is set to [Off]. 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.
  • Page 150 2. Set the mode dial to (Movie/HFR). Note Sound cannot be output to headphones during High Frame Rate shooting. [138] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Memory Allows you to register up to 2 often-used modes or product settings in the product. You can recall the settings using just the mode dial.

  • Page 151: Function Menu Set

    Note Program Shift cannot 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. [139] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use...
  • Page 152 The camera will automatically focus while pressing the key when the [Focus Area] is [Wide] or [Center], [Focus Mode] is set to other than [Manual Focus], and [Center Lock- on AF] is set to [Off]. Note Some functions cannot be assigned to certain keys. [141] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for...
  • Page 153 Once you assign a function to the AEL button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the AEL button when the shooting information screen is displayed. (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [AEL Button] → desired 1. MENU→ setting.

  • Page 154: Function Of The Center Button

    Function of the Center button Once you assign a function to the center button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the center button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Center Button] → desired setting.

  • Page 155: Dial Setup

    [149] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the down button Once you assign a function to the down button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the down button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1.
  • Page 156 performs image processing automatically. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Smile/Face Detect.] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not use the Face Detection function. On (Regist. Faces): Detects the registered face with higher priority using [Face Registration]. Detects a face without giving higher priority to the registered face. Smile Shutter: Automatically detects and shoots a smile.

  • Page 157: Soft Skin Effect (Still Image)

    Note You cannot use the Face Detection function with the following functions: Zoom functions other than the optical zoom [Sweep Panorama] [Picture Effect] is set to [Posterization]. When using the [Focus Magnifier] function. [Scene Selection] is set to [Landscape], [Night Scene] or [Sunset]. Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p].

  • Page 158: Face Registration (New Registration)

    Face Registration (New Registration) If you register faces in advance, the product can detect the registered face as a priority when [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [On (Regist. Faces)]. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Face Registration] → [New Registration]. 2.

  • Page 159: Red-Eye Reduction

    Note Even if you execute [Delete], the data for registered face will remain in the product. To delete the data for registered faces from the product, select [Delete All]. [156] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Red Eye Reduction When using the flash, it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
  • Page 160 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Auto Obj. Framing] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not trim images. Auto: Automatically trims images into an appropriate composition. Note The trimmed image may not be the best possible composition, depending on the shooting conditions.

  • Page 161: Steadyshot Settings

    [159] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product SteadyShot Settings You can shoot with an appropriate [SteadyShot] setting for the attached lens. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [SteadyShot] → [On] 2. [SteadyShot Settings] → [SteadyShot Adjust.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Performs the SteadyShot function automatically according to the information obtained from...

  • Page 162: Long Exposure Nr (Still Image)

    using that switch on the lens. You cannot switch the settings using the camera. [160] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Long Exposure NR (still image) When you set the shutter speed to 1 second(s) or longer (long exposure shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the duration that the shutter is open.

  • Page 163: Color Space (Still Image)

    When shooting with high ISO sensitivity, the product reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the product sensitivity is high. A message may be displayed during noise reduction processing; you cannot shoot another image until the message disappears. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) →...

  • Page 164: Auto Review

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

  • Page 165: Live View Display

    Menu item details 10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec: Displays the recorded image on the screen right after shooting for the selected duration of time. If you perform a magnifying operation during Auto Review, you can check that image using the magnified scale. Off: Does not display the Auto Review.

  • Page 166: Bright Monitoring

    When [Live View Display] is set to [Setting Effect OFF], the brightness of the shot image will not be the same as that of the displayed Live View. Hint When you use a third-party flash, such as a studio flash, Live View Display may be dark for some shutter speed settings.

  • Page 167: Release W/O Lens

    [167] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product FINDER/MONITOR Sets the method for switching the display between Electronic Viewfinder and the screen. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [FINDER/MONITOR] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: When you look into the Electronic Viewfinder, the display is switched to the Electronic Viewfinder automatically.

  • Page 168: Release W/O Card

    Note 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. [169] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Release w/o Card...
  • Page 169 Off: Silent Shooting] is deactivated. Note Use the [ Silent Shooting] function on your own responsibility, while taking sufficient consideration to the privacy and portrait rights of the subject. Even if [ Silent Shooting] is set to [On], it will not be completely silent. Even if [ Silent Shooting] is set to [On], the operating sound of the aperture and focus will sound.
  • Page 170 [171] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product e-Front Curtain Shut. The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter releases. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [e-Front Curtain Shut.] → desired setting. Menu item details Uses the electronic front curtain shutter function.
  • Page 171 Saves all of the images. Note Even if you set [S. Auto Img. Extract.] to [Off] with [Hand-held Twilight] selected as the scene recognition mode, one combined image is saved. When the [ Auto Obj. Framing] function is activated, two images are saved even if you set [S.

