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  • Page 1 Handbook Table of contents Sample photos Menu Index...

  • Page 2: How To Use This Handbook

    How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to use. Search for information by function.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook ..........2 Sample photo ................6 Identifying parts ..............12 List of icons on the screen ..........15 Basic operations Operating the camera............18 Menu ..................21 Shooting images ..............26 Playing back images ............28 Deleting images ..............30 Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents) .............48...
  • Page 4 Using the AF/MF button/AEL button AEL (AE lock) ................46 AF/MF (AF/MF control) ............47 Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode ................21 Camera ..................22 Image Size ................22 Brightness/Color ..............23 Playback ...................23 Setup ..................24 Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV ..........174 Using with your computer ..........
  • Page 5 Battery charger ..............203 Mount Adaptor..............204 AVCHD format ..............206 Cleaning ................207 Index Index ..................208...

  • Page 6: Sample Photo

    Sample photos “This is the scene I want to capture in a photo, but how can I do that?” You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Click the desired sample photo. Shooting people (page 7) Shooting macro photos (page 8) Shooting landscapes (page 9) Shooting sunset/night scenes (page 10)
  • Page 7 Shooting people A person standing out against a blurred The same scene with different brightness background (62) (57) A happy smile (84) In candle light (64) A person in front of a night scene (62) A moving person (96) A group photo (55, 56) A person lit from behind (74) A person with soft skin tones (86) Continued ...
  • Page 8 Shooting macro photos Defocusing the background (62) Adjusting the color to indoor light (97) Flowers (62) Reducing the amount of flash light (101) Focusing manually (76) Emphasizing more brightness (51) Preventing camera shake for indoor shots Making food look appealing (51) (96) Continued ...
  • Page 9 Shooting landscapes The sky in vivid colors (51) Running water (71) Vivid green colors (106) Colored leaves (106) Panoramic photos (65) Scenery with a wide range of brightness Light outdoor shot from a dark interior (102) (102) Keeping your shot level (125) Continued ...
  • Page 10 Shooting sunset/night scenes Holding the camera by hand (62) Retaining the red of a sunset (62) Fireworks (70) Trails of light (74) The same scene with different amounts of Preventing camera shake (55) brightness (57) Continued ...
  • Page 11 Shooting fast moving subjects Following a moving subject (79) Expressing vigorous action (71) With the subject approaching the camera (76) Capturing the best moment (54)

  • Page 12: Identifying Parts

    Identifying parts Image sensor position mark (76) Microphone* Lens Mount Image sensor ** Lens contacts ** (Playback) button (28) (flash pop-up) button (74) Diopter-adjustment dial Control dial L (20) When the lens is removed Control dial R (20) MOVIE button (26) AF/MF button/AEL button (46, 47) AF/MF/AEL switch lever (46, 47) Control wheel (18)
  • Page 13 LCD monitor • The tilting LCD monitor of the camera allows flexible shooting positions. Battery/memory card cover Hook for shoulder strap Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera.
  • Page 14 Lens E18 – 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Hood index Focusing ring Zoom ring Focal-length scale Focal-length index Lens contacts* Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. Please note that all official Sony NEX-7 accessories are compatible with the Lunar.

  • Page 15: List Of Icons On The Screen

    List of icons on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel (page 48). Shooting standby Display Indication Shoot Mode Scene Selection Scene Recognition Aspect ratio of still images...
  • Page 16 Display Indication Display Indication Live view Soft Skin Effect Does not record sound during White Balance movie recording SteadyShot/ SteadyShot warning Control dials L/R DRO/Auto HDR Overheating Creative Style warning Database file full/ Database file error Dial/wheel lock View mode Playback folder –...
  • Page 17 Display Indication Recorded date/time of the image Image number/ Number of images in the view mode Appears when HDR did not work on the image. Appears when Picture Effect did not work on the image. Histogram...

  • Page 18: Operating The Camera

    Operating the camera The control wheel, soft keys, control dials, etc. allow Control dials you to use various functions of the camera. Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), and (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel.
  • Page 19 When you turn or press the top/bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel following the on-screen display, you can select setting items. Your selection is determined when you press the center of the control wheel. The arrow means you can turn the control wheel.
  • Page 20 Control dials Using the control dials L/R and control wheel, you can adjust or set related items such as focusing, exposure compensation, and other shooting adjustments, simultaneously, on a single screen (Triple-dial-control). In the [Program Auto] mode, for example, you can set program shift with the control dial L, exposure compensation with the control dial R, and ISO with the control wheel.

  • Page 21: Menu

    Menu You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. 1 Select MENU. 2 Select the desired item by pressing the top/ bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel, and then press the center.

  • Page 22: Camera

    Program Auto Automatic shooting that allows you to customize settings, except for the exposure (shutter speed and aperture). Camera Allows you to select a shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer and flash. Drive Mode Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self- timer, or bracket shooting.

  • Page 23: Brightness/Color

    Movie File Format Selects AVCHD 60i/60p, AVCHD 50i/50p or MP4. Record Setting Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of movies. Brightness/Color Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as white balance. Exposure Comp.

  • Page 24: Setup

    Setup Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Shooting Settings Sets how the AEL button works. AF/MF control Sets how the AF/MF button works. Dial/Wheel Lock Sets whether or not to lock the control dials and the control wheel.
  • Page 25 Main Settings Menu start Selects a first-displayed menu from the top menu or the last menu screen. Function Settings Sets the functions to call up for the Triple-dial-control. Custom Key Settings Assigns functions to the various keys. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Selects the language used on the screen.

  • Page 26: Shooting Images

    Shooting images The [Intelligent Auto] mode allows you to easily shoot any subject under any conditions because the camera makes appropriate judgments on the situation to adjust the settings. 1 MENU  [Shoot Mode]  [Intelligent Auto]. 2 Adjust the LCD monitor angle, and hold the camera. The Scene Recognition function begins to work.
  • Page 27 If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the focus indicator blinks. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting Focus indicator Focus indicator Status Focus locked.

  • Page 28: Playing Back Images

    Playing back images Plays back the recorded images. 1 Press the (Playback) button. 2 Select the image with the control wheel. 3 To play back panoramic images or movies, press the center of the control wheel. During movie playback Control wheel operation Pause/resume Press the center.

  • Page 29: Control Wheel

    Enlarged playback A portion of a still image can be enlarged for closer examination during playback. This is convenient to check the focus condition of a recorded still image. You can enlarge playback images from the menu (page 114). 1 Display the image you want to enlarge, then select Enlarge Image).

