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Sony ILCE-9M2 Instruction Manual

Sony ILCE-9M2 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 5-010-473-91(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera E-mount Instruction Manual “Help Guide” (Web manual) Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1960/h_zz/ ILCE-9M2...

  • Page 2: Check Out The Help Guide

    Refer to it for details on menu items, advanced usage, and the latest information on the camera. Scan here https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1960/h_zz/ ILCE-9M2 Help Guide Instruction Manual In-Camera Guide (this book) This manual introduces some The [In-Camera Guide] shows basic functions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Check out the Help Guide! ............2 Notes on using your camera............ 6 Preparations for shooting Checking the camera and the supplied items .......10 Identifying parts ..............11 Front side ............... 11 Rear side ................12 Top side ................14 Sides ................16 Bottom ................19 Basic operations ..............
  • Page 4 Shooting Focusing ................. 36 Focus Mode ..............36 Auto focus ................38 Focus Area ..............38 Manual Focus ................41 Direct manual focus (DMF) ........... 42 Shutter setting ............... 43  Shutter Type ............43 Using the electronic shutter ......... 44 Displaying the release timing (Shoot. Timing Disp.) ... 46 Shoot.
  • Page 5 Using a computer Introduction to computer software ........64 Imaging Edge ............... 64 PlayMemories Home ............ 65 Remote Camera Tool ............ 65 MENU items/List of icons Using MENU items ..............66 List of MENU items ..............67  (Camera Settings 1) ..........67  (Camera Settings 2) ..........73  (Network) ..............77  (Playback) ...............

  • Page 6: Notes On Using Your Camera

    Notes on using your camera Notes on the monitor and Along with this section, also see “Precautions” in the Help Guide. electronic viewfinder • The monitor and electronic Notes on handling the product viewfinder are manufactured • This camera is designed to be dust using extremely high-precision resistant and splash resistant, but technology, and over 99.99% of the...
  • Page 7 Notes on discarding or transferring to faster than 1/4000 seconds. this product to others Sony lenses/accessories When discarding or transferring this product to others, make sure to Using this unit with products from...
  • Page 8 For example, unauthorized access to the camera may occur in network environments to which another network device is connected or can connect without permission. Sony LAN cable bears no responsibility for any loss Use a Category 5e or higher Shielded...
  • Page 9 For Customers in the U.S.A. For question regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: WW942051 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

  • Page 10: Preparations For Shooting

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

  • Page 11: Identifying Parts

    Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details. Front side  When the lens is removed ON/OFF (Power) switch (33)/Shutter button (34)  Front dial You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode.  Infrared remote sensor ...

  • Page 12: Rear Side

    Rear side   Eyepiece cup C3 button (Custom button 3) To remove the eyepiece cup (76)/ (Protect) button Push the grips at the bottom  MENU button (66) of the eyepiece cup to the left  Monitor and right and lift up the cup. (For touch operation: Touch panel/Touch pad) (50) You can adjust the monitor to...
  • Page 13   Diopter-adjustment dial For shooting: C4 button Adjust the diopter-adjustment (Custom button 4) (76) dial according to your eyesight For viewing: (Delete) button   until the display appears clearly (35) in the viewfinder. If it is hard to   (Playback) button (35) operate the diopter-adjustment dial, remove the eyepiece cup...

  • Page 14: Top Side

    Top side   Mode dial (35)  Image sensor position The mode dial is unlocked mark while you hold down the • The image sensor is the unlock button at the center. sensor that converts light into an electric signal. The ...
  • Page 15 • If the subject is closer than * For details on compatible accessories for the Multi Interface the minimum shooting Shoe, visit the Sony website, or distance of the lens, the focus consult your Sony dealer or local cannot be confirmed. Make authorized Sony service facility.

  • Page 16: Sides

    Sides    (Headphones) jack LAN terminal    (Flash sync) terminal HDMI micro jack   Speaker USB Type-C terminal (17)   (Microphone) jack  Multi/Micro USB Terminal* When an external microphone (17) is connected, the built- This terminal supports Micro in microphone turns off USB-compatible devices.
  • Page 17 Supports SD cards only (compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II) * For details on compatible accessories for the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Notes on USB terminals You can use either the USB Type-C terminal or the Multi/ ...
  • Page 18 Notes on the cable protector Use the cable protector to prevent a cable from being disconnected when shooting images with the cable connected. To attach the cable protector  Open both of the jack covers on the monitor side.  Fit the two hooks on the rear side of the cable protector into the two notches to the left of the USB Type-C terminal and Multi/Micro USB...

