Sona alpha 77 ii ILCA-77M2, alpha 77 ii ILCA-77M2Q, alpha 77 ii ILCA-77M2M Instruction Manual

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Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

Instruction Manual

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4-536-323-11(1)

ILCA-77M2

English

Learning more about the camera (“Help Guide”)

“Help Guide” is an o n-lin e manual. You can read the “Help Guide” on your computer or smartphone. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera.

URL:

http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1410/ h_zz/

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ILCA-77M2 Serial No.

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

CAUTION For Customers in the U.S.A.

Battery pack

If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions.

• Do not disassemble.

• Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it.

• Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.

• Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.

• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.

• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.

• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack.

• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony.

• Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.

Battery charger

Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the Charger. Disconnect the Charger from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the apparatus.

The power cord (mains lead), if supplied, is designed specifically for use with this camera only, and should not be used with other electrical equipment.

and Canada

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.call2recycle.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

Battery pack and lens (if lens supplied)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).

For Customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669).

The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: ILCA-77M2 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For Customers in Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

For Customers in Europe

Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives

Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan For EU product compliance: Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany

Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC regulation for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.

Disposal of waste batteries and electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these products and batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery and the electrical and electronic equipment will be treated properly, hand over these products at endof-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.

This symbol on the product, the battery or on the packaging indicates that the product and the battery shall not be treated as household waste. On

For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product or battery.

For Customers in Singapore

Introduction of function s ....................................... ..........10

Before use

Functions list

Notes on using your camera ............................... .............12

Checking the supplied items ............................................15

Identifying parts ..............................................................16

Front side ....................................................................16

Rear side .....................................................................17

Top side ......................................................................19

Sides/Bottom .............................................................. 20

Lens ............................................................................ 22

List of icons on the monitor ............................................ 23

List of icons on the display panel .................. .............27

Functions that can be operated using the

buttons/dials................................................................ 28

How to use the Quick Navi screen ..................................29

Operating the camera .......................................................31

How to use the multi-selector ....................................31

How to use the front dial/rear dial ..............................31

Selecting a function using the Fn (Functi on) butt on ....... 32

Functions that can be registered using the Fn

(Function) button ...............................................33

Functions that can be selected using the MENU

button ............... ............ ........... ............... ............ .......... 34

Using the In-Camera Guide .............................................45

Preparing the camera

Charging the battery pack ...................................... ..........46

Inserting the battery pack /m em or y c ard

(sold separately) .........................................................48

Memory cards that can be used ..................................50

Attaching a lens ...............................................................51

Setting the date and time .................................................53

Setting the date/time and area again ...........................54

Shooting a clear image without camer a sha ke ................ 55

Camera shake warning indicator ................................55

Using the SteadyShot function ...................................55

Using the SteadyShot function with the shutter

button ................................................................56

Holding the camera properl y ........... ...........................56

Removing the Eyepiece cup ........................... ............... ..57

Shooting and viewing images

Shooting still images .......................................................58

Recording movies ............................................................59

Playing back images ........................................................60

Switching between still images and movies ...............61

Deleting images ...............................................................62

Selecting a shooting mode

Selecting a shooting mode .............. ............................... ..63

Functions available fo r each sho oting mode ...................64

Various functions

Using the various functio ns ................................... ..........65

Autofocus functions ...................................................65

Creative Style .............................................................67

DRO/Auto HDR .........................................................68

Playback functions .....................................................69

Using Wi-Fi functions

Using the Wi-Fi and NFC one-touch func ti ons ............... 70

Connecting the camera to a wireless access point ..... 71

Viewing images on a computer

Using the software ...........................................................72

System requirements ..................................................72

Using Image Data Converter ......................................73

Installing Image Data Converter ................................73

Using PlayMemories Home .......................................74

Installing PlayMemories Home ..................................75

Using Remote Camera Control ..................................75

Installing Remote Camera Control ............................. 76

Others

Checking the number of images and re corda b l e ti me of

movies ........................................................................ 77

Specifications .................................................................. 81

Index ............................................................. 88

For details on Wi-Fi functions, see the flyer “Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide.”

This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. The model name varies depending on the supplied lens. The available model varies depending on the countries/regions.

Model name Lens

ILCA-77M2 Not supplied ILCA-77M2Q Supplied (DT 16 – 50 mm zoom lens) ILCA-77M2M Supplied (DT 18 – 135 mm zoom lens)

Introduction of functions

This section introduces some frequently used shooting func ti ons a nd other unique functions. See the pages in parentheses for details.

Shooting functions used frequently

Exposure Comp. (36)

You can adjust the exp osu r e to change the brightne s s of the en tire image. Even when the shooting mode is set to M, you can adjust the exposure if the ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO AUTO].

ISO/Multi Frame NR (36)

You can adjust the luminous sensitivity. The ISO sensitivity can be adjust ed be tween ISO 50 and ISO 25600. When you select (Multi Frame N R), you can select larger ISO numbers than the maximum ISO sens itivity.

White Balance (36)

You can adjust the color tones. You can select an option to suit a ligh t sourc e , or pe rform fine adjustments using color temperature and color filters.

Drive Mode (35)

You can select an appropria te drive mode to suit your purposes, such as single shooting, continuous shooting, or bra cket shooting.

Features of this camera

AF Range Control

You can restrict the autofocus range to prevent unintended subjects from being focus ed on.

Introduction of functions

DRO/Auto HDR (68)

[D-Range Opt.]: By divi di ng the image into small areas, t he c am era analyses the contrast of light an d s h adow between the subject and the background, and produces an image with the optimal brightness and gradation. [Auto HDR]: Shoots 3 images with diffe rent exposures, and then overlays these images to create an image with rich gradation.

Creative Style (67)

You can select the desired style from among 13 styles. You can also adjust certain image fa ctors, such as exposure, using the selected style as the base.

Movie recording with manual adjustments (63)

You can adjust the exposur e in P, A, S, or M mode even when shooting movies.

How to operate or customize the camera

Display information (38)

When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder mode is activated, and when you move your face away from the viewfinder, the viewing mode reverts to monitor mode (d efa ul t set tings). You can change the screen display mode by pressing the DISP button.

Quick Navi (29)

In [For viewfinder] scre en, you can quickly switch from the monitor to the Quick Navi screen by pressing the Fn button. You can set the items with an intuitive operation.

Customization (41)

The camera is equippe d w ith a Custom button, which you can assign a desired function to. You can al so assi gn functions to other buttons, such as the AEL button.

Before use

Notes on using your camera

Screen language

You can select the language displayed on the screen using the menu (page 43).

Shooting procedure

This camera has 2 modes for monitoring subjects: the monitor mode using the monitor, and the viewfinder mode using the viewfinder.

Functions built into this camera

• This manual describes 1080 60icompatible devices and 1080 50icompatible devices. To check whether your camera is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50icompatible device, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible device: 60i 1080 50i-compatible device: 50i

• This camera is compatible with 1080 60p or 50p-format movies. Unlike standard recording modes up to now, which record in an interlacing method, this camera records using a progressive method. This increases the resolution, and provides a smoother, more realistic image.

Creating an image database file

If you insert a memory card that does not contain an image database file into the camera and turn on the power, the camera automatically creates an image database file using some of the memory card’s capacity. The process may take a long time and you cannot operate the camera until the process is completed. If a database file error occurs, export all images to your computer using PlayMemories Home™, and then format the memory card using the camera.

No compensation for damaged content or recording failure

Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc.

Back up recommendation

To avoid the data loss, always copy (back up) data to other media.

Notes on the monitor, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor

• The monitor and electronic viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, and over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some small black dots and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the monitor and electronic viewfinder. These dots are normal due to the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way.

• Do not hold the camera by the monitor.

• Do not expose the camera to sunlight or shoot sunward for a long time. The internal mechanism may be damaged. If sunlight is focused on a nearby object, it may cause a fire.

• There is a magnet on the back and around the rotating shaft of the hinge part of the monitor. Do not bring anything that is easily affected by a magnet, such as floppy disks or credit cards, near the monitor.

• Images may trail across on the screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. When turning on the camera in a cold location, the screen may become temporarily dark. When the camera warms up, the screen will function normally.

• The recorded image may be different from the image you monitored before recording.

Notes on shooting with the viewfinder

This camera is equipped with an Organic Electro-Luminescence viewfinder with high resolution and high contrast. This viewfinder achieves a wide viewing angle and a long eye relief. This camera is designed to provide an easily viewable viewfinder by appropriately balancing various elements.

• The image may be slightly distorted near the corners of the viewfinder. This is not a malfunction. When you want to see the full composition with all its details, you can also use the monitor.

• If you pan the camera while looking into the viewfinder or move your eyes around, the image in the viewfinder may be distorted or the color of the image may change. This is a characteristic of the lens or display device and is not a malfunction. When you shoot an image, we recommend that you look at the center area of the viewfinder.

• When shooting with the viewfinder, you may experience symptoms such as eyestrain, fatigue, travel sickness, or nausea. We recommend that you take a break at regular intervals when you are shooting with the viewfinder. The required length or frequency of the break may differ depending on the individuals, so you are advised to decide at your own discretion. In case you may feel uncomfortable, refrain from using the viewfinder until your condition recovers, and consult your doctor as necessary.

Notes on using your camera

Notes on recording for long periods of time

• Depending on the camera and battery temperature, you may be unable to record movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera. A message will be displayed on the screen before the power turns off or you can no longer record movies. In this case, leave the power off and wait until the camera and battery temperature goes down. If you turn on the power without letting the camera and battery cool enough, the power may turn off again or you may be unable to record movies.

• Under high ambient temperatures, the temperature of the camera rises quickly.

• When the temperature of the camera rises, the image quality may deteriorate. It is recommended that you wait until the temperature of the camera drops before continuing to shoot.

• The surface of the camera may get warm. This is not a malfunction.