  • Page 30: Deleting Images

    Deleting images You can delete the image displayed. 1 Display the image you want to delete, and select (Delete). 2 Select OK. Select to quit the operation. (Delete) Notes • You cannot delete protected images. • Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Ensure you want to delete the image or not beforehand.

  • Page 31: Triple-Dial-Control

    Triple-dial-control The Triple-dial-control allows you to adjust or set various shooting adjustment items, simultaneously, on a single screen. Even though you can set these functions separately on the menu screen, using the Triple- dial-control, you can adjust these functions interactively on the same screen. Selecting the set of shooting adjustment items 1 Select a shooting mode from P, A, S, or M.
  • Page 32 To prevent the dials from operating incorrectly You can lock the control dials L/R and the control wheel by holding the Navigation button down. To unlock them, hold the Navigation button down again. You can set to lock the control wheel only, or not to lock any of them by selecting MENU ...

  • Page 33: Exposure Settings

    Exposure Settings You can set items used to adjust the exposure, such as shutter speed and aperture, on a single screen. 1 Set each item with the control dials L/R and the control wheel. The functions assigned to these dials vary depending on the shooting mode. Shooting mode Control dial L Control dial R...

  • Page 34: Focus Settings

    Focus Settings You can set the focusing items together. 1 Press the Navigation button to select [Focus Settings]. 2 Set each item with the control dials L/R and the control wheel. Autofocus/DMF Set [Autofocus Area]. In [Flexible Spot], move the area right or left. In [Flexible Spot], turn it to move the area up or down, and press the top/bottom/right/left to finely adjust the area.
  • Page 35 Notes • When this function is set to other than [Multi], you cannot use the [Face Detection] function. • [Multi] is selected when using [Smile Shutter]. • [Multi] is selected during movie recording. But, if you use an E-mount lens and press the shutter button half way down during recording, the autofocus area you set before you started recording is used for focusing.

  • Page 36: White Balance Settings

    White Balance Settings Allows you to adjust the color temperature according to the ambient light conditions. Use this feature when the color temperature of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color temperature on purpose for photo- graphic expression.
  • Page 37 • If you finely adjust the color between blue (B) and amber (A), and between green (G) and magenta (M) for a certain color temperature in [C.Temp./Filter], the adjusted value is retained even if you select another color temperature. Custom white balance 1 Select [Custom] with the control dial L.

  • Page 38: D-Range Settings

    D-Range Settings The brightness or contrast is corrected automatically. You can set the exposure compensation simultaneously. 1 Press the Navigation button to select [D-Range Settings]. 2 Set each item with the control dials L/R and the control wheel. Set the optimum level. Set the exposure compensation value (–5.0 EV to +5.0 EV).
  • Page 39 – Since the shutter is released 3 times for 1 shot, use this function when the subject is motionless or does not blink, and do not recompose. – You may not obtain a desired effect depending on the luminance difference of a subject and the shooting conditions.

  • Page 40: Creative Style Settings

    Creative Style Settings Allows you to select the desired image processing. 1 Press the Navigation button to select [Creative Style Settings]. 2 Set each item with the control dials L/R and the control wheel. Set the mode. Adjust the contrast, saturation, or sharpness. Select the contrast, saturation, or sharpness.
  • Page 41 Control wheel The higher the value selected, the more the difference of light (Contrast) and shadow is accentuated, thus making an impact on an image. The higher the value selected, the more vivid the color. When (Saturation) a lower value is selected, the color of the image is restrained and subdued.

  • Page 42: Picture Effect Settings

    Picture Effect Settings You can shoot with an effect filter to obtain the various textures.    1 MENU [Setup] [Function Settings] [Picture Effect Settings]. 2 Press the Navigation button to select [Picture Effect Settings]. 3 Set each item with the control dials L/R. Set the mode.
  • Page 43 Creates an image with the indicated (Soft atmosphere: bright, transparent, High-key) ethereal, tender, soft. Creates an image which retains a (Partial specific color, but converts others to Color) black and white. You can select a color with the control dial R. Creates a high-contrast image in (High black and white.
  • Page 44 • You cannot check the following effects on the shooting screen, because the camera is still process- ing the image that has been just shot. Also, you cannot shoot another image until the image processing is finished. You cannot use these effects with movies. –...

  • Page 45: Custom Settings

    Custom Settings If you select [Custom Settings], you can assign a different function to each of the control dials L/R and the control wheel.   1 MENU [Setup] [Function Settings]. 2 Assign [Custom Settings] to either one of [Function Settings 1 to 4]. 3 Assign a function with [Custom Settings 1 to 3] (page 144).

  • Page 46: Ael (Ae Lock)

    AEL (AE lock) When there is wide range of brightness between the subject and the background, such as when you are shooting a subject that is backlit or near a window, you can measure and lock the exposure at an appropriate brightness spot. To reduce the brightness, lock the ex- posure at a brighter spot than the subject.

  • Page 47: Af/Mf (Af/Mf Control)

    AF/MF (AF/MF control) You can switch the focusing mode between auto and manual temporarily. If you do so, in the [Autofocus] or [DMF] mode, the focusing mode becomes manual. In the [Manual Focus] mode, the focusing mode becomes [Autofocus]. 1 Set the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to AF/MF. 2 Press the AF/MF button to switch the focusing mode.

  • Page 48: Disp (Display Contents)

    DISP (Display Contents) Using the control wheel: 1 Press DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel repeatedly to select the desired mode. Using the Menu:   1 During shooting, MENU [Camera] [LCD Display (DISP)]/[Finder Display (DISP)].   During playback, MENU [Playback] [Display Contents].
  • Page 49 Indicates whether the camera is level Level in both the horizontal and front-back directions. When the camera is level in both directions, the indicator turns to green. Displays the luminance distribution Histogram graphically. For viewfinder Shows only shooting information on the screen (no image).
  • Page 50 During playback Shows recording information. Display Info. Displays the luminance distribution Histogram graphically, in addition to recording information. Does not show recording information. No Disp. Info. Notes • Histogram is not displayed during following operations. – Movie recording/playback – Panorama recording/playback –...

  • Page 51: (Exposure Comp.)

    Exposure Comp. You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –5.0 EV to +5.0 EV.  (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel desired value.    Or, MENU [Brightness/Color] [Exposure Comp.] desired value. Notes •...