  • Page 19: Bottom

    Bottom  Lock lever (27) To attach the battery cover Insert the shaft on one side  Battery insertion slot (27) of the battery cover into the  Battery cover (27) attachment site, and then When attaching an accessory push in the battery cover by such as a vertical grip attaching the shaft on the (sold separately), remove the...

  • Page 20: Basic Operations

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

  • Page 21: Using The Multi-Selector

    Using the multi-selector • Put your finger right on top of the multi-selector to manipulate it more precisely. • When [Focus Area] is set to [Zone], [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], [Tracking: Zone], [Tracking: Flexible Spot], or [Tracking: Expand Flexible Spot], you can move the focus area by pressing the multi-selector up/down/left/right.
  • Page 22 Press the DISP on the control wheel repeatedly to display a screen mode other than [For viewfinder], and then press the Fn (Function) button. Fn button Select the desired function by pressing the top/bottom/left/ right side of the control wheel. Select the desired setting by turning the front dial, and press the center of the control wheel.

  • Page 23: How To Use The Quick Navi Screen

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

  • Page 26: Startup Guide

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

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

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

  • Page 28: Step 3: Inserting A Memory Card

    To charge the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera Turn the camera off and connect it to a device such as a computer using the USB cable. If you turn on the camera, power will be supplied from the computer or the device that you connected, and you will be able to operate the camera.
  • Page 29 Insert the SD card into the slot 1. • Both the slot 1 (upper) and the slot 2 (lower) only support SD memory cards (compatible with UHS-II). • This camera does not support Slot 1 Slot 2 Memory Stick media. • Insert the memory card with the terminal side facing toward you, until it clicks into place.

  • Page 30: Step 4: Attaching A Lens

    To remove the memory card Make sure that the access lamp (page 13) is not lit, and then push in the memory card once to remove Access lamp To record to memory cards in two slots The slot 1 is used in the default settings. If you do not intend to change the settings and will only use one memory card, use the slot 1.
  • Page 31 Mount the lens by aligning the two white index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera. • Hold the camera with the lens facing down to prevent dust or debris from entering the camera. While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens slowly in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into...
  • Page 32 To remove the lens Keep pressing the lens release button and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it stops. Lens release button Compatible lenses Lenses compatible with this camera are as follows: Lens Compatibility with the camera ...

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

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

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

    Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set other items, then select [Enter] and press the center. Hint • To reset the date and time setting, use MENU (page 81). Note • This camera does not have a function for inserting the date into images. You can insert the date into images and then save and print them using PlayMemories Home (for Windows only).
  • Page 35 To shoot movies Press the MOVIE button to start/stop recording. To play back images Press the (Playback) button to play back images. You can select the   desired image using the control wheel. To delete displayed image Press the (Delete) button while an image is displayed to delete it. Select  ...

  • Page 36: Focusing

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

  • Page 38: Auto Focus

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

  • Page 41: Manual Focus

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

  • Page 42: Direct Manual Focus (Dmf)

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

  • Page 43: Shutter Setting

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

  • Page 44: Using The Electronic Shutter

    Using the electronic shutter Using the electronic shutter lets you perform various kinds of shooting that are difficult to achieve using the mechanical shutter, such as shooting without sounds or shaking, shooting with a super-fast shutter, and blackout-free shooting*. * During blackout-free shooting, the screen does not black out or drop frames and you can keep looking at the subject through the viewfinder or monitor while shooting images.
  • Page 45 The maximum shutter speed is 1/16000 second when the shooting mode is not set to S (Shutter Priority) or M (Manual Exposure), or during bracket shooting with a setting other than [WB bracket] or [DRO Bracket]. The next value after 1/16000 second is 1/32000 second when the shooting mode is set to S (Shutter Priority) or M (Manual Exposure).

  • Page 46: Displaying The Release Timing (Shoot. Timing Disp.)

     Turn the drive mode dial and select  (Continuous Shooting: Hi),  (Continuous Shooting: Mid), or  (Continuous Shooting: Lo).  Turn the focus mode dial and select AF-C (Continuous AF), then start shooting images. Hint • If you want to display the timing of shooting on the screen during blackout- free shooting, adjust the setting using MENU ...