  • Page 172: Shading Comp

    [174] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Shading Comp. Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Lens Comp.] → [Shading Comp.] → desired setting.

  • Page 173: Distortion Comp

    [176] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Distortion Comp. Compensates for the distortion of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Lens Comp.] → [Distortion Comp.] → desired setting.

  • Page 174: Deactivate Monitor

    You can release the locked dial/control wheel by holding the Fn (Function) button down. [178] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Deactivate Monitor When you press the key to which the [Deactivate Monitor] function has been assigned, the monitor turns black, and the screen display is locked to [No Disp.

  • Page 175: Shot. Result 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. [180] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Shot.

  • Page 176: Playing Back Images

    [182] How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Playing back images Plays back the recorded images. 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode. 2. Select the image with the control wheel. Hint The product creates an image database file on a memory card to record and play back images.

  • Page 177: Image Index

    Hint You can also enlarge an image being played back using MENU. Note You cannot enlarge movies. [184] How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Image Index You can display multiple images at the same time in playback mode. 1. Press the (Image Index) button while the image is being played back.

  • Page 178: Deleting A Displayed Image

    The DISP (Display Setting) settings are applied for the Auto Review display. Note The histogram is not displayed in the following situations: During movie playback During scrolling playback of panoramic images During slideshows During Folder View (MP4) During AVCHD View During XAVC S 4K View During XAVC S HD View [186] How to Use...

  • Page 179: Playing Back Movies

    (1) Select the images to be deleted, then press on the center of the control wheel. The mark is displayed in the check box. To cancel the selection, press again to remove mark. (2) To delete other images, repeat step (1). (3) MENU →...

  • Page 180: Playing Back Panoramic Images

    : Displays the previous frame : Sound volume adjustment : Closes the operation panel Hint “Forward slow playback,” “Reverse slow playback,” “Displays the next frame” and “Displays the previous frame” are available during pause. [189] How to Use Viewing Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images The product automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end.

  • Page 181: View Mode

    You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later. (print order) icon will appear on the specified images. DPOF refers to “Digital Print Order Format.” 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Specify Printing] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Selects images to order printing.

  • Page 182: Display Rotation

    Displays only AVCHD-format movies. XAVC S HD View: Displays only XAVC S HD-format movies. XAVC S 4K View: Displays only XAVC S 4K-format movies. [192] How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Display Rotation Selects the orientation when playing back recorded still images. 1.
  • Page 183 product exits the slideshow when all the images are played back once. Interval: Select the display interval for images from among [1 Sec], [3 Sec], [5 Sec], [10 Sec] or [30 Sec]. To quit the slideshow in the middle of playback Press the MENU button to quit the slideshow.

  • Page 184: Viewing Images On An Hd Tv

    1. MENU → (Playback) → [Protect] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Applies or cancels the protection of the selected multiple images. (1) Select the image to be protected, then press on the center of the control wheel. The mark is displayed in the check box.
  • Page 185 Images shot with the product appear on the TV screen. Hint This product is compatible with the PhotoTV HD standard. If you connect Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold separately), the TV is set to the image quality suitable for viewing still images, and a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking high quality.

  • Page 186: Viewing Images On A "Bravia" Sync-Compatible Tv

    [197] How to Use Viewing Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV By connecting this product to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product's playback functions with the TV remote control. 1.

  • Page 187: Monitor Brightness

    [198] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Monitor Brightness] → desired setting. Menu item details Manual: Adjusts the brightness within the range of –2 to +2. Sunny Weather: Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors.

  • Page 188: Finder Color Temp

    Note The electronic viewfinder brightness cannot be adjusted in the following situations. The maximum brightness will be [±0]. File Format] is [XAVC S 4K]. File Format] is [XAVC S HD] and the [ Record Setting] is [120p]/[100p]. During High Frame Rate shooting You cannot use the viewfinder while using Wi-Fi functions.

  • Page 189: Volume Settings

    Menu item details Off: Does not apply [Gamma Disp. Assist]. Auto: Displays movies with an [S-Log2→709(800%)] effect when the gamma set in [Picture Profile] is [S-Log2], and with an [S-Log3→709(800%)] effect when the gamma is set to [S- Log3]. S-Log2→709(800%): Displays movies with an S-Log2 gamma reproducing contrast equivalent to ITU709(800%).