Notes on importing AVCHD movies to a computer

When importing AVCHD movies to a computer, download and use the software PlayMemories Home from the following website: www.sony.net/pm/

Notes on the flash

• Do not carry the camera by the flash unit, or use excessive force on it.

• If water, dust or sand get into the open flash unit, it may cause a malfunction.

• Be sure to keep your fingers out of the way when you press the flash down.

Before use

Notes when playing movies on other devices

• This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. Movies recorded in AVCHD format with this camera cannot be played with the following devices. – Other devices compatible with

AVCHD format that do not support High Profile

– Devices incompatible with the

AVCHD format This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording. For this reason, movies recorded in MP4 format with this camera cannot be played on devices other than those that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.

• Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality can be played back only on AVCHD format-compatible devices. DVD-based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as they are incompatible with the AVCHD format. Also, DVD-based players or recorders may fail to eject HD image quality discs.

• Movies recorded in 1080 60p/1080 50p format can be played back only on 1080 60p/1080 50p-supported devices.

Warning on copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

The pictures used in this manual

The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.

Notes on using your camera

On the data specifications described in this manual

The data on performance and specifications are defined under the following conditions, except as described in this manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC (77°F), and using a battery pack that has been fully charged until the CHARGE lamp has turned off.

How to turn off wireless network functions (Wi-Fi and NFC, etc.) temporarily

When you board an airplane, etc., you can turn off all wireless network functions temporarily. Select MENU t [Wireless] t [Airplane Mode] t [On]. If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On], an (airplane) mark will be displayed on the screen.

Notes on wireless LAN

If your camera is lost or stolen, Sony bears no responsibility for the loss or damage caused by illegal access or use of the registered access point on the camera.

Before use

Checking the supplied items

First check the mode l name of your camera (page9). The accessories supplied differ depending on the model. The number in parenth es es indicates the number of pieces.

Supplied with all models:

• Camera (1)

• B C-VM10A Battery charger (1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada)

* Multiple power cords may be supplied

with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region.

• Rechargeable battery pack NPFM500H (1)

• Micro USB cable (1)

• Shou lde r strap (1)

Before use

For how to attach the shoulder strap to the camera, refer to page 20.

• Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera)

• Shoe cap (1) (Attached on the camera)

• Eyepiece Cup (1) (Attached on the camera)

• Instruc tion Manual (1) (this manual)

• Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide (1) This guide explains the functions that require a Wi-Fi connection.

ILCA-77M2Q:

• DT 16-50 mm zoom lens (1)/ Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1)/Lens hood (1)

ILCA-77M2M:

• DT 18-135 mm zoom lens (1)/ Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1)/Lens hood (1)

Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts.

Front side

A Shutter button (58) B Power switch (53) C Front control dial (31) D Remote sensor E Lens contacts* F Mirror* G Preview button (28) H Mount I Built-in flash*

• Press the (Flash pop-up) button to use the flash.

• When not using the flash, press it back into the camera body.

J Microphone**

K Mode dial lock release button

(58, 63)

L Mode dial (63) M (Flash pop-up) button (28) N Mounting in dex (51) O Lens releas e button (52) P Focus mode dial

* Do not directly touch

these parts.

** Do not cover this part

during movie recording. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume.

Rear side

Identifying parts

Before use

A Eyecup (57) B Eye s ensor C MENU but ton (34) D Viewfinder*

• W he n you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder mode is activated, and when you take your face away from the viewfinder, the screen mode returns to the monitor mode.

E Diopter-adjustment dial

• A djust the diopter-adjustment dial according to your eyesight until the display app ears cl early in the viewfinder.

F Monitor G Light sensor H MOVIE button (59) I For s h ooting: AEL (A E lock)

button (28)/SLOW SYNC button (28) For viewing: (Image index) button (69)

J For s h ooting: AF/MF (Auto

focus/manual focus) button For viewing: (Enlarge) button

K Rear control dial (31) L Multi-selector

M For shooting: Fn (Function)

button (32) For viewing: (Send to Smartphone) button (28)

• You can display the screen for [Send to Smartphone] by pressing this button.

• When you attach a vertical grip (sold separately), pressing the

(Image rotation) button on the vertical grip displays the [Send to Smartphone] screen .

N DISP (Display) button (23) O (Smart teleconverter)

button (28)

P C (Custom) button

For viewing: (Delete) button (62)

Q (Playback) button (60)

* Do not directly touch this

part.

Identifying parts

Top side

Identifying parts

Before use

A Multi interface shoe* B FINDER/MONITOR button

(28)

C Display panel (27) D (Drive mode) button

(28)

E WB (W hi te balance) button

(28)

F (Exposure) button (28) G ISO butto n (28) H Display panel illumination

button (27)

I Image sensor position

mark

* For details on compatible accessories

of the Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony website in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Accessories for the Accessory Shoe can also be used. Operations with other manufactures’ accessories are not guaranteed.

Sides/Bottom

Identifying parts

A Microph one ja ck

• When an external microphone is connected , the internal microphone is turned off automatically. When the external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera.

B Hooks for shoulder strap

• Attach both ends of the strap onto the camer a.

C (Flash sync) terminal D REMOTE terminal

• When connecting the RML1AM Remote Commander (sold separately) to the camera, insert the plug of the Rem o te Commander into the REMOTE terminal, aligning the guide of the plug with the guide of the REMOTE terminal. Make sure that the cord of the Remo te Commander faces forward.

E Speaker F DC IN terminal

• When connecting the ACPW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) to the camera, turn the camera off, then plug the connector of the AC Adap tor to the DC IN terminal on the camera.

G HDMI micro jack H Multi/Micro USB Terminal*

• S upports Micro USB compatible device.

I Access lamp J (N mark)

• T his mark indicates the touch point for connecting the camera and an NFC-enabled Smartphone. For details on the location of the

(N mark) on your

Smartphone, refer to the operating instructions of the Smartphone.

• NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of shortrange wireless communication technology.

K Wi-Fi senso r (bui lt -i n) L Memory card insertion slot (48) M Memory card cover (48) N Battery insertion slot (48) O Batt ery cover (48) P Tripod socket hole

• U se a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur.

Identifying parts

* 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.

Before use

Lens

DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM (Supplied with the ILCA-77M2Q)

DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the ILCA-77M2M)

A Focusing ring B Zoom ring C Zoom lock switch D Focal-length index E Lens contacts* F Lens hood index G Distance scale

Identifying parts

H Distance index I Focal- length scale J Focusing mode switch K Mounting in de x

* Do not directly touch this

part.

• The DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM/DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM are designed for Sony A-mount cameras (models equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor). You cannot use these lenses on 35mm-format cameras.

• For the lenses other than DT 1650mm F2.8 SSM/DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the lens.

List of icons on the monitor

The status o f the monitor is set to [Display A ll Info.] in the d ef ault setting s. When you change the [DI SP But ton] setting, and then press the DISP button, the screen status will change to the “For viewfinder” mode. You can also display the histogram by pressing th e D ISP button.

Monitor mode For playback (Basic information

display)

Viewfinder mode

In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode

Before use

Display Indication

Shooting mode (63)

P* A S M

100 Remaining number of

24M 12M

6.0M 20M 10M 5.1M

Scene Recognition icons

Memory card (48)/ Upload (43)

recordable images

Aspect ratio of still

images (35) Image size of still images

(77)

Image quality of still images (35)

Frame rate of movies

Image size of movies (35)

List of icons on the monitor

Display Indication

Remaining battery (49) Remaining battery

warning Flash charge in progress Setting Effect OFF (39) AF Illuminator (36) NFC is activated

Airplane Mode No audio recording of

movies (38) Wind Noise Reduction

(38)

SteadyShot/Camera

shake warning (37, 55)

SteadyShot/Camera

shake warning (37, 55) Overheating warning

Database file full/

Database file error

Smart Zoom/Clear Image

Zoom/Digital Zoom Spot metering area Digital level gauge Audio level

View Mode (42)

100-0003 Folder - file number

- Protect (42)

AVCHD MP4

DPOF DPOF set

Recording mode of movies

Auto Object Framing

Display Indication

Drive mode (35)

Flash mode (35)/Red-eye reduction (35)

±0.0 Flash compensa tion (35)

Focus mode (28)

AF area

Face Detection/Smile Shutter (37)

Metering mode (36)

AWB

A5 G5

+3 +3 +3

White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (36)

7500K

D-Range Optimizer/Auto

HDR (36) Creative Style (36, 67)/

Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness

List of icons on the monitor

Display Indication

Center Lock-on AF (37) Picture Effect (36)

Smile detection sensitivity indicator

Display Indication

z Lock-on AFCenter Lock-on AF guide

EV scale Smart teleconverter (28) AF Range Control (65)

E xpos ure compensation

(36)/Metered Manual

REC 0:12 Recording time of the

z Focus 1/250 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture Value

ISO400 ISO AUTO

movie (m:s)

ISO sensitivity (36)

AE lock/FEL lock

Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram

Before use

Display Indication

Auto HDR image warning

Picture Effect error

2014-1-1 10:37PM

3/7 File number/Number of

Date of recording

images in the view mode

List of icons on the monitor

List of icons on the display panel

You can adjust the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, ISO sensitivity, white balance, drive mode a nd ima ge quali ty by checking the display panel on th e t op of the camera.

Shutter speed (63)/ Aperture (63)

ISO sensitivity (36) White balance (36)

Exposure (36)/Flash compensation (35)

List of icons on the monitor

Before use

Drive mode (35)/ Remote commander (43)

Remaining battery (49)

* Even when the remaining number of recordable images is higher than 9,999, “9999”

is displayed on the display panel.

Image quality (35)

Remaining number of recordable images* (77)

To turn on the backlight of the display panel

Press the display panel illumination button on the top. Pressin g again turns off the backlight.