  • Page 47: Shoot. Start Disp

    MENU   (Camera Settings 2)  [Shoot. Timing Disp.]  desired setting. On: Type 1: Displays a frame (dark color) around the focusing frame. On: Type 2: Displays a frame (light color) around the focusing frame. On: Type 3: Displays  (dark color) in the four corners of the screen. On: Type 4: Displays ...

  • Page 48: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. Turn the drive mode dial and select the desired mode. • Turn the drive mode dial while pressing the drive mode dial lock release button.  Continuous Shooting: Hi /  Continuous Shooting: Mid /  Continuous Shooting: Lo  Shutter Type...
  • Page 49 Note • The shooting speed during continuous shooting becomes slower when  RAW File Type] is set to [Uncompressed]. • Continuous shooting is unavailable in the following situations: – [Picture Effect] is set to [Rich-tone Mono.]. – [DRO/Auto HDR] is set to [Auto HDR]. •...

  • Page 50: Using Touch Function

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

  • Page 51: Touch Focus

    Touch Focus [Touch Focus] allows you to specify a position where you want to focus using touch operations. This function is available when [Focus Area] is set to a parameter other than [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], [Tracking: Flexible Spot] or [Tracking: Expand Flexible Spot]. Select MENU ...

  • Page 52: Touch Tracking

    Specifying the position where you want to focus in the movie recording mode (spot focus) The camera will focus on the touched subject. Spot focus is not available when shooting with the viewfinder. Touch the subject on which you want to focus before or during recording.
  • Page 53 Touch the subject that you want to track on the monitor. Tracking will start. • When shooting with the viewfinder, you can use the touch pad to select a subject you want to track. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. •...

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

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

  • Page 55: Jpeg Image Size

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

  • Page 56: Aps-C/Super 35Mm

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

  • Page 57: Shooting Movies

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

  • Page 58: Record Setting

     Record Setting Selects the frame rate and bit-rate for movie recording. MENU  (Camera Settings 2)  [  Record Setting]    desired setting. • The higher the bit-rate, the higher the image quality. • For estimates of the maximum recordable movie time with each recording setting, refer to page 93.
  • Page 59 When [  File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD]  Record Setting Bit-rate Description 60p 50M/50p 50M Approx. 50 Mbps Records movies in 1920×1080 (60p/50p). 60p 25M/50p 25M Approx. 25 Mbps Records movies in 1920×1080 (60p/50p). 30p 50M/25p 50M Approx. 50 Mbps Records movies in 1920×1080 (30p/25p).
  • Page 60 Note • Creating an AVCHD recording disc from movies that were recorded with [60i 24M (FX)]/[50i 24M (FX)] as the [  Record Setting] takes a long time because the image quality of movies is converted. If you want to store movies without converting them, use a Blu-ray Disc.

  • Page 61: Using Network Functions

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

  • Page 62: Recording Location Information To Captured Images

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

  • Page 63: Connecting The Camera To A Wireless Access Point

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

  • Page 64: Using A Computer

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

  • Page 65: Playmemories Home

    You need to install PlayMemories Home to import XAVC S movies or AVCHD movies to your computer. You can access the download website directly from the following URL: https://www.sony.net/pm/ • When you connect the camera to your computer, new functions may be added to PlayMemories Home. Connecting the camera to your computer is therefore recommended even if PlayMemories Home has already been installed on the computer.