  • Page 52: (Drive Mode)

    Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such as continuous, self-timer, or bracket shooting.  (Drive Mode) on the control wheel desired mode.    Or, MENU [Camera] [Drive Mode] desired mode. Shoots 1 still image. Normal shooting mode. (Single Shooting) Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the...

  • Page 53: Cont Shooting

    Cont. Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button.  (Drive Mode) on the control wheel [Cont. Shooting].    Or, MENU [Camera] [Drive Mode] [Cont. Shooting]. Note • You cannot use [Cont. Shooting] with the following functions: –...

  • Page 54: Spd Priority Cont

    Spd Priority Cont. Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button, at a higher speed (max. 10 images per second) than that of [Cont. Shooting].  (Drive Mode) on the control wheel [Spd Priority Cont.].  ...
  • Page 55 Self-timer  (Drive Mode) on the control wheel [Self-timer].    Or, MENU [Camera] [Drive Mode] [Self-timer].  2 Option desired mode. To cancel the timer, press (Drive Mode) and select [Single Shooting]. Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. (Self-timer: When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes 10 Sec) and the audible signal sounds until the shutter operates.
  • Page 56 Self-timer(Cont) Continuously shoots the number of images you have set after 10 seconds. You can choose the best shot from several shots taken.  (Drive Mode) on the control wheel [Self-timer(Cont)].    Or, MENU [Camera] [Drive Mode] [Self-timer(Cont)]. ...

  • Page 57: Bracket: Cont

    Bracket: Cont. Shoots 3 images while automatically shifting the exposure from base, to darker, then to lighter. Press and hold down the shutter button until the bracket recording is completed. You can select an image that suits your intention, after recording. ...
  • Page 58 Remote Commander You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is released after 2 seconds) buttons on the RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander (sold separately). Also, refer to the operat- ing instructions supplied with the Wireless Remote Commander.  (Drive Mode) on the control wheel [Remote Cdr.].

  • Page 59: (Image Index)

    Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode. 2 Press (Image Index) on the control wheel. 6-image index appears.   You can switch to 12-image index; MENU [Playback] [Image Index].

  • Page 60: Intelligent Auto

    Intelligent Auto The camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings.   1 MENU [Shoot Mode] [Intelligent Auto]. 2 Point the camera to the subject. When the camera recognizes the scene, the Scene Recognition icon and guide appear on the screen. The camera recognizes (Night Scene), (Tripod...
  • Page 61 If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the focus indicator blinks. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. Focus indicator Focus indicator Status Focus locked.

  • Page 62: Scene Selection

    Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.    1 MENU [Shoot Mode] [Scene Selection] desired mode. Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens (Portrait) the subject. Expresses skin tones softly. Shoots the entire range of scenery in (Landscape) sharp focus with vivid colors.
  • Page 63 Shoots night scenes with less noise and (Hand-held blur without using a tripod. A burst of Twilight) shots are taken, and image process- ing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera shake, and noise. Notes • In the [Night Scene] and [Night Portrait] modes, the shutter speed is slower, so using a tripod is recommended to prevent the image from blurring.

  • Page 64: Anti Motion Blur

    Anti Motion Blur This is suitable for indoor shots without using the flash, to reduce the subject blur. 1 MENU  [Shoot Mode]  [Anti Motion Blur]. 2 Shoot with the shutter button. The camera combines 6 shots at high sensitivity into 1 still image, so camera shake is reduced while preventing noise.

  • Page 65: Sweep Panorama

    Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images.   1 MENU [Shoot Mode] [Sweep Panorama]. 2 Point the camera at the edge of the subject, then press the shutter but- ton fully down. This part will not be taken. 3 Pan the camera to the end, following the guidance on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 66 • Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly. • Under low light conditions, panoramic images may be blurred. • Under lights that flicker such as fluorescent light, the brightness or color of the combined image is not always the same.
  • Page 67 Playing back scrolling panoramic images You can scroll panoramic images from the beginning to the end by pressing the center of the control wheel while panoramic images are being displayed. Press it again to pause. • Panoramic images are played back with the supplied soft- ware “PMB.

  • Page 68: Exposure Mode Selection

    Exposure Mode Selection The selection of an exposure mode can be determined by the demands of the photo- graphic situation or an effect you wish to express. You can choose between: Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Program Auto Flash Mode.

  • Page 69: Manual Exposure

    Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture.   1 MENU [Shoot Mode] [Manual Exposure]. 2 Set the shutter speed, aperture, ISO with the control dials L/R, and the control wheel.

  • Page 70: Using The Remote Commander

    BULB You can shoot trails with long exposure. BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as fireworks. 1 MENU  [Shoot Mode]  [Manual Exposure]. 2 Turn the control dial L until [BULB] is indicated. 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus. 4 Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting.

  • Page 71: Shutter Priority

    Shutter Priority You can express the movement of a moving subject in various way by adjusting the shut- ter speed, for example, at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter, or as a trailing image with low speed shutter. You can adjust the shutter speed also during movie recording.

  • Page 72: Aperture Priority

    Aperture Priority Blurs or sharpens things in front of and beyond the subject. You can adjust the aperture value also during movie recording. 1 MENU  [Shoot Mode]  [Aperture Priority]. 2 Select the desired value with the control dial L. Smaller F-value: The subject is in focus, but things in front of and beyond the subject is blurred.

  • Page 73: Program Auto

    Program Auto While exposure is adjusted by the camera automatically, you can set shooting functions such as ISO sensitivity, Creative Style, D-Range optimizer.   1 MENU [Shoot Mode] [Program Auto]. 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings. You can set the exposure compensation with the control dial R, and ISO with the control wheel.

  • Page 74: Flash Mode

    Flash Mode In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly, and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject. (flash pop-up) button ...
  • Page 75 Tips on shooting with the flash • The lens hood may block the light of the flash. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. •...

  • Page 76: Af/Mf Select

    AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing.    1 MENU [Camera] [AF/MF Select] desired mode. Focuses automatically. (Autofocus) After focusing automatically, make fine focus adjustment manu- (DMF) ally (Direct Manual Focus). Adjusts the focus manually. Turn the focusing ring right or left to (Manual make the subject look clearer.
  • Page 77 DMF (Direct Manual Focus)    1 MENU [Camera] [AF/MF Select] [DMF]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. 3 Keep the shutter button halfway down, rotate the focusing ring of the lens to achieve a sharp focus. Note •...