Display panel illumination button

Functions list

Functions that can be operated using the buttons/dials

You can set up or operate various functio ns usin g th ese buttons/dials. For the location of the buttons/dia ls, see “Ide nt ifying parts” (page 16).

button Pops the flash up.

button Selects the drive mode.

WB button Adjusts the white balance.

button Compensates the exposure. ISO button Adjusts the ISO sensitivity. FINDER/MONITOR button Switc hes the disp lay between the monitor and the

Display panel illumination button

Mode dial Switches the shooting mode. MENU button Displays the menu screen for setting menu items. MOVIE button Records movies. AF/MF button/ button Switches the autofocus and manual focus temporarily./

AEL button/SLOW SYNC button/ button

Fn button/ button Displays the setup screen for functions set using the Fn

button Plays ba ck images.

button Zooms in to the center of an image. C button/ button Assigns a frequently-used function to the button.

Focus mod e dial Switches between the autofocus and manual focus

Preview button Checks the blurring of the background.

viewfinder mode. Turns on the backlight of the display panel.

Scales an image up when viewing images. Fixes the exposure of the entire screen./Shoots with the

flash with a slower shutter speed./Displays multiple images on the screen simultaneously.

button. In [For viewfinder] screen, switches to the Quick Navi screen./In playback mode, pressing button switches to “Send to Smartphone” screen.

[AF Range Control] is assigned to each button in the default settings./Deletes images.

mode.

How to use the Quick Navi screen

Using the Quick Navi scree n, you c an c ha nge settings directly on the recording information disp la y w he n th e screen mode is set to [For viewfinder] (Quick Navi).

1 MENU button t (Custom Settings) 2 t [DISP Button] t

[Monitor] t [For viewfinder] t [Enter]

2 Press the DISP button to set the screen mode to [For

viewfinder].

3 Press the Fn button to switch to the Quick Navi screen.

In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode

In P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode

4 Select the desired item with v/V/b/B on the multi-selector.

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How to use the Quick Navi screen

5 Set the item with the front dial.

• S ome setting values can be finely adju ste d by tur ning the rear dial.

• Pressing the center of the multi-select or turn s on t he desi gnat ed sc reen use d to set up the selected item (page 31).

• Pressing the Fn button again turns off the Quick Navi screen and the screen goes back to the original one.

Functions available on the Quick Navi screen

Drive Mode Flash Mode Flash Comp. Focus Area Exposure Comp. ISO Metering Mode White Balance DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Smile/Face Detect. Peakin g L evel Zebra Image Si ze

Aspect Ratio Quality SteadyShot

Auto Mode Scene Selection

Notes

• Gray items on the Quick Navi screen are not available.

• When using Creative Style (page 67), some of the setup tasks can be accomplished only on a designated screen.

Operating the camera

How to use the multi-selector

• You can use the up/down/left/right side of the multi-selector to move the selection frame. Press z in the center of the multi-selector to set the selected item. In this ma nual, the up/down/left/right side of th e multiselector is indicated by v/V/b/B.

• When you use b/B on the multi-selector in playback mode, you can display the previous or next image.

• [Standard] is assigned to z in the center of the multi-selector in the default settings. When you press z, the autofocus function is activated and the camera focuses on the subjects in the ce ntral area of the monito r .

How to use the front dial/rear dial

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You can turn the front dial or rear dial to change the settings re qui red for each shooting mode with immediate effect.

Selecting a function using the Fn (Function) button

This button is used for setting up or ex ecuting functions used frequently in shooting, except for functions from the Quick Navi screen.

1 Press the DISP button to set the screen mode to other than [For

viewfinder].

2 Press the Fn button.

3 Select the desired item using v/V/b/B on the multi-selector.

The setting screen appears.

4 Select the desired setting by

turning the front dial, then press z on the multi-selector.

• S ome setting values can be finely adjusted by turning the rear dial.

To set the individual settings in the dedicated screen

In step 3, select a setting item and press z on the multi-selector to switch to the dedicated screen for the setting item. Set the items according to the Operation guide.

Operation guide

Selecting a function using the Fn (Function) button

Functions that can be registered using the Fn (Function) button

You can select the functions to be displ ayed w he n you press the Fn (Function) button.

MENU button t (Custom Settings) 6 t [Function Menu Set.] t Assign the function to the desired location.

The functions that can be selecte d usi ng th e Fn button are as follows:

Drive Mode Flash Mode Flash Comp. Focus Area Exposure Comp. ISO Metering Mode White Balance DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Shoot Mode Picture Effect Center Lock-on AF Smile/Face Detect. Soft Skin Effect

Auto Obj. Framing Image Size Aspect Ratio

Quality SteadyShot SteadyShot Audio Rec Level Zebra Grid Line Audio Level Display Peaking Level Peaking Color Not set

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Functions that can be selected using the MENU button

You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations.

1 Press MENU button to display the menu screen.

2 Select the desired setting item using

v/V/b/B on the multi-selector, and then press z on the center of the multi-selector.

• Select an icon at the top of the screen and press the b/B on the multi-selector to move to another MENU item.

3 Select the setting value, then press z to confirm.

To display the Tile Menu

Allows you to select whet he r to always display the first screen of the menu when you press the MENU button.

MENU t (Setup) 2 t [Tile Menu] t [On]

Functions that can be selected using the MENU button

(Camera Settings)

Image Size Selects the size of still images.

Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio for still images.

Quality Sets the image quality for stil l imag es.

Panorama: Size Selects the size of panoramic images.

Panorama: Direction Sets the shooting direction for panoramic images.

File Format Selects the movie file format.

Record Setting Selects the quality and size of the recorded movie fr a me.

Drive Mode Sets the drive mode, such as for continuous shooting.

Flash Mode Sets the flash settings.

Flash Comp. Adjusts the intensity of flash output.

Flash control Sets the method for determining the intensity of flash output.

Power ratio Sets the amount of built-in flash light when [Flash control] is

Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using flash.

AF-A setup Sets whether fine adjustment of the manual focusing is

(L: 24M/M: 12M/S: 6.0M (3:2) L: 20M/M: 10M/S: 5.1M (16:9))

(3:2/16:9)

(RAW/RAW & JPEG/Extra fine/Fine /Standard)

(Standard/Wide)

(Right/Left/Up/Down)

(AVCHD/MP4)

(60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX)/60i 17M(FH)/50i 17M(FH)/60p 28M(PS)/50p 28M(PS)/24p 24M(FX)/25p 24M(FX)/24 p 17M(FH)/25p 17M(FH)/1440×1080 12M/VGA 3M)

(Single Shooting/Cont. Shooting/Se lf- time r/Selftimer(Cont)/Cont. Bracket/Single Bracket/WB bracket/DRO Bracket)

(Flash Off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Rear Sync./ Wireless)

(+3.0EV to -3.0EV)

(ADI flash/Pre-flash TTL/Manual flash)

set to [Manual flash]. (1/1–1/6)

(On/Off)

possible when the focus mode is set to [AF-A]. (AF-A/DMF)

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Functions that can be selected using the MENU button

Focus Area Selects the area of focus.

AF Illuminator Sets the AF illuminator, which provides light for a dark scene

AF drive speed Switches the focusing speed for autofocus when shooting still

AF Track

Duration

AF Track

Duration Exposure Comp. Compensates for the brightness of the entire image.

Exposure step Selects the size of the increment step for shutter speed,

ISO Sets the ISO sensitivity.

Metering Mode Selects the method for measuring brightness.

White Balance Adjusts the color tone of images.

DRO/Auto HDR Compensates automatically for brightness and contrast.

Creative Style Selects the desired image processing. You can also adjust

Picture Effect Shoots images with a texture unique to the selected effect.

(Wide/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot/Expand Flexible Spot/ Lock-on AF)

to aid focusing. (Auto/Off)

images. If set to [Slow] in Macro shooting, it makes it easier to adjust the focus. (Fast/Slow)

Sets the duration for AF tracking when shooting still images. (1 to 5)

Sets the duration for AF tracking when shooting movies. (High/Mid/Low)

(-5.0EV to +5.0EV)

aperture, and exposure. (0.5EV/0.3EV)

(Multi Frame NR/ISO AUTO/ISO 50 to ISO 25600)

(Multi/Center/Spot)

(Auto/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/Fluor.: Warm White/Fluor.: Cool White/Fluor.: Day Whi te/Fluor.: Daylight/Flash/C.Temp./Filter/Custom 1-3/Custom Setup)

(Off/D-Range Opt./Auto HDR)

contrast, saturation, and sharpness. (Standard/Vivid/Neutral/Clear/Deep/Light/Portrait/ Landscape/Sunset/Night Scene/Autumn leaves/Black & White/Sepia/Style Box1-6)

(Off/Toy Camera/Pop Color/Posterization/Retr o Photo/S oft High-key/Partial Color/High Contrast Mono./Soft Focus/ HDR Painting/Rich-tone Mono./Miniature/Watercolor/ Illustration)

Functions that can be selected using the MENU button

Zoom Sets the zoom scale for the zoom function other than the

Focus Magnifier Enlarges the image before shooting so that you can check the

Long Exposure NRSets noise reduction processing for shots with a shutter speed

High ISO NR Sets noise reduction processing for high-sensitivity shooting.

Center Lock-on AF Sets the function to track a subject and continue focusing

Smile/Face Detect. Selects to detect faces and adjust various settings

Soft Skin Effect Sets the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level.

Auto Obj.

Framing

Auto Mode You can shoot selecting either Inte lligent Auto or Superior

Scene Selection Selects pre-set settings to match various scene conditions.

Movie S ele cts the exposure mode to suit your subject or effect.