  • Page 190: Upload Settings(Eye-Fi)

    Selects whether the product produces a sound or not. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Audio signals] → desired setting. Menu item details Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Off: Sounds are not produced.

  • Page 191: Mode Dial Guide

    : Error Note Eye-Fi cards are only sold in certain countries/regions. For more information on Eye-Fi cards, please contact the manufacturer or vendor directly. Eye-Fi cards can be used only in the countries/regions where they were purchased. Use Eye-Fi cards in accordance with the law of the countries/regions where you purchased the card.

  • Page 192: Delete Confirm

    You can display the description of a shooting mode when you turn the mode dial and change the settings available for that shooting mode. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Mode Dial Guide] → desired setting. Menu item details Displays the Mode Dial Guide. Off: Does not display the Mode Dial Guide.

  • Page 193: Pwr Save Start Time

    Displays in high quality. Standard: Displays in standard quality. Note When [High] is set, battery consumption will be higher than when [Standard] is set. [209] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Pwr Save Start Time You can set time intervals to automatically switch to power save mode. To return to shooting mode, perform an operation such as pressing the shutter button halfway down.

  • Page 194: Cleaning Mode

    system, a message telling you that you must reformat the card will appear. If you want to record using another system, re-format the memory card or use another memory card. When you perform [NTSC/PAL Selector], and the setting is changed from the default one, a message "Running on NTSC."...

  • Page 195: Demo Mode

    When cleaning the image sensor with a blower, do not blow too hard. If you blow the sensor too hard, the inside of the product may be damaged. If the dust remains even after you cleaned the product as described, consult the service facility.
  • Page 196 Menu item details TC/UB Disp. Setting: Sets the display for the counter, time code, and user bit. TC Preset: Sets the time code. UB Preset: Sets the user bit. TC Format: Sets the recording method for the time code. (Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.) TC Run: Sets the count up format for the time code.
  • Page 197 1. MENU → (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → [UB Preset], then press in the center of the control wheel. 2. Turn the control wheel and select the first two digits. 3. Set the other digits following the same procedure as in step 2, then press in the center of the control wheel.

  • Page 198: Remote Ctrl

    How to select how the time code is recorded (TC Make) 1. MENU → (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → [TC Make], then press in the center of the control wheel. Preset: Records the newly set time code on the recording medium. Regenerate: Reads the last time code for the previous recording from the recording medium and records the new time code consecutively from the last time code.
  • Page 199 When you connect the product to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [HDMI Resolution] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: The product automatically recognizes an HD TV and sets the output resolution.

  • Page 200: Ctrl For Hdmi

    Steps 1 and 2 can be set in either order. When [ Record Setting] is set to other than the above, this setting is canceled, and HDMI video is output according to the [HDMI Resolution] settings. [217] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu CTRL FOR HDMI...
  • Page 201 on the TV, while the recorded image and the shooting information are displayed on the camera’s monitor. [219] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu TC Output (movie) Sets whether or not to layer the TC (time code) information on the output signal via the HDMI terminal when outputting the signal to other professional-use devices.

  • Page 202: Output Sel. (Movie)

    The camera can send a recording command to an external recorder/player. The camera is sending a recording command to an external recorder/player. Off: The camera is not able to send a command to an external recorder/player to start/stop recording. Note Available for external recorders/players compatible with [ REC Control].

  • Page 203: Usb Connection

    Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to PAL. Note This item can be set only when the camera is in movie mode and connected to a 4K- compatible device. When [HDMI Only(30p)], [HDMI Only(25p)] or [HDMI Only(24p)] is set, the [HDMI Info. Display] will temporarily be set to [Off].

  • Page 204: Usb Lun Setting

    enabled for use. PC Remote: Uses “Remote Camera Control” to control this product from the computer, including such functions as shooting and storing images on the computer. Note It may take some time to make the connection between this product and a computer when [USB Connection] is set to [Auto].

  • Page 205: Date/Time Setup

    Power is supplied to the product via a micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer, etc. Off: Power is not supplied to the product via a micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer, etc. If you use the supplied AC Adaptor, power will be supplied even when [Off] is selected.

  • Page 206: Area Setting

    [227] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the product. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Area Setting] → desired area. [228] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Copyright Info You can write copyright information onto the still images. (Setup)→[Copyright Info]→...
  • Page 207 1. Input box The characters you entered are displayed. 2. Switch character types Each time you press in the center of the control wheel, the character type will switch between alphabet letters, numerals and symbols. 3. Keyboard Each time you press in the center, the characters corresponding to that key will be displayed one-by-one in order.