  • Page 78: Autofocus Area

    Autofocus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode.    1 MENU [Camera] [Autofocus Area] desired mode. The camera determines which of the (Multi) 25 AF areas is used for focusing. When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode, a green frame is displayed...

  • Page 79: Autofocus Mode

    Autofocus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject.    1 MENU [Camera] [Autofocus Mode] desired mode. The camera focuses and the focus is locked when you press (Single-shot the shutter button halfway down. Use this when the subject is motionless.

  • Page 80: Object Tracking

    Object Tracking Keeps the focusing on a moving subject while tracking it.    1 MENU [Camera] [Object Tracking] [On]. A target frame appears. 2 Align the target frame with the subject to be tracked, and select OK. Target frame The camera starts tracking the subject.
  • Page 81 Prec. Dig. Zoom You can shoot still images while zooming in on the center portion.   1 MENU [Camera] [Prec. Dig. Zoom] A target frame appears. 2 Decide the zoom rate. You can zoom in up to 10 times. 3 To stop zooming, select X.

  • Page 82: Face Detection

    Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, and white balance set- tings automatically. You can select the priority face to be focused on. Face Detection frame (white) When the camera detects more than 1 subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus by priority.

  • Page 83: Face Registration

    Face Registration Detects faces for which information has been registered in advance, when [Face Detection] is set to [On (Regist. Faces)].    1 MENU [Camera] [Face Registration] desired mode. Registers a new face. New Registration Changes the priority of faces previously registered. Order Exchanging Deletes a registered face.

  • Page 84: Smile Shutter

    Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.    1 MENU [Camera] [Smile Shutter] [On]. 2 To set the sensitivity to detect a smile, Option  desired setting. 3 Wait for a smile to be detected. When the smile level exceeds the ...
  • Page 85 Tips for better capturing of smiles Do not cover the eyes with the bangs. Do not obscure the face by a hat, masks, sunglasses, etc. Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible. Keep the eyes narrowed.

  • Page 86: Soft Skin Effect

    Soft Skin Effect Sets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the Face Detection function.    1 MENU [Camera] [Soft Skin Effect] [On].  2 To set the intensity of the Soft Skin Effect, Option desired setting. Uses the Soft Skin Effect Function.

  • Page 87: Disp Button(Monitor)

    DISP Button(Monitor) Allows you to select the screen display modes that can be selected with [Display Contents] (page 48) in shooting mode. 1 MENU  [Camera]  [DISP Button(Monitor)]. 2 Select the desired mode. The items marked with are available. Shows basic shooting information.
  • Page 88 Shows only shooting information on the For viewfinder screen (no image). Select this when you shoot using the viewfinder.

  • Page 89: Image Size

    Image Size The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you record an 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. ...
  • Page 90 Tips for selecting the image size The images appear differently, depending on the mode selected. 16:9 Standard Wide When [Standard] or [Wide] is selected, the images are scrolled when you press the center of the control wheel. Sweep Panorama The image size varies depending on the [Panorama Direction] setting. Shoots images using standard size.

  • Page 91: Aspect Ratio

    Aspect Ratio Sets the aspect ratio of still images.    1 MENU [Image Size] [Aspect Ratio] desired mode. Standard aspect ratio. Suitable for prints. For viewing on a high-definition TV. 16:9 Note • You cannot set this item when using the following function: –...

  • Page 92: Raw Images

    Quality Selects the compression format of still images.    1 MENU [Image Size] [Quality] desired mode. File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) RAW (RAW) This format does not allow you to perform any digital processing on the images.

  • Page 93: Panorama Direction

    Panorama Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot Sweep Panorama images.    1 MENU [Image Size] [Panorama Direction] desired mode. Sweep Panorama Pan the camera in the direction you set. (Right) (Left) (Up) (Down)

  • Page 94: File Format

    File Format Selects the movie file format.    1 MENU [Image Size] [File Format] desired mode. Records 60i/50i movies or 24p/25p movies in AVCHD format, and AVCHD 60i/60p* 60p/50p movies. This file format is suitable for viewing the movie on a AVCHD 50i/50p** high-definition TV.

  • Page 95: Record Setting

    Record Setting Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. The higher the data rate (average bit-rate) per second, the higher the image quality.    1 MENU [Image Size] [Record Setting] desired mode. [File Format]: Average Recording [AVCHD 60i/60p]...
  • Page 96 Sets the luminous sensitivity.    1 MENU [Brightness/Color] [ISO] desired setting. Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. (ISO AUTO) AUTO Sets the sensitivity to light of the imaging sensor. Higher sen- 100/200/400/800/ 1600/3200/6400/ sitivities enable faster shutter speeds and/or smaller apertures 12800/16000 (larger F-values).

  • Page 97: White Balance

    White Balance Adjusts the color temperature according to the ambient light conditions. Use this feature when the color temperature of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color temperature on purpose for photographic expression. ...
  • Page 98 Effects of lighting conditions The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. The color temperature is adjusted automatically, but you can adjust color temperature manually using the [White Balance] function. Weather/ Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent lighting White Characteristics Bluish...
  • Page 99 Notes • If the flash is used when the shutter button is pressed, a custom white balance is registered with the flash light taken into account. Take pictures with the flash in later shootings. • The message “Custom WB error” indicates that the value is beyond the expected range. (When the flash is used on a subject in close proximity or a subject with a bright color is in the frame.) If you register this value, the indicator turns yellow on the recording information display.

  • Page 100: Metering Mode

    Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.    1 MENU [Brightness/Color] [Metering Mode] desired mode. Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into (Multi) multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen (Multi-pattern metering).

  • Page 101: Flash Comp

    Flash Comp. Adjusts the amount of flash light in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only. Exposure compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the shutter speed and aperture. 1 Press the (flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash.

  • Page 102: Dro/Auto Hdr

    DRO/Auto HDR Corrects the brightness or contrast. 1 MENU  [Brightness/Color]  [DRO/Auto HDR]  desired mode. Does not use [DRO/Auto HDR]. (Off) By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyzes (D-Range the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the Opt.) background, producing the image with the optimal brightness and gradation.
  • Page 103 Auto HDR Widens the range (gradations) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts in correct brightness (Auto High Dynamic Range). 1 image with proper exposure and 1 overlaid image are recorded.    1 MENU [Brightness/Color] [DRO/Auto HDR] [Auto HDR].

