Sony Alpha 68, SLT-A68 User Guide

4-590-091-31(1)

ILCA-68

A-mount

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera/Instruction Manual GB

Appareil photo à objectif interchangeable/Mode d’emploi FR

Digitalkamera mit Wechselobjektiv/Gebrauchsanleitung DE

Cámara Digital de Lentes Intercambiables/Manual de instrucciones ES

Fotocamera digitale con obiettivo intercambiabile/Istruzioni per l’uso IT

Câmara Digital de Objetivas intercambiáveis/Manual de instruções PT

Digitale camera met verwisselbare lens/Gebruiksaanwijzing NL

PL

Цифровой фотоаппарат со сменным объективом/Инструкция по эксплуатации

RU

Цифровий фотоапарат зі змінним об'єктивом/Посібник з експлуатації

UA

Digitalkamera med utbytbart objektiv/Handledning SE

Digitaalinen kamera vaihdettavalla objektiivilla/Käyttöopas FI

Digitalkamera med utskiftbart objektiv/Bruksanvisning NO

Digitalkamera med udskifteligt objektiv/Betjeningsvejledning DK

“Help Guide” (Web manual)

Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth
instructions on the many functions of the
camera.

« Manuel d’aide » (Manuel en ligne)

Consultez le « Manuel d’aide » pour obtenir
des instructions détaillées au sujet des
nombreuses fonctions de l'appareil.

http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1610/h_zz/

© 2016 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand

English

A-mount

Learning more about the
camera (“Help Guide”)

“Help Guide” is an on-line 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/1610/
h_zz/

Owner’s Record

Record the model and serial number (which
are located on the product) in the space
provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. ILCA­Serial 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.

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CAUTION

(A) (B)

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.

Use a nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when
using the supplied or recommended AC
Adaptor/battery charger. If any malfunction
occurs while using this product, disconnect
the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket)
immediately to disconnect from the power
source.
If you use the product with a charge lamp,
note that the product is not disconnected
from the power source even when the lamp
turns off.

Power Cord

For the customers in the UK, Ireland,
Malta, Cyprus and Saudi Arabia
Use the power cord (A). For safety reasons,
the power cord (B) is not intended for
above countries/regions and shall therefore
not be used there.
For the customers in other EU countries/
regions
Use the power cord (B).

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.

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For Customers in the U.S.A.
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.

For supplied accessories

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

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-68
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16535 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.

CAUTION

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

San Diego, CA 92127
U.S.A.

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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 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
Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe
Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935
Zaventem, Belgium

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.

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

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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.
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 India

Battery Pack

Self Declaration –Conforming to
IS 16046:2012, R-41022780

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-68 Not supplied
ILCA-68K Supplied (DT 18-55 mm zoom lens)

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Before use

Notes on using your camera

Screen language

You can select the language displayed
on the screen using the menu.

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 60i-compatible
devices and 1080 50i-compatible devices.

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.

• Do not directly expose the lens to beams
such as laser beams. That may damage
the image sensor and cause the camera to
malfunction.

• 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.

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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 XAVC S movies
and AVCHD movies to a computer

When importing XAVC S movies or
AVCHD movies to a computer, download
and use the software PlayMemories Home
from the following website:
http://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.

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Notes when playing movies on other
devices

• Movies recorded with this camera may
not be played back correctly on other
devices. Also, movies recorded with
other devices may not be played back
correctly on this camera.

• Discs created from AVCHD movies
recorded by this camera can be played
back only on AVCHD-compatible
devices. DVD players or recorders
cannot play back discs created from
AVCHD movies, as they are
incompatible with the AVCHD format.
Also, DVD players or recorders may fail
to eject HD discs recorded in AVCHD
format.

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

• Movies recorded in XAVC S format can
be played back only on XAVC S­supported 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.

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Before use

Checking the supplied items

First check the model name of your camera (page 6). The accessories
supplied differ depending on the model.
The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

Supplied with all models:

• Camera (1)

• Battery charger BC-VM10A (1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)*
(supplied in some countries/
regions)

* Multiple power cords may be supplied

with your camera. Use the appropriate
one that matches your country/region.
See page 3.