  • Page 208: File Number

    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. [229] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Format Formats (initializes) the memory card. When you use a memory card with this product for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card using the product for stable performance of the memory card.

  • Page 209: Select Rec Folder

    [231] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Select REC Folder You can change the folder on the memory card where still images and MP4 movies are to be recorded. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Select REC Folder] → desired folder. Note You cannot select the folder when [Folder Name] is set to [Date Form].

  • Page 210: Recover Image Db

    1. MENU → (Setup) → [Folder Name] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard Form: The folder name form is as follows: folder number + MSDCF. Example: 100MSDCF Date Form: The folder name form is as follows: folder number + Y (the last digit)/MM/DD. Example: 10050405 (Folder number: 100, date: 04/05/2015) Note You cannot change the [Folder Name] settings for movies.

  • Page 211: Setting Reset

    [236] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Version Displays the software version of this product, lens and Mount Adaptor. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Version]. [237] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Certification Logo (For some models only) Displays some of the certification logos for this product.

  • Page 212: Playmemories Mobile

    Download and install the application PlayMemories Mobile from your smartphone’s application store. If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed on your smartphone, be sure to update it to the latest version. For details on PlayMemories Mobile, refer to the support page (http://www.sony.net/pmm/). [240] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions...

  • Page 213: Connecting The Product To An Iphone Or Ipad

    The smartphone is connected to the product. [241] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad 1. Select the model name of this product (DIRECT-xxxx: xxxx) on the Wi-Fi setting screen of your iPhone or iPad.

  • Page 214: Calling Up An Application Using [One-Touch(Nfc)]

    3. Confirm that your iPhone or iPad was connected to the “SSID” shown on this product. 4. Return to the “Home” screen and launch PlayMemories Mobile. [242] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)] You can call up a desired application from the application menu of this product by touching an NFC-enabled Android smartphone to the product.

  • Page 215: Smart Remote Embedded

    When the product is in playback mode, the registered application will not launch even if you touch the smartphone to the product. When you call up an application with one touch, even if that application does not work with a smartphone, PlayMemories Mobile on smartphone will launch. Exit PlayMemories Mobile without performing an operation.

  • Page 216: One-Touch Connection With An Nfc-Enabled Android Smartphone (Nfc One-Touch Remote)

    product becomes darker. Also, you cannot use the viewfinder for still image/movie recording. This product shares the connection information for [Smart Remote Embedded] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect to the product, reset the connection information by following these steps.

  • Page 217: Send To Smartphone

    About “NFC” NFC is a technology that enables short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones or IC tags, etc. NFC makes data communication simpler with just a touch on the designated touch-point. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of short-range wireless communication technology.
  • Page 218 Menu item details Select on This Device: Selects an image on the product to be transferred to the smartphone. (1) Select from among [This Image], [All Images on This Date] or [Multiple Images]. The options displayed may differ depending on the View Mode selected on the camera. (2) If you select [Multiple Images], select the desired images using on the control wheel, then press MENU →...

  • Page 219: Sending Images To An Android Smartphone (Nfc One- Touch Sharing)

    Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One- touch Sharing) With just one touch, you can connect this product and an NFC-enabled Android smartphone, and send an image displayed on the product screen directly to the smartphone. For movies, you can only transfer MP4 movies recorded with [ File Format] set to [MP4].

  • Page 220: Send To Computer

    communication technology. Note You can select an image size to be sent to the smartphone from [Original], [2M], or [VGA]. To change the image size, refer to the following steps. For Android smartphone Start PlayMemories Mobile, and change the image size by [Settings] → [Copy Image Size]. RAW images are converted to JPEG format when they are sent.

  • Page 221: Slideshow Settings

    If you want to transfer images to another computer, connect the product and the computer via a USB connection and follow the instructions in PlayMemories Home. When you save images to the MAC computer using Wi-Fi function, use "Wireless Auto Import."...

  • Page 222: Airplane Mode

    Effects*: Select from [On] and [Off]. Playback Image Size: Select from [HD] and [4K]. The settings are effective only for BRAVIA TV which is compatible with the functions. Note You can use this function on a TV that supports DLNA renderer. You can view images on a Wi-Fi Direct-enabled TV or network-enabled TV (including wired network-enabled TVs).

  • Page 223: Access Point Set

    [WPS Push] works only if the security setting of your access point is set to WPA or WPA2 and your access point supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button method. If the security setting is set to WEP or your access point does not support the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button method, perform [Access Point Set.].
  • Page 224 Access points without the mark do not require a password. 4. Select [OK]. How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen. 1. Input box The characters you entered are displayed. 2.