SteadyShot Sets SteadyShot for shooting still images. Reduces blur from

SteadyShot Sets SteadyShot for shooting movies . Reduces blur from

Color Space Changes the range of reproducible colors.

optical zoom.

focus.

of 1 second or longer. (On/Off)

(Normal/Low/Off)

when pressing the center button in the shooting screen. (Off/On)

automatically. Sets to automatically re lea se the shut ter whe n a smile is detected. (Off/On (Regist. Faces)/On/Smile Shutter)

(On: High/On: Mid/On: Low/Off) Analyzes the scene when capturing faces, close-ups, or

subjects tracked by Lock-on AF function, and automatically trims and saves another copy of the image with a more impressive composition. (Off/Auto)

Auto. (Intelligent Auto/Superior Auto)

(Portrait/Sports Action/Macro/Landscape/Sunset/Night Scene/Hand-held Twilight/Night Portrait)

(Program Auto/Aperture Priority/Shutter Priority/Manual Exposure)

camera shake when shooting while holding the camera. (On/Off)

(sRGB/AdobeRGB)

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Functions that can be selected using the MENU button

Auto Slow Shut. Sets the function that automatically adjusts the shutter speed

Audio Recording Sets whether to record audio when shooting a movie.

Audio Rec Level Adjusts the audio recording level during movie recording.

Audio Out Timing Sets the timing of audio output during the movie recording.

Wind Noise Reduct. Reduces wind noise during movi e recording.

Memory Registers the desired modes or camera settings.

following the brightness of the environment in movie mode. (On/Off)

(On/Off)

(0 to 31)

(Live/Lip Sync)

(On/Off)

(Custom Settings)

Zebra Displays stripes to adjust brightness.

Focus Magnif. Time Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an

Grid Line Sets a grid line display to enab le ali gnme nt to a stru ct ural

Audio Level Display Sets Audio Level Display.

Auto Review Sets auto review to display the captured image after shooting.

DISP Button Sets the type of information to be displayed on the monitor or

Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color

Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function.

(Off/70 to 100/100+)

enlarged form. (2 Sec/5 Sec/No Limit)

outline. (Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off)

(On/Off)

(10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec/Off)

in the viewfinder by pressing the DISP button. (Graphic Display/Display All Info./No Disp. Info./Level/ Histogram/For viewfinder*) * Displayed only on the monitor .

when focusing manually. (High/Mid/Low/Off)

(Red/Yellow/White)

Functions that can be selected using the MENU button

Exposure Set. Guide Sets the guide displayed when exposure settings are changed

Live View Display Sets whether to reflect settings such as exposur e

AF Rng.Ctrl

Assist

AF Area Auto Clear S ets whether the foc us are a should be displ a yed all the time

AF Area Points Switches [AF Area Points] manually to prevent the points

Flexible Spot Points Sets whether to use all the [AF Area Points] or the central 15

Wide AF Area Disp. Sets whether the focus area is displayed when the focus area

Zoom Setting Sets whether to use the Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom

Eye-Start AF Sets whether to use auto focus when you look through the

FINDER/MONITOR Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and the

Release w/o Lens Sets whether shutter can open when the lens is not attached.

Priority setup Sets whether or not to release the shutter even when the focus

in the shooting screen. (Off/On)

compensation in screen display. (Setting Effect ON/Setting Effect OFF)

Sets whether to display the assist area when using the [AF Range Control] function. The assist area helps you to know if the subject is located within the focus range you set. (On/Off)

or disappear shortly after the focus is achieved. (On/Off)

from being set to an unwanted value. (Auto/61 Points)

points. (All/15 Points)

is set to [Wide]. (On/Off)

when zooming. (Optical zoom only/On: Clear Image Zoom/On: Digital Zoom)

viewfinder. (On/Off)

monitor. (Auto/Manual)

(Enable/Disable)

is not confirmed in autofocus mode. (AF/Release/Balanced Emphasis)

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Functions that can be selected using the MENU button

AF w/ shutter Sets whether to perform AF when the shutter button is half

AEL w/ shutter Sets whether to adjust the exposure by pressing the shutter

SteadyS. w/

shut.

e-Front Curtain Shut. Sets whether to use the electronic front curtain shutter

Superior Auto Sets the shooting/recording procedure in [Superior Auto].

Exp.comp.set Sets whether to reflect exposure compensation value to flash

Bracket order Sets order of shooting for exposure bracket and white balance

Face Registration Registers or changes the person to be given priority in the

AF Micro Adj. Allows you to make fine adjustments to the position of the

Lens Comp. Compensates for distortion on the screen caused by the lens

pressed. This is useful when you want to adjust the focus and exposure separately. (On/Off)

button halfway down. This is convenient when you want to adjust the focus and exposure separately. (Auto/On/Off)

Sets whether to use the SteadyShot function by pressing the shutter button halfway down. (On/Off)

function. (On/Off)

(Continuous Shooting (Auto/Off)/Image Extraction (Auto/ Off))

compensation. (Ambient&flash/Ambient only)

bracket. (0 t – t +/– t 0 t +)

focus. (New Registration/Order Exchanging/Delete/Delete All)

focus. (AF Adjustment Set./amount/Clear)

attached. (Shading Comp./Chro. Aber. Comp./Distortion Comp.)

Functions that can be selected using the MENU button

Function Menu Set. Customizes the functions displayed when the Fn (Function)

Custom Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed

Dial Setup Sets the functions of the front and rear control dials when the

Dial Ev Comp Compensates the exposure with the front or rear dial.

MOVIE Button Enables or disables for the MOVIE button. Dial Lock Sets whether to disable the front dial or rear dial by pressing

button is pressed. (Drive Mode/ Flash Mode/ Flash Comp./Focus Area/ Exposure Comp./ISO/Metering Mode/White Balance/ DRO/ Auto HDR /Creative Style/Shoot Mode/Picture Effect/Center Lock-on AF/Smile/Face Detect./ Soft Skin Effect/

Auto Obj. Framing/ Image Size/ Aspect Ratio/

Quality/ SteadyShot/ SteadyShot/Audio Rec Level/Zebra/Grid Line/Audio Level Display/Peaking Level/ Peaking Color/Not se t)

up operations by pressing the keys. (Focus Hold Button*/AEL Button/ISO Button/Exp. Comp. Button/WB Button/Drive Mode Button/AF/MF Button/C Button/Preview Button/ Button/Center Button) * Yo u can assign a function to the focus hold button on the

lens.

exposure mode is set to M. Dials can be used for adjusting shutter speed and aperture. ( SS F/no./ F/no. SS)

(Off/ Front dial/ Rear dial)

and holding down the Fn button. (Lock/Unlock)

(Wireless)

Send to Smartphone Transfers images to display on a smartphone.

Send to Computer Backs up images by transferring them to a computer

View on TV You can view images on a network-enabled TV. Ctrl w/ Smartphone Shoots still images and movies by controlling the camera

Airplane Mode You can set this dev ice to not perf orm wireless

(Select on This Device/Select on Smartphone)

connected to a network.

remotely by a smartphone.

communications. (On/Off)

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Functions that can be selected using the MENU button

WPS Push You can register the access point to the camera easily by

Access Point Set. You can register your access point manually. Edit Device Name You can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct, etc. Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the camera. SSID/PW Reset Resets the SSID and password of smartphone connection. Reset Network Set. Reset all network settings.

pushing the WPS button.

(Playback)

Delete Deletes an image.

View Mode Plays back images from a specified date or specified folder of

Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time.

Display Rotation Sets the playback direction of the recording image.

Slide Show Shows a slide show.

Rotate Rota te s the image .

Enlarge Image Enlarges the playback images.

4K Still Image PB Outputs still ima ges in 4K resoluti on to an HDMI co nnec ted

Protect Protects the images.

Specify Printing Adds a print order mark to a still ima ge.

(Multiple Img./All in this Folder/All with this date)

still images and movies. (Date View/Folder View(Still)/Fol der Vie w(M P4)/AVCHD View)

(9 Images /25 Images)

(Auto/Manual/Off)

(Repeat/ Interval)

TV that supports 4K.

(Multiple Img. /All in this Folder/All with this date/Cancel All in this Folder/Cancel All with this date)

(Multiple Img./Cancel All/Print Setting)

(Setup)

Monitor Brightness Sets the screen brightness.

Viewfinder Bright. Sets the brightness of the viewfinder.

Finder Color Temp. Sets the color temperature of the viewfinder.

(Auto/Manual/Sunny Weather)

(Auto/Manual)

Functions that can be selected using the MENU button

Volume Settings Sets the volume for movie playback. Audio signals S ets whether to sound a beep during auto focus or self-timer

Upload Settings Sets the upload function of the camera when using an Eye-Fi

Tile Menu Sets whether to display the tile menu every time you press the

Mode Dial Guide Turns the mode dial guide (the explanation of each shooting

Delete confirm. Sets which of Delete and Cancel is preselected in the Delete

Pwr Save Start Time Sets the time intervals to automatically switch to power save

PAL/NTSC Selector* By changing the TV format of the device, shooting in a

Cleaning Mode Starts the cleaning mode to clean the image sensor. Demo Mode Sets demonstration playback of a movie to on or off.

Remote Ctrl Sets whether to use the infrared remote control.

HDMI Settings Sets the HDMI connection settings.

USB Connection S ets the USB connection method.

USB LUN Setting Enhances compatibility by limiting the func tions

Language Selects the language. Date/Time Setup Sets date and time, and daylight savings. Area Setting Sets the location of use.

operations. (On/Off)

card. (On/Off)

MENU button. (On/Off)

mode) on or off. (On/Off)

confirmation screen. (“Delete” first /“Cancel” first)

mode. (30 Min/5 Min/2 Min/1 Min/10 Sec)

different movie format is possible.

(On/Off)

(HDMI Resolution/HDMI Info. Display/CTRL FOR HDMI)

(Auto/Mass Storage/MTP/PC Remote)

of USB connection. Set to [Multi] in normal conditions and to [Single] only when the connection between the camera and a computer or AV component cannot be established. (Multi/Single)

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Functions that can be selected using the MENU button

Format Formats the memory card. File Number Sets the method used to assign file numbers to still images

Select REC Folder Changes the selected folder for storing images. New Folder Creates a new folder for storing still images and movies

Folder Name Sets the folder format for still images.