  • Page 104: Picture Effect

    Picture Effect You can shoot with an effect filter to obtain the various textures.    1 MENU [Brightness/Color] [Picture Effect] desired mode. Does not use the Picture Effect function. (Off) Creates the look of a Toy Camera (Toy Camera) photo with shaded corners and pro- nounced colors.
  • Page 105 Creates an image filled with a soft (Soft Focus) lighting effect. You can set the intensity of the effect with Option. Creates the look of a painting, enhanc- (HDR ing the colors and details. The camera Painting) releases the shutter 3 times. You can set the intensity of the effect with Option.

  • Page 106: Creative Style

    Creative Style Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style], unlike with [Scene Selection] where the camera adjusts the exposure.    1 MENU [Brightness/Color] [Creative Style] desired mode.
  • Page 107 (Contrast), (Saturation), and (Sharpness) can be adjusted for each Creative Style item. The higher the value selected, the more the difference of light (Contrast) and shadow is accentuated, thus making an impact on an image. The higher the value selected, the more vivid the color. When (Saturation) a lower value is selected, the color of the image is restrained and subdued.

  • Page 108: To Delete An Image

    Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion.    1 MENU [Playback] [Delete] desired mode. Deletes the selected images. Press the center of the control Multiple Img. wheel to select OK. Deletes all images in the selected folder, or all AVCHD View All in Folder movies.

  • Page 109: Slide Show

    Slide Show Plays back images automatically.     1 MENU [Playback] [Slide Show] desired mode Repeat Plays back images in a continuous loop. After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends. Interval Sets the display interval of images. 1 Sec 3 Sec 5 Sec...

  • Page 110: View Mode

    View Mode Selects the unit of images to be played back.    1 MENU [Playback] [View Mode] desired mode. Displays still images by folder. Folder View(Still) Displays movies (MP4) by folder. Folder View(MP4) Displays movies recorded with the [AVCHD 60i/60p] or AVCHD View [AVCHD 50i/50p] mode of [File Format].
  • Page 111 Image Index Selects the number of images to be displayed on the index.    1 MENU [Playback] [Image Index] desired mode. Displays 6 images. 6 Images Displays 12 images. 12 Images Displaying a desired folder To select a desired folder, select the bar to the left of the image index screen, then press the top/bottom parts of the control wheel.
  • Page 112 Rotate Rotates a still image counter-clockwise. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. Once you rotate the image, the image is played back in the rotated position, even if you turn off the power.   1 MENU [Playback] [Rotate].
  • Page 113 Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. mark is displayed for registered images.    1 MENU [Playback] [Protect] desired mode. Applies or cancels the protection of the selected images. Press Multiple Img. the center of the control wheel to select OK. Cancels the protection of all still images.

  • Page 114: Enlarge Image

    Enlarge Image You can check the focus by enlarging a portion of the playback image.   1 MENU [Playback] [ Enlarge Image]. 2 Adjust the scaling by turning the control wheel. 3 Select the position you want to see by pressing the top/bottom/right/left of the control wheel.

  • Page 115: Volume Settings

    Volume Settings Adjusts the sound volume of movies in 8 steps.    1 MENU [Playback] [Volume Settings] desired value. Adjusting the volume during playback The [Volume Settings] screen appears when you press the bottom of the control wheel while playing back movies.

  • Page 116: Specify Printing

    Specify Printing You can specify which still images you shot on the memory card that you want to print out later. (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images (DPOF: Digital Print Order Format).    1 MENU [Playback] [Specify Printing] desired setting.
  • Page 117 Allows you to set how the AEL button works. You can set how long to keep the exposure value obtained with the AE lock function.    1 MENU [Setup] [AEL] desired setting. Shoots with the locked-in exposure value as long as the button Hold is pressed.

  • Page 118: Af/Mf Control

    AF/MF control Allows you to set how the AF/MF button works. You can set when to switch the focusing mode from auto to manual, or vice-versa.    1 MENU [Setup] [AF/MF control] desired setting. The focusing mode is switched from/to auto as long as the button Hold is pressed.

  • Page 119: Dial/Wheel Lock

    Dial/Wheel Lock Allows you to set whether or not the control dials and the control wheel are locked when you hold the Navigation button down.    1 MENU [Setup] [Dial/Wheel Lock] desired setting. The control dials and the control wheel are locked. Only the control wheel is locked.

  • Page 120: Af Illuminator

    AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The red AF illuminator allows the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. ...

  • Page 121: Red Eye Reduction

    Red Eye Reduction When using the flash, it is fired 2 or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.    1 MENU [Setup] [Red Eye Reduction] desired setting. The flash is always fired to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Does not use Red Eye Reduction.

  • Page 122: Finder/Lcd Setting

    FINDER/LCD Setting The camera detects whether or not you are looking into the viewfinder with a sensor, and switches between the viewfinder and the LCD monitor to display images. Also, you can select the viewfinder or the LCD monitor to display images. ...

  • Page 123: Live View Display

    Live View Display Sets whether or not to show images altered with effects of the exposure compensation, white balance, Creative Style, or Picture Effect on the LCD monitor.    1 MENU [Setup] [Live View Display] desired setting. Shows the images with effects applied. Setting Effect ON Does not show the images with effects applied.

  • Page 124: Auto Review

    Auto Review You can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor right after the shooting. You can change the displayed time.    1 MENU [Setup] [Auto Review] desired setting. Displays for the set time. 10 Sec Selecting (Enlarge Image) allows you to check the enlarged 5 Sec image.

  • Page 125: Grid Line

    Grid Line Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images.    1 MENU [Setup] [Grid Line] desired setting. Placing main subjects close to one of the grid lines that divide Rule of 3rds Grid the image into thirds makes for a well-balanced composition.

  • Page 126: Peaking Level

    Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus. This function allows you to confirm the focus easily.    1 MENU [Setup] [Peaking Level] desired setting. Sets the peaking level to high. High Sets the peaking level to middle.

  • Page 127: Peaking Color

    Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function in manual focus.    1 MENU [Setup] [Peaking Color] desired setting. Enhances outlines in white. White Enhances outlines in red. Enhances outlines in yellow. Yellow Note • This item cannot be set when [Peaking Level] is set to [Off].

  • Page 128: Mf Assist

    MF Assist Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual-focusing easier. This works in the [Manual Focus] or [DMF] mode.    1 MENU [Setup] [MF Assist] desired setting. 2 Turn the focusing ring to adjust the focus. The image is enlarged by 5.9 times.