  • Page 225: Edit Device Name

    6. Delete Deletes the character preceding the cursor. Switches the next character to a capital or lowercase letter. Enters a space. To cancel input, select [Cancel]. Other setting items Depending on the status or the setting method of your access point, you may want to set more items.

  • Page 226: Disp Mac Address

    [253] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of this product. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [Disp MAC Address]. [254] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions SSID/PW Reset This product shares the connection information for [Send to Smartphone] and [Smart Remote Embedded] with a device that has permission to connect.

  • Page 227: Recommended Computer Environment

    Recommended computer environment For details on the recommended computer environments for downloading an application and adding functions to the product, refer to the following URL: “PlayMemories Camera Apps” website (http://www.sony.net/pmca/) [258] How to Use Adding applications to the product Installing the applications Opening a service account You can open a service account, which is required to download applications.

  • Page 228: Downloading Applications Directly To The Product Using The Wi-Fi Function

    2. Select the desired application and download the application to the product following the instructions on the screen. Connect the computer and the product using the micro USB cable (supplied), following the instructions on the screen. [260] How to Use...

  • Page 229: Launching The Downloaded Application

    [261] How to Use Adding applications to the product Starting the applications Launching the downloaded application Launch an application that has been downloaded from the application download website PlayMemories Camera Apps. 1. MENU → (Application) → [Application List] → desired application to launch. Hint How to launch the applications faster Assign [Download Appli.] and [Application List] to the custom key.

  • Page 230: Playmemories Home

    Adding applications to the product Managing the applications Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps The account information for the “Sony Entertainment Network” that is registered on the product is displayed. 1. MENU → (Application) → [Application List] → [Application Management] → [Display Account Information].

  • Page 231: Installing Playmemories Home

    Using the software Installing PlayMemories Home 1. Using your computer's Internet browser, go to the URL below and download PlayMemories Home by following the on-screen instructions. http://www.sony.net/pm/ An internet connection is required. For detailed instructions, visit the PlayMemories Home support page. http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/ 2.

  • Page 232: Software For Mac Computers

    DirectX may be installed depending on your computer’s system environment. Hint For details on PlayMemories Home, refer to the Help of PlayMemories Home or the PlayMemories Home support page (http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/) (English only). [268] How to Use Using a computer Using the software...

  • Page 233: Installing Image Data Converter

    [270] How to Use Using a computer Using the software Installing Image Data Converter 1. Download and install the software by accessing the following URL (English only). http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ Note Log on as Administrator. [271] How to Use Using a computer...

  • Page 234: Installing Remote Camera Control

    [273] How to Use Using a computer Using the software Installing Remote Camera Control Download and install the software by accessing the following URL: Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ [274] How to Use Using a computer Using the software Accessing the Help of Remote Camera Control Windows: [Start] →...

  • Page 235: Importing Images To The Computer

    3. Check from (Setup) that [USB Connection] is set to [Mass Storage]. 4. Connect the product and your computer using the micro USB cable (supplied) (A) . If you connect the product to your computer using the micro USB cable when [USB Power Supply] is set to [On], power is supplied from your computer.

  • Page 236: Disconnecting The Product From The Computer

    Movie files may be damaged or become unplayable. Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer. [277] How to Use...

  • Page 237: Creating Blu-Ray Discs From High-Definition Image Quality Movies

    (HD) movies than DVD discs. Writable movie formats: XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4 (AVC) Players: Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc players, PlayStation 3, etc.) High-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) High-definition image quality (HD) movies can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD-R discs, creating a high-definition image quality (HD) disc.

  • Page 238: Creating Dvd Discs (Avchd Recording Discs) From High- Definition Image Quality Movies

    You can create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) that can be played back on AVCHD- compatible playback devices (such as Sony Blu-ray Disc players or the PlayStation 3, etc.). A. How to create using a computer With a Windows computer, you can copy movies imported to the computer and create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) using PlayMemories Home.

  • Page 239: Creating Dvd Discs From Standard Image Quality Movies

    USB cable. The necessary software is automatically added to your computer. (An internet connection is needed.) For details on how to create a disc using PlayMemories Home, refer to the Help guide for PlayMemories Home. B. How to create using a device other than a computer You can also create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) using a Blu-ray recorder, etc.
  • Page 240 [282] How to Use Precautions/This product Precautions Precautions Backing up memory cards Data may be corrupted in the following cases. Be sure to back up the data for protection. When the memory card is removed, the USB cable is disconnected, or the product is turned off in the middle of a read or write operation.
  • Page 241 Do not carry the camera with the tripod attached. This may cause the tripod socket hole to break. On operating temperatures Your product is designed for use under the temperatures between approximately 0°C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.