  • Page 66: Menu Items/List Of Icons

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

  • Page 67: List Of Menu Items

    List of MENU items For details on each MENU items, refer to the reference page in the last column or the Help Guide.  (Camera Settings 1) Red tab Quality/Image Size Sets the file format for still images.  File Format ([RAW] / [JPEG], etc.) Selects the file type for RAW images.
  • Page 68 Shoot Mode/Drive Self-timer Type When shooting with the self-timer, Help sets how many seconds elapse from Guide when you press the shutter button until when the image is recorded and how many images are recorded. Bracket Settings Sets self-timer shooting in the bracket Help mode, bracket type, and the shooting Guide...
  • Page 69 Sets whether to adjust the Help  Switch V/H AF Area [Focus Area] and the position of the Guide focusing frame based on the camera’s position (horizontal or vertical). Sets the AF illuminator, which Help  AF Illuminator provides light to aid focusing in dark Guide scenes.
  • Page 70 Disp. cont. AF area Sets whether or not to display the Help focus area in [Continuous AF] mode. Guide Phase Detect. Area Sets phase detection AF area. Help Guide Circ. of Focus Point Sets whether to allow the focusing Help frame to jump from one end to the Guide other when you move the focusing...
  • Page 71 Sets whether to lock the exposure Help  AEL w/ shutter when the shutter button is pressed Guide halfway down. This is useful when you want to adjust the focus and exposure separately. Exposure Std. Adjust Adjusts the standard for the correct Help exposure value for each metering Guide...
  • Page 72 Creative Style Selects the desired image processing. Help You can also adjust contrast, Guide saturation, and sharpness. ([Vivid] / [Portrait], etc.) Picture Effect Shoots images with a texture unique Help to the selected effect. Guide ([Toy Camera] / [High Contrast Mono.], etc.) Sets whether to lock the white Help  Shutter AWB Lock...

  • Page 73: (Camera Settings 2)

    Regist. Faces Priority Detects the registered face Help with higher priority using Guide [Face Registration].  (Camera Settings 2) Purple tab Movie Sets the exposure mode when Help  Exposure Mode shooting movies. Guide Sets the exposure mode when Help  Exposure Mode shooting slow-motion/quick-motion Guide movies.
  • Page 74 Audio Level Display Sets whether to display the audio Help level. Guide Audio Out Timing Sets the timing of audio output during Help the movie recording. Guide Wind Noise Reduct. Reduces wind noise during movie Help recording. Guide Sets whether to display markers on Help  Marker Display the monitor when recording movies.
  • Page 75 Zoom Ring Rotate Assigns the zoom in/out to the Help rotational direction of the zoom lens. Guide This function is only available with a power zoom lens that is compatible with this function. Display/Auto Review DISP Button Sets the type of information to be Help displayed on the monitor or in the Guide...
  • Page 76 Auto Review Sets auto review to display the Help captured image after shooting. Guide Custom Operation Assigns functions to the various keys Help  Custom Key so that you can perform operations Guide more quickly by pressing the keys when shooting still images. Assigns functions to the various keys Help  Custom Key...

  • Page 77: (Network)

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

  • Page 78: (Playback)

    Bluetooth Settings Configures settings for connecting Help the camera to a smartphone or a Guide Bluetooth remote commander via a Bluetooth connection. Obtains location information from the Help  Location Info. Link Set. paired smartphone and records it to Guide captured images. Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl Sets whether or not to use a Help...
  • Page 79 Specify Printing Specifies in advance on the memory Help card which still images to print out Guide later. Voice Memo Records, plays back, and deletes voice Help memos. Guide Voice Memo PB Volume Sets the playback volume for voice Help memos.

  • Page 80: (Setup)

    Image Jump Setting Sets which dial and method to use Help for jumping between images during Guide playback.  (Setup) Yellow tab Monitor Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the screen. Help Guide Viewfinder Bright. Sets the brightness of the viewfinder. Help Guide Finder Color Temp.
  • Page 81 Touch Pad Settings Adjusts settings related to touch pad Help operation. Guide Demo Mode Sets demonstration playback of Help movies to on or off. Guide TC/UB Settings Sets the time code (TC) and user bit Help (UB). Guide * This function is for skilled movie creators.
  • Page 82 Write Serial Number Writes the camera’s serial number Help to the Exif data when recording still Guide images. Format Formats the memory card. Help Guide Rec. Media Settings Sets the method for recording images Help to two memory card slots. Guide Sets file names for still images to be Help...

  • Page 83: (My Menu)

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

  • Page 84: List Of Icons On The Monitor

    List of icons on the monitor The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays. Icons on the shooting screen Monitor mode Viewfinder mode  Shooting mode/  Camera settings Scene recognition P P A S M NO CARD...
  • Page 85 24M 21M 20M 16M 10M 9.2M 8.7M 6.9M 6.0M 5.3M 5.1M Setting Effect OFF (75) 4.0M 2.6M 2.3M 2.2M 1.7M Image size of still images (55) AF Illuminator (69) Flicker RAW recording (compressed/ uncompressed) (54) Flickering detected (72) X.FINE FINE STD JPEG Quality (54) SteadyShot off/on, Camera shake warning (74)
  • Page 86 Copyright information writing Database file full/Database file on (81) error IPTC IPTC information writing on  Battery (81) Focus Cancel (51) Remaining battery (26) Tracking Cancel (52) Remaining battery warning Spot Focus Performing [Spot Focus] (52) USB power supply (81) NFC active (61) ...
  • Page 87  Focus indicator/exposure JPEG RAW RAW+J settings File Format (54)  Focus indicator (37) Metering Mode (70) 1/250 Shutter speed 7500K A5 G5 F3.5 White Balance (Auto, Preset, Aperture value Underwater Auto, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (71) Exposure compensation (70)/ Metered Manual D-Range Optimizer/Auto HDR (71)