Recover Image DB Recovers the image database file and enables recording and

Display Media Info. Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the

Version Displays the camera software version. Setting Reset Restores settings to their defaults. Select [Initialize] to restore

* Only for 1080 50i compatible models.

If you switch this item, it will be required to format the memory card in the setting compatible with the PAL or NTSC system respectively. Also, note that it may not be possible to play back movies recorded with the NTSC system on a PAL system TV.

and movies. (Series/Reset)

(MP4).

(Standard Form/Date Form)

playback.

recordable number of still images on the memory card.

all settings to their default values. (Initialize/ Camera Settings Re set)

Using the In-Camera Guide

You can use [Custom Key Settin gs] to assign In-C amera Guide to the desired bu tton. The In-Camera Gu ide di spla ys expl anat ions for t he cur rentl y sele cted men u function or setting.

1 Select MENU button t (Custom Settings) 6 t [Custom

Key Settings] t desired functions assigned to the button t [In-Camera Guide].

Press the MENU button and use the multi-selector to selec t a MEN U ite m whose explanation you want to read, and then press the button to which [InCamera Guide] is assigned.

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Preparing the camera

Charging the battery pack

When using t he came ra fo r the f irs t time, b e sur e to ch arge the NP- FM50 0H InfoLITHIUM™ battery pack (supplied). The InfoLITHIUM battery pack can be ch arged even when it has not been fully depleted. It can also be used when it has not been fully charged. The charged b atte ry p ack is d ischa rge d lit tle by litt le, ev en when you do not use it. To avoid missing an opportunity to shoot, charge the battery pack again before shooting.

1 Insert the battery pack into the

battery charger.

Push the battery pack until it clicks.

Charging the battery pack

2 Connect the battery charger to the

For the U.S.A and Canada

wall outlet (wall socket).

Light on: Charging Light off: Charge completed

Charging time (Full ch arge)

• When charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

• Th e CHARGE lamp turns off when charging is completed.

Notes

• The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or charging conditions.

• Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs.

• We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside this temperature range.

• Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).

Approx. 175 minutes

CHARGE lamp

For countries/regions other than the U.S.A. and Canada

CHARGE lamp

To a wall outlet (wall socket)

Preparing the camera

Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)

1 While sliding the battery cover

open lever, open the cover.

2 Firmly insert the battery pack all

the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery.

Lock lever

3 Close the cover.

4 While sliding the memory card

cover, open the cover.

Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)

5 Insert a memory card.

• W ith the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place.

Ensure the notched corner faces correctly

6 Close the cover.

To remove the battery pack

Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow. Be careful not to drop the batt e ry pack.

Lock lever

To remove the memory card

Check that the access lamp (page 21) is not lit, then open the cover, and push the memory card once.

Preparing the camera

To check the remaining battery level

The supplied battery pack is a lithi um -i on battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operat ing conditions with your camera. The percen tage of the re mai nin g batte ry li fe is display ed a ccor ding to the operating conditio ns of your camera.

Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)

“Battery

Battery level

High Low

exhausted.”

You cannot shoot any more pictures.

Memory cards that can be used

You can use the followin g ty pes of memor y cards with th is camera. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all types of memory cards.

Memory card For still images For movies

Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark2 only)

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ Memory Stick XC-HG Duo™ SD memory card (Class 4 or faster)

SDHC memory card (Class 4 or faster) SDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster)

• In this manual, the products in the table are collectively referred to as follows:

A: Memory Stick PRO Duo media B: SD card

• This camera supports UHS-I-compatible SD cards.

Notes

• Images recorded on a Memory Stick XC-HG Duo media or an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT*. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT befor e connecting it to the camera. If you connect your camera to an incompatible device, you may be prompted to format the card. Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase all data on the card.

* exFAT is the file system used on Memory Stick XC-HG Duo media and SDXC

memory cards.

Attaching a lens

Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the lens.

1 Remove the body cap from the

camera and the rear lens cap from the rear of the lens.

• W he n c ha nging the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations to keep dust or debris from getting inside th e camera.

• When shooting, remove the front lens cap from the front of the le ns.

2 Mount the lens by aligning the

orange index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera.

• H old the camera with the lens facing down to prevent dust from entering into the camera.

3 While pushing the lens lightly

toward the camera, turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position.

• Be sure to put the lens on straight.

Front lens cap

Preparing the camera

Body cap

Rear lens cap

Orange index marks

Attaching a lens

Notes

• When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button.

• Do not use force when attaching a lens.

• E-mount lenses are not compatible with this camera.

• When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided, attach the lens onto the tripod using the tripod socket provided to help balance the weight of the lens.

• When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens firmly.

• Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for the zoom or focus adjustment.

To remove the lens

1 Press the lens release button all

the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops.

Lens release button

2 Attach the caps to the front and

rear of the lens and the body cap to the camera.

• Before you attach them, remove any dust from them.

Notes on changing the lens

When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that converts the light to an electric signal), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depen din g on the shooting environment. The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to prevent dust from landing on the image sensor. However, always make sure to quickly change the lens away from dusty locations w h e n attaching/removing a lens.

Setting the date and time

When you turn on the camera for the first time or after you initialize the functions, the screen to set the date and time appears.

1 Set the power switch to ON to turn

on the camera.

The screen to set the date and time appears.

• To turn the camera off, set the power switch to OFF.

2 Check that [Enter] is selected on

the screen, then press z on the multi-selector.

3 Select a desired geographic location, and then press z.

4 Select a setting item by using v/V on the multi-selector, then

press z.

5 Select a desired setting by using v/V/b/B on the multi-

selector, then press z.

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set other items, then select [Enter] and

press z.

Preparing the camera

To cancel the date and time setting operation

Press the MENU button.

Setting the date and time

Setting the date/time and area again

The date and time s etup screen appears automatically w hen the power is turned on for t he fir st time or when the int ernal rechar geabl e bac kup batt ery has been discharged. To rese t th e da te and time, use the menu.

MENU button t (Setup) 4 t [Date/Time Setup] or [Area Setting] (page 43)

MENU button

Maintaining the date and time setting

This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings reg ard le ss of w het he r the power is on or off, or the battery is installed or n o t.

Shooting a clear image without camera shake

“Camera shake” refe rs to unwanted movement of the camera that occurs after the shutter button has been pre ssed, resulting in a blurred image. To reduce camera shake follow the instructions below.

Camera shake warning indicator

In situations where the c amera may be subject to camera-shake, th e (Camera shake warning) indicator flashes. In this case, use a tripod or the flash.

(Camera shake warning) indicator

Notes

• The camera shake warning indicator does not appear in the following situations: – The exposure mode is set to M/S, or during movie recording. – When the viewing mode is set to [No Disp. Info.], [Level], or [Histogram].

Using the SteadyShot function

This camera is equipp ed with a camera shake comp ensation function to reduce camera shake. You can activate or deactivate the function for shooting still ima ge s an d sh ooting movies separatel y. The default setting is [On] for shooting still images, and [Off ] for shooting movies.

MENU button t (Camera Settings) 8 t [ SteadyShot]/ [ SteadyShot] t Select the desired setting

Notes

• The SteadyShot function may not work optimally when the power has just been turned on, right after you point the camera towards a subject, or when the shutter button has been pressed all the way down without stopping halfway.

• When using a tripod, deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a potential for malfunction of the SteadyShot function.

Preparing the camera

Shooting a clear image without camera shake

Using the SteadyShot function with the shutter button

Normally, the SteadyShot function for shooting still images was activated only for the shooting moment. Wi th thi s cam e ra, you can use the SteadyShot function while the shutter but to n is pre ssed halfway down ( SteadyS. w/ shut.). [ SteadyS. w/ shut.] is set to [On] in the default settings. When you want to save the battery life, set [ SteadyS. w/ shut.] to [Off].

MENU button t (Custom Settings) 5 t [SteadyS. w/ shut.] t [On]

Notes

• You cannot use the [ SteadyS. w/ shut.] function when [ SteadyShot] is set to [Off].

• If you press the shutter button halfway down for a certain period of time, the SteadyShot function will be stopped temporarily to save the battery life, even when [ SteadyS. w/ shut.] is set to [On].

Holding the camera properly

Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from moving.

Viewfinder mode Monitor modeViewfinder mode

(vertical position)

Point 1

One hand holds the grip of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens.

Point 2

Take a secure stance with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Point 3

Lightly tuck your elbows against your body. When shooting in a kneeling position, steady your upper body by placing your elbow on your knee.

Removing the Eyepiece cup

When attaching the FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the camera, remove the Eyep iece cup.

Remove the Eyepiece cup.

• Put your fingers under the Eyepiec e cup, and slide it upward.

Notes

• When an FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) is attached to the camera,

switch the display between the viewfinder and the screen by pressing the FINDER/ MONITOR button. Setting [Eye-Start AF] to [Off] is recommended because the eye sensor located above the viewfinder may otherwise be activated.

Preparing the camera

Shooting and viewing images

Shooting still images

In auto mode, the camer a anal yz es t he sub jec t and allo ws yo u to sh oot wi th the appropriat e s et tings.

1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera.

2 Set the mode dial to (Auto

Mode).

• Tur n the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button on the center of the mode dial.

3 Look into the viewfinder and hold

the camera.

When using a zoom lens, adjust the zoom ring to the proper size of the subject.

4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

• W he n the ima ge is in f oc us, a beep sounds and the z or indicator lights.

5 Press the shutter button fully

down to shoot an image.

• If [Auto Obj. Framing] is set to [Auto], when shooting faces, close-up (macr o) subjects, or subjects tracked by [Lockon AF], the camera analyzes the scene and automatically trims the captured image into a suitable composition. Both the original and the trimmed images will be saved.