  • Page 129: Mf Assist Time

    MF Assist Time Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an expanded form for the [MF Assist] function.    1 MENU [Setup] [MF Assist Time] desired setting. Enlarges the display until is selected. No Limit Enlarges the image for 5 seconds.

  • Page 130: Color Space

     [Color Space]  desired setting. This is the standard color space of the digital camera. Use sRGB sRGB in normal shooting, such as when you intend to print out the images without any modification. This has a wide range of color reproduction. When a large part AdobeRGB of the subject is vivid green or red, Adobe RGB is effective.
  • Page 131 SteadyShot Sets whether or not you use the SteadyShot function of the lens.    1 MENU [Setup] [SteadyShot] desired setting. Uses SteadyShot. Does not use SteadyShot. This setting is recommended when you use a tripod. Notes • [On] is selected when using the following functions: –...

  • Page 132: Release W/O Lens

    Release w/o Lens Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached.    1 MENU [Setup] [Release w/o Lens] desired setting. Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. Select this when Enable you attach the camera on an astronomical telescope, etc.

  • Page 133: Eye-Start Af

    Eye-Start AF Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through the viewfinder.    1 MENU [Setup] [Eye-Start AF] desired setting. Auto focusing starts when you look through the viewfinder. Auto focusing does not start when you look through the viewfinder.

  • Page 134: Front Curtain Shutter

    Front Curtain Shutter The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter releases.    1 MENU [Setup] [Front Curtain Shutter] desired setting. Uses the electronic front curtain shutter function. Does not use the electronic front curtain shutter function. Notes •...

  • Page 135: Long Exposure Nr

    Long Exposure NR When you set the shutter speed to a second or longer (Long exposure shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the same duration that the shutter is open. This is to reduce the grainy noise typical in a long exposure. ...

  • Page 136: High Iso Nr

    High ISO NR When shooting with the high ISO, the camera reduces the noise that becomes more noticeable when the camera sensitivity is high. When noise reduction is in progress, a message may appear and you cannot take another picture. ...
  • Page 137 Lens Comp.: Shading Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics.    1 MENU [Setup] [Lens Comp.: Shading] desired setting. Compensates for darker corners of the screen automatically. Auto Does not compensate for darker corners of the screen. Note •...
  • Page 138 Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics.    1 MENU [Setup] [Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber.] desired setting. Reduces the color deviation automatically. Auto Does not compensate for the color deviation. Note •...
  • Page 139 Lens Comp.: Distortion Compensates for the distortion of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics.    1 MENU [Setup] [Lens Comp.: Distortion] desired setting. Compensates for distortion of the screen automatically. Auto Does not compensate for distortion of the screen. Note •...

  • Page 140: Movie Audio Rec

    Movie Audio Rec Sets whether or not you record the sound during movie recording. 1 MENU  [Setup]  [Movie Audio Rec]  desired setting. Records sound (stereo). Does not record sound. Note • The sound of the lens and the camera in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected.

  • Page 141: Wind Noise Reduct

    Wind Noise Reduct. Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording.    1 MENU [Setup] [Wind Noise Reduct.] desired setting. Reduces wind noise. Does not reduce wind noise. Notes • Setting this item to [On] where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume.

  • Page 142: Af Micro Adj

    AF Micro Adj. Allows you to adjust and register an autofocused position for each lens, when using an A-mount lens with the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately).   1 MENU [Setup] [AF Micro Adj.].  2 [AF Adjustment Setting] [On].

  • Page 143: Menu Start

    Menu start Allows you to select whether to always display the first screen of the menu or to display the screen of the item you set the last time.    1 MENU [Setup] [Menu start] desired setting. Always displays the first screen of the menu. Displays the last item set.

  • Page 144: Function Settings

    Function Settings Allows you to select the set of shooting adjustments that you can call for the Triple-dial- control operation by pressing the Navigation button.    1 MENU [Setup] [Function Settings] desired setting. Function Settings 1 to 4 [Function Settings 1] Focus Settings [Function Settings 2]...

  • Page 145: Custom Key Settings

    Custom Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the appropriate key on the shooting information screen. AF/MF button 1 MENU  [Setup]  [Custom Key  Settings] desired setting. Soft Key C Soft Key B Right Key AF/MF button...
  • Page 146 Face Detection Flash Mode Smile Shutter Flash Comp. Soft Skin Effect MF Assist Quality Focus Settings Not set Soft key C Setting Calls a recording mode. Shoot Mode Calls a function assigned to [Custom 1], [Custom 2], Custom [Custom 3], [Custom 4], or [Custom 5]. Custom 1 to 5 AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode...
  • Page 147 Calling a function assigned to [Custom] of soft key C 1 Press soft key C when CUSTOM (Custom) is displayed. 2 Select [Custom 1], [Custom 2], [Custom 3], [Custom 4], or [Custom 5] by pressing the right/left of the control wheel.
  • Page 148 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.    1 MENU [Setup] [Beep] desired setting. Turns on audible signals when you press the control wheel or soft keys. Turns off the audible signal.
  • Page 149 Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 MENU  [Setup]  [ Language]  desired language.

  • Page 150: Date Format

    Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time again. Date/Time Setup Daylight Svg.:   1 MENU [Setup] [Date/Time Setup]. 2013 Y - M - D Date Format: 2 Set the date, time, etc. Select Adjust Selects [ON] or [OFF]. Daylight Svg.: Selects the date and time display format.

  • Page 151: Area Setting

    Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the camera. This allows you to set the local area when you use the camera abroad.    1 MENU [Setup] [Area Setting] desired Area Setting Lisbon/London setting. 2 Press the right or left of the control wheel to 2011-1-1 12:00 PM GMT+0.0 Select...

  • Page 152: Help Guide Display

    Help Guide Display You can select whether or not the help guide is displayed when you operate the camera.    1 MENU [Setup] [Help Guide Display] desired setting. Displays the help guide. Does not display the help guide. Help Guide Display You can select whether or not the help guide is displayed when you operate the camera.

  • Page 153: Power Save

    Power Save You can set time intervals for the camera to switch to power save mode. Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the shooting mode.    1 MENU [Setup] [Power Save] desired setting. Switches to power save mode after the set time. 30 Min 5 Min 1 Min...