  • Page 88: Icons On The Playback Screen

    STBY REC Movie recording standby/Movie Spot metering area (70) recording in progress 1:00:12 Exposure Setting Guide (75) Actual movie recording time (hours: minutes: seconds) Shutter speed indicator Audio Level Display (74) Aperture indicator REC Control (81) 00:00:00:00 Histogram Time code (hours: minutes: seconds: frames) (81) Digital level gauge 00 00 00 00...
  • Page 89  Shooting settings Rating (78)  Picture Effect error Protect (78) Auto HDR error (71) DPOF DPOF set (79) 35mm Lens focal length File number/Number of images Refer to “Icons on the shooting in the view mode screen” (page 84) for other icons displayed in this area.

  • Page 90: About This Product

    • The battery life and number of recordable images are estimates based on shooting with the default settings under the following conditions: – Using the battery pack at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). – Using a Sony SDXC memory card (U3) (sold separately)  ...

  • Page 91: Memory Cards That Can Be Used

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

  • Page 92: Number Of Recordable Images

    (except when [RAW] is selected).  JPEG Quality] when [RAW & JPEG] is selected: [Fine] Note • Even if the number of recordable images is higher than 9999 images, “9999” will appear. • The numbers shown are when using a Sony memory card.

  • Page 93: Recordable Movie Times

    Recordable movie times The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory card formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used. The recording times for when [  File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K] and [XAVC S HD] are recording times when shooting with  Proxy Recording] set to [Off].
  • Page 94 The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or the image quality/size settings. • The times shown are recordable times using a Sony memory card. Notes on continuous movie recording • High-quality movie recording and high-speed continuous shooting require large amounts of power.
  • Page 95 • The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature, file format/record setting for movies, Wi-Fi network environment, or condition of the camera before you start recording. If you frequently recompose or shoot images after the power is turned on, the temperature inside the camera will rise and the recording time available will be shorter.

  • Page 96: Specifications

    Metering Range: –3 EV to +20 EV (at Camera Type: ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ISO sensitivity (Recommended Lens: Sony E-mount lens exposure index): Still images: ISO 100 to ISO 51 200 [Image sensor] (Extended ISO: Minimum ISO 50, Image format: 35 mm full frame...
  • Page 97 File format: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Rated input: 7.2 V , 3.9 W Ver. 2.31, MPF Baseline) compliant, Operating temperature: RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Movie (XAVC S format): Storage temperature: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC S ver.1.0 –20 to 55°C (–4 to 131°F)
  • Page 98 Battery charger BC-QZ1 Trademarks Rated input: • XAVC S and are registered 100 - 240 V , 50/60 Hz, 0.38 A trademarks of Sony Corporation. Rated output: 8.4 V , 1.6 A • “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logotype are trademarks of Rechargeable battery pack Panasonic Corporation and NP-FZ100 Sony Corporation.
  • Page 99 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. right to have access to, modify, and any use of such marks by and redistribute source code for Sony Corporation is under license. these software programs under the • QR Code is a trademark of Denso Wave Inc.

  • Page 100: Index

    Index AF ............ 38 Fn ..........13, 21 AF-C ..........36 Focus ..........36 AF-S ..........36 Focus indicator ......... 37 Auto focus ........38 Function button ......13, 21 Auto Mode ........34 AVCHD ..........57 HDR ...........71 AWB ...........71 Help Guide ......... 2 Battery pack ........
  • Page 101 NFC ..........5, 61 Volume ..........80 Noise reduction ........ 67 WB .............71 One-touch (NFC) .......61 Wi-Fi ..........5, 61 Playback ........... 35 XAVC S 4K ......... 57 PlayMemories Home ....... 65 XAVC S HD ........57 Printing ..........79 Prioritize Rec. Media ......29 Quick Navi ........
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