• Rechargeable battery pack NP­FM500H (1)

• Micro USB cable (1)

• Shoulder strap (1)

For how to attach the shoulder strap to
the camera, refer to page 15.

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

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

• Instruction Manual (1) (this
manual)

ILCA-68K:

• DT 18-55 mm zoom lens (1)/
Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid
(1)

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Identifying parts

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

Front side

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A Shutter button (30)
B Power switch (28)
C Control dial (17)
D Self-timer lamp
E Lens contacts*
F Mirror*
G Preview button
H Mount
I Built-in flash*

1

1

1

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

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

J Microphone*

2

K Mode dial lock release button

(30, 35)

L Mode dial (35)
M (Flash pop-up) button
N Mounting index (26)
O Lens release button (27)
P Focus mode switch

*1 Do not directly touch these parts.
*2 Do not cover this part during movie

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

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Rear side

Identifying parts

A Eyepiece cup
B Eye sensor
C MENU button (19)
D Viewfinder*

• When 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

• Adjust the diopter-adjustment
dial according to your eyesight
until the display appears clearly
in the viewfinder.

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F Monitor
G MOVIE button (32)
H For shooting: C1 (Custom 1)

button
For viewing: (Enlarge)
button

I For shooting: AEL (AE lock)

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

J Control wheel (17)

K For shooting: Fn (Function)

button (18)
For viewing: (Image
rotation) button

L C2 (Custom 2) button

For viewing: (Delete) button
(34)

M (Playback) button (33)

* Do not directly touch this part.

Identifying parts

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Top side

Identifying parts

A Multi interface shoe*
B FINDER/MONITOR button
C Display panel
D (Drive mode) button
E WB (White balance) button
F (Exposure compensation)

button

G ISO button
H (Display panel

illumination) button

I Image sensor position

mark

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* 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 Hooks for shoulder strap

• Attach both ends of the strap
onto the camera.

B Microphone jack

• 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.

C Speaker
D 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 Adaptor to
the DC IN terminal on the
camera.

E HDMI micro jack
F Multi/Micro USB Terminal*

• Supports Micro USB
compatible device.

G Memory card insertion slot (23)
H Memory card cover (23)
I Access lamp
J Battery insertion slot (23)
K Battery cover (23)

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L Tripod socket hole

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

* 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.

Identifying parts

Lens

DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
(Supplied with the ILCA-68K)

A Focusing ring
B Zoom ring
C Focal-length scale
D Focal-length index
E Lens contacts*
F Focusing mode switch
G Mounting index

* Do not directly touch this part.

• The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
II is 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 18­55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II, refer to
the operating instructions
supplied with the lens.

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Functions list

Operating the camera

How to use the control wheel

• You can turn the control wheel or press up/down/left/right on the control
wheel to move the selection frame. Press z in the center of the control
wheel to set the selected item. In this manual, the action of pressing the
up/down/left/right side of the control wheel is indicated by v/V/b/B.

• When you turn the control wheel or press b/B on the control wheel in
playback mode, you can display the previous or next image.

• DISP function is assigned to v on the control wheel. You can change the
screen display with this function.

• [Standard] is assigned to z in the center of the control wheel in the
default settings. When you press z, the autofocus function is activated
and the camera focuses on the subjects in the central area of the monitor.

How to use the control dial

You can turn the control dial to change the settings required for each
shooting mode with immediate effect.

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Selecting a function using the Fn (Function) button

This button is used for setting up or executing functions used frequently in
shooting, except for functions from the Quick Navi screen. The displayed
contents and their position shown below are just a guideline, and may differ
from the actual display.

1 Press DISP on the control wheel 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 control wheel.

The setting screen appears.

4 Select the desired setting by

turning the control wheel, then
press z on the control wheel.

• Some setting values can be finely
adjusted by turning the control dial.

To set the individual settings in the
dedicated screen

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

Operation guide

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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 control wheel or by
turning the control wheel, and then
press z on the center of the control
wheel.

• Select an icon at the top of the screen and

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

To display the Tile Menu

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

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

b/B on the control wheel to

press the
move to another MENU item.