Zoom ring

Recording movies

1 Set the mode dial to (Movie).

• W he n the [MOVIE Button] is set to [Always], the movie recor ding can be started from any shooting mode.

2 Press the MOVIE button to start

MOVIE button

recording.

3 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.

Notes

• The sound of the camera in operation may be recorded while recording a movie. You can disable the sound recording by setting [Audio Recording] to [Off] (page 38).

• The continuous recording time of a movie depends on the ambient temperature or the condition of the camera. See “Notes on continuous movie recording” (page 80).

• When the icon appears, the temperature of the camera is too high. Turn the camera off and wait until the temperature of the camera decreases.

• When you are recording continuously for a long time, you may feel that the camera is warm. This is normal. Also, “Internal temp. high. Allow it to cool.” may appear. In such cases, turn the camera off and wait until the camera is ready to shoo t again.

Shooting and viewing images

Playing back images

1 Press the button.

button

2 Select an image by pressing the b/B on the multi-selector.

• To pla y ba c k movi e s, pre ss z on the multi-selector.

• If you press V on th e multi-selector while pla ying back a movie, the control pa nel will be dis played.

Control panel Action during movie playback

N Playback X Pause M Fast forward m Fast rewind T Forward slow playback t Rewind slow playback > Next movie . Previous movie C Frame advance c Frame rewind

Volume settings Closes the control panel

Notes

• Movies recorded using other devices may not play back on this camera.

Playing back images

Switching between still images and movies

To play back still images, set [View Mode] to [Folder View(Still)], and to play back movies, set [View Mode] to [Folder View(MP4 )] or [AVCHD View]. When you select [Date View], both still images and movies will be displayed on the screen, sorted by date.

MENU button t (Playback) 1 t [View Mode] t Select the desired mode.

Shooting and viewing images

Deleting images

Once you have deleted an ima ge , yo u ca nnot restore it. Be sure that you want to delete the image befor e pro ceeding.

1 While displaying the image you

want to delete, press the (Delete) button.

(Delete) button

2 Select [Delete] with v/V on the multi-selector, then press z.

• T o de le te se vera l images at a time, select MENU button t (Playback) 1 t [Delete].

Notes

• Protected images cannot be deleted.

Selecting a shooting mod e

Selecting a shooting mode

Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button on the center of the mode dial.

The following sho o ting modes are available.

(Auto Mode) Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjust ed

(Program Auto) Allows you to shoot with the exposure (the shutter speed and

(Aperture

Priority)

(Shutter Priority) Adjusts the shutter speed to show the movement of the

(Manual

Exposure)

1/2/3 (Memory recall)

(Movie) Allows you to change shooting settings and shoot a movie.

(Cont. Priority

AE)

(Sweep

Panorama)

(Scene

Selection)

automatically.

the aperture value) adjusted automatically. The other settings can be adjusted manually.

Shoots by adjusting the aperture and changing the focus range, or by defocus the background.

subject. Allows you to shoot after manually adjusting the exposure

(the shutter speed and the aperture value) using the front or rear dial.

Calls up settings pre-registered in [Memory] in the

Allows continuous shooting while the shutter button is fully depressed. The camera records the images continuously at a maximum of about 12 images per second.

Allows you to shoot panoramic images by combining multiple images.

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.

Selecting a shooting mode

(Camera Settings) (page 38).

Functions available for each shooting mode

The functions you can use de pend on the selected shooting mode. In the table below, indicates the functio n is available, and a – indicates the function is not available. The functions you cannot use a r e di spl ayed in gray on the screen.

Shoot Mode (63)

* When the shooti ng m ode is set to M, the exposure can be adj ust ed only

when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO].

Exposure Comp.

Self-timer

–

–– –– – –– – ––– – ––– – ––– ––– –– ––

–*

*– – – –

Cont. Shooting

––––– –––––

Face Detection

Smile Shutter

Auto Obj. Framing

Various functions

Using the various functions

This manual mainly pro vides an in troduc tion on t he use of th e camer a and a list of functions. To learn more about the camera, ref er to “Help Gu id e” (page 2), which offers in-depth instructio ns on the many functions.

Autofocus functions

This camera achieves more accurate focusing with the autofocus functions by using a maximum of 79 focus points. Set the focus mode dial to S (Single-shot AF), A (Automatic AF), or C (Continuous AF) to use the autofocus functions.

Focus mode dial

While the camera uses a maximum of 79 focus points for the autofocus functions, the number of focus points will be limited when the follow i ng lenses are at tached.

Lens Number of focus points

SAL75300, SAL1118, SAL55200, SAL1855, SAL18552, SAL55200-2, SAL30M28, SAL55300

SAL500F80 One single point at the center

• This information is current as of the day the model was released. Some of the lenses above are not available in some countries or regions.

S: The camera locks the focus when the focus

adjustment is achieved.

A:[Single-shot AF] and [Continuous AF] are

switched according to the movement of the subject.

C: The camera continues to focus while the shutter

button is pressed and held halfway down.

61 points

Various functions

[Focus Area]: You can change the area of focus. MENU button t (Camera Sett ings) 3 t [Focus Area] t desired setting.

Using the various functions

[ AF Track Duration]: You can cha nge the duration for autofocus tracking. When you shoot fast-moving subjects, it is recommended to set to [5 (High)]. When you shoot subjects th at intersects with other objects, it is recommended to set to [1 (Low)]. MENU button t (Camera Settings) 4 t [ AF Track Duration] t desired setting.

[AF Range Control]: You can restrict the autofocus range to focus on a subject without interference from objects in the background and foreground. The [AF Range Control] func ti on i s assig ned to the C (Custom) button in the default settings.

Front dial

1 Press the C (Custom) bu tton. 2 Set the maximum shooting distance with the

front contro l dial and set the minimum shooting distance with the rear control dial, and then press the C button again.

C (Custom)

button

Rear dial

• You can change the button to be assigned to the [AF Range Control] function by selecting the MENU button t (Custom Settings) 6 t [Custom Key Settings] t desired item.

• Press the C (Custom) button again to quit the [AF Range Control] function.

Using the various functions

Creative Style

You can select the desired kind of image processing from among 13 styles, and you can also adjust the co ntrast, saturation, and sharpness for each [Creative Sty le] item.

1 MENU button t (Camera Settings) 5

t [Creative Style]

2 Select the desired style using v/V on the

multi-selector.

Various functions

[Creative Style] item

[Style Box] You can fine-tune the setting and save the adjusted setting.

Using the various functions

DRO/Auto HDR

Using the [DRO/Auto HDR ] function, you can capture variou s gradations of the contrast of images.

[D-Range Opt.]: By dividi n g th e image into small areas, the camera analyses the contrast of ligh t an d shadow between the subject and t he background, and prod uc es an image with the optimal brig htness and gradation. [Auto HDR]: Shoots 3 images wit h dif ferent exposures, and then overlays the correctly exposed im age, the bright areas of an under expo se d i ma ge and the dark areas of an over exposed image to c reate an image with ri ch gradation.

1 MENU button t (Camera Settings) 5

t [DRO/Auto HDR]

2 Select the desired setting using v/V on the

multi-selector.

Playback functions

Convenient functions for pl ayback are as follows:

Using the various functions

A Magnifies or reduces

images.

• Turn the rear dial to magnify or reduce an image. Turn th e front dial to switch to the next/ previous image.

B Image index screen

• You can select the number of images to be displayed: MENU t (Playback) 1 t [Image Index]

C Deletes unnecessary images. D Changes to the playback

screen.

Various functions

Using Wi-Fi functions

Using the Wi-Fi and NFC one-touch functions

You can perform the follow ing operations using the camera’s Wi-Fi and NFC One-touch functions.

Saving images to a computer. Transferring images from the

Using the smartphone as a remote control for the camera.

For details on the Wi-Fi and NFC One-touch functions, refer to the attached document “Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide” or to the “Help Guide” (page2 ).

camera to a smartphone.

Viewing still images on a TV.

Using the Wi-Fi and NFC one-touch functions

Connecting the camera to a wireless access point

Connect th e camera to you r wi r eless access p oint. Before starting the procedure, make sure you have th e SSID (name of the access point) and password of your wireless access point wi th yo u.

1 MENU button t (Wireless) 2 t [Access Point Set.].

2 Use v/V on the multi-selector to select the access point you

want to connect to. Press z in the center of the multi-selector and enter the password if a key icon is displayed with a wireless access point, then select [OK].

Notes

• If a connection is not established, see the wireless access point opera ting instruct ions or contact the administrator of the access point.

• To save images to a computer, install the following dedicated software on your computer. When using Windows: PlayMemories Home

www.sony.net/pm/

When using Mac: Wireless Auto Import

http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/

Using Wi-Fi functions

Viewing images on a computer

Using the software

Use the following applications to optimize use of the images shot with your camera.

• Image Data Converter

• PlayMemories Home

• Remote Camera Control For details on installation, see pages 73 to 76.

System requirements

You can find the system requirements for t he software at the following URL: www.sony.net/pcenv/

Using the software

Using Image Data Converter

With Image Data Converter, you can do the following:

• You can play back and edit i mag es reco rde d in RAW f orm at with var iou s

corrections, such as tone curv e and sharpness.

• You can adjust images with w hit e balance, exposure, and [Cr ea ti ve

Style], etc.

• You can save the images displayed and edited on a computer.

You can either save the image as RAW format or save it in a general file format.

• You can display and compare the RAW images and JPEG images

recorded by this camera.

• You can rank images in 5 grades.

• You can apply color label s .

To use Image Data Converter, refer to Help. Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Image Data Co nve rter] t [Help] t [Image Data Converter Ver.4].

Image Data Converter sup port page (English only)

http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/

Installing Image Data Converter

1 Download the software from the following URL and install it on

your computer.

Windows:

http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/

Mac:

http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/

Notes

• Log on as Administrator.