  • Page 154: Lcd Brightness

    LCD Brightness The brightness of the LCD monitor is automatically adjusted to the ambient lighting conditions using the light sensor (page 13). You can set the brightness of the LCD moni- tor manually.    1 MENU Setup] LCD Brightness] desired setting.

  • Page 155: Viewfinder Bright

    Viewfinder Bright. The brightness of the viewfinder is automatically adjusted to the ambient lighting conditions.   1 MENU [Setup] [Viewfinder Bright.]. 2 Look into the viewfinder and select the desired setting. Adjust the brightness automatically. Auto Allows you to adjust the brightness within the range of –1 to +1. Manual...

  • Page 156: Display Color

    Display Color Selects the color of the LCD monitor.    1 MENU [Setup] [Display Color] desired setting. Turns to the selected color Black White...

  • Page 157: Wide Image

    Wide Image Selects the method used for displaying the wide images.    1 MENU [Setup] [Wide Image] desired setting. Displays the wide images on the entire Full Screen screen. Displays the wide images and the op- Normal eration information on the screen.

  • Page 158: Playback Display

    Playback Display Selects the orientation when playing back still images recorded in the portrait position.    1 MENU [Setup] [Playback Display] desired setting. Displays in the portrait position. Auto Rotate Displays in the landscape position. Manual Rotate...

  • Page 159: Hdmi Resolution

    HDMI Resolution When you connect the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals us- ing an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV.    1 MENU [Setup] [HDMI Resolution] desired setting.

  • Page 160: Ctrl For Hdmi

    CTRL FOR HDMI When connecting the camera to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can play back images on your camera by the TV’s remote control aiming at the TV. See page 175 on “BRAVIA” Sync. ...

  • Page 161: Usb Connection

    USB Connection Selects the method used for a USB connection.    1 MENU [Setup] [USB Connection] desired setting. Establishes a Mass Storage or MTP connection automati- Auto cally, in accordance with a computer or other USB devices to be connected. Windows 7 computers are connected in MTP, and its unique functions are enabled to use.

  • Page 162: Cleaning Mode

    Cleaning Mode Allows you to clean the image sensor.    1 MENU [Setup] [Cleaning Mode] The message “After cleaning, turn camera off. Continue?” appears. 2 Select OK. The anti-dust is activated automatically. 3 Turn the camera off. 4 Detach the lens. 5 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area.
  • Page 163 Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. Confirm the version when a firmware update is released. 1 MENU  [Setup]  [Version]. Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is (3 remaining battery icons) or more.

  • Page 164: Demo Mode

    Demo Mode The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automati- cally (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time. Normally select [Off].    1 MENU [Setup] [Demo Mode] desired setting. The demonstration begins automatically when the camera is not operated for about 1 minute.

  • Page 165: Reset Default

    Reset Default Initilaizes the setting to the default setting. Even if you activate [Reset Default], the images are retained.    1 MENU [Setup] [Reset Default] Notes • Be sure not to turn off the camera while resetting. • Following settings are not reset: - [Date/Time Setup] - [Area Setting] - [Faces registered with [Face Registration]...
  • Page 166 Format Formats the memory card. When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card using the camera for stable perfor- mance of the memory card before shooting. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable.

  • Page 167: File Number

    File Number Selects the method for assigning file numbers to images.    1 MENU [Setup] [File Number] desired setting. The camera does not reset numbers, and assigns numbers Series to files in sequence until the number reaches “9999. ” The camera resets numbers in the following cases and Reset assigns numbers to files from “0001.

  • Page 168: Folder Name

    Folder Name Still images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card. You can change the folder name form.    1 MENU [Setup] [Folder Name] desired setting. The folder name form is as follows: folder number + MSDCF.
  • Page 169 Select Shoot. Folder When a standard form folder is selected and there are 2 or more folders, you can select the recording folder to be used to record still images.    1 MENU [Setup] [Select Shoot. Folder] desired folder. Notes •...

  • Page 170: New Folder

    New Folder Creates a folder in the memory card for recording images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder.   1 MENU [Setup] [New Folder]. A new folder is created with a number incremented 1 higher than the largest number currently used.

  • Page 171: Recover Image Db

    Recover Image DB When inconsistencies are found in the image database file, caused by processing files on computers, etc., images on the memory card will not be played back in this form. If this happens, the camera repairs the file. ...

  • Page 172: Display Card Space

    Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies on the memory card. Number of recordable still images is also displayed.   1 MENU [Setup] [Display Card Space].

  • Page 173: Upload Settings

    Upload Settings Sets whether or not you use the upload function when using an Eye-Fi card (commer- cially available). This item appears when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera.    1 MENU [Setup] [Upload Settings] desired setting. Enables the upload function.

  • Page 174: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing images on a TV To view images recorded on the camera on a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connector are required. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 1 Turn off both your camera and the TV.
  • Page 175 Using “BRAVIA” Sync By connecting the camera to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate the camera with the TV Remote Control. 1 Connect a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync to the camera. The input is automatically switched and the image shot with the camera appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 177: Using With Your Computer

    Using with your computer The following applications are included to allow more versatile use of images shot with your camera. • “Image Data Converter” • “PMH” (PlayMemoriesHome) - a download link is supplied on the CD-ROM Notes • “PMH” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Recommended computer environment (Windows) The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software...
  • Page 178 Recommended computer environment (Macintosh) The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection. USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.6) OS (pre-installed) “Image Data Converter Ver.4”: Mac OS X v10.5/ Mac OS X v10.6 (Snow Leopard) CPU: Intel processors, such as Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/ “Image Data...

  • Page 179: Using The Software

    Using the software Installing the software (Windows) Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Open “Lunar Downloads” and click on the link underneath “PlayMemories Home”. • Follow the instructions in your web browser to download and install the PMH software. •...
  • Page 180 Installing the software (Macintosh) Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (sup- plied) into the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the CD-ROM icon. Copy the [IDC_INST.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard disk icon. Double-click the [IDC_INST.pkg] file in the copy-to folder.
  • Page 181 Installing Adobe® Lightroom® Installing the software (Windows) Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installer will start automatically. Follow the instructions on the screen. 2 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete. The following software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop.

  • Page 182: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    Do not delete or copy AVCHD View movies on the memory card from the computer. Hasselblad is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer.
  • Page 183 Deleting the USB connection Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before: • Disconnecting the USB cable. • Removing the memory card. • Turning off the camera. 1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the Windows 7 / Vista tasktray.