  • Page 242: Shooting With The Viewfinder

    camera. Discs of AVCHD movies recorded by your camera can only be played back on devices supporting AVCHD format. DVD players and DVD recorders do not support AVCHD format, so they cannot playback AVCHD movie discs. Also, if a high definition image quality (HD) disc recorded with AVCHD format is inserted in either of DVD players or DVD recorders, the disc may be unable to eject from the device.

  • Page 243: On The Internal Rechargeable Battery

    unpleasant symptoms occur, stop using the viewfinder until they resolve, and consult your doctor if necessary. Notes on discarding or transferring this product to others When discarding or transferring this product to others, make sure to perform the following operation to protect private information. Perform [Setting Reset] to reset all the settings.

  • Page 244: Charging Time (Full Charge)

    partially charged battery pack. If the charge lamp flashes when the battery pack is not fully charged, remove the battery pack or disconnect the USB cable from the camera and then reinsert it to recharge. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F).

  • Page 245: How To Store The Battery Pack

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

  • Page 246: Notes On Memory Card

    specified type has been inserted. Check that the battery pack is the specified type. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it with a new or different one and check that the newly inserted battery is charging correctly. If the newly inserted battery is charging correctly, the previously inserted battery may be faulty.

  • Page 247: Cleaning The Lens

    malfunction. Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions: High temperature locations such as in a car parked under the sun Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present To use a Memory Stick Micro media with this product, be sure to insert the Memory Stick Micro media into an M2 Adaptor as large as Duo size.

  • Page 248: Cleaning The Monitor

    Cleaning the monitor If oil from your hand or hand cream, etc., remain on the monitor, the original coating may become easily removable. Wipe oil or hand cream off as soon as possible. If you wipe the monitor firmly using tissue paper, etc., the coating 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.

  • Page 249: List Of Default Setting Values

    List of default setting values The default settings of this product are as follows: MENU→ (Setup) →[Setting Reset]→[Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize]→[OK]. Camera Settings If you select either [Camera Settings Reset] or [Setting Reset] , the settings under [Camera Settings] will be reset to the default settings. Image Size L: 12M (When [ Aspect Ratio] is [3:2])
  • Page 250 Exposure Comp.: ±0.0 Exposure step: 0.3EV ISO: ISO AUTO ISO AUTO Min. SS: Standard Metering Mode: Multi White Balance: Auto DRO/Auto HDR D-Range Opt.: D-Range Optimizer: Auto Creative Style: Standard Picture Effect: Off Picture Profile: Off Zoom: ― Focus Magnifier: ― Long Exposure NR: On High ISO NR: Normal Center Lock-on AF: On...
  • Page 251 Grid Line: Off Marker Display: Off Marker Settings Center: Off Aspect: Off Safety Zone: Off Guideframe: Off Audio Level Display: On Auto Review: 2 Sec DISP Button Monitor: Display All Info./No Disp. Info./Histogram/Level/For viewfinder Finder: No Disp. Info./Histogram/Level Peaking Level: Off Peaking Color: White Exposure Set.
  • Page 252 Video Light Mode: Power Link Function Menu Set.: ― Custom Key Settings Control Wheel: Not set Custom Button 1: White Balance Custom Button 2: Focus Settings Custom Button 3: Focus Mode Custom Button 4: Not set Center Button: Eye AF Left Button: Drive Mode Right Button: ISO Down Button: Not set...
  • Page 253 Playback Select [Setting Reset] to reset the settings under [Playback] to the default settings. If you select [Camera Settings Reset], the settings will not return to the default settings. Delete: ― View Mode: Date View Image Index: 9 Images Display Rotation: Manual Slide Show Repeat: Off Interval: 3 Sec...

  • Page 254: Number Of Still Images

    HDMI Settings HDMI Resolution: Auto 24p/60p Output: 60p HDMI Info. Display: On TC Output: Off REC Control: Off CTRL FOR HDMI: On 4K Output Sel.: Memory Card+HDMI USB Connection: Auto USB LUN Setting: Multi USB Power Supply: On Date/Time Setup: ― Area Setting: ―...
  • Page 255 16 GB: 3600 images 32 GB: 7200 images 64 GB: 14000 images Fine 8 GB: 1300 images 16 GB: 2650 images 32 GB: 5300 images 64 GB: 10500 images Extra fine 8 GB: 740 images 16 GB: 1500 images 32 GB: 3000 images 64 GB: 6000 images RAW &...