Viewing images on a computer

Using the software

Using PlayMemories Home

The software PlayMemories Home allows you to import still images and movies to your computer and use them. PlayMemories Home is required for importing AVCHD movies to your co mp uter.

Playing back imported images

Importing images from your camera

For Windows, the following functions are also available:

Viewing images on a calendar

Creating movie discs

Uploading images to network services

Sharing images on PlayMemories Online™

• You ca n dow nload Image Data Converter or Remote Camera Control, etc. by performing the follo w in g procedure: Connect the c amera to your co mput er t launc h PlayMemor ies Home t click [Notificat ions].

Notes

• An Internet connection is required to install PlayMemories Home.

• An Internet connection is required to use PlayMemories Online or other network

services. PlayMemories Online or other network services may not be available in some countries or regions.

• Refer to the following URL for Mac software:

http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/

• If the software PMB (Picture Motion Browser), supplied with models released

before 2011, has already been installed on your computer, it will be overwrit ten by PlayMemories Home during the installation. Use PlayMemories Home, the successor software of PMB.

Using the software

• Movies recorded using the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)], [60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)] or [24p 24M(FX)]/[25p 24M(FX)] setting in [ Record Setting] are converted by PlayMemories Home to create an AVCHD recording disc. This conversion can take a long time. Also, you cannot create a disc with the original image quality. If you want to keep the original image quality, store your movies on a Blu-ray Disc.

Installing PlayMemories Home

1 Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the

following URL, then click [Install] t [Run].

www.sony.net/pm/

2 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the

installation.

Using Remote Camera Control

Connect the camera to your computer. With Remote Camera Control you can:

• Set up the camera or re cord an image from the c omputer.

• Record an image directly to the computer.

• Perform an Interval Timer Shooting.

Set up the following before use: MENU t (Setup) 4 t [USB Connection] t [PC Re m ot e]

Viewing images on a computer

Using the software

Installing Remote Camera Control

1 Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the

following URL.

Windows:

http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/

Mac:

http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/

2 Follow the instructions on the screen to download and install

Remote Camera Control.

Notes

• An Internet connection is required to install Remote Camera Control.

Others

Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies

When you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power s witch to ON, the number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using the current settings) is displayed on the screen.

Notes

• When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images from the current memory card (pages 42, 62).

• When “NO CARD” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, it means no memory card has been inserted. Insert a memory card.

The number of images that can be recorded on a memory card

The table below shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used.

Image Size: L: 24M Aspect Ratio: 3:2* Memory card formatted with this camera (Units: Images)

Capacity

Size

Standard 330 660 1350 2700 5400 10500 Fine 200 410 820 1650 3300 6600 Extra fine 100 200 400 820 1600 3250 RAW & JPEG 54 105 220 440 880 1750 RAW 74 145 300 600 1200 2400

* When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [16:9], you can record more images than the

numbers shown in the table above (except when [RAW] is selected).

2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB

Others

Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies

The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack

Note that the actual numbers may differ depending on the conditions of use.

Battery life Number of images

Shooting (still images)

Actual shooting (movies)

Continuous shooting (movies)

Viewing (still images)

Notes

• The above number of images applies when the battery pack is fully charged. The number of images may decrease depending on the conditions of use.

• The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following conditions: – The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). – Using the lens DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM – Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) media (sold separately) – [Viewfinder Bright.] is set to [Manual] [±0]. – [Monitor Brightness] is set to [Manual] [±0].

• The number for “Shooting (still images)” is based on the CIPA standard, and is for shooting under the following conditions: (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) – Focus mode: S (Single-shot AF) – Shooting once every 30 seconds. – The power turns on and off once every ten times.

• The number of minutes for movie shooting is based on the CIPA standard, and are for shooting under the following conditions: – [ Record Setting] is set to [60i 17M(FH)]/[50i 17M(FH)]. – Typical movie shooting: Battery lif e based on repeatedly shooting, zoomin g,

shooting stand-by, turning on/off, etc.

Screen Approx. 240 min. Approx. 480 images

Viewfinder Approx. 205 min. Approx. 410 images

Screen Approx. 120 min. —

Viewfinder Approx. 110 min. —

Screen Approx. 175 min. —

Viewfinder Approx. 175 min. —

Screen Approx. 270 min. Approx. 5400 images

Viewfinder Approx. 320 min. Approx. 6400 images

Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies

– Continuous movie shooting: Battery life based on non-stop shooting until the limit

(29 minutes) has been reached, and then continued by pressing the MOVIE button again. Other functions, such as zooming, are not operated.

Available recording time for a movie

The table below shows the approxi mat e total recording times using a memory card formatted wi th thi s cam e ra.

Memory card formatted with this camera (h (hour), m (minute))

Capacity Record Setting

60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX)

60i 17M(FH)/50i 17M(FH)

60p 28M(PS)/50p 28M(PS)

24p 24M(FX)/25p 24M(FX)

24p 17M(FH)/25p 17M(FH)

1440×1080 12M 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 45 m 5 h 30 m 11 h VGA 3M 1 h 10 m 2 h 25 m 4 h 55 m 10 h 20 h 40 h

2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB

10 m 20 m 40 m 1 h 30 m 3 h 6 h

10 m 30 m 1 h 2 h 4 h 5 m 8 h 15 m

9 m 15 m 35 m 1 h 15 m 2 h 30 m 5 h 5 m

10 m 20 m 40 m 1 h 30 m 3 h 6 h

10 m 30 m 1 h 2 h 4 h 8 h

• Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (a product specification limit). The maximum continuous recording time of an MP4 (12M) format movie is a bout 20 minutes (limited by the 2 GB file size restriction).

Notes

• The recordable time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR

(Variable Bit-Rate), which automaticall y adju sts ima ge qua lity depe nding on the shooting scene. When you record a fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more me mor y is requir e d for re co rding. The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or the image quality/size settings.

• The values shown are not for continuous recording time.

Others

Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies

• The recording time may differ depending on shooting conditions and the me mory card used.

• When is indicated, stop recording the movie. The temperature inside the camera has increased to an unacceptable level.

• For details on movie playback, see page 60.

Notes on continuous movie recording

• It requires a lot of power to perform high quality movie recording or continuous shooting using the image sensor. Therefore, if you continue to shoot, the temperature inside the camera will rise, especially that of the image sensor. In such cases, the camera turns off automatically since higher tempe ratures affect the quality of the images or affect the internal mechanism of the camera.

• The duration of time available for movie recording is as follo ws when the camera starts recording after the power of the camera has been turned off for a while. (The following values indicate the continuous time from when the camera start s recording until the camera stops recording.)

Ambient temperature Continuous recording time for movies

20°C (68°F) About 29 minutes 30°C (86°F) About 29 minutes

40°C (104°F) About 17 minutes

• The duration of time available for movie recording vari es with the te mpera tur e 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.

• If the camera stops recording due to the temperature, leave it for several minutes with the power turned off. Start recording after the temperature inside the camera drops fully.

• If you observe the following points, the recording time will be longer. – Keep the camera out of direct sunlight. – Turn the camera off when it is not being used.

• The maximum size of a movie file is about 2 GB. When the file size is about 2 GB, recording stops automatically when [ File Format] is set to [MP4], and a new movie file is created automatically when [ File Format] is set to [AVCHD].

• The maximum continuous recording time is 29 minutes.

Specifications

Camera

[System]

Camera Type: Built-In-Flash

Interchangeabl e Lens Digital Camera

Lens: Sony A-mount lens

[Image sensor]

Image format: 23.5 mm×15.6 mm

(APS-C format) CMOS image sensor

Total pixel number of image sensor:

Approx. 24 700 000 pixels

Effective pixel number of camera:

Approx. 24 300 000 pixels

[SteadyShot]

For still images :

System: Image sensor-shift mechanism

For movies:

System: Electronic

[Anti-Dust]

System: Charge protection coating on

image sensor and image sensor shift mechani sm

[Auto focus system]

System: TTL phase-detecti on system

(with center F2.8 sensor), 79 points (15 points cross type)

Sensitivity Range: –2 EV to 18 EV

(at ISO 100 equivalent)

AF illuminator: Approx. 1 m to 5 m

(3.3 ft. to 16.4 ft.)

[Electronic viewfinder]

Type: Electronic viewfinder (Organic

Electro-Luminescence) Screen size: 1.3 cm (0.5 type) Total number of dots: 2 359 296 dots Frame coverage: 100% Magnification:

Approx. 1.09 ×

Approx. 0.71 × (35mm-format

equivalent) with 50 mm lens at

infinity, –1 m

–1

Eye Point: Approximately 27 mm

from the eyep iece, 22 mm from

the eyepiece frame at –1 m

(CIPA standard compliant) Diopter Adjustment: –4.0 m

+3.0 m

–1

[LCD monitor]

LCD panel: 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT

drive Total number of dots: 1 228 800

(640 × 4 (RGBW) × 480) dots

Others

[Exposure control]

Metering Cell: “Exmor” CMOS

sensor

Metering method: 1 200-zone

evaluative metering

Metering Range: –2 EV to +17 EV on

Multi segment, Cen te r we ighted, Spot modes (at ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens)

ISO sensitivity (Recommended

exposure index): Still images: AUTO , IS O 50 to 25 600 (1/3 EV ste p) Movies: AUTO, ISO 100 to 12 800 (1/3 EV ste p)

Exposure compensation: ±5.0 EV

(switchable between 1/3 EV and 1/2 EV steps)

[Shutter]

Type: Electronically-controlled,

vertical-traverse, focal-plane type

Speed range:

Still images: 1/8 000 second to 30 seconds, bulb Movies: 1/8 000 second to 1/4 seco nd (1 /3 ste p ), up to 1/60 sec ond in AUTO m ode (up to 1/30 se c ond in Aut o slow shutter mode)

Flash sync speed: 1/250 second

Specifications

[Built-In-Flash]

Flash G.No.: GN 12 (in meters at ISO

100)

Recycling time: Approx. 3 seconds Flash coverage: Covering 16 mm lens

(focal length that the lens indicates)

Flash compensation: ±3.0 EV

(switchable between 1/3 EV and 1/2 EV steps)

Flash range:

Aperture F2.8 F4.0 F5.6

100 1 m –

200 1 m –

ISO setting

400 1.4 m –

800 2 m –

4.3 m (3.3 ft. –

14.1 ft.)