  • Page 184: Creating A Movie Disc

    Creating a movie disc You can create a disc from AVCHD View movies recorded on the camera. “AVCHD View movies” are movies that were recorded in the [AVCHD 60i/60p] or [AVCHD 50i/ 50p] mode of [File Format]. Selecting the method for creating a disc Select the method that best suits your disc player.
  • Page 185 Characteristics of each type of disc A Blu-ray Disc enables you to record high definition image quality (HD) movies of a longer duration than DVD discs. High definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs, and a high definition image quality (HD) disc is cre- ated.
  • Page 186 Creating an AVCHD format disc on a computer You can create a high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format disc from AVCHD View movies imported to a computer using the supplied software “PMH. ” Turn on your computer and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. Start “PMH.
  • Page 187 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc on a computer You can create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from AVCHD View mov- ies imported to a computer using supplied software “PMH. ” Turn on your computer and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. •...

  • Page 188: Printing Still Images

    Printing still images You can print still images using the following methods. • Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer. • Printing using a computer You can import images to a computer using the supplied “PMH” software and print the images.

  • Page 189: Troubleshooting

    Remove the battery pack, wait for about 1 minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. Reset the settings (page 165). Consult your Hasselblad dealer or local authorized Hasselblad service facility. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed.

  • Page 190: The Image Is Not Clear In The Viewfinder

    Slow flashing indicates that charging is suspended because the ambient temperature is outside the suitable range for charging the battery pack. Charging will resume and the CHARGE lamp will be lit when the ambient temperature returns to within the suitable temperature. •...

  • Page 191: The Flash Does Not Work

    The flash does not work. • Press the (flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash. • You cannot use a flash with the following recording mode: – [Bracket: Cont.] – [Sweep Panorama] – [Night Scene] and [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] –...

  • Page 192: The Eyes Of The Subject Come Out Red

    The eyes of the subject come out red. • Activate the Red Eye Reduction function (page 121). • Get close to the subject, and shoot the subject within the flash range using the flash. Dots appear and remain on the LCD monitor. •...

  • Page 193: Formatted The Memory Card By Mistake

    • Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB terminals of your computer. • Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device. Cannot copy images. •...

  • Page 194: The Lens Gets Fogged

    • The camera has been left unused for sometime with a low battery or no battery pack. Charge the battery pack and set the date again (page 150). If the message appears every time you charge the battery pack, the internal rechargeable battery may be exhausted. Consult your Hasselblad dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

  • Page 195: Warning Messages

    Warning messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions below. Incompatible battery. Use correct model. • An incompatible battery pack is being used. Set Area/Date/Time. • Set the date and time. If you have not used the camera for a long time, charge the interna rechargeable battery.
  • Page 196 Camera Error • Turn the power off, remove the battery pack, then re-insert it. If the message appears fre- quently, consult your Hasselblad dealer or local authorized Hasselblad service facility. Image Database File error. • There is something wrong occurred in the Image Database File. Select [Setup] [Recover Im- ...
  • Page 197 No images selected. • You attempted to delete without specifying images. No images changed. • You attempted to execute DPOF without specifying images. Cannot create more folders. • The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the memory card. You cannot create any folders if this is the case.

  • Page 198: Using The Camera Abroad

    Using the camera abroad You can use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold sepa- rately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. Note •...

  • Page 199: Memory Card

    Memory card You can use following memory cards with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card. You cannot use a MultiMedia Card. Notes • Memory cards formatted with a computer are not guaranteed to operate with the camera. •...
  • Page 200 Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media to record movies, only those marked with Mark2 can be used. Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro” media (separately) • This product is compatible with “Memory Stick Micro” media (“M2”). “M2” is an ab- breviation for “Memory Stick Micro”...

  • Page 201: Infolithium" Battery Pack

    “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Your camera operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack NP-FW50. You cannot use any other battery packs. “InfoLITHIUM” W series battery packs have the mark. An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions with the camera.
  • Page 202 • To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in slide show playback mode until the power goes off. • To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a plastic bag to keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing the battery pack. On battery life •...

  • Page 203: Battery Charger

    Battery charger • Only NP-FW type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. •...

  • Page 204: Mount Adaptor

    Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you can attach an A-mount lens (sold sepa- rately) to your camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor. The available functions differ depending on the Mount Adaptor type. Functions LA-EA1 LA-EA2...
  • Page 205 15 AF areas with the control wheel. Notes • You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor with certain lenses. Consult your Hasselblad dealer or local authorized Hasselblad service facility on compatible lenses. • When you are using the Mount Adaptor and record movies, press the shutter button halfway down to use autofocus.

  • Page 206: Avchd Format

    AVCHD format The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal of either the 1080i specification1) or the 720p specification2) using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data.

  • Page 207: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning the camera • Do not touch the inside of the camera, such as lens contacts. Blow away dust from inside the mount using a commercially available blower*. For details on cleaning the image sensor, see page 162. * Do not use a spray blower. Using one may cause a malfunction. •...

  • Page 208: Index

    Index AdobeRGB ..........130 Creative Style Settings ......40 AE lock ............46 CTRL FOR HDMI ........160 AEL ............ 46, 117 Custom Key Settings ......145 AEL button ..........46 Custom Settings ........45 AF Illuminator ........120 Custom white balance ......37, 98 AF/MF button ........47, 145 AF/MF control .........
  • Page 209 FINDER/LCD Setting ......122 Flash ............75 Macintosh ..........180 Flash Comp ..........101 Macro ............62 Flash Mode ..........74 Manual Exposure ........69 Flash Off.............74 Manual Focus ..........76 Flexible Spot ........34, 78 Memory card ...........199 Focus Settings ...........34 Menu ............21 Folder Name ..........168 Brightness/Color ........23 Format ............166 Camera ............22 Front Curtain Shutter......134...
  • Page 210 Program Auto ...........73 Sweep Panorama ........65 Program shift ........33, 73 Protect ............113 Triple-dial-control ........31 Troubleshooting ........189 Quality ............92 Upload Settings ........173 RAW ............92 USB Connection ........161 Rear Sync ...........74 Record Setting ...........95 Recover Image DB ........171 Version .............163 Red Eye Reduction .........121 View Mode ..........110 Release w/o Lens ........132 Viewfinder Bright ........155...
  • Page 211 GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it: http://www.hasselblad-lunar.com/sourcecode We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code.

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