  • Page 256: Recordable Time Of Movies

    [291] How to Use Precautions/This product Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Recordable time of movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times which can be recorded on the memory card that is formatted with this product. These numbers are the total times of all movie files on the memory card.
  • Page 257 32 GB: - 64 GB: 2 h 35 m 30p 50M 25p 50M 8 GB: - 16 GB: - 32 GB: - 64 GB: 2 h 35 m 24p 50M* 8 GB: - 16 GB: - 32 GB: - 64 GB: 2 h 35 m 120p 100M 100p 100M 8 GB: -...
  • Page 258 64 GB: 6 h 60i 17M(FH) 50i 17M(FH) 8 GB: 55 m 16 GB: 2 h 32 GB: 4 h 5 m 64 GB: 8 h 15 m 60p 28M(PS) 50p 28M(PS) 8 GB: 35 m 16 GB: 1 h 15 m 32 GB: 2 h 30 m 64 GB: 5 h 5 m 24p 24M(FX)

  • Page 259: Notes On Continuous Movie Recording

    64 GB: 22 h Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC. File format for High Frame Rate shooting (The values shown are available recording times when shooting, not durations when playing back.) Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (a product specification limit).

  • Page 260: Plug Adaptor

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

  • Page 261: La-Ea1 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 with certain lenses. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses. You cannot use the AF illuminator when using an A-mount lens.

  • Page 262: La-Ea2 Mount Adaptor

    Contrast AF AF/MF select: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens. Focus Mode: Single-shot AF When using a Mount Adaptor and the camera is set to movie mode, the Auto Focus only works when the shutter button is pressed halfway down. When using a Mount Adaptor in movie mode, adjust the aperture manually.

  • Page 263: La-Ea3 Mount Adaptor

    switch to [Release]. Available focus area Wide: The product automatically selects a focus area from among 15 areas. Center: The product uses the focus area located in the center area exclusively. Flexible Spot: You can select a focus area from 15 areas using the control wheel. Lock-on AF: When you press the shutter button halfway down, the product will start tracking a subject from the selected AF area.

  • Page 264: La-Ea4 Mount Adaptor

    [298] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Full size shooting: Available with full size shooting-compatible lenses only Autofocus: Available AF system: Phase Detection AF, which is controlled by the dedicated AF sensor inside the Mount Adaptor AF/MF select: Lenses that do not support DMF: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens.

  • Page 265: Vertical Grip

    [299] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information Vertical grip You can attach a vertical grip (sold separately) to this product and record vertically oriented images. When attaching the vertical grip, remove the battery cover in advance. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the vertical grip. How to remove the battery cover Rotate the battery cover release lever (A) of this product in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 266: Avchd Format

    [300] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information AVCHD format The AVCHD format was developed for high-definition digital video cameras when recording an HD (High-Definition) signal using high-efficiency compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is used to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data.
  • Page 267 We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. [302] How to Use Precautions/This product Trademarks Trademarks The following marks are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. , Memory Stick, , Memory Stick PRO, , Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo,...

  • Page 268: You Cannot Insert The Battery Pack Into The Product

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

  • Page 269: You Cannot Turn On The Product

    [305] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot turn on the product. After inserting the battery pack into the product, it may take a few moments for the product to power up. Make sure that the battery pack is inserted correctly. The battery pack will discharge by itself even if you do not use it.

  • Page 270: The Battery Pack Is Not Charged

    There may be a difference between the remaining battery level indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Deplete the battery pack once, then charge it so that the remaining battery level indicator is reset. The correct remaining battery level indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions.

  • Page 271: You Cannot Record Images

    to [Auto]. [312] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies You cannot record images. You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the record position. Check the free capacity of the memory card. You cannot record images while charging the flash.

  • Page 272: The Image Is Out Of Focus

    This change in angle of view may be more evident when the focus mode is set to [Continuous AF] (AF-C) (including [Sports Action] in the Scene Selection function). This does not affect the actual recorded images. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses. [318] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies [Eye-Start AF] does not function.

  • Page 273: Zoom Does Not Work

    Eye-Start AF] is available only when a Mount Adaptor (LA-EA2, LA-EA4) (sold separately) is attached. Set [ Eye-Start AF] to [On]. [319] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Zoom does not work. You cannot use zoom functions during Sweep Panorama shooting. You can use only the optical zoom in the following situations: When using Smile Shutter function.

  • Page 274: The Close-Up Shoot Function (Macro) Does Not Work

    [322] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. The product automatically adjusts the focus. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. Focus adjustment may take some time when shooting a close subject. The close-up shoot function will not work when the following modes are selected in [Scene Selection]: [Sports Action] [323] Troubleshooting...