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Using the In-Camera Guide

You can use [Custom Key Settings] to assign In-Camera Guide to the
desired button.
The In-Camera Guide displays explanations for the currently selected menu
function or setting.

MENU button t (Custom Settings) t [Custom Key Settings]
t Select the desired button assigned to the function. t [In-

Camera Guide]

Press the MENU button and use the control wheel to select a MENU item whose
explanation you want to read, and then press the button to which [In-Camera
Guide] is assigned.

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Preparing the camera

Charging the battery pack

When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FM500H
InfoLITHIUM™ battery pack (supplied).
The InfoLITHIUM battery pack can be charged even when it has not been
fully depleted.
It can also be used when it has not been fully charged.
The charged battery pack is discharged little by little, even 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.

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Charging the battery pack

2 Connect the battery charger to the

wall outlet (wall socket).

• How to connect the battery charger

With the battery charger that can
be connected to the wall outlet
(wall socket) directly

may differ depending on the country/
region.

Light on: Charging
Light off: Charge completed

Charging time
(Full charge)

Approx. 175 minutes

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

• The 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).

CHARGE lamp

With the battery charger that
requires the power cord to connect
to the wall outlet (wall socket)

CHARGE lamp

To a wall outlet
(wall socket)

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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 Slide the memory card cover to

open it.

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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)

5 Insert a memory card.

• With 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 battery pack.

Lock lever

To remove the memory card

Check that the access lamp (page 15) is not lit, then open the cover, and
push the memory card once.

To check the remaining battery level

The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your
camera. The percentage of the remaining battery life is displayed according
to the operating conditions of your camera.

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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

Memory card

Memory Stick PRO Duo

For still
images

(Mark2 only) (Mark2 only)

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™

Memory Stick Micro™ (M2)

(Mark2 only) (Mark2 only)
SD memory card
SDHC memory card
SDXC memory card
microSD memory card
microSDHC memory card
microSDXC memory card

*1 SD Speed Class 4: or faster, or UHS Speed Class 1: or faster
*2 Memory cards that fulfill all of the following conditions:

– Capacity of 4 GB or more
– SD Speed Class 10: , or UHS Speed Class 1: or faster

• For details on the number of recordable still images and recordable duration of
movies, refer to pages 41 to 43. Check the tables to select a memory card with the
desired capacity.

Notes

• When an SDHC memory card is used to record XAVC S movies over extended
periods of time, the recorded movies will be divided into files of 4 GB. The divided
files can be integrated into a single file using PlayMemories Home.

• Not all memory cards are guaranteed to operate correctly. For memory cards produced
by manufacturers other than Sony, consult the manufacturers of the products.

• When using Memory Stick Micro media or microSD memory cards with this
camera, make sure to use with the appropriate adaptor.

For movies

MP4 AVCHD XAVC S

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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 packaging lid
from the rear of the lens.

• When changing the lens, change the
lens quickly somewhere away from
dusty locations to keep dust or debris
from getting inside the camera.

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

2 Mount the lens by aligning the

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

• Hold 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

Body cap

Packaging lid

Orange index marks

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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.

• A rear lens cap is not supplied with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II Lens
Kit. If storing the lens without attaching it to the camera, purchase Rear
Lens Cap ALC-R55.

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, depending 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 change the
lens quickly somewhere away from dusty locations when attaching/
removing a lens.

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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
control wheel.

3 Select a desired geographic location, and then press z.
4 Select a setting item by using v/V on the control wheel, then

press z.

5 Select a desired setting by using v/V/b/B, then press z.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set other items, then select [Enter] and

press z.

To cancel the date and time setting operation

Press the MENU button.

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Setting the date and time

Checking or resetting the date/time and area

The date and time setup screen appears automatically when the power is
turned on for the first time or when the internal rechargeable backup battery
has been discharged. To reset the date and time, use the menu.

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

MENU button

Maintaining the date and time setting

This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date
and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or
the battery is installed or not.

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Shooting and viewing images

Shooting still images

In auto mode, the camera analyzes the subject and allows you to shoot with
the appropriate settings.

1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera.
2 Set the mode dial to (Auto

Mode).

• Turn 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.

• When the image is in focus, 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 (macro)
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

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