6.1 m (3.3 ft. –

19.9 ft.)

8.6 m (4.7 ft. –

28.1 ft.)

12 m (6.6 ft. –

39.8 ft.)

1 m – 3m (3.3 ft. –

9.8 ft.) 1 m –

4.2 m (3.3 ft. –

13.9 ft.) 1 m –

6m (3.3 ft. –

19.7 ft.)

1.4 m –

8.5 m (4.6 ft. –

27.8 ft.)

1 m –

2.1 m (3.3 ft. –

7.0 ft.) 1 m –

3m (3.3 ft. –

9.9 ft.) 1 m –

4.3 m (3.3 ft. –

14.1 ft.) 1 m –

6.1 m (3.3 ft. –

19.9 ft.)

[Continuous shooting]

Continuous shooting speed :

Continuous Advance Priority AE: Maximum 12 images per secon d/

: Maximum 8 images per second/ : Maximum 3 images pe r second

• Based on our measurement

conditions. The speed of continuous shooting can be slower, depending on the shooting conditions.

The maximum number of continuous

shots: In Continuous Advance Priority AE mode Extra fine: 53 images/ Fine: 60 images/ Standard: 64 images/ RAW & JPEG: 25 images/ RAW: 26 images/ In Continuous shooting Extra fine: 56 images/ Fine: 75 images/ Standard: 93 images/ RAW & JPEG: 26 images/ RAW: 28 images

[Image zooming playback]

Scaling range:

Image size: L: Approx. ×1.0 – ×18.8/ M: Approx. ×1.0 – ×13.3/ S: Approx. ×1.0 – ×9.4

Specifications

[Recording format]

File format: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0,

Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)

Movie (AVCHD format): AVCHD

format Ver. 2.0 compatible Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch, equipped with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Movie (MP4 format):

Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch

[Recording media]

Memory Stick PRO Duo media, SD

card

[Input/output terminals]

Multi/Micro USB Terminal*:

USB communication, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)

* Supports Micro USB compatible

devices.

HDMI: HDMI type D micro jack Mic Terminal: 3.5 mm Stereo

mini jack

REMOTE Terminal

[Power, general]

Battery pack: Rechargeable battery

pack NP-FM500H

Others

[Power consumption]

When using a DT 16-50 mm F2.8

SSM* When using the viewfinder: Approx. 3.5 W When using the screen: Approx. 3.0 W

* Supplied with IL CA -77M2Q.

[Others]

Microphone: Stereo Speaker: Monaural Exif Print: Compatible DPOF: Compatible PRINT Image Matching III:

Compatible

Dimensions:

142.6 mm × 104.2 mm ×

80.9 mm (5 5/8 inches × 4 1/8 inche s × 3 1/4 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions)

Mass:

Approx. 726 g (1 lb 9.6 oz) (with battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo media) Approx. 647 g (1 lb 6.8 oz) (body only)

Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C

(32°F to 104°F)

[Wireless LAN]

Supported format: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Frequency band: 2.4 GHz bandwidth Security: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-

PSK

Connection method: WPS (Wi-Fi

Protected Setup)/Manual Access method: Infrastructure mode NFC: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag

compliant

Specifications

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Battery charger/Battery

BC-VM10A Battery charger

Input rating: 100 V - 240 V AC,

50/60 Hz, 9 W Output rating: 8.4 V DC, 0.75 A Operating temperature range:

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature range:

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Maximum dimensions:

Approx. 70 mm × 25 mm ×

95 mm (2 7/8 inches × 1 inch ×

3 3/4 inches) (W/H/D)

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H

Battery type: Lithium - ion ba ttery Maximum voltage: DC 8.4 V Nominal voltage: DC 7.2 V Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V Maximum charge current: 2.0 A Capacity:

Typical: 11.8 Wh (1 650 mAh)

Minimum: 11.5 Wh (1 600 mAh) Maximum dimensions:

Approx. 38.2 mm × 20.5 mm ×

55.6 mm (1 9/16 inches ×

13/16 inches × 2 1/4 inches)

(W/H/D)

Lens

Specifications

Name (Model name)

Equivalent 35mm-format focal length* (mm)

Lens groups/elements 13–16 11–14 Angle of view* 83°-32° 76°-12° Minimum focus** (m (ft.)) 0.3 (1) 0.45 (1.48) Maximum magnification (×) 0.2 0.25 Minimum aperture f/22 f/22-f/36 Filter diameter (mm) 72 62

Dimensions (max. diameter × height) (Approx. mm (in.))

Mass (Approx. g (oz.)) 577 (20 3/8) 398 (14)

* The values for equivalent 35mm-format focal length and angle of view are based

on Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor.

** Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject.

• This lens is equipped with a distance encoder. The distance encoder allows more accurate measurement (ADI) by using a flash with ADI functionality.

• Depending on the lens mechanism, the focal length may change with any change of the shooting distance. The focal length assumes the lens is focused at infinity.

• The infinity position provides for some adjus tme nt to compensate for focus shift caused by change in temperature. To shoot a subject at infinite distance in MF mode, use the viewfinder and set focus.

DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM

(SAL1650)

24–75 27–202.5

81×88

(3 1/4 × 3 1/2)

DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6

SAM (SAL18135)

76×86

(3 × 3 1/2)

On focal length

The picture angle o f th is camera is narrower th an t ha t of a 35 mm-format camera. You can find the approximate equivalent of th e foc al le ngt h of a 35 mm-format camera, and shoot with the same picture angle, by increasing the focal length of your lens by half. For example, by using a 50 mm lens, you can get the app roxi mate equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm-format camera.

Others

On image data compatibility

• This came ra conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

• Playback of images recorded with your camera on othe r equipment and play bac k of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.

Specifications

Trademarks

• Memory Stick and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• The terms HDMI and HDMI HighDefinition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries.

• iOS is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc.

• iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries.

• SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

• Android, Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.

• Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi logo and Wi-Fi PROTECTED SET-UP are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.

• DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks of Digital Living Network Alliance.

• Facebook and the “f” logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Facebook, Inc.

• YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc.

• Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc.

• In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks may not be used in all cases in this manual.

Specifications

Others

Index

Area Setting ................................53

AUTO.........................................58

Auto Mode..................................58

Battery pack..........................46, 48

CHARGE lamp...........................47

Charging battery pack.................46

Computer....................................72

Creative Style.............................67

Date/Time Setup.........................53

DC IN terminal...........................20

Delete..........................................62

Diopter-adjustment.....................17

DISP ...........................................38

Display panel..............................27

Display panel illumination button

................................................27

Drive Mode.................................35

DRO/Auto HDR.........................68

File Format................................. 35

Fn.........................................32, 33

Focal length ................... ............85

Function button....................32, 33

Help Guide...................................2

Image Data Converter................73

In-Camera Guide .................... ...45

Language.................................... 12

Memory card........................ 48, 50

MENU........................................ 34

Monitor......................................23

MOVIE...................................... 59

MOVIE Button..........................59

MR.............................................63

Multi interface shoe................... 19

Multi-selector.............................31

Eye sensor...................................17

NFC............................................ 70

Number of recordable images.... 77

PlayMemories Home........... 74, 75

Quick Navi.................................29

Recordable time of movies........ 79

Recording movies......................59

Reducing camera shake .............55

Remote Camera Control............ 75

Remote Commander..................20

Scene Selection ..........................37

Set the clock...............................53

Shooting.....................................58

Shooting mode........................... 63

Shooting still images..................58

Shoulder strap............................20

Software.....................................72

Specifications.............................81

SteadyShot................................. 55

Still/Movie Select ......................61

Index

Viewfinder................................. 17

Viewing image...........................60

White Balance............................36

Wi-Fi......................................9, 70

Index

Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

Sona alpha 77 ii ILCA-77M2, alpha 77 ii ILCA-77M2Q, alpha 77 ii ILCA-77M2M Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of contents

Introduction of functions

Before use

Notes on using your camera

Checking the supplied items

Identifying parts

Front side

Rear side

Top side

Sides/Bottom

Lens

List of icons on the monitor

List of icons on the display panel

Functions list

Functions that can be operated using the buttons/dials

How to use the Quick Navi screen

Operating the camera

How to use the multi-selector

How to use the front dial/rear dial

Selecting a function using the Fn (Function) button

Functions that can be registered using the Fn (Function) button

Functions that can be selected using the MENU button

Using the In-Camera Guide

Preparing the camera

Charging the battery pack

Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)

Memory cards that can be used

Attaching a lens

Setting the date and time

Setting the date/time and area again

Shooting a clear image without camera shake

Camera shake warning indicator

Using the SteadyShot function

Using the SteadyShot function with the shutter button

Holding the camera properly

Removing the Eyepiece cup

Shooting and viewing images

Shooting still images

Recording movies

Playing back images

Switching between still images and movies

Deleting images

Selecting a shooting mod e

Selecting a shooting mode

Functions available for each shooting mode

Various functions

Using the various functions

Autofocus functions

Creative Style

DRO/Auto HDR

Playback functions

Using Wi-Fi functions

Using the Wi-Fi and NFC one-touch functions

Viewing images on a computer

Using the software

System requirements

Using Image Data Converter

Installing Image Data Converter

Using PlayMemories Home

Installing PlayMemories Home

Using Remote Camera Control

Installing Remote Camera Control

Others

Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies

Specifications

Index