  • Page 275: The Image Colors Are Not Correct

    [326] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The image colors are not correct. Adjust [White Balance]. [Picture Effect] is set. Set [Picture Effect] to [Off]. [Picture Profile] is set. Set [Picture Profile] to [Off]. To reset settings to default, perform [Setting Reset]. [327] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies...

  • Page 276: You Cannot Shoot Images Continuously

    [330] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies You cannot shoot images continuously. The memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images. The battery level is low. Insert a charged battery pack. [331] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The image is not clear in the viewfinder. Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter-adjustment dial.
  • Page 277 Settings]. [FINDER/MONITOR] is currently set to [Auto]. Set [FINDER/MONITOR] to [Viewfinder(Manual)] or [Monitor(Manual)]. [335] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The image is whitish (Flare)./Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting). When pointing the lens toward the strong light source, excessive light enters the lens and the image may come out white (flare) or extraneous light (ghost images) may appear on the image, but this is not a malfunction.

  • Page 278: The Image Is Blurred

    The color tones of the image displayed on the monitor/the viewfinder look unnatural. [Gamma Disp. Assist] has been activated. Set [Gamma Disp. Assist] to [Off]. [Gamma Disp. Assist] is not working properly. The [Picture Profile] settings are cancelled when you select other than [Off] for [Picture Effect] or when you use [ Silent Shooting], even if [Gamma] is set to [S-Log2] or [S-Log3].
  • Page 279 succession, the recharging process may take longer than usual to avoid overheating of the camera. [341] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The front dial, rear dial, or control wheel does not work. [Dial / Wheel Lock] is on. Hold down the Fn button until the lock is released, or set [Dial / Wheel Lock] to [Unlock].

  • Page 280: Images Cannot Be Played Back

    mechanism. This is not a malfunction. [345] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images Images cannot be played back. Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the product. The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than this product, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

  • Page 281: The Image Cannot Be Deleted

    The [Gamma Disp. Assist] setting is not appropriate for the recorded image. To display the color tones correctly, use the correct setting for [Gamma Disp. Assist]. [349] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The image cannot be deleted. Cancel the protection. [350] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The image was deleted by mistake.

  • Page 282: You Cannot Send Movies To A Smartphone

    [353] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi [WPS Push] does not work. [WPS Push] may not work depending on the access point settings. Check the SSID and password of the wireless access point, and perform [Access Point Set.]. [354] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi [Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. When the battery remaining level is low, [Send to Computer] may be canceled halfway.

  • Page 283: You Cannot Use One-Touch Connection (Nfc)

    [357] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected. Data communication between this product and the smartphone may fail due to signal conditions. Place this product closer to the smartphone. [358] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi...

  • Page 284: You Cannot Import Images

    Disconnect all equipment other than this product, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB terminals of your computer. Connect this product directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device. If you set [USB Power Supply] to [Off], the computer may be able to recognize this product.

  • Page 285: Formatted The Memory Card By Mistake

    [363] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory cards Formatted the memory card by mistake. All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore the data. [364] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing You cannot print images. RAW images cannot be printed. To print RAW images, first convert them to JPEG images using Image Data Converter.

  • Page 286: You Cannot Print Images With The Date

    [367] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing You cannot print images with the date. If you want to print images with the date, use [Print Setting] under [Specify Printing]. You can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information.

  • Page 287: The Number Of Recordable Images Does Not Decrease, Or Decreases Two Images At A Time

    If an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is used, disconnect the power cord. Connect the power cord and turn on the product again. If the product repeats the same error often or still does not work after trying these solutions, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

  • Page 288: Warning Messages

    Warning messages Set Area/Date/Time. Set the area, date and time. If you have not used the product for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable backup battery. Power insufficient. The cleaning mode will not operate when the remaining battery charge is less than (3).
  • Page 289 There is something wrong in the Image Database File. Select [Setup] → [Recover Image DB]. System Error Camera Error. Turn power off then on. Remove the battery pack, and then re-insert it. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

  • Page 290: Situations This Product Has Difficulty Handling

    Unable to magnify. Unable to rotate image. Images recorded with other products may not be enlarged or rotated. Cannot create more folders. A folder in the memory card has the first three digits “999.” You cannot create any more folders on this camera. [375] Troubleshooting Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this...
  • Page 291 Lock-on AF Subjects too small or too large Sweep Panorama Lock-on AF Scenes with little contrast, such as the sky or a sandy beach Sweep Panorama Superior Auto Scenes changing constantly, such as a waterfall Sweep Panorama Superior Auto...

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